JP4574982B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine. Specifically, a display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information is provided, and a specific game state advantageous to the player is executed when the identification information stopped and displayed by the display device after the end of the variable display is a specific display result. It relates to gaming machines.

  For example, some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with a display device that can variably display each piece of identification information composed of a plurality of rows (for example, 3 rows) of symbols arranged in the center of the gaming board. . Based on a predetermined probability, each identification information displayed on the display device has a specific game state when a predetermined specific display mode (for example, “1, 1, 1”) is established as a special prize symbol. The game is executed and a predetermined game value is given to the player.

  In addition, when a special display mode (for example, “3, 3, 3”, etc.) determined in advance is established among the special prize symbols, the predetermined probability as the privilege gaming state is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state. ing. In addition, the privilege game state has a configuration in which the variation display time of the identification information is shortened and a configuration in which a predetermined winning opening time is extended.

  In addition, the gaming machine as described above may include a game information output unit that outputs various signals according to the state of the gaming machine to a management device outside the gaming machine. In this case, the management device collects information on each gaming machine set up by the game shop and uses it for game room management. There are a large number of signals according to the state of the gaming machine, such as a signal indicating that the above-described specific gaming state has been executed, a signal indicating each of a plurality of special gaming states, and a signal relating to fluctuations in identification information. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Furthermore, the game information output means for outputting various signals according to the state of the gaming machine to the management device outside the gaming machine, the signal corresponding to each gaming information is output outside the gaming machine by a parallel signal composed of a plurality of bits. There is also a method of outputting to the management device (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
JP-A-10-179891 JP 2001-327724 A

  In the prior art described in Patent Document 1 described above, each gaming machine adopting a wide variety of gaming specifications is manufactured and sold, and this increases as the demand for a gaming store to collect more diverse gaming information increases. As the number of wires increases, there is a risk that the labor and cost of wiring work will increase as the number of wires increases.

  In addition, game information output, which has become the mainstream of recent gaming machines, is switched on / off by switching the terminal voltage between high level and low level for each terminal for each information. Input to the management device. That is, in the prior art described in Patent Document 2, although the gaming information output performance of the gaming machine is enhanced, it is different from the existing management device, and it is necessary to newly introduce a management device corresponding to new game information output. Considering the actual situation of the management of the amusement store, it cannot be a realistic solution due to the increased purchase cost of expensive management devices.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described conventional problems. The purpose of the present invention is to accurately output a variety of game information to the outside of the gaming machine with the minimum necessary configuration, and at the game store side. The object is to provide a gaming machine that does not significantly increase the management burden.

According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows.
(1) A display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information is provided, and a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the identification information stopped and displayed by the display device after the end of the variability display is a specific display result. In the gaming machine to be executed, the game control means for executing the first privilege game state or the second privilege game state after the specific game state is ended, and the display device is the plurality of the display devices during the execution of the specific game state. The display unit includes a variable display prohibition control unit that prohibits variable display of the identification information, and a game information output unit that outputs a signal according to the state of the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine, and the gaming information output unit includes: Fluctuation information output means for outputting a signal indicating that the plurality of identification information is variably displayed on the display device to the outside of the gaming machine, and a signal indicating that the specific gaming state has been executed outside the gaming machine Specific information output means for outputting to the gaming machine, and bonus information output means for outputting a signal indicating that the first privilege gaming state or the second privilege gaming state has been executed to the outside of the gaming machine, and the variation information The output means outputs a first time after the game control means ends the specific gaming state during a period in which the variable display prohibition control means prohibits the variable display by the plurality of identification information during execution of the specific gaming state. When the bonus game state is executed and when the second bonus game state is executed after the specific game state is ended , the bonus information is output by outputting a signal in a different form to the outside of the gaming machine. Output by the variation information output means during a period in which a signal indicating that the first privilege gaming state or the second privilege gaming state has been executed is output by the means. Whether the signal indicating that the variable display is performed is a signal output during the period of the first award gaming state or a signal output during the period of the second award gaming state Is output so that the outside of the gaming machine can discriminate .

(2) In the above paragraph (1), the variation information output means is configured so that the variation control output means prohibits the variation display by the plurality of identification information during the execution of the specific gaming state by the variation display prohibition control means. The number of signals output to the outside of the gaming machine is different between when the first privilege gaming state is executed after the gaming state is ended and when the second privilege gaming state is executed after the specific gaming state is ended. Make it.

(3) In the above item (1) or (2), the game control means improves the probability that the identification information becomes a specific display result as the first privilege gaming state and shortens the variable display time of the display device. While executing the control to execute the control, the second privilege gaming state is executed to reduce the variable display time of the display device.

According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.
(a) According to the first aspect of the present invention, the signal indicating that the plurality of identification information output by the variation information output means is variably displayed is the first after the specific game state is ended during the specific game period. It functions as an identification signal indicating which of the bonus game state or the second bonus game state is executed, so that it is unnecessary to provide a plurality of privilege information output means. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that outputs various gaming information accurately with the minimum necessary configuration to the outside of the gaming machine and does not increase the management burden on the gaming store side.

  (b) According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of claim 1, the identification signal indicating whether the first privilege game state or the second privilege game state is executed is simple. This is possible depending on the configuration.

  (c) According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the effect of claim 1 or 2, the content of the privilege game state can fully enjoy the expectation that the specific game state will be executed. It will be a well-balanced gaming machine that reflects the demands of other players.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board (10) constituting a part of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The game board (10) includes a circular game area (13) surrounded by an outer guide rail (11) and an inner guide rail (12), and is fired from a launcher (not shown) by the player's operation. A game is played by rolling the game ball in the game area (13).

  Note that a large number of game nails are arranged in the game area (13), and the game balls roll while contacting the game nails, but the game nails are omitted for simplification of the drawing. .

  A special symbol display device (14) is arranged at the center of the game area (13). The special symbol display device (14) is a special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as symbol) as all 10 types of identification information composed of numbers “0” to “9” in the left, middle, and right three columns. In some cases, the display can be changed.

  Each special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device (14) is the same as a predetermined display mode (specific display result) based on a predetermined probability, for example, “4, 4, 4”. When an even number is displayed, a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is executed. That is, the variable winning device (18), which will be described later, is changed to an open state that is advantageous to the player. A predetermined game value is given to the player by winning the game ball in the variable winning device (18). During the execution of the specific gaming state, the special symbol display device (14) is controlled so as to prohibit the symbol variation.

  Further, when each special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device (14) is the first special display result among the specific display results, for example, “3, 3, 3” or “7, 7, When “7” is displayed, the first privilege gaming state is generated after the end of the specific gaming state. During the period of the first privilege gaming state, the probability that the specific gaming state is generated is improved until the symbol variation performed by the special symbol display device (14) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times). . Furthermore, during the period when the probability that a specific gaming state occurs is improved, the symbol variation time performed by the special symbol display device (14) is shortened compared to the normal state where the privilege gaming state is not executed. The

  When each special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device (14) is the second special display result among the specific display results, for example, “1, 1, 1” or “5, 5, When “5” is displayed, the second privilege game state having a different form from the first privilege game state is generated after the end of the specific game state. During the period of the second privilege gaming state, the symbol variation time performed by the special symbol display device (14) until the symbol variation performed by the special symbol display device (14) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) The game state is shortened compared to the normal state where it is not executed. Note that during the period of the second privilege gaming state, the probability that the specific gaming state is generated is controlled so as not to improve.

  Below the special symbol display device (14), a special symbol start port (15) is arranged, and on both sides of the special symbol start port (15), a normal symbol operation gate (16) is arranged.

  When the game ball enters the special symbol start opening (15), it is determined whether or not the specific game state and the privileged game state occur based on a predetermined probability, and the special symbol display device is determined based on the result of the determination. The special symbol of (14) is started, that is, the fluctuation is started, and then the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed.

  It should be noted that winning includes not only the winning type but also the passing type. The predetermined probability is a normal state probability mode (a normal probability state of 1/350 of the winning probability) and a special gaming state probability mode (a first special gaming state) in which the probability of a specific display result is higher than the normal probability mode. As a high-probability state, it is possible to set two types of winning probability 1/80).

  Further, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate (16), it is determined whether or not a quasi-special prize state occurs based on a predetermined probability, and with the result of the determination, the special symbol display device (14) The normal symbol display device (17) arranged above is changed, and then a predetermined symbol is fixedly displayed.

  The normal symbol display device (17) displays the normal symbol display areas (17a) and (17b), each of which is composed of LEDs, alternately repeating lighting, and based on a predetermined probability, the ordinary symbol display region (17a) (17b) repeats lighting display alternately. However, when the normal symbol display area (17a) is lit and displayed as a predetermined display mode, a semi-special prize state is generated, and the left and right movable pieces (15a) (15b) of the special symbol start port (15) are It is opened for a predetermined time, and it becomes easy for the game ball to win a special symbol start opening (15). FIG. 1 shows a state where the movable pieces (15a) and (15b) are opened.

  As described above, the special symbol start port (15) can be changed between the first state in which the winning opening is enlarged and the second state in which the winning opening is reduced by opening and closing the movable pieces (15a) and (15b). Is done. There are two types of time for entering the first state: a normal state time mode (for example, 0.5 seconds) and a privilege game state time extension mode (for example, 2 seconds) for extending the normal time. This privilege game state time extension mode is set during the aforementioned first and second privilege game states.

  In addition, the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display device (17) has two patterns: a relatively long pattern (for example, 30 seconds) in a normal state and a short pattern (for example, 5 seconds) in a special gaming state. In this way, the privilege gaming state may be not during the privilege gaming state probability mode period, during the privilege gaming state time extension mode period, or during a period in which the symbol variation time of the normal symbol display device (17) becomes a short pattern, A combination thereof may also be used. In other words, the privilege gaming state includes any configuration as long as it is a gaming state advantageous to a player different from the specific gaming state.

  A variable winning device (18) is arranged below the game area (13). The variable winning device (18) includes a large winning opening (19) in which a wide door is opened to the front side during a specific gaming state period and a gaming ball can be won.

  A state in which a game ball can be won in a state where the door of the big winning opening (19) is opened or repeatedly opened and closed is referred to as a first state advantageous to the player. A state other than the first state, that is, a state where the door of the big winning opening (19) is closed and the game ball cannot be won is referred to as a second state disadvantageous to the player.

  In addition, the game area (13) includes a windmill (20) with a ramp that changes the rolling direction of the game ball together with the game nail, an out port (21) that discharges the game ball to the back of the game board (10), and a ramp. A display device (22) and the like are arranged.

  Main devices among the devices arranged on the game board (10) are controlled by a microcomputer, which will be described below with reference to a control block diagram.

  FIG. 2 is a game control block diagram relating to each device arranged on the game board (10). In addition, the control system, the power supply circuit, etc. which control the game machine main body which is not shown in figure, ie, a launching device and a prize ball discharge device, are omitted here.

  The main control unit (200) is configured as an integrated one-chip CPU together with a ROM (201) that stores a control program and data and a RAM (202) that functions as a work area of the CPU, and is stored in the ROM (201). The control program constitutes a part of the control means for executing a series of control processes. In addition, a table area (201a) is formed in the ROM (201), and a probability lottery table (high probability lottery table and normal probability lottery table) for winning lottery processing and a symbol variation time selection table (normal time table and shortened time) For example).

  The main control unit (200) is arranged inside the special symbol start port (15) via the input port (210), a special symbol start switch (150) for detecting the passing of the game ball, and a normal symbol operation gate. (16) is placed inside the regular symbol operation switch (160) that detects the passing of the game ball, and inside the big prize opening (19) in the variable prize winning device (18), to the big prize opening (19) A special winning opening switch (190) for detecting a winning game ball, and a specific area switch for detecting only a gaming ball passing through a specific area, which is also arranged in the large winning opening (19) of the variable winning apparatus (18). (195) is connected, and each detection signal can be input.

  In addition, the main control unit (200) is controlled to open the wide door of the special winning opening (19) in the special symbol display device (14) and the variable winning device (18) via the output port (220). A large winning prize opening solenoid (180), a special electric actuating solenoid (225) for controlling the opening of the movable piece (15a) (15b) of the special symbol start port (15), a normal symbol display device (17), etc. An indicator light device (230) for controlling the lighting of a windmill with a lamp (20), a lamp display device (22), etc., and a sound effect generator (240) for controlling a speaker (not shown) are connected, A control signal can be output.

  Further, the main control unit (200) is configured to change information indicating that the special symbol display device (14) has changed, specific information indicating that the specific gaming state has been executed, and the first or second privilege gaming state. Has a means (game information output means) for outputting a signal according to the state of the gaming machine such as privilege information indicating that the game has been executed (game information output means), and an information output terminal (250) (game information output) as its output terminal Means). In the game hall, the information output terminal (250) is connected to a management device (260) outside the gaming machine, so that the management device (260) collects signals according to the state of each gaming machine installed in the gaming store. Therefore, it is possible to collect information with a simple configuration.

  The information output terminal (250) is provided with a plurality of terminals for each type of signal, and each terminal is configured to output only predetermined specific game information. Then, each terminal is configured to be turned on / off by switching the terminal voltage between a high level and a low level and to output the presence / absence of each information to the management device (260).

Next, an example of control executed by the main control unit (200) for the special symbol display device (14) will be described.
When the game ball wins the special symbol start opening (15), the main control unit (200) receives a signal from the special symbol start switch (150), and based on a predetermined probability, determines the specific gaming state and the special gaming state. Whether or not to occur is determined (random lottery using a counter), and display command information is output to the special symbol display device (14) according to the determination. At this time, the main control unit (200) also outputs sound effect generation command information to the sound effect generating device (240).

  In the display command information, the symbol variation start information of the special symbol display device (14) is designated, the symbol variation designation information for designating the symbol variation time and the symbol variation mode, the stop symbol designation information for designating the stop symbol, and the symbol Fluctuation stop designation information for designating the end of fluctuation is included, and the display command information is stored in the ROM (201).

  When the main control unit (200) enters a game situation that starts the symbol variation display of the special symbol display device (14), the main control unit (200) specially displays the display command information at a predetermined timing in one variation display control. It transmits to the symbol display device (14).

FIG. 3 is a display control block diagram relating to the special symbol display device (14).
The special symbol display device (14) includes a data receiving circuit (320) for receiving display command information from the main control unit (200) and a control necessary for performing display control based on the received display command information. A CPU (which forms part of the control means) (300) that generates data and outputs it to the image display processing LSI (310) (300), and a program ROM (in which a program that describes the operation procedure of the CPU (300) is incorporated ( 330), a RAM (340) functioning as a work area or buffer memory, an image display processing LSI (310) for performing image display processing, and image data developed by the image display processing LSI (310) are temporarily stored. A video RAM (350) for storing, a character ROM (360) storing symbol data, character image data, etc. as data necessary for image development by the image display processing LSI (310), and an image display processing LSI ( 310) Using data, and a LCD display (370) for outputting a display image.

  The CPU (300) displays display related information such as symbol change time information indicating how many seconds the symbol change time is by the special symbol display device (14) and symbol information indicating the type of the stopped symbol outside the gaming machine. Means for outputting (identification information external output means) are provided, and a display related information output terminal (380) is provided as an output terminal. This makes it possible to collect information indicating the contents of the display results that are stopped and displayed on the display device (14) by an information collection device outside the gaming machine, etc. Can do.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the game control process according to this embodiment among the processes executed by the main control unit (200) as the game control means, the variable display prohibition control means, and the game information output means.

  First, in step S1, the main control unit (200) determines whether or not a game ball has entered the special symbol start port (15), that is, whether or not a detection signal from the special symbol start switch (150) has been input. A signal input check process for determination is executed. If it is determined (YES) that the detection signal from the special symbol start switch (150) is input, the process proceeds to step S2. On the other hand, if it is determined that the signal from the special symbol start switch (150) is not input (NO), the processing here ends.

  In Step S2, the main control unit (200) determines the specific gaming state, the first or second based on a predetermined probability (probability controlled in either the privilege gaming state probability mode or the normal state probability mode). A winning lottery process for determining whether to execute any of the award gaming states (results in a specific display result) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S3.

  When it is determined that the specific game state is to be executed, the specific game flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (202). Also, when it is decided to execute the first or second privilege game state, the first privilege game flag or the second privilege game flag is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM (202), respectively.

  The specific method of the winning lottery process includes the following methods. Data corresponding to the count value is stored in the ROM (201) as a data table. For example, the count update range of the counter for determining the specific gaming state is the count value “0” to “349”, but the data corresponding to the count value “7” is defined as a value for executing the specific gaming state, Data corresponding to a count value other than the value “7” is defined as a value that does not cause the specific gaming state to be executed.

  At this time, if a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a signal is input from the special symbol start switch (150)), if the main control unit (200) selects “7”, the specific game The state is executed, and the specific gaming state can be executed with a probability of 1/350. Further, in the first privilege gaming state, if the data corresponding to the count values “3”, “7”, “73”, “153”, “139” is defined as a value for executing the specific gaming state, 80 minutes The specific gaming state can be executed with a probability of 1.

  In step S3, based on the winning lottery process in step S2, the main control unit (200) transmits display command information including production command information, stop symbol designation information, and variation stop designation information in order to perform symbol variation. It is determined whether it is time to do. If it is determined that the transmission timing is reached (YES), the process proceeds to step S4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the transmission timing is not reached (NO), the timing determination process here is continued again. In addition, when it is not the timing which transmits, for example, it is during a design fluctuation or a specific gaming state period. That is, control is performed so that display command information is not transmitted to the CPU (300) of the special symbol display device (14) during symbol variation or during a specific gaming state period.

  In step S4, the main control unit (200) selects the selected instruction command information and stop symbol designation based on the determination result of whether to execute the specific gaming state or the first or second privilege gaming state. Display command information including information and variable stop designation information is transmitted to the special symbol display device (14). Thereby, the special symbol display device (14) executes the symbol variation control based on the received display command information, and whether or not the specific game state is executed by the player based on the specific display result that is confirmed and displayed. Notification is possible.

  In step S5, the main control unit (200) sends a signal indicating that the special symbol display device (14) has fluctuated via the fluctuation terminal of the information output terminal (250) to the management device (260 ). This output timing may be at any time such as during symbol variation, immediately before symbol variation, or immediately after symbol variation.

  In step S6, the main control unit (200) executes flag check processing for determining whether or not the specific game flag is stored in step S2. If it is determined here that the specific game flag is stored (YES), the process proceeds to step S7, and the specific game flag is cleared. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific game flag is not stored (NO), the process here is terminated and the process returns to step S1 again.

  In step S7, the main control unit (200) executes a specific game state execution process for driving and controlling the large winning opening operating solenoid (180) for controlling the opening of the wide door of the large winning opening (19). This process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S8, the main control unit (200) executes a flag check process for determining whether or not the first privilege game flag is stored in step S2. If it is determined that the first privilege game flag has been stored (YES), the process proceeds to step S9, and the first privilege game flag is cleared. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first privilege game flag is not stored (NO), the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S9, the main control unit (200) executes, as the game control means, a first privilege game state that is advantageous to the player after the specific game state ends. During the period of the first privilege gaming state, the probability that the specific gaming state is generated is controlled to be improved until the symbol variation performed by the special symbol display device (14) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times). Then, the process proceeds to step S10. During the period when the probability of occurrence of a specific gaming state is improving, the time of symbol variation performed by the special symbol display device (14) is shortened compared to the normal state where the bonus gaming state is not executed. To be controlled. Of course, it goes without saying that the privilege game state may be another game state as described above.

  In step S10, the main control unit (200) outputs a signal indicating that the first or second privilege gaming state has been executed as privilege information output means until the first or second privilege gaming state ends. The data is output to the management device (260) outside the gaming machine via the privilege gaming terminal of the terminal (250). Here, since it goes through step S9, it is defined as a signal indicating that the first privilege gaming state has been executed, but the signal itself is in the same form (common signal) as the second privilege gaming state. is there. In addition, although the signal which shows having performed the 1st or 2nd privilege game state is the structure output continuously during the 1st or 2nd privilege game state period, it is not restricted to this, Specific game state You may output from the period.

  On the other hand, in step S11, the main control unit (200) executes a flag check process for determining whether or not the second privilege game flag is stored in step S2. If it is determined here that the second privilege game flag has been stored (YES), the process proceeds to step S12, and the second privilege game flag is cleared. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second bonus game flag is not stored (NO), the processing here is terminated and the process returns to step S1 again.

  In step S12, the main control unit (200) executes, as a game control means, a process for executing a second privilege game state that is advantageous to the player after completion of the specific game state. During the period of the second privilege gaming state, the time of symbol variation performed by the special symbol display device (14) until the symbol variation performed by the special symbol display device (14) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times), Control is performed so that the award gaming state is shortened compared to the normal state where it is not executed. Note that during the period of the second privilege gaming state, the probability that the specific gaming state is generated is controlled so as not to improve. Of course, it goes without saying that the privilege game state may be another game state as described above.

  In step S10, the main control unit (200) outputs a signal indicating that the first or second privilege gaming state has been executed as privilege information output means until the first or second privilege gaming state ends. The data is output to the management device (260) outside the gaming machine via the privilege gaming terminal of the terminal (250). Here, since the signal passes through step S12, it is defined as a signal indicating that the second privilege gaming state has been executed, but the signal itself has the same form (common signal) as the first privilege gaming state. .

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the specific game state execution process shown in step S7 of FIG. 4 among the processes executed by the main control unit (200).
First, in step S70, the main control unit (200) serves as a specific information output means by using a signal indicating that the specific game state has been executed as a specific information output means until the specific game state ends. To the management device (260) outside the gaming machine.

  In step S71, the main control unit (200) performs control for prohibiting execution of symbol variation by the special symbol display device (14) as variation display prohibition control means. That is, during the specific gaming state period, the display command information is controlled not to be transmitted to the CPU (300) of the special symbol display device (14). Thus, during the specific gaming state period, the symbol variation is not executed by the special symbol display device (14), and therefore the symbol variation information external output process shown in step S5 is not actually executed.

  However, as described later, during the execution of the specific gaming state, the first privilege after the specific gaming state is ended in a period during which the special symbol display device (14) prohibits the variable display of a plurality of identification information. When the game state is executed and when the second privilege game state is executed after the specific game state is ended, a signal indicating that the symbol has changed is used for each of the different forms (the number of outputs and the output time). A different type of signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine.

  In step S72, the main control unit (200) executes a flag check process for determining whether or not the first privilege game flag is stored in step S2. If it is determined here that the first privilege game flag has been stored (YES), the process proceeds to step S73. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first privilege game flag is not stored (NO), the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S73, the main control unit (200) serves as a fluctuation information output means for a first signal indicating that the special symbol display device (14) has fluctuated. Switching to high level (in other words, generating one pulse wave) is output to the management device (260) outside the gaming machine via the fluctuation terminal of the information output terminal (250).

  It should be noted that the first signal does not indicate that the special symbol display device (14) has changed, and that the first special gaming state is executed after the specific gaming state ends during the specific gaming period. It functions as an identification signal. Then, the management device (260) is controlled to recognize this.

  In other words, during execution of the specific gaming state, when the first special gaming state is executed after the specific gaming state is ended during the period in which the special symbol display device (14) prohibits the variable display of a plurality of identification information. Outputs the first signal of the above-described form. Thereby, after that, the period during which the signal indicating the first or second privilege gaming state is output in step S10 via step S9 is that the management device (260) is the first privilege gaming state period. It is made to recognize.

  On the other hand, in step S74, the main control unit (200) executes a flag check process for determining whether or not the second privilege game flag is stored in step S2. If it is determined here that the second privilege game flag has been stored (YES), the process proceeds to step S75. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second privilege game flag is not stored (NO), the process proceeds to step S76.

  In step S75, the main control unit (200) serves as a fluctuation information output means, and outputs a second signal indicating that the special symbol display device (14) has fluctuated (the second output mode is the contact voltage only twice for a certain period of time). Switching to the high level (in other words, generating two pulse waves) is output to the management device (260) outside the gaming machine via the fluctuation terminal of the information output terminal (250).

  The second signal described above does not indicate that the special symbol display device (14) has changed, but during the specific game period, the second special game state is executed after the specific game state is ended. It functions as an identification signal indicating that. Then, the management device (260) is controlled to recognize this.

  That is, when executing the second privilege game state after the specific game state is ended during the period when the special symbol display device (14) prohibits the variable display of a plurality of identification information during execution of the specific game state. Outputs the second signal of the above-described form. Thereby, after that, during a period in which a signal indicating that the first or second privilege game state is executed in step S10 is output via step S12, the management device (260) is in the second privilege game state. It is possible to recognize that it is a period.

  In step S76, the main control unit (200) receives the signal from the big prize opening switch (190) ten times during the specific gaming state process or 30 after the big prize opening (19) is opened. When the second elapses, drive control for closing the special winning opening (19) is executed. When a detection signal is input from the specific area switch (195), it is opened again after closing. This is set to be repeatable up to 15 times. Then, the specific game state process here is terminated and the process proceeds to S8.

FIG. 6 is a timing chart showing signals output to the outside of the gaming machine executed by the main control unit (200) as the game information output means.
In the normal state period (A), the main control unit (200) as the fluctuation information output means sets the contact voltage to high level for a certain period of time as a signal indicating that the special symbol display device (14) has fluctuated. Switching (in other words, generating four pulse waves) is performed. That is, it shows that the symbol variation was performed four times.

  In the specific gaming state period (B), the main control unit (200) as the specific information output means performs control to switch the contact voltage to a high level for a certain period as a signal indicating that the specific gaming state has been executed. Further, the main control unit (200) as the fluctuation information output means switches the contact voltage to the high level for a certain period of time for a signal indicating that the special symbol display device (14) has fluctuated (in other words, one signal). To generate a pulse wave). That is, it shows that the privilege game state after the specific game state period is the first privilege game state.

  In the first privilege game state period (C), the main control unit (200) as the privilege information output means performs control for switching the contact voltage to a high level for a certain period as a signal indicating that the privilege game state has been executed. ing. In this case, the signal indicating that the special symbol display device (14) fluctuated during the specific gaming state period (B) is switched to the high level for a predetermined period for a total of five times (in other words, five pulse waves are generated). Control), the management device (260) recognizes that it is in the first privilege gaming state.

  In the specific gaming state period (D), the main control unit (200) as the specific information output means performs control to switch the contact voltage to a high level for a certain period as a signal indicating that the specific gaming state has been executed. Further, the main control unit (200) as the fluctuation information output means switches the signal indicating that the special symbol display device (14) has fluctuated twice in total for a certain period of time (in other words, two signals). To generate a pulse wave). That is, it shows that the privilege game state after the specific game state period is the second privilege game state.

  In the second privilege game state period (E), the main control unit (200) as the privilege information output means performs control for switching the contact voltage to a high level for a certain period as a signal indicating that the privilege game state has been executed. ing. In this case, the signal indicating that the special symbol display device (14) fluctuated in the specific gaming state period (D) is switched to a high level for a certain period of time (in other words, two pulse waves are generated). Control), the management device (260) recognizes that it is in the second privilege gaming state.

  In the normal state period (F), the main control unit (200) as the fluctuation information output means does not output a signal indicating that the special symbol display device (14) has fluctuated. It shows no.

  According to the above-described embodiment, the signal indicating that the plurality of pieces of identification information output by the variation information output means is variably displayed during the specific game period, after the specific game state is ended, the first privilege game state Or, it functions as an identification signal indicating whether one of the second privilege gaming states is executed, so that it is not necessary to separately provide privilege information output means corresponding to the first and second privilege gaming states. . Therefore, it is possible to accurately output various game information to the outside of the gaming machine with the minimum necessary configuration, and since it is not necessary to greatly change the current gaming machine and signal form, it can be handled with a slight program modification, The management burden on the amusement store side will not be increased significantly.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, it is possible to give a various deformation | transformation and change to the said embodiment within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, the signal form of the output according to the first aspect in step S73 and the signal form of the output according to the second aspect in step S75 are different forms, for example, the time for switching the contact voltage to a high level for a certain period is changed (in other words, Different pulse widths) and changing the timing of signals output to the outside of the gaming machine.

  In addition, although it has been described as a gaming machine in which the big winning opening (19) is opened when a plurality of symbols in a predetermined display mode, the present invention has a specific display result in which the symbols are predetermined. As a result, when a predetermined winning opening is opened (a specific gaming state advantageous to the player) and a game ball is won at a predetermined winning opening during the opening period, a specific winning device is opened. It can also be applied to game machines and the like.

It is a front view of the game board which constitutes a part of game machine to which one embodiment in the present invention is applied. It is a game control block diagram concerning a gaming machine. It is a display control block diagram concerning a special symbol display device. It is a flowchart explaining the game control process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart explaining the specific game state control process which a main control part performs. It is a timing chart which shows the signal output to the exterior of the game machine which a main control part performs.

Explanation of symbols

(10) Game board
(11) Outer guide rail
(12) Inner guide rail
(13) Game area
(14) Special symbol display device (display device)
(15) Special design start
(15a) (15b) Movable piece
(16) Normal symbol operation gate
(17) Normal symbol display device
(17a) (17b) Normal symbol display area
(18) Variable winning equipment
(19) Grand prize opening
(20) Windmill with lamp
(21) Out mouth
(22) Lamp display device
(150) Special design start switch
(160) Normal pattern operation switch
(180) Grand prize opening solenoid
(190) Grand prize opening switch
(195) Specific area switch
(200) Main control unit (game control means, variable display prohibition control means, game information output means)
(201) ROM
(201a) Table area
(202) RAM
(210) Input port
(220) Output port
(225) Ordinary electric accessory actuated solenoid
(230) Indicator light device
(240) Sound effect generator
(250) Information output terminal (game information output means)
(260) Management device
(300) CPU
(310) Image display processing LSI
(320) Data receiving circuit
(330) Program ROM
(340) RAM
(350) Video RAM
(360) Character ROM
(370) LCD display
(380) Display related information output terminal

Claims (3)

A game comprising a display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and executing a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when the identification information stopped and displayed by the display device after the variability display is a specific display result In the machine
Game control means for executing the first privilege game state or the second privilege game state after the specific game state is ended;
Fluctuation display prohibition control means for prohibiting the display device from variably displaying the plurality of identification information during execution of the specific gaming state;
Game information output means for outputting a signal according to the state of the gaming machine to the outside of the gaming machine,
The gaming information output means includes a fluctuation information output means for outputting a signal indicating that the display device has variably displayed the plurality of identification information to the outside of the gaming machine, and a signal indicating that the specific gaming state has been executed. Specific information output means for outputting to the outside of the gaming machine, and privilege information output means for outputting a signal indicating that the first privilege gaming state or the second privilege gaming state has been executed to the outside of the gaming machine. ,
The variation information output means is configured such that the game control means ends the specific gaming state during a period in which the variable display prohibition control means prohibits the variable display by the plurality of identification information during execution of the specific gaming state. By outputting a signal of a different form to the outside of the gaming machine, when the first privilege gaming state is executed later and when the second privilege gaming state is executed after finishing the specific gaming state ,
During the period in which a signal indicating that the first privilege gaming state or the second privilege gaming state has been executed by the privilege information output means is output, the variation display output by the variation information output means is displayed. Whether the signal indicating this is a signal output during the period of the first privilege gaming state or a signal output during the period of the second privilege gaming state. A game machine characterized in that the output is made distinguishable by the outside .   The variation information output means has a first privilege after the game control means ends the specific gaming state during a period in which the variable display prohibition control means prohibits variable display based on a plurality of identification information during execution of the specific gaming state. The number of signals output to the outside of the gaming machine is different between when the game state is executed and when the second privilege game state is executed after the specific game state is ended. Game machines.   The game control means executes control for executing control for improving the probability that the identification information becomes a specific display result and shortening the variable display time of the display device as the first privilege gaming state, while the second privilege The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a control for shortening a variable display time of the display device is executed as a gaming state.

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