JP5480205B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like. Specifically, it is equipped with a variable display device that derives and displays a display result based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the derived display result becomes a specific display result. It relates to a possible gaming machine.

  Conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is equipped with a variable display device that derives and displays a display result based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition, such as a pachinko gaming machine, for example. For example, there is a display that can be controlled to a big hit condition on the condition that the displayed result is a combination of “777”.

In such a gaming machine, a jackpot notice effect for informing the player in advance that a big hit will be made or a reach notice effect for notifying the player in advance that a reach state will be given, There was something that would give players a sense of expectation that might be a big hit or reach .

The purpose of this inventions is to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the notice mode intention of the player from among a plurality of types notice modes having different incidence of announcement attraction.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A variable display device (variable display device 8) for deriving and displaying a display result (determined stop symbol) based on establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, start winning etc.) is specified, and the display result derived and displayed is specified Is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (so-called jackpot) that is advantageous to the player when the display result is (for example, a doublet such as "111"),
A notice mode setting means for setting one notice mode from a plurality of kinds of notice modes;
Background image display means for displaying a background image corresponding to the notice mode set by the notice mode setting means among a plurality of types of background images;
Preliminary notice for notifying that a reach state will occur or that a specific display result will be obtained according to the execution probability corresponding to the notice mode set by the notice mode setting means among a plurality of types of execution probabilities A means for performing an effect, and when executing a notice notification effect when a specific display result is obtained, a specific one of a plurality of kinds of notice notification effects determined in advance as the notice notification effect regardless of the type of the notice mode. Notice notification effect execution means for executing a kind of notice notification effect with a higher probability than other notification notification effects ;
An instruction receiving means for receiving an instruction from a player,
The advance notice mode setting means sets the advance notice mode based on the instruction received by the instruction accepting means,
The background image display means, as the background image of notice notification effect, and displays a background image corresponding to the preview mode that has been set by the warning mode setting means.

According to the configuration described above, it accepts instructions from Yu technique's can set a warning mode that is based on the received instructions. This allows the player can be changed to notice mode desired of Yu technique's increase interest for games increases the sense of intervening in a game.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is the front view which looked at the game area of the pachinko machine from the front. It is a whole rear view which shows the internal structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is the perspective view which looked at the variable display apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine from the upper right. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a game control board. It is a figure for demonstrating the random counter for producing | generating the random number for display control used for the determination of the notice effect performed by a display control board, and lottery of a notice mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the notice table specified by the notice mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the display screen when the notification mode selection performed by the display control performed by the display control microcomputer, the notification mode notification, and the execution of the notification effect are displayed on the variable display device. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing content of a customer waiting process process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing content of a title screen display process process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing content of a stop symbol display process process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing content of notice mode alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing content of an advance mode selection process process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing content of the process during variable display operation | movement. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine of notification effect determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot display processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing content of notice mode lottery process. It is a figure for demonstrating the notice mode alerting | reporting aspect and the effect aspect of a notice. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the game control board 31 used by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine of a special symbol fluctuation waiting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine of all the symbol fluctuation start processes.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a ball game machine. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and may be another ball game machine such as a coin game machine. A variable display device that derives and displays a display result based on the establishment of the start condition of the game machine, and can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the derived display result becomes a specific display result Then all.

First Embodiment First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front, FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front, and FIG. 3 is an overall rear view showing the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2a that is framed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and is pivotally supported inside the outer frame 2a so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 2b is provided in an aggregated manner, and the frame-shaped glass door frame 2 is provided by being pivotally supported on the front upper portion of the front frame 2b so as to be opened and closed. A hitting ball supply tray 3 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 2. In the front frame 2b, below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing the stored balls overflowing from the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting balls. A game board 6 having a game area 7 formed on the front side is detachably provided on the front frame 2b positioned behind the glass door frame 2. The front frame 2b and the glass door frame 2 are pivotally supported at the left end when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are opened and closed with the pivot position as an opening / closing axis. The glass door frame 2 is provided with a see-through window through which the game area 7 of the game board 6 can be almost seen through, and a glass plate is mounted from the rear surface of the see-through window. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, game effect lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a special symbol display unit 9 made of a liquid crystal display, an accessory 77 that operates according to the game effect / notice effect, a notice mode selection screen, etc. There is provided a variable display device 8 including optical sensors 61 and 62 for detecting an instruction to select the advance notice mode.

  In addition, the display screen of the special symbol display unit 9 is configured to display the start memory / gate passage memory display and the special symbol / normal symbol variable display together with the production contents and the like. The player can recognize the number in which the number of winnings in the starting winning port 14 for starting the special symbol is stored, based on the number of lights in the starting memory. Further, it is displayed that the number of passing game balls to the passing gate 11 for starting the normal symbol is stored by the number of lighting of the gate passing memory.

  Decorative lamps 25 that are lit and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an out mouth 26 that absorbs a hit ball that has not won a prize is provided below.

  The hit ball fired from the ball hitting device 34 when the game is started enters the game area 7 through the guide rail 76 and then flows down the game area 7. When the hit ball is detected by the gate switch 12 through the passing gate 11, the display of the normal symbol displayed in the special symbol display unit 9 is changed. Further, when the hit ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 17, the symbol within the special symbol display section 9 starts rotating if the variation of the symbol can be started. If it is not in a state where the change of the symbol can be started, a lighting display is performed in which the number of on-hold display lightings displayed in the special symbol display unit 9 is increased by one.

  The rotation of the video in the special symbol display unit 9 stops when a certain time has elapsed. If the combination of images at the time of stoppage is a combination of jackpot symbols (for example, a doublet such as 111,777 etc.), it shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the special winning opening 20 is opened until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls wins. When the hit ball enters the specific winning area while the special winning opening 20 is opened and is detected by the V count switch, a continuation right is generated and the special winning opening 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  Although illustration is omitted, inside the variable winning ball apparatus (inside the large winning opening 20), a large winning opening guide plate is provided as a seesaw type ball distribution member. The large winning opening guide plate is controlled by a solenoid so that it can be switched between a state inclined toward the direction of the V count switch and a state inclined toward the direction opposite to the V count switch. Drive controlled. In that case, when the special winning opening 20 is opened once (during one round), the sorting member is inclined toward the V count switch until the V count switch detects one ball. As a result, the ball is easily detected by the V count switch, and after the V count switch detects one ball, the sorting member is inclined in the direction opposite to the V count switch. By doing so, the ball is made difficult to be detected by the V count switch.

  In addition, during the variable display of the variable display device 8 (in this case, during the update display of the special symbol display unit 9), a reach state (reach display mode) may occur. Here, “reach” includes a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and the variable display device derives and displays a display result of a plurality of identification information at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. In a gaming machine in which the gaming state is in a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the combination of the specific display results is obtained, a part of the display results of the plurality of identification information is not yet derived and displayed The display state in which the display result of the identification information that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition for the combination of the specific display results. In other words, reach is when the display result of the identification information in the variable display device having a plurality of variable display units whose display states can be changed is a combination of a predetermined specific display result. A variable display mode in which a combination of the specific display results is easily displayed in a stage where the display result of the variable display device has not yet been derived and displayed in a gaming machine in which the gaming state is in a specific gaming state advantageous for the player. A display state that makes the player think that it has become. For example, a state in which variable display by the plurality of variable display units is performed while maintaining a state where the combinations of the specific display results are aligned is also included in the reach display state. In addition, some reach is likely to generate a big hit when it appears compared to a normal reach. Such a specific reach is called super reach.

  In addition, the reach state is not within the display conditions for the specific display result even when the display control proceeds after the variable display device is variably started and the display result is reached before the display result is derived and displayed. Also refers to a display mode that does not exist.

  The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device progresses and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It also refers to a display state when at least some of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that have been met satisfy the condition for the specific display result.

  When the special symbol combination on the special symbol display unit 9 when the variable display is stopped is a combination of jackpot symbols with a probability variation of jackpot occurrence (also referred to as a combination of probability variation symbols), the probability of the next jackpot Becomes high (a big hit is likely to occur). That is, when the display result of the variable display device becomes a special display result among the specific display results, the display result other than the special display result among the specific display results is obtained as the special gaming state. Compared with the case, an added value is given which increases the value to be given. In such a case, a game called a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) as a special gaming state until a predetermined probability variation end condition (for example, the occurrence of the next jackpot state) is satisfied. It becomes a more advantageous state for a person. Such a probability variation state is also called a probability improvement state in which the probability of winning a big hit is improved.

  Further, in the probability variation state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time of the start winning ball device 15 is increased and the number of times of opening is increased (to be released a plurality of times). It is. Further, in the probability variation state, time-shortening control (variation time shortening control) is performed in which the time from the update start to the update stop in the special symbol display unit 9 and the normal symbol is shortened.

  Also, in this pachinko machine 1, if it is determined in advance that the display result of the special symbol will be a big hit, the special symbol is temporarily stopped with a combination of the big hit symbol, and then a probability variation state is generated. A re-lottery display is performed as an effect to show whether or not to be determined by lottery. In other words, in the re-lottery display, after the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol is temporarily displayed as a temporary display result, the variable display is started again, and the finalized display result is derived and displayed as one of the big hit symbols. Re-variable display. In other words, the re-lottery display is the same as or different from the specific display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the display result after deriving a specific display result (combination of jackpot symbol) in the variable display process. This is a re-variable display for deriving the display result. When the jackpot symbol resulting from the re-variable display becomes a predetermined probability variation symbol (for example, a predetermined jackpot symbol such as “3”, “7”, etc.), after the jackpot control ends. A stochastic state occurs. On the other hand, when a non-stochastic variation symbol other than the probability variation symbol is displayed as a result of the re-lottery, the probability variation state does not occur.

  Moreover, in the special symbol variable display, the slip stop display (the symbol is apparently normal) at a predetermined timing such as whether or not the reach state is reached and whether or not the final stop symbol is stopped. And a stop stop display (display that the design appears to have slipped past the normal stop position, and then stops after returning to the normal stop position) May be done. Such a stop display pattern is an effect display for deriving and displaying another display result once it becomes a display result in the process of deriving the display result, and is collectively referred to as a special stop display. In other words, this special stop display is a specific effect in which, when a specific display result is derived in the process of variable display, a display mode different from the specific display result is once derived, and then the specific display result is derived again. is there. A stop display pattern other than the special stop display is called a normal stop display.

  In addition, during the variable display of special symbols, there may be a prior notice (reach notice) to notify that a reach condition will occur, and an advance notice (notice) that a big hit state will occur. ) Notifications (successful jackpot notices) may be made. Whether or not to make a reach notice and whether or not to make a big hit notice depends on a random counter (function similar to various random counters to be described later) determined in advance by the display control microcomputer based on the notice mode selected by the player. It is randomly determined in advance by lottery using numerical data. The reach notice is performed both when the reach state actually occurs and when the reach state does not actually occur. The jackpot notice is performed both in the case where the big hit state actually occurs and in the case where the big hit state does not actually occur. In this embodiment, multiple types of notice modes are set with different reliability, probability of notice being given, etc. The player can select such a notice mode. That is, the player can select the degree of reliability, the ratio at which the notice effect can be enjoyed, and the like due to the notice being made.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. A front frame 2b is provided on the back side of the game board 6 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a mechanism plate 36 is provided further forward. On the front frame 2b, a display control board 80 for performing display control of the special symbol display unit 9, a game control board 31 covered with a board case 32 and mounted with a game control microcomputer, and the pachinko ball payout control are performed. A prize ball substrate 37 on which a payout control microcomputer and the like are mounted is installed. Further, a ball launching device 34 that launches a ball to the game area 7 using the rotational force of the motor, and a lamp control board 35 for sending signals to the speaker 27 and the game effect LEDs / lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are provided. It has been. On the other hand, a ball tank 38 is provided on the upper portion of the mechanism plate 36, and pachinko balls are supplied to the ball tank 38 from above in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the gaming machine installation island. The pachinko balls in the ball tank 38 are supplied to the ball dispensing device through the guide rod 39.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the variable display device 8 according to the present embodiment as viewed from the upper right. In FIG. 4, the same reference numerals are given to portions common to the variable display device 8 shown in FIG. 2, and description thereof is omitted.

  Referring to FIG. 4, in the variable display device 8 of the present embodiment, a left-side option on the screen display by the player (see, for example, FIG. The first optical sensor 61 for detecting the selection of the option “determine mode!” Is provided obliquely downward, and the right-side option on the screen display by the player is displayed in the upper right part of the special symbol display unit 9. A second optical sensor 62 for detecting selection (for example, the “mode change” option shown in FIG. 8C) is provided obliquely downward. Each of the optical sensors 61 and 62 includes a light projecting unit that projects light forward, a light receiving unit that receives light reflected by an object according to the light projection, and a position of a light receiving spot that receives reflected light from the light receiving unit. And an arithmetic detection unit that calculates a distance to an object existing in front of the object and detects the presence or absence of an object within a predetermined distance range, and an object (for example, a player's fingertip) within the predetermined distance range in front of the sensor When a signal is detected, a detection signal is output.

  Since the optical sensors 61 and 62 used in the present embodiment have a simple structure as described above, space can be saved and the variable display device 8 can be easily incorporated without impairing the design. In addition, the method for detecting an object measures the distance to the object based on the position of the light receiving spot when the light reflected from the object is received by the light receiving unit, and determines whether the distance to the object is within a predetermined distance range. Since the detection is performed (ranging type), the detection can be reliably performed without being affected by the reflectance inherent in the object, as compared with the sensor that detects the amount of received light. Furthermore, since a predetermined distance range indicating the range in which the presence / absence of an object can be detected can be set, an error that detects an object at a distance that is not necessary for the game, for example, an object that is 1 m away from the game table or the like. It is also possible to prevent detection.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the game control board 31. 5 shows a payout control board 37, a lamp control board 35, a sound control board 70, a launch control board 91, and a display control board 80. The game control board 31 includes a game control microcomputer 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 12, a start port switch 17, a V count switch 22, a count switch 23, a winning port switch 19a, and a full switch. 48, a ball break switch 187, a ball break detection switch 167, a switch circuit 58 for supplying signals from the prize ball count switch 301A to the game control microcomputer, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the winning ball apparatus 15, and a special winning opening 20 A solenoid circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate and the solenoid 13 for operating the accessory character 77 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 53 is mounted.

  The game control microcomputer 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 as an example of a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the control program, and an I / O port unit 57. It is a microcomputer for game control including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and RAM 55 are mounted on the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. Note that the CPU 56, the ROM 54, and the RAM 55 may not be integrated into one chip. That is, the ROM 54, the RAM 55, and the I / O port unit 57 may be external or built in. The I / O port unit 57 is a terminal capable of inputting and outputting information in the microcomputer.

  In addition, the display control of the special symbol display unit 9 that variably displays the special symbols in the present embodiment is performed by a display control microcomputer 800 that is a display control means mounted on the display control board 80. A display control command is transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 as command information regarding control of effects such as display of the variable display device 8, lighting of lamps, generation of game sounds, and the like. The display control board 80 controls the display of the special symbol display unit 9 in accordance with the transmitted display control command. Further, the display control board 80 receives signals detected by the optical sensors 61 and 62, and can change the notice mode described later according to the designated value. Further, the display control board 80 analyzes the transmitted display control command, sets the lamp / sound control command based on the notice mode selected and set by the input signals from the optical sensors 61 and 62, respectively. Output to the lamp / sound control board. Note that the detection signals from the optical sensors 61 and 62 in this embodiment are directly input to the display control board 80 without passing through the game control board 31 as described above. Thereby, since no input signal is input to the game control board 31, fraud can be prevented.

  The lamp control means mounted on the lamp control board 35 controls the lighting of the game effect LED 28a, the prize ball lamp 51, the ball-out lamp 52, the accessory decoration lamp 76, and the decoration lamp 25 by a lamp control microcomputer. Done. That is, according to information such as a lamp control command transmitted from the display control board 80, the lamp control microcomputer performs control to drive the control target device in accordance with the lamp control command.

  A sound control microcomputer is mounted on the sound control board 70, and the sound control microcomputer controls game sound and the like output from the speaker 27 in response to a sound control command. In accordance with information such as a sound control command transmitted from the display control board 80, the sound control microcomputer performs control for driving the control target device in accordance with the sound control command.

  Next, in the pachinko gaming machine shown in this embodiment, whether to make a big hit or not (also called a big hit determination), whether to reach a reach state (also called a reach determination), identification information Processing procedures for determination will be briefly described for determination of the variation pattern in variable display of (special symbol, character) and determination of control contents such as determination of the special symbol scheduled stop symbol.

  The decision whether to win or not is made using the count value of the random counter for determining the big hit. This random counter is used to randomly determine whether or not to generate a big hit. For example, numerical data updating that counts up from 0, counts up to a predetermined upper limit value, and then counts up again from 0 Means. In this counting operation, 1 is added at a predetermined cycle (every 2 msec). When a start winning is detected by the start port switch 17, the count value of the random counter is extracted accordingly, and thereafter it is determined whether or not the extracted value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. The When the value of the extracted random counter matches the big hit determination value, it is determined to generate a big hit, and the big hit state is controlled. In a normal probability state other than the probability variation state, the jackpot determination value is set to one numerical value, for example. In the probability fluctuation state, the jackpot determination value is set to a plurality of numerical values, so that the probability of jackpot occurrence is improved in the case of the probability fluctuation state.

  Next, when the variable display is out of place, the determination as to whether or not to reach the reach state (also referred to as reach determination) is performed using the count value of the reach determination random counter. This random counter is for determining at random whether or not a reach state is to be generated when it is determined that the jackpot determination is out of place, and numerical data that functions in the same manner as the jackpot determination random counter. It is an updating means, and when the value of the counter extracted at a predetermined timing such as at the time of starting the change of the special symbol coincides with a predetermined reach determination value, it is determined to reach the reach state. On the other hand, when the big hit is determined in the big hit determination, the determination using the random counter for reach determination is not performed, and the reach state is obtained in all cases.

  In addition, if the special symbol variable display is determined to reach the reach state (including both the case where the big hit decision is made and the case where the decision is made off), the reach state is determined. The variation pattern is selectively determined (randomly determined) from a plurality of types of variation patterns. Such determination of the variation pattern is performed using the count value of the random counter for determining the variation pattern. This random counter is for determining the reach state fluctuation pattern randomly, and is a numerical data updating means that functions in the same manner as the big hit determination random counter. It is determined that the counter value extracted at the timing is a variation pattern corresponding to a match among a plurality of types of variation pattern determination values determined in advance.

  In addition, the determination of the stop symbol in the variable display of the special symbol is performed using the count values of the three stop symbol determination random counters corresponding to the left, middle and right symbols. Each of the random counters is a numerical data updating means for randomly determining the stop symbol of the corresponding special symbol, and functioning in the same manner as the big hit determination random counter. Each type of stop symbol is associated with numerical data for symbol determination, and if it is determined to be out of sync, it is extracted from each random counter at a predetermined timing such as when the special symbol starts to change. The symbol corresponding to the numerical data that matches the counter value is determined as the left, middle, and right stop symbols. On the other hand, when the big hit is determined, the symbol corresponding to the numerical data corresponding to the counter value extracted from the random counter for determining the left special symbol at a predetermined timing such as when the variation of the special symbol starts is displayed. It is determined as each stop symbol of left, middle and right. Further, when it is determined that the reach state is reached in the case of a loss, the left and right stop symbols are determined to match.

  The jackpot symbol that is a temporary display result when the re-lottery display is performed is determined on the display control microcomputer 800 side. The display control microcomputer 800, based on the content of the display control command indicating the scheduled stop symbol from the game control microcomputer 53, displays a jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as a confirmed jackpot) that is a final lottery symbol display result. (Referred to as a symbol) during the change display before re-lottery. Then, in the case of a big win, the display control microcomputer 800 randomly determines in advance a big hit symbol (referred to as a big hit symbol before re-lottery) to be displayed once before the start of the re-lottery. For example, for the pre-lottery jackpot symbol, a random counter having the same function as various random counters used for game control is used, and a count value is extracted from the random counter at a predetermined timing. It is determined from the extracted value based on the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the count value determined in advance by the same procedure as the counter.

  In the determination of the jackpot symbol before re-lottery, if the confirmed jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol, the determination is made so that the jackpot symbol before re-lottery is either a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol. On the other hand, when the confirmed jackpot symbol is a non-probability variation symbol, the determination is made so that the pre-lottery jackpot symbol is a non-probability variation symbol. As a result, when the jackpot symbol before the re-lottery becomes a probability variation symbol, the final lottery symbol after the re-lottery always becomes a probability variation symbol. It is possible to prevent the confirmed jackpot symbol from becoming a non-stochastic variation symbol later, and to prevent the player from being reduced in interest.

  The display result of the normal symbol displayed on the display screen of the special symbol display unit 9 is also determined by the random counter. The random counter is incremented by 1 every 2 msec, for example, and counts up from 0, counts up to the upper limit of 10, and then counts up from 0 again. The count value of the random counter is for determining at random whether or not to generate a normal hit based on the display result of the normal symbol. When the gate passage is detected by the gate switch 12, the count value of the random counter is extracted accordingly. When gate passage is detected, it is determined whether or not the extracted random counter value matches the normal hit determination value (for example, “2”). Control is performed. When the normal hit is determined, the stop symbol corresponding to the normal hit is determined accordingly, and when the deviation is determined, the stop display result of the normal symbol is determined using other random counters. .

  In this pachinko gaming machine, the game control microcomputer 53 determines the content of control using such various random counters, and game control is executed according to the determination. Further, the display control microcomputer 800 determines a big hit symbol before re-lottery using a random counter.

  Next, the control executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 53 will be described. In the game control microcomputer 53, a game control main process and a timer interrupt process, which are processes for controlling the progress of the game, are executed, and by these processes, various control subroutine programs are called and executed. As a result, various game controls are performed.

  The game control microcomputer 53 transmits a display control command to the display control microcomputer 800 in order to command variable display control in the special symbol display unit 9. It is done as follows.

  First, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a variation pattern command for designating whether or not to win and a special symbol variation pattern (including variable display time). As the variation pattern command, various commands such as a command for specifying a variation pattern that does not become a reach display mode, a command for specifying a variation pattern that becomes a reach display mode of normal reach, and a command for specifying a variation pattern that becomes a reach display mode of super reach Is included. Then, following the transmission of the variation pattern command, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a stop symbol command for designating a scheduled stop symbol of the left, middle and right special symbols.

  After that, when the variable display time designated by the variation pattern command has elapsed since the variable symbol display of the special symbol has started, the game control microcomputer 53 issues a variation stop command for instructing the variable symbol variable display to be stopped. Send.

  Then, when the jackpot is obtained as a result of the variable display, the game control microcomputer 53 performs control to transmit various commands such as a command for designating display control contents at the jackpot control.

  When the display control microcomputer 800 receives various display control commands as described above, the display control microcomputer 800 performs control to execute display control specified by the command.

  Next, control executed by the CPU of the display control microcomputer 800 will be described. The display control microcomputer 800 executes display control main processing and timer interrupt processing, which are processing for controlling the progress of variable display, and by these processing, subroutine programs for various controls are called and executed. Thus, various display controls are performed.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a random counter for generating a random number for display control used for determination of the notice effect and lottery in the notice mode performed by the display control board 80.

  The random counter RS in FIG. 6 is used to determine whether or not to perform the notice effect according to the table specified by the selected notice mode and to determine the contents of the notice, and its count range is 0 to 599. is there. Based on the random number extracted from the random counter RS, whether or not to execute the notice effect is determined, and the notice effect when it is executed is determined.

  The random counter RS 'in FIG. 6 is a random counter used when the selected advance notice mode is switched separately from the player's intention, and its count range is 0-3. The notice mode after switching is determined based on the random number value extracted from the random counter RS '.

  In the random number generating means for generating the random numbers described above, the numerical values are sequentially updated within the count range. Whether or not to perform a notice depending on what range of the numerical value to be determined the extracted numerical value is extracted by the extracting means for extracting the random number generated by the random number generating means, or This is used to determine what kind of notice is to be made and to decide which notice mode is to be switched.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the notice table specified by the notice mode. The notice table is set correspondingly depending on whether or not there is a big hit memory during the hold storage. For example, when there is a memory that is a big hit in the pending storage and the iron plate mode is selected as the notice mode, the big hit determination time table of FIG. The distribution ratio data RS1-1 stored in advance corresponding to the “mode” is referred to. When the value extracted from the display control random number is 0 to 99, “notice effect 1”, and when the value is 100 to 299, “ When “Preliminary effect 2”, 300 to 399, “Preliminary effect 3”, 400 to 499, “Notice effect 4”, and 500 to 599, “No notice effect” are assigned. Each notice table will be specifically described below.

  In the jackpot determination time table of FIG. 7 (a), distribution ratio data to be distributed into “notice effect 1”, “notice effect 2”, “notice effect 3”, “notice effect 4”, and “no notice effect” is stored for each mode. Has been. For example, when “super hot mode” of mode 2 is selected and set, the distribution rate data RS1-2 stored in advance corresponding to “super hot mode” in the mode name column in the left column is referred to, When the extracted value from the display control random number is 0 to 109, “notice effect 1”, when 110 to 409, “notice effect 2”, when 410 to 484 is “notice effect 3”, and 485 to 499 Is assigned to “notification effect 4”, and in the case of 500 to 599, “notification effect” is assigned. Similarly, when the “normal mode” of mode 3 is selected and set, the distribution ratio data RS1-3 stored in advance corresponding to “normal mode” in the mode name column in the left column is referred to. When the extracted value from the display control random number is 0 to 9, “notice effect 1”, when 10 to 209 is “notice effect 2”, when 210 to 269 is “notice effect 3”, 270 to 299 Is assigned to “notice effect 4”, and 300 to 599 is assigned “no notice effect”. Similarly, when the mode 4 “rolling mode” is selected and set, the distribution ratio data RS1-4 stored in advance corresponding to the “rolling mode” in the mode name column in the left column is referred to. When the value extracted from the display control random number is 0 to 19, “notice effect 1”, 20 to 69 “notice effect 2”, 70 to 79 “notice effect 3”, 80 to 99 When it is, “Notice effect 4”, and when 100 to 599, it is assigned “No notice effect”.

  Also in the deviation determination time table of FIG. 7B, similarly to the above description, each of the notice effects is assigned according to the distribution ratio data set for each mode. In the present embodiment, the distribution rate data distributed to the notice effect is set to be extremely low when it is determined to be out of place. For example, when “steel plate mode” is selected, there is no possibility that the notice effect will be selected, and when “gekiatsu mode” is selected, there is a possibility that almost the notice effect will be performed. The distribution ratio data is set so that there is no such thing. As a result, the notice when either “Iron plate mode” or “Super hot mode” is selected can be a notice effect with high reliability and expectation, and conversely, “Normal mode” or “ When any of the “rolling mode” is selected, the distribution ratio data is set so that the rate at which the notice effect is performed is high, so there are many opportunities for the notice effect to appear, and It can respond and leads to improvement of interest.

  As described above, the display control board 80 determines whether or not the big hit hold is stored in the hold memory, and looks up the notice table in which the distribution ratio data is stored according to the selected notice mode. The notice table is determined, and further control for displaying the notice effect on the variable display device 8 is performed based on the distribution ratio data set for each notice table and the extracted value of the random number for display control. In addition, the display control board 80 turns on the sound control command related to the generation of the game sound, the decoration lamp, etc. corresponding to the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control board 31 and the selected notice mode / notice effect to be executed. The lamp control command related to the pattern is transmitted to the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35, respectively. Thereby, since it is possible to transmit a control command for executing generation of game sounds / lighting of lamps in synchronism with the notice mode / notification effect, the effects displayed on the variable display device 8 and the lighting of the game sounds / lamps are displayed. Inconveniences that deviate from each other can be prevented in advance. Further, the display control board 80 has five types of “notice effect” in addition to “notice effect 1”, “notice effect 2”, “notice effect 3”, and “notice effect 4”, and the distribution stored for each notice table. It is possible to determine the notice effect according to the rate data. Therefore, it becomes possible to diversify the notice effect, and the game can be continued without getting tired and the interest can be improved.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a display screen when the notice mode selection, notice mode notification, and notice effect execution performed by the display control executed by the display control microcomputer 800 are displayed on the variable display device 8. It is. Since the display screen is executed by calling a corresponding control subroutine program, here, for each subroutine program that performs processing to control the display from (a) to (p) of FIG. A brief explanation.

  8 (a) to 8 (k), a special symbol is variably displayed even though a stop symbol (left symbol 3, middle symbol 9, right symbol 4) is displayed on the variable display device 8. This is a display screen of the variable display device 8 in a standby state in which a game ball has not won the start winning opening 14 which is a condition, and the display screen is controlled by a customer waiting process described with reference to FIG. ing. As the control content, control for executing selection of the notice mode and notification of the selected notice mode is performed.

  From (l) to (p) of FIG. 8, the variable display device 8 when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 14 which is a condition for variably displaying the special symbol and the special symbol is variably displayed. The display screen is controlled by a variable display operation process described with reference to FIG. As the control content, control is performed to notify the selected notice mode and to execute a notice effect based on the selected notice mode. The corresponding processing will be specifically described below with reference to FIG. 8 showing the display screen of the variable display device 8.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the processing contents of the customer waiting process.
In SA01, setting is made so that the determination of the optical sensors 61 and 62 is valid. As a result, the determination of the optical sensors 61 and 62 is valid when the special symbol is not variably displayed, and the determination of the optical sensors 61 and 62 is performed during the variable display of the special symbol for which the advance notice mode cannot be selected. It is possible to avoid performing a useless control burden such as. In this embodiment, in order to notify that the determinations of the optical sensors 61 and 62 are valid, display control such as “Please press the screen to change the mode!” Is performed below the variable display device 8. (See FIG. 8A and the like).

  In SA02, it is determined whether or not one of the optical sensors 61 and 62 is turned on. If the flag is on, the process proceeds to SA03, where the selection acceptance sound generation command / lamp lighting command is set to be transmitted to the sound control board / lamp control board, and the notice mode selection process is performed in SA04. In the notice mode selection process, a notice mode selection screen is displayed, and a process for setting the notice mode selected based on the detection signals of the optical sensors 61 and 62 is performed.

  If the flag is not the on flag in SA02, the title screen is displayed by the title screen display process in SA05 according to the customer waiting process flag, and if it is the title screen display process flag, the stopped symbol display process. If it is a flag, a stop symbol display process is performed in SA06. In the stop symbol display process, a process of displaying a stop symbol in a symbol variation resulting from the last start winning is performed for a certain period of time. One of the processes from SA04 to SA06 is performed, the process proceeds to SA07, a process for invalidating the sensor determination made valid in SA01 is performed, and the customer waiting process process is terminated.

  Next, processing contents of the title screen display process executed by SA05 in FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the processing content of the title screen display process.

  First, in SB01, a title screen is displayed, and the process proceeds to SB02 where a notice mode notification process is performed. In such a notice mode notification process, a process for notifying the player of the selected notice mode is performed. Referring to FIG. 8 (a), for example, “Fever XXΔ □” and a gaming machine naming display are displayed on the screen, and the currently selected notice mode is “Super Hot Mode”. Recognized display is made at the same time. In SB03, the timer T1 is added and updated. In SB04, it is determined whether or not the timer T1 has expired. If the timer T1 has expired, the process proceeds to SB05, where the timer T1 is reset, and in SB06, the customer waiting process flag is updated to the advance notice mode selection process flag and the process ends. If the timer T1 has not expired, the customer waiting process is repeatedly executed, so that the title screen of SB01 is continuously displayed until the timer T1 expires. Note that when the sensor flag of the optical sensors 61 and 62 is turned on while the title screen is displayed, the advance mode selection process is executed, and the display is switched to the advance mode selection screen display.

  Next, processing contents of the stop symbol display process executed by SA06 in FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the processing content of the stop symbol display process.

  First, in SC01, the stop symbol in the last symbol variation is displayed on the variable display device 8. In SC02, a notice mode notification process is performed. In such a notice mode notification process, a process for notifying the player of the selected notice mode is performed. Referring to FIG. 8B, for example, “394” is displayed as a stop symbol in the last symbol variation on the screen, and the currently selected advance notice mode is “super hot mode”. Recognized display is made at the same time. In SC03, the timer T1 is added, and it is determined whether or not the timer T1 is timed up by SC04. If the time is up, the process proceeds to SC05, the timer T1 is reset, and the time is not up. Since the customer waiting process is repeatedly executed, the display of SC01 is continuously executed. In SC05, the customer waiting process flag is updated to the title screen display process. Note that when the sensor flag of the optical sensors 61 and 62 is turned on while such a stop symbol is being displayed, the advance mode selection process is executed, and the display is switched to the advance mode selection screen display.

  Next, processing contents of the notice mode notification processing executed by SB02 in FIG. 10 and SC02 in FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the processing content of the notice mode notification processing.

  In SD01, it is determined whether or not the selected notice mode is the “iron plate mode”, and if it is “iron plate mode”, it is variable in order to allow the player to recognize that it is “iron plate mode” in SD02. Display processing for scrolling the “iron plate mode” as a background image on the upper portion of the display device 8 is performed.

  Similarly, in SD03, SD05, and SD07, it is determined whether or not the selected advance notice mode is “super hot mode”, “normal mode”, or “out-rolling mode”, and each of SD04, SD06, and SD08 is determined. A display process for scrolling the “super hot mode”, “normal mode”, and “protruding mode” corresponding to the determination as a background image on the upper portion of the variable display device 8 is performed.

  Next, processing contents of the notice mode selection process executed in SA04 in FIG. 9 will be described together with the display screen. FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the processing content of the advance mode selection process.

  First, in SE01, a notice mode selection screen is displayed. The notice mode selection screen display is a screen displayed when the notice mode can be changed. Referring to FIG. 8C, for example, the left side displays options for determining “iron plate mode”, and the right side displays options for “mode change”. In addition, the player can be made to recognize the currently selected notice mode by displaying “currently intense mode!”. Further, the side lamp / speaker sound is also turned on / generated in accordance with the screen display. By displaying and notifying the selectable advance notice mode on the screen, lighting patterns of side lamps, game sounds, etc., the advance notice mode selection game can be easily understood by the player, and the selection screen itself can be produced in various ways. It is possible to express in In this embodiment, the option for determining the mode selection and the option for sequentially changing the mode are displayed at the same time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, arrows are displayed on both the left and right sides. The notice mode is displayed in the middle of the screen. When the left arrow is selected, the previous notice mode is displayed, and when the right arrow is selected, the next distribution ratio mode may be displayed. It is only necessary that the screen configuration be selectable from a plurality of notice modes. Thereby, the width | variety of an alerting | reporting pattern spreads and the interest of a player improves.

  In SE02, processing for setting the current notice mode in the selection flag is performed. Here, the selection flag is a flag that is set based on the ON flag of the optical sensor, and the display control board 80 gives a notice based on the notice mode set in the selection flag stored in the RAM of the display control board 80. Decide whether or not to execute. Therefore, if no selection is made and no detection signal is sent from the optical sensor, the selection flag is determined to be the current “super hot mode”, and the current notification mode is determined as a predetermined notification mode. . Thereby, there is no risk of causing an error due to the absence of selection, and the control burden can be reduced.

  In SE03, it is determined whether or not the left on flag is set. If it is not set, the process proceeds to SE09, and it is determined whether or not the right on flag is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to SE10 to perform a process for turning on the display of the right selection area, and the next notice mode is set as the notice mode in which the left selection area can be selected. The display screens from (d) to (g) in FIG. 8 are display screens when the right on flag is set and the process of turning on the display of the right selection region is executed. In (d) and (f), the outer frame of the “mode change” option is highlighted so that the player can recognize that the option in the right selection area has been selected. In (e) and (g), the selection mode of the left selection area is changed to the next different notification mode because the selection of the right selection area is selected.

  In SE11, a process of turning off the display of the right selection area is performed. If it is not set in SE09, the determination process of SE03 and SE09 is repeated. Further, when the left on flag is set in SE03, the process proceeds to SE04, and a process of turning on the display of the left selection region is executed. Referring to (i) of FIG. 8, a process is performed in which the outer frame of the option “determine rollover mode!” In the left selection area is highlighted. Proceeding to SE05, the notice mode selected in the selection flag is set. With reference to the notice table corresponding to the notice mode set here, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect.

  In SE06, a notice mode selection end screen is displayed. Referring to FIG. 8 (j), for example, when the “rolling mode” is determined, the selection of the warning mode is completed, for example, “the rolling mode” is selected. A display is made in order to recognize that the decision as to whether or not to execute the notice effect is made based on the distribution ratio data in the “rolling-out mode”.

  In SE07, a process of updating the customer waiting process flag to the stopped symbol display process is performed. Therefore, after the notice mode selection end screen is displayed, the stop symbol display process described with reference to FIG. 11 is performed, and the stop symbol is displayed on the variable display device 8 with reference to FIG. Displayed on the display screen. In SE08, processing for setting the determination of both the left and right optical sensors to be invalid is performed. As a result, the determination of the optical sensor becomes invalid and the burden is reduced because the determination of the optical sensor becomes invalid except when the game is performed using the optical sensor, that is, after the selection reception time (valid period) ends.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the processing content of the variable display operation processing. In this process, the variable display pattern is set according to the above-described change start command (variation pattern command), the selected notice mode is notified, and the distribution ratio corresponding to the selected notice mode is set. With reference to the data, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be performed, and when it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, the notice effect flag is set. Then, control is performed so that the variation of the left middle right symbol is started. Furthermore, the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed, background, and character) constituting the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. When a notice effect is performed, a process for controlling the timing is performed.

  First, in SF01, a process for setting a variable display pattern corresponding to the reception command transmitted from the game control board 31 is performed. In SF02, a process for notifying the player of the selected advance notice mode even during the special symbol variable display is performed. Referring to FIG. 8L, for example, when the change of the stopped “394” symbol starts, a display for notifying that the mode can be changed displayed at the bottom of the variable display device 8 is displayed. In other words, control is performed to scroll the currently selected notice mode, “rolling out mode”, from right to left.

  In SF03, a notice effect determination process described later with reference to FIG. 15 is performed, and it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed based on the distribution ratio stored in the distribution ratio data corresponding to the selected notification mode. The notice effect flag is set. In SF04, it is determined whether or not a notice effect flag is established. The notice effect flag is set when a decision to execute the notice effect is made. If it is determined in SF04 that the notice effect flag is established, the process proceeds to SF05 and SF06, the notice effect start time timer is started, and the effect such as the character corresponding to the notice effect flag is set. If it is determined in SF04 that the notice effect flag is not established, the process proceeds to SF07 as it is.

  Next, in SF07, a variable display time timer for measuring the variable display time of the variable display device 8 is started. Next, in SF08, variable display for deriving and displaying the display result in the variable display device 8 is started with the set variable display pattern and variable display time. In SF09, it is determined whether or not the notice start time timer for counting the waiting time until the notice effect is started has timed out. That is, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the notice effect. If the notice start time timer is timed out in SF09, the process proceeds to SF10, and the display of a character image or the like for performing the notice effect is started. With reference to (m) to (p) of FIG. 8, display of the character image is started in accordance with the flag determined by the above-described notice effect determining process of SF03.

  In SF11, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the variable display for deriving and displaying the display result. If the variable display time timer has timed out in SF11, the process proceeds to SF12, and the variable display operation is set to shift to the all symbol stop waiting process in which the process of receiving all the symbol stop commands transmitted from the game control board 31 is performed. The intermediate process is terminated. If the variable display time has not timed out in SF11, the variable display operation in-process is repeatedly executed as it is.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine of the notice effect determination process performed in SF03 of the variable display operation process described above with reference to FIG. Here, the notice effect is determined in accordance with the presence / absence of a memory that becomes a big hit during the on-hold storage and the distribution data in the notice mode determined by the notice mode selected and set.

  First, in SG01, a random value is extracted from a random counter RS used for determining whether or not to perform a notice effect. Next, in SG02, it is determined whether or not there is a holding memory that is a big hit during the holding memory, and if it is determined that it exists, the process proceeds to SG03 and the jackpot determining time table RS1 is determined when determining the notice effect. Used. In SG04, it is determined whether the notice mode selected and set is the iron plate mode. If the notice plate mode is the iron plate mode, the notice effect flag corresponding to the notice based on the distribution data in the RS1-1 table is selected in SG05. A set is made. Next, in SG06, it is determined whether or not the selected advance notice mode is the intense hot mode, and if it is the intense hot mode, the corresponding notice is made in SG07 based on the distribution data in the RS1-2 table. A production flag is set.

  In SG08, it is determined whether or not the selected notice mode is the normal mode. If the notice mode is the normal mode, the notice effect flag corresponding to the notice based on the distribution data in the RS1-3 table is selected in SG09. A set is made. Similarly, in SG10, it is determined whether or not the notice mode selected and set is the roll-up mode. If it is the roll-out mode, a response is made in SG11 based on the distribution data in the RS1-4 table. The notice effect flag thus set is set, and the notice determination process is terminated.

  Further, in SG02, it is determined whether or not there is a holding memory that is a big hit during the holding memory, and when it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to SG12, and the determination table RS2 when determining the notice effect is determined. Used. In SG13, it is determined whether or not the selected advance notice mode is the iron plate mode. If it is the iron plate mode, in SG14, the notice effect flag corresponding to the notice based on the distribution data in the RS2-1 table is determined. A set is made. Next, in SG15, it is determined whether or not the selected advance notice mode is the intense hot mode, and if it is the intense hot mode, the corresponding notice is made in SG16 based on the distribution rate data in the RS2-2 table. A production flag is set.

  In SG17, it is determined whether or not the selected advance notice mode is the normal mode. If it is the normal mode, the corresponding notice effect flag based on the distribution data in the RS2-3 table is obtained in SG18. A set is made. Similarly, in SG19, it is determined whether or not the notice mode selected and set is the roll-up mode. If it is the roll-out mode, SG20 responds based on the distribution data in the RS2-4 table. The notice effect flag thus set is set, and the notice effect determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the jackpot display process. The jackpot display process is a process of executing display control of the jackpot gaming state when the stop symbol displayed on the variable display device 8 is a combination of symbols that is a jackpot. That is, a process for controlling display during the period of the specific gaming state is performed.

  First, in SH01, it is determined whether or not the big hit is a probability change big hit accompanied by a probability variation state. If it is not a probable big hit in SH01, the process proceeds to SH03 and proceeds to SH04 after displaying that it is a normal big hit. Then go to SH04.

  In SH04, it is determined whether or not the big hit game has ended. If the big hit game is not finished in SH04, the big hit display process is finished as it is. However, if the big hit game is finished in SH04, the process proceeds to SH05, and a notice mode lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 17 is performed. In SH06, setting is made to shift to a variation start command reception waiting process in which a process of receiving a variation start command (variation pattern command) transmitted from the game control board 31 is performed, and the jackpot display process is terminated.

  Next, processing contents of the notice mode lottery process executed by SH05 of FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the processing content of the notice mode lottery process.

  In SJ01, a random number used for switching the notice mode selected by the player from the notice mode lottery random counter RS 'described above with reference to FIG. 6 is extracted and stored.

  In SJ02, it is determined whether or not the extracted value extracted from the random counter RS ′ is “0”. When the extracted value is “0”, a process of switching the notice mode selected in SJ03 to “iron plate mode” is performed. Done.

  Similarly, in SJ04, SJ06, and SJ08, it is determined whether or not the extracted values extracted from the random counter RS ′ are “1”, “2”, and “3”. In SJ07 and SJ09, a process of switching to the “super hot mode”, “normal mode”, and “protruding mode” corresponding to each determination is performed. In this way, the notice mode different from the notice intended by the player is notified by automatically switching and changing the notice mode that was suddenly selected by the player after the big hit, adding unexpectedness to the game. You can play and the fun of the game will increase.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a notice mode notification mode and a notice effect mode. FIG. 18A is a display screen when “notice effect 1” is executed as a notice when “iron plate mode” is selected as the notice mode. A big moon with a pattern like a human face appears as an effect of the notice.

  FIG. 18B is a display screen when “notice effect 2” is executed as a notice when “quiet mode” is selected as the notice mode. Rain clouds appear as a notice mode.

  FIG. 18C shows a display screen when “notice effect 3” is executed as a notice when “normal mode” is selected as the notice mode. A bright red sun appears as a notice mode.

  FIG. 18D shows a display screen when “notice effect 4” is executed as a notice when “outgoing mode” is selected as the notice mode. Lightning strikes appear as a notice mode.

  Here, only one combination of one notice effect mode has been described for each notice mode notification mode. However, by combining the notice mode notification mode and the notice effect mode with each other, all combinations are considered. Shall be. In addition, as the notice mode notification mode, the notice mode name displayed on the upper and lower parts of the screen is scrolled from the right side to the left side and notified as a part of the background image. You may make it alert | report notification mode by the aspect made to differ. Further, the notice effect mode may be notified by a plurality of types of characters so that the character type corresponding to the selected notice mode is further different. As a result, the display mode differs depending on the type of the notification mode / notification effect, so that the player can grasp the ratio of winning the jackpot / reach according to the selected notification mode and the notification effect mode, that is, the jackpot / reach reliability. it can. In addition, a lamp lighting pattern or a game sound may be synchronized with these notice modes / notice effects by an effect that lights / generates corresponding to each notice. Since the distribution ratio data is set so that the distribution ratio varies according to the selected notification mode and type of notification, the player can determine the reliability of the notification according to the direction of the notification. , The interest in games increases.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the four patterns of the notice mode and the notice effect are described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and more kinds of notice modes and notices may be provided. Moreover, you may set so that a notice effect may be performed by operating the accessory 77 demonstrated in FIG. Furthermore, although the notice effect is performed by displaying on the variable display device 8, it may be performed by sound, a lamp, or a combination thereof. Thus, by providing a plurality of notice modes / notification modes, the range of game effects is widened, and the game can be enjoyed through visual and auditory senses. On the contrary, the notice effect mode may be performed with only one type.

Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described together.
In the above-described notice mode selection, the notice mode can be changed by the player in a standby state where there is no start winning for displaying the special symbol variably or holding memory. As a result, the player can change the current notice mode to the desired notice mode without having to wait until the launch of the game ball is interrupted and demo control is performed. Further, by changing to the advance notice mode desired by the player, it is possible to increase the sense that the player is intervening in the game and improve the interest of the game. Further, for the game hall side, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that the operating rate has decreased because the player changes the notice mode.

  As described above, when the game state can be variably displayed in a special symbol, or when the game state is the variable display state, image data corresponding to the notice mode selected by the player is displayed on the variable display device. Can do. As a result, the player can recognize the current notice mode without having to interrupt the launch of the game ball and wait until the demonstration control is performed. Further, since the notice effect can be enjoyed while recognizing the reliability and appearance rate described above, the interest of the game can be improved. Further, for the game hall side, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the operation rate has decreased because the player confirms the notice mode.

  Furthermore, since it is a notice effect for notifying that it will be a big hit state, the proportion of the notice effect that is executed when the pre-judgment that makes a big hit is performed and the notice effect when the pre-judgment is made if it is not a big hit By changing at least one of the ratios to be executed according to the notice mode, the reliability that becomes a big hit when the notice effect is performed can be made different for each notice mode. In addition, it is possible to vary the appearance rate of the notice effect by the notice mode by changing the proportion of the notice effect performed. For example, when the rate of execution is increased, it is possible to increase the opportunity for the player to enjoy the notice effect, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can respond to the player's preference.

  As described above, in order to notify the player that the currently selected notice mode is selected during the variable display of special symbols or when the notice mode is selected, and that the notice mode currently selected can be recognized. The mode name is displayed on the screen. Thereby, it is possible for the player to easily grasp which notice mode is selected. In addition, the game can be enjoyed while taking into consideration the reliability, appearance rate, etc. of the notice mode.

  As described above, the display is performed so that the player can easily recognize that the notice mode can be changed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from performing useless selection work. Further, since the notice mode changed by the player can be recognized, it is possible to prevent the game from being performed without changing to the notice mode desired by the player.

  As described above, the notice mode selected by the player after the end of the big hit game can be automatically switched to the notice mode corresponding to the extracted value from the random counter. This makes it possible to randomly switch to a notice mode different from the notice mode intended by the player, so that an unexpectedness can be added to the game and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As described above, a plurality of types of notice effects are defined, and the plurality of notice effects are included in the notice display effects having different ratios in which combinations of jackpot symbols are displayed on the variable display device. As a result, since the proportion of the combination of symbols that will be a big hit when the notice effect is executed depends on the notice effect aspect, the player's inquiring mind pursuing reliability etc. for each notice effect aspect is improved. Can be made.

  As described above, since the plurality of types of notice effects include the notice effects that are displayed differently when displayed on the variable display device, the reliability and appearance described above depend on the display form of the notice effect to be executed. You can play games while predicting rates. Moreover, the display mode of the notice effect can be diversified, and the player can be visually enjoyed and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As described above, the optical sensor determination is set to be valid during the customer waiting process. As a result, the judgment of the optical sensor becomes invalid during the period when the advance notice mode cannot be selected, so that it is possible to prevent malfunctions as much as possible, and it is possible to prevent useless control for sending and processing a wasteful detection signal to the light sensor can do.

  As described above, even in the standby state where the customer waiting process is being performed, the acceptance period for changing the notice mode is set, and the notice mode can be changed by the player's selection. As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player who saw the screen display and raise curiosity despite being in the standby state.

  As described above, the notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect and which notice effect to execute is the variable display operation of the display control process processed by the display control board 80. Processing is performed in a subroutine program of setting processing. Thereby, it is possible to make all decisions on whether or not to execute the notice effect on the display control board 80 side, and the game control board 31 side does not need to perform such processing and can reduce the control burden. Therefore, the program capacity of the restricted game control board 31 does not need to be used for determining whether or not to execute the advance notice, and can be used for a program for executing another game control.

  As described above, distribution ratio data corresponding to each of the notification modes is provided, and execution of the notification effect is determined based on the distribution ratio data. For example, when it is a big hit determination time, the allocation rate data RS1-2 is set for the intense game mode, and when the intense game mode is selected in the notice mode selection game, the allocation rate data RS1-2 is set. Based on this, the execution of the notice is decided. As a result, in the notice mode selection game, since the ratio of executing the notice effect can be changed simply by switching the distribution ratio data corresponding to the selected notice mode, a program for changing the selection rate is prepared. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden and execute a complicated notice mode selection game.

  As described above, since the optical sensor is used as means for changing the notice mode, the player can perform selection detection without touching the gaming machine. Thereby, compared with the case of using contact input means for inputting a signal related to selection in a manner of touching the player like a physical switch (for example, a push button switch), an excessive pressure is applied to the switch unit by the player. Although it is possible to reduce the possibility of physical damage to the device, such as damage due to being applied, a structure may be adopted in which a switch is provided in the game frame and the notice mode is selected by the switch. In this case, a switch corresponding to each notice mode (selection rate mode) is provided in the gaming machine frame, and the distribution rate data may be selected and determined by pressing any button. It may be translucent, and whether the selection operation is valid or invalid may be notified by turning on / off the button.

  As described above, when a notice mode that can be selected within the reception period is displayed, a notification is made using the screen display, lamp lighting, game sound, etc. so that the player can understand the contents of the notice mode. For example, in the “iron plate mode”, it can be imagined that it does not move hard, and it can be recalled that when a notice occurs, it will be 100% big hit. Thus, not only the changeable notice mode is easy to understand, but also the contents of the notice mode can be grasped, and the occurrence of an inconvenience in which an effect that betrays the player's expectations can be prevented.

  As described above, when a selection is made by the player, a notification is given so that the player can know that the selection has been made. As a result, it is easy for the player to know that the selection has been made reliably, and furthermore, since it can be detected by non-contact, the selection cannot be confirmed by physical touch. This not only compensates for the drawback of whether or not it can be detected, but also allows the player to recognize through visual and auditory senses.

  As described above, all the detection signals transmitted from the optical sensors 61 and 62 are input to the display control board 80, and commands are output from the display control board 80 to the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35 based on the signals. Yes. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that the image display and the game sound or the lamp lighting pattern are slightly shifted during the game effect, and it is possible to always provide the player with a synchronized effect.

  Further, by providing non-contact input means such as a selection sensor in the game area, the frame of the gaming machine can be shared. As a result, when changing the model of a gaming machine, it is possible to replace only the gaming board without replacing the gaming frame with a new one when replacing the gaming board with a new one.

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment described above, by selecting the notice mode using the optical sensor in the notice mode selection game, the ratio of the notice effect to be executed can be set to the ratio desired by the player, and the desired ratio. In the second embodiment, the process for determining the execution of the notice effect based on the display control microcomputer 800 serving as a display control means mounted on the display control board 80 has been described. An embodiment in which processing is performed by the game control microcomputer 53 mounted on the game control board 31 will be described. In addition, regarding the selection method of the notice mode, the notice mode selection game screen, and the like in this embodiment, the same process as the process described in the first embodiment is performed, and the explanation of the choice of the notice mode is omitted. Further, it is assumed that the random counter, distribution ratio data, and the like described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 are configured so that the game control board 31 can generate random numbers, refer to data, and the like.

  FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the game control board 31 used in the present embodiment. In FIG. 19, a payout control board 37, a lamp control board 35, a sound control board 70, a launch control board 91, and a display control board 80 are shown. In FIG. 19, the same reference numerals are given to portions common to the circuit shown in FIG. 5, and description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, a circuit configuration in which various command signals are transmitted from the game control board 31 to the effect control board 81 and each device is controlled via the input / output driver board 82 will be described.

  19, the critical difference from the circuit configuration of FIG. 5 is that the board that controls the game effects of the display control board 80, the sound control board 70, and the lamp control board 35 shown in FIG. That is, the control board 81 is integrated.

  Thus, by combining the boards related to the production into one board, for example, when an error occurs when receiving a command transmitted from the display control board 80 to the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35, an error signal is displayed. At the time of detection, an error detection signal command is transmitted from the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35 to the display control board 80, and the command may be transmitted from the display control board 80 to the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35 again. it can. As a result, it is possible to completely eliminate the conventional inconvenience that the game is continued with generation of erroneous sound effects or lamp lighting.

  In addition, the process for the command transmitted from the display control board 80 is performed by the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35, and when the process is completed, the process end command can be transmitted to the display control board 80. Thereby, it is not necessary to include a timer function in the display control board 80, and the processing can be simplified.

  In FIG. 19, another difference from the circuit configuration of FIG. 5 is that the display control board 80, the sound control board 70, and the lamp control board 35 shown in FIG. In other words, an input / output driver board 82 is interposed between 81 and various devices. When paying attention to this difference, for example, when exchanging with a new model, it is not necessary to replace the control board completely, so that the cost can be reduced and the time and labor for model replacement can be reduced.

  In addition, the above effect is a great advantage for a game stand that allows the player to select the advance notice mode described in the first embodiment. For example, as a new model, by providing a gaming table as introduced in the embodiment, it is possible to provide a plurality of game effects to the player, increasing the interest, and also relatively low cost when switching to a new model It is possible to provide a completely different game production to the player in a short cycle. In actual model exchange, it is necessary to replace the microcomputer of the game control board 31 and the effect control board 81 with a microcomputer for a new model.

  In the present embodiment, the optical sensors 61 and 62 are used to determine the execution of the notice effect according to the assignment ratio of the assignment ratio data corresponding to the notice mode selected using the light sensors 61 and 62. This detection signal is connected to be input to the game control board 31. As a result, based on the detection signals from the optical sensors 61 and 62 in the game control board 31, the selected notice mode is specified, and according to the assignment ratio of the assignment ratio data corresponding to the selected notice mode. It is possible to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect. Hereinafter, the game control performed by the game control microcomputer 53 in this embodiment will be described.

  A special symbol process is executed on the game control board 31. This special symbol process is a process for controlling a special symbol that is variably displayed on the variable display device 8, and executes any one of a plurality of types of processing according to the value of the special symbol process flag. Game control is performed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine of the special symbol variation waiting process for waiting for the special symbol variation start condition to be satisfied in the special symbol process.

  In SK01, it is determined whether or not a hit ball has been won at the start winning opening 14. When there is a start winning, the process proceeds to SK02, and it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is “4”. When the number of reserved memories is “4”, the special symbol fluctuation waiting process is terminated as it is. However, when the number of reserved memories is not “4”, a process of extracting and storing a random number from the random counter for determining the big hit described above is performed. The special symbol variation waiting process is finished.

  If there is no start prize in SK01, the customer waiting process in SK04 is performed. In the customer waiting process, the same process as described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13 is performed. In other words, the title screen and the stop symbol screen are alternately displayed, and the determination of the optical sensors 61 and 62 is made valid during that time, and the game control is performed so that the player can select the notice mode. During this time, a process for transmitting a command for displaying an image corresponding to the selected notice mode to the effect control board 81 is performed so that the player can recognize the selected notice mode. Thereby, the notice mode selection game of (a) to (k) in FIG. 8 can be executed.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine of all symbol variation start processing for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol process.

  In SL01, a process of transmitting a command corresponding to the variable display pattern set based on the random number value extracted and stored at the time of starting winning to the effect control board 81 is performed. Thereby, the effect control board 81 can execute a process of starting variable display of the special symbol of the variable display device 8.

  In SL02, a notice mode notification process is performed. In such a notice mode notification process, a process substantially similar to that described with reference to FIG. 12 is performed, but in the present embodiment, a process for setting a background image notice command corresponding to the selected notice mode is performed. Is made. In SL03, a process of transmitting the notification command set in SL02 to the effect control board 81 is performed. Thereby, even during variable display, an image corresponding to the selected notice mode is notified on the variable display device 8, so that the player can easily recognize the notice mode.

  In SL04, a notice effect determination process is performed. In such a notice effect determination process, the same process as described with reference to FIG. 15 is performed. That is, based on the distribution ratio data corresponding to the selected notice table, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect and which notice effect is executed, and the process of setting the notice effect flag is performed. Done.

  In SL05, it is determined whether or not a notice effect flag is established. The notice effect flag is set when it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed. If it is determined in SL05 that the notice effect flag is established, the process proceeds to SL06 and SL07, where the notice effect start time timer is started and the effect of the character or the like corresponding to the notice effect flag is set. If it is determined that the notice effect flag is not established in SL05, the process proceeds to SL08 as it is.

  In SL08, it is determined whether or not the notice start time timer for counting the waiting time until the notice effect is started has timed out. That is, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the notice effect. If the notice start time timer has timed out in SL08, the process proceeds to SL09, a command for starting display of a character image or the like for performing a notice effect is transmitted to the effect control board 81, and all symbol variation start processing ends. . Through the above processing, the player can check the notice mode even during the special symbol variable display. Therefore, the reliability that is a big hit when the notice effect is executed in the notice mode and the appearance rate of the notice effect. It is possible to enjoy a variable display effect while taking into consideration the above, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Moreover, about 2nd Embodiment shown above, about the structure by the technical idea common to 1st Embodiment mentioned above, the technical effect similar to the case of 1st Embodiment mentioned above can be acquired.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a notice effect is performed for whether or not it is a big hit has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Whether or not it is controlled to a time-reduced gaming state that shortens the time required for the display result to be derived and displayed after the normal symbol variation starts, and the combination information of the identification information is displayed after the special symbol variation starts It is determined whether or not the game state is controlled so as to shorten the variation time until the result is derived and displayed, and the opening time of the pair of left and right movable pieces (electric tulips) provided at the start winning opening 14 A notice effect may be performed for whether or not the game is controlled to the extended open time gaming state.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as the image data corresponding to the selected notice mode, the notice mode name of the selected notice mode is displayed as a background image on the upper and lower parts of the special symbol display unit 9. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and image data with different character types and story types may be used. For example, when the baseball mode, soccer mode, tennis mode, etc. are set as the notice mode with different story types, and the baseball mode is selected as the notice mode, a helmet, bat, glove, or baseball equipment is selected. You may memorize | store image data which makes a baseball player etc. from which a physique differs in multiple types of notice effect aspects. The image data corresponding to the notice mode may be data that is notified by an image that can be distinguished from other notice modes. The same applies to the display mode of the notice effect.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the process of switching the notice mode automatically selected using the random counter is performed after the end of the big hit game has been described. When the display result is a predetermined symbol combination (for example, any symbol combination such as “893”, “554”, etc.), the process of automatically switching the notice mode is performed. It may be. When proceeding with the game, it is possible to give the player a stimulus generated from unexpectedness. For example, if a combination of predetermined symbols is derived and displayed while the “iron plate mode”, which is a 100% big hit if a notice effect is performed, and the notice mode is switched to the “rolling out mode”, the switching is performed. Players who do not realize that the notice mode has been switched when the first notice effect is made later will be excited when they hit the jackpot, and then they will notice that the notice mode has changed and inflate their disappointment Thus, the player's feelings can be changed drastically, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when the notice mode is selected, the case where the condition for variable display such as the start winning is established is not described. For example, the start winning is achieved by winning a game ball. When detected, forcible termination means for ending selection of the advance notice mode may be adopted, and conversely, forced selection execution means for not starting variable display until completion of the selection operation for the advance notice mode may be adopted. . As a result, with respect to the former, since the game progresses first in the starting winning of the game ball, it is prevented that the advance mode selection game is forcibly executed until the player does not wish to select. With regard to the latter, since the advance mode selection game has been executed once, the advance mode selection game will not end even if the game ball is subsequently fired, so the game ball is fired while selecting the advance mode. After the selection of the notice mode is completed, the variable display by the storage can be enjoyed and added value can be generated.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, when the selection is made on the notice mode selection screen, the embodiment has been described in which the selection is surely detected by the optical sensor. For example, when a selection is made, the selected display highlights the selected option, and when a selection is made as a game sound, a beep sound is detected and the lamp blinking interval is shortened to notify the player. Good. As a result, it is possible for the player to confirm that the selection has been made, and to detect early that the optical sensor has failed if the notification information is not made despite the player performing the selection operation. Can do.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the circuit configuration is described in which the command is transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80, and the command is transmitted from the display control command 80 to each board. A command from the game control board may be transmitted to the sound control board 70 or the lamp control board 35. In this case, the detection signal from the optical sensor may be transmitted to the sound control board 70 or the lamp control board 35. Thereby, it is possible to execute a synchronized effect. In addition, the control burden can be shared among the substrates.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the optical sensor is provided on the front decoration has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be provided in the game area 7. This is because the player can reach the normal game area 7 and can be operated. That is, it may be provided anywhere as long as the player can select it. Further, a SW may be provided on a board such as the game control board 31 or the display control board 80 so that only the store clerk can operate the selection rate mode.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, description is given of an embodiment of a distance measuring sensor that measures the distance to an object as an optical sensor and determines the presence or absence of an object based on whether or not the distance is within a predetermined distance range. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be a light amount type sensor that performs detection based on the amount of reflected light received by the light receiving unit, and the detection can be performed by directly touching a conductive thin film while maintaining the transparency of the glass. It may be a touch panel sensor or a pressure-sensitive sensor. Even with such a sensor, the above-described effective detection range and the display position of the displayed selection content information can be linked to each other, and similar effects can be exhibited.

  (9) The pachinko gaming machine of each of the above embodiments mainly includes a variable display device that derives and displays a display result based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the display result that is derived and displayed is a specific display result. The first type pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player at the time of becoming a game, but also when there is a winning in a predetermined area of the electric game that is released based on the starting winning A plurality of types of identification information based on the first type pachinko gaming machine including elements of the second type pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, When the display result of the variable display device is a combination of specific identification information determined in advance, the variable display device has a plurality of display areas from which the display result can be derived and displayed. , Place It is possible to perform control to release the electric component of the game, and perform control to generate or continue a predetermined right as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a prize is won for the electric component. The present invention can also be applied to a third-class pachinko gaming machine that can handle the above.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko gaming machines in which the game medium used for games is a game ball (pachinko ball), but also to slot machines that use game media such as coins. Specifically, the player can input (use) a valuable value owned by the player, such as coins, and the player inputs the number of bets on the game result of one game, and then performs a predetermined start operation to change the display device. The slot is configured so that a predetermined value is given to the player, such as paying out premium coins (including a case where the payout amount is stored so that the payout amount is stored), and the game is finished after the variable is started. Even in a gaming machine such as a machine, when the display result of the variable display device becomes a combination of specific identification information determined in advance, it can be controlled to a specific gaming state to which a predetermined value is given Can apply the present invention.

  Further, for example, the player can input (use) a valuable value owned by the player, such as coins, and the player inputs the number of bets on the game result of one game, and then performs a predetermined start operation so that the variable display device is Controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display device becomes a combination of predetermined specific identification information (predetermined value is given) The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine.

  (10) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko machine, 61, 62 optical sensor, 80 display control board, 31 game control board, 35 lamp control board, 70 sound control board, 81 effect control board, 82 input / output driver board, 2 'glass board.

Claims (1)

A game having a variable display device for deriving and displaying a display result based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and capable of being controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player when the derived display result becomes a specific display result Machine,
A notice mode setting means for setting one notice mode from a plurality of kinds of notice modes;
Background image display means for displaying a background image corresponding to the notice mode set by the notice mode setting means among a plurality of types of background images;
Preliminary notice for notifying that a reach state will occur or that a specific display result will be obtained according to the execution probability corresponding to the notice mode set by the notice mode setting means among a plurality of types of execution probabilities A means for performing an effect, and when executing a notice notification effect when a specific display result is obtained, a specific one of a plurality of kinds of notice notification effects determined in advance as the notice notification effect regardless of the type of the notice mode. Notice notification effect execution means for executing a kind of notice notification effect with a higher probability than other notification notification effects ;
An instruction receiving means for receiving an instruction from a player,
The advance notice mode setting means sets the advance notice mode based on the instruction received by the instruction accepting means,
The background image display means, as the background image of notice notification effect, and displaying a background image corresponding to the preview mode that has been set by the warning mode setting means, the gaming machine.

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