JP4788386B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines a game result such as a big hit and displays the game result by production, and in particular, performs display by production of the decided game result and accurate display of the decided game result. It relates to gaming machines.

  Pachinko machines and other gaming machines are game machines as well as machines used by humans. Therefore, as a machine, it is necessary to notify the internal processing result so that the player can recognize it if he / she wants to recognize it.

  However, if the game machine accurately reports the internal processing result that is the game result, there is a possibility that the fun of the game itself is impaired.

  Nowadays, a lot of gaming machines such as pachinko machines have specs that give a privilege other than a big hit. These gaming machines not only make a game a game of giving a privilege, but also a game how to give a game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In the case of a big hit, the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document attaches information indicating the contents to another symbol and displays the different symbol when the information for determining the content of the privilege is not attached to the jackpot symbol itself. To do. In addition, the other design has various variations.
JP-A-2005-192818

  However, in the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since different symbols have various variations, it is difficult to understand the contents of the privilege, but all the symbols are stopped at the same time. It is done.

  In other words, in the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the timing of the bonus notification is the same as the jackpot symbol, so that it is not possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and it is possible to notify the player of the privilege by the effect so as to make the player recognize as if the privilege has just been acquired while performing accurate notification. A gaming machine for controlling the game is provided. In other words, while accurately informing the player of the game result, it is possible to freely set the timing of the notification of the game result by directing the player's interest to the effect of the game result, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of reliably informing a player of the game result.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention comprises a gaming board having a start opening, a prize winning opening, an effect display device, a symbol display device, and a main control device and a display control device. The main controller determines the value of the jackpot counter for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot state in which the jackpot opening is controlled based on the result of detecting the entrance of the game ball to the starting slot. A counter value acquisition control means for acquiring a value of a privilege counter for determining whether or not to execute a privilege different from the jackpot state after the jackpot state ends, and the jackpot counter and the privilege counter Only when each value has been acquired and the determination result based on the value can be notified, based on the current control state, the acquired jackpot counter and the Counter value determination means for determining whether or not to execute each of the jackpot state and the privilege according to each value of the game counter, and notification of the determination result based on the determination result of the counter value determination means When the execution of the big hit state is determined by the variation pattern determination means for determining the time to be performed as a variation pattern and the counter value determination means, and when the execution of the privilege is determined by the counter value determination means Sets the final stop symbol information indicating the final stop symbol of the content indicating the jackpot state and the execution of the privilege as an instruction to the display control device, and any of all the special symbols included in the first symbol group The special symbol is displayed on the symbol display device at the time of final stop, regardless of the special symbol drawn in the same condition as the previous time. When the counter value determining means determines that the bonus is not executed, the final stop symbol having contents indicating execution of the jackpot state and bonus is not sent to the display control device. The final stop symbol information expressed as an instruction is set, and one of the special symbols included in the second symbol group different from the first symbol group is selected in the same condition as the previous one. Regardless of the symbol, when the big hit stop symbol set means that is selected by lottery and set as a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device at the time of fixed stop, and when the non-execution of the big hit state is determined by the counter value determination means, Regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern determining means and the value of the privilege counter, final stop symbol information indicating a specific final stop symbol as an instruction to the display control device The suspending stop symbol setting means for setting a single special symbol different from the first symbol group and the second symbol group as a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device at the time of final stop, and the variation pattern determination A first signal output means for outputting to the display control device the variation pattern determined by the means and the final stop symbol information set by the big hit stop symbol setting means or the loss stop symbol setting means; and the first signal output Timer means for starting time measurement in accordance with the signal output of the variation pattern and final stop symbol information by the means, and the symbol display in accordance with the signal output of the variation pattern and final stop symbol information by the first signal output means The symbol fluctuation display which starts the special symbol fluctuation display by erasing the special symbol that was previously stopped on the device. Control means, fluctuation end determining means for determining whether or not the timer means has performed time measurement until the time of the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determining means, and until the time of the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation end determining means When it is determined that time measurement has been performed, a change stop signal is sent to the display control device to instruct the display control device to confirm and stop the change display of decorative symbols by the effect display device. In response to the signal output of the fluctuation stop signal by the second signal output means and the second signal output means, the special symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display device is terminated, and the big hit stop symbol setting means or the loss time The symbol stop display control means for stopping and displaying the special symbol set by the stop symbol setting means on the symbol display device, and The execution of the big hit state is determined by the counter value determining means, and the variation stop signal is output to the display control device by the second signal output means, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol stop display control means. And a third signal output means for outputting a jackpot display instruction signal relating to the jackpot state, and the display control device includes a variation pattern and a final stop pattern output from the first signal output means of the main control device. Movie data selection means for selecting one movie data by lottery from a plurality of movie data that matches the variation pattern, among the movie data group that is an aggregate of a plurality of movie data based on the information, and the main control device Temporary stop diagram displayed as the progress of change based on the change pattern and the final stop symbol information output from the first signal output means And the effect symbol setting means for setting the fixed stop symbol displayed at the time of final stop, the final stop symbol on the effect display device based on the selection result by the moving image data selection means and the setting result of the effect symbol setting means. The effect display device is controlled to display the temporary stop symbol and the fixed stop symbol set by the effect symbol setting means after erasing the previously displayed ornament symbol and displaying the ornament symbol variably. Based on the change stop signal outputted from the second signal output means of the main control device and the effect display control means to make the stop display of the decorative symbol change display by the effect display device, The production stop control means for displaying in a non-variable state, and the final stop symbol information indicates execution of the privilege, but the production stop control means confirms and stops. A jackpot display instruction signal output from the third signal output means of the main control device when the displayed fixed stop symbol indicates that the privilege is not executed and when the final stop symbol information indicates that the privilege is not executed After the reception, the lottery effect control means for producing the privilege acquisition lottery for executing the privilege to the effect display device and the effect stop control although the final stop symbol information indicates the execution of the privilege. Only when the confirmed stop symbol displayed after being confirmed and stopped by the means indicates that the privilege is not executed, after the privilege acquisition lottery by the lottery effect control means, a video showing the execution of the privilege is displayed on the effect display device. And a privilege acquisition display control means for displaying.

  When the execution of the big hit state is determined by the counter value determining unit, the final stop symbol information and the special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the counter value determining unit are set together, and the big hit state is not executed by the counter value determining unit Is determined, the specific final stop symbol information and the single special symbol are forcibly set without being influenced by any judgment, so that the temporary stop symbol and the fixed stop symbol are displayed by the display control device. Even if it is set, if you follow the original, the special symbol, the temporary stop symbol, and the fixed stop symbol are all set based on the same judgment result. Even if separate display controls are performed, the symbols displayed by these display controls can maintain a state related to each other.

  As a result, for example, every time the execution of the big hit state and the execution of the privilege are determined, or every time the execution of the big hit state and the non-execution of the privilege are determined, the type of the special symbol displayed on the symbol display device is Although they are displayed differently, their special designs can be kept in relation to each other. Therefore, while it is possible to notify an accurate result as a control, the player cannot easily know what the true result of the notification is based on the special symbol. In addition, when the bonus is executed and not executed, the special symbol displayed on the symbol display device is displayed differently. Therefore, including that point, the special symbol displayed on the symbol display device is different, but the effect display. The fixed stop symbols displayed on the device are in the same state, and more and more players cannot easily grasp the true result of the notification from the special symbols.

  Moreover, what is the special symbol that is stopped when the main control device starts the variation to the symbol display device together with the variation start instruction to the display control device, and the symbol display device changes the symbol like the effect display device? The main control device displays a symbol stop display on the symbol display device together with a change end instruction to the display control device. Therefore, the player can confirm the result of the symbol display device only in conjunction with the confirmation of the result of the effect display device that may make a temporary stop, and when the next change starts, the previous result disappears. Of course, the temporary stop symbol that seems to stop earlier than the special symbol attracts the player's consciousness first. As a result, a player who is more conscious of the direction display device becomes more difficult to grasp what the true result of the notification is from a special symbol.

  In addition, in this way, in spite of the fact that the special design makes it difficult to grasp what the true result of the notification is, it is difficult to determine the single result in a losing state that occurs frequently (such as complete losing or reach losing). Since only the special symbol is set, there is no useless control and optimization is performed, so that even the main control device with a small ROM capacity can be processed in synchronization with the display control of the display control device.

  As a result, while providing accurate notifications by displaying special symbols, the effect display device can produce an effect as if the privilege can be acquired as soon as possible even if the privilege acquisition lottery is performed not only at the time of the change but also after that. It can be performed. As a result, various effects as an original gaming machine can be performed.

  Further, there may be 30 or more special symbols included in the first symbol group and the second symbol group.

  Thereby, it can be made more difficult for the player to understand what kind of jackpot the special symbol displayed on the symbol display device shows.

  Note that the present invention can be realized not only as such a gaming machine but also as a control method, a program thereof, and a storage medium storing the program.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can set the timing of notifying the result of the game freely by directing the player's interest to the effect of the game result while accurately notifying the player of the game result. At the same time, there is an effect that the game result can be surely notified to the player at the time of losing.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is configured as a pachinko machine, and is a game covered by the outer frame 11, the front frame 12, the window frame 13, and the window frame 13. It has a board. Further, on the back of the gaming machine 10, as shown in FIG. 1 (b), a display sub-base 21 for performing display control of a liquid crystal display, a sound sub-base 22 for controlling output of various game sounds, Supplying power to the main base (main control device) 23 for controlling the main operations of the gaming machine 10 including the operation of the gaming machine 10, the payout base 24 for controlling the payout operation of the pachinko balls (game balls), and the like Various bases such as the power base 25 are attached in a state of being housed in a transparent case, for example.

  Specifically, the outer frame 11 is installed on the Taijima island of the pachinko hall, and as shown in FIG. 1, the outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular tube shape so that the front and rear surfaces are open. The front frame 12 is attached to the front end surface of the outer frame 11 so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis on the left side. Further, a lower plate 14 having an upper surface opened and an upper plate 15 having an upper surface opened are fixed to the front lower portion of the front frame 12.

  A handle base 16 is fixed around the right end of the lower plate 14, and a firing handle 19 is rotatably attached to the handle base 16. A firing motor is fixed to the rear of the firing handle 19, and a hitting ball is connected to the rotation shaft of the firing motor. This firing motor corresponds to a driving source for the hitting basket. When the launching handle 19 is rotated, a driving power is supplied to the launching motor, and the pachinko in the upper plate 15 is driven based on the driving of the hitting basket. Play the ball out of the upper plate 15.

  The window frame 13 is attached to the front surface of the front frame 12. This window frame 13 has a circular hole-shaped window portion 17, and a transparent glass window 17 a is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the window portion 17. Speakers 18 for outputting game sounds are fixed to the back surfaces of the upper left corner and upper right corner of the window frame 13. A plurality of decorative LEDs are fixed to the window frame 13.

  The above-mentioned game board is mounted on the rear surface of the front frame 12. Hereinafter, this game board will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board.
The game board 30 is mounted on the rear surface of the front frame 12 as described above, and is covered with the glass window 17a of the window frame 13 from the front.

  The game board 30 includes a game board 31, a rail set 32, a start port 33, a big prize opening 34, a door 34 a, a general prize opening 35, a genuine special symbol display (symbol display device) 36, and an effect indicator (effect display device). 37) and a holding lamp 38.

The game board 31 is a board for fixing each constituent member of the game board 30.
The rail set 32 is fixed to the front surface of the game board 31 to form a pachinko ball launch passage 31a and a game area 31b on the game board 31. A plurality of obstacle nails 39 are driven into the game area 31b.

  The pachinko ball played by the hitting ball basket is released into the game area 31b through the launch passage 31a. Then, the pachinko balls released into the game area 20 fall within the game area 20 while hitting the obstacle nail 39.

  The start port 33 is fixed in the game area 31b, and is formed in a pocket shape whose upper surface is open. In addition, a start port switch as a sensor is fixed in the start port 33, and the start port switch detects that a pachinko ball has won in the start port 33. Further, a pair of pieces 33a are rotatably attached to the start port 33. The pair of pieces 33a are mechanically coupled to the plunger of the start-up solenoid, and rotate so that the distal ends of the pair move away or approach according to the operation of the plunger. That is, the pair of pieces 33 a opens and closes the start opening 33, and when it is opened, the pachinko balls are likely to win the start opening 33, and when closed, the pachinko balls are difficult to win the start opening 33.

  The general winning opening 35 is formed in a pocket shape whose upper surface is open, like the start opening 33. A general winning opening switch as a sensor is fixed in the general winning opening 35, and the general winning opening switch detects that a pachinko ball has won in the general winning opening 35.

  The big prize opening 34 is formed in the game area 31b so that the front surface is opened. The door 34a is mounted so as to open and close the special winning opening 34. The door 34a is mechanically connected to a plunger of a large winning opening solenoid, and opens and closes the large winning opening 34 according to the operation of the plunger. In addition, a big prize opening switch as a sensor is fixed in the big prize opening 34, and the big prize opening switch detects that the pachinko ball has won the big prize opening 34.

  The real special figure display 36 is fixed in the game area 31b, and is composed of a 7 segment type LED and a dot type LED. Such a genuine special symbol display 36 displays, for example, a symbol such as a numeral “0” to “9” and a symbol such as a numeral with a dot by causing each segment or dot to emit light. . Hereinafter, the symbol displayed by the genuine special symbol display 36 is referred to as a genuine special symbol (special symbol).

  In other words, the real special figure display 36 accurately displays game results such as loss, big hits without probability fluctuations (normal hits), big hits with probability fluctuations (probable hits) with real special figures.

  Four hold lamps 38 are fixed in the game area 31b. These four hold lamps 38 notify the waiting state of the determination process of the pachinko ball that has won the start opening 33 according to the number of lighting.

  The effect display 37 is composed of a color liquid crystal display having a display area larger than that of the real special figure display 36.

  Such an effect display 37 produces an effect of displaying the game result by changing and displaying the three numbers, and stops and displays the three numbers, thereby giving the player the effect of the game result as an effect. To inform. Note that a story-like animation image or the like is used to produce such a game result. In addition, the three numbers displayed on the effect display 37 are hereinafter referred to as decorative symbols.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a main board 23, a real special indicator 36, a start opening switch 40, a general winning opening switch 49, a big winning opening switch 41, a big winning opening solenoid 42, a starting opening solenoid 43, a holding lamp 38, a payout base. 24, a payout ball confirmation sensor 46, a payout motor 47, an integrated sub-base (display control device) 44, a display sub-base 21, an effect display 37, a sound sub-base 22, a speaker 18, an LED sub-base 45, and a decoration LED 48. ing.

  As described above, the start port switch 40 detects that a pachinko ball has won in the start port 33, and outputs a detection result, that is, a start port winning signal indicating that a win has been won, to the main board 23.

  The start port solenoid 43 rotates a pair of pieces 33 a attached to the start port 33 in accordance with control from the main board 23.

  As described above, the general winning opening switch 49 detects that the pachinko ball has won in the general winning opening 35, and outputs a detection result, that is, a general winning opening winning signal indicating the winning to the main board 23. .

  As described above, the big winning opening switch 41 detects that the pachinko ball has won in the big winning opening 34, and outputs the detection result, that is, the big winning opening winning signal indicating the winning to the main board 23. .

The special winning opening solenoid 42 rotates the door 34 a in accordance with control from the main board 23.
Based on the detection results of the start opening switch 40, the general winning opening switch 49, and the big winning opening switch 41, the main board 23 is a large winning opening solenoid 42, a starting opening solenoid 43, a holding lamp 38, and a real special figure indicator 36. The payout base 24 and the integrated sub-base 44 are controlled.

  The main board 23 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 23a, a read only memory (ROM) 23b, a random access memory (RAM) 23c, and an I / O unit 23d.

  The I / O unit 23d includes a genuine special figure display 36, a start opening switch 40, a general winning opening switch 49, a large winning opening switch 41, a large winning opening solenoid 42, a starting opening solenoid 43, an integrated sub-base 44, a holding lamp 38. , And an input / output process between the payout base 24 and the CPU 23a.

  The ROM 23b stores a control program for the CPU 23a and symbol data related to a genuine special figure, and the RAM 23c functions as a work memory for the CPU 23a.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the ROM 23b includes a genuine special figure “1” associated with a plurality of types of loss such as complete loss and reach loss, and a plurality of genuine special figures “2” associated with probability variation. ”,“ 3 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”, and a plurality of kinds of genuine special maps“ 6 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 8 ”,“ 9 ”associated with the normal hit, respectively. It is configured as a storage means.

  The CPU 23a reads a control program from the ROM 23b, and executes an operation based on the control program while using the RAM 23c. That is, the CPU 23a acquires the detection results of the start port switch 40, the general winning port switch 49, and the big winning port switch 41 via the I / O unit 23d, and based on the detected results, the big winning port solenoid 42 is obtained. The start solenoid 43, the holding lamp 38, the genuine special figure display 36, the dispensing base 24, and the integrated sub-base 44 are controlled.

  The CPU 23a of the present embodiment includes a counter value acquisition control unit that acquires a counter value, a counter value determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a big hit state and a privilege according to the counter value, Fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern, big stoppage symbol setting means for setting the final stop symbol information and special symbol at the time of big hit, and stoppage symbol setting means for setting the final stop symbol information and special symbol at the time of loss The first signal output means for outputting the fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol information, the timer means, the symbol fluctuation display control means for erasing the special symbol previously stopped and starting the fluctuation display of the special symbol, Fluctuation end judging means for judging whether or not the timer means has measured time until the pattern time, and a fluctuation stop signal is outputted. And it includes a second signal output means, a symbol stop display control means for stopping display the special symbol in accordance with the signal output of the change stop signal, and a third signal output means for outputting a big hit display instruction signal relating to jackpot status.

  The payout motor 47 is configured as a stepping motor, for example, and pays out a number of pachinko balls according to instructions from the payout base 24 to the upper plate 15 as prize balls.

  The payout ball confirmation sensor 46 detects the pachinko ball paid out as a prize ball to the upper plate 15 and outputs the detection result to the payout base 24.

  The payout base 24 drives the payout motor 47 in accordance with the control from the main base 23 and the detection result of the payout ball confirmation sensor 46.

  The payout base 24 includes a CPU 24a, a ROM 24b, a RAM 24c, and an I / O unit 24d.

  The I / O unit 24d performs input / output processing among the CPU 24a and the main board 23, the payout ball confirmation sensor 46, the payout motor 47, and the CPU 24a.

  The ROM 24b stores control programs and data for the CPU 24a, and the RAM 24c functions as a work memory for the CPU 24a.

  The CPU 24a reads a control program from the ROM 24b, and executes an operation based on the control program while using the RAM 24c. That is, the CPU 24a acquires the control signal from the main board 23 and the detection result of the payout motor 47 via the I / O unit 24d, and controls the payout motor 47 based on the control signal and the detection result. .

  The display sub-board 21 causes the effect display 37 to display decorative symbols according to control from the integrated sub-board 44, and includes a CPU 21a, a ROM 21b, a RAM 21c, and an I / O unit 21d.

  The I / O unit 21d performs input / output processing between the integrated sub-platform 44 and the effect display 37 and the CPU 21a.

  The ROM 21b stores control data for the CPU 21a and symbol data related to decorative symbols, and the RAM 21c functions as a work memory for the CPU 21a.

  The CPU 21a reads a control program from the ROM 21b, and executes an operation based on the control program while using the RAM 21c. That is, the CPU 21a acquires a control signal from the integrated sub-board 44 via the I / O unit 21d, and reads symbol data corresponding to the control signal from the ROM 21b. Then, the CPU 21a causes the effect display 37 to display the decorative symbol indicated by the symbol data in a manner corresponding to the control signal.

  The sound sub-board 22 is for causing the speaker 18 to output a game sound in accordance with control from the integrated sub-board 44, and includes a CPU 22a, a ROM 22b, a RAM 22c, and an I / O unit 22d.

  The I / O unit 22d performs input / output processing between the integrated sub-board 44 and the speaker 18 and the CPU 22a.

  The ROM 22b stores control data for the CPU 22a and sound data relating to game sounds, and the RAM 22c functions as a work memory for the CPU 22a.

  The CPU 22a reads a control program from the ROM 22b, and executes an operation based on the control program while using the RAM 22c. That is, the CPU 22a acquires a control signal from the integrated sub-board 44 via the I / O unit 22d, and reads out sound data corresponding to the control signal from the ROM 22b. Then, the CPU 22a causes the speaker 18 to output the game sound indicated by the sound data.

  The LED sub board 45 causes the decoration LED 48 to emit light according to control from the integrated sub board 44, and includes a CPU 45a, a ROM 45b, a RAM 45c, and an I / O unit 45d. Here, a plurality of decoration LEDs 48 are arranged for decoration inside the window frame 13 around the game board 30.

  The I / O unit 45d performs input / output processing between the integrated sub-board 44, the decoration LED 48, and the CPU 45a.

  The ROM 45b stores a control program for the CPU 45a and decoration data related to the light emission mode of the decoration LED 48, and the RAM 45c functions as a work memory for the CPU 45a.

  The CPU 45a reads a control program from the ROM 45b, and executes an operation based on the control program while using the RAM 45c. That is, the CPU 45a acquires a control signal from the integrated sub-board 44 via the I / O unit 45d, and reads decoration data corresponding to the control signal from the ROM 45b. And CPU45a makes decoration LED48 light-emit in the aspect which the decoration data shows.

  The integrated sub-board 44 controls the display sub-board 21, the sound sub-board 22 and the LED sub-board 45 in accordance with instructions from the main board 23, and includes a CPU 44a, ROM 44b, RAM 44c, and I / O unit 44d. It has.

  The I / O unit 44d performs input / output processing between the main board 23, the display sub board 21, the sound sub board 22, the LED sub board 45, and the CPU 44a.

  The ROM 44b stores a control program for the CPU 44a, and the RAM 44c functions as a work memory for the CPU 44a.

  The CPU 44a reads a control program from the ROM 44b, and executes an operation based on the control program while using the RAM 44c. That is, the CPU 44a acquires a control signal from the main board 23 via the I / O unit 44d, and further controls the display sub board 21, the sound sub board 22, and the LED sub board 45 based on the control signal. To do.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the integrated sub-base 44 is configured as an effect control device that controls an effect display 37 that is an effect display device via the display sub-base 21. In addition, the CPU 44a of the integrated sub-platform 44 displays moving image data selecting means for selecting moving image data as an effect pattern, effect design setting means for setting a temporary stop symbol and a fixed stop symbol, and a temporary stop symbol and a fixed stop symbol. Effect display control means for controlling the effect display 37 so as to perform, effect stop control means for displaying the fixed stop symbol in a non-variable state, and a lottery effect for effecting a privilege acquisition lottery (re-draw lottery) for executing the privilege Control means and privilege acquisition display control means for displaying an image showing execution of the privilege are provided.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the main board 23.
The main base 23 includes a jackpot counter that counts values from 0 to 199, a final stop symbol counter (privilege counter) that counts values from 0 to 7, and a variation pattern counter that counts values from 0 to 99. Have

  The big hit counter and the final stop symbol counter each count, for example, so as to increase by 1 every 2 ms, and reset the value to 0 when the counted value reaches the maximum value. In addition, the variation pattern counter counts so as to increase by 1 independently of each counter, and resets the value to 0 when the counted value reaches the maximum value.

  The main base 23 is based on the values of the big hit counter, the final stop symbol counter, and the variation pattern counter at the timing when the pachinko ball wins the start port 33, that is, the timing when the start port switch 40 detects the pachinko ball. The big hit determination for the pachinko ball and the determination of the final stop symbol, the variation pattern, and the production time are performed. Here, the final stop symbol is a symbol for instructing game results such as big hits and loses to the integrated sub-platform 44, and the variation pattern is the variation start of the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display 37. The change time is a time during which the change is performed. That is, the change pattern uniquely indicates the effect time, and the effect time is specified by the change pattern.

  For example, in the normal state, the main base 23 determines that the game result is lost if the value of the big hit counter is other than 7, and determines that the game result is big hit if the value of the big hit counter is 7. . Further, the main base 23 determines that the game result is lost when the value of the big hit counter is other than 7, 17, 27, 37, 47 when the probability changes (when the probability changes), and the value of the big hit counter Is 7, 17, 27, 37, 47, it is determined that the game result is a big hit. That is, the probability of jackpot is normally 1/200, but increases to 1/40 when the probability changes.

  When determining that the main board 23 has lost, the main board 23 determines the final stop symbol to be “123” regardless of the value of the final stop symbol counter. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit, the main board 23 determines the final stop symbol as “111” if the value of the final stop symbol counter is 0 or 1, and if the value of the final stop symbol counter is 2 or 3. The final stop symbol is determined to be “222”. If the final stop symbol counter value is 4 or 5, the final stop symbol is determined to be “333”, and if the final stop symbol counter value is 6 or 7, the final stop symbol is determined. The symbol is determined as “444”.

  Here, when the final stop symbol is “111” or “333”, the main base 23 treats the jackpot as a hit with probability fluctuation (probable hit), and the final stop symbol is “222” or “444”. ", The jackpot is treated as a hit (normal hit) with no probability variation.

  Further, for example, when the final stop symbol is “123” and the value of the variation pattern counter is a value from 0 to 32, the main board 23 has “P1” as the variation pattern and “T1” as the effect time. If the value of the variation pattern counter is a value from 33 to 65, “P2A” as the variation pattern and “T2” as the production time are determined, and the value of the variation pattern counter ranges from 66 to 99. If it is the value up to, “P2B” as the variation pattern and “T3” as the production time are determined. Here, for example, the production time “T1” is 10 seconds, the production time “T2” is 40 seconds, and the production time “T3” is 50 seconds. For example, when the final stop symbol is “111” and the value of the variation pattern counter is a value from 0 to 15, the main base 23 has “P3A” as the variation pattern and “T4” as the effect time. If the value of the variation pattern counter is between 16 and 31, “P4A” is determined as the variation pattern and “T5” is determined as the effect time, and the value of the variation pattern counter is between 32 and 65. If the value is up to 1, the variation pattern “P3B” and the production time “T6” are determined. If the variation pattern counter value is between 66 and 99, the variation pattern is “P4B”. “T7” is determined as the production time. Here, for example, effect time “T4” = effect time “T2” + a, effect time “T5” = effect time “T2” + b, effect time “T6” = effect time “T3” + a, effect time “T7” = The relationship of production time “T3” + b and a <b is established.

  The main board 23 notifies the integrated sub-board 44 of the final stop symbol and the variation pattern thus determined.

  Note that information corresponding to each counter as shown in FIG. 4 is stored in the ROM 23b of the main board 23, and the CPU 23a of the main board 23 executes the operation as described above by reading out such information from the ROM 23b. To do.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining another operation of the main board 23.
The main board 23 in the present embodiment further includes a genuine special figure counter that counts values from 0 to 99. Similarly to the above-described counters, this genuine special figure counter counts so as to increase by 1 every 2 ms, for example, and resets the value to 0 when the counted value reaches the maximum value.

  The main board 23 displays on the real special figure display 36 based on the value of the real special figure counter at the timing when the pachinko ball wins the start opening 33, that is, the timing when the start opening switch 40 detects the pachinko ball. Determine the genuine figure to be played.

  For example, when the final stop symbol is “123” indicating a loss, the main board 23 determines “1” as the real special figure regardless of the value of the real special figure counter.

  Further, when the final stop symbol is “111” indicating the probability variation, the main board 23 determines “2” as the genuine special symbol when the value of the genuine special symbol counter is a value from 0 to 29, When the value of the genuine special figure counter is a value from 30 to 69, “3” is determined as the genuine special figure, and when the value of the genuine special figure counter is a value from 70 to 99, “ 4 "is determined.

  In addition, when the final stop symbol is “222” indicating the normal hit, the main board 23 determines “6” as the genuine special symbol when the value of the genuine special symbol counter is a value from 0 to 49, When the value of the real special figure counter is a value from 50 to 99, “7” is determined as the real special figure.

  The main board 23 determines “2” as the genuine special figure when the value of the real special figure counter is a value from 0 to 24 when the final stop symbol is “333” indicating the probability variation. When the value of the real special figure counter is a value from 25 to 49, “3” is determined as the real special figure, and when the value of the real special figure counter is a value from 50 to 74, “ 4 ”is determined, and when the value of the genuine special figure counter is a value from 75 to 99,“ 5 ”is determined as the genuine special figure.

  Then, the main board 23 displays the real special figure on the real special figure display 36 while changing the real special figure for the production time decided as described above, and the real special figure decided as described above is genuinely displayed. The special figure display 36 is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, only “1” is displayed as the real special figure when lost, and “2”, “3”, “4”, and “5” are displayed as real special figures at the time of probability variation. Any one of “6”, “7”, “8”, and “9” is displayed as a real special figure.

  Note that information corresponding to each counter and the like as shown in FIG. 5 is stored in the ROM 23b of the main board 23, and the CPU 23a of the main board 23 reads out such information from the ROM 23b to operate as described above. Execute.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the integrated sub-platform 44.
The integrated sub-base 44 includes an effect counter that counts values from 0 to 99 and a temporary stop symbol counter that counts values from 0 to 1. Each of these effect counters and temporary stop symbol counters count so as to increase by 1 every predetermined time, and when the counted value reaches the maximum value, the value is reset to zero.

  When the integrated sub-board 44 obtains the fluctuation pattern from the main board 23, the production pattern, the presence / absence of reach notice, and the promotion based on the fluctuation pattern, the value of the production counter, and the value of the temporary stop symbol counter The presence / absence of an effect (a promotion effect before the stoppage of decoration symbol confirmation (during change)), the presence / absence of a promotion effect after the stoppage of the determination of a jackpot decoration symbol (after the occurrence of a jackpot), and a temporary stop symbol are determined. Furthermore, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines a fixed stop symbol that is a decorative symbol that is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display 37.

  The effect pattern is an effect pattern displayed on the effect indicator 37. The reach notice means that a state (reach) that can be a big hit can occur after one of the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display 37 is stopped and displayed from a state where the first number (figure 1) fluctuates. It is to notify the player that the performance is high. The promotion effect is a false chance determined by the main base 23 as an effect, a decorative symbol indicating a normal hit is displayed as a temporary stop symbol or a fixed stop symbol, and then an effect called a lottery is performed. It is to display a final stop pattern to be displayed or to display a message indicating that a privilege of probability change has been acquired.

  For example, when the integrated sub-base 44 is instructed by the main base 23 as “P1” as the variation pattern, if the value of the effect counter is a value from 0 to 89, it determines “P11” as the effect pattern and reach. If the notice counter is determined to be absent and the value of the effect counter is 90 to 99, “P12” is determined as the effect pattern and reach notification is determined to be present.

  Further, when the integrated sub-base 44 is instructed by the main base 23 as “P4A” as the variation pattern, if the value of the effect counter is a value from 0 to 7, the integrated sub-base 44 determines “P4A1” as the effect pattern. It decides without notice, decides that there is a promotion effect, decides that there is no promotion effect after the big hit, and decides the final stop symbol as “111” as the final stop symbol. At this time, if the temporary stop symbol counter is 0, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines the temporary stop symbol as “222”, and if the temporary stop symbol counter is 1, determines the temporary stop symbol as “444”. To do. In addition, when the integrated sub-base 44 is instructed with “P4A” as the variation pattern in the same manner as described above, if the value of the effect counter is a value from 58 to 99, it determines “P4A4” as the effect pattern. It decides that there is a notice, decides that there is a promotion effect, and decides that there is a promotion effect after the big hit. At this time, if the temporary stop symbol counter is 0, the integrated sub-board 44 determines the temporary stop symbol as “222” and the fixed stop symbol as “444”, and the temporary stop symbol counter is 1. For example, the temporary stop symbol is determined to be “444” and the fixed stop symbol is determined to be “222”.

  When the final stop symbol indicating the loss is determined by the main substrate 23, for example, the integrated sub-infrastructure 44 corresponds to the counter value from among any symbol indicating complete loss or any symbol indicating reach loss. The symbol is selected and determined as a fixed stop symbol.

  As described above, when the integrated sub-board 44 determines the production pattern, the presence / absence of reach notice, the presence / absence of the promotion effect before and after the final stop, the temporary stop symbol, and the final stop symbol, the display sub-base 21, sound sub-base 22, LED The determination result is output to the sub-substrate 45, and an effect corresponding to the determination result is executed on these sub-substrates.

  The information corresponding to each counter as shown in FIG. 6 is stored in the ROM 44b of the integrated sub-platform 44, and the CPU 44a of the integrated sub-platform 44 reads out such information from the ROM 44b as described above. Perform the action.

  Here, the operations of the main board 23 and the integrated sub board 44 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the basic operation of the main board 23.
When the power is turned on, the main board 23 first executes various initialization processes (step S1). Thereafter, the main board 23 determines whether or not there is a backup return (step S2). When it is determined that there is a backup (Y in step S2), a backup return process is executed (step S3).

  Next, the main board | substrate 23 discriminate | determines whether the value of a fluctuation pattern counter is the maximum value (step S4). Here, when it is determined that the maximum value is reached (Y in step S4), the main board 23 resets the value of the variation pattern counter to 0 (step S5). On the other hand, when it is determined that the maximum value is not reached (N in Step S4), the main board 23 adds 1 to the value of the variation pattern counter and updates the value of the change pattern counter (Step S6).

  And after the process of step S5, S6 is complete | finished, the main base | substrate 23 will repeatedly perform the process from step S4 again.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the interrupt operation of the main board 23.
The main board 23 executes an interrupt operation every 2 ms, for example, while executing the basic operation shown in FIG.

  Specifically, when starting the interrupt operation, the main board 23 first executes a counter update sub-process. That is, the main board 23 updates the values of the big hit counter, the final stop symbol counter, and the genuine special symbol counter (step S11).

  Next, the main board | substrate 23 performs a start opening prize sub process. That is, the main board 23 stores the values of the big hit counter, the final stop symbol counter, and the genuine special symbol counter in the holding area based on the winning of the pachinko ball at the start port 33 (step S12). Then, the main board 23 executes a big hit determination process (big hit determination sub-process) (step S13), and executes a prize ball payout sub-process for causing the payout motor 47 to pay out a pachinko ball as a prize ball (step S13). S14), a jackpot game sub-process for playing a jackpot game is executed (step S15).

  Here, the big hit game is started when the fixed stop symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed on the effect display 37. This big hit game is to generate a player-favorable state in which the door 34a of the big prize opening 34 is opened and a pachinko ball is allowed to win in the big prize opening 34. At this time, the big winning opening 34 is opened until the number condition for the upper limit number of pachinko balls to win or the time condition for the opening time to reach the upper limit value is satisfied. The opening operation based on the number condition and the time condition of the big winning opening 34 is called a big hit round. When either the number condition or the time condition is satisfied, the big hit round is resumed. An upper limit is set for the number of repetitions of the jackpot round, and when the number of repetitions of the jackpot round reaches the upper limit value, the jackpot game is unconditionally terminated.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the detailed operation of the counter update sub-process.
When executing the counter update sub-process in step S11 shown in FIG. 8, the main board 23 first determines whether or not the value of the big hit counter is the maximum value (step S21). Here, when it is determined that the main board 23 has reached the maximum value (Y in step S21), the value of the big hit counter is reset to 0 (step S22), and when it is determined that the maximum value has not been reached (step S22). N in Step S21), 1 is added to the value of the jackpot counter and the value of the jackpot counter is updated (Step S23).

  Next, the main board | substrate 23 discriminate | determines whether the value of the last stop symbol counter is the maximum value (step S24). Here, when it is determined that the main board 23 is at the maximum value (Y in Step S24), the value of the final stop symbol counter is reset to 0 (Step S25), and it is determined that the maximum value is not reached. Sometimes (N in step S24), 1 is added to the value of the final stop symbol counter to update the value of the final stop symbol counter (step S26).

  Furthermore, the main board | substrate 23 in this Embodiment discriminate | determines whether the value of a real special figure counter is the maximum value (step S27). Here, when it is determined that the main board 23 has reached the maximum value (Y in step S27), the value of the genuine special figure counter is reset to 0 (step S28), and it is determined that the maximum value has not been reached. Sometimes (N in step S27), 1 is added to the value of the genuine special figure counter to update the value of the genuine special figure counter (step S29).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the detailed operation of the start slot winning sub-process.
The main board 23 first determines whether or not a start opening prize signal is output from the start opening switch 40 when executing the start opening winning sub-process in step S12 shown in FIG. 8 (step S31). Here, when the main board | substrate 23 determines with not being output (N of step S31), a start opening prize sub process is complete | finished.

  On the other hand, when the main board 23 determines that it has been output (Y in step S31), it acquires the value of the big hit counter (step S32), and also acquires the value of the final stop symbol counter (step S33). The value of the special figure counter is acquired (step S34).

  Then, after acquiring the value of each counter, the main board 23 determines whether or not the hold maximum flag is turned on (step S35). Here, the hold maximum flag is a flag indicating whether or not there is a free capacity in an area for storing the values of the counters (hereinafter referred to as a hold area). That is, when the maximum hold flag is on, the maximum hold flag indicates that there is no free space in the hold area and the new value of each counter cannot be stored. When the maximum hold flag is off, The reserved maximum flag indicates that there is a free space in the reserved area, and the values of the new counters can be stored. The reserved area is handled by, for example, a FIFO (First-In First-Out) method, and has a capacity enough to store the values of the five counters.

  If the main board 23 determines that the hold maximum flag is turned on in step S35 (Y in step S35), the main base 23 does not store the value of each counter acquired in steps S32 to S34 in the hold area, and receives the start opening prize. End the sub-process. On the other hand, when determining that the hold maximum flag is off (N in Step S35), the main board 23 stores the value of each counter acquired in Steps S32 to S34 at the end of the hold area (Step S36). ). At this time, if a set of counter values is stored at the top address 0 of the reserved area, the main board 23 immediately executes processing such as jackpot determination sub-processing based on this value. Also, if the two counter values are stored from the first address 0 to the first address in the reserved area, the main board 23 holds the processing for the value of the one counter at the first address, and the reserved lamp One 38 is turned on. Similarly, if the three counter values are stored from the first address 0 to the second address of the reserved area, the main board 23 holds the processing for the two counter values at the first address 2 address. Then, two holding lamps 38 are turned on. Similarly, the main board 23 performs processing on the values of the three sets of counters at the addresses 1 to 3, if the values of the four sets of counters are stored from the addresses 0 to 3 at the head of the reserved area. Hold, and three hold lamps 38 are lit, and if five sets of counter values are stored from the start address 0 to address 4, the values of the four sets of counters at addresses 1 to 4 are stored. Is suspended, and the four hold lamps 38 are lit.

  When the process of step S36 ends, the main board 23 determines whether or not there is a free capacity in the reserved area, that is, whether or not the reserved area is used up to its maximum capacity (step S37). Here, when it is determined that the main board 23 is being used (Y in step S37), the maximum hold flag is turned on (step S38), and the start opening prize sub-process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the main board 23 is not used (N in Step S37), the start opening prize sub-process is terminated without turning on the maximum hold flag.

11 to 13 are flowcharts showing detailed operations of the big hit determination sub-process.
When executing the jackpot determination sub-process of step S13 shown in FIG. 8, the main board 23 first determines whether or not the variable display instruction flag is on (step S41). The change display instruction flag is a flag indicating whether or not the decoration symbol of the effect display 37 is changed. That is, when the variable display instruction flag is on, the variable display instruction flag indicates that the decoration symbol is currently changing. When the variable display instruction flag is off, the variable display instruction flag indicates that the decoration symbol is currently However, it does not change.

  When determining that the variation display instruction flag is on (Y in step S41), the main board 23 further determines whether or not the measurement time by the variation time timer has reached the maximum time (step S42). . That is, the main board 23 measures the time when the decorative design of the effect display 37 is changing by the change time timer, and the measurement time reaches the preset maximum time (effect time). It is determined whether or not.

  Here, when the main board 23 determines that the maximum time has not been reached (N in step S42), the jackpot determination sub-process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main board 23 determines that the maximum time has been reached (Y in step S42), the main board 23 transmits a fluctuation stop command (fluctuation stop signal) to the integrated sub-board 44 so as to stop the fluctuation of the decorative symbols. An instruction is given (step S43). At this time, the main board 23 further stops and resets the variable time timer that has been performing the measurement process (step S44), and sets the variable display instruction flag to off (step S45). Further, the main board 23 causes the genuine special figure display 36 to confirm and display the previously determined genuine special figure (step S46). That is, the genuine special figure is fluctuating in the same manner as the decorative design, and the main board 23 stops the genuine special figure previously determined and displays it on the real special figure display 36 in step S46. Then, the main board 23 ends the jackpot determination sub-process.

  When determining that the variable display instruction flag is not turned on in Step S41 (N in Step S41), the main board 23 further determines whether or not the big hit game flag is turned on (Step S47). ). This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not a jackpot game is being played. When it is on, it indicates that a jackpot game is being played, and when it is off, there is no jackpot game being played. Indicates.

  Here, when the big hit game flag is on (Y in step S47), the main base 23 finishes the big hit determination sub-process, and when the big hit game flag is off (N in step S47), the main base 23 further adds 1 to the reserved area. It is determined whether or not the value of the pair of counters is stored (step S48).

  Here, when it is determined that the main base 23 is not stored (N in Step S48), the big hit determination sub-process is terminated, and when it is determined that it is stored (Y in Step S48), the head of the reserved area The counter value stored in address 0 is read and deleted, and the other data area is shifted so that the address of the other data stored in the reserved area is shifted to one smaller address. (Step S49).

  Then, the main board 23 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss based on the value of the big hit counter in the set of counters read out in step S49 (step S50). In other words, the main board 23 determines that it is lost when the value of the big hit counter is other than 7 at normal times such as when the power is turned on, and determines that it is big hit if the value of the big hit counter is 7. In addition, when the probability changes, the main board 23 determines that the big hit counter value is other than 7, 17, 27, 37, 47, and the big hit counter value is 7, 17, 27, 37, 47. If it is, it will be judged as a big hit.

  Here, when it is determined that the main board 23 is a win (Y in step S50, see FIG. 12), the final stop symbol is determined based on the value of the final stop symbol counter in the set of counters read in step S49. This is determined and set (step S51). Further, at this time, the main board 23 is finally stopped and displayed based on the value of the genuine special figure counter in the set of counters read out in step S49 and the final stop symbol determined in step S51. A genuine real figure to be determined is determined and set (step S52). Further, the main board 23 sets the jackpot game flag to ON (step S53).

  Next, the main board | substrate 23 discriminate | determines whether the final stop symbol determined by step S51 is a symbol of a probability change (step S54). For example, if the final stop symbol is “111” or “333”, the main board 23 determines that the final stop symbol is a probability variation symbol, and the final stop symbol is “222” or “444”. For example, it is determined that the final stop symbol is not a probability variation symbol.

  Here, when it is determined that the main board 23 is not a symbol of probability variation (N in step S54), the jackpot table is set to a normal type table (step S55), and when it is determined that the symbol is a symbol of probability variation (step S55). In step S55, the jackpot table is set to a probability variation type table (step S56). The jackpot table is a table in which the value of the jackpot counter is associated with the jackpot or loss, and there are a normal type and a probability variation type. In the normal type big hit table, the big hit counter value “7” is associated with “big hit”, and the big hit counter value “values from 0 to 199 other than 7” is associated with “losing”. The probability variation type big hit table associates the big hit counter values “7, 17, 27, 37, 47” with “big hit”, and the big hit counter values other than “7, 17, 27, 37, 47” 0 to 199 "Values up to" and "losing" are associated with each other. When the normal type jackpot table is set, the above-mentioned normal time is indicated, and when the probability variation type jackpot table is set, the above-described probability fluctuation time is indicated.

  When the main board 23 sets the jackpot table in steps S55 and S56, it acquires the value of the variation pattern counter from the set of counters read in step S49 (step S57), and selects the obtained variation pattern counter. Based on the table, the variation pattern is selected and determined (step S58). The selection table is a table configured as shown in FIG. 4, for example.

  Next, the main board 23 indicates the final stop symbol information for instructing the integrated sub-platform 44 for the final stop symbol determined in step S51 and the fluctuation for instructing the integrated sub-platform 44 with the variation pattern determined in step S58. The pattern command is transmitted to the integrated sub-platform 44 (step S59). Further, the main board 23 causes the real special figure display 36 to start the fluctuation of the real special figure (step S60).

  Then, the main board 23 sets the effect time of the variation pattern selected in step S58 as the maximum time of the variation time timer (step S61) and starts measurement by the variation time timer (step S62).

  Further, the main board 23 turns on the variable display instruction flag (step S63), and if the hold maximum flag is on, changes the hold maximum flag to off (step S64).

  Further, when the main board 23 determines that it is lost in step S50 of FIG. 11 (N in step S50, see FIG. 13), the main board 23 determines the final stop symbol as “123” and sets it (step S65). Further, at this time, the main board 23 determines “1” as the real special figure to be finally stopped and displayed (step S66).

  Then, the main board 23 acquires the value of the variation pattern counter from the set of counters read out in step S49 (step S67), and based on the obtained variation pattern counter and the selection table, the variation pattern counter is obtained. Select and determine (step S68).

  Next, the main board 23 instructs the integrated sub-board 44 about the final stop pattern information for instructing the integrated sub-board 44 for the final stop pattern “123” determined in Step S65 and the variation pattern determined in Step S68. The fluctuation pattern command is transmitted to the integrated sub-platform 44 (step S69). Further, the main board 23 causes the genuine special figure display 36 to start changing the real special figure (step S70).

  The main board 23 sets the effect time of the variation pattern selected in step S68 as the maximum time of the variation time timer (step S71), and starts measurement by the variation time timer (step S72).

  Furthermore, the main board 23 turns on the variable display instruction flag (step S73), and if the hold maximum flag is on, changes the hold maximum flag to off (step S64, see FIG. 12).

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the detailed operation of the prize ball payout sub-process.
When executing the prize ball payout sub-process in step S14 shown in FIG. 8, the main base 23 first determines whether or not a start opening prize signal is output from the start opening switch 40 (step S81). Here, when the main board 23 determines that the start opening winning signal is output (Y in step S81), the number of winning balls instructing to pay out the pachinko balls corresponding to the start opening 33 is given. A command is set (step S82).

  Further, the main board 23 determines whether or not a general winning opening winning signal is output from the general winning opening switch 49 (step S83). Here, when the main board 23 determines that the general winning opening winning signal is output (Y in step S83), the main base 23 gives an instruction to pay out the pachinko balls corresponding to the number of the winning balls according to the general winning opening 35. A ball number command is set (step S84).

  Further, the main board 23 determines whether or not a big winning opening winning signal is outputted from the big winning opening switch 41 (step S85). Here, when the main board 23 determines that the big winning opening winning signal is outputted (Y in step S85), the main board 23 gives an instruction to pay out the pachinko balls corresponding to the number of winning balls according to the big winning opening 34. A ball number command is set (step S86).

  If the prize ball number command is set in steps S82, S84, and S86, the main board 23 transmits the set prize ball number command to the payout board 24 (step S87).

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the detailed operation of the jackpot game sub-process.
When executing the jackpot game sub-process in step S15 shown in FIG. 8, the main base 23 first determines whether or not the variable display instruction flag is on (step S91). Here, when it is determined that the main board 23 is turned on (Y in step S91), the big hit game sub-process is terminated, and when it is determined that it is turned off (N in step S91), It is determined whether or not the big hit game flag is turned on (step S92).

  When the main base 23 determines that the big hit game flag is off (N in step S92), the main base 23 finishes the big hit game sub-process and determines that the big hit game flag is on (in step S92). Y), the big hit game control is executed (step S93). That is, the CPU 23a of the main board 23 reads out the jackpot game control program stored in the ROM 23b and executes the control program to start the jackpot game. In step S93, the main board 23 transmits a big hit round display command (big hit display instruction signal) and a big hit round display end command to the integrated sub-board 44 as necessary.

  Then, the main board 23 determines whether or not the big hit game control has ended (step S94). Here, when it is determined that the big hit game control has ended (Y in step S94), the main base 23 turns off the big hit game flag (step S95), and when it determines that the big hit game control has not ended (step S95) In step S94 N), the jackpot game sub-process is terminated with the jackpot game flag turned on.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the basic operation of the integrated sub-platform 44.
The integrated sub-platform 44, for example, every 2 ms, a variation effect process (step S101) regarding decoration pattern changes and effects, a notice display process (step S102) for performing a reach notice, and a jackpot round effect related to a jackpot round effect. The process (step S103) is executed.

17 and 18 are flowcharts showing the detailed operation of the variation effect process.
When executing the variation effect process in step S101 shown in FIG. 16, the integrated sub-platform 44 first determines whether or not the variation pattern command and the final stop symbol information have been acquired from the main platform 23 (step S111). Here, when it is determined that the integrated sub-board 44 has not been acquired (N in Step S111), it is further determined whether or not a change stop command has been acquired from the main board 23 (Step S112).

  Here, when the integrated sub-board 44 determines that the change stop command has been acquired (Y in step S112), the integrated sub-board 44 produces effects on the sub-boards of the display sub-board 21, the sound sub-board 22, and the LED sub-board 45. Is transmitted (step S114), and the variation effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when the integrated sub-platform 44 determines that the change stop command has not been acquired (N in Step S112), the change effect process is terminated without transmitting the effect end command.

  Further, when the integrated sub-platform 44 determines that the variation pattern command and the final stop symbol information have been acquired from the main platform 23 in Step S111 (Y in Step S111), the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is also a big hit. It is discriminated whether the variation pattern is a variation pattern or a loss variation pattern (step S115). For example, as shown in FIG. 6, if the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is “P1”, “P2”, “P3”, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines that the variation pattern is a loss variation pattern. If the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is “P4”, “P5”, “P6”, etc., it is determined that the variation pattern is a big hit variation pattern.

  Here, when the integrated sub-board 44 determines that the variation pattern is a big hit (Y in step S115), it acquires the value of the effect counter (step S116), and acquires the value of the acquired effect counter and the change pattern command. The effect pattern is selected and determined based on the fluctuation pattern indicated by (step S117). For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the integrated sub-platform 44 selects “P41” as the effect pattern when the value of the effect counter is “8” and the change pattern indicated by the change pattern command is “P4”. And decide.

  Further, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines whether or not the selected performance pattern is accompanied by a reach notice (step S118). Here, when it is determined that the advance notice is accompanied (Y in step S118), the integrated sub-platform 44 turns on the notice flag and starts measuring time by the notice timing timer (step S119). The notice flag is a flag indicating whether or not a reach notice is performed. When the flag is on, the reach notice is performed. When the flag is off, the reach notice is not performed. The notice timing timer measures the time from the start of the decoration symbol change in order to notify the respective sub-boards 21, 22, 45 of the timing of reach notice.

  Next, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines whether or not the effect pattern selected in Step S117 is accompanied by a promotion effect before the final stop (Step S120). Here, when the integrated sub-platform 44 determines that there is a promotion effect (Y in step S120), as shown in FIG. 18, the value of the temporary stop symbol counter is acquired (step S121), and the temporary stop symbol counter The temporary stop symbol corresponding to the value of is set (step S122). For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when “P4A1” is selected as the effect pattern, the integrated sub-platform 44 receives “0” as the value of the temporary stop symbol counter, and then temporarily stops the symbol “222”. Set. On the other hand, when determining that the effect pattern selected in step S117 is not accompanied by the promotion effect before the final stop (N in step S120), the integrated sub-platform 44 acquires in step S111 without setting the temporary stop symbol. The final stop symbol indicated by the final stop symbol information is set as a fixed stop symbol (step S123).

  Here, as described above, when the process of step S122 shown in FIG. 18 is performed, the integrated sub-platform 44 further performs a promotion effect after the effect pattern selected in step S117 is a big hit (after the fixed stop). It is determined whether or not it is accompanied (step S122a). When the integrated sub-platform 44 determines that the promotion effect after the big hit is not accompanied (N in Step S122a), the integrated sub-platform 44 executes the process of Step S123 shown in FIG. 17 as described above. On the other hand, when the integrated sub-platform 44 determines that there is a promotion effect after the occurrence of the big hit (Y in step S122a), the non-probable change symbol indicating the non-probable change (normal hit) is set as the fixed stop symbol (step S122b). . For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the integrated sub-platform 44 acquires “0” as the value of the temporary stop symbol counter when “P4A3” is selected as the effect pattern, the temporary stop symbol “222” is acquired. Is set, and the non-probable variation symbol “444” is set as the fixed stop symbol. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the integrated sub-base 44 acquires “1” as the value of the temporary stop symbol counter when “P5A3” is selected as the effect pattern, the temporary stop symbol “444” is acquired. Is set, and the non-probability variable symbol “222” that is the same as the final stop symbol “222” is set as the fixed stop symbol.

  Furthermore, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines whether or not the non-probability variable symbol set in Step S122b is the same as the final stop symbol (Step S122c). Here, when it is determined that the integrated sub-bases 44 are not the same, that is, when it is determined that the final stop symbol is a symbol indicating a probability change (N in Step S122c), the acquisition of the probability change is notified in the promotion effect after the big hit occurs. Probability change acquisition information is set (step S122d).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17, the integrated sub-platform 44 transmits an effect command indicating the effect pattern selected in Step S117 to each of the sub-platforms 21, 22, and 45 (Step S131). At this time, if the temporary stop symbol is set in step S122, the integrated sub-platform 44 also transmits temporary stop symbol information indicating the temporary stop symbol to each of the sub-platforms 21, 22, and 45. To do. Furthermore, if the non-probable variable symbol or the final stop symbol is set as the fixed stop symbol in step S122b or step S123, the integrated sub-base 44 indicates the set fixed stop symbol (non-probable variable symbol or final stop symbol). The fixed stop symbol information is also transmitted to each of the sub-boards 21, 22, 45.

  On the other hand, when the integrated sub-platform 44 determines in step S115 that the fluctuation pattern is a loss pattern (N in step S115), it acquires the value of the effect counter (step S124), and the acquired value of the effect counter An effect pattern is selected and determined based on the variation pattern indicated by the pattern command (step S125).

  Further, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines whether or not the selected performance pattern is accompanied by a reach notice (step S126). Here, when the integrated sub-board 44 determines that a reach notice is to be accompanied (Y in step S126), the integrated sub-board 44 turns on the notice flag and starts measuring time by the notice timing timer (step S127).

  Next, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is a complete loss variation pattern (step S128). For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is “P1”, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines that the variation pattern is a complete loss variation pattern, and indicates the variation pattern command. When the variation pattern is “P2A” or “P2B”, it is determined that the variation pattern is a reach-losing variation pattern.

  Here, if it is determined that the integrated sub-platform 44 is a complete reach loss (Y in step S128), a complete loss symbol is set as a fixed stop symbol (step S129), and if it is determined that it is not a complete reach loss (N in step S128). Then, the reach lose symbol is set as the fixed stop symbol (step S130). A complete lose symbol is a symbol such as “123” or “246” that has not reached a reach state during fluctuation, and a reach lose symbol is a reach symbol during fluctuation, for example, “ The symbols are “212” and “464”. Further, the complete losing symbol and the reach losing symbol set in steps S129 and S130 are selected based on the value counted by the losing symbol counter, for example.

  Furthermore, the integrated sub-platform 44 includes the effect command indicating the effect pattern selected in step S125, and the definite stop symbol information indicating the definite stop symbol set as the complete lose symbol or the reach lose symbol in steps S129 and S130. It transmits to each sub-board | substrate 21, 22, 45 (step S131).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the detailed operation of the notice display process.
When executing the notice display process in step S102 shown in FIG. 16, the integrated sub-platform 44 first determines whether or not the notice flag is on (step S141). Here, when the integrated sub-board 44 determines that the notice flag is turned off (N in step S141), the notice display processing ends, and when it is determined that the notice flag is turned on (step S141). Further, it is determined whether or not the time measured by the notice timing timer has reached a preset generation time (step S142).

  Here, when the integrated sub-board 44 determines that the occurrence time has been reached (Y in step S142), the display sub-board 21, sound sub-board 22, and sound sub-board 22 are instructed to display a reach notice. And it transmits with respect to each sub-board | substrate of the LED sub-board | substrate 45 (step S143). Furthermore, at this time, the integrated sub-platform 44 ends the time measurement by the notice timing timer (step S144), changes the notice flag to off (step S145), and ends the notice display process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S142 that the occurrence time has not been reached (N in step S142), the integrated sub-platform 44 ends the notice display processing without transmitting a notice display command.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the detailed operation of the big hit round effect process.
When executing the jackpot round effect process in step S103 shown in FIG. 16, the integrated sub-platform 44 first determines whether or not the jackpot round display command has been acquired from the main board 23 (step S151). Here, when the integrated sub-board 44 determines that the big hit round display command has been acquired (Y in step S151), the integrated sub-board 44 sends the round display command with the content instructing the start of the big hit round to the display sub-board 21, sound sub It transmits with respect to each sub-board | substrate of the board | substrate 22 and the LED sub-board | substrate 45 (step S152), and complete | finishes a big hit round effect process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit round display command has not been acquired (N in step S151), the integrated sub-platform 44 further determines whether or not a big hit round display end command has been acquired from the main base 23 ( Step S153).

  Here, if the integrated sub-board 44 determines that the big hit round display end command has been acquired (Y in step S153), the integrated sub-board 44 sends a round display end command having a content for instructing the end of the big hit round to each sub-board 21. , 22, 45 (step S154), and the big hit round effect process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation timing of the main board 23, the real special figure display 36 and the effect display 37.

  When the fixed stop symbol is determined by the integrated sub-base 44, the real special symbol display 36 displays the genuine special symbol corresponding to the final stop symbol simultaneously with the fixed stop symbol.

  Specifically, the main base 23 determines a final stop symbol and a genuine special symbol corresponding to the final stop symbol at time t1. Then, the main board 23 turns on the fluctuation display instruction flag at time t2 and starts measuring the fluctuation time by the fluctuation time timer.

  At this time, the integrated sub-base 44 determines the temporary stop symbol and the fixed stop symbol based on the final stop symbol and the variation pattern determined on the main base 23 and the respective values of the effect counter and the temporary stop symbol counter. . Furthermore, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines the production pattern based on the variation pattern decided on the main board 23 and the value of the production counter, and decides to execute the advance notice before and after the reach notice and finalization stop. To do. Then, in response to the change display instruction flag being turned on in the main board 23, the integrated sub board 44 performs an operation corresponding to the effect pattern determined as described above on the display sub board 21. Thus, the effect display 37 is controlled.

  As a result, the effect display device 37 starts the fluctuation due to the full rotation of the decorative symbol at time t2, and only the first symbol, which is one of the three numbers included in the temporary stop symbol, at time t3. Stop and display. Thereafter, the effect display 37 performs reach notice at time t4, and stops and displays the second symbol, which is one of the remaining two numbers included in the temporary stop symbol, at time t5. Then, the effect indicator 37 notifies the reach state at time t6 and displays the reach effect, and stops the third symbol that is the remaining one included in the temporary stop symbol at time t7. And display. Thereby, at the time t7, all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, and the temporary stop symbols determined by the integrated sub-base 44 are stopped and displayed. Further, the effect indicator 37 performs a re-lottery display as a promotion effect before the final stop at time t8, displays the final stop symbol at time t9, and finalizes and stops all the decorative symbols. Then, at time t10 during the big hit round after the confirmed stop, the effect display unit 37 performs a re-lottery display (starting display of the probability variation lottery animation) as the promotion effect after the confirmed stop, and the probability variation acquisition information is integrated into the sub-base 44. Is acquired at a time t11, for example, a message of probability variation acquisition such as “It is a certain probability change!” Or “Accuracy probability acquisition!” Is displayed, and when the probability variation acquisition information is not acquired from the integrated sub-platform 44, At time t11, a message indicating that the promotion could not be made, such as “Isn't it strange?” Is displayed.

  On the other hand, the real special figure indicator 36 starts the fluctuation of the real special figure in response to the instruction to start the fluctuation display from the main board 23 at the time t2, and responds to the confirmation display instruction from the main board 23 at the time t9. The genuine special figure determined in the main board 23 is stopped and displayed.

As a result, the genuine special figure is displayed simultaneously with the fixed stop symbol at time t9.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the symbols displayed by the real special symbol display 36 and the effect display 37 along the time series.

  For example, the main base 23 determines the final stop symbol “111” indicating the probability variation based on the values of the big hit counter and the final stop symbol counter, and the genuine special symbols “2”, “3” and Any one of “4” is selected and determined based on the value of the genuine special figure counter. Further, the integrated sub-base 44 determines the final stop symbol determined by the main base 23 and the determined stop symbol “444” which is a non-probable variable symbol indicating a normal hit based on the values of the production counter and the temporary stop symbol counter. ”And a temporary stop symbol“ 222 ”indicating a normal hit.

  In such a case, the effect display 37 and the real special figure display 36 simultaneously start the variable display. Then, the effect indicator 37 first stops and displays the first symbol “2” of the temporary stop symbol, and then stops and displays the second symbol “2” of the temporary stop symbol. At this time, the effect display 37 displays a reach effect.

  Thereafter, the effect indicator 37 stops and displays the third symbol “2” of the temporary stop symbol. Thereby, the temporary stop symbol “222” is stopped and displayed, and the player recognizes that the normal hit has occurred by looking at the temporary stop symbol “222”. At this time, since the real special figure display 36 displays the real special figure in a variable manner, the player can determine whether the big hit is a normal hit or a probable change from the display of the real special figure display 36. It cannot be determined whether there is any, and it is recognized that a normal hit has occurred, relying solely on the display of the temporary stop symbol “222”. Furthermore, the effect display 37 performs a re-lottery that is a promotion effect before the final stop. As a result, the player sees the promotion effect and expects that the generated normal hit may be promoted to a probable hit. Then, the effect display 37 confirms and stops all the decorative symbols, and displays “444” which is the confirmed stop symbol. As a result, the player sees the confirmed stop symbol “444” and recognizes that the player has not been promoted to a probable hit and feels unhappy.

  On the other hand, the real special figure indicator 36 displays any one of the real special figures “2”, “3” and “4” determined by the main board 23 simultaneously with the display of the fixed stop symbol “444”. indicate. Therefore, any one of a plurality of kinds of genuine special drawings is displayed without always displaying one genuine special figure for the probability variation. As a result, even if the player sees the real special figure displayed in this way, it cannot be easily recognized that the real special figure shows a positive hit, and the normal hit indicated by the fixed stop symbol has occurred. Recognize. In other words, the genuine special figure showing the probability variation determined by the main board 23 is displayed on the genuine special indicator display 36 at the time of the fixed stop, but the genuine special diagram showing the probability variation or the genuine special figure showing the normal success. Since there are a plurality of types, it is difficult for the player to recognize the occurrence of the probability variation from the displayed real special figure, and attention is drawn to the fixed stop symbol “444” indicating the normal hit. As a result, the player believes that the normal hit indicated by the fixed stop symbol has occurred.

  In addition, the effect indicator 37 performs lottery again, which is a promotion effect after the final stop (after the occurrence of the big hit) during the big hit round. Thereby, the player sees the promotion effect after the fixed stop and expects that the normal hit that occurred first will be promoted to the probability change again. Then, the effect display 37 displays a message indicating that the probability variation has been acquired after being promoted from the normal amount, such as “acquired probability variation!”. As a result, the player sees the message and is pleased to recognize the promotion to a probable hit as if he had just acquired a privilege.

  That is, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, at the time of the fixed stop, the player's attention can be drawn to the fixed stop symbol, and the player can be made to believe the result indicated by the fixed stop symbol. When a later promotion effect is performed and a message of probability change acquisition is displayed, the player can be greatly pleased and the interest in the game can be further improved.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped, the genuine special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, so that the player's interest and attention can be attracted to the effect including the temporary stop symbol. As a result, the player relies on the temporary stop symbol displayed on the effect display 37 and tries to understand the game result from the temporary stop symbol. As a result, the player's expectation can be enhanced and the interest can be improved by performing the re-lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol is stopped, when a probable hit, which is a big hit with a bonus, is determined, among the genuine special drawings “2”, “3”, “4”, “5” If any one is displayed on the real special figure display 36 and the normal hit, which is a big hit without any special benefits, is determined, any one of the real special figures “6”, “7”, “8”, “9” Is displayed on the real special symbol display 36, so that the player shows what game result the displayed symbol shows even if the player sees the symbol displayed on the genuine special symbol display 36. Cannot be easily understood. As a result, the player relies on the confirmed stop symbol displayed on the effect indicator 37 simultaneously with the genuine special symbol display 36, and tries to understand the game result from the confirmed stop symbol. In addition, when the confirmed stop symbol indicates a game result different from the game result determined by the main base 23, it is difficult for the player to know the actual game result, and the effect including the confirmed stop symbol is included. Can attract the player's interests and attention. As a result, by performing the lottery again, the player's expectation can be further increased, and the interest can be further improved.

  Also, the real special figure “1” is associated with the complete loss and reach loss of the final stop symbol “123”, and the real special figures “2”, “3”, “4”, “5” are associated with the probability variation. Since the real special figure “6”, “7”, “8”, “9” is normally associated with each game result, each real special figure is associated with each game result. By displaying the real special figure on the special figure display 36, it is possible to notify the player of an accurate game result. Furthermore, the display of the genuine special figure is controlled by the main board 23, and the display of the temporary stop symbol and the fixed stop picture is controlled by the integrated sub-board 44 and the display sub-board 21, so there is an absolute relationship between them. The timing of notifying the game result can be freely set depending on the performance.

  In addition, the real special figure “1” is displayed on the real special figure display 36 when either the complete lose or the reach lose is decided by the main base 23, and further, the determined game result is displayed. Since the complete lose symbol and reach lose symbol shown are also displayed on the effect indicator 37, when the game result is lost, the player can be informed of the game result reliably, preventing the player from being confused, The trouble can be removed.

(Modification 1)
Here, a first modification of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the final stop symbol “111” or “333” indicating the probability variation is associated with three or four kinds of genuine special drawings, and similarly, the normal hit is determined. Two types or four types of genuine special maps are associated with the final stop symbol “222” or “444” shown.

  In this modification, 30 or more kinds of genuine special drawings are associated with the final stop symbol indicating the big hit. That is, 15 or more types of genuine special symbols are associated with the final stop symbol indicating the probability variation, and 15 or more types of genuine special symbols are associated with the final stop symbol indicating the normal hit.

  Note that data indicating such association is stored in the ROM 23b of the main board 23. Moreover, the genuine special figure indicator 36 which concerns on this modification is provided with 2 sets of 7 segment type LED, and displays the number from 0-99.

FIG. 23A is a diagram showing the association between the genuine special figure and the final stop symbol.
For example, the final stop symbol “123” indicating complete loss or reach loss is associated with only one kind of genuine special figure “0”. On the other hand, 49 types of genuine special drawings “1” to “49” are associated with the final stop symbol “111” or “333” indicating the probability variation. Also, 50 kinds of genuine special drawings “50” to “99” are associated with the final stop symbol “222” or “444” indicating the normal hit.

  Here, the reason why 30 or more kinds of genuine special figures corresponding to the final stop symbol indicating the big hit is set is to make the real special figure different for each big hit generated on one day.

  For example, it is assumed that the daily usage time of the gaming machine 10 is 14 hours, the probability of occurrence of a big hit is 1/300, and the number of pachinko balls to be awarded to the start port 33 is 6 / min. When the expected value calculation is performed under such conditions, the number of times that a big hit occurs per day is 29 to 30 times. Therefore, if the number of types of real special maps corresponding to the final stop symbol indicating the big hit is set to 30 or more, the real special illustration is different for each of the big hits generated per day, so that the real displayed to the player It can be difficult to understand whether the special figure shows a normal hit or a probable hit among the big hits.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the big hit is divided into the normal hit and the probable change, but further, a time shortening means for facilitating winning to the start port 33 is provided, and the big hit is divided into the normal hit, the probable change and the short-time hit. It may be divided. The time-hit is a big hit with a so-called “time-short” control that shortens the fluctuating time (direction time) of the decorative symbol and the real special figure and makes it easy to win the start opening 33.

  FIG. 23B is a diagram showing the correspondence between the real special figure and the final stop symbol when the big hit is divided into the normal hit, the probability variable hit, and the short-time hit.

  For example, the final stop symbol “123” indicating complete loss or reach loss is associated with only one kind of genuine special figure “0”. On the other hand, 33 types of genuine special drawings “1” to “33” are associated with the final stop symbol “111” indicating the probability variation. In addition, 33 types of genuine special drawings “34” to “66” are associated with the final stop symbol “333” indicating the short-time win. Also, 33 types of genuine special drawings “67” to “99” are associated with the final stop symbol “222” or “444” indicating the normal hit.

  That is, the ROM 23b, which is a storage unit according to the present modification, further stores a plurality of types of genuine special drawings “34 to 66” associated with each time reduction. Then, the counter value determination means of the CPU 23a of the main base 23 according to the present modification determines which of probability change and time reduction is executed when determining that the privilege is executed, and the big hit stop symbol setting means is the big hit state In the case where the execution of is determined, and the execution of probability change is determined, the final stop symbol information that represents the final stop symbol of the content indicating the execution of the jackpot state and the probability change as an instruction to the integrated sub-platform 44 In addition to the real special figure drawn in the same condition as the previous one, the real special figure from among the multiple special special figures for probability variation included in the first design group If the display 36 is selected by lottery as a symbol to be displayed at the time of a fixed stop and it is determined that the time is short, the final stop symbol with the content indicating the big hit state and the short time is indicated to the integrated sub-base 44. Set the final stop symbol information expressed as, and select one of the genuine special symbols for time reduction different from the multiple genuine special symbols for probability variation included in the first symbol group, Regardless of the real special drawing drawn under the same conditions, the real special drawing display 36 is drawn and set as a symbol to be displayed at the time of final stoppage.

(Modification 2)
Here, a second modification of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of types of genuine special maps are associated with the final stop symbol indicating the probability variation, and similarly, a plurality of types are associated with the final stop symbol indicating the normal hit. By associating the real special figure, it is difficult for the player to understand the game result indicated by the real special figure, and the player's interest can be directed to the effect by the decorative design.

  In this modified example, the real special figure associated with the final stop symbol indicating the normal hit and the real special figure associated with the final stop symbol indicating the normal hit are made similar to each other in the same manner as described above. It is possible to direct the player's interest to the effect by the decorative design by making it difficult for the player to understand the game result to be shown.

  That is, in this modification, the light emitting segment is different in the genuine special figure showing the normal hit and the real special figure showing the probable hit.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit is divided into the normal hit and the probable variation. However, as in the first modification, the big hit may be divided into the normal hit, the probable change and the short-time hit.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the association between the genuine special figure and the final stop symbol according to the present modification.
For example, the final special symbol “N1” is associated with the final stop symbol “123” indicating complete loss or reach loss. On the other hand, the real special figure “N2” is associated with the final stop symbol “111” indicating the probability variation. In addition, the final special symbol “N3” is associated with the final stop symbol “333” indicating the time reduction. Also, the real special figure “N4” is associated with the final stop symbol “222” or “444” indicating the normal hit.

  In this way, in this modification, one kind of genuine special figure is associated with each of the loss, probability variation, time-shortening hit, and normal hit. Therefore, the main board | substrate 23 of this modification does not have a real special figure counter. Further, such data indicating the association of FIG. 24 is stored in the ROM 23b of the main board 23.

  Here, the genuine special figure is displayed by light emission of at least one of the seven segments n1 to n8. In this modification, the genuine special figure “N2” indicating the probability hit is displayed by the light emission of the segments n1, n2, n3, n5, and n6, and the real special figure “N4” indicating the normal hit is the segment n1, Displayed by light emission of n3, n5, and n6.

  That is, the only difference between the genuine special figure “N2” and the real special figure “N4” is whether or not the segment n2 is emitting light, and these genuine special figures are similar. Therefore, the player pays attention to the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display 37 and sees whether or not the genuine special figure shows a positive hit or a normal hit. Difficult to do. As a result, the player's interest can be directed to the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display 37.

  That is, the ROM 23b of the main board 23 according to this modification is a genuine special figure “N4” configured so that only the display of at least one segment of the real special figure “N2” associated with the normal hit is different. It is comprised as a memory | storage means which has memorize | stored.

  Further, in this modification, the genuine special figure “N2” indicating the probability variation is displayed by the light emission of the segments n1, n2, n3, n5, and n6, and the genuine special figure “N3” indicating the time reduction hit is represented by the segment n1, Displayed by light emission of n2, n3, n4, n5, and n6.

  That is, the only difference between the genuine special figure “N2” and the genuine special figure “N3” is whether or not the segment n4 is emitting light, and these genuine special figures are similar. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to understand whether or not the genuine special figure shows a probable hit or a short-time hit even when looking at such a real special figure. As a result, the player's interest can be directed to the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display 37.

  That is, the ROM 23b of the main board 23 according to the present modification has a genuine special figure “N1” constituted by display of one or a plurality of segments associated with the loss and a probable oddity that is the first big hit. At least one of the real special figure “N2” constituted by the display of the associated one or a plurality of segments and the real special figure “N2” associated with the second jackpot and the short time This is configured as first storage means for storing genuine special drawings “N3” configured so that only the display of the segments is different.

  In addition, the CPU 23a of the main base 23 according to the present modified example has a probability variation hit that is a first big hit with a privilege to perform advantageous control for the player in accordance with the timing when the pachinko ball enters the start port, Which of the following is the second jackpot with the privilege to perform a control that is advantageous to the player different from the control, the short hit per hour, the third jackpot without those privileges, and the loss? A game result determination means for determining the game result for the pachinko ball is provided. Further, the CPU 23a displays the genuine special figure “N1” on the real special figure display 36 when the loss is determined by the game result determining means, and when the probability variation is determined by the game result determining means. , The real special figure "N2" is displayed on the real special figure display 36, and when the short time hit is determined by the game result determining means, the real special figure "N3" is displayed on the real special figure display 36, When the normal winning is determined by the game result determining means, special symbol control means for displaying the genuine special figure “N4” on the real special figure display 36 is provided. Further, the CPU 23a of the main base 23 according to the present modified example, as in the above embodiment and the modified example 1, when the probability variation hit is determined by the game result determination means, the probability variation hit, the short time hit and the normal hit are the game results. When the probability variation means for increasing the probability determined by the determination means and the game result determination means are determined by the game result determination means, the game result is determined by the game result determination means, and then the design corresponding to the game result is produced. Time shortening means for shortening the time until display on the display 37 is provided. Further, the display control device as the integrated sub-platform 44 according to the present modification differs from the game result when the first, second or third jackpot is determined by the game result determining means as the game result. When the confirmed stop symbol indicating the game result is displayed on the effect display 37 simultaneously with the display of the real special figure display 36, and the game result is determined by the game result determination means, the game result indicating the game result is displayed. There is an effect control means for causing the effect indicator 37 to display the confirmed symbol (completely lost symbol or reach lose symbol) simultaneously with the display of the genuine special symbol indicator 36.

  In this modification, the light emission of the two segments n2 and n4 is different between the real special figure “N3” indicating the time reduction per hour and the real special figure “N4” indicating the normal hit per one segment. Their genuine features may be similar in that only the luminescence is different.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the symbols displayed by the real special figure display 36 and the effect display 37 according to this modification along the time series.

  For example, the main base 23 determines the final stop symbol “111” indicating the probability variation based on the values of the big hit counter and the final stop symbol counter, and selects and determines the genuine special symbol “N2” indicating the probability variation. To do. Furthermore, the integrated sub-base 44 determines a final stop symbol “333” indicating a short time based on the final stop symbol determined by the main base 23 and the respective values of the production counter and the temporary stop symbol counter.

  In such a case, the effect display 37 and the real special figure display 36 simultaneously start the variable display. Then, the effect indicator 37 stops and displays the fixed stop symbol “333” by sequentially stopping and displaying the first to third symbols of the decorative symbols. On the other hand, the real special figure display 36 stops and displays the real special figure “N2” simultaneously with the display of the confirmed stop symbol “333”.

  At this time, the real special figure “N2” is similar to the real special figure “N3”, and the confirmed stop symbol “333” indicating the short time is displayed on the effect display 37. Even when looking at the special figure “N2”, it is recognized that a short-time win has occurred.

  Then, the effect display 37 performs a display for producing a big hit round, and when the big hit round is completed, the decorative design is changed again. At this time, the main board 23 sets the jackpot table as a probability variation type table. That is, probability fluctuation occurs. Then, the effect display 37 displays, for example, a final stop symbol “123” indicating complete loss, a final stop symbol “112” indicating reach loss, and the like, and then confirming that the probability change has been obtained by performing a lottery. Display as a message.

  As a result, in this modification, the player recognized that the time shortage occurred, but can actually realize that the probability fluctuation has occurred, which may attract the player's interest in the game. it can. Further, in this modification, instead of associating a plurality of types of real special figures with one game result as in the above embodiment, one real special figure is associated with each game result, and those real special figures are associated with each game result. Are similar. Therefore, in the above embodiment, if the player has a correspondence table between game results and real special figures, what kind of game results the real special figure displayed on the real special figure display 36 shows? Although it can be understood, in this variation, even if the player has such a correspondence table, it is easy to understand what game result the real special figure displayed on the real special figure display 36 shows. I can't. As a result, in this modified example, as shown in FIG. 25, the timing of the probability change effect (accuracy change display) by the effect indicator 37 can be sufficiently delayed from the promotion effect shown in FIG. 22 of the above embodiment. . That is, it is possible to notify the player that the previous big hit was a probable hit after a lapse of time from the end of the big hit round.

  In addition, in this modification, in the two genuine special drawings, when the segment emitting light is different by one, these genuine special drawings are similar. If the external features of the real special figure are similar, they may be similar.

  Further, the main board 23 according to the present modification, when displaying the real special figure “N3” indicating the short-time hit on the real special figure display 36, is changed from the real special figure “N2” indicating the positive change to the real special figure “N3”. ”May be generated and displayed on the genuine special figure display 36. In other words, the main board 23 generates a total bit string indicating the genuine special figure “N3” by calculating a logical sum between the basic bit string indicating the genuine special figure “N2” and the addition bit string.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a process of generating a bit string indicating the genuine special figure “N3”.

  The basic bit string indicating the genuine special figure “N2” is composed of 8 bits, the left first bit “1” corresponding to the segment n1, the second bit “1” corresponding to the segment n2, and 3 corresponding to the segment n3. The first bit “1”, the fourth bit “0” corresponding to the segment n4, the fifth bit “1” corresponding to the segment n5, the sixth bit “1” corresponding to the segment n6, It has a seventh bit “0” corresponding to the segment n7 and an eighth bit “0” corresponding to the segment n8. In this way, each bit included in the basic bit string is associated with each segment of the genuine special figure.

  Also, segment n1 is next to segment n2, segment n2 is next to segment n3, segment n3 is next to segment n4, segment n4 is next to segment n5, and segment n5 is next to segment n6 Yes, segment n6 is next to segment n7, and segment n7 is next to segment n8.

  When displaying the special special figure “N2” on the real special figure display 36, the main board 23 transmits this basic bit string to the real special figure display 36 and corresponds to the bit “1” indicated by the basic bit string. Make the segment to emit light. As a result, the segments n1, n2, n3, n5, and n6 emit light, and the genuine special figure “N2” is displayed.

  When the main board 23 displays the genuine special figure “N3” on the real special figure display 36, the main base 23 adds the added bit string “0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0” to the basic bit string. Are added to generate a total bit string “1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0”. That is, in the main board 23, the bit corresponding to the segment n4 of the basic bit string is “0”, so that the bit corresponding to the segment n4 is “1” and the bits corresponding to the other segments are “0”. The additional bit string is added to the basic bit string. Then, the main board 23 transmits the generated total bit string to the genuine special figure display 36, and causes the segment corresponding to the “1” bit indicated by the total bit string to emit light. As a result, the segments n1, n2, n3, n4, n5, and n6 emit light, and the genuine special figure “N3” is displayed.

  Thereby, the genuine special figure “N3” similar to the real special figure “N2” can be easily generated and displayed. Also, in the basic bit string, the bit corresponding to the segments n3 and n5 adjacent to the segment n4 is 1, and by adding the addition bit string to the basic bit string, the bit corresponding to the segment n4 is changed from 0 to 1 Convert. As a result, in the genuine special figure “N3”, the segment n4 near the segments n3 and n5 issued by the genuine special figure “N2” emits light, so that the genuine special figure “N3” is changed to the real special figure “N2”. Can be similar.

  In addition, if the first bit corresponding to the segment n1 is 1 in the basic bit string, an addition bit string in which the first bit is 1 and the other seven bits are 0 may be added to the basic bit string. In this case, since only the first bit corresponding to the segment n1 is converted from 1 to 0, the genuine special figure “N3” can be easily made similar to the real special figure “N2” as described above. If two adjacent bits in the basic bit string are, for example, “01001001”, “01001010” corresponds to the genuine special figure “N3” by adding the addition bit string “00000001” to the basic bit string. May be generated as total bits. In this case, the lowest two bits are different between the basic bit string and the total bit string.

(Modification 3)
Here, a third modification of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the integrated sub-base 44 determines the presence / absence of the promotion effect based on the change pattern and the value of the effect counter, but the main base 23 has the final stop symbol and the change pattern counter. Based on the value, the presence / absence of the promotion effect may be determined, and the variation pattern indicating the determination result may be notified to the integrated sub-platform 44.

FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the main board 23 according to the present modification.
For example, when the final stop symbol is “111” and the value of the variation pattern counter is a value from 16 to 26, the main board 23 according to the present modification has a promotion effect before the final stop and When the variation pattern “P4AX” without promotion effect after the big hit is determined and the final stop symbol is “111”, if the value of the variation pattern counter is a value from 27 to 31, A variation pattern “P4AY” having a promotion effect and having a promotion effect after the occurrence of a big hit is determined. Then, the main base 23 notifies the integrated sub-base 44 of the variation pattern determined in this way.

FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the integrated sub-platform 44 according to this modification.
The integrated sub-platform 44 according to this modification determines the presence / absence of the promotion effect according to the variation pattern notified from the main board 23, regardless of the value of the effect counter. In other words, the integrated sub-platform 44 of the above embodiment uniquely determines whether or not to perform the promotion effect, but the integrated sub-platform 44 according to the present modification performs the promotion effect as determined by the main platform 23. Decide whether to do it.

  For example, when the integrated sub-base 44 is notified of the variation pattern “P4AX” from the main base 23, the integrated sub-base 44 determines that there is a promotion effect before the final stop regardless of the value of the effect counter, and performs the promotion effect after the occurrence of the big hit. Decide without. Further, when the integrated sub-board 44 is notified of the variation pattern “P4AY” from the main board 23, it determines that there is a promotion stage before the final stop regardless of the value of the stage counter, and performs the promotion stage after the big hit occurs. It is decided that there is.

  The technical idea grasped from the above embodiment and its modifications will be described below.

  (1) The main control device further includes probability changing means for increasing a probability that the big hit state is determined by the counter value determining means when execution of the privilege is determined by the counter value determining means. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

  Thereby, when the execution of the privilege is determined by the counter value determination means, the player can subsequently receive a privilege of so-called probability change, generate a big hit with a high probability, and can enhance the interest in the game. .

  (2) Further, when the execution of the privilege is determined by the counter value determination unit, the main control device further determines and stops the decoration symbol by the effect display unit after the determination by the counter value determination unit is performed. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising time shortening means for facilitating winning at the start port by shortening the time until the game is played.

  As a result, when the execution of the privilege is determined by the counter value determination means, the player can receive the privilege of so-called time reduction and increase the number of game balls for generating a big hit, thereby Can be increased.

  (3) The privilege includes a first privilege and a second privilege different from the first privilege, and when the counter value determination unit determines to execute the privilege, the first privilege and the second privilege. The big hit stop symbol setting means is a case where execution of the big hit state is determined by the counter value determining means, and the counter value determining means If execution is determined, the final stop symbol information representing the jackpot state and the content indicating the execution of the first privilege as the instruction to the display control device is set and included in the first symbol group Any one of a plurality of special symbols for the first privilege to be displayed on the symbol display device at the time of final stop regardless of the special symbol drawn on the same condition as the previous time If the counter value determining means determines that the second privilege is to be executed, the final stop symbol having the contents indicating the jackpot state and the execution of the second privilege is sent to the display control device. The final stop symbol information expressed as an instruction is set, and any one of a plurality of special symbols for the second benefit different from the plurality of special symbols for the first privilege included in the first symbol group 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbols are drawn and set as symbols to be displayed on the symbol display device at the time of final stop, regardless of the special symbols that are lottered under the same conditions as the previous time.

  Thereby, when the execution of the first privilege is determined by the counter value determination means, the player can receive a privilege of so-called probability change and generate a big hit with a high probability, thereby increasing the interest in the game. Can do. In addition, when the second privilege is determined by the counter value determination means, the player can receive the privilege of so-called short time, and can increase the number of game balls for generating a big hit. Can be increased.

  Further, when the execution of the first privilege is determined, any one of the plurality of special symbols for the first privilege is displayed on the symbol display device, and when the execution of the second privilege is determined, the first privilege is displayed. Any one of a plurality of special symbols for the second privilege that is different from the plurality of special symbols for use is displayed on the symbol display device, so that the player sees the special symbol displayed on the symbol display device. However, it is not easy to understand whether the displayed special symbol shows a certain change or a short time, and attracts the player's interest and attention to the production including the temporary stop symbol and the final stop symbol of the production display device. be able to.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can set the timing of notifying the result of the game freely by directing the player's interest to the effect of the game result while accurately notifying the player of the game result. At the same time, when lost, the player can be notified of the game result with certainty, and can be applied to a pachinko machine, for example.

The perspective view of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The front view of a game board same as the above. The block diagram of a game machine same as the above. The figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the main base | substrate same as the above. The figure for demonstrating other operation | movement of the main base | substrate same as the above. The figure for demonstrating operation | movement of an integrated sub-board same as the above. The flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement of the main foundation same as the above. The flowchart which shows the interruption operation | movement of the main base | board same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of a counter update sub process same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of a start opening prize sub process same as the above. The flowchart which shows a part of detailed operation | movement of the jackpot determination subprocess same as the above. The flowchart which shows a part of detailed operation | movement of the jackpot determination subprocess same as the above. The flowchart which shows another part of detailed operation | movement of the jackpot determination subprocess same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of prize ball payout sub-process same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of jackpot game sub-process same as the above. The flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement of an integrated sub-board same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of the change effect process same as the above. The other flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of the change effect process same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of a notice display process same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of the jackpot round effect process same as the above. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the timing of operation | movement of a main base | substrate same as the above, a genuine special figure display, and an effect display. The figure which shows the symbol displayed by the real special figure display same as the above and an effect display along a time series. (A) is a diagram showing the correspondence between the real special figure, the final stop symbol, and the fixed stop symbol, and (b) is the real thing when the big hit is divided into a normal hit, a probable variable hit, and a short-time hit. The figure which shows matching with a special figure, a final stop symbol, and a fixed stop symbol. The figure which shows matching with the real special figure concerning the 1st modification same as the above, a final stop symbol, and a fixed stop symbol. The figure which shows the symbol displayed by the real special figure display and effect display concerning a 2nd modification same as the above in time series. The figure for demonstrating the process in which the bit string which shows the genuine special figure "N3" concerning a 2nd modification same as the above is produced | generated. The figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the main base | substrate concerning the 3rd modification same as the above. The figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the integrated sub-board | substrate concerning a 3rd modification same as the above.

Explanation of symbols

10 gaming machines, 11 outer frame, 12 front frame, 13 window frame, 14 lower plate,
15 upper plate, 16 handle base, 17 window, 18 speaker,
19 launch handle, 21 display sub-base, 22 sound sub-base, 23 main base,
23a CPU, 23b ROM, 24 payout base, 36 special figure display,
37 production indicator, 38 hold lamp, 40 start switch,
41 grand prize opening switch, 42 grand prize opening solenoid, 43 start opening solenoid

Claims (2)

A gaming machine is provided with a start opening, a grand prize opening, an effect display device and a symbol display device, and a main control device and a display control device,
The main control unit
A value of a big hit counter for determining whether or not to execute a big hit state in which the big winning opening is controlled to open based on a result of detection of a game ball entering the starting port is obtained, and after the big hit state is finished Counter value acquisition control means for acquiring a value of a privilege counter for determining whether or not to execute a privilege different from the jackpot state in
Only when the values of the jackpot counter and the privilege counter have been acquired and the determination result based on the values can be notified, based on the current control state, the acquired jackpot counter and the Counter value determination means for determining whether to execute each of the jackpot state and the privilege according to each value of the privilege counter;
Fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a time for performing notification of the determination result as a fluctuation pattern based on the determination result of the counter value determination means
When the execution of the big hit state is determined by the counter value determining unit and the execution of the privilege is determined by the counter value determining unit, the final content of the contents indicating the execution of the big hit state and the privilege is determined. The final stop symbol information that represents the stop symbol as an instruction to the display control device is set, and one of the special symbols included in the first symbol group is selected in the same condition as the previous one. Regardless of the special symbol, the symbol display device is selected by lottery as a symbol to be displayed at the time of final stop, and when the non-execution of the privilege is determined by the counter value determination means, While setting the final stop symbol information representing the final stop symbol of the content indicating non-execution of the privilege as an instruction to the display control device, what is the first symbol group? As a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device at the time of final stop, any one of the special symbols included in the second symbol group will be displayed on the symbol display device regardless of the special symbol that was selected under the same conditions as the previous time. The big hit stop symbol set means to set,
When the counter value determination means determines that the big hit state is not executed, a specific final stop symbol is used as an instruction to the display control device regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern determination means and the value of the privilege counter. Loss stop symbol setting means for setting a final special symbol information to be displayed and setting a single special symbol different from the first symbol group and the second symbol group as a symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device at the time of final stop When,
A first signal output means for outputting the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means and the final stop symbol information set by the big hit stop symbol setting means or the loss stop symbol setting means to the display control device;
Timer means for starting time measurement in accordance with the signal output of the variation pattern and the final stop symbol information by the first signal output means;
In accordance with the signal output of the variation pattern and the final stop symbol information by the first signal output means, the symbol variation display for starting the variation display of the special symbol by erasing the special symbol previously stopped on the symbol display device. Control means;
Fluctuation end determination means for determining whether or not the timer means has performed time measurement until the time of the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination means;
Contents for instructing the display control device to confirm and stop the variation display of decorative symbols by the effect display device when it is determined by the variation end determination means that the time measurement has been performed until the time of the variation pattern A second signal output means for outputting a fluctuation stop signal of the display control device,
In accordance with the signal output of the fluctuation stop signal by the second signal output means, the special symbol fluctuation display by the symbol display device is terminated and set by the big hit stop symbol setting means or the loss stop symbol setting means. A symbol stop display control means for stopping and displaying the special symbol on the symbol display device;
The execution of the big hit state is determined by the counter value determining means, and the fluctuation stop signal is output to the display control device by the second signal output means, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol stop display control means. And a third signal output means for outputting a jackpot display instruction signal related to the jackpot state,
The display control device includes:
On the basis of the fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol information output from the first signal output means of the main controller, a plurality of moving picture data matching the fluctuation pattern among the moving picture data group that is an aggregate of the plurality of moving picture data. A video data selection means for selecting one video data by lottery,
Based on the variation pattern output from the first signal output means of the main control device and the final stop symbol information, a temporary stop symbol displayed as a change in progress and a fixed stop symbol displayed at the time of final stop are set. Production design setting means,
Based on the selection result of the moving image data selection means and the setting result of the effect symbol setting means, the effect display device erases the ornament symbol previously displayed as the confirmed stop symbol, and after the ornament symbol is variably displayed. The effect display control means for controlling the effect display device so as to display the temporary stop symbol and the fixed stop symbol set by the effect symbol setting means,
An effect of confirming and stopping the variation display of the decorative symbol by the effect display device based on the variation stop signal output from the second signal output means of the main control device and displaying the fixed stop symbol in a non-variable state Stop control means;
In spite of the fact that the final stop symbol information indicates the execution of the privilege, the final stop symbol information indicates that the final stop symbol information indicates that the bonus has not been executed. In the case of indicating non-execution, after receiving the jackpot display instruction signal output from the third signal output means of the main control device, the effect display device is caused to produce a privilege acquisition lottery for executing the privilege. Lottery effect control means;
Only when the final stop symbol information indicates the execution of the privilege, but the final stop symbol displayed after the final stop symbol is determined and stopped, the privilege by the lottery effect control unit A bonus acquisition display control means for displaying a video showing the execution of the privilege on the effect display device after the acquisition lottery. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein there are 30 or more kinds of special symbols included in the first symbol group and the second symbol group.

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