JP5025681B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to interrupt processing executed by a main control board of a game control device.

In the pachinko machine, the special symbol starts to change with the establishment of the start condition that the game ball wins at the start winning opening, the special symbol stops at a specific symbol, and the decorative symbol of the symbol display device is changed to, for example, “777”. The game is configured to shift to a big hit state, which is a special gaming state, by stopping at a set of three symbols such as “”.
Game control as described above is performed by timer interrupt processing executed by the main control board of the game control device.
In the timer interrupt process, for example, a random number update process, a start port SW process, a gate SW process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process, a big prize opening process, an electric chew process, a prize ball process, an output process, and the like are performed.
As a prior art document, Patent Document 1 discloses that a timer interrupt process is executed every predetermined time (2 msec) as a main process in a gaming machine.

JP 2008-220841 A

By the way, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when the winning of the game ball to the start opening is detected almost simultaneously with the start of the variation of the special symbol, the start is performed from the main control board of the game control device to the sub control board that performs the effect control. There is a case in which a hold command indicating that a game ball has won is not transmitted to the mouth, and there is a problem that an increase or decrease in the number of hold cannot be accurately displayed on the image display.
This occurs when the processing for detecting the winning of a game ball at the start opening and the processing for starting the variable symbol display are performed simultaneously in the timer interrupt processing executed every predetermined time on the main control board. To do.
For example, normally, when a winning of a game ball to the starting port is detected in the starting port SW process of the timer interruption process, the right to display the variable variation of the special symbol by the winning is stored in the RAM as a holding ball, and Information is output to the sub-control board in the output process.
Thereby, the sub-control board grasps that the number of reserved balls has increased and executes display control for adding a reserved image to be displayed on the image display.
However, when the special symbol variation display is started at the same timing as the game ball winning detection at the starting port, that is, in the same timer interruption processing, the winning detection of the game ball at the starting port and the special symbol variation display are displayed. When the start is performed, and the subtraction and addition of the holding balls stored in the RAM are performed, the information regarding the increase / decrease of the holding balls is not output to the sub-control board in the output processing of the same timer interrupt processing. As a result, there is a problem in that it is impossible to accurately display the increase / decrease of the reserved image displayed on the image display by the sub-control board.
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and even when the winning of a game ball to the starting port is detected almost simultaneously with the start of the variation of the special symbol, the increase / decrease of the number of reserved pieces is accurately displayed on the image display. An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine that can be used.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be realized by the following modes.
That is, the gaming machine according to the first aspect includes a ball detection unit that detects the entry of a game ball into the start port, a first storage unit that stores the number of balls entered into the start port, and a special symbol. Special symbol variation display means capable of variable display, image display means capable of displaying effect images, main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a second memory for storing control commands output from the main control means and means, based on the control command stored in the storage means of the second, and the sub-control means for controlling the effect image displayed on the image display unit, a gaming machine wherein the main control means includes a ball entrance detection process ball entrance number one added to the to be stored in said first storage means when detecting a ball entrance of game ball by the entering ball detecting means, for entering-ball detecting means The special symbol based on the game data acquired upon entering the game ball With varying display the special symbol in the dynamic display unit, the first one of the entering-ball number stored in the storage means subtraction special symbol processing, subtraction of the entering-ball number carried out in the special symbol processing This indicates that the number of incoming balls stored in the first storage means has not changed when the addition processing of the number of incoming balls performed in the incoming ball detection processing is executed in the same interrupt processing. A command generation process for generating a no-change command and an output process for outputting the no-change command to the sub-control means are executed, and the sub-control means receives the no-change command from the main control means The display control for subtracting one hold number stored in the second storage means and displaying on the image display means a hold ball image corresponding to the subtraction hold number obtained by subtracting one. After executing the subtraction number of holds by adding one gaming machine, characterized in that the holding sphere image corresponding to the one obtained by adding the sum number of holds to perform the display control for displaying on the image display unit.
According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, when the game data subtraction process performed in the special symbol process and the game data addition process performed in the entrance detection process are executed in the same interrupt process, the storage means A no-change command indicating that the number of entered balls has not changed is output to the sub-control means by output processing . When the sub-control unit receives a no-change command from the main control unit, the sub-control unit performs display control for erasing the hold image displayed on the image display unit and display control for adding the hold image based on the no-change command. As a result, it is possible to accurately display the increase / decrease of the hold image in the image display means.

  According to the present invention, in the main control means, even when the incoming ball detection process and the special symbol process are executed in the same interrupt process, the sub-control means accurately displays the increase / decrease of the reserved image on the image display means. Is possible.

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the game control apparatus which performs the game control of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a random number table for acquiring various random numbers on the main control board, (a) is a jackpot random number table for acquiring a jackpot random number, (b) is a jackpot symbol random number table for acquiring a jackpot symbol random number, (c) is It is the figure which each showed an example of the reach random number table which acquires a reach random number. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the timer interruption process which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 1st starting port SW process which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the prior determination process which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the 2nd starting port SW process which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the special symbol process which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the jackpot determination process which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the fluctuation pattern selection process which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the process during a change stop which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the pending | holding number determination process which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the output process which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the timer interruption process which CPU of a sub control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the command reception process which CPU of a sub control board performs. (A)-(f) is the figure which showed an example of the display image displayed on the image display of the pachinko game machine of this embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the other example of the timer interruption process which CPU of the main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed the other example of the 1st starting port SW process which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed the other example of the 2nd start port SW process which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed the other example of the special symbol process which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed the other example of the output process which CPU of a main control board performs. It is the flowchart which showed the other example of the command reception process which CPU of a sub control board performs. (A)-(f) is the figure which showed an example of the display image displayed on the image display of a pachinko game machine. (A)-(e) is the figure which showed the problem of the display image displayed on the image display of a pachinko game machine.

FIG. 1 is an overall front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 has a rectangular frame 101, and a game board 10 is detachably attached to a window hole of the frame 101.
A glass frame (not shown) is attached to the front side of the game board 10 so as to be openable and closable. Further, a lower part of the game board 10 is provided with a tray part 102 for storing game balls, a launch lever 103 for launching the game balls of the tray part 102, and the like.
On the upper surface of the saucer portion 102, for example, an effect button 104 is provided that directs the player to perform an operation to produce a sense of participation in the game.
Further, although not shown, on the upper surface of the tray part 102, a purchase button for game balls, a purchase cancel button, a ball removal button for removing the game balls in the tray part 102 from the bottom to the outside, and the like are provided.

On the back side of the game board 10 is a synthetic resin mechanism board (back panel) that is related to the progress and performance of the game, such as a liquid crystal screen, main control board (main control board) and sub control board (sub control board). (Not shown) can be freely opened and closed. An outer rail R1 and an inner rail R2 are provided around the game area 10a in the game board 10. These outer rail R1 and inner rail R2 guide the game ball launched from the launching device when the launch lever 103 is operated to the upper part of the game area 10a or to the out port 18.
An image display 11 that is an image display means is disposed almost at the center of the game board 10. The image display 11 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display panel such as a liquid crystal display device, and displays images such as decorative symbols corresponding to special symbols, such as numeric symbols, alphabet symbols, and character symbols, in a normal operation state. The
In a so-called reach state or special game state, an effect image or the like indicating each game state is also displayed.

Below the image display 11, a variable winning device 12 is arranged. The variable winning device 12 includes an upper start port 13 and an electric tulip (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew”) 14 having a pair of left and right open / close claws (movable pieces).
Inside the upper start opening 13 is provided a first start opening switch (SW) 13a (see FIG. 2) which is an entry detecting means for entering a game ball.
In addition, a second start port switch (SW) 14a (see FIG. 2) is provided inside the electric chew 14 as a detection means for entering a game ball.
In this embodiment, separate start port switches are provided for the upper start port 13 and the electric chew 14, but the start port switches may be shared.

On the left side of the image display 11, a gate 15 for operating the normal symbol display 23 is provided. The gate 15 is provided with a gate switch (SW) 15a (see FIG. 2), and when the game ball passes through the gate SW15a, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 23 operates for a predetermined time and stops. It is supposed to be.
When the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 23 stops in a predetermined manner, the electric chew 14 is configured to open for a predetermined time.
Below the variable winning device 12, there is provided a large winning opening 16 of a large winning device that is opened when in a special gaming state.
Further, the game area 10a of the game board 10 is provided with a normal winning opening 17, and a windmill and a large number of game nails (not shown) project.
The game nail slows down the falling speed of the game ball and changes the falling direction in a complicated manner to enhance the interest in game progression.

Outside the gaming area on the lower right side of the game board 10, there are a first special symbol display 21 for performing and displaying the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 22 for performing and displaying the second special symbol, and A normal symbol display 23 for displaying and changing normal symbols is provided.
The first special symbol display 21 and the second special symbol display 22 display whether the special symbol is won or not by displaying the special symbol in a variable manner and keeping the variable display still after a predetermined time has elapsed.
The first special symbol hold lamp 24 displays the number of hold of the right (holding ball) to start the variable display of the first special symbol.
The second special symbol hold lamp 25 displays the number of rights held to start the variable display of the second special symbol.

In the present embodiment, a case where the reserved ball of the first special symbol and the reserved ball of the second special symbol are held will be described as an example in which the reserved ball of the second special symbol is preferentially digested. Of course, you may comprise so that a reservation ball | bowl may be digested in order of winning a prize.
The normal symbol hold lamp 26 displays the number of hold (up to 4) of the right to start the change display of the normal symbol obtained by passing the gate 15 when the game ball passes the gate 15 while the normal symbol is changing. To do.
In the present embodiment, the first and second special symbol indicators 21 and 22, the normal symbol indicator 23, the first and second special symbol hold lamps 24 and 25, and the normal symbol hold lamp 26 are connected to the game board 10. However, this is merely an example, and it is of course possible to arrange these displays in the game area 10a of the game board 10.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a game control device that performs game control of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
In the game control device shown in FIG. 2, a main control board (main control board) 111 for controlling the progress of the game is provided as a main control board, and effect control is provided as a sub control board (sub control board). A board 121, an image control board 131, a lamp control board 141, a payout control board 151, and the like are provided.
The main control board 111 includes a CPU 112, a ROM 113, and a RAM (storage means) 114, and performs main control of the pachinko gaming machine.
The main control board 111 includes a first start port SW13a provided in the upper start port 13, a second start port SW14a provided in the electric chew 14, an electric chew solenoid 14b for opening and closing the electric chew 14, and a gate 15 Are connected to a gate SW15a and a special winning opening SW16a for detecting a winning game ball in the special winning opening 16. Also, a large winning opening solenoid 16b for opening and closing the open / close door of the large winning opening 16, a normal winning opening SW 17a, a first special symbol holding lamp 24, a second special symbol holding lamp 25, a normal symbol holding lamp 26, a first special holding lamp 26. A symbol display 21, a second special symbol display 22, a normal symbol display 23, and the like are connected.
The main control board 111 is connected to the effect control board 121 and the payout control board 151.

The effect control board 121 includes a CPU 122, a ROM 123, a RAM 124, and an RTC (real time clock) 125, and controls the entire game effect. For this reason, the effect control board 121 is connected to an image control board 131 that controls images and sounds, a lamp control board 141 that controls various lamps and movable accessories, and an effect button 104.
The image control board 131 includes a CPU 132, a ROM 133, and a RAM 134, and controls images and sounds based on instructions from the effect control board 121. For this reason, the image display board 11 and the speaker 105 are connected to the image control board 131.
The lamp control board 141 includes a CPU 142, a ROM 143, and a RAM 144, and controls the frame lamp 145, the panel lamp 146, the movable accessory 147, and the like.
The payout control board 151 includes a CPU 152, a ROM 153, and a RAM 154, and controls the payout drive motor 155 of the payout device for paying out game balls.

In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the main control board 111 controls the progress of the game when the game ball enters the first start port SW13a or the second start port SW14a. To do. For example, when it is determined that the jackpot is won, the execution of the jackpot game is controlled as a special game.
In the jackpot game, for example, a period until the grand prize winning hole 16 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls is won in the big prize winning hole 1 is 1 A game per long game that repeats the opening action as a round (15 rounds), and a time when the jackpot round is 15 rounds and the open time of the grand prize winning opening 16 in one round is extremely shorter than the above long time (for example, 0 .052 seconds). The main control board 111 also enables execution control of a small hit game in which the game state does not change before and after the opening / closing door 19 of the special winning opening 16 operates in the same manner as the short hit described above.
In the present embodiment, the number of rounds at the time of long hit or small hit has been described as 15 rounds, but the number of rounds is merely an example and can be arbitrarily set.
In addition, in the main control board 111, for example, when storing game data, which will be described later, acquired when the first start port SW13a detects the entry of a game ball in the RAM 114, the first special symbol change display based on the game data is started. Prior determination processing for determining the game data in advance is performed.

Here, a random number table of various random values acquired when the entrance of a game ball is detected on the main control board will be described.
FIG. 3 is a random number table for acquiring various random numbers of game data. FIG. 3 (a) is an example of a jackpot random number table for acquiring a jackpot random number, and FIG. 3 (b) is a jackpot symbol random number. FIG. 3C is an example of a reach random number table for acquiring reach random numbers.
In the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 3 (a), when a game ball is detected at the first start port SW13a or 14a in the upper start port 13 or the electric chew 14, the range from "0" to "299" is detected. One random number value is acquired from among 300 random numbers. In the case of the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 3A, in the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state), the jackpot ratio is set to 1/300, for example, and the jackpot random number value is “3”. It is determined.
On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot ratio is set to 10/300, which is 10 times, and the acquired jackpot random number values are “3”, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”. ”,“ 157 ”,“ 187 ”,“ 217 ”, and“ 247 ”are determined to be big hits.
In addition, in the jackpot random number table shown in FIG. 3A, a lottery lottery, which is a type of lose, is also performed. Here, the small hit ratio is set to 6/300, and the acquired big hit random number value is “0”, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”. Determined.

Next, in the jackpot symbol random number table shown in FIG. 3B, one random number value is acquired from 200 random numbers from “0” to “199”.
For example, when the acquired jackpot symbol random number value is “0” to “55”, it is determined that the per unit length is high probability. The high probability short-term per-hit is a jackpot with both a high-probability game and a short-time game given after the jackpot game is over, and the large opening time of the big prize opening 16 at the time of the jackpot game can be expected. This corresponds to the so-called “probability big hit”.
Further, for example, when the acquired random number value of the jackpot symbol is “56” to “111”, it is determined that it is per normal short length. In the case of a regular short-length head, the opening time of the big winning opening 16 at the time of the jackpot game is long and it can be expected to pay out a large number of balls, and after the jackpot game ends, the special symbol changes until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It is a jackpot that has been given a short-time game for a period, and corresponds to a so-called “ordinary jackpot”.
Further, for example, when the acquired random number value of the jackpot symbol is “112” to “118”, it is determined that the short chance with short time with high probability. The short win with high probability is a jackpot that has been given both high-probability game and short-time game after the jackpot game ends, although the opening time of the big prize opening 16 at the time of the jackpot game is short and the payout of the ball cannot be expected. Corresponds to a “big hit”.

For example, when the random number value of the acquired jackpot symbol is “119” to “121”, it is determined that the short hit with normal time is short. The normal short-term short win is the time until the special symbol changes for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit game ends, although the opening time of the big winning opening 16 at the time of the big hit game is short and the payout of the ball cannot be expected. This is a jackpot with a short-time game, which corresponds to a so-called “collision jackpot”.
For example, when the random number value of the acquired jackpot symbol is “122” to “195”, it is determined that there is a high probability short-time short hit. The high probability short / short short hit is a big hit that has been given a high probability game after the jackpot game ends, although the opening time of the big prize opening 16 at the time of the jackpot game is short and expectation of payout of the ball is not expected. It corresponds to.
For example, when the random number value of the jackpot symbol is “196” to “199”, it is determined that the normal time is short and short. The normal short / short short hit is a big hit in which the opening time of the big prize opening 16 at the time of the big hit game is short and the payout of the ball cannot be expected, and neither high probability game nor short time game is given after the big hit game ends. Corresponds to "Daito Bonus"
Further, in the reach random number table shown in FIG. 3C, one random number value is acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” at the time of starting winning, and the acquired reach random number value is “ “0” to “21” is determined to be “reach”, and when the acquired reach random number value is “22” to “249”, it is determined to be “no reach”.

On the other hand, the sub control board 120 performs display control of the image display 11 based on a control command output from the main control board 111.
The display image to be displayed on the image display 11 is an image of a decorative symbol corresponding to the variable symbol special display displayed on the first or second special symbol indicator 21 or 22, a background image corresponding to the game state, a notice There are effect images, reach effect images, jackpot images, and the like. There is also a hold image that displays the number of hold balls.

Here, the display mode of the display image displayed on the image display device of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display image displayed on the image display of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
On the image display 11 shown in FIG. 23A, a decorative symbol image 81a and reserved ball images 82a to 82e of the special symbol variable display right (holding ball) stored in the RAM 114 are displayed.
In the decorative symbol image 81, for example, a reach state occurs when two stop symbols become the same, and in this reach state, the last stop symbol on the active line is the same as the two symbols that have already stopped. A big hit state occurs when it becomes.
The reserved ball image 82 a is a reserved ball image 82 a of the decorative design image 81 a, and the reserved ball images 82 b to 82 e are actually stored ball images stored in the RAM 114. In the example shown in FIG. 23A, the number of holds of the first special symbol hold lamp 24 is “4”.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment stores, for example, the game data acquired in the RAM 114 when triggered by detection of the entry of a game ball by the first start port SW13a, for example, based on a prior determination performed in the main control board 111, for example. In addition, if it is determined in advance that the game data (the jackpot random number shown in FIG. 3A) has won a big hit before the start of the change of the special symbol by the game data, or if a specific lose is won The determination result is output to the sub-control board 120 as prior determination information.
When the sub-control board 120 receives the pre-determination information from the main control board 111, based on the pre-determination information, the sub-control board 120 uses the reserved ball image 82 displayed on the image display 11, for example, to win a big hit to the player. I try to suggest.

For example, when the big hit is won in the holding ball image 82b, the variation of the decorative symbol image 81 of the holding ball image 82a is stopped as shown in FIG. 23 (a), and as shown in FIG. 23 (b). When starting the variation of the decorative symbol image 81b corresponding to the next reserved ball image 82b, as shown in FIG. 23 (c), the reserved ball image 82b suggests an enemy character appearing in the notice effect or reach effect. I have to.
Thereafter, when the two stop symbols of the decorative symbol image 81b become the same as shown in FIG. 23 (d) and a reach state occurs, for example, the image display 11 holds as shown in FIG. 23 (e). A battle effect is executed with the character suggested in the ball image 82b as an enemy character. As a result of the battle effect, when the enemy character is won, the decorative symbol image 81b stops at a jackpot symbol such as “111” as shown in FIG.
By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine configured as described above, as described above, when it is detected that a game ball has entered the upper start opening 13 almost simultaneously with the start of the variation of the special symbol, the main control board 111 Therefore, there is a case where information regarding the increase / decrease of the reserved ball may not be output to the sub-control board 120, and the increase / decrease of the reserved number cannot be accurately displayed on the image display 11.

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the problem of the display image displayed on the image display of the conventional pachinko gaming machine. The same elements as those in FIG. 23 will be described with the same reference numerals.
For example, in a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when the entry of a game ball into the upper start opening 13 is detected almost simultaneously with the start of the variation of the special symbol, the decoration corresponding to the reserved ball image 82a as shown in FIG. Even when the variation of the symbol image 81a is stopped and the variation of the decorative symbol image 81b corresponding to the reserved ball image 82b is started as shown in FIG. 24B, the reserved ball image 82a does not change. That is, the sub control board 120 cannot accurately display the increase / decrease operation of the reserved number of the image display 11.
Further, in this case, since the reserved ball image 82a remains displayed even though the decorative design image 81b is fluctuating, the reservation ball image 82b is used, for example, based on the prior determination information. There was a problem that the hold notice that was supposed to become meaningless.
Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, even when the entry of a game ball into the upper start port 13 is detected almost simultaneously with the start of the change of the special symbol, It is characterized in that it is configured so that increase / decrease can be displayed accurately.

Hereinafter, processing executed by the game control device to realize the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described.
[First embodiment]
First, the processing of the first embodiment executed by the game control device of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing of the first embodiment executed by the CPU of the main control board of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment.
Note that the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 4 can be realized by the CPU 112 of the main control board 111 executing various programs stored in the ROM 113.
In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the CPU 112 performs an interrupt process as a random number update process (S1), a start port SW process (S2), a gate SW process (S3), a special symbol process (S4), a reserved number determination process ( S5), a normal symbol process (S6), a big prize opening process (S7), an electric chew process (S8), a prize ball process (S9), and an output process (S10) are executed.
Next, an example of main processing executed by the CPU of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment in the timer interrupt processing will be described. Note that the processing described below can also be realized by the CPU 112 of the main control board 111 executing various programs stored in the ROM 113.

[First start port SW processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the first start port SW process.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the first start port SW13a is ON (S110). If it is determined that the first start port SW13a is ON, the first reserved number U1 of the first start port SW13a is determined. Then, it is determined whether or not U1 <4 (S120). When the first reserved number U1 is smaller than “4”, “1” is added to the first reserved number U1 (S130).
Next, various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, reach random number) are acquired and stored in storage areas provided in the RAM 114 (S140).
Next, the CPU 112 performs a pre-determination process to determine whether or not the jackpot is won based on the acquired various random numbers (S150). Thereafter, a command for three prize balls is set (S160), and the first start port SW process is terminated. If it is determined in step S120 that the first reserved number U1 is “4”, the process proceeds to step S160, a command for three prize balls is set, and the first start port SW process is terminated. If it is determined in step S110 that the first start port SW13a is not ON, the first start port SW process is terminated as it is.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prior determination process.
In this case, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the gaming state is the normal gaming state (S210). If it is determined that the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the determination of the jackpot random number stored in step S140 of FIG. (S220), and in step S230, if it is determined to be a “big hit”, a prior determination command is set (S240), and the preliminary determination process is terminated. If it is determined in step S210 that the game state is not the normal gaming state, or if it is determined in step S230 that the game is not “big hit”, the preliminary determination process is terminated without setting the preliminary determination command.

[Second start-up SW processing]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the second start port SW process.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the second start port SW14a is ON (S310). If it is determined that the second start port SW14a is ON, the second reserved number U2 of the second start port SW14a is determined. Then, it is determined whether or not U2 <4 (S320). When the second reserved number U2 is smaller than “4”, “1” is added to the second reserved number U2 (S330).
Next, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, big hit symbol random numbers, reach random numbers) are acquired and stored in the storage areas provided in the RAM 114 (S340). Thereafter, a command for three prize balls is set (S350), and the second start port SW process is terminated.
If it is determined in step S320 that the second reserved number U2 is “4”, the process proceeds to step S350, a command for three prize balls is set, and the second start port SW process is terminated. If it is determined in step S310 that the second start port SW14a is not ON, the second start port SW process is terminated as it is.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol variation process.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not a special game is being played (S410). If it is determined that the special game is not being played, the first special symbol or the second special symbol display 22 of the first special symbol indicator 21 is determined. It is determined whether or not the second special symbol is being variably displayed (S420).
If it is determined that the first or second special symbol is in a variable display, it is then determined whether or not the variable time of the first or second special symbol has ended (S430), and the first or second When it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has ended, the variation of the first special symbol of the first special symbol display 21 or the second special symbol of the second special symbol display 22 is stopped and displayed (S440). ).
Next, the fluctuation time is reset (S450), a fluctuation stop command is set (S460), a fluctuation stop process (S470) described later is executed, and the special symbol fluctuation process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S420 that the first or second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner, is the second reserved number U2 of the second start port SW14b to be preferentially consumed next satisfied that U2 ≧ 1? It is determined whether or not (S480), and if it is determined that the second reserved number U2 is ≧ 1, the second reserved number U2 is decremented by “1” (S490).
Thereafter, the data (various random values) stored in the storage area of the RAM 114 is shifted to the previous recording area (S500). For example, when the first to fourth storage areas are provided in the RAM 114 as the storage area for the second start port SW, the data stored in the fourth storage area is shifted to the third storage area, and the third The data stored in the storage area is shifted to the second storage area, and the data stored in the second storage area is shifted to the first storage area. Then, the data stored in the first storage area is written in a predetermined processing area.

  If it is determined in step S480 that the second reserved number U2 is not ≧ 1, then it is determined whether or not the first reserved number U1 of the first starting port SW13a is ≧ 1 (S510). When it is determined that the first hold number U1 is ≧ 1, the first hold number U1 is decremented by “1” (S520). Thereafter, in step S500, the data (various random values) stored in the storage area of the RAM 114 is shifted to the previous recording area. For example, when the first to fourth storage areas are provided in the RAM 114 as the storage area for the first starter SW, the data stored in the fourth storage area is shifted to the third storage area as described above. The data stored in the third storage area is shifted to the second storage area, and the data stored in the second storage area is shifted to the first storage area. Then, the data stored in the first storage area is written in a predetermined processing area.

Next, a jackpot determination process is executed based on the data written in the predetermined processing area (S530). After the big hit determination process is executed, a variation pattern selection process is executed (S540). After executing the variation pattern selection process, an effect execution command is set (S550). This production execution command includes at least information related to the jackpot, small bonus, and loss judgment results, special symbol variation time (variation pattern), and production mode (reach with or without reach) Or the like) is included.
After the production execution command set, the variable display of the corresponding first special symbol display 21 or second special symbol display 22 is started (S560). Thereafter, measurement of the variation time is started (S570), and the special symbol variation process is terminated.
Note that if it is determined in step S410 that a special game is being performed, if it is determined in step S430 that the variable time has not ended, or if it is determined in step S510 that the first reserved number U1 is not ≧ 1, The special symbol variation process is terminated.

[Big hit judgment processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the jackpot determination process.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the high probability game flag stored in the RAM 114 is ON (S601). If it is determined that the high probability game flag is ON, the high probability random number developed in the RAM 114 is determined. When the determination table is selected (S602) and it is determined that the high probability game flag is not ON, the low probability random number determination table developed in the RAM 114 is selected (S603).
Next, the CPU 112 determines a jackpot random number (S604), and in the subsequent step S605, determines whether the jackpot random number is a jackpot. Here, when it is determined that the jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number is determined (S606), and based on the determination result, the jackpot symbol is set in the first special symbol display 21 or the second special symbol display 22 ( S607). Thereafter, the jackpot determination process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S605 that the jackpot is not a big hit, it is determined in step S608 whether or not the jackpot is based on a big hit random number. Here, when it is determined that a small hit is made, the small special symbol is set in the first special symbol display 21 or the second special symbol display 22 (S609), and when it is determined that it is not a small hit, the first special symbol is displayed. The lost symbol is set in the device 21 or the second special symbol display 22 (S610). Thereafter, the jackpot determination process ends.

[Variation pattern selection processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern selection process.
First, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol (S701). If it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, the CPU 112 sets the jackpot table in the RAM 114 (S702).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S701 that the jackpot is not a big hit, it is next determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol (S703). Is set in the RAM 114 (S704).
If it is determined in step S703 that it is not a small hit, then a reach random number is determined (S705), and it is determined whether or not there is a reach using the reach random number (S706). If it is determined that “reach is present”, the reach table is set in the RAM 114 (S707). If it is determined that “reach is not present”, the lose table is set in the RAM 114 (S708).
Next, the CPU 112 acquires a variable random number from the set table and stores it in the RAM 114 (S709), determines the variable random number (S710), and sets a variable pattern corresponding to the variable random number (S711). ). Thereafter, the variation pattern selection process is terminated.

[Processing during variable suspension]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process during the fluctuation stop.
CPU112 discriminate | determines whether it is a big win by the 1st or 2nd special symbol set to the 1st special symbol display 21 or the 2nd special symbol display 22 (S801), and discriminate | determined that it is a big win In the case, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is per high probability (S802). That is, here, the first or second special symbol set on the first special symbol display 21 or the second special symbol display 22 is “per length with high probability”, “per short length with high probability” It is determined whether it is one of “high probability short / short short hits”.
If it is determined in step S802 that the first or second special symbol set on the first special symbol display 21 or the second special symbol display 22 is per high probability, the high probability game flag in the RAM 114 is set. Turn on (S803). If it is determined in step S802 that the set first or second special symbol is not per high probability, that is, the special symbol set on the first special symbol display 21 or the second special symbol display 22 is set. If it is determined that the symbol is any one of “normal per short length”, “normal short per short”, and “normal short per short”, the high probability game flag provided in the RAM 114 is turned OFF (S804). ).

Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the first or second special symbol set on the first special symbol display 21 or the second special symbol display 22 is in a time-saving manner (S805). That is, it is determined whether or not the set special symbol is "per length with a short time with high probability", "per length with a short time with normal probability", "per short length with a short time with high probability", or "per short length with a normal time".
In step S805, if it is determined that the first or second special symbol set on the first special symbol indicator 21 or the second special symbol indicator 22 is in a position with a time reduction, the time reduction provided in the RAM 114 The game flag is turned ON (S806), and "100" is stored as the number of times J of change in the short-time game state (S807).
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S805 that the first or second special symbol set on the first special symbol indicator 21 or the second special symbol indicator 22 is not hit with a short time, that is, the set special symbol. Is determined to be “High probability short / short short hit” or “Normal time short / short short hit”, the time-short game flag provided in the RAM 114 is turned off (S808), and the short-time game state variation count J is reset. (S809) That is, “0” is stored in the number of fluctuations J.

Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the jackpot is a long jackpot (S810). That is, it is determined whether or not the set special symbol is “per high short-term length” or “per normal short-length”. As a result, if it is determined that the game is a long game, the long game play flag provided in the RAM 114 is turned ON (S811).
On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not long hit, the short hit game start flag provided in the RAM 114 is turned ON (S812).
If it is determined in step S801 that the game is not a big hit, it is next determined whether or not the hourly game flag stored in the RAM 114 is ON (S813). If it is determined that the short-time game flag is ON, that is, if the current game state is the short-time game state, “1” is subtracted from the remaining fluctuation count J of the short-time game state stored in the RAM 114. The calculated value is stored in the RAM 114 as a new remaining fluctuation count J (S814).
Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the variation count J is “0” (S815). If the variation count J is “0”, the variation display of the special symbol in the short-time gaming state is performed 100 times. This means that the short game flag in the RAM 114 is turned OFF (S816).
Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the set special symbol is “small hit” (S817). If it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit, the small hit game provided in the RAM 114 is started. If the flag is set to ON (S818) and it is determined that it is not a small hit, the process during fluctuation stop is terminated.

[Holding number judgment process]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the pending number determination process.
The CPU 112 determines whether or not the first reserved number U1 has increased (S901). If it is determined that the first reserved number U1 has increased, after setting the first reserved number increase command in step S902, The process proceeds to step S903. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S901 that the first reserved number U1 has not increased, the process proceeds to step S903 without setting the first reserved number increase command.
Next, it is determined whether or not the second reserved number U2 has increased (S903). If it is determined that the second reserved number U2 has increased, after setting the second reserved number increase command in step S904, The process proceeds to step S905. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S903 that the second reserved number U2 has not increased, the process proceeds to step S905 without setting the second reserved number increase command.
Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the first hold number U1 has decreased (S905). If it is determined that the first hold number U1 has decreased, a first hold number decrease command is set in step S906. Then, the process proceeds to step S907. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S905 that the first reserved number U1 has not decreased, the process proceeds to step S907 without setting the first reserved number decrease command.

Next, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the second reserved number U2 has decreased (S907). If it is determined that the second reserved number U2 has decreased, a second reserved number decrease command is set in step S908. After that, the process proceeds to step S908. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S907 that the second reserved number U2 has not decreased, the process proceeds to step S909 without setting the second reserved number decrease command.
Next, in step S909, the CPU 112 determines whether or not an effect execution command is set in the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. That is, in step S909, it is determined whether or not there is a decrease in the first reserved number U1 or the second reserved number U2 in the same timer interruption process from the effect execution command. If it is determined in step S909 that the effect execution command is set, it is next determined whether or not the first reserved number U1 or the second reserved number U2 is actually decreasing (S910). When the first hold number U1 or the second hold number U2 is decreasing, the hold number determination process is terminated. Also, in the case where it is determined in step S909 that the effect execution command is not set, the number-of-holds determination process is also ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S910 that the first hold number U1 or the second hold number U2 has not decreased, a first hold number no change command or a second hold number change no command is set in step S911. . In other words, for example, when the first pending number U1 has been consumed and the production execution command has been created, but the first pending number U1 has not decreased, the start timer SW process of the same timer interruption process Then, it is determined that the addition of the first hold number U1 is also performed at the same time. That is, in the same timer interrupt processing, it is determined that the addition and subtraction of the first hold number U1 are performed simultaneously, and the first hold number no change command is set. Similarly, for example, when the second pending number U2 has been consumed and the production execution command has been generated, but the second pending number U2 has not decreased, in the same timer interrupt processing, the second pending number U2 It is determined that the addition and subtraction are performed simultaneously, and the second no-holding number change command is set. Thereafter, the pending number determination process is terminated.

[Output processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of output processing.
When the effect execution command is set in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 112 transmits the effect execution command to the effect control board 121 in step S1010, and the advance determination command in the advance determination process shown in FIG. Is set, in step S1020, a prior determination command is transmitted.
Next, when the hold number increase / decrease command is set in the hold number determination process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 112 sends the hold number increase / decrease command to the effect control board 121 of the sub-control board 120 in step S1030. In the case where a command for changing the number of holdings is not set in the holding number determination process shown in FIG. 12, the command for changing the number of holdings not changed is transmitted to the effect control board 121 in step S1040.
As described above, in the first embodiment, in the timer interrupt process pending number determination process (S5) shown in FIG. 4, in the same timer interrupt process, the pending number addition process stored in the storage area of the RAM 114 is performed. When the subtraction processing is performed at the same time, a no-change command is set to indicate that the addition and subtraction of the pending number is performed in the same timer interrupt processing. Then, a no change command is transmitted to the sub control board 120.

Next, processing executed by the effect control board of the sub control board will be described.
[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the presentation control board of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment.
Note that the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14 can be realized by the CPU 122 of the effect control board 121 executing various programs stored in the ROM 123.
In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the CPU 122 of the effect control board 121 executes command reception processing (S1110), effect button processing (S1120), and command transmission processing (S1130) as timer interrupt processing.
Next, an example of main processing executed by the CPU 122 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment in the timer interrupt processing will be described.
The processing described below can also be realized by the CPU 122 of the effect control board 121 executing various programs stored in the ROM 123.

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command reception processing.
In this case, the CPU 122 determines in step S1201 whether or not a hold number increase command has been received. If it is determined that the hold number increase command has been received, the CPU 122 stores the hold number stored in the RAM 124 in step S1202. 1 is added. Next, in step S1203, the reserved number command to be transmitted to the image control board 131 is set, and the process proceeds to step S1204. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1201 that the pending number increase command has not been received, the processing of steps S1202 and S1203 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S1204.
Next, in step S1204, it is determined whether or not a hold number reduction command has been received. If it is determined that a hold number reduction command has been received, in step S1205, the hold number stored in the RAM 124 is incremented by one. Subtract. Next, in step S1206, a pending number command to be transmitted to the image control board 131 is set, and the process proceeds to step S1207. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1204 that the pending number reduction command has not been received, the processes in steps S1205 and S1206 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S1207.

Next, in step S1207, the CPU 122 determines whether or not a pending number change no command has been received. If it is determined that a pending number change command has been received, the CPU 122 stores the pending stored in the RAM 124 in step S1208. The number is decremented by 1, and in step S1209, a hold number command corresponding to the decremented hold number is set. Next, in step S1210, the reserved number stored in the RAM 124 is incremented by one. In the subsequent step S1211, a reserved number command corresponding to the added reserved number is set, and the process proceeds to step S1212. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1207 that no pending change change command has been received, the process skips steps S1208 to S1209 and proceeds to step S1212.
Next, in step S1212, the CPU 122 determines whether or not a prior determination command has been received. If the CPU 122 determines that a prior determination command has been received, in step S1213, the expected degree of jackpot using the hold image. Set a pending notice command to suggest Next, in step S1214, it is determined whether or not an effect execution command has been received. If it is determined that an effect execution command has been received, an effect execution process is performed and an effect execution command is received in step S1215. If it is determined that there is not, the command reception process is terminated. Note that description of the effect execution process executed by the effect control board is omitted.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the command reception process of the effect control board 121, when a command with no change in the number of hold is received, the hold number command obtained by subtracting the hold number and the hold number obtained by adding the hold number. A command is set and transmitted to the image control board 131. As a result, the CPU 132 of the image control board 131 can perform display control for accurately displaying the increase / decrease of the reserved number on the image display 11.

FIG. 16 is an example of various images displayed on the image display when detecting the entrance of a game ball to the upper start opening almost simultaneously with the start of variation of the special symbol in the image display of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, even when a game ball entering the upper start opening 13 is detected almost simultaneously with the start of the variation of the special symbol, the subtraction process and the addition process of the number of holdings are performed. When the variation of the decorative symbol image 81a corresponding to the reserved ball image 82a is stopped as shown in a) and the variation of the decorative symbol image 81b corresponding to the reserved ball image 82b is started as shown in FIG. In addition, the reserved ball image 82b is deleted, and a new reserved ball image 82f is added as shown in FIG.
Therefore, for example, when the jackpot is won in the reserved ball image 82b, it is possible to suggest an enemy character that appears in the notice effect / reach effect by the reserved ball image 82b as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the two stop symbols of the decorative symbol image 81b are the same as shown in FIG. 16D and a reach state occurs, for example, the holding ball in the image display 11 as shown in FIG. A battle effect is executed with the character suggested in the image 82b as the enemy character. As a result of the battle effect, when the enemy character is won, the decorative symbol image 81b stops at a jackpot symbol such as “111” as shown in FIG.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the process of 2nd Embodiment which the game control apparatus of a pachinko game machine performs is demonstrated. In the second embodiment, descriptions of the pre-determination process, the jackpot determination process, the variation pattern selection process, the variation stoppage process, and the timer interrupt process on the effect control board side, which are the same processes as those in the first embodiment, are omitted. To do. In the second embodiment, the same elements as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted unless otherwise required.
[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing according to the second embodiment executed by the CPU of the main control board.
The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 17 is different from the timer interrupt process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 4 in that the pending number determination process (S5) is not provided.

[First start port SW processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the first start port SW process.
In the first start port SW process shown in FIG. 18, the first reserved number increase command is set in step S141 provided between steps S140 and S150. This is different from the first start port SW process of the embodiment.

[Second start-up SW processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the second start port SW process.
In the second start port SW process shown in FIG. 19, the second reserved number increase command is set in step S341 provided between step S340 and step S350, as shown in FIG. This is different from the second start port SW process of the embodiment.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol variation process.
In the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 20, in step S491 provided between step S490 and step S500, the second reserved number reduction command is set, and between step S520 and step S500. The difference from the special symbol variation process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 8 is that the first reserved number decrease command is set in step S521 provided in FIG.

[Output processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of output processing.
In this case, the CPU 112 transmits an effect execution command in step S1010, and transmits a pending number increase command in step S1011. In step S1020, a prior determination command is transmitted, and in step S1021, a pending number reduction command is transmitted.
As described above, in the second embodiment, when a game ball is detected in the first start port SW process and the second start port SW process, each of the holding number increase commands is set and the special symbol process is performed. When the variable symbol special symbol display is started, each of the reserved number reduction commands is set. Therefore, in the same timer interrupt processing, when the above-described addition processing and subtraction processing of the reserved ball are performed at the same time, both the reserved number increase command and the reserved number decrease command are transmitted to the sub-control board 120. .

Next, processing executed by the effect control board of the sub control board will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a command reception process executed by the CPU of the effect control board of the pachinko gaming machine in the timer interrupt process in the second embodiment.
In this case, in step S1301, the CPU 122 determines whether or not a hold number increase command has been received. If it is determined that the hold number increase command has been received, the CPU 122 stores the hold number stored in the RAM 124 in step S1302. 1 is added.
Next, in step S1303, the reserved number command to be transmitted to the image control board 131 is set, and the process proceeds to step S1304. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1301 that the pending number increase command has not been received, the processes in steps S1302 and S1303 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S1304.

Next, in step S1304, the CPU 122 determines whether or not a prior determination command has been received. If it is determined that the prior determination command has been received, the CPU 122 sets a pending notice command in step S1305. Next, in step S1306, it is determined whether or not a hold number decrease command has been received. If it is determined that a hold number decrease command has been received, in step S1307, one hold number stored in the RAM 124 is determined. Subtract. Next, in step S1308, a pending number command to be transmitted to the image control board 131 is set, and the process proceeds to step S1207. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1306 that the pending number reduction command has not been received, the processes in steps S1307 and S1308 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S1309.
Next, in step S1309, the CPU 122 determines whether or not an effect execution command has been received. If it is determined that an effect execution command has been received, the CPU 122 performs an effect execution process in step S1310, If it is determined that the command has not been received, the command receiving process is terminated.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, in the command reception process of the effect control board 121, when both the hold number increase command and the hold number decrease command are received, the hold number command obtained by subtracting the hold number and Since the reserved number command obtained by adding the reserved number is set and transmitted to the image control board 131, the CPU 132 of the image control board 131 displays the increase / decrease of the reserved number accurately on the image display 11. Control can be performed.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game board, 11 ... Image display, 12 ... Variable prize-winning device, 13 ... Upper start opening, 14 ... Electric chew, 15 ... Gate, 16 ... Grand prize opening, 21 ... Special symbol display, 100 ... Pachinko machine , 111 ... main control board, 112 122 132 ... CPU, 113 123 ... ROM, 114 124 ... RAM, 120 ... sub-control board, 121 ... production control board, 131 ... image control board

Claims (1)

An entry detection means for detecting the entry of a game ball into the start opening; a first storage means for storing the number of entrances into the start opening; and a special symbol variation display means capable of variably displaying a special symbol; Image display means capable of displaying effect images, main control means for controlling the progress of the game, second storage means for storing control commands output from the main control means, and storage in the second storage means based on the control command that is a sub-control means for controlling the effect image displayed on the image display means, a game machine provided with,
The main control means includes
An entry detection process for adding one entry and storing it in the first storage means when an entry of a game ball is detected by the entry detection means;
Based on the game data acquired when the game ball enters the ball detection means, the special symbol variation display means displays the special symbol in a variable manner , and the entry stored in the first storage means. Special symbol processing to subtract one ball ,
When the number-of-entry-subtraction process performed in the special symbol process and the number-of-entry-number addition process performed in the entrance detection process are executed in the same interrupt process, they are stored in the first storage means. A command generation process for generating a no-change command indicating that the number of entered balls has not changed,
An output process for outputting the no-change command to the sub-control means ;
The sub-control means is
When the no-change command is received from the main control means, the reserved number stored in the second storage means is decremented by 1, and the retained ball image corresponding to the deducted reserved number obtained by subtracting one is stored in the After executing the display control to display on the image display means, add 1 to the subtraction hold number, and execute the display control to display on the image display means a hold ball image according to the added addition hold number. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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