JP2011019947A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine such as a Pachinko game machine, in which a main control unit and a plurality of other control units for performing subsidiary control based on instructions from the main control unit, capable of completing the performance contents to greatly improve game interest. <P>SOLUTION: An operation port 3 and a jackpot prize winning port 4 are set on a game board 2 of the Pachinko game machine 1, and a display device 13 with a display unit 13a is set on the game board 2. A plurality of symbol rows are displayed on the display unit 13a and a symbol row includes a plurality of kinds of symbols. A main board 24 outputs commands to sub-control units such as a display control board, a lamp control board, and a sound control board on the display device 13 so as to start variation display of symbols based on generation of a prescribed trigger to definite and display a prescribed symbol after a prescribed time. Respective sub-control units executably store a control mode according to the prescribed command, so as to select the mode from the plurality of modes to make control modes executed by respective sub-control units to correspond each other. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a main control unit and another control unit that performs secondary control based on a command from the main control unit.

  Conventionally, for example, a pachinko machine is known as a kind of gaming machine. In such a pachinko machine, a main board for performing main control is mounted. In addition to the main board, the pachinko machine is equipped with various control boards for controlling various members and various devices. Then, for example, a command is transmitted from the main board to the various control boards based on, for example, winning of a game ball at the operation port.

  In recent years, in order to reduce the burden on the main board, secondary control has been performed on a control board different from the main board. Specifically, on the various control boards to which the various commands described above are transmitted, the effect control content is selected based on the command, and the effect control based on the determined content is executed.

  However, the prior art has the following problems. That is, the main board side outputs not only a command to one control board, but also outputs the same (same or similar) command to a plurality of control boards almost simultaneously. And each control board side which received this performs presentation control according to a command.

  However, in this case, it is not possible to mutually grasp what kind of effect control content has been selected between the control boards. Therefore, even if a predetermined effect control content is selected on a predetermined control board, other control boards that cannot grasp the selected content must perform common and safe effect control content. Therefore, there is a possibility that it is difficult to give variations to the effects performed on the other control board.

  Such a problem is not limited to pachinko machines, but is also inherent in gaming machines such as slot machines.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a main control unit and a plurality of other control units that perform secondary control based on a command from the main control unit. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the contents of the production in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that is provided and that can dramatically improve the interest.

  Means effective for achieving the above object will be described below. In addition, the operation | movement etc. are demonstrated as needed.

  Means 1. A gaming machine comprising a main control unit that performs main control and a plurality of sub-control units that perform secondary control based on a command from the main control unit, wherein at least two of the sub-control units The control mode according to the predetermined command is stored so that it can be selected and executed from among a plurality of commands, and the control modes executed in each sub-control unit correspond to each other. A gaming machine that is configured as described above. The “command” is output almost synchronously to a plurality of sub-control units, and has a property of commanding a series of (common) effects and operations to the sub-control unit. A typical example is a command (the same applies hereinafter).

  According to the means 1, main control is performed by the main control unit. Further, secondary control is performed in the plurality of sub-control units based on a command from the main control unit. In such a gaming machine, at least two of the sub-control units store a control mode corresponding to a predetermined command so that the control mode can be selected and executed from a plurality of sub-control units. The control modes executed in the above correspond to each other. For this reason, when a predetermined sub-control unit executes a control mode selected from a plurality of control modes, another sub-control unit also executes a control mode selected from the plurality, but the control mode is This corresponds to the control mode executed by the predetermined sub-control unit. For this reason, while being able to give a variation to a control mode, generation | occurrence | production of the malfunction by having no correspondence in the control mode between each sub-control part can be suppressed.

  Mean 2. A gaming machine comprising a main control unit that performs main control and a plurality of sub-control units that perform secondary control based on a command from the main control unit, wherein at least two of the sub-control units One is that the control mode executed in each sub-control unit is configured such that one of a plurality of types of control modes is executed in a predetermined order on the condition that a predetermined command is input. A gaming machine characterized by being set so as to correspond to each other.

  According to the means 2, main control is performed by the main control unit. Further, secondary control is performed in the plurality of sub-control units based on a command from the main control unit. In such a gaming machine, at least two of the sub-control units execute one of a plurality of types of control modes in a predetermined order on condition that a predetermined command is input. At this time, the control modes executed in the sub-control units correspond to each other. For this reason, when a predetermined sub-control unit executes a predetermined control mode based on a predetermined order from among a plurality, another sub-control unit also executes a control mode based on the predetermined order from the plurality However, the control mode corresponds to the predetermined control mode executed by the predetermined sub-control unit. For this reason, while being able to give a variation to a control mode, generation | occurrence | production of the malfunction by having no correspondence in the control mode between each sub-control part can be suppressed.

  Means 3. A gaming machine comprising a main control unit that performs main control, and a plurality of sub-control units that perform secondary and unique control based on commands from the main control unit, wherein each of the sub-control units At least two of them include a count update unit that updates a count value on the condition that a predetermined command is input, and a storage unit that stores a control mode to be executed corresponding to each count value. There are a plurality of control modes stored in the storage means, and each sub-control unit corresponds to each other for each count value. Note that “the count values between the sub-control units are equal” may be used.

  Further, “the count value updated by the count update unit” may be “a random value determined at a predetermined timing and taking a random value”, or “a predetermined value (for example, 1) is incremented and updated. Count value ”. In the former case, since the executed control mode can be random, there is an advantage that it is difficult for the player to predict the control mode. In the latter case, there is an advantage that an error is unlikely to occur in the count value between the sub-control units.

  Furthermore, in the latter case, “the width of the count value (number of ranges) may be set to a maximum value that can represent the number of bits when a counter having a predetermined number of bits is used”. . In this case, when the maximum number that can be expressed by the addition exceeds the maximum value, the predetermined number of digits is not exceeded, so that the subtraction process or the like need not be performed. In the latter case, “the predetermined value may be a prime value with respect to the number of ranges of the count value”. In this case, the count value that can be taken at that time can be random. As a result, the player can hardly predict the control mode.

  According to the means 3, the main control is performed by the main control unit. In addition, secondary and specific controls are performed in the plurality of sub-control units based on commands from the main control unit. In such a gaming machine, at least two of the sub-control units include a count value update unit and a storage unit. Then, the count value updating means updates the count value on the condition that a predetermined command is input, and the storage means stores a control mode to be executed corresponding to each count value. . There are a plurality of control modes stored in the storage means, and the sub-control units correspond to each other for each count value. For this reason, when a predetermined sub-control unit executes a predetermined control mode from a plurality stored in the storage unit based on the count value, another sub-control unit is also selected from the stored plurality. The control mode is executed, and the control mode corresponds to the control mode executed by the predetermined sub-control unit. For this reason, while being able to give a variation to a control mode, generation | occurrence | production of the malfunction by having no correspondence in the control mode between each sub-control part can be suppressed.

  Means 4. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the command from the main control unit includes information for confirming that the count value is appropriate.

  According to the means 4, since the command from the main control unit includes information for confirming that the count value is appropriate, the sub control unit sets the count value based on the information. It can be confirmed whether or not it is appropriate. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the problem of non-correspondence of the control mode due to the fact that the count values are different between the sub-control units and are not appropriate.

  Means 5. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the sub control unit includes a count value correcting means for correcting the count value when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, as the predetermined condition, for example, “when the count value is determined to be not appropriate by comparing the information and the count value”, “a specific command (for example, a command related to power-on, special When a command for starting or ending a gaming state is received ”,“ when a predetermined time has elapsed ”,“ when power is actually turned on ”,“ when a special gaming state actually occurs ( "When the special gaming state starts or ends)", "when the number of changes in the identification information reaches a predetermined number", "when the predetermined reach production number reaches a predetermined number", and the like. Further, “correction” includes “equalizing each count value to the same value (for example, clearing to“ 0 ”all at once)”.

  According to the means 5, the count value is further corrected by the count value correcting means provided in the sub-control section when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For this reason, even if the count value is not appropriate due to a difference in the count value between the sub-control units, the count value is corrected to an appropriate value, so that the control mode does not correspond. It can be surely prevented.

  Means 6. The sub-control unit further determines a control mode to be executed at least in response to a command from the main control unit, and starts control execution based on the determined control mode A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, further comprising means.

  According to the means 6, the start control means provided in the sub-control unit determines a control mode to be executed at least in response to a command from the main control unit, and the sub-control based on the determined control mode The execution of typical control is started.

  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, characterized in that control modes executed in each sub-control unit correspond to each other almost in synchronization with each other.

  According to the means 7, since the control modes executed in the sub-control units correspond to each other almost in synchronization with each other, the sense of incongruity due to variations in the execution timing of the control modes among the sub-control units is eliminated.

  Means 8. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, characterized in that control modes executed in the respective sub-control units are terminated almost in synchronization with each other.

  According to the means 8, since the control modes executed in the sub-control units are finished almost in synchronization with each other, the uncomfortable feeling due to the deviation of the end timing is eliminated.

  Means 9. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein one of at least two of the sub-control units is a display control unit capable of performing display control as sub-control.

  According to the means 9, a variation can be given to the display control mode in the display control unit, and the display control mode and the control mode executed in the other sub-control units correspond to each other.

  Means 10. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein one of at least two of the sub-control units is a light-emission control unit capable of performing light-emission control as a secondary control.

  According to the means 10, a variation can be given to the light emission control mode in the light emission control unit, and the light emission control mode and the control mode executed in the other sub-control units correspond to each other.

  Means 11. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 10, wherein one of at least two of the sub-control units is a voice control unit capable of performing voice control as a secondary control.

  According to the means 11, a variation can be given to the voice control mode in the voice control unit, and the voice control mode and the control mode executed by the other sub-control units correspond to each other.

  Means 12. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 11, wherein the control mode includes an effect pattern. In addition, it is good also as "the said control aspect includes the production pattern which can contribute to raising the interest for a player." Further, “the effect pattern may be at least one of a reach pattern, an identification information variation pattern, a special game state effect pattern advantageous to a player, and a notice effect pattern”. Here, the “notice” only needs to be able to indicate that the predetermined gaming state is likely to occur due to the performance, or the effect that the generation rate of the predetermined gaming state is affected by the performance. Thus, there may be a case where the predetermined gaming state does not occur (the same applies to the means 19 described later).

  According to the means 12, a variation is given to each production pattern executed by each sub-control unit, and each production pattern corresponds.

  Means 13. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 12, wherein each sub-control unit is configured to randomly determine a control mode to be executed.

  According to the means 13, it is difficult for the player to predict which control mode will be executed, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the control mode being foreseen.

  Means 14. A main control unit that performs main control, a display control unit that can perform display control on a display device based on a command from the main control unit, and a light emission control that can be performed on a light emitting device based on a command from the main control unit A gaming machine comprising a light emission control unit and a voice control unit capable of performing voice control in a voice device based on a command from the main control unit, wherein at least the display control unit and the light emission control unit, at least the display control And the sound control unit, or at least the light emission control unit and the sound control unit, update the count value to be the same value between the respective control units on the condition that a predetermined command is input from the main control unit. Counting update means, and storage means for storing the control mode to be executed corresponding to each count value, respectively, the control mode stored in the storage means is a plurality of types There, and game machines, characterized in that in which mutually correspond to each other between the control unit.

  Here, the “predetermined command” may be “a command including that any control mode stored in the storage unit is to be executed” or “the control stored in the storage unit”. A command including an indication that any one of the modes and other control modes should be executed may be used. In the latter case, “identification information change start command” is given as a representative example. In this case, the count value is updated relatively frequently, and randomness can be imparted to the control mode that is actually executed.

  Further, “the count value updated by the count update unit” may be “a random value determined at a predetermined timing and taking a random value”, or “a predetermined value (for example, 1) is incremented and updated. Count value ”. In the former case, since the executed control mode can be random, there is an advantage that it is difficult for the player to predict the control mode. In the latter case, there is a merit that an error is unlikely to occur in the count value between the control units.

  Furthermore, in the latter case, “the width of the count value (number of ranges) may be set to a maximum value that can represent the number of bits when a counter having a predetermined number of bits is used”. . In this case, when the maximum number that can be expressed by the addition exceeds the maximum value, the predetermined number of digits is not exceeded, so that the subtraction process or the like need not be performed. In the latter case, “the predetermined value may be a prime value with respect to the number of ranges of the count value”. In this case, the count value that can be taken at that time can be random. As a result, the player can hardly predict the control mode.

  According to the means 14, main control is performed in the main control unit, and display control is performed in the display device in the display control unit based on a command from the main control unit. Further, the light emission control unit performs light emission control in the light emitting device based on a command from the main control unit, and the sound control unit performs sound control in the sound device based on a command from the main control unit. In such a gaming machine, at least the display control unit and the light emission control unit, at least the display control unit and the audio control unit, or at least the light emission control unit and the audio control unit include a count updating unit and a storage unit, In the storage means, on the condition that a predetermined command is input from the main control unit, the count values are updated so that the respective control units have the same value. Further, the storage means stores a control mode to be executed corresponding to each count value. There are a plurality of control modes stored in the storage means, and the control units correspond to each other. For this reason, for example, when the display control unit executes a predetermined control mode from a plurality stored in the storage unit based on the count value, another control unit (light emission control unit, audio control unit, or display control) The control mode is executed from among a plurality of stored units, and the control mode corresponds to the control mode executed by the display control unit. For this reason, while being able to give a variation to a control mode, generation | occurrence | production of the malfunction by having no correspondence in the control mode between each control part can be suppressed.

  Means 15. At least display control and light emission control executed in the display control unit and light emission control unit, display control and sound control executed at least in the display control unit and sound control unit, or at least in the light emission control unit and sound control unit 15. The gaming machine according to claim 14, wherein the control modes of the light emission control and the sound control to be executed correspond to each other almost in synchronization with each other.

  According to the means 15, at least the display control and the light emission control, at least the display control and the sound control, or the light emission control and the sound control modes correspond to each other almost in synchronization with each other. The discomfort due to the variation of the

  Means 16. At least display control and light emission control executed in the display control unit and light emission control unit, display control and sound control executed at least in the display control unit and sound control unit, or at least in the light emission control unit and sound control unit 16. The gaming machine according to claim 14 or 15, wherein each control mode of the light emission control and the sound control to be executed is finished almost in synchronization with each other.

  According to the means 16, at least the display control and light emission control, at least the display control and sound control, or the light emission control and sound control modes are ended almost in synchronization with each other. The discomfort caused by.

  Means 17. It is possible to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information that is confirmed and displayed on the display device has a predetermined condition, and the display control unit identifies that the identification information to be confirmed and displayed on the display device The gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 16, wherein a control mode corresponding to information is executed.

  According to the means 17, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the identification information that is confirmed and displayed on the display device has a predetermined condition. Further, the display control unit executes a control mode according to the identification information to be confirmed and displayed on the display device. For this reason, if the identification information to be confirmed and displayed has the predetermined condition, or is very close to the predetermined condition, the display control mode should also be exciting to the player. it can. In other words, it is possible to perform an ad hoc presentation according to the identification information.

  Means 18. At least the display control unit and the light emission control unit, at least the display control unit and the audio control unit, or at least the light emission control unit and the audio control unit include count value correction means for correcting the count value when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 17, characterized by comprising: Here, as the predetermined condition, for example, as the predetermined condition, for example, “when the count value is determined to be inappropriate by comparing the information and the count value”, “the specific command (For example, a command regarding power-on, a command for starting or ending a special gaming state), “when a predetermined time has elapsed”, “when power is actually turned on”, “actually “When a special gaming state occurs (at the start or end of a special gaming state)”, “When the number of changes in identification information reaches a predetermined number”, “When a predetermined reach production number reaches a predetermined number”, etc. Is mentioned. Further, “correction” includes “equalizing each count value to the same value (for example, clearing to“ 0 ”all at once)”.

  According to the means 18, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the count value is corrected by the count value correcting means provided in each control unit. For this reason, even if the count value is not appropriate due to a difference in the count value between the control units, the count value is corrected to an appropriate value, so that the problem that the control mode does not correspond is surely ensured. Can be prevented.

  Means 19. A plurality of types of storage means are prepared for the same or the same type of command, and the control mode is executed after one of the storage means is selected. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the means 19, the control mode is executed after selecting one of the storage means prepared from a plurality of types for the same or the same type of command. Therefore, depending on which storage means is selected, the control mode can be given randomness, and it becomes difficult for the player to predict which control mode is executed.

  Means 20. The gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 19, wherein the number of the plurality of types of control modes stored in the storage means is biased. The game machine according to any one of the means 14 to 19 characterized in that the probability of the control mode to be executed is given light weight. Further, it may be “a gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 19 characterized in that there is no bias in a plurality of types of control modes stored in the storage means”, and further “control to be executed” The gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 19 characterized in that the aspect probabilities are equalized.

  According to the means 20, since the number of the plurality of types of control modes stored in the storage means is biased (because the probability of the control mode to be executed is given weight), a certain control mode is easily executed, Another control aspect is difficult to execute. Therefore, since the weight can be given to the control mode to be executed, and rare value is generated in some cases, the interest is further increased.

  Means 21. The gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 20, wherein the control mode includes an effect pattern that can contribute to enhancing interest for the player. Note that “the effect pattern may be a reach pattern, an identification information variation pattern, a special game state effect pattern advantageous to a player, or a notice effect pattern”. “The effect pattern includes a reach pattern and an identification information variation pattern, a reach pattern and a special gaming state effect pattern, a reach pattern and a notice effect pattern, an identification information variation pattern and a special game state effect pattern, an identification information variation pattern and a notice effect. Pattern, special game state effect pattern and notice effect pattern, reach pattern, identification information variation pattern and special game state effect pattern, reach pattern, identification information variation pattern and notice effect pattern, or identification information variation pattern, special game state effect pattern And a notice effect pattern ”.

  According to the means 21, a variation is given to each production pattern executed by each control unit, and each production pattern corresponds.

  Means 22. At least in the display control unit and the light emission control unit, at least in the display control unit and the sound control unit, or at least in the light emission control unit and the sound control unit, the control mode to be executed is configured to be determined at random. The gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 21, characterized in that:

  According to the means 22, it is difficult for the player to predict which control mode will be executed, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the control mode being foreseen.

  Means 23. In any one of means 1 to 22, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among other things, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine has an operation handle that is provided with an operation handle, fires a game ball in a predetermined game area according to the operation of the handle, and the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information that is variably displayed on the variable display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time as a necessary condition. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a gaming ball can be won, and a valuable value (not only a prize ball) according to the winning number , Including writing to a magnetic card).

  Means 24. In any one of means 1 to 22, the gaming machine is a revolving type gaming machine. Here, as the configuration of the spinning cylinder type game machine, “a discriminating information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically Is provided with a variable display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after the rotation of the reel), and the change of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever). A special advantage that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop button (for example, the stop button) or after the elapse of a predetermined time, and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. A spinning-type gaming machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a game state.

  Means 25. In any one of means 1 to 22, the gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. In particular, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine is “variable display of an identification information string (specifically, a reel and identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) consisting of a plurality of identification information”. A variable display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after the reel is rotated), and the variation of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation It is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state, using a game ball as a game medium, and requiring a predetermined number of game balls at the start of variation of the identification information. Becomes gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out upon the state of generation.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a main control unit and a plurality of other control units that perform secondary control based on a command from the main control unit, the contents of effects are further enhanced. Therefore, an excellent effect that a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the display state of a display part. It is a figure explaining the kind of symbol which can be displayed on a display part. (A) is a figure which shows the fluctuation state of the symbol sequence in a display part, (b) is a figure which shows the jackpot alerting | reporting screen in a display part. (A) is a normal reach state in the display unit, (b) is a grip reach state, (c) is a stocking reach state, and (d) is a delivery reach state. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the display control board of a main board | substrate and a variable display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the "production control routine" performed by CPU of each control board. It is a table which shows the relationship of the various patterns with respect to the count value memorize | stored in the display control board | substrate, the lamp control board | substrate, and the audio | voice control board | substrate. In another example, it is a table showing the relationship of various patterns to the count values stored in the display control board, lamp control board, and sound control board at the time of big hit and out of reach. It is a flowchart which shows partially the "production control routine" performed by CPU of each control board in 2nd Embodiment. It is the table for every command which shows the relationship of the various patterns with respect to the count value memorize | stored in the display control board | substrate, the lamp control board | substrate, and the audio | voice control board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the "pattern determination routine" performed by CPU of a display control board, a lamp control board, and an audio | voice control board in 3rd Embodiment. It is a chart for explaining the combination relationship between the value taken by the reach pattern determination counter and the value taken by the notice pattern determination counter. (A) is a table | surface which shows the relationship of the reach pattern respectively performed by the display control board | substrate, a lamp control board, and the audio | voice control board | substrate with respect to the value of a reach pattern determination counter, (b) is the display control with respect to the value of a warning pattern determination counter. It is a graph which shows the relationship of the warning pattern each performed by a board | substrate, a lamp control board, and an audio | voice control board. It is a flowchart which shows the "pattern determination routine" performed by CPU of a display control board, a lamp control board, and an audio | voice control board in 4th Embodiment. It is a graph which shows the relationship of the reach pattern and notice pattern which are each performed by the display control board | substrate, a lamp | ramp control board, and the audio | voice control board | substrate with respect to the value of a reach / notice determination counter.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) is embodied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  As is well known, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame and a front frame that is provided at the front of the outer frame and that can be opened and closed at one side of the outer frame. A glass door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame so as to be opened and closed. A game board 2 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame (the back of the glass door frame, the inside of the outer frame). The game board 2 includes an inner rail, an outer rail, and the like. These rails guide the game ball 5 launched by the game ball launcher to the upper part of the game board 2. In addition, on the lower side of the glass door frame, a front decoration frame is provided on the front frame so as to be openable and closable, and an upper tray is provided on the front decoration frame. On the other hand, at the lower part of the front frame, a lower saucer is provided at a position below the upper saucer, and a handle constituting a game ball launching device is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operation port 3 and a prize winning port 4. The operation port 3 includes a passage for the game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the passage entrance so as to be opened and closed. A seesaw 7 is provided in the back of the grand prize winning opening 4, a V zone 8 is provided on the right side thereof, and a winning path 9 is provided on the left side (the right and left may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 that has won the grand prize opening 4 rolls on the seesaw 7 and is guided to a winning ball processing apparatus (not shown) through either the V zone 8 or the winning path 9. A shutter 11 is provided in front of the special winning opening 4. The shutter 11 is actuated by a special prize opening solenoid 12 provided on the side of the special prize opening 4 to open and close the special prize opening 4. Specifically, when the solenoid 12 is in an excited state, the shutter 11 is inclined substantially horizontally, thereby opening the special winning opening 4. Further, when the solenoid 12 is in a non-excited state, the shutter 11 is in a substantially vertical state, whereby the special winning opening 4 is closed.

  A seesaw solenoid 10 is provided on one side of the special winning opening 4. The seesaw solenoid 10 is normally in a non-excited state, and in this state, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8. Further, when the seesaw solenoid 10 is energized, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game ball 5 passes through the winning path 9. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8 with the shutter 11 open, the seesaw solenoid 10 is excited. When the shutter 11 is closed, the seesaw solenoid 10 is in a non-excited state.

  A special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) 13 is incorporated in the central portion of the game board 2. The display device 13 includes a display unit 13a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) (= liquid crystal monitor), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a normal symbol display device 51 is provided on the upper portion of the display device 13. The normal symbol display device 51 has four holding lamps 52 made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a 7-segment display portion 53 made of LEDs which are normal symbol display portions.

  Further, a pair of passage gates 54 are disposed on the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 13. When the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54, the normal symbol display device 51 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 51 variably displays the numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 53 to display segments, and the numbers are set to predetermined values (in this embodiment, “ 7 "), the blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. Due to this opening, winning to the operation port 3 becomes relatively easy. The normal symbol display device 51 can store the number of times the game ball 5 has passed through the passage gate 54 up to four times, and the hold lamp 52 displays the hold number. Accordingly, even if the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54 with the four holding lamps 52 lit, it is not counted as a holding ball, and as long as the holding lamp 52 is lit, the gaming ball 5 remains in the passing gate 54. Even if it does not pass through, the normal symbol display device 51 is operated as many times as the number of holdings.

  Now, in the present embodiment, the display device 13 performs display using a sushi restaurant as a motif. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, three symbol sequences of the left symbol sequence 14, the middle symbol sequence 15, and the right symbol sequence 16 are displayed as the symbol sequence. The display unit 13a is provided with a display area constituting a jackpot line in the lower part thereof.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each symbol row 14 to 16 is basically composed of a plurality of types (12 types) of symbols 17 </ b> A to 17 </ b> L as identification information. Each of the symbols 17A to 17L is basically composed of a combination of a picture of a fish or the like on a plate and the numbers "1" to "12". The numbers are arranged in ascending order. More specifically, “1” is a picture of “Thailand”, “2” is a picture of “quail”, “3” is a picture of “kappa”, “4” is a picture of flounder, and “5” is a picture of "Purin" picture, "Roku" picture of "Sazae", "Seven" picture of "Girl", "Eight" picture of "Octopus", "Kine" picture of "Fox" , "Ten" is a picture of "whale", "11" is a picture of "bamboo shoot", and "12" is a picture of "crab". These symbols 17A to 17L can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later).

  In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, symbols 17A to 17L displayed as if they were placed on a plurality of (three) rotating tables in the sushi restaurant are displayed so as to be rotatable together with the table. In addition, for the convenience of rotation display, in addition to the symbols 17A to 17L arranged and displayed on the jackpot line, a plurality of symbols 17A to 17L unrelated to the jackpot line are displayed on each symbol row 14 to 16. (For example, symbols 17A to 17L that can be arranged next to the jackpot line, symbols 17A to 17L that have already been arranged to the jackpot line, and the like). However, it is not limited to such a display mode, and for example, a mode in which one symbol 17A to 17L is displayed in each symbol row 14 to 16 may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the display unit 13 a of the display device 13, the symbol variation (rotational variation) of each symbol row 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3. . Also, one of the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected, and this is set as the stop symbol (determined symbol). The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 14 to 16 stops symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 14, the right symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15, but this is only an example, and it should be stopped in a different order. Also good.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a jackpot notification screen on the display unit 13a, and notifies the player again when a jackpot state occurs. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after reaching the reach state. Specifically, when the variation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the combination of the symbols 17A to 17L displayed is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the symbols 17A to 17L of the same type are jackpots. There are cases where the combinations of the symbols 17A to 17L when arranged along the line (for example, the symbols 17A of "one", "one", and "one" as shown in the figure). The symbol constituting this combination is the “big hit symbol”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the jackpot 4 is opened), and it is possible to obtain a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player, that is, to obtain more prize balls. In the present embodiment, once the big hit state occurs, after the big winning opening 4 is opened, (1) 10 game balls 5 win the big winning opening 4, and (2) about 29.5 seconds elapse. When either one of the conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening 4 is closed. The opening / closing cycle of the big winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds) on condition that the game ball 5 wins the V zone 8.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D, the reach state means a state immediately before the big hit (of course, the big hit state may not be reached). The reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation in the right symbol row 16 stops at the same kind of symbol as the stop symbol in the left symbol row 14 on the jackpot line. In the example shown in the figure, the jackpot line is positioned so as to extend in the horizontal direction at the lower part of the display unit 13a, and the symbols 17A to 17B of the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are stopped on the same line. 17L is a symbol 17A with “1” attached thereto.

  As described above, in the above reach state, the symbol variation of the middle symbol row 15 finally stops at the same kind of symbols (big hit symbol) as the stop symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16, and the big hit In addition to those that become a state, those that stop at different types of symbols (this is referred to as “outgoing reach design”) and do not become a big hit state (hereinafter referred to as “outgoing reach state”) are included. Furthermore, in a state where the same types of symbols 17A to 17L are arranged along the jackpot line, all the symbol sequences fluctuate all at once, and thereafter the symbols 17A to 17L of all the symbol sequences 14 to 16 stop simultaneously ( (Also referred to as full rotation reach).

  Further, in addition to the symbol variation in the symbol sequences 14 to 16 described above, as shown in FIG. 2A, a character is displayed on the display unit 13a separately from the symbols 17A to 17L. As a character in the present embodiment, a sushi restaurant source, GC, is set.

  In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As the reach pattern, as shown in FIG. 5, “normal reach (see FIG. 5A)”, “grip reach (see FIG. 5B)”, “purchase reach (see FIG. 5C)”, “Delivery delivery (see FIG. 5D)” is set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value (expected value for jackpot) at which a big hit state occurs is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. These reach patterns are determined based on a reach type determination counter. Note that the specific processing operations (production contents) and the like of each reach pattern are not characteristic portions of the present embodiment, and thus further description thereof will be omitted.

  Although it has already been described that the symbol variation of each symbol row 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3, when the game ball 5 further wins the operation port 3 during this variation display In the same manner as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54, the corresponding change display is performed after the end of the current change display. That is, the variable display is waited (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each model of pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of holds is set to 4 times, but is not limited to this.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the display device 13, holding lamps 18a, 18b, 18c, and 18d made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are incorporated above the display unit 13a. The number of the hold lamps 18a to 18d is the same as the above-described maximum hold number (in this case, 4). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on every time the variable display is held, and are turned off when the variable display corresponding to the hold is executed.

  In addition to this, other various effect lamps and electrical decoration members for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lighting lamps, lighting members, etc. (these constitute a light emitting device; hereinafter simply referred to as “lamps”) can be turned on (turned off, turned on, blinked, etc.) as the game progresses. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (which constitutes an audio device) (not shown) that generates sound effects as the game progresses.

  In the present embodiment, the game board 2 includes a through switch 20, an operating port switch 21, a V zone switch 22, and a count switch to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes in accordance with the player's operation. 23 etc. are respectively attached. The through switch 20 detects the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 54, and the operation port switch 21 detects the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3. Further, the V zone switch 22 detects a winning in the V zone 8 among the big winning openings 4 of the game ball 5, and the count switch 23 detects a winning in the big winning opening 4 of the game balls 5.

  In the present embodiment, the solenoids 10 and 12, the display device 13, the holding lamps 18 a to 18 d, the speaker, and the normal symbol display device 51 (7-segment display unit 53 and holding lamp 52) based on the detection results of the switches 20 to 23. In order to drive and control the blades 6 and the like, a control device (main board) 24 constituting a main control unit is provided. The main board 24 includes a read only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU) that mainly constitutes a main control unit, a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU in a symbol random number buffer, a symbol random number area, a stop symbol area, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, there is a mode switching control as one of the controls by the CPU (main board 24). In the present embodiment, a normal mode and a probability variation mode (= high probability mode; hereinafter referred to as “probability variation mode”) are prepared as game modes (game states). In other words, for example, there are a normal mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300 and a probability change mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times that. .

  In general, the concept of the probability variation mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased compared to the normal time, and the opportunity to open the blades 6 of the operating port 3 is increased. 2) Shorten the fluctuation time of the numbers in the 7-segment display unit 53, (3) Increase the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increase the number of winnings), (4) The special symbol display device 13 For example, the variation time of the symbols 17A to 17L on the display unit 13a is shortened, and (5) the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal mode. However, in the probability variation mode in the present embodiment, these (1) All of (5) are executed.

  In the present embodiment, the normal mode is set when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. After that, when the jackpot gaming state is entered, either the probability variation mode or the normal mode is selected. Then, after the jackpot state ends, the selected mode is executed. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the determined display symbols 17A to 17L (the jackpot symbol) when the jackpot game state is reached are odd numbers ("one", "three", "five", "seven", "nine"). , “11”), the game mode after the jackpot state is set to the probability change mode, and the confirmed display symbols 17A to 17H (the jackpot symbol) when the jackpot game state is entered are even numbers (“2”, In the case of “4”, “6”, “8”, “ten”, “12”), the game mode after the jackpot state is set to the normal mode.

  Alternatively, after the jackpot symbol is displayed temporarily, a re-variation process (re-lottery process) that fluctuates in a state where all the symbols 17A to 17L are aligned may be performed. This is the case when all symbols are stopped and displayed, and it is a symbol that generates a jackpot state, and if it is an even number of symbols as described above, the variable display is performed again. Thus, an apparent chance for the player is given so that an opportunity to be confirmed and displayed with an odd number of symbols is given. This process is executed only when a big hit occurs and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Of course, even when the re-variation process is performed, there may be a case where the final display is performed with an even number of symbols.

  In the present embodiment, various displays on the display unit 13a are mainly performed on the display control board 110 (which constitutes the sub-control unit and the display control unit) side of the display device 13 instead of the main substrate 24 that performs the main control. It is structured to be controlled. Here, the electrical configuration of the display control board 110 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in the figure, the display control board 110 is based on the interface 81 that sequentially receives commands sent from the main board 24, the control program stored in the program ROM 82, and various information, and the normal fluctuation and reach. A CPU 83 for generating screen configuration information such as effects and jackpot notifications, a work RAM 84 for temporarily storing processing results in the CPU 83, a video RAM 85 for storing screen configuration information generated by the CPU 83, and a video RAM 85 A display unit (liquid crystal monitor) 13a that takes out image data from the image data ROM 86 based on the screen configuration information and displays an image of the entire screen such as normal fluctuation, reach state, jackpot notification state, and the like is provided.

  The interface 81 receives a command transmitted from the main board 24. These commands are stored in the command buffer area 84 a provided in the work RAM 84 by the CPU 83.

  The CPU 83 operates according to a control program stored in the program ROM 82. Specifically, the command is monitored, a task corresponding to the command is generated, and stored in the work RAM 84. By executing the task, screen configuration information such as normal fluctuation, reach state and jackpot state is generated in the work RAM 84, and this screen configuration information is written in the video RAM 85. The screen configuration information is displayed on the display unit (liquid crystal display). Monitor) 13a is generated for each vertical operation signal (VSYNC).

  The work RAM 84 includes a command buffer area 84a for storing commands from the main board 24, a task buffer area 84b for storing generated tasks, and a design image instruction during normal fluctuation or reach state. In addition, a sprite chain region 84c is set in which information is stored in order to write the arrangement position, display priority order, and the like to the video RAM 85 at once.

  The VDP 87 is an image data processor that performs image processing including a so-called spride circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like. That is, based on the image configuration information stored in the video RAM 85, the image data stored in the image data ROM 86 is called up and an image is generated for display on the screen. This generated image is output to the display unit 13a. The image data ROM 86 stores various images such as so-called background images, images of the symbols 17A to 17L, and character images.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the lighting and blinking control of various lamps (for production) are mainly performed on the lamp control board 120 (which constitutes the sub-control unit and the display control unit) instead of the main board 24. It is structured to be controlled. At the same time, the control of the sound emitted from the speaker is controlled mainly by the sound control board 130 (which constitutes the sub control unit and the display control unit) instead of the main board 24.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. When the control device (main board 24) detects that the game ball 5 has won the operation port 3 on the basis of the detection signal from the operation port switch 21, the corresponding holding lamps 18a to 18a. 18d (for example, the third holding lamp 18c when the two holding lamps 18a and 18b have been turned on until then) is turned on, and the value of the holding counter is incremented by "1". However, the case where the hold lamps 18a to 18d are all lit is excluded.

  Further, the control device (main board) 24 stores the values of counters such as an internal random number counter, a jackpot symbol counter, a miss reach symbol counter, and a miss symbol counter in each random number area. Then, at a predetermined timing (when the symbol variation has not been performed so far, promptly, and when the symbol variation or big hit control has been performed until then, the predetermined variation is made after the variation is completed. After a lapse of time (several seconds), the corresponding holding lamps 18a to 18d are turned off, the value of the holding counter is decremented, and the symbol variation is executed based on the data stored in each area or the like.

  At this time, the main board 24 outputs (transmits) a command (change start command) as a command to the display control board 110, the lamp control board 120, the voice control board 130, and the like of the display device 13 in the case of the change. The command includes (1) time information indicating that the symbols 17A to 17L are to be fixedly displayed after a predetermined time from the start of variation, pattern information including variation patterns represented by each reach pattern, and (2) any symbol. Symbol information indicating whether to perform definite display at 17A to 17L is included. Here, the symbol information includes jackpot symbols, missed reach symbols, missed symbols, which are determined based on the above-described internal random number counter, jackpot symbol counter, missed reach symbol counter, missed symbol counter, etc. It is.

  The command in the present embodiment has a 2-byte configuration, and is sequentially transmitted to the display control board 110 and the like sequentially. Of the command consisting of 2 bytes, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating what information will be transmitted from now on. The latter one byte is composed of content information such as a pattern code corresponding to specific instruction content.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the first command transmitted is pattern information. In this case, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that pattern information (indicating time information and a variation pattern) is to be transmitted, and the second byte is pattern code information such as “00” and “01”. It is comprised by. Here, the pattern code information such as “00”, “01”, and the like is time information that suggests the content such as “10 seconds” or “30 seconds” as the symbol variation time. It consists of information suggesting a fluctuation pattern such as executing a fluctuation pattern (or any one of fluctuation pattern groups).

  Subsequently, the symbol information is transmitted. That is, in the case where the symbols of the three symbol sequences 14 to 16 are determined in the order of left → right → middle as in the present embodiment, first, the symbol information which is the command transmitted second after the pattern information. The first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the left symbol sequence 14 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is composed of pattern code information suggesting a symbol to be confirmed and displayed. In addition, as the symbol information that is the third command to be transmitted, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information in the right symbol row 16 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is a symbol that is confirmed and displayed. It consists of suggested pattern code information. In addition, as the symbol information to be transmitted fourth, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the middle symbol sequence 15 will be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is the symbol to be confirmed and displayed. It consists of pattern code information that suggests. In this way, three pieces of display information related to the confirmed symbol are transmitted continuously. In other words, when the symbol changes once, data having a 2-byte structure is transmitted byte by byte, so that a total of 8 (1 × 2 + 3 × 2) data transmissions are performed.

  In the above embodiment, symbol information corresponding to each of the left, right, and middle symbol columns 14 to 16 is transmitted. For example, when nine symbols need to be confirmed and displayed, Even if the number of symbols is appropriately changed, such as 1 × 2 + 9 × 2 = 20 times of data transmission, it can be applied.

  In the present embodiment, commands (a group of commands) are output not only to the display control board 110 but also to the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130 in synchronization ( In the strict sense, they need not be at the same time). Of course, the command output at this time corresponds to the command output to the display control board 110.

  On the other hand, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 that has received a group of commands (a group of data sent in response to one symbol variation) starts symbol variation based on the command and continues until the variation stop. Various effects based on the variation pattern are performed. As the production, for example, reach production is mainly cited.

  That is, based on the pattern information among the above commands, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 selects and determines a predetermined pattern from the above-described variation patterns with reference to the table, and produces an effect based on the determined pattern. Is executed for the number of seconds of the time data set separately from the start of the change to the final display.

  Similarly, the CPUs of the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130 that have received a group of commands start a flashing effect and a voice effect based on the commands, and also convert various effect data until the stop. Based on various effects. That is, among the above commands, based on the pattern information, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110, the CPU of the lamp control board 120, and the CPU of the audio control board 130 refer to the table stored in the ROM, respectively. A predetermined pattern is selected and determined from the inside, and an effect based on the determined pattern is executed for the number of seconds of separately set time data from the start of change to the final stop.

  For example, it is assumed that “command X” is output from the main board 24 to the display control board 110 as a group of commands. Here, it is assumed that the command X includes information indicating that either the “stocking reach” or the “delivery delivery” is to be executed among the reach patterns described above. In this case, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 that has received the command X, and the CPU of the lamp control board 120 and the CPU of the sound control board 130 that have received commands corresponding to the command X, respectively, execute the following control. To do.

  That is, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing “effect control routines” executed by the CPU 83 of the display control board 110, the CPU of the lamp control board 120, and the CPU of the sound control board 130, respectively. When the processing shifts to this routine, each CPU first determines in step S101 whether or not it is immediately after the power is turned on. And when negative determination is carried out, it transfers to step S103. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made, the count value C of the table counter is cleared to “0” in step S102, and the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103 after shifting from step S101 or 102, has the command X (command corresponding to the command X in the case of the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130: hereinafter simply referred to as “command X” for convenience) received? Determine whether or not. If a negative determination is made, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made, that is, when the command X is received, a pattern corresponding to the current count value C is acquired by referring to the command X table in step S104.

  More specifically, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 determines the display pattern by referring to a table in which a display pattern for the count value C as shown in FIG. Further, the CPU of the lamp control board 120 determines the lamp flashing pattern by referring to a table in which the lamp flashing pattern for the count value C as shown in FIG. Further, the CPU of the sound control board 130 determines the sound pattern by referring to a table in which sound patterns for the count value C as shown in FIG. Here, each pattern is set correspondingly between the control boards 110, 120, and 130. For example, when the count value C is “0”, the determined display pattern, lamp blinking pattern, and sound pattern are related to “stocking reach”, and when the count value C is “1”, it is determined. The display pattern, the lamp blinking pattern, and the sound pattern are related to “delivery reach”.

  And in step S105, presentation control is performed based on the pattern acquired this time. More specifically, when the pattern acquired this time is related to “purchase reach”, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 performs the effect of “purchase reach” on the display unit 13a as shown in FIG. The CPU of the lamp control board 120 and the CPU of the voice control board 130 execute the lamp blinking effect and the voice effect associated with the “stocking reach”, respectively. On the other hand, when the pattern acquired this time is related to “delivery delivery”, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 displays an effect display of “delivery delivery” on the display unit 13a as shown in FIG. The CPU of the lamp control board 120 and the CPU of the sound control board 130 execute the lamp blinking effect and the sound effect associated with the “delivery reach”, respectively. At this time, (1) the commands received by the control boards 110, 120, and 130 from the main board 24 side are substantially synchronized, and (2) the display effect time, the lamp effect time, and the sound effect time substantially correspond to each other. (3) The contents of the display effect, lamp effect, and sound effect are set to correspond to each other (for example, if it is a purchase reach, the display content, the lamp blinking content, the sound Therefore, the display effects, lamp effects, and sound effects executed by the CPUs of the control boards 110, 120, and 130 correspond to each other and are almost synchronized with each other.

  Next, in step S106, the count value C of the table counter is incremented by "1" for next reference. In the next step S107, it is determined whether or not the current count value C is “10”. If the determination is affirmative, the count value C is cleared to “0” in step S108, and thereafter This process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S107, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing any processing.

  In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the variation pattern information of the pattern information is described in detail, while the description of the time information is omitted. As for the time information, corresponding to the variation pattern set for each pattern code, the variation time is “10 seconds” if it is a normal variation in the normal mode, and the variation time if it is a normal reach variation in the normal mode. May be set such as “20 seconds”,. Further, in relation to each table in FIG. 8, a table in which time information corresponding to the pattern code is separately set may be considered.

  Then, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 temporarily stops the design after a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation, and in synchronization with this, the CPU of the lamp control board 120 and the CPU of the sound control board 130 perform the lamp production after a predetermined time from the production start. Stop sound production. The timing of this stop may be uniquely determined according to the variation pattern information, and is determined on the side of each control board 110, 120, 130 irrespective of the main board 24. Also good.

  Thereafter, the CPU on the main board 24 side outputs a confirmation command to the display control board 110 at a timing corresponding to the predetermined time based on a timer that the CPU has. In synchronization with this, the CPU lamp on the main board 24 side may output the turn-off command and the mute command to the control board 120 and the voice control board 130, respectively.

  On the other hand, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 displays a symbol according to the symbol information in a fixed stop state after a predetermined time from the temporary stop (when the variation based on the time information is completed). At this time, as a result, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in synchronization with the outputted confirmation command. Similarly, the CPUs of the lamp control board 120 and the sound control board 130 also confirm and stop the lamp effect and the sound effect at the timing. At this time, when the turn-off command and the mute command in the above writing are output, the lamp and the sound may be confirmed and stopped almost in synchronization with the command.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the display control board 110, the lamp control board 120, and the sound control board 130 each include a table counter that is updated in synchronization with each other and a table. ing. In the table counter, the count value C is updated on condition that the command X is input. In the table, the reach pattern modes (a purchase reach mode and a delivery reach mode) to be executed corresponding to the count value C are stored. The reach mode actually executed according to the count value C at that time corresponds to each other between the control boards 110, 120, and 130. For this reason, for example, when the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 executes a predetermined reach mode from the reach patterns stored in the table based on the count value C, the same value is set for the other control boards 120 and 130. The reach mode (lamp blinking control, voice control) corresponding to the count value C to be taken is executed. The control mode corresponds to the control mode executed by the CPU 83 of the display control board 110. For this reason, different lamp effects and sound effects are performed for each reach pattern effected and displayed on the display unit 13a, and variations in the control mode can be provided. At the same time, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of problems due to the lack of correspondence in the control mode between the control boards 110, 120, and 130. As a result, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

  In particular, the control modes executed in the control boards 110, 120, and 130 correspond to each other in synchronization with each other and end in synchronization. A sense of incongruity due to variations in the execution timing and end timing of the control mode can be eliminated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, only one group of commands is output from the main board 24 at the time of one symbol variation (as a result, only two commands at the time of variation start and at the time of confirmation are transmitted). Even if it exists, since each control board 110,120,130 itself performs various production | presentation control, the player can fully enjoy a game, without feeling uncomfortable. As a result, the control content can be significantly simplified without deteriorating interest for the player. In particular, since it is only necessary to transmit a group of commands only at the start of the change in one symbol change, the control contents on the main board 24 side can be significantly simplified and the burden on the main board 24 can be reduced. be able to.

  In addition, regarding the variation pattern, the same control as described above may be performed for effects other than the reach effect. Productions other than the reach production include production such as slip change, re-change, reach notice, and jackpot notice. Here, the “notice” only needs to be able to suggest that the predetermined gaming state is likely to occur due to the effect, or the effect that the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state is affected by the effect. Even if the predetermined gaming state does not occur, there is no problem.

Although not particularly mentioned in the above example, it is possible to execute a control mode corresponding to the symbol that is confirmed and displayed, or to execute the control mode regardless of the symbol. In the former case, the reach effect is performed only when the confirmed symbol is out of reach and the jackpot symbol, and in the latter case, the reach effect is performed regardless of the confirmed symbol. In particular, in the case of the former, it is possible to perform an ad hoc presentation according to the confirmed symbol. On the other hand, in the latter case, the frequency of reach production can be increased or decreased, and the game can be made surprising.

Further, in the above example, when the command X is transmitted from the main board 24, the effect relating to “purchase reach” and the effect relating to “delivery before delivery” are each performed at an equal ratio (a probability of 1/2). It was configured as follows. On the other hand, the pattern selected according to the time may be biased.

  For example, when the command X includes information indicating that the current time is a big hit, the table shown in FIG. 9A is referred to, and information indicating that the current time is out of reach. Is included, the table shown in FIG. 9B may be taken into consideration. In this case, an effect relating to “Purchase Reach” (pattern A in the table) and an effect relating to “Delivery Reach” (pattern B in the table) are each performed at an equal ratio, while An effect related to “purchase reach” (pattern A in the table) is more easily performed than an effect related to “delivery reach” (pattern B in the table). That is, as a result, the expectation regarding the occurrence of jackpots is higher in the case where an effect relating to “delivery reach” is performed than in the case of “purchase reach”. Therefore, the degree of expectation can be made variable for each pattern, and in this respect, the interest can be further improved dramatically.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described based on the drawings. However, in the present embodiment, the description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment is omitted, and the following description will mainly focus on the differences.

  In the first embodiment, each time the “command X” is received, the CPU of each of the control boards 110, 120, and 130 increments the count value C by one. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, each control board 110, 120, 130 has “stocking reach (A1, A2, A3)” as shown in FIGS. 11 (a), (b), (c). , A table relating to effects of “delivery reach (B1, B2, B3)” and “grip reach (C1, C2, C3)” is stored, and for the display control board 110, “command X” or “ Every time one of “command Y” is received, and each time a command corresponding to “command X” or a command corresponding to “command Y” is received for lamp control board 120 and voice control board 130. The table is set so that the count value C is incremented. In the present embodiment, the main board 24 side is also provided with a check counter (count value CC is counted up) similarly to the table counter, and the main board 24 side is provided with the check counter. Is also included in “command X” or “command Y” and output. The count value CC of the check counter takes a value from “0” to “9” like the count value C, and is reset to “0” when the power is turned on. Each time “command X” or “command Y” (and a command corresponding to these) is output from the main board 24 side, it is incremented by “1”.

  For example, it is assumed that “command X” or “command Y” is output from the main board 24 as a group of commands. Here, it is assumed that these commands include information indicating that one of “stocking reach”, “delivery reach”, and “grip reach” should be executed among the reach patterns described above. In this case, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110, the CPU of the lamp control board 120, and the CPU of the sound control board 130, which have received any of the commands X, Y, etc., respectively execute the following control.

  That is, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing “effect control routines” executed by the CPU 83 of the display control board 110, the CPU of the lamp control board 120, and the CPU of the audio control board 130, respectively. After each step S101 or 102 described in the first embodiment, each CPU determines whether a command X or Y is received in step S201. If a negative determination is made, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made, that is, if any of commands X, Y, etc. is received, the count value C of the current table counter is counted from the main board 24 in step S202. It is determined whether or not it matches the value CC. If an affirmative determination is made (usually an affirmative determination is made), the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S202, in step S203, the current count value CC of the check counter is set as the count value C of the table counter in order to prioritize the count value CC of the check counter. . That is, the count value CC of the check counter includes information for confirming that the current count value C of the table counter is appropriate, and the CPU of each control board 110, 120, 130 It can be said that the counter value correcting means for correcting the count value C is provided by comparing the count value CC of the check counter with the count value C of the table counter.

  Now, shifting from step S202 or 203, in step S204, the CPU of each control board 110, 120, 130 acquires a pattern corresponding to the command transmitted this time and the current count value C.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 determines the display pattern by referring to a table in which the display pattern for the count value C is predetermined for each command type. . Further, the CPU of the lamp control board 120 determines the lamp flashing pattern by referring to a table in which the lamp flashing pattern with respect to the count value C is predetermined for each command type as shown in FIG. Further, the CPU of the voice control board 130 determines the voice pattern by referring to a table in which the voice pattern for the count value C is predetermined for each command type as shown in FIG. Here, each pattern is set correspondingly between the control boards 110, 120, and 130.

  For example, when the received command is “command X” and the count value C is “0”, the determined display pattern, lamp blinking pattern, and voice pattern are related to “stocking reach” (A1, A2, A3). On the other hand, if the received command is “command Y” even when the count value C is “0”, the determined display pattern, lamp blinking pattern, and sound pattern are related to “delivery reach” ( B1, B2, B3).

  Similarly, when the received command is “command X” and the count value C is “1”, the determined display pattern, lamp blinking pattern, and sound pattern are related to “delivery reach”, respectively. . On the other hand, even when the count value C is “1”, when the received command is “command Y”, the determined display pattern, lamp blinking pattern, and sound pattern are related to “grip reach” ( C1, C2, C3).

  Then, in the same manner as in the first embodiment, in step S105, effect control is executed based on the pattern acquired this time, and thereafter, the same processing as in the first embodiment is executed.

  Thus, according to the second embodiment, in addition to the operational effects of the first embodiment, it is confirmed that the count value C is appropriate for the command from the main board 24. Therefore, it is possible to confirm whether or not the count value C is appropriate on the side of each control board 110, 120, and 130 based on the information. In particular, when it is determined that the count value C is not appropriate, the count value C is corrected to an appropriate value based on the count value CC of the check counter. For this reason, for example, when one of the control boards 110, 120, 130 has an error related to reception (when reception fails for some reason), or when the wiring is temporarily disconnected, etc. Even if the count value C differs between 110, 120, and 130 and does not become appropriate, it is corrected to an appropriate one, so that the control mode at the time of reach production does not correspond Can be reliably prevented.

  In addition, when it determines with not being appropriate, it is good also as performing alerting | reporting (error alerting | reporting). In this case, the feature point is that “the sub-control unit is provided with a notification unit that performs notification when it is determined that the count value is not appropriate by comparing the information with the count value”. The notification may be performed on the display device 13 or may be performed by a lamp, voice, or the like.

  Also, according to the second embodiment, a plurality of tables are prepared for the same type of commands (commands X, Y, etc.), and the control mode is executed after one of the tables is selected. The Therefore, depending on which table is selected, the control mode can be given randomness, and it can be difficult for the player to predict which control mode is executed. In this respect, the interest can be further improved.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described based on the drawings. However, in this embodiment, the description of the same parts as those in the first and second embodiments is omitted, and the following description will mainly focus on the differences.

  Each time a “command X” is received in the first embodiment, and every time a “command X or Y” is received in the second embodiment, the CPU of each control board 110, 120, 130 counts. The value C was incremented by one. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the count values (CSR, CY), which will be described later, are changed every time a “variation start command” is received in order to further increase the randomness regarding the selection of each reach. It is like that. And it has the characteristic in the point that the production | presentation pattern is selected and determined by employ | adopting the following methods.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the predetermined super reach (“purchase reach (A1, A2, A3)”, “delivery reach (B1, B2, B3)”, “grip reach (C1, C2, C3)”). A reach pattern determination counter CSR is prepared as a counter for determining the reach pattern. The counter CSR is set to take 17 values from “0” to “16”, and for example, “5 (a prime number with respect to 17)” is added as a predetermined value. It has become. Further, in the present embodiment, a predetermined notice effect ("No notice (X1, X2, X3)", "Background screen flash (Y1, Y2, Y3)", "Sushi restaurant source GC as a character. Instead, a notice pattern determination counter CY is prepared as a counter for determining the notice pattern of the notice (Z1, Z2, Z3) ") for displaying Kanna-chan KC (see FIG. 2B). The counter CY is set to take 7 values from “0” to “6” (prime number with respect to 17), and “3 (prime number with respect to 7)”. They are added one by one.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing “pattern determination routines” executed by the CPU 83 of the display control board 110, the CPU of the lamp control board 120, and the CPU of the sound control board 130, respectively. Each CPU first determines in step S201 whether a predetermined clear condition is satisfied. Here, the clear condition in the present embodiment is that a specific command has been received, more specifically, (1) a power-on command has been received (at power-on), (2) The opening command for generating the jackpot state is received (when the jackpot state occurs), or the ending command for ending the jackpot state (when the jackpot state ends). However, in addition to this, for example, when a predetermined number of times of fluctuation is performed, when a predetermined time has passed, or when the number of times that the outreach has been produced has reached a predetermined number, it can be arbitrarily set. If the clear condition is satisfied, in step S202, both the reach pattern determination counter CSR and the notice pattern determination counter CY are cleared to “0”. On the other hand, when the clear condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, the CPU determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main board 24. If not received, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when the change start command is received, the reach pattern determination counter CSR and the advance notice pattern determination counter CY are each incremented by a predetermined value in step S204. That is, a value obtained by adding “5” to the value of the previous reach pattern determination counter CSR is set as a new reach pattern determination counter CSR. Further, a value obtained by adding “3” to the value of the previous notice pattern determination counter CY is set as a new notice pattern determination counter CY.

  Next, in step S205, the CPU determines whether or not the value of the reach pattern determination counter CSR is “17” or more. And when negative determination is carried out, it transfers to step S207. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made, a value obtained by subtracting “17” from the reach pattern determination counter CSR is set as a new reach pattern determination counter CSR. Accordingly, when “5” is added in step S204, for example, “18”, the subtraction process is performed in step S206, and the value of the new reach pattern determination counter CSR is “ 1 "(18-17).

  Subsequently, in step S207, the CPU determines whether or not the value of the notice pattern determination counter CY is “7” or more. And when negative determination is carried out, it transfers to step S209. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made, a value obtained by subtracting “7” from the notice pattern determination counter CY is set as a new notice pattern determination counter CY. Therefore, if “3” is added in step S204 to be “9”, for example, a subtraction process is performed in step S208, and the value of the new notice pattern determination counter CY is “ 2 "(9-7).

  As described above, through the processing of step S204 to step S208, the reach pattern determination counter CSR and the notice pattern determination counter CY sequentially take values as shown in FIG. That is, as long as the above clear processing is not performed, the reach pattern determination counter CSR and the notice pattern determination counter CY have 17 patterns × 7 patterns = 119 patterns (since 17 and 7 are relatively prime, all combinations are 119 patterns). Will be taken in order.

  Next, in step S209, the CPU determines whether or not the received variation start command is a predetermined command {a command to execute a predetermined super reach (any one of purchase reach, delivery reach, or grip reach)}. Determine whether. If a negative determination is made, regarding the current variation, it is not necessary to make a determination in the processing, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. If, on the other hand, an affirmative determination is made, in step S210, a reach pattern is determined based on the currently set reach pattern determination counter CSR, and a warning pattern is determined based on the currently set warning pattern determination counter CY. Is determined, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the current reach pattern determination counter CSR is in the range of “0” to “7”, the purchase reach (A1, A2, A3) It is assumed that the production is performed. Further, when the value of the reach pattern determination counter CSR is within the range of “8” to “14”, the delivery reach (B1, B2, B3) is performed. Further, when the value of the reach pattern determination counter CSR is “15” or “16”, the effect of grip reach (C1, C2, C3) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, when the current value of the notice pattern determination counter CY is within the range of “0” to “3”, no notice is given (X1, X2, X3). And Further, when the value of the notice pattern determination counter CY is “4” or “5”, the flash notice (Y1, Y2, Y3) of the background screen is performed during the symbol change. In addition, when the value of the notice pattern determination counter CY is “6”, a notice (Z1, Z2, Z2) that displays Kanna-chan KC (see FIG. 2B) instead of the sushi restaurant source GC Z3) is performed.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, in addition to the operational effects of the first and second embodiments, the reach pattern determination counter CSR and the advance pattern determination counter each time a change start command is transmitted. CY is updated. In addition, when updating, since prime numbers are added to the range numbers that can be taken by the counters CSR and CY, each of them tends to take a random value. In addition, when determining each production pattern, it is determined from among reach patterns or the like determined for each predetermined range. For these reasons, even if the predetermined command (command to execute predetermined super reach) is continuously transmitted, the content of the effect is determined at random, and any effect pattern for the player is determined. I can't predict what will happen. As a result, it is possible to eliminate problems caused by the prediction of the production pattern, and to further improve the interest.

  Further, not only when the power is turned on, but also each time a predetermined clearing condition is satisfied, the values of the counters CSR and CY are cleared. For this reason, for example, when one of the control boards 110, 120, 130 has an error related to reception (when reception fails for some reason such as noise), or when the wiring is temporarily disconnected, etc. Even if the count values CSR and CY are different between the control boards 110, 120, and 130 and are not appropriate, they are once cleared and corrected to appropriate ones. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent the problem that the control mode at the time of the reach effect and the notice effect does not correspond.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described based on the drawings. However, in the present embodiment, differences from the third embodiment will be mainly described.

  In the third embodiment, description is made using decimal numbers for convenience. On the other hand, the present embodiment is characterized in that an explanation using hexadecimal numbers is made. In general, a hexadecimal number is obtained by dividing a binary number in units of 4 bits and expressing the 4-bit binary number by 16 types of numbers from 0 to F and letters (alphabet). For example, the decimal number “45” is represented by [00101101] in binary numbers and [2D] in hexadecimal numbers.

  In this embodiment, a reach / notice determination counter CSRY is used as a common counter for determining the reach pattern and the notice pattern. This reach / notice determination counter CSRY takes 256 values (equivalent to 8 bits) from 0 to 255 ([0] to [FF] in hexadecimal), and every time a “variation start command” is received, 256 37 (hexadecimal number [25]), which is a prime value of the prime value, is added. In the present embodiment, 8 bits in binary number are expressed by 2 digits in hexadecimal number, and after [FF], it automatically returns to [0]. This is because the width of the reach / notice determination counter CSRY is set to the maximum value that can be expressed by the number of bits (0 to 255) using a counter of predetermined bits (here, 8 bits).

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing “pattern determination routines” executed by the CPU 83 of the display control board 110, the CPU of the lamp control board 120, and the CPU of the audio control board 130, respectively. First, in step S301, each CPU determines whether or not a predetermined clear condition is satisfied, as in the third embodiment. If the clear condition is satisfied, the reach / notice determination counter CSRY is cleared to “0” in step S302. On the other hand, if the clear condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S303.

In step S303, the CPU determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main board 24. If not received, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when the change start command is received, a predetermined value is added to the reach / notice determination counter CSRY in step S304. That is, a value obtained by adding “37 ([25] in hexadecimal number)” to the value of the previous reach / notice determination counter CSRY is set as a new reach / notice determination counter CSRY. Here, as described above, when the value of the reach / notice determination counter CSRY exceeds 255, for the handling in the unit of 8 bits, the appearance is subtracted by “256” and is counted again from [0]. The Rukoto. For example, when the value of the reach / notice determination counter CSRY so far is “254 ([FE] in hexadecimal number)”, “37 ([25] in hexadecimal number)” is added this time, “35 ([23] in hexadecimal)”. Therefore, in this embodiment, the subtraction processing (processing as in steps S205 to 208) as described in the third embodiment is not required.

  Next, in step S305, the CPU determines whether or not a predetermined command {a command to execute a predetermined super reach (any one of purchase reach, delivery reach, or grip reach) is received}. If a negative determination is made, regarding the current variation, it is not necessary to make a determination in the processing, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made, in step S306, the reach pattern and the advance notice pattern are determined based on the currently set reach / notice determination counter CSRY, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, when the value of the reach / notice determination counter CSRY is in the range of [0] to “3B” (hereinafter described in hexadecimal), no notice is given. The production of (X1, X2, X3) and purchase reach (A1, A2, A3) will be performed. Further, when the value of the reach / notice determination counter CSRY is in the range of [3C] to “44”, it is accompanied by a flash notice (Y1, Y2, Y3), and the purchase reach (A1, A2, A3) ) Will be performed. Furthermore, when the value of the reach / notice determination counter CSRY is [45], with the notice that Kanna-chan KC appears (Z1, Z2, Z3), the effect of the stocking reach (A1, A2, A3) To do.

  Further, when the value of the reach / notice determination counter CSRY is within the range of [46] to “A9”, the delivery reach (B1, B2, B3) is not performed without notice (X1, X2, X3). If it is within the range of [AA] to “B2”, it is accompanied by a flash notice (Y1, Y2, Y3), and the delivery reach (B1, B2, B3) is performed, In the case of B3], it is assumed that an advance delivery reach (B1, B2, B3) is performed with a notice of causing Kanna-chan KC to appear (Z1, Z2, Z3). Furthermore, when the value of the reach / notice determination counter CSRY is in the range of [B4] to “EF”, the grasp reach (C1, C2, C3) is not performed without notice (X1, X2, X3). If it is within the range of [F0] to “FE”, it is accompanied by a flash notice (Y1, Y2, Y3), and a grip reach (C1, C2, C3) is performed. In the case of FF], a presentation of grip reach (C1, C2, C3) is performed with a notice that Kanna-chan KC appears (Z1, Z2, Z3).

  Thus, according to the fourth embodiment, in addition to the operational effects of the third embodiment, the calculation speed is increased and the program is simplified because the subtraction process is not required. The merit that it is planned arises.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of the said embodiment, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In each of the first and second embodiments, the control mode is selected and determined by referring to the table. For example, when the first command X is received, the purchase reach effect is obtained. And when the second command X is received, the delivery mode is performed, and the control mode may be simply ordered and the control mode may be executed according to the order.

  (B) In the first and second embodiments, the count values C and CC of the counter take values from “0” to “9” and are incremented by “1” every time a predetermined command is received. However, it takes a value of, for example, “0” to “999” and is automatically incremented every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and is determined at the timing when the predetermined command is received (this is necessary) The control mode may be determined based on a counter value (so-called random number value = update value) that corresponds to “update” here.

  (C) In the above embodiment, as a concept of the probability variation mode, (1) the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased as compared with the normal time, and the opportunity to open the blades 6 of the operation port 3 is opened. Increasing (2) shortening the fluctuation time of the numbers in the 7-segment display section 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) special symbols All of (1) to (5) are executed, in which the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17L of the display unit 13a of the display device 13 is shortened, and (5) the jackpot expectation value is higher than that in the normal mode. I decided to do it.

  On the other hand, satisfying only (5) or satisfying at least one of (1) to (4) including (5) may be regarded as a probability variation mode. That is, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) And (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4), ( A combination of 2), (3), (4)), and (5) may be regarded as the probability variation mode.

  (D) Further, as the probability variation mode, in addition to the one that is continued until the next jackpot time, it is continued until the next jackpot time or until a predetermined number of times the symbols 17A to 17L are stopped. A thing etc. can also be employ | adopted.

  (E) Furthermore, in addition to or instead of the probability variation mode, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that can adopt a time reduction mode (a mode composed of any combination of (1) to (4) in (b) above). . For example, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine in which a normal mode is given when a big hit is made with an even symbol and a time reduction mode is given when a big win is made with an odd symbol. Further, it may be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type that does not switch the game mode.

  (F) As the display device 13, in addition to the liquid crystal display described above, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, an electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display lamp, or the like may be used.

  (G) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that is in a special gaming state under the condition that a game ball is awarded in a predetermined area after a jackpot symbol is displayed. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine without the display device 19 (for example, a type in which an accessory such as a large feather or a cruon is mounted, a type in which so-called many tulips are mounted). In addition to pachinko machines, the present invention can be implemented as various gaming machines such as alepatchi, sparrow balls, and slot machines. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable ball display unit is provided which includes a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed. The thing which is not equipped with is mentioned. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to an operation of an operation lever, for example, due to an operation of a stop button or a predetermined amount As time passes, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and the jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A large amount of game balls are paid out.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Grand prize opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Display apparatus, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Left symbol row, 15 ... Middle symbol row, 16 ... Right design row, 17A to 17L ... Design as identification information, 24 ... Control device (main board), 83 ... CPU (of display control board), 110 ... Display control board, 120 ... Lamp control board, 130 ... Audio control board .

Claims (1)

A main control unit that performs main control;
A gaming machine comprising a plurality of sub-control units that perform secondary control based on a command from the main control unit,
At least two of the sub-control units store a control mode corresponding to a predetermined command so that the control mode can be selected and executed from a plurality of control modes, and are executed in each sub-control unit. However, the game machines are configured so as to correspond to each other.

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