JP2004350998A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of introducing the performance contents of a ready-to-win action by the desire of a player. <P>SOLUTION: Since a ready-to-win action introduction image is displayed when the player operates a left switch in the state of displaying a demonstration image, the performance contents of the ready-to-win action are confirmed from the ready-to-win action introduction image. Also, since the relation of the performance contents of the ready-to-win action and reliability can be confirmed from the ready-to-win action introduction image, the interest of the player in a game is satisfied. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention displays an identification symbol in a variable state and a variable stop state in order on a display based on a pachinko ball effectively winning in a starting port, and based on the aspect of the identification symbol in a variable stop state, a big hit and a miss. A gaming machine configured to notify the result of the determination.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Some of the above-mentioned gaming machines have a configuration in which the contents of the effect of the reach action are automatically displayed on a display device during a big hit game.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-191784 A
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the case of the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is necessary to wait for the occurrence of a big hit in order to confirm the effect of the reach action, and the game must be continued until a big hit occurs.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of introducing the contents of the effect of the reach action as desired by a player.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
<About the invention according to claim 1>
The invention according to claim 1 is to display an introduction screen for introducing the effect contents of the variable display based on the operation of the operation element.
(1) Starting port: a term that includes both a pocket for collecting pachinko balls from a game board and a gate through which pachinko balls pass.
(2) Operators: Non-contact infrared sensors and photoelectric sensors that are indirectly operated by approaching a hand or the like from the front, as well as contact-type mechanical switches and operation dials that are directly operated from the front. And the like.
(3) Variable display: The identification symbol is displayed in order of the variable state and the variable stop state, and the determination result of the big hit and the miss is notified based on the mode in the variable stop state of the identification symbol. The variable display is visualized based on the selective display of a plurality of moving image planes. For example, when a reach occurs, a plurality of types of reach actions selectively appear, and a sense of expectation for the occurrence of a big hit is sensuously increased based on the development of the reach action. The reach refers to an aspect of an identification symbol in which there is a visual possibility that a big hit occurs. Different degrees of reliability for the big hit are set by software according to what kind of reach action appears. ing. This variable display is suspended when the pachinko ball wins the starting port at a timing when the variable display cannot be started. Specifically, when the pachinko ball wins the starting port during the variable display and the big hit display, the pachinko ball win is recorded by adding the hold counter, and when the pachinko ball win is recorded, the variable display ends. The variable display is started again after the end of the big hit display. The winning to which the reservation counter is added is called an effective winning of the pachinko ball.
{Circle over (4)} Display control means: It controls the display contents of the display, and displays an introduction screen on the display on condition that the operation element is operated. The introduction screen refers to a still screen or a moving image plane for introducing the variable display effect contents to the player, and the effect contents are effect contents such as a reach action that can be displayed by the display control means during the variable display. Has been called. This introduction screen does not only introduce the effect contents of the variable display, but informs the reliability according to the effect contents. The degree of reliability refers to the possibility that the production contents such as the reach action will develop into a big hit, and it is displayed as a numerical value such as a percentage, displayed as a step value such as high, medium, low, etc. They are displayed in terms or in colors such as color and lightness.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the introduction screen is displayed based on the operation of the operator by the player, and the effect contents of the reach action can be confirmed from the introduction screen. In addition, since the relationship between the effect contents and the reliability can be confirmed from the introduction screen, it is possible to satisfy the gaming interest of the player.
[0006]
<About the invention according to claim 2>
The invention according to claim 2 is to always enable the operation of the operation element regardless of the game state, and to change the display form of the introduction screen based on the game state when the operation element is operated. The game state corresponds to an execution state of a variable game in which an identification symbol is sequentially displayed in a variable state and a variable stop state, an execution state of a big hit game in which a variable winning opening is in a state advantageous to a player, and the like. The display form of the introduction screen refers to a visual form such as a display position, a size, and a shape.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the introduction screen is always displayed when the operator is operated, it is possible to introduce the contents of the effect of the reach action completely in accordance with the timing desired by the player. In addition, since the display form of the introduction screen changes according to the game state, it is possible to prevent the display state of the introduction screen from affecting the game state.
[0007]
<About the invention according to claim 3>
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the operation of the operator is enabled during the variable display of the identification symbol. That is, when an operator is operated during variable display, an introduction screen is displayed. In this case, the introduction screen may be displayed by deleting the variable display screen, or the introduction screen may be displayed over the variable display screen.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, an introduction screen can be additionally displayed based on, for example, operating an operation element during a reach action, and the reliability of the reach action can be confirmed.
[0008]
<About the invention according to claim 4>
The invention according to claim 4 is to enable the operation of the operator during the big hit game, and display an introduction screen when the operator is operated during the big hit game. The big hit game is to make the variable winning opening advantageous to the player, and the state favorable to the player refers to a state where winning of the pachinko ball is easier than the stopped state of the big hit game. During this big hit game, a big hit display is performed, and when the operator is operated during the big hit game, the big hit display screen may be erased and the introduction screen may be displayed, or the introduction screen may be superimposed on the big hit display screen. It may be displayed.
According to the invention according to claim 4, the introduction screen is displayed based on the operation of the operator immediately after the reach action is completed and the big hit occurs, and the reliability of the immediately preceding reach action can be confirmed.
[0009]
<About the invention according to claim 5>
The invention according to claim 5 is to add an introduction screen to the current display screen when an operator is operated during the variable display of the identification symbol or during the big hit game. The additional display refers to a mode in which both the current display screen and the introduction screen are displayed. For example, a relatively small introduction screen is superimposed on the front of the current display screen, or a relatively small introduction screen is displayed on the front of the introduction screen. Overlaying a small display screen on the monitor or arranging the display screen and the introduction screen correspond to the additional display.
According to the invention according to claim 5, since the variable display screen and the introduction screen can be simultaneously recognized, and the big hit display screen and the introduction screen can be simultaneously recognized, the reliability of the reach action can be enjoyed while enjoying the effect of the variable display screen and the big hit display screen. Can be confirmed.
[0010]
<About the invention according to claim 6>
The invention according to claim 6 is to enable the operation of the operator in a substantial game stop state, and in the substantial game stop state, no special symbol game and big hit game are performed, and the special symbol game is performed. Corresponds to a state where the number of suspensions is “0”. In this substantial game stop state, it is preferable to perform a demonstration display, and when an operator is operated, an introduction screen is displayed on the entire display screen instead of the demonstration display. Further, when the pachinko ball wins the starting port during the display of the introduction screen, it is preferable to delete the introduction screen and perform variable display of the identification symbol.
According to the invention according to claim 6, since the operation of the operator is enabled in a substantial game stop state, the introduction screen hides the reach action based on the operation of the operator while the reach action is displayed. It will not be displayed. In addition, the introduction screen can be displayed over the entire display area of the display, so that the introduction screen can be displayed in a legible manner.
[0011]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
First Embodiment A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 4, an outer frame 1 is installed on the island of the pachinko hall. The outer frame 1 has a rectangular cylindrical shape with open front and rear surfaces, and a front door 2 is provided on the front surface of the outer frame 1 with a vertical axis (not shown) on the left side as shown in FIG. It is mounted so as to be rotatable around. The front door 2 has a frame shape for opening and closing the front opening of the outer frame 1, and a horizontally long rectangular plate 3 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2. An upper plate 4 is fixed to a front surface of the plate 3, and pachinko balls are stored in the upper plate 4. A plurality of slits 5 are formed at the left end of the upper plate 4. A speaker 6 is fixed behind the plurality of slits 5, and a game sound is output from the speaker 6 to the player in front through the plurality of slits 5 when the speaker 6 is driven.
[0012]
A handlebar 7 is fixed to the front of the front door 2 at a lower right position, and a firing handle 8 is rotatably mounted on the handlebar 7. A firing motor 9 is mounted behind the firing handle 8 as shown in FIG. 4, and a hitting hammer 10 is connected to a rotating shaft of the firing motor 9 as shown in FIG. The firing motor 9 is equivalent to a driving source of the hitting hammer 10. When the firing handle 8 is rotated clockwise in FIG. 2, power is supplied to the firing motor 9 and the hitting hammer 10 is driven. The pachinko ball in the upper plate 4 is ejected from the upper plate 4 based on this.
[0013]
A rectangular window frame 11 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2 so as to be rotatable around a vertical axis (not shown) on the left side, and a transparent glass is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the window frame 11. The window 12 is held. Further, a frame-shaped mechanism panel (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the front door 2. As shown in FIG. 3, a game board 13 is held on the mechanism board, and the game board 13 is covered by a glass window 12 of a window frame 11 from the front.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 2, a frame key 14 is mounted on the front surface of the front door 2 on the right side, and the frame key 14 locks the front door 2 in a closed state in close contact with the outer frame 1. The window frame 11 is locked in a closed state fitted to the inner peripheral surface of the opening of the front door 2. As shown in FIG. 3, an outer rail 15 and an inner rail 16 are fixed on the front surface of the game board 13, and the pachinko ball hit by the ball-hitting hammer 10 has a firing path between the outer rail 15 and the inner rail 16. It rises through 17 and is discharged from the outlet 18 of the firing passage 17. A plurality of obstacle nails 19 are driven into the front of the game board 13, and the pachinko balls released from the exit 18 fall while hitting the obstacle nails 19.
[0015]
A triangular corner lamp cover 20 is fixed to the front surface of the game board 13 at the upper left corner and the upper right corner. A plurality of corner lamps 21 (see FIG. 5) are fixed behind each of the corner lamp covers 20, and each of the corner lamp covers 20 emits light when the rear corner lamp 21 is turned on. As shown in FIG. 3, side lamp covers 22 are fixed to the front surface of the game board 13 at the left and right sides. A plurality of side lamps 23 (see FIG. 5) are fixed behind each of the side lamp covers 22, and each side lamp cover 22 emits light when the rear side lamp 23 is turned on.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 3, a display board 24 is fixed to the front of the game board 13, and four holding ball lamps 25 are fixed to the upper end of the display board 24. These four holding ball lamps 25 constitute a holding ball display 26, and are arranged in a horizontal line. Further, a symbol display device 27 composed of a color liquid crystal display is fixed to the display base plate 24. The symbol display device 27 corresponds to a display, and the symbol display device 27 displays special symbols in three horizontal rows. This special symbol functions as an identification symbol for identifying a big hit and a miss, and is composed of a numeric symbol.
[0017]
A special symbol starting port 28 is fixed to the game board 13 below the symbol display device 27. The special symbol starting port 28 has a pocket shape whose upper surface is open, and a special symbol starting sensor 29 (see FIG. 5) is fixed in the special symbol starting port 28. The special symbol start sensor 29 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that a pachinko ball has won in the special symbol start port 28 and outputs a special symbol start signal. The special symbol starting port 28 corresponds to a starting port and a winning port. The special symbol start sensor 29 corresponds to a start sensor and a winning sensor.
[0018]
As shown in FIG. 3, on the front surface of the game board 13, a winning port base plate 30 is fixed below the special symbol starting port 28. A large winning opening (not shown) is fixed. A door 31 is mounted on the winning opening base plate 30 so as to be rotatable around a horizontal shaft 32 at the lower end. The front of the big winning opening is such that the door 31 is rotated in a vertically closed state. The door 31 is closed based on the rotation of the door 31 in an open state in which the door 31 is horizontally tilted forward. It should be noted that the special winning opening corresponds to a variable winning opening.
[0019]
A special winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5) is fixed to the rear surface of the winning opening base plate 30. The door 31 is mechanically connected to the plunger of the special winning opening solenoid 33, and the door 31 is turned in an open state and a closed state based on the plunger of the special winning opening solenoid 33 moving forward and backward. Further, a count sensor 34 (see FIG. 5) is fixed in the special winning opening. The count sensor 34 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that a pachinko ball has won a large winning opening and outputs a count signal.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 4, a rectangular frame-shaped main set 35 is detachably attached to the rear surface of the front door 2, and a square center cover 36 is detachably attached to an inner peripheral portion of the main set 35. It is installed. The center cover 36 has a container shape with an open front surface, and is disposed behind the game board 13. A collecting gutter (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the game board 13, and the collecting gutter is covered from behind by a center cover 36. This gathering gutter is connected to the special symbol starting port 28 and the grand prize opening, and the pachinko ball winning in the special symbol starting port 28 and the pachinko sphere winning in the large winning opening roll into the common gathering gutter and gather. The water is discharged from the gutter through the winning ball passage (not shown) of the main set 35 to the outside of the machine.
[0021]
A ball tank 37 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 35 at the upper end. The ball tank 37 is in the form of a container with an open top, and a ball tank 37 stores pachinko balls. A tank rail 38 is fixed to a rear surface of the main set 35. The tank rail 38 has an inclined gutter shape, and the right end of the tank rail 38 is connected to the inside of the ball tank 37.
[0022]
On the left side of the main set 35, a prize ball payout device 39 is detachably mounted. The prize ball payout device 39 is driven by a payout motor 40 (see FIG. 6), and the pachinko ball is placed in the upper plate 4 based on the fact that the pachinko ball wins in the special symbol starting port 28 and the special winning port. Dispense the ball as a prize ball.
[0023]
The main set 35 is provided with a lower plate passage (not shown). The upper end of the lower dish passage is connected to the prize ball dispensing device 39, and the pachinko balls released from the prize ball dispensing device 39 fall in the lower dish passage. In addition, an upper plate passage (not shown) is provided at an intermediate portion of the lower plate passage. The upper plate passage is connected to the upper plate 4, and the pachinko balls discharged from the prize ball dispensing device 39 roll from the lower plate passage into the upper plate passage, and are discharged into the upper plate 4 through the upper plate passage. Is done.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 2, a lower plate 41 is fixed below the upper plate 4 on the front surface of the front door 2. The lower plate 41 is connected to the lower end of the lower plate passage. When the pachinko balls overflow from the upper plate 4 and fill the upper plate passage, the lower plate 41 is inserted into the lower plate 41 through the lower end of the lower plate passage. Will be paid out.
[0025]
As shown in FIG. 4, a horizontally long rectangular main board box 42 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 35 at the lower end. As shown in FIG. 5, a main board 43 is housed in the main board box 42, and a main control device 44 mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the main board 43. I have. The main control device 44 has a CPU 45, a ROM 46, a RAM 47, and an I / O 48. The ROM 46 stores a control program and control data. The main control device 44 corresponds to a big hit determining means, a symbol setting means, and a variation pattern setting means.
[0026]
The special symbol start sensor 29 and the count sensor 34 are electrically connected to the main controller 44 via a sensor output circuit 49. The sensor output circuit 49 is mounted on the main board 43, and the CPU 45 of the main control device 44 receives the special symbol start signal from the special symbol start sensor 29 and the count signal from the count sensor 34 via the sensor output circuit 49. To detect.
[0027]
The special winning opening solenoid 33 is electrically connected to a main controller 44 via a solenoid drive circuit 50. The solenoid drive circuit 50 is mounted on the main board 43, and the CPU 45 of the main control device 44 controls the power-cutting of the special winning opening solenoid 33 through the solenoid driving circuit 50 to open and close the large winning opening door 31. Rotate.
[0028]
The four holding ball lamps 25 are electrically connected to the main controller 44 via a lamp driving circuit 51. The lamp drive circuit 51 is mounted on the main board 43, and the CPU 44 of the main control device 43 controls lighting of the four reserved ball lamps 25 via the lamp drive circuit 51.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 4, a payout board box 52 is fixed to the rear surface of the main set 35 in front of the main board box 42. As shown in FIG. 6, a payout board 53 is housed in the payout board box 52, and a payout control device 54 mainly composed of a one-chip microcomputer is mounted on the payout board 53. I have. The payout control device 54 has a CPU 55, a ROM 56, a RAM 57, and an I / O 58. The ROM 56 stores a control program and control data. The main controller 44 is electrically connected to the payout controller 54, and the main controller 44 transmits a prize ball command and prize ball data to the payout controller 54 in one direction.
[0030]
The payout motor 40 is electrically connected to the payout control device 54 via a motor drive circuit 59. The motor drive circuit 59 is mounted on the payout board 53, and the CPU 55 of the payout control device 54 controls the rotation amount of the payout motor 40 through the motor drive circuit 59. This rotation amount is adjusted by the CPU 55 of the payout control device 54 based on the winning ball data from the main control device 44. The CPU 55 controls the rotation amount of the payout motor 40 to A number of pachinko balls according to the prize ball data are paid out in the upper plate 4 as prize balls.
[0031]
An integrated board case (not shown) is fixed to the rear surface of the center cover 36. As shown in FIG. 7, an integrated board 60 is accommodated in the integrated board case, and a sub-control device 61 is mounted on the integrated board 60. The sub-control device 61 has a CPU 62, a ROM 63, a RAM 64, a VDP 65, a VROM 66, a VRAM 67, and an I / O 68. A control program and control data are recorded in the ROM 63, and a display program and display data are recorded in the VROM 66. ing. The sub control device 61 corresponds to a display control unit, a lamp control unit, and a speaker control unit.
[0032]
The main control device 44 is electrically connected to the sub control device 61. The sub-control device 61 is a device in which an effect command and effect data are transmitted in one direction from the main control device 44. The CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 sets a display command based on the effect command and the like from the main control device 44. And outputs it to the VDP 65. An LCD drive circuit 69 is mounted on the integrated board 60. The VDP 65 detects display data corresponding to the display command from the VROM 66, and produces an effect corresponding to the display command on the symbol display device 27 via the LCD drive circuit 69. Display the moving image and still screen of the content.
[0033]
The speaker 6 is electrically connected to the sub-control device 61 via a speaker drive circuit 70. The speaker drive circuit 70 is mounted on the integrated board 60, and the CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 outputs game sounds from the speakers 6 through the speaker drive circuit 70. The game sound is output by the CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 based on the effect command and effect data from the main control device 44. When the speaker 6 is driven, the game sound corresponding to the effect data is output from the speaker 6. You.
[0034]
A plurality of corner lamps 21 and a plurality of side lamps 23 are electrically connected to the sub-control device 61 via a lamp drive circuit 71. The lamp driving circuit 71 is mounted on the integrated board 60, and the CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 controls the lighting of the plurality of corner lamps 21 and the plurality of side lamps 23 through the lamp driving circuit 71. This lighting control is performed by the CPU 62 of the sub control device 61 based on the effect command and effect data from the main control device 44. When the corner lamp 21 and the side lamp 23 are driven, the corner lamp cover 20 and the side lamp cover 22 It is illuminated in a mode according to the effect data.
[0035]
The gaming machine main body 72 shown in FIG. 2 includes an outer frame 1, a front door 2, a plate 3, an upper plate 4, a handle stand 7, a firing handle 8, a window frame 11, a glass window 12, a mechanical panel, a game panel 13, and a frame key 14. , Corner lamp cover 20, side lamp cover 22, main set 35, center cover 36, ball tank 37, tank rail 38, winning ball payout device 39, lower plate 41, main board box 42, payout board box 52, integrated board case A left switch 73 and a right switch 74 are mechanically mounted on the front side of the gaming machine main body 72.
[0036]
The left switch 73 and the right switch 74 are fixed to the upper plate 4 and are electrically connected to the sub-control device 61 via a harness as shown in FIG. The left switch 73 and the right switch 74 are constituted by a self-return type push switch, and self-return from the on state to the off state based on the removal of the operation force. Note that the left switch 73 and the right switch 74 correspond to operators.
[0037]
Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described.
<Special design game function>
When the player puts the pachinko ball into the upper plate 4 and rotates the firing handle 8 clockwise, the pachinko ball is fired into the game board 13 and falls while hitting the obstacle nail 19. When the pachinko balls are effectively awarded in the special symbol starting port 28, the set number of pachinko balls are paid out from the prize ball payout device 39 as prize balls in the upper plate 4, and the special symbol game is started. In this special symbol game, an animation screen is displayed on the symbol display device 27, a game sound is output from the speaker 6 in conjunction with the display content of the symbol display device 27, and the corner lamp 21 and the side lamp 23 are displayed on the symbol display device 27. It is performed by emitting light in conjunction with the content, and the outline of the special symbol game is as follows.
[0038]
In the symbol table device 27, any one of the numeric symbols of "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8" as a special symbol in the left column, a special symbol in the middle column, and a special symbol in the right column is in a stationary state. When the pachinko ball effectively wins in the special symbol starting port 28, the special symbols in each row start to change. This fluctuation means that the special symbol in each column changes while moving, the moving direction of the special symbol in each column is set from top to bottom, and the changing order of the special symbol in each column is “1”. ... Are set in a loop of “7” → “8” → “1” →.
[0039]
When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the change of the special symbol in each row, the left special symbol and the right special symbol are temporarily stopped in that order, and reach occurs according to the combination of the left special symbol and the right special symbol in the temporarily stopped state. Is reported. In this temporary stop state, it is visually expressed that the left special symbol and the right special symbol swing in the vertical direction, and the possibility of re-variation remains.
[0040]
The reach symbol refers to a combination of two special symbols (left special symbol and right special symbol) having a visual possibility of generating a big hit, and reach is caused by a temporary stop of the reach symbol. The following eight types are set for the reach symbol, and “↓” indicates that the middle special symbol is changing.
"1 ↓ 1", "2 ↓ 2", "3 ↓ 3", "4 ↓ 4", "5 ↓ 5", "6 ↓ 6", "7 ↓ 7", "8 ↓ 8"
In the occurrence state of the reach, a plurality of types of reach action screens are selectively displayed on the symbol display device 27. This reach action screen refers to an animation screen that directs what the final special symbol temporarily stops, and different degrees of reliability for the big hit are set according to what kind of reach action screen appears. .
[0041]
When another predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the change of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol, the final middle special symbol is temporarily stopped following the left special symbol and the right special symbol, and then the left special symbol, the middle special symbol The symbol and the right special symbol are fixed along one horizontal effective line. The elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbols in the three rows to the determination is referred to as the variable display time (variable display time). Is notified to the player.
[0042]
The left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are to be statically displayed from the temporary stop state based on detection of the effect command from the main control device 44 by the sub-control device 61, and the static display is determined and stopped. (Variable stop display). The temporary stop refers to stopping the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol before the final stop based on the game pattern set by the sub-control device 61 based on the effect data from the main control device 44.
[0043]
The big hit symbol refers to a combination of three rows of special symbols that notify the big hit, and the following eight types are set for the big hit symbol.
“1 1 1”, “2 2 2”, “3 3 3”, “4 4 4”, “555”, “66 6”, “7 7 7”, “8 8 8”
A completely off symbol refers to a combination of three rows of special symbols that do not even generate a reach, and specifically differs from a left special symbol and a right special symbol. In addition, the off-reach design refers to a combination of three rows of special designs that generate a reach but does not cause a big hit. Specifically, the left special design and the right special design are the same and the middle special design is different. .
[0044]
<Big hit game function>
When the big hit symbol is definitely displayed on the symbol display device 27, the big hit game is started. This jackpot game is to open the door 31 of the special winning opening, and to generate a state advantageous to a player who allows a pachinko ball to enter the large winning opening, and the large winning opening is the upper limit of pachinko balls. The open state is maintained until the number condition or the time condition for the open time to reach the upper limit is satisfied.
[0045]
The opening operation based on the number condition and the time condition of the special winning opening is called a big hit round, and when either the number condition or the time condition is satisfied, the big hit round is restarted. An upper limit value is set for the number of repetitions of the jackpot round, and when the number of repetitions of the jackpot round reaches the upper limit, the jackpot game ends unconditionally.
[0046]
During the big hit round, the big hit round is displayed on the symbol display device 27. The big hit round display is for displaying a screen according to the current number of big hit rounds. At the time of the big hit round display, a game sound corresponding to the display content of the symbol display device 27 is output from the speaker 6, and the corner lamp 21 and the side lamps are displayed. 23 emits light in accordance with the display content of the symbol display device 27. The first big hit round display to the last big hit round display are referred to as big hit display.
[0047]
<Hold function>
When the pachinko ball effectively wins in the special symbol opening 28 at the time of the special symbol game and the big hit game in which the special symbol variable display cannot be started immediately, the special symbol variable display (special symbol game) is held up to four times. Is done. The reserved ball display 26 indicates the number of times the special symbol game is reserved by the number of lights of the reserved ball lamp 25. When the special symbol game is started, the number of reserved balls is reduced based on the fact that the reserved ball lamp 25 is turned off. Is notified.
[0048]
<Reach action introduction function>
When the left switch 73 is turned on during the demonstration display, a reach action introduction screen is displayed instead of the demonstration screen as shown in FIG. This demonstration screen is displayed on condition that the special symbol game and the big hit game are stopped and the number of holdings is “0 times”. The reach action introduction screen shows the special symbol game and the big hit game. This is displayed when the left switch 73 is turned on in a substantial game stop state in which the game is stopped and the number of suspensions is “0”. That is, the left switch 73 is activated when the game is substantially stopped.
[0049]
The reach action introduction screen is composed of a still screen showing the relationship between the effect content of the reach action and the reliability, and the effect content of the reach action is introduced by a picture symbolizing the reach action. The reliability of the reach action refers to the probability of the occurrence of the reach action and the occurrence of a big hit, and is numerically displayed as a percentage “%”.
[0050]
The display end condition of the reach action introduction screen is set with two types of ON operation of the right switch 74 and the start of a special symbol game. When the right switch 74 is operated ON while the reach action introduction screen is displayed, the reach action introduction screen is displayed. The screen is switched to the demonstration screen, and when the pachinko ball wins in the special symbol starting port 28 while the reach action introduction screen is being displayed, the reach action introduction screen is switched to the special symbol change screen. That is, the right switch 74 is activated when the reach action introduction screen is being displayed.
[0051]
Next, the internal processing of the main control device 44 and the sub control device 61 will be described with reference to FIGS.
<Internal Processing of Main Controller 44>
When the power is turned on, the CPU 45 of the main control device 44 starts the main program of FIG. This main program repeats steps S4 to S8 in an infinite loop after execution of steps S1 to S3. When the CPU 45 proceeds to step S1, the CPU 45 prohibits the start of the timer interrupt program based on the setting of interrupt prohibition. .
[0052]
When the CPU 45 sets the interrupt prohibition, the process proceeds to step S2, where the measured values of the random counters R1 to R5, the measured values of the normal counters N1 to N3, the measured values of the timers T1 and T2, the setting results of various flags, and the jackpot determination , And all the data of the RAM 47 such as the setting result of the special symbol and the setting result of the variation pattern and the I / O 48 are initialized. Then, the start of the timer interrupt program is permitted based on the setting of the interrupt permission in step S3, and steps S4 to S8 are repeated in an infinite loop with the remaining time of the timer interrupt program.
[0053]
When the process proceeds to step S4, the CPU 45 updates the random counter R5. As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the random counter R5 selects a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol from a special symbol group of "1 to 8". It is used only when judging out-of-reach. The random counter R5 is a three-digit counter. The first digit is added from "0" to "7" and then returned to "0" and added in a ring shape as shown in FIG. It is. The addition process of the first digit is performed by "1" for each loop of the main program, and the second digit is "1" for each carry in which the first digit is returned from "7" to "0". The third digit is incremented by "1" each time the second digit returns from "7" to "0".
[0054]
After adding the random counter R5 in step S4 of FIG. 8, the CPU 45 compares the first digit and the third digit of the random counter R5 in step S5. Here, when the difference is detected, the random counter R5 is stored in the completely off symbol area (see FIG. 11) of the RAM 47 in step S6. That is, when the random counter R5 is a combination of completely missing symbols, it is stored in the completely missing symbol area.
[0055]
When the CPU 45 detects that the first and third digits of the random counter R5 are the same in step S5 of FIG. 8, the CPU 45 compares the first and second digits of the random counter R5 in step S7. If the difference is detected, the random counter R5 is stored in the off-reach symbol area (see FIG. 11) of the RAM 47 in step S8. That is, when the random counter R5 is a combination of the off-reach symbols, it is stored in the off-reach symbol area.
[0056]
The timer interrupt program of FIG. 12 is started every time 4 msec elapses, and the CPU 45 of the main control device 44 suspends the main program at the execution position when the timer interrupt program is started, and the main program when the timer interrupt program ends. Resumes from the paused position. This timer interrupt program has an output monitoring process of step S11 to a jackpot game process of step S20. The output monitoring process of step S11 to the switch enable process of step S16 is executed every time the timer interrupt program is started. The control data setting process of step S17 to the big hit game process of step S20 are selectively executed based on the setting state of the main control flag.
[0057]
(1) Output monitoring processing
The CPU 45 of the main control device 44 detects the presence / absence of a special symbol start signal from the special symbol start sensor 29 and the presence / absence of a count signal from the count sensor 34 via the sensor output circuit 49, and detects the detection result in the output monitoring area of the RAM 47. These are stored in the special symbol start signal recording section and the count signal recording section (see FIG. 11). This output monitoring process is always performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs, and each data stored in the output monitoring area is updated every 4 msec.
[0058]
(2) Counter update processing
The counter updating process in step S12 in FIG. 12 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. When the CPU 45 of the main control device 44 proceeds to the counter updating process in step S12, it updates the random counters R1 to R4.
[0059]
As shown in FIG. 9A, the random counter R1 functions as a parameter for selecting a variation pattern, and is used during a period from the start of the variation of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol to the final stop. The symbol display device 27 displays an animation screen having contents corresponding to the result of selecting the variation pattern. In the display state of the animation screen, a game sound having a content corresponding to the selection result of the variation pattern is output from the speaker 6, and the corner lamp 21 and the side lamp 23 emit light with the content corresponding to the selection result of the variation pattern. 27 are displayed by sound and light. The random counter R1 is incremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt program is started. The random counter R1 is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "100", and then is incremented back to "0".
[0060]
The random counter R2 distributes the judgment result to a complete deviation and a deviation reach when the deviation is determined. This random counter R2 is incremented by "1" each time the timer interrupt program is started. The random counter R2 is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "222", and then is incremented back to "0". The random counter R3 determines whether a big hit has occurred. The random counter R3 is incremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt program is started. After the initial value "0" is added to the upper limit value "952", the random counter R3 returns to "0" and is added. The random counter R4 selects a big hit symbol from the big hit symbol group "1 to 8" when determining the big hit. The random counter R4 is incremented by "1" each time the timer interrupt program is started. The random counter R4 is incremented from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "7", and then is incremented back to "0".
[0061]
(3) Prize ball signal processing
The prize ball signal processing in step S13 in FIG. 12 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. The CPU 45 of the main control device 44 determines whether or not a special symbol start signal is present and a count signal based on data stored in the output monitoring area. Is determined. Here, when a special symbol start signal or count signal is detected, a prize ball command and prize ball data are output to the payout control device 54, and a prize ball is paid out.
[0062]
(4) Data acquisition processing
The data acquisition process in step S14 in FIG. 12 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs, and the CPU 45 of the main control device 44 determines that the pachinko ball has effectively won the special symbol starting port 28 in the data acquisition process. , The current measured values of the random counters R1 to R4 are acquired and stored in the counter data area of the RAM 47 (see FIG. 11).
[0063]
When the CPU 45 proceeds to step S21 in FIG. 13, the CPU 45 detects the presence or absence of a special symbol start signal from the special symbol start sensor 29. The presence or absence of the special symbol start signal is performed based on referring to the output monitoring area of the RAM 47. When the CPU 45 detects that the special symbol start signal is recorded in the output monitoring area, the process proceeds to step S22. The process proceeds to compare the counter N1 with the upper limit value “4”. The counter N1 measures the number of effective winnings of the pachinko ball to the special symbol starting port 28. When detecting "N1 <4", the CPU 45 acquires the current measured values of the random counters R1 to R4 in step S23. Then, "1" is added to the counter N1 in step S24. The effective winning of the pachinko ball to the special symbol starting port 28 refers to a winning in which "1" is added to the counter N1.
[0064]
As shown in FIG. 14, the counter N1 is assigned with the reserved data recording sections E1 to E4 of the counter data area corresponding to the measured values "1" to "4", and the CPU 45 proceeds to step S25 in FIG. Upon shifting, the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R4 are stored in the recording unit corresponding to the measurement value of the counter N1 among the suspension data recording units E1 to E4. For example, when the measurement value of the counter N1 is "1", the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R4 are stored in the hold data recording unit E1 corresponding to the measurement value "1". When the measured value is "3", the acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R4 are stored in the hold data recording unit E3 corresponding to the measured value "3".
[0065]
(5) Reserving ball processing
The holding ball processing in step S15 in FIG. 12 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs, and the CPU 45 of the main control device 44 detects the measurement value of the counter N1 in the holding ball processing and holds based on the detection result. The number of times of holding the special symbol game is notified to the player based on turning on / off the ball lamp 25.
[0066]
Lamp numbers “RP1”, “RP2”, “RP3”, and “RP4” are assigned to the holding ball lamp 25 in order from the left in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the lamp numbers "RP1" to "RP4" are assigned to the measured values "1" to "4" of the counter N1, and the CPU 45 starts counting the counter N1 when the process proceeds to the holding ball processing. The value is detected, and the reserved ball lamp 25 of the lamp number corresponding to the detection result of the measured value is turned on.
[0067]
For example, when the measurement value of the counter N1 is "3", the three reserved ball lamps 25 corresponding to "N1 = 3" are lit. In this state, when one pachinko ball wins in the special symbol starting port 28, the counter N1 is incremented from "3" to "4", and the four holding ball lamps 25 corresponding to "N1 = 4" are turned on. I do. Accordingly, one holding ball lamp 25 is newly turned on, and the player is notified that the number of holdings has increased from “3” to “4”. When the special symbol change display is started in this state, the counter N1 is decremented from "4" to "3" as described later, so that the timer interrupt processing immediately after the subtraction corresponds to "N1 = 3". The three holding ball lamps 25 light up. Accordingly, one holding ball lamp 25 is turned off, and the player is notified that the number of times of holding the special symbol game has been reduced from “4” to “3”.
[0068]
(6) Switch activation processing
The switch enabling process in step S16 of FIG. 12 is performed every 4 msec when a timer interrupt occurs. The execution state of the jackpot game is detected, and the left switch 73 is indirectly enabled and disabled based on the state of occurrence of the reserved ball and the execution state of the jackpot game transmitted to the sub-control device 61.
[0069]
When the CPU 45 proceeds to step S31 in FIG. 15, the CPU 45 detects the setting state of the special symbol game flag. This special symbol game flag indicates the execution state of the special symbol game. When the CPU 45 detects that the special symbol game flag is set to the stop state, the CPU 45 determines that the special symbol game is stopped, and The process moves to S32.
[0070]
When the CPU 45 proceeds to step S32, the CPU 45 detects the setting state of the big hit game flag. The big hit game flag indicates an execution state of the big hit game. When the CPU 45 detects that the big hit game flag is set to the stop state, the CPU 45 determines that the big hit game is stopped, and shifts to step S33. .
[0071]
When the process proceeds to step S33, the CPU 45 detects the current measurement value of the counter N1. As described above, this counter N1 indicates the number of times the special symbol game is held. When the CPU 45 detects that the counter N1 is "0", it determines that the number of holds is "0", and In step S34, an INT signal is output to the sub control device 61, and in step S35, a switch enable command is output. Then, the CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 starts the IRQ interrupt program based on detecting the INT signal, and activates the left switch 73 based on detecting the switch enable command in the IRQ interrupt program.
[0072]
When the CPU 45 detects in step S31 that the special symbol game flag is set to the execution state, it determines that the special symbol game is being executed, and shifts to step S36. When it is detected in step S32 that the big hit game flag is set to the execution state, it is determined that the big hit game is being executed, and the process proceeds to step S36. If it is detected in step S33 that the counter N1 is not "0", it is determined that there is a special symbol game suspension count, and the process proceeds to step S36.
[0073]
When the process proceeds to step S36, the CPU 45 outputs an INT signal to the sub control device 61. Then, the process shifts to step S37 to output a switch invalidation command to the sub control device 61. Then, the CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 activates the IRQ interrupt program based on detecting the INT signal, and invalidates the left switch 73 based on detecting the switch invalidation command in the IRQ interrupt program. That is, the left switch 73 enables and disables by software based on the detection of the switch enable command and the switch disable command from the main control device 44 by the sub control device 61. The special symbol game and the jackpot game are enabled in a stopped state in which no reserved ball is generated in a stopped state.
[0074]
(7) Control data setting processing
The control data setting process of step S17 in FIG. 12 is executed when the main control flag is set in the control data setting process, and the CPU 45 of the main control device 44 determines a big hit and a miss in the control data setting process. Then, a determined symbol or the like according to the determination result is set. The main control flag is initially set in the control data setting process, and the control data setting process is executed in the first timer interrupt process immediately after the power is turned on.
[0075]
The CPU 45 compares the counter N1 with "0" in step S41 in FIG. As described above, this counter N1 indicates the storage state of the random counters R1 to R4. When detecting "N1>0", the CPU 45 determines that the random counters R1 to R4 are stored in the RAM 47. , To step S42.
[0076]
When the CPU 45 proceeds to step S42, the CPU 45 detects the acquisition result of the random counter R3 from the hold data recording unit E1 of the RAM 47 and compares it with the five big hit values "103, 367, 523, 727, 941". Here, when it is detected that the random counter R3 is equal to any of the five jackpot values, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, and the jackpot is stored in the jackpot area (see FIG. 11) of the RAM 47 as a determination result. When the random counter R3 detects that it is not the same as any of the five big hits, it is determined that there is a hit, and the hit is stored in the big hit area as a determination result. That is, the big hit is determined with a fixed fixed probability of “5/953”.
[0077]
A symbol table is recorded in the ROM 46 of the main control device 44. This symbol table indicates the relationship between the random counter R4 and the big hit symbol as shown in FIG. 17, and the CPU 45 of the main control device 44 determines whether the big hit is in the big hit area of the RAM 47 in step S43 of FIG. When it is detected that the data is stored, the process proceeds to step S44, and the result of acquiring the random counter R4 from the reserved data recording unit E1 is detected. Then, a symbol corresponding to the detection result of the random counter R4 is detected from the symbol table, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are set to the same detected symbol. For example, when the random counter R4 is "6", the numeric symbol "7" is detected, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are set to the same detected symbol "7".
[0078]
As shown in FIG. 18, a variation pattern table for a big hit is recorded in the ROM 45 of the main control device 44. This variation pattern table indicates the correspondence between the random counter R1 and the variation pattern. When the CPU 45 proceeds to step S45 in FIG. 16, the CPU 45 detects the result of acquiring the random counter R1 from the hold data recording unit E1 of the RAM 47, A variation pattern corresponding to the detection result of the random counter R1 is selectively set from the variation pattern table for the big hit. For example, when the random counter R1 is "10", the fluctuation pattern "34" is detected, and the fluctuation pattern is set to "34".
[0079]
When the CPU 45 detects in step S43 in FIG. 16 that the large hit area of the RAM 47 has been stored as a determination result, the process proceeds to step S46. Here, the acquisition result of the random counter R2 is detected from the hold data recording unit E1 of the RAM 47, and the 19 outreach values “5, 11, 23, 31, 43, 53, 61, 79, 89, 97, 113, 127” are obtained. , 139, 149, 157, 163, 173, 181, 193 ".
[0080]
When the CPU 45 detects that the random counter R2 is equal to any one of the 19 outreach values, the CPU 45 determines that the outreach is reachable, and stores the outreach as a determination result in the outreach area (see FIG. 11) of the RAM 47. Then, in step S47 in FIG. 16, a departure reach is detected from the departure reach area as a determination result, and the process proceeds to step S48.
[0081]
When the process proceeds to step S48, the CPU 45 detects the storage result of the random counter R5 from the off-reach symbol area of the RAM 47. Then, a symbol corresponding to the first digit, a symbol corresponding to the second digit, and a symbol corresponding to the third digit of the random counter R5 are detected from the symbol table (see FIG. 17) of the ROM 46, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the like are detected. , Set to the right special symbol.
[0082]
In the ROM 46 of the main control device 44, as shown in FIG. 19, a variation pattern table for off-reach is recorded. This fluctuation pattern table shows the correspondence between the stop symbol difference ΔS, the random counter R1, and the fluctuation pattern. The stop symbol difference ΔS is out of the reach symbol setting result and “Middle special symbol-left special symbol”. (= Middle special symbol-right special symbol) ".
[0083]
When the CPU 45 sets the off-reach symbol in step S48 of FIG. 16, the CPU 45 detects the acquisition result of the random counter R1 from the on-hold data recording unit E1 of the RAM 47 in step S49, and obtains the random counter R1 and the difference ΔS from the on-reach variation pattern table. And selectively set the fluctuation pattern according to. For example, when the random counter R1 is “10” and the setting result of the out-of-reach reach symbol is “8 28”, the variation pattern “3” is set.
[0084]
When the CPU 45 detects in step S46 of FIG. 16 that the obtained result of the random counter R2 is not the same as any of the 19 outreach values, it determines that the outlier is complete, and stores the outlier in the outreach area of the RAM 47 as the determination result. I do. Then, in step S47, a complete departure from the departure reach area is detected as a determination result, and the process proceeds to step S50.
[0085]
When the CPU 45 proceeds to step S50, the CPU 45 detects the storage result of the random counter R5 from the completely off symbol area of the RAM 47. Then, a symbol corresponding to the first digit, a symbol corresponding to the second digit, and a symbol corresponding to the third digit of the random counter R5 are detected from the symbol table (see FIG. 17) of the ROM 46, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the like are detected. , Set to the right special symbol.
[0086]
When the CPU 45 sets a completely off symbol in step S50, the CPU 45 sets a fluctuation pattern "1" in step S51. In other words, when determining the complete departure, the selective setting process of the variation pattern is not performed, and the variation pattern is uniquely set to the specific value.
[0087]
As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the fluctuation display time is individually set in the fluctuation pattern. Each of these fluctuation display times corresponds to the time required for a special symbol game, and refers to the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the left special symbol to the right special symbol to the final stop. When the CPU 45 proceeds to step S52 in FIG. 16, the CPU 45 selectively sets the fluctuation display time according to the setting result of the fluctuation pattern. Then, the flow shifts to step S53, where the main control flag is set to a special symbol game start process. When the fluctuation pattern “1” is set, the fluctuation display time “T1” is set.
[0088]
(8) Special symbol game start processing
The special symbol game start process of step S18 in FIG. 12 is executed when the main control flag is set to the special symbol game start process, and the CPU 45 of the main control device 44 executes the sub-control in the special symbol game start process. The special symbol game is started based on the output of the effect command and the effect data to the device 61.
[0089]
The CPU 45 resets the timer T1 to “0” in step S61 in FIG. When the timer T1 resets the timer T1, the CPU 45 outputs an INT signal to the sub-control device 61 in step S62, and outputs a fluctuation start command and fluctuation start data in step S63. I do. The INT signal corresponds to an interrupt request signal for instructing the sub-control device 61 to start an IRQ interrupt program, and the CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 starts the IRQ interrupt program based on detecting the INT signal, and The fluctuation display is started based on the reception of the start command and the fluctuation start data in the IRQ interrupt program.
[0090]
The change start data includes the result of setting the change pattern and the result of setting the left special symbol to the right special symbol. The CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 executes the special symbol game based on the change start data in the following (1) to Control is performed in the mode of (2).
[0091]
{Circle around (1)} Special results of left special symbol to right special symbol: The left, middle, and right columns show fixed stop symbols. The CPU 62 of the sub-control unit 61 determines and stops the special symbols of each column with the set symbols. Let it.
{Circle around (2)} Variation pattern setting result: Indicates the visual effect contents, sound effect contents, and illumination effect contents of the fluctuation display, and the CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 performs the fluctuation display with the contents corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. To direct.
[0092]
When the CPU 45 of the main control device 44 outputs a fluctuation start command or the like, the timer T1 is started in step S64 of FIG. After the output of the fluctuation start command or the like, the CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 starts the fluctuation display, and the timer T1 measures the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display.
[0093]
When starting the timer T1, the CPU 45 sorts the counter data area of the RAM 47 in step S65. This processing overwrites the data stored in the reserved data recording units E2 to E4 on the reserved data recording units E1 to E3 in the counter data area. For example, when the random counters R1 to R4 are stored only in the reservation data recording unit E1, default data of the reservation data recording unit E2 is recorded in the reservation data recording unit E1, and the random counters R1 to R4 of the reservation data recording unit E1 are erased. Is done. When the random counters R1 to R4 are stored in all of the reserved data recording units E1 to E4, the random counters R1 to R4 of the reserved data recording units E2 to E4 are moved to the preceding retained data recording units E1 to E3, Default data is recorded in the suspension data recording unit E4.
[0094]
That is, in the next control data setting process, a special symbol setting process, a variation pattern setting process, a big hit determination process, and the like are performed based on the data stored in the reserved data recording unit E2. In the next control data setting process, the reserved data recording unit E3 is executed. Based on the stored data, a special symbol setting process, a change pattern setting process, a big hit determination process, and the like are performed.
[0095]
After arranging the counter data area, the CPU 45 subtracts “1” from the counter N1 in step S66. As described above, the counter N1 counts the number of times the special symbol game is held. In the next timer interrupt processing, the subtraction result of the counter N1 is detected, and based on the subtraction result of the counter N1, the holding ball lamp 25 is used. Is controlled to be turned on. Therefore, the holding ball lamp 25 is turned off immediately after the start of the special symbol game, and the decrease in the number of holdings is notified to the player.
[0096]
The CPU 45 subtracts the number of suspensions in step S66, and records that the special symbol game is being executed based on setting the special symbol game flag to the execution state in step S67. Then, the flow shifts to step S68, where special symbol game end processing is set in the main control flag.
[0097]
(9) Special symbol game end processing
The special symbol game ending process of step S19 in FIG. 12 is executed when the main control flag is set to the special symbol game ending process, and the CPU 45 of the main control device 44 executes the sub-control in the special symbol game ending process. An effect command is output to the device 61 to end the special symbol game.
[0098]
The CPU 45 compares the measured value of the timer T1 with the result of setting the variable display time in step S71 of FIG. This timer T1 measures the elapsed time of the variable display. When the CPU 45 detects that the measured value of the timer T1 has reached the set result of the variable display time, the CPU 45 stops the timer T1 in step S72, and displays the variable display. Finish measuring time.
[0099]
After finishing the measurement of the fluctuation display time, the CPU 45 outputs an INT signal to the sub-control device 61 in step S73, and outputs a fluctuation stop command in step S74. At the elapse of the fluctuation display time, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are always in the temporary stop state, and the CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 changes in the IRQ interrupt program based on receiving the INT signal. The stop command is detected, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are switched from the temporary stop state to the stationary fixed state.
[0100]
Upon outputting the fluctuation stop command, the CPU 45 records that the special symbol game is stopped based on the setting of the special symbol game flag to the stop state in step S75. Then, in a step S76, the judgment result is detected from the big hit area of the RAM 47. Here, when it is detected that the deviation is stored in the big hit area as the determination result, the process shifts to step S77, and the control data setting process is set in the main control flag.
[0101]
When the CPU 45 detects that the big hit is stored in the big hit area as the determination result in step S76, the CPU 45 records the execution of the big hit game based on setting the big hit game flag to the execution state in step S78. Then, the flow shifts to step S79, where a big hit game process is set in the main control flag.
[0102]
(10) Big hit game processing
The big hit game process of step S20 in FIG. 12 is executed when the main control flag is set to the big hit game process, and the CPU 45 of the main control device 44 controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening in the big hit game process. Then, an effect command and effect data are output to the sub-control device 61, and the opening and closing of the special winning opening is image-wise, sound-wise, and illuminated.
[0103]
When the CPU 45 proceeds to step S81 in FIG. 22, the CPU 45 determines the open state of the special winning opening. This determination process is performed based on the setting state of the open flag. When the CPU 45 detects that the open flag is set to the closed state, it determines that the special winning opening is closed. Then, the process shifts to step S82 to compare the counter N2 with the upper limit value "14". The counter N2 counts the number of times of opening the special winning opening (number of big hit rounds). When the CPU 45 detects "N2 ≦ 14", the process proceeds to step S83.
[0104]
When the process proceeds to step S83, the CPU 45 adds "1" to the counter N2, and resets the timer T2 to "0" in step S84. The timer T2 measures the opening time of the special winning opening (the duration of the big hit round). When the CPU 45 resets the timer T2 to "0", the process proceeds to step S85.
[0105]
When the process proceeds to step S85, the CPU 45 outputs an INT signal to the sub-control device 61, and outputs a round start command and round data (measured value of the counter N2) in step S86. Then, the CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 starts the IRQ interrupt program based on the detection of the INT signal, and starts the operation of the big hit round based on the detection of the round start command and the round data by the IRQ interrupt program. .
[0106]
When outputting the round start command and the like, the CPU 45 applies drive power to the special winning opening solenoid 33 in step S87 to open the special winning opening (start of the big hit round operation). As a result, a big hit state that allows the pachinko ball to enter the big winning opening is generated, and a state advantageous to the player is generated.
[0107]
When opening the special winning opening, the CPU 45 records the opening of the special winning opening based on setting the opening flag to the open state in step S88. Then, in step S89, the timer T2 for the opening time is started to start measuring the opening time of the special winning opening. For example, immediately after the jackpot determination, the open flag is set to the closed state, and the counter N2 is reset to "0". Therefore, the CPU 45 proceeds from step S81 to S82 / S83, and adds "1" to the counter N2. Then, the timer T2 is reset in step S84, and the special winning opening is opened in step S87.
[0108]
When a timer interrupt occurs in the open state of the special winning opening, the CPU 45 detects in step S81 that the open flag is set to the open state, and determines in step S90 whether or not there is a count signal. This count signal is output from the count sensor 34 based on the fact that the pachinko ball has entered the special winning opening. When the CPU 45 detects that the presence of the count signal is recorded in the output monitoring area of the RAM 47, the count signal is counted. It is determined that there is a signal, and "1" is added to the counter N3 in a step S91. The counter N3 counts how many pachinko balls have won in the special winning opening during one big hit round operation. When the CPU 45 measures the number of winning pachinko balls, the process proceeds to step S92.
[0109]
When the process proceeds to step S92, the CPU 45 compares the measured value of the counter N3 with the upper limit value "10", and compares the measured value of the opening time timer T2 with the upper limit value "27 seconds" in step S93. If any one of “N3 ≧ 10” and “T2 ≧ 27 seconds” is detected, the special winning opening is closed based on the power cut off of the special winning opening solenoid 33 in step S94, and the big hit round is ended. In other words, the jackpot round ends when the specified number of pachinko balls wins in the special winning opening or when the opening time of the special winning opening reaches the upper limit value.
[0110]
When the big hit round is finished in step S94, the CPU 45 ends the opening time measuring operation based on stopping the timer T2 in step S95. In step S96, the winning number counter N3 is reset to "0", and in step S97, the closing of the special winning opening is recorded based on the setting of the open flag to the closed state.
[0111]
When the open flag is set to the closed state, the CPU 45 outputs an INT signal to the sub control device 61 in step S98, and outputs a round stop command in step S99. Then, the CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 starts the IRQ interrupt program based on the detection of the INT signal, and stops the operation of the big hit round based on the detection of the round stop command by the IRQ interrupt program.
[0112]
When a timer interrupt occurs while the special winning opening is closed, the CPU 45 proceeds from step S81 to S82 and compares the counter N2 for the number of big hit rounds with the upper limit value "14". Here, when "N2>14" is detected, the process proceeds to step S100, and the stop of the big hit game is recorded based on the setting of the big hit game flag to the stop state. Then, the counter N2 for the number of big hit rounds is reset to "0" in step S101, and the main control flag is set in the control data setting process in step S102. That is, the upper limit value “15” is set for the number of repetitions of the big hit round, and the big hit game ends when the number of times of the big hit round reaches 15 times.
[0113]
<Internal processing of sub-control device 61>
When the power is turned on, the CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 sets the interrupt prohibition in step S201 in FIG. 23, and initializes all data and the I / O 68 in the RAM 64 in step S202. Then, in step S203, a demonstration display command is output to the VDP 65, and in step S204, the generation of the interrupt is permitted based on the release of the setting of the interrupt prohibition.
[0114]
Upon detecting the demonstration display command, the VDP 65 reads necessary display data from the VROM 66 and displays a demonstration screen corresponding to an initial screen on the symbol display device 27 (referred to as a demonstration display). This demonstration display informs the player that the player is waiting for a customer, and is specifically performed by displaying a manufacturer name and a model name in front of the demonstration background.
[0115]
When permitting the interruption in step S204, the CPU 62 shifts to the counter updating process in step S205, and repeats the counter updating process in an infinite loop. This counter updating process is to add “1” to a random counter R10 for randomly selecting a special symbol game pattern, and the adding process of the random counter R10 is added from “0” to the upper limit value “191”. After that, it returns to "0" and is performed in a ring shape.
[0116]
When detecting the INT signal from the main controller 44, the CPU 62 activates the IRQ interrupt program shown in FIG. Then, in step S211, the effect command and effect data from the main control device 44 are detected and stored in the command area and the data area of the RAM 64.
[0117]
After storing the effect command and the effect data, the CPU 62 determines whether or not a switch enable command is stored in the command area in step S212. This switch enable command is output by the main control device 44 when the game is substantially stopped. When the CPU 62 detects that the switch enable command is stored in the command area, the CPU 62 sets the switch flag to an enabled state in step S213. Is set, and the switch enable command in the command area is deleted in step S214.
[0118]
When the CPU 62 detects in step S212 that no switch enable command is stored in the command area, the CPU 62 determines in step S215 whether or not a switch disable command is stored. This switch invalidation command is output during a substantial game in which the main control device 44 detects any of execution of the special symbol game, execution of the big hit game, and existence of the reserved ball, and the CPU 62 switches the command area to the command area. When it is detected that the invalidation command is stored, the switch flag is set to an invalid state in step S216, and the switch invalidation command in the command area is erased in step S217.
[0119]
The timer interrupt program of FIG. 25 is started every time 4 msec elapses. The CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 causes the main program to be temporarily stopped at the execution position when the timer interrupt program is started, and the main program is terminated when the timer interrupt program ends. Resumes from the paused position. This timer interrupt program has a command waiting process of step S221 to a big hit game process of step S225. The command waiting process of step S221 to a big hit game process of step S225 is selectively performed based on the setting state of the sub control flag. Be executed. This sub-control flag is initially set in a command waiting process based on power-on, and a command waiting process is executed in a first timer interrupt process immediately after power-on.
[0120]
(1) Command wait processing
The command waiting process in step S221 in FIG. 25 is executed when the sub control flag is set to the command waiting process. The presence / absence of a command is detected, and when a fluctuation start command and a round start command are detected, a special symbol game pattern and a big hit game pattern are set.
[0121]
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S231 in FIG. 26, the CPU 62 detects whether a change start command is stored in the command area of the RAM 64. This variation start command is output together with the special symbol setting result and the variation pattern based on the main controller 44 detecting a valid winning of the pachinko ball to the special symbol starting port 28, and the CPU 62 changes the command area to the command area. When it is detected that the start command is not stored, the flow shifts to step S232.
[0122]
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S232, the CPU 62 determines whether a round start command is stored in the command area of the RAM 64. The round start command is output by the main control device 44 together with the round data (the number of the current big hit rounds) at the start of the big hit round. When the CPU 62 detects that the round start command is not stored in the command area, the main control unit 44 executes the step. The process moves to S233.
[0123]
When the process proceeds to step S233, the CPU 62 determines the setting state of the switch flag. As described above, this switch flag is set to a valid state when the game is substantially stopped. When the CPU 62 detects that the switch flag is set to a valid state, the CPU 62 shifts to step S234. Here, a demonstration display command is output to the VDP 65, and the flow shifts to step S235. That is, the demo screen is displayed on the symbol display device 27 in the substantial game stop state in which the switch flag is turned on.
[0124]
When the process proceeds to step S235, the CPU 62 determines the operation state of the left switch 73. Here, when it is detected that the left switch 73 has been turned on, the flow shifts to step S236 to output an introduction screen display command to the VDP 65. When the introduction screen display command is output, the demonstration screen is always displayed, and the VDP 65 deletes the demonstration screen based on detecting the introduction screen display command. Then, necessary display data is read from the VROM 66, and a reach action introduction screen is displayed instead of the demonstration screen. This reach action introduction screen consists of a still screen showing what kind of effect animation screen appears when a reach occurs. On the reach action introduction screen, the type of reach action and the possibility of developing into a big hit (reliability ) Is attached.
[0125]
When the CPU 62 detects the non-operation of the left switch 73 in step S235 of FIG. 26, the process proceeds to step S237, and determines the operation state of the right switch 74. Here, when it is detected that the right switch 74 has been turned on, the process shifts to step S238 to output a demonstration display command to the VDP 65. Therefore, when the right switch 74 is operated while the reach action introduction screen is displayed, the demonstration screen is displayed instead of the reach action introduction screen. That is, in the substantial game stop state, the reach action introduction screen and the demonstration screen are switched and displayed according to the operation of the left switch 73 and the right switch 74.
[0126]
When detecting that the fluctuation start command is stored in the command area of the RAM 64 in step S231, the CPU 62 acquires the current measured value of the random counter R10 in step S239, and sets a special symbol game pattern in step S240. In step S241, the command to start changing the command area is deleted, and in step S242, the special symbol game start process is set in the sub control flag.
[0127]
The special symbol game pattern includes sequence data indicating the variable speed of the special symbol, the temporary stop timing of the special symbol, the type of background, the timing of switching the background, the output timing of the game sound, the light emission timing of the corner lamp 21 and the side lamp 23, and the like. , And is set to end in a fluctuation display time according to the fluctuation pattern. Hereinafter, the setting process and the setting content of the game pattern will be described.
[0128]
As shown in FIG. 27, a game pattern table for a special symbol game is recorded in the ROM 63 of the sub-control device 61. This game pattern table is for selecting a special symbol game pattern from the fluctuation pattern and the random counter R10. When the CPU 62 of the sub control device 61 acquires the random counter R10 in step S239 in FIG. 26, the process proceeds to step S240. . Here, a fluctuation pattern is detected from the data area of the RAM 64, and a special symbol game pattern corresponding to the detection result of the fluctuation pattern and the acquisition result of the random counter R10 is selectively set from the game pattern table.
[0129]
FIG. 28 shows the setting contents of the special symbol game pattern “1-1”. The special symbol game pattern “1-1” is selected according to the result of the acquisition of the random counter R10 when the variation pattern “1” determined to be completely off is detected, and the special symbol game pattern “1-1” is selected. When is selected, the left, middle and right special symbols start to fluctuate simultaneously. At the start of the change, the background for the change is displayed, and the corner lamp 21 and the side lamp 23 blink.
[0130]
When the set time elapses from the start of the change of the special symbol in the three rows, the left special symbol and the right special symbol are temporarily stopped in this order, and "don" is transmitted from the speaker 6 in conjunction with the temporary stop of the left special symbol and the right special symbol. Is output. Then, the middle special symbol is temporarily stopped after the right special symbol is temporarily stopped, and the display of the changing background is terminated in conjunction with the temporary stop of the middle special symbol. The temporary stop of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol is performed based on the special symbol setting result from the main control device 44 stored in the data area of the RAM 64. Three rows of special symbols are completely out of order.
[0131]
FIG. 29 shows the setting contents of the special symbol game pattern “2”. This special symbol game pattern “2” is selected regardless of the random counter R10 when detecting the fluctuation pattern “2” in which the out-of-reach is determined. When the special symbol game pattern “2” is set, the right special symbol game pattern “2” is displayed. After the temporary stop, the fluctuation speed of the middle special symbol becomes slow, and the game sound of “reach” is output from the speaker 6. Next, the corner lamp 21 and the side lamp 23 start blinking, and the reach background is displayed instead of the fluctuation background. Then, the display of the background for reach is terminated in conjunction with the temporary stop of the middle special symbol, and the blinking of the corner lamp 21 and the side lamp 23 is terminated. The temporary stop of the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol is performed based on the special symbol setting result from the main control device 44 stored in the data area of the RAM 64. Three rows of special symbols come off and reach combinations.
[0132]
The low-speed fluctuation action that appears when the special symbol game pattern “2” is set is called “normal reach action”. For example, when the fluctuation pattern “26” for a big hit is set, as shown in FIG. "Normal reach action" of the same development as the special symbol game pattern "2" is set, and the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are temporarily stopped in a big hit combination.
[0133]
FIG. 31 shows the setting contents of the special symbol game pattern “20”. This special symbol game pattern “20” is selected regardless of the random counter R10 when the fluctuation pattern “20” in which the out-of-reach is determined is detected, and when the special symbol game pattern “20” is set, the right special symbol game pattern “20” is selected. After the temporary stop, the left special symbol, middle special symbol and right special symbol are deleted. Then, the background “sea” for reach is displayed in place of the background for fluctuation, and a moving image surface of an effect in which the character of “fisherman” fishes is displayed in front of the background “sea” for reach. This effect is completed by the character “fisherman” catching boots, and after the effect of “fisherman”, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are displayed in combination with the reach.
[0134]
The “fisherman” effect screen that appears when the special symbol game pattern “20” is set is referred to as “fisherman reach action”. For example, when the big hit variation pattern “46” is detected, the “fisherman” character is displayed. A “fisher-type reach action” for fishing is set, and after the “fisher” character has caught a target fish, a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol are displayed in a combination of big hits.
[0135]
FIG. 32 shows the setting contents of the special symbol game pattern “7”. This special symbol game pattern “7” is selected regardless of the random counter R10 when detecting the variation pattern “7” in which the out-of-reach is determined. When the special symbol game pattern “7” is set, the right special symbol After the temporary stop, the left special symbol, middle special symbol and right special symbol are deleted. Then, the background “mountain” for reach is displayed in place of the background for fluctuation, and a moving image surface of an effect in which the “hunter” character hunts is displayed in front of the background “mountain” for reach. This effect is completed by the character of "hunter" finishing the scarecrow, and after the effect of "hunter" is completed, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are disengaged and displayed in combination.
[0136]
The “hunter” effect screen that appears when the special symbol game pattern “7” is set is called “hunter-type reach action”. For example, when the big hit variation pattern “55” is detected, the “hunter” character is displayed. The “hunter-type reach action” of the hunting effect is set, and after the “hunter” character has finished the target prey, a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol are displayed in a combination of big hits.
[0137]
The degree of reliability displayed on the reach action introduction screen is such that if the reach action with the same development such as "normal reach action", "fisher type reach action", "hunter type reach action" etc. appears "100 times", the number of reach actions and the big hit The probability of occurrence is indicated by a percentage “%”. As shown below, the jackpot determination probability Xo, the outreach determination probability Xh, the reach action selection probability Xor in the hit determination, and the reach action in the outreach determination are determined. This is calculated from the selection probability Xhr.
[0138]
X = 100 * {Xo * Xor / Xo * Xor + Xh * Xhr}
When detecting that the round start command is stored in the data area of the RAM 64 in step S232 of FIG. 26, the CPU 42 sets a big hit game pattern in step S243. Then, in step S244, the round start command in the command area is deleted, and in step S245, the big hit game start process is set in the sub control flag.
[0139]
The big hit game pattern displays a still screen according to the round data N2, outputs a game sound according to the display content of the symbol display device 27 from the speaker 6, and causes the corner lamp 21 and the side lamp 23 to emit light according to the still screen. It consists of sequence data. Specifically, when the round data N2 is “1”, a still screen in which the “fisher” character goes fishing is displayed. The action of the “fisher” progresses in accordance with the addition of the round data N2, and when the round data N2 is added to the final “15”, the “fisher” character catches the target fish by a stationary screen. Is displayed.
[0140]
(3) Special symbol game start processing
The special symbol game start process of step S222 in FIG. 25 is executed when the sub control flag is set to the special symbol game start process. When the CPU 62 of the sub control device 61 proceeds to step S251 in FIG. , Start the timer T11. The timer T11 measures the change display time of the special symbol. When the timer T11 is started, the CPU 62 sets the special symbol game process to the sub control flag in a step S252.
[0141]
(4) Special symbol game processing
The special symbol game process of step S223 in FIG. 25 is executed when the sub control flag is set to the special symbol game process, and the CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 executes the speaker 6 / corner lamp in the special symbol game process. The special symbol game is executed with the effect contents according to the setting result of the special symbol game pattern by controlling the 21 / side lamp 23 / the symbol display device 27.
[0142]
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S261 in FIG. 34, it determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command is stored in the command area of the RAM 64. This fluctuation stop command is output based on detection of the elapse of the fluctuation display time according to the fluctuation pattern by the main control device 44, and the CPU 62 detects that the fluctuation stop command is not stored in the command area. Sometimes, the process proceeds to step S262. Here, an event corresponding to the measurement value of the timer T11 is detected from the setting result of the special symbol game pattern, and the event is executed to cause the special symbol game to proceed with the content according to the setting result of the special symbol game pattern.
[0143]
When the CPU 62 detects in step S261 that the fluctuation stop command is stored in the command area, the CPU 62 ends the special symbol game based on outputting the symbol fixing command to the VDP 65 in step S263. Then, in step S264, the command to stop the change of the command area, the setting result of the special symbol in the data area, and the setting result of the change pattern of the data area are deleted, and in step S265, the command waiting process is set in the sub control flag.
[0144]
The fluctuation stop command is output by the main control device 44 when the fluctuation display time according to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed. The special symbol game pattern is set by the sub-control device 61 based on the fluctuation pattern, and is set so as to end in a fluctuation display time according to the fluctuation pattern. When the CPU 61 of the sub-control unit 61 detects the fluctuation stop command and outputs the symbol confirmation command to the VDP 65, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are always in the temporary stop state. In this temporary stop state, the VDP 65 swings the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol up and down. When the VDP 65 detects the symbol confirmation command, the VDP 65 converts the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol into one horizontal one. Is displayed in a stationary state on the effective line of. In other words, the special symbol game ends when three columns of special symbols are definitely displayed.
[0145]
(4) Jackpot game start processing
The big hit game start process of step S224 in FIG. 25 is executed when the sub control flag is set to the big hit game start process, and the CPU 62 of the sub control device 61 starts the big hit game in the big hit game start process. , The jackpot game process is set in the sub control flag.
[0146]
(5) Big hit game processing
The big hit game process of step S225 in FIG. 25 is executed when the sub control flag is set to the big hit game process, and the CPU 62 of the sub control device 61 executes the speaker 6 / corner lamp 21 / side in the big hit game process. By controlling the lamp 23 and the symbol display device 27, the opening and closing of the special winning opening is effected in a manner according to the setting result of the big hit game pattern.
[0147]
When the CPU 62 proceeds to step S271 in FIG. 35, the CPU 62 determines whether or not a round stop command is stored in the command area of the RAM 64. This round stop command is output based on detection of the end of each big hit round by the main controller 44. When the CPU 62 detects that the round stop command is not stored in the command area, the CPU 62 proceeds to step S272. The process is shifted to a big hit game with a content according to the setting result of the big hit game pattern.
[0148]
When detecting that the round stop command is stored in the command area in step S271, the CPU 62 stops the control of the speaker 6, the corner lamp 21, the side lamp 23, and the symbol display device 27 according to the big hit game pattern in step S273. . Then, in step S274, the round stop command in the command area and the round data in the data area are erased, and in step S275, a command waiting process is set in the sub control flag.
[0149]
According to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
A left switch 73 for displaying the reach action introduction screen is provided so as to be operable from the front. For this reason, the reach action introduction screen can be displayed as desired based on the player operating the left switch 73, and the effect of the reach action can be confirmed from the reach action introduction screen. Moreover, the degree of reliability is attached to the reach action introduction screen. For this reason, since the relationship between the production contents and the reliability can be confirmed from the reach action introduction screen, it is possible to satisfy the gaming interest of the player.
[0150]
Since the operation of the left switch 73 is enabled in a substantial game stop state, the reach action introduction screen is not displayed so as to hide the reach action based on the operation of the left switch 73 during the display of the reach action. In addition, the reach action introduction screen can be displayed on the entire display area of the symbol display device 27, so that the reach action introduction screen is more easily viewable.
[0151]
When the pachinko ball wins the special symbol start-up port 28 while the reach action introduction screen is displayed, the reach action introduction screen is erased and the special symbol is fluctuated, so that the reach action introduction screen is displayed based on the operation of the right switch 74. There is no need for erasure.
[0152]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 62 of the sub-control device 61 always activates the operation of the left switch 73 regardless of the game state, and performs the reach action based on the game state when the left switch 73 is operated as shown in the following (1) to (3). Change the display style of the introduction screen.
[0153]
{Circle around (1)} When the operation of the left switch 73 is detected in a substantial game stop state, the demo display is erased, and the reach action introduction screen is displayed in the entire area of the symbol display device 27 instead of the demo display.
{Circle around (2)} When the operation of the left switch 73 is detected during the display of the big hit, the big hit display is erased, and the reach action introduction screen is displayed in the entire area of the symbol display device 27 instead of the big hit display.
{Circle around (3)} When the operation of the left switch 73 is detected during the change display of the special symbol, a reach action introduction screen is superimposed and displayed in front of the change display screen as shown in FIG.
[0154]
According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
The operation of the left switch 73 is activated during the change display of the special symbol. Therefore, the reach action introduction screen is additionally displayed based on the operation of the left switch 73 during the reach action, and the reliability of the reach action can be confirmed.
The operation of the left switch 73 is activated during the big hit game in which the big hit is displayed. Therefore, the reach action introduction screen is displayed based on the operation of the left switch 73 immediately after the end of the reach action and the occurrence of the big hit, and the reliability of the immediately preceding reach action can be confirmed.
[0155]
Since the reach action introduction screen is always displayed when the left switch 73 is operated, it is possible to introduce the effect of the reach action completely in accordance with the timing desired by the player. Moreover, since the display form of the reach action introduction screen is changed according to the special symbol game state and the big hit game state, it is possible to prevent the special symbol game and the big hit game from being affected by the influence of displaying the reach action introduction screen on the symbol display device 27. it can.
[0156]
In the second embodiment, when the operation of the left switch 73 is detected during the special symbol change display, a relatively small reach action introduction screen is superimposed and displayed in front of the change display screen, but is not limited to this. Instead, for example, a relatively small fluctuation display screen may be displayed in front of the reach action introduction screen, or the fluctuation display screen and the reach action introduction screen may be displayed side by side. Just add and display.
In the second embodiment, when the operation of the left switch 73 is detected during the big hit display, the reach action introduction screen is displayed instead of the big hit display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be additionally displayed.
[0157]
In the first and second embodiments, the start and stop of the display of the reach action introduction screen are performed by the left switch 73 and the right switch 74. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is performed by a single operation dial. Is also good.
In the first and second embodiments, the reach action introduction screen is deleted when the right switch 74 is operated in the display state of the reach action introduction screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the right switch 74 is eliminated. Then, when the left switch 73 is operated again while the reach action introduction screen is displayed, the reach action introduction screen may be deleted.
[0158]
In the first and second embodiments, the left switch 73 and the right switch 74 are mounted on the upper plate 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the left switch 73 and the right switch 74 may be mounted on the plate 3. In short, it may be mounted on the front side of the gaming machine main body 72 so as to be operable from the front.
In the first and second embodiments, the sub-control device 61 controls the speaker 6, the corner lamp 21, the side lamp 23, and the symbol display device 27 in an integrated manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a speaker control device for controlling the speaker 6, a lamp control device for controlling the corner lamp 21 and the side lamp 23, and a symbol control device for controlling the symbol display device 27 may be separately provided.
[0159]
In the first and second embodiments, the left switch 73 and the right switch 74 are electrically connected to the sub control device 61. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the left switch 73 and the right switch 74 are electrically connected to the main control device 44. You may. In the case of this configuration, the main control device 44 outputs a display start command and a display stop command to the sub-control device 61 based on the detection of the operation of the left switch 73 and the right switch 74 in the valid state, and displays the reach action introduction screen. It is recommended to start and stop the display.
[0160]
In the first and second embodiments, the still screen is displayed as the reach action introduction screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a moving image may be displayed.
In the first and second embodiments, the number of reserved balls for special symbol games is measured with an upper limit of four. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of values other than four are measured with an upper limit of four. Alternatively, the upper limit may not be set.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention (a diagram for explaining a reach action introducing function of a left switch and a right switch);
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the entire configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing a game board;
FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the entire configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a main control device.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a payout control device.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of a sub control device.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a main program of a main control device.
9A is a diagram showing a list of random counters held by the main controller, FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a list of normal counters held by the main controller, and FIG. 9C is held by the main controller. Diagram showing a list of timers
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a method of adding a random counter;
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a data storage area of a RAM of the main control device.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process of the main control device.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a data acquisition process of the main control device.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a relationship among a counter, a hold data recording unit, and a lamp number.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a switch enabling process of the main control device.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a control data setting process of the main control device.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a relationship between a random counter, a big hit symbol, a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a fluctuation pattern table for a big hit.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table for off-reach.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special symbol game start process of the main control device.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a special symbol game ending process of the main control device.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process of the main control device.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a main program of the sub control device.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an IRQ interrupt process of the sub control device.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing of the sub control device.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a command waiting process of the sub control device.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a game pattern table for a special symbol game.
FIG. 28 is a view for explaining setting contents of a special symbol game pattern (for complete departure)
FIG. 29 is a view for explaining setting contents of a special symbol game pattern (for normal reach)
FIG. 30 is a view for explaining setting contents of a special symbol game pattern (for normal reach)
FIG. 31 is a view for explaining setting contents of a special symbol game pattern (for angler reach)
FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining setting contents of a special symbol game pattern (for hunter-type reach)
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a special symbol game start process of the sub control device.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a special symbol game process of the sub control device.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process of the sub control device.
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention (a diagram showing a state in which a reach action introduction screen is additionally displayed on a fluctuation display screen).
[Explanation of symbols]
27 is a symbol display device (display), 28 is a special symbol starting port (starting port), 61 is a sub-control device (display control means), and 73 is a left switch (operator).

Claims (6)

The identification symbols are sequentially displayed in the variable state and the variable stop state on the display based on the pachinko ball effectively winning in the starting opening, and the determination result of the big hit and the departure based on the mode in the variable stop state of the identification symbol is displayed. In the configuration to notify,
An operator provided to be operable from the front,
Display control means for displaying an introduction screen for introducing the effect contents of the variable display on the display device based on the operation of the operator,
The gaming machine, wherein the display control means displays, as an introduction screen, one that indicates a possibility that the effect contents will develop into a big hit. 2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the display control means always activates the operation of the operator regardless of the game state, and changes the display form of the introduction screen based on the game state when the operator is operated. Machine. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays an introduction screen when an operation of the operation element is detected during the variable display of the identification symbol. 4. The display screen according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays an introduction screen when an operation of an operator is detected during a jackpot game in which the variable winning opening is set to a state advantageous to the player. Gaming machine. 5. The display control means according to claim 3, wherein when the operation of the operation element is detected during the variable display of the identification symbol or during the big hit game, an introduction screen is additionally displayed on the current display screen. A gaming machine according to claim 1. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays an introduction screen based on detecting an operation of an operation element in a substantial game stop state.

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