JP3771476B2 - Storage medium for storing a ball game machine, a program for the ball game machine, and a control procedure for the ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball game machine, a program for a ball game machine, and a bullet game machine for controlling a display mode in a variable display means such as a liquid crystal, an LED, a CRT, or a mechanically driven reel using a control device such as a computer. The present invention relates to a storage medium for storing a control procedure of a ball game machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A ball ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine is configured so that a predetermined condition is established by supplying a game ball, and a game medium can be paid out in the case of winning as a result of the game. Further, a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine controls the display mode of the variable display means by using a control device such as a computer by the establishment of the predetermined condition, and is advantageous / disadvantageous for the player based on the result of the display mode. The game state is configured to be specified. The predetermined condition here means that a right is generated by winning a predetermined prize opening or other conditions (for example, passing a game ball through a start winning opening (through chucker), winning a plurality of predetermined prize openings <Type 3 Right thing>).
[0003]
For example, a ball game machine (type 1 special electric accessory or the like) has a liquid crystal image display area, usually called digital, provided on the front of the ball game machine. In this image display device, there is a main display area that variably displays a plurality of symbols (including pictures and numbers). In this main display region, the symbols are variably displayed as if they are rotating at a high speed, and are displayed for a predetermined time. After the elapse of time, a display for temporarily stopping the rotation in order with a time difference of about several seconds for each symbol is displayed. In such a main display area, after the first symbol of the plurality of symbols temporarily stops, when the next temporarily stopped symbol (second temporary stop symbol) is aligned with the first temporary stop symbol, a so-called reach state is reached, and the remaining symbols When the symbols are temporarily stopped and all the symbols are aligned, the game is in a definitive stop state, and if the symbols of the same type are aligned, a big win is generated as a game situation advantageous to the player. In other words, if the symbol pattern stopped in the main display area is a combination of specific stop symbol patterns determined in advance, for example, “7”, “7”, “7”, the pachinko gaming machine has a pachinko ball. A gaming situation in which a large number of gaming balls such as can be obtained occurs.
[0004]
In addition, there is a gaming machine that generates a probability variation in which the next big hit probability or the small hit probability greatly increases when the aligned stop symbols are predetermined specific symbols.
[0005]
Next, a procedure for generating a jackpot will be described using a pachinko gaming machine. In other words, in order to win a jackpot in a pachinko gaming machine, the jackpot determination program must assign a random value that is a jackpot from the jackpot random number generation range value. The jackpot determination program is for determining whether the jackpot or loss, and all the symbols displayed in the main display area are determined based on the random number value assigned by the symbol determination program described later.
[0006]
As an example of pachinko gaming machines, a game ball (hereinafter referred to as a game ball) in which a sensor provided in a winning opening called a starting winning opening determined as a predetermined winning opening passes through the starting winning opening. ) Is detected (one of the predetermined conditions), the jackpot determination program is started and determines one random number value of the jackpot random number generation range value. Then, a plurality of symbols are displayed variably in the main display area as if they are rotating, and the plurality of symbols are temporarily stopped in order from the first symbol (first stop symbol) based on the random number value assigned by the symbol determination program. Is displayed and the fixed stop symbol is displayed.
[0007]
In the case of a jackpot, an image showing the jackpot is displayed on the entire surface of the image display device including the main display area, and a blinking lamp that produces a jackpot using a decorative lamp or speaker provided on the front of the ball game machine And music is output. On the other hand, when the game is not a big hit, the demonstration symbol before the change is displayed on the image display device, and the image display device waits until the next big hit occurs. In addition, since the symbol displayed in the main display area is a variable symbol indicating jackpot or loss, it is called a special symbol.
[0008]
As described above, in order to allocate a random value which is a big hit, it is necessary to make a ball win at the start winning opening. Then, the number of balls won in the start winning opening during the symbol variation display is stored in the memory of the main board of the computer structure mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. The stored number is notified to the player by turning on the stored ball number display lamp provided on the game board (hereinafter, the stored ball number display lamp is referred to as a held lamp).
[0009]
Since the number of lights on the hold lamp corresponds to the number of winnings, it means how many rights to assign the above-mentioned jackpot random value, but the random number assignment (or symbol change and stop display) is executed once. As a result, the number of lighting of the holding lamp decreases by one.
[0010]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, there is an upper limit for the number of times that the right can be obtained continuously, that is, the maximum number of scheduled executions of symbol fluctuations. It is determined by the internal regulations of the Act on Suitability. Therefore, only a maximum of four hold lamps are installed. However, the present invention is not limited to how many the upper limit value is.
[0011]
Therefore, even if the winning is continuously more than the number of the holding lamps installed, only up to four holding lamps can be lit. In other words, even if winning more than the maximum scheduled number of executions of symbol variation is awarded, the winning occurs when it is not eligible for the right. . Therefore, the player has devised not to waste the ball by stopping the launch of the ball when the four hold lamps are turned on (so-called full full).
[0012]
However, the act of stopping launching is detrimental to the player as it breaks the previous firing rhythm, and also detracts from the management of the amusement hall because the utilization rate of the ball game machine is lowered. Had been removed.
The present invention relates to a ball game machine, a program for a ball game machine, and a ball game that do not give a disadvantage to a player or a playground without stopping launching when the starting opening winning memorized value is maximized. A storage medium for storing a control procedure of a gaming machine is provided.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The ball game machine of the present invention is configured as follows in order to solve the above technical problem. That is, the ball game machine of the present invention isDetects that the game ball has won the start prize at the start winning opening, acquires a random number value, collates the acquired random number value with the probability generation table, makes a hit determination, and the result of the determination changes and stops If the result of the hit determination is win, the game is shifted to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and the probability generation table has a low probability generation table with a low probability of winning and the low probability generation. In a ball game machine having a high probability generation table with a higher probability of winning than the table, a probability generation table selection means for selecting either the low probability generation table or the high probability generation table, and the game that has won the start A reserved sphere storage memory for storing the number of spheres as a reserved sphere up to a predetermined maximum number, and the number of reserved spheres stored in the reserved sphere storage memory is When the winning prize is in the gaming state in which the number is equal to the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the maximum number, the probability generation table selection means selects either the low probability generation table or the high probability generation table. When the selection result is a low probability generation table, the storage is not stored in the reserved sphere storage memory, and when the selection result is a high probability generation table, the reservation is It is stored in the sphere storage memory (corresponding to claim 1).
[0014]
  There is a holding number display lamp for informing the number of holding balls stored in the holding ball storage memory by the number of lights, and this holding number display lamp is used when the selection result is a low probability generation table. Is not lit, but may be lit in the case of a high probability generation table (corresponding to claim 2).
[0015]
When the selection is a high probability generation table, lighting may be performed in a different color from other lighting (corresponding to claim 3).
[0032]
  Further, the present invention detects that a game ball has won a start winning prize at the start winning opening, obtains a random number value, collates the acquired random number value with a probability generation table, and makes a hit determination. If the result of winning and winning is displayed as a result of symbol variation and stoppage, the game is shifted to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and the probability generation table has a low probability generation with a low probability of winning. A table and a ball game machine having a high probability generation table having a higher probability of being hit than the low probability generation table, and selecting either the low probability generation table or the high probability generation table; Reserving ball storage step for storing the number of game balls won as starting balls as a holding ball up to a predetermined maximum number, and the number of holding balls stored in the holding ball storage memory When the winning prize is in the gaming state in which the number is equal to the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the maximum number, the probability generation table selection means is either the low probability generation table or the high probability generation table. And if the result of the selection is a low probability generation table, the storage is not stored in the reserved ball storage memory, but if the result of the selection is a high probability generation table Is a program that can be executed by a computer in the step of storing in the holding ball storage memory.
[0034]
  Furthermore, the present invention detects that a game ball has won a start winning prize at the start winning opening, obtains a random number value, collates the obtained random number value with a probability generation table, makes a hit determination, and determines the result of the determination If the result of winning and winning is displayed as a result of symbol variation and stoppage, the game is shifted to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and the probability generation table has a low probability generation with a low probability of winning. A table and a ball game machine having a high probability generation table having a higher probability of being hit than the low probability generation table, and selecting either the low probability generation table or the high probability generation table; A holding ball storing step for storing the number of game balls won for starting as a holding ball up to a predetermined maximum number, and a holding ball stored in the holding ball storage memory Is in the gaming state in which the number is equal to the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the maximum number, the probability generation table selection means, of the low probability generation table or the high probability generation table If the step of selecting one and the result of the selection is a low probability generation table, the storage is not stored in the reserved ball storage memory, but the result of the selection is a high probability generation table Is also a recording medium on which a program capable of being executed by a computer is stored.
[0035]
According to this configuration, all the configuration requirements for the ball game machine according to each claim of the present invention can be set as the configuration requirements of the program and the recording medium recording the program. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium that records the program include ROM (Read Only Memory), MO (Magnet Optical), CD (Compact Disk), and FD (Floppy Disk).
[0036]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
In this embodiment, a ball game machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko game machine”) that uses a ball (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko ball” unless otherwise specified) fired by a game ball launcher installed in the ball game machine. ").
[0037]
The pachinko gaming machine I shown in the present embodiment is classified into “type 1 to 3 special electric appliances” in the internal rules of the wind law (rules concerning customs business and the law concerning suitability of business).
[0038]
First, an overview of a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine I as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 2 is a front view thereof.
[0039]
On the game board 1 in the pachinko gaming machine I, guide rails 2 for guiding the pachinko balls launched by the operation of the handle 28 as a game ball launching device into the game board 1 are planted in a substantially circular shape. Then, a substantially circular area defined by the guide rail 2 becomes a game area 3.
[0040]
This pachinko gaming machine I corresponds to a prepaid card system, and is provided with a prepaid card unit II adjacent thereto.
[0041]
The prepaid card unit II includes a card reader 29 therein, and the player inserts the prepaid card 35 purchased before the game is executed into the reading port 33 of the card reader 29 to execute the pachinko game. Get ready.
[0042]
Near the center of the game area 3, a symbol variable display device 30 that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information (hereinafter referred to as “symbols”) such as numbers, symbols, and patterns by liquid crystal display is installed.
[0043]
The symbols displayed by the symbol variable display device 30 are not limited to those by the liquid crystal display, but the symbols are drawn on the surface of the rotating drum, the symbols are drawn on the surface of the rotating sphere, the dot matrix lamp display , CRT, EL display, etc., as long as the symbols can be displayed in a variable manner.
[0044]
The symbol variable display device 30 is provided in the central portion of the game board surface 1, and the symbol variable display device is a well-known three-digit symbol (32a, 32b, 32c) representing a variable display mode and a fixed stop display mode. And a result display unit 32. The three-digit symbols (32a, 32b, 32c) displayed on the determination result display unit 32 are displayed as follows. That is, when the start winning ball detection sensor 5 provided in the vicinity of the start winning port 4 detects the winning ball, the detected signal is transmitted via the input interface 61 (see FIG. 3) provided in the pachinko gaming machine I. It is sent to the main board 60. Then, a determination program for determining a special gaming state is executed on the main board 60, and random lottery is performed. Based on the extracted values, each of the fluctuating symbols, the fluctuating symbol background aspect, and the fluctuating temporary stop symbol display aspect Is determined, finally hits the determination result display unit 32, and a definite stop symbol indicating a detachment is displayed.
[0045]
Note that when the combination of the fixed stop symbols is in a predetermined fixed stop display mode, a special gaming state (a jackpot or a jackpot with a probability variation) that allows the player to advantageously advance the game starts.
[0046]
The specific gaming state refers to a jackpot state that appears within a predetermined period after all the variation displays on the determination result display unit 32 are stopped, or a jackpot state with probability variation that appears after all the variation displays are stopped. Say. If it is not in a specific gaming state, it is lost. Therefore, the symbols 32a, 32b, and 32c are symbols that determine the presence / absence of hits, and are referred to as special symbols.
[0047]
A mode in which at least one of the symbols 32a, 32b, and 32c is changing is called a symbol change display mode, and a special behavior of a special symbol (behavior during change: a symbol change temporary stop display effect, a reach effect, etc.) or a special symbol. The background variation display mode is also included. On the other hand, the display mode when all symbols are stopped is referred to as a fixed stop symbol mode. If the symbol shifts from the variable display mode to the fixed stop mode, the player is informed whether the game is a big hit or a miss, and if it is a big hit, which symbols are matched and the big hit with probability fluctuation Be informed. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol variation display mode is related to the fixed stop symbol mode.
[0048]
The display screen of the symbol variable display device 30 is provided with a specific area (effect notification area) 50 for displaying a specific character.
[0049]
Above the symbol variable display device 30, a winning guide port 34 and decoration LEDs 35 a and 35 b are provided. Note that the decoration LEDs 35a and 35b notify the fact by changing the light emission color or luminance or changing the blinking condition when a predetermined prize is generated.
[0050]
In addition, below the symbol variable display device 30, the above-mentioned start winning opening 4 is provided. When the pachinko ball enters the start winning opening 4, it causes a pattern change. Therefore, when the pachinko ball enters the start winning opening 4, the start winning opening 4 is also called a start opening. The winning pachinko balls are referred to as “winning balls” unless otherwise specified. The presence or absence of a win is detected by a win detection sensor 5 which is a win ball detector when a pachinko ball enters the start winning opening 4.
[0051]
The number of pachinko balls won in the start winning opening 4 during symbol variation is stored in the reserved ball storage memory (RAM 60c) of the pachinko gaming machine I up to a predetermined maximum number (for example, four) as reserved balls. The number stored in the reserved ball storage memory is referred to as the special symbol variation storage number.
[0052]
The number of held balls can be known to the player by the number of lighting of the held ball display LED 44 which is a holding lamp provided on the game board surface. The player can know how much of the remaining symbol variation (drum rotation) is caused to stop the symbol variation from the number of the on-hold ball display LEDs 44 that are lit. Therefore, it can be said that the number of the holding ball display LEDs 44 that are lit is start-up memory information that indicates a predetermined effective number of times (for example, four times) for winning that is the starting condition of the symbol variation. Since this starting storage information holds the symbol variation up to a predetermined effective number of times, the reserved ball storage memory can be said to be symbol variation holding means.
[0053]
In addition, a large winning device 6 corresponding to a variable winning device is provided in the vicinity of the start winning port 4. The big winning device 6 is of a type called a so-called attacker, and has a receiving plate 7 that closes the big winning opening 8 in a normal state so that a pachinko ball is not won. In the case of the specific gaming state Only for a certain period of time, a pachinko ball can be easily won at the big winning opening 8 by opening the receiving plate 7 by tilting it toward the front side by a solenoid 10 provided on the back of the game board (not shown). The predetermined period refers to a period until a predetermined time (about 29 to 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (9 to 10 balls) of winning balls are generated.
[0054]
A big winning ball detection sensor 72 is arranged so as to detect a pachinko ball when winning in the big winning opening 8 to detect the big winning pachinko ball. In addition, a continuous winning area (not shown) provided so as to pass with a predetermined probability is provided in the inside, and a continuous ball detection sensor arranged to detect a pachinko ball that passes through the continuous winning area A continuous winning pachinko ball is detected at 73 and the acquired large winning detection signal and the continuous winning detection signal are sent to the main board 60 through the input interface 61. Therefore, the continuous control of the big winning device 6 is executed by the program incorporated in the ROM 60b of the main board 60 based on the signals detected by the big winning detection sensor 72 and the continuous ball detecting sensor 73.
[0055]
That is, when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 4 and the winning detection sensor 5 is turned on, random numbers are assigned by the jackpot determination program, the symbol determination program, and the variation pattern determination program incorporated in the ROM 60b of the main board 60, respectively. Therefore, if the random value assigned by the jackpot determination program is the same as the predetermined jackpot random value, it is determined to be a jackpot, and the combination content of the symbols is determined by the random value assigned by the jackpot symbol determination program, and the jackpot The variation pattern of the effect including reach is determined by the random value assigned by the program for determining the variation pattern.
[0056]
It should be noted that the numerical value / lamp (holding ball display LED 44) / liquid crystal display 85 including the variable symbol display device 30 is connected to a display generator circuit 81 for notifying a symbol (special symbol). The display generator 81 is connected to the main board 60 via the output interface 62 and controls the numerical value / lamp / liquid crystal display 85 based on a command output from the main board 60.
[0057]
That is, among the numerical value / lamp / liquid crystal display 85, the variable symbol display device 30 is controlled to display, for example, a special symbol in a variable manner, and a symbol indicating a jackpot, a reach state, a special game state, and the like. . Here, the special game state is a specific symbol (“3”, “3”, “3”, “7”, “7”, “7”) in which the symbol displayed on the determination result display unit 32 is determined in advance. In this case, it means that the next big hit probability or the small hit probability is significantly increased, or that the fluctuation time per small hit is greatly reduced (probability fluctuation state).
[0058]
Further, whether or not a big hit is determined by the jackpot determination program in the main board 60 (ROM 60b), and then the combination contents and effects of special symbols are determined by the random number values assigned by the symbol determination and the variation pattern program according to the determined contents. When the contents are determined and the display generating circuit 81 receives a command indicating these determination results, the symbol variable display device 30 starts the variation of the symbols displayed on the determination result display unit 32, and a predetermined time after the variation starts. When the time elapses, the variable display mode according to the command ends, and the special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop based on the program determination result. Therefore, in this embodiment, the left special symbol 32a is referred to as a first stop symbol, the middle special symbol 32b is referred to as a second stop symbol, and the right special symbol 32c is referred to as a third stop symbol.
[0059]
It should be noted that a notice effect or a notice effect for notifying the occurrence of a specific gaming state by a background symbol before the confirmation stop display, the symbols 32a, 32b, and 32c themselves exhibit a special aspect to predict the occurrence of the specific gaming state. Various effects such as a sign effect to be performed may be executed.
[0060]
In addition, windmill-type decoration lamps 18a and 18b incorporating light emitting lamps are provided on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the symbol display device 30. Wind turbines 18 c and 18 d are provided on the left and right sides of the lower portion of the symbol display device 30. Furthermore, lamps 16 a and 16 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the special winning device 6. In addition, auxiliary decoration lamps 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, and 24e are provided at the upper central portion and the left and right end portions of the gaming machine I.
[0061]
The electrical decorations 86 (see FIG. 3) such as the auxiliary decoration lamps 24a to 24e are made of a resin lens formed of a translucent synthetic resin material, and a fluorescent lamp or LED provided in the resin lens. It is configured and lit or blinks according to the progress of the game. That is, it has a function as a visual visual effect device. Note that the electrical accessory 86 is connected to the driver 82, and is controlled so as to be repeatedly turned on and off in response to, for example, that the game progress state has shifted to a jackpot state or a special game state. In addition, an accessory-related, ball launch, and discharge drive solenoid (hereinafter referred to as an accessory-related solenoid) 87 is connected to a driver 82. For example, a pachinko ball is detected by a prize ball detection sensor such as a start winning ball detection sensor 5. Then, the detection signal is transmitted to the main board 60 via the input interface 61, the CPU 60a of the main board 60 executes the game process based on the program registered in the ROM 60b, and the game process result for the detection signal is A certain command is transmitted to the driver 82 via the output interface 62, and the accessory-related solenoid (ball discharge solenoid) 87 is driven to pay out the prize ball. The prize balls paid out by the ball discharge solenoid are counted by the prize ball payout detection sensor 76. The count signal of the prize ball payout detection sensor 76 is managed by the main board 60 through the input interface 61. As described above, the driver 82 is connected to the main board 60 via the output interface 62, and controls the electrical accessory 86 and the accessory-related solenoid 87 based on a command output from the main board 60.
[0062]
The speaker unit 89 (see FIG. 3) including the speakers 42 and 42 provided on the upper part of the symbol variable display device 30 outputs a sound according to the progress of the game. That is, it has a function as an audio production device. The speaker unit 89 is connected to the sound generator 83 via an amplifier 88, and is controlled to output sound in response to, for example, the game progress state shifting to a jackpot state or a special game state. ing. The sound generator 83 is connected to the main board 60 via the output interface 62, and controls the amplifier 88 and the speaker unit 89 based on a command output from the main board 60.
[0063]
Next, the main board 60 executes a main control program to perform “power-on process (see FIG. 4)”, “system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 5)”, “power-off interrupt process (FIG. 6). Refer to FIG. The priority order of program execution performed by the main board 60 is (a) power-on processing, (b) system timer interrupt processing, and (c) power-off interrupt processing.
[0064]
As shown in FIG. 4, the power-on process is a process that is executed first after power-on, and configures a loop process that is repeatedly executed after initial settings such as operation settings of the CPU 60a of the main board 60 are performed. To do.
[0065]
That is, when the power is turned on, the CPU 60a performs an initial setting process relating to the operation of the CPU 60a, such as permission to access the CPU built-in RAM (step 101).
[0066]
Next, the CPU 60a performs a power-off check process (steps 102 to 104). In this power-off check process, whether or not the power is turned on after the power-off occurs is determined (whether it is a start-up after power-on recovery or a start-up from a normal state). There are three distribution conditions: (1) RAM clear switch status (step 102), (2) Flag value set when power is cut off (step 103), (3) All RAM area when power is cut off And the contents of all RAM areas at the time of power-on (step 104).
[0067]
Then, (1) If the RAM clear switch is in the condition of “ON” (step 102: YES), it starts from the normal state. On the other hand, in the case of “OFF” (step 102: NO), the power-on recovery is started, and the process proceeds to step 105.
[0068]
(2) If the flag value is set to “0” (step 103: YES) under the condition of the flag value to be set when the power interruption occurs, the system is started from the normal state. On the other hand, if the value of the flag is “other than 0” (step 103: NO), the power-on recovery is activated, and the process proceeds to step 105.
[0069]
(3) If the contents of all RAM areas at the time of power-off and the contents of all RAM areas at power-on are “mismatched” (step 104: YES), startup from the normal state It becomes. On the other hand, when the contents of all the RAM areas are “match” (step 104: NO), the process is started after the power is turned off, and the process proceeds to step 105.
[0070]
Activation from power-off recovery includes stack pointer recovery (step 105), return command transmission to each control command corresponding to the gaming state immediately before power-off occurrence (step 106), power-off recovery RAM area initialization (step 105) 107), return of each register (step 108), return of the interrupt state (step 109), etc. After these are executed, the processing after the return is repeated when the power is turned on.
[0071]
On the other hand, as a result of the power-off check, if the startup is from the normal state (steps 102 to 104: YES), the stack pointer is initially set (step 110). Step 111) is performed, and the process proceeds to Step 112 and subsequent steps.
[0072]
In the processing after step 112, the CPU 60a performs random number update processing using the random number value obtained from the random number generation circuit 71 (see FIG. 3). In this random number update process, the CPU 60a updates the hit determination initial value random number (step 112), the effect selection random number update (step 113), the special symbol deviation random number selection random number update (step 114), and the like. I do. The hit determination initial value random number is a random number that determines a starting random number value for determining whether or not a big hit or not. The effect selection random number is a random number for determining the game content of the change at the start of the change. Furthermore, the special symbol out-of-design symbol selection random number means a random number for determining a stop symbol at the time of out-of-shift fluctuation. Further, the processing of steps 112 to 114 has a main loop structure, and update processing such as updating of the special symbol initial value random number, updating of the effect selecting random number, updating of the special symbol losing symbol selecting random number, and the like are repeated.
[0073]
Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the system timer interrupt process is a process that is repeatedly executed by a reset pulse periodically (for example, 2 ms). Update.
[0074]
That is, when the system timer interrupt process is activated, the CPU 60a performs a saving process for each register (step 201). Next, the RAM area is initialized (step 202) and the special symbol jackpot random number is updated (step 203). In the RAM area initial setting in step 202, the output port buffer area and the like are initialized.
[0075]
Next, the CPU 60a performs port reading (step 204). In this port reading, the CPU 60a performs switch-related reading and edge detection such as a start winning ball detection sensor (first type start port switch) 5 and the like.
[0076]
Next, the CPU 60a performs switch input management (step 205). This switch input management is related to the detection processing of balls that have won a predetermined winning opening, and will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0077]
Next, the CPU 60a monitors abnormalities such as a supply ball run-out error and a dish full tank error (step 206), and performs special symbol control (special symbol management processing) having a property of shifting to a specific gaming state depending on the display state (step 207). ). In this special symbol control (special symbol management process), the CPU 60a performs management from the start to stop of the special symbol and prepares for command transmission to the symbol control board (display generator circuit 81). In this case, at the time of starting winning a prize, the contents of the effect such as the hit determination of the change and the change time are determined. In addition, the CPU 60a also makes a small hit determination, and in the case of the small hit, performs management such as checking the determination time of the ordinary electric accessory (the right to start the movable part of the variable dynamic winning device). The special symbol management process will be described later based on the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0078]
Next, the CPU 60a performs normal symbol control having a property of making the movable part of the variable dynamic prize-winning device provided in the gaming machine easy to win depending on the display state (step 208). In this normal symbol control, the CPU 60a manages from the start to stop of the normal symbol for small hits displayed on a predetermined variable display device and prepares for command transmission to the symbol control board (display generator circuit 81). I do. In this case, based on the detection of the small winning ball detection sensor 74, the small hit determination regarding the variable right of the variable portion of the variable dynamic winning device, the determination of the variable time, and the like are performed. It manages the opening / closing check of the movable part of the variable dynamic winning device called (see FIG. 2).
[0079]
Next, the CPU 60a transmits a command to the driver 82 to perform lamp control (step 209). That is, in this ramp control, the CPU 60a prepares for transmission of a command corresponding to the gaming state of the special symbol (for example, a lamp that informs the player of the gaming state of the special symbol). Furthermore, a prize ball payout state display lamp command is transmitted.
[0080]
Next, the CPU 60a performs a prize ball payout control by transmitting a command to a payout control board (not shown) (step 210). That is, in the prize ball payout control, the CPU 60a refers to the value of the prize ball counter area updated by the switch input, prepares to send a command for the number of prize balls corresponding to each switch, and updates the RAM area for confirming the prize ball payout quantity. Then, the value of the prize ball counter area is updated by “−1”.
[0081]
Next, the CPU 60a sets an output signal and a gaming machine test signal to a hall computer (not shown) and outputs external information (step 211). The signal set here is a special symbol jackpot signal or the like.
[0082]
Next, the CPU 60a transmits a command obtained by each control process to a symbol control board, a lamp control board, a voice control board, etc., not particularly shown (step 212).
[0083]
Next, the CPU 60a outputs the signal set in the special symbol control, the normal symbol control, and the external information output to the output port (step 213).
[0084]
Next, the CPU 60a performs a return process for each register (step 214) and permits an interrupt (step 215), and returns to the process before the system timer interrupt process.
[0085]
The power interruption interrupt processing is executed when a power interruption occurs as shown in FIG. That is, when a power interruption interrupt occurs, the CPU 60a of the main board 60 saves each register (step 301), saves the interrupt state (step 302), and saves the stack pointer (step 303). .
[0086]
Next, the CPU 60a performs a prize ball detection process (step 304). In the prize ball detection process, prize balls detected within the power interruption time are managed (RAM area storage).
[0087]
Next, the CPU 60a performs a RAM checksum calculation process (step 305). In this RAM checksum calculation processing, the CPU 60a performs calculation to check whether or not the value of the RAM area at the time of power supply interruption is normal when returning from the power supply interruption. This calculation method is to add the values of all the RAM areas except the RAM checksum storage area, and the CPU 60a stores the result value in the RAM checksum storage area.
[0088]
Next, the CPU 60a sets a power-off check flag (step 306). In setting the power-off check flag, the CPU 60a stores the power-off occurrence value in the RAM area used for checking whether or not the power-off is restored when the power is turned on. Then, the CPU 60a waits for the next interrupt process after the process of step 306.
[0089]
[Switch input management processing]
Next, switch input management processing will be described with reference to FIGS. The main board 60 checks the input of each switch based on a switch signal (sensor signal) indicating that a pachinko ball has won a winning opening including the starting winning opening 4.
[0090]
That is, when the switch management process (step 205 in FIG. 5) is started, the CPU 60a of the main board 60 starts the special symbol related switch input check (step 401), the normal symbol related switch input check (step 402), and the prize ball related. A switch input check (step 403) is performed.
[0091]
When the input check of the special symbol related switch (step 401) starts, the CPU 60a starts the first type start port switch check process (step 411), passes the count switch (step 412), passes the specific area switch (step 413), etc. I do.
[0092]
Then, when the first type start port switch check process (step 411) is started, it is determined whether or not the start winning ball detection sensor 5 is “ON (with winning)” (step 421). As a result of the determination, if the start winning ball detection sensor 5 is “ON” (step 421; YES), the CPU 60a proceeds to the processing of step 422, and if it is not “ON” (step 421; NO), the step 411 is followed. Return to processing.
[0093]
In the process of step 422, the CPU 60a checks the number of special symbol operation memory, and then determines whether or not the number of special symbol operation memory exceeds the upper limit (step 423). That is, if the upper limit value is 5, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol operation memory exceeds 5. If the result of determination is that the upper limit value has been exceeded (step 423; YES), the CPU 60a returns to the next process of step 411. On the other hand, if the number of special symbol operation memory does not exceed 5 (upper limit) (step 423; NO), the CPU 60a next determines whether or not the number of special symbol operation memory is 5 (upper limit). (Step 424). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol operation memory is full (5). If the CPU 60a is full (five) as a result of the determination (step 424; YES), the CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step 426. On the other hand, if it is not full (five) (step 424; NO), “1” is added to the number of special symbol operating memories (step 425), and the process returns to the next process of step 411.
[0094]
Next, in the process of step 426, the CPU 60a determines whether or not the state is a probability fluctuation state. If the CPU 60a determines that the probability variation state is obtained (step 426; YES), the CPU 60a does not add “1” to the special symbol operation memory number, that is, sets the invalid sphere (step 431), and returns to the next processing of step 411.
[0095]
On the other hand, if the probability fluctuation state is not set (step 425; NO), the electronic lottery based on random number sampling is used as the probability generation table selection determination stored in the random value storage area corresponding to the number of special symbol operation memory (holding memory) 4 A determination is made based on the value (step 427). That is, it is determined whether or not a right different from usual can be obtained.
[0096]
As shown in FIG. 11, the probability generation table selection is divided into a normal game (normal determination right) and a probability variation game (determination right different from normal). The probability generation table selection random value (random number value) and the probability generation table (probability) are registered in the ROM 69b so as to correspond to each other.
[0097]
That is, in the case of a normal game (ordinary judgment right), the random number “0-9” and the probability “big hit probability large → 1/100” are in a corresponding relationship, and the random number “10-99” and the probability “big hit” “Low probability → 1/400”
In the case of a probability variation game (unusual determination right), the random value “0-39” and the probability “big hit probability high → 1/50” are in a correspondence relationship, and the random value “40-99” The probability “small jackpot probability → 1/200” is in a corresponding relationship.
[0098]
Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the special symbol operation storage area and the probability generation table selection storage area are stored in the RAM 60c so as to correspond to each other. And when the number of special symbol working memory (holding memory) is 1 to 3, the right determined by the low probability generation table (normal game) is assigned to each corresponding place of the holding memory 1 to 3 Stored. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol operation memory (holding memory) is four, “large jackpot probability / small jackpot probability is small” according to the determination result based on the probability generation table selection (normal game or probability variation game) shown in FIG. Is stored in the storage area of the reserved storage 4. Each time the predetermined mode display ends, the contents of the hold storage area are sequentially shifted from the hold storage 4 to 1 in synchronization with the lighting movement position of the hold ball display LED 44, and the contents are digested. .
[0099]
Further, the determination target stored in the storage area of the holding memory 4 is not the right related to the winning probability of the jackpot determined in the predetermined probability generation table, but is likely to be an early next jackpot state after the jackpot state ends. By changing to a special game state (such as a jackpot with probability variation) that allows the game to proceed more advantageously than the normal jackpot, the right to judge under the judgment conditions different from the usual is obtained. In this case, it can be exemplified that the player can have a higher sense of expectation than the expectation regarding the normal jackpot so that the interest of the game can be improved.
[0100]
Furthermore, the determination target stored in the storage area of the reserved storage 4 is not the right related to the jackpot winning probability determined in the predetermined probability generation table, but is determined in a table including a lot of special effect mode patterns. By viewing the display of a special effect mode pattern for the player when the right to determine under a different determination condition is obtained by changing the right related to the effect related to the mode display It can also be exemplified that it is possible to produce a psychologically positive thought and an improved mood.
[0101]
Next, the CPU 60a determines whether or not there is a right to be determined in the generation table having a large jackpot probability (step 428). When there is a right to be determined by the generation table with a large jackpot probability, the probability generation table is changed at the time of determining the jackpot, and the jackpot determination is performed.
[0102]
  As a result of the determination, if there is no right (step 428: NO), the CPU 60a proceeds to step 431 and sets it as an invalid ball (that is, the fifth special symbol operation memory number is not stored as a penalty). On the other hand, if there is a right (step 428: YES), the reserved storage 4In piecesThe right is stored in the corresponding table selection storage area (step 429), and the special symbol operation memory number is incremented by “1”, and a command for premature light emission to a predetermined position of the holding ball LED 44 provided in the gaming machine is issued. (Step 430), the process returns to the next process of Step 411.
[0103]
[Special symbol management process]
Next, the special symbol management process will be described with reference to FIGS. The main board 60 executes the winning situation relationship already processed in the switch input management process in comparison with a predetermined condition described later.
[0104]
That is, when the special symbol control process (step 207 in FIG. 5) starts, the CPU 60a of the main board 60 updates the special symbol related timer (step 501) and the special symbol game control process (step 502) through the special symbol management process. ) Etc. The updating of the special symbol related timer refers to updating the time from the beginning to the end of the special symbol variation time, the special symbol determination time, the jackpot time, the special electric accessory release time, and the like. The special symbol game control process refers to the special symbol related timer monitoring process described in step 501.
[0105]
Next, when the special symbol game control process is started, the CPU 60a performs a special symbol operation memory number check process (step 511), a special symbol change time monitoring (step 512), a special symbol confirmation time monitoring (step 513), and a special symbol operation. Completion monitoring (step 514) is performed, and the process returns to step 207 in FIG.
[0106]
Then, the CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of working memories corresponding to the number of holdings of the symbol variation holding means described above is “0” in the special symbol working memory number check process (step 511) (step 521). If it is “0” (step 521: YES), a customer waiting demonstration is displayed (step 522) and the processing returns to step 511.
[0107]
On the other hand, if the number of operating memories is not “0” (step 521: NO), the special symbol variation start RAM is set (step 523). Next, the CPU 60a obtains a jackpot determination random number (step 524), and determines a special symbol jackpot based on the selected probability generation table (step 525).
[0108]
Next, the CPU 60a acquires a random number value for each stop symbol of 3 digits and determines a stop symbol of a special symbol (step 526), acquires a random number value for selecting a variation pattern and determines a variation pattern ( Step 527).
[0109]
Next, the CPU 60a subtracts (-1) the number of special symbol operation memory (step 528) and returns to the processing of step 511.
[0110]
[Notification means]
Next, a notification means is demonstrated based on FIG.
“A” in FIG. 13 indicates that three of the four holding lamps 44 are in a lighting state. In such a case, if the winning is confirmed in the process of step 421 in FIG. 8 and it is determined that there is no right in the determination process of step 428, the fourth hold lamp 44 is not turned on, and the number of working memories is five. Eyes are not recorded.
[0111]
On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a right in the determination processing in step 428, a generation table having a large jackpot probability is selected, and the fourth reserved lamp 44 is replaced with another lamp color as shown in “B” of FIG. Lights up with a different color.
[0112]
Then, as shown in “C” to “E” in FIG. 13, after the jackpot determination due to the design variation, the lighting lamps of different colors are sequentially shifted, and when the jackpot determination corresponding to the lighting lamp of different colors is made, The right contents of the generation table selection with high probability are implemented. In this way, the lighting lamps of different colors are sequentially shifted, which increases the player's expectation.
[0113]
Further, when the fourth hold number display lamp is lit, a special effect such as performing a premier light emission different from the normal one can be performed. In addition, this premier light emission can also illustrate the thing of the structure which maintains premier light emission, even if a reservation number display lamp moves to the position of 1-3. Furthermore, as shown in “F” of FIG. 13, if a new premier light is emitted at the position of the fourth hold number display lamp to which the premier light emission has moved, a plurality of premier light emission number display lamps are formed. It will be a production that increases the expectation of such as.
[0114]
According to this configuration, when the predetermined number of times is the upper limit, if the determination result is determined to be advantageous by the determination condition determination means, a state different from normal, that is, a state advantageous to the player or a special effect is performed. Even if the game is not paused, a profit that is advantageous to the player is added. Therefore, even if an invalid ball occurs when the number of times exceeds a predetermined number, there is no unilateral profit or loss. In addition, since the game is not paused, the game efficiency is improved without changing the firing rhythm and generating unnecessary time.
[0115]
In the above embodiment, lighting of the hold 4 is determined depending on whether or not the probability generation table is valid. However, the determination may be based on whether or not there is a 100% jackpot based on the jackpot determination at the time of winning a prize.
[0116]
Further, the program for the ball game machine of the present invention is read by a program for controlling the ball game machine, a business or home video game machine, a computer with a monitor that can be connected to the Internet, etc. It includes both a business or home video game machine, a computer with a monitor that can be connected to the Internet, and a program for functioning as a ball game machine.
[0117]
Further, the present invention includes not only the ball game machine but also the program itself that functions in the ball game machine, and the program and a computer-readable recording medium (for example, ROM (Read Only Memory), in which the program is recorded) Each component of the present invention can be configured as a configuration requirement with MO (Magnet Optical), CD (Compact Disk), FD (Floppy Disk, etc.).
[0118]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, when the predetermined number of times is the upper limit, if the determination result is advantageous by the determination condition determination means, it is different from the normal, that is, for the player. Even if there is an invalid ball that occurs when the number of times exceeds the predetermined number, an advantageous effect is performed and a profit that is advantageous to the player is added even if the game is not paused. It will no longer be profitable. In addition, since the game is not paused, the game efficiency is improved without changing the firing rhythm and generating unnecessary time.
Accordingly, it is possible to provide a storage medium for storing a ball game machine, a program for the ball game machine, and a control procedure of the ball game machine.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bullet ball game machine of the present invention applied to a pachinko game machine and viewed from the front side.
FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control unit of the ball game machine of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of processing when power is turned on.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of processing when a system timer interrupt occurs.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of processing when power interruption occurs.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of switch input management processing;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a first type start port switch check process.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of special symbol management processing.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a special symbol operation memory number check process.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a probability generation table.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a probability generation table.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of notification means according to the present embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
I Pachinko machines (bullet ball machines)
II Prepaid card unit
1 Game board
2 Guide rail
3 game areas
4 start prize opening
5 winning ball detection sensors
6 grand prize winning devices
7 Opening and closing members
8 big prize mouths
16a, 16b lamp
18a, 18b Windmill type decorative lamp
18c, 18d windmill
24a, 24b, 24c, 24d Decorative lamp
30 Symbol display device
32 Symbol display
32a First stop symbol (special symbol)
32b Second stop symbol (special symbol)
32c 3rd stop symbol (special symbol)
35 Prepaid Card
36 Lending button
38 Return button
42 Speaker (notification means)
44 Reservation ball display LED (notification means, hold lamp)
60 Main control board (main board)

Claims (5)

  Detecting that a game ball has won a start prize at the start prize opening,
  A hit determination is performed by comparing the obtained random number value with the probability generation table,
  The result of the judgment is displayed by the change and stop of the design,
  When the result of the hit determination is a win, the game is shifted to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
  In the ball game machine having the low probability generation table with a low probability of winning as the probability generation table and the high probability generation table with a higher probability of winning than the low probability generation table,
  Probability generation table selection means for selecting either the low probability generation table or the high probability generation table;
  A holding ball storage memory for storing up to a predetermined maximum number of game balls as winning balls,
  When the winning winning is made when the game is in a gaming state in which the number of held balls stored in the held ball storage memory is equal to the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the maximum number, the probability generation table selecting means , If either the low probability generation table or the high probability generation table is selected, and the result of the selection is a low probability generation table, the storage to the reserved ball storage memory is not performed, When the selection result is a high probability generation table, the bullet ball game machine is stored in the reserved ball storage memory.   There is a holding number display lamp for informing the number of holding balls stored in the holding ball storage memory by the number of lighting, this holding number display lamp, when the result of the selection is a low probability generation table The ball and ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein is not lit but is lit in the case of a high probability generation table.   3. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein when the selection result is a high probability generation table, lighting is performed in a different color from other lighting.   Detecting that a game ball has won a start prize at the start prize opening,
  A hit determination is performed by comparing the obtained random number value with the probability generation table,
  The result of the judgment is displayed by the change and stop of the design,
  When the result of the hit determination is a win, the game is shifted to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
  As the probability generation table, a program executable by a computer used in a ball game machine having a low probability generation table with a low probability of winning and a high probability generation table with a higher probability of winning than the low probability generation table. There,
  Selecting either the low probability generation table or the high probability generation table;
  A stored ball storing step for storing the number of game balls won for starting as a reserved ball up to a predetermined maximum number;
  When the winning winning is made when the game is in a gaming state in which the number of held balls stored in the held ball storage memory is equal to the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the maximum number, the probability generation table selecting means Selecting either the low probability generation table or the high probability generation table;
  If the result of the selection is a low probability generation table, the storage is not stored in the reserved sphere storage memory, but if the result of the selection is a high probability generation table, the reservation sphere storage memory A program that can be executed by a computer.   Detecting that the game ball has won the start prize at the start prize opening,
  A hit determination is performed by comparing the obtained random number value with the probability generation table,
  The result of the judgment is displayed by the change and stop of the design,
  When the result of the hit determination is a win, the game is shifted to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
  As the probability generation table, a recording medium used for a ball game machine having a low probability generation table with a low probability of winning and a high probability generation table with a higher probability of winning than the low probability generation table,
  Selecting either the low probability generation table or the high probability generation table;
  A stored ball storing step for storing the number of game balls won for starting as a reserved ball up to a predetermined maximum number;
  When the winning winning is made when the game is in a gaming state in which the number of held balls stored in the held ball storage memory is equal to the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the maximum number, the probability generation table selecting means Selecting either the low probability generation table or the high probability generation table;
  If the result of the selection is a low probability generation table, the storage is not stored in the reserved sphere storage memory, but if the result of the selection is a high probability generation table, the reservation sphere storage memory The recording medium which recorded the program which can be executed by computer with the step memorize | stored in.

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