JP2003275420A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the attraction of a game by preliminarily announcing that the game state may be in the jackpot condition and making a player expectant and confident in the result of the game to some extent by the preliminary announcement. <P>SOLUTION: When a condition for execution is satisfied, whether the game state may be in the jackpot condition or not is determined. If the game state cannot be in the jackpot condition, whether the variable display may be in the next-to-win state or not is determined. Then, based on the result of the determination, whether the preliminary announcement should be continuously presented or not before the starting condition is satisfied can be determined. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine. In detail, the variable display of the identification information is provided, and the variable display means capable of deriving and displaying the display result is provided. After the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied, the variable display of the identification information is performed based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player when a display result that is started and derived and displayed becomes a specific display result.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A variable display means capable of variably displaying identification information and deriving and displaying a display result, such as a pachinko game machine, which is generally known as a game machine of this type. The variable display of the identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition after the variable display execution condition is satisfied, and the derived display result is a specific display result, for example, a combination of "777". There is something that can be controlled in a big hit state on the condition that it becomes.

In such a gaming machine, it is determined in advance whether or not it is a big hit, a warning is given in advance that there is a possibility of a big hit, and the player has a sense of expectation and the game production is enlivened and the interest is improved. There was something I was trying to make.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is difficult to frequently and continuously generate a big hit. Therefore, if it is set that the big hit announcement is frequently given, the reliability of the big hit at the time of executing the big hit decreases, and the original purpose of the big hit announcement cannot be achieved. In addition, when the reliability of the big hit announcement is increased, it is rarely possible to see the announcement, so that the game has become less interesting. In addition, when giving a notice of a goose, it is necessary to perform a wasteful control for forcibly putting a falling symbol into a reach state in order to make the player indistinguishable from a goose and maintain a sense of expectation. It was

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and the object thereof is to make it possible to give a preliminary announcement without wastefulness of forcibly controlling the symbols to reach. It is to provide machines and enhance the fun of the game.

[0006]

[Specific examples of means for solving the problems and the effects thereof]
(1) Variable display of identification information is performed, and variable display means (variable display device 8) capable of deriving and displaying a display result is provided, and execution conditions for variable display (for example, start winning, predetermined symbol stop, two-stage winning, etc.) After establishment of the variable display, the variable display of the identification information is started based on the establishment of the variable display start condition (for example, the reception of the variation start command), and the derived display result is the specific display result (eg, “222”, etc.). (Zoro eyes)
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state) that is advantageous to the player when is, and is used to determine whether or not the specific display result is obtained. Renewal of numerical data (eg, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division update, random update, etc.) Numerical data updating means for determining specific display result (eg, random counter for jackpot determination), and reach state in derivation display of display result (eg, left symbol) And the middle pattern is the same pattern and the right pattern is changing)
Reach determining numerical data updating means (for example, reach determining random counter) for updating the numerical data used for determining whether or not to generate, and when the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied, the specific display result determining A specific display result determination (SC01 in FIG. 14) as to whether or not the display result of the variable display is to be the specific display result is performed by using the extracted value data from the numerical data updating means, and the determination result is the above-mentioned specific When the result is not the display result (“NO” in SC01 and SC05 in FIG. 14)
When the execution condition is satisfied, the reach determination is made by using the extracted value data from the reach determination numerical data updating means (see SC07 in FIG. 14). (See SA01 in Fig. 12)
And based on the determination result of the execution condition determination means (determination result command or the like set and transmitted in SC02, SC04, SC08, SC09 in FIG. 14), a predetermined notice is given before the variable display start condition is satisfied. It includes a notice production determination means (see FIG. 18) for determining whether or not to execute the production (see FIG. 10 etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is determined whether or not the specific display result can be obtained when the execution condition is satisfied, and when the specific display result is not obtained, it is determined whether or not the reach state is generated. As a result, whether or not the specific game state is set before the variable display of the identification information is started,
Since it is determined whether or not the reach is reached, it is possible to perform processing separately from the determination of whether or not to shift to the specific game state performed when starting the variable display of the identification information and the determination of the stop symbol. The control load on the game control board can be distributed. Further, based on the determination result, it is determined whether or not to execute the advance notice effect that notifies that the specific display result will be obtained or the reach state will be performed before the start condition is satisfied. This allows the target to give notice not only to the specific game state but also to the reach,
Reach is displayed in the variable display for which advance notice is given, and while the variable display of the reach is being displayed, the player can maintain the expectation that the specific display result will be obtained and hope for the game, and the interest is improved. To do. Further, a reach determination numerical data updating means used for determining whether or not to reach is generated is provided independently of other numerical data updating means. As a result, it becomes possible to easily change the appearance ratio of the reach without affecting other game contents.

(2) Variable display of identification information is provided, and variable display means (variable display device 8) capable of deriving and displaying a display result is provided, and execution conditions of variable display (for example, start winning, predetermined symbol stop, two stages). After winning a prize etc.), the variable display start condition (eg, fluctuation start command reception, etc.)
The variable display of the identification information is started based on the establishment of, and the display result derived and displayed is the specific display result (for example, “77
A game machine (pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to a specific game state (for example, a big hit state) that is advantageous to the player when "7" etc. Numerical data update means for determining specific display result (for example, big counter judgment random counter) for updating numerical data used for determining (for example, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division update, random update, etc.), and not for the specific display result. Is determined, the numerical data updating means for determining the display result of the variable display means (for example, a random counter for determining the symbol of the deviation) and the execution condition of the variable display are satisfied. Sometimes, will the display result of variable display be used as the specific display result by utilizing the extracted value data from the numerical data updating means for determining the specific display result? Kano specific display result determining (FIG. 2
8 is performed, and when the determination result does not result in the specific display result (when “NO” in SC′01 and SC′05 of FIG. 28), the above-mentioned deviation occurs. Utilizing the extracted value data from the display result determining numerical data updating means, the reach determining means determines whether or not the reach state is to be generated (refer to SC'07 in FIG. 28). SA0
1) and the determination result of the determination means when the execution condition is satisfied (SC'02, SC'04, SC'08, S in FIG. 28).
Based on the determination result command etc. set and transmitted in C'09), the advance notice effect determination for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined advance notice effect (see FIG. 10 etc.) before the variable display start condition is satisfied Means (see FIG. 18).

According to the above configuration, it is determined whether or not the specific display result can be obtained when the execution condition is satisfied, and when it is not generated, it is determined whether or not the reach state is generated from the deviating display result. As a result, whether to enter the specific game state before starting the variable display of the identification information,
Further, since it is determined whether or not the reach is reached, it is possible to perform a separate process from the determination of whether to shift to the specific game state performed when starting the variable display of the identification information and the determination of the stop symbol. This makes it possible to distribute the control load on the game control board. Further, based on the determination result, it is determined whether or not to execute the advance notice effect that notifies that the specific display result will be obtained before the start condition is satisfied and the outlying display result will be the reach state or the like. As a result, the target can be notified not only to the specific game state but also to the reach and the like, so that the reach and the like are displayed in the variable display for which the notification is made, and while the variable display of the reach is performed, the game is played. The player can maintain a sense of expectation that the specific display result will be obtained, and can hope for the game, and the enjoyment is improved. Further, a deviation display result determination numerical data updating means used for determining the display result of the variable display means is provided independently of the other numerical data updating means. As a result, it is possible to easily change the ratio of the reach appearing from the display result of the outlying symbols without affecting other game contents.

(3) It is possible to control to a special game state in which the specific game state is likely to occur (for example, a probability variation big hit state, a variation time shortening state, a holding game state, etc.), and whether or not the special game state is generated. Including special game state determination numerical data updating means (big hit symbol determination random counter) for updating the numerical data used for determination, the execution condition satisfaction determination means, the determination result of the specific display result determination is the specific When the result is to be displayed (in SC01 or SC06 in FIG. 14, "Y
ES)), the special game state determination of whether or not the special game state is to be generated by using the extracted value data from the special game state determination numerical data updating means (FIG. 14).
SC02).

According to the above configuration, it is determined whether the specific display result can be obtained when the execution condition is satisfied, and when it is possible, it is determined whether the special game state is generated. As a result, whether or not the specific display result can be obtained before the variable display of the identification information is started, and whether or not the special display state is reached and the special game state is entered, is determined. Since the judgment is made,
It is possible to separately process the specific game state determination and the special game state determination performed when starting the variable display of the identification information, and it is possible to disperse the control load of the game control board. Further, based on the determination result, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect that gives the specific display result before the start condition is satisfied and the specific game state is entered or the special game state is entered. As a result, for example, since it is possible to give a notice to the target of the probability variation big hit, the expectation of the player for the execution of the notice is further increased, and the importance of the notice is increased and the interest is improved. it can.

(4) In the special game state, the notice effect determination means sets the determination result of the specific display result determination to the specific display result (“YES in SC01 or SC06 of FIG. 14”). )), And the judgment result of the special game state judgment does not cause the special game state (S in FIG. 14).
If "NO" in C02), it is determined not to execute the notice effect.

According to the above-mentioned configuration, in the special game state, when the determination result is the special game state determination that does not become the special game state again, it is determined not to execute the advance notice effect. As a result, when the notice production is executed during the special game state, it is the special game state determination that the player desires, so the player can proceed with the game in the expectation that the notice will be generated, and it is easy to get into the rut The interest of the game can be improved by focusing on the game in the special game state.

(5) The probability that the advance notice effect determination means decides to execute the advance notice effect does not result in the determination result of the specific display result determination being the specific display result, but the determination of the reach determination. When the result is to cause a reach state (for example, reach pre-determination command), when the determination result of the specific display result determination is to be the specific display result (for example, probability variation big hit The pre-determination command) is set to be higher (see FIGS. 9 and 29).

According to the above configuration, the probability that the notice effect is executed when the specific game result is generated and the particular game state is generated is determined by the decision effect that the notice effect is executed when the reach state is generated. It is set to be higher than the probability of being performed. As a result, it is possible to increase the probability that a specific game state will occur when a notice is given, and improve the reliability of the notice. Also,
It is possible to increase the chances of the player encountering the notice and improve the interest of the game. For example, in general, the probability that a reach state will occur is higher than the probability that a specific game state will occur, so if it is decided to execute a notice effect with the same probability or a higher probability at the time of reach, the notice effect is decided. It is prevented that the specific game state does not occur even if is executed, that is, the appearance frequency of the so-called gazette notice effect is increased.

(6) The notice production determining means holds variable display when the variable display execution condition is already satisfied but the variable display start condition is not yet satisfied when the variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, , A variable display variation pattern or the like that has already been stored in the winning memory and has not yet started to fluctuate based on the memory), a predetermined notification effect (for example, a notice character, a notice effect timing, a notice change pattern, etc.) as a notice effect. ) Is executed based on the judgment result of the judgment means when the execution condition is satisfied, the notification effect determination means (see FIG. 9, 30, etc.) is included.

According to the above configuration, it is determined whether or not to execute a predetermined notification effect in the hold variable display in which the variable display start condition is not yet satisfied based on the determination result when the variable display execution condition is satisfied. can do. As a result, the change in the symbol is announced, so that while paying attention to the change result this time, it can be expected in the future and the interest will be improved.

(7) When the execution time of the derivation display of the display result is shortened in the variable hold display (7, for example, the variation time reduction pattern).
In addition, a notification effect prohibition means (FIG. 3) for prohibiting execution of the notification effect.
0 (see “Pattern 4”, etc.).

According to the above configuration, when the variable hold display is executed with the variable display time shortened, the notification effect is not executed. As a result, the inconsistent notification effect such as the notification effect being executed despite the end of the variable display is not performed, and the notification effect is generated only when the normal effect or the variation pattern is executed. Since it is possible to incorporate the above, it is possible to provide the player with a notification effect in a reasonable state and improve the interest.

(8) A game control means (game control board 31) for controlling the progress of the game, and an effect (for example, variable display of the variable display device 8, according to a command (display control command, etc.) from the game control means. Production control means (display control board 80,) for controlling the game sound emitted from the speaker 27, the lighting pattern of the game effect LED 28, and the like.
The production control board 81), and the game control means is capable of transmitting to the production control means a determination result command corresponding to the determination result of the execution condition satisfaction determination means and the execution condition satisfaction determination means. Command transmission means (see S14 in FIG. 11).

According to the above configuration, the command is transmitted from the game control means to one effect control means. Further, the game control means side sets and transmits a determination result command corresponding to the determination result, and the effect control means side processes the determination result command. As a result, as the processing in the game control board, various judgments are made when the execution condition is satisfied and the judgment result command corresponding to the judgment is set and transmitted, and the processing of the judgment result command is processed in the display control board. The control processing load can be shared even when a complicated notice is executed, and the load on each board can be reduced.

(9) The game control means holds the number of hold storage commands indicating the number of hold variable displays for which the variable display execution condition is satisfied but the variable display start condition is not yet satisfied (for example, continuous notice). Further includes a reserved memory number command transmitting means (see S14 of FIG. 11) for transmitting the reserved memory number command by the reserved memory number command transmitting means. (For example, in succession to the transmission of the reserved storage number command), the determination result command is transmitted.

According to the above configuration, the determination result command is transmitted in association with the reserved storage number command. As a result, the number of notices can be set based on the pending storage number command, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as the number of notices being executed being shifted. It should be noted that the determination result command can produce the above effect if it is transmitted in connection with the transmission of the number of pending storage commands, and therefore it does not matter which of them has to be transmitted first.

[0024]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine,
The variable display of the identification information is provided, the display result is provided with a variable display means capable of deriving and displaying, and after the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied, the variable display of the identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display, It is possible to apply it to other gaming machines as long as it is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the derived display result becomes the specific display result.

First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention.
It is a front view of the card unit 50 installed corresponding to this.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2,
There is a hit ball supply tray 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing prize balls overflowing from the hitting ball feeder tray 3 and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the rear of the glass door frame 2. Further, a game area 7 is provided on the front surface of the game board 6. This will be described later with reference to FIG. Also, on the upper left and right outside the game area 7,
Two speakers 27 are provided which emit sound effects.
On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a game effect LED 28a and game effect LEDs 28b, 28c are provided. In this example, a prize ball lamp 51 that is turned on when paying out a prize ball is provided in the central portion on the left side of the glass door frame 2, and the upper part of the center of the glass door frame 2 and the out-of-ball lamp that is turned on when the replenishing balls are cut off. 52 is provided.

Further, FIG. 1 also shows a card unit 50 which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enables a ball lending by inserting a prepaid card. The card unit 50 is provided with a card availability display lamp 151. The fact that the card unit 50 is ready for use indicates that the card availability display lamp 15 is available.
The player is notified by lighting or blinking 1. This card unit 50 is installed in a state of being inserted between a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 installed on the gaming machine installation island, and which of the left and right gaming machines is connected is displayed on the connecting stand direction. It is displayed by the device 153.

When the player inserts the prepaid card in which the card balance is recorded into the card insertion slot 155, the card balance recorded in the prepaid card is read. Next, the player performs a predetermined ball lending operation to reduce the balance of the lending unit amount set in advance, and the batting amount for the lending unit amount is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Lent to dish 3.

The card unit 50 is provided with a fraction display switch 152. This fraction display switch 152
By pressing, information such as a card balance and an error code when an error occurs is displayed on an information display (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the figure, reference numeral 156 is a card unit lock, and the front side of the card unit 50 can be opened by inserting a predetermined key into the card unit lock 156 and performing an unlocking operation.

FIG. 2 is a view for explaining a game area 7 provided on the front surface of the game board 6 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 8 having a special symbol display portion 9 and an accessory 77 that operates according to the game effect is provided. In addition, the variable display device 8
A starting electric winning component 15 that constitutes the starting winning port 14 is provided in the lower center part of the, and passage gates 11 are provided on both sides thereof. Further, a variable winning ball device 19 is attached below the starting winning opening 14.

In the special symbol display portion 9 of the variable display device 8,
The three special symbols “left symbol”, “middle symbol”, and “right symbol” are variably displayed by scrolling from the top to the bottom. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, as the special symbols, a total of 12 symbols including the numerical symbols "1" to "9" and the alphabetic symbols "A" to "C" are displayed in common in the left, middle and right symbols. The special symbol is variably started based on the ball hitting the starting winning opening 14 for starting winning. In addition, the special symbol display portion 9 displays various characters for enhancing the effect of the game.

A hit ball that has entered the passage gate 11 below the variable display device 8 is detected by the gate switch 12 and then guided to the outlet 26. Gate switch 12
When the hitting ball is detected at, the normal symbol which is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display portion 9 is variably started. Then, the display result is a predetermined specific display result (for example, "7").
In the case of, the solenoid 16 is excited so that the starting electric prize 1 that constitutes the starting winning opening 14 is formed.
5 is opened for a predetermined time, and it is in a state where it is easy to let the ball hit the starting winning opening 14. When the hitting ball passes through the passage gate 11 during the variable display of the special symbol display portion 9, the passage is stored, and the variable display of the special symbol display portion 9 ends and the fluctuation can be started again. After that, the special symbol display unit 9 starts variable based on the passing memory. The upper limit of this passing memory is set to "4", for example.

The start winning prize ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is detected by the starting opening switch 17. When a beating ball is detected by the starting port switch 17, the special symbol of the variable display device 8 starts variable. For example, when a ball is detected by the starting opening switch 17 during the variable display of the special symbol, the starting winning is stored, the variation of the special symbol is completed, and the variation can be started again. The special symbol starts variably based on the start winning memory. The upper limit of the starting winning prize memory is set to, for example, "4", and the number of starting winning prize memories at the present time is displayed by the starting winning prize memory display displayed in the special symbol display portion 9. The starting prize winning memory display is lit by adding one additional lighting display each time the starting winning prize is stored. Then, each time the variable display of the special symbol is started in the special symbol display portion 9, one lighting display is turned off.

The scrolling of the left, right, and right special symbols in the variable display device 8 is completed, for example, in the order of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, and the final display result is derived and displayed. As a result, doublet patterns of the same type (for example, 111,
222 etc.) is a big hit when it is stopped and displayed. When a big hit occurs, the opening / closing plate 20 tilts due to the excitation of the solenoid 21, and the big winning opening of the variable winning ball device 19 opens. As a result, the variable winning ball device 19 is in the first state, which is advantageous for the player. The first state ends when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or when a predetermined number of hit balls (for example, 10) is won, whichever comes first, which is disadvantageous to the player. It will be in the second state. The special winning opening is provided with a V count switch 22 for detecting winning balls that have entered a specific area (V pocket) and a count switch 23 for detecting winning balls that have won a normal area other than the specific area. The hit ball that has entered the variable winning ball device 19 in the first state is a specific area (V
If the player wins in the pocket) and is detected by the V count switch 22, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened again and the first state is waited for until the first state at that time is completed. The repeat continuation control in the first state can be executed up to 15 times, and the game state in which the repeat continuation control is executed is called a specific game state (big hit state). In addition, in the repeated continuation control, a state in which the variable winning ball device 19 is in the first state is called a round. When the upper limit number of times of execution of the repeat continuation control is 16, the variable winning ball device 19 can be set to the first state for 16 rounds from the first round to the 16th round.

When the result of the big hit displayed on the variable display device 8 is constituted by the zigzag pattern of the predetermined probability variation pattern, the probability of the big hit is improved as compared with the normal game state. Stochastic fluctuations occur. Hereinafter, the big hit by the probability variation pattern is called the probability variation big hit. In addition, a big hit pattern other than the probability variation pattern is referred to as a non-probability variation pattern, and a big hit due to a doublet of the non-probability variation pattern is referred to as a non-probability variation big hit. When the probability variation big hit occurs, the probability variation state is controlled for a predetermined duration. Further, if the probability variation big hit occurs again within this period, the probability variation state becomes again after the specific game state accompanying the second probability variation big hit ends.

Therefore, if the number of consecutive probability variation big hits is not limited, the probability variation may be repeatedly controlled for an extremely long time, and the special game state may overwhelm the player's ambition. It will be.

Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, in order to limit the continuous control of the probability variation state without limit, the upper limit number is set for the number of times the probability variation big hits continuously occur during the probability variation state. ing. And
When the display mode of the big hit is determined to be the non-probable variation big hit based on the upper limit number of times, the continuous control of the probability varying state is forcibly ended at that time. In addition, it is called the operation of the limiter that the restriction that prohibits the big hit with the probability variation pattern is performed.

Further, the game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning openings 24. Further, decoration lamps 25 that are lit and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and at the bottom there is an outlet 26 for collecting hit balls that have not been won.

Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is an overall rear view showing the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the front frame 2b
Is provided, and the mechanism plate 36 is provided further toward you. On the front frame 2b, a display control board 80 that controls the display of the special symbol display portion 9, a game control board 31 that is covered by the board case 32 and has a game control microcomputer, etc., and payout control of pachinko balls. A payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer or the like is mounted is installed. Further, provided is a ball-striking device 34 that shoots a ball into the game area 7 by utilizing the rotational force of the motor, and a lamp control board 35 for sending a signal to the speaker 27 and the game effect LEDs / lamps 28a, 28b, 28c. Has been. On the other hand, a ball tank 38 is provided above the mechanism plate 36, and the pachinko game machine 1 is supplied to the ball tank 38 from above with the pachinko game machine 1 installed on the game machine installation island. The pachinko balls in the ball tank 38 are supplied to the ball payout device through the guide gutter 39.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the game control board 31. In FIG. 4, as a control board, a game control board (also referred to as a main board) 31, a payout control board 37, a lamp control board 35, a voice control board 70,
And the display control board 80 is shown.

Dispensing control board 37, lamp control board 35,
A microcomputer or the like is mounted on the voice control board 70 and the display control board 80. For example, a CPU
(Central Processing Unit) and I / O ports are provided.

On the payout control board 37, a ball payout device 97,
Also, the card unit 50 is connected. On the lamp control board 35, game effect LEDs 28a, 28b, 28
c, the prize ball lamp 51, the out-of-ball lamp 52, the gate passage memory indicator 41, the accessory decoration lamp 76, and the decoration lamp 25 are connected. The voice control board 70 has a speaker 27.
Are connected.

The display control board 80 is connected to the variable display device 8 (not shown), the lamp control board 35, and the voice control board 70 described above.

On the game control board 31, a basic circuit (game control microcomputer) 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a game control program, a switch circuit 58, a solenoid circuit 59, and an information output circuit 64.
And an address decoding circuit 67.

The basic circuit 53 is a microcomputer for game control, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 54 for storing a program for game control, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 55 used as a work memory, and a control. CPU that controls according to the program
56 and I / O port 57 are included. The basic circuit 53 periodically (for example, every 2 msec) repeatedly executes the game control program stored in the ROM 54 from the beginning.

The switch circuit 58 is a circuit for giving signals from various switches to the basic circuit 53. The switch circuit 58 includes a gate switch 12, a starting opening switch 17,
The V count switch 22, the count switch 23, the prize ball count switch 301A, etc. are connected.

The information output circuit 64, in accordance with the data given from the basic circuit 53, the probability variation information indicating that probability variation has occurred and is in a probability variation state, that a big hit has occurred and is in a specific game state. It is a circuit that outputs to the host computer such as a hall management computer, the jackpot information shown, and the start winning information indicating the occurrence of the starting winning that is effectively used for the variable display of the special symbol display portion 9 among the starting winnings.

The solenoid circuit 59 is used for the starting electric accessory 1.
5 is a circuit for driving the solenoid 16 for operating the movable piece 5, the solenoid 21 for opening / closing the opening / closing plate 20 of the variable winning ball device 19 and the solenoid 13 for operating the accessory character 77 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 53. .

From the game control board 31 to the payout control board 37,
A command, which is an example of command information, is transmitted to the display control board 80.

The command transmitted from the game control board 31 to the payout control board 37 is a command as command information on payout control of prize balls and a command as command information on payout control of ball rental (for example, ball lending prohibition). Command, ball lending prohibition release command, etc.) are included.

Further, the commands transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 are commands relating to display of the variable display device 8, lighting of lamps such as the game effect LED 28, control of effects such as game sounds generated from the speaker 27. It is a display control command used as information. Display control board 8
At 0, display control of the special symbol display portion 9 is performed according to the transmitted display control command. Further, the display control board 80 analyzes the transmitted display control command, sets the lamp / sound control command, and outputs the lamp / sound control command to the lamp / sound control board, respectively. The display control command is composed of two sets of 2-byte data of MODE data and EXT data each of which is 1-byte data. The MODE data is data indicating a command type such as a fluctuation start command and a fixed symbol designation command, and EX
The T data is data that specifically specifies the specific display control content of the command type indicated by the MODE data.

The display control board 80 outputs a predetermined lamp control command to the lamp control board 35 based on the display control command and the determination result command. Lamp control board 3
In 5, the lighting control of the electrical decorative component is performed based on the lamp control command.

Further, the display control board 80 outputs a predetermined voice control command to the voice control board 70 based on the display control command and the judgment result command. The voice control board 70 controls to output a predetermined sound effect from the speaker 27 based on the voice control command.

The basic circuit 53 pays out a prize ball signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the detection signal of the starting opening switch 17, the detection signal of the V count switch 22 and the detection signal of the count switch 23. Output to the substrate 37. The payout control board 37 controls the ball payout device 97 based on the outputted prize ball signal to perform control for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls.

Specifically, with respect to the winning balls that have won the large winning opening of the variable winning ball device 19, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out for each winning ball, and the winning balls that have won the starting winning opening 14 Is controlled so that, for example, 6 prize balls are paid out for each winning ball, and for prize balls that have won the other winning holes 24, for example, 10 prize balls are paid out for each winning ball.

The prize ball number signal sent from the game control board 31 to the payout control board 37 is received by a payout control microcomputer (not shown) provided in the payout control board 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 to control the payout of the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball number signal.

FIG. 5 is a basic circuit 5 on the game control board 31 side.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing various random counters used for game control. FIG. 5 shows five types of random counters of random 1, random 2, random 3, random 4 (4-1, 4-2, 4-3) and random 5.

Random 1 is a big hit determination random counter used to determine whether or not the result of the variable display of the special symbols based on the start memory is a big hit when there is a start memory at the time of starting winning. The random counter 1 is incremented by 1 at each timer interrupt (specifically, 2 msec), is incremented and updated from 0, is incremented up to 300, which is the upper limit thereof, and is incremented and updated from 0 again.

Random 2 is a stop symbol when it is determined to be a big hit in random 1 (the same stop symbol for left, middle and right)
Is a random counter used to determine the start winning a prize. Further, it is determined whether or not to shift to the above-mentioned probability variation state depending on whether the extracted value in Random 2 is an odd number or an even number.

Random 3 is the reach of the symbol variation effect when random 1 is not determined as a big hit (for example,
It is a random counter used for determining whether or not the left symbol and the middle symbol can be the same symbol) at the time of starting winning. Therefore, when the extracted value of Random 3 is a predetermined value (for example, "11", etc.), the reach state always occurs in the stop symbol corresponding to the start memory and the symbol variation effect.

Random 4 (4-1, 4-2, 4-3)
Is a random symbol for stop symbol determination used to determine the type of the deviating symbol when it is decided to deviate the result of the variable display of the special symbol based on the extracted value of random 1. However, if the extracted value of Random 3 is a predetermined value, the middle symbol is changed to the same symbol as the left symbol, and it is forced to enter the reach state.

Random 4-1 is for determining the left symbol, 0
Is added, and when the upper limit of 11 is added, 0 is added again. Random 4-2 is a random counter for medium symbol determination, and is added from 0 again when added from 0 and up to 11 which is the upper limit thereof. The random 4-2 is incremented by 1 for each carry of the random 4-1. Random 4-3 is a random counter for determining the right symbol, which is added from 0 and is the upper limit 11
After being added up to 0, it is added up from 0 again. Random 4-
3 is incremented by 1 for each carry of random 4-2.

Random 5 is a random counter for determining the type of display variation mode by the special symbol display portion 9, and is updated by addition from 0, and then updated up to 250 which is the upper limit thereof, and then updated again from 0 by addition. To be done. This random number 5 is incremented by 1 every timer interruption, that is, every 2 msec, and every interruption processing remainder time. As described above, in this embodiment, random 1 (for example,
Numerical data updating means for determining specific display results) and random 4
(For example, the deviation display result determining numerical data updating means) or the random 3 (for example, reach determining numerical data updating means) are provided separately, so that they are also used as one random counter (for example, a specific game state). A gaming machine that both decides whether or not to make a big hit using the decision data updating means) and decides the contents of the reach operation is excluded.

Although illustration is omitted, the display result of the ordinary symbol displayed on the display screen of the special symbol display portion 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 10, which is the upper limit, and then counts up from 0 again.
The count value of this random counter is for randomly determining whether or not to generate a normal hit that is generated based on the display result of the normal symbol. When the gate switch 12 detects the passage of the gate, the count value of the random counter is extracted accordingly. Then, when the gate passage is detected, it is judged whether or not the value of the extracted random counter matches the normal hit determination value (for example, "2"), and when the values match, the normal hit is generated. Control is performed. When the normal hit is decided, the stop symbol corresponding to the normal hit is decided accordingly, and when the outfall is decided, the stop display result of the ordinary symbol is decided by using another random counter. .

FIG. 6 is a table which stores the correspondence between the display control command data for specifying the symbol transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 and the extracted value of the random 4 counter. The table of FIG. 6 is stored in the ROM 54 in the game control board 31.

The command data consists of 2-byte data. The upper 1 byte constitutes MODE data, and the lower 1 byte constitutes EXT data. The MODE data is data for roughly specifying what the command data instruct.
The EXT data is data for designating the specific content of the command.

When the extracted values of random 4-1 to random 4-3 are, for example, "0", the EXT data is 00H, and when the extracted value is "1", the EXT data is 01H.
If the extracted value is “11”, the EXT data is 0
It becomes BH. Therefore, for example, when the extracted value of random 4-3 is "5", the display command is 92H.
It becomes 05H.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the variable display time and variable display pattern of the variable display device 8 specified by the variation start command. In the fluctuation start command, the MODE data is “80H”, and the EXT data is “01H” “02H” “03H” ... “86H” “8”.
7H "and the variable display device 8 corresponding to each number
The display time of the variable display is T1, T2, T3 ... T135,
T136, and the variable display patterns are "normal deviation", "reach A deviation", "time saving A hit" ...
“Reach F is out of contact”, “reach F hit”, and the like.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a random counter for generating a random number for display control used for the selection of the notice effect performed by the display control board 80. In FIG. 8, the display control random number is used to determine whether or not to give a notice effect in the effect and to select the content of the notice effect, and the count range is 0 to 232.

In the random number generating means for generating the above-mentioned random number, the numerical value is sequentially updated within the count range. Then, the numerical value being counted is extracted by the extracting means for extracting the random number generated by the random number generating means, and whether or not to give advance notice depending on what range of the numerical value to be judged the extracted numerical value belongs to, Alternatively, it is determined what kind of notice production should be performed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the effect contents selection table. The effect content selection table is set according to whether the probability of a big hit is a low probability or a high probability. For example, when the determination result command transmitted from the game control board 31 at the time of low probability is the "reach advance determination command", the low probability time table of FIG. Judgment command "
When the random number for display control extracted according to the distribution probability set in advance corresponding to No. 0 to 209, no notice effect is produced. When the random number for display control is 210 to 229, the notice effect 1 or 230 to 232 is given. At this time, the notice effect 2 is selected and decided as the effect content. Each table will be specifically described below.

In the low-probability time table of FIG. 9A, the range of the extracted values of the display control random numbers for selecting “no notice effect”, “notice effect 1” and “notice effect 2” is stored for each determination result command. Has been done. For example, in the case where the determination result command indicating the “displacement advance determination command” is input to the display control board 80, when the extracted value is in the range of 0 to 230, “no notice effect” is selected, and the extracted value is selected. Is 2
In the case of being within the range of 31 to 232, "notice effect 1" is selected, but "notice effect 2" is not selected.
In the case where the determination result command indicating the “non-certain variation jackpot advance determination command” is input to the display control board 80,
If the extracted value is in the range of 0 to 126, "no notice effect" is selected, if the extracted value is in the range of 127 to 216, "notice effect 1" is selected, and the extracted value is 217 to 23.
If it is within the range of 2, "advance notice effect 2" is selected.
When the determination result command indicating the “probability variation big hit advance determination command” is input to the display control board 80, when the extracted value is in the range of 0 to 126, “no notice effect”
Is selected, when the extracted value is in the range of 127 to 142, “notice effect 1” is selected, and when the extracted value is in the range of 143 to 232, “notice effect 2” is selected.

Similarly, in the high-probability time table of FIG. 9B, the range of the extraction value of the random number for display control for selecting “no notice effect”, “notice effect 1”, and “notice effect 2” for each determination result command. Is remembered. For example, the determination result command indicating the “reach advance determination command” is the display control board 8.
When inputting 0, "no notice effect" is selected when the extracted value is in the range of 0 to 221, and "notice effect 1" is selected when the extracted value is in the range of 222 to 231. If the extracted value is 232, “preliminary notice effect 2” is selected. When the determination result command indicating the “non-probable variation big hit advance determination command” is input to the display control board 80, “no notice effect” is selected and “notice effect 1” in the entire range of the extracted values of 0 to 232. -There is no case where "notice effect 2" is selected. As a result, when the notice production is performed during the probability change, it is either a reach or a probability change big hit. That is, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game without annoying the player that the notice production is not performed and the player does not become an uncertain strange jackpot or reach. Further, during the probability change, there is a possibility that the notice effect may be selected at the time of reach other than the probability change big hit, so that the “geek notice effect” is possible, and the interest of the player can be further improved.

In this way, the display control board 80 displays the "preliminary notice effect" on the variable display device 8 based on the judgment result command transmitted from the game control board 31, the probability of a big hit state, and the extracted value from the random number for display control. Is displayed. In addition, the display control board 80 outputs a sound control command related to the generation of a game sound and a lamp control command related to the lighting pattern of a decorative lamp or the like in association with the variation pattern command and the notice effect transmitted from the game control board 31. 70 and the lamp control board 35. As a result, when execution of the notice production is decided, it is possible to transmit a control command for generating the game sound and lighting the lamp in synchronization with the notice production, so that the production is displayed on the variable display device 8 and the like. It is possible to prevent inconvenience that game sounds and lamps are mutually turned off.
Further, the display control board 80 can select effect contents from three types of “notice effect 1” and “notice effect 2” and “no notice effect” according to the probability of being distributed by the notice selection table. There is. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the notice production, continue the game without getting tired, and improve the interest.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the notice effect mode. As shown in FIG. 10A, as the “preliminary presentation effect 1”, a character appears, a balloon of “around” is displayed, a sound “Arukamo” is generated, and the lamp is turned off. Performed by. Specifically, when the notice effect flag is set in the hold memory “4”, the character is displayed at the same time as “4” from the start of the variable display variation caused by the hold memory “1”.
It may be used to display a comment such as “it may hit the second time” and count down the number of times for each pending storage.

The "preliminary notice effect 2" is shown in FIG.
As shown in, the "dojo" is displayed in addition to the normal display, and a sound effect such as "don" is generated in addition to the normal game sound, and the flashing interval of the lamp is shortened. Specifically, at the same time when the variable display starts to change, the "dojo" is displayed on the background of the special symbol display portion 9 and the display is continued even during the interval until the notice effect flag is cleared. May be.

In the present embodiment, two patterns of continuous notice production are explained, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of patterns of notice production may be provided. Also,
The advance effect may be set by operating the accessory 77 described with reference to FIG. Since the selection probability is determined according to the game state and the type of notice effect, the player can determine the reliability of the notice depending on the type of notice effect, and the interest in the game increases. Further, by providing a plurality of patterns of notice production, the range of game production is widened, and the game can be enjoyed through visual and auditory senses.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the game control main processing and interrupt processing executed by the basic circuit 53. In FIG. 11, (a) shows the game control main processing, and (b) shows the timer interrupt processing.
This interrupt process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

In the game control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 01. In the initialization processing, it is determined whether or not the RAM 55 contains an error. If the RAM 55 contains an error, the RAM 55 is initialized and various flags are initialized. Further, in the initialization process, the CPU 56 sets a timer interrupt time (for example, 2 msec) that defines the timing of executing the interrupt process described later.
Is set. As a result, after resetting due to power-on or the like, time counting for defining the timing at which the first interrupt processing is executed is started. In the initialization process, various timers are set and
A process of outputting a sub-board initialization command for the display control board 80 or the like is performed.

Next, a display random number updating process for determining a fixed symbol (scheduled stop symbol) is performed in S02. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the fixed symbol of the special symbol in the variable display of the variable display device 8 is determined based on a random number (count value of random 3, 4). This S
In 02, the display random number (count value of random numbers 3 and 4) for determining the stop symbol is updated. Usually S0
The infinite loop of update only processed in 2 is repeatedly executed. During this period, if a timer interrupt occurs, Fig. 11 (b)
The timer interrupt processing of is executed. After the timer interrupt process of FIG. 11B is executed, the step of S02 is repeatedly executed in an endless loop.

At S03, the switch processing for inputting the states of the gate switch 12, the starting port switch 17, the V count switch 22, the count switch 23, etc., and determining whether or not there is a prize for each winning port or a variable winning ball device. Is done. When the start winning is detected by the start opening switch 17, the start storing process is executed in this switch process. Specifically, when the start winning is detected by the start opening switch 17, the count value of the random 1 counter for jackpot determination is extracted at that timing,
The extracted value is stored in the special symbol determination bank for starting memory. As a result, starting memory is stored. The special symbol determination bank for starting memory is composed of four locations of bank 0 to bank 3, and a maximum of four starting memories can be performed by these four locations. Therefore, when all the banks have the memory when the start winning is detected, the start winning is invalidated.

Next, error processing is performed in S04. This error processing is processing such as performing various abnormality diagnoses by the self-diagnosis function provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and issuing an alarm if necessary according to the result.

Next, in S05, random number updating processing is performed. This is a process of updating each random counter indicating various determination random numbers used for game control. Specifically, it is a process of updating the random 1 and 2 counters. Therefore, the random 1 and 2 counters are updated by 1 every 2 ms.

Next, in S06, the display symbol random number is updated. This processing is the same processing as S03, and specifically, the processing of updating the random 3 and 4 counters is performed.

Next, in S07, special symbol process processing is performed. In this special symbol process process, after the winning confirmation process is performed, one of a plurality of types of process is selected and executed according to the value of the special symbol process flag. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state. Next, a normal symbol process process is performed by S08. In this normal symbol process process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the normal symbols displayed in the special symbol display portion 9 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state.

Next, in S09, special symbol command processing is executed. This special symbol command process is a process in which the basic circuit 53 transmits the command data for displaying the special symbol to the display control board 80. Next, in S10, the normal symbol command process is executed. In this normal symbol command processing, the basic circuit 53 transmits command data for controlling the display of the normal symbol displayed in the special symbol display portion 9 to the display control board 80.

Next, in S11, information output processing is performed. The information output process is a process of externally outputting the probability variation information, the big hit information, and the start information via the information output circuit 64. Next, in S12, solenoid output processing is performed. The solenoid output process is a process for outputting a control signal for controlling the excitation of the solenoids 13, 16 and 21 to the solenoid circuit 59. Next, in S13, prize ball processing is performed. This prize ball processing is
The basic circuit 53 is a process for transmitting a prize ball number signal and a prize ball enable signal to the payout control board 37 to issue a prize ball payout command.

Next, the process proceeds to S14, and the hold storage process is performed. This reserved storage processing specifies the display of the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories changes, for example, when there is a start winning and the reserved memories increase, or when fluctuation starts and the reserved memories decrease. Along with transmitting the reserved storage number command, the determination result command indicating the determination result set in the winning confirmation process performed in the special symbol process process described later is transmitted. That is, the determination result command is transmitted in connection with the transmission of the number of reserved storage commands. As a result, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of receiving only the command for the number of stored memories and failing to receive the determination result command and dropping the command, and preventing the occurrence of a deviation in the number of times the notice effect is executed. it can. In S15, a test signal output process is performed. In this test signal output processing, a test is performed as to whether or not a regular command corresponding to the game state is output. For example, at the time of a big hit, a test is performed as to whether or not a command corresponding to the big hit is output. As a control after S15, a process of repeating the infinite loop of S02 is performed.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the special symbol process processing shown by S07 of FIG. This special symbol process processing,
After the winning confirmation process of SA01 is executed, 10 types of processes (SA02 are performed according to the value of the special symbol process flag.
~ SA11) is controlled to be executed. The following processes are executed in SA01 to SA11.

At SA01, winning confirmation processing is performed. The start winning opening 14 (in this embodiment, the winning opening of the variable winning ball device 15) hits a ball, and the starting opening switch 1
When 7 is turned on, various random number determination processing is performed,
A process of storing the extracted random number in each random number storage area is performed. This processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

At SA02, special symbol variation waiting processing is performed. Whether or not there is a start winning (whether or not there is a starting memory) is determined, and if there is no starting winning, command information for making the display state in the special symbol display portion 9 a standby state for waiting for customers It is a process of setting and updating the special symbol process flag when there is a start winning so that the special symbol determination process can be performed.

At SA03, special symbol determination processing is performed. When the variable display of the special symbols can be started, the number of memory for winning the winning start is confirmed. If the number of stored winning awards is not 0, it is determined whether the big hit or the big hit is lost according to the value of the big hit determination random number extracted by using the random 1 counter.

At SA04, a stop symbol setting process is performed. The stop symbol of the left middle right symbol is determined according to the value of the outlier symbol determination random number extracted by using the random 4 counter.

At SA05, a variation pattern setting process is performed. A variation pattern table is looked up according to the result of determination of whether or not it is a big hit, the value of the reach determination random number, and the like, and the variation pattern is determined according to the value of the variation pattern determination random number.

At SA06, all symbol variation start processing is performed. In the special symbol display portion 9, control is performed so that all symbols start changing. At this time, the display control board 80
On the other hand, as a display control command, a fluctuation pattern command and three stop symbol commands of left, middle, and right for instructing the left middle right planned stop symbol (final stop symbol), respectively, are transmitted.

At SA07, all symbol stop waiting processing is performed. When the predetermined time has passed, the special symbol display portion 9
Control is performed so that all the symbols displayed at are stopped. Further, until the timing of stopping all symbols, the left middle symbol is controlled to be stopped at a predetermined timing.

At SA08, a big hit display process is performed. When the extracted value based on the random 1 is a value that causes a big hit state, the display control command corresponding to the value extracted by the random 2 is displayed on the display control board 80.
The internal state (process flag) is updated so as to shift to step SA09. If not, the internal state is set to step SA02.
Update to move to. Further, the display control microcomputer of the display control board 80 displays a big hit on the special symbol display portion 9 in accordance with the data of the display control command. The jackpot display is a process performed to notify the player of the occurrence of the jackpot.

At SA09, a big hit medium round display process is performed. The control for displaying the round in the big hit on the special symbol display portion 9 is started.

At SA10, V display processing during the opening of the special winning opening is performed. The control for transmitting the display control command data of the round display during the big hit to the display control board 80 is performed. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is established and the continuation condition of the big hit game state is established, the internal state is updated so as to shift to SA09. If the termination condition of the big hit game state is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to SA11.

At SA11, a big hit end display process is performed. A display is provided to notify the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. When this display ends,
The internal flag and the like are returned to the initial state, and the internal state is updated to shift to SA02.

As described above, when a hit ball is won in the starting winning opening 14, the game control board 31 determines whether to make a big hit or a big hit to set the judgment result command in the special symbol process processing, Reach is established, a stop symbol is determined, and the like, and a determination result command and an INT signal corresponding to the determination are output to the display control board 80. The display control microcomputer on the side of the display control board 80 extracts a random number for display control according to the determination result command from the game control board 31, and determines the effect contents according to the probability set in the notice selection table.

FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing a subroutine program of the winning confirmation processing of SA01 which is performed every 2 ms described in the special symbol process processing of FIG.

First, in SB01, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning. If there is no starting winning, the winning confirmation processing is ended, and if there is a starting winning, the process shifts to SB02, and it is determined whether or not the starting memory number is "4". If the number of remembered winning awards is "4", the winning confirmation process is terminated. If the number of remembered winning awards is not "4", the process shifts to SB03 to add "1" to the number of remembered starting awards. Be done.

Next, at SB04, the process of extracting the counter values of the random numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 described above is performed. At SB05, a random number determination process is performed. Here, the command is set based on various random counter values as described later. At SB06, a process of storing the counter values extracted at SB04 in the corresponding random number storage areas is performed.

FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing a subroutine program of the random number determination process of SB05 described in the winning confirmation process of FIG.

First, in SC01, it is judged whether or not the count value extracted by using the random 1 counter is "7" which is a big hit. When the count value is "7", the process shifts to SC02, and it is determined whether or not the count value extracted by using the random 2 counter is "odd number" that is a probability fluctuation big hit, and SC03 / SC0.
If it is "odd", the probability variation big hit advance determination command is set to be transmitted, and if it is not "odd", the non-determination variation big hit preliminary determination command is set to be transmitted and the random number determination process is terminated.

Further, when it is determined in SC01 that it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to SC05, and it is determined whether or not the flag that the probability of the current game state is fluctuating is ON. If the probability is changing, the process proceeds to SC06, and the random 1 counter is used to extract the extracted value of "7, 17, 4".
, 57, 107 ”, and if either, the process proceeds to SC02 and the above-described processing is performed. S if none
After shifting to C07, the count value extracted by using the random 3 counter may reach the reach state.
It is determined whether or not it is "1". If it is "11", the reach pre-determination command is set to be transmitted in SC08, and if it is not "11", the deviation pre-determination command is set to be transmitted in SC09 and the random number determination process is ended.

The determination result command set in the random number determination process is the game storage circuit board 31 in which the number of reserved memory command and the determination result command are given at the time of winning the start prize in the pending storage process described using S14 of FIG. 11 (b). To the display control board 80. As a result, in the special symbol command processing, the determination result command and the like are transmitted independently from the processing of transmitting the variation pattern command and the fixed symbol (stop symbol) command from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80, so that the game control is performed. The processing load on the substrate 31 can be dispersed.

FIG. 15A is a flow chart showing the display control main processing, and FIG. 15B is a flow chart for explaining the timer interrupt processing. In the display control main process, an initialization process is performed in SD01. In this initialization processing, all the stored contents stored in the RAM are erased, and new initial values (for example, “0”) of the respective parameters are set. Then S
At D02, a random number update process is performed. In this random number updating process, the display controlling random number is updated.

Next, at SD03, it is judged if the timer interrupt flag is set or not. If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the flow returns to SD02 and the random number is further updated. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the process proceeds to SD04 to clear the timer interrupt flag, and then the command analysis process is executed in SD05. To do. SD0
In the command analysis process of 5, the command transmitted from the game control board 31 is received, what kind of command it is analyzed, the process of setting the symbol to be displayed on the variable display device 8 and the like are performed. .

Next, in SD06, display control process processing is performed. This display control process process is
As will be described later with reference to FIG. 19, there are processes such as a variable start command reception waiting process for displaying on the variable display device 8, a variable display operation setting process, a symbol changing process, an all symbol stop waiting process, and a big hit display process. Done. At SD07, sound / lamp control command processing is performed. This sound / lamp control command processing is, as described above, the sound / lamp control corresponding to the effect contents selected based on the variation pattern command and the judgment result command transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80. The processing transmitted to the substrate is performed. As a result, a synchronized effect can be performed. Further, in (b) of FIG. 15, a timer interrupt process is performed, and the timer interrupt flag is set in SD08. Then, in SD09, the timer interrupt is permitted and the timer interrupt process is ended. The timer interrupt process is performed once every 33 msec.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a reception command buffer storage area which is a storage area of the RAM 101a of the display control CPU 101 for storing the command transmitted from the game control board. Game control board 31
Each time the display control board 80 receives a command transmitted from the display control board 80, the reception number counter is incremented from 0. When the command received number counter is 0, the received command buffer 1 is selected and the received command is stored.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart for explaining the command analysis processing performed in the display control board 80 to which the command output from the game control board 31 is input. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 17, in SE01 to SE05, it is determined whether or not there is a received command in the command reception buffer, whether or not the command is a designated command for the symbol in the middle left, right, and each symbol stop storage area. Stores the symbol number.

In SE03, if the received command is not a symbol designating command, the process proceeds to SE06, and it is determined whether or not the received command is a variation pattern determining command. In SE06, if the received command is a variation pattern determination command, a flag corresponding to the command is set in SE07, and the process returns to SE01.

If the received command is not the variation pattern determination command in SE06, it is determined in SE08 whether the received command is the determination result command. When the received command is the determination result command, the notice effect determination process described with reference to FIG. 18 is performed, and the effect flag and the like are set. When it is determined in SE08 that the received command is not the determination result command, the process proceeds to SE10, it is determined what command the received command is, and the corresponding flag is set to SE01.
Return to. That is, if it is a fluctuation start command, the flag corresponding to the fluctuation start command is set, if it is the symbol confirmation command, the flag corresponding to the symbol confirmation command is set, and if it is the judgment result command, the selected effect flag is set. Done.

FIG. 18 is a flow chart for explaining the subroutine of the notice effect determination process executed in SE09 of the command analysis process described above with reference to FIG.
Here, the announcement effect content is determined according to the probability of the table determined by the transmitted determination result command and the jackpot probability of the game state.

In SF01, it is determined whether or not the probability of being a big hit is a high probability state, that is, during probability change, and if it is not during probability change, the process proceeds to SF02, and the low probability time table is set when determining the notice effect contents. Used. In SF03, it is determined whether or not the received determination result command is a deviation pre-determination command. If it is a deviation pre-determination command, in SF04, a corresponding notice effect flag is set based on the distribution probability of RS1-1. And the number of consecutive notices is remembered. Next, in SF05, it is determined whether or not the received determination result command is a reach advance determination command, and if it is a reach advance determination command, in SF06, the advance notice effect corresponding to the distribution probability of RS1-2 is applied. The flag is set and the number of consecutive notices is stored.

In SF07, it is determined whether or not the received determination result command is the non-certain variation jackpot pre-determination command, and if it is the non-certain variation jackpot pre-determination command, in SF08, it is based on the distribution probability of RS1-3. The corresponding notice effect flag is set and the number of consecutive notices is stored. Similarly, in SF09, it is determined whether or not the received determination result command is the probability variation jackpot pre-determination command, and when it is the probability variation jackpot pre-determination command, in SF10, it is dealt with based on the distribution probability of RS1-4. The notice effect flag is set and the number of consecutive notices is stored, and the notice effect determination process is ended.

Further, in SF01, it is determined whether or not the probability of being a big hit is a high probability state during the probability change, and if it is during the probability change, the process proceeds to SF11, and when the notice effect content is determined with a high probability. A table is used. SF1
In 2, it is judged whether or not the received judgment result command is a reach pre-judgment command. If it is a reach pre-judgment command, in RS13 RS2-
The advance notice flag corresponding to the distribution probability of 2 and the number of continuous notices are stored. Next, in SF14, it is determined whether or not the received determination result command is a probability variation jackpot pre-determination command.
The notice effect flag corresponding to the distribution probability of 2-4 is set and the number of consecutive notices is stored, and the notice effect determination process is ended.

FIG. 19 is a flow chart for explaining the display control process processing. In the display control process process, a fluctuation start command reception waiting process is performed in SG01. In the fluctuation start command reception waiting process, it is confirmed by the command reception interrupt process whether or not the fluctuation start command (fluctuation pattern command) capable of specifying the variable display time and the variable display pattern is received. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag indicating that the fluctuation start command has been received is set. Such a flag is set when the received command stored in the received command buffer of the display control board 80 is the variation start command (variation pattern command) as described above.

In SG02, variable display operation setting processing is performed. In the variable display operation setting process, the variable display pattern is set according to the variation start command (variation pattern command), and when the notice effect is performed, the notice effect is set. Then, control is performed so that the fluctuation of the left middle right symbol is started. Then S
In G03, the process during symbol fluctuation is performed. In the symbol fluctuation process, the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed, background, character) forming the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. When performing the notice production, the timing is controlled. Moreover, stop control of the left middle symbol is performed.

In SG04, all symbol stop waiting processing is performed. In the all-symbol stop waiting process, when the symbol confirmation command for instructing the stop of all the symbols is received at the end of the variation time, the display control (symbol confirmation control) for stopping the variation of the symbols is performed. Further, in SG05, a big hit display control process is performed. In the big hit display control process, control is performed to display the probability variation big hit display or the normal big hit display after the lapse of the variation time.

FIG. 20 is a flow chart for explaining the fluctuation start command reception waiting processing. In the fluctuation start command reception waiting process, first, the display control CPU
101 gives an instruction to start the fluctuation of the left middle right symbol, and it is confirmed whether or not a fluctuation start command capable of specifying the variable display time and the variable display pattern is received (S).
H01). In SH01, if the fluctuation start command is not received, the fluctuation start command reception waiting process is ended as it is, but if the fluctuation start command is received,
In SH02, the process flag is set to the variable display operation setting process, and the fluctuation start command reception waiting process is ended. This variation start command is any one shown in FIG. Therefore, when the variation start command capable of specifying the variable display time and the variable display pattern is received, the value of the display control process flag is set to the variable display operation setting process SG.
Change to the value corresponding to 02.

When the special symbol is changed, the command transmitted first from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 is the change start command. And then,
A command for designating the stop symbol of the left middle right symbol is transmitted. Finally, a confirmation command for confirming the symbol is transmitted. They are stored in the command buffer.

FIG. 21 is a flow chart for explaining the variable display operation setting process. As shown in FIG.
In the variable display operation setting process, in SI01,
The variable display pattern corresponding to the received command transmitted from the game control board 31 is set.

In SI02, it is determined whether or not the notice effect flag is established. The advance notice flag is shown in Figure 1.
It is set in the notice effect determination process described using 8. If it is determined that the notice effect flag is established in SI02, the process proceeds to SI03 and SI04, the notice effect start time timer is started, and effects such as characters and backgrounds are set according to the notice effect flag. If it is determined in SI02 that the notice effect flag is not established, the process directly proceeds to SI05.

Next, in SI05, the variable display time timer for measuring the variable display time of the variable display device 8 is started. Next, in SI06, the variable display device 8 is operated with the set variable display pattern and variable display time.
At, the variable display for deriving and displaying the display result is started. Next, in SI07, the process flag is set to the symbol changing process and the variable display operation setting process is ended.

FIG. 22 is a flow chart for explaining the symbol changing process. In the process during symbol fluctuation,
In SJ01, it is determined whether or not the notice production start time timer for counting the waiting time until the notice production is started has timed out. That is, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the notice production. SJ01
If the advance notice effect start time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to SJ02 to start displaying a background image or the like (see FIG. 10) for performing the advance notice effect. In SJ03, the number of consecutive notices stored together with the notice effect flag set in FIG. 18 is decremented by 1, and it is determined in SJ04 whether or not the number of consecutive notices subtracted is "0". ", The notice effect flag set in SJ05 is cleared. More specifically, when the execution condition is satisfied when the reserved memory is "2" and the notice effect flag / the number of continuous memories "3" in which the notice effect is given to the reserved memory "3" is set,
In the variable display of each of the pending storage “1”, the pending storage “2”, and the pending storage “3”, the advance notice effect is executed three times in succession. In addition, the number of continuous notices corresponding to the notice effect flag after starting the third notice effect is 3-3 =
Since it becomes "0", the notice effect flag is cleared, and the notice effect that has continued is ended.

Further, in SJ06, it is judged 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 SJ06, the process proceeds to SJ07, the process flag is set to all symbol stop waiting processing, and the symbol changing process is ended, but if the variable display time does not time out in SJ06, the symbol changes as it is. Medium processing ends.

FIG. 23 is a flow chart for explaining the all symbol stop waiting process. In the all symbol stop waiting process, first, in SK01, it is determined whether or not a confirmation command for stopping the left, middle, and right symbols is received. If the confirmation command is not received in SK01, all the symbol stop waiting processing is ended as it is, but SK
If the confirmation command is received at 01, the process proceeds to SK02 to display the confirmed symbol. Next, in SK03,
It is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol. SK
If the confirmed symbol is a big hit symbol in 03, the process proceeds to SK04, the process flag is set to the big hit display process, and all the symbol stop waiting process is ended. However, if the determined symbol is not the big hit symbol in SK03, the process proceeds to SK05 and the process flag is set. It sets to the fluctuation start command reception waiting process and ends all symbol stop waiting process.

FIG. 24 is a flow chart for explaining the big hit display processing. In the jackpot display process,
First, in SL01, it is determined whether or not the fanfare command is received. Here, the fanfare command is a command for notifying a big hit display (for example, "fever" display, etc.), and even if the probability changes during the big hit display processing after the fanfare command is received, the big hit and The probability of becoming is a normal low probability state. If it has not been received, the big hit display processing is ended, but if it has been received, the process proceeds to SL02, and the set notice effect flag is cleared. That is, when the notice effect flag is set in the hold storage, it is cleared, so that the continuous notice effect is not performed in the change in the variable display corresponding to the cleared hold storage after the big hit. As a result, for example, during the probability change, a flag that is a big hit due to a non-probable variation pattern that ends the high probability state is set in the holding memory "2", and a big hit occurs only in the holding memory "4" at a high probability and Even if the notice effect flag is set, the notice effect flag of the hold memory "4" is cleared during the big hit display processing of the hold memory "2", so that the notice effect that cannot be matched is executed. Can be prevented.

Next, in SL03, it is judged whether or not the big hit is a probability-varying big hit accompanied by a probability variation state.
If it is not a probabilistic big jackpot in SL03, it proceeds to SL05 and displays an indication that it is a normal big jackpot and proceeds to SL06.
Proceed to L04, display that the probability variation big hit is made, and proceed to SL06. In SL06, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is over. If the big hit game is not finished in SL06, the big hit display processing is finished as it is, but if the big hit game is finished in SL06, S is executed.
Proceeding to L07, the process flag is set to the variable start command reception waiting process, and the big hit display process is terminated. The big hit game is a period in which the game is in a specific game state.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27, the timing at which the reach advance notice effect and the big hit advance notice effect are performed will be described.

FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the timing of symbol variation based on the command received by the display control board when the notice production is not performed. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the fluctuation start command output from the game control board 31 is input to the display control board 80. Thereby, each of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol undergoes scroll fluctuation such that the speed gradually increases in the period indicated by a.

Next, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the reception of the fluctuation start command, the symbol designating command is received, and in the period shown in b, all the symbols of the left symbol, the middle symbol and the right symbol have a constant fluctuation speed. Reach After the lapse of the predetermined period, first, the left symbol becomes a scroll fluctuation such that the speed gradually slows down in the period shown in c, and then the middle symbol also slows down gradually behind the left symbol. It becomes scroll fluctuation, and finally the right pattern also becomes scroll fluctuation such that the speed gradually decreases.

Further, while the right symbol is undergoing a scroll fluctuation which gradually becomes slower in the period shown in c, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the symbols as they are after the symbols have stopped updating for the period shown in d. The fluctuation of the display mode is fluctuating. This fluctuation fluctuation is not limited to simple fluctuation of the design, and may be any fluctuation such as rotation, discoloration, reduction and enlargement, blinking, etc. of the design unless it is in a completely stopped state. The switching timing of the variation patterns of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is all the same in FIGS. 25 to 27. Further, if the confirmation command is received, the final stop of the symbol is performed. In addition, in FIG.
Since the timing of the command is shown when the notice production is not performed, the character or the like as the notice is not always displayed.

FIG. 26 is a view for explaining the timing of symbol change based on the received command received by the display control board when the notice effect 1 is performed. FIG. 26
As shown in, when the notice effect 1 is performed, the reach state is reached and the character is displayed at the time when the middle symbol changes from the gradually changing scroll fluctuation to the fluctuation fluctuation.

FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the timing of symbol change based on the received command received by the display control board when the notice effect 2 is performed. FIG. 27
As shown in, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol each fluctuate in speed gradually ends the period shown in a, and when the period shifts to b, the fluctuation of the symbol switches to a constant speed. At the stage of switching, the notice production 2 is performed.

Next, the main effects obtained by this embodiment will be summarized. As described above, when the execution condition is satisfied (for example, at the time of starting winning), it is determined whether or not the game state can be a big hit, and whether or not the stop symbol can be a reach. Can be made or not. That is,
Explained the implementation of continuous announcements targeting reach. As a result, in the case of executing a series of notices targeting a big hit, when making a notice announcement of Gase appear,
It is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the reach state is not even reached due to the target fluctuation, and that the player is immediately aware that he is in a stale state and instantly amuses the player.
Furthermore, while the change in the reach is being executed, the player can maintain his or her expectation for a big hit, and thus the interest in the game can be improved.

As described above, when the execution condition is satisfied, the determination result command relating to the selection of the effect contents is set and transmitted, and when the start condition is satisfied, the big hit determination, the big hit symbol determination, the reach determination, and the out-of-match symbol determination are performed and the corresponding command is set. Since it is transmitted, the processing load on the game control board 31 can be dispersed. Further, the notice effect can be executed before the start condition is satisfied, and the player's expectation can be increased even before the start of the change, and the interest can be improved.

As described above, when the notice production is performed during the probability variation, the probability variation state is set so as not to give a big hit with the ordinary symbol which ends the probability variation state, and the probability variation pattern which can continue the probability variation state. I explained the implementation that is set so that the big hit probability is high. As a result, for a player who wishes to make a big hit with a probability variation pattern during probability fluctuation, it is possible to raise expectations for the player even before the variation becomes a big hit with the probability variation pattern, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

As described above, the notice effect is performed with a higher probability that the notice effect is executed when it is determined to be a big hit than the probability that the notice effect is executed when it is determined to be the reach. Is set. As a result, it is possible to increase the reliability of the big hit when the notice production is performed, and it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the player's expectation for the big hit continues to betrayed and hesitates. In addition, it is possible to increase the chances of the player encountering the advance notice and improve the interest of the game. Since the degree of high probability varies depending on the target reliability, the above effect can be obtained if it is set to about 5 to 12 times. For example, if the target is to have a degree of reliability that is a big hit three times and a deviation of seven times when the notice production is performed ten times, that is, a degree of reliability that is a big hit of 30%, the big hit probability is. 1/301, the probability of reaching is 1 /
Considering that it is 12, it is necessary to set the probability that the notice effect is executed at the time of jackpot determination to be about 10 times higher than the probability that the notice effect is executed at the time of reach determination. Also,
In the present embodiment, since it is set about 5 times higher, the reliability of about 20% can be expected, and the number of appearances of the notice effect can be increased as compared with the case of the reliability of 30%.

As described above, based on the determination result command transmitted from the game control board 31, the display control board 8
Since the effect content is determined at 0, the control load on the game control board 31 can be reduced.

As described above, each time the execution condition is satisfied, the pending storage number command indicating the pending storage number and the determination result command corresponding to the pending storage are associated with each other and transmitted to the display control board 80. did. As a result, the inconvenience that the determination result command corresponding to the hold storage is displaced, for example, the notice production ends when the variable display of the hold storage from which the notice production is performed is not changed, and the notice production is originally performed. It is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the notice presentation is not performed due to the change in the variable display that should be performed.

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the above-described first embodiment, an example has been shown in which the reach determination counter is used to determine whether the reach state is reached, and a character, background, or the like is temporarily displayed as a notice. However, in the second embodiment, A case will be described in which it is determined whether or not the reach is reached by using the stray symbol determination counter, and the form of the variation pattern is changed to give a notice in addition to the notice effect of the first embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a subroutine for explaining the random number determination process executed in SB05 of the winning confirmation process described with reference to FIG. Since the processing contents are the same, different processing of SC'07 will be described.

In SC'07, R4-used for determining the left symbol out of the random symbols for determining the outlier symbol
It is determined whether or not the extracted values from R4-2 used for determining the medium symbol and 1 are the same value. That is, it is determined whether or not the reach state can be achieved. As a result, the reach pre-determination command can be set and transmitted without providing a reach determination counter, so that the control load can be reduced.

FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern selection table. The fluctuation pattern selection table is
Similar to the effect content selection table described above with reference to FIG. 9, the probability that the gaming state will be a big hit state is set according to whether the probability is low or high. For example, when the determination result command transmitted from the game control board 31 at the time of low probability is the “reach advance determination command”, FIG.
By referring to the low probability table in 9 (a), the display control random numbers extracted according to the distribution probabilities set in advance corresponding to the “reach pre-determination command” on the left column are “0 to 0”.
When it is "220", the normal variation is selected, when it is "221 to 231," the notice variation 1 is selected and when it is "232", the notice variation 2 is selected and decided as the effect content. In the case of the high probability, similarly, the high probability table in FIG. 29B is looked up and the effect contents are selected. As a result, it is possible to variously change the mode of the variation pattern that excites the production, so that it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired.

Here, the distribution probability when the variation pattern is selected will be described. First, when the determination result commands are the out-of-range pre-determination command and the reach pre-determination command, the probability that the notice change will be executed is set to be extremely lower than the probability that the notice effect described with reference to FIG. 9 is executed. is there. As a result, when the advance notice variation pattern is executed, there is a high probability of a big hit, so that the player can increase his / her expectation for the big hit and can proceed with the game, thereby improving the interest.

Further, when the judgment result command is the out-of-range pre-judgment command and the reach pre-judgment command, the distribution of the extracted values of the display control random numbers is made so that the probability of executing both the notice production and the notice variation is extremely low. Set
On the contrary, if it is a probability variation big hit pre-determination command,
The distribution of the extracted values of the display control random numbers is set so that the probability that both the notice effect and the notice change will be extremely high. As a result, when both the notice effect and the notice change are executed, the player can increase the expectation for the probability variation big hit and can proceed with the game, thereby further improving the interest. In addition, when the determination result command is the non-certain variation jackpot advance determination command, neither the notice production 1 nor the notice variation 1 is set to be executed. As a result, even if only one of the notices is executed, the player can continue to play the game with high expectation for the big hit.

Further, in the case of the probability variation big hit advance determination command, both the notice effect 1 and the notice variation 1 are set to have a high probability of being executed. This allows
A premiere occurs in a notice such as a combination of the notice production 1 and the notice variation 1 or a combination of the notice production 2 and the notice variation 2, so that the interest of the player can be improved. It should be noted that the process of selecting the notice change is described with reference to FIG.
By setting the notice variation pattern flag and storing the number of consecutive notices, the command analysis process shown in FIG. 18 and the notice effect determination process shown in FIG.

FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern command (variation start command). The variable display pattern is determined by which of the flags of "normal change", "notice change 1" and "notice change 2" is set. For example, if the transmitted fluctuation start command is "80H01H" and the advance notice change pattern flag is "preceding notice variation 1", "preliminary notice A pattern 1" is set. Therefore, "advance notice A pattern 1" is set as the variable display pattern corresponding to the received command of SI01 in the variable display operation setting process described above with reference to FIG.

The advance notice variation pattern flag is SJ in FIG.
05 or SL02 of FIG. 24 is cleared by the same processing method as the notice effect flag is cleared. Further, since the notice variation pattern flag remains set until it is cleared, the notice variation pattern flag is set in which the execution condition is satisfied and the notice variation is made in the reserve memory “3” when the number of reserve memories is “2”. In this case, the advance notice change is executed three times in succession in each variable display of the hold storage “1”, the hold storage “2”, and the hold storage “3”. As a result, since the variation pattern itself can be changed based on the determination result command, the power of the advance notice itself can be increased and interest can be improved.

[80H04H] and "80H05"
"H" and the like are fluctuation start commands when the symbols such as the fluctuation time shortening fluctuation pattern and the entire symbol rotation fluctuation pattern stop at irregular timings. The fluctuations are suppressed so as not to occur, and the normal fluctuation patterns 4 and 5 are selected. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when the notice effect flag or the notice variation flag is set,
If the fluctuation start command is "80H04H" or "80"
In the case of "H05H" or the like, the normal effect is executed without executing the notification effect or the notification change. As a result, it is possible to avoid inconvenience in advance that the advance notice cannot be consistent due to the variation pattern.

To specifically describe the inconvenience that the consistency cannot be taken, if the pattern is a normal variation pattern, the symbols are stopped in the order of the left symbol → the middle symbol → the right symbol, but if it is the all symbol rotation variation pattern, the left middle right Since the symbols stop at the same time, if the advance notice is given in the same manner as the normal variation pattern, it is a case where the advance notice is still given although the variable display is finished.

In the case where the consistency cannot be obtained as described above, the case where the execution of the notice production / prediction variation is suppressed has been described. However, the variation time shortening variation pattern, the whole symbol rotation variation pattern, etc. are dealt with. It is also possible to provide advance notice effects or notice changes capable of executing the obtained effects and set them so that they can be selected. As a result, the opportunity for the advance notice effect and the advance notice to appear is increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Next, specific examples of "normal fluctuation", "advance change 1" and "advance change 2" will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the mode of a normal fluctuation pattern. In such a fluctuation pattern,
This is similar to the scroll variation described with reference to FIG.
In addition, when the variation start command is received, variation production is started at the same time as all the symbol variations, and as a regular variation pattern, for example, a “competition” set in a judo game is unfolded, and when it becomes a big hit, it is a competition. When the opponent is thrown away with, and when it is out of the way, a variable effect in which the opponent is thrown away is executed.

FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the manner of the advance notice variation 1 pattern in the case where "preceding notice variation 1" is set as the advance notice variation pattern flag. In such a variation pattern, first, the variation of all the symbols is started, and at the same time, the “engagement” is developed as the variation effect. After that, unlike the normal fluctuation pattern, the scroll fluctuation of the left middle symbol is gradually delayed, the scroll fluctuation of the right symbol is shifted to the constant speed fluctuation, and eventually, all the symbols are switched to the frame advance fluctuation. At the same time when the scroll fluctuation is switched to the frame advance fluctuation, the fluctuation production that was engaged in "engagement" was also switched to "one shoulder burden", if it is a big hit, one shoulder is decided and one wins The variation production in which one shoulder fails is executed.

FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining an aspect of the advance notice variation 2 pattern in the case where "preceding notice variation 2" is set as the advance notice variation pattern flag. In such a variation pattern, first, the variation of all the symbols is started, and at the same time, the “attack” is developed as a variation effect. Immediately after that, all symbols are switched to frame-by-frame fluctuation. At the same time as the scroll variation switched to frame-by-frame variation, the variation production that was engaged in "engagement" was also switched to "holding down", and if it was a big hit, holding down was decided and one win, if it was out of the way, holding down The variable production that is returned and fails is executed.

Next, the main effects obtained by this embodiment will be summarized. As described above, based on the determination result determined when the execution condition is satisfied (for example, at the time of starting winning), the variation pattern executed before the start condition is satisfied (for example, before the variation start) is set as the notice variation pattern. The implementation to change was explained. With this, as a notice,
Since the variation pattern itself can be changed, the player can be given a strong notice to improve the enjoyment of the game. Further, since the reach variation pattern can be made continuous, it is possible to raise an expectation for each variation and improve the enjoyment of the game.

As described above, even when the notice production flag or the notice variation pattern flag is established, if the change pattern is a predetermined variation pattern (for example, shortening pattern), the notice production or notice variation is made. The implementation that suppresses the execution of is described. Thereby, since the notice is executed only when the notice and the symbol variation can be matched, it is possible to provide the player with a high-quality production as the game production and improve the interest in the game.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the same technical effect as that of the above-described first embodiment can be obtained with respect to the configuration based on the technical idea common to the above-described first embodiment. .

Third Embodiment Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the above-described embodiment, the command signals transmitted from the game control board 31 are all input to the display control board 80, and the sound control is performed by the display control board 80 based on the command signal and the selected notice effect / notice change pattern. The circuit configuration has been described in which the command / lamp control command is set, the command is transmitted to the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35, and each device is controlled.

FIG. 34 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration used in this embodiment. The same parts as those of the circuit shown in FIG. 4 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In this embodiment, referring to FIG.
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. In addition, the effect in the present embodiment described below directly exerts an effect regarding the game of the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, and in particular, a screen based on the selected notice effect / notice variation pattern. It is possible to enjoy the game in a state where the display, the game sound, the lighting, and the like are always in sync with each other, and the interest can be improved.

In FIG. 34, the decisive difference from the circuit configuration of FIG. 4 is that the board for controlling the game effect of the display control board 80, the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35 shown in FIG. The production control board 81 shown in FIG.

In this way, by combining the boards relating to the production into one board, for example, when an error occurs at the time of receiving the command transmitted from the display control board 80 to the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35, When an error signal is detected, an error detection signal command is sent from the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35 to the display control board 80.
Is transmitted to the sound control board 7 again from the display control board 80.
0, a command can be sent to the lamp control board 35. As a result, it is possible to completely eliminate the conventional inconvenience that the game performance is continued with the generation of the false sound effect, the lighting of the lamp, etc. even though the notification performance / the notification variation pattern is selected. Yes, you can implement high-quality notices.

Further, the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35 perform the processing for the command transmitted from the display control board 80, and when the processing is completed, the processing end command can be transmitted to the display control board 80. it can. As a result, the display control board 80 does not need to include a timer function for controlling game sounds and lamps, and the processing can be simplified.

In FIG. 34, another difference from the circuit configuration of FIG. 4 is that the display control board 80, the sound control board 70, and the lamp control board 35 shown in FIG. That is, an input / output driver board 82 is provided between the effect control board 81 and various devices. Focusing on this difference, for example, when exchanging with a new model, it is not necessary to completely replace the control board, so that the cost can be reduced, and the time and effort for model replacement can be reduced.

More specifically, for example, the old-type game machine has 10 lamps, 2 speakers, and 2 optical sensors.
It is made up of individual pieces, and the new type of gaming machine is a lamp 20
It is assumed that it is composed of a unit, six speakers, and four optical sensors.

If the output terminal provided on the lamp control board 35 is limited to connecting 10 lamps, it becomes impossible to control 20 lamps of the new model. Therefore, it was necessary to replace the lamp control board itself with a board compatible with the new model. Similarly, it is necessary to replace the sound control board 70 and the display control board 80.

Here, considering the circuit configuration of the present embodiment, the input / output driver board 8 is provided between the effect control board 81 and various devices (lamps, speakers, optical sensors, etc.).
2 and the connection to each device is made from the input / output driver board 82. Therefore, when the above-mentioned connectable limit is exceeded, only the input / output driver board 82 is replaced with a new model compatible board. By doing so, the effect control board 81 can be used as it is. As a result, it is not necessary to completely replace the control board described above, so that the cost can be reduced and the labor for model replacement can be reduced.

Further, such an effect is a great merit for the gaming machine capable of executing the advance notice effect / preliminary change pattern described in the first and second embodiments. For example, as a new model, by providing the game table as introduced in the embodiment, it is possible to provide the player with a plurality of notice productions and notice variation patterns, which increases the interest and also when exchanging a new model. Since it can be performed at a relatively low cost, it is possible to provide the player with a completely different notice production / preceding variation pattern in a short cycle. At the time of actual model replacement, the game control board 31
It is necessary to replace the microcomputer of the performance control board 81 with a microcomputer for a new model.

Next, modifications and characteristic points of the embodiment described above will be listed below. (1) In the embodiment described above, the game control board 3
When the execution condition is satisfied in No. 1, the big hit, reach, etc. are judged, and the judgment result is used as a command for the display control board 8
Although it has been described that the notification is transmitted to 0, whether or not to give a notice is made, and in the case of the notice being made, a flag is set to give a notice effect or the like, the present invention is not limited to this.
Instead of setting the judgment result command in 1, the judgment result flag may be set as shown in FIG. As a result, the control load on the display control board 80 for setting the flag again based on the determination result command can be reduced.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the game control board 31 makes a judgment such as a big hit / reach when the execution condition is satisfied, sets a judgment result command, and uses the judgment result command only for determining the notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol display control such as the special symbol variation waiting process may be performed based on the determination result command. As a result, it is not necessary to provide a timer function in the game control board 31, and it is not necessary to store the extracted random number value in the storage buffer, so that the control load can be reduced.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the notice production mode in which the appearance of the character and the dojo are displayed on the background screen has been described as the notice production mode. However, the notice production mode is not limited to this. The number of patterns (for example, the one that was displayed as a playing card design is changed to a Hanafuda design) and the font (for example, what was displayed as a Gothic font is changed to Mincho) and the number of patterns It is also possible to give an advance notice by changing it to one (for example, changing from 12 kinds of all symbols to 20 kinds of all symbols). Further, the advance notice may be given by changing the character appearing at the time of reach or the like to the normal character (for example, changing the display from Momotaro to Kaguyahime). Further, the advance notice may be given by changing the background screen to a normal screen (for example, changing the display of Mt. Fuji to the Eiffel Tower). As a result, it is possible to configure various variations of the notice production, improve the player's curiosity for the notice, and improve the interest in the game.

(4) Further, as the notice variation pattern mode, a variation pattern in which the variation time is extremely long may be continuously selected as the variation of the target variable display is approached. As a result, the continuous notice variation pattern can be enjoyed for a long time, and the enjoyment of the game is improved. Further, in the presentation of the advance notice variation pattern, it may be set so as to produce a production with continuous narrative. As a result, it is possible to enjoy the story and confirm a big hit etc. as a result of the completion of the story, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, whether or not to give a notice is selected in association with the display result of the special symbol identification information displayed on the special symbol display portion 9 such as a big hit or a reach. Although the implementation has been described, it is not limited to this.
It may be set to give a notice to the target when the probability that the display result of the identification information of the normal symbol display displayed in the special symbol display portion 9 becomes the specific display result is high. As a result, even for a player who is usually not interested in the display result of the normal symbol, when the notice is given, it is not possible to know whether the special symbol is a big hit or the ordinary symbol is hit, so the player concentrates on the game production. The interest can be improved.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, when the advance notice is given during the probability change, either the reach or the big hit by the probability variation pattern is given, and the implementation which is not the big hit by the non-probability variation pattern is explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a notice is given during the probability change, it may be a big hit with an uncertain variation pattern. As a result, a game can be enjoyed with the expectation that a notice will be given except when the probability is changing, whereas a gap occurs because the game is advanced while praying that the notice is not given during the probability changing. With this gap, the game can be made even more thrilling and the interest can be improved.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, even if the determination result command is determined to be a big hit, the notice is not given unless the notice production / prediction variation pattern is selected. Not limited to this, it may be set such that continuous notices are always issued when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit. As a result, the opportunity to experience the notice will increase and the interest will improve.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the distribution probability that the notice production / prediction variation pattern is selected is
Although the implementation was always set to be constant regardless of the number of pending storages, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the number of pending storages is large, the notice is selected with high probability, and when the number of pending storages is small, the forecast is issued with low probability. Alternatively, the distribution probability may be changed so as to correspond to the number of reserved memories. As a result, there are more opportunities to experience consecutive notices in multiple fluctuations,
The interest is improved.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the circuit configuration 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 has been described, but it is not limited to this. Instead, the command from the game control board may be transmitted to the sound control board 70 or the lamp control board 35. As a result, synchronized effects can be executed. In addition, the control load can be shared by each substrate.

(10) In the above-described embodiment,
The embodiment has been described in which the hold storage count command indicating the hold storage count and the determination result command are transmitted to the display control board 80 in association with each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a determination result command corresponding to the hold storage count is set and the determination result is set. You may comprise so that only a command may be transmitted. For example, if the number of reserved memories is “2” and the determination result command is the “reach pre-determination command”, the command is “85H02H”, and the upper 1 byte “85H” indicates the reach pre-determination command.
"02H", which is the lower 1 byte, may indicate the number of reserved storages, "2". In addition, when the number of reserved memories is "3" and the determination result command is "non-probability variation jackpot pre-determination command", the command is "86H03H", and the upper 1 byte "86H" indicates the non-probability variation jackpot pre-determination command. “03H” corresponding to 1 byte may indicate the number of reserved storages “3”. As a result, it is not necessary to transmit the pending storage number command in association with each other, and the control load on the game control board 31 can be reduced.

(11) In the above-described embodiment,
Pre-determination command for out-of-range pre-judgment command, reach pre-judgment command, and non-probable / probable variation jackpot pre-judgment command
The same selection table was used as the selection table for selecting the advance notice variation pattern. The present invention is not limited to this, and the selection table may be set for each of the out-of-range pre-determination command, the reach pre-determination command, and the non-certain variation / probability variation jackpot pre-determination command. Thus, the advance notice mode can be set in detail corresponding to each determination result command, and it is possible for the player to easily understand whether the advance notice of the reach or the big hit is given by the advance notice. For example, as a notice mode corresponding to the reach pre-determination command, "may be super reach after three changes!", Or as a notice mode corresponding to the non-probable / probable-variable jackpot pre-determination command, "probably strange or normal?" It is possible to give a notice corresponding to each pre-determination command.

(12) In the above-described embodiment,
Although the display control random number is used as the random number for determining the notice production and the notice variation pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, but the production content determination random number for determining the production content and the variation pattern determination for determining the variation pattern A random number for use may be provided, and each selection may be made by using a value extracted from a separate random number. As a result, the relation between the effect contents and the variation pattern is eliminated, and a rich combination of advance notice modes can be provided to the player, and the curiosity can be improved.

(13) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming area of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front.

FIG. 3 is an overall rear view for explaining the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining an example of a circuit configuration in a game control board.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing various random counters for generating random numbers used for game control of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a command for designating a confirmed symbol.

[Fig. 7] Variation pattern command (variation start command)
It is a figure for explaining.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a random counter for generating a random number for display control, which is used for selecting a notice effect performed by the display control board.

It is the figure in order to explain the production contents selection table.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a notice effect mode.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining game control main processing and interrupt processing executed by the game control board.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of special symbol process processing.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of winning confirmation processing.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of random number determination processing.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining display control main processing and interrupt processing executed by the display control board.

FIG. 16 is a storage area (RA of the display control CPU for storing commands transmitted from the game control board)
It is a figure for demonstrating the received command buffer storage area which is M).

FIG. 17 is a flow chart for explaining a subroutine program of command analysis processing.

FIG. 18 is a flow chart for explaining a subroutine program of advance notice effect determination processing.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining display control process processing.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a variation start command reception waiting process.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining variable display operation setting processing.

FIG. 22 is a flow chart for explaining a symbol variation process.

FIG. 23 is a flow chart for explaining a waiting process for all symbols.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining a big hit display process.

FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a timing of changing a symbol based on a command received by the display control board when the notice effect is not performed.

FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining a timing of changing a symbol based on a received command received by the display control board when the notice effect 1 is performed.

FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining a timing of changing a symbol based on a received command received by the display control board when the notice effect 2 is performed.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine program of random number determination processing according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern selection table.

FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern command (variation start command) according to the second embodiment.

[Fig. 31] Fig. 31 is a diagram for describing a mode of a normal fluctuation pattern in the case where a notice fluctuation is not performed.

FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining an aspect of one variation pattern of the notice when the notice effect 1 is performed.

FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining an aspect of a preliminary change 2 pattern when the preliminary presentation 2 is performed.

FIG. 34 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the game control board.

FIG. 35 is a flow chart for explaining a subroutine program of random number determination processing as a modified example of the first embodiment and the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 pachinko game machine, 80 display control board, 31 game control board, 35 lamp control board, 70 sound control board,
81 Production control board, 82 Input / output driver board.

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A variable display means capable of variably displaying identification information and deriving and displaying a display result, and after the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied, the identification information is changed based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display. A gaming machine capable of controlling display to a specific game state advantageous to a player when display is started and the derived display result becomes a specific display result, and whether or not the specific display result is determined Numerical data updating means for determining specific display result for updating numerical data used for, and numerical data updating means for reaching decision for updating numerical data used for determining whether or not a reach state is generated in derivation display of display result And when the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied, the display result of the variable display is set as the specific display result by utilizing the extracted value data from the numerical data updating means for determining the specific display result. Whether or not the specific display result is determined is determined, and when the determination result does not result in the specific display result, the extracted value data from the reach determination numerical data updating means is used. Then, based on the determination result of the execution condition satisfaction determination means for performing the reach determination of whether to reach the reach state, the execution condition satisfaction determination means,
A gaming machine comprising: a preview effect determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a predetermined preview effect before the variable display start condition is satisfied. 2. A variable display means capable of performing variable display of the identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and after the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied, the identification information is changed based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display. A gaming machine that starts display and can be controlled to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player when the derived display result becomes a specific display result, and determines whether to use the specific display result. Specific display result determining numerical data updating means for updating the numerical data used for, and a stray display result used for determining the display result of the variable display means when it is determined not to be the specific display result Numerical data updating means for determination, and when the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied, the display result of the variable display is displayed by using the extracted value data from the numerical data updating means for determining the specific display result. A specific display result determination is made as to whether or not a specific display result will be obtained, and when the determination result does not result in the specific display result, the deviation display result determination numerical data updating means Based on the determination result of the execution condition satisfaction determination means for performing the reach determination of whether to reach the reach state using the extracted value data from, and the execution condition satisfaction determination means,
A gaming machine comprising: a preview effect determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a predetermined preview effect before the variable display start condition is satisfied. 3. A special game state determining numerical data update that can be controlled to a special game state in which the specific game state is likely to occur, and that updates the numerical data used to determine whether to generate the special game state. Means for determining when the execution condition is satisfied, when the determination result of the specific display result determination is to be the specific display result, from the special game state determination numerical data updating means The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a special gaming state determination is made as to whether or not a special gaming state will be generated using the extracted value data. 4. In the special game state, the notice effect determination means sets the determination result of the specific display result determination to the specific display result,
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein when the determination result of the special game state determination does not cause the special game state to occur, it is determined not to execute the notice effect. . 5. The probability that the notice effect determination means decides to execute the notice effect does not result in the determination result of the specific display result determination being the specific display result, but the determination result of the reach determination. Is set to be higher when the determination result of the specific display result determination is to be the specific display result than when it is to generate a reach state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. The advance notice effect determination means, when the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied, the execution condition of the variable display is already satisfied, but the start condition of the variable display is not yet satisfied. 6. The notification effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined notification effect as an effect based on the determination result of the execution condition determination time determination means, any one of claims 1 to 5. Gaming machine described in. 7. The notification effect determination means includes notification effect prohibition means for prohibiting the execution of the notification effect when the execution time of the derivation display of the display result is shortened in the variable hold display. The gaming machine according to claim 6. 8. A game control means for controlling the progress of a game, and a performance control means for controlling a performance according to a command from the game control means, wherein the game control means is a determination means when the execution condition is satisfied. And a determination command transmission unit capable of transmitting a determination result command corresponding to the determination result of the determination unit when the execution condition is satisfied to the effect control unit. Gaming machine described in. 9. The number of reserved storages, wherein the game control means transmits a reserved storage number command indicating the number of reserved variable displays for which the variable display execution condition is satisfied but the variable display start condition is not yet satisfied. 9. The method further comprising command transmitting means, wherein the determination command transmitting means transmits the determination result command in association with the transmission of the reserved storage number command by the reserved storage number command transmission means. Gaming machine described in.