JP4382363B2 - Game machine, game program, recording medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine having a notification function for notifying a player of the fact as a transition to a special gaming state, and a control technique related to the notification.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a representative example of a gaming machine provided with a notification function for notifying a player of the fact that the game has changed to a special gaming state, a so-called “pachinko gaming machine” is known.
[0003]
This type of gaming machine is usually provided with an image display device (liquid crystal display) in the center of the game board. For example, a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed on an effective line on the image display device using a rotation as a motif. A stop display is made later to notify the player of the current gaming state.
[0004]
In addition, the game board provided in front of the gaming machine is provided with a start winning opening (start chucker), and a random number for determining whether or not a special gaming state is won in response to the winning of a pachinko ball in the starting winning opening. A lottery will be held.
Here, the special gaming state corresponds to a gaming state (game period) in which the player can advantageously develop the game, such as a so-called “ordinary big hit state” or “big hit state with probability fluctuation”. In this gaming state, Dividends can be easily obtained compared to the times.
[0005]
Further, based on the lottery result, notification contents to be notified by the previous image display device, that is, “Atari” and “Lose” are determined, and then, a variation pattern (for example, a pattern variation mode) related to the notification content is determined. A random number lottery for determining a variation pattern is performed for selection. In addition, various image data is combined with the variation pattern determined in this random number lottery to generate display data to be displayed on the image display device. When the special gaming state is won, for example, “7-7-7” "Atari" is notified to the player by displaying the display data corresponding to the symbol having a certain regularity on the image display device.
[0006]
In this way, the player recognizes that a special gaming state has been reached when symbols having a certain regularity are arranged on the active line. In other words, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation by appropriately displaying the performance as if reaching the special gaming state, and it is possible to provide more fun related to the game.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, in order to notify the player that the special gaming state is reached with a combination of symbols having a certain regularity as described above, the fact that the special gaming state is reached with three or more symbols is notified. A gaming machine has an expectation for a special gaming state only after the two symbols are stopped with some regularity.
In addition, if the combination of symbols such as “7-7-7” is described as an example, the expectation for the special game state will be increased only after the reach state in which two “7” s are stopped on the active line is established. I can say that.
[0008]
In other words, the symbol that stops first (first stop symbol) has no psychological effect on the player, and it takes a redundant time until another symbol (second stop symbol) following this symbol stops. Will spend time. Also, when there is no regularity between the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol, it means a loss to the special gaming state, until the third stop symbol (the symbol that should be stopped last) is reached. The production will be meaningless.
[0009]
On the other hand, there is a hitting method such as “stop” as one of the game techniques. This stop is a game technique that stops the launch of the game ball at the player's own discretion and suppresses the unnecessary consumption of the game ball. In addition, to give a specific example, the maximum number of achievements of the holding balls (waiting for winning balls that can start the lottery) is determined in the gaming machine until the operation of the movable object is executed so as to make it easy to win a prize. This is a batting method in which when a value is recorded as a history, it is stopped and the consumption of useless game balls is suppressed.
[0010]
However, there are many non-stop incentive periods other than those mentioned above on the game machine program, and the next game operation is determined by how well the non-stop program incentive incentive period is reported. The fun of the preparation or the rate of attracting customers and games is greatly affected. In other words, in the development of a gaming machine, it is an important point how to notify the stoppage encouragement period that is difficult to recognize on the surface.
[0011]
The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned technical background, and based on the judgment based on the appearance of a specific symbol, it is possible to reduce or prevent lazy time in the production, and to provide the player with further interest. It is an object to provide a game machine that can be used.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying a program stoppage encouragement period or a next game preparation period that is difficult to recognize normally.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above technical problem, the present invention has the following configuration.
  In other words, the gaming machine of the present invention determines whether to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition by lottery.The lottery means to perform and the symbol display to notify the player whether it is a win or a loss based on the lottery result by displaying the symbols on the active line in a variably displayed manner and stopping the display. With meansIn a predetermined area on the effective line,In response to the end of a gameDesignIs a completely stopped display modeStop orIt is a display mode as if the symbol is temporarily stopped during one game period.Temporary stopTheIn the symbol stop control means to be performed and the symbol stop control means,High probability of re-variation is promisedAfter stopping or temporarily stopping a specific symbol,Including the specific designPredetermined design at predetermined timingRevariable displayRe-variable display means for providing,In the case where the predetermined symbol is re-variably displayed by the re-variable display means, when the specific symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped before an unspecified symbol that is a symbol that is not a specific symbol among the symbols for variable display, In the symbol stop control means, the time required for the stop or temporary stop of the unspecified symbol is shortened than when the specific symbol is not stopped or temporarily stopped before the unspecified symbol, and the symbol display means Display symbol display related to notificationIt is characterized by that.
[0015]
  According to the present invention,When a specific symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped in a predetermined area on the active line, and a predetermined symbol is displayed again after the specific symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped, the special gaming state is applied regardless of the symbol display mode before the re-change display. The transition to is suggested. Therefore, it is possible to always provide the player with an effect full of expectation from the start of the variable display of symbols.
[0016]
In addition, since the transition to the special game state can be suggested again when the two conditions such as the stop of the specific symbol and the re-variable display of the predetermined symbol are met, it is judged that there is a high chance when the specific symbol is variable. Because it is possible, the stop is effective. That is, it can be used as a stop-stop incentive period or a next game preparation period by stopping or temporarily stopping specific symbols.
[0017]
  Therefore, when the variation display of the specific symbol is started earlier than the plurality of variation symbols, the chance comes early, so that the player increases the period of the stoppage. It can be enjoyed with a sense of expectation.
  Further, according to the present invention, when the specific symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped before an unspecified symbol that is a symbol that is not a specific symbol among the symbols for variable display, the symbol stop control means performs the unspecified Since the time required to stop or temporarily stop the symbol is shorter than when the specific symbol is not stopped or temporarily stopped before the unspecified symbol, the symbol display mode related to the notification is displayed by the symbol display means. Thus, it is possible to shorten the processing time related to the effect variation display and to improve the game time efficiency.
The present invention also provides a lottery means for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, a lottery means for determining whether to shift to a special game state, and a stop display after the symbols are variably displayed on the active line. A game machine having a symbol display means for notifying a player whether the winning or the loss is based on the lottery result according to the stopped symbol display mode, in a predetermined area on the active line, The symbol stop control means for making a temporary stop, which is a display mode as if the symbol is temporarily stopped during one game period, or a stop which is a display mode in which the symbol is completely stopped upon completion of one game, and the symbol stop After changing or temporarily stopping a specific symbol promised to be re-variable with high probability by the control means, a re-change that causes a predetermined symbol including the specific symbol to be re-variably displayed at a predetermined timing. And display means,After the stop or temporary stop of the specific symbolWhen the variation pattern related to the variation variation display is implemented by the variation variation display means, an effect by the variation display that is to be performed after the appearance of the specific symbol and before the variation variation display is started. It is also possible to provide a production omitting means that is omitted.
In this configuration, the specified variation pattern (production) to be implemented after the stop or temporary stop of a specific symbol and before the re-variable display is started is omitted (for example, in the stop mode or temporary stop mode of an unspecified symbol) The production or the like is omitted or deleted), and the start timing of the re-variable display is advanced. For this reason, more games can be provided to the player within the unit time, and the control load can be reduced.
  Further, the symbol stop control means re-variates the symbol display mode of the symbol for notifying the player whether or not the special gaming state is reached after the re-variation display of the predetermined symbol by the re-variation display means. Provided with a configuration that can be stopped and displayed on the effective line in a different symbol display mode from that before display Also good.
[0018]
In addition, based on the winning in the lottery whether or not to shift to the special gaming state, comprising a control transition means for performing control related to the transition to the special gaming state,
The symbol stop control means stops or temporarily stops a predetermined symbol including the specific symbol on the condition that the winning in the lottery is one condition, and indicates that the state shifts to the special game state after displaying the symbols again. You may provide the structure which stops and displays the said symbol so that it may become the symbol display aspect to alert | report.
[0019]
In this configuration, the re-variable display is executed in response to winning of the special gaming state. Further, the re-variable symbol stop control means can be stopped on the active line as a special symbol for notification for informing the player that the special game state has been won. The control transfer means controls to shift to the gaming state corresponding to the special gaming state after at least this re-variation display.
[0020]
In other words, in this configuration, since the transition to the special gaming state is triggered by the re-variable display based on the appearance of the specific symbol, the player is more expected for the early appearance of the specific symbol that triggers the re-variable display. You can enjoy with feeling and attention.
[0021]
  In addition, the symbol stop control means stops or temporarily stops the symbol display mode for notifying the winning in the lottery as one condition on the effective line including the specific symbol. Let
The re-variation display means displays a predetermined symbol configured in the symbol display mode related to the defeat.Revariable displayYou may provide the structure to make.
[0022]
In this configuration, a symbol display mode for notifying a conflicting loss is displayed on the active line in response to winning of the special gaming state. In addition, a re-variable display of a predetermined symbol configured in the symbol display mode related to the loss is started. In other words, once the notification that the special gaming state has been lost is performed, a re-variable display is performed, and the player is identified to indicate the possibility of transition to the special gaming state by the activation of this re-variable display. The expectation in the re-variation display after the loss notification based on the appearance of the symbol can be made higher than usual.
[0023]
In addition, after the specific symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped within a predetermined area on the effective line, and the non-specific symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped outside the predetermined area on the effective line,
The re-variation display means may re-variably display at least one of the specific symbol or the non-specific symbol.
[0024]
In this configuration, an area in which the specific symbol is to be stopped, that is, a “predetermined predetermined area” is set in advance, and whether the specific symbol stops or temporarily stops in the area is predicted to shift to the special gaming state. It becomes an important point in doing. That is, the stop or temporary stop of the specific symbol outside the predetermined area is not reflected in the re-variable display, so that the player's attention to the local area (predetermined area) on the active line can be increased. In addition, in terms of control, it is possible to suggest that a special game state will be reached by determining whether to stop or temporarily stop a specific symbol in a predetermined area, so stop or temporarily stop in other remaining areas. The design to be made can be selected arbitrarily. That is, there is an advantage that the control load can be reduced from the viewpoint that an arbitrary symbol can be selected.
[0027]
Moreover, it is good also as a structure provided with the sign alerting | reporting means which alert | reports a sign of the stop of the said specific symbol or a temporary stop to a player according to the lottery result of whether to transfer to the said special game state.
[0028]
In this configuration, the sign notifying means notifies the sign of a specific symbol stop or temporary stop. Further, in performing the warning notification, whether or not to notify the warning is determined according to the previous lottery result. In other words, selection is made such that the warning is performed even if the specified symbol is not to be stopped or temporarily stopped, and the warning is not performed in the predetermined situation where the specific symbol is to be stopped or temporarily stopped. To the previous lottery result. In addition, when a warning notification is implemented, it is certain that the display time for stopping or temporarily stopping a specific symbol within a predetermined area set in advance will be shortened compared to the normal time to reach a special gaming state. You may make it start the re-variation display of the predetermined symbol which suggests sex.
[0039]
  Further, the present invention determines whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition by lottery,Design on the active lineAfter displaying the fluctuationStop display and inform the player whether the winning or lost based on the lottery result by the display mode of the stopped symbolDoThatComputerInAn executable game program, in a predetermined area on the active line,In response to the end of a gameDesignIs a completely stopped display modeStop orIt is a display mode as if the symbol is temporarily stopped during one game period.Temporary stopTheStep toAfter stopping or temporarily stopping a specific symbol promised to re-variate with high probability in the step, a step of re-variably displaying a predetermined symbol including the specific symbol at a predetermined timing; and stopping the specific symbol Or, when the variation pattern related to the re-variable display is implemented after the temporary stop, the effect by the variable display that was to be performed after the appearance of the specific symbol until the re-variable display is started is omitted. And including these stepsIt is also a game program characterized by causing the computer to execute steps.
[0040]
Moreover, it is good also as a structure further including the step which stops on the said effective line after the re-variation display of the said predetermined | prescribed symbol for the symbol display mode which alert | reports to a player whether it shifts to the said special game state.
[0041]
Note that the game program according to the present invention functions as a game machine by being incorporated not only in a game machine program but also in a business or home video game machine, a computer with a monitor that can be connected to the Internet, or the like. It is a program to make it.
[0042]
  Further, the present invention determines whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition by lottery,Design on the active lineAfter displaying the fluctuationStop display and inform the player whether the winning or lost based on the lottery result by the display mode of the stopped symbolDoThatComputerInAn executable game program, in a predetermined area on the active line,In response to the end of a gameDesignIs a completely stopped display modeStop orIt is a display mode as if the symbol is temporarily stopped during one game period.Temporary stopTheStep toAfter stopping or temporarily stopping a specific symbol promised to re-variate with high probability in the step, a step of re-variably displaying a predetermined symbol including the specific symbol at a predetermined timing; and stopping the specific symbol Or, when the variation pattern related to the re-variable display is implemented after the temporary stop, the effect by the variable display that was to be performed after the appearance of the specific symbol until the re-variable display is started is omitted. And including these stepsIt is also a computer-readable recording medium recording a program for causing the computer to execute steps.
[0043]
Moreover, it is good also as a structure further including the step which stops on the said effective line after the re-variation display of the said predetermined | prescribed symbol for the symbol display mode which alert | reports to a player whether it shifts to the said special game state.
[0044]
In the present invention, for example, a ROM (read-only memory), an MO (magneto-optical), a CD (Compact Disc), a magnetic recording medium or the like is used as a computer-readable recording medium on which the above-described game program is recorded. As an example. The present invention also includes a control procedure that can be executed by the program.
[0045]
The various contents described above can be combined as much as possible without departing from the technical idea of the present invention. The series of controls described above may be performed by the main control device (main substrate) or by the sub control device (sub substrate).
[0046]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a ball game machine, a so-called “pachinko game machine” will be described as an example of the game machine 1 according to the present invention. In more detail, the embodiment will be described by taking as an example a gaming machine classified as “first type” in the internal rules of the Customs Act (the rules on customs business etc. and the laws on the optimization of business).
[0047]
The gaming machine 1 shown in the present embodiment includes an outer frame 3 fixed to a so-called “island” of a game store as an installation location, and one side held by the outer frame 3 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 3. A front frame 4 provided and a window frame 5 provided on the upper front of the front frame 4 so as to be freely opened and closed. The table frame 4 is provided with almost all of the main components constituting the gaming machine 1 in a collective manner. It has been.
[0048]
The main components provided in the front frame 4 include a game board 6 whose board surface is a game area, a game ball to be supplied to the game machine 1 and a receiving tray 2 for temporarily storing award balls to be paid out from the game machine 1, a game ball Corresponding to the above-mentioned devices, a launching device 7 for launching the game board 6 on the top of the game board 6, an operation handle 8 for operating the launching device 7, a payout device for discharging a predetermined number of prize balls into the tray 2 as required. And a sub-control device (sub-board) provided in this manner, a main control device (main substrate) that controls various controls related to games, and the like.
[0049]
In the present embodiment, a CR unit (not shown) is attached to the side of the gaming machine 1. This CR unit is a device for lending a game ball to a player, and a card reader or the like for reading a prepaid card purchased prior to the game is built therein. In the present embodiment, the CR unit is exemplified as a device for lending a game ball to a player. However, instead of this, a device configuration for lending a game ball with bills, coins, or the like may be used.
[0050]
Hereinafter, each configuration will be described in detail.
[0051]
First, the window frame 5 provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the front frame 4 is provided with a see-through window 9 through which the previous game board 6 can be seen, and a glass plate is fitted into the see-through window 9. Yes. Furthermore, a decorative LED 10, a decorative lamp 11, a speaker 12, and the like are provided on the outer periphery of the see-through window 9. In addition, these decoration LED10 and the decoration lamp 11 are connected to the below-mentioned lamp sub-control apparatus, for example, are lighted or blinked according to a game state. The speaker 12 is connected to a later-described audio sub-control device.
[0052]
The tray 2 provided in the front frame 4 is formed by combining a plurality of synthetic resin members, and is provided below the previous window frame 5. In addition, a spiral slope is formed inside the tray 2, and a gaming ball borrowing port 2 a leading to the CR unit is provided in the uppermost stream portion, and a prize ball payout for prize ball payout is provided downstream thereof. An outlet 2b is provided, and a storage ball alignment path 2c that aligns the game balls in the tray 2 in a line and guides them into the game machine 1 is formed in the most downstream portion. Further, at the end thereof, a game ball supply port 2d leading to the previous launching device 7 is provided.
[0053]
Further, two ball removal buttons 2e and 2f are provided on the front side of the tray 2. Among these, when one of the ball removal buttons 2e is operated, surplus balls suspended from the game ball borrowing port 2a to the prize ball payout port 2b are discharged into a separately prepared container through the ball removal passage behind the tray 2. When the other ball removal button 2f is operated, the game balls suspended from the prize ball payout port 2b to the game ball supply port 2d are discharged to the container together with the surplus balls. It should be noted that the game ball borrowing port 2a, prize ball payout port 2b or ball removal buttons 2e, 2f are installed in any suitable location depending on the game model.
[0054]
An ashtray 28 is provided at the lower left of the tray 2, and an operation handle 8 is provided at the lower right of the tray 2. The operation handle 8 incorporates a main switch for moving the launching device 7 and a touch antenna, and the momentum of the game ball launched into the game board 6 can be arbitrarily adjusted by the operation state of the operation handle 8.
[0055]
The launching device 7 that is the operation target of the operation handle 8 is provided on the back side of the front frame 4, and in the device, a launching rod for launching a game ball and an electric motor for continuously operating the launching rod (both Etc.) (not shown). The launching device 7 is connected to a launch control device 65 that controls the launching device 7.
[0056]
Also, a payout device 66 (see FIG. 3), which is a payout device for prize balls, is provided on the back side of the front frame 4 and counts the number of tanks that store pachinko balls as prize balls and the number of bullets discharged as prize balls. A prize ball counting device, and a prize ball alignment rail for sending a ball in a bullet ball tank (not shown) provided on the back of the gaming machine 1 to the prize ball counting device. The number of prize balls corresponding to the winning prize is weighed by the prize ball counting device and paid out to the previous tray 2. The payout device 66 is connected to a payout sub-control device 64 that controls the payout device.
[0057]
The game board 6 is made of a substantially square plywood and is housed and fixed in a game board housing frame (not shown) formed on the back side of the front frame 4. In addition, a guide rail 13 formed in a circular spiral shape is provided on the front surface, and a game area is configured by an area surrounded by the guide rail 13.
[0058]
Further, the game area includes obstacles 14 such as nails 23 and windmills 24 that change the falling direction of the game balls launched on the game board 6, various winning devices 15 that receive a prize when the game balls enter, An out port 16 is provided at the lowermost part of the gaming machine 1 and accommodates a game ball that has not entered the winning device 15.
[0059]
Further, the obstacles 14 such as the nail 23 and the windmill 24 change the falling direction of the game balls launched on the game board 6 to make the game interesting, and the various winning devices 15 or various winning devices 15 It also has the function of guiding the game ball to the outside.
[0060]
In addition, as the winning device 15 provided on the game board 6, when a game ball enters, a general winning port 25 through which a predetermined number of award balls (game balls) are paid out from the payout device 66 and a game ball enters. The winning prize opening 26 (start chucker) that triggers random number lottery or changes the symbol displayed on the symbol display device 17 described later, and a large opening to open a large number of game balls at the time of big hit An example is a winning device 27 (attacker).
[0061]
The start winning opening 26 is often an electric accessory called an electric tulip having a pair of movable pieces 19 that move according to the progress of the game. Further, a normal symbol display device 18 for displaying a lottery result related to the movable control of the movable piece 19 is provided above the symbol display device 17. Incidentally, lottery results are often displayed with numbers and symbols (such as ○ or ×).
[0062]
In addition, on the game board 6, as shown in FIG. 2, passing gates (passing ports) 49 (49 a, 49 b, 49 c) for guiding the game ball to the general winning port 25 or the starting winning port 26 are provided. Yes. Further, the previous start winning opening 26 is provided below the symbol display device 17, and a large winning device 27 is provided below the start winning opening 26.
[0063]
The special winning device 27 has an opening 29 for taking in a game ball and an opening / closing member 30 for opening and closing the opening 29. The big winning device 27 opens and closes the opening / closing member 30 in the direction with respect to the front side of the gaming machine by the action of a solenoid (not shown) provided on the back surface of the gaming board 6 in the same way as the start winning opening 26 described above. The member 30 is tilted to open the opening 29. By opening the opening 29, a large amount of game balls can be obtained at the time of big hit.
[0064]
The symbol display device 17 is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like provided in the approximate center of the game area. This symbol display device 17 displays, for example, a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) with the rotator as a motif on a valid line on the symbol display device 17 to be displayed in a variable manner and stopped, and the current game state is displayed as a player. To inform. Here, the active line is a line defined in the program, and the game state is notified by displaying various symbols on the line in a variable display and a stop / temporary stop display.
[0065]
Also, in this embodiment, “variation display” is a display mode that is displayed as if the symbol is rotating, and “stop” means that the symbol is completely stopped at the end of one game. It is a display mode. “Temporary stop” is a display mode as if the symbol is temporarily stopped during one game period.
[0066]
In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display is adopted as the symbol display device 17. Instead of this liquid crystal display, for example, a CRT display, a rotating drum with symbols around it, a dot matrix display, an EL display, etc. A vessel or the like may be employed.
[0067]
Then, a random number lottery is performed to determine whether or not the special game state has been won in response to the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 26. Here, the special game state corresponds to a game state (game period) in which the player can advantageously develop the game, such as a so-called “normal jackpot state” or “hit state with probability variation”.
[0068]
Also, based on the lottery result, the notification content to be notified by the symbol display device 17, that is, “Atari” and “Lose” is determined, and then the variation pattern (for example, the variation mode of the symbol) related to the notification content is selected. Random lottery for determining the variation pattern is performed. Then, according to the variation pattern determined in this random number lottery, various symbols are variably displayed on the active line. For example, after stopping at a combination of symbols having a certain regularity such as “7-7-7”, a special symbol is displayed. Transition to gaming state.
[0069]
In the present embodiment, as shown in the above “7-7-7”, three variable areas 17a, 17b, and 17c are secured on the symbol display device 17 (see FIG. 2), and the variable areas. The symbols related to the notification are displayed in a variable manner and stopped. In the present embodiment, the symbol display device 17 is referred to as a first variation region 17a, a second variation region 17b, and a third variation region 17c in order from the left in the drawing.
[0070]
In this way, the player recognizes that a special gaming state has been reached when symbols having a certain regularity are arranged on the active line. In other words, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation by appropriately displaying the performance as if reaching the special gaming state, and it is possible to provide more fun related to the game.
[0071]
Next, the main control device 60 and the sub control devices (61 to 65) will be described. First, the outline of the main controller (main board) 60 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The various means according to the claims of the present invention are constituted by a main control device 60 and a sub control device described below, and various control programs recorded on them.
[0072]
The main control device 60 is a main device that controls the gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 60a that is a basic processing device, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 60b that temporarily stores processing items of the CPU 60a. And a ROM (Read Only Memory) 60c for storing various programs executed by the main controller 60. The ROM 60c stores a program for performing a lottery (random lottery) for progressing the game.
[0073]
Further, the main control device 60 is connected to each sub control device (in this embodiment, the symbol sub control device 61, the voice sub control device 63, the lamp sub control device 62, the payout sub control device 64, the launch control device 65, etc.). is doing. Then, main controller 60 transmits 8-bit data indicating the presence / absence of a big hit assigned by the big hit determination program, the presence / absence of a prize ball, and the like to each sub-control unit by a 2-byte transmission method.
[0074]
Incidentally, the symbol sub-control device 61 includes a CPU 61a that controls the entire symbol sub-control device 61, a ROM 61b that stores various programs executed by the symbol sub-control device 61, and a RAM 61c that temporarily stores processing items in the CPU 61a. And.
[0075]
In addition, the lamp sub-control device 62 is a sub-control device that performs an effect process using electrical accessories based on an instruction from the main control device 60, and performs light emission control of the decoration LED 10 and the decoration lamp 11 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1. . The lamp sub-control device 62 includes a CPU 62a for executing a program for performing light emission control of the decorative lamp 11 and the like, a RAM 62c for temporarily storing processing items of the CPU 62a, an effect pattern, a decorative LED 10, and a decorative lamp 11. A ROM 62b for storing a program for performing the light emission control is provided.
[0076]
The voice sub-control device 63 is a sub-control device that performs voice effect processing based on an instruction from the main control device 60, and is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, and outputs various sounds according to the progress of the game. The output control of the speaker 12 is performed.
[0077]
The audio sub-control device 63 also includes a CPU 63a that executes a program for controlling the output of the speaker 12, a RAM 63c that temporarily stores processing items of the CPU 63a, a ROM 63b that stores audio effect information, and the like. Is provided.
[0078]
The payout sub-control device 64 is a sub-control device that controls a payout mechanism including a prize ball sorting device (not shown) based on an instruction from the main control device 60 and performs a game ball payout process. The output control of the provided dispensing device 66 is performed.
[0079]
The payout sub-control device 64 is also provided with a CPU 64a that controls the payout device 66, a RAM 64c that temporarily stores processing items of the CPU 64a, a ROM 64b that stores payout processing information and the like.
[0080]
The launch control device 65 is a sub-control device that controls the launch device 7 that launches a game ball onto the game board 6 by operating the operation handle 8. Although not shown, the launch control device 65 also includes a CPU that stores a program for controlling the launch device 7, a RAM that temporarily stores processing items of the CPU, and a ROM that stores control information and the like. Etc. may be provided.
The above is the outline of the control device of the gaming machine 1 shown in the present embodiment.
[0081]
Next, the control process of the main control program executed when the above-described main control device 60 performs the “power-on process” will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The “power-on process” is a process that is executed first after the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is a loop that is repeatedly executed after initial settings such as operation settings of the CPU 60a of the main controller 60 are performed. Configure processing.
[0082]
First, when the power is turned on, the CPU 60a performs an initial setting process related to the operation of the CPU 60a, such as permitting access to the RAM 60c built in the CPU 60a (S100).
[0083]
In this initial setting process, the CPU 60a performs a power-off check process. In this power-off check process, whether or not the power is turned on after the power-off occurs (whether it is a start-up after power recovery or a normal state) Sort out.
[0084]
This distribution condition has three items: (1) the state of the RAM clear switch, (2) the value of the flag to be set when a power failure occurs, and (3) the contents of all the RAM areas when the power failure occurs and The contents of the entire RAM area.
[0085]
Then, execution of predetermined data and transmission of a command at the time of activation to the sub-control device (design sub-control device 61, lamp sub-control device 62, voice sub-control device 63, payout sub-control device 64, launch control device 65), or In the case of an error state, after returning to the state before the power interruption and canceling the error, etc., processing for permitting the transition to the main routine is performed.
[0086]
Next, a system timer interrupt process which is a main routine from step 101 to step 103 shown in FIG. 4 is performed. This system timer interrupt process is a process periodically executed (for example, 3 ms (1 ms = 1 / 1000th of a second)), and also updates a timer, a specific symbol jackpot determination random number, and the like. That is, it is a machine cycle that is repeatedly performed by the processing of the CPU 60a, the ROM 60b, and the RAM 60c that are also incorporated in the main controller 60 for each reset signal from the clock that is incorporated in the main controller 60.
[0087]
Subsequently, after the initial setting process performed in step 100, a random value range corresponding to the game purpose (plurality determination, effect selection, display symbol selection, variable winning selection, etc.) is appropriately set. Then, a random number update within the random value range is periodically performed by electronic means to perform a process of continuing the update (S101).
[0088]
Next, the CPU 60a reads the port related to the input information as part of the input management process. In this port reading, the CPU 60a reads the switch inputs related to the starting winning ball detection sensor 47 and the big winning ball detection sensor 48 shown in FIG. 3 and performs edge detection.
[0089]
Then, the CPU 60a can be used as input management for all winning devices 15 provided on the game board 6 shown in FIG. 1, or for performing management processing of information detected as winning by the winning area and other processing steps. A control process for adjusting the shape is performed (S102).
[0090]
Next, the CPU 60a performs abnormality monitoring processing such as a supply ball run-out error and a pan full error (S103), and thereafter performs normal symbol control processing (S104). In this normal symbol control process, the CPU 60a performs operation management from the start of change to stop by the symbol determined as the normal symbol and preparations for command transmission to the normal symbol electric accessory control process (S108).
[0091]
In this case, the winning determination (lottery) based on the variation of the normal symbol due to the detection of the starting winning ball detection sensor 47 (see FIG. 3) provided in the vicinity of the passing gate 49 shown in FIG. 1, and the determination of the variation time (lottery) And prepare for transmission to perform processing related to the determination result.
[0092]
Next, the CPU 60a performs a special symbol control process (S105). At this time, the CPU 60a extracts at the start of variation based on the predetermined winning detection by the input management processing performed in step 102 for determining the contents of effects such as variation time to be executed corresponding to the result of the hit determination performed by the variation. Judgment processing of random value to be performed.
[0093]
Further, the CPU 60a performs management such as the number of rounds for big hits and the opening / closing check of the big winning device 27 in the case of big hits.
[0094]
Next, the CPU 60a performs output management processing (S106). This output management process outputs data of commands to be transmitted to each sub-control device side (symbol sub-control device 61, voice sub-control device 63, lamp sub-control device 62, payout sub-control device 64, launch control device 65, etc.) A management process for editing and transmission control, a management process for transmitting predetermined information to an external centralized management computer (such as a hall or a test laboratory), and the like.
[0095]
Next, the CPU 60a performs variable symbol display control processing (S107). This variable symbol display control process is performed based on the information obtained by the normal symbol control process (S104) or the special symbol control process (S105). These processes are processes for controlling the variation pattern (effect) of the symbols by the symbol display device 17 and the normal symbol display device 18.
[0096]
Further, the CPU 60a performs a normal symbol electric accessory control process (S108). This normal symbol electric accessory control process is a process for controlling normal symbol electric accessories (passage gates (through-chuckers) 49a, 49b, 49c, etc.) based on the information obtained in the normal symbol control process performed in step 104. It is.
[0097]
Next, the CPU 60a performs a special winning area control process (S109). This special winning area control process is based on information obtained in the special symbol control process (S105) or the like, and a variation device provided in the vicinity of the special winning area where a large profit can be obtained at one time, such as a special winning apparatus (attacker) 27, for example. This is a process for controlling the variation mode from the start to the end of the movable plate that opens and closes.
[0098]
Then, the CPU 60a performs a payout control process (S110). This payout control process is a game profit (predetermined number of games) according to the progress of the game state based on the information obtained by the input management process performed at step 102 or the special symbol control process performed at step 105. This is a process for performing a payout control for paying out a medium or the like.
[0099]
Next, the CPU 60a performs lamp / LED control processing (S111). This lamp / LED control process is a process of controlling a lamp / LED or the like provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 in order to produce light according to the progress of the gaming state.
[0100]
Then, the CPU 60a performs an audio output control process (S112). This sound output control process is a process for performing sound control on the sound output device 12 such as a speaker for producing a sound in accordance with the progress of the gaming state.
[0101]
Finally, the CPU 60a determines whether or not the power is turned off (S113). If it is determined that the power is turned off (S113: YES), the process ends.
[0102]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step 114 that the power is not turned off (S113: NO), the main routine process is repeated from step 102.
[0103]
This is the control content of the main control program by the main controller 60 in the present embodiment.
[0104]
By the way, in the normal notification, in order to notify the player that the special game state is reached with a combination of symbols having a certain regularity, when notifying that the special game state is reached with three or more symbols, Only after the two symbols have been stopped with some regularity, will they have an expectation for a special gaming state. In addition, if a combination of symbols such as “7-7-7” is described as an example, it can be said that the expectation for the special gaming state is increased only after the reach state in which “7” stops on the active line is established. .
[0105]
On the other hand, there is a batting method such as “stop” as one of the game techniques, and in general, until the operation of the movable object is executed so as to make it easy to win, or the holding ball (the winning ball that can start the lottery) This is implemented when the number of achievements of (standby) is recorded as a history up to a maximum value determined in the gaming machine. However, there are many other non-stop incentive periods other than those listed above on the game machine program, and it is important to know how well the non-stop program on-screen incentive periods are reported. Interest is greatly affected.
[0106]
Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 shown in the present embodiment, when notifying the player that the special gaming state is reached, first, a specific symbol predetermined in a predetermined area (for example, the first fluctuation area) on the active line is set. Stop or temporarily stop. Further, in response to the stop or temporary stop of the specific symbol, the predetermined symbol to be subjected to the re-variable display is re-variably displayed at a predetermined timing to notify the transition to the special gaming state.
[0107]
Hereinafter, a notification program related to the notification effect will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, the notification program is processed in the main control device 60 and the sub control device.
[0108]
[Outline of Notification Program (Control Processing) Related to Symbol Stop Control Unit and Revariation Display Unit]
First, with the start of the notification program, the main control device 60 checks a winning corresponding to each winning device in the previous input management process (S201). When a winning corresponding to the start winning opening 26 is detected, the previous jackpot determination program is executed (S202). In the jackpot determination program, the random number is extracted from the random number update process (random number generation means) based on the winning detection timing as described above.
[0109]
Next, in the special symbol control process that is one routine of the big hit determination program, it is determined whether the lottery result such as “ordinary big hit”, “big hit with probability fluctuation”, “losing” or the like is obtained, and the determination items Information (for example, contents of effects, symbols to be displayed, etc.) for determining the variation pattern to be notified to the player based on the sub-control device (ROM 60b) is selected from the information set in the recording means (ROM 60b). (S203).
[0110]
If step 203 is described in detail, first, the random number extracted in the previous step 202 is compared with a predetermined random number to determine whether or not there is a match. As a result of the collation, if the random number values match, it is regarded as winning and a variation pattern for winning is selected. If they do not match, it is regarded as a loss and a variation pattern for losing is selected.
[0111]
Note that these variation patterns are selected by random number lottery executed for random numbers extracted from random number generation means for variation pattern selection prepared separately. The main control device 60 records the processing time required to execute the selected variation pattern, and the symbol sub-control device 61 uses the symbol variation display information (variation) based on the transmitted information (data) related to the determination result. Pattern).
[0112]
Subsequently, the process proceeds to variable symbol display control processing in the sub-control device (symbol sub-control device 61), and the sub-control device selects and sends it in the special symbol control processing performed in the previous main control device 60. The information for determining the variation pattern is analyzed, and recorded in the effect selection table with reference to the effect selection table set in the recording means (ROM 61b) corresponding to this information (variation pattern). Image data corresponding to information for determining the variation pattern from various image data selection information (for example, animation), that is, image data (effect execution contents) to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 (special symbol LCD) is assigned. The symbols determined by the main controller 60 related to the transition control to the special gaming state based on the device comprising the VDP (video display) base So as to time-varying display (S204).
[0113]
The flow of determining image data that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 17 is shown below. First, determine whether or not it is information for determining the fluctuation pattern corresponding to “normal big hit” or “big hit with probability fluctuation” in the process of step 205, and respond to “normal big hit” or “big hit with probability change”. If it is information for determining the fluctuation pattern to be performed, the process proceeds to the subsequent step 206. If the information is for determining a variation pattern corresponding to “losing”, the process proceeds to step 211.
[0114]
Subsequently, in step 206, the symbol display information (data) determined by the main control device 60 and sent to the symbol sub-control device 61 is data of a specific symbol related to “revariation display” (hereinafter simply “revariation”). It is determined whether or not “design” is included. In the attached flowchart, the symbol “re-stopped symbol” corresponds to the re-variable symbol in the present specification.
[0115]
When the re-variable symbol (specific symbol) is not included, the process proceeds to step 207, and the symbol for variation display determined by the main control device 60 to be displayed in each variation region 17a, 17b, 17c is variably displayed. After that, image data for suspending the symbol display mode for jackpot corresponding to “normal jackpot” or “jackpot with probability variation” on the effective line is assigned. In addition, in the main control device 60, the main control device 60 is configured to shift the current control state to a control state in which the special game state (big hit) is executed after the symbol display mode for notifying the transition to the special game state. The process of the control transfer means related to the big hit set in the recording means 60b is activated.
[0116]
In other words, the player can play an advantageous game of either “ordinary big hit” or “big hit with probability variation” in the processing after step 207.
[0117]
On the other hand, when a re-variable symbol is included in the symbol display information in step 206, the process proceeds to step 208, and the information for determining the variation pattern transmitted by the main controller 60 is “a jackpot with probability variation”. It is determined whether there is information corresponding to “”.
[0118]
Then, when there is no information related to the jackpot with probability variation, the process proceeds to step 209, and the symbols for variation display determined by the main control device 60 to be displayed in each variation region 17a, 17b, 17c are variably displayed. First, before the stop of the unspecified symbol, which is one of the symbols for the variable display, the re-variable symbol is temporarily stopped in the predetermined fluctuation area, and the variable symbol is re-changed while the variable display is not temporarily stopped. The image data is displayed again and again after the symbols are displayed on the active line so as to be a symbol display mode for big hit corresponding to “normal big hit” in each of the fluctuation regions 17a, 17b and 17c. Will be assigned. Further, in the same manner as described above, the main control device 60 has a symbol display mode for notifying the transition to the special gaming state, and then shifts the current control state to the normal big hit control state which is a kind of special gaming state. Then, the processing of the control transfer means related to the jackpot is activated.
[0119]
On the other hand, if it is information for determining a variation pattern including information related to jackpot with probability variation, the process proceeds to step 210, and the re-variable symbol is provisionally prior to stopping the unspecified symbol consisting of the symbol for variation display. After stopping, the unspecified symbol is then temporarily stopped, and at least one of the unspecified symbol and the re-variable symbol is displayed again after a predetermined period.
[0120]
Thereafter, in each of the fluctuation regions 17a, 17b, and 17c, image data for stopping the big hit symbol display mode corresponding to the “established fluctuation big hit” on the effective line is assigned. In addition, in the main control device 60, as described above, after the symbol display mode for notifying the transition to the special gaming state is adopted, the current control state is shifted to the control state for the big hit with establishment variation which is a kind of the special gaming state. In order to do so, the processing of the control transfer means related to the jackpot is activated.
[0121]
Thus, when it is not a big hit with probability variation, after the variation symbol is stopped, the variation display is started while the variation display of the remaining unspecified symbols is continued (S209). In addition, when the jackpot with probability fluctuation is won, a display step for temporarily stopping the unspecified symbol after the stoppage of the re-variable symbol is included, and then the re-variable display is started (S210).
[0122]
Further, in connection with the stop or temporary stop of the re-variable symbol, in the present embodiment, the re-variable symbol is placed at a position (variable region) where the first stop symbol (the symbol to be stopped first) should be stopped as the predetermined variable region. Stopped.
[0123]
As an advantage, the player can be given an opportunity to stop at an earlier time. Secondly, since the utility of the unspecified symbol remaining with the appearance of the re-variable symbol is diminished, the stop timing of the unspecified symbol can be extremely advanced compared to the normal time. Third, various advantages can be obtained such that the attention degree of the re-variable symbol can be increased by extremely speeding up the stop timing of the unspecified symbol. Of course, the predetermined fluctuation region as the stop region of the re-variation symbol can be arbitrarily set. It is also possible to change the start timing of the re-variation display after the re-variation symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped as desired.
[0124]
Subsequently, a process when a negative determination is made in step 205 described above will be described.
[0125]
First, in step 205, when the information is for determining a fluctuation pattern related to a loss that is neither “normal big hit” nor “big hit with probability variation”, the process proceeds to step 211, and the symbol determined by the main controller 60 is determined. It is determined whether or not the re-change symbol (specific symbol) data is included in the symbol display information (data) sent to the sub-control device 61.
[0126]
When the re-variable symbol is not included, the symbol for variation display determined by the main control device 60 to be displayed in each variation region 17a, 17b, 17c is variably displayed, and the symbol display corresponding to “lost” is displayed. Image data whose mode is aligned on the effective line is assigned (S212).
[0127]
In the case of symbol display information including re-variable symbol data, symbols for variation display determined by the main controller 60 to be displayed in the variation regions 17a, 17b, and 17c are displayed in a variable manner. Prior to an unspecified symbol that is one of the symbols, the re-variable symbol is stopped in a predetermined variation region. Then, after the re-variation symbol is stopped, the image data for confirming the “losing” stop display is assigned after performing the glaring variation display effect as if it were re-variable (S213).
[0128]
  Thus, in this notification program, when notifying the player whether or not the special gaming state has been won, as one notification effect, first, a re-variable symbol (specific symbol) prior to the stop of the unspecified symbol In addition, the player is informed that there is a high possibility of winning the special gaming state by re-displaying at least one of the re-variable symbol or the unspecified symbol at a predetermined timing. . In view of the notification program, the determination as to whether or not to display the variation again is left to the image data (variation pattern) selected in the symbol sub-control processing based on the lottery result of the jackpot determination program. In addition, it will be elected to shift to the special gaming stateWhenFor example, if the random number value extracted in the random lottery is determined so that the temporary change of the re-variable symbol and the re-variable display are performed relatively frequently, for example, the random number related to the implementation is increased. It is more preferable to make it easy to extract.
[0129]
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the re-variation symbol is stopped in a predetermined area on the effective line and the re-variation display is performed with the stop of the re-variation symbol, the regularity of the symbol display mode at that time is changed. It becomes possible to suggest the transition to the special gaming state regardless of the presence or absence. For this reason, it is possible to provide the player with an effect always full of expectation from the start of the variable display of symbols.
[0130]
In addition, since the transition to the special gaming state may be finalized by satisfying two conditions such as the stoppage of the re-variable symbol and the re-variable display of the predetermined symbol, it relates to the notification of whether or not the special gaming state is reached. At the end of the performance, it will be suggested that the start-up encouragement period starts. In other words, when the control to reach the special gaming state is performed by satisfying the two conditions such as “stop of re-variable symbol” and “re-variable display of predetermined symbol”, the player can either If the launch of the game ball is stopped after the re-change display of the symbol, the useless consumption of the game ball can be prevented.
[0131]
In addition, in the notification program of the present invention entwined above, whether or not the special gaming state is won only by looking at the stop mode or the temporary stop mode when the symbol display mode in which the symbols for variable display are aligned is obtained. In this respect, the game is differentiated from a game machine with a re-lottery function that re-varies in order to re-draw and change the winning symbol display mode after notification of transition to the special game state. That is, the conventional re-lottery function can only notify whether or not the jackpot with probability fluctuation is made, and is greatly different from the present invention in this respect. In addition, by employing the symbol stop control means and the re-variation display means comprising the notification program, various notification effects that cannot be seen in the re-lottery function are possible.
[0132]
Further, as can be seen from the processing in step 209 and step 210, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the re-change display is performed is positively changed depending on whether or not the jackpot with probability change. In other words, since it is possible to predict whether the big hit with probability fluctuation or the normal big hit can be predicted according to the timing when the re-variation display is performed, the prediction determination can provide an unprecedented interest.
[0133]
In addition, in order to start the re-variation display at a predetermined timing after the stop or temporary stop of the re-variable symbol (specific symbol), for example, start preparation for the winning ball take-in operation, raising the expectation for the special gaming state, etc. Information that is beneficial to the player can be provided to the player by stopping or temporarily stopping the specific symbol. That is, it is possible to give the player a technical intervention.
[0134]
The above-described embodiment is merely an embodiment, and details thereof can be changed as desired.
First, the stop position (stop area) of the re-variable symbol is not particularly mentioned above, but a stop region is set in advance, and the re-variable display is started in response to the stop of the re-variable symbol within that stop region. It can also be made to do.
[0135]
In this case, since the area where the re-variable symbol should be stopped is set in advance, whether the re-variable symbol stops or temporarily stops in the stop region is an important point in predicting the transition to the special gaming state. . In other words, the stop or temporary stop of the specific symbol outside the predetermined stop area is not reflected in the transition to the re-variable display, and the stop or temporary stop of the re-variable symbol in the predetermined stop area is not repeated. Since it is reflected in the transition to the variable display, it is possible to further increase the player's attention in the local area on the active line. In addition, in the program, since it can be notified that the special game state will be reached by judging whether to stop or temporarily stop the re-variable symbol in the stop area, it is unspecified that the remaining area should be stopped or temporarily stopped. When there are a plurality of symbols, any one can be selected. Therefore, the control load can be reduced from the viewpoint that an arbitrary symbol can be selected.
[0136]
In the notification program, when the re-variable symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped prior to the unspecified symbol, the time required to stop or temporarily stop the unspecified symbol may be positively shortened.
[0137]
That is, if the re-variable symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped before the unspecified symbol and the re-variable display is performed, the benefit of performing the symbol display mode associated with the stop or temporary stop of the unspecified symbol is reduced. Then, the time required to stop or temporarily stop the unspecified symbol can be shortened at least as compared with the normal time, and the load on the control device can be suppressed as much as possible.
[0138]
Further, in order to stop or temporarily stop the re-variable symbol, in order to determine the variation pattern selected by the lottery result of the jackpot determination program (means) performed by the main control device 60 or the special symbol control processing. You may make it alert | report to a player according to this information or symbol display information.
[0139]
In this configuration, when symbol display information including a re-variable symbol is selected based on a lottery result (winning / losing) relating to the big hit determination, a sign notification that notifies a sign of a stop or temporary stop of the re-variable symbol in advance. Is performed by displaying a special character. In other words, in addition to the notification effect unique to the present invention, a further effect such as a predictive effect (predictive notification) is added, so that the player can enjoy various effects and be notified in advance, so the control of the present invention is clearly performed. You will be able to understand. Note that it is desirable to determine whether or not to notify the precursor according to a lottery result indicating whether or not to shift to the special gaming state. Further, as the warning notification, the warning may be notified by sound or light using the speaker 12, the decorative lamp 11, or the like.
[0140]
In addition, after the stoppage or temporary stop of the re-variable symbol (special symbol), the elapse of time required for the stoppage or temporary stop of the non-specific symbol other than the specific symbol is notified, and the transition to the jackpot is established in correspondence with the time. The player may be encouraged to make a decision about the betting encouragement and the preparation of the winning ball taking-in operation (preparation of dollar box). In this case, it is desirable to use a display device or timer device for displaying the passage of time, a device capable of counting down using an LED, a voice notification device, or the like for notifying the passage of time required to stop or temporarily stop an unspecified symbol. .
[0141]
In addition, when the re-variable display is performed, the re-variable display mode may be processed according to the image data (variation pattern) related to the transition to the special gaming state. In other words, not the mere re-variation display, but the symbols are re-variably displayed according to the effects set to increase the expectation of the special gaming state. In this case, the fun of the production is produced by a synergistic effect of the re-variable display of the predetermined symbol based on the appearance of the specific symbol unique to the present embodiment and the progress of the devised production mode leading to the transition to the special gaming state. It can be further increased.
[0142]
In addition, in the above, the symbol display mode is stopped after re-changing display in order to notify that the special game state is reached upon winning of the jackpot lottery means consisting of the jackpot determination program. In order to notify the player of a winning that is in conflict with the result of the determination based on the program, the effect of the symbol display mode leading to the loss is temporarily stopped on the active line using a predetermined number of symbols including a specific symbol. Any of the predetermined number of symbols may be displayed again.
[0143]
In this configuration, after receiving the winning in the special gaming state, the symbol display mode related to the conflicting loss (losing) is temporarily stopped temporarily on the active line consisting of a predetermined display area, and then the re-variable display is started. . In other words, after performing the notification that the game has been lost for the transition to the special gaming state, a re-variation display based on the appearance of the specific symbol is performed, and the possibility of the transition to the special gaming state again by the activation of the re-variation display Therefore, the player can enjoy with expectation even in the mode of re-variation display after the loss.
[0144]
Note that FIG. 9 shows a series of processes on a program (control process) for temporarily stopping the symbol display mode for notifying a loss including a specific symbol. Hereinafter, the outline of the program (design stop control means and re-variation display means) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
[0145]
Since the program shown in FIG. 9 can be incorporated after step 204 of the notification program, the following description is based on the steps up to step 203 described above. Further, this flowchart is merely an example, and the details thereof can be variously changed in accordance with the type of the special game state and the like as described above.
[0146]
First, in this program, information (data) for determining the variation pattern sent to the symbol sub-control device 61 based on the special symbol control processing performed in the main controller 60 in step 203 is analyzed by means of analysis ( The CPU 61a) analyzes and determines whether or not the information for determining the transmitted variation pattern corresponds to the variation pattern information related to winning (S300).
[0147]
Subsequently, if the information is for determining the hit variation pattern (S300: YES), the image recorded by the recording means (ROM 61b) for the hit variation pattern based on the image data selection information included in the information. Corresponding image data is selected from the data table (S301). If the determination result is information for determining a deviation variation pattern (S300: NO), the corresponding image data is selected from the image data table recorded in the recording means (ROM 61b) for the deviation variation pattern ( S302). It should be noted that the symbol display device 17 variably displays the image data in accordance with the image data determined based on the selection processing of the image data (effect execution contents). The flow of the variable display according to the image data on the symbol display device 17 is shown below.
[0148]
Subsequently, the symbol sub-control device 61 determines whether or not the selected image data corresponds to data including execution of re-variable display based on the determination result in step 300 (S303), and re-variable display. When the data corresponds to the data including the execution of, the process proceeds to step 304, and the variable display of the symbols in the variable regions 17a, 17b, 17c is started.
[0149]
In addition, after the start of symbol variation display, a symbol display that temporarily notifies a loss on a valid number of symbols including a specific symbol determined by the symbol sub-control device 61 when the image data is selected. Temporary stop display is performed so as to become the mode (S305). Then, the temporary stop display composed of the lost symbol display mode is re-variably displayed (S306), and a symbol display mode for notifying that the special game state (big hit) corresponding to “normal big hit” or “big hit with probability variation” is reached, and The symbols based on the symbol display data determined by the main controller 60 on the active line and sent to the symbol sub-controller 61 are aligned and stopped (S307). In addition, in the main control device 60, the main control device 60 is configured to shift the current control state to a control state in which the special game state (big hit) is executed after the symbol display mode for notifying the transition to the special game state. The process of the control transfer means related to the jackpot set in the recording means 60b is activated (S308).
[0150]
Next, the negative determination at step 303 will be described.
At the time of negative determination in step 303, since the data related to the re-variation display is not set in the selected image data, the symbol sub-control device 61 starts the variation display of the symbol (S309) and displays the re-variation symbol in a variable manner. The main controller 60 determines on the active line so as to be in a symbol display mode informing that a special gaming state corresponding to “normal big hit” or “big hit with probability variation” is reached without temporary stoppage. The symbols based on the symbol display data sent to the symbol sub-control device 61 are aligned and stopped (S310). In addition, in the main control device 60, the main control device 60 is configured to shift the current control state to a control state in which the special game state (big hit) is executed after the symbol display mode for notifying the transition to the special game state. The process of the control transfer means related to the jackpot set in the recording means 60b is activated (S311).
[0151]
On the other hand, at the time of negative determination in step 300, after corresponding image data is selected from the image data table for the deviation variation pattern (S302), the symbol variation display is started (S312), and “lost” is selected. The symbols based on the symbol data sent to the symbol sub-control device 61 side determined by the main control device 60 on the active line so as to be a symbol display mode for informing that the corresponding loss has occurred are displayed together and stopped. (S313).
[0152]
In this way, in this program, a special symbol is temporarily displayed on the active line so that it becomes a symbol display mode for receiving a winning to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to a player and informing a conflicting loss (losing). Stop. Then, after the re-variation display is completed for the lost symbol display mode, and after the re-variation display is finished, a “normal jackpot” or “ In order to notify the fact that one of the “big hits with probability variation” has been won, the display is stopped so as to be in a symbol display mode for notifying that the big hit is reached. In other words, the re-variable display based on the specific symbol executed after the notification of the loss indirectly informs the transition to the special gaming state, and the player is expected in the re-variable display mode after the loss. You can enjoy with a feeling.
[0153]
Next, an example in which the reliability is associated with the variation pattern of the re-variation display will be described. In this embodiment, first, a plurality of variation patterns related to the re-variation display are recorded in a variation pattern table stored in the recording means in association with the reliability as the transition probability to the special gaming state, and this variation pattern table is recorded in this variation pattern table. The recorded variation pattern can be read in association with the stop mode or temporary stop mode of the re-variable symbol set, and when the symbol is to be re-variably displayed, it is re-variably displayed according to the read variation pattern. In this case, the player can determine that the transition establishment to the special gaming state differs depending on the stop mode or temporary stop mode of the re-variable symbol.
[0154]
In addition, if a specific example is given and demonstrated, the change with different appearance frequency will be different when the re-variation symbol stops in the variation area 17a and when the re-variation symbol stops in the variation area 17b. A program configuration in which re-variable display is performed based on a re-variable symbol according to a pattern is conceivable.
[0155]
In addition, as described above, when an effect related to the re-variation display is performed after the stop or temporary stop of the re-variation symbol, the specified variation display to be performed from the appearance of the re-variation symbol until the re-variation display is started. It can be omitted. In other words, in this case, the specified variation pattern to be implemented from the stop or temporary stop of the re-variable symbol to the start of re-variable display is omitted, and the start timing for shifting to re-variable display is accelerated. For this reason, more games can be provided to the player within the unit time, and the control load can be reduced.
[0156]
In addition, prior to the start of the effect related to the stop or temporary stop of the re-variable symbol or the effect related to the re-variable display, or the start of the effect related to the stop or temporary stop display of the re-variable symbol or the re-variable display, You may make it alert | report to a player that it will start the production concerned. In this case, it is possible to exemplify an embodiment in which the player can recognize the sign that the display is performed, for example, an animation such as “Revariation!” Is displayed on the symbol display device 17.
[0157]
Further, when the special game state is reached after the re-variation display associated with the stoppage or temporary stop of the re-variable symbol, the winning probability within a predetermined period after the special game state ends may be positively increased as a privilege.
[0158]
In this case, in addition to the processing in step 208 and the like in the previous notification program, various program configurations are possible in which the winning probability is increased by changing within a predetermined period after the re-change display.
[0159]
Further, the plurality of variation patterns related to the re-variation display are recorded in the variation pattern table stored in the recording means in association with the reliability as the transition probability to the special gaming state, and the variation pattern recorded in the variation pattern table is recorded. Can be read in association with the stop mode or temporary stop mode of the re-variable symbol set, and when the symbol is to be re-variably displayed, it is re-variably displayed according to the read variation pattern. In this case, the player can determine that the transition establishment to the special gaming state differs depending on the stop mode or temporary stop mode of the re-variable symbol.
[0160]
In addition, if it demonstrates with a specific example, the example shown in FIGS. 6-8 can be considered. In addition, FIGS. 6-8 is drawing explaining the stop control of the symbol processed by receiving the winning at the start winning opening 26, and is a drawing having mutual relation. In each figure, “re” surrounded by a circle corresponds to a re-variable symbol, and “↓” means a variable display. Also, numbers such as “5”, “2”, and “7” correspond to the types of symbols (identification information).
[0161]
First, as shown in FIG. 6, when a game ball wins at the start winning opening 26, the variable areas 17a, 17b, and 17c change according to the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means determined based on the start winning timing. Information for determining a pattern is acquired, image data is selected based on the information, and variation display of each symbol is started according to the image data (variation pattern). Subsequently, after the start of the variation display, first, the re-variation symbol temporarily stops in the first variation region 17a prior to the temporary stop of the unspecified symbol.
[0162]
Subsequently, if the unspecified symbols stop in the change areas 17b and 17c in the stop mode “Re-5-2” shown in FIG. 7 according to the change pattern at this time, the ratio of transition to the special game state with a probability of approximately 20%. It shall appear at. Note that this stop mode may be disclosed to the player as a low-reliability effect, or may be empirically known. The player can be recognized as a low-reliability performance based on the disclosed contents.
[0163]
Further, when re-variable display is performed as described above, there is a possibility of stopping with a combination of loss such as “2-5-2” as shown in the lower part of FIG. 7 (75% in this embodiment). Although not shown, the probability of transition to the normal fluctuation big hit (normal big hit state) appears at a rate of 20%. Further, there is a possibility that a complete stop state may be caused only by the so-called “giraffe effect” without the re-variable display (5% in this embodiment).
[0164]
In addition, a stop mode in which an unspecified symbol is temporarily stopped in a specific variable region after the re-variable symbol is temporarily stopped in the first variable region 17a (an unspecified symbol in the third variable region 17c, for example, the stop shown in FIG. 8). If it stops in the mode “re- ↓ -7”, it will appear at a rate of shifting to the special game state with a probability of approximately 80% In the stop mode of FIG. The state remains.
[0165]
In the high-reliability effect, that is, the re-variable display, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 8, there is a high probability of appearing at a ratio that becomes a symbol display mode corresponding to a jackpot with probability variation such as “7-7-7”. (60% in this embodiment) In addition, although not shown, there is a possibility that the display is stopped by a combination of symbols that normally has a big hit (20% in this embodiment).
[0166]
Note that the numerical values such as 20% and 80% exemplified here can be displayed in a variety of variations with different reliability from the ratio of appearance frequency according to the stop mode or temporary stop mode of the re-variable symbol in this notification program. It is a numerical value set to explain that it exists, and this numerical setting can be changed as appropriate. In the present embodiment, when the re-variation display is started after the re-variation symbol is stopped, the reliability is close to 100% so that a sense of expectation can be obtained.
[0167]
Thus, according to the stop mode or temporary stop mode of the re-variation symbol, the notification may be made up of a plurality of variation patterns having different reliability levels from the appearance frequency ratio.
[0168]
The various contents described above can be combined as much as possible without departing from the technical idea of the present invention. The series of controls described above may be performed by the main control device 60, or may be performed by a sub-control device that is operated based on processing of the main control device 60.
[0169]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing or preventing lazy time in production and providing a player with more fun. In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying a program-stop encouragement period or a next game preparation period that is difficult to recognize normally.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a game board according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a control block diagram of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a control flowchart of a main control program processed by the main controller.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a notification program according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining stop control of symbols to be processed in response to winning at a start winning opening. Figure.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a stop mode when the probability of transition to a special gaming state is low.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a stop mode when the probability of transition to a special gaming state is high.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a program for temporarily stopping a symbol for selection as a specific symbol.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 gaming machine
2 saucer
2a Game ball borrowing gate
2b Prize ball exit
2c Storage ball alignment path
2d game ball supply port
2e button
3 outer frame
4 Table frame
5 Window frame
6 Game board
7 Launcher
8 Operation handle
9 Transparent window
10 Decorative LED
11 Decorative lamp
12 Speaker
13 Guide rail
14 Obstacles
15 winning equipment
16 Out mouth
17 Symbol display device
17a Fluctuation region (first variation region)
17b Fluctuation region (second variation region)
17c Fluctuation region (third variation region)
18 Normal symbol display device
19 Movable piece
23 Obstacles
24 Windmill
25 General prize opening
26 Start prize opening
27 Grand Prize Winner
28 Ashtray
29 opening
30 Opening and closing member
47 Start winning ball detection sensor
48 winning ball detection sensor
49 Passage (passage gate)
60 Main controller (main board)
61 Design sub-control device
62 Lamp sub-control device
63 Voice sub-control device
64 Dispensing sub-control device
65 Launch control device
66 Dispensing device

Claims (2)

Lottery means for determining by lottery whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
After temporarily displaying a plurality of symbols on the active line, temporarily displaying the symbols, and then again displaying the variations and then displaying the variation pattern of the symbols to be stopped and displayed. A gaming machine having a symbol display means for notifying a player whether the winning or the loss is based on a lottery result,
The plurality of symbols include a specific symbol for variably displaying a plurality of symbols variably displayed on the active line , and an unspecified symbol that is a symbol other than the specific symbol,
The time from the start of the unspecified symbol variation display to the temporary stop display includes a normal time and a shortened time shorter than the normal time,
In a state where all of the plurality of symbols are fluctuating, the specific symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed first. Temporarily stop and display all of the specific symbols after elapse of the shortened time, and then variably display all of the plurality of symbols again, and then stop and display all of the plurality of symbols in a predetermined display mode, A gaming machine further comprising a re-variation display means for causing the symbol display means to display a re-variation display as a symbol variation pattern. In the effective line, a plurality of display areas are formed,
Wherein in the re-variable display, the specific symbols in any of the plurality of display areas by either the suspend display, reliability indicating the likelihood that it per the drawing result is set to be different The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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