JP4540105B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a concealment period is concealed for concealing a gaming state that transitions after the jackpot gaming state ends according to gaming specifications.

  Conventionally, some pachinko machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are big hits such as probability fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) state or fluctuation time reduction (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”) state due to the establishment of specific conditions. Some offer a privilege to improve the possibility of becoming. The probability variation state is a state in which the lottery probability for jackpots is changed from a normal probability having a low probability to a high probability. The short-time state is a state in which the variation time of a lottery game (a symbol variation game by a normal symbol) for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not to open a start winning opening which becomes a big win lottery opportunity is shortened. And in such a pachinko machine, when a privilege is granted, the privilege content given together with the privilege grant state is notified to the player using a production device such as a variable display or a decorative lamp, for example. is doing. When the privilege is granted, the content of the privilege is notified, thereby providing a motivation for the player to continue the game.

However, in a pachinko machine that can grant a privilege, if the granted privilege content is contrary to the player's wish (for example, if a short-time state is granted despite the desire for a probable change state) or by notification If it is found that no privilege is granted, the player's willingness to continue the game may be killed. Therefore, conventionally, in a pachinko machine that can grant a privilege, even if it is in a privilege grant state, it is proposed to set a concealment period for concealing the privilege content without notifying the player until the predetermined condition is satisfied (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). According to the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, by setting the concealment period, it becomes possible to continue the player's willingness to continue the game regardless of the granted privilege content.
JP 2004-65388 A (Claim 1, paragraph number [0073])

  By the way, the latest pachinko machines have the same effect (for example, the game characteristics (game content) such as the type of reach production and the type of the appearance character), while the lottery probability and the content of the bonus (the bonus In many cases, it is developed as a series machine. Such series machines have been developed with consideration given to flexibly selecting models to be installed on the amusement hall side according to the business form (unlimited system, lucky number system, etc.). However, in the series machine, there is a model in which the setting of the concealment period is effective and a model that is not effective by changing the contents of the privilege. For example, in the case of a model that is given either a probable change state or a short time state after the big hit gaming state, the concealment period setting is effective. In such a model, the probability variation state and the short time state are given only by the difference in the jackpot lottery probability, and it is impossible to determine which state is given from the appearance, so the setting of the concealment period is effective. On the other hand, the setting of the concealment period is not effective in the case of a model that is given either a probable change state or a normal state after the big hit gaming state. In such a model, since the opening mode (opening time, the number of times of opening, etc.) of the start winning opening is different between the probability changing state and the normal state, it can be determined from the appearance which state is given, The setting of the concealment period is not effective.

  For this reason, game machine manufacturers that develop series machines must develop a control program according to the game specifications for each model when setting the concealment period. However, developing a control program for each model leads to an increase in development costs (design, background inspection, etc.), so it is necessary to develop a control program that can be used in common even when a confidential period is provided. .

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to use a control program that can be commonly used among series machines, according to game specifications for each model. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of setting a concealment period.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is a main control device that controls the entire gaming machine, and a sub control device that executes various effect controls according to control signals output from the main control device, In the gaming machine in which a control program for controlling the game effect common to series machines with the same effect theme and different game specifications is stored, the main control device is a big hit A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not, a gaming state determining means for determining a gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state when the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, and the gaming state determining means after the jackpot gaming state ends game showing the gaming state transition means for shifting the determined gaming state, the current gaming state and model notification command assigned to each model to identify the model-specific gaming specifications Output means for outputting a state notification command to the sub-control device, wherein the sub-control device inputs the model notification command and the gaming state notification command, and the input means inputs the model notification command. Information storage means for storing model information corresponding to the model notification command when the input means has been entered, and storing game state information corresponding to the gaming status notification command when the input means has input the gaming status notification command; And an effect control means for controlling a game effect, wherein the effect control means determines the game information from the model information and the game state information stored in the information storage means when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative. jackpot gaming state after completion in the opening and closing times of the start winning opening based on per single probability variation state and non-stochastic variation state having the same number of times Or it is determined that the condition to be imparted Re, and to set the concealment time period in which the jackpot concealing type game state after the game state exits when probability change state is determined as a game condition to be granted When the decision is made, the concealment period is set, while the game state that is given when it is determined that either the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state in which the number of opening / closing operations is different is given. Even if it is a case where a probability fluctuation state is determined, it makes it a summary to not set the said secrecy period .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to set a concealment period according to a game specification for each model while using a control program that can be commonly used between series machines.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”), which is a type of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIGS.
The pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is manufactured as a series machine, and is one model among a plurality of models included in the series machine. The pachinko machines included in the series machines have the same production subject (theme, idea, theme), but different game specifications. The fact that the production subject is the same means that, for example, the type of character appearing in the game production and the type of reach production (production content) are the same, and the same game (game) is given. Further, the difference in the game specifications (specs) means that the content of the privilege given after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the period during which the privilege is granted, the lottery probability for the jackpot, the number of prize balls paid out, and the like are different. Hereinafter, in order to simplify the description, the types (models) included in the series machine will be described as all three models of type A, type B, and type C. A series machine including pachinko machines of type A to C is referred to as “X series”.

  FIG. 1 shows a spec table T showing the gaming specifications of a type A pachinko machine, a type B pachinko machine, and a type C pachinko machine. In the specification table T, for each type, as a game specification, a probability that a probability variation state is given at the end of the jackpot gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation grant probability), a condition that a variation time reduction state is given (hereinafter referred to as a time reduction) The application period is shown), and the application period (hereinafter, indicated as the number of short-time application) is shown. The probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as probability variation) is a state in which the big win lottery probability varies from a low probability (for example, 1 / 308.5), which is a normal probability, to a high probability (for example, 1 / 68.5). That is. Also, the variation time shortened state (hereinafter referred to as time shortening) is a state in which the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened. In the specification table T, three types of game specification items are illustrated for the pachinko machines of types A to C.

  As shown in the specification table T, in the type A pachinko machine, the probability variation grant probability is “1/2”, the time-saving grant condition is “after all the big hits”, and the time-saving grant count is “100 symbol combination games are played. It is said that the game specification is The type B pachinko machine has a probability variation grant probability of “1/2”, a short-time grant condition of “after the jackpot of probability change”, and a short-time grant count of “until the symbol combination game is played 100 times”. It is said that. In addition, the type C pachinko machine has a game specification in which the probability variation probability is “1/2”, the time-shortening grant condition is “no time is given”, and the number of time-shortening grants is “none”.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the type A pachinko machine will be mainly described.
FIG. 2 schematically shows the front side of the pachinko machine 10, and a vertical rectangular middle frame on which various game components are set on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the body of the pachinko machine 10. 12 is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is transparently mounted, and an upper ball tray 15 are in a laterally open state. It is assembled so that it can be opened and closed. The front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13a of the game board 13 are provided with a decoration lamp 16 that is turned on (flashing) or turned off to perform a game effect (light emission effect) based on the light emission decoration. A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect (sound effect) based on the sound output is disposed below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  In the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, a display device 21 having a liquid crystal display type variable display 20 is disposed. In the variable display 20, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. In the variable display 20, a symbol combination game (symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed in a plurality of columns. In the present embodiment, combinations of symbols in three columns are derived in the symbol combination game, and the types of symbols in each column forming the combination are 10 numbers of 1 to 10.

  Then, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination (display result of the symbol combination game) finally displayed in the symbol combination game. That is, when all the symbols displayed on the variable display 20 are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([111] [777], etc.). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination. When the jackpot symbol combination is displayed, the player is given a jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns displayed on the variable display 20 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are of a different type from the symbols forming the reach, the symbol combination ([234] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. A symbol combination that can recognize this deviation is a symbol combination that is out of sync.

  Further, below the display device 21, a start winning opening 23 including an opening / closing blade 22 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. Behind the start winning opening 23, a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is provided. The start winning opening 23 can give a start condition for the symbol combination game in response to detection of winning of a game ball. Also, below the start winning opening 23, a large winning opening 25 having a large winning opening door 24 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. When the big hit gaming state is given, the big winning opening 25 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 24 so that the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of winning balls. Obtainable.

  An operation gate 26 is disposed on the left side of the start winning opening 23. Behind the operation gate 26, a gate sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is provided. The operation gate 26 can give the start condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes. The normal symbol variation game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result of whether or not the opening / closing blade 22 of the start winning opening 23 is opened (whether or not it is easy to win a game ball in the starting winning opening 23). is there. When the opening / closing blade 22 is opened, the start winning opening 23 is in a state where the entrance is enlarged and the game ball is easily won.

  The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a time reduction function. The time-shortening function is a function that gives the player a time-shortening in which the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened. When the time is given, the time of a normal symbol variation game (the time from when the normal symbol starts to change until it stops) is, for example, 30 seconds (when no time is given) to 5 seconds. It is shortened (when time is given). In the present embodiment, the time saving is that a big hit gaming state is generated from the start until the symbol combination game is finished a certain number of times (100 times in the type A pachinko machine 10) or before the certain number of times (100 times) is reached. Until then.

  During a short time, since the lottery result is derived early in the normal symbol variation game, the number of opening / closing operations of the opening / closing blades 22 per unit time increases. Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of opening / closing operations of the opening / closing blades 22 provided at the start winning opening 23 is increased during the time reduction compared to the normal gaming state (normal state) where the time reduction is not given ( (Or, the opening time is extended), so that it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening 23. Therefore, during the time saving, the winning rate of the game ball to the start winning opening 23 is higher than in the normal gaming state. Therefore, time saving can obtain the starting condition of the symbol combination game without significantly reducing the player's ball, which is advantageous to the player.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (probability variation) function. The probability variation function is a function that gives the player a probability change that the lottery probability of the big hit varies from the normal probability to the high probability until the next big hit gaming state starts after the end of the big hit gaming state. If a probability change is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and it will be easy to generate a big hit. Further advantageous. In the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize whether or not a certain change is given from the certain change notification effect. The probability change notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that the gaming state is the probability change, and in this embodiment, when the probability change is given or the probability change is given to the variable display 20. It is done by displaying the letters “It ’s strange”.

  In addition, when the certainty change is given in the present embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened as in the case of time reduction. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, during the change of probability, the number of opening / closing operations of the opening / closing blades 22 is increased (or the opening time is extended) in the same manner as during the time reduction. For this reason, when the case where probability change is given and the case where time reduction is given are compared, only the lottery probability of a big hit is different, and other privilege contents are completely the same. Therefore, when there is a possibility that either the probability change or the time reduction is given, the player is given a certain change from the appearance (appearance) of the pachinko machine 10 unless the variable display 20 informs that the probability change is found. It is not possible to determine whether or not time is given.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board (main control device) 28 for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 28 executes various processes for controlling the pachinko machine 10 as a whole, and calculates various control commands according to the processing results. Then, the main control board 28 outputs a control command as a predetermined control signal. An effect control board (sub-control device) 29 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 29 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display device 20 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 28 and emits the decorative lamp 16. The mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) is controlled. Further, the effect control board 29 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 28. In addition, the main control board 28 of this embodiment is manufactured for every type of the pachinko machine 10, and is used according to the type. On the other hand, the production control board 29 of the present embodiment is manufactured regardless of the type of the pachinko machine 10 and is commonly used for the X series pachinko machine 10.

  Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 28 and the effect control board 29 will be described. The main control board 28 includes a main CPU 28a, and a ROM 28b and a RAM 28c are connected to the main CPU 28a. The main CPU 28a is connected to a start port sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball won in the start winning port 23 and a gate sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball won in the operating gate 26. Further, the main CPU 28a sequentially updates the values of various random numbers every predetermined cycle, sets the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 28c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 28b stores a main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, various control commands, and variation patterns. The RAM 28c stores (sets) various information (a game state flag indicating the current game state, a random number value, and the like) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, and when the power is cut off, the stored contents of the RAM 28c of the main control board 28 are backed up.

  The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is a base of an effect performed by the pachinko machine 10. In the ROM 28b, a plurality of types of variation patterns in the symbol combination game are classified and stored for the jackpot effect and for the outlier effect. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the symbol combination game is developed so as to display the jackpot combination. The outlier effect is an effect in which the symbol combination game is developed so as to display a combination of outliers.

  Based on the main control program, the main CPU 28a performs various processes such as model notification processing, jackpot determination, determination of a stop symbol to be finally displayed, determination of whether or not to add probability variation, and determination of variation pattern. It is supposed to run. For example, when the power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10, the main CPU 28a executes a model notification process. In the model notification process, the main CPU 28a specifies commands (models) that are assigned in advance for each model in order to identify game specifications (such as jackpot lottery probability and probability variation probability) that are specific to the type (model) of the pachinko machine 10. Command) to the effect control board 29 (sub CPU 29a). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 28a outputs a power-on command (model notification command) to notify the effect control board 29 (sub CPU 29a) of the model. More specifically, when the model is type A, the main CPU 28a outputs a power-on command that can notify that the type is A. Further, when the model is type B, the main CPU 28a outputs a power-on command that can notify that it is type B. Further, when the model is type C, the main CPU 28a outputs a power-on command that can notify that it is type C.

  The main CPU 28a outputs a state designation command (game state notification command) for instructing the current game state based on the game state stored in the RAM 28c. Specifically, when the gaming state flag indicating that the current gaming state is the normal state is set in the RAM 28c, the main CPU 28a indicates that the gaming state is the normal state on the effect control board 29 (sub CPU 29a). The state 1 designation command for notifying is output. When the gaming state flag indicating that the current gaming state is definitely changed is set in the RAM 28c, the main CPU 28a outputs a state 2 designation command for notifying the sub CPU 29a that the gaming state is definitely changed. When the gaming state flag indicating that the current gaming state is short in time is set in the RAM 28c, the main CPU 28a outputs a state 3 designation command for notifying the sub CPU 29a that the gaming state is short in time. Thereafter, the main CPU 28a ends the model notification process.

  Also, the main CPU 28a executes a big hit determination at the start of the symbol combination game. At this time, the main CPU 28a determines the jackpot by setting the jackpot lottery probability to 1 / 308.5, when the jackpot lottery probability is a normal probability (low probability). On the other hand, the main CPU 28a determines the jackpot by setting the jackpot lottery probability to 1 / 68.5 when the jackpot lottery probability is set to a high probability. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 28a determines stop symbols so that all the columns are of the same type, and also determines a variation pattern for the big hit effect. In addition, the main CPU 28a determines a stop symbol and executes a probability change assignment determination as to whether or not to give a probability change. At this time, since the probability variation grant probability is ½, the main CPU 28a determines the probability variation assignment by setting the winning probability to ½ (see FIG. 1). Since the probability variation grant probability is also ½ for Type B and Type C, similarly, the probability variation determination is performed with the winning probability being ½. When the determination result is affirmative (when winning), the main CPU 28a decides to assign a certainty change, and when negative (if not won), the main CPU 28a decides not to assign a certainty change. It decides to give (refer FIG. 1). On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (in the case of loss), the main CPU 28a determines the stop symbol of each column so that the symbols of all the columns are not of the same type, and also determines the variation pattern for the offending effect. To do.

  If the determination result of the probability variation grant determination is negative when the pachinko machine 10 is type B, the sub CPU 29a determines the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state according to the gaming state at the time of the big hit. (See FIG. 1). That is, if the gaming state when the big hit is positive, the sub CPU 29a determines that the gaming state after the big winning gaming state is to be shortened. If the gaming state is short or normal, the big hit gaming state is determined. The game state after the end is determined to be a normal state. If the determination result of the probability variation grant determination is negative when the pachinko machine 10 is type C, the main CPU 28a determines that the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended (see FIG. 1). ). The main CPU 28a rewrites the game state flag and stores it in the RAM 29c every time the game state is changed. Then, when executing the symbol combination game or the normal symbol variation game next time, the main CPU 28a executes the game state indicated by the gaming state flag.

  The main CPU 28a that has determined the variation pattern and the stop symbol in the symbol combination game outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 29 (sub CPU 29a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 28a first specifies a variation pattern in the symbol combination game and outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation. Next, the main CPU 28a outputs a symbol designation command for designating a stop symbol for each column. In addition, when it is determined that the probability change is to be given, the main CPU 28a outputs a probability change notification command instructing to give the probability change. After that, the main CPU 28a instructs a change stop based on the change time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for ending the symbol combination game. Then, the main CPU 28a outputs a state designation command for instructing the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is ended at the end of the jackpot gaming state. Note that the main CPU 28a also outputs a state designation command even when the time is short.

  Therefore, the main CPU 28a of this embodiment serves as a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the big hit. Further, the main CPU 28a of the present embodiment serves as a gaming state determination means for determining a gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative. Further, the main CPU 28a serves as a game state transition means for shifting to the game state determined after the big hit game state.

  Next, the effect control board 29 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 29 includes a sub CPU 29a, and a ROM 29b and a RAM 29c are connected to the sub CPU 29a. The sub CPU 29a sequentially updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, sets the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 29c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 29b is notified that an effect control program for controlling a game effect (display effect, light emission effect, sound effect) and the like, game effect execution data for game effect corresponding to each variation pattern, and probability change are given. The notification effect execution data for the probability change notification effect to be performed, the non-probability change notification effect execution data for the non-probability change notification effect for notifying that the probability change is not given, and the like are stored.

  The sub CPU 29a executes various processes based on the effect control program. The game effect execution data is information for the sub CPU 29a to control the effect contents of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the variable display 20 so that the game effect based on the designated variation pattern is performed. The notification effect execution data is information for the sub CPU 29a to control the effect content of the variable display 20 so that the probability change notification effect is performed. The non-probability change notification effect execution data is information for the sub CPU 29a to control the effect contents of the variable display 20 so that the non-probability change notification effect is performed. The RAM 29c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. For example, information such as the model flag SF, the probability variation flag KF, the table flag BF, the timing flag TF, the status flag JF, the value of the number of times of notification, and the value of the random number for setting the number of times of notification are stored (set) in the RAM 29c. It has become. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 29a serves as an effect control means for controlling a game effect.

  Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect control board 29 according to the present embodiment provides a concealment period for concealing whether or not the probability change is given without performing the probability change notification effect after the end of the big hit gaming state. Hereinafter, various processes performed by the sub CPU 29a of the effect control board 29 will be described.

  First, the power-on process for the effect control board 29 (sub CPU 29a) to set the model of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This power-on process is a process executed when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

  The sub CPU 29a of the effect control board 29 determines whether or not a power-on designation command output from the main control board 28 (main CPU 28a) is inputted when the power is turned on (step S1). If the determination result in step S1 is affirmative (when a power-on designation command is input), the sub CPU 29a sets a model flag SF indicating the type of the pachinko machine 10 in the RAM 29c based on the power-on designation command (step S1). S2). In this embodiment, since a power-on designation command indicating that it is type A is input, the sub CPU 29a sets 0 to the model flag SF in order to indicate that the pachinko machine 10 is type A. When the type of the pachinko machine 10 is type B, the sub CPU 29a inputs a power-on designation command indicating that it is type B. Therefore, a model flag is used to indicate that the pachinko machine 10 is type B. Set 1 to SF. Similarly, when the type of the pachinko machine 10 is type C, the sub CPU 29a inputs a power-on designation command indicating that it is type C, so that the model is used to indicate that the pachinko machine 10 is type C. 2 is set in the flag SF.

  When the sub CPU 29a sets the model flag SF, the sub CPU 29a ends the power-on process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S1 is negative (when no power-on designation command is input), the sub CPU 29a ends the power-on process as it is. This power-on process allows the presentation control board 29 (sub CPU 29a) used in common to the X series pachinko machine 10 to determine the type of the pachinko machine 10 to which it is mounted.

Next, an effect determination process for determining the timing at which the effect control board 29 (sub CPU 29a) performs the probability change notification effect will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub CPU 29a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command for a big hit effect has been input (step S11). When the determination result of step S11 is negative (when the change pattern designation command for jackpot effect is not input), the sub CPU 29a ends the effect determination process as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S11 is affirmative (when a variation pattern designation command for jackpot effect is input), the sub CPU 29a determines whether or not a probability change notification command has been input, that is, after the jackpot gaming state ends, It is determined whether or not it is given (step S12). When the determination result in step S12 is affirmative (when a probability change notification command is input), the sub CPU 29a sets a probability change flag KF indicating that the probability change is given to 1 and stores it in the RAM 29c (step S13). On the other hand, when the determination result of step S12 is negative (when the probability change notification command is not input), the sub CPU 29a sets the probability change flag KF to 0 and stores it in the RAM 29c (step S14).

  Then, after setting the probability variation flag KF, the sub CPU 29a sets the table flag BF based on the model flag SF and the status flag JF (step S15). More specifically, the correspondence relationship of various flags as shown in FIG. 6 is stored in the ROM 29b, and the sub CPU 29a determines a value to be set in the table flag BF based on the model flag SF and the status flag JF. That is, the sub CPU 29a sets the table flag BF corresponding to the value set in the model flag SF and the value set in the status flag JF. The table flag BF is a flag indicating whether or not the state is either a certain change or a short time after the end of the big hit gaming state. The state flag JF is a flag indicating the current gaming state. This state flag JF is set in response to a state designation command input from the main control board 28 (main CPU 28a) at the time of power-on, at the end of the big hit gaming state, or at the end of a short time in a state notification process described later.

  Then, the sub CPU 29a sets the timing flag TF based on the table flag BF and the probability variation flag KF (step S16). More specifically, the ROM 29b stores various flag correspondences as shown in FIG. 7, and the sub CPU 29a corresponds to the values set in the table flag BF and the values set in the probability variation flag KF. The timing flag TF to be used is determined. When the value of the table flag BF is 0 and the value of the probability variation flag KF is 1, the sub CPU 29a sets the timing flag TF to 0 or 1 by random number lottery. Further, the timing flag TF is a flag for indicating whether or not to set the execution timing of the probability change notification effect and the concealment period. When the timing flag TF is set to 0, the secret period is not set. Further, when the probability variation flag KF is set to 1 and the timing flag TF is set to 0, the probability variation notification effect is performed after the symbol combination game ends, while the timing flag TF is set to 1. The probability change notification effect is performed during the concealment period.

  Here, in step S15 and step S16, how the timing flag TF is set according to the setting status of various flags (that is, the type of the pachinko machine 10, the current gaming state, and whether or not a certain change has been given). This will be described in detail.

  In the case of the type A pachinko machine 10 (when the model flag SF = 0), either the probability change or the time reduction is given after the completion of all the big hit gaming states (see FIG. 1). For this reason, after the jackpot gaming state is over, during the period corresponding to the number of times given to the short time (during the period when 100 symbol combination games are performed), the player receives a start prize if the gaming state is not displayed on the variable display 20. It cannot be determined whether or not certain changes are given from the appearance of the pachinko machine 10, such as the opening frequency of the opening and closing blades 22 of the mouth 23 and the variation time of the normal symbol variation game. Therefore, in the case of the type A pachinko machine 10, it is meaningful to provide a concealment period without performing the probability change notification effect, so the sub CPU 29a sets 0 to the table flag BF. Then, the sub CPU 29a sets 0 or 1 to the timing flag TF when a certain change is given after the big hit. That is, when the model flag SF = 0, the status flag JF = 0-2, and the probability variation flag KF = 1, 0 or 1 is set to the timing flag TF. Further, when the probability change is not given after the big hit, the sub CPU 29a sets 1 to the timing flag TF. That is, when the model flag SF = 0, the status flag JF = 0-2, and the probability variation flag KF = 0, 1 is set to the timing flag TF.

  Note that the player continues to play the game even if it is notified immediately that the jackpot gaming state has ended, so that if it is a probability change, the timing flag TF can be set to 0, and the probability change after the symbol combination game ends. The notification effect can be executed. This makes it possible to satisfy the player's request for knowing that the probability is early. On the other hand, in all cases where the probability change is given, if the probability change notification effect is performed after the symbol combination game ends, it will be understood that if the probability change notification effect is not performed after the symbol combination game ends, the probability change is not given. Therefore, in the case of a probability change, a probability change notification effect may be performed during the concealment period. As a result, even if the probability change notification effect is not performed after the symbol combination game is finished, the player can have a sense of expectation that the probability change notification effect may be performed during the concealment period, and the game is continued. Can do.

  In the case of the type B pachinko machine 10 (when the model flag SF = 1), if a big win occurs when the gaming state is a probable change, either a probable change or a short time is given after the big hit gaming state ends. For this reason, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the player is given a certain change in appearance if the current gaming state is not displayed on the variable display 20 while the number of symbol combination games corresponding to the number of times given is reduced. Cannot determine whether or not. Therefore, in the case of the type B pachinko machine 10, when the big hit is made when the gaming state is probable, it is meaningful to provide a concealment period, so the sub CPU 29a sets 0 to the table flag BF. Then, the sub CPU 29a sets 0 or 1 to the timing flag TF. That is, when the model flag SF = 1, the status flag JF = 1, and the probability variation flag KF = 1, 0 or 1 is set to the timing flag TF. When the model flag SF = 1, the status flag JF = 1, and the probability variation flag KF = 0, 1 is set to the timing flag TF. The reason why either 0 or 1 can be set in the timing flag TF is the same as described above.

  On the other hand, in the case of the type B pachinko machine 10, if the big hit is made when the gaming state is the normal state or the time is short, after the big hit gaming state is finished, either the probability change or the normal state is entered. For this reason, after the big hit gaming state is finished, even if the player does not indicate that the variable display 20 is in the process of changing the probability, the opening frequency of the opening / closing blades 22 of the start winning opening 23 and the variation time of the normal symbol variation game, etc. It can be determined from the appearance whether or not certainty has been given. Therefore, in the case of a type B pachinko machine 10 where the game state is a normal state or when the game time is short, the sub CPU 29a sets 1 to the table flag BF because there is no point in providing a concealment period. Then, the sub CPU 29a sets 0 to the timing flag TF to indicate that the secret period is not set. That is, when the model flag SF = 1, the status flag JF = 0 or 2, and the probability variation flag KF = 0 or 1, 0 is set to the timing flag TF.

  Further, in the case of the type C pachinko machine 10 (when the model flag SF = 2), either the probability change or the normal state is entered after the big hit gaming state. For this reason, after the big hit gaming state is finished, even if the player does not indicate that the variable display 20 is in the process of changing the probability, the opening frequency of the opening / closing blades 22 of the start winning opening 23 and the variation time of the normal symbol variation game, etc. It can be determined from the appearance whether or not certainty has been given. Accordingly, in the case of the type C pachinko machine 10, there is no point in providing a concealment period without performing the probability change notification effect, so the sub CPU 29a sets the table flag BF to 1 and always sets the timing flag TF to 0. . That is, when the model flag SF = 2, the status flag JF = 0 to 2, and the probability variation flag KF = 0 or 1, 0 is set to the timing flag TF.

  As described above, the sub CPU 29a is in a state where, in the process of step S15, either the probable change or the short time is given after the big hit gaming state from the value set in the model flag SF and the value of the state flag JF. It is determined whether or not. Then, when the sub CPU 29a determines that the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is either a certain change or a short time (when the table flag BF is set to 0), the setting of the concealment period is valid. For this reason, a concealment period may be set. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 29a determines from the value set in the model flag SF and the value of the state flag JF that the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is either a certain change or a normal state (table flag) When BF is set to 1, the setting of the concealment period is invalid (meaningless), so the concealment period is not set. That is, the production control board 29 (sub CPU 29a) sets the concealment period only when the concealment period is valid and does not set the concealment period when it becomes meaningless, based on the model flag SF and the state flag JF. Yes.

Next, a game end notification effect process for causing a probability change notification effect to be performed after the symbol combination game ends in the case of a big hit will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub CPU 29a determines whether or not an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol combination game has been input (step S21). When the determination result in step S21 is negative (when all symbol stop commands are not input), the sub CPU 29a ends the game end notification effect process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S21 is affirmative (when all symbol stop commands are input), the sub CPU 29a determines whether or not the timing flag TF is set to 0 (whether or not the timing flag TF = 0). (Step S22). When the determination result in step S22 is affirmative (when the timing flag TF = 0), the sub CPU 29a determines whether or not 1 is set in the probability variation flag KF (whether or not the probability variation flag KF = 1) (step S22). S23). When the determination result in step S23 is affirmative (when the probability variation flag KF = 1), the sub CPU 29a causes the variable display device 20 to execute the probability variation notification effect based on the notification effect execution data (step S24), and the notification effect at the end of the game. The process ends. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S23 is negative (when probability variation flag KF ≠ 1), the sub CPU 29a causes the variable indicator 20 to execute the non-probability change notification effect based on the non-probability change notification effect execution data (step S25). The notification effect process at the end of the game is terminated. If the determination result of step S22 is negative (when the timing flag TF ≠ 0), the sub CPU 29a ends the game end notification effect process as it is. If the timing flag TF is set to 0 and the probability variation flag KF is set to 1 by this game end notification effect processing, the probability change notification effect is performed after the symbol combination game ends.

Next, a state notification process for setting the concealment period and notifying the game state will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub CPU 29a determines whether or not a state designation command output from the main control board 28 has been input (step S31). When the determination result of step S31 is negative (when the state designation command is not input), the sub CPU 29a ends the state notification process as it is. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S31 is affirmative (when a state designation command is input), the sub CPU 29a sets a state flag JF according to the input state designation command. Specifically, when the state 1 designation command is input, the sub CPU 29a sets the state flag JF to 0 to indicate that the gaming state is the normal state. When the state 2 designation command is input, the sub CPU 29a sets 1 to the state flag JF to indicate that the gaming state is a certain change. When the state 3 designation command is input, the sub CPU 29a sets 2 to the state flag JF to indicate that the gaming state is short.

  Next, the sub CPU 29a determines whether or not 1 is set in the timing flag TF (whether or not the timing flag TF = 1) (step S33). When the determination result in step S33 is affirmative (when the timing flag TF = 1), the sub CPU 29a determines whether or not 1 is set in the probability variation flag KF (whether or not the probability variation flag KF = 1). (Step S34). When the determination result of step S34 is affirmative (when the probability variation flag KF = 1), the sub CPU 29a sets the number of times of notification indicating the timing of executing the probability variation notification effect (step S35). Specifically, the sub CPU 29a acquires a notification time count setting random number from the RAM 29c. The notification time setting random number is updated by the sub CPU 29a within a predetermined range (a value of 0 to 99 for type A) at predetermined intervals and set in the RAM 29c. Then, the sub CPU 29a sets a value corresponding to the obtained notification-time count setting random number (a value from 1 to 100 (upper limit of the number of times given)) as the notification count.

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 29a causes the variable display device 20 to display a character “during chance time” to indicate that it is a secret period (step S36). Thus, in order to display that it is the secret period on the variable display 20 and to clarify that it is not the normal state, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the current gaming state may be certain. it can. Even when the determination result in step S34 is negative (when the probability variation flag KF ≠ 1), the sub CPU 29a causes the variable indicator 20 to display the characters “during chance time”. For this reason, even if the certainty change is not given, it is possible to have a sense of expectation continuously until the end of the time reduction. Then, the sub CPU 29a clears the timing flag TF, the table flag BF, and the probability variation flag KF (step S37). Then, the sub CPU 29a ends the state notification process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S33 is negative (when the timing flag TF ≠ 1), the sub CPU 29a displays the current gaming state on the variable display 20 according to the state flag JF (step S38). Specifically, during the probability change (when the status flag JF = 1), the sub CPU 29a causes the variable display 20 to display the characters “probability changed”. Further, during the time reduction (when the status flag JF = 2), the sub CPU 29a causes the variable display 20 to display the characters “time reduction”. Note that, in the normal state (when the state flag JF = 0), the sub CPU 29a does not actively perform display for notifying the variable display device 20 of the normal state. . That is, if the characters “probably changing”, “short time”, and “during chance time” are not displayed on the variable display 20, it is understood that the normal state is set. Thereafter, after displaying the gaming state on the variable display 20, the sub CPU 29a executes the process of step S37 and ends the state notification process.

  By this state notification process, the sub CPU 29a sets the current gaming state stored in the RAM 28c of the main control board 28 in the state flag JF. When the timing flag TF is set to 1, the sub CPU 29a sets the confidential period. When the timing flag TF and the probability variation flag KF are set to 1, the sub CPU 29a sets the number of notification times so that the probability variation notification effect is executed during the confidential period. Then, when the timing flag TF is set to 0, the sub CPU 29a causes the variable display 20 to notify the current gaming state according to the state flag JF. Accordingly, the sub CPU 29a of the present embodiment serves as an input means for inputting a power-on designation command and a state designation command. The RAM 28c serves as information storage means for storing the type of the pachinko machine 10 as the model flag SF and storing the current gaming state as the state flag JF.

  When the number of notification times is set in the process of step S35, the sub CPU 29a subtracts the number of notification times by one every time the symbol combination game is performed after the big hit gaming state is completed. Then, when the value of the number of times of notification becomes 0, the sub CPU 29a executes the probability change notification effect, and notifies the player that the probability change has been given. Thereafter, the sub CPU 29a changes and displays the character “during chance time” displayed on the variable display 20 based on the status flag JF to the character “probably changing”.

  When the time reduction ends without a big hit when the number of notification times is not set, the sub CPU 29a inputs a state 1 designation command from the main control board 28. For this reason, since the determination result of step 31 of the state notification process is affirmative, the sub CPU 29a executes the process of step S32 to set the state flag JF to 0. Since the timing flag TF cleared in step S37 is not newly set unless it is a big hit, the determination result in step S33 is negative, and the sub CPU 29a executes the process in step S38. Therefore, when the time saving ends without a big hit, the sub CPU 29a deletes the character “during chance time” displayed on the variable display 20 based on the status flag JF.

  Further, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is interrupted, the main control board 28 has a backup function, so that the storage content of the RAM 28c is saved, but the effect control board 29 has a backup function. Therefore, all the contents stored in the RAM 29c are cleared. For this reason, even if it is during a secrecy period when the probability change is given, the secrecy period will be ended halfway without performing the probability change notification effect. However, when the power-on to the pachinko machine 10 is resumed, the sub CPU 29a inputs a power-on designation command and a state designation command from the main control board 28. Then, the sub CPU 29a executes a power-on process and a state notification process. At this time, since the timing flag TF has been cleared, the sub CPU 29a does not set the concealment period (without displaying the characters “during chance time” on the variable display 20) in step S38 of the state notification process. The processing is executed, and the current game state stored in the main control board 28 is displayed on the variable display 20. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs during the concealment period, it is possible to reliably notify the player whether or not the change is certain. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the state designation command that is output when the power is turned on becomes the power-on state notification command.

Next, how the probability change notification effect is performed and the confidential period is set will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 10A illustrates the timing and the secret period when the probability change notification effect is performed when 1 is set in the timing flag TF and 1 is set in the probability change flag KF. As shown in FIG. 10A, after the symbol combination game is finished (time point X1), the sub CPU 29a performs a game end notification effect process, but since the timing flag TF is set to 1, the probability change notification effect is provided. The notification effect process at the end of the game is ended without performing the game. Then, after the big hit gaming state ends (time point Y1), the sub CPU 29a executes a state notification process. Since 1 is set in the timing flag TF and 1 is set in the probability variation flag KF, the sub CPU 29a sets the number of times of notification and displays the letters “during chance time” on the variable display 20 to keep it secret. Start the period. Thereafter, every time the symbol combination game is performed, the sub CPU 29a subtracts 1 from the number of times of notification. Then, when the value of the number of notification times becomes 0, the sub CPU 29a causes the probability change notification effect to be executed, and displays the characters “probability change” on the variable display 20 (time point Z1). Thereafter, the sub CPU 29a displays the characters “probably changing” on the variable display 20, and ends the concealment period.

  FIG. 10B shows the timing at which the probability change notification effect is performed when the timing flag TF is set to 0 and the probability change flag KF is set to 1. As shown in FIG. 10B, after the symbol combination game is ended (time point X2), when the sub CPU 29a performs the game end notification effect process, the timing flag TF is set to 0, and the probability variation flag is set. Since 1 is set in KF, a probability change notification effect is performed. Then, after the big hit gaming state is finished (time point Y2), the sub CPU 29a executes a state notification process. At this time, 0 is set in the timing flag TF, and a status 2 designation command is input from the main control board 28, and 1 is set in the status flag JF. Therefore, the sub CPU 29a displays “ The text “Probably changing” is displayed.

  FIG. 10C illustrates the concealment period when the timing flag TF is set to 1 and the probability variation flag KF is set to 0. As shown in FIG. 10C, after the symbol combination game ends (time point X3), when the sub CPU 29a performs the notification processing at the end of the game, the timing flag TF is set to 1. The notification effect process at the end of the game is ended without performing the game. Then, after the big hit gaming state ends (time point Y3), the sub CPU 29a executes a state notification process. Since the timing flag TF is set to 1 and the probability variation flag KF is set to 0, the sub CPU 29a displays the characters “during chance time” on the variable display 20, without setting the number of times of notification, Start the concealment period. Thereafter, when the time saving ends (time Z3), the sub CPU 29a inputs a state 1 designation command from the main control board 28, deletes the characters “during chance time” on the variable display 20, and ends the concealment period. .

  FIG. 10D shows the case where 0 is set in the timing flag TF and 0 is set in the probability variation flag KF. As shown in FIG. 10D, after the symbol combination game ends (time point X4), when the sub CPU 29a performs the notification processing at the end of the game, the probability variation flag KF is set to 0. Produce. Then, after the big hit gaming state ends (time point Y4), the sub CPU 29a executes a state notification process. Since the timing flag TF is set to 0 and the status flag JF is set to 0, the sub CPU 29a displays nothing about the current gaming state on the variable display 20 (ie, normal The status notification process is terminated.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The concealment period is set based on the type of the pachinko machine 10 notified from the main control board 28 and the current gaming state. Therefore, the effect control board 29 can store a control program for game effect control common to the X series. Therefore, it is possible to set the concealment period according to the game specifications for each type of the pachinko machine 10 while using a control program that can be commonly used between series machines. Moreover, since the production control board 29 can be used in common with the X series, it is possible to reduce labor and cost when manufacturing the pachinko machine 10.

  (2) When the concealment period is set when the gaming state is probable, the effect control board 29 performs the probability change notification effect during the concealment period, and ends the concealment period together with the execution of the probability change notification effect. As described above, since the probability change notification effect is executed during the concealment period, the player's willingness to continue the game can be continued even after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  (3) It was determined from the model flag SF indicating the type of the pachinko machine 10 and the state flag JF indicating the current gaming state whether the concealment period should be set. For this reason, even if the model such as Type B, in which the setting of the concealment period is valid (state) and the case where the concealment period setting is not valid (state) is mixed, the concealment is ensured only when it is valid. A period can be set.

  (4) When the power is turned on after the power is turned off, the main control board 28 (main CPU 28a) notifies the effect control board 29 (sub CPU 29a) of the gaming state stored in the RAM 28c. Then, in the production control board 29 (sub CPU 29a), when the state designation command is input, the state notification process (FIG. 9) is executed, and the power source is turned on regardless of whether the concealment period is set or not when the power is turned off. The gaming state at the time of interruption (the gaming state stored in the RAM 28c) is notified. That is, since the effect control board 29 is not provided with the backup function of the RAM 29c, the timing flag TF is cleared and the value of 0 is forcibly set by turning off the power. When the state notification process is executed in this state, the sub CPU 29a notifies the gaming state at the time of power-off regardless of whether or not the concealment period is set at the time of power-off. Therefore, even when the concealment period is set, the current gaming state can be notified when the power is turned off. For example, in the case where a service that guarantees the player's earned profit expected according to the privilege content (for example, probability change) given when the game store is closed, the privilege is provided by turning on the power. Guarantee can be ensured according to the content. Further, in a situation where the game state is notified to the player, the concealment period is not set by turning on the power.

  In addition, it is possible to notify the gaming state at the time of power-off by performing the state notification processing used in the normal time, so it is not necessary to prepare a special program just to notify the gaming state at the time of power-off, program development Can be reduced. Moreover, since the sub CPU 29a automatically notifies the gaming state when the power is turned on only by turning on the power, it is not necessary to provide a switch or the like for notifying the gaming state, and it is not necessary to operate it. Can be reduced.

  (5) Since the probability change and the time saving are different only in the jackpot winning probability, it is impossible to determine which gaming state is given from the appearance (appearance). Therefore, during the concealment period, the assigned gaming state can be securely concealed.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the probability variation and the time reduction differ only in the rate at which the jackpot determination is positively determined, but other portions may be different. For example, it may be possible to change a portion where it is not possible to discriminate between a certain change and a short time, such as a winning probability in a normal symbol variation game.

In the above embodiment, the main control board 28 has a backup function.
In the above embodiment, the effect control board 29 may be provided with a backup function, and the stored contents of the RAM 29c may be backed up when the power to the pachinko machine 10 is shut off. In this way, even if the power is shut off during the concealment period, the concealment period can be continued during power recovery.

  In the above embodiment, the variable indicator 20 is caused to execute the probability change notification effect, but the decorative lamp 16 or the speaker 17 may be allowed to execute the probability change notification effect. For example, the probability change notification effect may be executed by causing the speaker 17 to output a sound “It is likely change”.

In the above embodiment, the probability change notification effect may be executed during the big hit gaming state.
In the above embodiment, when the table flag BF is set to 1 and the probability variation flag KF is set to 1, the timing flag TF may always be set to 1. That is, the concealment period may be set whenever the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is either probabilistic or short. In this way, the processing load when setting the timing flag TF can be reduced.

In the above embodiment, when both the table flag BF and the probability change flag KF are set to 0, the non-probability change notification effect may be executed until the big hit gaming state ends.
In the above embodiment, when both the table flag BF and the probability variation flag KF are set to 0, the non-probability variation notification effect may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the control command (specification command at power-on) assigned to each model in order to specify a game specification unique to the model is output at power-on, but it may not be at power-on. For example, the output may be performed after a predetermined time (1 minute) has elapsed since the power was turned on.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The probability variation state and the variation time shortened state are game states in which only the ratio at which the big hit determination is positively determined is different .
(B) a main control device that controls the entire gaming machine and a sub-control device that executes various effect controls according to control signals output from the main control device. In addition, in a gaming machine in which a control program for game effect control common to series machines with different game specifications is stored, the main control device is a big hit determining means for determining whether or not the big hit is determined, and the big hit determining means A game state determining means for determining a gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state when the determination result is positive, a game state transition means for shifting to the gaming state determined by the gaming state determining means after the end of the big hit gaming state, and a model An output for outputting to the sub-control device a model notification command assigned to each model in order to specify a unique game specification and a game status notification command indicating the gaming status The sub-control device includes an input means for inputting the model notification command and the gaming state notification command, and a model corresponding to the model notification command when the input means inputs the model notification command. Information storage means for storing information and storing game state information corresponding to the gaming state notification command when the input means inputs the gaming state notification command; and an effect control means for controlling a game effect. When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the effect control means reduces the probability variation state or the variation time after the jackpot gaming state from the model information and the gaming state information stored in the information storage means. It is determined whether or not any of the states is granted, and if the determination result is affirmative, the game is performed after the jackpot gaming state is over. While setting a concealment period for concealing the type of state, when the determination result is negative, the game state after the end of the jackpot gaming state before the end of the jackpot gaming state without setting the concealment period The gist is to let the notification means notify.
(C) In the case of a game specification model capable of providing the variation time reduction state for a big hit in a probability variation state, the effect control means is configured to execute the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit in the probability variation state after the end. While setting a concealment period, the jackpot game without setting the concealment period after the end of the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit in the normal gaming state where neither the probability variation state nor the variation time reduction state is given The gist is that the informing means is informed of the gaming state until the state ends.

Explanatory drawing which shows the specification table | surface T. FIG. The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the structure of a main control board and an effect control board. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of power activation. The flowchart which shows production | presentation determination processing. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a model flag, a status flag, and a table flag. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a probability variation flag, a table flag, and a timing flag. The flowchart which shows a notification effect process at the time of a game end. The flowchart which shows a state alerting | reporting process. (A)-(d) is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of a probability change alerting effect, and a secrecy period.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20 ... Variable display (notification means), 21 ... Display device, 28 ... Main control board (main control device), 28a ... Main CPU (hit determination means, game state determination means) (Game state transition means, output means), 28c ... RAM (memory holding means), 29 ... effect control board (sub-control device), 29a ... sub CPU (input means, effect control means), 29c ... RAM (information storage means) .

Claims (1)

A main control device that controls the entire gaming machine, and a sub-control device that executes various effect controls in accordance with control signals output from the main control device, the sub-control devices having the same effect theme, and In a gaming machine in which a control program for controlling the game effect common to series machines with different gaming specifications is stored,
The main controller is
A jackpot judging means for judging whether or not a jackpot,
A gaming state determining means for determining a gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends when the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative;
A gaming state transition means for transitioning to the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means after the end of the big hit gaming state;
A model notification command assigned to each model in order to specify a model-specific gaming specification and an output means for outputting a gaming status notification command indicating the current gaming status to the sub-control device;
The sub-control device
Input means for inputting the model notification command and the gaming state notification command;
When the input means inputs the model notification command, the model information corresponding to the model notification command is stored, and when the input means inputs the gaming status notification command, the gaming status notification command is supported. Information storage means for storing game state information;
Production control means for controlling the game production,
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the effect control means is based on a single winning after the jackpot gaming state ends from the model information and the gaming state information stored in the information storage means When it is determined that either the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state in which the number of opening / closing operations of the mouth is the same number is given, and the probability variation state is determined as the gaming state to be given When it is decided to set a concealment period for concealing the type of gaming state after the big hit gaming state, while setting the concealment period, either the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state in which the number of times of the opening / closing operation is different If the probability variation state is determined as the gaming state to be given when it is determined that the state is to be granted, the concealment period is not set Game machine and wherein the door.

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