JP4057655B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a game machine which exerts no influence on the generation of a great hit in a variable display device, and can control generation of a reach. CONSTITUTION:When a value of a great hit determination random counter C RND1 is '77', it is determined to generate a great hit. When the value of C RND1 is other than '77', it is determined to set it to a blank, and also, whether a reach is generated or not is determined by a value of a reach determination random counter C RND2. C RND2 is counted up within a range of '0'-13, and when the value of C RND2 is '7', it is determined to generate a reach. By a determination based on the value of C RND2, the reach is generated by probability of 1/14. This generation probability is set to higher probability than virtual reach generation probability (1/15) generated by 15 pieces of picture pattern.

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like, and in particular, includes a variable display device having a variable display unit whose display state can be changed,SaidVariable displayTableSpecific results that are predeterminedIdentification informationIt is related with the game machine which can give a predetermined game value when it becomes this combination.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is, for example, a variable display device having a variable display unit whose display state can be changed, and a plurality of display results of the variable display unit are predetermined. In some cases, a predetermined game value can be given in a specific display mode. Some variable display devices have only one variable display portion and others have a plurality of variable display portions. Any of the variable display devices is usually configured to display a plurality of display results of the variable display unit at different times. For example, a plurality of pieces of identification information such as symbols are variably displayed on the variable display section. The fact that a plurality of display results of the variable display section become a specific display mode determined in advance is usually referred to as “big hit”. In addition, when a part of the plurality of display results of the variable display unit is not yet derived and displayed, the display mode of the variable display unit from which the display result has already been derived and displayed is a combination of specific display modes. The condition that satisfies the condition is called “reach”. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate the big hit. Therefore, there is an extremely high interest in the reach that is likely to generate a big hit when all the display results of the variable display portion are derived and displayed.
[0003]
The contents of the display result of the variable display section are usually left to any display probability or determined by the value of the counter provided with a counter for counting random numbers. Furthermore, in this type of conventional gaming machine, there is provided a hit / miss determining means for determining whether or not to generate a big hit, and the probability that a big hit will occur can be set within a predetermined range. However, the probability of the reach was determined by the apparent probability.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since this type of conventional gaming machine is not provided with means for controlling the occurrence of reach, for example, the probability of occurrence of reach is increased so that a highly stimulating and interesting game can be performed. For this purpose, a configuration in which a large amount of specific identification information is included in the plurality of identification information displayed on the variable display unit is conceivable.
[0005]
However, if the reach occurrence probability is set to be high with such a configuration, the probability of jackpot so that the probability of jackpot will not increase with the increase of reach probability. Need to be adjusted. Furthermore, when it is desired to change the probability of reach, it is necessary to review the number and arrangement of a plurality of identification information such as symbols.
[0006]
The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to control the occurrence of reach without changing the occurrence frequency of jackpots and without being influenced by the apparent reach occurrence probability. It is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed (15 UFOs 79a and 79b each have 15 numbers “S, A, N, K, Y, 0 to 9”). This number is referred to as a symbol.) A variable display device having a variable display unit (display unit 60) is included, and the display result of the variable display unit is predetermined specific identification information (such as a symbol). A game machine that can be given a predetermined game value when it is a combination of
  First random number generating means for generating a first random number used for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display unit is a combination of the specific identification information (FIG. 18, C_RND1 is 3 in the symbol matching screen). A random counter for determining whether or not to generate a big hit by determining one symbol)
  Among the plurality of pieces of identification information, the first identification information derived and displayed first (confirmed left symbol) and second identification information (confirmed right symbol) in the middle stage of the derivation display of the display result of the variable display unit Reach condition that satisfies the condition for the combination of the specific identification information (reach is the case where the left symbol and the right symbol are the same, and the same symbol is confirmed in the middle symbol) The second random number generating means for generating the second random number used for determining whether or not the jackpot is generated (see FIG. 18, C_RND2 is the left symbol and right symbol on the symbol matching screen). It is a random counter for determining whether or not to generate reach when the symbol is determined.)
  Identification information constituting a combination of the specific identification information, andThird random number generating means for generating a third random number used for determining the first identification information and the second identification information constituting the reach state (FIG. 18, C_RND3 is a big hit or reach on the symbol matching screen. This is a random counter for determining a definite symbol when generating the symbol.When generating a reach, the definite symbol of the left symbol and the right symbol is determined by the value of C_RND3).
  A fourth random number generating means for generating a fourth random number used to determine identification information constituting a display result of the variable display unit other than the combination of the specific identification information and not generating the reach state;
  The first random numberofDisplay result determining means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display unit is a combination of the specific identification information by determining whether or not a value matches a predetermined determination value (see FIG. 21: Big hit when C_RND1 is 77)
  In response to a determination by the display result determining means that the display result of the variable display unit is not a combination of the specific identification information, the second random numberofBy determining whether or not a value matches a predetermined determination value, the first identification information and The probability of occurrence of reach is different from the probability of occurrence of the reach state on the display based on the number of combinations with the second identification information (the reach will occur with a probability of 1/14. This occurrence probability is expressed as “S , A, N, K, Y, 0-9 ”is set to a probability higher than the apparent reach occurrence probability (1/15) with 15 symbols. Thus, the apparent reach occurrence probability By increasing the actual reach occurrence probability, the game content is enriched by increasing the chances of the player's expectation, and the probability of occurrence of reach is set high. Limited to such a configuration For example, depending on the content of the game, the reach occurrence probability may be set low, and further, a mechanism for changing the reach occurrence probability is provided, for example, reach occurrence according to the convenience of the game hall side, etc. Probability may be adjusted.) Reach state determining means (FIG. 21: reach when C_RND2 is 7) for determining the reach state.
  Determination by the display result determining means to make the display result of the variable display unit a combination of the specific identification information, andIn response to the determination of the reach state by the reach state determining means,With reference to a reach identification information selection table for selecting reach identification information from reach identification information set as a plurality of types as a combination of first identification information and second identification information constituting the reach state,The third random numberofvalueReach identification with a judgment value corresponding to Select informationReach identification informationChoiceMeans (FIG. 21: left and right symbols determined by the value of C_RND3);
  In response to the determination of not reaching the reach state by the reach state determining means, by determining the value of the fourth random number and a preset determination value, the combination other than the combination of the specific identification information and the Outlier identification information determining means for determining identification information constituting the display result of the variable display unit that does not generate a reach state;
  The display result determining means, the reach state determining means, and the reach identification informationChoiceMeans andThe detachment identification information determining means;Variable display control means (LCD display 29 in FIG. 12) for deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display unit according toSee
  The third random number generating means has a numerical value range (0 which is larger than the number of types of the reach identification information (apparent reach by 15 symbols of “S, A, N, K, Y, 0-9”). 149) is generated, and in the reach identification information selection table, the display result determination means determines that the display result of the variable display unit is a combination of the specific identification information and the The ratio of the number of third random number values corresponding to a plurality of types of reach identification information is changed and set when it is determined to be other than a combination of specific identification information (at the time of big hit: depending on the value of C_RND3 Control so that 15 symbols appear evenly (⇒ 10 each) a ) At the time of deviation: “1,3,5,7,9” is 11, “0,2,4,6,8” is 9, “S, A, N, K, Y” is 10) Therefore, the reach identification information selection rate by the reach identification information selection means is made different (at the time of big hit: “1, 3, 5, 7, 9”, “0, 2, 4, 6, 8”, “ “S, A, N, K, Y” appear evenly (each 1.0 / 15). a ) At the time of deviation: “1, 3, 5, 7, 9” is 1.1 / 15 each, “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is 0.9 / 15 each, “S, A, N, K” , Y "is 1.0 / 15 each)It is characterized by that.
[0008]
[Action]
  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first random number is generated by the display result determining means.ofBy determining whether or not the value matches a predetermined determination value, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display unit is to be a combination of the specific identification information. In response to a determination that the display result of the variable display unit is not to be a combination of the specific identification information by the display result determination unit, the second random number is generated by the function of the reach state determination unit.ofBy determining whether or not a value matches a preset determination value, the first identification information and the display result of the variable display unit are displayed before the other than the combination of the specific identification information is derived and displayed. Based on the number of combinations with the second identification information, the reach state is determined with a probability different from the display reach state occurrence probability assumed.Determination by the display result determining means to make the display result of the variable display unit a combination of the specific identification information, andReach identification information in response to the reach state determining means determining that the reach state is to be established.ChoiceBy means of means,A reach identification information selection table for selecting reach identification information from a plurality of types of reach identification information set as a combination of the first identification information and the second identification information constituting the reach state is referred to.The third random numberofvalueThe reach identification information for which the determination value corresponding to is set is selected. By the action of the detachment identification information determining means, the reach state determining means receives the determination that the reach state is not set, and the value of the fourth random number and the preset determination value are determined, Identification information constituting a display result of the variable display unit that does not generate the reach state other than a combination of specific identification information is determined.The display result determining means, the reach state determining means, and the reach identification information by the function of the variable display control meansChoiceMeans andThe detachment identification information determining means;The display result of the variable display unit according to the determination is derived and displayed.
[0009]
【Example】
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, and an image for displaying an image. Any game machine having a display device can be applied.
[0010]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board surface of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine. The internal structure is partially shown in FIG. A game area 2 is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 of the pachinko gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a hitting ball operation handle (not shown) for the player to hit the ball, and the player operates the hitting ball operation handle to fire pachinko balls one by one. Can do. The fired pachinko balls are guided into the game area 2 by the guide rail 18. At the exit portion from the guide rail 18 to the game area 2, a valve-like backflow prevention member 22 is provided to prevent the pachinko ball once driven into the game area 2 from returning back into the guide rail 18. Yes. A pachinko ball that is driven into the game area 2 is referred to as a hit ball in the following description.
[0011]
A variable display device 3 for variably displaying a plurality of types of image information is provided in the game area 2. The variable display device 3 has a center ornament 28 on the front side thereof, and includes a display unit 60 including an LCD display 29 (shown in FIG. 3 described later) in the center of the center ornament 28. In the display unit 60, a hit ball is won in the start winning opening 5 (hereinafter referred to as "start winning"), and the winning ball is detected by a start opening switch 6 (illustrated by a broken line), which will be described later. A specific image for deciding whether or not to change the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is variably displayed. Details of the image displayed on the display unit 60 will be described later.
[0012]
A passing port (warp inlet) 10 is provided at the top of the variable display device 3. The hit ball that has entered the passage 10 is discharged from a warp outlet 11 provided at a lower portion of the variable display device 3 through a ball flow path provided in the variable display device 3. Since the warp outlet 11 is provided directly above the start winning opening 5 and the variable winning ball apparatus 4, it is easy for a hit ball entering the passage opening 10 to win the starting winning opening 5 and the variable winning ball apparatus 4. It is configured. This is because the variable display device 3 occupies a relatively large arrangement space in the game area 2, thereby preventing a decrease in the winning frequency to the start winning opening 5 and the variable winning ball device 4. .
[0013]
In addition, a decorative symbol 9 is provided on the upper portion of the variable display device 3. For example, the game hall side exchanges a prize ball paid to the player at the time of the big hit for a prize or the like according to the kind of the symbol displayed on the decoration symbol 9 This is used to set conditions such as whether the player should use the game as it is.
[0014]
Further, the variable display device 3 is provided with a start memory display 8. If the ball hits the start winning opening 5 again while the variable display device 3 is variably displaying, the start winning is stored. The stored start winning number is displayed on the start memory display 8. After the variable display of the variable display device 3 is stopped, the variable display device 3 is started based on the stored start winning after waiting until the variable display can be started again. The upper limit value of the start winning memory is set to “4”, for example.
[0015]
Next, the variable winning ball apparatus 4 will be described. The variable winning ball apparatus 4 is provided with an opening 7. On the left and right sides of the opening 7, open / close blades 21a and 21b that are rotatable within a predetermined range are provided. The variable winning ball apparatus 4 is normally disadvantageous for the player who cannot close the opening and closing wing pieces 21a and 21b and hit the ball into the opening 7, as shown by the dotted lines. It is in a state. Then, after the variable display on the display unit 60 of the variable display device 3 is started based on the start winning, the stop control is performed, and the display result at the time of the stop becomes a predetermined specific display mode (described later). As shown by the solid line, the opening / closing wing pieces 21a and 21b are opened, and a first state advantageous to the player who can win the hitting ball in the opening 7 is obtained. The chance that the variable winning ball apparatus 4 enters the first state is called a big hit.
[0016]
The first state of the variable winning ball device 4 ends when the predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) or the predetermined number (for example, 10) of hitting balls, whichever comes first, is satisfied. Thus, the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is in the second state. When a ball hits the opening 7 of the variable winning ball apparatus 4, 15 winning balls are paid out.
[0017]
Further, a specific area (shown in FIG. 3 described later) 61 called a V pocket is provided in the opening 7 of the variable winning ball apparatus 4. If the hit ball that has won in the variable winning ball apparatus 4 in the first state wins in this specific area, the specific winning ball is detected by the specific area switch 50 (shown in FIG. 2 to be described later) After the first state of the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is completed, repeated continuous control for driving and controlling the variable winning ball apparatus 4 to the first state is performed again. Each time the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is in the first state in the repeated continuation control is called a round. The upper limit number of repeated continuation control is set to 16 times, for example.
[0018]
In the game area 2, a plurality of normal winning ports 12 are further provided. When a hit ball is won in the normal winning opening 12 and the starting winning opening 5, seven prize balls are paid out. Further, a hit ball that has been driven into the game area 2 and has not won any winning opening is led to an out opening 17 provided at the bottom of the game area 2 and processed as an out ball.
[0019]
In order to enhance the gaming effect by decorating the game area 2 and the game board surface, the following various lamps and decorative members are provided. Side lamps 14 and decorative LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 56 are provided at both left and right ends of the game area 2. A windmill lamp 15 and a windmill decoration 20 are provided on both the left and right sides of the variable display device 3. The normal winning opening 12 provided on the shoulder in the game area 2 is decorated with a shoulder LED. Further, the normal winning opening 12 provided at the sleeve portion in the game area 2 is decorated with a sleeve lamp 16. The variable winning ball apparatus 4 is decorated with an attacker lamp 19. Further, the guide rail 18 is lit and decorated by a rail decoration lamp 13 disposed around the guide rail 18.
[0020]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the back side of the game board 1. On the back side of the game board 1, winning ball collective covers 23 and 24 are provided. The hitting ball that has won a prize opening provided on the front side of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 1 is guided to a predetermined location along the ball flow down path provided in the winning ball collecting covers 23 and 24. It is burned. The flow path of winning balls is indicated by arrows.
[0021]
A specific area switch 50 and 10 count switches 51 a and 51 b are provided below the back side of the game board 1. The specific area switch 50 is a switch for detecting a hit ball that has won a specific area 61 (FIG. 3) provided in the opening 7 of the variable winning ball apparatus 4 as described above. The 10 count switches 51a and 51b are switches for detecting whether or not ten hit balls have been won in the opening 7 of the variable winning ball apparatus 4. In addition, a start opening switch 6 for detecting the start winning ball is provided in the flow path of the starting winning ball. An opening on the back side of the out port 17 is formed at the lowermost part of the game board 1.
[0022]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a mounted state of various mechanisms on the back surface of the game board 1. An LCD display 29 of the variable display device 3 is attached to the center of the back of the game board 1. A center ornament 28 is provided on the front side of the variable display device 3. The LCD display 29 is attached so that the display section 60 of the LCD display 29 faces the window formed in the center of the center decoration 28.
[0023]
Further, a relay terminal board 25 for relaying signals between the respective mechanisms is mounted on the winning ball collective cover 23 provided at the upper portion on the back side of the game board 1. Further, at the lower part on the back side of the game board 1, an opening / closing wing piece solenoid 26 for opening and closing the opening / closing wing pieces 21 a, 21 b and a movable piece provided in the opening 7 of the variable winning ball apparatus 4. A movable piece solenoid 27 for driving (described later) is provided. Further, the winning ball collective cover 24, the start port switch 6 and the out port 17 shown in FIG. 2 are respectively attached or formed in the illustrated state.
[0024]
FIG. 4 is a front view showing a detailed configuration of the variable display device 3 on the front side. A center ornament 28 is provided on the front side of the variable display device 3. The passage opening 10, the decorative design 9, and the start-up memory display 8 shown in FIG. Further, the center decoration 28 is decorated with decoration members 47 and 48 and a decoration LED 55. Further, the display unit 60 of the LCD display 29 shown in FIG. 2 is disposed so as to face the front side from the opening formed in the center of the center decoration 28. The center decoration 28 has an attachment board 30, and the center decoration 28 is fixed in the game area 2 by attaching the attachment board 30 to the game board 1. Further, the flow path of the ball until the hit ball entering the passing port 10 is discharged from the warp outlet 11 is indicated by an arrow. The configuration of the ball flow path in the center decoration 28 will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0025]
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram of the variable display device 3. In the figure, the left direction is the front side of the variable display device 3. On the front side, the cross-sectional configuration and the side configuration of the decorative design 9 and the decorative members 47 and 48 shown in FIG. 4 are shown. A back cover member 33 is provided on the back side of the center ornament 28. The path from the hit ball that has entered the passage opening 10 to the back side of the center ornament 28 and into the back cover member 33 is indicated by an arrow.
[0026]
An LCD display 29 serving as the main body of the variable display device 3 is attached to the back side of the center ornament 28. A decorative member 31 is disposed on the front side of the LCD display 29. The LCD display 29 has a protective plate 36 on the front side, and the back side is covered with an LCD cover 43. A unit base 41 is formed inside the LCD display 29, and a CFL unit 40 having an FL (Fluorescent Lamp) tube 49 for illuminating the LCD from the back side is accommodated in the unit base 41. ing. A CFL board 42 for controlling the CFL unit 40 is mounted on the back surface of the unit base 41. Further, a display control board 45 for controlling the display of the LCD display 29 is mounted on the back surface of the LCD cover 43. The display control board 45 is protected by a back cover 46.
[0027]
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the center decoration 28. As shown in the figure, the center decoration 28 is constituted by four main members, that is, an attachment substrate 30, a decoration member 31, a ball path cover 32, and a back cover member 33. The passing port 10 and the decorative members 47 and 48 are formed on the mounting substrate 30. The hit ball that has entered the passage opening 10 provided in the mounting substrate 30 reaches the inside of the back cover member 33, and then, along the ball passage 34 formed in the back cover member 33, is a warp outlet below the center ornament 28. 11 (see FIG. 4). The start memory indicator 8 shown in FIG. 1 is attached to the ball path cover 32.
[0028]
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the LCD display 29. A liquid crystal display panel 39 for displaying an image is provided inside the LCD display 29. A diffusion plate 38 is attached to the back surface of the liquid crystal display panel 39, and the CFL unit 40 shown in FIG. The light emitted from the FL tube 49 of the CFL unit 40 is diffused by the diffusion plate 38 and then transmitted through the liquid crystal display plate 39, whereby an image formed by the liquid crystal of the liquid crystal display plate 39 is displayed on the front side. The The liquid crystal display panel 39 is accommodated in the unit base 41 together with the CFL unit 40 while being supported by the metal holding frame 37. The front side of the liquid crystal display panel 39 is protected by a protection plate 36.
[0029]
The ground wire 104 of the liquid crystal display panel 39 is connected to the holding frame 37. Further, the wiring 102 for transmitting a control signal to the liquid crystal display panel 39 is connected to a CFL substrate 42 mounted on the back surface of the unit base 41. The CFL substrate 42 itself has a volume for adjusting the voltage for driving the liquid crystal display panel 39 in addition to driving and controlling the CFL unit 40. The CFL substrate 42 relays a control signal to the liquid crystal display panel 39.
[0030]
The back side of the unit base 41 is protected by the LCD cover 43. A side cover 44 is detachably attached to the side surface of the LCD cover 43. By removing the side cover 44, the CFL unit 40 in the unit base 41 can be stored or taken out. Further, a display control board 45 is mounted on the back surface of the LCD cover 43. The CFL board 42 is connected to the connector 112 of the display control board 45. Thereby, the control signal from the display control board 45 can be relayed by the CFL board 42 and further transmitted to the liquid crystal display panel 39 through the wiring 102. The display control board 45 is protected by the back cover 46.
[0031]
FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view of the liquid crystal display panel 39 shown in FIG. 7 as seen from the back side. The liquid crystal display panel 39 includes a liquid crystal display unit filled with liquid crystal, a substrate 101 that supports the liquid crystal display unit, and a case 100 that protects the substrate 101. A diffusion plate 38 is attached to the back surface of the liquid crystal display unit. On the substrate 101, an upper segment driver 103A, a lower segment driver 103B, and a common driver 103C are disposed. The upper segment driver 103A and the upper common driver 103C drive the upper segment of the liquid crystal display unit. The lower segment is driven by the lower segment driver 103B and the lower common driver 103C.
[0032]
A wiring 102 is connected to the upper part of the substrate 101. A ground wire 104 is connected to the substrate 101. The ground wire 104 is connected to the holding frame 37 as shown in FIG. This is because the ground area of the substrate 101 is small, so that the ground potential of the substrate 101 is stabilized by grounding to the metal holding frame 37 via the ground wire 104.
[0033]
FIG. 9 is a plan view showing an arrangement configuration of components of the display control board 45. FIG. 4A shows the configuration on the back side, and FIG. 4B shows the configuration on the front side. As shown in FIG. 5A, on the back side of the display control board 45, there is a ROM 106 storing program data for display control and a character storing image data serving as basic data for creating a display screen. A ROM 108, a display controller 105 that reads out image data according to display control program data and creates display screen data, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 107 that functions as a work memory of the display controller 105 are provided. .
[0034]
Further, on the back side of the display control board 45, a crystal unit 109 that outputs a clock pulse for synchronizing each component and a connector 110 for connecting a signal line from the LCD circuit 70 (described later) are provided. It has been.
[0035]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, a VRAM 111 for storing display screen data created by the display controller 105 is mounted on the front side of the display control board 45, and further, as shown in FIG. A signal line connector 112 for connecting to the CFL substrate 42 is provided.
[0036]
9A and 9B, in the display control board 45, the display controller 105 reads display control program data from the ROM 106 in response to a command signal input from the outside, and reads the read program. Works according to. The display controller 105 reads image data necessary for creating a display screen from the character ROM 108, performs an editing process using the read image data as basic data, and creates display screen data. When the display controller 105 operates, the execution program, intermediate data generated during the editing process, and the like are expanded in the RAM 107. Display screen data created by the display controller 105 is stored in the VRAM 111, read to the display controller 105 at a predetermined timing, and displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 39. A specific example of the display screen will be described later with reference to FIGS.
[0037]
10 and 11 are diagrams showing a detailed configuration of the variable winning ball apparatus 4. FIG. 10 is a front view showing a partial internal configuration, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a partial internal configuration. The configuration of the variable winning ball apparatus 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. An opening 7 is formed in the center of the variable winning ball apparatus 4. On the left and right sides of the opening 7, open / close blades 21a and 21b that are rotatable in the range shown in FIG. 10 are arranged. When the opening / closing blade pieces 21a, 21b are closed, the opening portion 7 is closed by the opening / closing blade pieces 21a, 21b and the protruding portion provided on the upper portion of the variable winning ball apparatus 4, and the hit ball is opened to the opening portion 7. It becomes impossible to win a prize. On the other hand, when the opening / closing wing pieces 21a, 21b are in the open state, a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the protruding portion and the opening / closing wing pieces 21a, 21b, the opening 7 is opened, and the hit ball is the opening 7 It becomes possible to win a prize. The opening / closing blade pieces 21 a and 21 b are driven by an opening / closing blade piece solenoid 26 provided on the back side of the variable winning ball apparatus 4.
[0038]
A specific area (V prize opening) 61 is formed inside the opening 7. The hit ball that won the specific area 61 is detected by a specific area switch 50 (indicated by a broken line in FIG. 10), and the big hit is repeatedly controlled based on the detection of the specific winning ball. Above the specific area 61, there is provided a movable piece 52 that is driven by a movable piece solenoid 27 (shown by a broken line in FIG. 10) and is movable in a vertical direction within a predetermined range. When the aforementioned opening / closing blade pieces 21a and 21b are in the open state, when the hit ball enters the opening 7 and wins in the specific area 61, the movable piece 52 moves downward, and the hit ball enters the specific area 61. The approach path is blocked and the hit ball is prevented from winning in the specific area 61 any more. As a result, only one V prize is generated during one big hit round.
[0039]
The hit ball that has entered the opening 7 and has not won the specific area 61 flows down along the path indicated by the arrow in FIG. It is detected by the switches 51a and 51b.
[0040]
At the upper part of the variable winning ball apparatus 4, a start winning opening 5 is provided. In addition, a regular winning opening 12 is provided at both left and right ends of the variable winning ball apparatus 4. Further, the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is lit and decorated by an attacker lamp 19 and decorative LEDs 57, 58, 59, and the like.
[0041]
A mounting board 53 is formed on the back side of the variable winning ball apparatus 4, and the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is fixed in the game area 2 by attaching the mounting board 53 to the game board 1.
[0042]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit used in a pachinko gaming machine. The control circuit includes a main basic circuit 67 for controlling various devices of the pachinko gaming machine according to a control program, a switch circuit 69 driven by receiving a control signal from the main basic circuit 67, an LCD circuit 70, and an LED circuit 71. , Solenoid circuit 72, information output circuit 73, address decode circuit 62, ramp circuit 63, sub CPU command output circuit 64, periodic reset circuit 65, initial reset circuit 66, and the like. Further, the control circuit is provided with a power supply circuit 68 that is connected to an AC power supply of AC 24V and generates a plurality of types of DC voltages.
[0043]
Inside the main basic circuit 67, a ROM storing a control program and the like, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) for performing control operations in accordance with the control program, and a RAM functioning as a work memory for the CPU, , An I / O (Input / Output) port and a clock generation circuit are provided. The internal configuration of the main basic circuit 67 is not shown.
[0044]
The switch circuit 69 is a circuit for supplying detection signals from the start port switch 6, the specific area switch 50, and the 10 count switches 51a and 51b to the main basic circuit 67. The LCD circuit 70 is a circuit for giving a display command signal to the LCD display 29 of the variable display device 3 in accordance with a control signal from the main basic circuit 67. The LED circuit 71 is a circuit for controlling lighting of the decoration LEDs 57 and 58 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 4.
[0045]
The solenoid circuit 72 is a circuit for operating the opening / closing blade piece solenoid 26 and the movable piece solenoid 27 in response to a command signal from the main basic circuit 67. The information output circuit 73 is based on the data signal supplied from the main basic circuit 67, and the effective start indicating the jackpot information indicating that the big hit has occurred and the number of start winning balls used for variable display of the variable display device 3. This is a circuit for outputting information to a hall management computer or the like which is a host computer.
[0046]
The address decoding circuit 62 decodes the address signal sent from the main basic circuit 67 and selects any one of ROM, RAM, I / O port, etc. included in the main basic circuit 67. This circuit outputs a signal.
[0047]
The lamp circuit 63 is a circuit for controlling lighting of the rail decoration lamp 13, the side lamp 14, the windmill lamp 15, the sleeve lamp 16, the attacker lamp 19, and the game lamp 35 (mounted on the gaming machine main body). The sub CPU command output circuit 64 is a circuit for outputting a command to a sub basic circuit 75 shown in FIG.
[0048]
The initial reset circuit 66 is a circuit for resetting the main basic circuit 67 when the power is turned on. The periodic reset circuit 65 is a circuit for giving a reset pulse to the main basic circuit 67 periodically (for example, every 2 msec) and repeatedly executing a predetermined game control program from the top. The reset signal generated by the periodic reset circuit 65 is sent to the main basic circuit 67 and also to the sub basic circuit 75.
[0049]
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit connected to the control circuit shown in FIG. The sub-control circuit controls lighting of the LEDs in accordance with command data (DATA 0 to 6) output from the sub-CPU command output circuit 64 of the control circuit and a reset signal (R_RESET) output from the periodic reset circuit 65. A sub basic circuit 75 for outputting a command signal and a signal for controlling sound generation from the speaker 78 is included.
[0050]
The LED lighting control command signal output from the sub basic circuit 75 is given to the LED circuit 74. The LED circuit 74 receives a command signal from the sub basic circuit 75 and controls lighting of the start memory display 8, the decorative symbol 9, the shoulder LED 54, and the decorative LEDs 55, 56, and 59. The voice generation command signal output from the sub basic circuit 75 is given to the voice synthesis circuit 76. The voice synthesis circuit 76 synthesizes the corresponding voice in response to the voice generation command signal. The synthesized audio signal is sent to the volume amplification circuit 77, amplified to a predetermined volume, and then applied to the speaker 78. The speaker 78 emits sound based on the transmitted sound signal.
[0051]
14 to 17 are screen configuration diagrams illustrating examples of screens sequentially displayed on the display unit 60 of the variable display device 3 in response to the hitting of the hitting ball in the start winning opening 5.
[0052]
14 (a) to 14 (c) and 15 (a) are screen configuration diagrams showing the symbol matching screen displayed on the display unit 60 immediately after the hitting ball is won in the start winning slot 5 in accordance with the display order. . When the hit ball that has been driven into the display area 2 wins the start winning opening 5, the winning ball is detected by the start opening switch 6, and in response to the detection signal, variable display is started on the display unit 60. When the variable display starts, 15 UFO images (hereinafter simply referred to as “UFO”) 79 a and 79 b are displayed on the display unit 60. Fifteen UFOs 79a and 79b are assigned 15 numbers “S, A, N, K, Y, 0 to 9”, respectively. This number is called a symbol. Then, a screen in a state in which the 15 UFOs 79a and 79b are turned in the display unit 60 is displayed. In order to represent a state in which the UFOs 79a and 79b are turning, the UFO 79a that is displayed large is moved leftward on the display unit 60, and the UFO 79b that is displayed small is moved rightward on the display unit 60. By displaying in this way, the state in which the 15 UFOs 79a and 79b are turning in the clockwise direction is represented.
[0053]
Further, an image of the turret (hereinafter referred to as “turret”) 80 is displayed at the bottom of the display unit 60, and a screen showing that the turret 80 is about to shoot down the 15 UFOs 79a and 79b that are turning is displayed. Is done. A bullet (missile) is fired from the turret 80 at a predetermined timing. The fired ammunition hits one of the UFOs 79a turning on the near side of the turret 80 on the screen. A circle mark is attached to the UFO 79a hit by the shell, and images of the UFO 79a (hereinafter simply referred to as “symbols”) 81a and 81b are displayed above the UFO 79a.
[0054]
As shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C, the turret 80 moves to three positions in the order of left, right, and center on the display unit 60, and fires a bullet at each position, and displays three symbols. Confirm sequentially. When the last middle symbol is confirmed, the symbols 81a, 81b, 81c are enlarged and displayed at the center of the screen as shown in FIG. A big hit occurs when the symbols of these three places are aligned, for example, “777”.
[0055]
FIG. 15B is a screen configuration diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 69 when a big hit occurs. When three symbols of the UFO 79a that the turret 80 was shot down in the procedure shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (c) and FIG. 15 (a) are prepared, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), “FEVER” "Is displayed, and the player is informed that a big hit has occurred. Thereafter, the screen is switched to a screen displaying a big hit round as shown in FIG.
[0056]
As shown in FIG. 15C, on the round display screen, an image representing the number of rounds (hereinafter simply referred to as “round number image”) 83 and a UFO image (hereinafter simply referred to as “UFO”) 84 are displayed. Is displayed. For example, in the case of the first round, an image “1” representing the number of rounds is displayed large in the center of the display unit 60, and a character image “ROUND” is displayed below the image.
[0057]
FIGS. 16A to 16C are screens that are displayed subsequent to FIG. 15C, and are diagrams showing how variable display is performed on the round display screen. As shown in the figure, the round display screen displays a state in which the UFO 84 turns around the round number image 83. The UFO 84 is displayed larger when turning nearer than the round number image 83, and is displayed smaller when turning beyond the round number image 83.
[0058]
Display priority is set for the round number image 83 and the UFO 84, and display control is performed according to the priority. That is, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the UFO 84 is turning beyond the round number image 83 and the UFO 84 is hidden behind the round number image 83 and is invisible, the round number image 83 is displayed. Is set higher than the display priority of the UFO 84, and the round number image 83 is preferentially displayed in the portion where the round number image 83 and the UFO 84 overlap.
[0059]
Then, as shown in FIG. 16B, while the UFO 84 moves from the other side of the round number image 83 to the front side, the display priority of the UFO 84 and the round number image 83 is switched, and the display of the UFO 84 is displayed. Is set higher than the display priority of the round number image 83. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the UFO 84 is turning in front of the round number image 83, the UFO 84 is preferentially displayed.
[0060]
FIGS. 17A to 17C are screen configuration diagrams showing an example of a 10 count screen displayed subsequent to the round display screen shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C. On the 10 count screen, as shown in the figure, a screen for dropping the UFO is displayed. On this screen, the symbols 81a, 81b, 81c of the numbers that triggered the jackpot are displayed on the upper left of the display unit 60. Then, a small UFO image (hereinafter simply referred to as “small UFO”) 86 is displayed in the center of the display unit 60. Further, a large UFO image (hereinafter simply referred to as “large UFO”) 85 is displayed above the small UFO 86, and a turret 80 is displayed below the small UFO 86. The small UFO 86 displays a total of nine images immediately after this screen is displayed, and is aligned with the center of the display unit 60. The large UFO 85 displays one image at a time, and appears on the upper part of the display unit 60 from the left end at a predetermined timing and moves rightward. The turret 80 always moves to the left and right, fires a cannonball 87 in response to the hitting of the hitting ball in the variable winning ball apparatus 4, and shoots the small UFO 86 or the large UFO 85. The reason why the total number of the small UFO 86 and the large UFO 85 is 10 is to correspond to the upper limit “10” of the number of winnings to the variable winning ball apparatus 4 in one round.
[0061]
The screens shown in FIGS. 14 to 17 are created on the display control board 45 shown in FIG. When the screens shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C are displayed, the display controller 105 displays image data of the UFOs 79a and 79b, the turret 80, and the numbers (designs) 81a and 81b on the display control board 45. Data is read from the character ROM 108, and the read image data is edited as basic data to create display screen data.
[0062]
Furthermore, when the display controller 105 creates display screen data, the display controller 105 sets a display priority order for each image constituting the screen. For example, when creating the screen data shown in FIG. 16A, the display controller 105 reads the image data of the UFO 84 and the round number image 83 from the character ROM 108, and then gives high priority to the round number image 83. The order is set, and a lower priority order is set in the UFO 84 to create display screen data. The display priority order can be switched by the display control program data stored in the ROM 106, and the display controller 105 displays, for example, the screen shown in FIG. 16B according to the display control program data. When creating the data, the display priority of the UFO 84 and the round number image 83 is switched.
[0063]
In the display control according to the display priority order, as shown in FIG. 16, the image with the lower priority order is not limited to being hidden by the image with the higher priority order and is not displayed. As shown in the display relationship between the numbers (symbols) 81a, 81b, 81c and UFO, in a portion where an image with a high display priority and an image with a low display priority overlap, an image with a high display priority is watermarked. It is also possible to perform transparent display between images such as displaying an image with a low display priority.
[0064]
As shown in FIG. 17B, the small UFO 86 hit by the cannonball 87 is erased from the display unit 60. When a hit ball is won in the specific area 61 of the variable winning ball apparatus 4 (V winning), the large UFO 85 is dropped, and a V image 88 indicating the letter “V” is displayed at the center of the display unit 60. Large display.
[0065]
Note that the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is configured such that the cannonball 87 is fired in response to winning the variable winning ball device 4, but a push button for launching the cannonball is provided so that the player can You may comprise so that the game which pushes a button and knocks down UFO can be enjoyed.
[0066]
FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram showing the types and contents of random counters used in the present embodiment. The random counter is used to determine a symbol to be confirmed on the symbol matching screen shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C and FIG. 15A or to determine a symbol to be displayed on the decorative symbol 9. Random numbers are counted, and there are seven types of C_RND1 to C_RND3, C_RND4_0 to 2, and C_RND5.
C_RND1 is a random counter for determining whether or not to generate a big hit by confirming three symbols on the symbol matching screen. C_RND1 is counted up from 0, reaches the upper limit value 204, and then counts up from 0 again. C_RND1 is incremented by 1 and the addition is performed once every 0.002 seconds.
[0067]
C_RND2 is a random counter for determining whether or not to generate reach when the left symbol and the right symbol are determined on the symbol matching screen. Reach refers to a state where the left symbol and the right symbol that are confirmed are the same symbol, and a jackpot is generated when the same symbol is confirmed as the middle symbol. C_RND2 is incremented by 1 in the range of 0-13. The addition of C_RND2 is executed once every 0.002 seconds and the remainder of the interrupt process (described later).
[0068]
C_RND3 is a random counter for determining a definite symbol when a big hit or reach is generated on the symbol matching screen. When generating a big hit, the left, middle and right symbols are determined according to the value of C_RND3. Further, when the reach is generated, a definite symbol between the left symbol and the right symbol is determined based on the value of C_RND3. C_RND3 is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 149. The addition of C_RND3 is performed once each when the carry of C_RND2 is performed.
[0069]
C_RND4_0 to 2 are random counters for respectively determining the left, middle and right determined symbols on the symbol matching screen. C_RND4_0-2 is incremented by 1 in the range of 0-14. The addition of C_RND4_0 for determining the left symbol to be determined first is executed in the remaining time of the interrupt process. The addition of C_RND4_1 for determining the middle symbol to be finally determined is executed once every time C_RND4_0 is carried. The addition of C_RND4_2 for determining the second symbol to be determined second is executed once every time C_RND4_1 is carried.
[0070]
As will be described later, C_RND4_0 is also used as a random counter for determining the reach mode, and C_RND4_2 is also used as a random counter for determining how many times the symbol is rotated during the reach.
[0071]
C_RND5 is a random counter for determining a symbol displayed on the decorative symbol 9 (see FIG. 1) when a big hit occurs. C_RND5 is incremented by 1 in the range of 0-49. The addition of C_RND5 is executed in the remaining time of the interrupt process.
[0072]
FIG. 18B is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a data table for determining how many times the middle symbol is rotated when reach occurs in the symbol matching screen shown in FIG. The number of turns of the medium symbol when the reach occurs is determined by the value of C_RND4_2. As shown in the figure, the number of turns of the medium symbol when the big hit occurs is set to be relatively large. On the other hand, the number of laps of the medium symbol at the time of loss is set to be smaller than the number of laps at the time of big hit. Even in the event of a loss, the number of laps is increased when the symbols before and after the symbol that is a big hit are determined symbols as medium symbols.
[0073]
A player who has played a game several times using the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment becomes aware that if the number of laps when determining the middle symbol increases, the possibility of a big hit is likely to occur. In subsequent games, the player's sense of expectation increases as the number of laps increases. In this way, by controlling the number of laps for determining the middle symbol at the time of reach, and varying the number of laps according to the state of the symbol to be determined, the game contents will be enriched with rich variability It becomes possible.
[0074]
FIG. 19A is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a loss reach symbol determination table for determining which symbol is used for reach at the time of loss reach. As described above, when the big hit or the reach is generated, the determined symbol is determined by the value of C_RND3. At this time, when the big hit is generated, the determined symbols are controlled so that the 15 symbols appear evenly.
[0075]
On the other hand, when a reach is generated, but is finally set to be a detachment (hereinafter referred to as “displacement reach”), the reach symbol is determined according to the illustrated detachment symbol determination table. By changing the range of the value of C_RND3 corresponding to the symbol, the appearance rate of odd symbols “1, 3, 5, 7, 9” is 1.1 / 15, and “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is set. The appearance rate of even-numbered symbols is 0.9 / 15, and the appearance rate of alphabet symbols of “S, A, N, K, Y” is 1.0 / 15.
[0076]
The reason for setting the odd symbol appearance rate higher than the other symbol appearance rate is that odd symbols are often handled as lucky numbers in general game arcades. This is to increase the player's expectation. In addition, if an odd symbol with a high appearance rate is used as a probability variation symbol for fluctuating and controlling the probability of occurrence of a small hit in a gaming machine with a big hit or a small hit, the game value given to the player based on the determination of the symbol The game can be further diversified and more interesting games can be provided. In a gaming machine in which a plurality of hit lines are set, not only the reach symbol may be determined, but also the hit line to be reached may be determined.
[0077]
FIG. 19B is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a reach mode determination data table for determining a reach mode. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured so as to be able to generate three types of reach: normal reach, special reach 1, and special reach 2. Which of the three modes of reach occurs is determined by the value of C_RND4_0.
[0078]
As shown in the figure, when the big hit is generated, the special reach 1 and 2 are set easily. In addition, even when the reach is a reach, when the determined symbol of the middle symbol is one symbol before and after the jackpot symbol, special reach 1 and 2 are set to be easily generated as in the case of the jackpot. ing. Therefore, the player can determine the likelihood of a big hit depending on the reach mode as well as the above-mentioned number of laps of the middle symbol. The feeling can be enhanced.
[0079]
Note that the sound generated by each of the three types of reach and the notification pattern by lighting the lamp and the LED are made different. This makes it easier for the player to recognize what kind of reach has occurred, and since the change in the gaming state is emphasized, it is possible to achieve a higher gaming effect than when the notification pattern is monotonous It becomes.
[0080]
FIG. 20 is a screen configuration diagram showing an example of a display screen when the special reach 1 or 2 occurs. In the drawing, (a) to (e) show display examples of special reach 1, and (f) to (j) show display examples of special reach 2, respectively.
[0081]
In the case of the special reach 1, the special reach 1 is started when the scheduled number of times determined by the middle symbol number-of-times data table shown in FIG. First, as shown in (a), the UFOs 79a and 79b stop turning immediately before the two symbols of the confirmed symbol, and after 0.49 seconds have passed as shown in (b), the UFOs 79a and 79b start turning again. To do. After making one round of the UFOs 79a and 79b, the UFOs 79a and 79b are stopped one symbol before the confirmed symbol as shown in (c). After 0.49 seconds, the UFOs 79a and 79b are swung again as shown in (d), and the turning of the UFOs 79a and 79b is stopped when the symbol to be confirmed comes right above the turret 80 as shown in (e). .
[0082]
In the case of the special reach 2, the UFOs 79a and 79b are gradually enlarged and displayed each time the circulation of the UFOs 79a and 79b to be turned advances. (F) shows the display state in the first and second rounds, (g) shows the third round, (h) shows the fourth round, and (i) shows the display states after the fifth round. When the scheduled number of laps is reached, the UFOs 79a and 79b are stopped as shown in (j).
[0083]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a procedure for determining whether a big hit or reach is generated or lost using C_RND1 to C_RND3, C_RND4_0 to 2, and determining three determined symbols of left, middle, and right. . The value of C_RND1 determines whether or not to generate a big hit. If the value of C_RND1 is “77”, it is determined to generate a big hit. In the case of generating a big hit, all of the left, middle and right symbols are determined by the value of C_RND3.
[0084]
When the value of C_RND1 is other than “77”, it is determined to be off. If it is determined to be out of place, it is further determined whether or not to generate reach based on the value of C_RND2. When the value of C_RND2 is “7”, it is determined to generate reach. Since C_RND2 is counted up in the range of 0 to 13, reach occurs with a probability of 1/14. This occurrence probability is set to a probability higher than the apparent reach occurrence probability (1/15) of 15 symbols “S, A, N, K, Y, 0 to 9”. In this way, by increasing the actual reach occurrence probability rather than the apparent reach occurrence probability, the game contents are enriched by increasing opportunities for the player's sense of expectation to increase.
[0085]
The left symbol and right symbol are determined by the value of C_RND3, and the middle symbol is determined by C_RND4_1. If the value of C_RND4_1 coincides with the value of C_RND3 by accident, “1” is added to the value of C_RND4_1 so that the off symbol is fixed.
[0086]
The confirmations (1) to (3) shown indicate the order of confirmation on the symbol matching screen, and the confirmations (1) to (3) correspond to the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol, respectively.
[0087]
When the value of C_RND2 is other than “7”, it is determined to be a normal deviation. In the case of normal deviation, the determined symbols of the left, middle, and right symbols are determined by the values of C_RND4_0, 2, and 1, respectively. If the value of C_RND4_2 coincides with the value of C_RND4_0 by chance, it will reach a reach state if it is determined as it is, so “1” is added to the value of C_RND4_2 to determine it as a normal off-set symbol.
[0088]
C_RND1 constitutes display result determining means for determining the contents of a plurality of display results of the variable display unit. In addition, when it is determined by C_RND2 that the display result determination unit does not combine the plurality of display results of the variable display unit with the specific display mode, the plurality of display results of the variable display unit are derived. An intermediate display state determination unit is configured to determine whether or not the display result of the display result that is derived and displayed first in the middle of the display is a display state that satisfies a condition that satisfies the combination of the specific display modes.
[0089]
In this embodiment, the left, right, and middle three symbols are determined in order, and the symbols are matched, and the probability of reaching when the left symbol and right symbol are determined is set high. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, depending on the game content, the reach occurrence probability may be set low, and further, a mechanism for changing the reach occurrence probability is provided, and the reach occurrence probability can be adjusted according to the convenience of the game hall, for example. You may do it.
[0090]
Further, the target for setting the probability is not limited to the occurrence of “reach” in general, and the occurrence probability of a predetermined state at other stages may be set or adjustable. For example, when symbols are matched using three symbols as in the present embodiment, the display state at a predetermined stage from when the right symbol is determined until immediately before the middle symbol is determined becomes a big hit immediately after that. The probability that the probability is high may be set to a desired value, or the probability that a predetermined display state occurs in a predetermined stage before the right symbol is determined may be set.
[0091]
FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing a procedure for controlling variable display on the symbol matching screen shown in FIG. When the hit ball wins the start winning opening 5 (see FIG. 1), the start winning ball is detected by the start opening switch 6, the detection pulse is turned ON, and the main basic circuit 67 of the control circuit shown in FIG. Is input. The main basic circuit 67 extracts and stores the values of C_RND1 to C_RND3 in accordance with the rising timing of the detection pulse of the start port switch 6.
[0092]
The stored values of C_RND1 and C_RND2 are read at the falling timing of the start winning ball detection pulse (0.002 seconds after the rising point). At this time, when the value of C_RND1 is “77” and the jackpot is reached, or when the value of C_RND2 is “7” and the reach is set, the value of C_RND3 is also read, and further C_RND4_0 to 2 Extract the value. In the case of a big hit, the value of C_RND5 is further extracted. The following description will be divided into control at times other than reach and big hit and control at the time of reach or big hit.
[0093]
First, the control procedure at times other than reach and jackpot will be described. After 0.016 to 0.032 seconds from the rise of the start winning ball detection pulse, variable display (see FIG. 14) is started on the display unit 69. The turn of the UFOs 79a and 79b is accelerated in 1.400 seconds after the start of the fluctuation, and the constant speed (one turn period is 0.340 seconds) is maintained in the next 3.600 seconds. When the constant speed fluctuation time ends, that is, when 5.00 seconds have elapsed since the start of fluctuation, the symbol one symbol before the stop symbol determined by C_RND4_0 is set to the left symbol. The turn of the UFOs 79a and 79b is decelerated during the next 0.300 seconds, and the UFOs 79a and 79b are moved by one symbol during the deceleration fluctuation time. Then, when the deceleration fluctuation time ends, that is, when 5.300 seconds have elapsed after the start of the fluctuation, the left symbol is determined by firing a bullet from the turret 80.
[0094]
After the left symbol is confirmed, the variable display on the display unit 60 is stopped for 0.300 seconds so that the player can visually recognize the confirmed symbol. After the variable stop time has elapsed, the UFOs 79a and 79b are turned again at a constant speed (period 0.340 seconds) for the following 1.500 seconds. When the constant speed fluctuation time ends, that is, when 7.100 seconds have elapsed after the start of fluctuation, the symbol one symbol before the stop symbol determined by C_RND4_2 is set at the position of the right symbol. As in the case of the left symbol, the UFO 79a, 79b is moved by one symbol while decelerating the fluctuation in the following 0.300 seconds, and then the right symbol is determined by firing a shell from the turret 80.
[0095]
After the right symbol is confirmed, the fluctuation is stopped for 0.300 seconds, and then is changed at a constant speed for 0.300 seconds. Then, the symbol immediately before the symbol of the stop symbol determined by C_RND4_1 is set at the middle symbol position, and after moving the UFOs 79a and 79b by one symbol while decelerating the fluctuation for 0.300 seconds, the turret Fire the cannonball from 80 and confirm the middle symbol.
[0096]
Next, a variable display control procedure when a reach or a big hit occurs will be described. The control procedure at the time of occurrence of reach or big hit is the same as that at the time other than the above-described control from the start of the variation for determining the left symbol to the start of the variation for determining the middle symbol. When the reach occurs, the image is changed at a constant speed of 13.800 to 22.800 seconds (cycle: 4.500 seconds) when changing to determine the middle symbol. The fluctuation speed at this time is a speed at which the player can visually recognize the symbols of each UFO. Moreover, there is a range in the time to be varied because the number of laps for determining the middle symbol determined by the table shown in FIG. 18B is different in the range of 1 to 5, and accordingly, the moving symbol This is because the numbers are different in the range of 16 to 76. After changing the designated number of moving symbols, a shell is fired from the turret 80 to determine the middle symbol.
[0097]
23 to 30 are flowcharts of programs stored in the ROM of the main basic circuit 67.
[0098]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main program. This main program is executed in response to a reset pulse generated by the periodic reset circuit 65 shown in FIG. 12 every 2 msec. First, in step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 1, stack setting processing for setting a designated address of the stack pointer is performed. Subsequently, an initialization process is performed in S2. In this initialization processing, it is determined whether or not an error is included in the RAM of the main basic circuit 67. If an error is included, processing such as initialization of the RAM is performed.
[0099]
Next, in S3, a process of outputting a control code for the LCD display 29 is performed.
[0100]
Next, a random 1 update process is performed in S4. In this random 1 update process, the above-described process of counting up C_RND1 is performed. Subsequently, random 2, 3 update processing is performed in S5, and the above-described C_RND2 and C_RND3 are counted up.
[0101]
Next, in S6, sub-microcomputer communication control processing is performed. In the sub-microcomputer communication control process, command data for voice generation and LED lighting control is sent to the sub-control circuit shown in FIG.
[0102]
Next, in S7, various data output in NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) processing shown in FIG. 34, which is one of periodic interrupt processing by hardware, is set in the output port.
[0103]
Subsequently, in S8, various abnormality diagnosis processes are performed by the self-diagnosis function provided in the pachinko gaming machine, and a warning is issued if necessary according to the result.
[0104]
Next, in S9, data such as jackpot information and valid start information is output to the hall management computer via the information output circuit 73 shown in FIG. This valid start information is data relating to the number of start winnings actually used for variable display of the variable display device 3 excluding start winnings that have been won beyond the upper limit of the start winning memory.
[0105]
Next, in S10, decorative symbol control for updating C_RND_KAZARI, which is a random counter for displaying decorative symbols, is performed. Subsequently, in S11, various data set in the output port in S5 described above are output.
[0106]
Next, process control is performed in S12. In the process control, corresponding processing is selected and executed according to a process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine in a predetermined order according to the gaming state.
[0107]
Subsequently, in S13, the start port switch 6, the 10 count switches 51a and 51b, and the like are monitored, and it is determined whether or not there has been a winning in the start winning port 5 or the attacker of the variable winning ball apparatus 4.
[0108]
Using the reset waiting time until the main program is executed next after the above-described processing of S1 to S13 is completed, random 4 update processing for counting up C_RND4 of S14a, and C_RND5 of S14b are performed. The random five update process for counting up and the random 2,3 update process for updating C_RND2 and C_RND3 in S14c are repeatedly executed. If the signal from the periodic reset circuit 65 (see FIG. 12) is input to the main basic circuit 67 (see FIG. 12) while the random 1,3 update process of S14 is being repeatedly executed, the process again starts from S1. This process is repeated.
[0109]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the process control subroutine program of S10 in FIG. In the process control, the value of the process flag set at that time is determined in S15, and the corresponding process is executed according to the value. As will be described later, the value of the process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. In this process control, the value is determined and the corresponding process is executed, whereby the pachinko gaming machine is properly controlled according to a predetermined order. The value of this process flag is indicated by a hexadecimal number.
[0110]
If the value of the process flag is “00H”, the normal process is performed in S16. If “01H”, the symbol variation process is performed in S17. If “03H”, the symbol right stop process is executed in S19, and if “04H”, the symbol stop process is executed in S20.
[0111]
Further, if the value of the process flag is “05H”, the big hit check process is performed in S21, if it is “06H”, the waiting time waiting process is performed in S22, and if it is “07H”, the big prize opening is opened in S23. If the pre-process is “08H”, the process for opening the big prize opening is executed in S24, and if it is “09H”, the process for opening the special prize opening is executed in S25. After any of the processes of S16 to S25 described above is executed, the process control ends, and the process returns to the main program shown in FIG.
[0112]
Each process of S16 to S25 is performed by executing a corresponding subroutine program. The contents of each subroutine program will be described later with reference to FIGS.
[0113]
FIG. 25A is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a subroutine program of normal processing in S16 in FIG. The normal processing subroutine program is executed when the process flag is “00H”. First, in S26, it is determined whether or not a start winning prize is stored. If the start winning is memorized, the normal process is terminated as it is. If the start winning is not stored, the process proceeds to S27, and a start information output timer for setting the time for outputting start information is set. The timer set at this time corresponds to 0.5 seconds.
[0114]
Subsequently, in S28, a symbol set process is performed. This symbol setting process is a process of determining the number (stop symbol) of UFO 79a to be shot down on the turret 80 in the symbol matching screen shown in FIG. 14, and as shown in FIG. 21, C_RND1 to C_RND3 The stop symbol is determined by determining the values of C_RND4_0-2. If the symbol set process is completed, the process proceeds to S29, and 1 is added to the process flag. When 1 is added to the process flag, the value of the process flag becomes “01H”, and the next time the main program (see FIG. 23) is executed, the symbol variation processing subroutine program is started in the process control of FIG. The
[0115]
Here, a display process flag used in each process described later will be described. The display process flag is a flag for controlling what screen is displayed on the display unit 60 of the variable display device 3. The set display process flag value is sent from the main basic circuit 67 to the LCD display 29 via the LCD circuit 70. The LCD display 29 controls the screen to be displayed based on the value of the sent display process flag.
[0116]
FIG. 31 shows a list of display process flag values and display control contents corresponding to the values.
[0117]
When there is no start prize and no big hit has occurred, “10h” is set in the display process flag. When “10h” is set in the display process flag, a demonstration screen is displayed on the display unit 60.
[0118]
When the symbol matching screen shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (c) and FIG. 15 (a) is displayed based on the hitting of the hitting ball at the start winning opening 5, the display process flag is set to “20h˜ 28h "is sequentially set to control the screen. For example, if the display process flag is set to “22h”, as shown in FIG. 14A, after the turret 80 moves to the left side and the UFOs 79a and 79b rotate at a low speed, a screen is displayed. A missile (bomb) is fired from the turret 80, and the symbol of the UFO 79a hit by the missile is displayed. When “28h” is set in the display process flag, as shown in FIG. 15A, the turret 80 stops at the center, the UFO stops, and the left, middle, and right symbols are enlarged and displayed. A screen is displayed.
[0119]
As shown in the figure, the “24h” screen is a screen that is displayed when the middle symbol is confirmed at the time of disconnection, and the “25h” screen is displayed when the middle symbol is confirmed at the time of reach. It is a screen.
[0120]
As a result of the symbol matching, when a big hit occurs, “30h” is set in the display process flag. When “30h” is set in the display process flag, the title image 82 of “FEVER” is displayed on the display unit 60 as shown in FIG.
[0121]
Further, during the occurrence of a big hit, the values “40h to 4Fh” are sequentially set in the display process flag corresponding to each round. For example, in the first round of jackpot, “40h” is set in the display process flag. When “40h” is set in the display process flag, the UFO 84 turns around the round number image 83 of “1ROUND” as shown in FIGS. 15C and 16A to 16C. After the round display screen showing the state is displayed, the 10-count screen for knocking down the nine small UFOs 86 and one large UFO 85 shown in FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b) by missile. Is displayed.
[0122]
Further, when there is a V win during the big hit, the display process flag is set to “50h”, and a screen with a large V image 88 as shown in FIG. 17C is displayed at the center.
[0123]
When “60h” is set in the display process flag, an end demonstration screen is displayed. This end demonstration screen is a screen displayed at the end of the jackpot.
[0124]
When “70h” is set in the display process flag, a character image of “Failure” is displayed on the screen. This screen is displayed when any abnormality is detected in the pachinko gaming machine. When “72h” is set in the display process flag, a test screen is displayed on the display unit 60.
[0125]
FIG. 25B is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the subroutine program of the symbol variation process of S17 in FIG. This subroutine program is executed when “01H” is set in the process flag. When the symbol variation processing subroutine program is activated, first, “21h” is set to the display process flag in S30. As shown in FIG. 31, when “21h” is set in the display process flag, the display unit 60 has a screen on which the image of the turret is moved left and right and the images of 15 UFOs are swiveling. Is displayed. The UFO gradually accelerates and eventually turns at a high speed.
[0126]
While this screen is displayed on the display unit 60, the symbol variation processing subroutine program proceeds to S31 and determines whether or not the process timer is operating.
[0127]
When this subroutine program is executed for the first time, since the process timer is not in operation, the process proceeds to S33 and the process timer is set. As shown in FIG. 22, the timer set at this time is 1.400 seconds of A for accelerating the UFO after the change of the symbol is started, and 3. of B for moving the UFO at a constant speed. A timer corresponding to 5.000 seconds, which is the sum of 600 seconds, is set.
[0128]
If the subroutine program is executed for the second time or later and the process timer is set in S33 at the previous execution (YES in S31), the process proceeds to S32 and the process of subtracting 1 from the process timer is performed. Do.
[0129]
Next, in S34, it is determined whether or not the process timer has expired. While the process timer is operating (NO in S34), this subroutine program is terminated as it is. Each time this subroutine program is executed, the process timer is decremented by 1 in S32, and if it is determined in S34 that the process timer has expired (YES in S34), the process proceeds to S35 and the process is performed. Add 1 to the flag. As a result, the screen corresponding to the display process flag “21h” is continuously displayed on the display unit 60 for the time required for the symbol variation shown in FIG. 22, and after 5.000 seconds have passed, the screen moves to the next screen. become.
[0130]
By adding 1 to the process flag in S35, the value of the process flag becomes "02H", and the next time the main program is executed, the symbol left stop processing subroutine program is started in process control.
[0131]
FIG. 25C is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the symbol left stop processing subroutine program. This symbol left stop processing subroutine program corresponds to S18 in FIG. Also, the symbol right stop processing subroutine program shown in S19 of FIG. 24 has the same processing procedure as that of the symbol left stop processing subroutine program, so the two subroutine programs will be described together with reference to FIG. .
[0132]
When the symbol left stop processing subroutine program is started, first, “22h” is set to the display process flag in S36. However, in the case of the symbol right stop processing subroutine program, “23h” is set in the display process flag. As shown in FIG. 31, when “22h” or “23h” is set in the display process flag, the image of the turret moves to the left or right, and the missile is launched to the UFO moving at a low speed. Hits the UFO and the display of the screen for confirming the stop symbol is started.
[0133]
While this screen is displayed, the subroutine program proceeds to the next, and it is determined in S37 whether or not the process timer is operating. First, when this subroutine program is executed, since the process timer is not in operation, the process proceeds to S39 and the required time is set in the process timer.
[0134]
On the other hand, if the subroutine program is executed for the second time or later, since the process timer is set in S39 by the previous execution, the process proceeds to S38 and the process timer is decremented by 1.
[0135]
Subsequently, in S40, it is determined whether or not the process timer has expired. If the process timer is in operation, the subroutine program is terminated as it is. Each time the subroutine program is executed, the process timer is decremented by 1 in S38, and the process timer is terminated in S40. If it is determined, 1 is added to the process flag in S41.
[0136]
As a result, the symbol left stop processing subroutine program or the symbol right stop subroutine program is repeatedly executed for the time required for the screen display to determine the left symbol or right symbol. The process flag is updated to execute
[0137]
When the symbol left stop processing subroutine program is completed and then the symbol right stop processing subroutine program ends, the value of the process flag becomes “04H”, and the next time the main program is executed, it is shown in FIG. By the process control subroutine program, the subroutine program for the symbol stop process is started.
[0138]
FIG. 26A is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of a subroutine program for symbol stop processing. When the symbol stop processing subroutine program is started, first, in S42, “24h” is set to the display process flag. As shown in FIG. 31, when “24h” is set in the display process flag, the image of the turret moves to the center, and the missile is fired at the low-speed UFO to confirm the middle symbol. Screen display starts.
[0139]
While this screen is displayed, the subroutine program proceeds to determine whether or not the process timer is operating in S43. When this subroutine program is executed for the first time, since the process timer is not in operation, the process proceeds to S45 and the left symbol and right symbol determined by the symbol left stop process and the symbol right stop process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is reached by the symbol.
[0140]
If the reach is not reached, the process proceeds to S48, and the normal process timer is set. On the other hand, if the reach is based on the left symbol and the right symbol, the process proceeds to S46, and the process timer at the time of reach is set. The process timer set at the normal time of S48 and the reach at S46 corresponds to the time required for determining the medium symbol shown in FIG.
[0141]
At the time of reach, subsequently, “25h” is set to the display process flag in S47. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 31, the screen for medium symbol determination at the time of reach is displayed.
[0142]
As shown in FIG. 22, in a normal state, after the B constant speed of 0.340 seconds is continued for 0.300 seconds until the middle symbol is determined, the variation of the symbol, that is, the UFO turning speed is reduced, After the UFO is decelerated in 0.300 seconds, the middle symbol is determined. Further, at the time of reach, the middle symbol is determined after the UFO is turned at a constant speed with a visible speed of 4.500 seconds. Since the constant speed turning time differs depending on the number of moving symbols of the middle symbols to be stopped, the process timer set in S46 is also set with a different value each time.
[0143]
On the other hand, when the subroutine program is executed for the second time or later, since the process timer is set in S48 or S46 by the previous execution, the process proceeds to S44 and the process timer is decremented by 1. Subsequently, in S49, it is determined whether or not the process timer has expired. While the process timer is in operation, the subroutine program is terminated as it is. Each time the subroutine program is repeatedly executed, the process timer is decremented by 1 in S44, and it is determined in S49 that the process timer has expired. Then, 1 is added to the process flag in S50.
[0144]
As a result, the display screen for determining the middle symbol is continuously displayed for a necessary time, and when the middle symbol is confirmed, the process proceeds to the next process. By adding 1 to the process flag in S50, the value of the process flag becomes “05H”, and the next time the main program is executed, the big hit check processing subroutine program is started in the process control.
[0145]
The symbol left stop processing subroutine program, the symbol right stop processing subroutine program, the symbol middle stop processing subroutine program, and the CPU included in the main basic circuit 67 derive a plurality of display results of the variable display portion at different times. Variable display control means for displaying is configured.
[0146]
FIG. 26B is a flowchart showing the procedure of the subroutine program for the big hit check process. When the big hit check processing subroutine program is started, first, in S51, "27h" is set in the display process flag. As shown in FIG. 31, when the display process flag is set to “27h”, the turret stops at the center, the UFO that has been swung is stopped, and the left, middle, and right symbols are fixed. The screen is displayed.
[0147]
While this screen is being displayed, this subroutine program proceeds, and in S52, 1 is added to the process flag. Next, in S53, whether the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol match. That is, it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred. If a big hit has occurred, 1 is further added to the process flag, and this subroutine program is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, this subroutine program is terminated as it is.
[0148]
As a result, when the big hit has occurred, the value of the process flag becomes “07H”, and when it is not a big hit, it becomes “06H”. Therefore, the next time the main program is executed, the process control subroutine program of FIG. 24 activates the subroutine program for the pre-opening process for the big prize opening if a big hit has occurred, and waits for a break if it is not a big hit. A time processing subroutine program is started.
[0149]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the subroutine program for the extra waiting time processing. When this subroutine program is activated, first, “28h” is set to the display process flag in S55. The screen displayed in this way is a screen on which the turret as shown in FIG. 15A is stopped at the center, and the left, middle and right symbols enlarged and displayed are displayed.
[0150]
While this screen is displayed, the subroutine program proceeds to determine whether or not the process timer is operating in S56. When this subroutine program is executed for the first time, since the process timer is not in operation, a process timer corresponding to a predetermined time is set. If the subroutine program is executed for the second time or later and the process timer is set in S58 by the previous execution, 1 is subtracted from the process timer in S57. Subsequently, the process proceeds to S59, in which it is determined whether or not the process timer has expired. If the process timer is in operation, the process timer is decremented by 1 in S57 each time the subroutine program is repeatedly executed. If it is determined in S59 that the process timer has expired, the process flag is cleared in S60.
[0151]
As a result, the symbol confirmation screen shown in FIG. 15A is displayed on the display unit 60 only for the time corresponding to the process timer set in S58, and then the process flag is cleared in S60. When the main program is executed, a subroutine program for normal processing is started by the process control shown in FIG.
[0152]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program before the special winning opening is opened. First, in S61, it is determined whether or not the process timer is operating. In this case, since the process timer is not operating, the process proceeds to S63 and it is determined whether or not the number of times of release is the first time. .
[0153]
If the number of repeated continuations for continuously controlling the variable winning ball device 4 to the first state is the first time, the process proceeds to S64, the display process data for the first number of times released is set to D_COM0, and the corresponding time is set as the process timer. The setting process is performed. The display process data is display process flag data, timer data, lamps, LEDs, address data of sound generation control data, and the like. In S66, it is determined whether or not the process timer has ended. At this point, a determination of NO is made and the subroutine program ends as it is.
[0154]
In the next execution of the subroutine program for pre-opening of the special winning opening, a determination of YES is made in S61, and a process of subtracting "1" from the process timer in S62 is performed. Then, the pre-opening process for the special prize opening is repeatedly performed a plurality of times, and each time the subtraction process of “1” is performed in S62. As a result, when the process timer becomes 0, a determination of YES is made in S66. In S67, the specific area winning flag is cleared, the winning number counter is cleared, and the specific area winning timer is cleared. In step S68, the process flag is incremented by "1", and the value is set to "08H". When the main program is executed next time, the subroutine program for the big prize opening opening process is started in the process control.
[0155]
The specific area winning flag shown in S67 is a flag for storing that a hit ball has won a specific area (V pocket) 61 of the variable winning ball apparatus 4 (FIG. 1). The winning number counter is a counter for counting the total number of winning balls won in the variable winning ball apparatus 4 in the first state. The specific area winning timer is for measuring the display time for displaying the hitting of the hit ball in the specific area (V pocket) 61 by the electrically variable display device 3 (FIG. 1). When the winning ball apparatus 4 is in the first state, it is set based on the hit ball that first won the specific area 61.
[0156]
On the other hand, if the number of releases of the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is the second or later, the process proceeds to S65, where round data corresponding to the number of releases is set in D_COM0, and 1000 is set in the process timer, and the process goes to S66. move on. The round data is data for causing the electrical variable display device 3 to display the current number of repetitions of repeating the variable winning ball device 4 to the first state. Then, it is determined in S66 whether or not the process timer set in S65 has expired. Since the process flag becomes “08H” as a result of the process of S68, the next time the main program is executed, the subroutine program for the special prize opening opening process is started in the process control of FIG.
[0157]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a subroutine of the special winning opening opening process. First, in S69, it is determined whether or not the winning number counter is 10 or more. When the number of winning balls won in the variable winning ball apparatus 4 in the first state is less than 10, the process proceeds to S70 and it is determined whether or not the process timer is operating. In this case, since it is not in operation, the process proceeds to S72, and processing for setting the corresponding time in the process timer is performed. In S73, it is determined whether or not the set process timer has expired. Since it is not finished, it is finished as it is.
[0158]
On the other hand, in the next execution of the subroutine for the special prize opening opening process, a determination of YES is made in S70, and a process of subtracting "1" from the process timer is performed in S71. When the process for opening the special prize opening is executed a plurality of times and the subtraction process in S71 is performed each time, and the process timer becomes 0, a determination of YES is made in S73 and the process proceeds to S74.
[0159]
In S74, the process flag is incremented by "1", and the specific area valid timer is set in S75. The specific area valid timer is for receiving a detection signal from the specific winning ball detection switch only for a predetermined period after the variable winning ball device 4 is switched to the second state. Even when the hit ball that has won just before 4 enters the second state wins the specific area (V pocket) 61, the winning is detected as being valid and control based on the specific win is performed effectively. Is for. As a result of the process of S74, the process flag becomes “09H”, and the next time the main program is executed, the subroutine program for the process after opening the big prize opening is started in the process control.
[0160]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the post-opening after the special winning opening. First, in S76, it is determined whether or not the winning number counter is “0”. If it is determined as “0”, the process proceeds to S77, and a switch abnormality flag is set. This is a case where even one hit ball did not win the variable winning ball device 4 during the period in which the variable winning ball device 4 is in the first state, and such a situation is not normally possible. Therefore, it is assumed that an abnormality has occurred in the winning ball detection switch, and a switch abnormality flag is set in S77 in order to deal with it.
[0161]
On the other hand, if the winning number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to S78, the switch abnormality flag is cleared, and it is determined whether or not the specific area valid timer has expired in S79. Thus, the process of subtracting “1” from the specific area valid timer is performed, and it is determined whether or not the specific area winning flag is set in S81. Then, if the winning ball won in the variable winning ball apparatus 4 has won in the specific area (V pocket) 61, the specific winning flag is set. Therefore, the process proceeds to S82, and the process flag is set to “07H”. Then, a process of adding “01H” to the number-of-releases counter is performed, and the subroutine program ends.
[0162]
As a result of the processing of S82, the subroutine program for pre-opening of the special winning opening is subsequently executed again. On the other hand, if it is determined in S81 that the specific area winning flag has not been set, the process proceeds to S83 to determine whether or not the process timer is operating. In this case, since it is not in operation, the process proceeds to S85, and the sound, lamp, and display process data at the end of the big hit are set, and the process proceeds to S86. In S86, the process corresponding to S85 is set in the process timer, and the process proceeds to S87, in which it is determined whether or not the set process timer has expired. A determination of NO is made and the subroutine ends as it is.
[0163]
In the next execution of the subroutine program for the processing after the special winning opening is opened, a determination of YES is made in S83, and a process of decrementing the process timer by 1 is performed in S84. Is subtracted, and as a result, when the process timer reaches 0, YES is determined in S87 and the process proceeds to S88.
[0164]
In S88, after the big winning opening is opened (process flag = 09H), it is determined whether or not all the data set in S85 is completed from the data area corresponding to the type of the big hit, and the case is not finished yet. In step S92, each data of the next address is set. Then, when all the data in the corresponding data area has been completed, a determination of YES is made in S88, the process proceeds to S89, the process flag is cleared, and the process flag becomes “00H”.
[0165]
Next, in S90, the C_RND storage area is shifted and the winning memory counter is decremented by “1”. Next, the process proceeds to S91, where the big win flag is cleared, the number-of-opens counter is cleared, the winning number counter is cleared, and the subroutine program ends. As a result of the process of S89, when the main program is executed next time, a subroutine program for normal processing shown in FIG. 25A is started in process control.
[0166]
FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing the types and contents of LCD control commands sent from the main basic circuit 67 to the LCD display 29 via the LCD circuit 70. There are nine LCD control commands: comH, com0 to com6, and comC.
[0167]
comH is a header of the command and is fixed to “0CAh”. The main status data indicating the state of control at that time is set in com0. The numbers of left, middle, and right symbols are set in com1 to com3, respectively. The number to be set is represented by data of 00 to 0Eh corresponding to the above-mentioned 10 numbers and 5 alphabets.
[0168]
In com4, the number of times the UFO image is moved on the symbol matching screen or the like is set within a range of 00 to 05h, with 1 being one round. In com5, the number of continuations of symbol variation of the display unit 60 at that time is set in a range of 00 to 0Fh. In com6, the 10 count number at that time is set in a range of 00 to 0Ah.
[0169]
comC is a checksum for detecting a data error, and the lower 7 bits of the sum from comH to com6 are set. The sum of comH to com6 and the checksum bit are collated, and if both do not match, it is determined that there is some error in the data.
[0170]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the NMI interrupt processing program for controlling the LCD display 29. This NMI interrupt processing program is a processing program for sending an LCD command from the main basic circuit 67 to the LCD display 29 via the LCD circuit 70, and is periodically executed every 2 msec. One command is transferred by one interrupt process.
[0171]
In S93, the header (0CAh) is set in the comH output port of the main basic circuit 67. Subsequently, LCD control commands com0 to com6 are transferred in S94. Subsequently, in S95, the sum checksum from comH to com6 is added. Next, in S96, the most significant bit of the checksum is cleared. Next, at S97, LCD control INT for initializing the LCD display 29 is set. With this INT setting, an interrupt signal for initialization is sent to the LCD display 29. LCD control INT is cleared by S98 500 μsec after the processing of S97.
[0172]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for controlling LED lighting display and sound generation in the sub-control circuit shown in FIG. First, a stack set is performed in S99. Next, an initialization process is performed in S100. In this initialization process, it is determined whether or not the RAM included in the sub basic circuit 75 is normal. If the stored data in the RAM is not normal, a process for initializing the data is performed.
[0173]
Next, a process of inputting command data from the main basic circuit 67 to the sub basic circuit 75 is performed in S101. Next, display data for controlling the LED is set in S102. The set LED display data is output to the LED circuit 74 in S103. Next, in S104, a command for outputting the channel 1 sound is sent to the speech synthesis circuit 76. Subsequently, in S105, a command for outputting the channel 2 sound is sent to the speech synthesis circuit 76. Thereafter, it waits for execution of a program for controlling the sub-control circuit until the next interrupt process is input.
[0174]
Next, processing for selecting an image to be displayed on the display unit 60 will be described. In the above description, the UFO image is displayed on the display unit 60. However, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is provided with a selection button 90 for selecting a character to be displayed on the display unit 60. The selection button 90 is configured so that a character can be freely selected from a plurality of types of characters.
[0175]
When the selection button 90 is pressed while the demonstration screen is displayed on the display unit 60 as shown in FIG. 35A, the screen of the display unit 60 is switched to the character selection screen as shown in FIG. Change. On the character selection screen, images of a plurality of types of characters 91 to 93 are displayed. The background color of the image of the character selected at that time is different from the background color of other characters, and each time the selection button 90 is pressed, the selected character is sequentially switched. The background color is changed.
[0176]
The character may be selected by the player himself or may be selected by the game hall side. In addition, by this character selection process, not only the displayed character is switched, but also the game content is made different depending on the character.Good.
[0177]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the first aspect of the present invention, instead of determining whether or not the combination of the identification information constitutes the reach state after determining the identification information to be derived and displayed as the display result, the second random number is determined.ofAs a display result after determining a value and determining to reach a reach state with a probability different from the display reach state occurrence probability assumed based on the number of combinations of the first identification information and the second identification information Since the identification information to be derived and displayed is determined, the occurrence probability of the reach state can be controlled without being influenced by the apparent reach state occurrence probability. The second random numberofThe value is a first random number that determines whether or not a combination of specific identification information is used.ofSince it is a random value generated separately from the value, the reach state occurrence probability can be controlled independently of the decision rate of whether or not to make a combination of specific identification information. Further, when the reach state is generated, the random numbers used for determining the first and second identification information constituting the reach state are the first and second random numbers.ofSince the random number value is generated separately from the value, when the first and second identification information constituting the reach state is selected from a plurality of types, the selection rate at which each identification information is selected is 1, second random numberofNot affected by the value.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board surface of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine.
FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the configuration of the back side of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which various mechanisms are mounted on the back surface of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 4 is a front view showing a detailed configuration of the front side of the variable display device.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram of a variable display device.
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a center ornament.
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of an LCD display.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view of the liquid crystal display panel as viewed from the back side.
FIG. 9 is a plan view showing an arrangement configuration of components of a display control board.
FIG. 10 is a front view including a partial internal configuration showing a detailed configuration of the variable winning ball apparatus.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view including a partial internal configuration showing a detailed configuration of the variable winning ball apparatus.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit used in a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit used in a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 14 is a screen configuration diagram showing a configuration of a symbol matching screen displayed immediately after the start winning prize.
15A shows an example of a screen displayed at the end of the symbol matching screen, FIG. 15B shows an example of a screen displayed when a big hit occurs, and FIG. 15C shows a big hit round. It is a screen block diagram which shows an example of a round display screen, respectively.
FIG. 16 is a screen configuration diagram showing a state of variable display on a round display screen.
FIG. 17 is a screen configuration diagram showing a configuration of a 10 count screen.
18A is an explanatory diagram showing the types and contents of random counters, and FIG. 18B is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a medium symbol number-of-times data table during reach.
FIGS. 19A and 19B are explanatory diagrams showing the contents of an outlier reach symbol determination table, and FIG.
FIG. 20 is a screen configuration diagram showing an example of a special reach display screen.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a procedure for determining whether a big hit is generated or not using a random counter and determining a definite symbol.
FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing a procedure for controlling variable display on the symbol matching screen.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main program.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a process control subroutine program.
FIGS. 25A and 25B are flowcharts showing the procedure of a subroutine program for normal processing, FIG. 25B for symbol variation processing, and FIG. 25C for symbol left (right) stop processing.
FIGS. 26A and 26B are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of a subroutine program for symbol stop processing and FIG. 26B for jackpot check processing;
FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of an extraordinary waiting time processing subroutine program.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a special winning opening opening pre-processing subroutine program.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a processing subroutine program for a special prize opening opening process subroutine program;
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a special winning opening opening post-processing subroutine program;
FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a display process flag.
FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of an LCD control command.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of an NMI interrupt processing program.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the sub-control circuit.
FIG. 35 is a screen configuration diagram showing an example of a character selection screen.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 is a game board, 2 is a game area, 3 is a variable display device, 4 is a variable winning ball device, 29 is an LCD display, 39 is a liquid crystal display board, 45 is a display control board, 60 is a display unit, and 67 is a main basic Circuit, 70 is an LCD circuit, 79a, 79b, 84 are UFO images, 80 is a turret image, 81a, 81b, 81c are left, middle and right number (design) images, 82 is a title image, 83 is a round number display image 85 is a large UFO image, 86 is a small UFO image, 87 is a shell image, 88 is a V display image, 105 is a display controller, 106 is a ROM, 107 is a RAM, and 108 is a character ROM.

Claims (1)

A variable display device having a variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of identification information is included, and a predetermined game value can be given when the display result of the variable display unit is a combination of predetermined specific identification information A gaming machine
First random number generating means for generating a first random number used for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display unit is a combination of the specific identification information;
In the intermediate stage of the derivation display of the display result of the variable display unit, among the plurality of identification information, a combination of the first identification information and the second identification information derived and displayed first is a combination of the specific identification information Second random number generating means for generating a second random number used for determining whether or not to reach a reach state that satisfies the following condition:
Third random number generation means for generating identification information constituting a combination of the specific identification information and a third random number used for determining the first identification information and the second identification information constituting the reach state When,
A fourth random number generating means for generating a fourth random number used to determine identification information constituting a display result of the variable display unit other than the combination of the specific identification information and not generating the reach state;
Display that determines whether or not the display result of the variable display unit is a combination of the specific identification information by determining whether or not the value of the first random number matches a predetermined determination value A result determination means;
Whether the display result determining means determines that the display result of the variable display unit is not to be a combination of the specific identification information, and whether the value of the second random number matches a preset determination value or not Is determined based on the number of combinations of the first identification information and the second identification information before deriving and displaying other than the combination of the specific identification information as the display result of the variable display unit. Reach state determination means for determining that the reach state is different from the reach state occurrence probability on the display;
The display by the result determination means determines that the display result of the variable display unit on a combination of the specific identification information, and, by the reach state determining means, receiving the decision to said reach state, Reach Referring to reach identification information selection table for selecting the first identification information and reach identification information from a plurality of types set reach identification information as a combination of the second identification information constituting the state, the value of the third random number Reach identification information selection means for selecting reach identification information for which a corresponding determination value is set ;
In response to the determination of not reaching the reach state by the reach state determining means, by determining the value of the fourth random number and a preset determination value, the combination other than the combination of the specific identification information and the Outlier identification information determining means for determining identification information constituting the display result of the variable display unit that does not generate a reach state;
As determined with the out identification information determining means and the display result determining means and the reach state determining means and the reach identification information selecting means, seen including a variable display control means for deriving display the display result of the variable display unit,
The third random number generation means generates a third random number in a numerical range larger than the number of types of the reach identification information. In the reach identification information selection table, the display result of the variable display unit is displayed by the display result determination means. Of the third random number corresponding to a plurality of types of reach identification information when it is determined to be a combination of the specific identification information and when it is determined to be other than the combination of the specific identification information A gaming machine characterized in that the reach identification information selection rate by the reach identification information selection means is varied by changing the ratio of the number of values .

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