JP4921584B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which an effect accompanied by an operation of an operation means by a player is performed.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine having an effect of causing a player to operate a game button switch (operation means), a game button is not provided to a player who does not operate the game button switch due to troublesome operation of the game button switch. It has been proposed to reduce the appearance frequency of effects for operating switches.

  However, in a gaming machine that changes the determination symbol in a variation mode selected from a plurality of variation modes, a variation mode in which an effect using a game button switch is set is included in the plurality of variation modes. If the appearance frequency of all the effects related to the game button switch becomes low, even if there are multiple types of effects using the game button switch, all the variation modes in which the effects using the game button switch are set May become difficult to select, and the game may become monotonous due to a decrease in selectable variation modes. Moreover, there is a possibility that the gaming machine becomes unsatisfactory for a player who does not want to perform only a specific effect among a plurality of types of effects using the game button switch.

JP 2005-270256 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is possible to prevent only a specific effect that the player does not want to use the operation means from among a plurality of effects using the operation means. The purpose is to provide a simple gaming machine.

  The invention of claim 1 is a determination unit for determining whether or not to be correct based on a predetermined opportunity, a display unit capable of displaying a determination symbol in a predetermined variation mode based on a result of determination for correctness or failure by the determination unit, In a gaming machine including a variation mode selection unit that selects a mode from a variation mode group and an operation unit that can be operated by a player, the variation mode group includes a display unit that displays the determination symbol during the variable display. An operation variation mode in which variation contents change based on the operation unit being operated by a predetermined operation method is included, and the display unit can display a symbol different from the determination symbol, and the display unit In addition to a symbol selection means for selecting a symbol to be displayed from a symbol group including a plurality of symbols, the symbols of the symbol group are moved and displayed on the display means based on the operation of the operation means. The display includes selection symbols that can be selected by an indication, and includes an operation determination unit that determines whether the operation unit has moved and displayed the indication display. The symbol selection unit moves the indication display. When the operation determining means determines that an operation has been performed, the selection symbol is set to be easier to select than when it is determined that no operation has been performed, and the variation mode selecting means is determined by the operation determining means. Regardless of the result, the operation determination result determined by the operation determination unit and the instruction is selected by selecting the operation variation mode based on the determination result determined by the determination unit and moving the instruction display body. A counting unit that counts the operation determination result determined by the operation determination unit that the operation of moving the display body has not been performed, and the display unit counts the counting unit; An operation frequency indicator representing the operation frequency of the operation means is displayed based on the result, the counting means includes a reference value that increases or decreases according to the counting, and the symbol selection means selects the selected symbol based on the reference value The operation frequency indicator is variably displayed in correspondence with the reference value, and the reference value is decreased by the operation determining means determining that the operation of moving the indication display body has not been performed. The operation frequency indicator is displayed at the lowest value based on the reference value being equal to or less than a predetermined value, and the symbol selecting means is set not to select the selected symbol, and the operation frequency indicator is displayed. The reference value increases to an initial set value when the operation determining means determines that an operation to move the instruction display body has been performed at the minimum value. In addition, the display of the operation frequency indicator is increased to an initial display value, and the symbol selecting means is set to be able to select the selected symbol.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, even if a selection symbol that can be selected by the instruction is set so that it is difficult for the symbol to be selected by the symbol selection means, it is possible to select an operation variation mode using the operation means, and the instruction display body can be selected by the operation means. It is possible to match the gaming machine to a player who does not want to perform only the effect of moving and indicating the selected symbol.

  According to the invention of claim 1, in the state where the selected symbol is not selected by the symbol selecting means, a semi-transparent selected symbol non-display symbol indicating that the selected symbol is in a non-display state is displayed on the display means, Since the selected symbol non-displayed symbol is changed to an opaque selected symbol based on the selection of the selected symbol by the symbol selecting means, the player can recognize the selected symbol display position on the display means in advance and select the selected symbol. Since the time during which the instruction can be selected becomes easy to understand, it is possible to smoothly operate the operation means for selecting and selecting the selected symbol.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the reference value is increased or decreased according to the determination result of the operation determination unit, so that the setting based on the operation frequency in the operation unit is facilitated.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to inform the player of the operation frequency of the operation means accurately and easily by the display state of the operation frequency indicator displayed on the display means.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a player who does not participate in a game in which a selected symbol is instructed and selected by the instruction display body is displayed on the display means with a symbol that is not selected by the instruction display body. It is possible to provide a player with a gaming machine that matches the style.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, even if the operation means is operated little or not at all, the selected symbol is not selected. Can be returned to the selectable setting, and variations of the game can be increased.

It is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view of the game button switch of the same gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the back side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the connection of the control board, apparatus, etc. of the gaming machine. It is an example of a fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure which shows the example of a display by the operation variation aspect. It is an example of the symbol tables A and B. It is an example of the symbol tables C and D. It is a figure which shows the example of the display state of a selection symbol, and a non-display state. 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 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-holding balls processing in the interruption processing. It is a flowchart of the power-off monitoring process in the interruption process. It is a flowchart of the main process by a sub control board. It is a flowchart of the external INT interruption process of the same sub control. It is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interruption processing of the same sub-control. It is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interruption processing of the same sub-control. It is a flowchart of the command monitoring process in the same 10 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of the symbol table setting process in the same 10 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of SW processing in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a 1st flowchart regarding the input process of the operation means regarding the notice in the SW process. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding the input process of the operation means regarding the notice in the SW process. It is a flowchart regarding the input process of the operation means regarding the fluctuation stop in the SW process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an operation frequency indicator.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a front view showing an entire gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view of a gaming button switch, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the back side of the gaming machine, FIG. 4 is a control board of the gaming machine, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern table, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example according to an operation variation mode, FIGS. 7 and 8 are examples of a symbol table, and FIG. 9 is a diagram of a selected symbol. It is a figure which shows the example of a display state and a non-display state.

  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. In the game area 6, a guide nail J for guiding a game ball is provided on the surface of the game board 2. Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, there are a lamp device including decorative lamps 35a and 35b, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving a game ball supplied to the launching device and a paid game ball, and an upper ball receiving tray 36. A lower ball tray 37 for receiving a game ball when it is full, a speaker 38 for generating sound effects, etc., a launching device 64 for projecting and launching a game ball toward the game area 6 in response to a player's launch operation, A game button switch 67 that can be operated by the player is provided.

  The game button switch 67 is fixed to the lateral upper surface of the lower ball tray 37 and can be operated by the player. The game button switch 67 corresponds to an operation means that can be operated by the player in the present invention. In this embodiment, the game button switch 67 is composed of a push-down and front / rear / right / left slide type switch, and detects that the operation means has been operated correctly. A contact-type limit sensor is built in, and an output signal corresponding to the operation can be output. The contact-type limit sensor is separately provided for detecting depression and for detecting slide. As shown in FIG. 2, the game button switch (operation means) 67 of the present embodiment has one operation section 67A that can be operated, and the operation section 67A is pressed or slid left and right. Note that the left and right slides are performed by pressing the operation unit 67A leftward or rightward. An arrow 68 indicating the operation direction is stamped on the outer periphery of the operation portion 67A of the game button switch 67. Further, the operation unit 67A of the game button switch 67 is illuminated by lighting an LED provided inside the game button switch 67, and makes the player aware of the game button switch by the illumination. It is like that. In FIG. 1, 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. Hereinafter, main parts of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the game area 6 of the game board 2, a display device 10, a start winning port 42, a big winning port 45, and an out port 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. Further, a normal symbol variation start gate 55 is provided on the left side of the display device 10, and a windmill 76 is provided below the normal symbol change start gate 55.

  The display device 10 corresponds to a display unit capable of displaying a determination symbol in a predetermined variation mode based on the determination result of the determination by the determination unit, and displays an image of a symbol (character, character, etc.) different from the determination symbol or the determination symbol. Display), and whether or not the game is a big hit or not, display the progress information image in the process of displaying the determination result or the background image or game Display effect images and the like. The manner of variation of the determination symbol (variation time, rotation, deformation such as expansion / contraction change), the display mode of the game progress information image, the background image, the effect image, etc. are included in the variation mode. The display device 10 includes a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In the present embodiment, it is composed of a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module), the upper 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 includes a left special symbol (left determination symbol) ZL, a middle special symbol (middle determination symbol) ZM, and a right special symbol (right determination symbol) ZR as three determination symbols arranged side by side. According to the variation pattern (variation mode), each variation is displayed and the variation is displayed for a predetermined time. Then, based on the determination result, the left fixed special symbol, the middle fixed special symbol, and the right fixed special symbol are stopped and displayed as the fixed determination symbols. In addition to the special symbol (determination symbol), the special symbol display unit 11 may display a symbol (including a background image, a character, a background, a character, etc.) different from the determination symbol. The special symbol (determination symbol) and the symbol different from the determination symbol can be displayed due to a predetermined condition such as the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. In this embodiment, the left, middle, and right special symbols (determination symbols) displayed in a variable and stopped state are “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12”, respectively. ”And 12 patterns. In this embodiment, when the determination result of whether or not the jackpot which gives a privilege advantageous to the player is a jackpot (winning), the jackpot confirmed special symbol combination is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11. , 1, 1 ”(so-called '1' gaze eyes) or“ 2, 2, 2 ”(so-called '2' gaze eyes), etc., a combination of the same numbers), special symbols (judgment symbols) are stopped and displayed The game shifts to a special game that gives more prizes than the normal game. The normal game means a game state other than a special game, and giving more prizes than the normal game means giving a privilege advantageous to a player. In this embodiment, in the normal game, Set so that the number of game balls acquired by the player is greater than when winning (game balls enter) in the left sleeve winning port 51, right sleeve winning port 52, left dropping winning port 53, right dropping winning port 54, etc. Has been.

  The variation of the special symbol (determination symbol) displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 of the display device 10 is that the player operates the game button switch (operation means) 67 by a predetermined operation method as will be described later. The operation may be performed in an operation variation pattern (operation variation mode) in which the content of the variation varies based on the variation content. Further, the special symbol display unit 11 of the display device 10 is instructed by an instruction display body (cursor) K that moves based on an operation of the game button switch (operation means) 67 or the instruction display body (cursor) K. Selectable selection symbols S1, S2, and S3 may be displayed. The instruction display body (cursor) K has an arrow shape in this embodiment, and is displayed when the selected symbol is selected by the symbol selecting means and the SW valid time (operation valid time) is set. Further, when the indication display body (cursor) K is not moved and displayed for a certain period of time or when the SW effective time (operation effective time) ends, the instruction display body (cursor) K is not displayed. However, even if the instruction display body (cursor) K is in a non-display state, the game button switch (operation means) 67 is operated in the special symbol stop screen state in which the special symbol (determination symbol) is not variably displayed. By performing the slide operation, the instruction display body (cursor) K is displayed and can be moved and displayed.

  The normal symbol display unit 50 variably displays and stops a normal symbol for determining a small hit such as a symbol or a picture (character). The normal symbols that are changed and stopped on the normal symbol display unit 50 in the present embodiment are 10 patterns “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9”. In the case of winning, the normal symbol display unit 50 is stopped and displayed with an odd number of normal 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. This is done when a small win (per symbol) is established.

  On the back side of the start winning opening 42, a start winning opening detecting switch (start winning opening sensor) for detecting a game ball won (entered) in the start winning opening 42 is provided in the winning ball passage. In this embodiment, detection of a winning ball by the start winning port detection switch is set as a predetermined trigger in the present invention, and whether or not the winning ball is determined based on detection of a winning ball (predetermined trigger) by the starting winning port detection switch. Is configured to determine whether or not it is correct. The detection of a winning ball by the start winning port detection switch is also set as a cause for the start of variable display in the special symbol display unit 11. Since a new variation display cannot be started immediately even if a game ball wins the start winning opening 42 during the variable display on the special symbol display unit 11, the number of game balls detected by the start winning opening detection switch is set. Store the number of reserved balls for special symbols up to a preset number, and temporarily hold the jackpot determination (game success / failure determination) and special symbol variation display, then sequentially perform the jackpot determination and special symbol variation display The number of reserved balls for special symbols stored by is reduced. 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 special symbols), the start winning port detection switch will no longer receive winning game balls. Even if it is detected, it is determined 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 invalid ball without making a change and determination of whether or not the ball is valid. 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 change start gate 55 is detected by the normal symbol display unit 50 by detecting a game ball passing through the normal symbol change start gate 55 with a normal symbol change start switch provided on the back of the game board 2. It is designed to start changing normal symbols. In addition, during the normal symbol variation display, the variation of the normal symbol generated by the game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 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. 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. 3, a plurality of control boards and devices for controlling the game are provided. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a sub-control board 210, a lamp control board 215, an audio control board 220, a payout control board 240, a power supply board 250, and a launch control board 260. Reference numeral 206 is a RAM clear switch, 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a payout device (award and lending payout device), 283 is a ballless switch board (award ball and ball lending), 285 is a card interface connection unit, 289 Is a ball storage tank, and 291 is a ball guide rod. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. The RAM clear switch 206 can be initialized only for the RAM of the main control board 200, and is not configured for the RAM of the sub control board 215 and the lamp control board 215. 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 corresponds to control means and main control means, and includes at least a microcomputer including a CPU, RAM, ROM, and a plurality of counters, and is connected to the sub control board 210, the payout control board 240, and the like. The microcomputer executes a control procedure and performs main control related to the game. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The CPU in the main control board 200 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and performs arithmetic control, generates a random value, and outputs a control signal to the sub-control board 210 and the like. (Transmission) is possible.

  The RAM of the main control board 200 stores the special symbol variation holding ball detected by the start winning port detecting switch, that is, the number of predetermined triggers (the number of times the determination condition is satisfied) by entering the starting winning port 42. Temporary storage of various data such as the storage area for the number of normal symbols fluctuation holding balls detected by the number and the normal symbol fluctuation start switch, the storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, and the game data necessary for the game It has a storage area, a flag, and a CPU work area, and functions as a storage means together with the ROM. The game data stored in the RAM is sequentially stored and updated to the latest data as the game progresses. The game data stored in the RAM (storage means) is backed up when the power is turned off, and is read and used at the next power-on or reset process. The game data sequentially stored in the RAM includes a determination result, a special symbol variation holding ball number, data relating to payout, and the like.

  The ROM of the main control board 200 functions as a storage unit together with the RAM, and displays control procedures (also referred to as programs) and control data for the CPU, and variable display on the special symbol display unit 11 in the display device 10. In addition to the data related to the big hits and small hits, the judgment values and the like are written.

  Note that the microcomputer of the main control board 200 is a jackpot determination unit (corresponding to a hit determination unit for determining whether or not a game is successful based on a predetermined trigger in the present invention) or a jackpot determination. It also functions as a small hit / no-go determination means for performing. The control signal (command) output from the main control board 200 (that is, output from the microcomputer) is variation data for variably displaying the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 11 according to the mode based on the jackpot determination result. (Variable command), jackpot determination result data displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, jackpot determination result data to be displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, and the normal symbol display unit 50 in a mode based on the small hit determination result At least small hit determination result data to be displayed. 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 sub-control board 210 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a microcomputer having a plurality of counters, an input circuit connecting the main control board 200 and the game button switch (operation means) 67, a lamp control board 215, and a voice. An output circuit connecting the control board 220 is provided. In this embodiment, the sub control board 210 also serves as an effect control board. The sub control board 210 receives a control signal (command) from the main control board 200 to control the display device 10 and controls another control board (lamp control board 215). , The control signal is output to the voice control board 220). The sub-control board 210 is also configured to receive a signal by operating the game button switch (operation means) 67.

  Control signals (commands) received by the sub control board 210 from the main control board 200 include stop symbol data for the special symbol display unit 11 and control for the lamp control board 215 and the voice control board 220 in addition to the change command. A signal is included, and the game is controlled in accordance with the content of the control signal. The ROM of the sub control board (production control board) 210 stores a control program (control means), data constants, a variation pattern table, a plurality of symbol tables, and the like, and the RAM has a storage area for various data. It has a work area for the CPU. The sub control board (production control board) 210 is operated by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The variation pattern table (variation mode group) includes a plurality of variation patterns (variation modes), and the variation mode selection unit determines whether the variation pattern table (variation mode group) is based on a variation command from the main control board 200. The variation pattern (variation mode) is selected.

  In the plurality of variation patterns (variation modes), the game button switch (operation means) 67 is operated by a player in a predetermined operation method while the special symbol (determination symbol) is variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 11. At least an operation variation pattern (operation variation mode) in which variation content (for example, an effect image, a background pattern, etc.) changes based on what is performed is included.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of the variation pattern table (variation mode group). The fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 5 is provided with fluctuation patterns (fluctuation modes) 1 to 5 respectively for the hit / fail judgment result of the jackpot. The variation patterns (variation modes) 1 to 5 include a range of variation mode random values, an effective time of the game button switch (SW), whether or not the game button switch (SW) is used, and whether the operation of the game button switch is slide or push ( The special symbol display time in the special symbol display unit 11 is set. Among the variation patterns 1 to 5, the variation patterns 4 and 5 that are set to use the game button switch (SW) are operation variation patterns (operation variation modes). The variation pattern (variation mode) is selected based on the value of the variation mode random value in the variation command from the main control board 200. For example, when the determination result is a win and the fluctuation mode random values are 151 to 174, the win fluctuation pattern 4 (operation fluctuation pattern) is selected. Note that only the operation method for sliding the game button switch (operation means) 67 is set in the operation change pattern (operation change mode) in this embodiment, but the game button switch (operation means) 67 has Other operation methods such as pressing (PUSH) may be set. Further, different operation methods of the game button switch 67, for example, an operation variation pattern (operation variation mode) in which the operation method is a slide and an operation variation pattern (operation variation mode) in which the operation method is pressed (PUSH) are both represented by a variation pattern table (variation). Mode), or a plurality of operation methods of the game button switch (operation means) 67 may be included in one operation variation pattern (operation variation mode).

  FIG. 6 shows a display example on the special symbol display unit 11 based on the operation variation pattern (operation variation mode). The illustrated operation variation pattern (operation variation mode) is an example in which the game button switch 67 is slid, and a ball-like object (symbol) C2 falling from above collides with a human-like object (symbol) C1. This is an example in which the ball-shaped object C2 does not hit the human-like object C1 by sliding the game button switch 67 to the right. In the example shown in the figure, when an operation variation pattern (operation variation mode) is displayed, a notification of an operation method including a display of “Take right at the right timing!” Is performed. Further, in the illustrated example, while the operation variation pattern (operation variation mode) is displayed, the special symbol becomes smaller and moves to the upper left of the special symbol display unit 11, so that the player can change the operation variation pattern ( It is easy to visually recognize the design of the operation variation mode. When the game button switch 67 can be correctly operated, the character “success!” Is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11. On the other hand, when the game button switch 67 is not operated correctly, the character “sorry!” Is displayed. . After that, the special symbol again returns to the central position of the special symbol display unit 11 and is displayed after being changed for a while.

  The plurality of symbol tables correspond to a symbol group in the present invention. Each symbol table includes a plurality of symbol patterns (design aspects). The plurality of symbol patterns (design aspects) are composed of symbols different from the previous special symbol (determination symbol). In addition, the plurality of symbols are in a notification mode in which the success / failure determination result is notified before the special symbol display unit 11 displays the jackpot determination result by the stop display of the special symbol (determination symbol). It is also a notice symbol to be displayed. The plurality of notice symbols (that is, the plurality of symbols) are instructed by an instruction display body K that is moved and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 of the display device 10 based on an operation of the game button switch (operation means) 67. There are selectable selectable symbols and operation-unnecessary symbols that do not require operation by the game button switch (operation means) 67, and the symbol pattern includes a selected symbol pattern composed of the selected symbols and the operation-unnecessary symbol. There are operation-unnecessary symbol patterns.

  7 and 8 show examples of the symbol table. The plurality of symbol tables shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are composed of symbol tables A to D with different selection rates of symbols selected by the symbol selecting means. The symbol tables A to D are provided with symbol patterns 1 to 5 which are respectively used when the winning / bad determination result of the jackpot is winning or losing, and each symbol pattern 1 to 5 has a random number random number value. The range, the effective time of the game button switch (SW), the use / non-use of the game button switch (SW), the display time of the notice symbol (selected symbol or operation unnecessary symbol) in the special symbol display unit 11, and the appearance rate in the table Is set. In each symbol table, the symbol pattern that uses the game button switch (SW) is a selected symbol pattern that displays the selected symbol, while the symbol pattern that does not use the game button switch (SW) does not display the selected symbol (no operation required). This is an operation-unnecessary symbol pattern that displays symbols. The selected symbol selection rate in each symbol table is obtained by adding the appearance rate of the symbol pattern (for example, symbol patterns 2 to 5 in the symbol table A) using the game button switch (SW) in the symbol table. can get. The symbol table D is a symbol table with a selection symbol selection rate of 0%, and is composed of operation-unnecessary symbol patterns 1 to 5.

  As will be described later, the plurality of symbol tables are an operation in which a player operates the game button switch (operating means) 67 to move the indication display body to indicate and select a selected symbol on the special symbol display unit 11. On the basis of a reference value that increases or decreases based on the determination result of whether or not the symbol has been performed, a symbol table in which the selection rate of the selected symbol has a predetermined value is selected. Furthermore, when it is determined that an operation for moving the instruction display body has been performed, a symbol table having a higher selection rate of the selected symbol than when it is determined that an operation has not been performed is selected. The selection symbol is set so that it can be easily selected. The selection of the symbol pattern from the selected symbol table is performed based on the variation mode random value in the variation command from the main control board 200. For example, when the symbol table A is selected based on the reference value and the determination result is a win and the variation mode random number value is 50, the winning symbol pattern 2 is selected from the symbol table A.

  The selected symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, and an indication is displayed in a notification mode for notifying the result of the jackpot winning / decision by selecting and indicating with the instruction display body. The advance notice display is performed in a notification mode in which the determination result can be known or estimated. For example, in the case of a win, “Special Congratulations!” Or “Large Win!” Is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, or a win is informed along with these displays. On the other hand, in the case of losing, “Expect next time!”, “Going out!” Or the like is displayed, or the detachment is notified by voice together with the display. Further, by selecting the selected symbol with the instruction display body, a bonus game related to the game is given to the player. The bonus game related to the game does not affect the winning / bad determination result of the jackpot and does not affect the prize ball. For example, every time the selected symbol is selected by the indication display body, a predetermined value of the game point P1 is given, and when the acquired integrated value of the game point P1 reaches the predetermined value, the BGM at the time of big hit changes, or the special in the determination symbol variation An example of displaying a new character on the symbol display unit 11 can be given. The acquired integrated value P2 of game points is displayed on a part of the special symbol display unit 11. In addition, in the notice display, if the result of the determination is wrong, only the points to be given when the selected symbol is selected by the indication display body is displayed as a notice of disapproval, and a phrase indicating the disengagement, etc. May not be displayed.

  An example of the selected symbol is shown in 9-A of FIG. In the illustrated example, a face selection symbol S1, a sandbag selection symbol S2, and a book selection symbol S3 are provided as selection symbols, and the player selects an instruction display (cursor) K with a game button switch (operating means). ) It is made possible to indicate and select the selected symbol by moving it by the slide operation 67 and pressing (PUSH) on the selected symbols S1, S2 and S3. In addition, the selected symbol pattern (the symbol pattern for displaying the selected symbol) of the present embodiment has one, two or three selected symbols, and the special symbol display according to the selected symbol pattern selected. The number of selected symbols displayed on the part 11 is determined. In the present embodiment, the selected symbols S1, S2, S3 are opaque. When the selected symbol is not selected by the symbol selecting means, that is, when the selected symbol pattern is not selected, the selected symbol is not displayed as shown in 9-B of FIG. The semi-transparent selection symbol non-display symbol S1a, S2a, S3a representing the presence is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, and the selection symbol is selected by the symbol selection means, that is, the selection symbol pattern is selected. Based on this, the selected symbols non-display symbols S1a, S2a, S3a are changed to opaque selected symbols S1, S2, S3 as shown by 9-A in FIG.

  If the symbol pattern selected by the symbol selecting means is an operation-unnecessary symbol pattern, the operation-unnecessary symbol set in the selected operation-unnecessary symbol pattern is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, and then the special symbol is displayed. Before the result of the determination of whether or not the game is successful, a preliminary display is automatically performed so that the player does not need to operate the game button switch (operation means) 67.

  The lamp control board 215 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, ROM, and RAM, an input / output circuit connected to the sub control board (production control board) 210, an input / output circuit connected to the lamp relay board, and the like. Based on a control signal output from the control board 210, lighting of a lamp device such as a decorative lamp is controlled. The lamp control board 215 operates by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The audio control board 220 is connected to the sub control board 210 by electrical connection means, synthesizes an audio signal by a signal output from the sub 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 is connected to the main control board 200 through electrical connection means, and receives a control signal output from the main control board 200 to control the payout device 281. The payout control board 240 is operated by the power supplied from the power board 250.

  The power supply board 250 converts the power supply AC24V supplied from the outside into various power supplies such as direct current 34V, direct current 12V, direct current 5V and the like necessary for each part of the gaming machine and supplies them to the respective control boards.

  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. The gaming machine 1 wins the start winning opening 42 until a predetermined trigger is established after the power is turned on (until the determination condition is established) or for a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes). If there is not (that is, whether or not the success / failure determination is made for a predetermined period), a demonstration image as a standby screen is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 of the display device 10.

  In the initial setting when the gaming machine is turned on, the reference value is set to the maximum initial value (100) and the display of the operation frequency indicator I is set to the maximum (MAX), and the symbol pattern is selected. An initial design symbol table is set in the table. The initial setting symbol table is a symbol table (the symbol table A having a selection symbol selection rate of 80% in FIG. 7) having the maximum selection symbol selection ratio among the plurality of symbol tables.

  In addition, the symbol table in which the symbol pattern is selected based on the determination result and the obtained variation mode random value is determined in advance based on the operation of the resetting unit that resets the gaming machine 1 to the initial state. It is set in the symbol table. In the present embodiment, the reference value (count value of the counting means), the display of the operation frequency indicator I, and the symbol table are respectively brought into the initial setting state by the operation of the reset means. That is, the reference value is set to the maximum initial value (100), the display of the operation frequency indicator I is set to the maximum (MAX), and the selection rate of the selected symbol is the maximum as the symbol table in which the symbol pattern is selected. A symbol table (80% in this embodiment) is set. The operation of the reset means in the present embodiment is configured to operate when the special symbol display unit 11 becomes a standby screen (demonstration screen). The reset means is also activated by operating a reset switch (not shown) provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1 or the like.

  When the game balls launched by the launching device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to the winning holes are paid out to the upper ball receiving tray 36 as winning balls. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol change start gate 55, the normal symbol starts to change in the normal symbol display section 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 port 42 are for the starting winning port on the back. The solenoid changes from a narrow open state (normal state), which is almost vertical and difficult to win, to a generally V-shaped (reverse C-shaped) open-open state where it is easy to win, making it easier for the game ball to win. Then, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 42 (in this embodiment, a determination condition is satisfied), a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  When the game ball wins at the start winning opening 42 (determination condition is established), 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 A determination is made and a symbol table is selected from the plurality of symbol tables. Then, a symbol pattern is selected from the selected symbol table. When the selected symbol pattern is a selected symbol pattern, a selected symbol (at least one of S1, S2, and S3) as shown in 9-A of FIG. 9 is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 of the display device 10. Is displayed. On the other hand, if the selected symbol pattern is the operation unnecessary symbol pattern, the selected symbol non-display symbols S1a, S2a, S3a and the operation unnecessary symbol (not shown) are displayed on the special symbol display unit 11. . The operation-unnecessary symbol (not shown) may be configured to be substituted by the selected symbol non-display symbol S1a, S2a, S3a.

  Along with the selection of the symbol pattern, a variation pattern (variation mode) is selected from the variation pattern table, and an image (including a special symbol) is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 together with the display of the selected symbol or the operation-unnecessary symbol. The change display of is started. At this time, if the selected variation pattern is the operation variation pattern (operation variation mode), as shown in FIG. 6, a special symbol is displayed together with an effect display in which the variation contents are changed by the operation of the game button switch 67. Is displayed.

  For example, in the operation variation pattern (variation mode) of FIG. 6 which has already been described, during the variation of the special symbol, the special symbol moves from the center position of the special symbol display unit 11 up to that point to the upper left position. Subsequently, the effect display by the operation of the game button switch 67 is performed at the vacant center position. In this effect, the player operates the game button switch 67 rightward within a predetermined time (SW effective time, operation effective time) to move the person-like object (symbol) C1 to the right, The ball-shaped object (symbol) C2 falling from above is prevented from colliding. When the game button switch 67 can be correctly operated, the character “success!” Is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11. On the other hand, when the game button switch 67 is not operated correctly, the character “sorry!” Is displayed. . After that, the special symbol again returns to the central position of the special symbol display unit 11 and continues to fluctuate.

  In addition, when the selected symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, for example, in the case of 9-A in FIG. 9 already described, the player can execute the game button switch within the effective time (operation effective time). The game button switch (operation means) 67 is slid to move the instruction display body (cursor) K onto the selected symbols S1, S2, S3, and in this state, the game button switch (operation means) 67 is pressed (PUSH). Then, by selecting and selecting the selected symbols S1, S2, and S3, the symbols are displayed in a manner of notifying the result of the determination of success / failure. For example, in the case of a win, the special symbol display unit 11 is displayed with a symbol such as “Congratulations!” Or “Big hit!” Or a symbol such as a picture or a picture indicating a win. On the other hand, in the case of losing, in this embodiment, the game point P1 is given, and the acquired integrated value P2 of the game point P1 is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11. When the acquired integrated value P2 of the game points P1 reaches a predetermined value, the BGM at the time of the big hit is changed, or a new character is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11. In addition, when the result of the determination is wrong, the result of the judgment is notified in advance by a design such as “Expect next time!” Or “Rejected!”, Such as a word or a picture indicating a failure or the like. May be. Further, even when the determination result is a win, the game point P1 may be awarded when the selected symbol is instructed and selected.

  The display of the mode for notifying the determination result or the giving of the point may be performed when one selected symbol is instructed and selected when a plurality of selected symbols are displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, It may be performed when a predetermined number of selected symbols are instructed and selected, or may be performed when all the displayed selected symbols are instructed and selected.

  The display of the selected symbol and the display of the mode for notifying the result of the determination of the success / failure are performed from the start of the change of the special symbol (determination symbol) until the second special symbol (determination symbol) is stopped and displayed. This is because when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the player knows whether the result of the determination is wrong or that there is still a chance of winning. This is because the excitement caused by the notice will be reduced. Therefore, as in this embodiment, the excitement given to the player can be further enhanced by notifying the result of the success / failure determination at the time when the result of the determination of the success / failure until the second special symbol is stopped and displayed is not known at all. It becomes possible.

  When the operation of the game button switch (operation means) 67 for moving and displaying the instruction display body is operated within the effective time (operation effective time) of the game button switch (SW), the reference value increases and the operation frequency is increased. On the other hand, the display of the indicator I is increased. On the other hand, when the operation is not performed, the reference value is decreased and the display of the operation frequency indicator I is decreased. As the reference value is larger, that is, as the operation frequency for moving and displaying the instruction display body is higher, a symbol table having a higher selection rate of a selected symbol is selected from the plurality of symbol tables, and the symbol pattern is selected from the selected symbol table. Will be selected. On the other hand, as the reference value is smaller, that is, as the operation frequency for moving and displaying the instruction display body is lower, a symbol table having a lower selection rate of a selected symbol is selected from the plurality of symbol tables, and the symbol is selected from the selected symbol table. The pattern will be selected. Therefore, for a player who rarely moves and displays the instruction display by operating the game button switch 67, the frequency of selection symbols to be selected by moving and displaying the instruction display is reduced, while the game button switch 67 is displayed. For a player who often moves and displays the instruction display body by operating, the frequency of selection symbols to be selected by moving and displaying the instruction display body increases.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the reference value becomes the lowest value, the symbol table (symbol table D in FIG. 8) with the selection rate of the selected symbol being 0% is selected and the operation frequency indicator I is the lowest display. . As a result, the selected symbol is not selected and the selected symbol is not displayed on the special symbol display unit 11. In this state, the game button switch (operation means) 67 is operated to move the indication display body K. Is performed, the reference value is maximized and the operation frequency indicator I is displayed at the maximum, and the selected symbol can be selected again.

  Thus, when it is determined that an operation for moving the instruction display body 67 is performed, the selected symbol is more easily selected than when it is determined that no operation is performed. . The operation variation pattern (operation variation mode) is selected based on the jackpot determination result regardless of the determination result of whether or not the operation for moving the instruction display body 67 has been performed. Therefore, the selection of the operation variation pattern (operation variation mode) is not affected by whether or not the game button switch (operation means) for moving the instruction display body K is operated. The player can be prevented from performing only the operation of the game button switch (operation means) for moving the instruction display body K.

  Thereafter, the special symbol display unit 11 stops and displays the special symbol. If the result of the jackpot success / failure determination is a jackpot, the left, middle and right special symbols are aligned and stopped on the special symbol display unit 11 to give more prizes than the normal game (this embodiment) In this case, a special game is executed. On the other hand, in the case of a detachment, the left, middle, and right special symbols are displayed in a detachment symbol instead of being a squint.

  In a special game (big win game) state, the open / close plate 46 of the big prize opening 45 is opened to make it easy to receive the game balls falling on the surface of the game area 6 so that the big prize opening 45 can be awarded, When there is a prize at 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).

  The jackpot usually has a jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot. In the case of a normal jackpot, after the end of a special game, the probability of the next jackpot is set to a low probability (1/315 in this embodiment), whereas in the case of a promiscuous jackpot, after the end of a special game The next jackpot probability is set to a high probability (5/315 in this embodiment). In the case of the normal jackpot, a normal jackpot symbol (ordinary jackpot determination symbol) composed of even numbers such as “2, 2, 2” is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, while on the other hand, in the case of a probable variation jackpot Is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 with a probability variation jackpot symbol (special jackpot determination symbol) composed of odd numbers such as “1, 1, 1”.

  Next, the control process of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Examples of the random number counter provided on the main control board 200 include a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, a special symbol data random number counter, a variation mode 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, on the other hand, '3', '53', '113', '173', '227', '281', '337', '397', ' If it matches either 449 'or' 503 ', it will be a big hit.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter determines a jackpot symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display unit 11 when the result of the determination is successful, and is composed of random numbers from “0” to “11”. . This jackpot symbol random number value starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every update processing of a regular symbol / special symbol main random number, which will be described later. The addition is repeated. The jackpot symbol random number is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42. The jackpot symbol random number is assigned a jackpot symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 when the jackpot winning / failing determination result is a hit. In the present embodiment, when it is “0”, it is one grove (all the same symbols) where the jackpot symbol combination is “1,1,1”, and when it is “1”, it is “2,2,2”. 2 slots, if '2', 3 slots, '3, 3, 3'; if '3', 4 slots, '4, 4, 4' 5 for eyes, 4 for 5 and 5 for 5; 6 for 6; 6, 6 for 6; 7 in the case of '7,7,7', 8 in the case of '7', 8 in the case of '8,8,8', 9, 9 ', 9', 10'10, 10'10, 10'11, 11, 11 ' Eleven eyes, or a big hit consisting of twelve eyes that become '12, 12, 12 'in the case of' 11 ' Handle combination has been assigned.

  The reach random number counter is used for determining whether or not to reach the reach state when the result of the success / failure determination by the jackpot determination random number value is out of the 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. Other special symbols (for example, the left special symbol and the right special symbol) are the same (except for the final stop symbol, the state is equal to the jackpot special symbol combination, and will eventually be out of the big jackpot State that includes cases). 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 '. In the present embodiment, the reach randomness value based on the jackpot determination random number value is always a reach, so this reach random number is not used for the presence / absence of reach.

  The special symbol data random number counter is used for determining an out symbol combination (out symbol determining symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display unit 11 when the success / failure determination result by the jackpot determination random number value is out. 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 “11”.

  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 a 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 “11”. 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 “11”. 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).

  Each of the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 is “1” when “0”, “2” when “1”, and “3” when “2”. A judgment symbol consisting of a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol that are stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is 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 determination symbol consisting of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol is determined.

  The variation mode counter is used when selecting a variation pattern (operation mode) from the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 5 and when selecting a symbol pattern from the symbol tables shown in FIGS. Fluctuation mode random numbers from “0” to “199” are provided. The random number of the variation mode starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. It is set to 0 'and the addition is repeated again. The variation mode random number is acquired due to winning at the start winning opening 42.

  The acquired jackpot determination random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach random number, special symbol data random number, and variation mode random number are each a maximum of four, corresponding to the number of reserved balls in the corresponding area in the RAM of the main control board 200. Stored 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 normal symbol variation start switch detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 55, and up to four normal symbol random numbers in the RAM of the main control board 200. Stored in the storage area.

  Further, a normal symbol is assigned to the normal symbol random number. 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, a power-off flag, and the like can be cited. These flags are all turned OFF at the time of initial setting.

  In the main control board (main control circuit, main control means) 200, the CPU performs a main process M in accordance with a program (main control procedure) stored in the ROM. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the main process M. The process performed by the main control board (main control circuit, main control means) 200 corresponds to the process of the main control procedure.

  In the main process M, initial setting process (S10) of the CPU, abnormality determination of RAM contents (S20), RAM initialization process (S30), interrupt prohibition process (S40), normal symbol / special symbol main random number update Processing (S50), interrupt permission processing (S60), and interrupt processing (S100) are performed, and interrupt processing (S100) is executed every 4 ms while loop processing is performed in the final processing.

  In the initial setting process (S10) of the CPU and the like, stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 206 is ON or the power-off flag is ON and the contents of the RAM are normal (S20). If it is determined abnormal, the RAM is initialized (S30). Although the main process M is repeatedly performed, the initial setting process (S10) of the CPU or the like, the RAM content abnormality presence / absence determination (S20), and the initialization of the RAM (S30) are the initial control procedures necessary only when the power is turned on. Yes, it is executed only in the first round, and not executed after that. However, since it is well known, the details are omitted. In the interrupt prohibition process (S40), 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 (S50), various random numbers are added by 1 for each normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S50), 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 (S60), the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec is permitted.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as shown in FIG. 11, an output process (S110) is first performed. In the output process (S110), a command (control signal) or the like stored in the output buffer of the main control board 200 by each process is output to the corresponding control board or the like. Examples of commands (control signals) output here include production random numbers, jackpot symbol data, jackpot determination data, missed symbol data, and 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 (S50) 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. 12, first, 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 and the start is started. 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 a variation mode 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. 13, first, a special out symbol creation process (S160-1) is performed. In the special off symbol creation process (S160-1), as shown in FIG. 14, 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 symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 to 3 is The special out symbol data is updated by being transferred to the data storage destination and stored as special out symbols 1 to 3 (S160-1-5), and then the special out symbol generating process (S160-1) is finished. . 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. 13, 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. 15, 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 in a standby screen (standby screen) where the special symbol is not changing (S160-5-6). When the symbol standby process (S160-5) is completed, but the standby screen (standby screen) is not in progress, a setting process for setting the special symbol display unit 11 to the standby screen (standby screen) is performed (S160-5). -7) After that, this special symbol standby process (S160-5) ends. In the setting process for setting the standby screen, a standby command for setting the standby screen is output to the sub-control board 210 when a game ball does not win the start winning opening 42 for a predetermined time after the setting process is performed. It is a process to make it.

  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. 16, 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. 17, 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.

  Following the special symbol selection process (S160-5-3), a special symbol random number shift process (S160-5-4) is performed. In this special symbol random number shift process (S160-5-4), 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 load (reading) ranking first place. 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. 18, 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 (S160-5-4-1), and 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). -5-4-2) 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) (S160-5-4). -3).

  Subsequent to the special symbol random number shift processing (S160-5-4), special symbol variation start processing (S160-5-5) is performed. In the special symbol variation start processing (S160-5-5), 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 (S160-5-5), 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. 19, 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. 20, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON, that is, whether or not the big hit flag is set (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 FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, 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 displayed together with the jackpot end command together with the ramp control. The output buffer is set so as to be transmitted to the substrate 215. 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 stop symbol is a probabilistic symbol (an odd number in the present embodiment) (S160-8-15). In the case of the probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is turned ON (S160-8-16) and the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-8-17), while the probability variation symbol is different from the probability variation symbol. Jumps the process (S160-8-16) for turning on the probability change flag, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-8-17), and the special electric accessory process (S160-8) is completed. .

  In the reserved ball number process (S170), as shown in FIG. 23, the reserved ball number is loaded (S170-1), and the reserved ball number is set in the output buffer (S170-2).

  In the power-off monitoring process (S180), as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether a power-off signal has been input (S180-1). If not input, this power-off monitoring process (S180) is terminated. On the other hand, when the power-off signal is input, the current data (state) is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 (S180-2), and then the power-off flag is turned on (S180-3). Thereafter, loop processing is performed.

  In the other process (S190), various other processes necessary for the game are performed, but the description of the process that is not particularly relevant in the present invention is omitted.

  Processing performed by the sub control board (sub control circuit, effect control board) 210 will be described. In the sub-control main process J performed by the sub-control board (production control board) 210, as shown in FIG. 25, the CPU initialization process is performed in the sub-control board 210 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 it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM is initialized (S203), and then a random number update process (S204) is performed. On the other hand, if normal, random number update processing (S204) is performed without initializing the RAM.

  In the random number update process (S204), a random number value update process (addition of 1) is performed in a random number counter provided in the sub-control board 210. When the random number reaches the set maximum value, it returns to “0” and update processing (addition of 1) is performed again.

  After the random number update process (S204), a loop process is performed. While this loop processing is performed, external INT interrupt processing (S300) is performed when a command (control signal) is received from the main control board 200, and 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S400) every 10 ms, 10 ms. Every 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S500) is performed.

  In the external INT interrupt processing (S300), as shown in FIG. 26, it is confirmed whether the strobe (STB) signal from the main control board 200 is ON (S301), and the strobe signal is ON, that is, the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit. When input, 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 command based on a variation mode random value, jackpot symbol data, jackpot determination data, missed symbol data, and the like. On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not ON, the external INT interrupt processing (S300) is completed at that time.

  In the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), an input process (S401) is performed as shown in FIG.

  In the input process (S401), a signal from the game button switch (operation means) 67 is received. It is determined whether the game button switch 67 is operated (detected by the limit sensor) or not operated (the limit sensor is not detected), and the state of the game button switch 67 is sub-controlled. Store in the RAM of the substrate 210. The determination of the ON / OFF state of the game button switch 67 is determined by the signal input from the game button switch 67 to the sub-control board 210 being low when the game button switch 67 is OFF and high when the signal is ON. The determination of the ON state or the OFF state is performed every 2 ms when the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400) is executed. In this embodiment, the game button switch 67 is operated when the OFF state is detected three times in the input process (S401) repeatedly executed every 2 ms and then the ON state is detected three times (12 ms in total). It is judged that

  In the 10 ms timer interruption process (S500), as shown in FIG. 28, the command monitoring process (S501), the symbol table setting process (S502), the liquid crystal update process (S503), the SW process (S504), and the command transmission process (S505). Is done.

  In the command monitoring process (S501), as shown in FIG. 29, whether the command received from the main control board (main control circuit) 200 is a command related to a big hit round (S501-1) or a command related to fluctuation (S501-2). Whether the command is a standby command (S501-3) is determined, and then other processing (S501-7) is performed. In the case of a command relating to the big hit round, setting processing relating to the big hit round, for example, setting processing of the screen, sound, etc. during the big hit round is performed (S501-4). On the other hand, in the case of a command related to fluctuation, a fluctuation pattern is selected from the fluctuation pattern table of FIG. 7 based on the determination result of the main control board (main control circuit) 200 and the acquired fluctuation mode random value. The variable display is set (S501-5). In the present invention, S501-5 corresponds to processing of a variation mode selection unit that selects the variation mode from a group of variation modes. In the case of a standby command, the value of the frequency counter (count value of the counting means) is reset to the initial value (S501-6). The operation frequency indicator is displayed as an initial display value in a liquid crystal update process (S503), which will be described later, corresponding to the initial value of the value of the frequency counter (count value of the counting means). The value of the frequency counter (count value of the counting means) corresponds to the reference value of the present invention, and is added every time the game button switch (operation means) 67 is slid within the effective time (SW effective time). The initial value is set to a maximum of 100. In this way, by using the standby command as the initialization means, it is possible to easily welcome a new player in the initial state when the player changes.

  In the other processing (S501-7), other processing necessary for the command monitoring processing is performed. However, the description is omitted because it is not particularly necessary for understanding the present invention.

  In the symbol table setting process (S502), the symbol tables A to D shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are based on the operation frequency rank indicating the frequency with which the game button switch (operation means) 67 is slid to select the selected symbol. A symbol table is selected from among the symbol patterns, and a symbol pattern is selected from the selected symbol table based on the variation mode random value. That is, as shown in FIG. 30, in the symbol table setting process (S502), the operation frequency is determined as A, B, C, or D (S502-1 to S502-3), and the operation frequency rank is A. In this case, the symbol table A is set for symbol pattern selection (S502-4), and when the operation frequency rank is B, the symbol table B is set for symbol pattern selection (S502-5). When the operation frequency rank is C, the symbol table C is set for selecting a symbol pattern (S502-6), and when the operation frequency rank is D, the symbol table D is set for selecting a symbol pattern. (S502-7). Thereafter, a design pattern is selected from the set design table based on the variation mode random number value of the main control board 200, and set with the content of the selected design pattern (S502-8). When the selected symbol pattern uses a game button switch, that is, when it is a selected symbol, the SW valid time (operation valid time) is set based on the symbol pattern of the selected symbol.

  As shown in Table 1, the operation frequency rank is set based on the value of the frequency counter (count value of the counting means, reference value), and each rank is selected by operating the game button switch (operating means) 67. The frequency of effects for designating and selecting symbols and the display state of the operation frequency indicator I are set. In the operation frequency rank A, the range of the value (reference value) of the frequency counter is set to “70 to 100”, the frequency of the effect of indicating and selecting the selected symbol is “high”, and the display of the operation frequency indicator I is maximum. Is set to “3”. The operation frequency indicator is displayed in four stages of “none”, “one”, “two”, and “three”, and the lowest display state “none” is the lowest operation frequency state and the highest display state. “3” indicates the maximum operation frequency state. FIG. 35 shows a display state of the operation frequency indicator I. The symbol table setting process (S502) corresponds to symbol selection means.

  In the liquid crystal update process (S503), corresponding to the variation pattern (variation mode) selected from the variation pattern table based on the variation command (variation mode random value) received from the main control board 200, and the operation frequency rank. A display device (specifically, VDP or the like) 10 according to the display setting of an operation frequency indicator corresponding to the symbol pattern selected from the set symbol table based on the variation command (variation mode random value) and the operation frequency rank In addition, the display data is output from the ROM of the sub control board (production control board) 210 in which the display data is stored, and the image displayed on the display screen is updated. Following the liquid crystal update processing (S503), SW processing (504) is performed.

  In the SW process (S504), as shown in FIG. 31, the process for the operation of the game button switch (operation means) 67 according to the state of the display device 10, that is, the input process of the operation means regarding the notice (S504-1) The operation means input process (S504-2) related to the variation mode, the operation means input process (S504-3) related to the fluctuation stoppage, and the operation means input process (S504-4) related to others are performed.

  In the input process (S504-1) of the operation means related to the advance notice, the game button switch (operation) is used to move the instruction display body (cursor) within the SW effective time (operation effective time) in which the selected symbol is displayed. Means) or a push (PUSH) operation for selecting the selected symbol is performed. If the operation is performed within the SW valid time (operation valid time), the operation is performed. As valid, the value of the frequency counter (the reference value of the present invention) is added by a specified value. On the other hand, if it is not operated within the SW effective time, the specified value is subtracted, and the value of the frequency counter ( The display of the operation frequency indicator I is set according to the reference value of the present invention. The input process (S504-1) of the operation means related to the advance notice corresponds to the process of the operation determination means for determining whether the operation means has moved and displayed the instruction display body in the present invention. Processing of counting means for counting the operation determination result determined by the operation determination means that the operation for moving the body has been performed and the operation determination result determined by the operation determination means for the operation not moving the instruction display body being performed It corresponds to.

  As shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, in the input process (S504-1) of the operation means related to the notice, first, the SW valid time (operation valid time) set based on the selected symbol pattern has become zero. It is judged (S504-1-1). If the SW valid time (operation valid time) is not 0, whether or not the game button switch (operation means) 67 has been slid (S504-1-2), that is, the indication display (cursor) It is determined whether or not an operation for moving and displaying is performed, or whether or not a game button switch (operation means) 67 is pressed (PUSH), that is, an operation for selecting a selected symbol is performed (S504-1-6). ).

  If it is determined in S504-1-2 that the game button switch (operation means) 67 has been slid, it is then determined whether the BFG flag is ON (S504-1-3). When the BFG flag is OFF, it is set to ON and the value (reference value) of the frequency counter of the operating means is added by a specified value (S504-1-4), and then the indication display body (cursor) K is moved. Display processing is performed (S504-1-5). If it is determined in S504-1-3 that the BFG flag is ON, the setting of the BFG flag and the frequency counter addition process (S504-1-4) are jumped and the indication display (cursor) is changed. A movement process (S504-1-5) is performed. The specified value to be added to the value of the frequency counter in this embodiment is set to 5. Further, the upper limit of the value of the frequency counter is set to 100. When the value exceeds 100 by the addition of the specified value, the frequency counter value after the addition is set to 100.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S504-1-6 that the game button switch (operation means) 67 has been pressed (PUSH), is the instruction display body (cursor) positioned on the selected symbol? It is determined (S504-1-7). When the instruction display body (cursor) is positioned on the selected symbol, it is determined whether the BFG flag is ON (S504-1-8). When it is OFF, it is set to ON and the value of the frequency counter is set. The specified amount is added (S504-1-9), and the processing when the selected symbol is selected, that is, processing such as a notice display and point addition is performed (S504-1-10). If it is determined in S5044-1-7 that the BFG flag is ON, the setting process of the BFG flag and the process of adding the value of the frequency counter are jumped. Further, it is determined in S504-1-7 that the game button switch (operation means) 67 has not been pressed, or it is determined in S5044-1-8 that the instruction display body (cursor) is not positioned on the selected symbol. In other words, when the selected symbol is displayed and it is determined that the game button switch (operation means) 67 is not operated (including the case where it is not operated correctly) within the SW effective time (operation effective time). The BFG flag ON setting, the frequency counter value (reference value) addition process, and the process when the selected symbol is selected are not jumped.

  Subsequently, the SW effective time (operation effective time) is subtracted (S504-1-11), and then it is determined whether the SW effective time (operation effective time) has become 0 (S504-1-12). In such a case, it is determined whether the BFG flag is ON (S504-1-13). When the BFG flag is OFF, the frequency counter value (reference value) of the operating means is subtracted by a specified value (5 subtraction in this embodiment) (S504-1-14). The minimum value of the frequency counter (reference value) is set to 0, and when the subtraction result is negative, the value of the frequency counter (reference value) after subtraction is set to 0. If it is determined in S504-1-13 that the BFG flag is OFF, the SW valid time (operation valid time) is determined by the determination in S504-1-2, S504-1-6, and S5044-1-7. This is a case where the BFG flag is OFF because it is determined that the game button switch (operation means) 67 is not operated (including a case where it is not operated correctly). Thereafter, when the operation frequency rank is changed according to the value of the frequency counter, the operation frequency rank is updated and the operation frequency indicator is displayed according to the updated operation frequency rank (S504). -1-15). On the other hand, if it is determined in S504-1-12 that the SW valid time is not 0, the BFG flag is turned ON (S504-1-13) and the frequency counter value subtraction of the operating means (S504-1). 14) is jumped, and if the BFG flag is determined to be ON in S504-1-13, the frequency counter value subtraction (S504-1-14) of the operating means is jumped, and thereafter The operation frequency indicator is updated and the operation frequency indicator is displayed according to the updated operation frequency rank (S504-1-15).

  If it is determined in S504-1-1 that the SW effective time (operation effective time) is 0, it is determined whether the BFG flag is ON (S504-1-16). The means input process (S504-1) ends. On the other hand, if it is ON, it is set to OFF (S504-1-17), and then the operation means input process (S504-1) relating to this notice ends. .

  In the input means (S504-2) of the operation means regarding the change mode, when the operation change pattern (operation change mode) is selected, the game button switch (operation means) 67 is operated to change the change content. A process of changing is performed.

  In the input process (S504-3) of the operating means related to the suspension of fluctuation, processing is performed when the game button switch (operation means) 67 is operated while the fluctuation of the special symbol (determination symbol) is halted. In the input process (S504-3) of the operating means related to the suspension of fluctuations, as shown in FIG. 34, it is first determined whether or not the instruction display body (cursor) K is not displayed on the special symbol display unit 11 (S504). 3-1). When the instruction display body (cursor) K is not displayed, it is determined whether or not the game button switch (operation means) 67 has been slid (S504-3-2). When the game button switch (operation means) 67 is slid, it is determined whether the value of the frequency counter (reference value) is 0 (minimum value) (S504-3-3), and the value of the frequency counter (reference value). Is 0 (minimum value), the frequency counter value (reference value) is set to the maximum value 100 (initial value) (S504-3-4), and the indication display (cursor) K is displayed on the special figure. The instruction display body (cursor) is moved and displayed on the unit 11 (S504-3-5). When the value of the frequency counter is set to the maximum value of 100 (initial value), the operation means input process (S504-1) related to the advance notice in the next sub-control 10 ms timer interrupt process (S504-1-15). The display of the operation frequency indicator I increases to the initial display value (maximum display value). On the other hand, if it is determined in S504-3-3 that the frequency counter value (reference value) is not 0, the maximum value (initial value) setting process (S504-) of the frequency counter value (reference value) is performed. 3-4) is jumped.

  If it is determined in S504-3-1 that the instruction display body (cursor) K is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11, it is determined whether or not the game button switch (operation means) 67 is slid. (S504-3-6). When the slide operation is not performed, the cursor timer is updated (S504-3-7), and it is determined whether the cursor timer has passed a predetermined time (S504-3-8). When the cursor timer has elapsed for a predetermined time, that is, when the game button switch (operation means) 67 has not been slid for a predetermined time, the instruction display body (cursor) K is not displayed (S504-3-9). ). On the other hand, if the cursor timer has not elapsed for a predetermined time, the input process (S504-3) of the operating means relating to the suspension of the fluctuation is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S504-3-6 that the game button switch (operation means) 67 has been slid, the instruction display body (cursor) K is moved (S504-3-10). ), The cursor timer is set to 0 (S504-3-11).

  In the input process of other operation means (S504-4), other input-related processes performed using the game button switch (operation means) 67 are performed.

  In the command transmission process (S505), if there is a transmission command, the command is transmitted, and the command transmission process (S505) ends. If there is no transmission command, the command transmission process (S505) is immediately terminated.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, even if the selectable symbols that can be selected by the instruction are set to be difficult to select by the symbol selecting means, the operation variation mode using the operating means can be selected, and the instruction display body can be operated. It is possible to match a gaming machine to a player who does not want to perform only the effect of instructing and selecting a selected symbol by moving the means.

  In this embodiment, the operation means that can be operated by the player is a single game button switch composed of a switch (button switch having a limit sensor) that can be pressed and slid. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise the game button switch only for a press, and the game button switch only for a slide. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be changed without departing from the spirit of the invention. Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can be applied to a game where an effect is performed using an operating means.

The configuration of the embodiment is summarized as follows.
(1) a validity determination means for determining the validity based on a predetermined opportunity;
Display means capable of displaying a determination symbol in a predetermined variation mode based on the determination result by the determination means;
A variation mode selection means for selecting the variation mode from a variation mode group, an operation means operable by a player,
In a gaming machine equipped with
The variation mode group includes at least an operation variation mode in which the content of variation changes based on the operation unit being operated by a predetermined operation method while the determination symbol is variably displayed on the display unit.
The display means can display a symbol different from the determination symbol,
A symbol selecting means for selecting a symbol displayed on the display means from a symbol group including a plurality of symbols is provided, and the symbols in the symbol group are moved and displayed on the display means based on the operation of the operating means. Includes selectable symbols that can be selected by the instruction display,
An operation determining means for determining whether an operation for moving and displaying the instruction display body is performed by the operating means;
When the operation determining unit determines that an operation for moving the instruction display body is performed, the symbol selecting unit is set to select the selected symbol more easily than when it is determined that no operation is performed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variation mode selection unit selects the operation variation mode based on the result determination result determined by the result determination unit regardless of the determination result of the operation determination unit.

(2) In the above (1), the operation means is enabled when operated within the operation effective time,
The operation effective time is set based on the symbol selection means selecting the selected symbol,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation determining means determines whether an operation for moving and displaying the instruction display body is performed by the operating means within the operation effective time.

  (3) In the above (1) or (2), the symbols of the symbol group displayed on the display means are selected by the symbol selecting means based on the determination result of the success / failure determining means, and depending on the determination symbols Prior to displaying the success / failure determination result, the symbols of the symbol group are displayed in a notification mode for notifying the determination result.

  (4) In the above (3), the selected symbol is selected from the symbol group by the symbol selecting means, and the selected symbol is selected and indicated by the indication display body, whereby the selected symbol is displayed in the notification mode. A gaming machine characterized by being played.

  (5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein a bonus game related to a game is given to a player by selecting the selected symbol by the instruction display body.

(6) In any one of (1) to (5), a semi-transparent selection indicating that the selected symbol is in a non-display state when the selected symbol is not selected by the symbol selecting means A symbol non-display symbol is displayed on the display means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the selected symbol non-display symbol is changed to the opaque selected symbol based on the selection of the selected symbol by the symbol selecting means.

(7) In any one of (1) to (6), the operation determination result determined by the operation determining means that the operation of moving the instruction display body is performed and the operation of moving the instruction display body is performed. A counting means for counting the operation determination result determined by the operation determination means as not being received,
An operating frequency indicator indicating an operating frequency of the operating means is displayed on the display means based on a counting result of the counting means.

(8) In the above (7), the counting means includes a reference value that increases or decreases depending on the counting,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol selecting means sets ease of selection of the selected symbol based on the reference value.

  (9) In the above (8), the operation frequency indicator is variably displayed corresponding to the reference value.

  (10) In (9), the reference value is decreased when the operation determining means determines that an operation for moving the instruction display body has not been performed, and the reference value is less than or equal to a predetermined value. The operation frequency indicator is displayed at the lowest value, and the symbol selecting means is set not to select the selected symbol.

  (11) In (10), when the operation determining means determines that an operation of moving the instruction display body is performed when the operation frequency indicator is displayed at the minimum value, the reference value is an initial set value. And the display of the operation frequency indicator increases to an initial display value, and the symbol selecting means is set to be able to select the selected symbol.

  (12) In any one of (7) to (11), the display on the display means is set to the standby screen based on the fact that the game has not been performed for a predetermined time, and the count value of the counting means is initial. The gaming machine is reset to a value and the display of the operation frequency indicator is set to an initial display value.

  (13) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (12), wherein the instruction display body is not displayed when the operation means is not operated for a predetermined time.

  (14) In any one of (1) to (13), the symbol group includes a plurality of symbol tables having different selection rates of symbols selected by the symbol selecting means, and the symbol selecting means performs the operation A gaming machine, wherein the selected symbol is selected from the symbol table selected based on the determination result of the determining means.

  According to (1), even if a selection symbol that can be selected by an instruction is set so that it is difficult for the symbol selection means to select, an operation variation mode using the operation means can be selected, and the instruction display body is moved by the operation means. Thus, it is possible to match a gaming machine to a player who does not want to perform only the effect of selecting and selecting the selected symbol.

  According to (2), the player can visually check the operation frequency of the operation means and can confirm it, and the operation frequency of the operation means can be adjusted to the frequency intended by the player.

  According to (3), even if the player operates the operation means regardless of the game, it is not reflected in the game, and only an effective operation can be reflected.

  According to (4), since the symbol is displayed in a notification mode in which the determination result is notified prior to the display of the determination result by the determination symbol, before the player knows the determination result by displaying the determination symbol. It is possible to know the determination result.

  According to (5), when the player operates the operation means to select and select the selected symbol with the instruction display body, the symbol notifies the determination result earlier than the determination result is displayed as the determination symbol. Since the information is displayed in the notification mode, it is possible to increase the pleasure of the player operating the operation means to select and select the selected symbol, and to prevent the game from being bored.

  According to (6), since the player operates the operation means to select and select the selected symbol with the instruction display body, a bonus game related to the game is given to the player, so the player operates the operation means. As a result, the pleasure of instructing and selecting the selected symbol is increased, and it is possible to prevent the game from becoming boring.

  According to (7), when the selected symbol is not selected by the symbol selecting means, a semi-transparent selected symbol non-display symbol indicating that the selected symbol is not displayed is displayed on the display means. Since the selected symbol non-displayed symbol changes to an opaque selected symbol based on the selection of the selected symbol by the means, the player can recognize the selected symbol display position on the display means in advance, and select the selected symbol. Since it becomes easy to understand the available time, it is possible to smoothly operate the operation means for instructing and selecting the selected symbol.

  According to (8), the reference value is increased / decreased according to the determination result of the operation determination unit, thereby facilitating setting based on the operation frequency of the operation unit.

  According to (9), it is possible to notify the player of the operation frequency of the operation means accurately and easily by the display state of the operation frequency indicator displayed on the display means.

  According to (10), for a player who does not participate in a game in which a selected symbol is selected by an instruction display, a symbol that is not selected by the instruction display is displayed on the display means. It is possible to provide the player with the combined gaming machine.

  According to (11), even if there is little or no operation of the operating means, the selected symbol is selected again by operating the operating means and moving the indication display body even if the selected symbol is not selected. It is possible to return to a possible setting, and it is possible to increase game variations.

  According to (12), the count value of the counting means is reset to the initial value based on the fact that the display means is set to the standby screen because the game has not been performed for a predetermined time, and the operation frequency indicator is initially displayed. With regard to a game in which a player who continues to play a game on a gaming machine after a previous player has played a game, uses an operation of the operation means. It is possible to play a game from the initial setting state. In addition, it is possible to make it easier for new players to be greeted in the initial state when, for example, a player changes. Note that “the game has not been performed for a predetermined time” means that the state of the determination symbol does not start for a predetermined time, that is, a predetermined trigger for determining whether or not the predetermined time is not satisfied for a predetermined time. Say.

  According to (13), since the instruction display is hidden when the operation means is not operated for a predetermined time, the instruction display is displayed for a player who does not perform the operation of moving the instruction display. It is possible to prevent the body from interfering with the game.

  According to (14), the appearance rate of the selected symbol can be easily selected by selecting a symbol table from a plurality of symbol tables having different selection rates of the symbol selected by the symbol selecting unit based on the determination result of the operation determining unit. It becomes possible to change to.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 10 Display apparatus 11 Special symbol display part 64 Launching device 67 Game button switch (operation means)
I Operation frequency indicator

Claims (1)

A validity determination means for determining the validity based on a predetermined opportunity;
Display means capable of displaying a determination symbol in a predetermined variation mode based on the determination result by the determination means;
A variation mode selection means for selecting the variation mode from a group of variation modes;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The variation mode group includes at least an operation variation mode in which the content of variation changes based on the operation unit being operated by a predetermined operation method while the determination symbol is variably displayed on the display unit.
The display means can display a symbol different from the determination symbol,
A symbol selecting means for selecting a symbol displayed on the display means from a symbol group including a plurality of symbols is provided, and the symbols in the symbol group are moved and displayed on the display means based on the operation of the operating means. Includes selectable symbols that can be selected by the instruction display,
An operation determining means for determining whether an operation for moving and displaying the instruction display body is performed by the operating means;
When the operation determining unit determines that an operation for moving the instruction display body is performed, the symbol selecting unit is set to select the selected symbol more easily than when it is determined that no operation is performed,
The variation mode selecting unit selects the operation variation mode based on the result determination result determined by the result determination unit regardless of the determination result of the operation determination unit,
A count that counts the operation determination result determined by the operation determination means that the operation for moving the instruction display body is performed and the operation determination result determined by the operation determination means that the operation for moving the instruction display body is not performed. With means,
An operation frequency indicator representing the operation frequency of the operation means is displayed on the display means based on the counting result of the counting means,
The counting means includes a reference value that increases or decreases according to the counting,
The symbol selecting means sets the ease of selecting the selected symbol based on the reference value,
The operation frequency indicator is variably displayed corresponding to the reference value,
The reference value decreases because the operation determining means determines that an operation for moving the instruction display body has not been performed,
The operation frequency indicator is displayed at the lowest value based on the reference value being equal to or less than a predetermined value, and the symbol selecting means is set not to select the selected symbol,
When the operation determination means determines that an operation to move the indication display body is performed when the operation frequency indicator is displayed at the lowest value, the reference value increases to an initial setting value and the operation frequency indicator The gaming machine is characterized in that the display is increased to an initial display value, and the symbol selecting means is set to be able to select the selected symbol.

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