JP5432660B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention executes a variable display game in which a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed on a variable display device based on winning of a game ball in a start winning area provided in a game area formed on a game board, and the variable display game A special game state (big hit) that is advantageous to the player when the result mode of the game results in a predetermined specific result is generated, and a profit different from the special game state is given to the player over a plurality of variable display games. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a specific gaming state.

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a start winning area and a display device are provided on a game board on which a game area is formed, and a predetermined upper limit number is extracted by extracting random numbers based on winning game balls in the starting winning area. As a start memory within the range, and a variable display game for executing a variable display of a plurality of identification symbols on the display device based on the start memory is executed, and the result of the variable display game has become a predetermined special result mode In some cases, it is known to generate a special gaming state (big hit) that gives a player a predetermined gaming value.

  In addition, recent pachinko machines have a probability variation mode in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit in a variable display game is improved after the end of a special gaming state in order to improve gameability, or until a big hit again after the end of a special gaming state. In order to prevent the player from consuming the ball in the meantime, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display game is shortened only a predetermined number of times, that is, a time reduction mode in which the result of the fluctuation display game comes out in a shorter time than usual is provided. ing. Hereinafter, the gaming state in the short time mode or the like is referred to as a specific gaming state.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine having a time reduction mode, when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result mode, the number of executions of the variable display game in the time reduction mode by further performing a display game using the second identification symbol An invention has been proposed in which (the number of time reductions) is changed (Patent Document 1). In addition, there are things that vary the number of time reductions depending on the type of the last big hit.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine that changes the number of times of short-time in this way, it is common to display the remaining number of times of short-time mode, and in that case, a variable display of whether or not the gaming state of the time-short mode continues In some games, there is a game that performs a continuation effect that informs whether or not the short-time mode is continued.

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However, the continued production of the above-mentioned time-shortening mode shall be brought to completion before the start of the next variable display game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, the possible gaming machine generates a specific game state that gives special game-like on purpose varies benefit over several variable display game player, continuing the specific game state It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can complete a continuation effect for notifying whether or not to perform the game before the start of the next variable display game and enhance the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
Variable display means for performing a variable display game for variably displaying an identification symbol based on winning of a game ball in a start winning area;
Stop symbol display means for displaying the identification symbol for deriving the game result for a predetermined time in the variable display means at the end of the variable display game;
A special game state that is advantageous to the player when the variable display game has a specific result is generated, and a profit different from the special game state over a plurality of variable display games according to the result of the variable display game Gaming state control means capable of generating a specific gaming state to give the player,
In a gaming machine comprising
Stop symbol display time switching means capable of setting the predetermined time at the end of a predetermined variable display game including the final game in the specific game state to a special stop symbol display time longer than a normal stop symbol display time in the specific game state When,
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect related to the continuation of a specific gaming state in the special stop symbol display time set by the stop symbol display time switching means,
The specific effect executing means starts executing the specific effect before the end of the variable display game in which the special stop symbol display time is set, and executes the specific effect over the special stop symbol display time. Features.

  Here, the “start winning area” includes a start winning opening for giving a prize ball together with the start condition in addition to the start gate for giving the start condition for the special figure variation display game. The “specific result” is a game result called a so-called jackpot combination. The “special game state” is a game called so-called “hit”, and “hit” includes a predetermined number of rounds in which the big prize opening is opened. Any of short-time opening may be sufficient. The “variable display means” may be a display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) for a special figure variable display game provided in the game area, or a display device (eg, a segment type display) provided outside the game area. But it ’s okay. In addition to the so-called time-saving mode, the “specific game state” is a so-called “electric game” that shortens the variation time of the variation display game and lengthens the opening time of the normal variation prize-winning device (general power) that gives start conditions for the variation display game It includes a mode called “sapo”. In the case of a gaming machine in which the normal symbol stop time is short when the variable display game continues, the “specific game state” may be a game state that provides a profit different from the special game state over a plurality of games.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the stop symbol display time is set to the special stop symbol display time in the specific game state, the specific effect related to the continuation of the specific game state is performed before the end of the variable display game. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by executing the effect while securing the execution time of the effect.

According to the present invention, in a possible gaming machine generates a specific game state that gives special game-like on purpose varies benefit over several variable display game player, for informing whether a particular game state persists Can be completed before the start of the next variable display game, and a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game can be realized.

It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board provided in the game machine of one Embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the mode of progress of the game at the time of performing continuous production control in the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the setting table which shows the relationship between the type of jackpot (big hit symbol number) in the game machine of embodiment, the number of time-savings in time-saving mode, the number of continuation effects, and a continuation effect timing. It is production content explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the continuous production performed in the gaming machine of embodiment. It is production content explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display when a big hit occurs after the continuation production performed in the gaming machine of the embodiment is started. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of an example of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer (CPU) of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of an example of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of a game control apparatus. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of special figure game processing executed during the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 9. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure change start process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure variation process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the selection table used for determining the stop time set in the special figure fluctuation process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the main process performed by CPU of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the interruption process performed by CPU of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the continuous effect display setting process performed in game control process step S104 of the main process of FIG. It is a time chart which shows the timing of the change of a pattern, and various effects in the case where the result of the variable display game is “out of place” in the variable display game in which the short time mode continuous effect is performed. It is a time chart which shows the timing of the change of a symbol, and various effects in the case where the result of a variable display game turns into a “hit” in the variable display game in which a short time mode continuous effect is performed. FIG. 38 is an effect content explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a continuous effect that is executed by prefetching the results of the variable display game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the continuous effect display setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution pattern example of the continuous production | presentation of the time reduction mode in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the continuous production execution setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table used for extraction of the continuous production | presentation execution random number performed in the continuous production execution setting process in 3rd Embodiment, and the setting number of the number of time reductions in each time limit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the continuous effect execution process in 4th Embodiment. It is production content explanatory drawing which shows the example of the gasase continuation production in the 1st modification of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the timing of the Gase continuation production in the 1st modification. It is a time chart which shows the timing of the continuous production in the 2nd modification of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the timing of the continuous production | presentation of the time-saving mode in 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the method of determining the frequency | count of execution and the execution timing of the continuous production in the time-saving mode in 5th Embodiment.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that here, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as a preferred example to which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied.

  FIG. 1 shows a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 101, and a game board 110 having a game area in which a game ball flows down is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 101. Yes. Further, a glass frame 102 that holds a transparent cover glass that covers the front surface of the game board 110 is attached to the front frame 101. In addition, a decoration device 103 that incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration or the like is provided at the top of the glass frame 102 or the like.

  Further, an upper plate 104 through which a game ball is supplied to a hitting ball launching device (not shown) and a game ball paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 100 flows out to the lower front portion of the front frame 101. A speaker 105 that emits sound (for example, sound effects), a lower plate 106 that stores game balls that are paid out in a state where the upper plate 104 is full, an operation unit 107 of a ball hitting device, and the like are provided. Further, an effect button 108 incorporating an operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 104.

  On the front surface of the game board 110, a game area surrounded by a guide rail 111 for guiding a game ball (hit ball; game medium) launched by a hitting ball launching device (not shown) upward is formed. Is attached with a center case 113 having a variable display device 112 capable of executing a special-figure display game that displays a plurality of identification information (identification symbols) in a variable manner. The variable display device 112 is configured by, for example, a color liquid crystal display, but may be configured by a display such as an organic EL or CRT.

  Below the center case 113 is arranged a first start winning opening 114 for giving a start condition for the variable display game (special figure 1 game) in the variable display device 112. Below the first starting winning opening 114, a normal Is a normally-variable prize-winning device 115 having an opening / closing member that can be opened and closed left and right having a second starting prize opening that is closed and cannot accept a game ball and gives a starting condition for a variable display game (special figure 2 game). Is arranged. Further, below the normal variation winning device 115, it is easy to accept the state where the game ball is not accepted by opening and closing depending on the result of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game in the variable display device 112. An attacker-type big prize opening device (hereinafter simply referred to as a big prize opening) 116 having an openable / closable door that can be converted into a state is disposed.

  In the game area, on the left side of the variable display device 112 is a general chart start gate 117 for giving a start condition of a general map change display game (general game), and a plurality of general prizes below the general chart start gate 117. A mouth 118 is provided, and an out hole 119 for collecting a game ball that has not won the prize opening is disposed in the lower part of the game area. Further, although not shown, a windmill as a ball changing direction member and a number of obstacle nails are provided in the game area. Further, outside the game area, in the lower right corner of the game board 110, the variable display device 112 in the variable display device 112, the variable display game corresponding to the second special figure display game, and the win for the general figure start gate 117 are won. A collective display device 120 is provided that executes a universal map change display game triggered by a single location.

  The collective display device 120 includes a first special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 1 display) 121 and a second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) for a variable display game configured by segment type liquid crystal displays and the like. ) 122, a common figure fluctuation display unit (general figure display) 123 for a normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by two upper and lower LED lamps, and a big hit or a short time state similarly constituted by two upper and lower LED lamps, etc. And a gaming state display unit 124 (see FIG. 2) for notifying the occurrence of the game. In addition, although not shown, the collective display device 120 is also provided with a storage display unit for informing the start memory number of each variable display game composed of two upper and lower LED lamps.

  A gate switch (gate SW) 117a including a non-contact sensor for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 117 is provided in the general diagram start gate 117, and is driven into the game area. When the game ball thus passed passes through the normal map start gate 117, it is detected by the gate SW 117a, and the general map change display unit 123 plays the normal map change display game. In addition, when the normal variation display game is already being played, or when the normal variation display game is hit and the normal variation prize winning device 115 is converted to the open state, the game ball passes through the general diagram start gate 117. Then, if it is less than the upper limit of the usual figure start memory number, the ordinary figure start memory number is incremented by 1 and stored. In the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure change display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value, A specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the normal map display game.

  The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 123 provided in the collective display device 120. The general-purpose indicator 123 is composed of an LED indicating a hit as normal identification information (normal or normal symbol) and an LED indicating a deviation as the normal identification information. Ordinary identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, one of the LEDs is turned on to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the normal map change display game is a specific result, the normal map is hit, and the open / close member is moved for a predetermined time (for example, by a solenoid (normal map open / close SOL) 115b as driving means of the normal variable winning device 115). , 0.5 seconds). This makes it easier for a game ball to win the normal variation winning device 115, and the number of executions of the second special figure variation display game within a predetermined time increases.

  A first start opening switch (Special Figure 1 start opening SW) 114a is provided inside the first start winning opening 114, and the first special figure is based on the fact that a game ball is detected by the special start opening SW 114a. The start right to start the variable display game is generated. In addition, a second start opening switch (Special Figure 2 start opening SW) 115a is provided inside the normal variation winning device 115, and based on the detection of a game ball by the Special Figure 2 start opening SW 115a, the second special opening prize switch 115a is provided. The start right to start the figure variation display game is generated.

  Further, the right to start the first special figure variation display game is stored as a first start memory (a special figure 1 start memory, a special figure 1 hold number) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). . The number of the first start memories is displayed on the special figure 1 memory display. The right to start the second special figure variation display game is also stored as a second start memory (special figure 2 start memory, special figure 2 holding number) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The number of the second starting memories is displayed on the special figure 2 memory display. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are executed by special figure indicators 121 and 122 provided in the collective display device 120, and include a plurality of special identification information (special figures). , Special symbols) are variably displayed, and then a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. In addition, the variable display device 112 executes a special display variation display game that displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special variation display game. It has become. Therefore, the special figure displays 121 and 122 and the variable display device 112 constitute a variable display device for displaying the variable display game.

  As a result of the special figure change display game, when the display form of the special figure indicators 121 and 122 becomes a special result form, a special game state (so-called so-called big wins 116 are formed with a big hit). , Jackpot gaming state) occurs. Further, the display mode of the variable display device 112 is also a special result mode corresponding to the display mode of the special figure indicator 121 or 122. Note that the variable display device 112 may use different display devices and different display areas for the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. Further, the special-figure display game may be executed only by the variable display device 112 without providing the special-figure indicators 121 and 122 in the gaming machine. In this embodiment, the second start memory is preferentially digested over the first start memory. If there is a second start memory, the second special figure variation display game is played even if the first start memory is present. It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, when the result mode of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result mode and a special gaming state occurs, the open / close panel of the big prize opening 116 is operated by a solenoid (large prize opening SOL) 116b as a driving device to win a big prize opening. Is closed (a state disadvantageous for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous for the player). A switch (count SW) 116a for detecting a winning ball is arranged inside the big winning opening. Then, the game ball that has been driven into the game area by starting the game wins a prize in any one of the first starting prize opening 114, the normal variable prize winning device 115, the big prize winning opening 116, the general winning prize opening 118, and the like. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening are paid out by the payout control device 150 (shown in FIG. 2).

  Next, a control system provided in a gaming machine including the gaming board 110 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the control system of the gaming machine in this embodiment includes a game control device 130 as a game state control means for comprehensively controlling a variable display game performed in the collective display device 120, and the game control device. The payout control device 150 that controls the ball payout device based on the discharge control command from 130 and pays out a prize ball or the like, and the effect of the variable display game in the variable display device 112 based on the effect control command from the game control device 130 And an effect control device 140 as effect control means for performing the above control.

  The game control device 130 includes a game one-chip microcomputer 131 having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), etc., and an input interface (input I / F) 132, An output interface (output I / F) 133, an external communication terminal 134, and the like are included. In the gaming one-chip microcomputer 131, the internal CPU includes a control unit and a calculation unit to perform calculation control, and to determine a random number for winning determination and a winning symbol of a variable display game executed in each variable display unit Various random numbers such as random numbers for winning symbols and variation pattern random numbers for determining a variation pattern in a variation display game are also generated.

  The internal RAM of the gaming one-chip microcomputer 131 has a storage area for storing a game area winning opening, a detection switch ON signal provided in the winning apparatus, a storage area for the various random numbers, and a CPU operation. It has an area. In addition to storing game control programs and control data in the ROM inside the game one-chip microcomputer 131, in order to determine the occurrence of each variable display game hit corresponding to the various random values described above. A winning determination value, a winning symbol determination value for determining a winning symbol, a variation pattern determination value for determining a variation pattern, and the like are stored. In addition, a hit determination value for various variation display games and variation patterns (variation modes) for various variation display games are also stored.

  Further, the input interface 132 includes a start winning ball detection switch (a special FIG. 1 start port SW) 114a provided in the first start winning port 114 via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate, and a normal variation winning device 115. The start winning ball detection switch (Special Figure 2 start opening SW) 115a provided in the game, and the winning ball detection switch (General display gate SW) 117a provided in the ordinary figure gate 117, provided in the general winning opening. Winning ball detection switch (winning port SW1... SWn) 118a, winning ball detection switch (count SW) 116a provided in the big winning port 116, a glass frame provided on the front frame of the gaming machine and closing the front of the gaming area. A glass frame opening switch 102a for detecting the opening state of the inner frame opening switch 101a for detecting the opening state of the front frame of the gaming machine, A magnetic sensor for positive detection (magnetic SW) 191a, and vibration detection sensor (vibration SW) 191b are connected. The input interface 132 relays various signals input from these switches and sensors and supplies the signals to the game one-chip microcomputer 131.

  Various control signals and drive signals output from the gaming one-chip microcomputer 131 are output from the output interface 133 via an output port and a driver (not shown), and an open / close solenoid (general power SOL) 115b of the normal variation winning device 115. , A solenoid for opening / closing the grand prize opening 116 (big prize opening SOL) 116b, various indicators 121, 122, 123... Of the collective display device 120, a signal for outputting information to a management device outside the gaming machine, etc. It is output to the terminal 160. Furthermore, a signal output from the game one-chip microcomputer 131 to the effect control device 140 is also output via the output interface 133. Reference numeral 134 denotes a test external communication terminal.

  The effect control device 140 includes a calculation processing CPU 141, a ROM 142, a RAM 143, and an input / output interface (input / output I / O) 144. Also, processing is performed by a VDP (Video Display Processor) 146 and VDP 146 as graphic processors that perform image processing and generate image data to be output to the variable display device 112 in place of the image ROM 145 and CPU 141 storing images and video data. A VRAM 147 for storing the image data, a sound LSI 148 for controlling the sound output by driving the speaker 105, and the like.

  The effect control device 140 includes effect control data (such as various commands) received from the game control device 131 via the input / output interface 144 and a detection switch (effect button SW) 108a in the effect button 108 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine. Based on the detection signal from, control for the game effect is performed. Specifically, various control signals output from the CPU 141 are supplied to an output port and a driver (not shown) via the input / output interface 144, and are incorporated in the front frame decoration device 103, the effect button 108, the center case 113, and the like. Various LED substrates 170 are driven.

  In addition, power is supplied from a power supply device (not shown) to the game control device 130, the effect control device 140, and the payout control device 150. The power supply device is externally supplied during a power failure or the like. A backup power supply is provided to enable the power supply even when the power supply is interrupted, and the data stored in the volatile memory of each control device is prevented from being lost during a power failure or the like.

  Next, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the continuous effect in the time reduction mode (excited mode and displayed in the figure) executed by the effect control device 140 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the game machine is started after the jackpot game is finished, as shown in FIG. 4, according to the type of jackpot generated as a result of the variable display game. As the time reduction mode, a mode in which the number of time reductions is 40 times, a mode in which the number of time reductions is 60 times, a mode in which the number of time reductions is 80 times, and a mode in which the number of time reductions is 100 times are provided. Therefore, in this embodiment, the continuous presentation is performed at the 40th rotation of the variable display game when the number of time reductions is 40, and at the 40th and 60th rotations of the variable display game when the number of time reductions is 60. When it is 80 times, it will be executed at the 40th, 60th and 80th rotations of the variable display game, and when the number of time reductions is 100, it will be executed at the 40th, 60th and 80th rotations of the variable display game. Is set to

  Therefore, the continuous performance is 1 when the number of time reductions is 40 (result is failure), 2 times when the number of time reductions is 60 (the result is the first success and the second failure), and the time reduction is 80 Executed 3 times (results are 1st and 2nd success, 3rd failure), 3 times when time reduction is 100 times (results are 1st, 2nd and 3rd success all), respectively Is done. In the setting table of FIG. 4, the “big hit symbol number” is a number assigned to the big hit stop symbol in the special symbol variation display section (121 or 122) of the collective display device 120 at the lower right of the game board. . The modes with different number of time reductions are not limited to the four types as shown in FIG. 4, and may be determined as any mode according to the big hit stop symbol by receiving three or more types.

  FIG. 3 shows a state of progress of the game when the continuous effect control is performed according to the setting of FIG. 4 when a big hit occurs.

  When the big hit game is finished, it is displayed that the time reduction mode (exciting mode) has been entered (reference # 0). Then, the continuation effect is executed when the time-variable display game is executed 40 times (symbol # 1). In the case where the number of time reductions in the time reduction mode is determined to be 40 in the last big hit, this continuous production becomes “failure” and the time reduction mode (exciting mode) ends (arrow A). In the case of the latest jackpot, if the number of time reductions in the time reduction mode is determined to be 60 times, 80 times or 100 times, this continuation effect becomes “success” and the time reduction mode (exciting mode) continues. As a matter of course, when a big win occurs in the variable display game executed during the short time mode, the short time mode is shifted to the big win (special game state).

  After that, when the time-variable display game is executed 20 times, the second continuous effect is executed (symbol # 2). In the case where the number of time reductions in the time reduction mode is determined to be 60 in advance with the most recent jackpot, this continuous effect is “failure” and the time reduction mode (exciting mode) ends (arrow B). In the case of the most recent jackpot, if the number of time reductions in the time reduction mode is determined to be 80 times or 100 times, this continuous effect is “successful” and the time reduction mode (exciting mode) continues.

  After that, when the time-variable display game is executed 20 more times, the continuation effect is executed (symbol # 3). In the case where the number of time reductions in the time reduction mode is determined to be 80 in the most recent big hit in advance, this continuous effect is “failure” and the time reduction mode (exciting mode) ends (arrow C). In the case of the latest jackpot, when the number of time reductions in the time reduction mode is determined to be 100 times, this continuous production is “successful” and the time reduction mode (exciting mode) continues. Then, when the time-variable display game is executed 20 more times, it is displayed that the time-saving mode (exciting mode) has ended (reference # 4). Thereafter, the time reduction mode is terminated and the normal mode is entered (arrow D).

  5 and 6 show specific examples of continuous effects in the time reduction mode (exciting mode). Among these, FIG. 5 shows a case where the result of the continuation effect is “successful” and ends, and FIG. 6 shows a case where the variable display game is “big hit” during the continuation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the variable display game of the break times (40th time etc.) of the time reduction mode is started, it is displayed on the variable display device 112 that the number of time reductions is “1 time remaining”. The Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the identification information (fluctuation symbol) is temporarily stopped in the middle of the variation display game, and the variation (swaying) that swings up and down is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5C, identification information (fluctuating symbol) that fluctuates is displayed small in the lower right corner of the screen, and a continuous effect is started at the center of the screen. In this embodiment, images of “character” and “treasure chest” are displayed.

  Subsequently, when it comes to the symbol variation stop timing of the variation display game, as shown in FIG. 5D, a state (animation) is displayed in which the treasure box lid is opened and a card with “+20” written out. . Then, when this continuation effect ends with “success”, as shown in FIG. 5 (e), a display indicating that the number of time reductions is increased and the effect ends, and then in FIG. 5 (f). As shown, the next variable display game is started, and the increased number of times is displayed at the top of the screen (in this case, 20 times). In the case where the continuation effect ends with “failure”, instead of the display in FIG. 5E, for example, a state in which the card written as “+20” disappears may be displayed. At this time, a display (animation) may be added so that the character is inverted and falls toward the bottom of the screen.

  On the other hand, when the variable display game at the break of the short-time mode in which the continuous effect is performed becomes “big hit”, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, FIGS. )), After the display of the continuous effect is displayed, when the come-off variation game is stopped, the treasure box cover is opened and the “big hit” display appears as shown in FIG. 6 (d). Is done. The identification information (fluctuation symbol) at the lower right of the screen continues to fluctuate. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), re-change of the identification information (fluctuating symbol) is started, and finally, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), the big hit stop symbol is displayed in the center of the screen, As the production ends, the game shifts to a special game state. Since the variation display game of the big hit is originally set to have a long variation time, the re-variation display as described above is possible.

  By performing the continuous production as described above, even in the time reduction mode where the number of time reductions is originally determined, the player can enjoy the production with a sense of expectation whether the mode will be further extended during the time reduction mode. Can do. In addition, since the continuation effect is started in the middle of the variable display game and the identification information (variable symbol) is temporarily stopped, the continuation effect is started even when the variable display game for which the continuous effect is performed is a big hit. And since it can produce a big hit on the way, it is possible to diversify the contents of the game and enhance the interest of the game.

  Next, game control executed by the game microcomputer 131 (referred to as a game microcomputer) of the game control device 130 will be described.

  The control process by the gaming microcomputer 131 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, every 2 msec).

  The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 7, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

  Next, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and all output ports are set to OFF (no output) (steps S5 and S6). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the clear switch of the backup memory (RAM 133) in the power supply device is turned on (step S7).

  The stored contents of the backup memory (RAM) are backed up by a backup power supply voltage source. If the backup clear switch is on when the power is turned on, the backup memory is initialized. Therefore, if the clear switch is off in step S7, after checking the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM in step S8, a code for checking whether the power failure has been restored and the normality / abnormality of data called a checksum Are inspected (steps S9 and S10).

  In the power outage inspection area, as will be described later, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off due to a power outage, power outage recovery inspection area check data is set (step S27). Inspection area check data is not stored. Therefore, by determining the presence or absence of this power failure recovery inspection area check data, it is possible to determine whether or not it is power failure recovery.

  In the determination of whether or not the power is restored (step S9), if the power is not restored (No), a process of clearing the RAM to be used (step S14) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the power failure has been restored (step S9), if the power failure has been restored (Yes), it is determined whether or not the checksum is normal (step S10).

  In step S10, the backed-up RAM data and the check data are compared, and if they match, it is determined to be normal, and if they do not match, it is determined to be abnormal. This makes it possible to determine whether the information stored in the RAM has been correctly backed up.

  In step S10, if the checksum is not normal (No), a process of clearing the RAM to be used (step S14) is performed. In this case, the RAM data and the check data do not coincide with each other, for example, when the data is destroyed due to a lightning abnormal current or the like, when the pachinko gaming machine is first installed, It is possible that the time available for backup has been exceeded. Further, there is a case where the RAM is initialized because the connection between the power supply device and the game control device is cut off for some reason and the backup power is not supplied. Furthermore, since the illegal game control device 130 is often not backed up by the RAM, it is possible that an illegal game control device is attached.

  In step S10, when the checksum is normal (Yes), a process for returning to the state at the time of the power failure is performed. As processing for returning to the state at the time of the power failure occurrence, first, processing for setting an initial value at the time of power failure recovery in the RAM (step S11) is performed. Furthermore, after performing the process (step S12) which clears the area | region concerning the state of a game frame, after performing the process (step S13) which transmits a power failure recovery command, it transfers to step S18.

  If it is determined in step S7 that the backup clear switch is ON (Yes), initialization processing at power-on is performed as main loop processing. As an initialization process at the time of power-on, first, a process of clearing the RAM to be used (step S14) is performed, and a process of saving an initial value at the time of power-on in the RAM (step S15). Thereafter, when the program is shared for a plurality of models having different jackpot occurrence probabilities, a command for designating the model is transmitted to the effect control device 140 in order to execute the effect control according to the model. After performing the process (step S16) and the process for transmitting the power-on command (step S17), the process proceeds to step S18 in FIG.

  In step S18, an interrupt timer is started and a CTC (counter timer circuit) is started. Next, after performing processing for prohibiting interruption (step S19), processing for updating the initial value random number by the initial value random number updating processing (step S20) and processing for permitting interruption (step S21) are performed. Thereafter, a process for checking the power failure inspection area of the RAM (step S22) and a determination as to whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S23). In the power failure inspection area, check data is set when the power of the gaming machine is cut off due to a power failure as described later (step S27), and the check data is not stored in normal times. Therefore, it can be determined whether or not a power failure has occurred by determining the presence or absence of the check data.

  If no power failure has occurred in step S23 (No), the process returns to the above-described process for prohibiting interruption (step S19), and thereafter, if there is no power interruption, steps S19 to S23 are repeated. In Step S23, when a power failure occurs (Yes), processing when a power failure occurs is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply supplies power capable of executing the following processing when the power failure occurs.

  In the process at the time of the occurrence of a power failure, first, a process for prohibiting interruption (step S24) is performed. Then, a process of turning off all output ports (step S25) and a process of clearing the power failure inspection area (step S26) are performed. Further, after performing the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area (step S27), the process of calculating the checksum when the RAM is powered off (step S28), and prohibiting access to the RAM. A process (step S29) is performed and the power-off of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is awaited. Thus, by saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RAM before the power interruption is correctly backed up. Can be determined at power-on.

  Next, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 9 will be described. This timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC is input. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 131, the timer interrupt process in FIG. 9 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, first, a register saving process (step a) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is transferred to the RAM. Next, input from various sensors (such as the special figure 1 start port SW114a, the special figure 2 start port SW115a, the gate SW117a, the winning ports SW1 to N118a, the count SW 116a, the glass frame opening SW102a, the inner frame opening SW101a, etc. of FIG. Then, an input process (step b) is performed, and an output process (step c) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (general power SOL 115b, special winning opening SOL 116b) based on output data set in various processes. Do.

  Next, a command transmission process (step d) and a random number update process (step e) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 140, the payout control device 150, and the like are performed. In this random number update process (step e), the jackpot determination random number for determining the hit loss of the special figure variation display game and the big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the special figure variation display game (take-in) I do. In addition, a winning random number for determining the hit variation of the normal figure fluctuation display game and a fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game are updated (taken in).

  Next, monitoring whether there is a normal signal input from the special figure 1 start port SW114a, the special figure 2 start port SW115a, the gate SW117a, the winning ports SW1 to SWN118a, the gate SW117a, and the count SW116a, and monitoring errors. A winning opening switch / error monitoring process (step f) is performed. Also, a special figure game process (step g) for performing a process related to the special figure fluctuation display game and a general figure game process (step h) for carrying out a process relating to the normal figure fluctuation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step i) is performed (step i) that is provided on the game board 110, the front frame 101 of the gaming machine, etc., and drives the segment LEDs that display various information related to the game to display desired contents. Then, external information editing processing (step j) is performed in which a signal to be output to the external management apparatus is set in the output buffer. Subsequently, the process of declaring the end of the interrupt (step k) is performed, the process of restoring the saved register data (step l) is performed, the process of permitting the interrupt (step m) is performed, and the timer interrupt is performed. The process ends.

  Next, the details of the special game process in step g of the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this special figure game process, first, based on the special figure 1 start opening SW114a provided in the first start winning opening 114 and the special figure 2 start opening SW115a provided in the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 115, the winning ball is played. A start switch monitoring process (step g1) for determining the presence or absence is performed. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step g1) will be described later.

  Next, a process (step g2) for determining a game process number provided for reasonably progressing the game process is performed. In this step g2, the acquired game process number No. Is determined to be “0”, the special figure routine process (step g3) is performed, then the table data saving process (step g11) and the special figure variation control process (step g12) are performed to temporarily execute the special figure game process. End and proceed to the next process. In the special figure normal processing (step g2), if there is a special figure 1 start memory (= number of special figure 1 hold) or a special figure 2 start memory (= number of special figure 1 hold), the corresponding special symbol starts to fluctuate. And setting the fluctuation pattern. When there is no first start memory or second start memory, a customer waiting demonstration screen is set. In the special figure fluctuation control process (step g12), fluctuation control of the special figure 1 display 121 or the special figure 2 display 122 is performed.

  Also, in the process of determining the game process number (step g2), if the acquired number is determined to be “1” (No. = 1), the determination of the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game and the random number save area Table data saving process (step g4) after performing special figure change pattern command setting, decorative special figure command setting, decorative special figure command setting, decorative special figure start memory number command setting, etc. Step g11), a special figure variation control process (step g12) is performed, and the special figure game process is temporarily terminated and the process proceeds to the next process.

  Further, in the process of determining the game process number (step g2), when it is determined that the acquired number is “2” (No. = 2), the variation stoppage of the decorative special figure variable display game performed on the variable display device 112 is stopped. After performing the special figure fluctuation processing (step g5) for setting the command (fluctuation stop command) for instructing and setting the symbol stop display time, the table data saving process (step g11), the special figure fluctuation control process ( Step g12) is performed, and the special figure game process is temporarily terminated and the process proceeds to the next process.

  In the process of determining the game process number (step g2), if the acquired number is determined to be “3”, the upper limit value of the number of consecutive actuations of the big winning opening when the game result of the variable display game is a big hit And a special chart display process (step g6) for setting the fanfare time at the time of big hit, a table data saving process (step g11), a special figure fluctuation control process (step g12), and a special figure game The process is temporarily terminated and the process proceeds to the next process.

  In the process of determining the game process number (step g2), if the acquired number is determined to be “4”, the fanfare / interval process (step for updating the number of times of operation of the big prize opening and the opening process of the big prize opening (step After performing g7), the table data saving process (step g11) and the special figure variation control process (step g12) are performed, and the special figure game process is temporarily terminated and the process proceeds to the next process.

  In the process of determining the game process number (step g2), if it is determined that the acquired number is “5”, if the big hit round is not the final round, a process for setting an interval command, etc. is performed. After performing step g8), the table data saving process (step g11) and the special figure variation control process (step g12) are performed, and the special figure game process is temporarily terminated and the process proceeds to the next process.

  In the process of determining the game process number (step g2), when the acquired number is determined to be “6”, if the big hit round is the final round, the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening is set. After performing the winning prize remaining ball process (step g9), the table data saving process (step g11) and the special figure variation control process (step g12) are performed, and the special figure game process is temporarily ended and the next process is performed. move on.

  In the process of determining the game process number (step g2), if the acquired number is determined to be “7”, as information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step g3), the information after the end of the special game state is obtained. After performing the jackpot end process (step g10) for setting the special figure normal action setting table according to the probability state, the table data saving process (step g11) and the special figure fluctuation control process (step g12) are performed, and the special figure game is performed. The process is temporarily terminated and the process proceeds to the next process.

  Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process g1 in the above-described special figure game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. 11, it is first determined whether or not there has been a start winning at the first start winning port 114 (step g101). The determination in step g101 is made based on the presence or absence of the detection signal of the game ball output from the special figure start opening SW114a. If it is determined that there has been a start winning (Yes), the common figure start opening switch is common. Processing (step g105) is performed.

  If it is determined in step g101 that there has been no start winning at the first start winning port 114 (No), it is determined whether or not the normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 115 is operating (step). g102). In this step g102, when the normal variation winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 115 is not in operation (No), it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings to the normal variation winning device 115 is the upper limit (step g103). . In this step g103, when the number of illegal winnings to the normal variation winning device 115 is not the upper limit value (No), it is determined whether or not there has been a starting winning to the normal variation winning device 115, that is, whether or not there has been a second starting winning. A determination (step g104) is made. If there is a second start winning in step g104 (Yes), a special figure start port switch common process (step g104) is performed.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there has been a second start prize (step g104), if there is no second start prize (No), the start port switch monitoring process is temporarily terminated and the process proceeds to the next process. In the determination of whether or not the normal variation winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 115 is in operation (step g102), if the normal variation winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 115 is in operation (Yes), Step g103 is skipped, and the routine proceeds to step g104 where it is determined whether or not there has been a second start winning. In Step g103, when it is determined that the number of illegal winnings to the normal variation winning device 115 is the upper limit (Yes), Steps g104 and g105 are skipped, and the start port switch monitoring process is temporarily ended and the next Proceed to processing.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of a specific procedure of the special-purpose start port switch common process performed in step S105 of the start port switch monitoring process of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure start port switch common process, first, a process (step g151) of acquiring the special figure reservation number is performed. Specifically, if it is determined in step g101 of the start port switch monitoring process in FIG. 11 that there is a start winning in the first start winning port 114 (Yes), the special figure 1 is suspended in step g151 in FIG. The number (first start memory number) is acquired from a storage means such as a RAM in the game microcomputer 131. On the other hand, if it is determined in step g104 that there has been a start prize for the normal variable prize device 115 (Yes), the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is acquired in step g151 of FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the acquired special figure hold number is 4 or more (step g152). In this determination (step g152), if it is determined that the number of special figure hold is 4 or more (Yes), that is, if it is determined that the upper limit value of the special figure hold is exceeded, nothing is done. The starting port switch common process is temporarily terminated and the process proceeds to the next process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step g152 that the number of special figure hold is not 4 or more (No), the corresponding special figure hold number is incremented (+1) and stored in the RAM (step g153). Next, a process of setting a decoration special figure hold number command (step g154), a process of extracting a big hit random number for determining whether or not the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit (step g155), a special figure change A process of extracting a jackpot symbol random number for determining which of the jackpot types 1 to 4 is the result of the display game (step g156), a process of extracting a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern (Step g157) is performed. The random number values extracted in steps g155 to g157 may be stored in the RAM together with the start memory. Also, by transmitting these random number values or determination results to the effect control device 140 in advance, so-called pre-reading notice display on the variable display device 112 can be made possible. Furthermore, the random number value or the determination result transmitted to the effect control device 140 can be only one of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2.

  After the fluctuation pattern determining random number extraction process (step g157), it is determined whether or not the newly generated hold is “big hit” based on the big hit symbol random number extracted in step g156 (step g158). Here, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (No), the special figure start port switch common processing is terminated. If it is determined in step g158 that the game is a big hit (Yes), the corresponding pending jackpot information is set to be transmitted to the arithmetic and control unit 140 (step g159), and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. . By transmitting the jackpot information to the arithmetic control device 140, the arithmetic control device 140 performs the time reduction in the time reduction mode after the end of the special gaming state according to the table of FIG. 4 based on the jackpot symbol number (random number) included in the jackpot information. In addition, it is possible to know (pre-read) the number of times of continuous production execution in advance. Therefore, the special figure hold information determination process by prefetching is configured by steps g158 and g159, and can function as a prior result determination means.

  Next, details of the special figure change start process in step g4 of the special figure game process of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In this special figure variation start process, information related to special symbol fluctuation is set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, first, the big hit flag is cleared (step g401). Next, a process of obtaining the jackpot random number value extracted in step g155 of FIG. 12 (step g402), is it accompanied by a gaming state (so-called probable change state) having a high probability of jackpot generation according to the jackpot random value? A process of acquiring probability state information indicating whether or not (step g403) and a process of setting a determination value (determination table) corresponding to the acquired probability state (step g404) are performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number value obtained in step g402 and the determination value (determination table) (step g405). If it is determined in step g405 that it is not a big hit, the special figure variation start process is once terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step g405 that a big hit is made, a big hit flag is set in the next step g406, and then a stop symbol of the variable display game is set based on the big hit symbol random number (step g407). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the set stop symbol is a probability variation symbol (step g408). If it is not the probability variation symbol, step g409 is skipped, and if it is a probability variation symbol, a high probability flag is set (step g409). Thereafter, a process for setting a variation pattern of the variation display game (step g408), a process for setting a variation pattern command to be transmitted to the effect control device 140 (step g411), and a decoration feature for designating a stop special map in the variable display device 112. A process for setting a figure command (step g412) and a process for shifting the storage area of the corresponding special chart start memory (special figure hold) are executed (step g413).

  Thereafter, a process of decrementing (-1) the start memory number (special figure hold number) of the corresponding special figure (step g414), and a memory number command for informing the effect control device 140 of the start memory (special figure hold number) are set. After executing the process (step g415), the game process number is set to “2” and the special figure variation start process is ended (step g416). If it is determined in step g405 that the game is not a big hit, the process jumps to step g410, sets the variation pattern of the variation display game as the variation pattern, and then executes steps g411 to S416.

  Next, the details of the special figure changing process in step g5 of the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the special figure changing process, first, the special figure game processing timer (decoration special figure fluctuation timer) is decremented (-1) to update the decoration special figure fluctuation time (step g501). Do. Next, it is determined whether or not the timer has expired (step g502). Then, in this step g502, if it is determined No, that is, if the time is not up, the special figure changing process is once ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step g502 that the time is up (Yes), processing for setting a decoration special figure stop command for a special figure fluctuation display game executed in the variable display device 112 is performed (step g503). Next, the big hit flag is checked (step g504). Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the running variable display game is a big hit (step g505). If the result of the variable display game is a big hit in this determination, a big hit stop time is set (step g506). If it is determined in step g505 that the result of the variable display game is not a big hit, a stoppage time for loss is set (step g507). Then, the game process number is set to “3”, and the special figure changing process is terminated (step g508).

  In the big hit stop time setting process at step g506, as shown in FIG. 15A, for example, when the big hit is 2R (2 rounds) big hit, 3s (3 seconds) is selected as the stop time of the variable display game. When the big hit is 15R (15 rounds) big hit, 1s is selected as the stop time. However, the same stop time may be set in any case. On the other hand, in the setting process of the stoppage time for deviation in step g507, as shown in FIG. 15B, for example, in the case of normal deviation, 0.5s (0.5 seconds) is set as the symbol display stop time of the variable display game. When the extension deviation is 1, 5s is selected as the stop time, and when the extension deviation is 2, 10s is selected as the stop time. Therefore, step g507 functions as a stop symbol display time switching means.

In step g507, the normal deviation is selected in the case of a variable display game that does not execute the continuous effect in the time-saving mode, and the extension error 1 is set to “failure” in the variable display game that executes the continuous effect in the short-time mode. In this case, the selection / extension difference 2 is controlled so as to be selected when the production result is “successful” in the variable display game in which the continuous production in the time reduction mode is executed. The selected stop time is set in the transmission buffer and transmitted to the effect control device 140 together with the start storage information in the command transmission processing step d in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 9, and the effect control device 140 receives the stop time received. Thus, it is possible to know whether or not to execute the continuation effect and which effect to execute. Then, in accordance with the information, the effect control device 140 starts the variable display game, temporarily stops the variable symbol on the way, starts the continuous effect, and finishes the variable display game by completely stopping after a predetermined time has elapsed. Execute. Therefore, the production control device 140 functions as a prior stop time determination unit. Further, the effect control device 140 displays the identification symbol in a temporary stop state before stopping and displaying the identification symbol in the variable display game in which the continuous effect is executed, and ends the variable display game by completely stopping after a predetermined time has elapsed. It functions as a variable display control means. Here, the “temporary stop state” includes not only the case where the symbol swings up and down, but also the variation where the symbol swings left and right, rotates or blinks left and right, and repeats expansion and contraction. In other words, any display may be used as long as it looks as if the symbol has stopped.

  Next, the time-saving mode continuous effect control executed by the effect control device 140 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The control process by the effect control device 140 includes a main process shown in FIG. 16 and an interrupt process shown in FIG. 17 performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec). In the main process, the entire program is controlled.

  In the main process, as shown in FIG. 16, the process at the start of the program is first performed. The process at the start of the program is an initialization process at power-on (step S101) and a timer activation process (step S102). Thereafter, the effect control device 140 performs main loop processing steps S103 to S109.

  In this loop processing, first, main command analysis processing (step S103) is performed. In the main command analysis process (step S103), it is determined whether or not a command related to the game transmitted from the game control device 130 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, a process for determining the command is performed. One command transmitted from the game control device 130 is composed of a pair of data of a first command (for example, negative logic data) and a second command (for example, positive logic data obtained by bit-inverting the first command). ing. Then, when the received first command and the second command do not contradict each other (for example, when one inverted bit matches the other), it is determined that the command has been correctly received.

  Thereafter, the change time and pattern of the decorative special figure variable display game executed by the variable display apparatus 112 in parallel with the special figure variable display game in the variable display units 121 and 122 of the collective display device 120, setting of fluctuation fluctuation, time reduction Game control processing (step S104) relating to control such as setting of the mode continuation effect, display of fluctuation fluctuation on the variable display device 112, display of the time reduction mode continuation effect, and a state notification lamp (in the center case associated with these displays) Display control processing (step S105) for driving various LED boards 170), sound control processing (step S106) which is processing related to audio output (speaker 105 driving processing), and control of a decoration device provided on the front frame A decoration control process (step S107), which is a process, is performed. Further, details such as an error monitoring process (step S108) for monitoring the occurrence of an error such as opening of the front frame (inner frame) 101 and the glass frame 102, and the variation mode (variation pattern) of the decorative special figure variation display game are determined. A random number update process for updating the random number (step S109) is performed, and the process returns to the main command analysis process (step S103).

  On the other hand, in the interruption process in the effect control device 140, as shown in FIG. 17, first, a timer update process (step S111) for updating a soft timer managed by a program is performed, and a signal input to the effect control device 140 is processed. Input processing (step S112), and output processing (step S113) for processing a signal output from the effect control device 140. Thereafter, a main command reception process (step S114) for receiving a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 130 to the effect control apparatus 140 is performed, and the interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of a specific procedure of the continuous effect display setting process performed in the game control process step S104 of the main process of FIG.

  In the continuous effect display setting process, first, it is determined whether or not fluctuation fluctuation is started by measuring the fluctuation time (step S121). This is because the time reduction mode continuation effect is started at the timing when the fluctuation of shaking starts. Here, when it is determined that the fluctuation variation is not started (No), the continuous effect setting process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the shake fluctuation starts (Yes), in the next step S122, it is determined whether or not the number of games is a predetermined number, that is, whether or not it is a segmented fluctuation display game shown in FIG. And when it determines with it not being the predetermined number of games (No), the said continuous production | presentation display setting process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of games is a predetermined number (Yes), it is determined in the next step S123 whether or not the game result is a big hit.

  If it is determined in step S123 that the game result is not a big hit (No), the process proceeds to step S124 to determine whether or not to continue the presentation with reference to the table of FIG. If it is determined in step S124 that the effect is not continued, a display that finally ends the continuous effect as a failure is set, and the continuous effect display setting process ends (step S125). If it is determined in step S124 that the effect is to be continued, the display that ends when the continuous effect is finally successful is set and the continuous effect display setting process is ended (step S126).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S123 that the game result is a big hit (Yes), a setting is made to execute a revival jackpot display (see FIG. 6) that shifts to a big win after the continuation effect is once started (step 6). S127). After the display setting as described above is performed, the process proceeds to the display control processing step S105 of the main process of FIG. 16, whereby an effect according to the setting is executed in the display control process. Accordingly, the display setting process in steps S123 and S127 in FIG. 18 functions as an effect switching control means, and the display control process step S105 in FIG. 16 functions as a specific effect execution means.

  FIG. 19 shows the change of symbols and the timing of various effects when the result of the variable display game is “out of” in the variable display game in which the short-time mode continuous effect is performed in the gaming machine that performs the control as described above. Has been. In the figure, “special symbol” is a variable display executed by the variable display unit 121 or 122 of the collective display device 120 at the lower right of the game board, and “decorative symbol” is an identification executed by the variable display device 112 in the center of the game board. The variation of the symbol, “normal effect” means various effects executed in the background of the identification symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the “special symbol” variation, the “decorative symbol” variation, and the “normal rendering” are started from the start time t1 of the time-saving mode continuous effect variation display game in which the result is a failure. Then, at the symbol temporary stop timing t2, the “decorative symbol” is changed to fluctuation fluctuation, the “normal effect” is ended, and the “continuous effect” is started. Changes in “special symbols” will continue. Then, when the special symbol stop timing t3 is reached, the fluctuations of the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” are stopped, and the off symbol is displayed. Further, the “continuation effect” is continued. Then, at the special figure stop time end timing t4, the “continuation effect” is ended, and after a short time, the next change display game starts to change (timing t5).

  As described above, when the symbol stop time as the stop symbol display time is set to the special stop symbol display time such as the extension error 1 or the extension error 2 in the time saving mode as the specific game state, Since the specific effect related to the continuation of the short-time mode is performed before the end, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by executing the effect while ensuring the execution time of the effect.

  FIG. 20 shows the variation of symbols and the timing of various effects when the result of the variable display game is “big hit” in the variable display game in which the short-time mode continuous effect is performed in the gaming machine that performs the control as described above. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the “special symbol” variation, the “decorative symbol” variation, and the “normal rendering” are started from the start time t1 of the time-saving mode continuous effect variation display game in which the result is a failure. Then, at the symbol temporary stop timing t2, the “decorative symbol” is changed to fluctuation fluctuation, the “normal effect” is ended, and the “continuous effect” is started. Changes in “special symbols” will continue. Then, at the timing t6, the “decorative pattern” changes from shaking fluctuation to re-variation, the “continuation effect” ends, and “resurrection effect” starts instead. Subsequently, at the special figure stop time end timing t7, the variation of the “special symbol” and the variation of the “decorative symbol” are stopped, and the “resurrection effect” is terminated. Then, after a short time, a big hit effect informing that the “big hit” has occurred is started (timing t8), and after that, a big hit game in which the big prize opening 116 is opened is started. Is executed (timing t9).

  As described above, in a variable display game in which a special gaming state (big hit) occurs, even if the continuous effect starts to be displayed, the game is switched to the big hit notification effect in the middle of the game. Will increase. In addition, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that the game will develop into a big hit even if the display of the continuation effect is started.

  Next, the continuous effect in the time reduction mode in the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the embodiment, the continuous presentation in the time-saving mode is executed in a variable display game with a break such as 40 times, 60 times, and 80 times, and in this embodiment, it can be executed in any game by lottery. It is a thing. In addition, when a variable display game that is a big hit occurs in the time reduction mode, the continuous effect of the time reduction mode is also executed in the variable display game. However, it is determined whether to perform the lottery instead of always executing the continuous effect in the variable display game that is a big hit.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, on the effect control device 140 side, the result of the variable display game is pre-read based on the command from the game control device 130 side, and when the new start memory is entered, the start memory is shortened. If the mode is a continuous effect or is accompanied by a big hit, the display of the remaining number of games from the variable display game in which the start memory is entered to the continuous effect execution game is started. Note that the lottery for determining the number of games in which the continuous effect is executed is performed in advance on the game control device 130 side before the start of the time-saving mode, for example, and is previously notified to the effect control device 140 side.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in “A” of FIG. 21, when a fourth (upper limit value in this embodiment) start-up memory is newly entered, the start-up memory performs a continuous effect in the time reduction mode. As shown in FIG. 21A (a), the effect control device 140 starts execution of the continuous effect in the time reduction mode and starts displaying the number of remaining games until the game. . Then, as shown in FIG. 21A (b), this display is performed up to the immediately preceding game, and when the variable display game corresponding to the start memory determined to perform the continuation effect is reached, at the start of the game, FIG. 21A (c). As described above, it is declared that the game executes the continuous production in the short time mode. The content of the continuation effect is the same as that described in the above embodiment. As shown in FIG. 21A (d), the variability symbol is temporarily stopped and oscillated once in the middle of the variation display game, and the continuation effect in the time reduction mode is performed. Start and perform a continuation effect as shown in FIG. 21A (e).

  On the other hand, as shown in “B” in FIG. 21, when the fourth start memory is newly entered, if the start memory is a big hit, the effect control device 140 is shown in FIG. 21B (a). As described above, the continuation effect in the short time mode is executed and the display of the number of remaining games up to that game is started. Then, this display is performed up to the immediately preceding game as shown in FIG. 21B (b), and when the variable display game corresponding to the start memory determined to perform the continuation effect is reached, when the game starts, FIG. 21B (c) As shown in FIG. 21B (d), the game is temporarily stopped and oscillated once in the middle of the variable display game. After the continuation effect is started and then the revival effect of the big hit is performed, a display for notifying the occurrence of the big hit is performed as shown in FIG. 21B (e).

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that the number of time reductions is increased by 20 by continuous production, but in this embodiment, an increase of “determined to 60 times if successful” shown in FIG. 21A (d). If the short-time game with the last big hit of 100 times is executed and it is decided that the continuous production will be executed by 40 times, from among 60, 80, 100 times by lottery It allows you to choose freely. In addition, if the last big hit is a time-short game with 80 times, either 60 times or 80 times is selected by lottery. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, it is determined whether to perform the lottery instead of always executing the continuous effect in the variable display game that is a big hit. However, when a variable display game that is a big hit occurs during the time reduction mode, the continuous presentation may be controlled to be executed without fail in the variable display game that is a big hit.

  As described above, by executing or not executing the continuous presentation in the short-time mode even in the variable display game that is a big hit, the player can develop not only the result of the continuous presentation but also the possibility of developing from the continuous presentation to the big hit. It can be expected and the interest for continuous production can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to give diversity to the contents of the production without giving the player the fixed idea that the big hit in the time reduction mode always occurs via the continuous production. The lottery is performed by the game control device 130, but may be performed by the effect control device 140.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of a specific procedure of continuous effect display setting processing by the effect control device 140 according to the second embodiment. This is an alternative to the continuous effect display setting process of FIG. 18 in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the continuous effect display setting process of the present embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not a new start memory (new hold) with continuous effect in the time-saving mode or a big hit has occurred (step) S131). If the answer is no (No), the continuous effect display setting process is terminated. If it is determined in step S131 that a new hold has entered (Yes), in the next step S132, it is determined whether or not the new hold has a big hit, that is, whether or not the result of the variable display game is a big win. To do. If it is determined that the game is not a big hit (No), the process proceeds to step S133 to determine whether or not the game based on the new hold is a predetermined game number of executions (in “A” in FIG. 21, the new hold is the 34th). Judgment whether it is a game). And if it is no (No), the said continuous production | presentation display setting process will be complete | finished, and if it is Yes, the display (display of the number of remaining games until the continuous production | production of FIG.22 (a)) which performs a continuous production | generation effect announcement will be set ( Step S134). Subsequently, setting is performed so that the continuation effect is executed in the game in which the remaining number of games is digested (step S135), and the continuation effect display setting process ends. Therefore, the continuous production occurrence notice display setting process in step S134 functions as a continuous production occurrence notification unit. In the example of the display screen shown in FIG. 21, the start memory mark displayed with a mark ● in the lower left of the screen is a new start memory (new hold) in the display control process of the main process in FIG. ) Is displayed in response to the determination that it has occurred. That is, at the timing when this start-up memory is notified, a notice display for notifying that the continuous effect in step S134 is executed is made. As described above, in the present embodiment, notification is made that the continuation effect is executed at the timing when the start memory is notified, but if the start memory is triggered, the start memory is stored. You may control so that it may notify that a continuous production is performed at what timing, without being limited to the timing notified.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S132 that the game is on hold with a big hit (Yes), the process proceeds to step S136, and whether or not it is set to perform a revival effect whether or not it develops to a big hit via a continuation effect. Determine whether or not. If the answer is no (No), the continuation effect display setting process is terminated, and if yes, the continuation effect occurrence notice for displaying the number of remaining games until the continuation effect is set (step S137). Subsequently, in the game in which the number of remaining games is digested, setting is performed so that the revival jackpot effect is executed via the continuation effect (step S138), and the continuation effect display setting process ends. Here, “Restoration effect” means that the winning symbol was won after the changing symbol was temporarily stopped (including temporary stop) during the changing display game and displayed as if the result was out of place. It is a directing effect.

  Next, the continuous effect in the time reduction mode in the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous effect in the short time mode is executed in an arbitrary variable display game by lottery. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. ) During the short-time game of 41-60 times (second deadline) and 61-80 times (third deadline), each of the games is continuously rendered once by lottery. . Therefore, if the execution of the continuous effect is not decided in the lottery, the continuous effect is executed in a time-saving game divided into 40 times, 60 times, and 80 times.

  Note that FIG. 23A shows the timing when the last big hit is 40 times short game, and FIG. 23B shows the case where the last big hit is 60 time short games. FIG. 23 (C) shows the timing when the last big hit is 80 times short game, and FIG. 23 (D) shows the case when the last big hit is 100 times short game. Each timing is shown. As described with reference to FIG. 3, the result of the continuation effect is “success” when the time reduction continues until the next time limit, and “failure” when the time reduction ends at the time limit. According to the control as described above, the continuation effect can be executed at least once by each deadline to allow the player to experience an irritating effect, and in which game the continuation effect is executed is determined. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the monotonous progress of the game and enhance the interest of the game.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of the procedure of the continuous effect execution setting process when executing the continuous effect control as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, in the continuous effect execution setting process of the present embodiment, it is first determined whether or not the timing for starting the change has come (step S141). If the answer is no (No), the continuous effect execution setting process is terminated. If it is determined in step S141 that the change start timing has come (Yes), in the next step S142, the fluctuation number counter for counting the number of fluctuations is decremented (-1). For example, “40” is set as an initial value in the variation counter. It is determined whether or not the continuous performance execution flag is turned on (step S143). Here, if it is no (No), it is determined whether it is the number of times of the deadline (40 times, 60 times, or 80 times) with reference to the fluctuation number counter (step S144).

  If it is not the time limit, a continuous effect execution random number is extracted in the next step S145, and it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is executed using, for example, a table as shown in FIG. 25A (step S146). And if it is no (No), the said continuous production | presentation execution setting process will be complete | finished, and if it is Yes, the setting which displays the display of performing a continuous production | generation effect and the number of remaining games until a continuous production will be performed (step S147). Subsequently, a setting is made to execute a continuation effect in the game (step S148). In step S147, the number of remaining games up to the deadline may be displayed instead of the continuous effect occurrence notice display. Also, in the table of FIG. 25 (A), a plurality of continuous effect executions having different numbers of games until the execution of the continuous effect are provided, one of them is selected by lottery, and the number of games until the effect execution game is selected according to the selection result. You may make it give a notice of.

  If it is determined in step S144 that the number of times is the deadline (Yes), steps S145 to S147 are skipped, and the process proceeds to step S148 to perform a setting for executing a continuous effect. That is, if the execution of the continuation effect is not determined by the random number extraction in step S145 by the time limit game, the continuation effect is executed in the time limit game. Thereafter, in step S149, the continuous effect execution flag is set (turned on), and the continuous effect execution setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S143 that the continuation effect execution flag is on (Yes), it is determined whether the number of time limits is reached (40 times, 60 times, or 80 times) with reference to the variation number counter ( Step S150). Here, when it is determined that the number of times is not the time limit, steps S151 to S153 are skipped, and the continuous effect execution setting process ends. When it is determined in step S150 that the number of times has expired, the process proceeds to step S151, and new deadline number information is acquired. That is, the immediately preceding deadline number is read and updated (+1) to obtain a new deadline number. Thereafter, using the table as shown in FIG. 25B, a change counter is set according to the new deadline number (step S152). Specifically, 20 values are set. Finally, in step S153, the continuation effect execution flag is cleared (off), and the continuation effect execution setting process ends.

  In FIG. 26, the flowchart of the continuous production execution setting process of the time reduction mode in the 4th Embodiment of this invention is shown.

  In the continuous effect execution setting process of the fourth embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not a new start memory (new hold) has occurred, that is, whether or not a command related to the start memory has entered from the game control device 130 (step). S161). If the answer is no (No), the continuous effect execution setting process is terminated. If it is determined in step S161 that a new hold has arrived (Yes), in the next step S162, the stop time of the variable display game of the new hold is analyzed, and the stop time is compared to, for example, 5 seconds. It is determined whether it is longer than a certain long time (step S163). Accordingly, steps S162 and S163 function as a prior stop time determination means.

  Here, if it is determined that the time is not longer than the predetermined time (No), the continuous effect execution setting process is terminated, and if it is determined that the time is longer than the predetermined time (Yes), the process proceeds to step S164, and the change of the variable display game related to the new suspension is made. The stop time is analyzed, and the sum of the variation time and the stop time analyzed in step S162 is calculated (step S165). Then, it is determined whether or not the added time is equal to or longer than a relatively long fixed time (for example, 15 seconds) (step S166). If no (No), the continuous effect execution setting process is terminated. Settings are made to execute the effect (step S167), and the continuous effect execution setting process ends. By making such a setting during the game control process in step S104 of the main process in FIG. 18, an effect display according to the setting is made in the display control process in step S105 of the main process. According to this embodiment, since the continuous effect is executed if the sum of the stop time and the change time of the newly-pending variable display game happens to be a certain time or longer, it is necessary to bother to perform a process for extending the stop time. Therefore, there is an advantage that the processing load of the game control device is reduced.

  Next, a modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the first modified example, in addition to the continuous effect in the time reduction mode in the above-described embodiment, in any variable display game during the time reduction mode, as shown in FIG. In the middle of the display game (timing t2 in FIG. 28), the identification information (fluctuating symbol) is temporarily stopped to perform fluctuation fluctuation that swings up and down, and a display that indicates whether the time-saving mode is completed or continued is displayed. Then, at the original fluctuation stop timing t3, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), the identification information (fluctuation symbol) is stopped, and when the next fluctuation display game start timing t5 is reached, as shown in FIG. 27 (d). In addition, the identification information (variation symbol) is changed. That is, the fake continuation effect (gase effect) is executed by showing the first half of the continuation effect. The entertainment of the game can be further enhanced by performing such gasses. Note that the timings t3 to t4 are normal times set to show a stopped symbol. It is also possible to match the special figure stop time end timing t4 with the start timing t5 of the next variable game.

  Next, a second modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In a gaming machine in which a special game advantageous to the player is performed according to the result of the variable display game, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), after the special symbol once stops at the big hit symbol (non-probable variation symbol) ( At time t2), there is a game in which a variation display game is performed in which a lottery change is performed to stop at either a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol and a big hit is determined (timing t3). When such a game is played, a long variation time is set. In the second modified example, in addition to the continuation effect in the time-saving mode in the above-described embodiment, in the above-described variation display game, the identification information (variation symbol) is changed before the timing t2 at which re-variation has been started conventionally. ) Is changed to shaking fluctuation, and during the period t2 to t3 during which the re-lottery fluctuation is performed, the effect per revival described in the above embodiment is performed instead of the re-lottery fluctuation. By adding such effects, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. FIG.

  In the fifth embodiment, when a big hit occurs, in a subsequent variable display game, the game always shifts to a high probability state where a big hit occurs with a high probability, and each time the variable display game is executed, a normal probability is obtained with a predetermined probability. In the gaming machine that performs the lottery of whether or not to fall into the probability state, the continuous effect in the time reduction mode is executed. Further, the continuation effect is not executed in the game that falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state, but is executed in the nth game counted from the fallen game, and the value of “n” is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 31, it is changed according to the jackpot symbol number, and “n” is set to one or more.

  In FIG. 30, (A) shows the timing when the number of time reductions is 50 and the game falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state in the tenth game after the big hit, and (B) is the big hit with 50 time reductions. In the case of the 15th game after the fall from the high probability state to the normal probability state, (C) is 40 times short and the number of times the jackpot 15th game after the big hit from the high probability state to the normal probability state The timing of each case is shown. Note that the continuation effect executed in the game after falling may include the continuation effect described in the first modification.

  According to the fifth embodiment, the game for executing the continuation effect varies and is generated, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced and the continuation effect is executed to change from the high probability state to the normal probability state. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to guess that it has fallen. That is, for example, if control is performed so that a continuous effect is executed in a game that has fallen from a high probability state to a normal probability state or a game after a fixed number of times, the player can play the game for a long time. Although it becomes possible to guess a game that has fallen from a high probability state to a normal probability state from the executed game, according to the fifth embodiment, such a guess can be made difficult.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the upper limit value (maximum holding number) of the start memory is four, but any number such as eight can be used. In addition, although the gaming machine which shifts to the high-speed mode at the same time as the big hit has been described, except for the fifth embodiment, the game is executed in the high-probability state for a predetermined number of games after the big hit, and then enters the short-time mode. The present invention can also be applied to a transitioning game machine.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the execution of the continuous effect is started in the middle of the variation display game, the variation symbol is temporarily stopped and swung up and down. However, the symbol may be swung left and right. Instead of swinging the symbol, the symbol may be changed such that the symbol is rotated or blinked left and right or enlarged and contracted repeatedly. Moreover, although the case where the continuous effect is performed by the variable display device 117 that displays the variable display game has been described in the above embodiment, the sound from the spice 105 and the light emission mode of the LED 170 in the decorative lamp provided in the front frame 101 You may make it perform a continuation effect combining.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment, when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result mode, the number of times of execution of the variable display game in the time reduction mode (time reduction number) is determined according to the result mode (for example, FIG. 4). When the result of the variable display game becomes a special result mode, a display game using the second identification information may be further performed to determine or change the number of time reductions.

  In the above embodiment, the short time mode and the “electric support” mode are described as examples of the specific gaming state that gives the player a profit different from the special gaming state. As long as the gaming machine has a short stop time, it may provide a benefit other than the shortening of the variation time over a plurality of games. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the control system is described as having a configuration in which an effect control device is provided separately from the game control device, but the control configured to execute the game control and the effect control with one control device. It is also possible to apply to a gaming machine having a system.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment. For example, gaming machines such as other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, and sparrow ball gaming machines are used. Applicable to all used gaming machines.

100 gaming machine 101 front frame 110 game board 112 variable display device (variable display means)
114 Start Prize (Special Figure 1 Start Entrance, Start Prize Area)
115 Ordinary variable prize device (Special Figure 2 start prize opening, start prize area)
116 Big prize opening device (Big prize opening, attacker)
120 Collective display device (variable display means)
121 First special figure display (Special figure 1 indicator)
122 Second special figure display (Special figure 2 indicator)
130 Game control device (game state control means, stop symbol display time switching means)
140 production control device (production control means, specific production execution means, production switching control means, advance stop time determination means, continuous production occurrence notification means, advance result determination means, variation display control means)

Claims (1)

Variable display means for performing a variable display game for variably displaying an identification symbol based on winning of a game ball in a start winning area;
Stop symbol display means for displaying the identification symbol for deriving the game result for a predetermined time in the variable display means at the end of the variable display game;
A special game state that is advantageous to the player when the variable display game has a specific result is generated, and a profit different from the special game state over a plurality of variable display games according to the result of the variable display game Gaming state control means capable of generating a specific gaming state to give the player,
In a gaming machine comprising
Stop symbol display time switching means capable of setting the predetermined time at the end of a predetermined variable display game including the final game in the specific game state to a special stop symbol display time longer than a normal stop symbol display time in the specific game state When,
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect related to the continuation of a specific gaming state in the special stop symbol display time set by the stop symbol display time switching means,
The specific effect executing means starts executing the specific effect before the end of the variable display game in which the special stop symbol display time is set, and executes the specific effect over the special stop symbol display time. A featured gaming machine.