JP4886862B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of changing a gaming state by a player operating a selection operation means.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a push button type selection operation means that can be operated by a player is provided, and by operating the selection operation means, the variation time of the symbol on the display device can be reduced. Some of them are shortened or select an effect pattern to be displayed on the display device.

JP 2005-66094 A

  However, there has been a demand for a new game state change using the selection operation means in order to make the unexpectedness in the game state more diverse.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of causing a new game state change by operation of a selection operation means.

The invention according to claim 1 is a control means for controlling a game, a random number updating means for updating a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot determination using the jackpot determination random number value, and the jackpot A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player when the determination means determines that the jackpot is won, and a basic random number value for determining whether or not to notify the player of the effect mode related to the game is updated. Basic random value update means, basic random value determination means for determining whether or not the basic random number value matches the notification random number value based on establishment of the notification determination trigger, and selection that can be operated by the player comprising an operation unit, and when the basic random value determination means determines a win to match the broadcast random value and the basic random value is informed to the player the representation embodiment relating to the game player In, comprising a counting means for counting the number of times the selection operation means is operated within a predetermined time, said control means, first notification together with the selection operation unit and the notification determination trigger that a predetermined number of times the operation and a second notification determination trigger which is set many number of operations than the number of operations of said selection operation means in said judged triggered first notification determination trigger provided, the basic random value determination means based on the first notification determination trigger is When it is determined that the selected first basic random value is out of the second basic value, the basic random value updating means updates the first basic random value based on the second notification determination trigger within the predetermined time. the basic random value determining means with respect to random number to perform the propriety determination, the probability per spruce determined by the basic random value determining unit based on the first notification determination trigger, the first Characterized in that with different probabilities per spruce determined by the basic random value determining unit based on the notification determination trigger.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the control means is a main control means for executing a game control, a slave control means for receiving a control signal from the main control means and executing a game control, The main control means includes the jackpot determination means, the sub-control means includes the basic random number value updating means, and the main control means is more advantageous than the privilege gaming state and the privilege gaming state that is advantageous to the player. By selecting a normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player and outputting a control signal indicating the selected gaming state to the slave control means, the slave control means selects the gaming state selected by the master control means. Is recognized .

According to the present invention, since it is possible to change the hit probability depending on the number of times the selection operation means is operated, it is possible to give a change to the game and increase the pleasure of the player operating the selection operation means. It becomes possible.

It is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the connection of the control board, apparatus, etc. of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart of the main process which the main control board in the same gaming machine performs. It is a flowchart of the interrupt process for the main process. It is a flowchart of a start winning a prize opening switch detection process in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing in the same interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the special losing symbol creation processing in the interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol waiting process in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol jackpot determination process in the interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol selection process in the same interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol variation pattern creation process in the same interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol random number shift process in the same interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol change process in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol determination process in the same interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart of the special electric accessory process in the interruption process. It is a 2nd flowchart of the special electric accessory process in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls in the interrupt process It is a flowchart of the sub process by a sub control board. It is a flowchart of the INT interruption process of the same sub process. It is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interruption processing of the same sub processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process of the same sub process. It is a flowchart of the command monitoring process in the timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of the ramp process in the timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of the switch process in the timer interruption process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an entire gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a view showing the back side of the gaming machine, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram simply showing connection of a control board, a device, etc. It is.

  A gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an outer rail 3 and an inner rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the gaming board 2, and the outer rail 3 and the inner rail A game area 6 divided by 4 is provided on the game board 2. On the front side of the gaming machine 1, there is a decorative lamp 35, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving paid out game balls, a lower ball receiving tray 37 for receiving game balls when the upper ball receiving tray 36 is full, sound effects And the like, a launch device 64 for projecting and firing a game ball toward the game area 6 in accordance with the player's launch operation, and a selection operation button 67 operable by the player.

  The selection operation button 67 is fixed to the side of the lower ball tray 37 and can be operated by being pressed by the player. The selection operation button 67 corresponds to the selection operation means in the present invention. In this embodiment, the selection operation button 67 is formed of a push-type push button, and has a built-in limit sensor for detecting the press by the player. Further, the pressing surface (pressing surface) of the selection operation button 67 is illuminated with an LED provided inside the selection operation button 67, and the selection operation button is displayed to the player by the illumination. To come to be aware of. Reference numeral F1 denotes an outer frame of the gaming machine, F2 denotes a front frame attached to the outer frame F1, and G denotes a glass frame attached to the front frame F2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed. In the game area 6, a plurality of nails (not shown) for guiding a game ball driven into the game area 6 are erected at a required position. Note that the prepaid card unit 56 is connected to the gaming machine 1 of this example. Hereinafter, main parts of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the game area 6, a probability change notification lamp 9, an effect display device 10, a start winning opening 42, a big winning opening 45, and an out opening 49 are arranged in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line. A left sleeve winning port 51, a right sleeve winning port 52, a left dropping winning port 53, and a right dropping winning port 54 are arranged on the left and right sides of the start winning port 42 and the large winning port 45, respectively. Also, normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56 are provided on the left and right of the effect display device 10, lamp windmills 74 and 75 are provided above them, and windmills 76 and 77 are provided below them. Further, a special figure display device 12 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 10.

  The special figure display device 12 displays a jackpot determination result as to whether or not the game is a jackpot, and includes an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, it is composed of a 7-segment LED that can display two digits. The mode displayed on the special figure display device 12 is as shown in the special figure display column in Tables 1 to 3, and all the seven segments in the special figure display device 12 are lit and [88]. The display mode is a display mode indicating that the game has been lost, and the mode in which some segments are lit and displayed is the display mode indicating the game jackpot. As shown in the type columns of Tables 1 and 2, the jackpot display mode includes a normal jackpot and a probable variation jackpot. When displayed in the normal jackpot display mode, it is usually a big jackpot, whereas when displayed in the probability variation jackpot display mode, it is a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than the normal jackpot (in this embodiment, the probability of winning) Is a promising jackpot that gives the player a bonus game that has a higher probability than the normal jackpot. In the special figure display device 12, after a variable display consisting of repetition of lighting and extinguishing of each segment is performed, a predetermined segment is always lit and the display modes shown in Tables 1 to 3 are set. .

  Also, whether the jackpot display mode displayed on the special figure display device 12 is a normal jackpot or a probable bonus jackpot (given bonus game) that gives a privilege (high probability) more advantageous than the normal jackpot, It is difficult for people to read easily. In the present embodiment, the jackpot display mode in the special figure display device 12 is a display mode in which the lighting parts in the seven segments are combined in a complicated manner. It is difficult to read.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the probability variation jackpot (privilege game grant) and the notification success / failure determination result by the notification success / failure determination means described later are true, the probability variation notification lamp 9 is lit (actuated) and the probability variation is increased. It is informed that it is a big hit (privilege game grant) or that it is a probable big hit (during special game). The probability variation notification lamp 9 corresponds to a lamp device that can be operated in accordance with the effect aspect relating to the game in the present invention, and the notification success / failure determination means is the success / failure obtained from the random number value for determination of success / failure (basic random number value) in the present invention. The determination random number value (basic random number value) corresponds to a hit / fail judgment means (basic random value judgment means) for judging that the hit is true when the hit random number value (notice random number value) is used. This corresponds to determination of success / failure by the determination means (basic random value determination means) . By adopting the configuration of the present invention, the player can press the selection operation means (selection operation button 67) within a predetermined time to know whether the jackpot is a probability change or not, so that the probability change notification lamp 9 is displayed. You can get a throbbing feeling of whether or not it lights up, even if it doesn't light up, it will not be lit up by judging whether or not the selection operation means is pressed, and in fact, in the probable jackpot (reward game) It is possible to continue the subsequent game with a sense of expectation that it will not be, and it is possible to keep the motivation for the game longer.

  The effect display device 10 is capable of displaying symbols and the like, and includes an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is used.

  In the effect display device 10, the lower left part is a normal symbol display part 50, and the other part is a special symbol display part 11. The special symbol display unit 11 can display the left special symbol on the left side, the middle special symbol in the center, and the right special symbol on the right side. In the present embodiment, the special symbols displayed on the left side, the center, and the right side, respectively, are composed of nine types whose numbers are “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8”. In the case of a jackpot, the left, center and right sides are displayed so as to be stopped with a so-called glance, that is, a combination of jackpot symbols consisting of special symbols having the same number (for example, '7, 7, 7', etc.). It has become. The special symbols stopped and displayed on the left side, the center, and the right side are set as shown in Tables 1 to 3 in relation to the jackpot symbol random number described later. In addition to the symbols, the special symbol display unit 11 may display other symbols (characters, backgrounds, characters, etc.), background images, and the like. It may be possible to display the variation. Further, the special symbol display unit 11 in the present embodiment corresponds to a notifying means capable of notifying the player of game information in the present invention. In the present embodiment, the notified game information indicates that the game has been a big hit, or that the selection operation button 67 has been operated for a predetermined time (the number of operations can be counted).

  The normal symbol display unit 50 can change and display a normal symbol consisting of a symbol or a picture (character) as a small hit determination symbol. In the present embodiment, the normal symbols (small hit determination symbols) displayed on the normal symbol display unit 50 in a varying and stopped manner are 10 “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9”. In the case of a small hit, the ordinary symbol display unit 50 stops and displays an odd number of ordinary symbols.

  The start winning opening 42 includes two movable pieces 42a and 42b, and a space between the tips of the two movable pieces 42a and 42b is an area where a game ball can be entered, and the movable pieces 42a and 42b are provided on the back side. Pitching is possible by narrowing the area where it is difficult to enter (winning) with a solenoid for the mouth, and it is easy to enter (winning) easily by expanding into a substantially V-shaped (reverse C shape). It is controlled so that it can change between the area expansion states. The expansion of the movable pieces 42a and 42b of the start winning opening 42 is confirmed and stopped with a specific normal symbol determined in advance after the normal symbol (small hit determination symbol) displayed on the normal symbol display unit 50 fluctuates. It is made to be performed when a small hit (per symbol) is established.

  On the back side of the starting winning port 42, a starting winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) for detecting a game ball won (entered) in the starting winning port 42 is provided in the winning ball passage. In the embodiment, the detection of the winning ball by the start winning port detection switch is set to the establishment of the jackpot determination start condition and the cause for the variation display start in the special symbol display device 12 and the special symbol display unit 11 Is set. In addition, even if a game ball wins the start winning opening 42 during the variable display on the special symbol display device 12 and the special symbol display unit 11, a new change display cannot be started immediately. The number of game balls detected by the mouth detection switch is stored as the number of reserved balls for special symbols up to a preset number, and the jackpot determination (game success / failure determination) and this special figure, special symbol variation display is temporarily held, The number of reserved balls for special symbols stored is reduced by successively determining the jackpot and displaying the special symbols and the special symbols in a variable manner. When the number of game balls detected by the start winning port detection switch is stored up to a set number (that is, the maximum number of reserved balls for this special figure), the start winning port detection switch further increases the number of winning game balls. Is detected as an invalid ball that is not stored as the number of reserved balls, and a predetermined number of winning game balls are paid out for the winning ball without making a change and determination of whether or not the ball is invalid. In the present embodiment, the set number (that is, the maximum number of reserved balls) set for the number of reserved balls for special symbols is four.

  The normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56 are detected by detecting a game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56 with a normal symbol variation start switch provided on the back of the game board 2. The display unit 50 starts to change the normal symbol. Further, during the normal symbol variation display, the variation of the normal symbol generated by the game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gates 55, 56 is stored as the number of reserved balls for the regular symbol up to four times. The number of reserved balls for normal symbols is reduced by the start of fluctuation of normal symbols. Furthermore, a left sleeve winning opening detection switch and a right sleeve winning opening detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning opening 51 and the right sleeve winning opening 52, and the left dropping winning opening 53 and the right dropping winning opening 54 are provided. A left drop winning opening detection switch and a right drop winning opening detection switch for detecting a winning ball are respectively provided on the back of the corresponding game board.

  The special prize opening 45 includes an opening / closing plate 46 that is opened and closed by a special prize opening opening solenoid provided on the back of the game board 2. The special winning opening 45 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 46 is closed, and a part of the special winning opening 45 has a specific area that is opened when the special winning opening 45 is opened to allow a winning. A winning opening 47 is provided. Further, the specific area winning opening 47 is provided with an opening / closing door that is opened and closed by a specific area opening solenoid in a predetermined condition. Further, the specific area winning opening 47 is provided with a specific winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor) for detecting a specific winning ball, and the right to continue to open the large winning opening 45 by the detection of the winning ball is established. In the embodiment, up to 15 rounds can be repeated. In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 45 and has not won the specific area winning port 47 is provided in the approximate center of the big winning port 45. It has been.

  The launching device 64 has a launching motor that is driven by the operation of the operation lever 65 on the back side, and the game ball is ejected by the driving of the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 64 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the game board surface. The game ball guided to the game area 6 rolls down and falls down and wins each device and each prize opening, or if no prize is given anywhere, the game board 2 enters the game board 2 from the out slot 49. It is discharged to the back side.

  Further, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of control boards and devices for controlling the game are provided. The main control boards are the main control board 200, the special figure display control board 203, the sub control board 205, the display control board 210, the voice control board 220, the payout control board 240, the power supply control board 250, and the launch control board 260. Etc. Reference numeral 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a prize ball payout device (award ball payout device and ball rental payout device), 283 is a switch board without balls (used for both a prize ball and a ball rental), 285 is a card interface connection unit, and 289 is a ball storage A tank 291 is a ball guide rod. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. Moreover, each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively. The main control board is simply shown using the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control board 200 functions as main control means, and includes a microcomputer having a CPU, RAM, ROM, and a plurality of counters, the microcomputer and the special figure display control board 203, a sub-control board 205, and a normal control board. An input / output circuit for connecting the symbol display unit 50, an input / output circuit for connecting the microcomputer to the relay terminal board (the jack terminal 45 etc. are connected to the relay terminal board) and the payout control board 240, etc. Main control related to The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as random numbers related to big hits and small hits (small hits that expand and open the start winning opening 42) The control signal can be generated and output (transmitted) to the sub-control board 205 or the like. The RAM stores a storage area for the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol detected by the start winning opening detection switch and the number of the reserved symbols for the normal symbol detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, and for various random values generated by the CPU. A storage area, a storage area and a flag for temporarily storing various data, and a work area for the CPU are provided. In the ROM, game control programs and control data, symbol variation data related to variation display in the special symbol display unit 11, and the like, as well as big and small hit determination values are written. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power control board 250.

  The main control board 200 also functions as a jackpot determining means for determining a game jackpot and a jackpot determining means for determining a jackpot. The control signal (command) output from the main control board 200 is a mode based on the jackpot determination result data to be displayed on the special figure display device 12 in a mode based on the jackpot determination result, and a mode based on the small hit determination result. The winning symbol determination result data to be displayed on the normal symbol display unit 50 and the symbol variation data for variably displaying the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 11 are included. In addition, the control signal output from the main control board 200 may include data such as when the power is turned on, when there is an abnormality, and when the jackpot round.

  The special figure control board 203 is connected to the special figure display apparatus 12 and controls display on the special figure display apparatus 12 based on a control signal from the main control board 200. The special figure control board 203 includes a microcomputer.

  In this embodiment, the sub control board 205 also serves as a lamp control board. The sub control board 205 receives a control signal output from the main control board 200, and sends the control signal to the lamp relay board or the display control board 210 based on the received control signal. A control signal is output. The control signal from the main control board 200 includes variation data for the special symbol display unit 11, control signals for the decoration lamp 35 and the probability variation notification lamp 9, and the like. Control is in progress. The sub-control board 205 is connected to the selection operation button 67 so that it can be determined whether the selection operation button 67 is pressed. The sub-control board 205 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, a microcomputer having a plurality of counters, an input / output circuit that connects the microcomputer and the main control board 200, and an input / output circuit that connects the display control board 210 and the lamp relay board. It has. The ROM stores control programs, data, constants, and the like, and the RAM has a storage area for various data and a work area for the CPU. The sub-control board 205 corresponds to control means for controlling a game in the present invention. The probability change notification lamp 9 and the decoration lamp 35 are connected to the lamp relay board, and the operation of the probability change notification lamp 9 and the decoration lamp 35 is controlled by a control signal transmitted from the sub-control board 205 to the lamp relay board. The sub control board 205 operates upon receiving power from the power control board 250.

  The display control board 210 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an input circuit that connects the microcomputer and the sub-control board 205, an output circuit that connects the audio control board 220 and the effect display device 10, and the like. Based on the control signal output from the sub-control board 205, display on the special symbol display unit 11 and sound control are performed. In the display control board 210, the CPU reads predetermined display control data from the ROM based on the control signal from the sub-control board 205, generates control data in the storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to the VDP (not shown). To do. The VDP reads necessary data from the ROM based on a command from the CPU, creates display image map data for the special symbol display unit 11, and stores it in the VRAM. The image data stored and stored in the VRAM is converted into RGB signals by a D / A conversion circuit provided in the output circuit and output to the special symbol display unit 11. In addition, the CPU controls the sound from the speaker 38 by selecting the BGM generated from the speaker 38 and the sound at the time of production based on the control signal from the sub-control board 205. Specifically, necessary audio data is read from the ROM and output to the audio control board 220.

  The audio control board 220 synthesizes an audio signal with the signal output from the display control board 210 and outputs it to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 38.

  The payout control board 240 receives the control signal output from the main control board 200 and controls the prize ball payout device.

  Further, the launch control board 260 controls the launch motor in the launch device 64.

  Here, the game in the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. In the gaming machine 1, when the game balls launched by the launching device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the winning holes become upper balls as winning balls. It is paid out to the tray 36. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56, a normal symbol hit determination / normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the normal symbol hit (small hit) determination is performed based on the acquired random number value. The normal symbol starts to change in the normal symbol display unit 50 and stops after a predetermined time change. At this time, when the hit determination result of the normal symbol is a small hit, the small hit normal symbol, in this example, stops at an odd number, and the two movable pieces 42a and 42b of the start winning opening 42 are on the back starting winning opening. By the solenoid for use, it is changed from a narrow open state (normal state) that is almost vertical and difficult to win, to a generally V-shaped (reverse C-shaped) open and open state that is easy to win, and it becomes easy for the game ball to win. When a game ball wins the start winning opening 42, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 42, a jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot symbol random number value, which will be described later, are acquired, and whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the acquired jackpot determination random number value is performed. Then, the variation in the special symbol display device 12 and the variation in the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 11 are started, and stopped after a predetermined time variation.

  When the determination result of the jackpot is a jackpot, the display mode assigned to the jackpot symbol random number value is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 12 and the special symbol display unit 11 as shown in Tables 1 and 2. The At this time, when the jackpot symbol random number value is '0' to '9', the display mode usually indicates a jackpot. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol random number value is '10' to '19', the display mode shows the probability variation jackpot. In addition, as for the display mode in the special symbol display unit 11, a display mode consisting of a combination of jackpot symbols (so-called slash) that does not differ between a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot is displayed, and the player can display a special symbol display. Depending on the stop display mode in the section 11, it is impossible to determine whether it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit.

When the jackpot is reached, the game shifts to a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player. When the special game state is reached ( that is, when the big hit game is executed by the hit game execution means) , the open / close plate 46 of the big prize opening 45 is opened to make it easy to receive the game ball falling on the surface of the game area 6. Thus, when a prize can be awarded to the big prize opening 45 and a prize is awarded to the big prize opening 45, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The opening / closing plate 46 is closed after a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed or when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). Further, when a winning ball to the specific area winning opening 47 in the big winning opening is detected during the opening of the big winning opening 45 or within about 2 seconds after the closing of the big winning opening 45, the big hit is repeated again. A right is generated, and the opening / closing plate 46 is repeatedly opened for a predetermined maximum number of rounds (for example, a maximum of 15 rounds).

  On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is out of place, as shown in Table 3, the special figure display device 12 displays a stop display mode consisting of [88] in which all segments are lit, while the special figure display device 12 The symbol display unit 11 stops and displays an outlier display mode composed of an outlier special symbol combination that does not constitute a slot, and no big hit game (special game) is performed.

In the case of the normal jackpot, the probability of the next jackpot is set to a low probability (1/315 in this embodiment) after the end of the special game, whereas in the case of a probable jackpot (privilege game). The probability of the next jackpot is set to a high probability (5/315 in this embodiment) after the special game ends. Note that the gaming bonus granted in the case of the probability variation jackpot (privilege game) is a bonus that increases the probability of the next jackpot. The low probability corresponds to a normal game that is more disadvantageous than a special game (probability jackpot).

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the selection operation button 67 is operable (pressable), that is, within the time when the number of operations (pressing) can be counted, the selection operation button 67 is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11. A display mode for informing that the time is within the time of 67 operation possible (can be pressed) is displayed. The display mode for notifying the time during which the operation can be performed (pressable) is an appropriate one that suggests the operation (pressing) such as characters such as “PUSH”, a picture or an image for pressing the selection button, and the like. If the player operates (presses) the selection operation button 67 a predetermined number of times while it is informed that the operation is possible (pressable), the probability change notification appropriateness determination is executed depending on the number of operations. May be. As a result of execution of the probability change notification success / failure determination, if the probability change notification success / failure determination is successful and the game jackpot determination is a probability change big success, the probability change notification lamp 9 is lit to inform the player. Notify that it is a probable big hit. The probability change notification success / failure determination corresponds to the success / failure determination in the present invention.

  The number of times that the selection operation button 67 is operated (pressed) within the operable (pressable) time is counted by a counting means described later. A determination execution count value and a determination non-execution count value are set as the number of times that the selection operation button 67 is operated, that is, the count value by the operation counting means. The execution count value is set alternately every other time. Specifically, the number of operations of the selection operation button 67 (count value by the counting means) within the operable (pressable) time is 1, 3, and 5 are the determination execution count values, while 2, 4 and 4 are performed. Is set to the non-determined count value, and in this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of operations (count value) is set to 5. In addition, even if there exists operation exceeding the upper limit of the said operation frequency (count numerical value), it is the structure which is not counted. Further, the determination execution count value is set as an appropriateness determination trigger, and the probability change notification correctness determination can be executed by the correctness determination trigger. On the other hand, when the determination non-execution count value is reached, the probability variation notification success / failure determination is not executed in this embodiment. Specifically, when the number of operations (count value) is 1 time, it is a first success / failure determination opportunity, when it is 3 times, it is a second success / failure determination opportunity, and when it is 5 times, it is a 3rd success / failure determination opportunity.

  As described above, the count value of the number of operations of the selection operation button 67 (selection operation means) includes a determination execution count value that causes the validity determination means to execute the determination of success / failure and a determination non-execution count value that does not execute the determination of validity. Therefore, it is possible to give a change in game according to the number of operations of the selection operation button 67 (selection operation means), and to improve the interest of the game with respect to the operation of the selection operation button 67 (selection operation means) and the selection operation by the player It is possible to improve the operation motivation of the means. Furthermore, even when the selection operation button 67 (selection operation means) is operated continuously within a predetermined time, since there is a determination non-execution count value that does not determine whether or not it is true, the control load of the control means can be suppressed. Is possible.

  If the result of the probability change notification success / failure determination performed at the time of the first success / failure determination is unacceptable, the probability change notification success / failure determination is executed again if the selection operation button 67 is further operated to reach the second success / failure determination trigger. If the result is a hit, the probability change notification lamp 9 is turned on. In addition, if the result of the probability change notification success / failure determination performed at the time of the second success / failure determination is not in place, if the selection operation button 67 is operated to reach the third success / failure determination trigger, the probability change notification success / failure determination is performed again. If the result is successful, the probability change notification lamp 9 is turned on.

  Further, the probability change notification probability of hitting the probability change notification is different for each of the success / failure determination triggers, and the probability determination trigger is greater as the determination execution count value is larger (that is, the number of operations of the selection operation button 67 is larger). A high probability of winning / failing determination is set. In other words, the probability of hitting in the next probability change notification success / failure determination is set higher as the probability change notification success / failure determination result deviates. Specifically, the probability of winning is ¼ for the first success / failure determination trigger when the determination execution count value is one time, and the winning probability is ３ for the second determination result of the second success / failure determination trigger when the determination execution count value is three. The hit probability is set to ½ at the third success / failure determination trigger when the determination execution count value is five. Therefore, within the same operable (depressable) time, the more likely the probability change notification success / failure determination result is, the more likely the probability change notification success / failure determination result is to be hit, and the probability variation notification lamp 9 is more likely to be notified of the probability change big hit. . Thereby, the player's willingness to operate the selection operation button 69 is further improved.

  Next, the control process of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The random number counter provided on the main control board 200 includes a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, a special symbol data random number counter, an effect random number counter, a normal symbol random number counter, and the like. .

  The jackpot determination random number counter is used for jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means, and is made up of random numbers from “0” to “629”. The jackpot determination random number value in the jackpot determination random number counter is incremented by 1 every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later starts from “0” when the gaming machine is turned on, and then reaches “629”. Is set to “0” and the addition is repeated again. The jackpot determination random number value is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42, and if the acquired value coincides with either “3” or “397” set as the jackpot value in the low probability state. On the other hand, in the high probability state (privilege game state), the winning set value is set as '3', '53', '113', '173', '227', '281', '337', If it matches any of '397', '449', and '503', it will be a big hit.

The jackpot symbol random number counter determines a display mode to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 12 and the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result is a hit, and is set to '0' to '19'. Of random numbers. The jackpot symbol random number value starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every time a regular symbol / special symbol main random number update process to be described later is reached. The addition is repeated. The jackpot symbol random number value is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42. As shown in Tables 1 and 2, the jackpot symbol random number value is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result is a hit, and the special symbol display unit 11 A display mode of special symbols to be stopped is assigned. In the present embodiment, different display modes according to the seven segments of the special figure display device 12 are assigned to each of the jackpot symbol random numbers “0” to “19”. In this embodiment, the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display unit 11 is “0, 0, 0” when the jackpot symbol random number is “0”.
0 slot (all symbols are the same), '1' is '1,1,1' 1 slot, '2' is '2,2,2' 2 ticks, 3 ticks which become '3,3,3' in the case of '3', 4 ticks which become '4,4,4' in the case of '4' In the case of '5', in the case of '5', 5 in the case of '5, 5, 5', in the case of '6', in the case of '6, in the case of' 7 ' 7 is the 7th crest of '7,7,7', 8 is the 8th crest of '8,8,8', and '0,0 is'9' , 0 ', 0's,' 10 ',' 0, 0, 0 ', 0's,' 11 ',' 1, 1, 1 ' Nozomi, "12", "2,2,2", "13", "13," 3,3,3, If it is 14 ', it will be' 4, 4, 4 ', and if it is'15', it will be '5, 5, 5'. In the case of '16', in the case of '16', in the case of '6, in the case of' 17 ', in the case of' 17 ', in the case of' 7, 7, 7 ' In the case of “18”, there is an eight-hound pattern combination of “8,8,8”, and in the case of “19”, a jackpot symbol combination consisting of “0,0,0” -thumbnail. Assigned.

  The reach random number counter is used for determining whether or not to reach the reach state when the jackpot determination result based on the jackpot determination random number value is out of reach, and from the random numbers from “0” to “126”. Become. The reach state in the present embodiment excludes the special symbol (for example, the middle special symbol) that is stopped and displayed last among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are displayed with the variable symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 11. When other special symbols (for example, left special symbol and right special symbol) are the same (excluding the final stop symbol, the state is equal to the jackpot special symbol combination, and finally the jackpot special symbol combination) And a case where a special symbol combination is included. This reach random number starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, and is incremented by 1 for each of the later-described normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing. The above addition is repeated again. The reach random number is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42, and when the result of the determination is wrong, the numerical value is compared with a predetermined reach establishment value to determine the presence or absence of reach. In this embodiment, reach establishment values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, “ 120 '.

  The special symbol data random number counter is used for determining a special symbol combination (display mode) that is to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result based on the jackpot determination random number value is out of place. Yes, the special symbol data 1 random number counter for determining the left special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, the special symbol data 2 random number counter for determining the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are determined. Each of the special symbol data random number counters is composed of random numbers from “0” to “8”.

The random number of the special symbol data 1 starts from “0” when the power is turned on and is incremented by “1” every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. The above addition is repeated again. The random number of the special symbol data 2 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the random number of the special symbol data 1 is rewritten to “0”, and reaches “8”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. Further, the random number of the special symbol data 3 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the random number of the special symbol data 2 is rewritten to “0”, and reaches “8”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. Thereby, even if the random number ranges of the special symbol data 1 to 3 are the same, the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 can be prevented from being synchronized (added in the same combination).

  As shown in Table 3, special symbols to be stopped and displayed by the special symbol display unit 11 are assigned to the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3, respectively. Specifically, for each of the special symbol data 1 to 3, the special symbol '0' when the random number is '0', the special symbol '1' when '1', the special symbol when '2' Like the symbol “2”, a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result is off are assigned. The random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 are acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42, and are displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the special symbol data 1 to 3 is removed by a combination of the random numbers of the acquired special symbol data 1 to 3. The display mode consisting of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol is determined. In addition, the display mode displayed on the special figure display device 12 when the jackpot determination result is out of the way is shown in Table 3, regardless of the random number values of the special symbol data 1 to 3 as shown in Table 3. Illuminated [88].

  The effect random number counter is used when a variation pattern is selected from the first and second variation pattern tables, and has an effect random number value of ‘0’ to ‘198’. This effect random number value starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each of the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing to be described later. It is set to 0 'and the addition is repeated again. The effect random number value is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42.

  The first and second variation pattern tables are provided with a plurality of variation patterns as shown in Table 4. In each variation pattern, the range of the effect random value, the Sw valid time, the variation time, and the appearance rate in the table are set. The range of the effect random value is the value of the effect random number from which the variation pattern is selected in each table, and the Sw valid time is the operation possible time of the selection operation button 67 (the time that the counting means can count). The appearance rate in the table is an appearance rate of each variation pattern, and is a value calculated from the range of the effect random numbers.

  Regarding the acquired jackpot determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, reach random number value, special symbol data random number value, production random number value, a maximum of four each, the number of reserved balls in the corresponding area in the RAM of the main control board 200 Are stored in correspondence with each other and used sequentially.

The normal symbol random number counter is used to determine the small hits. When the gaming machine 1 is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by “1” every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. When 9 'is reached, it is then rewritten to' 0 'and the addition is repeated again. The normal symbol random numbers are acquired every time the game balls that have passed through the normal symbol variation start gates 55 and 56 are detected by the normal symbol variation start switch. Up to four normal symbols in the RAM of the main control board 200 are obtained. It is stored in the random value storage area.

  In addition, a normal symbol is assigned to the normal symbol random value. The normal symbol random number value “0” is assigned as “0”, “1” is assigned to “1”, “2” is assigned to “2”, and so on. In the present embodiment, the probability of hitting a small hit is ½. Specifically, when the acquired random number value of the normal symbol random number is an odd number, the hit is small and the start winning opening 42 is expanded. It is designed to open and open. In addition, when the obtained random number value of the normal symbol random number is other than that, it is not a small hit, and the start winning opening 42 is left in the narrow open state where it is difficult to win.

  As main flags provided on the main control board (main control circuit) 200, in this embodiment, a big hit flag, a big hit end flag, a probability change flag, and the like can be cited. These flags are all turned off (not set) at the time of initial setting.

  In the main control board (main control circuit) 200, the CPU performs a main process M in accordance with each program stored in the ROM. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the main process M.

  In the main process M, an initial setting process (S10), an interrupt prohibition process (S20), a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30), an interrupt permission process (S40), and an interrupt process (S100) are performed.

  In the initial setting process (S10), stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. This main process M is repeatedly performed at every interruption time, but the initial setting process (S10) is a process necessary only when the power is turned on, and is executed only in the first round, and is not executed thereafter. Details are omitted because they are well known. In the interrupt prohibition process (S20), even if the interrupt process (S100) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until the interrupt is permitted. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30), various random numbers are added by 1 for each normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30), and when the set upper limit value of each random number is reached as described above, Return to '0' and the addition is performed again. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permission process (S40), the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec is permitted.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as shown in FIG. 5, first, an output process (S110) is performed. In the output process (S110), the command (control signal) stored in the output buffer of the main control board 200 by each process is output to the corresponding control board or the like. In the subsequent input process (S120), signal input is performed when various sensors (such as detection switches for each winning opening) detected in the gaming machine 1 are detected. In the next normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30) performed in the loop process in the main process M is performed. .

  In the start winning opening switch detection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 6, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the start winning opening 42, that is, there is a game ball entering the start winning opening 42. It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the winning opening detection switch (S140-1), and if the winning winning opening 42 has not been won, the start winning opening switch detection process (S140) is terminated. On the other hand, if the winning winning opening 42 has been won, it is next confirmed whether the number of reserved balls for special symbols stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is four or more (S140-). 2). If the number of reserved balls for the special symbol is 4 or more, the start winning port switch detection process (S140) is terminated. If the number of reserved balls for the special symbol is less than 4, the start winning port switch is set to the number of reserved balls for the special symbol. The game ball detection number 1 detected in (1) is added (S140-3). Subsequently, a special symbol-related random number acquisition process (S140-4) is performed, and then the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140) ends. In the special symbol related random number acquisition process (S140-4), an updated random number related to the special symbol stored in the RAM is acquired, and the acquired random number is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls for special symbols ( Remembered). The random number values acquired here are a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach random number value, a special symbol data random number value, and an effect random number value. The acquired random number value is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls for special symbols. For example, when the number of reserved balls for special symbols is 1, this corresponds to the number of reserved balls for special symbols 1. The acquired random number value is saved in the RAM address to be stored. When the number of reserved balls for special symbol is 2, this means that the acquired random number value is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls for special symbol 2.

  In the normal operation process (S150), the normal symbol random number value that has been updated and stored in the RAM is acquired, and the small symbol determination, the normal symbol stop display on the normal symbol display unit 50, the start winning opening 42 is displayed. Although processing relating to small hits such as opening and closing is performed, detailed description is omitted because it is not important for understanding the present invention.

  In the special operation process (S160), as shown in FIG. 7, first, a special out symbol creation process (S160-1) is performed. In the special off symbol creation process (S160-1), as shown in FIG. 8, the address value of the special symbol data 1 acquired in the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140) and stored in the RAM is the storage source address. Is set to a value (S160-1-1), and then the special symbol data 3 acquired in the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140) and stored in the RAM is loaded as a determination value (S160-1). -2), it is determined whether or not the random value of the special symbol data 3 as the determination value matches the random value of the special symbol data 1 stored in the storage source address value (S160-1-3). . If there is a match, the special out symbol design processing (S160-1) is completed and the special out symbol data is not updated. If they do not match, the data storage destination address value of the special out symbol in the RAM and the special out symbol are stored. Are set as the address values of the special symbol data 1 to 3 (S160-1-4), and the special symbols assigned to the random values of the special symbol data 1 to 3 (special symbols shown in Table 3). ) Is transferred to the data storage destination of the specially-offset symbols and stored as specially-offset symbols 1 to 3 to update the specially-offset symbol data (S160-1-5), and then this specially-offset symbol creation process (S160-1) ends. The special symbol 1 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result is lost, and the special symbol 2 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result is off. The middle special symbol and the special out symbol 3 correspond to the right special symbol which is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot determination result is out.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the special operation process (S160), it is determined whether the special operation status is 1 to 4 after the special out symbol creation process (S160-1) (S160-2 to 160). -4). When the special operation status is 1, a special symbol standby process (S160-5) is performed. On the other hand, when the special operation status is 2, a special symbol variation process (S160-6) is performed. When the special operation status is 3, special symbol confirmation processing (S160-7) is performed, and when the special operation status is 4, special electric accessory processing (S160-8) is performed.

  In the special symbol standby process (S160-5), as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls for special symbols is 0 (S160-5-1), and the number of reserved balls for special symbols is 0. In this case, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display unit 11 is on a standby screen where the special symbol is not changing (S160-5-7). If the special symbol display unit 11 is on the standby screen, this special symbol standby process (S160-5). On the other hand, if the standby screen is not displayed, the special symbol display unit 11 is set to the standby screen (S160-5-8), and then the special symbol standby processing (S160-5). Ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-5-1 that the number of reserved balls for special symbols is not 0, special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160-5-2) is performed. In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-5-2), as shown in FIG. 10, first, the updated jackpot determination random number value stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is loaded as a determination value (160). Along with -5-2-1), the address of the RAM storing the jackpot determination value table that defines the jackpot value at the time of high probability and low probability is set (S160-5-2-2). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current probability change is in progress (high probability state) (S160-5-2-3). Whether or not the probability change is in progress is determined by whether the probability change flag provided on the main control board 200 is ON (high probability state) or OFF (low probability state). When the probability change is in progress, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on whether or not the jackpot value in the high probability state matches the loaded jackpot determination random number (S160-5-2-4), If the probability is not changing, that is, in the low probability state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on whether or not the jackpot value in the low probability state matches the loaded jackpot determination random value (S160-5-2-5). If they coincide with each other, it is determined that the game is a jackpot, and the jackpot flag provided on the main control board 200 is set to ON (S160-5-2-6). Thereafter, the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-5-2) ends. If it is determined in S160-5-2-4 or S160-5-2-5 that there is no big hit, this special symbol big hit determination process (S160-5-2) without turning on the big hit flag. Ends.

  After the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-5-2), a special symbol selection process (S160-5-3) is performed. In the special symbol selection process (S160-5-3), as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (big hit) (S160-5-3-1), and the big hit flag is ON (big hit). In this case, a symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number is set as a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 (S160-5-3-2), and then this special symbol selection process (S160- 5-3) ends.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is OFF (disconnected), the reach random number value acquired in the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the reach It is confirmed whether or not it agrees with the established numerical value (S160-5-3-4), and if it agrees, there is a reach, and is acquired in the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 The special symbol data 1 is set as the left and right special symbols to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 (S160-5-3-5), and then 1 is added to the special symbol data 1 (S160- 5-3-6), and the added one is set as a medium special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 (S160-5-3-7). Thereafter, the special symbol selection process (S160-5-3) is completed.

  On the other hand, when the loaded reach random number value does not coincide with the reach establishment value, that is, when it is determined that there is no reach, the special out symbol 1 to 1 created in the special out symbol creation process (S160-1). 3 is set (stored) as the storage source address value (S160-5-3-8), and then the special stop symbols 1 to 3 are set as the storage destination address value (S160). -5-3-9), data is transferred from the respective storage source addresses to the corresponding storage destination addresses (S160-5-3-10), and then this special symbol selection processing (S160-5-3) is completed. To do. The special stop symbol 1 is the left special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, the special stop symbol 2 is the middle special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, and the special stop symbol 3 is the special symbol. This corresponds to the right special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11.

  In the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-5-4) performed after the special symbol selection process (S160-5-3), as shown in FIG. 12, first, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is set to ON. (S160-5-4-1), when the big hit flag is ON, the fluctuation pattern based on the first fluctuation pattern table is selected (S160-5-4-2). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is OFF, The variation pattern based on the two variation pattern table is selected (S160-5-4-3), and then other processing (S160-5-4-4) is performed. This special symbol variation pattern selection processing (S160-5-5) is performed. 4) ends. As shown in Table 4, the first and second variation pattern tables are each provided with a plurality of patterns having different variation times, Sw effective times, and the like, and each of the plurality of patterns has a predetermined range of effect random number values. Is set. The selection of the variation pattern from the first variation pattern table and the second variation pattern table is performed by comparing the effect random number value obtained from the effect random number counter with the effect random number value set for each change pattern. A matching variation pattern is selected. Note that the variation time and Sw effective time set in the selected variation pattern are stored in the output buffer, and are output as commands (control signals) to the sub-control board 205 in the output process (S110).

  Following the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-5-4), a special symbol random number shift process (S160-5-5) is performed. In this special symbol random number shift process (S160-5-5), in the data storage area for the number of reserved balls for special symbols in the RAM, for special symbols stored in the storage area of the address with the highest load (reading) order. Due to the fact that the data on the number of reserved balls is loaded and vacant due to the previous processing, the loading order of the data on the number of reserved balls for special symbols stored at the second and subsequent addresses is the same. The address is shifted up one by one. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, first, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 (for example, the number of reserved balls of 2 is set to 1 and 3 (S160-5-5-1), and then the data corresponding to each number of reserved balls is shifted to the RAM address of the number of reserved balls obtained by subtracting 1 from each number of reserved balls (S160). -5-5-2) Subsequently, 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls for special symbols at the top (the last in the loading order, the fourth in this embodiment) (S160-5-5). -3).

  Following the special symbol random number shift process (S160-5-5), a special symbol variation start process (S160-5-6) is performed. In the special symbol variation start process (S160-5-6), the special operation status is set to 2 and other processing necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed. After the special symbol variation start process (S160-5-6), the special symbol standby process (S160-5) ends.

  In the special symbol variation process (S160-6) performed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 14, it is first determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has ended (S160-6-1). If the variation time has not ended, the special symbol variation process (S160-6) is terminated. On the other hand, if the variation time is over, a variation stop symbol table is set (S160-6-2) and variation stop symbol data is stored (SS160-6-3), followed by a special operation status. Is set to 3 (S160-6-4), and after other necessary processing (S160-6-5) is performed, the special symbol variation processing (S160-6) is completed.

  In the special symbol determination process (S160-7) performed when the special operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 15, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit flag (S160-7-). 1). When the jackpot flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot is big, the round counter is set (S160-7-2), the special operation status is set to 4 (S160-7-3), and this special symbol confirmation processing (S160). -7) ends. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, it is off, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-7-4), and then the special symbol confirmation process (S160-7) ends.

  In the special electric accessory processing (S160-8) performed when the special operation status is 4, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, first, the probability variation flag is reset to OFF (S160-8-1). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (the jackpot game end) (S160-8-2). When the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, when the jackpot game is not ended, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening 15 is currently open (S160-8-3). It is determined whether or not it is the opening time of the big prize opening 15 (SS160-8-4). In the case of the opening time of the special winning opening 15, the opening process of the special winning opening is performed (S160-8-5), and then the special electric accessory processing (S160-8) is finished. On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 15, this special electric accessory processing (S160-8) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-8-3 that the big prize opening 15 is open, ten game balls are won in the big prize opening 15 (S160-8-6) or the round end time (in this embodiment). 30 seconds) is determined (S160-8-7), and if it is none, the special electric accessory processing (S160-8) is terminated as it is, and a special prize opening is received. In the case where 10 game balls are won in 15 or the end of the round end time has elapsed, the special winning opening closing process (S160-8-8) and the process of subtracting 1 from the value of the round counter (S160-8-) 9) is performed. In the special winning opening closing process (S160-8-8), a special winning opening closing command is set in the output buffer. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 0 (S160-8-10). If the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S160-8) is finished as it is, and the round counter is processed. When the counter is 0, a jackpot end process (S160-8-11) is performed, and the jackpot random number data stored in the special symbol reserved ball number storage area of the RAM is stored together with the jackpot end command together with the sub-control. It is set in the output buffer so as to be transmitted to the substrate 205. Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S160-8-12), and the special electric accessory processing (S160-8) is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S160-8-2 that the jackpot end flag is ON, that is, when the jackpot end flag is determined, the process of setting the jackpot end flag to OFF (S160-8-13) and the process of turning the jackpot flag off. (S160-8-14) is performed, and then it is determined whether the jackpot symbol random number value is a probabilistic jackpot random number value ('10' to '19' in this embodiment) (S160-8-15). In the case of a probability variation jackpot random value, the probability variation flag is turned ON (S160-8-16) and the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-8-17). If they are different, the process of setting the probability variation flag to ON (S160-8-16) is jumped and the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-8-17). Thereafter, the special electric accessory processing (S160-8) is completed. In addition, the process in said S160-8-15 is corresponded to the privilege game determination means in this invention.

  In the reserved ball number processing (S170), as shown in FIG. 18, the reserved ball number is loaded (S170-1), and the reserved ball number is set in the output buffer (S170-2).

  In the other processing (S180), various other processing necessary for the game is performed, but description of processing that is not particularly relevant in the present invention is omitted.

  In the sub-process J performed by the sub-control board (sub-control circuit) 205, as shown in FIG. 19, the CPU initialization process is performed in the sub-control board 205 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on (S201). In the CPU initialization process (S201), stack setting, CPU setting, SIO, CTC setting, and the like are performed. Next, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the RAM contents are normal (S202). If the power-off signal is ON and the content of the RAM is normal, it is determined whether the random number acquisition flag provided on the sub control board 205 is ON (S204). Otherwise, the initialization of the RAM (S203) is performed. After the determination, it is determined whether the random number acquisition flag is ON (S204).

  If the random number acquisition flag is OFF, then the basic random value update process (S205) is performed, while if ON, the loop process is repeated without performing the basic random value update process (S205), It becomes an infinite loop-like standby state. The random number acquisition flag is set to OFF when the power is turned on, and is set to ON when the basic random value is acquired in a switch process (S504) of a 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) described later. Once the random number acquisition flag is set ON, it does not turn OFF until the power is turned OFF.

The basic random value updating process corresponds to basic random value updating means for updating the basic random value. In the basic random number value update process (S205), the basic random number counter provided in the sub-control board 205 performs the basic random number value update process (1 addition). The basic random number consists of numerical values from “0” to “65535”, and when it reaches “65535” by the update process (1 addition), it returns to “0” and the update process (1 addition) is performed again. As described above, since the random number acquisition flag is not turned off until the power is turned off after the basic random number value is once acquired, the basic random number value is updated after the basic random number value is acquired once. The process (S205) is not performed.

  After the basic random value update process (S205), a loop process is performed. During the loop process, an INT interrupt process (S300) is performed when a command (control signal) is received from the main control board 200. 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S400) is performed every 2 ms, and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S500) is performed every 10 ms.

  In the INT interrupt processing (S300), the strobe signal from the main control board 200 is input to the INT input section of the CPU in the sub control board 205, and if the strobe signal is input, the INT interrupt is forced. Processing (S300) is executed. The INT interrupt process (S300) is a hardware-structured interrupt process, and is executed with priority over the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500). Note that the sub control board 205 is designed to start up earlier than the main control board 200 when the power is turned on or reset. During the CPU initialization process (S201) of the sub control board 205, etc. In addition, the INT interrupt processing (S300) is not performed.

  In the INT interrupt process (S300), as shown in FIG. 20, it is confirmed whether the strobe (STB) signal is ON (S301). When the strobe signal is ON, that is, when the strobe signal is input to the INT input unit, The command (control signal) output from the main control board 200 is received and stored in the RAM (S302). Here, the command (control signal) received from the main control board 200 includes a variation pattern, jackpot symbol data, jackpot determination data, missed symbol data, and the like. In the sub-control processing described later, the variation time, the Sw effective time, and the like set in advance from the variation pattern are set. On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not ON, the INT interrupt processing (S300) is completed at that time.

  The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400) is a process performed every 2 ms, and is executed with priority over the 10 ms interrupt process, and the 10 ms interrupt process (S500) is not executed during the execution of the 2 ms interrupt process (S400). It has become. In the 2 ms timer interruption process (S400), as shown in FIG. 21, after the lamp data output process (S401) is executed, the selection operation button input process (S402) is executed.

  In the lamp data output process (S401), the lamp data created in the 10 ms interrupt process (S500) described later is output to the decoration lamp 35 and the probability change notification lamp 9.

  In the selection operation button input process (S402), it is determined whether the selection operation button 67 is pressed (detected by the limit sensor) or not pressed (the limit sensor is not detected). The state of the selection operation button 67 is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 205. The ON / OFF state determination of the selection operation button 67 is determined by the signal input from the selection operation button 67 to the sub-control board 205 being low when it is OFF and high when it is ON. The determination of the ON state or the OFF state is performed every 2 ms (at a predetermined time interval in the present invention) when the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400) is executed. In this embodiment, when the ON state is detected three times (12 ms in total) after the OFF state is detected three times in the selection operation button input process (S402) repeatedly executed every 2 ms, the selection operation button 67 is selected. Is operated once, it is determined by a switch process of a 10 ms timer interrupt process 500 described later, and the number of times the selection operation button 67 is operated is counted.

  The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S400) is an interrupt process performed every 10 ms. As shown in FIG. 22, the input acquisition process (S501), the command monitoring process (S502), the lamp process (S503), and the switch process (S504). ), Command transmission processing (S505) is performed in order.

  In the input acquisition process (S501), the input data acquired in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400) is acquired as data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500). The input data acquired here includes ON state and OFF state data of the selection operation button stored in the selection operation button input processing (S402) of the 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S400).

  In the command monitoring process (S502), as shown in FIG. 23, first, the analysis process of the command (control signal) received in the INT interrupt process (S300) and the storage of the command (control signal) to other control boards, The operation upper limit number of selection operation buttons and other operations are set (S502-1). By setting the upper limit number of operations of the selection operation button (selection operation means), it is possible to suppress an increase in the load on the control means due to excessive operation of the selection operation button 67 (selection operation means). In this embodiment, the upper limit number of operations is set to 5 times. Further, the upper limit number of operations may be set for each variation pattern together with the Sw effective time. Next, the Sw valid time set in the variation pattern is stored, and each data of the switch processing is stored (S502-2). In addition, during the Sw valid time, a command for displaying a display mode for notifying the special symbol display unit 11 of the effect display device 10 that the selection operation button 67 is within the operable (pressable) time ( Control signal) is stored.

  In the lamp process (S503), the operation control of the probability change notification lamp 9 and the setting of the lighting time are performed according to the result of the probability change notification success / failure determination based on the result of the determination of whether the selection operation button 67 has been operated a predetermined number of times. Do. As shown in FIG. 24, first, it is determined whether the lamp lighting flag provided on the sub control board 205 is ON (S503-1), and if it is ON, the probability change notification lamp data for lighting the probability change notification lamp 9 is determined. Creation and setting of lighting time are performed (S503-2), and then the lamp lighting flag is set to OFF (S503-3).

  In the switch process (S504), as shown in FIG. 25, it is first determined whether or not the Sw effective time acquired and set from the variation pattern has become 0 (S504-1). (S504) ends. The Sw valid time corresponds to a predetermined time during which the selection operation means can be operated (can be counted by the counting means) in the present invention. The Sw valid time may be set by a variable display command for the first round of the big hit round display.

  If the Sw valid time is not 0, it is determined whether the selection operation button 67 has been operated (pressed) (S504-2). The determination as to whether or not the selection operation button 67 has been operated is made based on the ON / OFF state data of the selection operation button acquired in the input acquisition process (S501). That is, the operation determination condition that the ON state is detected three times continuously after the OFF state is detected three times continuously by the determination of the ON state and OFF state executed at the 2 ms interval (predetermined time interval). When there is data to satisfy, it is determined that the selection operation button 67 has been operated once. If it is determined that the selection operation button 67 has been operated once, the number of operations of the selection operation button 67 is added (counted) once, and the number of operations after the addition (after counting) is stored in the RAM. (S504-3). In the present invention, the processing of S504-3 corresponds to counting means for counting the number of times the selection operation means has been operated within a predetermined time, and the number of operations after addition corresponds to a count value.

  The monitoring (determination) as to whether or not the operation determination condition in S504-2 is satisfied is performed at a time interval equal to or shorter than the time required to satisfy the operation determination condition (or a time interval shorter than the required time). ing. That is, in this embodiment, it is determined whether the time required to satisfy the operation determination condition that the ON state is detected three times after the OFF state is detected three times in succession, that is, whether it is OFF or ON. Whether or not the operation determination condition is satisfied in S504 is monitored every 10 ms (every time the 10 ms timer interrupt process is executed) of 12 ms or less, which is a product of 2 ms of the time interval and 6 determination times.

Next, it is determined whether the number of operations (count value) is a determination execution count value or a determination non-execution count value (S504-4 to S504-6). The determination execution count value and the determination non-execution count value are set every other time. In the present embodiment, the count value is set to 1, 3, 5 times as the determination execution count value, 2 times, and 4 times as the determination non-execution count value. In addition, reaching the determination execution count value is set as an opportunity determination result of probability change notification. In this embodiment, when the number of operations (count value) is one determination execution count value, the first success / failure determination opportunity, and when the number of operation times (count value) is three determination execution count values, the second success / failure determination opportunity and operation The number of times (count value) is set as the third success / failure determination trigger when the determination execution count value is 3 times. Different hit probabilities are set for each of the success / failure determination triggers, and the higher the probability of hit determination, the higher the number of operations (count value). In the present embodiment, the first hit probability at the first number of operations (count value) is ¼, and the second hit at the second number of operations (count value) is the second probability of determination. A hit probability of 1/3 is set for the probability, and a hit probability of 1/2 is set for the third hit probability in the third success / failure determination trigger of the number of operations (count value) 3 times. The chance determination trigger for probability change notification corresponds to a notification determination trigger, the first flag determination trigger corresponds to a first notification determination trigger, and the second flag determination trigger corresponds to a second notification determination trigger.

When the number of operations is the first time (first success / failure determination trigger), the hit probability is set to ¼, the updated basic random number value is acquired, and the acquired basic random number value is predetermined. A first processed numerical value is obtained by performing a basic arithmetic process consisting of the above-described arithmetic operations, and a first arithmetic process consisting of a predetermined calculation different from the basic arithmetic processing is performed on the first processed numerical value. A random number value for determining whether or not there is 1 is generated (S504-7). The first success / failure determination random number value corresponds to the first basic random number value.

  In the present embodiment, the basic arithmetic processing is processing for multiplying the numerical value of 12345 and then adding the numerical value of 12345, and is expressed by [(A) × 12345 + 12345] in the mathematical expression. In addition, (A) is a numerical value that is subjected to basic arithmetic processing at each success / failure determination opportunity, and is an acquired basic random value at the first success / failure determination opportunity. That is, the first processed numerical value (B) is obtained by the calculation of [first processed numerical value (B) = (acquired basic random number value) × 12345 + 12345]. The first calculation process is a process of obtaining the remainder generated by dividing by the denominator of the hit probability set as the first success / failure determination trigger. The mathematical expression [first processed numerical value (B) / win probability Denominator = C, remainder D], and the remainder D is the first random number value for determination of success / failure. In the present embodiment, since the winning probability of the first first / failure determination trigger is set to ¼, the first random number value for determination (D) is [first processed numerical value / 4 = C, remainder D].

For example, when the hit probability is 1/4 and the acquired basic random number value is 100, the first random number value for determination of success / failure is as follows.
First processed numerical value = 100 × 12345 + 12345
= 126845
126845/4 = 311661, remainder 1
Therefore, the first random number for success / failure determination is 1

When the number of operations is the third time (second success / failure determination opportunity), the hit probability is set to 1/3 and the first success / failure determination random number value is updated to obtain a second success / failure determination random value. (S504-8). The second determination random number value corresponds to a second basic random value. The second random number for success / failure determination is obtained by comparing the second processed numerical value (E) obtained by performing the basic arithmetic processing [(B) × 12345 + 12345] on the first processed numerical value (B). It is generated by performing a second calculation process consisting of a predetermined calculation different from the basic calculation process. The second calculation process is a process of obtaining a remainder generated by dividing by the denominator of the hit probability set as the second success / failure determination trigger. In the mathematical expression, [second processed numerical value (E) / denominator of the hit probability is obtained. = F, remainder G], and the remainder G is a second random number value for determination of success / failure. In this embodiment, since the probability of hitting the second second determination result is set to 1/3, the second random number for determination (G) is [second processed value / 3 = F, remainder G].

For example, when the acquired basic random number value is 100 and the first processed numerical value is 126845, the second success / failure determination random number value is as follows.
Second processed numerical value = 126845 × 12345 + 12345
= 15392313870
15392313870/3 = 5130771290, remainder 0
Therefore, the second random number for success / failure determination is 0.

When the number of operations is the fifth time (third success / failure determination trigger), the hit probability is set to ½, and the second success / failure determination random number value is updated to provide a third correctness determination random number value. (S504-9). The third random number value for success / failure determination corresponds to a third basic random value. The third random number value for determination of success / failure is the third processed numerical value (H) obtained by performing the basic arithmetic processing [(E) × 12345 + 12345] on the second processed numerical value (E). It is generated by performing a third calculation process including a predetermined calculation different from the basic calculation process. The third calculation process is a process for obtaining a remainder generated by dividing by the denominator of the hit probability set as the third success / failure determination trigger. In the formula, [third processed numerical value (H) / denominator of the hit probability is calculated. = I, remainder J], and the remainder J is a third random number value for determination of success / failure. In the present embodiment, since the probability of hitting the third first / failure determination opportunity is set to ½, the third random number J for determining the right / failure is [third processed numerical value / 2 = I, remainder J]. It is obtained by the operation of

For example, when the acquired basic random number value is 100 and the second processed numerical value is 15392313870, the third success / failure determination random number value is as follows.
Third processed numerical value = 153992313870 × 12345 + 12345
= 190018114737495
190018114737495/2 = 95009057368747, remainder 1
Therefore, the third random number for determination of success / failure is 1

  As described above, for the random numbers for determination of success / failure after the second determination of success / failure, the processed numerical values are obtained by performing the basic arithmetic process on the processed numerical values used for the calculation of the random numbers for determination of success / failure at the previous determination of success / failure. Is the remainder obtained by dividing the updated processed numerical value by the denominator of the hit probability set at this time. Since it is possible to use the processed numerical values used for generation of random numbers for determination and generate basic arithmetic processing in common at each success / failure determination trigger, the amount of control work is reduced, and the control of gaming machines The load can be reduced.

  In addition, since the remainder obtained by dividing by the denominator of different winning probabilities is used as the random number value for determination of success / failure, the number of random number values that can be selected as the random number value for determination of success / failure can be made different between the respective determination results. In other words, the first success / failure determination trigger with a hit probability of 1/4 is “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and the second hit determination trigger with a hit probability of 1/3 is “0”, There are two “1” and “2”, and the third hit / fail judgment trigger with a hit probability of ½ is “0” and “1”.

  The basic random value updating process (S204) and the first to third validity determination random value acquisition processes (S504-7 to S504-9) are random number updating means for updating the validity determination random value in the present invention. Equivalent to.

It is determined whether or not each of the random number values for determination of success / failure ( basic random number values such as the first basic random number value ) obtained in this way is hit. This determination is a determination of whether or not the probability change notification (effect mode) is correct, and this process (S504-10) is a probability change notification determination unit, that is, in the present invention, the determination result acquisition value (basic random value) and the winning random number value. This corresponds to basic random value determination means for determining that the winning is true when (notification random number value) matches. In addition, the determination as to whether or not a win is made when the hit determination random number value matches with the hit random number value set as the hit determination trigger, and is determined not to match. The winning random number value is common to each success / failure determination opportunity, and is “0” in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the number of random number values that can be selected as the random number value for the success / failure determination as described above (that can be the random number value for the success / failure determination) as described above is set as the common random number value among the respective failure determination triggers. By differentiating between the success / failure determination triggers, the winning probabilities between the respective pass / fail determination triggers are different.

  If the result of whether or not the probability change notification is correct is a hit, it is next determined whether or not the probability change is a big hit (S504-11). If the probability change is a big hit, the lamp lighting flag is set to ON (S504-12). This switch processing (S504) ends. The determination of whether or not the probability variation jackpot (S504-11) is based on whether the winning display mode displayed on the special figure display device 12 is the probability variation jackpot display mode (the jackpot symbol random number values in Table 2 are '10' to '19'). In the case of the special figure display device assigned to the book, the probability variation jackpot is assumed, while on the other hand, the normal hit display form (the book in which the jackpot symbol random number values in Table 1 are assigned to “0” to “9”) In the case of the display mode of the special figure display device), it is determined that the probability variation is not a big hit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S504-2 that the selection operation button 67 is not operated, or if it is determined in S504-6 that the number of operations is greater than 5 (exceeds the upper limit number), or If it is determined in S504-10 that it is not a win or if it is determined in S504-11 that it is not a probable large win, the Sw valid set in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S500) is set. The time is subtracted by 10 ms (S504-13), and then the switch process (S504) is terminated.

  In the command transmission process (S505), a command (secondary control signal) is transmitted to another control board (secondary control board for the sub control board 205).

  In this way, in this embodiment, since the hit probability changes depending on the number of times the player operates the selection operation button 67 (selection operation means), it is possible to give a new change to the game, The pleasure of operating the selection operation button 67 (selection operation means) can be increased.

  In this embodiment, when the number of operations of the selection operation button (selection operation means) reaches the determination non-execution count value, the determination of whether or not the determination is true is not executed. And the obtained determination result may be invalidated.

  In this embodiment, the selection operation means is a push-type switch (selection operation button having a limit sensor), but may be a touch-type switch having a touch sensor. Although the selection operation means is connected to the sub-control board, it may have other configurations as long as it can be controlled, for example, a display control board. In this embodiment, since the control is to turn on the lamp, it is possible to control by preventing the time lag by connecting to the sub-control board (lamp control board). When connected to the display control board, it is easy to control the timing of the display.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the special symbol display unit of the effect display device is used as a notification means, and the selection operation means (selection operation button) is notified of a predetermined time that can be operated (the number of operations can be counted). You may make it alert | report a predetermined time by the audio | voice emitted from a speaker as a speaker or a lamp | ramp, or lighting by a lamp | ramp.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control board (sub-control circuit) is used as the control means in the present invention to notify that it is determined that a privilege game is to be given or that the gaming state is during a privilege game, or Although it is determined whether the notification is not performed, it may be performed by another control board (control circuit).

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the ON state in which the selection operation means is operated continues three times after the OFF state in which the selection operation means is not operated within the predetermined time continues three times continuously. Although the conditions for determining whether or not the vehicle is appropriate are determined, the number of times of the OFF state and the ON state is not limited to three, and may be other times. Also, the number of the determination results is not limited to the above three, and may be two or three or more. In this embodiment, it is configured to notify the probability change when the result of the determination of success / failure by operating the selection operation means is successful, but it is also possible to notify the game related matters such as a big hit or a small hit. Is also good.

  Further, in this embodiment, the common basic arithmetic processing performed to obtain the random number value for the validity determination at each success / failure determination opportunity is a combination of multiplication and addition using integers, but is not limited thereto, and integers are used. One of the four arithmetic calculations, for example, integer addition or integer multiplication may be used. Furthermore, the division in the first calculation process, the second calculation process, and the third calculation process is not limited to the division by the denominator of the hit probability, and may be division by an integer set in advance for each success / failure determination trigger.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but can be modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 9 Probability change notification lamp 10 Effect display apparatus 11 Special symbol display part 12 This special figure display apparatus 64 Launching apparatus 67 Selection operation button

Claims (2)

Control means for controlling the game;
Random number updating means for updating the jackpot determination random number value ;
Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot determination random value using the jackpot determination random value ;
Jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game advantageous to the player when the jackpot determination means determines that the jackpot
A basic random value updating means for updating a basic random value for determining whether or not to notify a player of a production aspect related to a game;
Basic random value determination means for performing a determination as to whether or not the basic random number value is a match with the notification random number value based on establishment of a notification determination trigger;
A selection operation means operable by the player;
With
In the gaming machine for notifying the player of the effect mode relating to the game when the basic random value determination means determines that the basic random value and the notification random number match,
A counting means for counting the number of times the selection operation means is operated within a predetermined time;
Said control means, said selection operation means many number of operations than the number of operations of said selecting operation means in the first notification determination triggered first notification determination trigger with the said notification determination trigger that a predetermined number of times the operation A set second notification determination trigger is provided, and the first random number value selected by the basic random value determination means based on the first notification determination trigger is determined to be out of the predetermined time . 2 based on the notification determination trigger, the basic random number value updating means makes a determination as to whether or not the second random number value has been updated by the basic random number value updating means .
The hit probability of the success / failure determination by the basic random number value determination means based on the first notification determination trigger is different from the hit probability of the determination of success / failure by the basic random value determination means based on the second notification determination trigger. To play. The control means includes main control means for executing control of the game,
Subordinate control means for receiving a control signal from the main control means and executing control of the game;
With
  The main control means includes the jackpot determination means, and the sub control means includes the basic random number value update means,
  The main control means selects a privilege gaming state that is advantageous to the player and a normal gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the privilege gaming state, and generates a control signal representing the gaming state selected by the slave control means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the sub control means recognizes the gaming state selected by the main control means by outputting.

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