JP3907752B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This inventionPerform variable display game of multiple identification informationProvided with a variable display device, the variable displayA gaming machine that generates a jackpot state when a result of a game is in a predetermined stop display mode, and displays an effect on the variable display device during the jackpot stateAbout.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a variable display device (of special figure), a variable (fluctuation) display game in the variable display device is started by winning a (special figure) start opening, When the symbol that has been variably displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed and the stop symbol is in a stop display mode that indicates the occurrence of a big hit state such as a doublet, for example, the game ball is It is common to generate a jackpot state (special game state) that is easy to acquire.
[0003]
In particular, in recent years, there are many gaming machines that use a liquid crystal display device, a CRT display device, or the like as a variable display device and perform a variable display game by displaying a plurality of identification information images.
[0004]
When a big hit (special game) state occurs in the conventional gaming machine as described above, the variable display device of the gaming machine has a stop symbol, a round number (continuation count), or a count number ( The effect display during the big hit state is performed by displaying such as the number of winnings in the variable winning device per round) and the action display by the character (for example, the display of the character traveling around the world).
[0005]
Recently, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, the starting port (special drawing starting port) is constituted by a normally variable winning device, and in the normal symbol variable display device, it starts by passing a game ball to the general starting gate. A normal display variable display game is performed. Then, when the display result of the variable symbol display game of the normal symbol is in a predetermined display mode (normal), a win is generated, the normal variable winning device is opened, and the winning rate at the starting port is changed. For example, a state where the start signal of the special figure is likely to be generated (a state of hitting the normal figure) or a stop display result when the big hit occurs is, for example, “3, 3, 3”, “7, 7, 7” If the game is a specific symbol such as, the probability of a jackpot in a variable display game (of special symbols) or the variable of a normal symbol until the next jackpot occurs once or twice after the jackpot game ends There is also known a pachinko gaming machine that generates a probability variation state in which the probability of winning in a display game or both probabilities is changed to a high probability state.
[0006]
In addition, the fluctuation time of the usual figure is made shorter than that in the normal gaming state (for example, from 30 seconds to 5 seconds), and the opening pattern of the ordinary train is changed (for example, 0.5 seconds) There is also a game machine in which the chance to open the electric train increases and the winning rate at the start opening is increased by changing from 1 open to 3 open for 1.5 seconds. After the jackpot, the above-mentioned usual time-saving control is performed until the special figure fluctuates 50 times.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The display in the jackpot state (special game state) in the conventional gaming machine is, for example, the content that the effect display is completed every time the jackpot ends and the jackpot occurs Every time you did it, only the same effect was displayed. Therefore, the player only obtains information on the number of rounds, the number of counts, etc. by the effect display of the jackpot, and does not see the effect display with more interest.
[0008]
Also, since there was no function such as the subsequent game state changing depending on the display content in the variable display section during the jackpot state, the game content is biased only to acquire the occurrence of the jackpot state, monotonous poor change It was easy to become a game.
[0009]
For this reason, there are many players who end the game when the jackpot state ends, and the occurrence of the jackpot state triggers the end of the game, and there is a tendency that the customer's stagnation rate is not so good.
[0010]
Many of the recent gaming machines generate a probability variation state (predetermined game value) in addition to the jackpot state (special game state). Conventionally, whether or not the probability variation state occurs depends on the stop pattern at the time of the jackpot state occurrence (For example, when a big hit state occurs due to the stop pattern of the double-eyed eyes with 3,5,7, etc.), the probability variation state after the big hit ends is generated). Therefore, even though the jackpot state is a period in which fun is concentrated for the player, it has already been determined whether or not the probability variation state has occurred after the end of the jackpot state, so the jackpot gaming state is simply the next gaming state Tended to be a digestion period.
[0011]
In particular, in the jackpot gaming state in recent gaming machines (especially one or three types), the upper limit of the number of winnings (10 counts per round) and the upper limit of the number of continuations (16 rounds) are fixed, and the continuous winnings Since the winning rate to the mouth is often close to 100%, the number of game balls acquired during the jackpot state is uniform, and the game interest during the jackpot state tends to decrease.
[0012]
In view of the above, the present invention was made in order to enhance the stage effect during the jackpot state so that the player can enjoy display contents that are rich and varied over a plurality of jackpot states. Is.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The invention of claim 1 includes a variable display device that performs a variable display game of a plurality of identification information, and generates a jackpot state when the result of the variable display game is a predetermined stop display mode. In a gaming machine that performs effect display on the variable display device,
  Updating the effect display stage of the effect display during the jackpot state, and configured to continuously control the effect display across the occurrence of a plurality of jackpot states,
  The effect display pattern in each effect display stage is determined by a random value for determining the jackpot effect display pattern,
  When the effect display pattern determined by the random value for determining the jackpot effect display pattern is an update pattern, the effect display stage next to the effect display stage in the current jackpot state is stored.On the other hand, when the effect display pattern determined by the jackpot effect display pattern determining random value is an end pattern, the first effect display stage is stored.With storage area,
  Stored in the storage areaPerformanceProduce display at the display stage during the next jackpotConfigured as
As a necessary condition that the effect display during the jackpot state reaches the final stage, after the jackpot state ends, the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot state is changed to a high probability state And
The storage area stores the current effect display stage when the effect display pattern determined by the jackpot effect display pattern determining random value is a repetitive pattern.It is characterized by that.
[0014]
  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the effect display in the jackpot state is spread over a plurality of jackpot states without being completed for each jackpot state. As a result, the production effect during the jackpot state is enhanced, and the player can enjoy display contents that are varied and tired over a plurality of jackpot states. At the same time, the player is looking forward to how the performance display will unfold in the next big hit state, and the player's willingness to continue playing will be excited, so the game will end with a big hit as before This will reduce the rate of customer stagnation.
In addition, on the condition that the effect display in the jackpot state reaches the final stage, after the jackpot state ends, the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot state becomes a high probability state Be changed.
The storage area stores the current effect display stage when the effect display pattern determined by the random number for determining the jackpot effect display pattern is a repetitive pattern.
[0015]
Here, the predetermined effect display is a display for notification of game contents and a screen effect performed in the variable display unit 4a during a special game state (a jackpot game state). For example, when a jackpot state occurs This is the display of the stop symbol, the number of rounds (number of continuations), the number of counts, etc., and the action display by the character.
[0016]
The special game state is a game state in which a player can easily acquire a game medium. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a game state in which a prize ball can be easily acquired.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0023]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.
[0024]
The gaming board 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a so-called first type pachinko gaming machine.
[0025]
In the game area 3 surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1, a special symbol variable display device (special diagram variable display device) 4, a special variable prize-winning device 5, a general figure start gate (a general figure start prize opening) 6, 6, variable display device for ordinary symbols (ordinary symbol display device) 7, general winning opening 8, 8, etc., normal variable winning device 9 which also serves as a special figure starting opening, side lamps 10, 10,. .. Direction changing members 11, 11,... Called windmills, obstacle nails, and the like are arranged.
[0026]
The special symbol variable display device 4 is provided with, for example, a variable display unit 4a constituted by a liquid crystal display screen, special figure start memory displays 4b, 4b,... Below this, there are arranged general start memory displays 6a, 6a,.
[0027]
The pair of left and right open / close members 9a, 9a of the normal variation winning device 9 are normally closed with an interval that can be received by one game ball. However, depending on the result of the normal variable display game of the normal symbol display device 7, Therefore, it is changed to a state where the game ball can be easily received by opening in an inverted “eight” shape.
[0028]
The special variation winning device 5 includes a large winning opening 5b that is opened and closed by an opening / closing door 5a. The opening / closing door 5a is normally closed, but is opened depending on the result of the special symbol variable display game (special symbol variable display game) of the special symbol variable display device 4.
[0029]
Next, various game states such as start winning, variable display game start, reach state, jackpot occurrence state, probability variation state, etc. will be described.
[0030]
When a game ball that has been thrown into the game area 3 wins the normal variation winning device 9 (start winning), the winning is detected by the internal special figure start switch 9b and specially displayed on the variable display portion 4a of the variable display device 4. By performing variable display of symbols (start of variable display game), variable display games of special symbols are performed. In this special symbol variable display game, the left, right, and middle symbols are stopped in order, and a stop display mode that may cause a big hit (for example, the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol, the middle symbol Only in the stop display mode of the variable display state, specifically, “1,-, 1”, “2,-, 2”, “3,-, 3”, etc.) In response to this, it is converted into a reach display mode.
[0031]
In a special symbol variable display game, a game state in such a reach display mode (for example, only the inside symbol is variably displayed) is referred to as a reach state.
[0032]
The reach game patterns include a normal (normal) reach state and a special reach state. The reach display mode differs between the two (for example, the reach display mode is longer or shorter in the special mode than in the normal mode), and the probability that the special reach will reach the jackpot after the reach mode compared to the normal reach. Becomes higher.
[0033]
As a result of this special symbol variable display game, a predetermined stop display mode (for example, “1,1,1”, “2,2,2”, “3,3,3”) in which the stop symbol generates a jackpot. , Etc.), a special game state (a big hit state) is generated.
[0034]
In this special game state, a cycle in which the open / close door 5a of the special variable winning device 5 is opened and closed for a predetermined time is defined as one round, and a player during each round is detected by a continuous switch in the continuous winning area in the big prize opening 5b. This is a game that continues until a predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds). However, during each round, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening 5b, the round ends at that time.
[0035]
Further, when a predetermined game value (probability variation state) is given as a result of a predetermined effect display (see FIGS. 13 to 18 described later) performed on the variable display unit 4a during the special game state (big hit game state) After the jackpot game is over, until the next jackpot occurs once (or twice), the probability of jackpot occurrence in the variable display game (special symbol) or the occurrence of hits in the variable symbol display game of the normal symbol A probability variation state is generated that changes the probability or both probabilities to a high probability state.
[0036]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the accessory control circuit 100 and its peripheral devices.
[0037]
The accessory control circuit 100 includes a one-chip microcomputer (microcomputer) 110, an I / O port 111, an output port 120, a driver 121, a buffer gate 130, a low-pass filter 131, a sound generator 114, an I / F (interface) 140, and the like. It is composed of
[0038]
Hereinafter, each component device of the accessory control circuit 100 and peripheral devices connected to each component device will be described.
[0039]
The one-chip microcomputer 110 includes a RAM (Random Access Memory) 110a, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 110b, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 110c, and various (start) switches and the like via the I / O port 111. A signal is received from the sensor, and based on the signal, a signal is transmitted to various accessory devices to control various gaming states of the gaming machine. Further, it is connected to a frequency dividing circuit 112 and a power supply circuit 113 which is a power supply circuit.
[0040]
Then, the one-chip microcomputer 110 sends signals corresponding to various gaming states to the display control circuit 150 (described later in FIG. 10) via the I / F 140, and the display control circuit 150 (special) A symbol corresponding to various gaming states is displayed (for example, liquid crystal) by the variable display device 4 (which will be described later in FIG. 10).
[0041]
The CPU 110b includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, and performs various calculation controls. Also, various random numbers such as a special jackpot generating random number, a jackpot effect display pattern determining random number, and a reach state generating random number are generated.
[0042]
The RAM 110a temporarily stores various random numbers generated by the CPU 110b (such as special jackpot generating random numbers, jackpot effect display pattern determining random numbers, reach state generating random numbers, etc.) and various data. It has a storage area for temporary storage, and includes various flags and a work area for the CPU 110b.
[0043]
The ROM 110c is provided with a control program and control data for performing various game controls, and a determination value for determining the occurrence of a special jackpot or a determination value for determining a jackpot display pattern is written. It is.
[0044]
To the low-pass filter 131 of the accessory control circuit 100, a special figure start switch 130a, a general figure start switch 130b, a count switch 130c, a continuation switch 130d, and a probability setting device 130e are connected.
[0045]
The driver 121 of the accessory control circuit 100 includes a special variable winning device 120a, a special figure start memory display 120b, a normal symbol display device 120c, a general figure start memory display 120d, a normal variable winning device 120e, and a decorative lamp and LED 120f. , Is connected.
[0046]
Signals from the switches and sensors connected to the low-pass filter 131 are sent to the one-chip microcomputer 110 via the low-pass filter 131, the buffer gate 130, and the I / O port 111 for arithmetic processing, and based on the processing results. Depending on the type, the received signal is sent to various equipment-related devices (120a to 120f) and external devices via the I / O port 111, the output port 120, and the driver 121, or via the I / F 140. (Special symbol) is sent to the variable display device 4.
[0047]
The sound generator 114 D / A converts an audio digital signal corresponding to various gaming states into an analog audio signal. Then, the audio signal converted into analog is transmitted to the amplifier 115, and the speaker 116 emits sound corresponding to various gaming states.
[0048]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a display control device including the display control circuit 150 and the variable display device 4 (having a special symbol).
[0049]
The display control device includes a display control circuit 150 and a variable display device 4 (having a special symbol).
[0050]
The display control circuit 150 includes a CPU 150a, a ROM 150b, a RAM 150c, a DMA (Direct Memory Access) 150d, a VDP 151, a γ correction circuit 152, a clock 153, a font ROM 154, and an interface 155.
[0051]
The CPU 150a receives a command signal related to display control sent from the accessory control circuit 100 via the interface 155, a strobe signal that takes the timing of this command signal, a reset signal, and the like, and each mode in the received command signal Display control processing is performed so that the image display according to the data can be performed by the variable display unit 4a of the variable display device 4. An image signal interrupt signal is transmitted from the VDP 151, and an image timing signal is exchanged with the VDP 151 in accordance with a clock signal generated by the clock 153.
[0052]
The ROM 150b is a read-only memory in which a control program and control data for performing display control of the variable display unit 4a are written.
[0053]
The RAM 150c is a read / write memory including a storage area for temporarily storing various signal data, a work area for the CPU 150a, and the like.
[0054]
The DMA 150d is a memory capable of exchanging data regarding images and the like directly with each memory, VDP 151, etc. without going through the CPU 150a, and can exchange a large amount of data at high speed.
[0055]
The VDP 151 receives a signal related to image display sent from the CPU 150a of the display control circuit 150 based on the command data (related to display contents) transmitted from the accessory control circuit 100, and receives image and background image data from the font ROM 154. After taking out and editing the data, or performing data processing relating to the color arrangement on the edited image data, the digital image signal is converted into an analog signal and sent to the variable display device 4. At this time, a V_SYNC (vertical synchronization) signal and an H_SYNC (horizontal synchronization) signal are sent to the variable display device 4 together with an analog image signal related to the display image.
[0056]
The γ correction circuit corrects non-linearity with respect to the input signal generated when the image signal converted into analog by the VDP 151 is displayed on the variable display unit 4a of the special symbol display device 4 (for example, liquid crystal), This is a circuit for obtaining an accurate display image.
[0057]
The font ROM 154 is a read-only memory in which image data such as symbols, characters, and background images that are variably displayed on the variable display unit 4a are written.
[0058]
The variable display device 4 (of the special figure) has a variable display unit 4a that displays an image by, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like, and receives an analog image signal, V_SYNC signal, and H_SYNC signal related to a display image input from the VDP 151. Based on this, the variable display unit 4a performs display related to the display game.
[0059]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the main flow of the game control process performed by the accessory control circuit 100.
[0060]
This control process is performed from the start to the end based on a reset signal having a predetermined period (for example, about 2 ms) created in the one-chip microcomputer 110 based on the clock signal generated by the frequency divider 112 in FIG. The process is performed one sequence at a time.
[0061]
This control process is started by the reset signal. First, in step S1,
It is determined whether or not the power is on. If the power is turned on, the process proceeds to step S2 to perform the power on process, and the control process is terminated. If the power is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S3.
[0062]
In step S3, a switch input processing subroutine (described later in FIG. 5) is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S4.
[0063]
In step S4, the process NO. Accordingly, a branching process for performing the corresponding process from step S5 to step S13 is performed.
[0064]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the flow of branch processing in the game control processing performed by the accessory control circuit 100, and shows the processing order of this branch processing.
[0065]
First, if there is a special-purpose start-up memory in the normal process in step S5, the process NO. Is changed to step S6 fluctuation processing in the next sequence of the main flow.
[0066]
The step S6 changing process is a process of changing (scrolling) the symbols on the variable display portion 4a at such a speed that the symbols cannot be identified with the naked eye. In the sequence after a predetermined time in the variation process, the process stop process NO. In step S7, the symbol stop process is performed in the next sequence of the main flow.
[0067]
Step S7 In the symbol stop process, the variable display unit 4a performs a process of sequentially stopping the variable display of the symbols, and the reach display mode (for example, the left symbol 40a and the right symbol 40c are stopped at the same symbol, In the case of the display mode in which only the symbol 40b is variably displayed, the reach stop process NO. In step S8, the reach stop process is performed in the next sequence of the main flow, and when the display mode is other than the reach display mode, the stop symbol determination process NO. In step S9, the stop symbol determination process is performed in the next sequence of the main flow.
[0068]
In step S8 reach stop processing, a symbol (for example, the middle symbol 40b) that is variably displayed in the display mode of the reach generated in the variable display section 4a is stopped, and the stop display mode is set. Then, the process NO. Step S9 stop symbol determination processing is performed in a sequence after a predetermined time of the main flow.
[0069]
Step S9 In the stop symbol determination process, it is determined whether or not the symbol stopped and displayed on the variable display portion 4a is a jackpot symbol. In step S11, the fanfare process is performed in the next sequence of the main flow. In step S10, the process is removed in the next sequence of the main flow. Details of the stop symbol determination process in step S9 will be described with reference to FIG. 6 (described later).
[0070]
As a result, when the step S10 off-process is performed, the process NO. In step S5, the routine returns to the normal processing in the next sequence.
[0071]
On the other hand, when the fanfare process in step S11 is performed, the jackpot process NO. In step S12, jackpot processing is performed in the next sequence. Then, when the jackpot process is performed and is the final round of the jackpot process, or when the jackpot continuation condition is not satisfied, the process NO. In step S13, the big hit end process is performed in the next sequence of the main flow.
[0072]
In the step S13 jackpot end process, when the jackpot is ended, it is determined whether or not the second display area 41 is in a winning stop mode when the occurrence of the jackpot state is determined, and the second display area 41 is in a winning stop mode Is set to the normal time-short game flag, and if it is not the winning stop mode, it is not set. And is returned to normal processing in the next sequence of the main flow. The details of the step S13 jackpot end process will be described with reference to FIG. 9 (described later).
[0073]
The step S4 branching process is performed in the order as described above, and after the necessary process of the step S5 normal process to the step S13 jackpot end process is performed, the process proceeds to step S14.
[0074]
In step S14, a general map / general power process relating to a variable display game of a general map is performed, and the process proceeds to step S15.
[0075]
In step S15, the special figure random number involved in the jackpot occurrence in the special figure variable display game and the general figure random number involved in the jackpot occurrence in the normal figure variable display game are updated and stored in the RAM 110a. Then, the process proceeds to step S16.
[0076]
In step S16, a process for updating the reach generation random number involved in the generation of the reach variable display game and storing it in the RAM 110a is performed, and the process proceeds to step S17.
[0077]
In step S17, according to the decision made in the routine process of step S5, a process of creating a symbol that is stopped and displayed on the variable display unit 4a of the variable display device 4 of the special figure as a result of the variable display game of the special figure, and the normal figure of step S14 In accordance with the determination in the ordinary electric processing, a process of creating a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the variable display portion of the ordinary variable display device 7 as a result of the ordinary variable display game is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18.
[0078]
In step S18, according to the determination result in the branching process in steps S5 to S13, the symbol displayed on the variable display unit 4a of the variable display device 4 of the special figure is edited in the special variable display game, and step S19 is performed. Migrate to
[0079]
In step S19, a process for transmitting data (such as type and display position) related to the display symbol created and edited in step S18 to the display control circuit 150 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S20.
[0080]
In step S20, the special variation winning device 120a, the special figure starting storage display device 120b, the normal symbol display device 120c, the normal starting storage display device 120d, the normal variation winning device 120e, the decorative lamp, via the output port 120 and the driver 121. Processing for outputting the control signal determined in the current sequence in the main flow to the LED 120f and the like is performed.
[0081]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing step S9 stop symbol determination processing which is a subroutine processing of the main flow (described in FIG. 4) of the game control processing in the accessory control circuit 100.
[0082]
First, in step R1, a process of determining a stop symbol in the variable display unit 4a stored in the RAM 110a is performed, and the process proceeds to step R2.
[0083]
In step R2, if the stop symbol determined in step R1 is a jackpot symbol (of a special symbol), the process proceeds to step R4, and if not, the procedure proceeds to step R3.
[0084]
In step R3, the process is changed from the stop symbol determination process to the detachment process, and the process returns to the main flow. That is, the process NO. The process NO. Change to, and perform detachment processing in the next sequence of the main flow.
[0085]
In step R4, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0. If 0, the process proceeds to step R8, and if not 0, the process proceeds to step R5.
[0086]
In step R5, if the probability variation counter is not 0 in step R4, the probability variation counter is updated (decremented by 1), and the process proceeds to step R6.
[0087]
In step R6, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0. If 0, the process proceeds to step R7, and if not 0, the process proceeds to step R8.
[0088]
In Step R7, when the probability variation counter is 0 in Step R6 (that is, when the probability variation state ends at this time), the probability variation state end flag is set in the RAM 110a.
[0089]
In step R8, a jackpot effect display determination process (described later in FIG. 7) which is a subroutine process of the stop symbol determination process is performed, and the process proceeds to step R9.
[0090]
In step R9, the process is changed from the stop symbol determination process to the fanfare process, and the process returns to the main flow. That is, the process NO. No. of fanfare processing NO. The fanfare process is performed in the next sequence of the main flow.
[0091]
This subroutine is completed.
[0092]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing step R8 jackpot effect display determination processing which is a subroutine processing of step S9 stop symbol determination processing (described in FIG. 6).
[0093]
First, in Step R10, random numbers for determining the jackpot effect display pattern (three kinds of 0 to 2) are extracted from the RAM 110a of the accessory control circuit 100, and the process proceeds to Step R11.
[0094]
In step R11, the effect display mode (mode 0, mode 1 and mode 2, which will be described in detail later in FIG. 9) displayed on the variable display portion 4a during the current big hit state is determined, and step R12 is performed. Transition.
[0095]
In step R12, the process is branched based on the value of the jackpot effect display pattern determination random number extracted in step R10. If the extracted jackpot effect display pattern determining random number is 0, the process proceeds to Step R13, if it is 1, the process proceeds to Step R14, and if it is 2, the process proceeds to Step R15.
[0096]
In step R13, the current jackpot effect display pattern is made an update pattern based on the current effect display mode determined in step R11. That is, in this case, the next jackpot effect display is performed in the next jackpot effect display mode. However, when the final stage is reached, the presentation display at the next jackpot is returned to the first stage.
[0097]
In step R14, the current jackpot effect display pattern is made a repeated pattern based on the current effect display mode determined in step R11. In other words, in this case, the next jackpot effect display will repeat the current jackpot effect display mode.
[0098]
In step R15, the current jackpot effect display pattern is made an end pattern based on the current effect display mode determined in step R11. That is, in this case, the effect display at the next big hit is returned to the effect display in the first stage (mode 0).
[0099]
Now, the process returns to the stop symbol determination process, and the subroutine jackpot effect display determination process ends.
[0100]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a step S13 jackpot end process (game state change process) which is a subroutine process of the game control process (described in FIG. 4) in the accessory control circuit 100.
[0101]
After the jackpot process in step S12 of the main flow, the process is changed to the jackpot end process (game state change process), and the process proceeds to step S13 jackpot end process (game state change process) (see FIG. 6). In the jackpot end process, a process related to the effect display mode when the next jackpot occurs is performed.
[0102]
  First, in step Q1, this jackpot display is the final stage.Update pattern(Acquire treasure with mode 2 effect display.pattern) Is reached. If so, the process proceeds to step Q2, and if not, the process proceeds to step Q4.
[0103]
  In step Q2, the effect display is the final stage in step Q1.Update patternIs reached, the process of incrementing the probability variation counter in the RAM 110a by 1 is performed, and the process proceeds to step Q3. In this case, the probability variation state is set after the current jackpot state ends.
[0104]
In step Q3, the jackpot display mode is cleared (to mode 0), and the process returns to step S5 routine processing.
[0105]
In Step Q4, when the current jackpot effect display pattern has not reached the final stage in Step Q1, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot effect display pattern is an update pattern. If it is an update pattern, the process proceeds to Step Q5. If it is not an update pattern, the process proceeds to step Q6.
[0106]
In step Q5, the jackpot presentation display mode is updated (to the next stage mode No.), and the process returns to step S5 routine processing.
[0107]
In Step Q6, when the current jackpot effect display pattern is not an update pattern in Step Q4, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot effect display pattern is a repetitive pattern. If it is a repetitive pattern, the process proceeds to Step Q7. If it is not a repetitive pattern, the process proceeds to step Q8.
[0108]
At Step Q7, the jackpot effect display mode is maintained (the current mode number is kept), and the routine returns to Step S5 routine processing.
[0109]
In Step Q8, when the current jackpot effect display pattern is not a repeated pattern in Step Q6, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot effect display pattern is an end pattern. If it is the end pattern, the process proceeds to Step Q9. If it is not an end pattern, step S5 is returned to the normal processing.
[0110]
In step Q9, the jackpot display mode is cleared (to mode 0), and the process returns to step S5 routine processing.
[0111]
In addition, as described above, updated, clear and maintained performance display, respectivelymodeIs stored in the RAM 110a and used for the next jackpot presentation.
[0112]
The step S13 jackpot end process (game state change process) is thus completed.
[0113]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the display contents of the jackpot effect display developed by three consecutive stories (modes 1, 2, and 3) for each pattern of each effect display mode.
[0114]
(1) is the case where the effect display mode is 0, and as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 (described later), a display to the effect that the female character of the main character and the enemy character battle each other is performed. .
[0115]
The jackpot effect display pattern in this mode 0 is divided into the following three effect display patterns according to the jackpot effect display pattern determination random number (0 to 2) extracted in step R10 of the jackpot effect display pattern determination process.
[0116]
If the random number for determining the effect display pattern is 2, the current jackpot effect display pattern is a losing pattern, and in this case, the female character of the main character loses the battle with the enemy character A, and the jackpot in the next jackpot state The effect display mode is 0 (that is, redo from the first stage).
[0117]
If the random number for determining the effect display pattern is 1, the current jackpot effect display pattern is a draw pattern. In this case, the female character of the main character draws a battle with the enemy character A, and the jackpot for the next jackpot state The effect display pattern mode is 0 (that is, redo from the same place).
[0118]
If the random number for determining the effect display pattern is 0, the current jackpot effect display pattern is a winning pattern. In this case, the female character of the main character wins the battle against the enemy character A, and the jackpot for the next jackpot state The effect display mode is 1 (that is, proceeds to the next stage).
[0119]
(2) is the case where the effect display pattern mode is 1 and, as specifically described in FIGS. 15 and 16 (described later), the female character of the main character appears after the display game in which the female character moves through the maze. Then, a display to the effect that the female character of the main character traveling in the maze is instructed to proceed is displayed.
[0120]
The jackpot effect display pattern in this mode 1 is divided into the following three effect display patterns according to the jackpot effect display pattern determination random number (0 to 2) extracted in step R10 of the jackpot effect display pattern determination process.
[0121]
If the random number for determining the production display pattern is 2, this jackpot production display pattern will be a pattern in which the maze to be advanced is wrong, and in this case, an old woman character appears and prompts the hero female character to start over the story from the beginning. The jackpot effect display mode in the next jackpot state is 0 (that is, redo from the first stage).
[0122]
If the random number for determining the production display pattern is 1, this jackpot production display pattern will be a pattern that makes a mistake in the maze, and in this case, an old woman character appears and prompts the female character of the main character to start over from the same place. The jackpot display mode in the next jackpot state is 1 (that is, redo from the same stage).
[0123]
If the random number for determining the production display pattern is 0, this jackpot production display pattern will be the correct answer to the path in the maze. In this case, the old woman character will appear and the main character will be the next treasure room. The jackpot display mode in the next jackpot state will be 2 (that is, proceed to the next stage).
[0124]
(3) is the case where the production display pattern mode is 2 and, as specifically described in FIGS. 17 and 18 (described later), the female character of the main character hits the crystal into the treasure chest and opens the treasure chest. Is displayed.
[0125]
The jackpot effect display pattern in this mode 2 is divided into the following three effect display patterns according to the jackpot effect display pattern determination random number (0 to 2) extracted in step R10 of the jackpot effect display pattern determination process.
[0126]
If the random number for determining the effect display pattern is 2, this jackpot effect display pattern will be an empty pattern (the treasure box will be empty). In this case, if the female character of the main character hits the crystal and opens the treasure box, It is empty, and the jackpot effect display mode in the next jackpot state is 0 (that is, redo from the first stage).
[0127]
If the random number for determining the effect display pattern is 1, this jackpot effect display pattern will not open (the treasure box), and in this case, the treasure box will not open even if the protagonist's female character hits the crystal into the treasure box In the next jackpot state, the jackpot effect display mode is 2 (that is, redo from the same place).
[0128]
If the random number for determining the effect display pattern is 0, this jackpot effect display pattern will be a treasure pattern. At this time, if the female character of the main character hits the crystal into the treasure box and opens the treasure box, a treasure will appear. After the current jackpot state ends, the probability variation state is entered, and the jackpot state is likely to occur next time. At this time, the jackpot effect display pattern mode in the next jackpot state is 0 (that is, the first stage).
[0129]
FIG. 10 is a diagram describing specific continuation pattern examples of the effect display during the jackpot occurrence for the case where the probability variation state occurs and the case where the probability variation state does not occur after the three consecutive jackpot states (the jackpot effect display).
[0130]
In each graph of the example in the figure, one square wave represents the occurrence (at the time of rising) and the end (at the time of falling) of the jackpot state, and the effect display mode and the effect display during the jackpot state are displayed below each square wave. The result of the pattern is noted.
[0131]
In order to enter the probability variation state when the effect display pattern at the first jackpot state starts in mode 0 as in the two examples shown in FIG. 10, the effect display during at least three consecutive jackpot states Have to go through.
[0132]
The example with probability change is an example in the case where the probability variation state is entered after the shortest three consecutive jackpot states (big win effect display), and the first effect display mode (game content) in the first jackpot state is 0. Thus, the effect display pattern (game result) is the winning pattern (that is, proceeds to the next stage), the effect display mode in the second jackpot state is 1, and the effect display pattern is the correct pattern (that is, proceeds to the next stage). ) The effect display mode at the time of the third jackpot state is 2, and the effect display pattern is a pattern in which a treasure appears, and enters the probability fluctuation state after the jackpot state ends.
[0133]
The example without probability change is an example in which the probability variation state is not entered after three consecutive jackpot states (there are multiple times until the probability variation state is entered due to the difference in the continuation pattern of the jackpot presentation display) The effect display mode (game content) in the first jackpot state is 0, the effect display pattern (game result) is the winning pattern (that is, the process proceeds to the next stage), and the effect display mode in the second jackpot state 1 is the effect display pattern once again (that is, repeats the same stage), the effect display mode in the third jackpot state is 1, the effect display pattern is the wrong pattern, and the next jackpot state occurs The effect display mode is 0 (that is, redo from the first stage).
[0134]
The effect display pattern for determining how to continue the effect display is determined in the jackpot effect display determination process (FIG. 7).
[0135]
FIG. 11 shows the command data regarding the effect display content of the jackpot processing (see FIG. 4) transmitted from the accessory control circuit 100 to the display control circuit 150, and the details of the configuration content of DATA7 which is one of the configuration data. FIG.
[0136]
Command data related to the effect display contents of the jackpot processing (see FIG. 4) is composed of the jackpot processing mode number, DATA1 to DATA7, and Check Sum data, and is transmitted from the accessory control circuit 100 to the display control circuit 150. Based on these data, an effect display in the big hit state is performed in the variable display portion 4a of the variable display device 4.
[0137]
Next, each data which comprises the command data transmitted regarding the effect display of jackpot processing (refer FIG. 4) is demonstrated.
[0138]
The MODE data is data relating to the jackpot processing mode number. In this case, the jackpot processing mode number is 10.
[0139]
DATA1 and DATA2 are data related to the stop symbol when the jackpot state occurs.
[0140]
DATA3 and DATA4 are data relating to the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state.
[0141]
DATA5 and DATA6 are data relating to the number of counts during the jackpot gaming state.
[0142]
DATA7 is data related to submode 1 (see below).
[0143]
Check Sum is data sent together with each display control data to check whether or not the data sent from the accessory control circuit 100 to the display control circuit 150 is correct. Sent to check whether the data transmitted to the display control circuit 150 is correct.
[0144]
In sub mode 1 (DATA 7), eight pieces of parallel bit information corresponding to each bit number from “0” to “7” (actually, only six pieces of bit information from bit numbers “0” to “5” are used) Among them, transmission is performed using bit information corresponding to the bit numbers “0”, “1” to “2”, and “3” to “4”.
[0145]
In the bit number “0”, the command signal 0 is transmitted when the gaming state generated after the jackpot is the normal gaming state, and the command signal 1 is transmitted when the probability variation state.
[0146]
In the bit numbers “1” to “2”, a command signal related to the effect display mode in the big hit state performed by the variable display unit 4a is transmitted as follows.
[0147]
When the effect display mode is 0 (battle game with the enemy character A), the command signal 00 is transmitted.
[0148]
When the effect display mode is 1 (maze game), a command signal 01 is transmitted.
[0149]
When the effect display mode is 2 (treasure box opening game), the command signal 10 is transmitted.
[0150]
In bit numbers “3” to “4”, a command signal related to the result display pattern information (ie, game result) information corresponding to each mode in the jackpot state performed by the variable display unit 4a is transmitted as follows. Is done.
[0151]
If the game result in the effect display pattern of each mode is lost in the battle game (mode 0), the path is wrong in the maze game (mode 1), or the treasure box is empty in the treasure chest release game (mode 2), a command signal 00 is transmitted.
[0152]
If the game result in the effect display pattern of each mode is drawn in the battle game (mode 0), redone again in the maze game (mode 1), and the treasure chest is not opened in the treasure chest release game (mode 2), the command signal 01 Send.
[0153]
When the game result in the effect display pattern of each mode is win in the battle game (mode 0), correct in the maze game (mode 1), and treasure appears in the treasure chest release game (mode 2), the command signal 10 is Send.
[0154]
FIG. 12 is a diagram describing display examples (A) to (C) relating to the reach display mode (and the pseudo stop mode) displayed on the variable display unit 4a.
[0155]
In the special display variable display game in the variable display portion 4a, in the process in which the left, right, and middle symbols 40a to 40c are sequentially stopped, the left symbol 40a and the right symbol 40c stop at the same symbol, and only the middle symbol 40b. In the state of reach display (for example, “3, −, 3”, etc.) that is displayed in a variable (variable) manner, the middle symbol 40b that is displayed in a variable manner with a sword possessed by a female character is stabbed. 40b enters a stop display state. At this time, when the female character stabs a symbol displayed as “T” (in the case of display example (A)), the symbol “T” disappears instantaneously and the middle symbol 40b in the scrolled state from behind is displayed. The symbol 40b is stopped and displayed with the same symbols as the left and right symbols 40a and 40c (display described in the display example (B)). Note that when a symbol other than the one displayed as “T” is stabbed, the middle symbol 40b stops at a detachment symbol different from the left and right symbols 40a and 40c.
[0156]
When the middle right and left symbols 40a to 40c are stopped and displayed in the same pattern (for example, display example (B)), the left middle and right three symbols 40a to 40c start to scroll again (tables). In the example (C)), the left middle right three symbols 40a to 40c again stop at the same symbol, and the jackpot symbol is determined at that time.
[0157]
At this time, the display example (B) is in the display state of the pseudo stop mode, and the stop display capable of generating the big hit is made at this time, but the big hit is obtained by scrolling again as in the display example (C). Determine the pattern of occurrence.
[0158]
FIGS. 13 to 18 are diagrams in which specific examples of jackpot effect display patterns displayed on the variable display portion 4a are described for each mode.
[0159]
FIGS. 13 and 14 show examples (parts) of an effect display pattern when the jackpot effect display pattern mode is 0.
[0160]
FIGS. 15 and 16 show (part of) an effect display pattern example when the jackpot effect display pattern mode is 1.
[0161]
17 and 18 show (part of) an example of effect display pattern when the jackpot effect display pattern mode is 2.
[0162]
The variable display unit 4a in the jackpot state, for example, as shown in FIG. 13A, a stop symbol display unit 41 for displaying a stop symbol when the jackpot state occurs, the number of rounds (ROUND) and the count ( COUNT) display section 42 for displaying the number of words, castle maze map of the hero female character, and a game information display section 43 that may not be displayed, and stories according to each production mode and pattern Is constituted by a story display section 44 and the like that are specifically displayed.
[0163]
Of the display units 42 for displaying the number of rounds (ROUND) and the number of counts (COUNT), the display unit for displaying the number of rounds (ROUND) is the number of rounds (ROUND) number display unit 42a and the number of counts (COUNT). The display unit to be displayed is a count (COUNT) number display unit 42b. The story display unit 44 is a background display unit excluding the display units 41 to 43 from the variable display unit 4a.
[0164]
First, when a jackpot gaming state occurs, an effect display starts from round 1 and count 0, and every time a game ball wins a prize winning opening 5b, 10 wins (10 counts), and at that point round 1 Finish and go to Round 2. Similarly, when 10 counts are made during each round, the next round is advanced, and at the 10th count of round 16, the jackpot effect display in the mode ends.
[0165]
At this time, the jackpot effect display consists of continuous scenes from round (ROUND) 1 to round (ROUND) 16 displayed on the variable display portion 4a. Then, in these 16 consecutive scenes, the story corresponding to each mode of the continuous story (modes 1, 2, and 3) is developed, and the story display unit 44 displays the story.
[0166]
In the case of mode 0, the story display section 44 of the variable display section 4a displays a story in which the main character female character and the enemy character battle each other consisting of continuous scenes from round 1 to round 16.
[0167]
FIGS. 13 and 14 show display examples in which images are displayed on the variable display portion 4a in rounds 1, 2, 3, 10, 13, 14, 15, and 16 of effect display in mode 0 (however, the winning pattern). Has been.
[0168]
In the display example of (a), the scene of the beginning of this story (Round 1 in mode 0) is displayed.
[0169]
7 is displayed on the stop symbol display unit 41, indicating that the stop symbol is 7 when the big hit state occurs.
[0170]
1 is displayed on the round display section 42a and 3 is displayed on the count display section 42b, and the display example of (a) indicates that the display is performed when 3 are counted in the first round.
[0171]
In the game information display section 43, a word “a treasure should exist in this castle” uttered by the female character of the main character is displayed, and the display of the story can be understood by this display.
[0172]
In the story display section 44, a female character of the main character and a background image (the beginning of a mode 0 story) are displayed.
[0173]
In the display example of (b), scenes in round 2 are displayed.
[0174]
2 is displayed on the round display part 42a, 3 is displayed on the count display part 42b, and the display is performed when 3 are counted in the second round.
[0175]
The game information display unit 43 displays a maze diagram. Each point shown in the maze map is that the black moving point indicates the position of the female character of the hero, the black stopping point indicates the location of the treasure chest, and the white stopping point indicates the location of the empty treasure chest. It shows the current position of the protagonist female character and the position of the treasure chest.
[0176]
The story display section 44 displays a state in which the female character of the hero moves along the maze in the castle to the right (screen) with a sword. In this case, by scrolling the background image to the left, the female character of the hero appears to move to the right.
[0177]
In the display example of (c), a scene displayed in round 3 is shown.
[0178]
The game information display unit 43 displays a maze diagram so that the current position of the female character of the main character can be understood.
[0179]
The story display unit 44 displays a state in which the female character of the main character moves forward through the maze in the castle (screen) with a sword. In this case, the background image is displayed in the depth direction on the screen, so that the female character of the main character is moving forward (screen).
[0180]
In the display example of (d), scenes displayed in the round 10 are shown.
[0181]
In the game information display section 43, a word “Someone comes! Premonition of the enemy” is displayed by the female character of the main character so that the story development can be understood.
[0182]
In the story display section 44, the female character of the main character is displayed.
[0183]
In the display example of (e), scenes displayed in rounds 13 and 14 are shown.
[0184]
In the effect display of rounds 13 and 14, the game information display unit 43 is not displayed.
[0185]
In the story display section 44 (when round 13 begins), an enemy character with a sword appears from the right side of the screen, and displays a scene where the main character female character and the enemy character fight (continues in rounds 13 and 14). Display).
[0186]
The display example of (f) shows scenes displayed in rounds 15 and 16 (in this case, when mode 0 is the winning pattern).
[0187]
In the effect display of rounds 15 and 16, the game information display unit 43 is not displayed.
[0188]
The story display section 44 displays a scene where the protagonist's female character and the enemy character fight up to a count of 5 in round 16 as a continuation of rounds 13 and 14, and if it is a winning pattern (display example), the count is 5 or later. The scene where the enemy character falls and the female character of the main character wins the battle is displayed. In this case, the effect display pattern in the next jackpot game is shifted to the next stage (the effect display in mode 1 is performed).
[0189]
At this time, a display such as “continue next jackpot” may be displayed.
[0190]
In addition, the mode 0 effect display pattern includes a draw pattern and a losing pattern. In both cases, the depiction after the count 5 of round 16 is different from the winning pattern. In the case of a draw pattern, a display indicating that neither the female character nor the enemy character can fall is displayed, and the mode 0 effect display is performed again at the next big hit. In the case of the losing pattern, a display indicating that the female character falls down in the round 16 and the mode 0 effect display is performed at the next big hit.
[0191]
Even during a round not shown, continuous stories are displayed.
[0192]
FIGS. 15 and 16 show examples (part of) of jackpot effect display patterns displayed on the variable display portion 4a during the jackpot gaming state when the effect display mode is 1. FIG.
[0193]
In the case of the mode 1, the story display unit 44 of the variable display unit 4a displays a story in which the main character, a female character consisting of continuous scenes from round 1 to round 16, proceeds through the maze.
[0194]
FIGS. 15 and 16 show display examples in which images are displayed on the variable display section 4a in rounds 1, 5, 10, 13, and 16 of effect display in mode 1 (however, correct patterns).
[0195]
In the display example of (g), the scene of the beginning of mode 1 (round 1) is displayed.
[0196]
7 is displayed on the stop symbol display unit 41, indicating that the stop symbol is 7 when the big hit state occurs.
[0197]
1 is displayed on the round display section 42a and 3 is displayed on the count display section 42b, and the display example of (a) indicates that the display is performed when 3 are counted in the first round.
[0198]
In the game information display section 43, a word “the future is a maze” from the female character of the main character is displayed, and the display of the story can be understood by this display.
[0199]
In the story display section 44, a female character of the main character and a background image (the beginning of the story in mode 1) are displayed.
[0200]
In the display example of (h), a scene in round 5 is displayed.
[0201]
In the game information display unit 43, a maze diagram is displayed, and the current position of the female character of the main character is displayed.
[0202]
The story display unit 44 displays a state in which the female character of the main character moves to the right (screen) in a maze where water flows with a sword. In this case, by scrolling the background image to the left, the female character of the hero appears to move to the right.
[0203]
In the display example (i), scenes displayed in round 10 are shown.
[0204]
In the game information display unit 43, a maze diagram is displayed, and the current position of the female character of the main character is displayed. Also, when the female character of the main character makes a mistake, the game information display unit 43 displays a position different from the case where the current position of the female character of the main character is correct as shown in the maze diagram 43a and the maze diagram 43b. Is displayed.
[0205]
The story display unit 44 displays a state in which the female character of the main character moves to the back (screen) through a maze where water flows with a sword. In this case, by moving and displaying the background image in the forward direction of the screen, it is made to appear as if the female character of the main character has advanced to the back of the (screen).
[0206]
In the display example of (j), a scene displayed in round 13 is shown.
[0207]
The game information display unit 43 displays a word “Someone ... Let's not be an enemy, let's visit”, which is spoken by the female character of the main character, so that the story development can be understood.
[0208]
In the story display section 44, the female character of the main character is displayed.
[0209]
The display example of (k) shows a scene displayed in round 16 (when mode 1 is a correct pattern).
[0210]
In the effect display of round 16, the game information display unit 43 is not displayed.
[0211]
In the story display section 44, after the old woman's character appears from the right, a scene where a balloon displaying “You should climb the stairs ahead” appears from the old woman's mouth is displayed. In this case, the effect display pattern in the next jackpot game moves to the next stage (the effect display pattern in mode 2).
[0212]
In addition, the mode 1 effect display patterns include a pattern 1 in which the female character of the main character makes a mistake in the path (a maze once again pattern) and a pattern 2 in which the female character of the main character makes a mistake in the path (maze mistake pattern). Then, in the case of Pattern 1 with a wrong road, the old woman emits a balloon 45a that displays “It is better to turn left at the fork in the foreground” in Round 16, and in this case, in the next big hit state, the effect of Mode 1 Display is performed. In the case of the pattern 2 in which the road is mistaken, in the round 16, the old woman emits a balloon 45b that is displayed as "I do the wrong way from the beginning". In this case, in the next big hit state, the mode 0 effect display is displayed. Done.
[0213]
In the case of mode 2, the story display unit 44 of the variable display unit 4a displays the story of the main character female character, who is composed of continuous scenes from round 1 to round 16, finds the treasure box and opens the treasure box. .
[0214]
17 and 18 show display examples in which images are displayed on the variable display unit 4a in the rounds 1, 14, 15, 16 and the ending of the effect display in mode 2 (however, the treasure is acquired).
[0215]
In the display example of (l), the scene of the beginning of mode 2 (round 1) is displayed.
[0216]
7 is displayed on the stop symbol display unit 41, indicating that the stop symbol is 7 when the big hit state occurs.
[0217]
1 is displayed on the round display section 42a and 3 is displayed on the count display section 42b, and the display example (1) indicates that the display is performed when 3 are counted in the first round.
[0218]
The game information display section 43 displays the words “Ah! It ’s a door! Let ’s get inside.” From the female character of the main character, and this display shows the development of the story.
[0219]
In the story display section 44, a female character of the main character and a background image (the beginning of the story in mode 1) are displayed.
[0220]
In the display example of (m), scenes in round 14 are displayed.
[0221]
A maze diagram is displayed on the game information display unit 43. At the same time as the door opens in the story display unit 44 and a female character enters, a maze diagram 43c is displayed on the game information display unit 43. In the maze diagram 43c, the black moving point hits the black stop point, indicating that the female character of the main character has reached the position where the treasure box is located.
[0222]
In the story display section 44, a scene in which the female character of the main character appears from the left (screen) with a sword, opens the door with a count of 5, and the female character enters inside is displayed.
[0223]
In the display example (n), a scene displayed in round 15 is shown.
[0224]
In the story display section 44, the female character of the main character appears from the left with a sword with a count of 1 (the screen is partially darkened to express that the room containing the female character is dark until round 4) ) The light is turned on with a count of 5, and the female character of the hero with the sword and the treasure box are displayed.
[0225]
In the display example of (o), a scene displayed in the count 16 of round 16 is shown.
[0226]
The story display unit 44 displays a scene in which the female character of the hero is throwing a crystal (stop symbol display unit 41) with a winning symbol on the treasure chest.
[0227]
In the display example of (p), in the story display unit 44, after the female character of the hero hits the crystal (stop symbol display unit 41) on which the symbol is displayed on the treasure chest, the treasure chest is wrapped in smoke. Is displayed.
[0228]
The display example of (q) shows a scene displayed in the ending at the end of the jackpot effect display in the case of the treasure acquisition pattern.
[0229]
In the ending effect display, the variable display portion 4a is used to display a glittering treasure and a background image in which the protagonist's female character sits on the treasure in a nude facing backwards. “Next time, high probability!” Is displayed. At the same time as the jackpot state ends, the probability variation state occurs.
[0230]
In addition, the mode 2 effect display patterns include a pattern in which the treasure chest is not opened, and a pattern in which the treasure chest is open and the interior is empty. Even if the (stop symbol display unit 41) is thrown into the treasure chest, the treasure chest is not opened, and the mode 2 effect display is performed again in the next big hit state. If the treasure box is open and the inside is an empty pattern, when the female character throws a crystal with a symbol on it, the treasure box opens but the inside is empty, and the next effect display in the next jackpot state (mode 0).
[0231]
As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the effect display control means for performing the predetermined effect display related to the occurrence of the special game state based on the action display of the character, and continuously controlling the effect display. By providing the effect display continuation control means, the effect display during the special gaming state is not completed for each jackpot state, but is developed across a plurality of jackpot states. As a result, the production effect during the big hit state is enhanced, and the player can enjoy a variety of display contents that do not get tired over multiple jackpot states. It will be less likely to end, and it will be possible to prevent a decrease in the customer's stagnation rate.
[0232]
It should be noted that a switch for clearing the effect display mode to the initial value by the operation of the player or the staff may be provided, so that the player can finish the game without hesitation even in the middle stage, and in the middle stage It is also possible to prevent the player from playing only with the table that has finished playing.
[0233]
【The invention's effect】
  Invention of Claim 1According to the above, the effect display in the jackpot state is not completed for each jackpot state, but is developed across a plurality of jackpot states. As a result, the production effect during the jackpot state is enhanced, and the player can enjoy display contents that are varied and tired over a plurality of jackpot states. At the same time, the player is looking forward to how the performance display will unfold in the next big hit state, and the player's willingness to continue playing will be excited, so the game will end with a big hit as before This will reduce the rate of customer stagnation.
In addition, on the condition that the effect display during the jackpot state reaches the final stage, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot state becomes a high probability state when the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode after the jackpot state ends. Because it is changed, the display contents in the jackpot state are more important for the subsequent game state than the game state after the jackpot has already been determined during the jackpot state as in the past, The player becomes more interested in viewing the effect display during the jackpot state, that is, the gaming interest is higher.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the accessory control circuit 100 and its peripheral devices.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a display control device including a display control circuit 150 and a variable display device 4 (of a special symbol).
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a main flow of game control processing performed by the accessory control circuit 100.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a branch process flow (process order) in the game control process performed by the accessory control circuit 100;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a step S9 stop symbol determination process which is a subroutine process of the main flow (shown in FIG. 4) of the game control process in the accessory control circuit 100;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing step R8 jackpot effect display determination processing which is a subroutine processing of step S9 stop symbol determination processing (described in FIG. 6).
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a step S13 jackpot end process which is a subroutine process of the main flow (shown in FIG. 4) of the game control process in the accessory control circuit 100;
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing display contents of a jackpot effect display developed by three consecutive stories (modes 1, 2, and 3) according to patterns of each effect display mode.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a continuation pattern of effect display at the time of occurrence of a jackpot state in the case where a probability variation state occurs after three consecutive jackpot states.
FIG. 11 shows the command data related to the effect display content of the jackpot processing (see FIG. 4) transmitted from the accessory control circuit 100 to the display control circuit 150, and the details of the configuration content of DATA7 which is one of the configuration data. FIG.
FIG. 12 is a diagram describing display examples (A) to (C) relating to a reach display mode (and pseudo stop mode) displayed on the variable display unit 4a.
FIG. 13 is a diagram in which example jackpot effect display patterns (rounds 1, 2, and 3) displayed on the variable display section 4a when effect display in mode 0 is described.
FIG. 14 is a diagram describing an example of a jackpot effect display pattern (rounds 10, 13, 16) displayed on the variable display section 4a when effect display in mode 0 is performed;
FIG. 15 is a diagram describing an example of a jackpot effect display pattern (rounds 1, 5, and 10) displayed on the variable display portion 4a when effect display in mode 1 is performed;
FIG. 16 is a diagram describing an example of a jackpot effect display pattern (rounds 13 and 16) displayed on the variable display section 4a when effect display in mode 1 is performed;
FIG. 17 is a diagram describing an example of a jackpot effect display pattern (rounds 1, 14, and 15) displayed on the variable display section 4a when effect display in mode 2 is performed;
FIG. 18 is a diagram describing an example of a jackpot effect display pattern (round 16, ending display) displayed on the variable display section 4a in the mode 2 effect display.
[Explanation of symbols]
4 (Special design) Variable display device
110a RAM (storage area)

Claims (1)

A variable display device for performing a variable display game of a plurality of identification information is provided, and a big hit state is generated when the result of the variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, and an effect is produced on the variable display device during the big hit state In gaming machines that display,
Updating the effect display stage of the effect display during the jackpot state, and configured to continuously control the effect display across the occurrence of a plurality of jackpot states,
The effect display pattern at each effect display stage is determined by the random value for determining the jackpot effect display pattern,
When the effect display pattern determined by the random number for determining the jackpot effect display pattern is an update pattern, the effect display stage next to the effect display stage in the current jackpot state is stored, while the effect for determining the jackpot effect display pattern is stored. When the production display pattern determined by the numerical value is an end pattern, a storage area for storing the first production display stage is provided,
The effect display of the display stage output Starring stored in the storage area configured to perform during the next jackpot state,
As a necessary condition that the effect display during the jackpot state reaches the final stage, after the jackpot state ends, the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot state is changed to a high probability state And
The storage area stores a current effect display step when the effect display pattern determined by the random value for determining the jackpot effect display pattern is a repetitive pattern .

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