JP5378562B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine such as a ball game machine or a spinning-type game machine provided with a display device for variably displaying various symbols.

  In conventional gaming machines, as a special game effect that can win more prize balls compared to general games, a story with multiple scenarios is progressing in addition to repeating images and videos in order. There was something to develop with.

  For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 performs an effect selection process of selecting and determining an effect display pattern by lottery using random numbers during a game. This effect selection processing is particularly performed at the start of 13 rounds or 14 rounds of special gaming units, at the start of 15 rounds of special gaming units, or at the start of 16 rounds (final round) of special gaming units. Done. Then, by combining the effects selected by the effect selection process, the story develops and finally realizes an effect of notifying that it is a “probable big hit” (Patent Document 1, paragraphs 0065, 0073 to 0076, 8 and 12).

JP 2002-66004 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, since an effect selection process is performed at the start of several rounds in order to complete an effect during a special game, the control burden on the display control circuit responsible for this process has inevitably increased. .

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and by providing a plurality of counters for selecting an effect during a big hit (during special game), the control burden for creating the effect pattern is reduced. In addition, an object is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing many performance patterns during a big hit.

The gaming machine of the first invention is a gaming machine provided with a display device for variably displaying various symbols,
The counter includes a counting means for counting the number of times that a win has occurred, and an effect control means for controlling various effects in the game being won, and the counting means has a counter within a first predetermined range when a win occurs. A first counter for updating the value, and a second counter for updating the value of the counter within a second predetermined range different from the first predetermined range, wherein the effect control means has a first period of success The first effect determining means for determining the first effect to be executed at the same time, the second effect determining means for determining the second effect to be executed in the second period being hit, and the determined first effect and second effect are executed. The first execution determination means includes the first counter value acquired based on the first presentation table in which a plurality of types of presentation data and the value of the first counter are associated with each other. The corresponding first performance is determined and the second performance The determining means determines the second effect corresponding to the acquired value of the second counter based on the second effect table in which a plurality of types of effect data and the value of the second counter are associated with each other. And

  In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the value of the first counter and / or the second counter (the value of one or both of the first counter and the second counter) is the maximum value of each counter. If the value is reached, the counter value is changed to a predetermined value less than the maximum value at the next counter value update.

  In a third aspect based on the first aspect, the value of the first counter and / or the second counter (the value of one or both of the first counter and the second counter) is the maximum value of each counter. If the value is reached, the maximum value is held at the next counter update.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first to third aspects, the values of the first counter and the second counter are initialized on the condition that the continuous counting of hits is completed. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce a control burden for creating a winning effect pattern and execute various effect patterns during the winning.

The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment. The perspective view of the back side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine of FIG. Explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of the counter for effects. Explanatory drawing explaining the update of the type of jackpot and the counter for effects. Explanatory drawing explaining the counter 1 for effects and the contents of the effects. Explanatory drawing explaining the counter 2 for effects and the content of the effect. Explanatory drawing explaining the counter 3 for effects and the effect content. Explanatory drawing explaining the counter 4 for effects and the content of the effect. Explanatory drawing explaining the counter 5 for effects and the content of the effect. The flowchart which shows the game management process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. The flowchart (the first half) which shows the special symbol change start process in FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart (second half) showing a special symbol variation start process in FIG. 9; The flowchart which shows the special symbol change process in FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a special electric accessory management process in FIG. 8. The flowchart which shows the big hit start process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation | movement start process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the process during operation of the special electric accessory in FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating special electric accessory operation continuation determination processing in FIG. 12. The flowchart which shows the big hit end process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub-control side. The flowchart which shows the received command analysis process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit start effect process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit round start effect process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit end effect process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by the sub-control side.

  First, an outline of the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment is a gaming machine provided with a display device that displays various symbols in a variable manner, counting means for counting the number of hits, and effect control for controlling various effects in the game being hit And a counter for updating a counter value within a first predetermined range when a hit occurs, and a second predetermined range different from the first predetermined range. A second counter that updates the value of the counter, and the effect control means executes first effect determining means for determining a first effect to be executed in the first period being hit and executed in the second period being hit. The second effect determining means for determining the second effect to be performed, and the effect executing means for executing the determined first effect and the second effect, wherein the first effect determining means includes a plurality of types of effect data and the The first effect table that associates the value of the first counter The first effect corresponding to the acquired value of the first counter is determined, and the second effect determining means is a second effect in which a plurality of types of effect data and the value of the second counter are associated with each other. Based on the table, the second effect corresponding to the acquired value of the second counter is determined.

  For example, the first counter and the second counter of the present embodiment update the value of the counter at the timing when the hit occurs, but update the values within different ranges. As a result, the value of the first counter is updated, but the value of the second counter becomes the maximum value and is not updated, and there is a difference between the values of the counters.

  When a difference occurs between the values of the counters, there are various combinations of the first effect determined by the first effect determining means based on the counter value and the second effect determined by the second effect determining means. The effect execution means executes the determined first effect and second effect while hitting, so that the burden on control is reduced compared to a gaming machine that determines the hit effect by a plurality of effect selection processes. Moreover, many production patterns can be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the first counter and / or the second counter is less than the maximum value at the next counter value update when the value of each counter reaches the maximum value. It is preferable to change to a predetermined value.

  The values of the counters of the first counter and the second counter are updated and finally reach the maximum value. In such a case, when the counter value is updated next time, the counter value is changed to a predetermined value less than the maximum value, so that an effect corresponding to the changed value is selected.

  For example, when the counter update range is “1” to “21”, after reaching “21”, the counter value is changed to “13” less than the maximum value by the next counter value update. Then, starting from “13”, the counter value is updated again until the maximum value “21” is reached. As a result, various effects such as returning the effects to the first or middle stage are selected, and the player's interest can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the first counter and / or the second counter is held at the next counter update when the value of each counter reaches the maximum value. It is preferable.

  When the first counter and the second counter reach the maximum value of each counter, the maximum value may be held at the next counter value update. For example, when the update range of the counter is “1” to “21”, after reaching “21”, the counter is maintained as “21” by the next counter update.

  Thus, for example, in a game in which the number of selectable stages increases as the counter value increases, the state where the number of selectable stages is the largest continues after the counter value reaches the maximum value. This can increase the interest of the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is preferable that the values of the first counter and the second counter are initialized on the condition that the continuous counting of hits is completed.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment initializes the values of the first counter and the second counter on the condition that the continuous counting of hits is completed (for example, transition from the short-time state to the normal state).

  Unless such initialization is performed, at least the counter value is held, and when the update condition is satisfied, the counter value is updated. For example, a story or stage is caused by continuous hits. Produce that will progress. In addition, when the winning is not continuously counted, the counter value is initialized, so that it is possible to execute an easy-to-understand presentation such that the story that has progressed is completed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the part which comprises the pachinko game machine of this embodiment is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, and a front frame 3 and a front door 5 that are pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed.

  The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  Speakers 7 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front door 5. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs the effect sound effect accompanying the game to the outside. In addition, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on the left and right sides and the upper part of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decoration part in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect of the game.

  A front plate 9 is provided on the lower side of the front door 5, and a left end portion thereof is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a launch handle 10 for operating the launch mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing game balls, a lower storage tray 12 and the like.

  Further, a left effect button 13 and a center effect button 14 that can be operated when the built-in lamp is lit are provided on the surface portion of the upper storage dish 11. The production buttons 13 and 14 are given an opportunity for operation during the game, and the production can be changed by pressing the buttons.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-like back mechanism board 16 that holds down the game board 4 from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball supply device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper side of the back mechanism board 16.

  A game ball payout device 19 for paying out game balls is provided at the inclined lower end of the tank rail 18 for drawing out the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Furthermore, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) that manages all gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided at a corner portion of the back mechanism board 16. Is housed and provided.

  In addition, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially at the center of the back mechanism board 16. A substrate case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26a that houses the liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

  A volume switch 31 is provided at an intermediate portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. The volume can be set in 10 steps by rotating the knob.

  Below the liquid crystal control board case 26a, a transparent main control board case 24a that houses the main control board 24 is provided. The main control board 24 controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

  The main control board 24 is provided with a RAM clear switch 27. By depressing the RAM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial state.

  The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls the effects by the panel decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36, for example, based on the control commands. The production control board 25 corresponds to production control means of the present invention.

  Below the main control board case 24a, a transparent power supply board case 28a containing a power supply board 28 and a transparent payout control board case 29a containing a payout control board 29 are disposed.

  Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launcher (not shown) provided with a strike rod for hitting the game ball and a launch motor for driving the hit ball. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface includes a center decorative body 34a fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with a screw or the like, and a left corner decorative body. 34b, a right corner decoration body 34c, and the like. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are each formed by integral molding by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

  A plurality of panel decoration LEDs 35 are arranged on the center decoration body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decoration unit that enhances the effect by changing the light emission color and light emission mode in accordance with the symbol change display and the notice display in each game.

  An opening is formed in the center of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is disposed in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display that displays various effects such as a pattern on which various numbers, characters, and the like are drawn, a background image, and reach according to the game. The liquid crystal display device 36 corresponds to the “display device” of the present invention.

  On the right side of the center ornament 34a, a movable accessory 37a having the shape of a doll's arm is arranged. Further, a clog-shaped movable accessory 37b is disposed below the front surface of the liquid crystal display device. Both the movable accessories 37a and 37b operate according to the effects in the game and the expectation level of the big hit.

  Below the liquid crystal display device 36, a start winning device 38 including a first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b is arranged. A lottery is performed when a game ball flowing down the game area 4a wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b, and the special symbol display device 43a described later displays a variation display of the special symbol. Made. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 36 also performs a variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols.

  The second special symbol start port 38b is provided with an opening / closing member, and when the opening / closing member is opened, the game ball is easily won. The open / close member is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a normal symbol lottery to be described later is won. In the following, an apparatus in which the second special symbol start opening 38b and the opening / closing member are combined may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory.

  Below the start winning device 38, a first big winning device 39a is arranged. Further, on the right side of the start winning device 38, a second large winning device 39b is arranged. The big winning devices 39a and 39b are winning devices that are opened for a predetermined time when a special symbol lottery is won, that is, when a big win is won. A lot of prize balls can be obtained by winning the game balls in the big prize opening (not shown) inside the big prize winning devices 39a and 39b.

  A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged below the right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), and changes the special symbol in response to winning in the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b, and displays the lottery result. In addition, the remaining one (right) displays the number of reserved balls of special symbols and normal symbols and the short-time state.

  The normal symbol display device 43b is a display composed of a plurality of LEDs. The normal symbol is started by the winning of the normal symbol start gate 40a, and the lottery result is displayed by turning on the LED.

  On the left side of the game area 4a, a normal symbol start gate 40a, a windmill 41 that changes the flow direction of the game ball, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. The normal symbol start gate 40a is a winning device that triggers the start of a normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 40a, and the normal symbol changes in the normal symbol display device 43b.

  In addition, a right normal symbol start gate 40b is disposed above the second grand prize winning device 39b. This is a starting gate for a normal symbol in a gaming state in which a right strike is made, and also has a role of detecting whether or not the player is making a right strike.

  A plurality of general winning ports 42 are arranged at the lower left side of the game area 4a. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending in a substantially vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball launched by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal strip-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

  A space extending in the vertical direction between the two outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch passage 45 through which a game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 that allows the shot ball to pass in the launch direction (the game area 4a side) and prevents the return ball (the launch path 45 side) from passing is provided. ing. Further, at the lowermost part of the inner guide rail 44 b, an out ball collection port 47 and a ball approaching portion 48 for introducing the out ball into the out ball collection port 47 are formed.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine. In FIG. 4, the configuration of a relay board for relaying signals and some members not related to the present invention are omitted.

  This control device is mainly configured of a main control board 24 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 that receives commands from the main control board 24 and controls the effects. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power supply, converts it to a DC voltage, and supplies it to each board.

  The main control board 24 includes a main control board CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243 therein. The main control board side CPU 241 is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process for determining whether or not to generate a big hit, a process for creating a control command from information on the determined variation pattern and stop symbol, and transmitting the control command to the effect control board 25. I do.

  The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of gaming machine control procedures, control data, and the like. The RAM 243 is a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing data set by the processing of the main control board side CPU 241 and corresponds to the counting means of the present invention.

  Connected to the main control board 24 are a RAM clear switch 27, a start winning opening sensor 38c, a large winning opening sensor 39c, a starting gate passage sensor 40c, a general winning opening sensor 42c, a magnetic sensor 50, a radio wave sensor 51, and a vibration sensor 52. Each detection signal can be received.

  The magnetic sensor 50 is a sensor that detects an abnormality when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The radio wave sensor 51 is a sensor that detects an abnormality when a strong radio wave is emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the vibration sensor 52 is abnormal when a strong vibration is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is a sensor to detect.

  Further, a special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24, and random number information acquired by the main control board side CPU 241 through a lottery process is transmitted to each of the symbol display devices 43a and 43b. .

  Further, the main control board 24 is connected to an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various information such as a big hit in a game, the number of winnings, and the number of games is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

  Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage tray full sensor 12c and the door opening sensor 32 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. . Note that the game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected to the payout control board 29.

  Next, the effect control board 25 includes an effect control board side CPU 251, a ROM 252 and a RAM 253 therein. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, which receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 24 and performs processing for controlling various effects based on the control command.

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. Moreover, RAM253 is a memory | storage part provided with the work area which memorize | stores temporarily the data set by the process of the production control board side CPU251.

  A speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8, a panel decoration LED 35, a volume switch 31, a left effect button 13, and a center effect button 14 are connected to the effect control board 25. Thereby, the production control board 25 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7, operation | movement of each LED, etc., and is raising the production effect, for example.

  As for the effect buttons 13 and 14, when the player pushes them down during the effective period, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

  A liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 receives a command from the effect control board 25 and performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The liquid crystal control board 26 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266 therein.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 25. The data is output to the video display processor VDP 264.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program that describes the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

  The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the video display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing. The VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores image data processed by the video display processor VDP 264. is there.

  With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the liquid crystal control command transmitted from the effect control board 25, and displays effect images and moving images on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, an outline of an effect counter that determines the effect during the big hit of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds, and any one jackpot occurs when a special symbol lottery is won. For example, the effect counter is updated and various effects are performed during the big hit in 15 rounds.

  First, the effect configuration during the big hit in FIG. This shows the contents of the effects performed during the 15 round big hit and the configuration thereof. At the start of the big hit, the production counter “1” (hereinafter referred to as “counter 1”) is used to select the production of “number of consecutive resorts”. Hereinafter, the details of the effects will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  Here, “renso” means that big hits occur continuously within a predetermined period. “Predetermined period” means, for example, a period in a specific gaming state (probability change state, short-time state), a period from the previous big hit until a special symbol is changed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), a short-time state Varies depending on the specifications of the model, such as a period from when the special symbol is changed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 50).

  Next, at the start of the first round, an effect related to “music selection” is selected using an effect counter 2 (hereinafter referred to as counter 2). Similarly, the “story” effect is selected using the effect counter 3 (hereinafter referred to as counter 3) at the start of the third round, and the effect counter 4 (hereinafter referred to as counter 4) at the start of the seventh round. Is used to select “character introduction”.

  Also, at the start of the 10th round, the effect movie starts and continues until the end of the 15th round. Here, instead of selecting an effect, a moving image related to a common game is executed in all 15 round big hits.

  After the fifteenth round is completed, the “ending” effect is selected using the effect counter 5 (hereinafter referred to as counter 5). In this way, various effects are selected according to the value of each effect counter, and the player is not bored during the big hit.

  It should be noted that a period during which effects such as “number of consecutive resorts” and “music selection” are executed corresponds to the “first period” or “second period” of the present invention. For example, when the counter 2 corresponds to the “first counter” of the present invention, the first and second round periods are the “first period” of the present invention, and the “music selection” is the “first effect” of the present invention. It corresponds to.

  Next, the effect counter (b) in FIG. 5 will be described. As described above, there are a total of five types of effect counters, and each is used to select an effect at the start of a big hit round.

  “Counter 1” is an effect counter related to “number of consecutive resorts”. The count range is 1 to 30, and when the maximum value “30” is reached, it is fixed at “30”.

  Here, the update condition of the counter value has two elements, “hit value” and “game state”. “Counter 1” has an update condition of “hit value” as “big hit with a game” and an update condition of “game state” as “all states”. “All states” refers to all states of “probability changing” which is a probability-changing game, “medium time” which is a time-saving game, and “normal” which is a normal game.

  Here, “2R big hit”, which will be described later, only opens the open / close door of the big winning device 39 for a short time (less than 1 second) in each round, and there is almost no play. Therefore, it is not included in the update condition “big hit with a game”. In addition, “small hit” is a hit with almost no balls as well as “2R big hit”, so it is not included in the update condition “big hit with balls”.

  “Counter 2” is an effect counter related to “music selection”. The count range is 1 to 14, and when the maximum value “14” is reached, “14” is fixed. “Counter 2” has an update condition of “winning value” as “15R big hit” and an update condition of “game state” as “probable change and short running”. In addition, “15R jackpot” is included, but actually, “16R jackpot” having higher value is included.

  “Counter 3” is an effect counter related to “story”. The count range is 1 to 12, and when it reaches the maximum value “12”, it is changed to “1”. “Counter 3” has an update condition of “value per hit” of “15R big hit” and an update condition of “game state” of “probable change and short running”.

  “Counter 4” is an effect counter related to “character introduction”. The count range is 1 to 8, and when the maximum value “8” is reached, the count range is changed to “1”. In “Counter 4”, the update condition of “win value” is “15R big hit”, and the update condition of “game state” is “probable change and short running”.

  “Counter 5” is an effect counter for “ending”. The count range is 1 to 21, and when it reaches the maximum value “21”, it is changed to “13”. “Counter 5” has an update condition of “win value” of “15R big hit” and an update condition of “game state” of “probably changing”.

  The values of the counters for each effect are all cleared and returned to their initial values when the time-saving state (time-saving mode) ends and the villa stops. If a big hit that does not become the renewal condition of the effect counter such as the second round big hit occurs after the 15th round big hit, the counter value is not cleared and the current counter value is held.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the type of jackpot and the updating of the effect counter will be described.

  First, “name” in FIG. 6 shows a lottery result composed of “out of”, “small hit”, and “big hit”. For example, “Big hit 1” of “No. 8” has the type of big hit “latency”. “Latent” is an abbreviation for latent probability change big hit, which means that it is lurked that it has been in a probable change state, and it does not seem to be in a probable change state visually. “Real R” means the number of real big hit rounds, in this case “2R (2 rounds)”. “R with a ball” means the number of rounds with a ball.

  Further, “special symbol designation” in FIG. 6 is divided into “special symbol 1” and “special symbol 2”, and a symbol such as “01H” is attached according to the lottery result. The “special symbol 1” is the special symbol 1 and is a symbol that varies in the special symbol display device 43a when the game ball wins the first special symbol start port 38a. As shown in FIG. 6, any one of “No. 1 to 20” is selected in the lottery of “Special Figure 1”.

  Similarly, the “special symbol 2” refers to the special symbol 2 and is a symbol that varies in the special symbol display device 43a when the game ball wins the second special symbol start port 38b. In the lottery for “Special Figure 2”, any one of “No. 1 to 3, 10, 21 to 26” is selected.

  Returning to the example of “big hit 1”, this is a big hit selected only in the lottery of “Special Figure 1”. Further, when “big hit 1” is won, “counter 1” to “counter 5” are all “no change”. This means that the value of any effect counter is not updated by winning of “big hit 1”.

  “Big hit 4-13, 19” corresponding to “No. 11-20, 26” is “Round with hit” is “6R”, “15R”, “16R” with “Big hit with hit”, When these big hits are won, “Counter 1” is incremented by “+1”. “Normal” and “probable change” mean a normal big hit and a probable big hit, respectively.

  The “big hit 13” corresponding to “No. 20” is a big hit of 15 rounds because “R” is “15R”, and “Counter 1” and “Counter 5” are “+1”. “Big hit 13” is a probable big hit, but no short-time game is given after the big hit.

  The “big hit 19” corresponding to “No. 26” is a big hit of 16 rounds because “R” is “R”. The “15R big hit” shown in FIG. 5B includes 16 round big hits, and “big hit 19” is a probable big hit with a short time, so all of “counter 1” to “counter 5” +1 ".

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7E, the details of the effect counter for selecting the effect during the big hit will be described.

  First, FIG. 7A shows details of the counter 1. As described above, the count range of the counter 1 is “1” to “30”. When the counter value reaches the maximum value “30”, the count is stopped. That is, even when the update condition of the counter 1 is satisfied after that, the value is fixed at “30”. In addition, the value of the counter 1 is cleared by the end of the extended resort (end of the time saving mode).

  Since the effect related to the counter 1 is “number of consecutive resorts”, when the counter value is “1”, a display of “first time” indicating the number of jackpots is made. Thereafter, as the counter value increases, “second time”, “third time”,... “29th time” are displayed. Then, when the counter value reaches “30”, a display of “large explosion” is displayed, and after that, even when the update condition of the counter 1 is satisfied, the display of “large explosion” is continued.

  Next, FIG. 7B shows details of the counter 2. As described above, the count range of the counter 2 is “1” to “14”. When the counter value reaches “14” which is the maximum value, the count is stopped. That is, when the update condition of the counter 2 is subsequently satisfied, it is fixed at “14”. Moreover, the value of the counter 2 is cleared by the end of the consecutive resort.

  Since the production related to the counter 2 is “music selection”, when the counter value is “1”, four songs of “Kamui”, “rengue”, “VS Dogo” and “VS Orochi” can be selected. Is displayed.

  The selection becomes possible at the start of the first round, but the music “Kamui” is arranged at the “default position” which is the initial position of the selection screen. For example, the player can select a favorite song by using the left effect button 13.

  When the counter value is “2”, five songs, “Kamui”, “Lenghe”, “VS Dogo”, “VS Orochi”, and “Toya” can be selected. At that time, since the music “Toya” is newly added because the counter value becomes “2”, the characters “new” are simultaneously displayed and arranged at the default position.

  Thereafter, selectable songs are added one by one as the counter value increases. When the counter value is “13”, one can be selected from a total of 16 music pieces. Then, when the counter value becomes “14”, a total of 16 songs continue to be selected even when the update condition of the counter 2 is satisfied.

  Next, FIG. 7C shows details of the counter 3. As described above, the count range of the counter 3 is “1” to “12”. When the counter value reaches the maximum value “12”, the count value is changed to “1” next time. That is, the counter 3 loops over the range of the counter values “1” to “12”. Moreover, the value of the counter 3 is cleared by the end of the retreat.

  Since the effect related to the counter 3 is “story”, when the counter value is “1”, a display of “first story” indicating the first story is made. Thereafter, as the counter value increases, the display of “second episode”, “third episode”,. After displaying “Episode 12”, if the update condition of the counter 3 is satisfied, the display returns to “Episode 1”.

  Next, FIG. 7D shows details of the counter 4. As described above, the count range of the counter 4 is “1” to “8”, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value “8”, the count value is changed to “1” next time. That is, the counter 4 loops over the range of the counter values “1” to “8”. Moreover, the value of the counter 4 is cleared by the end of the retreat.

  Since the effect related to the counter 4 is “character selection”, when the counter value is “1”, “group 1” indicating the first character group is displayed. Thereafter, as the counter value increases, “Group 2”, “Group 3”,... “Group 8” are displayed. Then, after displaying “Group 8”, when the update condition of the counter 4 is satisfied, the display returns to “Group 1”.

  Finally, FIG. 7E shows details of the counter 5. First, (a) sprint mode mid-big hit will be described. The “sprint mode” is a name of a probability change state corresponding to the content of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As described above, the count range of the counter 5 is “1” to “21”, and when the counter value reaches “21” which is the maximum value, the count value is changed to “13” next time. That is, after reaching the counter value “21”, the counter 5 loops over the range of the count values “13” to “21”. Moreover, the value of the counter 5 is cleared by the end of the retreat.

  The effect related to the counter 5 is “ending”. For example, when the counter value is “2”, an effect of shifting from “Kaguzzi stage”, which is the stage in the “sprinting mode”, to “Kagucci opposite” is performed. Is called. Even if the stage does not move, the production contents are different as in “Destruction of one jewel” shown in the “plan view”.

  Thereafter, as the counter value increases, the stage progresses as “Ayame Stage”, “Iris Confrontation”,. After the transition to the stage of “shadow opposition” with the counter value “21”, when the update condition of the counter 5 is satisfied, the display returns to the display of “shadow opposition” with the counter value “13”.

  Next, (b) the short-time mode medium big hit time will be described. The “time-short mode” is a time-short state that shifts after the above-described “sprint mode (probability change state)” is completed.

  When the “ending” effect is selected, when the count range is “1” to “21”, and when the counter value reaches “21” which is the maximum value, the count value is set to “13” next time. The points to be changed are the same as in (a) Sprint mode medium hit.

  The difference is that the stay stage is always a “short-time background”. For example, when the mode is shifted to the time reduction mode after 10 consecutive homes (the value of the counter 5 is “10”), the value of the counter 5 is not updated even if the “15R big hit” is pulled back because it is not “probable change” (FIG. 5 (b)). However, during the time saving mode, the retreat has not ended yet and the counter value is not cleared.

  In this case, the stage shifts from “Time Short Background” to “Ashura Confrontation”, and when the next “15R big hit” occurs, the counter value becomes “11” and the stage changes from “Ashura Confrontation” to “Onion” Move to “Confrontation”. That is, unless the counter is cleared and the counter value is cleared, the big hit effect continues. The production counter has been described above.

  Below, with reference to FIG. 8, the game management process performed by the main control side is demonstrated. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process that is executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

  First, the main control means (main control board 24) performs timer management processing (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a number of timers such as a general figure and a special figure character operation timer, in addition to a special symbol object operation timer described later, each of which measures a time related to the game.

  The main control means manages a number of timers by updating various timers (subtracting the timers) according to the processing state. Then, it progresses to step 20.

  In step S20, the main control means performs prize ball management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol starting port 38a or the general winning port 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42c inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control means transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (further, the game ball payout device 19). After receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage tray 11 (or the lower storage tray 12 when the upper storage tray 11 is full). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, the main control means performs normal symbol management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 40a or the right normal symbol start gate 40b. Specifically, the start gate passage sensor 40c inside the start gates 40a and 40b detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When the main control means receives the signal, it obtains a lottery random number of normal symbols. A maximum of four lottery random numbers can be stored, and whether or not the lottery random numbers are appropriate is lottered in the order of storage.

  Further, the main control means transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the normal symbol is changed by the blinking of the LED, and the normal symbol is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed and stopped according to the lottery result. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, the main control means performs a normal electric accessory management process. This is a process for controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in the hit state, the main control means transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory, and the second special symbol start port for a predetermined time. The opening / closing member 38b is opened.

  The main control means is configured to close the opening / closing member when the predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have been won in the second special symbol starting port 38b before the predetermined time has elapsed. A control signal is transmitted to the solenoid for ordinary electric accessories. Thereby, the opening / closing member is closed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in a disengaged manner, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control means does not perform the normal electric accessory game process. finish.

  In step S50, the main control means performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b.

  Although details will be described later, when the start winning port sensor 38c detects a game ball, the start winning port sensor 38c transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means, and the main control means draws a special symbol.

  The main control means transmits a control signal to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the special symbol is changed by the 7-segment LED, and the special symbol is stopped after displaying a winning or losing mode according to the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the variation of the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 with a decorative symbol that can be surely recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  Finally, in step S60, the main control means performs a special electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the special electric accessory (large winning devices 39a, 39b) according to the lottery result of the special symbol.

  Although details will be described later, when a special symbol stops in a winning manner, a so-called big hit occurs, and a special game of a predetermined number of rounds is given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S50), when the special symbol is stopped in an out-of-phase manner, the main control means does nothing and ends the special electric accessory management process. When the special electric accessory management process ends, the game management process also ends.

  Next, the special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol management process (FIG. 8: step S50), the main control means determines the operation status (waiting for change, changing, and confirmation time) of a special symbol, which will be described later, and manages each process.

  First, the main control means performs a start port check process 1 (step S501). This is to determine the winning of a game ball to the first special symbol start port 38a, store a big hit determination random number or the like in a reserved storage area, and create a reserved look-ahead command if necessary. The reserved storage area for the jackpot determination random number or the like is the RAM 243 of the main control board 24. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S502.

  In step S502, the main control means performs a start port check process 2. The same process as the start opening check process 1 is performed for winning a game ball in the second special symbol start opening 38b. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S503.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the small hit flag is ON (step S503). If a small hit occurs and the small hit flag is ON, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S509. On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not ON, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S504.

  If the determination in step S503 is “NO”, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (step S504). The condition device is a device that operates when a condition for continuing the big hit is established when the big hit occurs. If the condition device operation flag is ON, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S509.

  On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not ON, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S505. That is, the processing after step S505 is processing in the case of a normal game in which no small hit or big hit has occurred.

  When the determination in step S504 is “NO”, the main control means performs a special symbol operation status determination (step S505). If the special symbol operation status (hereinafter also referred to as a special symbol operation status) is set to 00H or 01H, it means that the special symbol is “waiting for variation”, and the process proceeds to step S506.

  If the special figure operation status is set to 02H, it means that the special symbol is “fluctuating”, and the process proceeds to step S507. Furthermore, if the special figure operation status is set to 03H, it means that the special symbol is “during confirmation time”, and the process proceeds to step S508. Hereinafter, processing in each special figure operation status will be described.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B, the special symbol variation start process performed in the special symbol management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this processing when it is determined that the special symbol operation status is 00H or 01H (both in waiting for variation) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 9: Step S505).

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number is 0 (step S71). If the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S76 (see FIG. 10B).

  If the determination in step S71 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is 0 (step S72). If the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S73. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S76.

  When the determination in step S72 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol operation status is 00H (step S73). As will be described later, immediately after the special symbol confirmation time process (FIG. 9: step S508) is executed, 01H is set as the special figure operation status.

  If the special figure operation status is 00H, the determination is “YES”, and the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special figure operation status is not 00H (when it is 01H), the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S74.

  If the determination in step S73 is “NO”, the main control means transmits a customer waiting demo command (step S74). The "customer waiting demonstration command" is not a special ball in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 and the special operation status is 01H. From the main control means (main control board 24) to the sub control means (effect control board). 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S75, the main control means sets 00H for the special symbol operation status. Thus, the special symbol variation start process ends, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, the process of “YES” in the determination of step S73 is repeated unless a reserved ball is generated.

  When the determinations in steps S71 and S72 are “NO”, the main control means decrements the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 by 1 (step S76). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, the main control means transmits a hold subtraction command. Since the main control means transmits a “hold subtraction command” to the sub control means, the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a (the right 7-segment LED) and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1 are decremented by 1. Is done. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S78.

  In step S78, the main control means sets special symbol operation confirmation data. Specifically, 00H is set as special symbol operation confirmation data when special figure 1 starts to change, and 01H is set when special figure 2 starts to change. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S79.

  In step S79, the main control means shifts the reserved storage area. The reserved storage areas 1 to 4 are shifted by 1 as the number of reserved balls is subtracted. At this time, 0 is set for the reserved storage area 4. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S80.

  In step S80, the main control means performs a special electric accessory activation determination random number determination process. This is a so-called special drawing lottery process in which a random number determination process is performed by determining a hit random number determination table corresponding to a special figure. Processing to store the big hit / small hit determination flag in the work area is also performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S81, the main control means performs a special stop symbol creation process. Here, a symbol table selection table corresponding to the special symbol is selected, and a random symbol value for symbol determination, a big hit and a small hit determination flag are acquired, and a special symbol stop symbol is created. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the main control means performs a game state transition preparation process. Here, when the big hit determination flag is ON, the game state transition table corresponding to the big hit type is selected, and values are stored in various buffers with reference to this table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S83.

  In step S83, the main control means performs special figure variation pattern creation processing. This is a process of selecting a variation pattern distribution table and creating a variation pattern of a special figure based on a variation pattern random number. Also, referring to the variation time table, the variation time of the special figure is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S84.

  In step S84, the main control means sets the changing flag in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 to ON. Specifically, the changing flag of one special figure that will change from now on is set to ON. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S85, the main control means transmits a decorative design designation command. The decorative symbol is a symbol that is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The main control means (main control board 24) creates a “decorative symbol designation command” and transmits it to the sub-control means (effect control board 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S86.

  Finally, in step S86, the main control means performs various settings at the start of fluctuation. Specifically, 00H (erase) is set in the random number storage area. In addition, since the special symbol operation status is set to 02H (fluctuating), in the next special symbol management process, in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 9: Step S505), a special symbol changing process (FIG. 9) described later is performed. : Branch to step S507). Thereafter, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. Although it returns to FIG. 9, it progresses to step S509 after that.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the special symbol changing process performed in the special symbol management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when the special symbol operation status is determined to be 02H (being changed) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 9: Step S505).

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S91). The special symbol accessory operation timer is a timer related to the fluctuation time of the special symbol. If the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S92. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special symbol changing process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S91 is “YES”, the main control means transmits a change stop command (step S92). Since the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a “variation stop command” to the sub-control means (production control board 25), a special symbol that is changing on the special symbol display device 43a is hit or missed. Stop at. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S93.

  In step S93, the main control means performs various settings when the fluctuation is stopped. Specifically, the special symbol determination timer is set to 100 ms, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to 500 ms, and the changing flag in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 is set to OFF.

  In addition, since the special symbol operation status is set to 03H (during the confirmation time), in the next special symbol management process, in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 9: step S505), the special symbol confirmation time processing (described later) FIG. 9: Branches to step S508). Thereafter, the special symbol changing process is terminated. Although it returns to FIG. 9, it progresses to step S509 after that.

  When the special symbol operation status is determined to be 03H (during confirmation time) in the special symbol operation status determination (step S505), the main control means performs special symbol confirmation time processing (step S508).

  The special symbol confirmation time process is a process for setting a big hit or a small hit, subtracting the number of time reductions, subtracting the number of STs, which is a probability variation with a limited number of times, when the variation of the special symbol stops.

  When the special symbol accessory time timer reaches 0, the special symbol operation status is set to 01H (waiting for fluctuation), so in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status determination (step S505) The process branches to a symbol variation start process (step S506). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S509.

  Finally, in step S509, the main control means updates the special symbol display data. Specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 43a is updated. Thereafter, the special symbol management process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the content of the special electric accessory management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric accessory management process (FIG. 8: step S60), the main control means performs a special electric accessory operation status (a jackpot start process, a special electric accessory start process, a special electric accessory active process, a special Electric power article operation continuation determination process, jackpot end process) are determined, and each process is managed.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the small hit flag is ON (step S601). If a small hit occurs and the small hit flag is ON, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S602. On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not ON, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S603.

  When the determination in step S601 is “YES”, the main control means performs a small hit process (step S602). Specifically, while the number of winnings is counted, a special electric accessory act starting process and a special electric accessory act in process described later are performed to control the operation of the open / close door of the big prize device 39 until the upper limit round. When the small hit process ends, the special electric accessory management process also ends.

  When the determination in step S601 is “NO”, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (step S603). If the condition device operation flag is ON, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S604. On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not ON, the determination is “NO”, and this process is terminated. That is, the processing after step S604 is processing when a big hit occurs.

  When the determination in step S603 is “YES”, the main control means performs a special electric accessory operation status determination (step S604). If the special electric accessory operation status (hereinafter also referred to as a special electric operation status) is set to 00H, it means that it is a “big hit start” time, and the process proceeds to step S605.

  Further, when the special electricity operation status is set to 01H, it means that the special electricity operation is being started, and thus the process proceeds to step S606. Similarly, when the special electricity operation status is set to 02H, it means that the special electricity operation is being performed, and the process proceeds to step S607.

  Further, when the special electric operation status is set to 03H, it means that “special electric operation continuation determination is in progress”. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S608, and when the special electric operation status is set to 04H, Since it means “being completed”, the process proceeds to step S609.

  Details of the processing in steps S605 to S609 will be described below. Moreover, after these processes are completed, the main control means ends the special electric accessory management process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the contents of the jackpot start process performed in the special electric equipment management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this processing when it is determined in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 12: Step S604) that the special electric operation status is 00H (big hit start).

  First, the main control means performs various settings at the start of the big hit (step S101). Specifically, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is set to ON, and the continuous number counter is set to 01H. The continuous number counter is used for counting the number of rounds in the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process described later, and 01H means “first round”.

  In addition, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to 01H (special electric operation start process), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S604), the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 12: FIG. 12). The process proceeds to step S606). After various settings at the start of the big hit are completed, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the main control means stores each data in the RAM according to the value of the special symbol determination data. Specifically, the maximum number of rounds (2R, 6R, 15R, 16R), round display LED number, jackpot start interval time, and command data are stored in the RAM 243. The jackpot start interval time is used in the special electric accessory operation start process described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  Finally, in step S103, the main control means transmits a jackpot start interval command. Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a “big hit start interval (fanfare) command” to the sub-control means (production control board 25). As will be described later, when receiving the command, the effect control board 25 executes “big hit start effect process” (see FIG. 19). Thereafter, the big hit starting process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the contents of the special electric accessory operation start process performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this processing when it is determined that the special electric operation status is 01H (special electric operation is starting) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S604).

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S111). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot start interval time has elapsed or whether the interval time between rounds described later has elapsed.

  If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO” and the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S111 is “YES”, the main control means transmits a special winning opening release command (step S112). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a “big prize opening opening command” to the sub-control means (effect control board 25). As will be described later, when receiving the command, the effect control board 25 executes “big hit round start effect process” (see FIG. 19). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, the main control means stores the special electric accessory operating time corresponding to the jackpot type and the number of rounds in the special symbol accessory operating timer. For example, if the winning winning this time is “probability 15R big hit”, the special electric accessory operating time of each round of 15 is set in the special symbol accessory operating timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, the main control means performs various settings at the start of the opening operation. Specifically, the grand prize winning number counter is set to 00H. “00H” means that the number of winnings is “0”.

  In addition, since the special electric accessory operating status is set to 02H (during special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operating status determination (FIG. 12: step S604), the special electric accessory operating process (FIG. 12: step) is performed. The process proceeds to S607). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S115.

  Finally, in step S115, the main control means performs a special prize opening / closing operation setting. Specifically, the big winning opening opening / closing operation setting table corresponding to the big hit type and the number of rounds and the value of the special electric accessory operating timer are acquired, and the operation of the open / close door of the big winning device 39 is set. Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the contents of the special electric accessory operating process performed during the special electric accessory management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when it is determined that the special electric operation status is 02H (during special electric operation) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S604).

  First, the main control means checks the maximum winning opening number of winning prizes (step S121). Specifically, when there is a prize at the big prize opening of the big prize winning device 39, a process for adding the big prize counter and clearing the above-mentioned special symbol accessory operation timer to zero when the maximum number of winnings is reached. It becomes. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, the main control means performs a special winning opening opening / closing operation setting. Since the process is the same as step S115 in FIG. 14 described above, details are omitted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S123.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S123). Here, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operating time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S124. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO” and the special electric accessory operating process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S123 is “YES”, the main control means transmits an inter-round interval command (step S124). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits an “inter-round interval command” to the sub-control means (effect control board 25). The “inter-round interval command” is, for example, a command that informs the transition to the interval period between the first round and the second round. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S125.

  Finally, in step S125, the main control means performs various settings at the end of the opening / closing operation. Specifically, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to 1980 ms. This corresponds to the discharge time of the remaining sphere. Further, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to 03H (during special electric operation continuation determination), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination process (FIG. 12: step S604), the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process ( FIG. 12: The process proceeds to step S608). Thereafter, the processing during operation of the special electric accessory is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the content of the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when it is determined that the special electric operation status is 03H (during special electric operation) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S604).

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S131). Here, it is determined whether or not the discharge time of the remaining sphere has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S132. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process ends.

  If the determination in step S131 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the number of rounds is maximum (step S132). For example, in the case of a big hit of 15 rounds, when the maximum is the 15th round, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S136. On the other hand, until the 14th round, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S133.

  When the determination in step S132 is “NO”, the main control means increments the continuous counter by 1 (step S133). The main control means counts the number of big hits in this step. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S134.

  In step S134, the main control means stores the interval time between rounds according to the jackpot type in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The interval time between rounds is used in this process when returning to the special electric accessory operation start process (see FIG. 14). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S135.

  In step S135, the main control means performs various settings at the time of continuation. Specifically, the special electric accessory 1 operation flag and the special electric accessory 2 operation flag are both set to 00H. The special electric accessory operation flag is set to 00H in any of “start”, “between rounds”, and “end” of the big hit round, but here “between rounds”.

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to 01H (during the start of special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S604), the special electric accessory operation start processing (FIG. 12: FIG. 12). The process proceeds to step S606). Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, when the determination in step S132 is “YES”, the main control means performs various settings at the end (step S136). Specifically, the special electric accessory 1 operation flag and the special electric accessory 2 operation flag are both set to 00H. The reason for setting the special electric accessory actuating flag to 00H is that it is the “end” of the big hit round.

  Also, since the special electric operation status is set to 04H (during big hit), the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S604) proceeds to the big hit end processing (FIG. 12: step S609). . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S137.

  In step S137, the main control means stores the end interval time corresponding to the jackpot type in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The end interval time is used in a jackpot end process described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S138.

  In step S138, the main control means transmits a jackpot end interval command. Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a “big hit end interval (fanfare) command” to the sub-control means (production control board 25). As will be described later, when receiving the command, the effect control board 25 executes “big hit end effect process” (see FIG. 19). Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the contents of the jackpot ending process performed in the special electric equipment management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when it is determined in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 12: step S604) that the special electric operation status is 04H (during big hit).

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S141). Here, it is determined whether or not the end interval time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S142. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO” and the jackpot end processing is terminated.

  If the determination in step S141 is “YES”, the main control means stores the value of each transition state buffer in each state flag (step S142). Specifically, information such as a normal state and a probability change state that shifts after the big hit ends is stored in the information flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S143.

  In step S143, the main control means performs various settings at the end of the big hit. Specifically, the condition device operation flag, the continuous number counter, the maximum continuous number buffer, etc. used in each step during the special electric accessory management process are all cleared to zero. Also, the special electric accessory operation status is set to 00H (big hit start). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S144.

  Finally, in step S144, the main control means updates the gaming state notification information. For example, when shifting to the time-saving state after this, the time-shortage notification lamp is turned on. Thereafter, the big hit ending process is ended. The processing performed by the main control unit has been described above.

  Below, with reference to FIG. 18, the main process performed by the sub-control side is demonstrated. This main process includes an initialization process that is performed when the sub-control means (the effect control board 25) is activated.

  First, the sub control means performs an initialization process (step S151). This mainly performs various initial settings of the sub-control means, and is performed only once at the time of activation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S152.

  Next, the sub-control unit determines whether or not the main loop update period has been reached (step S152). The main loop is processing from steps S154 to S159 described later, and its update cycle is 16 ms.

  If the update period of 16 ms elapses when the process proceeds to step S152, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S154. On the other hand, in the state before 16 ms elapses, the update cycle is not reached, and therefore the determination is “NO”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S153.

  When the determination in step S152 is “NO”, the sub-control unit performs various soft random number update processes (step S153). Thereafter, the processes in steps S152 and S153 are repeated until the determination in step S152 becomes “YES”. During this loop period, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 23) with a period of 1 ms is executed. The sub-control means counts the number of interrupt processes and determines whether the above 16 ms has elapsed.

  If the determination in step S152 is “YES”, the sub-control means performs LED data update processing (step S154). As described above, steps S154 to S159 are processing of the main loop. Here, the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 is updated to change the light emission mode of the decoration LED. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S155.

  In step S155, the sub control means performs a received command analysis process. Although details will be described later, this is to analyze the type of the received control command and to perform various settings in accordance with it. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S156.

  In step S156, the sub-control unit performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, various settings of effects according to the control command are performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S157.

  In step S157, the sub-control means performs a sound output process. Specifically, sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S158, the sub-control means performs solenoid update processing. Specifically, the detailed operation of the solenoid used in the special winning device 39 or the like is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S159.

  In step S159, the sub-control means performs noise countermeasure processing. Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to step S152, and the subsequent processes are continued.

  Next, the received command analysis process performed in the sub-control-side main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub control unit determines whether or not the received command is normal (step S161). If the received command is normal, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S162. On the other hand, if the received command is not normal, the determination is “NO” and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S161 is “YES”, the sub-control means determines whether or not the received command is a big hit start interval command (step S162). The “big hit start interval command” is a control command transmitted from the main control board 24 to the effect control board 25 during the big hit start process (see FIG. 13).

  If the received command is a “big hit start interval command”, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S163. On the other hand, if it is not the “big hit start interval command”, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S164.

  If the determination in step S162 is “YES”, the sub-control means performs a jackpot start effect process (step S163).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 20, the details of the jackpot start effect process performed in the received command analysis process will be described.

  First, the sub-control means updates each effect counter according to the gaming state at the time of the big hit start and the big hit type (step S171). The counters for effects 1 to 5 have different update conditions for the counter value, so that there are some that are updated and some that are not updated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S172.

  In step S172, the sub-control means selects an effect (number of consecutive resorts) corresponding to the effect counter 1. For example, when the value of the counter 1 is “1”, the display of “first time” is selected (see FIG. 7A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, the sub control means outputs the selected effect. Specifically, the effect control board 25 transmits a control command to the liquid crystal control board 26, and controls so that the selected effect is performed. Thereafter, the big hit start effect process is terminated. Returning to FIG. 19, when the big hit start effect process ends, the received command analysis process also ends.

  Next, when the determination in step S162 of FIG. 19 is “NO”, the sub-control means determines whether or not the received command is a big winning opening release command (step S164). The “big prize opening opening command” is a control command transmitted from the main control board 24 to the effect control board 25 in the special electric accessory activation start process (see FIG. 14).

  If the received command is a “big prize opening opening command”, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S165. On the other hand, if it is not the “big winning opening release command”, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S166.

  If the determination in step S164 is “YES”, the sub-control means performs a big hit round start effect process (step S165).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 21, the details of the big hit round start effect process performed in the received command analysis process will be described.

  First, the sub-control unit determines whether or not the first round is started (step S181). If it is currently the start of the first round, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S182. On the other hand, if it is not at the start of the first round, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S183.

  If the determination in step S181 is “YES”, the sub-control means selects an effect (music selection) corresponding to the effect counter 2 (step S182). For example, when the value of the counter 2 is “1”, a display including four songs of “Kamui”, “Lenghe”, “VS Dogo” and “VS Orochi” is selected (see FIG. 7B). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S189.

  When the determination in step S181 is “NO”, the sub-control unit determines whether or not the third round is started (step S183). If it is currently the start of the third round, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S184. On the other hand, if it is not at the start of the third round, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S185.

  If the determination in step S183 is “YES”, the sub-control means selects an effect (story) corresponding to the effect counter 3 (step S184). For example, when the value of the counter 3 is “1”, “first story” is selected (see FIG. 7C). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S189.

  If the determination in step S183 is “NO”, the sub-control means determines whether or not it is the start of the seventh round (step S185). If it is currently the start of the seventh round, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S186. On the other hand, if it is not at the start of the seventh round, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S187.

  If the determination in step S185 is “YES”, the sub-control means selects an effect (character introduction) corresponding to the effect counter 4 (step S186). For example, when the value of the counter 4 is “1”, “group 1” is selected (see FIG. 7D). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S189.

  In step S189, the sub-control means outputs the selected effect. Thereafter, the big hit round start effect process ends.

  When the determination in step S185 is “NO”, the sub-control unit determines whether or not the tenth round is started (step S187). If it is currently the start of the tenth round, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S188. On the other hand, if it is not at the start of the tenth round, the determination is “NO”, and the big hit round start effect process is terminated. Note that, at the start of the second round or the fourth round, since no effect is selected, the determination in step S187 is “NO”.

  If the determination in step S187 is “YES”, the sub-control means outputs an effect movie (step S188). Since the effect movie is common to all big hits, the effect control board 25 transmits a control command to the liquid crystal control board 26 so that this is performed. Thereafter, the big hit round start effect process ends. Returning to FIG. 19, when the big hit round start effect process ends, the received command analysis process also ends.

  Next, when the determination in step S164 of FIG. 19 is “NO”, the sub-control means determines whether or not the received command is a big hit end interval command (step S166). The “big hit end interval command” is a control command transmitted from the main control board 24 toward the effect control board 25 in the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (see FIG. 16).

  If the received command is a “big hit end interval command”, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S167. On the other hand, if it is not the “big winning opening release command”, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S168.

  If the determination in step S166 is “YES”, the sub-control means performs a big hit end effect process (step S167).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 22, the details of the jackpot end effect process performed in the received command analysis process will be described.

  First, the sub-control means selects an effect (ending) corresponding to the effect counter 5 (step S191). For example, when the value of the counter 5 is “1”, the display of “Katsuchi Stage” is selected (see FIG. 7E). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S192.

  In step S192, the sub-control means outputs the selected effect. Thereafter, the jackpot end effect process ends. When the big hit round start effect process ends, the received command analysis process also ends.

  Referring back to FIG. 19, if the determination in step S166 is “NO”, the sub-control unit sets a process corresponding to the received command (step S168). For example, when the received command is a “variation stop command”, a process related to the symbol variation stop is set. Thereafter, the received command analysis process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, timer interrupt processing on the sub-control side will be described. This timer interrupt process is a process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the above-described sub-control-side main process (see FIG. 18).

  First, the sub control means initializes the CPU register (step S201). Specifically, the port refresh initial value is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, the sub-control unit performs output processing. Specifically, output processing of a solenoid or a motor used for the movable accessory 37 is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, the sub-control means performs an effect button input state update process. The sub-control means updates the input state when the production buttons 13 and 14 are operated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, the sub-control unit performs a switch input state update process. Specifically, input information such as the volume switch 31 is confirmed, and processing corresponding to the information is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the sub-control means performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. For example, the effect control board 25 transmits an effect command selected by the effect counter to the liquid crystal control board 26. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, the sub-control means performs a motor update process. Specifically, detailed operation settings of the motor used for the movable accessory 37 and the like are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, the sub control means performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output for turning on and blinking the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 at a necessary timing is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S208.

  Finally, the sub-control means increments the main loop update cycle work by 1 (step S208). This is a process of incrementing the main loop update cycle work by 1 in order to count 16 ms, which is the update cycle of the main loop processing (FIG. 18: steps S154 to S159). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described above.

  As described above, the gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of effect counters for selecting an effect during the big hit, and by combining the selected effects, the effect pattern during the big hit while reducing the control burden Can be created. In addition, since the counter value update range is different for each production counter, a variety of production patterns can be created.

  The above-described embodiment is an example of the present invention, and other various modifications that can implement the present invention are conceivable.

  Any number of effect counters may be provided as long as they are plural. For example, by providing as many effect counters as the maximum number of big hit rounds, more effect patterns can be created. A plurality of effects may be selected based on one effect counter.

  The renewal condition of the effect counter is not limited to the winning type or the gaming state at the time of winning. For example, it may be an effect counter that is updated when the number of consecutive resorts is the number of breaks such as the 10th time and the 20th time.

  The production during the big hit is not limited to music selection and story display. For example, you may provide what performs a mini game in a specific big hit round, the production | presentation etc. which are promoted to a probable big hit by the result of the mini game.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment. The present invention can also be applied to a big hit effect such as a spinning machine (so-called parrot machine). For example, if the effects in the bonus game of the swing type gaming machine are divided by a predetermined period, a plurality of effect patterns can be created using the effect counter of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Game board 4a Game area 4b Decoration board 5 Front door 6 Glass board 7 Speaker 8 Frame decoration LED
9 Front plate 10 Launch handle 10a Launcher 11 Upper storage tray 12 Lower storage tray 12a Lower storage tray full sensor 13 Left production button 14 Center production button 16 Back mechanism panel 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 Game ball delivery device 21 External Terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board 24a Main control board case 25 Production control board (production control means)
25a effect control board case 26 liquid crystal control board 26a liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 power supply board 28a power supply board case 29 payout control board 29a payout control board case 30 launch control board 31 volume switch 32 door open sensor 34a center ornament 34b Left corner ornament 34c Right corner ornament 35 Panel decoration LED
36 Liquid crystal display device (Display device)
37a, 37b Movable accessory 38 Start winning device 38a First special symbol starting port 38b Second special symbol starting port 38c Starting winning port sensor 39 Large winning device 39a First large winning device 39b Second large winning device 39c Large winning port sensor 40a Normal symbol start gate 40b Right normal symbol start gate 40c Start gate passage sensor 41 Windmill
42 General winning opening 42a General winning opening sensor 43a Special symbol display device 43b Normal symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Firing passage 46 Return ball prevention piece 47 Out ball collection port 48 Ball gathering part 50 Magnetic sensor 51 Radio wave sensor 52 Vibration sensor

Claims (4)

A gaming machine equipped with a display device for variably displaying various symbols,
Counting means for counting the number of times a hit has occurred;
With production control means for controlling various productions in the winning game,
The counting means updates a counter value within a first predetermined range and a counter value within a second predetermined range different from the first predetermined range when a hit occurs. And a second counter that
The effect control means includes a first effect determining means for determining a first effect to be executed during the first period of winning, a second effect determining means for determining a second effect of being executed during the second period of winning, Production execution means for executing the determined first production and second production,
The first effect determining means determines the first effect corresponding to the acquired value of the first counter based on a first effect table in which a plurality of types of effect data and the value of the first counter are associated with each other. And
The second effect determining means determines the second effect corresponding to the acquired value of the second counter based on a second effect table in which a plurality of types of effect data and the value of the second counter are associated with each other. A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The value of the first counter and / or the second counter is changed to a predetermined value less than the maximum value at the next update of the counter value when the value of each counter reaches the maximum value. A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The values of the first counter and / or the second counter are maintained at the next counter value update when the value of each counter reaches the maximum value. To play. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the values of the first counter and the second counter are initialized on the condition that the continuous counting of hits has been completed.

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