JP5082497B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines a game result such as a big hit and displays the game result by production, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that moves and displays a character in a manner corresponding to the game result.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that determines a game result such as a big hit and moves and displays a character in a manner corresponding to the game result has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a main base (game control board) and a sub base (display control board), determines whether the main base is a big hit or a loss, and notifies the sub base of the game result. Based on the game result, the sub-base performs an effect such as a change in the decorative symbols, and notifies the player of the game result.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 performs a button effect. That is, this gaming machine includes a button operated by a player, a motor that rotates for the operating time of the button, a movable member that moves by the rotation of the motor, and a display screen that displays a character in the shape of a number. I have. In this gaming machine, the button effect is started when the decorative symbol for informing the game result is displayed on the display screen and fluctuates. In this button effect, the situation where the above-mentioned plurality of characters are scattered is displayed on the display screen. Then, the player operates the button to move the movable member for the operation time, and tries to grab the character that will be a big hit with respect to the changing decorative symbol with the movable member.

  As described above, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, a button effect is performed such that the actual movable member grabs the character displayed on the display screen.

  However, when a movable member that exists in this way is used, the movement and shape of the movable member are limited, and the player's interest cannot be sufficiently attracted to the button effect.

On the other hand, there is provided a game device (for example, refer to Patent Document 2) that performs a game effect by displaying a character to be operated by a player as a video without using a real movable member. For example, when a gaming machine performs such a game effect, the player's interest can be attracted to the game effect. That is, the gaming machine can freely change the movement and shape of the character to be operated by the player, and can improve the fun of the game.
JP-A-2005-160867 JP-A-8-182860

  However, in a gaming machine that performs a game effect in which a character to be operated by the player is displayed on the display screen, there are cases where it is not possible for the player to play an appropriate game compared to a gaming machine that performs the button effect described above. There is a problem that it is easy to do.

  In other words, an external factor such as noise or heat may cause an abnormality in a circuit that performs the game effect, and the position of the character displayed in the game effect may be shifted. In particular, in the case of a game effect in which the relative position between a character to be operated by the player and another character is derived by calculation processing, and the character is caused to perform a movement according to the relative position. The occurrence of such a shift greatly affects the player's operation. For example, a gaming machine that performs a game effect such as a shooting game is provided with a button that launches a missile when pressed by the player, and the game period has a valid period during which an operation on the button is valid. . Therefore, there is a possibility that the timing may deviate from the effective period even when the missile should be fired due to the occurrence of a shift in the character position. That is, the player cannot fire a missile by operating the button at that timing. As a result, it is impossible for the player to play an appropriate game.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and provides a gaming machine capable of causing a player to play an appropriate game even when an abnormality occurs in the state of a displayed character. Objective.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a game result determining means for determining a game result, a display means for displaying first and second characters, and an operating means for receiving an operation by a player. , It is determined whether or not the operation timing is within the effective period, and if it is within the effective period, the effective determination means for validating the operation timing, and the display form of the first character changes at the validated operation timing The display control means for causing the display means to display a moving image in which the second character moves and the first and second characters are in a state corresponding to the above-described game result, and the first display being displayed on the display means. When it is determined that the position of the second character is shifted from the position determination means for determining whether or not the second character is shifted from the scheduled display position, the effective period is set according to the shift. Characterized in that it comprises a positive correcting means.

  For example, the main base, which is a game result determining means, determines a game result, that is, a big hit or a loss based on the fact that a pachinko ball, which is a game ball, has entered (started) a ball. Then, the display sub-board that is the display control means displays a moving image in which, for example, missiles and disks are displayed as the first and second characters on the effect display that is the display means. In this moving image, the display sub-base changes the display form of the first character at the operation timing when the operation is accepted by the operation button as the operation means, that is, the operation timing when the player presses the operation button. For example, the display sub-base changes the display form of the missile that is the first character from a display form that is not fired to a display form that is fired. Here, the display sub-base is provided with an effective determination means, and determines whether or not the operation timing is within a predetermined button effective period, and if it is within the button effective period, the operation timing is effective. . That is, the display sub-board launches a missile only when the operation button is pressed within the button effective period.

  As a result, when the operation button is pressed within the button effective period, a moving image is displayed so that the missile as the first character is directed toward the disk moving as the second character. If the game result is a big hit, the display sub-base displays the missile and the disk on the production display so that the missile hits the disk, and if the game result is lost, the missile will come off the disk. Display missiles and disks on the production display.

  Here, for example, the position determination means provided in the display sub-board specifies the position of the disk displayed on the effect display at a predetermined setting timing, and displays that position should be at the setting timing. It is determined whether or not there is a deviation from the planned position. For example, if the correction means provided in the display sub-base is determined to be shifted by the position determination means, the button effective period is shifted, extended or shortened back and forth according to the shift, and the button effective Correct the period.

  Thereby, in this invention, even if the position of the disk which is the 2nd character shifts and the timing which should change the display form of the missile which is the 1st character shifts, the timing is included in the button effective period. As described above, the button effective period is corrected by the correcting means. As a result, the operation timing at which the player operates the operation button can be appropriately reflected in the game effect, and the player can play an appropriate game.

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

  The gaming machine of the present invention has an effect that even if an abnormality occurs in the state of the displayed character, it is possible for the player to play an appropriate game.

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

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

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

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

  Further, an operation button (operation means) 36 is attached around the left side of the lower plate 14. This operation button 36 is used for a game effect performed by an effect display device described later. That is, when the player presses the operation button 36, the result is reflected in the game effect.

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

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

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

  The game board 30 includes a game board 31, a rail set 32, a start opening 33, a big winning opening 34, a door 34 a, a general winning opening 35, an effect display 37, and a holding lamp 38.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect display device (display means) 37 is composed of a color liquid crystal display having a relatively large display area.

  Such an effect indicator 37 produces an effect of displaying the game result by changing and displaying the three numbers, and notifies the player of the game result by stopping and displaying the three numbers. To do. Note that a story-like animation image or the like is used for such an effect. In addition, the three numbers displayed on the effect display 37 are hereinafter referred to as decorative symbols. Moreover, the effect display 37 displays the character used for the above-mentioned game effect.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a main board 23, operation buttons 36, a start opening switch 40, a general winning opening switch 49, a large winning opening switch 41, a large winning opening solenoid 42, a starting opening solenoid 43, a holding lamp 38, a payout base 24, a payout. A ball check sensor 46, a payout motor 47, an integrated sub board 44, a display sub board 21, an effect display 37, a sound sub board 22, a speaker 18, an LED sub board 45, and a decoration LED 48 are provided.

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

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

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

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

The special winning opening solenoid 42 rotates the door 34 a in accordance with control from the main board 23.
When the operation button 36 is pressed by the player, the operation button 36 outputs an operation signal to the main board 23 at the time of pressing. That is, the operation button 36 detects an operation by the player.

  Based on the detection results of the start port switch 40, the general winning port switch 49, the large winning port switch 41, and the operation button 36, the main board (game result determining means) 23 is a large winning port solenoid 42, a starting port solenoid 43, The holding lamp 38, the payout base 24, and the integrated sub-base 44 are controlled.

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

  The I / O unit 23d includes an operation button 36, a start opening switch 40, a general winning opening switch 49, a large winning opening switch 41, a large winning opening solenoid 42, a starting opening solenoid 43, an integrated sub-base 44, a holding lamp 38, and a payout. Input / output processing is performed between the base 24 and the CPU 23a.

  The ROM 23b stores a control program for the CPU 23a, and the RAM 23c functions as a work memory for the CPU 23a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 24a reads a control program from the ROM 24b, and executes an operation based on the control program while using the RAM 24c. That is, the CPU 24a acquires the control signal from the main board 23 and the detection result of the payout ball confirmation sensor 46 via the I / O unit 24d, and controls the payout motor 47 based on the control signal and the detection result. Control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the integrated sub-platform 44.
The integrated sub-platform 44 has an effect counter that counts values from 0 to 99. The effect counter counts so as to increase by 1 every predetermined time, and resets the value to 0 when the counted value reaches the maximum value.

  When the integrated sub-platform 44 obtains the variation pattern from the main platform 23, the integrated pattern 44, based on the variation pattern and the value of the production counter, the production pattern, the presence / absence of the reach notice, and the game production (before the decoration symbol confirmation stop) The presence / absence of (game effect at the time of change) and the presence / absence of the game effect after the decisive stop of the jackpot decorative symbol (after the occurrence of the big hit) are determined. Furthermore, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines a fixed stop symbol that is a decorative symbol that should be displayed after the decorative symbol that fluctuates on the effect display 37 is fixed.

  The effect pattern is an effect pattern displayed on the effect indicator 37. The reach notice means that a state (reach) that can be a big hit can occur after one of the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display 37 is stopped and displayed from a state where the first number (figure 1) fluctuates. It is to notify the player that the performance is high.

  A game effect is a game played during a big hit round when a decorative symbol changes or after a big hit occurs. In this game effect, a moving image corresponding to the player's operation on the operation button 36 is displayed on the effect display 37, and a game result corresponding to the final stop symbol already determined is notified.

  For example, the game effect is a shooting game in which a missile is shot against a flying disk (target), and the disk (second character) and missile (first character) that are characters are displayed on the effect display 37. Is displayed. The missile is launched at the timing when the operation button 36 is pressed. When such a game effect is performed at the time of a decorative symbol change, if a final stop symbol indicating a loss has already been determined, a game result in which a missile does not hit the disc is notified, and a final stop already indicating a big hit When the symbol has been determined, a game result that a missile hits the disk is notified. In addition, when the game production is performed during the big hit round, if the final stop symbol indicating the normal hit is already determined, the game result that the missile does not hit the disk is notified, and the final stop already showing the probable hit is already given. When the symbol has been determined, a game result in which a missile strikes the disk is notified, and a message indicating that a privilege of probability change has been acquired is displayed.

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

  Further, when the integrated sub-base 44 is instructed by the main base 23 as “P4A” as the variation pattern, if the value of the effect counter is a value from 0 to 7, the integrated sub-base 44 determines “P4A1” as the effect pattern. It decides without notice, decides that there is a game effect at the time of decoration symbol change, decides that there is no game effect after the big hit occurs, and decides the final stop symbol as “111” as the final stop symbol.

  In addition, when the integrated sub-base 44 is instructed with “P4A” as the variation pattern in the same manner as described above, if the value of the effect counter is a value from 58 to 99, it determines “P4A4” as the effect pattern. It is determined that there is a notice, the game effect at the time of decoration symbol change is determined to be present, and the game effect after the big hit is determined to be present. At this time, the integrated sub-platform 44 further determines the determined stop symbol as “444”. In such a case, the game effect is started after the variation of the decorative design is started. Then, in the game effect, a game result in which a missile hits the disk is notified, and a fixed stop symbol “444” indicating a normal hit is displayed. Thereafter, the game production is started again during the big hit round. Then, in the game effect, a game result such that a missile hits the disk is notified, and a message indicating a probability change is displayed.

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

  As described above, when the integrated sub-board 44 determines the production pattern, the presence / absence of reach notice, the presence / absence of the game presentation before and after the final stop, and the final stop pattern, The determination result is output, and an effect corresponding to the determination result is executed on these sub-bases.

  Note that information corresponding to each counter as shown in FIG. 5 is stored in the ROM 44b of the integrated sub-platform 44, and the CPU 44a of the integrated sub-platform 44 reads out such information from the ROM 44b as described above. Perform the action.

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

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the basic operation of the main board 23.
When the power is turned on, the main board 23 first executes various initialization processes (step S1). Thereafter, the main board 23 determines whether or not there is a backup return (step S2). When it is determined that there is a backup (Y in step S2), a backup return process is executed (step S3).

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

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

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the interrupt operation of the main board 23.
The main board 23 executes an interrupt operation every 2 ms, for example, while executing the basic operation shown in FIG.

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

  Next, the main board | substrate 23 performs a start opening prize sub process. That is, the main board 23 stores the values of the big hit counter and the final stop symbol counter in the holding area based on the winning of the pachinko ball at the start port 33 (step S12). Then, the main board 23 executes a big hit determination process (big hit determination sub-process) (step S13), and executes a prize ball payout sub-process for causing the payout motor 47 to pay out a pachinko ball as a prize ball (step S13). S14), a jackpot game sub-process for playing a jackpot game is executed (step S15). Furthermore, the main board | substrate 23 performs the operation button process (step S16) for processing the operation result of the operation button 36. FIG.

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

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the detailed operation of the counter update sub-process.
When executing the counter update sub-process in step S11 shown in FIG. 7, the main board 23 first determines whether or not the value of the big hit counter is the maximum value (step S21). Here, when it is determined that the main board 23 has reached the maximum value (Y in step S21), the value of the big hit counter is reset to 0 (step S22), and when it is determined that the maximum value has not been reached (step S22). N in Step S21), 1 is added to the value of the jackpot counter and the value of the jackpot counter is updated (Step S23).

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

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the detailed operation of the start slot winning sub-process.
When the main board 23 executes the start opening prize sub-process in step S12 shown in FIG. 7, it first determines whether or not a start opening prize signal is output from the start opening switch 40 (step S31). Here, when the main board | substrate 23 determines with not being output (N of step S31), a start opening prize sub process is complete | finished.

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

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

  If the main board 23 determines that the hold maximum flag is turned on in step S35 (Y in step S35), the main board 23 does not store the values of the counters acquired in steps S32 and S33 in the hold area, and receives a start opening prize. End the sub-process. On the other hand, when determining that the hold maximum flag is off (N in Step S35), the main board 23 stores the value of each counter acquired in Steps S32 and S33 at the end of the hold area (Step S36). ). At this time, if the value of one set of counters is stored at the top address 0 of the reserved area, the main board 23 holds the processing for the value of the one set of counters at the address 0, and sets one reserved lamp 38. Light up. Further, if two sets of counter values are stored from the first address 0 to the first address of the reserved area, the main board 23 holds the processing for the two sets of counter values from the 0 address to the first address, Two hold lamps 38 are turned on. Similarly, if three sets of counter values are stored from address 0 to address 2 at the beginning of the reserved area, the main board 23 suspends processing for the values of the three counters at addresses 0 to 2. The three hold lamps 38 are turned on. Furthermore, similarly, if the values of four sets of counters are stored in addresses 0 to 3 at the head of the reserved area, the main board 23 holds processing for the values of the four sets of counters at addresses 0 to 3. Then, four hold lamps 38 are turned on.

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

10 to 12 are flowcharts showing detailed operations of the jackpot determination sub-process.
When executing the jackpot determination sub-process in step S13 shown in FIG. 7, the main board 23 first determines whether or not the variable display instruction flag is on (step S41). The change display instruction flag is a flag indicating whether or not the decoration symbol of the effect display 37 is changed. That is, when the variable display instruction flag is on, the variable display instruction flag indicates that the decoration symbol is currently changing. When the variable display instruction flag is off, the variable display instruction flag indicates that the decoration symbol is currently However, it does not change.

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

  Here, when the main board 23 determines that the maximum time has not been reached (N in step S42), the jackpot determination sub-process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main board 23 determines that the maximum time has been reached (Y in step S42), the main board 23 sends a change stop command to the integrated sub-board 44 to instruct to stop changing the decorative symbols (step S43). ). At this time, the main board 23 further stops and resets the variable time timer that has been performing the measurement process (step S44), sets the variable display instruction flag to OFF (step S45), and ends the big hit determination sub-process. To do.

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

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

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

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

  Here, when it is determined that the main board 23 is a win (Y in step S50, see FIG. 11), the final stop symbol is determined based on the value of the final stop symbol counter in the set of counters read in step S49. This is determined and set (step S51). Further, the main board 23 sets the jackpot game flag to ON (step S53).

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

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

  When the main board 23 sets the jackpot table in steps S55 and S56, it acquires the value of the fluctuation pattern counter (step S57), and selects the fluctuation pattern based on the obtained fluctuation pattern counter value and the selection table. (Step S58). The selection table is a table configured as shown in FIG. 4, for example.

  Next, the main board 23 indicates the final stop symbol information for instructing the integrated sub-platform 44 for the final stop symbol determined in step S51 and the fluctuation for instructing the integrated sub-platform 44 with the variation pattern determined in step S58. The pattern command is transmitted to the integrated sub-platform 44 (step S59).

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

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

  Further, when the main board 23 determines that it has lost in step S50 of FIG. 10 (N in step S50, see FIG. 12), it determines the final stop symbol to “123” and sets it (step S65).

  The main board 23 acquires the value of the variation pattern counter (step S67), and selects and determines the variation pattern based on the acquired variation pattern counter and the selection table (step S68).

  Next, the main board 23 instructs the integrated sub-board 44 about the final stop pattern information for instructing the integrated sub-board 44 for the final stop pattern “123” determined in Step S65 and the variation pattern determined in Step S68. The fluctuation pattern command is transmitted to the integrated sub-platform 44 (step S69).

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

  Further, the main board 23 turns on the variable display instruction flag (step S73), and if the hold maximum flag is turned on, changes the hold maximum flag to off (step S64, see FIG. 11).

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the detailed operation of the prize ball payout sub-process.
When executing the prize ball payout sub-process in step S14 shown in FIG. 7, the main board 23 first determines whether or not a start opening prize signal is output from the start opening switch 40 (step S81). Here, when the main board 23 determines that the start opening winning signal is output (Y in step S81), the number of winning balls instructing to pay out the pachinko balls corresponding to the start opening 33 is given. A command is set (step S82).

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

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

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

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the detailed operation of the jackpot game sub-process.
When executing the jackpot game sub-process in step S15 shown in FIG. 7, the main base 23 first determines whether or not the variable display instruction flag is on (step S91). Here, when it is determined that the main board 23 is turned on (Y in step S91), the big hit game sub-process is terminated, and when it is determined that it is turned off (N in step S91), It is determined whether or not the big hit game flag is turned on (step S92).

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

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

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the detailed operation of the operation button process.
When executing the operation button process in step S16 shown in FIG. 7, the main board 23 first determines whether or not an operation signal is output from the operation button 36 (step S96). Here, when determining that the operation signal is not output (N in Step S96), the main board 23 ends the operation button process, and determines that the operation signal is output (Y in Step S96). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable display instruction flag is on (step S97).

  When determining that the variable display instruction flag is not turned on (N in Step S97), the main board 23 further determines whether or not the big hit game flag is turned on (Step S98). When the main board 23 determines that the big hit flag is off (N in step S98), the operation button process is terminated.

  The main board 23 determines that the variable display instruction flag is turned on in step S97 (Y in step S97), or determines that the big hit game flag is turned on in step S98 (in step S98). Y) The operation command is transmitted to the integrated sub-platform 44.

  That is, when the main board 23 acquires an operation signal from the operation button 36, the main board 23 transmits an operation command to the integrated sub-board 44 at the timing when the operation signal is acquired only when the variable display instruction flag or the big hit game flag is on. .

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the basic operation of the integrated sub-platform 44.
The integrated sub-platform 44, for example, every 2 ms, a variation effect process (step S101) regarding decoration pattern changes and effects, a notice display process (step S102) for performing a reach notice, and a jackpot round effect related to a jackpot round effect. A process (step S103) and a game effect process (step S104) for appropriately performing the game effect are executed.

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

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

  Further, when the integrated sub-platform 44 determines that the variation pattern command and the final stop symbol information are acquired from the main platform 23 in Step S111 (Y in Step S111), the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is also a big hit. It is discriminated whether the variation pattern is a variation pattern or a loss variation pattern (step S115). For example, as shown in FIG. 5, if the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is “P1”, “P2A”, “P2B”, etc., the integrated sub-platform 44 indicates that the variation pattern is a loss variation pattern. If the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is “P3A”, “P4A”, “P3B”, etc., it is determined that the variation pattern is a big hit variation pattern.

  Here, when the integrated sub-board 44 determines that the variation pattern is a big hit (Y in step S115), it acquires the value of the effect counter (step S116), and acquires the value of the acquired effect counter and the change pattern command. The effect pattern is selected and determined based on the fluctuation pattern indicated by (step S117). For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the integrated sub-platform 44 selects “P4A2” as the effect pattern when the value of the effect counter is “8” and the change pattern indicated by the change pattern command is “P4A”. And decide.

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

  Next, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines whether or not the effect pattern selected in Step S117 is accompanied by a game effect after final stop (after occurrence of a big hit) (Step S120). Here, when it is determined that the game is accompanied by a game effect (Y in step S120), the integrated sub-platform 44 sets a non-probability variation symbol indicating non-probability variation (normal hit) as a confirmed stop symbol as shown in FIG. (Step S122a). For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the integrated sub-platform 44 sets the non-probable variable symbol “222” as the fixed stop symbol when “P4A3” is selected as the effect pattern. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when “P5A3” is selected as the production pattern, the integrated sub-platform 44 sets the non-probability variable symbol “222” that is the same as the final stop symbol “222” as the fixed stop symbol. .

  Further, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines whether or not the non-probability variable symbol set in Step S122a is the same as the final stop symbol (Step S122b). Here, when it is determined that the integrated sub-bases 44 are not the same, that is, when it is determined that the final stop symbol is a symbol indicating a probability change (N in step S122b), the acquisition of the probability change is notified in the game effect after the occurrence of the big hit. Probability change acquisition information for setting is set (step S122c).

  Further, when it is determined that the integrated sub-base 44 does not accompany the game effect after the final stop (after occurrence of the big hit) in Step S120 of FIG. 17 (N in Step S120), the final stop symbol information transmitted from the main base 23 Is set as the final stop symbol (step S123).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17, the integrated sub-platform 44 transmits an effect command indicating the effect pattern selected in Step S117 to each of the sub-platforms 21, 22, and 45 (Step S131). At this time, the integrated sub-platform 44 sets the non-probability variable symbol as the fixed stop symbol in step S122a or the final stop symbol as the fixed stop symbol in step S123. Information is also transmitted to each sub-board 21, 22, 45. Further, at this time, if the probability variation acquisition information is set in step S122c, the integrated sub platform 44 also transmits the probability variation acquisition information to each of the sub platforms 21, 22, 45.

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

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

  Next, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is a complete loss variation pattern (step S128). For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is “P1”, the integrated sub-platform 44 determines that the variation pattern is a complete loss variation pattern, and indicates the variation pattern command. When the variation pattern is “P2A” or “P2B”, it is determined that the variation pattern is a reach-losing variation pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a detailed operation of the game effect process.
When executing the game effect processing in step S104 shown in FIG. 16, the integrated sub-platform 44 first determines whether or not the decorative symbol has changed (step S161). For example, the integrated sub-base 44 determines whether or not the decorative symbol is changing by monitoring the state of the display sub-base 21.

  Here, when it is determined that the decorative symbol is changing (Y in step S161), the integrated sub-substrate 44 determines whether or not an operation command has been acquired from the main substrate 23 (step S162). When it is determined that there is no change (N in step S161), the game effect process is terminated.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that the operation command has not been acquired in Step S162 (N in Step S162), the integrated sub-platform 44 ends the game effect process and when it is determined that the operation command has been acquired (Y in Step S162) ) Instruct the display sub-base 21 to start a missile video (step S163). The missile moving image is a moving image displayed on the effect display 37 and shows a state in which the missile is fired in the vertical direction from the turret.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the operation of the display sub-board 21.
First, the display sub-base 21 determines whether or not an effect command has been acquired from the integrated sub-base 44 (step S181). When the display sub-base 21 determines that an effect command has been acquired (Y in step S181), it determines whether or not the effect pattern indicated by the acquired effect command is accompanied by a game effect (step S182). For example, the display sub-base 21 stores a table indicating what kind of game effect each effect pattern accompanies, that is, the table shown in FIG. 5 and the like. Determine.

  If the display sub-base 21 determines that no game effect is involved (N in step S182), the display sub-base 21 starts changing the decorative symbols according to the effect pattern (step S183), and an effect end command from the integrated sub-base 44 Is displayed on the effect display 37 (step S184). The confirmed stop symbol indicated by the confirmed stop symbol information transmitted from the integrated sub-platform 44 is displayed on the effect display 37. If the display sub-base 21 determines that the game effect is accompanied (Y in step S182), the display sub-base 21 further determines whether or not the effect pattern is accompanied by a game effect during decoration symbol variation (step S185).

  If the display sub-base 21 determines that it does not accompany the game effect during the decoration symbol change (N in step S185), that is, if it determines that the effect pattern is accompanied only by the game effect after the big hit occurs (during the big hit round), The variation of the decorative symbol is started according to the effect pattern, and the time measurement from the timing of the variation start is started using, for example, a variation time display subtimer (step S186). Then, the display sub-base 21 displays the confirmed stop symbol indicated by the fixed stop symbol information transmitted from the integrated sub-base 44 on the effect indicator 37 at the timing of acquiring the production end command from the integrated sub-base 44 (step S187).

  Further, the display sub-base 21 displays the confirmed stop symbol in step S187, and then starts playing the video of the big hit game based on the round display command transmitted from the integrated sub-base 44 and displays it on the effect display 37. The moving image is displayed (step S188). Then, the display sub-base 21 performs a game effect control process for causing the player to play a game (step S200a), and displays the result of the game on the effect display 37 (step S189). For example, if the display sub-base 21 has acquired the probability change acquisition information from the integrated sub-base 44, the display sub-display 21 displays the message “Probability change acquisition!” Indicated by the probability change acquisition information on the effect display 37 as a result of the game. If the acquired information has not been acquired, a message “sorry, must be acquired” is displayed on the effect display 37 as a result of the game.

  When the game result is displayed, the display sub-board 21 ends the time measurement of the variable time display sub-timer and resets the time of the variable time display sub-timer (step S190). Then, based on the round display end command transmitted from the integrated sub-base 44, the display sub-base 21 determines whether or not to end the playback of the big hit game video (step S191). Here, when the display sub-base 21 determines that the reproduction of the video of the big hit game should be ended (Y in step S191), the display control on the effect display 37 is ended.

  Further, when it is determined in step S185 that the effect pattern is accompanied by a game effect whose decoration symbol is changing (Y in step S185), the display sub-base 21 starts changing the decoration symbol according to the effect pattern and starts the change. The time measurement from the timing is started using the above-described variable time display sub-timer (step S192). Then, the display sub-base 21 performs a game effect control process similar to that described above (step S200b).

  Furthermore, the display sub-base 21 displays the result of the game in the game effect control process on the effect indicator 37, and the confirmation transmitted from the integrated sub-base 44 at the timing of obtaining the effect end command from the integrated sub-base 44. The confirmed stop symbol indicated by the stop symbol information is displayed on the effect display 37 (step S193).

  Then, the display sub-base 21 determines whether or not the above-described effect pattern is accompanied by a game effect after the big hit has occurred (during the big hit round) (step S194). Here, when the display sub-base 21 determines that the game effect after the big hit has occurred (Y in step S194), the process from the above-described step S188 is executed, and it is determined that the game effect after the big hit has not been generated. If it is (N in Step S194), the processing from Step S190 described above is executed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing detailed operations of the game effect control processes S200a and S200b of the display sub-base 21.

  The display sub-base 21 determines whether or not the current time is the timing for starting the game effect based on the effect pattern indicated by the effect command acquired from the integrated sub-base 44 and the time indicated by the change time display sub-timer ( Step S201). For example, the display sub-base 21 stores the timing of starting the game effect and the time of the game effect in association with each effect pattern accompanying the game effect. Then, when the time indicated by the change time display subtimer reaches the timing associated with the effect pattern indicated by the effect command acquired from the integrated sub-base 44, the display sub-base 21 starts the game effect at the current time. It is determined that

  If the display sub-base 21 determines that it is time to start the game effect (Y in step S201), it starts the game effect (step S202). That is, the display sub-base 21 starts reproduction of a moving image (target moving image) in which the target disc flies from the left side of the effect display 37 toward the right side.

  Further, the display sub-board 21 specifies the button valid period (step S203). The button effective period is a period for which an operation command is determined for each production pattern, that is, a period for which an operation on the operation button 36 is effective. Such a button effective period is equal to a period during which a game effect is performed or shorter than a period during which a game effect is performed, that is, the button effective period is a game effect. Is set to be included in the period in which For example, in the ROM 21b of the display sub-board 21, the timing at which the button effective period starts, the timing at which the button effective period ends, and the time between these timings (effective time) are recorded for each effect pattern. In addition, these timings are shown as the elapsed time from the start of decoration pattern variation. The CPU 21a of the display sub-board 21 specifies the button effective period corresponding to the effect pattern by reading the above-mentioned timing and effective time stored in the ROM 21b.

  Then, the display sub-base 21 acquires the position of the target displayed on the effect display 37 at a predetermined time (set timing) indicated by the variation time display sub-timer (step S204). For example, the display sub-base 21 sets the timing of several milliseconds or a few seconds after the game effect is started as the setting timing, and acquires the position of the target displayed at the setting timing.

  Further, the display sub-board 21 determines whether or not the target position displayed at the above setting timing is as set (step S205). That is, the display sub-board 21 determines whether or not the target displayed at the setting timing (current time) is deviated from the expected display position at the setting timing (current time). For example, the target display scheduled position that should be at the set timing is set in advance in the effect pattern. Therefore, the display sub-base 21 acquires the preset target display scheduled position.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the display sub-board 21 determines whether or not the target displayed on the effect display 37 at the preset setting timing is shifted from the expected display position at the set timing. Position determining means for determining is provided. As described above, the display sub-board 21 acquires the target position displayed on the effect display 37 at a predetermined time (set timing) indicated by the variable time display sub-timer. Here, the position of the target displayed on the effect display 37 is a position designated by the display sub-board 21 as display control means. Therefore, the position determination means provided in the display sub-board 21 acquires the position of the target displayed on the effect display 37 by acquiring the position designated by the display control means. When an abnormality occurs, a shift is included in the designated position. Or the position of the target currently displayed on the production | presentation display device 37 is acquired by an imaging means etc., for example. Or the position of the displayed target is acquired by measuring the voltage applied to each pixel of the liquid crystal display used for the production | presentation display device 37 which is a display means.

  If the display sub-base 21 determines that the target position is not as set (N in Step S205), the display sub-base 21 corrects the button effective period specified in Step S203 (Step S206). That is, the display sub-board 21 specifies the normal timing (normal timing) at which the target should be located at the target position displayed on the effect display 37 at the set timing (current time), and the specified The button effective period is shifted, extended, or shortened by the time difference between the normal timing and the above-described setting timing.

  For example, the target moving image in which the target is moving from the left side to the right side is displayed, and the target displayed on the effect display 37 at the setting timing (current time) is the display scheduled position that should be at the setting timing (current time). To the left. In this case, the movement of the target is behind schedule. Therefore, the display sub-base 21 specifies the past normal time timing at which the target should be at the position of the target shifted to the left side. If the setting timing (current time) is before the button effective period, the display sub-board 21 moves the button effective period backward (in a direction away from the current time) by the time difference between the normal timing and the setting timing (current time). shift. Further, if the setting timing (current time) is during the button effective period, the display sub-board 21 extends the button effective period by the time difference.

  On the other hand, the target moving image in which the target is moving from the left side to the right side is displayed, and the target displayed on the effect display 37 at the setting timing (current time) is the scheduled display position that should be at the setting timing (current time). Assume that the position is shifted to the right. In this case, the target is moving ahead of schedule. Therefore, the display sub-board 21 specifies the future normal time timing at which the target should be at the position of the target shifted to the right side. If the setting timing (current time) is before the button effective period, the display sub-base 21 shifts the button effective period to the front side (direction approaching the current time) by the time difference between the normal timing and the setting timing (current time). . Further, if the setting timing (current time) is during the button effective period, the display sub-base 21 shortens the button effective period by the time difference.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the display sub-base 21 determines that the position of the target is shifted by the position determination means, the display sub-base 21 corrects the button effective period according to the shift of the displayed target position. Correction means are provided.

  When the display sub-base 21 determines that the target position is as set in step S205 (Y in step S205) or corrects the button valid period in step S206, the display sub-base 21 starts the missile video start from the integrated sub-base 44. It is determined whether or not an instruction has been received (step S207).

  Here, when the display sub-base 21 determines that it has not received an instruction to start a missile video (N in step S207), based on the time indicated by the variable time display sub-timer, from the start timing of the game effect, It is determined whether or not the game effect time, which is the duration of the game effect, has elapsed (step S208). When the display sub-board 21 determines that the game effect time has not elapsed (N in step S208), the display sub-board 21 executes the processing from step S204 again. When repeating the process of step S204, for example, the display sub-board 21 sets the timing after several milliseconds or several seconds from the immediately preceding setting timing as a new setting timing, and executes the processes after step S204. Further, when it is determined that the game effect time has elapsed (Y in Step S208), the display sub-base 21 further determines whether or not the missile should hit the target (Step S209).

  In other words, when the decorative symbol is changing, the display sub-base 21 determines that the fixed stop symbol indicated by the fixed stop symbol information transmitted from the integrated sub-base 44 is the big hit fixed stop symbol, and hits the missile to the target. If it is determined that it should be determined and it is determined that the miss has been confirmed, it is determined that the missile should not hit the target. In addition, after the big hit occurs (during the big hit round), if the display sub-base 21 acquires the probability variation acquisition information from the integrated sub-base 44, it determines that the missile should hit the target and acquires the probability variation acquisition information. If not, determine that the missile should not hit the target.

  If it is determined that the display sub-board 21 should not be hit (N in step S209), the game effect control process is terminated, and if it is determined that it should be hit (Y in step S209), the game is extended (step S210). . That is, the display sub-board 21 reproduces a moving image in which the target appears again and the missile is launched and hits the target regardless of the player's operation.

  On the other hand, when the display sub-board 21 determines in step S207 that a missile video start instruction has been received (Y in step S207), the display sub-base 21 further receives the missile video start instruction, that is, the player presses the operation button 36. It is determined whether or not the performed timing is within the button effective period (step S211). Here, if the display sub-base 21 determines that it is within the button valid period (Y in step S211), the display sub-base 21 starts reproduction of the missile video. As a result, at the operation timing when the player presses the operation button 36, the display of the moving image in which the missile is fired from the turret is started on the effect display 37. If the display sub-base 21 determines that the timing at which the missile moving image start instruction is received is not within the button valid period (N in step S211), the processing from step S204 is executed again.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the display sub-board 21 determines whether or not the operation timing at which the operation is received by the operation button 36 is within the predetermined button effective period, and within the button effective period. If there is, it is provided with valid discrimination means for validating the operation timing.

  When the reproduction of the missile video is started in step S212, the display sub-base 21 acquires the target and the position of the missile displayed on the effect display 37 (step S213), and whether or not the missile hits the target. Is determined (step S214). Here, if it is determined that the display sub-board 21 does not hit (N in Step S214), it is further determined whether or not the missile should be hit to the target, similarly to Step S209 (Step S215).

  If it is determined that the display sub-board 21 should not be hit (N in step S215), the game effect control process is ended, and if it is determined that the display should be hit (Y in step S215), the display sub-board 21 is displayed on the effect display 37. It is determined whether the degree of correction to be performed on the target moving image or the missile moving image is within an allowable range (step S216). That is, the situation determined to be hit in step S215 is that the missile does not hit the target at the timing when the player presses the operation button 36, but the missile has to hit the target. Is the situation. In such a situation, when the missile approaches the target to a predetermined distance or less, the display sub-base 21 determines that the target movie or the degree of correction to be performed on the missile movie is within an allowable range, When the missile does not approach the target to a predetermined distance or less, the display sub-board 21 determines that the degree of correction is not within the allowable range.

  When the display sub-base 21 determines that the degree of correction is within the allowable range (Y in step S216), the display sub-base 21 corrects the target moving image or the missile moving image so that the missile hits the target (step S218). Even if the correction is performed in this manner, the degree of the correction is within an allowable range, so that the player does not feel unnaturalness in the movement of the target moving image or the missile moving image. Thereafter, the display sub-base 21 starts reproduction of a moving image (hit moving image) representing the state of the hit at the timing when the missile hits the target (step S219).

  On the other hand, if the display sub-base 21 determines that the degree of correction is not within the allowable range (N in step S216), the display sub-base 21 extends the game (step S217) as in step S210 described above. That is, if the target moving image or the missile moving image is forcibly corrected when the degree of correction is not within the allowable range, an unnatural movement of the moving image is given to the player. Therefore, the display sub-base 21 continues to play until the game performance time elapses without correcting the target video and the missile video, and then the target appears again, and the missile becomes the target regardless of the player's operation. Play a movie that hits you and hits you.

  Further, when it is determined that the missile hits the target in step S214 (Y in step S214), the display sub-board 21 further determines whether or not the missile should be hit to the target (step S220). . Here, when it is determined that the display sub-base 21 should not hit (N in Step S220), the target moving image or the missile moving image is slightly corrected so that the missile is removed from the target (Step S221). On the other hand, when it is determined that the display sub-board 21 should be hit (Y in Step 220), the above-described hit animation is started to be played at the timing when the missile hits the target (Step S222).

FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation timing of the main board 23 and the effect display 37.
First, the main board | substrate 23 determines the last stop symbol and fluctuation pattern which show the probability variation, for example, at the time t1. Then, the main board 23 turns on the fluctuation display instruction flag at time t2 and starts measuring the fluctuation time by the fluctuation time timer.

  At this time, the integrated sub-base 44 determines a final stop symbol and an effect pattern indicating non-probability change based on the final stop symbol and variation pattern determined by the main base 23 and the value of the effect counter, and reaches the reach notice. And the execution of the game effect before and after the fixed stop is determined.

  Then, in response to the change display instruction flag being turned on in the main board 23, the integrated sub board 44 performs an operation corresponding to the effect pattern determined as described above on the display sub board 21. Thus, the effect display 37 is controlled.

  As a result, the effect indicator 37 starts the fluctuation due to the full rotation of the decorative symbol at time t2, and only the first symbol which is one of the three numbers included in the confirmed stop symbol at time t3. Stop and display. Thereafter, the effect display 37 performs reach notice at time t4, and stops and displays the second symbol, which is one of the remaining two numbers included in the fixed stop symbol, at time t5.

  And the production | presentation display device 37 alert | reports having reached the state of reach at the time t6 which is the timing matched with the production | presentation pattern determined by the integrated sub base | substrate 44, and starts a game production. That is, the effect display 37 starts displaying the target moving image such that the target disk flies from the left side to the right side of the effect display 37. Thereafter, the period from time t7 to time t9 is the button effective period determined for the effect pattern.

  When the player presses the operation button 36 at time t8 within the button valid period, the effect display 37 displays a missile moving image in which the missile is launched from the turret in the vertical direction and proceeds. Then, the effect indicator 37 displays a game result indicating that the missile hits the target at time t10, and in response to a variable stop command from the main base 23, all the effects included in the above described fixed stop symbol are displayed. Stop and display numbers. That is, the effect indicator 37 stops and displays the remaining one number (the third symbol) that has not been stopped and displayed in the confirmed stop symbol, and notifies that it is a big hit.

  Furthermore, the effect display device 37 starts displaying a moving image corresponding to the first big hit round included in the big hit game immediately after the elapse of time t10.

  Then, the effect display 37 starts the game effect at time t11, which is the timing associated with the effect pattern determined by the integrated sub-platform 44, as described above. That is, the effect display 37 starts displaying the target moving image such that the target disk flies from the left side to the right side of the effect display 37. Thereafter, the period from time t12 to time t14 is another button effective period determined for the effect pattern.

  When the player presses the operation button 36 at time t13 within the button effective period, the effect display 37 displays a missile moving image in which the missile is launched from the turret in the vertical direction and proceeds. Then, the effect indicator 37 displays a game result indicating that the missile hits the target at time t15, and notifies that a benefit advantageous to the player such as probability variation is obtained.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a moving image displayed on the effect display 37 during the game effect.
During the game production, the display sub-base 21 reproduces the target moving image in which the target disk flies and displays it on the production display 37. Further, the display sub-base 21 reproduces the missile video fired by the missile and combines it with the target video at the timing when the operation button 36 is pressed by the player during the button effective period, and produces the synthesized video. It is displayed on the display 37.

  For example, when the confirmed stop symbol indicated by the confirmed stop symbol information acquired from the integrated sub-foundation 44 indicates a big hit, the display sub-base 21 is usually shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the animation that the missile hits the target is displayed on the effect display 37.

  Specifically, the display sub-base 21 normally reproduces the target moving image in which the target disk k1 flies from the left side to the right side of the effect display 37 from time t21 as shown in FIG. 25 (a). And displayed on the effect display 37. Here, for example, the button effective period corresponding to the effect pattern accompanying the game effect is set to a period from the time t21 to the time t23. Then, when the player presses the operation button 36 at time t22 within the button effective period, the display sub-base 21 starts to reproduce the missile video fired by the missile k2, and synthesizes the missile video with the target video. The synthesized moving image is displayed on the effect display 37. Normally, such a disk k1 and a missile k2 are each displayed so as to move at a substantially constant speed.

  Then, when the missile k2 contacts the disk k1 at time t23, the display sub-base 21 stops the reproduction of the target video and the missile video that have been displayed so far at time t24, and displays the hit video representing the state of the hit. Start playback. That is, the above-mentioned time t22 is an appropriate launch timing of the missile k2 at which the missile k2 hits the disk k1.

  In the reproduction of the hit animation, a scene in which the disk k1 explodes and burns is displayed on the effect display 37 as a game result, and the game effect is ended. Thereafter, the display sub-base 21 displays, for example, a confirmed stop symbol “333” indicating a big hit on the effect display 37 so as to relate to the game result. In addition, the display sub-base 21 displays, for example, at time t21 to t24 during the game effect, a small decorative pattern that is partly changing before the game effect is started in one corner of the effect indicator 37.

  On the other hand, in the conventional gaming machine, when an abnormality occurs during the game production, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the button effective period does not appropriately correspond to the movement of the target moving image, and the player missile k2 May not fire at the right time. That is, at time t22, a delay occurs in the frames to be sequentially displayed of the target moving image, and the disk k1 is displayed shifted to the left from the scheduled display position set at time t22. As a result, even when the time t23 comes, the appropriate launch timing of the missile k2 is not reached and the button valid period ends. And even when the appropriate launch timing of the missile k2 is finally reached at time t24, since the button valid period has already ended, the missile k2 can be launched from the turret even if the player presses the operation button 36. Can not. As a result, the player cannot hit the missile k2 against the disk k1, and the player cannot play an appropriate game.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if an abnormality occurs during the game production and the position of the disk k1 or the missile k2 is shifted, the button effective period is corrected as shown in FIG.

  That is, even when an abnormality occurs as described above at time t22 and the disk k1 is displayed shifted to the left side from the scheduled display position set at time t22, the display sub-base 21 has a longer button effective period. So that the button valid period is corrected.

  Specifically, the display sub-board 21 determines whether or not the position of the target disk k1 is as set using time t22 as the set timing. That is, the display sub-board 21 determines whether or not the target displayed at the time t22 is shifted from the scheduled display position of the disk k1 shown in FIG. 25A that should be at the time t22. Here, in the display sub-board 21, the position of the target is not as set, and the disk k1 displayed on the effect display 37 at time t22 is shifted to the left side, that is, the movement of the disk k1 is behind schedule. Is determined. Therefore, the display sub-board 21 specifies the normal timing before the time t22 when the target should be at the position of the disk k1 shifted to the left side. And since the time t22 is already in the button effective period, the display sub-board 21 extends the button effective period by the time difference between the time t22 and the normal timing. That is, the display sub-board 21 corrects the button effective period so that the appropriate launch timing of the missile k2 is included in the button effective period.

  Further, the display sub-board 21 may repeat the correction of the button valid period as described above at the time t23 and the time t24, using the time as the setting timing.

  Even if the target moving image is delayed by such correction of the button effective period, the time t24, which is an appropriate launch timing of the missile k2, falls within the button effective period, so that the player operates the operation button 36 at the time t24. And the missile k2 can be brought into contact with the disk k1 at time t25. Thereafter, the display sub-base 21 starts playing the hit animation, and displays, for example, a confirmed stop symbol “333” indicating a big hit on the effect display 37 so as to relate to the game result.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even when an abnormality occurs during the game production and the position of the character is shifted, the appropriate game is made to the player by correcting the button effective period. Can do.

  Although the present invention has been described above using the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the occurrence of a shift is repeatedly detected at a plurality of setting timings. However, the button effective period may be corrected according to the shift at that time by detecting it only once.

  Further, in the game production in the above embodiment, the target disk flies only once from the left side to the right side. However, if the missile does not hit the disk, the disk is made to fly a plurality of times, and the game is made to the player for that number of times. May be allowed. Furthermore, you may fly a several disk simultaneously. Further, when the disk is caused to fly a plurality of times, the button effective period may be set and corrected for each flight of the disk.

  Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although the disk used as a target only flew, you may make a missile fire from a disk. That is, when the game result is lost, a moving image in which a missile is launched from the disk and hits the turret may be displayed on the effect display 37.

  Further, in steps S218 and S221 of FIG. 23, the target disk is moved back or off with respect to the traveling direction so as to obtain a game result corresponding to the presence / absence of the confirmed stop symbol or the probability variation acquisition information, You can also slow down.

  In the present embodiment, an operation signal indicating that the operation button 36 has been pressed is input to the I / O unit 23d of the main board 23, and an operation command is output from the main board 23 to the integrated sub-board 44. However, the operation signal may be directly input to the integrated sub-board 44.

  The gaming machine of the present invention has the effect of allowing the player to play an appropriate game even when an abnormality occurs in the state of the displayed character, and can be applied to, for example, a pachinko machine.

The perspective view of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The front view of a game board same as the above. The block diagram of a game machine same as the above. The figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the main base | substrate same as the above. The figure for demonstrating operation | movement of an integrated sub-board same as the above. The flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement of the main foundation same as the above. The flowchart which shows the interruption operation | movement of the main base | board same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of a counter update sub process same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of a start opening prize sub process same as the above. The flowchart which shows a part of detailed operation | movement of the jackpot determination subprocess same as the above. The flowchart which shows a part of detailed operation | movement of the jackpot determination subprocess same as the above. The flowchart which shows a part of detailed operation | movement of the jackpot determination subprocess same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of prize ball payout sub-process same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of jackpot game sub-process same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of an operation button process same as the above. The flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement of an integrated sub-board same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of the change effect process same as the above. The other flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of the change effect process same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of a notice display process same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of the jackpot round effect process same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of a game effect process same as the above. The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the display sub-board | substrate same as the above. The flowchart which shows the detailed operation | movement of a game effect control process same as the above. The figure which shows an example of the operation | movement timing of a main base | substrate same as the above and an effect display. The figure which shows the moving image displayed during a game production same as the above.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (1)

A game result determining means for determining a game result based on the game ball entering the start opening;
Display means for displaying the first and second characters;
An operation means for receiving an operation by a player;
Determining whether or not the operation timing at which the operation is accepted by the operation means is within a predetermined valid period, and valid determination means for validating the operation timing if it is within the valid period;
A moving image in which the display form of the first character changes at the operation timing that is validated, the second character moves, and the first and second characters are in a state corresponding to the game result. Display control means for displaying on the display means;
Position determining means for determining whether or not the second character displayed on the display means at a predetermined setting timing is deviated from a display scheduled position that should be at the setting timing;
Correction means for correcting the effective period in accordance with the position shift of the displayed second character when the position determination means determines that the position of the second character is shifted ;
In the display control means, the first display control means of the system for changing the display form of the first character and the second display control means of the system for moving the second character are configured independently. Has been
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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