JP4177653B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a ball game machine, etc. Game machine About.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, based on achievement of a predetermined condition (for example, winning of a game ball at a start winning opening), an effect mode including variation of identification information (for example, symbols) is variably displayed over a predetermined time and then stopped. Display means (for example, a special symbol display device) to be added, and when the predetermined condition is achieved during variable display by the display means, at least each time the right relating to execution of variable display of the effect mode is added and stored. The hold of the right is canceled by, for example, stopping display from the variable display during the variable display (so-called hold ball), and the right hold for variably displaying the predetermined effect mode every time the release is performed. A gaming machine (eg, a ball game machine) provided with means is provided.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described prior art, when a predetermined condition is achieved, a predetermined rendering mode is variably displayed on the display means, and the number of so-called holding balls reaches a predetermined value. As a start condition, there is no gaming machine that variably displays on the display means so that the variable display of the effect mode executed based on the already-held holding ball becomes a predetermined specific effect mode.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and the variable display of the effect mode that is executed based on the already held balls, with one start condition being that the number of so-called held balls reaches a predetermined value. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be variably displayed on the display means so as to be in a predetermined specific aspect.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention employs the following means.
[0006]
That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention, based on the achievement of the predetermined condition, the display means for variably displaying the production mode including the variation of the identification information over a predetermined time and then stopping the display, and the above-described display during the variable display Each time a predetermined condition is achieved, at least a right related to execution of variable display of the effect mode is added and stored and held, and each time the right hold is released, the added memory is decreased and the predetermined effect mode is variably displayed. In a gaming machine having a right holding means to
Held by the rights holding means Addition memory number is 2 or more Reaching a predetermined value is held as a starting condition Addition memory Variably displaying on the display means such that the variable display of the effect mode executed in accordance with the subtraction is a specific effect mode that is correlated with the information content, and causing the display of the specific effect mode, There was a time when displaying the first specific production mode Above It has a display control means for performing a specific effect mode control that is continuously performed until there is no additional memory,
Above Each time a specific effect mode is displayed in accordance with the subtraction of the addition memory, a jackpot determination is performed,
Above When the big win is made during the specific production mode control, the specific production mode is sequentially displayed for the remaining number of added memory without subtracting the remaining addition memory,
The specific effect mode to be made to respond to the last addition memory is a gaming machine characterized in that it is displayed in a jackpot specific effect mode out of a preset jackpot specific effect mode and an outlier specific effect mode. is there.
The predetermined condition means that a predetermined number of game media is won (detected) by a predetermined winning unit (detecting unit), a predetermined determining unit (for example, a lottery unit or a game history becomes a predetermined game history) (Means for verifying whether or not) is determined (lottery or verification when the predetermined condition is achieved), or a combination thereof.
Moreover, as identification information, the identifiable information which consists of a design, a picture, a character, light, a color, etc. can be illustrated.
[0007]
In the present invention, it is held by the right holding means by the display control means. Addition memory number is 2 or more Reaching a predetermined value is one start condition and is held Above The display means variably displays the variable display of the effect mode executed in accordance with the subtraction of the addition memory so as to become the specific effect mode having a correlation between the information contents. As a result, at least satisfying that the number of so-called reserved balls reaches a predetermined value, the variable display of the effect mode executed based on the already existing reserved ball is correlated with the variable display of the effect mode to the information contents thereof. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be variably displayed on the display means so as to be in a specific effect mode.
In addition, when the player wants to see a specific effect mode, the number of reserved balls must be set to a predetermined value, and the predetermined number of reserved balls can be set by achieving a predetermined condition during variable display by the display means. It is possible to provide technical intervention such as
[0008]
In the present invention, , The specific performance aspect, Since the information content of the variable display of the production mode is interrelated Since it can be set as a production mode with a continuous storyline, it is possible to improve the interest.
[0009]
In the present invention, Above Each time a specific effect mode is displayed in accordance with the subtraction of the addition memory, a jackpot determination is performed, Above When a big win is made during the control of the specific effect mode, the specific effect mode is displayed in advance for the remaining added memory number without being subtracted from the remaining addition memory, and the specific effect mode is set in advance according to the remaining additional memory. It is displayed in the special effect mode for jackpots among the specific effect mode for jackpots and the specific effect mode for losing.
Accordingly, the so-called reserved ball is not digested (activation of the right) during the control of the specific effect mode, and the specific effect mode is variably displayed as if it corresponds to the reserved ball, so that the player can It can be known that the game state (for example, the big hit state) is shifted to an advantageous game state at an early stage.
[0010]
In addition, during the display based on the specific effect mode, the gaming machine of the present invention performs control so that the start condition for newly generating the specific effect mode is not satisfied until all the variable displays related to the specific effect mode are completed. It is the display control means.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent a plurality of controls related to the specific effect mode from being concentrated.
[0011]
In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the added storage number held by the right holding means is 2 or more The display control means for determining whether or not to display the specific effect mode on the display means based on a result of determination by the determination means based on reaching a predetermined value.
Therefore, the difficulty of the start condition can be increased and unexpectedness can be imparted.
[0012]
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has a specific effect mode table in which a plurality of different specific effect modes are set, and the added storage number held by the right holding means is 2 or more It is the display control means for determining a predetermined specific effect mode to be displayed on the display means based on the specific effect mode table, with a start condition being a predetermined value.
Therefore, the specific Based on the production mode table, a plurality of types of specific production modes can be variably displayed, making it difficult to be monotonous. Ru .
[0013]
Moreover, the gaming machine of the present invention has a specific effect mode table in which each specific effect mode that can correspond to each number of rights related to the addition storage in the control of the specific effect mode is set, and the specific effect mode It is the display control means for determining a predetermined specific effect mode corresponding to the number from the table and displaying it on the display means.
[0014]
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has a display time for the variable display execution of the specific effect mode based on the addition memory when the start condition is satisfied, which is shorter than at least the standard time in the normal gaming state. It is characterized by becoming.
Therefore, if the player wants to shorten the display time of the effect mode variably displayed on the display means and increase the progress efficiency of the game, at least the number of so-called holding balls must be set to a predetermined value, It is possible to provide technical intervention such as setting the number of reserved balls to a predetermined value by achieving a predetermined condition during variable display by means.
[0016]
Note that the game machine program is read into a game machine program for controlling the game machine, a business or home video game machine, a computer with a monitor that can be connected to the Internet, etc. And a game machine program for causing a computer with a monitor that can be connected to the Internet to function as a game machine.
[0017]
Also, recoding media Is a computer-readable recording medium in which the game machine program is recorded.
[0018]
Examples of the recording medium include ROM (Read Only Memory), MO (Magnet Optical), CD (Compact Disk), and FD (Floppy (registered trademark) Disk).
Furthermore, all the configuration requirements for the gaming machine according to the present invention can be set as the configuration requirements of the gaming machine program and the recording medium on which the gaming machine program is recorded.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 to 6 show an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention.
[0020]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a ball game machine 1 to which a gaming machine according to the present invention is applied. The ball game machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3 that is rotatably provided on the outer frame 2, a game board 4 that is detachably fixed to the main body frame 3, and a main frame 3. A glass door 5 that is movably provided and covers the front surface of the game board 4, a lower door 6 that is rotatably provided on the main body frame 3 and is disposed below the glass door 5, and is disposed below the game board 4. A launching device (launching means (not shown)) for launching game balls as game media one by one toward the game board 4, a frame lamp 7 disposed on the upper part of the glass door 5, and upper left and right parts of the glass door 5 A speaker 8 disposed in the lower door 6, a receiving tray 9 for storing the rented and awarded balls disposed on the lower door 6, an operation handle 10 disposed on the lower door 6 for operating the control of the firing device, and the firing device A launch stop button (switch) 11 for stopping the launch of the game ball from
[0021]
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 4 of the ball game machine 1 of FIG. The game board 4 includes a plurality of nails (not shown) having a role of causing the game balls to fall irregularly, a special symbol display device 4a (variable display means), a normal symbol display device 4b (variable display means), a starting prize. Mouth 4c (detection unit), through chucker 4d (detection unit), special symbol reservation ball lamp 4e, normal symbol reservation ball lamp 4f, special winning opening 4g (specific detection unit), normal symbol electric accessory 4h, etc. A winning port 4i (detection unit), an out port 4j, a panel lamp 4k, a windmill 4m, and the like are provided.
[0022]
The special symbol display device 4a is a device that variably displays a special symbol (a symbol having a property of shifting the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the big hit state), and then confirms and stops, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). ) Is used.
Here, the big hit state is a state in which the mode of the movable piece 4g1 (movable member) provided in the vicinity of the big winning opening 4g is a specific game mode (described later).
[0023]
The normal symbol display device 4b variably displays the normal symbol (the symbol having the property of making it easy to win a prize (ordinary symbol per state) by the operation of a movable device such as the normal symbol electric accessory 4h), and then confirms and stops. For example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) is used.
Here, the normal symbol hit state is an open state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) by the pair of movable pieces 4h1 (movable members) of the normal symbol electric accessory 4h provided in the vicinity of the start winning opening 4c. Is a state in which is repeated a predetermined number of times (specific game mode).
[0024]
The start winning opening 4c is a big hit determination by a predetermined determination means (described later) when a game ball launched from the launching device, guided by the guide path 4n and launched into the game area 4p wins (detects the game ball). The special symbol display device 4a is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and a prize ball is paid out as a prize.
[0025]
The through-chucker 4d is provided with a passage opening, and a game ball wins (passes) (detects a game ball) through the passage opening, so that a normal symbol display is determined by a predetermined determination means and the normal symbol display device 4b is set to a predetermined position. It displays time fluctuation.
[0026]
The special symbol holding ball lamp 4e receives a prize corresponding to the achievement when a predetermined variable condition is achieved during the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display device 4a (for example, a game ball wins the start winning opening 4c). From the right (for example, starting the variable display of the special symbol of the special symbol display device 4a, determining whether or not to make the specific game mode (big hit state) by the special symbol determination means, from the determination result or random number generation means The stored random number value (acquired random number value is stored in the special symbol judgment storage means) is added and stored, and the winning right is added and stored based on the suspension of the special symbol that is variably displayed. (For example, start the variable display of the special symbol of the next special symbol display device 4a, start the execution of the specific game mode (big hit) determined based on the determination result by the special symbol determination means The value based on the number of special symbols added and stored in the special symbol right holding means for storing and subtracting (for example, the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the total number of winnings (starting storage number) related to the special symbol) The number of winning rights related to the special symbol))) is displayed.
The special symbol reservation ball lamp 4e is composed of, for example, four lamps (including LEDs and the like), and is based on a value (for example, a special symbol addition storage number stored in the special symbol right reservation means). The number of lamps corresponding to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the total number of winning prizes stored for the symbol (starting memory number) (the number of winning rights relating to the special symbol currently held) is turned on.
[0027]
The normal symbol holding ball lamp 4f is made to correspond to the achievement when a predetermined variable condition is achieved during the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display device 4b (for example, a game ball wins (passes) to the through chucker). The right to win (for example, starting normal variable display of the normal symbol display device 4b, determining whether or not the normal symbol determining means sets the specific game mode (per normal symbol state), determination result or random number The random number extracted from the generating means (stored in the normal symbol judgment storage means for storing the random number value) is added and stored and held, and the prize is added and stored based on the stop of the variably displayed normal symbol Activating the right (for example, starting the next variable display of the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 4b, the specific game mode (normally determined based on the determination result by the normal symbol determination means) 1) from a value based on the number of stored normal symbols stored in the normal symbol right holding means for storing and subtracting (per symbol) (for example, the total number of winnings (starting storage number) related to the normal symbol) The subtracted value (the number of winning rights related to the normal symbol currently reserved) is displayed.
The normal symbol holding ball lamp 4f is composed of, for example, four lamps (including LEDs and the like), and is based on a value (for example, a normal symbol added memory number stored in the normal symbol right holding means). The number of lamps corresponding to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the total number of winning prizes stored for the symbol (starting memory number) (the number of winning rights related to the normal symbol currently held) is turned on.
[0028]
A movable piece 4g1 that opens or closes the big prize opening 4g is provided in the vicinity of the big prize opening 4g, and the movable piece 4g1 has a specific game mode (so-called round or round repetition) that is advantageous to the player due to the big hit. Is. The movable piece 4g1 is driven by a drive source (not shown) such as a solenoid.
Here, the round refers to a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the change of the movable piece 4g1 by changing the movable piece 4g1 so as to facilitate the winning of the game ball to the grand prize opening 4g. ) The movable piece 4g1 is closed so that the game ball can no longer be awarded to the big prize opening 4g when the completion condition of either one of the progress or the predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls to the big prize opening 4g is achieved. It is a mode to make.
In addition, a state continuation area (so-called V zone (not shown)) is provided in the special winning opening 4g, and the round is performed again by winning a game ball in the state continuation area (achievement of winning condition conditions).
Note that the round is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) upon achievement of the winning mode condition during the round.
[0029]
The normal symbol electric accessory 4h opens and closes so that a pair of movable pieces 4h1 provided in the vicinity of the start winning opening 4c change from a closed state to an open state, so that a game ball can easily win the starting winning opening 4c. This is a device that is kept open within a predetermined time when hit by a normal symbol determination means based on a winning of a game ball to the through chucker 4d (per normal symbol). The pair of movable pieces 4h1 of the normal symbol electric combination 4h are driven by a drive source (not shown) such as a solenoid.
The open state includes one that repeats the opening and closing operations of the start winning opening 4c a predetermined number of times.
[0030]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control device of the ball game machine 1 of FIG. The control device 20 includes a main control device 21, a symbol control device 22, a lamp control device 23, a launch control device 26, a sub-control device such as a voice control device 24 and a payout control device 25.
[0031]
The main control device 21 controls the ball game machine 1 according to the game control program. The main control device 21 is provided with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211. The CPU 211 functions as a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212 storing a game control program (including random number generation processing and a random number table), and a work memory for the CPU 211 (including a state data table and a random number memory). A RAM (Random Access Memory) 213 is connected. Further, the main control device 21 is provided with an input interface 21a.
The main control device 21 is connected to an external central management device 21c.
[0032]
The input interface 21a has a start winning ball detection sensor 214 for detecting a game ball won in the start winning port 4c, a big winning ball detection sensor 215 for detecting a game ball won in the big winning port 4g, and a big winning port 4g. A continuation ball detection sensor 216 that detects a winning game ball in the provided state continuation area, another winning ball detection sensor 217, a passing winning ball detection sensor 218 that detects a winning game ball in the through chucker 4d, and a gaming ball payout detection sensor 219 and various detection sensors such as the error detection sensor 220, and transmit signals output from the sensors 214 to 220 to the main controller 21.
The start winning ball detection sensor 214 is provided corresponding to each of the start winning ports 4c1 and 4c2.
[0033]
The symbol control device 22 displays a special symbol display device 4a for variably displaying a special symbol on the basis of a control signal transmitted from the main control device 21 via the output interface 21b, based on a VDP (Video Display Processor; processor for image display). Control via 224. Further, the normal symbol display device 4b for variably displaying the normal symbols is controlled. Similar to the main control device 21, the symbol control device 22 includes a CPU 221, and a ROM 222 and a RAM 223 connected to the CPU 221.
[0034]
The lamp control device 23 controls the special symbol reservation ball lamp 4e, the normal symbol reservation ball lamp 4f, the board lamp 4k, the frame lamp 7 and the like based on a control signal transmitted from the main control device 21 via the output interface 21b. To do. The lamp control device 23 includes a CPU 231 and a ROM 232 and a RAM 233 connected to the CPU 231 as in the main control device 21.
[0035]
The launch control device 26 controls the launch interval timing of the game ball from the launch device 261, and controls the start and stop of the launch of the game ball from the launch device 261 and the launch intensity by operating the operation handle 10 by the player.
In addition, it is possible to control the stop of the release of the game ball from the launch device 261 by a control signal output from the launch stop switch 11 by the player's operation.
Furthermore, based on the control signal transmitted from the main control device 21 via the output interface 21b, the stop of the game ball from the launching device 261 can be controlled by the control signal via the payout control device 25.
[0036]
In addition, the voice control device 24 controls the sound generator 244 such as the sound processor and the speaker 8 based on a control signal transmitted from the main control device 21 via the output interface 21b. Based on a control signal transmitted from the control device 21 via the output interface 21b, the payout device 254 and a CR (Card Reader) unit 255 are controlled. These include CPUs 241 and 251, and ROMs 242 and 252 and RAMs 243 and 253 connected to the CPUs 241 and 251, respectively, similarly to the main control device 21.
The payout control device 25 is connected to a ball lending signal control device 25a.
[0037]
The winning ball device (for example, the electric accessory 4h, the movable piece 4g1 of the big winning opening 4g, and the big winning continuation area (so-called V zone)) 27 is driven by a solenoid or the like by a control signal transmitted from the main control device 21. Is done.
[0038]
The power supply circuit 30 converts an AC voltage (AC24V) supplied from the outside by a power plug into a plurality of types of DC voltages and supplies them to the main control device 21 and the sub-control device.
[0039]
Next, the operation of the thus configured ball game machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of main control of the ball game machine 1 (processing executed by the main control device 21 according to the game control program stored in the ROM 212).
The main routine is a process that is repeatedly executed by a reset pulse periodically (for example, every 2 msec) transmitted to the CPU 211 of the main control device 21.
[0040]
First, the power is turned on and an initial setting process is executed (S101). In the initial setting process of S101, initial setting of predetermined data and transmission of a normal startup command to the sub-control device (in an error state, the error is restored by returning to the state before the power was turned off). After that, the transition to the main routine is permitted.
[0041]
Next, random number update processing is executed (S102). In the random number update process of S102, the variation pattern of the game purpose (special symbol big hit determination, normal symbol hit determination, and symbol variable display means (for example, the special symbol display device 4a or the normal symbol display device 4b) and the fixed stop are determined. A predetermined random value range is set from the random value range generated by the random number generation unit corresponding to the selection of the design, etc., and the random number within the random value range is periodically updated.
[0042]
Then, an input management process is executed (S103). Note that in the input management process of S103, the management information is processed for the winning detection of the game ball to the winning portion (the start winning opening 4c, the through chucker 4d, the big winning opening 4g, the general winning opening 4i, etc.) of the game area 4p. .
For example, each time the special symbol display device 4a and / or the normal symbol display device 4b wins a game ball to the start winning opening 4c and / or the through chucker 4d during the variable display, the number of winnings is a predetermined upper limit (for example, 5). The special symbol start memory number and / or the normal symbol is subtracted every time the variation display of the special symbol display device 4a and / or the normal symbol display device 4b ends (the predetermined time elapses). The number of starting memories is managed based on the detection information.
[0043]
Next, an abnormality monitoring process is executed (S104). Note that in the abnormality monitoring process of S104, abnormality information such as a supply ball run-out error, a full tank error of the tray 9, and a clogged ball is managed.
[0044]
Then, a normal symbol control process is executed (S105). In the normal symbol control process of S105, a predetermined random number value is extracted from the random value range for determination per normal symbol based on the detection information by the input management process (S103) of the through chucker 4d (normal symbol determination). Determination means (lottery means)), and then, based on the determination result of the normal symbol per unit determination, a predetermined random number value is extracted from the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol display device 4b and the selection random number value range of the fixed stop symbol. Based on the random number value, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol display device 4b and the fixed stop symbol are determined, and the operation mode (opening / closing operation and opening time) by the pair of movable pieces 4h1 of the normal symbol electric accessory 4h is determined. Information on the determination result and the determined variation pattern and fixed stop symbol and information on the operation mode of the movable piece 4h1 are transmitted to the sub-control device and the like.
[0045]
Next, a special symbol control process is executed (S106). In the special symbol control process of S106, a predetermined random number value is extracted from a special symbol jackpot (hereinafter simply referred to as a jackpot) determination random value range based on detection information by the input management process (S103) of the start winning opening 4c. Then, the determination is made (special symbol determination means (lottery means)), and then, based on the determination result of the jackpot determination, a predetermined random number range is selected from the variation pattern of the special symbol display device 4a and the fixed stop symbol selection range. An operation mode (opening / closing operation and opening time) of the movable piece 4g1 provided in the vicinity of the prize winning opening 4g while extracting a numerical value and determining a variation pattern and a fixed stop symbol of the special symbol display device 4a based on the random number value. Then, the result of the determination of success / failure, information on the determined variation pattern and fixed stop pattern, and information on the operation mode of the movable piece 4g1 are transmitted to the sub-control device or the like. That.
The variation pattern is determined by selecting variation pattern data corresponding to the random value extracted from the selection random value range from the variation pattern selection table.
Note that the information obtained as the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit or miss, and the big hit is further classified into a normal big hit and a big hit with probability variation.
In the big hit state with probability variation, within the predetermined period after the big hit state ends, the judgment table for judging the big hit and the normal symbol is switched to the winning probability large table, respectively, and the big hit judgment and the normal symbol per unit determination are performed in each of the large winning probability tables. (Probability variation state (specific game mode)). Therefore, in the probability variation state, the frequency of the normal symbol electric accessory 4h being in the open state (normal symbol hit state) is higher than that in the normal gaming state and the jackpot is easily determined. It should be noted that at least two types of determination tables for determining big wins and determining normal symbols are provided: a large winning probability table and a small winning probability table (used in the normal gaming state).
Further, in the probability variation state, the decision table for determining the variation pattern and the fixed stop symbol of the special symbol display device 4a and the normal symbol display device 4b is switched to the short-time variation table, respectively. You may make it determine a fluctuation pattern and a fixed stop symbol (time reduction state (specific game mode)). Therefore, in the time shortening state, the frequency of the normal symbol electric accessory 4h being in the open state (normal symbol state) is higher than the normal gaming state because the number of determinations per time increases. The determination tables for determining the variation pattern and the fixed stop symbol relating to the special symbol display device 4a and the normal symbol display device 4b are a short-time variation table and a long-time variation table (used in the normal gaming state), respectively. At least two types are provided.
Furthermore, in the probability fluctuation state, the opening time of the normal symbol electric accessory 4h may be switched to a long value. In this state, the time that the normal symbol electric accessory 4h is in the open state (normal symbol hit state) is longer than that in the normal gaming state. It should be noted that at least two types of opening times of the normal symbol electric combination 4h are provided: a value with a long opening time and a value with a short opening time (used in a normal gaming state).
The determination table for determining the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol display device 4b is used for a short time fluctuation from the end of the big hit state until the detection information by the input management process (S103) of the through chucker 4d is obtained a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). It is also possible to switch to the table and determine the variation pattern and the fixed stop symbol on the short-time variation table (time shortening state (specific game mode)).
[0046]
Next, output management processing is executed (S107). In the output management process of S107, a command to be transmitted to the sub-control device and information to be transmitted to an external centralized management computer such as a hall or a test institution are managed.
[0047]
Then, the variable symbol display control process is executed (S108). In the variable symbol display control process of S108, the normal symbol display device 4b and the special symbol display device 4a are controlled based on the information obtained by the normal symbol control process (S105) and the special symbol control process (S106). .
The normal symbol display device 4b displays the normal symbol in a predetermined time-variable manner by winning a game ball to the through chucker 4d, and stops the game in a predetermined symbol manner, thereby making the game mode advantageous to the player (ordinary symbol). (Whether or not) (whether or not) is notified.
In addition, the special symbol display device 4a displays a special symbol in a predetermined time by a game ball winning at the start winning opening 4c, and displays the special symbol in a predetermined symbol manner to stop the game mode. State) (whether or not to determine whether or not) is notified.
[0048]
Next, the normal symbol electric accessory control process is executed (S109). In the normal symbol electric accessory control process of S109, based on the information obtained by the normal symbol control process (S105), the operation mode (opening / closing operation and opening) of the normal symbol electric accessory 4h by the pair of movable pieces 4h1 is performed. Time).
[0049]
Then, a special winning area control process is executed (S110). In the special winning area control process of S110, based on the jackpot determination information obtained by the special symbol control process (S106), the operation mode (opening / closing operation and the opening / closing operation and the movable piece 4g1 provided near the special winning opening 4g is determined. Control the opening time.
[0050]
Next, a payout control process is executed (S111). In the payout control process in S111, a game profit (for example, a prize ball) is paid out based on the game ball winning detection information in the input management process (S103), or a ball for playing a game is provided. Manages payout control information for payout.
[0051]
Then, a lamp / LED control process is executed (S112). In the lamp / LED control process of S112, the lamp (including LED) control information for performing the effect of light according to the gaming state is managed.
[0052]
Next, an audio output control process is executed (S113). Note that in the audio output control process of S113, the audio output control information for performing the sound production according to the gaming state is managed.
[0053]
Then, it is determined whether or not the power is turned off (S114). If the power is not turned off, the process returns to the random number update process of S102.
[0054]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol control process (S106) in FIG.
[0055]
First, special symbol related timer update processing is performed (S201). Next, a special symbol game control process is performed (S202). In the special symbol game control process of S202, the time management and operation control management process related to the display of the special symbol form displayed on the special symbol display device 4a is performed.
[0056]
Then, it is determined whether or not the start memory number is “0” (S203). Note that the start-up storage in the process of S203 uses data stored in addition based on the detection information obtained in the input management process (S103). In the case of YES in S203, a demonstration waiting for the customer is then displayed on the special symbol display device 4a (S204), and the process to S107 is performed.
[0057]
Next, in the case of NO in S203, it is determined whether or not the starting storage number is “5” or less (S205). If NO in S205, the process to S107 is performed. Note that “5”, which is the upper limit value of the number of starting memories, shows an example and can be arbitrarily set.
[0058]
In the case of YES in S205, a big hit determination is made as to whether or not to shift to the big hit state by the special symbol determining means (S206).
[0059]
Next, a set effect (related effect mode (specific effect mode)) determination process is performed (S207). The set effect determination process in S207 will be described later.
[0060]
Then, based on the random value extracted in the big hit determination, the winning or losing effect pattern table is selected, and the variation pattern corresponding to the determined effect pattern table is determined (S208). The variation pattern is determined by extracting the variation pattern random value from the selection random value range and comparing it with the variation pattern table.
[0061]
Next, stop symbol determination processing is performed (S209). The stop symbol is determined by extracting a random number value for the symbol pattern from the selection random number value range and comparing it with the determined symbol pattern table.
[0062]
Then, the determined variation pattern and stop symbol are stored in the RAM 213 (S210). The contents stored in the RAM 213 are transmitted to the sub-control device side through the output management process.
[0063]
Next, “1” is subtracted from the number of starting memories (S211). And it is judged whether it is a big hit (S212). If NO in S212, the process to S107 is performed.
[0064]
Next, in the case of YES in S212, a big hit game control process for shifting to the big hit state and playing a big hit game is performed (S213).
[0065]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing details of the set effect (related effect mode (specific effect mode)) determination process (S207) (display control means) in FIG.
The set effect is, for example, a right (so-called hold) for variable display execution in which an effect mode corresponding to a plurality of addition memories in the right reservation unit is variably displayed on the variable display unit (for example, the special symbol display device 4a). The priority is continuously made up of the production mode (related production mode) in which the information contents of each variable display executed for each sphere) have an interrelation (for example, story, same or similar relationship, or associative relationship). It is a specific effect mode that is variably displayed.
[0066]
First, it is determined whether a set effect is being executed (S301). If YES is obtained in S301, the process proceeds to S307.
[0067]
Next, in the case of NO in S301, it is determined whether or not the number of starting memories is “5” (holding balls = 4) (S302). If NO in S302, the process to S208 is performed. Note that the start-up storage in the process of S302 uses data stored in addition based on the detection information obtained in the input management process (S103). Further, “5” of the number of start memories indicates an example and can be arbitrarily set.
[0068]
If YES is determined in S302, it is determined whether or not a set effect is to be performed (S303) (determination means). The determination of the set effect is performed by extracting a random number value for determining the set effect from a predetermined random number value range for determination and comparing it with a predetermined random number for comparison to determine whether or not it is correct.
[0069]
Next, it is determined whether or not the set effect is performed based on the determination result of S303 (S304). If NO in S304, the process to S208 is performed.
[0070]
If YES in S304, the contents of the set effect are determined (S305). In the determination of the content of the set effect in S305, one set effect is selected and determined from a preset specific effect mode table including a plurality of different set effects.
[0071]
Next, the set effect to be executed corresponds to the first right (holding ball 1) that is reserved and stored by the right holding means (first set effect (each set effect (each specific game mode)) ) Is determined (S306). In the case of YES in S306, from the set effect table (specific effect mode selection table) corresponding to the preset first effect based on the set effect determined in the process of S305, the first time The specific effect mode (variation pattern) to be performed is selected and determined (S306a). As a result, the information related to the first set effect (including the variation pattern and the fixed stop symbol) is transmitted to the sub-control device. Then, the process proceeds to S310.
[0072]
In the case of NO in S306, the set effect to be executed corresponds to the second right (second hold ball) reserved and stored in the right holding means (second set effect (each set effect) It is determined whether or not it is production (each specific game mode))) (S307). In the case of YES in S307, the second time from the set effect table (specific effect mode selection table) associated with the preset second effect based on the set effect determined in the process of S305. The specific effect mode (variation pattern) to be performed is selected and determined (S307a). As a result, information related to the second set effect (including the variation pattern and the fixed stop symbol) is transmitted to the sub-control device. Then, the process proceeds to S310.
[0073]
Next, in the case of NO in S307, the set effect to be executed corresponds to the third right (holding ball 3rd) held and stored in the right holding means (the third set effect (each set effect) It is determined whether or not it is production (each specific game mode))) (S308). In the case of YES in S308, from the set effect table (specific effect mode selection table) corresponding to the preset third effect based on the set effect determined in the process of S305, the third time The specific effect mode (variation pattern) to be performed is selected and determined (S308a). As a result, the information related to the third set effect (including the variation pattern and the fixed stop symbol) is transmitted to the sub-control device. Then, the process proceeds to S310.
[0074]
If NO in S308, the set effect to be executed corresponds to the fourth right (holding ball 4th) stored and retained by the right holding means (set effect 4th time (each set effect) From the set effect table (specific effect mode selection table) corresponding to the preset fourth time based on the set effect determined in the process of S305. The specific effect mode (variation pattern) to be performed for the fourth time is selected and determined (S309). As a result, information related to the fourth set effect (including the variation pattern and the fixed stop symbol) is transmitted to the sub-control device.
[0075]
Next, the determination result in the jackpot determination in S206 is the jackpot (YES) or not (NO) (S 310 ). S In 310, the judgment result is not a big hit ( NO ) In this case, the processing to S208 is performed.
[0076]
And S 310 so Judgment result is jackpot ( YES ) In the case of, it is determined whether or not the set effect relating to the specific effect mode that has already been executed is the first to third set effect (S 311 ). S 311 If NO, the process to S208 is performed.
[0077]
Then S 311 In the case of YES, all the set effects relating to the specific effect mode that are not executed are continuously variably displayed (S 312 ). Then, the process to S208 is performed.
[0078]
As a specific example of the set effect, for example, the first reserved ball has an effect closely related to the theme of “spring” or “encounter” (A effect), and the second reserved ball has “summer”. , Or a production closely related to the theme consisting of “relatives” (B production), the third holding ball is a production closely related to the theme consisting of “autumn” or “friendship” (C production), four holding balls If the eyes are off, the production is closely related to the theme of “Winter” or “Farewell”, and if it is a big hit, the production is closely related to the theme of “Space” or “Goal” (D production) This is the form of the settlement.
[0079]
Further, when the set effect is executed, the display time of each set effect in the specific effect mode that is variably displayed may be shorter than the effect standard time in the normal gaming state. As a specific example, at the time of a set effect related to the control of a specific effect mode, an A effect (15 seconds) + B effect (15 seconds) + C effect (15 seconds) + D effect (15 seconds) = set effect total time (60 seconds) In the normal gaming state, the display time can be reduced by 100 seconds-60 seconds = 40 seconds by setting the effect standard time (25 seconds) × 4 effects = effect standard total time (100 seconds). Can be.
[0080]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the display control unit holds the right holding unit. Addition memory number is 2 or more Reaching a predetermined value is one start condition and is held Addition memory It is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the display means variably displays the variable display of the effect mode executed in accordance with the subtraction of the information so as to be a specific effect mode in which the information contents are correlated.
Also, if the player wants to variably display the specific performance mode, the additional memory number is 2 or more In order to obtain a predetermined value, it becomes necessary to achieve a predetermined condition during variable display by the display means, and new technical intervention can be imparted.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a ball game machine to which a gaming machine according to the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game board of the ball game machine of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control apparatus for a ball and ball game machine to which the game machine according to the present invention is applied.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of main control of a ball game machine to which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol control process of FIG. 4;
6 is a flowchart showing details of the set effect determination process of FIG. 5;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Ball game machine
2 outer frame
3 Body frame
4 Game board
4a Special symbol display device
4b Normal symbol display device
4c Start prize opening
4d Through chucker
4e Special design holding ball lamp
4f Normal design holding ball lamp
4g big prize opening
4g1 movable piece
4h Normal design electric character
4h1 movable piece
5 Glass door
6 Lower door
7 Frame lamp
8 Speaker
9 saucer
10 Operation handle
11 Launch stop switch
20 Control circuit
21 Main controller
22 Design control device
23 Lamp control device
24 Voice control device
25 Dispensing control device
26 Launch control device

Claims (6)

Based on the achievement of the predetermined condition, display means for variably displaying the production mode including the variation of the identification information over a predetermined time and then stopping display, and at least each time the predetermined condition during the variable display is achieved In a gaming machine comprising right storage means for adding and storing a right related to execution of variable display of the effect mode and holding it, and decreasing the addition memory and variably displaying a predetermined effect mode every time the right hold is released ,
A variable display of the effect mode executed in response to the subtraction of the addition memory being held, with one start condition that the addition memory number held by the right holding means reaches a predetermined value of 2 or more is variably displayed on the display means such that the specific effect certain aspects of the interconnectedness of their information content, that is an indication of the specific representation embodiment, there when to display the first specific representation embodiment the It has a display control means for performing a specific effect mode control that is continuously performed until there is no additional memory,
A determination is jackpot every time to display a specific representation embodiment according to the subtraction of the sum memory,
When a big hit is made during the specific effect mode control, the specific effect mode is sequentially displayed for the remaining number of added memory without subtracting the remaining addition memory,
The game machine characterized in that the specific effect mode that is made to respond to the last remaining addition memory is displayed in a jackpot specific effect mode among preset special effect modes for jackpots and a specific effect mode for losing.   During the display based on the specific effect mode, the display control unit controls the start condition to newly generate the specific effect mode until all variable display according to the specific effect mode is completed. The gaming machine according to claim 1. Based on the result of the determination by the determination unit, whether or not to display the specific effect mode is determined based on the fact that the added storage number held by the right holding unit reaches a predetermined value of 2 or more. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means is a display control means. Having a specific effect mode table in which a plurality of different specific effect modes are set, and when the addition storage number held by the right holding means reaches a predetermined value of 2 or more as one start condition, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the display control means determines a predetermined specific effect mode to be displayed on the display unit based on a specific effect mode table.   There is a specific effect mode table in which each specific effect mode that can correspond to each number of rights related to the addition storage in the control of the specific effect mode is set. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit is configured to determine a specific effect mode and display the specific presentation mode on the display unit.   The display time according to the variable display execution of the specific effect mode based on the addition memory when the start condition is satisfied is shorter than at least the standard time in the normal gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 5.

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