JP5390272B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a main control device that controls the entire gaming machine and an effect control device that controls an effect display in accordance with an instruction from the main control device.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, start information such as various random numbers acquired in response to winning of a game ball at a start winning opening is stored in a start information storage area up to a predetermined number.
Here, the start information having the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening is stored individually in the start information storage area when the game balls are awarded to the respective start prize openings. A gaming machine is known (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, with respect to the start information (hereinafter referred to as second start information) acquired by winning a game ball in the second start winning opening, the game ball wins in the first start winning opening. A jackpot determination is performed to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot in preference to the startup information acquired as a trigger (hereinafter referred to as first startup information).

JP 2006-136544 A

However, in the above conventional gaming machine, there is a risk that the game becomes monotonous.
For example, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, the player determines which of the first start port and the second start port to win according to the contents indicated by the start information stored in the start information storage area. There is a risk that the game may become monotonous.
An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a player in games.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first invention includes a first random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number in response to a winning of a game ball at the first starting port, and a game to the second starting port. Second random number acquisition means for acquiring random numbers triggered by winning a ball, first random number storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of random numbers acquired by the first random number acquisition means, and second random number acquisition A second random number storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of random numbers obtained by the means, and a special prize state is generated based on the random numbers stored in each of the first random number storage means and the second random number storage means A special prize determination is performed to determine whether or not the random number stored in the second random number storage means is given priority over the random number stored in the first random number storage means. A special prize judging means for executing the judgment, and the special prize judging means When it is determined by the determining means to cause the special prize state, a special prize type determining means for determining a special prize state to be generated from a plurality of special prize states, and among the plurality of special prize states by the special prize type determining means When it is determined to cause the first special prize state, a normal probability state in which the probability that the special prize state is generated becomes a normal probability after the special prize game is ended is set, and the plurality of special prize types are determined by the special prize type determining unit. High probability state in which the probability of occurrence of a special prize state is higher than the normal probability after the completion of the special prize game when it is decided to cause a second special prize state among the types of special prize states. The probability state setting means for setting the random number stored in the first random number storage means when the high probability state is set by the probability state setting means. Prefetch determination means for determining whether or not there is an indication that the first special prize state is caused, and the first special prize in the random number stored in the first random number storage means by the prefetch determination means A notification control means for executing a notification process and a notification process permission means for determining whether or not to permit the execution of the notification process by lottery when it is determined that there is something indicating that a state is to be generated. wherein the notification control means, when the execution of the notification processing is permitted by said notification processing authorization means, characterized that you execute the notification process.

  In the gaming machine according to the first invention, the special prize determination means preferentially determines the special prize for the random numbers stored in the second random number storage means over the random numbers stored in the first random number storage means. Execute. Further, when the notification control means includes a random number stored in the first random number storage means indicating that the first special prize state is caused when the high probability state is set, a notification process is performed. Execute.

Thereby, when the high probability state is set, the player indicates that the first special prize state for ending the high probability state is caused in the random number stored in the first random number storage means. It can be recognized that it exists. At this time, the player aims to win the game ball in the second winning opening, and stores the random number in the second random number storage means, whereby the first special prize stored in the first random number storage means is stored. It can be avoided that a random number indicating that the state is generated is digested.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game.

  Here, the first start opening 111 corresponds to, for example, a first start winning opening 111a described later. As the first random number acquisition means, for example, a main controller 210 (step S302) described later corresponds. As the second start opening, for example, a first start winning opening 111b described later corresponds. The second random number acquisition unit corresponds to, for example, a main control device 210 (step S402) described later. The first starting information storage area of the RAM 240 corresponds to the first random number storage means. The second starting information storage area of the RAM 240 corresponds to the second random number storage means. As the special prize determination means, for example, a main controller 210 (step S108) described later corresponds. As the special prize type determining means, for example, a main control device 210 (step S704) described later corresponds. As the probability state setting means, for example, a main controller 210 described later corresponds. As the prefetch determination unit, for example, a main control device 210 (step S310) described later corresponds. As the notification control means, for example, an effect control device 150 (step S1004) described later is applicable.

In the gaming machine according to the first invention, whether or not to allow the execution of the notification process is determined by lottery.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to further improve the interest of the player in the game.
Here, as the notification processing permission means, for example, an effect control device 150 (steps S900 to S908) described later corresponds.

A gaming machine according to a second invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention, further comprising display means capable of displaying an image, wherein the notification control means is configured to perform a predetermined process in the display means as the notification process. A process of displaying an image is executed.
According to the gaming machine according to the second invention, it is possible to appropriately perform the notification process.
Here, for example, an effect symbol display device 104 described later corresponds to the display means.
The gaming machine according to a third aspect of the invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect , wherein the passing gate through which a gaming ball can pass and the passage of the gaming ball to the passing gate are used as a trigger. Open lottery means for determining whether or not to open two starting openings by lottery, the first starting opening is configured so that a game ball can always win, the second starting opening, The game ball is configured to be able to win when it is determined by the opening lottery means to open the second starting port.

In the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the invention, the first starting port can always win a game ball, whereas the second starting port is determined to open the second starting port by lottery A game ball can be won. Therefore, at normal times, it is possible to make the player aim for winning the game ball to the first starting port. On the other hand, when the notification process is executed, in order to prevent the player from digesting the random number indicating that the first special prize state stored in the first random number storage means is caused, The game ball can be aimed at the second prize opening.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the third invention, it is possible to further improve the interest of the player in the game.
Here, for example, a normal symbol starting gate 122 described later corresponds to the passing gate.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to improve the interest with respect to a player's game.

It is the figure which showed typically the front part of the game board surface in a pachinko machine, especially the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st starting information storage area and a 2nd starting information storage area. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the stop symbol of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the data structure of a control command. It is a timing chart which shows the input / output timing of a control command. It is a figure which shows the content of the effect control command output to a production | presentation control apparatus from a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning switch input process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st starting information storage update process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd starting information storage update process. It is a flowchart which shows a prefetch process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows a notification permission lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows special game processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation display of the effect symbol in an effect symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop display of the effect symbol in an effect symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect display in an effect symbol display apparatus.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 1 that variably displays a plurality of symbols on the effect symbol display device 104 as shown in FIG.
(Composition of game board surface)
First, the configuration of the game board surface 102 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a front portion of a game board surface in a pachinko machine, particularly a portion necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect symbol display device 104 capable of displaying an effect image is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board surface 102. The effect symbol display device 104 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device 104 is configured by a variable display device capable of displaying an effect image such as a background and a plurality of symbols as a moving image, and can display a variety of effect images and effect symbols.

The effect symbol display device 104 has four regions R1, R2, R3, and R4 (refer to FIG. 18) that can independently display the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 (refer to FIG. 18).
In each of the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, the variable display and stop display of the first effect symbol Z1 are performed. Here, the first effect design Z1 includes numbers. In the present embodiment, the first effect symbol Z1 is composed of numbers and symbols. The variable display of the first effect symbol Z1 means that a plurality of types of first effect symbols Z1 are displayed in a scrolled state in each of the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3. . The stop display of the first effect symbol Z1 means that the effect symbol Z1 is displayed in a stopped state in each of the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3.

  In the fourth region R4, the change display and the stop display of the second effect symbol (second effect symbol) Z2 are performed. Here, the 2nd production design Z2 is constituted without including a number. In the present embodiment, the second effect design Z2 is composed of a color bar. The variation display of the second effect design Z2 refers to a display in a state where the color represented by the color bar is sequentially changed. The stop display of the second effect symbol Z2 refers to a display in a state where the color bar represents a predetermined color. The second effect design Z2 may be configured by a figure such as a triangle, a quadrangle, or a rhombus. For example, in the fourth region R4, after a plurality of second effect symbols Z2 composed of different types of graphics are displayed in a variably manner, the second effect symbol Z2 composed of a predetermined graphic is stopped and displayed.

Then, the effect symbol display device 104 notifies the result of the winning lottery by the combination of the effect symbols Z1, Z2 that are stopped and displayed in the first to fourth regions R1, R2, R3, R4.
A stage 108 capable of rolling the game ball in the left-right direction and the front-rear direction is provided below the effect symbol display device 104. In addition, a warp entrance 112 for discharging the inflowing game ball to the stage 108 is provided on the left side of the effect symbol display device 104. The stage 108 is open on the front side, and after the released game ball rolls, it is released to the game board surface 102. In addition, a game ball lead-out path 108a is provided on the back side of the central portion of the stage 108 in the left-right direction. Then, the game ball that has flowed into the game ball lead-out path 108a is led out on the game board surface 102 directly above a first start winning opening 111a described later.

A normal symbol start gate 122 is provided on the right side of the effect symbol display device 104. When the game ball passes, the normal symbol start gate 122 detects the winning of the game ball based on a detection signal from a start gate switch (not shown) inside the pachinko machine 1, and gives a chance to draw by the normal symbol.
Below the effect symbol display device 104, a first start winning opening 111a is provided. The first start winning opening 111a is a winning opening (a so-called umbilicus) that is open upward so that a game ball can always be won.

  Below the normal symbol start gate 122, a second start winning port 111b is provided. The second start winning opening 111b is an electric accessory (so-called electric tulip) capable of changing the winning probability. The second start winning opening 111b is normally closed so that the game ball cannot win, but it is opened in a predetermined pattern when the display of the normal symbol display device 106 is in a specific mode. It becomes a state and a game ball can be won.

  When the game ball wins, the first start winning port 111a detects the winning of the game ball by the detection signal of the first start winning port switch 131a (see FIG. 2) inside the pachinko machine 1, and the effect on the effect symbol display device 104 An opportunity to start the variable display of the symbols Z1 and Z2 and an opportunity to start the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 107a are given. When the game ball wins, the second start winning port 111b detects the winning of the game ball by a detection signal of the second start winning port switch 131b (see FIG. 2) inside the pachinko machine 1, and the effect symbol display device 104 The trigger of starting the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 and the trigger of starting the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 107b are given. The change display of the special symbols and the effect symbols Z1, Z2 is stopped after a predetermined change time has elapsed, and the result of the winning lottery notification and the effect are performed.

  Two special symbol display devices 107a and 107b are provided on the right side of the first start winning opening 111a. Each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b includes, for example, a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display, a 7 segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. Each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b can perform variable symbol display and stop display of special symbols including numbers and symbols. And each special symbol display device 107a, 107b notifies the result of winning lottery by the special symbol stopped and displayed. At this time, the special symbol display device 107a notifies the result of the winning lottery performed with the winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 111a. In addition, the special symbol display device 107b notifies the result of the winning lottery performed with the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening 111b. Here, the gaming state in which the special symbol stopped and displayed in each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b becomes a specific symbol is referred to as “special prize state (winning)”. The special prize state refers to an advantageous gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value such as paying out a large number of prize balls to the player. The special symbol display on each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b and the display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 on the effect symbol display device 104 are associated with each other.

An ordinary symbol display device 106 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b. The normal symbol display device 106 includes, for example, a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. The normal symbol display device 106 can perform change display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the normal symbol display device 106 notifies the result of the lottery based on the normal symbol by the stopped normal symbol.
On the upper side of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, special symbol start information storage number display devices 109a and 109b and a normal symbol start information storage number display unit 103 are provided. The special symbol start information storage number display units 109a and 109b and the normal symbol start information storage number display unit 103 are each configured by, for example, an LED or the like.

  The special symbol start information storage number display sections 109a and 109b are lit in conjunction with the fact that the special symbol start information described later is stored in the special symbol start information storage area in the RAM 240 of the main controller 210, and continuously. Thus, the number of times that the special symbol and the effect symbols Z1, Z2 can be displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter referred to as the number of stored start information (so-called “the number of reserved balls”)) is displayed. Here, in the pachinko machine 1, the starting information storage number triggered by the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning port 111a and the starting information memory number triggered by the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning port 111b are set. , Display each individually. That is, the starting information storage number triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning port 111a is displayed on the special symbol starting information storage number display device 109a, and the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting winning port 111b is displayed. The number of starting information stored as an opportunity is displayed on the special symbol starting information storing number display device 109b.

The normal symbol start information storage number display unit 103 is lit in conjunction with the start information of the normal symbol being stored in the start information storage area for the normal symbol in the RAM 240 of the main controller 210, and the normal symbol start information storage number display unit 103 continuously. The number of times that the variable display can be performed is displayed.
A first big prize opening 115 is provided below the first start prize opening 111a. The first big prize opening 115 is normally closed, but when a special prize state is triggered by the winning of a game ball to the first starting prize opening 111a, the first big prize opening 115 is opened in a predetermined pattern. The game ball can be won. That is, the special winning opening 115 opens the opening / closing member 115a installed in front of the special winning opening 115 when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 107a becomes a specific symbol and a special prize state is generated. The release operation is performed by.

  A second major prize opening 116 is provided below the second start prize opening 111b. The second big prize opening 116 is normally closed, but when the special prize state is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting prize opening 111b, it is opened in a predetermined pattern. The game ball can be won. That is, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 107b becomes a specific symbol and the special prize state is generated, the second big prize opening 116 is provided with the opening / closing member 116a installed on the front surface of the special prize opening 116. Opening action is performed by opening.

  The opening operation of the first grand prize opening 115 and the second big prize opening 116 is performed until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have won (one round). continue. Also, the opening operation of the first grand prize opening 115 and the second big prize opening 116 is repeated for the number of rounds set according to the type of the special prize state. When a game ball wins the first grand prize opening 115, the number of game balls won is detected by the detection signal of the first big prize opening switch 132a (see FIG. 2) inside the pachinko machine 1, and the number of game balls won. The prize ball is paid out according to the situation. Further, when a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 116, the number of game balls won is detected by the detection signal of the second big prize port switch 132b (see FIG. 2) inside the pachinko machine 1, and the number of game balls won. The prize ball is paid out according to the situation.

An out port 110 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the winning ports is provided below the first big winning port 115 and below the gaming board surface 102.
In addition, a notification accessory 124 is provided above the effect symbol display device 104. The notification combination 124 operates in response to a control signal from the effect control device 150 (see FIG. 2). The notification accessory 124 is configured to have a swinging device (not shown) and a lighting device (not shown), and swings and emits light during operation.

On the game board surface 102, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the winning holes.
In addition, hereinafter, a gaming state in which the winning probability of winning the lottery after the end of the special prize state (win) is a low probability (ordinary probability) is referred to as “low probability state”, and the winning probability of the winning lottery after the end of the special prize state is low. A gaming state having a high probability (for example, 10 times the normal probability) compared to the state is referred to as a “probability variation state”. In addition, a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened is referred to as a “short time state”. In the short time state, the normal symbol lottery probability is higher than the normal lottery probability (for example, 10 times), and the opening time of the second start winning opening 111b is compared with the normal opening time. Extended.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 1 includes a first start winning port switch 131a, a second starting winning port switch 131b, a first major winning port switch 132a, a second major winning port switch 132b, and various winnings. Mouth switch 133 is provided.

  The first start winning port switch 131a detects the winning of a game ball to the first start winning port 111a, and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 210. The second start winning port switch 131b detects the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 111b, and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 210. The first grand prize opening switch 132 a detects the winning of a game ball to the first big prize opening 115 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 210. The second grand prize opening switch 132 b detects the winning of a game ball in the second big prize opening 116 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 210. The various winning opening switches 133 detect the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 122 and output a detection signal to the main controller 210.

The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes a main control device 210 and an effect control device 150 as control units. In order to prevent fraud, etc., the main control device 210 and the effect control device 150 are each mounted on separate boards. Further, data can be transmitted only from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 in one direction.
The main controller 210 generates various random numbers mainly in response to detection of a game ball winning at the first start winning opening 111a and detection of a game ball winning at the second starting winning opening 111b. Then, the main controller 210 performs control command transmission and overall game control based on the generated random numbers. The main controller 210 includes special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, a normal symbol display device 106, special symbol start information storage number display devices 109a and 109b, a normal symbol start information storage number display device 103, and a prize ball payout control device 156. And the big prize opening solenoids 158a and 158b are directly controlled.

Main controller 210 includes CPU 220, ROM 230, RAM 240, input port 250, and output port 255.
The input port 250 is a detection signal output from each of the first start winning port switch 131a, the second starting winning port switch 131b, the first large winning port switch 132a, the second large winning port switch 132b, and various winning port switches 133. Is output to the CPU 220.
The output port 255 includes an effect control device 150, special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, a normal symbol display device 106, special symbol start information storage number display devices 109a and 109b, a normal symbol start information storage number display device 103, and a prize ball payout control. A control command is output to each of the device 156 and the special prize opening solenoids 158a and 158b. Further, the output port 255 outputs the output information and abnormality signal of the pachinko machine 1 to the hall computer 500. Thereby, the game situation etc. of the pachinko machine 1 are remotely monitored in the hall computer 500.

  The ROM 230 stores a program for controlling the pachinko machine 1 executed by the main control device 210, game control data, and the like. The game control data includes various control commands for controlling the effect control device 150. Here, the various control commands include a symbol designation command, a variation pattern command, a symbol stop command, a notification command, a start information storage number command, and the like.

  The RAM 240 temporarily stores input / output data for the main control device 210, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including a random number counter related to the game, a lottery result and a flag for managing the game state. The RAM 240 has a start information storage area for special symbols and a start information storage area for normal symbols. Here, the start information storage area for special symbols is an area for storing start information (hereinafter referred to as first start information) acquired when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 111a. , A first start information storage area) and an area for storing start information (hereinafter referred to as second start information) acquired in response to winning of a game ball in the second start winning opening 111b A starting information storage area). Here, the starting information refers to information such as various random values acquired in response to winning of a game ball in the starting winning ports 111a and 111b. Thereby, in the starting information storage area for special symbols, the first starting information and the second starting information are individually stored.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the first start information storage area and the second start information storage area.
Each of the first start information storage area and the second start information storage area stores start information up to a predetermined upper limit number. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the first start information storage area has four storage units (A1 to A4) from the first to the fourth, and the first start is stored in each storage unit. By storing the information, four pieces of first start information are stored. In addition, the second start information storage area has four storage units (B1 to B4) from the first to the fourth, and by storing the second start information in each storage unit, Second start information is stored. Here, main controller 210 sequentially determines the starting information stored in each of the first starting information storage area and the second starting information storage area from the starting information stored in the first storage unit. Go and digest.

Also, in the normal symbol start information storage area, information such as random numbers acquired in response to the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 122 is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). .
The RAM 240 has a command storage area for temporarily storing control commands to be output to the effect control device 150 and the like. In the pachinko machine 1, when a power interruption occurs due to a power failure or the like, when the power is restored from the power failure, the storage contents of the RAM 240 should be restored to the state immediately before the power failure, and the output stored in the command storage area of the RAM 240 should be output. By outputting the control command, the gaming state is restored to the state before the power is cut off.

The main controller 210 is connected to a power supply circuit 212 for supplying power.
The effect control device 150 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port, like the main control device 210.
The ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a program for controlling the effect, various data, and the like. The RAM of the effect control device 150 temporarily stores control commands input from the main control device 210, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like. The CPU of the effect control device 150 executes processing according to a program stored in the ROM, thereby controlling the effect symbol display device 104 by the display control unit 151, controlling the lamp 154 by the lamp control unit 152, and a sound effect control unit. The control of the output of the sound effect from the speaker 155 by 153 and the control of the notification combination 124 by the notification combination control unit 157 are performed.

  The effect control device 150 controls the display control unit 151 that controls display on the effect symbol display device 104, the lamp control unit 152 that controls lighting and blinking of the lamp 154, and the effect of controlling the output of sound effects from the speaker 155. The sound control unit 153 and the notification combination control unit 157 that controls the operation of the notification combination 124 are provided. The effect control device 150 generates an internal command according to the control command received from the main control device 210, and internally transmits the internal command, thereby causing the display control unit 151, the lamp control unit 152, the sound effect control unit 153, and the notification. Each of the accessory control units 157 is controlled.

In particular, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command according to the control command received from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 controls the display control unit 151 by internally transmitting the generated display control command to the display control unit 151.
The lamp control unit 152 determines a lamp effect to be executed in accordance with an internal command input from the effect control device 150, reads control data corresponding to the lamp effect from the ROM, and determines a lamp effect based on the control data. 154 is turned on, blinked, turned off, etc.

The sound effect control unit 153 determines a sound effect effect to be executed in accordance with an internal command input from the effect control device 150, reads out sound data corresponding to the sound effect effect from the ROM, and outputs the sound data to the speaker 155. .
The notifying agent control unit 157 transmits a control signal to the notifying agent 124 in accordance with an internal command input from the effect control device 150. The notification combination 124 operates in response to an input of a control signal from the notification combination control unit 157.

The display control unit 151 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an image processing VDP (Video Display Processor), an input port, and an output port.
The ROM of the display control unit 151 stores a program for performing display effect control, various image data, and the like. The RAM of the display control unit 151 temporarily stores input / output data for the CPU and data for arithmetic processing, and functions as a work area and a buffer memory.

  The CPU of the display control unit 151 reads out image data corresponding to the display control command from the ROM in accordance with a program stored in the ROM in accordance with the display control command input from the effect control device 150, and the image data Is output to VDP. The image processing VDP outputs image data to the effect symbol display device 104 via the output port in accordance with an output instruction from the CPU.

(Aspect of stop display of special design and production design)
Next, the stop display mode of the special symbols in the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b and the stop display mode of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 in the effect symbol display device 104 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of a special symbol stop symbol.
In the pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. 4, the types of hits (special prize states) are “normal jackpot”, “probable change 1 big hit”, “probable change 2 big win”, “probable change 3 big hit” and “small win” Five are defined.

  When a normal jackpot (first special prize state) is reached, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop and display the special symbol as a short time symbol, and the production symbol display device 104 stops the production symbols Z1 and Z2 at the short time symbol. Control to display. When the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display device 104 with the short time symbol, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3 of the effect symbol display device 104, “222”, “444”, The first effect design Z1 is stopped and displayed with a combination of even numbers such as “666”, and the second effect design Z2 is displayed in a state where the color bar displays “blue” in the fourth region R4. To stop display. In addition, when it is a normal big win, the maximum number of times the big prize opening 115 is opened at the time of winning, that is, the maximum number of continuations of the round is 15, and the short-time operation state is entered in the 100 lotteries after the win. In addition, when the big hit is normal, the gaming state after the winning is set to a low probability state.

  When the probability variation 1 big win (second special prize state) is reached, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop and display the special symbol at the probability variation 1 symbol, and the effect symbol display device 104 displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 as probability variation 1. Control to stop display with symbols. When the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed with the probability variation 1 symbol on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3 of the effect symbol display device 104, “111” and “333” are displayed. The first effect design Z1 is stopped and displayed with a combination of odd numbers such as “555”, and the second effect design Z2 is displayed with the color bar displaying “red” in the fourth region R4. To stop display. In addition, when the probability variation is one big hit, the maximum number of continuations of the round is fifteen times, and the short-time operation state is entered after the hit. In addition, when the probability variation is one big hit, the gaming state after the winning is set to the probability variation state.

  When the probability variation 2 big hit (second special prize state) is reached, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop and display the special symbol at the probability variation 1 symbol, and the effect symbol display device 104 displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 as probability variation 2. Control to stop display with symbols. In addition, when the probability variation is 2 big hits, the maximum number of continuations of the round is 2 times, and after a hit, the operation is short-time. Further, when the probability variation 2 big hit is reached, the gaming state after the winning is set to the probability variation state.

  When the probability variation 3 big win (the second special prize state) is reached, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop and display the special symbol at the probability variation 1 symbol, and the effect symbol display device 104 displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 as the probability variation 3. Control to stop display with symbols. In addition, when the probability variation is 3 big hits, the maximum number of continuations of the round is 2. In addition, when the probability variation is 3 big hits, if it is in a short time non-actuated state at the time of hitting (at the time when the symbol variation pattern for notifying the occurrence of hitting is started), it will be in a short time non-operating state after hitting, If it is in the operating state, control is performed so that the short-time operating state is continued after the hit (short-time continuous control). Further, when the probability variation 3 big hit, the gaming state after the winning end is set to the probability variation state.

Probability 2 big wins, 3 probable big wins, the period of one round (opening time of the winning prize openings 115, 116) is shorter than the normal big hit (about several ms), and the maximum number of rounds is only 2 times. It is possible to give the person a surprise as if the person suddenly shifted to the probability variation state without hitting it.
When a small hit is reached, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol, and the effect symbol display device 104 is stopped and displayed with the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 being the small hit symbol. To do. The probabilistic 3 symbols and the small winning symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 are composed of a combination of one or a plurality of specific symbols, and cannot be distinguished from each other. In addition, when a small hit is made, the maximum number of continuations of the round is two times, and control is performed so that the operation of the short-time function and the non-operation do not change after the small hit. Further, when the small hit is reached, the gaming state after the small hit is set to the same gaming state as the gaming state before the small hit.

Next, the structure and content of the control command output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of the control command.
As shown in FIG. 5, the control command is an identifier for identifying the classification of the control command, a mode (MODE) that is 1-byte digital data, and 1 byte indicating the content (function) of the executed control command. It consists of an event (EVENT) which is long digital data.

FIG. 6 is a timing chart showing the input / output timing of the control command.
As shown in FIG. 6, main controller 210 outputs mode (MODE) data triggered by the first rise of the strobe signal (DUSTB) generated by itself when the command changes, and then strobe signal (DUSTB). Event (EVENT) data is output in response to the second rising edge. Correspondingly, in the effect control device 150, the CPU generates an interrupt according to the input of the strobe signal (DUSTB), and the effect control command is stored in the RAM of the effect control device 150 by the interrupt process.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the contents of the effect control command output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150.
As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control commands include a symbol designation command, a variation pattern command, a symbol stop command, a special game process command, a start information storage number command, an effect start command, a state designation command, and the like.
The symbol designating command is a command for designating a combination of effect symbols Z1 and Z2 that are stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. Specifically, the symbol designating command is any one of the off-stage effect symbol, the time-short symbol, the probability variation 1 symbol, the probability variation 2 symbol, the probability variation 3 symbol, and the small hit symbol as the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. Is specified. The symbol designating command is output at the start of variation of the effect symbols Z1, Z2. Here, when the change of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 starts, it almost coincides with the start of change of the special symbols.

The variation pattern command is a command for designating one of n (n = 1 to 104) types of variation patterns as variation patterns to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. The variation pattern command is output together with the symbol designation command when the variation of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is started.
The symbol stop command is a command for designating stop display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. The symbol stop command is output when the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are stopped. Here, the stop display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is almost the same as the stop display of the special symbol.

The special game process command is a command for designating execution of a special game process to be described later. The special game process command is output when the main controller 210 determines execution of the special game process.
The start information storage number command is a command for notifying each of the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number. That is, main controller 210 outputs a start information storage number command corresponding to the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area of RAM 240 to effect control device 150. Further, main controller 210 outputs a start information storage number command corresponding to the number of second start information stored in the second start information storage area of RAM 240 to effect control device 150. The start information storage number command is output when the main control device 210 updates each of the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number.

The production start command includes m (m = 1 to 95) types of production start per 15R (normal jackpot, probability variation 1 jackpot), probability variation 2 jackpot performance start, probability variation 3 jackpot performance start, and jackpot performance start. This is a command to specify. The production start command is output at the start of hitting.
The state designation command is a command for designating the end and the start of time reduction. The state designation command is output at the end of the time reduction and at the start of the time reduction, respectively.

Next, game control processing executed by the main controller 210 will be described.
The CPU 220 includes a microprocessing unit and the like, and operates based on a game control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), and is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230. Is started, and the game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is executed.

First, game control processing executed by the main controller 210 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
When the game control process is executed by the CPU 220, the process first proceeds to step S100 as shown in FIG.
In step S100, a per-decision random number update process is executed to update various random numbers that are directly related to the determination of the appearance. Here, as various random numbers directly related to the determination of the appearance, there are a random number used for a lottery (hereinafter referred to as a hit determination random number), whether to cause a win, a hit type determination random number, a stop symbol determination random number, or the like . In the hit determination random number update process, the hit determination random number value cannot be easily predicted by changing the initial value every time the hit determination random number makes a round.

Next, the process proceeds to step S102, where an effect control random number update process for updating the effect control random number (for example, reach determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, etc.) related to the effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S104.
In step S104, input processing for inputting signals from the switches 131a, 131b, 132, and 133 via the input port 250 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S106. In the input process, a detection signal from the first start winning port switch 131a and a detection signal from the second start winning port switch 131b are input.

In step S106, a winning switch input process for updating start information is executed, and the process proceeds to step S108.
In step S108, the winning determination is performed, and a variation setting process for determining the variation pattern of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S110.
In step S110, an electrical accessory actuating process for opening the special winning openings 115 and 116 in a predetermined pattern is executed, and the process proceeds to step S112.

In step S112, a prize ball payout management process for storing a control command for causing the prize ball payout control device 156 to perform a payout operation in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S114.
In step S114, an external information output process for outputting an external information signal related to game control to the hall computer 500 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116.
In step S116, a gaming machine inspection signal output process for outputting a gaming machine inspection signal necessary for the inspection of the pachinko machine 1 is executed. In some cases, the process of step S116 can be omitted.

Next, the process proceeds to step S118, where the port output process for outputting the control command stored in the RAM 240 is executed via the output port 255, the series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the port output process, an effect control command is output to the effect control device 150. At this time, a strobe signal is first output to the effect control device 150, and a control command including a mode and an event is output. In the port output process, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, the normal symbol display device 106, the special winning opening solenoids 158a and 158b, the special symbol start information storage number display devices 109a and 109b, and the normal symbol start information storage number display device 103 are displayed. Etc., the control information from the main controller 210 is also output.

Next, the winning switch input process in step S106 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a winning switch input process.
When the winning switch input process is executed in step S106, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, based on the processing result of the input process in step S104, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start winning port switch 131a, and if it is determined that a detection signal is input (Yes), The process proceeds to step S202. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S200 that the detection signal is not input from the first start winning a prize opening switch 131a (No), the process proceeds to step S204.

In step S202, a first start information storage update process for updating storage of the first start information in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S204.
In step S204, based on the processing result of the input process in step S104, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning port switch 131b. If it is determined that the detection signal is input (Yes), The process proceeds to step S206. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S204 that the detection signal is not input from the second start winning a prize opening switch 131b (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S206, a second startup information storage update process for updating the storage of the second startup information in the second startup information storage area of the RAM 240 is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.

Next, the first start information storage update process of step S202 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the first start information storage update process.
When the first start information storage update process is executed in step S202, as shown in FIG. 10, first, the process proceeds to step S300.
In step S300, it is determined whether or not the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “4” or more, and it is determined that the number of first start information stored is not “4” or more. If yes (No), the process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S300 that the number of stored first start information is “4” or more (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

  In step S302, a hit determination random number, a hit type determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a stop symbol determination random number, and the like are acquired from a corresponding random number counter, and each acquired random number value (first start information) is stored in the RAM 240. The first start information storage process stored in a predetermined storage unit in the first start information storage area is executed. At this time, the acquired first start information is stored in the highest storage unit among the storage units in which the first start information is not stored in the first start information storage area. For example, when the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “1”, the acquired first start information is stored in the second storage unit A2 in the first start information storage area. . Similarly, when the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “2”, the acquired first start information is stored in the third storage unit A3 in the first start information storage area. To do. Thereby, the storage of the first start information in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S304, and a start information storage number addition process is performed to add 1 to the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 240, and the process proceeds to step S306. Transition. In addition, in the starting information storage number addition process, the first starting information displayed on the special symbol starting information storage number display device 109a as the number of stored first starting information in the first starting information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated. The number is displayed by adding “1”.

  In step S306, based on the processing result of the start information storage number addition process in step S304, a start information storage number command corresponding to the storage number of the first start information in the updated first start information storage area is given in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. To complete the series of processing and return to the original processing. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the start information storage number command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255. For example, when the first start information storage number is “1” as a result of storing the new first start information in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240, the first start information storage number is “1”. Is sent to the effect control device 150.

Next, the process proceeds to step S308, where it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is set to the probability variation state, and when it is determined that the current gaming state is set to the probability variation state (Yes). The process proceeds to step S310. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S308 that the current gaming state is not set to the probability variation state (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
Next, in step S310, a prefetch process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

Next, the second startup information storage update process in step S206 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the second startup information storage update process.
When the second startup information storage update process is executed in step S206, as shown in FIG. 11, first, the process proceeds to step S400.
In step S400, it is determined whether or not the number of second start information stored in the second start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “4” or more, and it is determined that the number of second start information stored is not “4” or more. If (No), the process proceeds to step S402. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S400 that the number of stored second start information is “4” or more (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

  In step S402, a hit determination random number, a hit type determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a stop symbol determination random number, and the like are acquired from a corresponding random number counter, and each acquired random number value (second start information) is stored in the RAM 240. The second start information storage process stored in a predetermined storage unit in the second start information storage area is executed. At this time, the acquired second start information is stored in the uppermost storage unit among the storage units in which the second start information is not stored in the second start information storage area. Thereby, the storage of the second start information in the second start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S404, and a start information storage number addition process for adding 1 to the number of second start information stored in the second start information storage area stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed. Transition. In addition, in the starting information storage number addition process, the second starting information displayed on the special symbol starting information storage number display device 109a as the number of stored second starting information in the second starting information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated. The number is displayed by adding “1”.

  In step S406, based on the processing result of the start information storage number addition process in step S404, a start information storage number command corresponding to the storage number of the second start information in the updated second start information storage area is given in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. To complete the series of processing and return to the original processing. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the start information storage number command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

Next, the prefetch process in step S310 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the prefetch process.
When the prefetch process is executed in step S310, the process first proceeds to step S500 as shown in FIG.
In step S500, based on the winning determination random number acquired in step S302, an acquisition time hit determination process is performed to determine whether or not the corresponding determined random number value matches the winning value. If it is determined that the value matches the winning value (Yes), the process proceeds to step S502. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S500 that the value of the winning random number does not match the winning value (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

Next, in step S502, based on the hit type determination random number acquired in step S302, it is determined whether or not the value of the corresponding type determination random number matches a value indicating that a normal jackpot occurs. When the type determination process is executed and it is determined that the value of the hit type determination random number is equal to the value indicating that the normal jackpot is caused (Yes), the process proceeds to step S504. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S502 that the value of the hit type determination random number does not match the value indicating that the normal jackpot is caused (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
Next, in step S504, a special game process command set process for storing the special game process command in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, the series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, a special game process command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

Next, the variation setting process in step S108 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the variation setting process.
When the variation setting process is executed in step S108, the process first proceeds to step S600 as shown in FIG.
In step S600, the effect symbol display device 104 determines whether or not the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are changing. If it is determined that the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are not changing (No), the process proceeds to step S602. On the other hand, when it determines with effect design Z1, Z2 being fluctuating by step S300 (Yes), it transfers to step S610.

In step S602, it is determined whether or not the second start information storage number is “1” or more. If it is determined that the second start information storage number is “1” or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S604. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the second start information storage number is not “1” or more (No), the process proceeds to step S606.
In step S604, a hit determination process based on the second start information storage is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

In step S606, it is determined whether or not the first start information storage number is “1” or more. If it is determined that the first start information storage number is “1” or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S608. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S606 that the first start information storage number is not equal to or greater than “1” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S608, a hit determination process based on the first start information storage is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

In step S610, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the production symbol change. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S612. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S610 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the change in the effect design (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S612, a symbol stop process for storing a symbol stop command in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, and a series of processes is terminated to return to the original process. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

  As described above, in the variation setting process in step S108, the hit determination process based on the second start information is executed with priority over the hit determination process based on the first start information. That is, main controller 210 digests the second start information stored in the second start information storage area of RAM 240 with priority over the first start information stored in the first start information storage area. . As a result, the effect control device 150 displays, in the effect symbol display device 104, the change display and stop display of the effect symbols R1, R2 based on the second start information, and the change display of the effect symbols R1, R2 based on the first start information, and Executes with priority over the stop display.

Next, the hit determination process based on the second start information in step S604 and the hit determination process based on the first start information in step S608 will be described.
Here, the hit determination process based on the second start information in step S604 and the hit determination process based on the first start information in step S608 are similar processes. Therefore, the hit determination process based on the second start information in step S604 will be described below, and the description of the hit determination process based on the first start information in step S608 will be omitted.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the hit determination process.
In the hit determination process, in order to cause a special prize state with a predetermined probability, a single hit value is set in a predetermined numerical range, and when the acquired hit determination random number and the winning value coincide with each other (special prize state) Is a process that causes
When the hit determination process is executed in step S604 or step S608, as shown in FIG. 14, first, the process proceeds to step S700.
In step S700, the winning determination random number is read from the start information storage area of the RAM 240, and the process proceeds to step S702.

Here, in the reading of the winning random number, the start information (hereinafter, earliest start information) stored in the first storage unit B1 (A1) in the second start information storage area (first start information storage area) of the RAM 240 is stored. )) Is determined.
In step S702, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning random number read in step S700 matches the winning value, and it is determined that the read winning random number value matches the winning value (Yes). Moves to step S704. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S702 that the read winning random number value does not match the winning value (No), the process proceeds to step S714.

In step S704, a hit type determination process for determining a win type is executed.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a hit type determination table in which the correspondence between the hit type determination random number value and the hit type number is registered. In the hit type determination process, the hit type determination random number of the earliest start information is read, and the hit type number corresponding to the value of the corresponding type determination random number is read from the hit type determination table to determine the win type. As a result, the normal jackpot, probability variation 1 big hit, probability variation 2 big hit, probability variation 3 big hit, and small hit are determined.

Next, the process proceeds to step S706, and a hit stop symbol determination process for determining a combination of the special symbols to be stopped and displayed and the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is executed.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a stop symbol determination table set for each hit type. In each stop symbol determination table, a correspondence between the value of the stop symbol determination random number and the stop symbol number indicating the combination of effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped is registered. In the hit stop symbol determination process, first, a stop symbol determination table corresponding to the hit type number determined in step S704 is read. Then, the stop symbol determination random number of the earliest start information is read, and the stop symbol number corresponding to the value of the stop symbol determination random number is read from the stop symbol determination table. Further, a stop symbol designation command corresponding to the read stop symbol number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, a stop symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

  On the other hand, the special symbol to be stopped is determined by the same process as in the case of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2, based on the special symbol determination table in which the correspondence between the value of the stop symbol determination random number and the special symbol to be stopped is registered. . However, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined prior to determining the combination of effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped and displayed. That is, after determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a combination of effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped and displayed is determined in accordance with this. For this reason, the combination of the special symbol to be stopped and the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped is determined based on the same stop symbol determination random number. Then, command information for designating a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process in step S118, the command information is directly transmitted to the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b via the output port 255.

Next, the process proceeds to step S708, and a hit variation pattern determining process for determining the variation pattern of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 that are displayed in a variable manner at the hit is executed.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a variation pattern determination table set for each combination of hit type, current gaming state, and the like. In each variation pattern determination table, the correspondence between the variation pattern determination random number value and the variation pattern number is registered. In the winning variation pattern determination process, first, the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the winning type number determined in step S704 and the current gaming state is read. Then, the variation pattern determination random number of the earliest start information is read, and the variation pattern number corresponding to the value of the variation pattern determination random number is read from the variation pattern determination table. Further, the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the read fluctuation pattern number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

Next, the process proceeds to step S710, and a variation setting process for setting the variation display time of the effect symbols Z1, Z2 is executed. The variation display time of the effect symbols Z1, Z2 is determined based on the variation pattern number determined in step S708 or S716.
In the case of causing a win, in the variation setting process, the number of times and the opening time of the special winning opening 116 (115) are set. Specifically, when the win type number indicates a normal jackpot or a probable one jackpot, the maximum round continuation count is set to 15 times, and the opening time of the grand prize winning opening 116 (115) in each round is set to about 30 seconds. Set. In addition, when the win type number indicates a probable 2 big win, a probable 3 big win or a small win, the maximum round continuation number is set to 2 and the opening time of the big prize opening 116 (115) in each round is about 0. 0. Set to 5 seconds.

Next, the process proceeds to step S712, where a start information storage number subtraction process for subtracting “1” from the start information storage number is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the starting information storage number subtraction process, the earliest starting information is moved to an area in the RAM 240 where the changing starting information is stored. Then, second start information (first start information) stored in the second and subsequent B2 (A2) to B4 (A4) storage sections in the second start information storage area (first start information storage area), respectively. The data is moved up to the next higher storage unit and stored. Thereby, the storage of the start information in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated.

In addition, in the starting information storage number subtraction process, the second starting information storage number displayed on the special symbol starting information storage number display device 109b (109a) as the starting information storage in the starting information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated. The display is obtained by subtracting “1” from (the first start information storage number).
Further, in the start information storage number subtraction process, the start information storage number command corresponding to the updated start information storage number is sent to the predetermined area of the RAM 240 as the start information storage in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated. To store. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the start information storage number command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255. For example, as a result of updating the second start information (first start information) stored in the second start information storage area (first start information storage area) of the RAM 240, the second start information storage number (first start information) When the stored number) is “2”, a start information storage number command indicating that the second start information stored number (first start information stored number) is “2” is transmitted to the effect control device 150.

  In step S714, a stoppage stop symbol determination process for determining a combination of effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped and displayed at the time of disconnection is executed. The loss stop symbol determination process is configured in the same manner as in step S706. Here, in the stoppage stop symbol determination process, the specific combination of the offending effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 is not designated, but only the result that the winning lottery result is out of place. An offending effect designating command, which is a command for designating, is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. As a result, in the port output process of step S118, the off effect designating command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255. Then, when the offending effect design designation command is input, the effect control device 150 determines the combination of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be out of sync, and stops and displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 with the determined combination.

Next, the process proceeds to step S716, where a variation pattern determination process at the time of detachment is performed to determine the variation pattern of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be variably displayed at the time of detachment, and the process proceeds to step S710.
The deviation variation pattern determination process is configured in the same manner as in step S708. However, the ROM 230 stores a variation pattern determination table set for each combination of the current gaming state, reach determination random numbers, and the like. In the variation pattern determination process at the time of loss, first, a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the current gaming state and reach determination random number is read. Then, the variation pattern determination random number of the earliest start information is read, and the variation pattern number corresponding to the value of the variation pattern determination random number is read from the variation pattern determination table. Further, the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the read fluctuation pattern number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

Next, processing executed by the effect control device 150 will be described.
The CPU of the production control device 150 operates based on a control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), and activates a control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230. The effect control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15 is repeatedly executed.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing effect control processing executed by the effect control device.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 150, as shown in FIG. 15, first, the process proceeds to step S800.

In step S800, the production control device 150 executes a start information storage number command reception process for receiving a start information storage number command, and proceeds to step S802.
In the start information storage number command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives the start information storage number command from the main control device 210, and stores the start information storage number indicated by the received start information storage number command in a predetermined area of the RAM. . At this time, the presentation control device 150 updates the start information storage number stored in a predetermined area of the RAM every time a start information storage number command is received from the main control device 210. Here, the production control device 150 individually stores the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  In addition, the production control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a start information storage number display command) corresponding to the received start information storage number command, and displays the generated start information storage number display command as a display control unit 151. To send internally. When the display control unit 151 receives the start information storage number display command, the display control unit 151 causes the effect symbol display device 104 to display the start information storage number indicated by the start information storage number display command. Here, the display control unit 151 individually displays the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number in the effect symbol display device 104. The display control unit 151 maintains the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 until a new start information storage number display command is received.

In step S802, the effect control device 150 executes a special game process command reception process for receiving a special game process command, and proceeds to step S804.
In step S804, the effect control device 150 executes a variation pattern command reception process for receiving a variation pattern command, and the process proceeds to step S806.
In the variation pattern command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives a variation pattern command from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern display command) corresponding to the received variation pattern command, and internally transmits the generated variation pattern display command to the display control unit 151. When receiving the variation pattern display command, the display control unit 151 starts variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 by the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern display command in the effect symbol display device 104.

In step S806, the effect control device 150 executes a symbol designation command reception process for receiving a symbol designation command, and proceeds to step S808.
In the symbol designation command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives a symbol designation command from the main control device 210. Then, the production control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a stop symbol display command) corresponding to the received symbol designation command, and internally transmits the generated stop symbol display command to the display control unit 151.
In step S808, the effect control device 150 executes symbol stop command reception processing for receiving a symbol stop command, and proceeds to step S810.

  In the symbol stop command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives a symbol stop command from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command corresponding to the received symbol stop command, and internally transmits the generated display control command to the display control unit 151. When receiving the display control command corresponding to the symbol stop command, the display control unit 151 causes the effect symbol display device 104 to stop display the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. At this time, the display control unit 151 stops and displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 with the combination specified by the stop symbol display command received in step S806.

In step S810, the effect control device 150 executes an effect start command receiving process for receiving an effect start command, ends a series of processes, and returns to the original process.
In the effect start command receiving process, the effect control device 150 receives an effect start command from the main control device 210, and executes a winning effect according to the received effect start command.
In addition, when the effect control device 150 receives an effect start command in the effect start command reception process, the effect control lottery process described later is executed.

Next, the notification permission lottery process executed when an effect start command is received in the effect start command receiving process in step S810 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the notification permission lottery process.
When the notification permission lottery process is executed in step S810, the process first proceeds to step S900 as shown in FIG.
In step S900, the production control device 150 determines whether or not the production start command received in step S810 designates a jackpot production (15R jackpot m designation, probability variation 2 jackpot designation, probability variation 3 jackpot designation), When it is determined that the received effect start command is to specify the jackpot effect (Yes), the process proceeds to step S902. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S900 that the received effect start command does not specify a jackpot effect (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

Next, in step S902, the production control device 150 acquires a notification permission lottery random number from the random number counter for determining whether or not to permit the notification process, and stores the acquired notification permission lottery random number in a predetermined area of the RAM. To remember.
Next, the process proceeds to step S904, where the effect control device 150 determines whether to permit the notification process based on the random number for notification permission lottery acquired in step S902, and determines that the notification process is permitted. (Yes) moves to step S906. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S904 that the notification process is not permitted (No), the process proceeds to step S908.
Here, the ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a notification permission lottery table in which the correspondence between the value of the random number for notification permission lottery and the winning value indicating that notification processing is permitted is registered. Then, the production control device 150 determines whether or not to permit the notification process based on the notification permission lottery random number and the notification permission lottery table.

Next, in step S906, the production control device 150 executes notification permission processing, ends a series of processing, and returns to the original processing.
In the notification permission process, the effect control device 150 stores a notification permission flag in a predetermined area of the RAM. In addition, the production control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a notification-permitted effect display command) indicating that the notification-permitted effect display is executed, and the generated notification-permitted effect display command is stored in the display control unit 151. Send. And the display control part 151 will start the display of a notification permission effect in the effect symbol display apparatus 104, if a notification permission effect display command is received. Here, the notification permission effect is an effect indicating that a notification process to be described later is permitted. For example, a mini game such as a Janken game or a card game is played, and an effect that the player wins is displayed.

In step S908, the production control device 150 executes a notification disapproval process, ends a series of processes, and returns to the original process.
In the notification disapproval process, the effect control device 150 stores a notification disapproval flag in a predetermined area of the RAM. Further, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a notification disapproved effect display command) indicating execution of the notification disapproval effect display, and displays the generated notification disapproval effect display command as a display control unit. 151 is internally transmitted. And the display control part 151 will start the display of a notification disapproval effect in the effect symbol display apparatus 104, if a notification disapproval effect display command is received. Here, the notification disapproval effect is an effect indicating that a notification process to be described later is not permitted. For example, a mini game such as a Janken game or a card game is played, and an effect that the player loses is displayed.

Next, the special game process executed in step S802 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special game process.
When the special game process is executed in step S802, the process first proceeds to step S1000 as shown in FIG.
In step S1000, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a special game processing command has been received from the main control device 210, and if it is determined that a special game processing command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1002. . On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1000 that the special game process command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

  Next, in step S1002, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the notification permission flag is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM, and determines that the notification permission flag is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM ( Yes) proceeds to step S1004. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1002 that the notification permission flag is not stored in the predetermined area of the RAM (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

Next, in step S1004, the effect control device 150 executes notification processing, ends a series of processing, and returns to the original processing.
In the notification process, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a notification effect display command) indicating that the notification effect is executed, and internally transmits the generated notification effect display command to the display control unit 151. . And the display control part 151 will start the display of a notification effect in the effect symbol display apparatus 104, if a notification effect display command is received. Here, the notification effect is an effect for notifying that the game ball should be awarded to the second start winning opening 111b, and for example, a character “Please make a right strike” is displayed.

In the notification process, the production control device 150 internally transmits an operation control command indicating that the notification combination 124 is operated to the notification combination control unit 157. Then, when the notification combination control unit 157 receives the operation control command, the notification combination control unit 157 starts the operation of the notification combination 124.
Here, the notification control process is performed until the time reduction state ends after the probability variation state ends by the normal jackpot being generated based on the first start information stored in the first start information storage area, or Then, after the probability variation state ends due to the occurrence of the normal jackpot based on the second start information stored in the second start information, the operation continues until the time reduction state ends.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display device. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display device. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification effect display in the effect symbol display device.
When the game balls launched on the game board surface 102 win the start winning ports 111a and 111b, detection signals are output by the start winning port switches 131a and 131b.

  In the main controller 210, when detection signals are input from the start winning port switches 131a and 131b, various random numbers such as a winning random number are acquired at almost the same timing. The obtained various random numbers are stored in the start winning information storage area of the RAM 240 as start winning information. At this time, a maximum of four pieces of first start information acquired in response to a detection signal from the first start winning port switch 131a is stored in the first start information storage area in the RAM 240. In addition, a maximum of four pieces of second start information acquired in response to the detection signal of the second start winning port switch 131b are stored in the second start information storage area in the RAM 240.

  Then, main controller 210 performs a hit determination on the start information stored in the start information storage area. At this time, the main controller 210 preferentially determines the second starting information stored in the second starting information storage area with respect to the first starting information stored in the first starting information storage area. Do. Thereby, in the effect symbol display device 104, the effect display based on the second start information stored in the second start information storage area (variation display, stop display, etc. of the effect symbols Z1, Z2) is stored in the first start information storage. This is preferentially executed with respect to the effect display based on the first start information stored in the area.

  As a result of the hit determination, when it is determined that the hit is caused, a hit type, a combination of special symbols for stop display and effect symbols Z1 and Z2 for stop display, and a variation pattern at the time of hit are determined. On the other hand, when it is determined as a result of the hit determination that the deviation is caused, the combination of the special symbols to be stopped and the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped and the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss are determined.

  When the main control device 210 determines that one of the hit and the off is caused by the hit determination, the change control command and the stop symbol are used to display the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 in a variable manner and to stop the display in a specific combination. A control command such as a designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150. When the production control device 150 receives the control command from the main control device 210, the production symbol display device 104 displays the production symbols Z1 and Z2 in a variable manner with the decided variation pattern, and is determined after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. The effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed with the combination.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, in the case where the effect symbol display device 104 performs variable display of the effect symbols Z1, Z2, in each of the first to third regions R1, R2, R3, numbers and symbols are used. The effect symbol Z1 is displayed in a variable manner (scrolling), and the effect symbol Z2 composed of a color bar is displayed in a variable manner (the color changes sequentially) in the fourth region R4.
Then, as shown in FIG. 19, when the effect symbol display device 104 performs stop display of the effect symbols Z1, Z2, the effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in each of the first to third regions R1, R2, R3. At the same time, the effect design Z2 is stopped and displayed (displays a predetermined color) in the fourth region R4.

  Further, main controller 210, when updating the number of start information storage (the number of first start information storage, the number of second start information storage), a start information storage number command indicating the updated number of start information, the effect symbol display device 150 Send to. Then, when receiving the start information storage number command, the effect control device 150 updates the start information storage number stored in the predetermined area of the RAM, and displays the updated start information storage number on the effect symbol display device 104. .

  As shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, in the effect symbol display area 104, the first start information number display symbol X for displaying the first start information storage number is displayed and the second start information storage number is displayed. Two starting information number display symbols Y are displayed. The first start information number display symbol X and the second start information number display symbol Y are respectively turned on by the number corresponding to the start information number stored in the start information number storage area. For example, in FIG. 18 to FIG. 20, three first start information number display symbols X are lit and two second start information number display symbols Y are lit. This indicates that the number of information stored is 3, and the number of second start information stored in the second start information storage area is two.

  Here, when the effect start command received from the main control device 210 designates the jackpot effect, the effect control device 150 determines by lottery whether to permit the notification process. At this time, the effect control device 150 displays, in the effect symbol display device 104, a lottery result indicating whether the notification process is permitted or not by an effect such as a mini game. And as a result of the lottery of whether or not to permit the notification process, the effect control device 150 stores the notification permission flag in a predetermined area of the RAM when permitting the intelligent process.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first start winning opening 111a is a winning opening that is opened upward so that a game ball can always be won. On the other hand, the second start winning opening 111b is normally closed so that game balls cannot win, but when the display on the normal symbol display device 106 is in a specific mode, a predetermined pattern is displayed. In the open state, it is possible to win game balls. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to make the player aim for the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 111a in the normal state.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when it is determined that the normal jackpot is generated when the probability variation state is set, the low probability state is set after the end of the normal jackpot. Therefore, the player does not normally want to generate a jackpot when the probability variation state is set.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the main control device 210 performs a pre-reading process on the first start information newly acquired by winning the game ball in the first start winning opening 111a when the probability variation state is set. Execute. If the main control device 210 determines that the newly acquired first start information indicates a normal jackpot as a result of the prefetching process, the main control device 210 sends a special game processing command to the effect control device 150. Output.
Further, when receiving the special game process command from the main control apparatus 210, the effect control apparatus 150 executes a notification process when a notification permission flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. That is, the effect control device 150 starts displaying the notification effect on the effect symbol display device 104 and starts the operation of the notification accessory 124. As a result, as shown in FIG. 20, on the effect symbol display device 104, the characters “please make a right turn” are displayed, and the notification accessory 124 swings while being issued.

Thereby, when the probability variation state is set, the player may cause a normal jackpot to end the probability variation state in the first start information stored in the first start information storage means. It can be recognized that it exists.
Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine 1, the main controller 210 uses the first start information stored in the first start information storage area for the second start information stored in the second start information storage area. A hit determination is performed with priority on information. Therefore, the player aims to win the game ball to the second start winning opening 111b and stores the second start information in the second start information storage area, thereby storing the normal start information storage area. It can be avoided that the first start information indicating that the jackpot is generated is digested.

When the second start information acquired by winning the game ball at the second start winning opening 111b indicates a probability variation 1 big hit, a probability variation big hit or a probability variation big hit, the probability variation state can be further continued. . Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility that the probability variation state continues by the notification process.
Thereby, according to the pachinko machine 1, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the player in the game.
In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, since whether or not to allow the notification process is determined by lottery, it is possible to further improve the interest of the player in the game.
Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1, since the character “Please turn right” is displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 as the notification process, the notification process can be appropriately performed.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the embodiment described above, the effect control device 150 determines by lottery whether or not to allow the notification process. However, the production control device 150 may be configured to always permit the notification process. In this case, when the effect control device 150 receives a special game process command from the main control device 210, the effect control device 150 executes a notification process.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the production | presentation control apparatus 150 will perform an alerting | reporting process, when the alert permission flag is stored in the predetermined area | region of RAM, if the special game process command is received from the main controller 210. However, when the effect control device 150 receives the special game processing command from the main control device 210, the notification permission flag is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM, and the second start information storage number is 0. A configuration for executing the notification process may be employed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the probability variation state is set, the main control device 210 normally displays the first start information newly acquired by winning a game ball in the first start winning opening 111a. When it is determined that the jackpot is generated, the variation time based on the first start information stored in the first start information storage area is compared with the normal variation pattern variation time. A configuration in which a long special variation pattern is replaced may be used. As the special variation pattern, for example, a variation pattern for executing reach production, a variation pattern for executing pseudo continuous variation, and the like are applicable. Here, the quasi-continuous variation is a variation in which during the variation display of the effect symbol Z1, the temporary stop variation is started once or a plurality of times after the effect symbol Z1 is temporarily stopped. A pattern.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, it is good also as a structure which outputs a predetermined audio | voice as alerting | reporting process.
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to the gaming machine that is the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other amusement game machines and the like are within the scope of the present invention. It is also applicable to the machine.

104 effect symbol display device 107a, 107b special symbol display device 106 normal symbol display device 109a, 109b special symbol start information storage number display device 111 start winning device 111a first start winning port 111b second start winning port 115 first big winning port 116 Second Grand Prize Port 131a First Start Prize Port Switch 131b Second Start Prize Port Switch 150 Production Control Device 151 Display Control Unit 152 Lamp Control Unit 153 Sound Effect Control Unit 157 Notification Function Control Unit 154 Lamp 155 Speaker 124 Notification Function Things 210 Main controller 212 Power supply circuit 220 CPU
230 ROM
240 RAM
250 input port 255 output port

Claims (1)

First random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number triggered by winning a game ball at the first start opening;
Second random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number triggered by winning a game ball at the second starting port;
First random number storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of random numbers acquired by the first random number acquisition means;
Second random number storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of random numbers acquired by the second random number acquisition means;
A special prize determination is performed to determine whether or not to cause a special prize state based on the random numbers stored in each of the first random number storage means and the second random number storage means, and the second random number storage means A special prize determination unit that preferentially executes the special prize determination with respect to the random number stored in the first random number storage unit.
A special prize type determining means for determining a special prize state to be generated from a plurality of special prize states when it is determined by the special prize judging means to cause the special prize state;
A normal probability state in which, when it is determined by the special prize type determining means that the first special prize state among the plurality of special prize states is to be generated, the probability that the special prize state is generated after the completion of the special prize game is a normal probability. And, when the special prize type determining means determines that the second special prize state among the plurality of special prize states is to be generated, the probability that the special prize state will occur after the completion of the special prize game is A probability state setting means for setting a high probability state that is higher than the normal probability;
Whether the first special prize state is generated in the random numbers stored in the first random number storage means when the high probability state is set by the probability state setting means Pre-reading determination means for determining whether or not
Notification control means for executing notification processing when it is determined by the prefetch determination means that there is a random number stored in the first random number storage means indicating that the first special prize state is to be generated; ,
Notification processing permission means for determining whether to permit execution of the notification processing by lottery,
The notification control means, when the execution of the notification processing is permitted by said notification processing permission device, gaming machine, characterized that you execute the notification process.

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