JP4405123B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine and the like. Specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of controlling a gaming state to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As this type of gaming machine, there is one that can be controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player such as a big hit state, for example, which is generally known.
[0003]
In such a gaming machine, in addition to the game that is performed with the aim of controlling to a specific gaming state, for example, a game is possible when winning a specific winning slot, and the result of the competitive game is selected by the player If a game is determined to be controlled to a specific gaming state, the game amount of the player intervenes (the game amount influences whether the game result is good or bad). In some cases, it is determined whether or not to control a specific gaming state.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when deciding whether or not to control to a specific gaming state, if a predetermined game is executed in which the player's gaming amount intervenes as described above, the player's gaming amount intervenes in the gaming result. Therefore, the game is advantageous to those who have excellent gaming skills, and disadvantageous to those who have poor gaming skills. However, at the same time that general players feel dissatisfied with the game, there is a problem that it is difficult for the game hall manager to predict the number of jackpot occurrences and to manage it.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to maintain the fairness of a game in a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state, and as a result, improve the interest of the player.
[0006]
[Specific Examples of Means for Solving the Problems and Their Effects]
  (1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of controlling the gaming state to a specific gaming state (big hit state) that is advantageous to the player,
  Specific game state determination means (game control microcomputer 53) for determining in advance whether or not to control to the specific game state;
  A variable display device (variable display device 8, special symbol display unit 9) for performing variable display and deriving and displaying a display result;
  Variable display time determining means (variation pattern setting process (SA04)) for determining a variable display time from the start of the variable display to the display and display of the display result when starting the variable display;
  Game control means (game control microcomputer 53) for controlling the gaming state and outputting a command for specifying the variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means;
  When the variable display is started in the variable display device and the variable display time determined by the variable display time determining means has elapsed, the display result according to the determination result of the specific gaming state determining means is derived and displayed. (Variable display operation start process (SE03), symbol changing process (SE04), all symbol stop waiting process (SE05)), effects related to the game during the variable display (for example, video in which the pitcher is throwing a “curve”) A game effect execution means (display control microcomputer 800) for displaying an effect result relating to whether or not to control to the specific game state after performing the game (for example, an image in which the pitcher takes the batter as "strike")Variable display control means (display control microcomputer 800) for performing display control of the variable display device according to the command;
  Selection instruction detecting means (selection operation unit 60, selection buttons 61, 62, optical sensors 201, 202, 203) for detecting selection instructions from the player (for example, selection of throwing “curve” or “straight ball”). , Touch panel 301),
  The detection signal from the selection instruction detection means is input to the variable display control means without going through the game control means (see FIG. 3),
  The game effect executing means is,
    One of a plurality of types of variation patterns is set based on the command (SG02, SG03 in FIG. 18),
    According to the set variation pattern, the variable display is started in the variable display device, and the display result is derived and displayed when the variable display time specified by the command has elapsed (SH01, SH02 in FIG. 19, FIG. 20 SI01, SJ02 in FIG.
    in frontBy determining a detection signal from the selection instruction detecting means and receiving a selection instruction from a player for selecting the type of effect during a predetermined reception period during variable display, the selection instruction is A pseudo-selected game (selected game) that is involved in determining whether or not to shift to the specific game state can be performed (see SL01 to SL14 in FIG. 24), and when the effect result is displayed. Displays the effect result according to the determination result of the specific gaming state determination means without being affected by the selection instruction received during the reception period (see SL15 in FIG. 24),
  The reception period is set to a fixed period that does not vary depending on the timing at which the selection instruction is received (entry timer T1, NO at SL08 in FIG. 24),
  The production according to the selection instruction is executed after the acceptance period has elapsed, regardless of the timing when the selection instruction is accepted.((When SL08 in FIG. 24 is YES, SL14 and SL15 are executed),
  When the game effect execution means sets any one of a plurality of types of specific variation patterns among the plurality of types of variation patterns, the game effect execution means determines the pseudo-selected game according to the set type of the specific variation pattern. At the timing.
[0007]
According to such a configuration, since the determination itself of whether or not to be controlled to the specific gaming state is performed in advance without being affected by the player's selection by the pseudo-selected game, the player can enter the specific gaming state. Since it is not involved in the determination of whether or not it is controlled, the player's gaming skill amount does not intervene in whether or not it is controlled to a specific gaming state. Thereby, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state, it is possible to maintain the fairness of the game by not being involved in the determination itself of whether or not the player is controlled to the specific gaming state, The interest of the player can be improved by allowing the player to be involved in the pseudo-selected game.
[0008]
  Further, it is possible to reduce the control burden of the game control means for performing the pseudo-selected game. In addition, since the detection signal from the selection instruction detection unit is input to the variable display control unit without passing through the game control unit, the input path of the detection signal from the selection instruction detection unit may not be complicated. It can also prevent fraud.
  Further, the pseudo-selected game can be executed with a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the opportunity for the player to select and intervention increases. In addition, the variation patterns become diverse and the player's enjoyment is improved.
[0009]
  (2)  in frontThe game production execution meansPossibleThe pseudo-selected game can be performed a plurality of times during the change display (see FIGS. 31, 33, etc.).
[0010]
If comprised in this way, since it will be made to think that it was involved in the jackpot of the multiple times during one fluctuation | variation, a player's interest will improve. Furthermore, the initial pseudo-selected game can be used as a notice function to imply that the pseudo-selected game can be performed again.
[0017]
  (3The selection instruction detection means is composed of a plurality of detection units (selection buttons 61, 62, 63, optical sensors 201, 202, 203, touch panel 301, etc.) that detect selection instructions from the player.
[0018]
  According to such a configuration, when making an arbitrary selection, it is possible to directly select the detection unit corresponding to what the player wants to select, and at the time of the selected gameSelection instructionThe form can be easily understood by the player, and the sense of intervention is improved.
[0021]
  (4The game effect execution means performs a display (see FIG. 32B, etc.) for recognizing that the player is in the reception period.
[0022]
  With this configuration, in the variable display device,During reception periodBy displayingReception periodGiving players the thrill of having to choose withinSukoYou can.
[0023]
  (5The game effect execution means performs a display (see FIG. 32B, etc.) that can recognize which option has been selected in accordance with the selection instruction during the reception period.
[0024]
With this configuration, it is possible to highlight a choice and display it, or to change the color and make it easy to recognize, so that the selection state becomes clear and troubles due to selection mistakes can be prevented.
[0027]
  (6The game effect execution means temporarily changes the content of the effect to be executed in accordance with the selection instruction (see FIG. 30 and the like).
[0028]
  If configured in this way, productionofBy changing the contents temporarily (for example, changing the ball type thrown by the pitcher to “curve” or “straight ball”)Whether to enter a specific gaming stateIt seems that he was involved in the moment of decision (final decision).
[0029]
  (7The game effect execution means changes a part of the content of the effect to be executed in accordance with the selection instruction (see FIG. 32, etc.).
[0030]
  If configured in this way, productionofBy changing the contents partially (for example, changing and directing the batter standing at the batting to “right batter with batting rate 200” or “left batter with batting rate 800”), the player himselfIn a specific gaming stateI think it was easier to do.
[0031]
  (8) The game effect execution means includes an auxiliary display (see FIG. 26 and the like) that allows the player to recognize in advance how the selection instruction is reflected in the effect when the player makes a selection, and the player's selection instruction. At least one of auxiliary display (see FIG. 24 SL13 and the like) for allowing the player to recognize that the selection instruction is reflected in the subsequent presentation is performed.
[0032]
  If configured in this way, the effect to selectofThe contents can be displayed as a trace image or selected.InstructionsCan be displayed, and it is easy to visually recognize that the production has been changed as the player has selected.
[0033]
  (9The change of the effect performed by the game effect execution means is performed only by changing the display content by the variable display device.
[0034]
  According to such a configuration, the performanceOutgoingEven if there is a change, the sound and the lamp are not changed, so that the change process can be simplified.
[0035]
  (10The change of the effect performed by the game effect execution means includes a change of display contents by the variable display device, a change of sound effects by sound generation means (for example, a speaker) for generating sound effects, and a decorative light emitter. (For example, change of the light emission state of the side lamp).
[0036]
  According to such a configuration, the performanceOutThe change can be recognized from the visual and auditory senses, and the body sensitivity of the player's intervention is improved.
[0037]
  (11The game effect execution means changes the effect until the effect result is displayed after the player's selection instruction is changed to an effect corresponding to the selection instruction.
[0038]
  According to such a configuration, the player pays the most attentionSpecific gaming statePerformance that is the process up to whether or notGo outPlayer selectionInstructionsAccording toProductionBy changing to, tiredness does not occur during the game, and the interest of the player is improved.
[0039]
  (12The game effect execution means executes an effect corresponding to the selection instruction among a plurality of types of effects (see FIG. 27, etc.), and then an effect result according to the determination result of the specific game state determination means (FIG. 28, etc.) Reference) is displayed.
[0040]
  According to such a configuration,Production according to selection instructions(For example, select “Curve” for the ball type to be thrown)ExecutionLet it be, then decided in advanceAccording to the determination result of the specific gaming state determination meansBy seeing the production results (such as a thrown “curve” being home-run),Become a specific gaming stateThe determination of whether or not can be easily understood through production, and the player's interest can be improved.
[0041]
  (13) It further includes an effect content determination means for determining an effect to be executed from among a plurality of types of effects without being affected by the selection instruction received during the reception period,
  The game effect execution means has a function of executing the effect determined by the effect content determination means (see FIG. 27, etc.).
[0042]
  According to such a configuration,Selection instructionPerformances performed againstOutNot predetermined,Selection instructionIs judgedOutBy being determined, the thrill is given to the player, the interest is increased, and the body sensitivity of the player's intervention in the game is improved.
[0043]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine and a slot machine. Any gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player is a target.
[0044]
First embodiment
First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front, and FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
[0045]
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2a that is framed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and is pivotally supported inside the outer frame 2a so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 2b is provided in an aggregated manner, and the frame-shaped glass door frame 2 is provided by being pivotally supported on the front upper portion of the front frame 2b so as to be opened and closed. A hitting ball supply tray 3 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 2. In the front frame 2b, below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing the stored balls overflowing from the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting balls. A game board 6 having a game area 7 formed on the front side is detachably provided on the front frame 2b positioned behind the glass door frame 2. The front frame 2b and the glass door frame 2 are pivotally supported at the left end when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are opened and closed with the pivot position as an opening / closing axis. The glass door frame 2 is provided with a see-through window through which the game area 7 of the game board 6 can be almost seen through, and a glass plate is mounted from the rear surface of the see-through window.
[0046]
Near the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 8 including a special symbol display unit 9 made of a liquid crystal display and a normal symbol display unit 10 made of an LED display is provided.
[0047]
Further, the variable display device 8 is provided with a start memory display 18 and a gate passing memory display 41 each consisting of four LEDs. Based on the number of lit LEDs of the start memory indicator 18, it is displayed that the number of winnings to the starting winning port 14 for starting the special symbol is stored with an upper limit of 4. In addition, the number of illuminated balls of the gate passing memory display 41 indicates that the number of passing game balls to the passing gate 11 for starting the normal symbol is stored with an upper limit of 4.
[0048]
Decorative lamps 25 that are lit and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an out mouth 26 that absorbs a hit ball that has not won a prize is provided below. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, game effect lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c are provided.
[0049]
The hit ball launched from the hit ball launching device 34 enters the game area 7 through the guide rail 76 and then descends the game area 7. When the hit ball is detected by the gate switch 12 through the passing gate 11, the display device of the normal symbol display unit 10 is continuously changed. Further, when the hit ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 17, the symbol within the special symbol display section 9 starts rotating if the variation of the symbol can be started. If it is not in a state where the change of the symbol can be started, the start winning memory is increased by one.
[0050]
The rotation of the video in the special symbol display unit 9 stops when a certain time has elapsed. If the combination of images at the time of stop (for example, a doublet such as 111,777, etc.) is a combination of a big hit symbol, it shifts to a big hit gaming state. That is, the special winning opening 20 is opened until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls wins. Then, when the hit ball enters the specific winning area while the special winning opening 20 is opened and is detected by the V count switch 22, a continuation right is generated and the special winning opening 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).
[0051]
Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. A front frame 3 is provided on the back side of the game board 6 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a mechanism plate 36 is provided further forward. On the front frame 3, a display control board 80 for performing display control of the special symbol display unit 9, a game control board 31 covered with a board case 32 and mounted with a game control microcomputer, etc., and a pachinko ball payout control are performed. A prize ball substrate 37 on which a payout control microcomputer and the like are mounted is installed. Furthermore, a ball hitting device 34 for launching a ball to the game area 7 using the rotational force of the motor, and a lamp control board 35 for sending signals to the speaker 27 and the game effect lamps / LEDs 28a, 28b, 28c are provided. ing. On the other hand, a ball tank 38 is provided on the upper portion of the mechanism plate 36, and pachinko balls are supplied to the ball tank 38 from above in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the gaming machine installation island. The pachinko balls in the ball tank 38 are supplied to the ball dispensing device through the guide rod 39.
[0052]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the game control board 31. 3 shows a payout control board 37, a lamp control board 35, a sound control board 70, a launch control board 91, and a display control board 80. The game control board 31 includes a game control microcomputer 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 12, a start port switch 17, a V count switch 22, a count switch 23, winning port switches 19a and 24a, and a batting switch. A game control microcomputer 53 includes a switch circuit 58 for supplying a signal from the ball-in switch 77 to the game control microcomputer, a solenoid 16 for opening / closing the winning ball apparatus 15 and a solenoid 21 for opening / closing the open / close plate of the big prize opening 20. And a solenoid circuit 59 that is driven in accordance with a command from is mounted.
[0053]
The game control microcomputer 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 as an example of a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the control program, and an I / O port unit 57. It is a microcomputer for game control including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and RAM 55 are mounted on the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. Note that the CPU 56, the ROM 54, and the RAM 55 may not be integrated into one chip. That is, the ROM 54, the RAM 55, and the I / O port unit 57 may be external or built in. The I / O port unit 57 is a terminal capable of inputting and outputting information in the microcomputer.
[0054]
In this embodiment, a lamp control microcomputer (not shown), which is a lamp control means mounted on the lamp control board 35, includes a game effect LED 28a, a prize ball lamp 51, a ball break lamp 52, a start memory display. Display control of the display 18, the gate passing memory display 41, and the decoration lamp 25. Information such as a lamp control command, which is command information for controlling devices controlled by the lamp control board 35, is transmitted from the game control board 31 to the lamp control board 35. On the lamp control board 35, the lamp control microcomputer performs control to drive the device to be controlled in accordance with the lamp control command.
[0055]
The display control of the special symbol display unit 9 for variably displaying the special symbol and the normal symbol display unit 10 for variably displaying the normal symbol is a display control microcomputer 800 which is a display control means mounted on the display control board 80. Is done by. Information such as a display control command as command information regarding display control of the variable display device 8 is transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80. On the display control board 80, the display control microcomputer 800 controls the display of the special symbol display unit 9 and the normal symbol display unit 10 in accordance with the display control command. Further, the display control board 80 receives signals detected by the selection sensors 201, 202, and 203, and performs control so that selection during a selection game, which will be described later, can be performed based on the designated value.
[0056]
In addition, information such as sound control commands as command information related to sound control such as sound effects output from the speaker 27 by the sound control board 70 is transmitted from the game control board 31 to the sound control board 70. The sound control board 70 is equipped with a sound control microcomputer (sound control means), and the sound control microcomputer controls the sound output from the speaker 27 in accordance with the sound control command.
[0057]
FIG. 4 is a front view of the variable display device. In FIG. 4, the same reference numerals are given to portions common to the variable display device 8 shown in FIG. 1, and description thereof is omitted.
[0058]
Referring to FIG. 4, in the variable display device 8, a selection sensor 201 for detecting selection of the left option by the player is provided in the upper left part of the special symbol display unit 9. A selection sensor 202 for detecting the selection of the central option by the player is provided at the upper center, and a selection sensor 203 for detecting the selection of the right option by the player at the upper right portion of the special symbol display unit 9. Is provided. Each of the selection sensors 201, 202, and 203 has a light projecting unit that projects light forward, a light receiving unit that receives light reflected by an object according to the light projection, and an illuminance of reflected light received by the light receiving unit. And a calculation processing unit that calculates the distance of an object ahead based on it, and outputs a selection detection signal as a detection signal when it is detected that the player's hand is held within a predetermined distance in front of the sensor (Optical sensor) In the selection sensors 201, 202, and 203, the selection detection signal is directly input to the display control board 80 described above without passing through the game control board described above. If detected, a selection detection signal indicating that the selection has been made is provided to the display control board 80, respectively. When such an operation signal is input, the display control microcomputer 80 recognizes that selection has been made for each selection sensor.
[0059]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing various random counters for generating random numbers used for game control of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 6, random counters for generating random numbers of R1, R2, R3-1, R3-2, R3-3, and R4 are shown as examples of the random counter.
[0060]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 randomly determines whether or not to generate the above-described big hit state based on the count value (random number) of a random counter. The following are typical examples of random counters.
[0061]
R1 is for randomly determining whether or not to generate a big hit as a specific gaming state based on the display result of the special symbol display unit 9.
[0062]
R2 is a random counter (or a jackpot symbol determination random number itself may be used) used to determine a stop symbol at the time of jackpot pre-determination (the left, middle and right are the same stop symbol).
[0063]
R3-1, R3-2, and R3-3 are random counters used to predetermine the left, middle, and right off symbols that are stopped and displayed on the variable display unit 9 when R1 is determined to be off. It is.
[0064]
R4 is a random counter for determining the variation type (variation pattern type) when the special symbol is variably displayed. The random counter is updated from 0 and updated up to 250 which is the upper limit, and then from 0 again. Added and updated. This R4 is incremented by 1 for each timer interrupt (every 0.002 seconds) and for each extra interrupt processing time. For the variation pattern, the type of the table to be used is determined by the values extracted by R1, R2, and R3, and the corresponding pattern table is looked up using the value extracted by R4 as a subscript. This point will be described in detail later.
[0065]
In the random counter shown above, data is extracted at random timing (for example, when a start prize is generated) in accordance with the establishment of the extraction condition defined for each counter. Thereby, the data extracted from each random counter becomes a random value (random value).
[0066]
Although not shown, the display result of the normal symbol display unit 10 is also determined by a random counter. The random counter is incremented by 1 every 2 msec, for example, and counts up from 0, counts up to the upper limit of 10, and then counts up from 0 again. The count value of the random counter is used to randomly determine whether or not to generate a normal hit based on the display result of the normal symbol display unit 10. When the gate passage is detected by the gate switch 12, the count value of the random counter is extracted accordingly. When gate passage is detected, it is determined whether or not the extracted random counter value matches the normal hit determination value (for example, “2”). Control is performed. When the normal hit is determined, the stop symbol corresponding to the normal hit is determined accordingly, and when the deviation is determined, the stop display result of the normal symbol is determined using other random counters. .
[0067]
FIG. 6 is a table that stores the correspondence between the command data transmitted from the basic circuit 53 to the display control board 80 and the extracted value of the random 3 counter. The table shown in FIG. 6 is stored in the ROM 54 in the basic circuit 53.
[0068]
The command data is composed of 2-byte data, MODE data is composed of upper 1 byte, and EXT data is composed of lower 1 byte. The MODE data is data for roughly specifying what the command data instructs. The EXT data is data for designating the specific contents of the command.
[0069]
For example, when the extracted values of random 3-1 to random 3-3 are “0”, the EXT data is 00H, and when the extracted value is “1”, the EXT data is 01H, and the extracted value is “11”. In this case, the EXT data is 0BH. Therefore, for example, when the extraction value of the random 3-3 is “5”, the display command is 92H05H.
[0070]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the display time and variable display pattern of variable display of the variable display device 8 specified by the change start command. The change start command is MODE data “80H”, EXT data “01H” “02H” “03H”... “86H” “87H”, and display of variable display of the variable display device 8 corresponding to each number. Times are T1, T2, T3... T135, T136, and the variable display patterns are “normal fluctuation deviation”, “reach A deviation”, “reach A deviation”, “reach F deviation”, “reach F deviation”. Etc.
[0071]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an outline for performing the jackpot control of the pachinko gaming machine 1. First, the count number of the random counter R1 that counts in the range of 0 to 630 is extracted.
[0072]
In a normal time that is not a high probability time, when the extracted value is “7” or “269”, it is determined in advance that a big hit will be generated. Data is extracted from R2, and the variable display unit 9 is extracted based on the extracted value. The jackpot symbol to be displayed is determined. On the other hand, when the extracted value of R1 is other than “7” or “269”, the deviation is determined in advance, data is extracted from R3-1, R3-2, and R3-3, and the variable display unit is based on the extracted value. The off symbol displayed in 9 is determined. Here, when the determined symbol is accidentally a symbol of a slotted pattern, “1” is subtracted from the extracted value of R 3-2 to forcibly display the symbol as a symbol.
[0073]
On the other hand, when the probability is high, it is determined that the big hit state is generated when the extracted value of R1 is 7,139,269,311,353,395,437,509,581,623. On the other hand, when the random 1 extracted value is other than the counter value at the time of high probability, the deviation is determined in advance.
[0074]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the above-described variation pattern table selection determination process. First, in Sa1, it is determined whether the extracted value of R1 is a counter value that generates a big hit state or a counter value that is in a loss state.
[0075]
When the extracted value is a counter value that generates a big hit state, a fluctuation pattern table for big hit is selected by Sa2, the selected fluctuation pattern table is looked up, and the fluctuation pattern of the value extracted by R4 is set. .
[0076]
If the extracted value is a counter value that is out of range, can the left, middle, and right symbols be set based on the value extracted at R2 by Sa3, and can each symbol set at Sa4 be in the reach state? Judge whether or not. Based on this determination, in Sa5 and Sa6, either the reach variation pattern table or the deviation variation pattern table is selected, the selected variation pattern table is looked up, and the variation pattern of the value extracted by R4 is determined. Is set.
[0077]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing game control main processing and interrupt processing executed by the basic circuit 53. In FIG. 10, (a) shows the game control main process, and (b) shows the interrupt process. This interrupt process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.
[0078]
In the game control main process, the stack pointer is set in S1. This is a stack setting process for setting the designated address of the stack pointer. Next, an initialization process is performed in S2. In the initialization process, it is determined whether an error is included in the RAM 55. If an error is included, the RAM 55 is initialized and various flags are initialized. Further, in the initialization process, a process of setting a timer interruption time (for example, 2 msec) that defines timing for executing an interruption process, which will be described later, to the CPU 56 is performed. As a result, timing for defining the execution timing of the first interrupt process after reset due to power-on or the like is started. In the initialization process, various timers are set and a process of outputting a sub-board initialization command for the display control board 80 or the like is performed.
[0079]
Next, R3 and R4 update processing for determining a fixed symbol (scheduled stop symbol) is performed in S3. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the fixed symbol of the special symbol in the variable display of the variable display device 8 is determined based on the random number (count value of the random counter). In S3, the display random number for determining the stop symbol is updated. Next, in S4, it is determined whether or not there is a timer interrupt. If there is no timer interruption, the process returns to S3, and the display symbol random number update process is repeatedly executed by an infinite loop of S3 and S4.
[0080]
On the other hand, the timer interrupt process is executed every timer interrupt time (for example, 2 msec) defined in the initialization process, a timer interrupt is set in S16, and an interrupt permission process is performed in S17. As a result, a YES determination is made in S4, the process proceeds to S5, no timer interruption is set, and the processes in S6 to S16 are executed. After the processing of S6 to S16 is executed, the control proceeds to S3, and no timer interruption by S5 is set. Therefore, the steps of S3 and S4 are repeatedly executed in an infinite loop. If the time of 2 msec elapses again in this state, a determination of YES is made in S4 according to the setting of the timer interruption by the timer interruption process, and the processes of S5 to S15 are executed.
[0081]
In S6, the state of the gate switch 12, the start port switch 17, the V count switch 22, the count switch 23, etc. is input, and a switch process is performed to determine whether or not each winning port or variable winning ball device has been won. . When a start winning is detected by the start port switch 17, a start storage process is executed in this switch process.
[0082]
Next, error processing is performed in S7. This error process is a process in which various abnormality diagnosis is performed by a self-diagnosis function provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and an alarm is generated if necessary according to the result.
[0083]
Next, it progresses to S8 and a random number update process is made. This is a process of updating each random counter indicating various determination random numbers used for game control. Specifically, this is a process of updating the counter of R1.
[0084]
Next, it progresses to S9 and the display symbol random number update process is performed. This process is the same process as S3, and specifically is a process for updating random 3-1, random 3-2, and random 3-3.
[0085]
Next, it progresses to S10 and a special symbol process process is made. In this special symbol process, one of a plurality of types of processing is selected and executed according to the value of the special symbol process flag. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the normal symbol process is performed in S11. In this normal symbol process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the variable display 10 for normal symbols by 7 segment LED in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.
[0086]
Next, proceeding to S12, special symbol command processing is executed. This special symbol command processing is processing in which the basic circuit 53 transmits the above-described special symbol display command data to the display control board 80. Next, the process proceeds to S13, and normal symbol command processing is executed. The normal symbol command processing is processing in which the basic circuit 53 transmits command data for controlling the display of the variable symbol 10 for normal symbols using 7-segment LEDs to the lamp control board 35.
[0087]
Next, it progresses to S14 and an information output process is made. This information output process is a process for outputting the above-described probability variation information, jackpot information, and starting information via the information output circuit 64 to the outside. Next, it progresses to S15 and a solenoid output process is made. The solenoid output process is a process for outputting a control signal for exciting and controlling the solenoids 16 and 21 to the solenoid circuit 59. Next, it progresses to S16 and a prize ball process is made. This prize ball process is a process for the basic circuit 53 to send a prize ball number signal and a prize ball possible signal to the prize ball substrate 37 and issue a prize ball payout command. The control after S16 proceeds to S3.
[0088]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for the special symbol process shown in S10. This special symbol process is controlled so that one of the ten types of processes of SA01 to SA10 is executed according to the value of the special symbol process flag. In SA01 to SA10, the following processing is executed.
[0089]
Special symbol change waiting process (SA01): Waits for the hitting ball to enter the start winning opening 14 (in this embodiment, the winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15) and the start opening switch 17 to be turned on. When the start opening switch 17 is turned on, if the start winning memorized number is not full, the start winning memorized number is updated by adding “1” and a big hit determination random number is extracted.
[0090]
Special symbol determination processing (SA02): When the special symbol variable display can be started, the start winning memory number is confirmed. If the start winning memorized number is not 0, it is determined whether to win or not according to the extracted value of the jackpot determination random number.
[0091]
Stop symbol setting process (SA03): The stop symbol of the middle left and right symbols is determined.
Fluctuation pattern setting process (SA04): Look up the fluctuation pattern table according to the determination result of whether or not the big hit and the value of the reach determination random number, etc., and determine the fluctuation pattern according to the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. That is, the processing shown in FIG. 9 and the like is executed.
[0092]
All symbol variation start processing (SA05): Control is performed so that the variation display unit 9 starts variation of all symbols. At this time, a variation pattern command and three stop symbol commands of left, middle, and right that respectively command a left / right middle scheduled stop symbol (final stop symbol) are transmitted to the display control board 80 as display control commands.
[0093]
All symbols stop waiting process (SA06): When a predetermined time has elapsed, control is performed so that all symbols displayed on the variable display unit 9 are stopped. Also, control is performed so that the left and right symbols are stopped at a predetermined timing until the timing of all symbols stop.
[0094]
Big hit display processing (SA07): When the extracted value based on R1 is a value that generates a big hit state, control is performed so that a display control command corresponding to the value extracted by R2 is transmitted to the display control board 80. At the same time, the internal state (process flag) is updated so as to shift to step SA08. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step SA10. Further, the display control CPU 101 of the game control board 80 performs a big hit display on the variable display unit 9 according to the data of the display control command. The jackpot display is made to notify the player of the occurrence of the jackpot.
[0095]
Big hit middle round display process (SA08): Control for displaying the big hit round on the variable display unit 9 is started.
[0096]
Big winning opening open V display processing (SA09): Control for transmitting display control command data for the big hit middle round display to the display control board 80, etc. is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to SA08 if the continuation condition for the big hit gaming state is satisfied. If the end condition for the big hit gaming state is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to SA10.
[0097]
Big hit end display process (SA10): A display for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. When this display is completed, the internal flag or the like is returned to the initial state, and the internal state is updated to shift to SA01.
[0098]
As described above, when a hitting ball is won at the start winning opening 14, the basic circuit 53 determines whether or not to win a big hit, determines a stop symbol, determines a variable display period, etc. in the special symbol process. The display control command and the INT signal according to the determination are output to the display control board 80. The display control CPU 101 on the display control board 80 side performs display control of the variable display unit 9 in accordance with a display control command from the game control board 31.
[0099]
12A is a flowchart showing the display control main process, and FIG. 12B is a flowchart for explaining the timer interrupt process. In the display control main process, an initialization process is performed in SB01. In this initialization process, all stored contents stored in the RAM are erased.
[0100]
Next, in SB02, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is set. If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process returns to SB02. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the process proceeds to SB03, the timer interrupt flag is cleared, and the command analysis process is performed in SB04. In the command analysis process of SB04, a process of receiving a command transmitted from the game control board 31, analyzing what the command is, and setting a symbol for display on the variable display device 8 is performed.
[0101]
Next, in SB05, display control process processing is performed. This display control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, but a variable start command reception waiting process for displaying on the variable display device 8, a selected game determination process, a variable display operation start process, a pattern changing process, and all symbols Processing such as stop waiting processing and jackpot display processing is performed. In FIG. 12B, timer interrupt processing is performed, and in SB06, the timer interrupt flag is set. This timer interruption is performed every 33 msec seconds. In SB07, the timer interrupt is permitted and the timer interrupt process is terminated. The timer interrupt process is performed once every 33 msec.
[0102]
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a symbol variation buffer storage area that is a storage area of the RAM 55 of the game control board 53 for storing a command in the game control board when the random counter extraction value establishment condition is satisfied. Each time the random counter extraction value establishment condition is satisfied, each symbol variation command corresponding to the extraction value is stored.
[0103]
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a received command buffer storage area, which is a storage area of the RAM 101a of the display control CPU 101 for storing a command transmitted from the game control board. Each time the display control board 80 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 31, the reception number counter is incremented from zero. When the command reception number counter is 0, the reception command buffer 1 is selected and the reception command is stored.
[0104]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining command analysis processing performed in the display control board 80 to which the command output from the game control board 31 is input. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 15, in SD01 to SD08, it is determined whether or not there is a received command in the command reception buffer, and whether or not it is a designation command for the left middle right symbol, and each symbol stop storage area Stores the symbol number.
[0105]
If the received command is not a right symbol designating command in SD07, the process proceeds to SD09 to determine whether or not the received command is a variation pattern determining command. If the received command is a variation pattern determination command in SD09, the symbol number is stored in the right stop symbol storage area in SD10 and the process returns to SD01.
[0106]
If the received command is not a variation pattern determination command in SD09, it is determined what command the received command is in SD11, the corresponding flag is set, and the process returns to SD01. That is, if it is a change start command, a flag corresponding to the change start command is set, and if it is a symbol confirmation command, a flag corresponding to the symbol confirmation command is set.
[0107]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the display control process. In the display control process, a change start command reception waiting process is performed in SE01. In the variation start command reception waiting process, it is confirmed whether or not a variation start command (variation pattern command) that can specify the variable display time and variable display pattern is received by the command reception interrupt process.
[0108]
In SE02, a selected game determination process is performed. In the selection game determination process, according to the change start command (change pattern command), it is determined whether the change pattern command is a specific change pattern that enables selection game or a normal change pattern that cannot be used for selection game, Set the fluctuation pattern.
[0109]
Next, in SE03, variable display operation start setting processing is performed. In the variable display operation start setting process, control is performed so that a timer corresponding to the variation pattern is started and variable display is started.
[0110]
Next, in SE04, a process during symbol variation is performed. In the process during symbol variation, the switching timing of each variation state (selected game, dynamic speed, background, character) constituting the variation pattern is controlled, and the end of the variation time is monitored. When performing a selection game, the timing is controlled. Also, stop control of the left and right symbols is performed.
[0111]
In SE05, all symbol stop waiting processing is performed. In the all symbol stop waiting process, if a symbol confirmation command for instructing the stop of all symbols is received at the end of the variation time, display control (symbol confirmation control) for stopping the variation of symbols is performed. In SE06, a big hit display control process is performed. In the big hit display control process, after the elapse of the fluctuation time, the control for displaying the probability change big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.
[0112]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the variation start command reception waiting process. In the variation start command reception waiting process, first, the display control CPU 101 instructs the start of variation of the three symbols on the left, middle, and right of the special symbol, and also includes a variation start command that can specify the variable display time and variable display pattern. Is confirmed (SF01). In SF01, if the change start command is not received, the change start command reception waiting process is terminated as it is. However, if the change start command is received, the process flag is set in the selected game determination process in SF02 and changed. The start command reception waiting process is terminated. This change start command is one shown in FIG. Therefore, when a change start command capable of specifying the variable display time and variable display pattern is received, the value of the display control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the selected game determination process SE02.
[0113]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the selected game determination process. As shown in FIG. 18, in the selected game determination process, in SG01, it is determined whether or not the received command transmitted from the game control board 31 is a specific variation pattern command that can be executed by the selected game, and in SG02 and SG03 A variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command is set. In SG04, the process flag is set to the variable display operation start process, and the selected game determination process ends. The processing of the set variation pattern will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS.
[0114]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining variable display operation start setting processing. As shown in FIG. 19, in the variable display operation start setting process, a variable display time timer for measuring the variable display time of the variable display device 8 is started in SH01, and the set variation pattern and variable display are displayed in SH02. In time, the variable display device 8 starts variable display for deriving and displaying the display result. Next, in SH03, the process flag is set to the symbol changing process, and then the variable display operation start setting process is ended.
[0115]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the process during symbol variation. In the symbol changing process, it is determined in SI01 whether or not the variable display time timer has timed out. That is, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the variable display for deriving and displaying the display result. If the variable display time timer has timed out in SI01, the process proceeds to SI02, and the process flag is set to the all symbol stop waiting process, and then the process of changing symbols ends. If the variable display time has not timed out in SI01, the process continues. The process during symbol variation is terminated.
[0116]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the all symbol stop waiting process. In the all symbol stop waiting process, it is first determined in SJ01 whether or not a confirmation command for stopping the left middle right symbol has been received. If the confirmed command is not received in SJ01, the entire symbol stop waiting process is terminated as it is. However, if the confirmed command is received in SJ01, the process proceeds to SJ02 and the confirmed symbol is displayed. Next, in SJ03, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol. If the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol in SJ03, the process proceeds to SJ04, and the process flag is set to the jackpot display process and then the all symbol stop waiting process is terminated, but if the confirmed symbol is not a jackpot symbol in SJ03, the process proceeds to SJ05. After the flag is set to the fluctuation start command reception waiting process, the entire symbol stop waiting process is terminated.
[0117]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the jackpot display process. In the jackpot display process, first, in SK01, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot accompanied by a probability variation state. If it is not a probable big hit in SK01, it proceeds to SK03 and displays that it is a normal big hit, and then proceeds to SK04. If the big hit is a probable big hit in SK01, it proceeds to SK02 and displays that it is a probable big hit. To SK04. In SK04, it is determined whether or not the big hit game has ended. If the jackpot game has not ended in SK04, the jackpot display process is terminated as it is. If the jackpot game has ended in SK04, the process proceeds to SK05 and the process flag is set to the variable start command reception waiting process, and then the jackpot display process is performed. finish. Note that the jackpot game is a period in which the game is in a specific game state.
[0118]
FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining an example of a timing chart that configures each variation pattern by classifying specific variation patterns that can be executed in the selected game.
[0119]
Referring to FIG. 23, the specific variation pattern capable of executing the selected game is substantially started by receiving the variation start command in the same manner as the normal variation pattern. The specific variation pattern can be roughly divided into three according to the selected game start time. (A), (b) after reach establishment, (c), (d) during symbol variation, (e), ( Regarding f), before the start of the change of all symbols, a game called a selected game is provided to the player.
[0120]
Moreover, it can be divided roughly into three according to the change state of the production contents performed during the selected game among the specific variation patterns, and the production contents are temporarily changed for (a), (c), and (e). ) And (d), a part of the contents of the effect is changed, and (f) is replaced with another effect until the change stops.
[0121]
Here, the selected game means that the player makes an arbitrary selection related to the control to the specific game state (in this case, the big hit), and notifies the effect result related to whether or not to control to the specific game state. This refers to a game as a pseudo-selected game that is involved in determining whether or not to control to a specific game state. In this embodiment, the game is displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 based on the display of the game image. Done.
[0122]
Such a selection game is a selection which is one of predetermined subroutine programs executed in accordance with the execution of the main routine program for display control executed by the display control microcomputer 800 provided on the display control board 80. Performed based on game processing. The contents of the selected game process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.
[0123]
In addition, although an example was given to specifically explain the specific variation pattern that can be executed in the selected game, the variation in which the fixed stop symbol is displayed as the result of the selected game without changing the symbol after the selected game process. The pattern may be a pattern, and conversely, a fixed stop symbol may not be displayed as a result of the selected game, but may be a variable pattern in which the symbol is changed again after the selection game process and the fixed stop symbol is displayed.
[0124]
In addition, it is assumed that all combinations with the three modes roughly classified according to the change state of the production contents can be considered for those roughly divided into three according to the selected game start time. For example, in the case where a change is made to another effect until the change stops, only the example of the selected game start time (f) before the symbol change is shown, but the selected game start time is during the symbol change and when reach is established It may be a variation pattern performed in By providing a plurality of types of variation patterns in this way, opportunities for the player to select and interventions increase. In addition, the variation patterns become diverse and the player's enjoyment is improved.
[0125]
Further, in FIG. 23, only one selection is made during one symbol change, but the game is selected multiple times during the symbol change by combining three roughly divided according to the selected game start time. It may be a variation pattern that can be For example, it may be a variation pattern in which the first selection is performed before the start of symbol variation, and then the second selection can be performed during symbol variation or when reach is established. In this way, by performing a plurality of selection games during a single change, it is assumed that the player has been involved in multiple jackpots, so the player's interest is improved. Furthermore, the initial selection game can be used as a notice function that implies that the selection game can be performed again.
[0126]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the selection game processing executed by the display control microcomputer 800.
[0127]
The selected game process is started in response to a display control command for instructing execution of the selected game being sent from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80. The display control command instructing execution of the selected game in this case is, for example, the above-described change start command. Note that other display control commands such as the above-described variation pattern command may be used as the display control command for instructing execution of the selected game. In other words, any display control command that triggers the start of the selected game may be used as a display control command for instructing execution of the selected game. In addition, as a display control command for instructing execution of the selected game, a dedicated command indicating only the start of execution of the selected game may be used.
[0128]
In the selected game process, first, a process of displaying a selected game start screen defined as a screen indicating the start of the selected game on the special symbol display unit 9 by SL01 of FIG.
[0129]
Next, proceeding to SL02, the player is requested to make an arbitrary selection by indicating A, B, and C three selection objects (for example, “straight ball”, “fork”, “curve”, etc. in the ball type selection) as a plurality of options. Processing for displaying a selection screen, which is a screen (requesting to select one), on the special symbol display unit 9 is performed. In this case, the display control microcomputer 800 selects the option A when the selection A sensor 201 is selected, selects the option B when the selection B sensor 62 is selected, and selects the selection C sensor 63. In such a case, control is performed so that option C is selected.
[0130]
Next, proceeding to SL03, processing for accepting selection of any one of the selection A sensor 201, the selection B sensor 202, and the selection C sensor 203 is started, and the time counting of the entry timer T1 is started. Here, the entry timer T1 refers to a timer for measuring a reception time that is predetermined as a period for receiving the above-described selection operation on the selection screen. In SL04, a process of displaying the timekeeping status of the entry timer T1 (for example, the remaining time of the reception time) on the special symbol display unit 9 is performed.
[0131]
Next, the process proceeds to SL05, and it is determined which of the selection A sensor 201, the selection B sensor 202, and the selection C sensor 203 has been selected and detected. If it is determined by SL05 that it is not selected, the process proceeds to SL07 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the selection has been detected by SL05, the process proceeds to SL06, where a subroutine for selection sensor detection detection processing is executed, and a selection screen showing the state selected according to the operation by the player is displayed. Then, go to SL07. Detailed processing contents of the detection processing at the time of detection of the selection sensor will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0132]
In SL07, processing for updating the display of the entry timer (selection reception time) on the selection screen (for example, display of the remaining time of the reception time) is performed according to the time measured by the entry timer T1 described above. Then, the process proceeds to SL08, and it is determined whether or not the time count of the entry timer T1 is up (end of the reception time count) based on the time count of the entry timer T1. If it is determined by SL08 that the time has not expired, the process proceeds to SL09 described above, and a provisional effect content display process subroutine is executed, and what is determined if it is temporarily determined to be selected according to the player's operation. After the display that can confirm whether the effect is reflected is performed, the process returns to SL05, and the processes of SL05 to SL09 are repeated until it is determined that the time is up by SL08. Details of the provisional effect content display processing will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0133]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is up due to SL08, the process proceeds to SL10, where it is determined whether or not the detection flag is on. Here, the detection flag is a value specified in a sensor detection flag, which will be described later, when any of the selection A sensor 201, the selection B sensor 202, and the selection C sensor 203 is selected and detected within the reception time described above. This is a flag indicating that input and display screen switching have already been performed. That is, in SL10, it is checked whether any one of the selection A sensor 201, the selection B sensor 202, and the selection C sensor 203 is detected in the entry timer T1.
[0134]
If it is determined by SL10 that the detection flag is on, the process proceeds to SL13 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined by SL10 that the detection flag is not in the on state, the process proceeds to SL11, and processing for inputting the A designated value to the sensor detection flag is performed. Here, the sensor detection flag is a flag indicating the selected sensor that has been selected and detected. In this example, as shown in detail in FIG. 25 to be described later, the value of the sensor detection flag is other than “0”. A specified value (data specifying that the selected A sensor 201 has been selected and detected), B specified value (data specifying that the selected B sensor 202 has been selected and detected), or C specified value (selected by the selected C sensor 203) By selectively setting three different values (data designating detection), the selected effect or the like is shown based on the value of the sensor detection flag. In SL11, in response to the fact that no selection sensor has detected selection within the entry time, a process of inputting the A designated value to the sensor detection flag is performed. As described above, when no selection sensor detects within the entry time, the A designated value is input to the sensor detection flag even if the player does not make a selection on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side. This is to select one of the options so that the selected game can be smoothly executed. Note that when the player does not make a selection, the option to be selected on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side may be any of A, B, and C.
[0135]
If no selection sensor is selected within the entry time in the selection game, a predetermined random counter (for example, the same one as shown in FIG. 5) is used, and a predetermined timing is determined from the random counter. Based on the data extracted in step (b), control may be performed in which options to be selected are randomly determined. Furthermore, when neither selection sensor is selected and detected within the entry time in the selection game, a mode (automatic selection mode) in which selection in the selection game is left to automatic selection on the gaming machine side can be executed. It may be. For example, a mode establishment switch for designating such an automatic selection mode is provided, and the display control microcomputer 800 automatically performs selection in the selected game when the player selects and operates the switch.
[0136]
After SL11, the process proceeds to SL12, and in response to the input of the A designated value to the sensor detection flag in SL11, the screen displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 is selected from the selection screen as the selection screen. The process of switching to is performed. Here, the selection screen refers to a screen on which highlighting, trace display, and the like, which will be described later, are performed by the player. The A selection screen refers to a display screen indicating that A of the selection objects A, B, and C displayed on the selection screen is selected. In other cases, when B of the selection objects A, B, and C displayed on the selection screen is selected, the B selection screen indicating that B has been selected is used as the selection screen. Is displayed. In the case of C, the same display is performed. After SL12, the process proceeds to SL13.
[0137]
When the process proceeds to SL13, a display weight process for continuously displaying the selection screen displayed at that time is performed for a while. At the stage of proceeding to SL13, if there is a selection operation within the entry time, the selection screen is displayed by the detection detection process of the selection sensor of SL06, while if there is no selection operation within the entry time, The selection screen is displayed by SL11 and SL12. Therefore, in SL13, the selection screen displayed at that time is continuously displayed. As a result, the selection result by the player is displayed in an emphasized manner, so that it is possible to increase the consciousness that the player has been involved in the selected game and at the same time prevent troubles due to selection errors.
[0138]
Next, the process proceeds to SL14, and a subroutine for effect content display processing is executed. In this effect content display process, after the effect content corresponding to the sensor detection flag is displayed, the process proceeds to SL15, where a subroutine of the effect result notification process is executed. In this process, the value is determined according to the value extracted in R1 described above. Whether or not to control to the specific gaming state is notified as an effect result related to the progress of the effect contents. Detailed contents of either process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28, respectively.
[0139]
Then, the process proceeds to SL16, and a process for resetting the various flags and timers used in connection with the selected game process is performed in order to return to the initial state. Then, the process proceeds to SL17, and a process of displaying a selected game end screen, which is a display screen indicating that the selected game is to be ended, is performed. Then, this selection game process is completed.
[0140]
In SL17, as the selected game end screen, a display directly indicating that the selected game is to be ended may be performed, and a display related to the result of the selected game (for example, a video of “home run” on the display screen). Is displayed, or a display indicating that a specific game state is entered or that a selected game can be executed again, or a display screen by displaying an image of the changed "character" smiling and turning around the diamond Select to display that the game will not be in a specific gaming state or that it will not be possible to select again by displaying a video of “Swinging Strikes” or displaying a video of the changed “Character”. Etc.) may be displayed indirectly indicating that the selected game is to be ended.
[0141]
Next, the processing content of the selection sensor detection detection processing executed by SL06 in FIG. 24 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the detection sensor detection processing.
[0142]
First, in step SM01, it is determined whether or not the above-described detection flag has already been turned on. That is, here, it is determined whether or not the processing according to the selection detection of the selection sensor has already been executed. If it is determined by SM01 that the detection flag has already been turned on, the process proceeds to SM02, and the sensor detection flag / detection flag previously selected for controlling so that the selection can be performed again within the entry time. The flag is turned off and the process proceeds to SM03. If the detection flag is off by SM01, the process proceeds to S03.
[0143]
In SM03, it is determined which sensor is the selected sensor that has been selected and detected. If it is determined by SM03 that the selected A sensor 201 has been selected, the process proceeds to SM04, and after the process for inputting the A designated value to the sensor detection flag described above is performed, the process proceeds to SM05 and is being displayed on the special symbol display unit 9. Is switched from the selection screen to the above-mentioned A selection screen. Thereafter, the process proceeds to SM10 described later.
[0144]
On the other hand, if it is determined by SM03 that the selected B sensor 202 is selected, the process proceeds to SM06, and after the process of inputting the B designated value to the sensor detection flag described above is performed, the process proceeds to SM07, and the special symbol display unit 9 is displayed. A process of switching the displayed screen from the selection screen to the above-described B selection screen is performed, and the process proceeds to SM10. If it is determined by SM03 that the selection C sensor 203 has been selected, the same processing is performed in SM08 and SM09, and the process proceeds to SM10.
[0145]
When the process proceeds to SM10, the above-described detection flag is turned on to indicate that any selection sensor has been selected and detected. Thereafter, the process at the time of detection detection of the selection sensor ends.
[0146]
In this embodiment, the detection flag is used when any of the selection sensors 201, 202, and 203 is selected within the entry time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sensor sensing described above is used instead of the detection flag. A flag may be used. That is, in the sensor selection flag described above, some value is set when the selected sensor is selected and detected. Therefore, SM10 is omitted, and whether or not the sensor selection flag is set in SM01 is checked. Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the processing according to the detection of the selection sensor has already been performed. In this way, the number of flags can be reduced and the number of processing steps can be reduced.
[0147]
Next, the processing content of the temporary effect content display processing executed by SL09 in FIG. 24 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the temporary effect content display processing.
[0148]
First, in SN01, it is determined whether the detection flag is on, that is, which of the selection sensors 201, 202, and 203 has been selected and detected. If none of the selection sensors has been selected and detected, the process of displaying the provisional effect content is terminated without performing the process of displaying a part of the effect screen, and if any of the selection sensors has been selected and detected. Advances to SN02.
[0149]
In SN02, the designated value input to the sensor selection flag is determined. If the input designated value is A, the process proceeds to SN03, and processing for displaying a part of the effect at the time of selection A is performed on the selection screen background. If the designated value is B, the process proceeds to SN04. If the designated value is C, the process proceeds to SN05, and processing for displaying a part of the contents of the effect at the time of each selection is performed.
[0150]
By performing such processing, it can be recognized that the selection made by the player is reflected as the selection result, and it is easy to visually recognize that the content of the effect is changed as selected. In addition, the player can predict what kind of production will be performed for the content of the production to be selected. In this process, if any selected sensor is selected and detected again, a part of the effect based on the sensor detection flag is displayed, and the display is performed until the entry timer expires. Further, the part of the effect described above may be a display by a message indicating a selection result, description of the effect content, or the like. As a display method, the screen at the time of selection may be displayed in a watermark on the background of the selection screen so that the screen is not adversely affected. In addition, a characteristic portion of the selected effect is displayed in a trace image (for example, “ The curve trajectory may be displayed repeatedly when “Curve” is selected, and the character mode may be changed to a mode of swinging the radish cut method when “Right-hand hitter with 200 batting rate” is selected.
[0151]
Next, the processing content of the effect content display process performed by SL14 of FIG. 24 is demonstrated. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect contents display process.
[0152]
First, in SP01, the specified value input to the sensor selection flag is determined. If the input designated value is A, the process proceeds to SP02, and processing for displaying the contents of the effect when A is selected is performed on the display screen. If the designated value is B, the process proceeds to SP03, and if the designated value is C, the process proceeds to SP04, and processing for displaying the production contents at the time of each selection is performed. Some variation patterns may not perform this effect content display processing. For example, if you select “YES” for “Do you want to select a ball type?” Or “Do you want to send a substitute” as an example of the selected game, you can select the ball type or batter as the next step. This is because there may be a case where the selection game is performed.
[0153]
Next, the contents of the effect result notification process executed by SL15 in FIG. 24 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect result notification process.
[0154]
In step SR01, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag determined based on the counter value extracted from R1 is 1. Specifically, in SR01, the big hit flag command is checked among the received commands transmitted from the game control board 31 and based on this, it is determined whether or not the current symbol variation can be a specific display mode. Is made. In the case of this embodiment, as described above, it is determined whether or not a specific gaming state can be achieved by the big hit flag command, so that the symbol fluctuation is based on the data of the big hit flag command without being affected by the selection result of the player. It is determined whether or not a specific display mode can be obtained.
[0155]
In SR01, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation can be in a specific display mode based on the big hit flag command. On the other hand, if the big hit is not determined by SR01, the process proceeds to SR06, and it is determined which of the designated values A, B, and C is the aforementioned sensor detection flag.
[0156]
If it is determined by SR02 that the value is A-specified value, the process proceeds to SR03, and the special symbol display unit 9 performs a process of displaying an effect result that is advantageous in effect when A is selected. Ends. On the other hand, if it is determined by SR02 that the value is the B designated value, the process proceeds to SR04, and the special symbol display unit 9 performs a process of displaying an effect result that is advantageous in effect when B is selected. The notification process ends. The same processing is performed when it is determined by SR02 that the value is the C designated value.
[0157]
If it is determined by SR06 that the value is A-specified value, the process proceeds to SR07, and the special symbol display unit 9 performs a process of displaying an effect result that is disadvantageous in effect by selecting A, and an effect result notification process Ends. On the other hand, if it is determined by SR06 that the value is the B designated value, the process proceeds to SR08, and the special symbol display unit 9 performs a process of displaying an effect result that is disadvantageous in effect when B is selected. The notification process ends. The same processing is performed when it is determined by SR06 that the value is the C designated value.
[0158]
If it is determined by R1 that the gaming state is controlled to the specific gaming state, a process of displaying an effect result that is advantageous in terms of effect is performed regardless of which of A, B, and C is selected. When it is determined by R1 that the gaming state is not controlled to the specific gaming state, a process of displaying an effect result that is disadvantageous in effect even if any of A, B, and C is selected is performed. It is not limited to.
[0159]
This is because there are cases where a plurality of selection games are possible in the variation pattern, and the final selection game results are followed. For example, in the selection game of “What do you want to hit?” In the scene of 9 outs, 1 outrunners, select “Curve” in the first selection game, and the production content / result is “Go to hit the curve, “Curve thrown a curve but finished out to the outfield fly” became “Next”, “Do you want to touch up the 3rd runner?” Select “Touch up” in the next selection game, become a black spray and be safe and win This is because fluctuation patterns are also conceivable.
[0160]
Depending on the variation pattern, there may be a case where the effect result notifying process is not performed as in the case of the effect result notifying process described above. For example, if you select “YES” for “Do you want to select a ball type?” Or “Do you want to send a substitute” as an example of the selected game, you can select the ball type or batter as the next step. This is because there may be a case where the selection game is performed.
[0161]
Although the description of the selection game process in FIG. 24 is completed as described above, the specific game process will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.
[0162]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart in the case of a variation pattern for performing a selection game in which two types of balls are selected from the pitcher side. Therefore, the selection during the selection game uses the selection A sensor 201 when selecting the left option, and uses the selection C sensor 203 when selecting the right option.
[0163]
First, if the variation pattern is one of the specific variation patterns shown in FIG. 23 described above, a selection game start screen (“Let's select a ball type!”) Before symbol variation, during symbol variation, and when reach is established. 30 (a)) indicates that the selected game is to be started), and notifies that the selected game is to be started.
Next, a selection screen as shown in FIG. 30 (b) is displayed, and the player is requested to select a ball type.
[0164]
Specifically, on this selection screen, “curve” as an option that can be selected by the selection A sensor 201 and “straight ball” as an option that can be selected by the selection C sensor 203 are displayed side by side. "??" prompts the player to select whether to throw "curve" or "straight ball". In addition, in this selection screen, the remaining time of the above-described entry time for accepting sensor detection is shown as “entry time remaining 5 seconds”. As a result, the player can easily know when to make a selection.
[0165]
If the player senses the sensor within the entry time, a selection screen corresponding to each option as shown in FIGS. 30 (c) and 30 (d) is displayed. Is shown. Specifically, when the sensor is sensed by the selection A sensor 201 within the entry time and “straight ball” is selected, the screen is switched to the “straight ball” selection screen, and the selected option “straight ball” is changed. The “curve” that is highlighted and not selected is displayed as it is. In other words, the selected “straight ball” is displayed more prominently than the unselected “curve” (for example, color change, character size change, etc.), indicating that the selection has been made. It is.
[0166]
Furthermore, at the same time as the selected option “straight ball” is highlighted, the trajectory of “straight ball” (FIG. 30 (d)), which is a part of the contents of the effect when “straight ball” is selected, is the background of the selection screen. A video image of the ball being thrown along the trajectory of a straight ball is repeatedly performed. When “Curve” is selected, the trajectory of “Curve” as shown in FIG. 30C is displayed superimposed on the selection screen background. Thereby, it is possible to confirm how the selection is reflected, and it is possible to imagine what kind of production will start, which can be used as a reference when selecting. In addition to displaying the trajectory of the ball, comments such as “Can I hit my curve?” For the throwing pitcher, and if the “curve” is selected, the pitcher character is wrapped in flames You may add changing a character. Since the number of characters can be changed innumerably, a large number of auxiliary display patterns that can be used as a reference for selection can be set, thereby increasing the interest of the player.
[0167]
In addition, even if the option selected first is “straight ball”, it can be selected any number of times as long as it is within the entry time. Reselection to change to “Curve” option is possible. Thereby, troubles due to selection mistakes can be prevented, and in addition, the player can confirm and convince part of the contents of the effects for all options and select one.
[0168]
If no selection is made by the player within the entry time (when the sensor is not detected), the A selection screen is displayed based on the selection of the option A on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side as described above. Is done. For example, in the unselected state, it is predetermined as a default to select “curve” on the pachinko gaming machine side. In this way, it is possible to avoid an error due to the fact that the branch selected at the time of non-selection is determined in advance, and it is possible to omit complicated processing such as automatic lottery in design.
[0169]
Thereafter, when the above-described entry timer ends from the start of the display of the selection screen, the display of the selection screen ends, and an effect content display screen is performed. Specifically, if “straight ball” is selected on the selection screen, the pitcher always displays the production contents of throwing “straight ball”. Similarly, if “curve” is selected on the selection screen, the pitcher Be sure to display the contents of the performance that throws the “curve”. That is, on the effect content display screen, the “curve” or “straight ball” selected by the player is thrown by the pitcher, and the effect content is temporarily changed. In addition, in addition to the above-mentioned, in addition to the display of “comment” that raises a scream such as “Let's hit it!” And the display that the character wrapped in flame is throwing. Also good. And until just before the batter hits the ball thrown by the pitcher, the effect content display screen is produced.
[0170]
Next, an effect result notification screen is displayed. When the jackpot flag command determined by R1 and determined in advance is 1, an effect result in which the selected option is advantageous in effect is displayed. On the other hand, when the big hit flag command is 0, an effect result in which the selected option is disadvantageous in effect is displayed. Specifically, when controlling a big hit, regardless of whether “Curve” or “Straight ball” is selected on the selection screen, the batter will be “swing out” and the pitcher will be “Guts Pause”, which will win in terms of production. A display for notifying an advantageous performance result leading to is performed. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not controlled, regardless of whether “curve” or “straight ball” is selected on the selection screen, the batter is “home run”, the pitcher is “knee on the mound”, etc. A display for notifying an unfavorable performance result that leads to a defeat is performed.
[0171]
As described above, it is performed on the effect result notification screen that the effect content is temporarily changed (curve or straight ball) in order to perform the effect selected by the player when the effect is performed on the effect content display screen. The player's interest is improved by making it seem that he is directly involved in the performance results (whether strikeout or home run).
[0172]
Thereafter, a selection game end screen for notifying the end of the selection game is displayed to indicate that the selection game is to be ended. For example, a pitcher (for example, a character wrapped in flames) and a teammate are pleased with the display of the player's jealousy as well as indications such as “complete victory”, “spicy escape” Display an image.
[0173]
Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described together.
In the case of the selection game described above, the game result of the selection game, which is a pseudo selection game that allows the player to select an option, is notified to the player by the effect result notification process, but is controlled to the specific game state. The determination itself is made before the selection game is performed by the game control microcomputer 35. Under the control of the display control microcomputer 800, according to the determination result as shown in FIGS. The game result will be notified. That is, the determination as to whether or not the game control microcomputer 35 is controlled to the specific game state is made in advance without being influenced by the selection of the player by the selected game. For this reason, a player can be involved in a selected game by selecting an option, but is not involved in the determination of whether or not to be controlled to a specific gaming state, so a game is determined whether or not the game is controlled to a specific gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the player's game skill amount cannot be intervened and can be controlled to the big hit state, the fairness of the game can be maintained, and as a result, the interest of the player can be improved. In other words, any player can be given an opportunity to be controlled in a specific gaming state fairly (for example, fair regardless of beginner or veteran), and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of jackpots from being biased. .
[0174]
Further, as shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 28, when a decision to control to a specific gaming state is made in advance, control is made to the specific gaming state no matter what selection is made in the selected game. Since an effect result that is advantageous in effect is shown, the relevance between selection of an option in the selected game and the effect result is not impaired, so that it is possible to indicate that the player is involved in the selected game.
[0175]
In addition, as described above, whether or not to control to the specific game state is determined by the game control microcomputer 53, and execution of the selected game is performed by the display control microcomputer 800. Since the burden is shared between the game control microcomputer 53 and the display control microcomputer 800, the control burden of the game control microcomputer 53 relating to the selected game can be reduced.
[0176]
In addition, a display control command (a jackpot flag command) that can specify whether or not the game control microcomputer 53 is controlled to be in a specific gaming state is sent to the display control microcomputer 800. Therefore, since it is possible to notify whether or not to control to a specific game state, it is easy to perform a coordinated operation of control when control related to execution of the selected game is shared between the game control microcomputer 53 and the display control microcomputer 800. Can be.
[0177]
In FIG. 23, the specific variation pattern shows three patterns before the symbol variation, during the symbol variation, and when the reach is established as a pattern in which the selected game is started.
[0178]
First, if the selected game can be executed before the symbol change, the symbol change will be started after that, and the game will be displayed with a notice function to notify that it will be possible to select the production contents regardless of whether the reach is established or to change. The interest of the person is improved.
[0179]
Subsequently, if the selected game can be executed while the symbols are changing, the player can select the production contents regardless of whether the reach is established, or can display a notice function for notifying that the game will be changed. The interest of will improve.
[0180]
Further, in the case where the selected game can be executed when the reach is established, it is assumed that the selection made by the player after the reach is established is related to the jackpot, so the interest is improved.
[0181]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, since the sensor signals output from the selection A sensor 201, the selection B sensor 202, and the selection C sensor 203 are input to the display control board 80 without passing through the game control board 31, It is possible to prevent the signal input path from becoming complicated, and to input unauthorized information to the game control board 31 using such a signal transmission path and to perform an unauthorized control operation beforehand. Can be prevented.
[0182]
Further, in order to detect the selection, a physical switch (for example, to be described later) is used by using a non-contact input means such as a selection sensor for detecting a selection in a non-contact manner and inputting a signal related to the selection. Compared to the case of using contact input means for detecting selection and inputting a signal related to selection, such as the selection button 61, etc., the device is less likely to be physically damaged. Furthermore, by providing the game board with non-contact input means such as a selection sensor, the frame of the gaming machine (for example, the glass door frame 2 and the front frame 2b) can be shared. As a result, when changing the model of a gaming machine, it is possible to replace only the gaming board without replacing the gaming frame with a new one when replacing the gaming board with a new one.
[0183]
In the variable display device 8 (special symbol display unit 9), a plurality of effects are produced by the display as shown in FIG.
[0184]
First, the guide display that prompts the player to select is contributed to the understanding of the game content.
[0185]
In addition, by changing highlighting, color, etc. so that it is easy to recognize which of a plurality of options has been selected, what the player has selected becomes clear and troubles due to selection mistakes are prevented.
[0186]
Furthermore, by displaying the selectable entry times, the thrill and excitement of having to select within the time can be tasted, and at the same time, trouble due to non-selection can be avoided.
[0187]
As shown in FIGS. 30 (c) and 30 (d), as a partial display (auxiliary display) of the production content corresponding to the selected option, a ball trajectory, a change in the character, a “comment” issued from the character, and the like. Since it is performed, it is possible to predict what kind of production will be performed depending on the selected option, and the conditions that are the basis for selection increase and the interest is improved. In addition, as shown in SL05 to SL09 of the selection game process in FIG. 24, the entry can be selected until the entry time is up and can be selected again and again. If you don't like it, you can re-select it and prevent troubles due to wrong selections, so you can play the selected game with satisfaction.
[0188]
In addition, as shown in SL08 to SA12 of the selection game process in FIG. 24, when an option is not selected by the player, a predetermined option is selected. In such a case, an automatic lottery is purposely performed. It is not necessary to select an option until complicated processing such as the above, and the processing load related to the selected game can be reduced.
[0189]
As described with reference to FIG. 29, the content of the presentation is temporarily changed by the player's selection, but this makes it seem that the player is directly involved in the final decision (in the final decision). Can improve the interest of the player.
[0190]
Further, as described above, a plurality of selection sensors (selection A sensor 201, selection B sensor 202, selection C sensor 203) are provided in a manner corresponding to each of a plurality of options (options A, B, C). This makes it easier for the player to understand the selection format of options in the game, and at the same time improves the sense of intervention through the direct selection of options.
[0191]
In the first embodiment, the selection sensors 201, 202, and 203 are used as selection means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and selection can be performed by using selection buttons 61 and 62 and a touch panel sensor 301 described later. There may be.
[0192]
Second embodiment
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment described above, an example in which the same number of selection sensors as the number of options is used in the selection game has been shown. However, in the second embodiment, the touch panel sensor 301 is used as a selection unit, and the touch panel sensor 301 An example will be described in which selection is performed by directly touching the displayed screen with a finger.
[0193]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart in the case of a variation pattern for performing a selection game in which a substitute is selected from the attacking side.
[0194]
When the selection game is started, first, a selection game start screen as shown in FIG. 32 (a) is displayed (indicating that the selection game is started by the characters "Let's make a substitution!"), It is notified that the selected game is started. Then, a selection screen as shown in FIG. 32 (b) is displayed, and the player is required to make a selection by touching an arrow by a guide display.
[0195]
Specifically, in the selection screen of FIG. 32B, “right batter with batting rate 385”, “right batter with batting rate 200” and “left batter with batting rate 800” are arranged and displayed in a triangular shape. Then, by touching an arrow on the screen, the batter displayed at the tip of the touched arrow is displayed in the front row so that the triangle shape rotates, and at the same time the batting rate of the batter is selected. It is displayed on the screen as a selection screen (FIGS. 32 (c) and 32 (d)). Thereby, the batter selected by the player can be recognized, and the ability of the batter can be grasped simultaneously by the guide display. In addition, if it is within the entry time, it can be re-selected any number of times. Therefore, by touching the arrow again, it is possible to select the batter displayed ahead, and to be convinced to make a selection. .
[0196]
In addition to the batting information, an action or comment may be displayed as part of the production content for the batter displayed in the front row. For example, comments such as “a unique swing” such as a radish cutting method and an action display that changes the character's display mode, and “the ball appears to stop!” Expressing enthusiasm and tone. In this way, by displaying not only batting rate but also actions and comments as part of the production content for the batter information, the player can increase the reference conditions to be selected, and the player's interest can be increased, and the player can be convinced to make a selection. .
[0197]
If the player does not make any selection within the entry time (when the touch panel sensor is not detected), the A selection screen is displayed based on the selection of the option A on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side as described above. Is displayed. For example, when it is in an unselected state, it is predetermined as a default to select “right batter with batting rate 385” displayed on the screen first on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side. In this way, it is possible to avoid an error due to the fact that the branch selected at the time of non-selection is determined in advance, and it is possible to omit complicated processing such as automatic lottery in design.
[0198]
Thereafter, when the above-described entry timer ends from the start of the display of the selection screen, the display of the selection screen ends, and an effect content display screen is performed. Specifically, when “right batter with batting rate 200” is selected on the selection screen, the content of the effect that “right batter with batting rate 200” is sent to the batter as a substitute is displayed. Similarly, on the selection screen Even when “left batter with batting rate 800” is selected, the content of the effect that “left batter with batting rate 800” is sent to the bat as a substitute is displayed. The same applies when “right batter with batting rate 385” is selected. That is, on the effect content display screen, the player selects the “right batter with batting rate 200” or “left batter with batting rate 800” and “right batter with batting rate 385” in the batting order, and changes part of the effect content after that I am letting. As a result, an impression that it is easy to make a big hit by sending the batter selected by the player to the hit is given, and the interest of the player is increased.
[0199]
Next, an effect result notification screen is displayed. When the jackpot flag command determined by R1 and determined in advance is 1, an effect result in which the selected option is advantageous in effect is displayed. On the other hand, when the big hit flag command is 0, an effect result in which the selected option is disadvantageous in effect is displayed. Specifically, in the case of controlling the big hit, the batter hits the batter regardless of whether “right batter with batting rate 385”, “right batter with batting rate 200” or “left batter with batting rate 800” is selected on the selection screen. It becomes a “home run”, and a display for notifying an advantageous performance result that leads to victory is performed. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not controlled, the batter is selected regardless of whether the “right batter with batting rate 385”, “right batter with batting rate 200” or “left batter with batting rate 800” is selected on the selection screen. A strike is made and the “swinging strike” is performed, and a display for notifying an unfavorable performance result that leads to defeat in terms of performance is performed.
[0200]
Depending on the variation pattern, there may be a pattern in which the content of the effect does not correspond to the option selected in the effect content display process. Specifically, the player selected the lowest hit rate “Right Batter with 200 batting rate” in the selection game of substitute hits, but as the production content, a batting coach came out and “Let's send a left batter with a batting rate of 800!” In some cases, an effect is also given in which “a left batter with a batting rate of 800” is sent to the bat. As a result, the player's expectation that it will be a big hit is increased and the interest is increased.
[0201]
Also, depending on the variation pattern, the batter selected in the above-described effect content display process is sent to the bat, and then the selected game is played again without notifying the effect result which is advantageous / disadvantageous in the effect of the effect result notifying process. The pattern to perform is also conceivable. Specifically, the “right batter with a batting rate of 200” is selected in the substitute game, and the subsequent “What” is described again without notifying the effect of “home run” or “missing swing”. There is a case where a selection game such as “Do you want to hit?” Is performed.
Thereafter, a selection game end screen for notifying the end of the selection game is displayed to indicate that the selection game is to be ended. For example, in the case of “winning close game” or the third consecutive big hit in the probability variation state, “three-game consecutive goodbye win” is displayed, and an image of the teammates including the manager and batter shaking hands is displayed. To do.
[0202]
As described above, the result of the effect performed on the effect result notification screen that a part of the effect content has been changed (substitute) in order to perform the effect selected by the player when the effect is performed on the effect content display screen. It is possible to improve the interest of the player by directly participating in (strike or home run) and making it seem that the player himself has made a big hit.
[0203]
Moreover, about 2nd Embodiment shown above, about the structure by the technical idea common to 1st Embodiment mentioned above, the technical effect similar to the case of 1st Embodiment mentioned above can be acquired.
[0204]
In the second embodiment, the touch panel sensor 301 is used as the selection means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection can be performed using the selection buttons 61 and 62 and the selection sensors 201, 202, and 203 described above. There may be.
[0205]
Third embodiment
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment described above, an example in which the same number of sensors as the number of options is used in the selected game is shown. However, in the third embodiment, the selection button 61 is used as the selection means, and the selected game is selected. An example in which the number of selection buttons 61 smaller than the number of choices in the selection game is used will be described. Although the selection operation unit 60 in FIG. 1 shows a plurality of selection buttons 61 and 62, only the selection button 61 is used in this embodiment.
[0206]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart in the case of a variation pattern in which the selection game for selecting the ball type from the batter side instead of the pitcher side is performed in the first embodiment. Therefore, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.
[0207]
First, as a configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, only one selection button is provided on the selection operation unit 60 shown in the first embodiment (not shown). This selection button operation signal is directly input to the display control board 80 without going through the game control board 31 as in the case of the first embodiment. And in the case of this 3rd Embodiment, compared with 1st Embodiment, the display image in a selection game and the operation method of the selection button by a player differ.
[0208]
First, if the variation pattern is one of the specific variation patterns shown in FIG. 23 described above, a selection game start screen (“Let's select a ball type!”) Before symbol variation, during symbol variation, and when reach is established. (See Fig. 30) is displayed to indicate that the selected game is to be started) and the fact that the selected game is to be started is notified, and the ball type, entry time, and guide display indicate "What do you want to hit?" Are displayed (see FIG. 30).
[0209]
If the player presses the selection button 61 once within the entry time, a selection screen is displayed, indicating that the player has made a selection. Specifically, when “curve” is selected by pressing the selection button 61 within the entry time, the screen is switched to the “curve” selection screen, and the selected option “curve” is emphasized. The “straight ball” that is displayed and not selected is highlighted as it is.
[0210]
In addition, if the player presses the selection button again within the entry time, the selection will change from “Curve” to “Straight”, and the selected option “Straight” will be highlighted and the selection will change. The “curve” marked with returns to the original display state. As described above, when the selection button is pressed, the selection target circulates to the next option, and the selection target is changed as many times as the selection button is pressed. Therefore, if the selection button is pressed a total of 4 times in a state where nothing is selected, the selection target is changed to “curve” → “straight ball” → “curve” → “straight ball”, and finally “straight ball” When “” is selected, the screen is displayed.
[0211]
Next, the selected option “straight ball” is highlighted, and at the same time, the trajectory of “straight ball”, which is part of the production contents when “right ball” is selected, and the batter is “swinged” to it. A change in the display mode of the character is displayed superimposed on the selection screen background, and the image of the swing is repeatedly performed while the ball is thrown along the trajectory of the straight ball. It should be noted that the timing of the thrown ball is exactly the same (for example, a comment such as “perfect”) is added to give the player expectations, and the thrown ball is perfectly timed. By adding an action of a character that is not present, the player may be made aware that he cannot expect. Thus, by displaying the change in the character display mode and the comments as part of the production content, the player can select more reference conditions, and the player's interests can be increased.
[0212]
On the effect content display screen, “curve” or “straight ball” is thrown according to the variation pattern determined in advance from before selection, and the effect is made until the batter tries to hit the thrown ball. Next, on the effect result notification screen, the effect result of “home run” or “missing swing” which is advantageous in terms of effect according to the jackpot flag command determined by R1 and determined in advance is notified. Thereafter, an image indicating the end of the selected game is displayed, and the selected game ends.
[0213]
According to the selection game as described above, when the selectable options are indicated, the selection is performed by operating the selection button, so that it is not necessary to provide as many operation buttons as the number of options. This makes it possible to change the number of options in the selected game without changing the number of selection buttons. Further, since the number of selection buttons is one, it is possible to prevent complication of the selection operation in the selection game.
[0214]
Further, as described above, a specific variation pattern for performing the effects introduced in the third example can be considered as an extension of the second embodiment. As a result, a plurality of selected games can be made during one change, and the player's interest is improved because he / she seems to have been involved in the jackpot multiple times during one change. Further, the previous selection game (substitution selection) can be used as a notice function in which the subsequent selection game (ball type selection) is performed.
[0215]
Further, in the third embodiment described above, the same technical effect as in the case of the first embodiment described above can be obtained with respect to the configuration based on the technical idea common to the first embodiment described above.
[0216]
In the third embodiment, only the selection button 61 of the selection operation unit 60 is used as the selection means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the plurality of selection buttons 61, 62 and the selection sensors 201, 202, The selection may be performed using 203 or the touch panel sensor 301.
[0217]
Fourth embodiment
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment described above, an example has been shown in which the content of the effect is temporarily changed or part of the content of the effect is changed by the player's selection. This fourth embodiment Then, after the player has selected, an example will be described in which the content is replaced with other production contents until the change is stopped.
[0218]
First, when the variation pattern is one of the specific variation patterns of FIG. 23 described above, a selection game start screen (see FIG. 34A) shown in FIG. 34A before symbol variation, during symbol variation, or when reach is established. The message “Do you want to change the reach pattern?” Is displayed to indicate that the selected game is to be started), and the fact that the selected game is to be started is notified.
[0219]
Next, a selection screen as shown in FIG. 34B is displayed, and the player is requested to select a ball type.
[0220]
Specifically, on this selection screen, “A. All Fruit Reach”, “B. Return Reach”, “C. Shutter Reach”, “D. Control is performed so as to move to the screen when selecting the upper option if the user selects the button, and to move to the screen when selecting the lower option if the selection B sensor is selected. For example, if the selection A sensor 201 is selected on the selection A selection screen, the screen is changed to the selection D selection screen, and if the selection A sensor 201 is selected again, the selection C selection screen is changed. Next, if the selection C sensor 203 is selected, the screen is changed to the selection D selection screen. And you can reselect as many times as you like until the entry time is up.
[0221]
Note that on the selection screen, a reach action may be displayed on the background so that the player recognizes it as a part of the production content corresponding to the options shown in FIGS. 34 (c) to (f). The player may be recognized by changing the sound effect or changing the side lamp lighting pattern. Specifically, the demo screen corresponding to the option or the character to appear is displayed on the background of the selection screen, for example, when B is selected, “Return reach” is generated from the speaker, Changing the color of the side lamp, changing the blinking pattern, etc. can be considered. By recognizing the change using such various means, the player feels that he / she is intervening in the game and the body sensitivity is improved. Not only at the time of selection but also during the display of the contents of the effect and the display of the effect result, it is possible to further improve the body sensitivity by allowing the player to continuously recognize using these means.
[0222]
Thereafter, the entry timer expires and the selection cannot be performed, and if the selected option is not selected or not selected, a reach effect is performed for the option determined by default. As a result, the player can enjoy the game with the fluctuation of the reach that he / she finds easy to hit and increase the interest.
[0223]
Next, the result of selecting the reach is displayed on the display screen as an effect result notification screen.
[0224]
Then, a display indicating that the selected game process is finished is performed. Specifically, in the case of a big hit, the body sensitivity is further improved by displaying a comment that makes the player feel that the player who changed the reach has been hit. For example, it may be possible to display a comment such as “Sugada! You are amazing!” To give an impression that the selection by the player is directly related to the jackpot.
[0225]
According to the selected game as shown above, after the player has selected, it can be replaced with other production contents until the change stops, so the player can select the production that seems to be the biggest hit, so the interest is improved Contribute to.
[0226]
In addition, by changing the effect contents in addition to the image display as well as the sound effect and side lamp lighting pattern, the player's selection stimulates not only the visual but also the hearing. Therefore, the body sensitivity of the player is improved.
[0227]
In the fourth embodiment described above, the same technical effect as that of the first embodiment described above can be obtained with respect to the configuration based on the technical idea common to the first embodiment described above.
[0228]
In the fourth embodiment, the selection sensors 201, 202, 203 are used as selection means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection buttons 61, 62 and the touch panel sensor 301 described above are used for selection. There may be.
[0229]
Furthermore, although four forms were enumerated as an embodiment, providing a plurality of patterns as the selected game in this manner increases the interest of the player and, in addition, increases the chance that the player can intervene as the selected game.
[0230]
Next, a specific example of the entire circuit configuration including various substrates and a selection unit will be described. The block diagram shown in FIG. 35A is a circuit configuration in which a command or the like is transmitted from the game control board 31 to each control board. Information from the selection unit is input only to the display control board 80, and no information is input to the game control board 31. Therefore, as described above, the player can be involved in the change of the content related to the game by making a selection, but the determination of whether or not to control to the specific game state determined by the game control board (for example, It is not possible to participate in the determination of jackpot, determination of whether or not to control to the probability fluctuation state, etc.). Thereby, it is possible to improve game playability while ensuring fairness among players, and to prevent fraud due to operation of the selection unit.
[0231]
Next, in the block diagram shown in FIG. 35B, commands and the like are transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80, and commands and the like are transmitted from the display control board 80 to the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35. Circuit configuration. Information from the selection unit is input only to the display control board 80, and no information is input to the game control board 31. By adopting such a circuit configuration, the display control board 80 receives information from the selection unit, and transmits a command corresponding to the information to both the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35. it can. Therefore, it is possible to change to a sound effect corresponding to the option selected by the player, a side lamp lighting pattern, or the like as mentioned in the fourth embodiment. Also, in the first to third embodiments, it has been explained that when a selection is made, “character” change or “comment” display is performed as an auxiliary display corresponding to the option. Thus, it is possible to generate a sound effect corresponding to the option (for example, “Let me leave it!”) Or change the blinking interval of the side lamp (for example, blinking at a short interval). As a result, the body sensitivity for intervening in the player's game increases.
[0232]
Further, by combining such a circuit configuration and a selection unit, many patterns other than those described above can be considered. For example, in a selection game that is a big hit if you can escape from the maze in time, consider a situation where selecting “Left” approaches the exit and selecting “Right” moves away from the exit. If you select “Left” that approaches the exit, the image will be a little brighter, and a character (such as an angel) will invite you to the exit, and the sound effect will be bright enough to remind the player that you are approaching the exit. Sounds sound, and the side lamp can light blue to give the player a sense of security. Conversely, if you select “Right” away from the exit, the image will darken and a character (such as a devil) will appear inviting you in the opposite direction of the exit, and the player will remind you that the sound effect is away from the exit. The side lamp can emit a red sound that gives a sense of crisis to the player. In addition, depending on the degree of approaching or moving away from the exit, you can change the intensity of the image, change the character (for example, size, costume, number, etc.), change the volume of the sound effect, By increasing or decreasing the blinking interval of the side lamps, the player's sensitivity to intervention with the game can be further improved and the interest can be increased.
[0233]
Regardless of whether or not it is a selected game, even during a normal game, the sound effect that flows during the game and the lighting color / lighting pattern of the side lamp can be selected according to the mood of the player at that time. It adds value to itself.
[0234]
Subsequently, in the block diagram shown in FIG. 35C, in addition to the description of the circuit configuration described in FIG. 35B, commands and the like are transmitted between the display control board 80, the sound control board 70, and the lamp control board 35. The circuit configuration allows bidirectional transmission / reception. Therefore, in addition to the contents described with reference to FIG. 35B, for example, when an error occurs when a command transmitted from the display control board 80 to the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35 is received, an error signal is detected. At this point, the error detection signal command is transmitted from the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35 to the display control board 80, and the command can be transmitted from the display control board 80 to the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35 again. . As a result, it is possible to completely eliminate the conventional inconvenience that the game is continued with generation of erroneous sound effects or lamp lighting.
[0235]
In addition, the process for the command transmitted from the display control board 80 is performed by the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35, and when the process is completed, the process end command can be transmitted to the display control board 80. Thereby, it is not necessary to include a timer function in the display control board 80, and the processing can be simplified.
[0236]
Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the embodiment described above, an example of controlling to a specific game state (big hit state) has been given as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special symbol that shortens the variable display time of a special symbol compared to normal times. Fluctuation time shortening control may be performed. Also, normal symbol variation time reduction control may be performed to shorten the normal symbol variable display time compared to the normal time. Further, the opening time extension control may be performed to extend the opening time of one time of the start winning opening 14 as compared with the normal case. That is, not only control to a specific gaming state, but also special symbol variation time reduction control, normal symbol variation time reduction control, and opening time extension control may be performed, and these may be combined as appropriate. It may be a thing. More specifically, as in the state controlled by the above-described variation time reduction control, the specified game is indirectly indirectly caused by the reduction of the variation time, which promotes the digestion of the start prize memory and reduces the invalid start prize. Even if a state is likely to occur (for example, a specific gaming state is likely to occur indirectly due to a reduction in the variation time, which facilitates digestion of the start winning memory and reduces invalid starting winnings, etc.) Good.
[0237]
(2) In the above-described embodiment, six types of specific variation patterns that can be selected games can be executed. However, according to these specific variation patterns, the above-described special symbol variation time reduction control, normal You may set so that it may respond | correspond beforehand like what performs the fluctuation time shortening control of a symbol and open time extension control, or those used as a combination. For example, instead of controlling to the big hit state as the specific gaming state, the control of shortening the variation time of the special symbol may be performed in the case of selecting the ball type. Further, the end condition may be, for example, that the batter selection ends with 100 variable displays, and the reach selection ends with 30 variable displays. Further, in the case of controlling to the big hit state as the specific gaming state, the number of continuation rights (for example, the number of continuation rounds) may be set differently.
[0238]
(3) In the third embodiment described above, an example in which the selection operation unit 60 is provided at the left end portion on the front side of the hitting ball supply tray 3 and the selection sensors 201, 202, 203 are provided above the variable display device 8. showed that. In that case, the player can operate the selection button or the selection sensor while holding the hitting ball operating handle 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a selection button may be provided on the hitting operation handle 5 itself so that the selection button can be operated by the player only with the right hand. In addition to the player operating the selection button or the selection sensor by hand, the selection button or the selection sensor is provided separately from the gaming machine (for example, under the pachinko machine) so that the player can operate with the foot. May be.
[0239]
(4) The selection buttons, selection sensors 201, 202, 203, and touch panel sensor 301 provided in the selection operation unit 60 described in the above-described embodiment emit light by causing light emitting means such as LEDs or the selection unit itself to emit light. The display control microcomputer 800 controls the display control microcomputer 800 to emit light when the selected game is executed and the operation becomes possible, so that the player can be notified of the operable time.
[0240]
(5) In the above-described embodiment, the selection sensors 201, 202, and 203 include a case where a plurality of selection buttons are provided in a manner corresponding to each of a plurality of options in the selection game, and the selection operation unit 60. As for the selection button 61, the case where only one selection button is provided has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and two selection sensors or selection buttons may be provided, an option may be specified by operating one of the selection buttons, and the specified option may be determined by operating the other selection button.
[0241]
(6) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a selection sensor and a selection button are provided as selection means has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection operation means may be provided with other operation type selection means such as a so-called cross direction key, a lever switch, and a foot switch.
[0242]
(7) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which execution of the selected game is instructed by the display control command is shown. As an example in which execution of the selected game is instructed by the display control command, the following instruction may be issued in addition to the embodiment described above. For example, a plurality of types of selected games may be selectively executed on the display control microcomputer 800 side, and the type of selected game to be executed may be instructed by a display control command. In this way, when a plurality of types of selected games can be selectively executed, a plurality of games having the same game contents but different game times can be selectively executed, and a plurality of games having different game contents can be executed. Is selectively executable and includes a plurality of games having the same game content but different game times and a plurality of games having different game contents.
[0243]
(8) As the display control command for instructing execution of the selected game as shown in the above-described embodiment, when specifying the execution time of the selected game, a command is provided and transmitted every time the execution time is different. You may make it do. In addition, as the display control command for instructing the execution of the selected game, there are a plurality of types of effect results of the selected game. When the effect result is selectively shown, a command is provided and transmitted every time the effect result is different. It may be.
[0244]
(9) In the above-described embodiment, the baseball is taken up as a theme for performing the selected game, and the ball type, batter, etc. are selected. However, the material of the selected game is not limited to the above-described material, for example, a target game that determines whether or not an arrow hits according to the selection of an option, and the above-mentioned selected game includes, for example, a vehicle A competitive game such as a race (for example, presenting a plurality of vehicles as a plurality of choices and notifying that the selected vehicle transitions to a specific gaming state by displaying winning) or a plurality of characters fighting Various games such as so-called battle games (for example, presenting a plurality of characters as a plurality of choices and notifying that the selected character has transitioned to a specific gaming state by displaying winning) It may be possible to execute types or a plurality of types. When a plurality of types of games can be executed as the selected game, the game type of the selected game desired by the player may be arbitrarily selected and executed each time when the selected game is executed or predetermined. A plurality of types of games may be executed in the order given. In addition, the time for one game when various types of games can be executed is the same (including both the same game and the same game). It may be different (including different cases between different games, including different cases between different games). In addition, the choices that can be selected in such a game may be two choices, or may be three or more choices (that is, as long as the player can make an arbitrary choice, it is particularly limited). Not a thing).
[0245]
(10) In the selection game shown in the above-described embodiment, the number of options is not limited to a plurality, and it is sufficient that the player can make an arbitrary selection. Therefore, a selection game with one option may be executed as a special selection game (a premier game played with an extremely low probability). In the case of the special selection game, there is only one option, and the player's expectation can be enhanced. In addition, as a selection game, a selection game with a different number of options can be selectively executed, and the probability (reliability) of occurrence of a specific game state varies depending on the number of options. Good. For example, if it is determined in advance that a specific gaming state is to be entered, a selection game with a relatively small number of options is executed, and if it is determined in advance that a specific gaming state is not set, the number of options is A relatively large number of selected games may be executed. In this way, when selected games with different numbers of options can be selectively executed, the expressions of the selected games are diversified, and the fun of the games can be improved. In addition, when it is determined in advance that the game state is the specific game state, the selected game may be continuously performed as a notice function from the symbol change before the symbol change that displays the transition to the specific game state. For example, when it is determined that a big hit is made, if three LEDs of the start memory indicator 18 are lit, in the first symbol variation that is lit, for example, “3-ball game!” When a selected game is started and the third ball is selected (a game change that will be a big hit), the player will make a selection game with continuity so that the player hits the “home run”. May be. This increases the interest of the player so as to expect each change and gradually get excited.
[0246]
(11) An example in which an apparent probability of being selected to be controlled to a specific gaming state according to selection of an option in a selected game is different from an actual probability of being determined to be controlled to a specific gaming state by R1 As such, the following combinations may be used. For example, the apparent probability may be ½ and the actual probability may be 1/300, or the apparent probability may be 1/3 and the actual probability may be 1/200. That is, either the apparent probability or the actual probability may be a high probability.
[0247]
(12) The player can make an arbitrary selection using the selection operation unit 60, the selection A button 61, the selection B button 62, and the selection sensors 201, 202, and 203 shown in FIG. Possible selection means are configured. This selection means may be provided on a game board or a frame (general name such as the upper plate in front of the glass door frame 2, the lower plate in front of the front frame 2b, the glass door frame 2, the front frame 2b, etc.) It may be provided anywhere as long as the person can select it.
[0248]
(13) Whether or not the player shifts to the specific gaming state by causing the player to make a selection using the display control microcomputer 800 shown in FIG. A pseudo-selected game (selected game) that is involved in the determination of the game is performed (see FIG. 24 SL01 to SL14 etc.), and the notification of the effect is affected by the player's selection result by the pseudo-selected game The effect result according to the determination result of the specific gaming state determination means is notified without any reference (see SL15 in FIG. 24). As described above, the notification in this case is a display such as a display of a game result on the special symbol display unit 9, a lamp, an LED or the like provided on the game board or frame (glass door frame 2, front frame 2b). It may be performed in any of various notification modes such as light emission of the light emitting means (e.g., light emission of a normal symbol display indicating a hit in the light emission mode), generation of sound, or the like. These notification modes may be appropriately combined (combined).
[0249]
(14) The player is presented with options relating to the control to the specific game state to cause the player to make a selection, and the player shifts to the specific game state by making a selection regarding the effects related to the game. The pseudo-selected game execution means for performing the pseudo-selected game (selected game) that is involved in the determination of whether or not the game may be included (may be provided) in the game control means for controlling the game state. Specifically, an operation signal or a detection signal related to selection is input to the game control microcomputer 53 so that the game control microcomputer 53 executes a pseudo-selected game.
[0250]
(15) The display indicating that an option in the selected game has been selected may be one in which the mode of the selection object itself as an option changes (for example, the color, shape, border, etc. of the selection object changes), or a mark display (For example, display of a frame, an arrow, etc. as a mark indicating the selection), or the name of the selected object to be selected (for example, each selection object has a name) The name of the selected item may be displayed in an identifiable manner.
[0251]
(16) In the above-described embodiment, the selection can be made within the entry timer, and the selection screen ends when the entry timer expires. It may be displayed. For example, even if the right hitter with a batting rate of 200 is selected in the substitute hit selection and the time is up, the display screen moves to the selection confirmation screen and proceeds to reselect “Is this really OK?” Or the like. Display may be performed. Thereby, it can be taken as suggesting that what the player has selected does not shift to the big hit state, and interest is increased by selecting again.
[0252]
(17) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front.
FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a game control board.
FIG. 4 is a front view of a variable display device showing an arrangement of selection sensors.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters for generating random numbers used for game control of a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a command for designating a fixed symbol.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation pattern command (fluctuation start command).
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an outline for performing jackpot control of a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an outline for allocating a variation pattern table.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of game control main processing and interrupt processing executed by the basic circuit.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for special symbol process.
FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing a display control main process on the display control board side. (B) is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing on the display control board side.
FIG. 13 is a symbol variation buffer storage area which is a storage area of a CPU RAM for a game control board for storing commands corresponding to values extracted by various random counters for generating random numbers used for game control. It is a figure for demonstrating.
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a received command buffer storage area that is a storage area of a RAM of a display control CPU for storing a command transmitted from a game control board.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining command analysis processing;
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining display control process processing;
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining variation start command reception waiting processing;
FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining a selected game determination process;
FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining variable display operation start setting processing;
FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining a process during symbol variation.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining all symbol stop waiting processing;
FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining a jackpot display process;
FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a display pattern and a timing chart constituting a variation pattern.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of selected game processing executed by the display control microcomputer.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining processing upon detection of selection sensor detection;
FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining provisional effect screen display processing;
FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining effect content display processing;
FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining effect result notification processing;
FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining a big hit effect 1 (pitcher ball type selection).
FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a display screen of a selected game (ball type selection).
FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining a big hit effect 2 (substitution hit selection);
FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining a display screen of a selected game (substitution hit selection).
FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining a big hit effect 3 (batter ball type selection).
FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining a display screen of a selected game (reach selection).
FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of a circuit configuration of various control boards.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 60 selection operation part, 61 selection A button, 62 selection B button, 201,202,203 selection sensor, 301 touch panel sensor, 800 display control microcomputer, 53 game control microcomputer.

Claims (13)

A gaming machine capable of controlling a gaming state to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
Specific gaming state determination means for determining in advance whether or not to control to the specific gaming state;
A variable display device that performs variable display and derives and displays a display result;
Variable display time determining means for determining a variable display time from the start of the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed;
Game control means for controlling the gaming state and outputting a command for specifying the variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means;
When the variable display is started in the variable display device and the variable display time determined by the variable display time determining means has elapsed, the display result according to the determination result of the specific gaming state determining means is derived and displayed. , Having a game effect execution means for displaying an effect result relating to whether or not to control to the specific game state after performing an effect related to the game during the variable display, and performing display control of the variable display device according to the command Variable display control means;
Selection instruction detecting means for detecting a selection instruction from a player,
The detection signal from the selection instruction detection means is input to the variable display control means without going through the game control means,
The game effect execution means includes :
Based on the command, set one of multiple types of variation patterns,
In accordance with the set variation pattern, the variable display starts the variable display, and when the variable display time specified by the command has elapsed, a display result is derived and displayed.
By accepting a selection instruction from the player to select the type of the effect to determine the detection signal from the selection instruction detecting means when a predetermined acceptance period before Symbol variable display in, the selection instruction Can perform a pseudo-selection game that is involved in determining whether or not to enter the specific game state, and the display of the effect results in an influence on the selection instruction received during the reception period. Display the effect result according to the determination result of the specific gaming state determination means without receiving,
The reception period is set to a certain period that does not vary depending on the time when the selection instruction is received,
The production according to the selection instruction is executed after the acceptance period, regardless of the time when the selection instruction is received ,
When the game effect execution means sets any one of a plurality of types of specific variation patterns among the plurality of types of variation patterns, the game effect execution means determines the pseudo-selected game according to the set type of the specific variation pattern. A game machine characterized by being performed at different times .   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game effect executing means can perform the pseudo-selected game a plurality of times during the variable display. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the selection instruction detecting means includes a plurality of detection units that detect selection instructions from a player. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the game effect executing means performs a display for allowing a player to recognize that the reception period is in progress. The game effects executing means, during the receiving period, and performs a recognizable display either option is selected with the selection instruction, to any one of claims 1 to 4 The gaming machine described. The game effects executing means in response to the selection instruction, characterized by temporarily changing the contents of the effect to be executed, the gaming machine according to any of claims 1 to 5. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the game effect execution means changes a part of the content of the effect to be executed in accordance with the selection instruction. The game effect execution means includes an auxiliary display for allowing the player to recognize in advance how the selection instruction is reflected in the effect when the player selects, and the selection instruction for the effect after the player's selection instruction. There and performing at least either one of a recognizable auxiliary display that is reflected, the gaming machine according to any of claims 1 to 7. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the change of the effect performed by the game effect executing means is performed only by changing the display content by the variable display device. The change of the effect performed by the game effect execution means includes a change of display contents by the variable display device, a change of sound effect by the sound generation means for generating a sound effect, and a change of the light emission state of the decorative light emitter. characterized in that it contains, gaming machine according to any of claims 1 to 9. The game effects executing means an effect to the player's selection instruction after the presentation results is displayed, and changes the effect corresponding to the selection instruction, one of the claims 1 to 10 The gaming machine described in Crab. The game effect execution means has a function of displaying an effect result according to a determination result of the specific game state determination means after executing an effect according to the selection instruction among a plurality of types of effects. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11 . Production contents determining means for determining an effect to be executed from among a plurality of types of effects without being affected by the selection instruction received during the reception period,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12 , wherein the game effect executing means has a function of executing the effect determined by the effect content determining means.

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