JP2015147055A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which prevents interruption of button continuous pressing performance due to wrong operation of individual information input means.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: an operation device operable by a player; image display means; a performance change operation device which can change display modes of an image; and a prescribed operation device which can switch a performance image to other images. When the performance change operation device is operated while an operation suggestion performance image promoting the image display means to operate the performance change operation device is displayed, a display mode of the performance image displayed to the image display means is changed as the performance change operation device is operated. The performance control means changes the display mode of the performance image displayed to the image display means without stopping the performance image displayed to the image display means as the prescribed operation device is operated in the case that the prescribed operation device is operated while the operation suggestion performance image is displayed to the image display means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine, a pachinko machine and the like.

  Conventionally, game machines called pachinko machines and pachislot machines use lots of random numbers, etc., to perform winning lotteries, and to control reels according to the lottery results and use a liquid crystal image display device, etc. The direction is displayed. In particular, recently, there has been a game stand that changes the contents of the production by operating those operation devices during the specific production of the production buttons and bet buttons that can be operated by the player. These game machines have a production control sub-control unit separate from the main control unit that performs reel control, etc., and give various issues to the player to give benefits separately from medals and pachinko balls. is there.

JP 2010-178972 A

  Recently, personal game data is individually managed by an external server, etc., and before starting the game, by entering a password including personal authentication data and accumulated game data, a privilege can be given, A game table that can be used exclusively for individuals has also been proposed. Such an additional effect function often has a dedicated input device for password entry or the like. However, if a large number of operation devices such as the above-mentioned production buttons and dedicated input devices are provided, even if game beginners are suggested to operate the production buttons during a specific production, especially For example, the operation device for the additional effect function is operated without being well understood, and for example, the exciting effect is switched to the password input screen.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming table of the present invention includes a variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, an operation device operable by the player, an image display means for displaying a predetermined effect image, An effect control means for controlling display of the effect image on an image display means, wherein the operation device is displayed on the image display means by an operation by a player. An effect change operation device capable of changing the display mode of the effect image, and a predetermined operation device capable of switching the effect image displayed on the image display means to another image are included. The control means displays an operation suggesting effect image that prompts the operation of the effect change operation device on the image display means when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the effect control means includes the image display means. When the effect change operation device is operated while the operation suggesting effect image is displayed, the display mode of the effect image displayed on the image display means is accompanied by the operation of the effect change operation device. The effect control means is displayed on the image display means when the predetermined operation device is operated when the operation suggestion effect image is displayed on the image display means. The display mode of the effect image displayed on the image display means is changed with the operation of the predetermined operation device without stopping the effect image.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the entertainment of games from being hindered.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is an inside view of the slot machine. It is a control block diagram of a slot machine. (A) It is a figure which shows the design drawn on the reel. (B) A payout chart showing combinations of winning combinations and the number of payouts. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part main process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part command reception interruption process. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect lottery process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect control process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect setting mode process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect execution process. It is a figure which shows a production operation button. It is a figure which shows an effect setting screen and its flow. (A) It is a figure which shows the specific example of QR Code (trademark). (B) It is a figure which shows the specific example of a site name display. (C) It is a figure which shows the specific example of password issuing. It is a figure which shows the list of missions. (A) It is a figure which shows the specific example of an individual effect. (B) It is a figure which shows the modification of an individual effect. (A) It is a figure which shows an example of a suggestion effect. (B) It is a figure which shows an example of suggestion production (conventional example). (C) It is a figure which shows an example of a suggestion effect (this embodiment). (A) It is a figure which shows the modification of suggestion effect. (B) It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion effect when the start lever is operated. It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a control block diagram of a pachinko machine. (A) It is a figure which shows a special symbol. (B) It is a figure which shows a decoration design. (C) It is a figure which shows a normal symbol. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process of a main control part. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination table. (B) It is a figure which shows the table for special figure determination. (C) It is a figure which shows a table set selection table. It is a figure which shows the table for timer number determination. (A) It is a figure which shows the timer number effect corresponding | compatible table. (B) It is a figure which shows the table for button production determination. (A) It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of normal fluctuation. (B) It is a figure which shows an example of the suggestion effect in a pachinko machine.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor. In the center of the front door 102, an effect operation button 168 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are five pay lines 114. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal win line and the lower horizontal pay line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines.

  The number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right Five down-line winning lines and upper-right winning lines may be set as valid winning lines, and the same number of winning lines may be set as valid winning lines regardless of the number of bets.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there. The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 143 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (game). The structure appears on the person side). In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, for example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door opened. The housing 101 is a box body that is surrounded by the upper surface plate 261, the left side plate 260, the right side plate 260, the lower surface plate 264, and the back plate 242, and that opens to the front surface. Inside the housing 101, a main control board storage case 210 that stores a main control board is disposed at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper portion of the back plate 242. The three reels 110 to 112 are arranged below the bottom. On the side plate 260 on the left side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112, a sub control board storage case 220 containing a sub control board is disposed. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs the information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

  The lower surface plate 264 is provided with a medal payout device 180 (device for paying out medals accumulated in a bucket), and has a power supply board above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 is provided, and a power switch 244 is provided on the front surface of the power supply device 252. The power supply device 252 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to each control unit and each device such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400. Furthermore, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power source is cut off is provided. Yes.

  A medal auxiliary storage 240 is arranged on the right side of the medal payout device 180, and an overflow terminal is arranged behind this (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting a power cord 265, and the power cord 265 connected thereto extends to the outside through a power cord hole 262 provided in the back plate 242 of the housing 101. ing.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the housing 101 via a hinge device 276, and an effect device 160 and an effect control board for controlling the effect device 160 are provided above the symbol display window 113. (Not shown), an upper speaker 272 is provided. Below the symbol display window 113, there are provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a passage 266 through which medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals etc. on the medal tray 161. Yes. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 143.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

  First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. A ROM 306 for storing a position, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 314 as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314 is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The basic circuit 302 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts a main control unit main process described later).

  In addition, a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage and a WDT 313 (watchdog timer) are provided.

  Further, the basic circuit 302 is provided with a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal slot 141 every interruption time). Medal medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal medal payout sensor paid out from medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, The index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, etc.) are monitored.

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 are installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are inserted as inserted medals into the game. Detecting the input operation when The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes. Becomes L level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided with a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, and a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided on a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals. A driving circuit 326 for driving a motor provided in the medal payout device 180 is provided, and various lamps 338 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp, and the like. 129 is provided with a drive circuit 328 for driving the game start lamp 121, the stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  Further, an information output circuit 334 (external concentration terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the slot machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 652 provided.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described.

  The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives a control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency. It is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock, and controls the control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, lighting of the backlight A ROM 406 in which data for controlling patterns and various displays is stored is provided.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. Provided.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub-control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 controls the effect image display device 157 and various effect drive devices 160. The second sub-control unit 500 may be configured by a plurality of control units such as a control unit that controls the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls the various effect drive devices 165. The second sub-control unit performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 157 and controls the drive device 165 for effects.

  In addition, the first sub control unit is input with the effect operation button 168 and an operation signal from the effect button 168. Details will be described later.

  Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (eight types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the “replay” symbol is assigned to the number 1 frame on the left reel 110, the “bell” symbol is assigned to the number 1 frame on the middle reel 111, and the “number 11” symbol is assigned to the number 11 frame on the right reel 112. "Watermelon" design is arranged respectively.

  Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. Of the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the big bonuses (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are used as a combination for shifting to the bonus game, and the replay (replay) is a replay without newly inserting a medal. Each winning combination is sometimes distinguished from a winning combination and sometimes called an “acting combination”. However, in the “winning combination” in this embodiment, a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a replay that are operating combinations are included. included. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator not accompanied by a medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on an active line, for example, a big bonus, regular Includes bonuses and replay wins.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a big bonus (BB1, BB2), a regular bonus (RB), a small combination (cherry, watermelon, bell), and replay (replay). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  “Big Bonus (BB1, BB2)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “BB”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning a prize. . Corresponding symbol combinations are “white 7-white 7-white 7” for BB1, and “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” for BB2. Further, flag carryover is performed for BB1 and BB2. That is, when BB1 and BB2 are won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but even if BB1 and BB2 are not won in the game, a prize is won. Until then, the flag indicating the internal winning is maintained, and even after the next game, BB1 and BB2 are being internally selected, and the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 “white 7-white 7-white 7”, the symbol corresponding to BB2 The combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is in a state of winning a prize.

  The “regular bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning. The corresponding symbol combination is “REG-REG-REG”. Note that the RB carries over the flag as well as the above-mentioned BB. However, in the big bonus game (BB game), the start of the big bonus game without the start condition that the regular bonus game (RB game) is won internally or the symbol combination is displayed on the winning line. A regular bonus game may be set to automatically start such that when a regular bonus game is started later and one regular bonus game is completed, the next regular bonus game is immediately started. “Short (cherry, watermelon, bell)” (hereinafter, simply referred to as “cherry”, “watermelon”, “bell”) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. The symbol combinations are “cherry-ANY-ANY” for cherry, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” for watermelon, and “bell-bell-bell” for bell. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry-ANY-ANY”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  “Replay” is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The corresponding symbol combination is “replay-replay-replay” for replay.

  Next, the types of gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. In this embodiment, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a normal game, a BB game, an RB game, and an internal winning game of a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB). However, it may be divided into a general game, a BB game, and an RB game.

  The winning combinations that are internally won for normal games include a big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), replay (replay), and small roles (cherry, watermelon, bell).

  “Big Bonus (BB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning. “Regular Bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) that starts a regular bonus game (RB game) upon winning. The “replay” (replay) is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without a medal being inserted in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The “small role” is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. In addition, the internal winning probability of each combination is a range of random values obtained at the time of internal lottery from numerical data corresponding to the range of lottery data associated with each combination from lottery data prepared for normal games. It is calculated by the value divided by the numerical data (for example, 65535). The lottery data prepared for the normal game is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

  In the normal game, the result of the internal lottery is set to be roughly lost (big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), replay (replay) and small role won), and the medal to win The total number is less than the total number of medals inserted. Therefore, it is a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player. However, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a specific symbol combination is displayed), it is a gaming state that may be changed to increase the probability of internal winning of replaying. In this case, When a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a small role, there are cases where the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted, resulting in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player.

  The BB game is set to be in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. That is, the BB game is in a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the BB game is started by winning a big bonus (BB), and an RB game (described later) can be continuously executed repeatedly, and a predetermined number (for example, during the game) The process ends when more than 465 medals are obtained. However, the BB game does not allow the RB game to be executed continuously and repeatedly, and sets the role to start the RB game (the symbol combination is, for example, replay-replay-replay), and if this role is won internally, or The RB game may be set to start when winning. Furthermore, in the BB game, when the BB general game excluding the RB game during the BB game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times), or the number of the RB games executed during the BB game is a predetermined number of times. It may be made to end when it reaches (for example, three times).

  The RB game is set so as to be in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. That is, the RB game is in a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the RB game is started by winning a regular bonus (RB), and one predetermined role is set to a variation that increases the probability of internal winning (for example, “setting 1” “normal game”). Increase the internal winning probability 1/15 of “small role 1” to an internal winning probability 1 / 1.2 which is a predetermined value) and win a predetermined number (for example, 8 times) It ends when there is. A BB game ends when a predetermined number of wins are made (for example, 8 times) or when the number of RB games executed during the RB game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times). You may make it do.

  The winning combination that is internally won for the internal winning game of the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) includes a replay and a small role. The big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are not won internally, and are game states in which a symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) can be won.

  However, the probability of the internal winning of the replay may be changed from the next game that has been internally won to the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB), for example, the probability of increasing the internal winning probability of the replay is changed. Until the symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB) wins, the total number of medals to be acquired is almost the same as the total number of inserted medals, and is compared with the normal game. The gaming state may be beneficial to the player.

  Next, the presentation operation button 168 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect operation button 168 is used when the player selects an arbitrary item from a plurality of selection items on an effect setting screen displayed on the liquid crystal image display device 157 or the like.

  The effect operation button 168 includes six buttons, an upward button 171 for moving the selected portion upward, a left button 172 for moving left, a downward button 173 for moving downward, A right button 174 for moving in the right direction is displayed at a position corresponding to each direction. In the center portion of the effect operation buttons 168, a selected item or a determination button 169 (“OK” portion) for confirming the input content is arranged. In addition, a cancel button (“C” portion) for canceling an item once determined is arranged at the lower right of the effect operation button 168.

  Next, an effect setting screen and its flow will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the liquid crystal display device 157, when the player presses the enter button 169 of the effect operation button 168 during the demonstration screen, the screen “1” in FIG. 12 is displayed as the menu screen. On the left side of the screen, items that can be selected by the player are displayed from the top as "member registration", "password entry", "QR code (registered trademark) issuance", "data clear", and "end" The background color of the currently selected item is changed, and inward arrows are displayed on the left and right of the item. For example, the screen “1” in FIG. 12 represents a state in which the item “member registration” is selected. When the enter button 169 is pressed in this state, the item “member registration” is selected (confirmed), and the screen shifts to the screen “2” in FIG. On the screen “2” in FIG. 12, a member registration screen is displayed, and a QR code (registered trademark) is displayed in the center of the screen. When this QR code (registered trademark) is read with a mobile phone or the like and a dedicated website of the game machine manufacturer is accessed, a password dedicated to the accessed individual is issued. The issued password is input using the effect operation button 168 on the password input screen of the screen “4” in FIG. 12, and in the case of a legitimate password that cannot be recognized or an input error, the password is changed to “5” in FIG. As shown in the screen, "Password cannot be recognized" is displayed, and if it is a valid password, the screen "Password has been successfully recognized" is displayed as shown in "6" of Fig. 12. The After that, the demo screen is displayed after a certain period of time.

  If you play a game with a password entered, the game information will be accumulated, and if you meet certain conditions, you will be able to see the effects that you can't usually see, and you can select BGM Is given. In addition, the game information is not limited to one game, and the game information can be stored by issuing a password obtained by encrypting the game information and inputting the password at the next game. With such a configuration, it is possible to produce an effect such as growing an original character, for example. Specifically, when the game is ended, as shown in the screen “8” in FIG. 12, when the item “QR code (registered trademark) issuance” is selected as the item on the left side of the screen, “9” in FIG. When a QR code (registered trademark) issuance confirmation scene is displayed as in the screen of FIG. 12, if issuance is not selected, the screen returns to the screen of “8” in FIG. When the player selects to issue, a QR code (registered trademark) is issued next as shown by “10” in FIG. 12, and the player can display the QR code (displayed using a camera attached to the mobile phone). When the registered trademark is read and the dedicated website is accessed, the current game data is stored as personal data on the website, and the password issued at the next game can be continued from the current game. When the QR code (registered trademark) is issued, the game data accumulated in the current game is cleared as shown in the screen of “11” in FIG. 12, and a demo screen is displayed after a predetermined time.

  Also, as shown in the screen “12” in FIG. 12, when the data clear is selected in the setting item on the left side of the screen, the screen “13” in FIG. 12 is displayed and a QR code (registered trademark) is issued. Instead, a screen for selecting whether or not to delete the game data of the current game is displayed. Then, when data clear is selected, as shown in the screen “14” in FIG. 12, after the game data of this time has been notified, a demonstration screen is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. In the present embodiment, the game data is not stored when no password is input when the game is started. If no password is input, the screen is displayed on the screen “16” in FIG. As described above, after a notification that no game data is accumulated, a demonstration screen is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Next, a specific example of the above-described QR code (registered trademark) reading and an input password will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), the QR code (registered trademark) displayed on the liquid crystal image display device 157 is read and analyzed by a camera or the like attached to the mobile phone 180, and is shown in FIG. 13 (b). As shown, the QR code (registered trademark) is decoded and the address of the dedicated website “Pachislot WIN” is displayed, and the player can access the dedicated website by performing a selection operation. The QR code (registered trademark) includes game data accumulated in the current game, and game data of individual players is accumulated on a dedicated website. Later, when the player plays the game again, the dedicated website is accessed and the password acquisition operation is performed. As shown in FIG. 13C, the personal authentication data and the previous game data information are included. When the password is issued and the password displayed by the effect operation button 168 is input, the previous game data is read into the slot machine 100 and can be played from the continuation of the previous game.

  Next, individual effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.

  An individual effect is performed when a specific condition is established, using a game data individually stored by the personal authentication system described above, and a special effect that cannot be seen when playing normally. Is.

  FIG. 14 corresponds to a specific condition called a mission. When these conditions are satisfied, an individual effect is executed. For example, mission No. 1 relates to the number of acquired medals, and the mission is achieved when the number of acquired bonus bonus is 400 or more. In No. 7, the mission is achieved when the cumulative number of games reaches 30,000. Since 30,000 games cannot be achieved in one day, naturally, game data is accumulated and achieved as a result of games over a long period of time. The case operation from No. 14 to No. 16 is a bet button repeated striking effect that is a characteristic part of the present invention. In the case of the specified condition, in this embodiment, the bet button 132 can be operated a certain number of times within a certain time. The mission will be completed. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, when a housing operation mission is started, the screen is switched, and when operated more than a predetermined number of times within a certain time, the tadpole 300 from the puddle 302 as shown in FIG. Jumps out. As shown in FIG. 15 (b), this pop-out height is, for example, when the bet button 132 is operated 30 times or more within 10 seconds, when it is operated 50 times or more, and when it is operated 70 times or more. And are displayed differently. In this way, if the player operates the bet button 132 with enthusiasm, the result is reflected in the contents of the effect, so that the fun of the game can be increased. FIG. 15B shows an example in which a cherry symbol is displayed when a cherry is won internally in a game when operated 70 times or more. The bet button 132 is originally a button for inserting medals, but in this embodiment, the bet button 132 is used for effect control when medal insertion control is not performed.

  The effects that require special game operations of the player as described above are displayed on the liquid crystal image display device 157 as suggested effects that prompt the player to perform those operations. For example, as shown in FIG. 16A, an enlarged view of the bet button 132 and the characters “Press BET” are displayed. However, for beginners who are not familiar with games, the bet button 132 is a button for inserting medals, so that the button to be struck for production is the production operation button 168, and the production operation button 168 may be struck repeatedly. is there. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 16B, for example, when the enter button 169 is operated, the screen of “1” in FIG. End up. Therefore, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 16C, during the bet button repeated striking effect, even if the decision button 169 or the like is operated, it is recognized that the bet button 132 is operated and the bet is made. It is configured such that the button repeated effect is executed and the screen of “1” in FIG. 12 is displayed after the effect is finished.

  Next, the main control unit main process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main controller shown in FIG. 5 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step 1000. In this initial setting, setting of the stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt inhibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 313, and initial setting Set the value. In step 1001, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the process proceeds to step 1002.

  In step 1002, the number of inserted medals is determined, and an effective winning line is determined. In step 1003, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

  In step 1004, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step 1003. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned ON.

  In step 1005, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result. In step 1006, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started. In step 1007, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop control in which one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected in step 1005. Stop based on data. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to Step 1008. In step 1008, a winning determination is performed. Here, when a picture combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the player has won the bell. In step 1009, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines. In step 1010, game state control processing is performed. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step 1001 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step 1101, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step 1102, the WDT 313 is periodically updated (so that the WDT interrupt does not occur because the count value of the WDT 313 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) (so as not to detect a processing abnormality)). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step 1103, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step 1104, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed (for example, the interrupt status of each acquired stop button 137 to 139). Based on the stop button reception process).

  In step 1105, timer update processing is performed.

  In step 1106, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, start lever reception command, production command accompanying production lottery processing, rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, and operation of stop buttons 137 to 139. Bits 0 to 10 are stop button reception commands accompanying the reels 110 to 112, stop position information commands accompanying the stop processing of the reels 110 to 112, payout number commands and payout end commands accompanying medal payout processing, and timer information related to freeze effects). Composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type)

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step 1107, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step 1108, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step 1105 are read, and the presence or absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed.

  In step 1109, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when power supply is detected to be cut off), the process proceeds to step 1110. If the low voltage signal is off (when power supply is not cut off), the process proceeds to step 1111.

  In step 1111, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step 1101 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step 1110, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  Next, the control in the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using a flowchart with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 7A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step 2001 of FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in 2001. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step 2002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step 2003.

  In step 2003, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step 2004, command processing is performed. When the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 receives a command from the main control unit 300, the CPU 404 analyzes the content and stores it as effect data in a predetermined area.

  In step 2005, effect lottery processing is performed. This process is a process of selecting an effect type with reference to the contents of the command received in step 2004. Whether or not to execute the above-described bet button repeated striking effect is also determined by this process. Details will be described later.

  In step 2006, effect control processing is performed. When the effect execution control process according to the effect parameters determined in step 2005 and the effect operation button 168 are operated, the control process according to the operation content is performed. Details will be described later.

  In step 2007, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step 2004, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step 2008, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step 2004, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step 2009, game information is output to an external management system or the like.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step 2101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step 2201 of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step 2003 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step 2003, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step 2202 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, the set game information is transmitted, the effect random number value is updated, and the like.

  Next, an operation effect that is a characteristic part of the present invention will be described. The operation effect is an effect that suggests to the player to perform a certain operation with respect to the effect buttons and other operation devices provided on the game table, and reflects the input status in the effect contents.

  Next, the effect lottery process in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect lottery process.

  In step 2501, with reference to the effect data analyzed in step 2004, an effect lottery process to be executed this time is performed.

  In step 2502, it is determined whether or not a specific effect such as a bet button continuous hitting effect has been won as a result of the lottery.

  In step 2503, when a specific effect is won, an effect timer corresponding to the permissible time for continuous hitting is set.

  In step 2504, the specific effect flag indicating that the specific effect is being executed is turned on.

  In step 2505, various production parameters necessary for production execution are set according to the decided production.

  Next, the effect control process in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process.

  In step 2301, effect setting mode processing is performed. This process is a process for performing various settings and data recording related to the individual effects. Details will be described later.

  In step 2302, effect execution processing is executed. This process is a process of executing an effect according to the selected effect type. Details will be described later.

  Next, the effect setting mode process will be described. FIG. 8B is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect selection process.

  In step 2401, it is determined whether or not the specific effect flag is currently on, for example, whether or not the bet button continuous striking effect is being executed.

  In step 2402, it is determined whether or not the effect setting mode is currently displayed.

  In step 2403, it is determined whether or not the enter button 169 of the effect operation button 168 has been operated.

  In step 2404, if it is determined in step 2403 that the enter button 169 has been operated while the demonstration screen is displayed, the control is switched to the effect setting mode.

  In step 2405, it is determined whether or not any of the effect operation buttons 168 has been operated in the effect setting mode.

  In step 2406, setting operations on the various effect setting screens shown in FIG. 12 are executed in accordance with the operated button type.

  In step 2407, it is determined whether or not the performed button operation is related to the end of the effect setting mode.

  In step 2408, when it is determined that the determination in step 2407 relates to the end of the effect setting mode, control for switching to the normal screen is performed.

  Next, the effect execution process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect execution process.

  In step 2601, it is determined whether or not the specific effect flag is on.

  In step 2602, for example, if the bet button continuous striking effect is being performed, it is determined whether or not the bet button 132 or the determination button 169 has been operated.

  In step 2603, a specific effect counter is added. This is for counting the number of consecutive hits.

  In step 2604, an effect is executed with reference to a specific effect counter or the like.

  In step 2605, it is determined whether or not the effect timer has become zero.

  In step 2606, when the production timer is 0, the specific production flag is turned off because the continuous hit acceptance permission period for the specific production has ended.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the bet button 132 may be operated a predetermined number of times or more to display the number of times that an advantageous game such as AR (assist replay game) can be executed. Also, the display timing may be configured such that the start lever 135 displays at the operation timing as shown in FIG.

  Next, a second embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the pachinko machine 1100 includes an outer frame 1102, a main body 1104, a front frame door 1106, a door 1108 with a ball storage tray, a launcher 1110, a game board 1200 as an external structure. On the front.

  The outer frame 1102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a game machine installation business store.

  The main body 1104 is a member called an inner frame, which is provided inside the outer frame 1102 and serves as a vertical rectangular gaming table base shaft body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 1102 via a hinge portion 1112. The main body 1104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 1114 inside. In addition, when the main body 1104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 1106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 1104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 1100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inside Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 1106 is provided with a transparent plate member 1118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 1120 and a frame lamp 1122 are attached to the front side. A game area 1124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 1106 and the front surface of the game board 1200. Further, when the front frame door 1106 is opened, a front frame door open sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 1106 is provided.

  The door 1108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower surface of the main body 1104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The door 1108 with a ball storage tray is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 1126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 1110. A lower plate 1128 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 1126, a ball removal button 1130 for discharging the game balls stored in the upper plate 1126 to the lower plate 1128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 1132 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 1128 to a game ball collecting container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 1110 by operation of the player A ball launch handle 1134 for launching into the game area 1124 of 1200, and a continuous hit effect button 1150 that changes the effect mode of various effect devices 1206 (described later) by the player's operation. , A chance button lamp 1138 that causes the continuous hitting operation button 1150 to emit light, whether or not an individual effect can be set, an effect operation button 1136, and a ball lending operation that gives a ball lending instruction to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the amusement store A button 1140; a return operation button 1142 for instructing the player to return the player's balance to the card unit; and a ball rental display unit 1144 for displaying the player's balance and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 1128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 1110 is attached below the main body 1104, and a launching rod 1146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 1134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 1148 that hits the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 1146, .

  The game board 1200 has a game area 1124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 1104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 1114 of the main body 1104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

FIG. 19 is a schematic front view of the game board 1200 as viewed from the front.
The game board 1200 is provided with an outer rail 1202 and an inner rail 1204, and a game area 1124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 1206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 1124. The effect device 1206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 1208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 1210, the first special symbol display device 1212, the second special symbol display device 1214, and the ordinary A symbol holding lamp 1216, a first special symbol holding lamp 1218, a second special symbol holding lamp 1220, and a high-probability medium lamp 1222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The decorative symbol display device 1208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 1208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 1208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 1208a, a middle symbol display area 1208b, a right symbol display area 1208c, and an effect display area 1208d, and the left symbol display area 1208a and the middle symbol display area 1208b. The right symbol display area 1208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 1208d displays an image used for the effect. Further, the positions and sizes of the display areas 1208a, 1208b, 1208c, and 1208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 1208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The universal map display device 1210 is a display device for displaying a universal map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 1212 and the second special figure display device 1214 are display devices for displaying a special figure, and are configured by 7 segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  The general figure hold lamp 1216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general figure variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In this embodiment, the general figure variable game is reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The first special figure hold lamp 1218 and the second special figure hold lamp 1220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are held. In this embodiment, the special figure variable game is displayed. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 1222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances such as a general winning opening 1226 and a plurality of general winning openings 1260, a normal start opening 1228 a and 1228 b, a first special figure starting opening 1230, 2 A special drawing start port 1232 and a variable winning port 1234 are provided.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 1226 and a plurality of general winning holes 1260 are provided on the game board 1200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning hole 1226. (When winning the general prize opening 1226), the payout device is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls is discharged as a prize ball to the upper plate 1126. The player can freely take out the ball discharged to the upper plate 1126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning ball to the player based on the winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 1226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning is sometimes referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player is sometimes referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start ports 1228a and 1228b are constituted by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 1124. In this embodiment, the game board 1200 is used. One on each of the left and right sides. Unlike the balls that have entered the general winning opening 1226, the balls that have passed through the usual starting openings 1228a and 1228b are not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the normal map start ports 1228a and 1228b, the pachinko machine 1100 starts a normal map variable game by the general map display device 1210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 1230 is provided at the center of the game board 1200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 1230, the payout device is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls to the upper plate 1126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 1212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 1230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 1232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu), and is arranged on the right side of the game board 1200 in this embodiment. The second special figure starting port 1232 includes a wing member that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the wing member is closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the blade member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 1232, the payout device is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 1126 as prize balls. Then, the special figure variable game by the second special figure display device 1214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 1232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 1234 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in this embodiment, only one variable winning opening 1234 is arranged below the center of the game board 1200. This variable winning opening 1234 has a door member that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special symbol display device stops and displays the jackpot symbol when the special symbol variable game is won. In this case, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 1234, the payout device is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 1126 as prize balls. The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 1234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 1236 (hereinafter referred to as windmills) and game nails 1238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 1204. Is provided with an out port 1240 for guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 1100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  This pachinko machine 1100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 1126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the player's operation handle 1134, and The outer rail 1202 and the inner rail 1204 are passed by the 1146 and the launcher 1148 to be launched into the game area 1124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 1124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 1236, the game nail 1238, etc., and a winning opening (a general winning opening 1226, a variable winning opening 1234) or a starting opening. (1st special figure start port 1230, 2nd special figure start port 1232) winning out without winning any of the winning port and start port, or just passing through the normal start port 1228a, 1228b Reach mouth 1240.

  Next, the rendering device 1206 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  On the front side of the effect device 1206, a warp device 1242 and a stage 1244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll. In addition, a decorative symbol display device 1208 and a shielding device 1246 (hereinafter may be referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the rendering device 1206. That is, in the effect device 1206, the decorative symbol display device 1208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 1242, the stage 1244, and the effect movable body 1224.

  The warp device 1242 discharges the game ball that has entered the warp entrance provided at the upper left of the effect device 1206 to the stage 1244 below the front surface of the effect device 1206.

  The stage 1244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp exit, a ball carried by the game nail 1238 of the game board 1200, or the like.

  The shielding device 1246 is formed of a lattice-shaped door, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 1208 and the stage 1244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are respectively fixed to the upper part of the door. That is, the left and right doors move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. When the door is closed, the shielding devices 1246 overlap each other so that the player can hardly see the decorative symbol display device 1208. In the state where the door is opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 1208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 1208. In addition, the doors can be stopped at any position, for example, only a part of the decorative design is shielded to the extent that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can do. Note that the door may allow a part of the decorative pattern display device 1208 behind the lattice hole to be visible from the holes of the lattice, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body, and the decorative pattern display device 1208 behind the lattice hole is closed. The display may be vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the lattice holes may be completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative pattern display device 1208 behind may be completely invisible.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 1100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 1300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 1300. In response to the first sub-control unit 1400 that controls the second sub-control unit 1500 that controls various devices based on the command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 1400, and the command transmitted from the main control unit 1300 A payout control unit 1600 that mainly performs control relating to payout of game balls, a launch control unit 1630 that performs launch control of game balls, and a power management unit 1660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 1100. Yes.

  First, the main control unit 1300 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  The main control unit 1300 includes a basic circuit 1302 that controls the entire main control unit 1300. The basic circuit 1302 includes a CPU 1304, a ROM 1306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 1308 for storing data, I / O 1310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 1312 for measuring time and frequency, and a WDT 1313 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing . Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 1306 and the RAM 1308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 1400 described later. The CPU 1304 of the basic circuit 1302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 1316 as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 1302 includes a counter circuit 1318 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 1316 is received (this circuit has 2 2 counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each starting port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening A sensor circuit 1322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 1320 including a sensor and a lower pan full sensor, and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result and a reference voltage to the counter circuit 1318 and the basic circuit 1302, and a predetermined symbol display A drive circuit 1324 for performing display control of the device, for example, the first special figure display device 1212 and the second special figure display device 1214, and a predetermined A drive circuit 1326 for performing display control of the pattern display device, for example, the general map display device 1210, and various status display units 1328 (for example, the general map hold lamp 1216, the first special figure hold lamp 1218, the second special figure hold lamp) 1220, high-accuracy medium lamp 1222 and the like) and a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member of the second special figure starting port 1232, a door member of the variable winning port 1234, and the like are opened and closed. A drive circuit 1334 for controlling various solenoids 1332 is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 1320 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 1230, the sensor circuit 1322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 1318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 1318 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 1230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 1230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 1318 receives a signal indicating that a ball has won the second special figure starting port 1232, the counter circuit 1318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 1232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 1232.

  Further, an information output circuit 1336 is connected to the basic circuit 1302, and the main control unit 1300 is connected to an information input circuit 1350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 1336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 1100 is output.

  The main control unit 1300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 1338 for monitoring the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 1660 to the main control unit 1300. The voltage monitoring circuit 1338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 1302.

  Further, the main control unit 1300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 1340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and the CPU 1304 receives the start signal output circuit 1340 from the start signal output circuit 1340. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 1300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 1400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 1600. With this configuration, the first control unit 1300 has a first interface. Communication with the sub-control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1600 is enabled. The information communication between the main control unit 1300, the first sub control unit 1400, and the payout control unit 1600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 1300 sends commands and the like to the first sub control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1600. The first sub control unit 1400 and the payout control unit 1600 are configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 1300.

  Next, the first sub control unit 1400 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  The first sub-control unit 1400 includes a basic circuit 1402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 1400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 1300. The basic circuit 1402 includes a CPU 1404 and A ROM 1406 for storing control programs and various effects data; a RAM 1408 for temporarily storing data; an I / O 1410 for controlling input / output of various devices; and for measuring time and frequency The counter timer 1412 is mounted. The CPU 1404 of the basic circuit 1402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 1414 as a system clock. The ROM 1406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 1402 includes a sound source IC 1416 for controlling the speaker 1120 (and an amplifier), a drive circuit 1420 for controlling various lamps 1418 (for example, a chance button lamp 1138), and an effect movable body 1224. A drive circuit 1432 for performing the drive control, an effect operation button 1136, a continuous hit effect button 1150, and a sensor circuit 1428 that transmits a button detection signal to the basic circuit 402.

  The second sub control unit 1500 receives the control command transmitted from the first sub control unit 1400 via the input interface, and drives and controls the decorative symbol display device 1208 and the shielding device 1246. Image data relating to a button effect, which will be described later, is stored in the storage unit of the second sub-control unit 1500, and a corresponding image is selected based on the type of the button effect that is transmitted to the decorative symbol display device 1208. Is displayed.

  Next, the payout control unit 1600, the launch control unit 1630, and the power management unit 1660 of the pachinko machine 1100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 1600 controls the payout motor 1602 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted by the main control unit 1300, and the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball is completed based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 1604. It is detected whether or not the card unit 1608 is provided separately from the pachinko machine 1100 via the interface unit 1606.

  The launch control unit 1630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 1600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 1134 outputs an operation of the ball launch handle 1134 by the player. Based on a control signal instructing the launch intensity according to the amount, control of a launch motor 1632 that drives the launcher 1146 and launcher 1148, and control of a ball feeder 1634 that supplies a ball from the upper plate 1126 to the launcher 1110 I do.

  The power management unit 1660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 1100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 1300 and the first sub control unit 1400, the payout control unit 1600, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power management unit 1660 is a storage circuit (for example, for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 1308 of the main control unit 1300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off. , Capacitor). In this embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power management unit 1660 to the payout control unit 1600 and the second sub control unit 1500, and the main control unit 1300, the second sub control unit 1500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 1600. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to 1630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  Next, using FIGS. 21A to 21C, the first special symbol display device 1212, the second special symbol display device 1214, the decorative symbol display device 1208, and the normal symbol display device 1210 of the pachinko machine 1100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described.

  FIG. 21 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol form of the special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 1230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 1232. The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 1212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention. Then, when the variation time determined before the start of variation in FIG. 1 (corresponding to the variation time in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 1212 stops and displays the stop symbol form in FIG. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 1214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 21 (a) shows three types of special figures from “Special figure A” to “Special figure C” as stop symbol forms in the symbol fluctuation stop display. In FIG. 21 (a), the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  “Special figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and after the jackpot game is over, a probability variation game in which the jackpot probability of the special figure increases a predetermined number of times can be played. “Special figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol, and a short game can be played when the opening time of the electric Chu increases a predetermined number of times after the jackpot ends. “Special figure C” is a lost pattern.

  In the pachinko machine 1100 of the present embodiment, whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is determined by lottery of hardware random numbers, and whether or not it is a special big hit is determined by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state (probability variation state), and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state.

  FIG. 21 (b) shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 1230 or the second special view start port 1232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 1230, or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 1232, the left symbol display area 1208a, the middle symbol display area 1208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 1208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. When the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure A” is notified, a symbol combination in which three same decorative symbols corresponding to the 15R jackpot are arranged in the symbol display areas 1110a to 1110c (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration”). 2 ”or“ decoration 4—decoration 4—decoration 4 ”). When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing B” is notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”). Etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when the “special symbol C” is notified, symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 21B are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 1110a to 1110c.

  FIG. 21 (c) shows an example of a usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the normal start ports 1228a and 1228b, the normal symbol display device 1210 turns on all seven segments and one central segment. Repeat the “Following display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 21C, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 1300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  The main controller 1300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 1340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 1302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 22A in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 1306.

  In step 3001, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 1304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of an I / O 1310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 1308, to the WDT 1313 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In this embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set as an initial value in WDT 1313.

  In step 3003, basic random number initial value change processing is performed. This process is a process for returning the value of the random number counter to the initial value when the random number counter makes a round.

  In step 3005, effect random number update processing is performed. This process is a process of updating the effect random number used when selecting the effect contents performed by the decorative symbol display device 1208.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 1304 of the main control unit 1300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 1300 includes a counter timer 1312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step 3101, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 1320 including the above-described front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 1310. The presence or absence of a detection signal is input to monitor and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of various sensors 1320 in the RAM 1308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 1308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 1308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interruption process (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 1308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  In Step 3103 and Step 3105, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, two random numbers for generating the normal winning random number value, special figure 1 random value, and special figure 2 random value used by the main control unit 300, respectively. Update the counter. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number for winning a normal figure is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a random number for winning a normal figure provided in the RAM 1308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value obtained from a random number counter for generating a random number value for normal winning that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100 is obtained, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the obtained value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 1308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 1308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step 3107, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 1210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 1212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the second special symbol display device 1214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step 3109, a winning determination process is performed. In this winning determination process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 1230, the second special figure starting port 1232, the universal drawing starting ports 1228 a and 1228 b, and the variable winning port 1234. When a winning is made to the first special figure starting port 1230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 1308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 1316. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made at the second special figure starting port 1232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 1308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage random register value of the counter circuit 1316. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the ordinary figure starting ports 1228a and 1228b and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 1308 is not full, a value is obtained as a usual figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the ordinary winning random number value. And stored in the corresponding random number value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 1234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 1234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening. A selection process using various effect selection tables described later is also executed in this step.

  In step 3111, a general map related process is performed. In this process, a driving process for the blade member of the second special figure starting port 1232 is performed based on the normal display process, the normal determination process, and the determination result.

  In step 3113, special figure related processing is performed. In this process, special chart display processing, special chart determination processing, etc. are performed, and a jackpot flag, probability fluctuation flag, time reduction flag, etc. are set. The driving data of the mouth 1234 is set.

  In step 3115, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 1400. The output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 1400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type). Also, the payout data is transmitted to the payout control unit 1630. A command is also transmitted when a start prize is generated.

  In step 3117, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 1308 is output to an information input circuit 1350 that is separate from the pachinko machine 1100 via the information output circuit 1334.

  In step 3119, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of various sensors are read and monitored for the presence or absence of predetermined errors, such as the presence or absence of a front frame door open error or the bottom pan full error, and the front frame door open error or bottom pan full error. When a tongue error is detected, device information indicating whether or not there is a front frame door opening error or a lower plate full tank error is set in transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 1400. Further, various solenoids 1332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 1232 and the variable prize opening 1234, and the normal symbol display device 1210 and the first special symbol display via the driving circuits 1324, 1326, and 1330. Display data to be output to the device 1212, the second special symbol display device 1214, various status display units 1328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 1310.

  Next, the determination table used in the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 23 is a determination table related to special drawings.

  FIG. 23A shows a jackpot determination table. The special figure 1 random number value and special figure 2 random value for jackpot determination are set in the range of 0 to 65535, and whether or not the jackpot is possible is determined depending on which section of the determination table the random number value belongs to. The jackpot determination table is roughly divided according to whether or not the current gaming state is in the probability fluctuation state. When the special figure low probability state, the random number range is as narrow as 1000 to 1217, and when the special figure high probability state The random number range is set as wide as 1000-2089.

  FIG. 23B shows a special figure determination table. The special figure determination random value is set in the range of 0 to 99. If the random number range is 0 to 49, the special figure A in FIG. 21A is selected, and if the random number range is 50 to 99, Special figure (b) is selected. In this embodiment, when the special figure A is selected, the number of times the variable winning opening 234 is opened is 15R (round), the state shifts to the probability variation state after the jackpot, and when the special figure B is selected, the variable winning opening 1234 is selected. The number of times of opening is shifted to the short time state after the end of 15R (round) jackpot.

  FIG. 23C shows a table set selection table. The table set selection table determines a timer selection table for determining a timer number to be described later. The table set selection table is roughly divided into whether the jackpot symbol is special figure A or special figure B, and a different timer selection table is selected depending on the number of fluctuations (digestion number) of the special figure after the jackpot ends. For example, in the case of a big hit in the special figure A, the table 2 is selected until 90 rotations after the big hit is completed, the table 3 is selected from 91 rotations to 100 rotations, and finally the table 2 is selected.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a timer number determination table. The timer number determination table determines a timer number that is referred to when determining the variation pattern of the reach effect and the type of the button repeated effect that is an individual effect using the repeated effect button 1150. The timer numbers are broadly classified according to whether the stop mode of the special figure determined this time is special figure C (losing symbol), special figure A or special figure B (big hit symbol), and then, in FIG. 23 (c). It is subdivided by the timer selection table number determined by the table set selection table. The timer number is determined by random lottery performed by referring to the current number of reserved balls. For example, the number of reserved balls at the timing when the special chart C is stopped and the timer selection table is determined as Table 2 is “1”, and the timer number determination random number value (random number range is 0 to 99) is 50. If so, timer 2 is selected.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a timer number effect correspondence table and a button repeated effect determination table. An individual effect is one in which a special effect can be seen by operating the continuous hit effect button 1150 as suggested on the screen.

  FIG. 25A shows a timer number effect correspondence table. The timer number effect correspondence table shows the correspondence between the determined timer number and the image effect performed by the decorative symbol display device 1208. For example, when the timer 2 is selected, the variation time of the special figure is displayed. A 5 second shortened change is made and no button effect is made. When the timer 6 is selected, the super reach 2 is performed, and “Intense heat !! Production” is performed as an individual performance.

  FIG. 25B is a diagram showing an individual effect determination table. In this embodiment, the individual effects are not performed 100%, but are executed with a certain probability. That is, after the execution of the individual effect is determined, the random effect (random number range 0 to 99) extracted for determination is 30, for example, the individual effect is not executed, and when the random value is 70, the individual effect is performed. Is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, a specific example of the button repeated striking effect displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 will be described.

  FIG. 26A, FIG. 26B, and FIG. 26C are normal performance modes in which the button stroke effect is not performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), as shown in FIG. 26 (b), after the start winning is generated and the left decorative symbol 704a, the middle decorative symbol 704b, and the right decorative symbol 704c start to change. For example, after the left decorative symbol 704a and the right decorative symbol 704c are stopped, as shown in FIG. 26 (c), the middle decorative symbol 704 (b) is stopped and one game is completed.

  In the game in which the execution of the button hitting effect is determined, first, as shown in FIG. 26D, a princess appears and a suggestion effect “play button repeatedly!” Is displayed. When the player operates the continuous hit effect button 1150 in accordance with the suggestion, as shown in (e), a character “30% big hit?” Is displayed and a reach state is entered. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (f), when the continuous hit effect button 1150 is further operated a predetermined number of times or more, as shown in FIG. 26 (f), the characters “Big hit confirmed!” Are displayed.

  As described above, the gaming table of the present invention includes a variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, an operation device that can be operated by the player, and an effect control means for executing an effect based on the operation of the operation device. An operation effect control unit that changes the control mode of the effect based on an operation mode of the specific operation device, and an input operation unit that can input individual information related to the game, The effect control means executes a suggestion effect that suggests the operation mode of the specific operation device, and the operation effect control unit is configured to control the effect based on the operation mode of the input operation unit according to a predetermined condition. It was characterized by changing.

  In the embodiment described above, when the execution of the specific effect is determined, the button repeated effect that changes the display mode of the tadpole 300 displayed on the decorative symbol display device 157 according to the operation mode of the bet button 132 is executed. At that time, even when the effect operation button 169 which is an input means for inputting the player's personal information is erroneously operated, the button repeated effect is continuously executed without displaying the menu screen.

  Therefore, even when the player makes a button hitting effect, even if he mistakenly operates the effect operation button 169 instead of the bet button 132, the effect is continued without stopping the button hitting effect. It can be prevented from being awakened.

  Further, in another aspect of the present invention, the operation effect control means further changes the control mode of the effect based on an operation mode of the specific operation device in a certain period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the button repeated striking effect is executed, and a reception period for the operation of the bet button 132 is provided, and the contents of the effect are changed according to the operation mode performed during this period.

  Therefore, since the operation must be performed while the time is limited, the feeling of tension increases and the interest of the game increases.

  Further, in another aspect of the present invention, the operation effect control means further changes the effect aspect based on the number of operations of the specific operation device in the certain period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the position where the tadpole 300 jumps up changes depending on the number of operations in the button repeated hitting effect, and when it reaches a certain number of times or more, the type of the internal winning combination is notified.

  Therefore, as the number of operations is increased, the contents of the production change, and advantageous information can be obtained. Therefore, power is applied to the button operation and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  Moreover, although the button display part showed the example which is a liquid crystal display device, from a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a projector and a screen A display device or the like may be used, or the display may be changed by moving a color filter.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a game program in which the operation of the actual machine of the above-described slot machine is simulated for a home game machine, and the game can be executed by applying the present invention. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

<Appendix 1>
The present invention is configured as follows.
1. Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, an operation device operable by the player, image display means for displaying a predetermined effect image, and effect control means for controlling display of the effect image on the image display means A game machine with
In the operation device,
An input operation means (for example, a determination button 169) capable of displaying a menu image composed of a plurality of selection items on the image display means by an operation by the player;
And an effect change operation means (for example, a bet button 132) capable of changing the display mode of the effect image displayed on the image display means by an operation by the player.
The production control means includes
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, an operation suggesting effect image that prompts the operation of the effect change operation means is displayed on the image display means,
The production control means includes
When the effect change operation means is operated while the operation suggesting effect image is displayed on the image display means, the display mode of the effect image displayed on the image display means is changed to the effect change operation means. As you change the operation,
The production control means includes
When the input operation means is operated while the operation suggesting effect image is displayed on the image display means, the menu image is not displayed on the image display means but is displayed on the image display means. The display mode of the effect image is changed in accordance with the operation of the input operation means.
This is a game table characterized by that.
2. 1. A game machine according to claim 1,
The production control means includes
The menu image is displayed after the display mode of the effect image displayed on the image display means is changed in accordance with the operation of the input operation means.
This is a game table characterized by that.

<Appendix 2>
The present invention is configured as follows.
1.
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, an operation device operable by the player, image display means for displaying a predetermined effect image, and effect control means for controlling display of the effect image on the image display means A game machine with
In the operation device,
An effect change operation device (for example, a bet button 132) capable of changing the display mode of the effect image displayed on the image display means by an operation by the player;
A predetermined operation device (for example, a decision button 169) that can switch the effect image displayed on the image display means to another image, and
The production control means includes
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, an operation suggesting effect image that prompts an operation of the effect change operation device is displayed on the image display means,
The production control means includes
When the effect change operation device is operated while the operation suggesting effect image is displayed on the image display means, the display mode of the effect image displayed on the image display means is changed to the effect change operation device. Change with the operation of
The production control means includes
When the predetermined operation device is operated while the operation suggesting effect image is displayed on the image display means, the image display is performed without stopping the effect image displayed on the image display means. The display mode of the effect image displayed on the means is changed with the operation of the predetermined operation device.
This is a game table characterized by that.

  The present invention can be applied to game machines represented by slot machines, pachinko machines and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Slot machine 157 ... Effect image display apparatus 168 ... Effect operation button 300 ... Main control part 400 ... 1st sub control part 500 ... 2nd sub control part

Claims (1)

Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, an operation device operable by the player, image display means for displaying a predetermined effect image, and effect control means for controlling display of the effect image on the image display means A game machine with
In the operation device,
An effect change operation device capable of changing the display mode of the effect image displayed on the image display means by performing an operation by the player,
A predetermined operation device capable of switching the effect image displayed on the image display means to another image, and
The production control means includes
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, an operation suggesting effect image that prompts an operation of the effect change operation device is displayed on the image display means,
The production control means includes
When the effect change operation device is operated while the operation suggesting effect image is displayed on the image display means, the display mode of the effect image displayed on the image display means is changed to the effect change operation device. Change with the operation of
The production control means includes
When the predetermined operation device is operated while the operation suggesting effect image is displayed on the image display means, the image display is performed without stopping the effect image displayed on the image display means. The display mode of the effect image displayed on the means is changed with the operation of the predetermined operation device.
A game stand characterized by that.