JP2009279068A - Game machine and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the satisfaction of game players by reproducing realistic sensation and emotion when a performance is actually executed. <P>SOLUTION: A performance control means 502 controls a performance based on a performance command determined according to a big win lottery result. In the performance, ornament symbols are displayed on a symbol display part 104 and performance generators 115 and 116 are operated thereon. VRAM 601d stores composite performance images, which are formed by integrally imaging ornament symbols and a series of operation modes of the performance generators, to be displayed on the symbol display part, and a data transfer means 613 transfers the composite performance images stored in the VRAM 601d to an external information storage device such as a cellular phone. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a gaming system including a gaming machine such as a gaming machine and a pedestal machine.

  In recent years, in gaming machines, the expectations and demands of players for production are greatly increasing, and in order to meet these expectations and requirements, productions with various tastes are prepared. In particular, many gaming machines are provided with so-called premier effects that are extremely rare, and watching such premier effects is one of the pleasures of the players.

  And the player's consciousness for the premier production is extremely high, and there are many players who want to enjoy the impression when the premier production appears. In order to satisfy such player's desire, a part of the premier effect is imaged and the image can be transferred to a mobile phone or the like so that the appearance of the premier effect can be left as a memorial. There is an idea. Thus, if it can be left as a memorial that the premier production has appeared, it can also prove that the premier production has appeared, and can satisfy the player's desire for the premier production.

JP 2006-174871 A

  In the above conventional gaming system, an image related to the premier effect can be transferred to a mobile phone or the like, but such an image represents only a part of the premier effect, and when the premier effect appears. It won't give you the impression again. The reason is as follows.

  In other words, in a precious production such as a premier production, a decorative display with a content that is tailored to the story and the development of the story is given to the symbol display section in order to give the player a sense of expectation that it may be a big hit. Is displayed. Further, in addition to the decorative symbols in the symbol display section, various presentation actors are operated to enhance the realistic feeling and give the player a higher expectation.

However, in the conventional gaming system, what can be transferred to a mobile phone or the like is only an image of a part of the premier effect, so it gives a sense of realism and excitement when the effect is actually being performed. Can never be.
Therefore, the conventional gaming system has a problem in that it cannot respond to the player's desire to reproduce a highly rare performance and enjoy the impression again.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine and a gaming system that increase the satisfaction of a player by reproducing the sense of presence and impression when an effect is actually performed as it is.

  The invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine comprising a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery, an effect command lottery means for performing an effect command lottery corresponding to the jackpot lottery result, and the effect command lottery means. An effect control means for controlling the effect based on the determined effect command, a symbol display unit on which an effect image corresponding to the effect command is displayed, an effect actor whose operation is controlled by the effect control means, An information storage device connection for connecting an external information storage device and a storage means for storing the effect image displayed on the symbol display section and a composite effect image in which a series of operation modes of the above-mentioned effect actors are integrated into an image And data transfer means for transferring the composite effect image to the information storage device connected to the information storage device connection means.

  The invention according to claim 2 is based on the first invention, and the storage means stores the composite effect image and the decorative symbol displayed on the symbol display unit, while the data transfer is performed. The means is characterized in that the synthetic effect image and the decorative design are selectively transferred to the information storage device connected to the information storage device connection means.

  The invention according to claim 3 is determined by the jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery, the effect command lottery means for performing the effect command lottery corresponding to the jackpot lottery result, and the effect command lottery means. An effect control means for controlling the effect based on the effect command made, a symbol display unit for displaying a decorative symbol corresponding to the effect command, and an effect accessory whose operation is controlled by the effect control means. In the gaming system in which a gaming machine that supplies gaming media to the gaming machine is connected, the gaming machine has a series of operation modes of the decorative symbol displayed on the symbol display unit and the stage effect. Storage means for storing a composite effect image that has been visualized as an integral unit, information storage device connection means for connecting an external information storage device, and this information storage device connection means Characterized in that a data transfer means for transferring the synthesized effect image to the connection information storage device.

  The invention according to claim 4 is based on the third invention, wherein the storage means stores the composite effect image and the decorative symbol displayed on the symbol display unit, while the data transfer is performed. The means is characterized in that the synthetic effect image and the decorative design are selectively transferred to the information storage device connected to the information storage device connection means.

The jackpot lottery means of the present invention performs a jackpot lottery with a predetermined probability by using a random number generating means or the like, and is mainly constituted by a CPU and a program on a control board of a gaming machine.
The effect command lottery means of the present invention determines one or a plurality of effect commands from among a plurality of effect commands prepared in advance, and is mainly constituted by a CPU and a program on a control board of a gaming machine. .
The production command is a command for controlling a symbol display unit, a sound output device, or a production character provided in the gaming machine, and based on this command, the production control means displays a decorative symbol on the symbol display unit. Or outputting sound from the sound output device, or actuating an actuator to execute an accessory effect.

The jackpot lottery means, the effect command lottery means, and the effect control means may be provided on different substrates, or may be configured by one substrate.
In the symbol display section of the present invention, a decorative symbol is displayed every time an effect command is determined. In addition, the decorative symbol in the present invention notifies the player of the jackpot lottery result in various manners, and may be a still image or a moving image.
A pedestrian machine includes a wide range of machines installed near game machines and supplying game media such as game balls and game medals to the game machines.
A director is provided on a gaming machine and exhibits a visual effect on a player when a character or the like is physically operated by various actuators, or an LED or the like is lit or flashing. is there.

  The composite effect image is an image in which a decorative symbol displayed on the symbol display unit and a series of operation modes of the above-mentioned effect actor are integrated. Each time the jackpot lottery means performs a jackpot lottery, an effect is executed once. In one effect, the decorative symbol is displayed once on the symbol display unit, and the effect actor performs a predetermined operation in response to the effect command. The composite effect image is an integrated image of the decorative design and the action of the effect agent in this one effect, and the composite effect image is the same as or similar to the effect actually performed. It gives a visual impression. In addition, although the decorative symbol displayed on the symbol display unit is always displayed once in one production, the production actor may not be operated by the production command. Therefore, the composite effect image includes, as the series of operation modes of the effect agent, that the effect agent does not operate at all and only the decorative symbol on the symbol display unit is variably displayed.

  According to the first and third aspects of the present invention, it is possible to acquire a composite effect image in which a series of operation modes of the decorative symbol and the effect item displayed on the symbol display unit are integrated into an image. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the same impression as when the performance was actually performed. That is, it is possible to reproduce the sense of presence and excitement when the performance is actually performed, and to satisfy the player's desire to re-experience the impression when the performance is actually performed.

  According to the second and fourth aspects of the present invention, it is possible to selectively acquire the composite effect image and the decorative symbol displayed on the symbol display unit according to the player's preference. Therefore, for example, in the production in which the production actor does not operate, it is possible to acquire only the variation of the decorative design that is the main part of the production. As described above, since the image on which the player is displayed can be appropriately selected according to the contents of the effect, the satisfaction of the player can be further enhanced.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine and a pedestrian machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of the gaming machine. The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 101. At a lower position of the game board 101, an operation handle 113 including a launching unit (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 3) is arranged. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown). The game ball is dropped in various directions, and a windmill or a ball that changes the fall direction of the game ball is placed in the middle of the fall. A mouth is provided.

  A symbol display unit 104 is arranged at the center of the game area 103 of the game board 101. For example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) is used as the symbol display unit 104. Below the symbol display unit 104, a first start port 105 capable of receiving a game ball driven toward the game area 103 is disposed. Below the first start port 105, a second start port 120 having a pair of movable pieces 120a is disposed. When the pair of movable pieces 120a are in the closed state, the second starter port 120 is unable or impossible to receive the game ball. When the pair of movable pieces 120a is in the open state, It becomes easier to accept a game ball than the one start port 105.

  The pair of movable pieces 120a are controlled to a first state in which a game ball is less likely to enter than the first start port 105 in the normal game state, and the first start in the special game state such as the probability change state or the short time state. It is controlled to the second state in which the game ball is easier to enter than the mouth 105. In this embodiment, the time-short state refers to a gaming state in which the second start port 120 is controlled to the second state, and the probability change state refers to the second start port 120 being controlled to the second state. In addition, it means a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set higher than in the normal gaming state.

A winning gate 106 is arranged on the left side of the symbol display unit 104.
The winning gate 106 is provided to detect the passing of the game ball and to draw a normal symbol for opening the second start port 120 for a predetermined time. A normal winning opening 107 is disposed on the side of the symbol display unit 104 or below. When a game ball enters the normal winning opening 107, a predetermined number of winning balls (for example, 10) are paid out. At the bottom of the game area 103, a collection port 108 is provided for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the entrances.

  In the lower right of the symbol display unit 104, a first special symbol display 84 for displaying a lottery result by a first special symbol lottery means 300 described later, and a second special for displaying a lottery result by a second special symbol lottery means 320. A symbol display 86 is provided. In both of these indicators 84 and 86, after the special symbol is variably displayed, the lottery result is finally displayed. When a game ball enters the first start port 105 or the second start port 120 during the special symbol variation display, the right of the special symbol variation display obtained by the entry, the so-called reserved ball is reserved. . The number of reserved balls thus reserved is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 88 and the second special symbol hold indicator 90.

  Similarly to the above, when a game ball enters the winning gate 106, the normal symbol lottery means 360 performs a lottery, and a normal symbol display 82 for displaying the lottery result is provided. The normal symbol change display right obtained by the game ball entering the winning gate 106 during the normal symbol change display, that is, the number of the reserved balls is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 92.

  Each of these indicators 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92 is composed of, for example, an LED, and the lottery result by the first special symbol lottery means 300, the second special symbol lottery means, depending on the lighting state of this LED. 320, lottery results by normal symbol lottery means 360, the number of reserved balls obtained by entering the first starting port 105, the number of reserved balls obtained by entering the second starting port 120, Also, the number of reserved balls obtained by entering the winning gate 106 is notified.

  When the game ball enters the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 120, the symbol display unit 104 described above starts displaying a plurality of decorative symbols and stops the variation of the decorative symbols after a predetermined time. Let When specific symbols (for example, “777”) are prepared at the time of the stop, a big hit state is obtained. In the big hit state, the operation of opening the large winning opening opening / closing door 109a in the large winning opening opening / closing device 109 located below for a certain period is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), and the number of awards corresponding to the game balls entered. Pay out the ball.

  In addition, when the game ball enters the first starting port 105, the symbol display unit 104 displays the decorative symbol related to the ball entering the first starting port 105 in a variable manner, and the game ball is displayed at the second starting port 120. By entering the ball, the decorative symbol related to the ball entering the second start port 120 is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 105 or the second start port 120, the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 84 or the second special symbol display 86. During the special symbol variation display, the symbol display unit 104 displays the decorative symbol variation. If both the first start port 105 and the second start port 120 have a so-called hold ball for variable display, the hold ball obtained by entering the second start port 120 has priority. Digested.

  A frame member 110 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 110 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 110 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side. Thereby, the gaming machine of the present embodiment can be made more conspicuous than other types of gaming machines that do not include the frame member 110. By making the gaming machine conspicuous, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine and to strengthen the deterrent against fraudulent acts on the gaming machine.

  In the frame member 110, effect lights 111 (lamp units) are provided on the two sides on the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103. The effect lights 111 each include a plurality of lights 112. Each light 112 irradiates a player in front of the gaming machine, and the light irradiation direction can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves along the abdomen from the top of the player. Each light 112 is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light 111 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

Further, each light 112 can irradiate the surroundings of the gaming machine, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the gaming machine. Each light 112 is driven by a motor provided in the effect light 111 so as to rotate the light irradiation direction. The motor that is driven to rotate the direction of light irradiation from each light 112 is a different motor from the motor that changes the direction of light irradiation from each light 112 up and down.
The effect light 111 can change the irradiation direction of the light irradiated from the entire effect light 111 to three dimensions by rotating while changing the irradiation direction of the light irradiated from each light 112 in the vertical direction.

The light irradiation direction is changed when, for example, a big hit state is reached. Accordingly, the player and the surroundings of the gaming machine can be sequentially irradiated to inform the surroundings that the gaming machine is in the big hit state, and the attention of the player who has been in the big hit state can be increased. .
Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of excitement due to attention, and to continuously or repeatedly use the gaming machine of the present embodiment, thereby improving the operating rate of the gaming machine.

In the frame member 110, a tray unit 119 to which game balls are supplied is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The tray unit 119 is supplied with game balls that are lent out from a later-described inter-machine 2.
An operation handle 113 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 110. The operation handle 113 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 110 described above, the operation handle 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 113 includes a firing instruction member 114 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 114 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 113 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. The launcher causes the game ball to be launched when the firing instruction member 114 is directly operated by the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 113 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 114.

On the upper side and the side of the symbol display unit 104 (on the right side in FIG. 1), there are provided effects (hereinafter referred to as “effects”) 115, 116. The directors 115 and 116 in the gaming machine of the present embodiment schematically represent a part of the Japanese sword (the vicinity of the samurai). The directors 115 and 116 are provided so as to be movable along the longitudinal direction of the directors 115 and 116 as if the blade is pulled out from the sheath and the pulled blade is returned to the sheath again.
The director 110 is driven by a solenoid, and the director 116 is driven by a motor. By driving the similar directors 115 and 116 with different types of driving sources, it is possible to cause the directors 115 and 116 to perform their own movements, thereby increasing the stage effect.

In the frame member 110, a chance button 117 that accepts an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The operation of the chance button 117 is effective while guidance for prompting the operation of the chance button 117 is displayed, for example, in a specific reach effect during the game.
In addition, the frame member 110 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 277 in FIG. 3) that outputs a production effect sound or a sound for informing fraud. This speaker 277 is of a type that can output high / mid / low sounds, and outputs high / mid / low sounds in a balanced manner during normal performance. Is controlled to output a high treble region high so that it can be heard well around.

  Next, the intermediary machine 2 constituting the gaming system of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, the interstage machine 2 is a ball lending machine, is disposed adjacent to the left side of the gaming machine 1, and is electrically connected to the gaming machine 1 by a harness (wiring or the like) (not shown). Then, this inter-machine 2 pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the amount of money inserted to the tray unit 119 of the game machine 1.

The interbank machine 2 includes a bill insertion unit 20 for inserting bills, a card insertion unit 21 for inserting and removing a member card storing customer information such as points, and an operation for returning the inserted member card. A card return button 22 is provided.
Moreover, the display means 23 is attached to the substantially center part of the inter-machine 2 so that rotation is possible. The display means 23 is provided with a display unit 23a made of, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), and a menu screen, a decorative pattern to be described later, and the like are displayed on the display unit 23a. The display means 23 is provided with a speaker (not shown) so that voice and music are output together with the decorative symbols.

Further, the intermediary machine 2 is provided with a payout nozzle 24 so that the game balls lent out from the intermediary machine 2 are paid out into the tray unit 119 of the game machine 1 through the payout nozzle 24. In addition to the banknote insertion part 20, the interbank machine 2 may be provided with a coin insertion part for inserting coins, an insertion amount display part for displaying the amount of the inserted banknote, A remaining amount return unit for returning the remaining amount may be provided.
However, as the inter-machine 2, in addition to the type of lending gaming balls by directly accepting banknotes (or coins) as described above, withdrawal of card balances from gaming cards such as prepaid cards is accepted and the withdrawal is made. It may be a type that lends game balls according to the amount of money.

  The gaming system according to the present invention is also suitable for card-type pachinko machines (so-called CR machines) represented by so-called CR machines. Also in such a card-type pachinko machine, the gaming system is composed of a gaming machine and a pedestal machine composed of card units. In this case, it is desirable to provide the gaming machine 1 with a ball lending operation button that accepts a ball lending operation, a card return operation button that accepts a card return operation, and a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of cards.

  In the card-type pachinko machine as described above, when a card, for example, a prepaid card for gaming, is inserted into the card unit (between machines), the remaining number display section shows the frequency according to the amount of the prepaid card for gaming. Is displayed. When a ball lending operation is accepted by the ball lending operation button, a ball lending signal is output to a payout unit 291 to be described later, and a number of game balls corresponding to the number of remaining cards is supplied to the tray unit 119 of the gaming machine 1. . Further, when a card return operation is accepted by the card return operation button, a card return signal may be output to the card unit (between machines) so that the game prepaid card is returned from the card unit.

  The inter-machine 2 is provided with information storage device connection means 26 for connecting a device such as a mobile phone that can store images. This information storage device connection means 26 is a mobile phone connection terminal, USB terminal, or information recording medium insertion part, etc., as long as it can transfer predetermined information from the inter-machine control board 601 to the outside. The configuration is not particularly limited. Therefore, an infrared communication means that is not physically connected is also included in the information storage device connection means here.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means of the gaming machine 1 and the internal configuration of the pedestrian side control means of the pedestal machine 2. The control means 200 is composed of a plurality of control boards. In the illustrated example, the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the prize ball control board 203, and the lamp control board 206 are configured.
The main control board 201 controls the basic operation related to the game of the gaming machine 1, and based on the program stored in the ROM 201b, the CPU 201a that executes the basic processing accompanying the progress of the game content, and the data work during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 201a A RAM 201c functioning as an area is provided.

  The main control board 201 performs a jackpot lottery relating to the game, and selects a command of effect recorded in the ROM 201b based on the lottery result. There are about 120 types of effect execution commands stored in the ROM 201b, and the effect time is determined for each reach effect execution command described in detail later.

  On the input side of the main control board 201, a first start port detection unit 221 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 105, and a second that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 120. A start opening detection unit 225, a gate detection unit 222 that detects a game ball that has passed through the winning gate 106, a normal winning port detection unit 223 that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning port 107, and a big winning port opening / closing device A special winning opening detection unit 224 that detects a game ball that has entered 109 is connected.

  In addition, a prize winning opening / closing unit 231 is connected to the output side of the main control board 201 to control the opening / closing of the prize winning opening / closing device 109. The special prize opening / closing unit 231 has a function of opening the special prize opening / closing device 109 for a certain period of time in a big hit, and is configured using a solenoid such as a special prize opening / closing solenoid 109b (not shown in detail). This jackpot is pre-programmed to occur with a predetermined probability based on the generated random number.

Connected to the input side of the sub-control board 202 is a chance button detection unit 220 that detects that the chance button 117 has been operated.
The sub-control board 202 mainly controls the effects during the game. Based on the effect execution command transmitted from the main control board 201, the CPU 202a that executes the effect lottery and effect processing, the program and the past A ROM 202b for storing the effect pattern, a RAM 202c functioning as a data work area at the time of arithmetic processing of the CPU 202a, and the like are provided.

The sub control board 202 receives an effect execution command that constitutes a part of the game effect transmitted from the main control board 201, and draws a lottery in the CPU 202a based on the effect execution command to produce an effect background pattern and a reach effect pattern. Then, the effect of the appearance character or the like is confirmed, and this effect confirmation command is transmitted to perform sub-control in the game.
The CPU 202a has a function of performing control so that the same effect pattern is not continuously generated in the range of effect commands transmitted from the main control board 201, compared to the past effect patterns that have been changed a predetermined number of times. It may be.

  The symbol display unit 104 is connected to the output side of the sub-control board 202, and the sub-control board 202 also has a function of executing effect processing based on the above-described effect determination command. That is, the CPU 202a in the sub-control board 202 executes an effect process based on the effect confirmation command, the ROM 202b stores various image data such as a background image, a pattern image, and a character image, and the RAM 202c performs data work during the calculation process of the CPU 202a. Functions as an area. The sub-control board 202 is further provided with a VRAM 202d for writing image data to be displayed on the symbol display unit 104.

  Normally, the CPU 202a reads a program stored in the ROM 202b, executes various image processing such as background image display processing, symbol image display and variation processing, and character image display processing, reads necessary image data from the ROM 202b, and stores it in the VRAM 202d. Write. The background image, the design image, and the character image are superimposed and displayed on the design display unit 104 on the display screen. That is, the design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM 202d by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  A speaker 277 is connected to the output side of the sub-control board 202, and the sub-control board 202 also has a function of controlling output of sound as an effect process based on the effect determination command described above. That is, in the sub control board 202, the CPU 202a executes audio processing based on the effect confirmation command, the ROM 202b stores various audio data, and the RAM 202c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 202a. When various effects are executed, based on the effect confirmation command, the CPU 202a reads a program stored in the ROM 202b, executes various sound output processes such as effect sound effect processing, and outputs sound from the speaker 277.

On the output side of the sub-control board 202, a lamp control board 206 for controlling the lamp 262, the effect light 111, and the effect agent 254 is provided.
The lamp control board 206 functions as a CPU 206a that executes an effect process based on the effect confirmation command transmitted from the sub-control board 202, a ROM 206b that stores various effect pattern data, and a work area for data during the calculation process of the CPU 206a. A RAM 206c and the like are provided.

  The lamp control board 206 performs lighting control for various lamps 262 provided on the game board 101, the base frame, and the like based on the effect confirmation command transmitted from the sub-control board 202. The lighting control for the lights 112 is performed, and the drive control for the motors is performed to change the irradiation direction of the light from each light 112.

  In addition, the lamp control board 206 performs drive control on the solenoid that operates the effect actor 115 and the motor that operates the effect actor 116 based on the effect confirmation command transmitted from the sub control board 202.

  In addition, a prize ball control board 203 is connected to the main control board 201 so as to be able to transmit in both directions. The prize ball control board 203 performs prize ball control based on a program stored in the ROM 203a. The prize ball control board 203 includes a CPU 203a that executes prize ball control processing, a RAM 203c that functions as a data work area when the CPU 203a performs arithmetic processing, and the like.

  The prize ball control board 203 performs control for paying out the number of prize balls at the time of entering the ball to the connected payout unit 291. In addition, an operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 is detected, and the launch of the game ball is controlled. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit.

  The prize ball control board 203 is a game ball that has entered the respective entrances (the first start opening 105, the second start opening 120, the normal winning opening 107, and the big winning opening opening / closing device 109) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to. The launching unit 292 launches a game ball for gaming, and includes a sensor (not shown) that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like (not shown). When the game operation is detected by the sensor of the launching unit 292, the prize ball control board 203 drives a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation to intermittently fire the game ball, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  Next, the table machine side control means 600 in the table machine 2 will be described. The inter-machine control unit 600 includes an inter-machine control board 601 and the like. The inter-machine control board 601 is connected to the output side of the sub-control board 202 and is connected to the sub-control board 202. An effect confirmation command to be transmitted can be received. Various commands and the like are not output from the inter-machine control board 601 to the sub-control board 202. In other words, the inter-machine control board 601 is connected so that it can only receive various commands from the sub-control board 202.

  The inter-machine-side control board 601 includes a ROM 601b that stores various data and processing programs, a CPU 601a that executes programs stored in the ROM 601b, a RAM 601c that functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the CPU 601a, and an image A VRAM 601d for writing data and an image ROM 601e for storing decorative design data and composite effect image data described later are provided. The image ROM 601e constitutes the storage means of the present invention.

And the information storage device connection means 26 for connecting the guard insertion portion 21, the display means 23 for displaying the decorative design or the composite effect image stored in the image ROM 601e, the mobile phone or the like to the inter-machine control board 601. , And an operation means 25 to be described later are connected.
The control means 600 of the intermediary machine 2 includes another control board (not shown) that performs control for paying out the game ball from the payout nozzle 24 when a bill is inserted from the bill insertion unit 20.

(Functional configuration of main control board and sub control board)
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram schematically showing a functional configuration of the control means 200 for controlling the progress of the game.

As shown in FIG. 4, the ROM 201b of the main control board 201 is a first special symbol lottery means 300, a first special symbol display control, as a means that functions mainly when a game ball enters the first starting port 105. Means 301, first special symbol variation control means 302, and first random number determination means 303 are provided.
The ROM 201b is a second special symbol lottery means 320, a second special symbol display control means 321 and a second special symbol variation control means as means for functioning mainly when a game ball enters the second start port 120. 322 and second random number determination means 323 are provided.

Further, the ROM 201b is a jackpot game control means 340, a probability change game control means 341, a time-short game control means 342, a normal game control means 343, the variation determination means 331, and an effect execution command lottery means 332 as means for controlling the progress of the game. It has.
Further, the ROM 201b includes a normal symbol lottery means 360, a normal symbol display control means 361, a normal symbol fluctuation control means 362, and a normal symbol lottery result determination means 363 as means that function when a game ball enters the winning gate 106. I have.

The RAM 201c of the main control board 201 includes a first special symbol hold storage unit 401, a second special symbol hold storage unit 402, a normal symbol hold storage unit 403, and a game state storage unit 404.
On the other hand, the ROM 202b of the sub-control board 202 is provided with effect determination command lottery means 501 and effect control means 502.

The first special symbol lottery means 300 and the second special symbol lottery means 320 constitute the jackpot lottery means of the present invention.
The effect execution command lottery means 332 and the effect confirmation command lottery means 501 constitute the effect command lottery means of the present invention.

  The jackpot game control means 340, probability change game control means 341, time-short game control means 342, and normal game control means 343 are all programs that control the progress of the game in each game state.

  The jackpot game control means 340 proceeds with the jackpot game when a transition from the normal game state to the jackpot game state is made as a result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol lottery means 300 or the second special symbol lottery means 320 described later. Control. Specifically, the jackpot game control means 340 includes a long hit game in which the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening / closing device 109 is performed for a total of 15 rounds, and a short hit game in which the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening / closing device 109 is performed for two rounds. To control. In the present embodiment, “long win and short win” are collectively referred to as “big hit”, and “long win game and short win game” are collectively referred to as “big hit game”.

  As described above, when a long winning game is executed, the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing device 109 is executed more than the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening / closing device 109 during the short winning game. Yes. The opening / closing operation of the special prize opening / closing device 109 is performed by operating the special prize opening / closing solenoid 109b by the special prize opening / closing part 231. Specifically, the jackpot game control means 340 operates the jackpot opening / closing solenoid 109b from the first round to the 15th round in the long hit gaming state and only two rounds in the short hit gaming state to thereby win the big prize opening / closing door 109a. Open and close. Then, when a game ball enters the big winning opening / closing device 109, the big winning opening detection unit 224 counts the number of balls entered. Further, when the game winning ball detecting unit 224 detects that the game ball has entered the game winning opening / closing device 109, the game ball is paid out by the payout unit 291.

  Here, “round” means that a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses and a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls) of game balls enter when a long game and a short game are being executed. This means a unit for opening / closing the special prize opening opening / closing device 109 by satisfying any of the following conditions. In the present embodiment, the opening time of the big prize opening / closing device 109 per round in the short win game is set to be extremely shorter than the opening time of the big winning opening / closing device 109 per round in the long hit game. ing.

  The probability variation game control means 341 is a probability of winning a big hit when the first special symbol lottery means 300 and the second special symbol lottery means 320 perform a lottery in a game after a long win game or a short win game is executed. Control the probability change game that increases. As will be described in detail later, whether or not the first special symbol lottery means 300 determines whether or not it is successful is determined based on the first special symbol probability change time determination table, and whether or not the second special symbol lottery means 320 determines whether or not the second special symbol is probable. This is performed based on the determination table.

  In the present embodiment, “probability change game” means that the first special symbol lottery means 300 and the second special symbol lottery means 320 determine whether or not the first special symbol probability change per-time determination table and second special symbol probability change, respectively. It means a game played based on the hourly determination table. A gaming state in which a probability variation game is being performed is referred to as a “probability variation gaming state”. Here, the special symbol probability variation time determination table (the first special symbol probability variation time determination table and the second special symbol probability variation time determination table) is longer and shorter than the special symbol normal variation time determination table. The winning probability for winning is set to be high (for example, the winning probability is set to be about 10 times higher than normal. Details will be described later).

  In the present embodiment, if the random number drawn by the first special symbol drawing means 300 is determined to be a long hit, the probability variation game is performed with a probability of, for example, 1/2 after the long hit game is executed. When it is determined that a short win is achieved, the probability change gaming state is entered with a probability of, for example, a half after the short win game is executed. If the second special symbol lottery means 320 is determined to be a long win, the probability change game state is assumed with a half probability after the long hit game is executed, and if it is determined to be a short win, After the short hit game is executed, the probability change game state is entered with a probability of almost 100%. On the other hand, when the random number drawn by the second special symbol lottery means 320 is determined to be a long hit, after the long hit game is executed, the probability change gaming state is established with a probability of 60%, for example. However, if it is determined that a short win is made, as described above, after the short win game is executed, the probability change gaming state is entered with a probability of almost 100%.

  In addition, although it is substantially the same mode as the above short win, any one of the normal short win, the probable gaming state and the short-time gaming state that are not changed to the probable gaming state after the winning game is executed, Needless to say, a small hit or the like in a normal gaming state may be combined as appropriate.

  The short time game control means 342 controls the short time game in which the lottery time is shortened in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 360. In the probability variation game state, the time-short game is performed by the time-short game control unit 341 together with the probability variation game by the probability variation game control unit 341.

  In the present embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” means a gaming state in which a lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 360 described later is performed based on a normal symbol short-time hitting determination table. In other words, the normal symbol lottery means 360 performs lottery based on the normal symbol normal hour determination table in the normal gaming state, but in the short time gaming state, the normal symbol lottery means 360 draws based on the normal symbol short time determination table. Done. The normal symbol time per hour determination table has a lottery time shorter than the normal symbol normal time per time determination table.

As a result of the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 360, if the winning is won, the pair of movable pieces 120a are released for a certain period of time, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 120. In the normal symbol time / short time determination table, the winning probability is set as high as 90%, for example. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state, it is possible to acquire a lot of winning balls by entering the second starting port 120, and the game can proceed without reducing the gaming balls as much as possible.
In addition, a game that is performed in a state where a game value advantageous to the player is given, such as the probability variation game and the short-time game, is referred to as a special game.

  Then, the normal game control means 343 controls the progress of a game that does not fall into either the jackpot game or the special game, that is, a normal game. As described above, one of the jackpot game control means 340, the probability variation game control means 341, the short-time game control means 342, and the normal game control means 343 controls the progress of the game depending on the game state. The gaming state in which the control units 340 to 343 are in progress is written in the gaming state storage unit 404 of the RAM 201c.

Next, the normal symbol lottery means 360, the normal symbol display control means 361, the normal symbol variation control means 362, the normal symbol lottery result determination means 363, and the normal symbol hold, which start control when the game ball passes the winning gate 106. The storage unit 403 will be described.
When the game ball passes through the winning gate 106 and is detected by the gate detection unit 222, the normal symbol lottery means 360 extracts a random number from a random number value (for example, 0 to 250) prepared in advance. When the random value is extracted by the normal symbol lottery means 360, the normal symbol lottery result determination means 363 determines whether or not it is a hit based on the table stored in the ROM 201b. At this time, if the game is in the normal game state, the winning is determined based on the normal symbol normal time per hour determination table, and if it is in the time-short game state (including the probability variation game state), it is based on the normal symbol time per hour determination table. Winning is determined.

  If the result of the determination by the normal symbol lottery result determination means 363 is a win, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 120b is operated to open the movable piece 120a, and if it is lost, the second start port opening / closing solenoid is operated. Control is ended without operating 120b. Therefore, when the result of the determination by the normal symbol lottery result determination unit 363 is lost, the second start port 120 is not opened and the closed state is maintained. The result of determination by the normal symbol lottery result determination means 363 is displayed on the normal symbol display 82 by the normal symbol display control means 361.

  It should be noted that a predetermined time is required until the determination result is displayed on the normal symbol display 82 after the game ball passes through the winning gate 106. During this time, if the game ball further passes the winning gate 106, the right to draw by the normal symbol lottery means 360 is reserved in the normal symbol hold storage means 403. The maximum number of reserved rights for the lottery is four, and is displayed on the normal symbol hold display 92 by the normal symbol display control means 361.

Next, control when a game ball enters the first start port 105 or the second start port 120 will be described.
When the first start port detector 221 detects that a game ball has entered the first start port 105, the detection signal is transmitted to the main control board 201. If the said signal is received, the 1st special symbol lottery means 300 will extract one random number value from random numbers (for example, 0-600) prepared beforehand. The random value extracted here includes a hit random number, a design random number, and a reach random number. The winning random number is a random number for determining whether or not it is a big hit, and the design random number is a random number for determining the type of winning (long hit, short hit). The reach random number is a random number for determining which of the super reach production, the reach production, and the non-reach production.

Note that decorative symbols are displayed on the symbol display unit 104, and numbers and symbols are displayed in the three columns of the left column, the middle column, and the right column. These numbers and symbols stop after scrolling for a predetermined time, but when this scrolling stops, the same numbers like “7, 7, 7” are aligned on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally, so The player is informed of the winning.
The reach-free effect means that the numbers on the left column, middle column, and right column displayed on the symbol display unit 104 are “5, 4, 7” on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally after scrolling. It is an effect that scrolling stops in a disjointed state.

  On the other hand, the reach production is the following production. That is, after the numbers scroll in the three columns, first, the scrolling of the numbers in any two columns stops. At this time, the same numbers such as “7,-, 7” are displayed on either a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally. After that, the scrolling speed is reduced in the remaining one column, and the player is given an expectation that the three numbers will be aligned. Eventually, the numbers will be like "7, 6, 7". Scrolling stops completely without aligning. In this way, an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation that the player has won a big hit is called a reach effect.

  In addition, the super reach production is similar to the above reach production. Characters that are usually difficult to see appear in the symbol display section 104 until the last column scrolling stops, This refers to the production of content that raises the player's expectation specially when the object operates violently. The super reach production includes a production set with a very low probability of appearance. By providing such a rare production, the game is improved.

  The RAM 201c is provided with a game state storage unit 404. The game state storage unit 404 is in a special game state (probability game state, short-time game state) whether the current game state is a normal game state. I remember if there was. When the first special symbol lottery means 300 extracts a random number value, the first random number determination means 303 determines the random number value based on the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage means 404.

  Specifically, random numbers extracted by the first special symbol lottery means 300 and the second special symbol lottery means 320 are as shown in FIG. FIG. 5A is an example of a table showing the jackpot winning probability and the winning random number. FIG. 5 (b) is a table for determining the type of jackpot game (number of rounds, probability change, normal) when winning a symbol random number, that is, a jackpot. FIG. 5C is a table for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect or a super reach effect described later.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, one winning random number is extracted from 601 random numbers from 0 to 600. 7 and 317 are stored as jackpot random numbers in the special symbol normal hourly determination table referred to in the normal gaming state, and 7 and 317 are stored in the special symbol normal hourly determination table referred to in the probability varying gaming state. 37, 67, 97, 127, 157, 187, 217, 247, 277, 317, 337, 367, 397, 427, 457, 487, 517, 547, 577 are stored as random numbers.

In the present embodiment, the same process is performed both when the game ball enters the first start port 105 and when the game ball enters the second start port 120. Therefore, the first start is described below. A case where a game ball enters the mouth 105 will be described.
When a game ball enters the first start port 105, the first special symbol lottery means 300 extracts the winning random number. At this time, in the normal gaming state, the first random number determination means 303 determines the hit or loss of the hit random number based on the special symbol normal hour hit determination table. That is, if the winning random number drawn by entering the first starting port 105 is 7 or 317, it is determined to be winning, and if it is any other random number, it is determined to be lost. Further, in the probability variation gaming state, it is determined whether or not it is a win based on a special symbol probability change time determination table.

  As a result of the determination of the winning random number, when it is determined that the winning random number is a jackpot random number, the first special symbol lottery means 300 further extracts the symbol random number, and the first random number determining means 303 The extracted symbol random number is determined based on the table shown in FIG. 5B, and the type of jackpot is determined. The types of jackpots determined here include “long hits” in which the jackpot game time is long and a large amount of game balls can be expected to be paid out, and “short hits” in which the jackpot game time is short. Furthermore, in the long win, only the "probable change time short length" occurs after the jackpot game ends, and only the short game state occurs after the jackpot game ends (the probability change game state is (It does not occur) There is "normal per length". Also, for short wins, only the short-time gaming state occurs after the end of the jackpot game (the probability-changing gaming state does not occur), and both the probability-changing gaming state and the short-time gaming state occur after the jackpot game ends. There is “Short-term per chance”.

  Further, the first special symbol lottery means 300 acquires a reach random number together with the extraction of the winning random number. If the first random number determination unit 303 determines that the winning random number is lost as a result of the determination, the first random number determination unit 303 uses the acquired reach random number based on FIG. 5 (c-1). Judgment. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning random number is a big hit, the first random number determining unit 303 determines the acquired reach random number based on FIG. 5C-2.

In the case of winning the jackpot, the extracted reach random numbers are determined as the super reach effect and the reach effect with almost the probability. In other words, when a big win is won, a super reach effect or a reach effect is executed with almost a probability. On the other hand, if the winning random number is determined to be lost without winning the jackpot, the so-called lost effect (effect that does not reach reach) is executed with a probability of 80% or more, but the super reach effect and reach effect are executed. The possibility of being left is also left. As a result, so-called gas effects and gas effects are executed.
In the present embodiment, the same table is selected when a game ball enters the first start port 105 and when a game ball enters the second start port 120. For example, the winning openings 105 and 120 may change the winning probability of the type of jackpot.

  As described above, when the first random number determination unit 303 determines the extracted random number value, the first special symbol variation control unit 302 varies the special symbol based on the random number value and the first special symbol. The display control means 301 variably displays the lottery result on the first special symbol display 84. Even when the second random number determination means 323 determines a random value, the same control as described above is performed by the second special symbol display control means 321 and the second special symbol fluctuation control means 322.

On the other hand, when a game ball enters the first start port 105 and a variation display based on the previous game ball is in progress, the extracted random number value is the first random number in the RAM 201c. It is stored in the special symbol hold storage means 401. The first special symbol storage unit 401 is configured as shown in FIG.
That is, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the storage area related to the holding order. As is clear from this figure, the first special symbol holding storage means 401 has the game ball in the first start port detecting unit 221. A random number value (hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number) acquired based on the detection is stored as a holding ball in association with the order in which game balls are detected. In other words, when a game ball enters the first start opening 105, the right of the special symbol change display is stored in the first special symbol hold storage means 401 as a so-called hold ball. The reserved balls retained in the storage unit 401 are digested and processed in the storage unit 401 in the order stored.

  Specifically, the first special symbol storage unit 401 includes four storage areas from the first storage area 401 a to the fourth storage area 401 d, each time a game ball enters the first start port 105. The reserved balls are retained in order from the first storage area 401a. That is, when a game ball enters the first start port 105 in a state where the reserve ball is retained in the first storage area 401a, the reserve ball is retained in the second storage area 401b. In this way, up to four reserved balls are reserved in the first special symbol storage unit 401.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the first starting port 105 in a state where the reserve ball is retained in all of the first storage area 401a to the fourth storage area 401d, the above-mentioned variation display is performed as the reserve ball. Rights are not reserved. In other words, if the number of reserved balls is retained up to the upper limit number of reserves in the first special symbol storage unit 401, even if a game ball enters the first start port 105, the big hit lottery by the entered ball is Not done. However, even in this case, a predetermined number of prize balls for the game balls entering the first start port 105 are paid out.

  Further, the reserved ball retained in the first special symbol storage unit 401 is always digested (processed) from the first storage area 401 a by the first special symbol variation control unit 302. When the reserved sphere stored in the first storage area 401a is digested, the reserved sphere retained from the second storage area 401b to the fourth storage area 401d moves from the storage area to the previous area. That is, when the reserved sphere retained in the first storage area 401a is digested, the retained sphere retained in the second storage area 401b moves to the first storage area 401a. Similarly, the reserved ball retained in the third storage area 401c moves to the second storage area 401b, and the retained ball retained in the fourth storage area 401d shifts to the third storage area 401c. Therefore, the fourth storage area 401d can accept the reserved ball again, that is, can reserve it. Note that the process of shifting the reserved balls retained in the storage areas 401 a to 401 d is performed by a not-shown hold shift means of the control means 200.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second start port 120, if the change display based on the previous game ball is being executed, the second display is performed as shown in FIG. In each of the storage areas 402a to 402d of the special symbol hold storage unit 402, the same processing as described above is performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the storage balls are reserved for each start opening into which the game balls have entered, the storage balls are reserved, so that the random numbers related to these hold balls and the start openings into which the game balls have entered Are stored in association with each other. However, as described above, the holding balls may be stored by another method without storing the holding balls separately in the two storage units 401 and 402. For example, the reserved balls are retained in one storage means in the order in which the game balls enter the start opening. At this time, even if the flag that associates which starting ball the game ball has entered is stored in association with the holding ball, and the holding ball with the predetermined flag is preferentially processed, An effect similar to that of the gaming machine can be obtained.

Each of the eight storage areas from the first storage area 401a to the eighth storage area 402d has a hit random number storage area, a design random number storage area, and a reach random number storage area, as shown in FIG. 6C. have. The hit random number storage area is an area for storing a hit random number used for determining whether or not to start the big hit game. In addition, in the case of a jackpot, the symbol random number storage area determines whether or not the stop symbol form of the first special symbol display 84 or the second special symbol display 86 is a probability variation symbol (the number of rounds is 15 rounds). This is an area for storing symbol random numbers used in the process. The reach random number storage area is an area for storing a reach random number used for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect.
Then, as described above, when the reserved ball is reserved in the first special symbol storage unit 401, the first special symbol display control unit 301 displays the number of reserved balls held in the first special symbol hold display. Displayed on the device 88.

  Note that the second special symbol lottery means 320 and the second special symbol display control means 321 also when a game ball enters the second start port 120 and the second start port detector 225 detects a game ball. The second special symbol variation control means 322 and the second random number determination means 323 perform the same processing as described above. However, the extracted random number value is stored in any one of the fifth storage area 402a to the eighth storage area 402d. When a plurality of reserved balls are reserved in the special symbol storage means 401 and 402, the reserved balls are digested in the following order.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the holding ball is reserved in the first storage area 401 a to the third storage area 401 c of the first special symbol holding storage unit 401, and the fifth storage area 402 a of the second special symbol holding storage unit 402. Further, it is assumed that the reserved ball is reserved in the sixth storage area 402b.
In addition, the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 105 and the second start port 120 is, as illustrated, the first start port 105 → the second start port 120 → the first start port 105 → the second. It is assumed that the start port 120 → the first start port 105.
In the present embodiment, since the second start port 120 is a priority start port, in this case, the hold balls in the fifth storage area 402a are processed preferentially, and hold in the order of the arrows shown in FIG. 7B. The ball is digested.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 7C, it is assumed that three reserved balls are reserved in the first special symbol storage unit 401 that performs non-priority processing. In this case, the three reserved balls retained in the first special symbol storage unit 401 are digested successively in the order indicated by the dotted lines in the figure. However, when the first reserved ball is digested, in other words, when the first variation display is performed, the reserved ball is reserved in the second special symbol hold storage means 402 to which priority processing is performed. Then (when the ball enters the second starting port 120), the reservation ball is interrupted, and the reservation ball is digested in the order indicated by the solid line in the figure.

  The retained balls are sequentially digested as described above. The CPU 201a controls the digestion of the retained balls, and the first special symbol variation display control means 302 and the second special symbol variation display in the ROM 201b. Control means 322. These variable display control means 302 and 322 monitor which holding balls are processed, and based on the random numbers of the holding balls to be processed stored in the first storage area 401a or the fifth storage area 402a. The above variable display has started.

When the variable display is started as described above, the first special symbol display control means 301 and the second special symbol display control means 321 apply the determination result to the first special symbol display 84 and the second special symbol display 86. Is displayed in a variable manner.
During the special symbol variation display, the decorative symbol displayed by the symbol display unit 104, the lamp effect by the lamp 112 (lamp 262), the sound effect by the speaker 277, or the role by the effect actors 115 and 116 (the effect actor 254). An effect is performed, and the lottery result is notified to the player along with various effects.

(Variation start processing)
Hereinafter, the control in the case where the reserved ball is reserved in the first special symbol hold storage unit 401 or the second special symbol hold storage unit 402 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S101)
The special symbol variation display is started by digestion of the reserved ball. The CPU 201a first determines whether or not a random number value (holding ball) is stored in the fifth storage area 402a, that is, whether or not the holding ball in the second special symbol holding storage unit 402 is 1 or more.

(Step S102)
When it is determined in step S101 that a reserved ball is stored in the fifth storage area 402a, that is, when it is determined that there is a reserved ball in the first special symbol storage unit 401, the fifth storage area 402a. Are shifted to a processing area (not shown), and the random number values stored in the fifth storage area 402b to the eighth storage area 402d are shifted to the previous storage area. In addition, when the random number value is stored only in the fifth storage area 402a (when the sixth storage area 402b to the eighth storage area 402d are empty areas), the random number value stored in the fifth storage area 402a Only the process of storing in the processing area is performed.

(Step S103)
Next, the CPU 201b confirms the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage unit 404. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the short-time gaming state, or the probability-changing gaming state.

(Step S104)
When the game state is confirmed in step S103, the variation determination unit 331 selects a hit determination table corresponding to the game state. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state, a table for determining that the winning random numbers “7” and “317” are jackpots is selected, and the gaming state is a probabilistic gaming state. If it is, the table for determining all 20 random numbers such as “7”, “37”, etc. as a big hit is selected.

(Step S105)
In step S104, if a winning determination table based on the gaming state is selected, it is determined whether or not the variation determining means 331 is a big hit based on the selected table.

(Step S106)
In step S105, if it is determined that the jackpot is not a big hit (losing), the process of step S107 is performed. If the jackpot is determined to be a big hit, the process of step S116 is performed.

(Step S107)
When it is determined that the game is lost in step S106, the fluctuation determination unit 331 checks the total number of reserved balls retained in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 401 and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 402. .

(Step S108)
In step S107, when the total number of reserved balls is confirmed, the fluctuation determining unit 331 selects a reach random number determination table at the time of losing based on the total reserved number. In this embodiment, as is clear from FIG. 9, the probability that the reach effect is performed decreases as the total number of reserved balls increases, and the reach effect decreases as the total number of reserved balls decreases. It is set to increase the probability of being performed.
The probability that the super reach effect is performed is set to be constant regardless of the total number of reserved balls.

(Step S109)
In step S108, when the reach random number determination table is selected, based on the selected table, the variation determination unit 331 determines whether it is a super reach effect, a reach effect, or a no reach effect.
For example, it is assumed that the reach random number extracted by the second special symbol lottery means 320 is “15” when a game ball enters the second start port 120 and is retained as a holding ball. At this time, if the total number of reserved balls retained in the first special symbol storage unit 401 and the second special symbol storage unit 402 is 0 to 2, the variation determination unit 331 displays the variation determination unit 331 in FIG. Since the reach random number is determined based on the table shown in (a), it is determined as “reach effect”. On the other hand, when the total number of reserved balls is 4 or more at the time of processing the reserved ball, it is determined as “reaching-free effect”.

(Step S110)
As described above, when any of the super reach effect, the reach effect, and the non-reach effect is determined for the content of the effect, the effect execution command lottery means 332 determines the effect execution command by lottery based on the determination result. . The effect execution command determined here roughly determines the contents of the effect, and mainly determines the time (scale) of the effect. This effect execution command is determined based on the total number of reserved balls in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 401 and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 402, as in step S108. This effect execution command will be described with reference to FIG.

When the loss is determined in the change through the processing of step S106 to step S109, one of the super reach effect, the reach effect, and the non-reach effect is determined as the effect at the time of the loss.
If the reach random number is determined as a result of the reach random number determination in step S109, the effect execution command lottery means 332 determines the effect execution command based on the lottery table shown in FIG. To do.

  For example, if the total number of reserved balls in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 401 and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 402 is two, the effect execution command lottery unit 332 selects B-1 or B- Any one of the performance execution commands of 2 is determined. In the effect execution commands B-1 and B-2, the effect time is set to 8 seconds. Further, when there are four reserved balls in the first special symbol hold storage unit 401 and the second special symbol hold storage unit 402, the production execution command lottery unit 332 selects D-1 or D-2. The production execution command is determined. The effect execution commands D-1 and D-2 are both set to effect time of 4 seconds. In this way, the production time (scale) is determined based on the total number of reserved balls in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 401 and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 402.

If it is determined in step S109 that the reach random number has been determined to be an effect with reach, the effect execution command lottery means 332 determines an effect execution command based on the lottery table shown in FIG. To do. In this case as well, the production time is determined according to the total number of reserved balls.
However, as is clear from FIG. 10B, the reach time is set longer than the reachless effect. As a result, the player is given a sense of expectation that “the jackpot is won”.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the reach random number is determined as the super reach effect in step S109, the effect execution command lottery means 332 executes the effect based on the lottery table shown in FIG. Determine the command. When it is determined to be a super reach effect, any effect execution command of “I-1” to “I-5” is determined regardless of the total number of reserved balls. The production times of the production execution commands “I-1” to “I-5” are set to 1 minute, 1 minute 30 seconds, and 2 minutes, respectively, as shown.

(Step S111)
When the effect execution command is determined as described above, the effect execution command is transmitted to the sub-control board 202, and the first special symbol display control unit 301 and the first special symbol variation control unit 302 change the special symbol. To control. And the 1st special symbol display control means 301 and the 2nd special symbol display control means 321 start the fluctuation display of a special symbol. Note that the special symbol variation display time is set to substantially the same time as the effect time determined as described above.

(Step S112)
On the other hand, if the reserved ball is not stored in the fifth storage area 402a in step S101, it is determined in step S112 whether the reserved ball is stored in the first storage area 401a. As described above, only when the holding ball is not stored in the fifth storage area 402a, it is determined whether or not there is a holding ball in the first storage area 401a. It is nothing but to preferentially process the holding ball obtained by the ball. When it is determined that there is no reserved ball in the first storage area 401a, it means that there is no reserved ball, and the control is terminated. More specifically, when no holding ball is stored in any storage area, the variation process is not started.

(Step S113) (Step S114)
In the above step S112, when the holding ball is stored in the first storage area 401a, the shift process of the storage area and the confirmation of the game state are performed as in the above-described steps S102 and S103.

(Step S115)
In step S115 as well, as in step S104, the determination table is selected according to the gaming state. The winning random number determination table and the design random number determination table selected here are the same as those in step S104.
After the table is selected as described above, processing similar to the above is performed, and an effect execution command is transmitted.

(Step S116)
If it is determined that the jackpot is determined as a result of the hit determination process in step S105, the reach random number determination table for the jackpot is selected in step S116. In the jackpot reach random number determination table, as described above, it is determined that “there is a super reach effect” and “the reach effect is present” with almost a probability (see FIG. 5 (c-2)).
In step S109, when one of the super reach effect, reach effect, and no reach effect is determined, the effect execution command lottery means 332 determines the effect execution command based on the lottery table shown in FIG. As can be seen from FIG. 11, the production time for the jackpot is determined regardless of the total number of reserved balls.

(Step S201)
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, upon receiving the effect execution command transmitted from the main control board 201, the effect confirmation command lottery means 501 in the sub control board 202 draws the effect pattern based on the received effect execution command. I do. This effect pattern determines an ornamental symbol pattern, a reach effect pattern, an effect background pattern, an accessory effect pattern, an appearance character, and the like displayed on the symbol display unit 104, and an effect execution command transmitted from the main control board 201. To be determined.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the received effect execution command is “A-1”, any one of effect patterns 1 to 3 corresponding to “A-1” is determined by lottery. If it is “O-1”, any one of the effect patterns 226 to 228 corresponding to “O-1” is determined by lottery.
Each production pattern corresponds to the production time of the production execution command. For example, the production time of production pattern 1 to production pattern 3 is set to 12 seconds.

(Step S202)
When the effect pattern is determined as described above, an effect confirmation command for performing the effect is determined.

(Step S203)
Then, the effect control unit 502 controls the symbol display unit 104, the speaker 277, the lamp 112, and the effect actors 115 and 116 based on the effect confirmation command to execute the effect.

(Step S204)
In the gaming system of the present embodiment, when the effect is executed as described above, the effect confirmation command determined by the effect determination command lottery means 501 is the inter-machine-side control board of the inter-machine 2. 601 is transmitted. Note that the command transmission means 503 transmits the effect confirmation command.

  Then, when the effect confirmation command is transmitted, the following control is performed in the interpolator-side control means 600. Note that the control in the inter-vehicle machine side control means 600 is the greatest feature of the present invention. Therefore, the configuration and control of the inter-vehicle machine side control means 600 will be described in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pedestal machine side control means 600 includes a pedestal machine side control board 601 having a CPU 601a, ROM 601b, RAM 601c, VRAM 601d, and image ROM 601e.
The image ROM 601e stores decorative symbols displayed on the symbol display unit 104, similar to the ROM 202b of the sub control board 202. However, the decorative symbols stored in the image ROM 601e in the present embodiment correspond to the decorative symbols for super reach production, that is, the above “I-1” to “I-5” and “O-1” to “O-5”. Only the decorative pattern of the effect pattern to be performed (see FIGS. 10 and 11), and the decorative pattern for the reach effect or the reach effect is not stored.

The image ROM 601e stores a composite effect image in addition to the decorative design. This composite effect image is an image obtained by synthesizing a decorative design displayed on the design display unit 104 and a series of operation modes of the effect actors 115 and 116 made when the decorative design is variably displayed. It has become.
As for this composite effect image, the image ROM 601e stores the effect patterns corresponding to “I-1” to “I-5” and “O-1” to “O-5”. No reach effect or reach effect corresponding to the reach effect is stored.

As described above, the composite effect image and the decorative design stored in the image ROM 601e are displayed on the display unit 23 or transferred to an external information storage device such as a mobile phone by satisfying a predetermined condition. Can do.
The display unit 23, the operation unit 25, and the information storage device connection unit 26 are connected to the inter-machine control board 601 in order to display or transfer decorative symbols and composite effect images. In addition, the ROM 601b of the inter-machine control board 601 has a command determination unit 610, an operation signal determination unit 611, an image display control unit 612, and a data transfer function that function when controlling display or transfer of decorative symbols and composite effect images. Means 613, card information determination means 614, and information storage device connection determination means 615 are stored.

Hereinafter, each component will be described in detail along the flowchart shown in FIG.
As described above, when the game ball enters the start port or the change process is started by digesting the reserved ball, an effect confirmation command is transmitted to the intermediary machine 2.

(Step S301)
When receiving the effect confirmation command, the command determination unit 610 determines the received command based on the table stored in the ROM 601b. The table stored in the ROM 601b is as shown in FIG. That is, in this table, the effect determination command for the super reach effect and the title corresponding to the effect content are stored in association with each other.
Then, the command determination means 610 determines whether or not the received effect confirmation command is a command stored in the table. That is, it is determined whether the received effect confirmation command is a command for a super reach effect or a command for other effects. At this time, if it is determined that the received effect confirmation command is not a command for the super reach effect, the control is terminated.

(Step S302)
If it is determined in step S301 that the received effect confirmation command matches the command in the table stored in the ROM 601b, in other words, the received effect confirmation command is determined to be a command for super reach effect. In this case, the image display control unit 612 displays an operation screen as shown in FIG. 16 on the display unit 23 a of the display unit 23.

  The display unit 23a of the display means 23 displays the date and time when super reach occurred and the title corresponding to the received effect confirmation command. Further, on the right side of the title, “complete reproduction version” and “decorative pattern version” are displayed, and further on the right side of these displays are operating means 25 including three operation units 25a, 25b, and 25c. Is displayed. The operation means 25 is constituted by a so-called touch panel. The operation unit 25a represents a reproduction button, the operation unit 25b represents a data transfer button, and the operation unit 25c represents an erase button. In the present embodiment, the operation unit 25 is a touch panel on the display unit 23a. However, the operation unit 25 may be configured by a normal press button provided on the display unit 23.

  The “complete reproduction version” means a composite effect image. Then, the operation unit 25a located on the right side, which is displayed as “complete reproduction version”, means that the composite effect image corresponding to the title is reproduced and displayed, and the operation unit located on the right side, where “decoration pattern version” is displayed. The part 25a means that only decorative symbols are reproduced and displayed. Note that the operation unit 25b means data transfer, and the operation unit 25c means that the title is erased so that subsequent reproduction, data transfer, and the like cannot be performed.

(Step S303)
In the state where the title or the like is displayed on the display unit 23a as described above, it is detected whether any of the operation units 25a to 25c is operated, and the operation unit 25a (play button) is pressed. If yes, the process proceeds to step S304.

(Step S304)
Here, the card information determination means 614 detects whether or not a member card has been inserted into the card insertion unit 21. When the membership card is inserted, the CPU 601a writes information stored in the membership card into the RAM 601c. In step S303, when an operation signal is input from the operation unit 25a, the card information determination unit 614 detects whether or not member card information is written in the RAM 601c.

(Step S305)
In step S304, when the card information determination unit 614 cannot detect the insertion of the member card, the CPU 601a requests the display unit 23a to insert the member card, such as “Please insert the member card”. Display a message.

(Step S306)
On the other hand, if a member card has already been inserted in step S305, or if a member card is inserted after a message requesting insertion of the member card is displayed in step S305, the card information determination means 614 It is determined whether the information stored in the inserted membership card satisfies a preset condition. For example, information such as points awarded at each store visit or points awarded according to the payment amount when renting out game balls is written on the membership card. Determine whether or not. However, regardless of the points, it may be a condition that the member card is possessed (the member card is inserted).
In any case, in this embodiment, it is only a player whose customer information stored in the membership card satisfies a preset condition that the decorative symbols can be reproduced or transferred. It is said.

(Step S307)
In step S306, if the card information determination unit determines that the preset condition is not satisfied, in step S307, after displaying a condition mismatch message such as “insufficient points” on the display unit 23a, End control.

(Step S308)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S306 that the card information determination unit 614 satisfies a preset condition, a composite effect image, a decorative design, or a special symbol corresponding to the title displayed on the left side of the operated operation unit 25a. The composite effect image is read from the image ROM 601e to the VRAM 601d and reproduced and displayed on the display unit 23a.

Here, an example of the composite effect image displayed on the display unit 23a is shown in FIG.
For example, in this composite effect image, first, in the symbol display unit 104 (more precisely, the image portion corresponding to the symbol display unit 104), the numbers are vertically arranged in a predetermined time in three columns of the left column, the middle column, and the right column. After scrolling, the number “7” stops in the left and right columns, and “7, −, 7” is displayed on the symbol display unit 104 (FIG. 17A). Then, the scroll speed of the middle row gradually decreases, and the numbers other than “7” stop and it is likely that the loss will be confirmed. At this time, in the production role 116 (portion of the sword of the Japanese sword) (more precisely, in the image portion corresponding to the production role 116), the blade is removed from the sheath, and the blade is along the longitudinal direction of the production role 116. Work to move. Further, at this time, an LED (indicated by a dotted line in the figure) incorporated in the blade portion is turned on to make the player feel as if the blade is shining. In this way, when the stage effect 116 is operated, the scroll speed of the middle row is increased again.

  Then, when the scroll speed in the middle row again slows down and numbers other than “7” stop and it is likely that the loss will be confirmed, this time, as shown in FIG. In (a Japanese sword's heel part) (to be precise, in the image part corresponding to the director 110), the blade is removed from the sheath, and the blade moves along the longitudinal direction of the director 110. . At this time, the LED (indicated by a dotted line in the figure) built in the blade portion is turned on to make the player feel as if the blade is shining. In this way, when the stage effect 115 is operated, the scroll speed of the middle row is increased again.

  Then, when the scroll speed in the middle row again slows down and numbers other than “7” stop and it is likely that the loss will be confirmed, this time, as shown in FIG. In both of the directors 116 and 116, the blades pulled out of the sheath operate so as to move along the longitudinal directions of the directors 115 and 116, respectively. Further, at this time, the above-described LED (details are not shown) is set in a light-emitting state to make the player appear as if both blades are shining. In this way, when the stage actors 115 and 116 operate, the scroll speed of the middle row is increased again.

  As described above, when the effect of increasing the scroll speed of the middle row is repeated each time the effect actors 115 and 116 are operated, the operation control of the effect agents 115 and 116 is performed as shown in FIG. In addition, lightning flashes from the upper right to the lower left of the game board 101, and the same lightning also emits from the upper left to the lower right of the game board 101. This gives the impression that the game board 101 is cut from the left and right with a sword. At the end of this presentation, the middle row scrolling stops completely and the same numbers as “7, 7, 7” are aligned.

The above-described composite effect image is an image having the same content as the effect actually performed in the symbol display unit 104, the effect actors 115, 116, and the like, and this image is displayed on the display unit 23a.
When the operation unit 25a (play button) corresponding to the “decorated symbol version” is pressed, only the ornamental symbols in which three columns of numbers are scrolled are displayed on the symbol display unit 104 in an enlarged manner. The accessories 115, 116, etc. are not displayed.
As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to reproduce only the decorative design, or it is possible to reproduce the composite effect image that visualizes even the operation modes of the effect actors 115 and 116 and the like. Therefore, the player can replay and display an image according to his / her preference.

(Step S309) (Step S310)
As shown in FIG. 14, in the above step S302, when any operation unit 25b (transfer button) is pressed in a state where a title or the like is displayed, the process goes from step S303 to step S309 and then to step S310. Is processed.
That is, the information storage device connection determination unit 615 detects whether or not an external information storage device such as a mobile phone is appropriately connected to the information storage device connection unit 26.

  Then, when the information storage device connection determination unit 615 detects that the connection is properly made, the processing from step S304 to step S308 is performed as described above. However, in step S308, the data transfer unit 613 reads predetermined composite effect image data or decorative design data stored in the image ROM 601e into the VRAM 601d and transfers the data to an external information storage device such as a cellular phone. . At this time, various information such as the store name, the date and time, and the title are integrally transferred to the external information storage device together with the composite effect image data or the decorative design data. Thereby, not only can the acquired image be enjoyed, but it can also be used as proof that a super reach production has appeared.

(Step S311)
If it is determined in step S310 that the information storage device is not connected or is not properly connected, the CPU 601a may display “Please connect a mobile phone” to the display unit 23a. Display connection request message.

(Step S312) (Step S313)
On the other hand, in the above step S302, when any operation unit 25c (erase button) is pressed while the title or the like is displayed, the corresponding operation is performed via step S303 → step S309 → step S312. The title and the like are erased from the display unit 23a, and thereafter, reproduction and data transfer are impossible. Thus, the deletion button is provided in order to prevent reproduction or data transfer from being performed by another player when the player finishes the game and leaves the gaming machine.

  As described above, according to the gaming system of the present embodiment, a combined effect image in which a series of operation modes of the decorative symbols displayed on the symbol display unit 104 and the effect actors 115 and 116 are integrated is displayed. Since it can be acquired, it is possible to give the player the same impression as when the performance was actually performed. Therefore, it is possible to reproduce the sense of presence and excitement when the performance is actually performed, and the player can be immersed in a sense of superiority and achievement many times.

  In addition, since it is possible to selectively display the composite effect image and the decorative symbol displayed on the symbol display unit, for example, in the effect in which the effect agent does not operate, only the variation of the decorative symbol that is the main part of the effect is performed. Can be displayed large. As described above, since the image on which the player is displayed can be appropriately selected according to the contents of the effect, the satisfaction of the player can be further enhanced.

In the above embodiment, the effect pattern of the effect light 111 is not reproduced on the composite effect image. However, not only the effect effect but also the effect of lighting effect and voice / music can be incorporated into the composite effect image. The presence can be enhanced.
In the above embodiment, the composite effect image and the decorative design can be reproduced and transferred, respectively, but only the composite effect image may be reproduced and transferred.
In the above embodiment, playback and transfer can be performed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. However, playback and transfer may be performed without providing such a condition. The condition may be provided only when the transfer is performed.
In the above embodiment, playback and transfer can be performed on the display means 23 at the same time as the actual presentation starts, but the timing at which playback and transfer can be performed is not particularly limited. Therefore, playback and transfer may be performed after the actual performance is completed.

In the above embodiment, only the super reach effect is reproduced and transferred. However, a reach effect and a so-called lost effect may be reproduced and transferred.
In the above embodiment, only the effects that actually appear during the game are played and transferred. However, anyone can play and transfer a predetermined composite effect image at any time regardless of the appearance. May be.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the reproduction and transfer are controlled in the intermediary machine 2 has been described. However, the gaming machine 1 has all the functions of reproduction and transfer, and the gaming machine 1 completes the above control. It doesn't matter if you do. In this case, the function of the inter-vehicle machine side control means 600 in the above embodiment may be provided on the main control board, the sub control board of the gaming machine, or a board different from these.

In the above embodiment, the case where the gaming system of the present invention is used in a pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the gaming system of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and for example, a revolving type represented by a slot machine. It can also be used in game machines.
In the above embodiment, the intercom machine 2 is provided with a replay display function and a data transfer function. However, the gaming system of the present invention does not necessarily have to have the above two functions.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is the elements on larger scale of FIG. It is a block diagram of a control means. It is a detailed block diagram of each control board. It is an example of the determination table which determines the random number value acquired when entering a starting port, and this random number value. It is a conceptual diagram of a 1st fluctuation | variation display reservation means and a 2nd fluctuation | variation display reservation means. It is a figure explaining the digestion order of holding | maintenance. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the reserve number of reservation balls, and a reach random number determination table. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the reserved number of reservation balls, and the lottery table of the production execution command at the time of a loss. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the reservation number of reservation balls, and the lottery table of the production execution command at the time of big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the table of the production confirmation command which determines the production execution command and the production pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the process of reproduction | regeneration of a synthetic | combination effect image, and data transfer. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the production execution command and production confirmation command of a super reach production. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation screen at the time of performing reproduction | regeneration and data transfer of a super reach effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a super reach production.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Car machine 104 Symbol display part 200 Control means 201 of a gaming machine Main control board 202 Sub control board 300 The 1st special symbol lottery means 320 which comprises the big hit lottery means of this invention The big hit lottery means of this invention is comprised The second special symbol lottery means 332 to perform the effect execution command lottery means 501 constituting the effect command lottery means of the present invention The effect confirmation command lottery means 502 constituting the effect command lottery means of the present invention The effect control means 600 The inter-machine side control means 601 Inter-vehicle machine side control board 601d VRAM constituting the storage means of the present invention
612 Image display control means 613 Data transfer means 615 Information storage device connection means

Claims (4)

  A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery, an effect command lottery means for drawing an effect command corresponding to the jackpot lottery result, and an effect control means for controlling the effects based on the effect command determined by the effect command lottery means And a symbol display unit on which an effect image corresponding to the effect command is displayed, an effect agent whose operation is controlled by the effect control means, an effect image displayed on the symbol display unit, and the effect actor Storage means for storing a composite effect image in which a series of operation modes are integrated into an image, information storage device connection means for connecting an external information storage device, and information storage connected to the information storage device connection means A game machine comprising: data transfer means for transferring the composite effect image to the apparatus.   The storage means stores the composite effect image and the decorative symbols displayed on the symbol display unit, while the data transfer means is connected to the information storage device connected to the information storage device connection means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the synthesized effect image and the decorative design are selectively transferred. In the gaming machine, a jackpot lottery means for drawing a jackpot lottery, an effect command lottery means for drawing an effect command corresponding to the jackpot lottery result, and an effect based on the effect command determined by the effect command lottery means An effect control means for controlling, a symbol display section for displaying a decorative symbol corresponding to the effect command, an effect agent whose operation is controlled by the effect control means, and supplying game media to the gaming machine In the gaming system that connects the machine between
The pedestal machine has a storage means for storing a composite effect image in which a decorative image displayed on the symbol display unit and a series of operation modes of the effect agent are integrated, and an external information storage A game system comprising: information storage device connection means for connecting devices; and data transfer means for transferring the composite effect image to an information storage device connected to the information storage device connection means. The storage means stores the composite effect image and the decorative symbols displayed on the symbol display unit, while the data transfer means is connected to the information storage device connected to the information storage device connection means. 4. The game system according to claim 3, wherein the composite effect image and the decorative design are selectively transferred.

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