JP3940331B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a gaming machine, a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) and a start winning opening are provided on the game board, and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning opening. There is known a pachinko gaming machine in which a variable display game is performed by performing variable display.
[0003]
In the variable display of symbols, a symbol string composed of a plurality of types of symbols is formed on the variable display device so that each symbol moves from top to bottom in each of the left, middle and right variable display areas. This is done by displaying updated information. This variation display is performed in a high-speed variation display mode in which it is difficult for the player to identify the symbol type at the initial stage (previous term) of the variation display game. The display shifts to a change display mode (stop change display mode; late change display mode) for stopping a predetermined symbol in the display area. In this stop fluctuation display mode, the design that has been changing at high speed until then is changed to low speed change and then the predetermined number of frames is updated to stop the predetermined design. The result of stopping the variable display game is derived by performing the display in the order of the variable display area and stopping and displaying a predetermined symbol in each area. For example, the stop result is already determined at the start of the variable display game, and in the stop variable display mode, each symbol is controlled to be the determined stop result. Then, when the variable display game is over, the symbols that are stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of variable display areas are special result modes (for example, “1, 1, 1”, “2, 2, 2”, etc.). When any one of the numbers is formed, a special gaming state is generated as a game value is given to the player. For example, by changing a variable winning device provided on the game board to an open state. The player can acquire a large amount of game balls.
[0004]
In addition, after shifting to the stop variation display mode, for example, when the variation display in the left variation display region and the right variation display region is stopped and only the variation display in the middle variation display region is performed, the left and right When the symbols that are stopped and displayed form a reach symbol combination mode that can form the special result mode (for example, “2,-, 2”,-is an unstopped state), the variable display game is in the reach state. In order to increase the player's expectation for the occurrence of a special gaming state, the symbol update speed in the middle variation display area that is still in the variation display is reduced and the time until the variation display is stopped is normally stopped. Pachinko machines that execute the reach variation display mode extended as compared with the case of (when not in the reach state) as the stop variation display mode are also common.
In recent years, a predetermined character (for example, an image imitating an animal or a person) has appeared (appears) in the reach state in order to enhance the interest in the interest of the fluctuating display game and the establishment of the special result mode. A pachinko gaming machine that performs a variation display in a reach variation display mode in which an effect is produced by the action display of the character is also considered.
In addition, the reach variation display mode can be controlled by any one of a plurality of types with different execution times, symbol update modes (update speed, update direction, size of the pattern to be updated, etc.), characters appearing, etc. Constructed pachinko machines are also being considered. The selection of the reach variation display mode type is performed according to the result of the variation display game. That is, the selection ratio is set so that it is frequently selected when the final stop result is a hit (special result) in the plural types of reach variation display modes, Reach variation display mode (so-called normal reach) with low reliability for the establishment of the result mode, and the selection rate is set so that it is frequently selected when the final stop result is a hit rather than a case In addition, a reach fluctuation display mode (so-called special reach) having high reliability for establishment of the special result mode is included, and the reliability is set for each reach variation display mode.
[0005]
Also, the game ball wins the start winning opening (start winning prize) during the period when the variable display game cannot be executed (started) immediately, such as when the variable display game is already being played or when the special game state is occurring. A function for temporarily storing the execution right (starting memory) of the variable display game within the upper limit number (for example, four) until the variable display game can be started. Pachinko machines that suppress the invalidation of the game ball winning at the start winning opening for the execution of the variable display game are also common.
[0006]
By the way, the above-mentioned variable display game is set to be executed for a certain period of time even if the reach state is not reached because the result is immediately derived and the interest is lowered.
However, when the starting memory number of the variable display game reaches the upper limit, even if a further starting prize is generated, the starting memory number is not added, and the start winning prize is not obtained for the execution of the variable display game. It becomes invalid (this is called “startup memory (execution right) overflows)”.
For this reason, even when a lot of game balls are won (start winning) in the start winning opening in a short time and the start memory number of the variable display game reaches the upper limit, the variable display game for a certain time is executed. Then, the possibility that the start-up memory overflows increases.
In order to suppress the occurrence of such an overflow of the start memory, conventionally, when the start memory number reaches the upper limit number (or when the upper limit number is approached), the execution time of the variable display game is normally set. A pachinko machine that is controlled with a reduced execution time shorter than the execution time is also considered. In general, the execution time of the variation display game is shortened by reducing the execution time of the high-speed variation at the initial stage, and the stop variation display mode is performed with the normal execution time. . For this reason, even when the execution time is shortened, it is possible to perform the update display of the symbols without any unnatural appearance.
[0007]
Conventionally, there is considered a pachinko gaming machine in which a main control device that controls the progress of a game and a sub-control device that performs display control of a variable display device based on a display control command from the main control device are separately provided. ing. In this case, in order to prevent fraud to the main control device, the communication mode between the main control device and the sub control device is unidirectional communication from the main control device to the sub control device.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Conventionally, at the start of a variable display game, the main control device determines the execution time of the variable display game and transmits information for specifying the determined execution time to the sub-control device.
Conventionally, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine in which the execution time of the variable display game is shortened when the start memory number reaches the upper limit or the like, the main control device determines the start memory number at the start of the variable display game. If the starting memory number does not reach a predetermined number (for example, the upper limit number), information for instructing execution of the variable display game in the normal execution time is transmitted to the sub-control device, while the starting memory number is set to the predetermined number. If it has been reached, information for instructing execution of the variable display game with the reduced execution time is transmitted to the sub-control device.
[0009]
However, for example, the main control device has transmitted information instructing the execution of the variable display game in the normal execution time in a state where the starting memory number has not reached the upper limit number (for example, one less than the upper limit number). It is not uncommon for a start prize to occur immediately afterward and the start memory number to reach the upper limit number. In such a situation, the control of the variable display game at the normal execution time has already started, so the variable display game During the execution (for a relatively long time), the game must be continued with the upper limit number of starting memories. Moreover, there is a high possibility that the start memory overflow will occur during the execution of the variable display game, or the player refrains from the start memory overflow and temporarily launches the game ball. By stopping, the problem that the operation rate of a pachinko machine will fall will also arise.
However, the determined variable display mode is determined so that the variable display game can be controlled with the reduced execution time even when the start memory number reaches the upper limit after transmitting the information for specifying the execution time of the variable display game. After the information on the execution time according to the time is once transmitted at the start of the variable display game, when the start memory number reaches the upper limit number, the variable display mode is determined again to reduce the execution time, and the determined change When the information on the execution time according to the display mode is retransmitted, the processing becomes complicated.
[0010]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of suitably reducing the execution time of the variable display game even after the variable display game is started. For the purpose.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To solve the above problem,
The invention described in claim 1
A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of types of identification information, a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a sub for performing display control of the variable display device based on a display command from the main control means A gaming machine comprising control means,
The main control means includes
Start instruction means for instructing the sub-control means to start the variable display game based on the establishment of the start condition of the variable display game;
After the start instruction by the start instructing means, a change display mode instructing means for instructing the sub-control means of the type of late change display mode in the running change display game;
Execution right storage means capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game in which the start condition is satisfied when the variable display game cannot be immediately executed within a predetermined upper limit range;
When the execution right storage number of the execution right storage means reaches a specific number before a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display game, the execution time of the running variable display game can be shortened Execution time reduction control means;
With
The sub-control unit changes the variation display mode in the variation display game being executed from the variation display mode of the previous period according to the instruction content based on the instruction of the type of the latter variation display mode by the variation display mode instruction unit. Suppose you want to switch to a variable display mode,
If the execution time shortening control means does not reduce the execution time, the change display mode instruction means is configured to display the later change display mode in the change display game after the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the running change display game. As a result of instructing the type, the sub-control means performs the variable display game with a normal execution time according to the type of the specified variable display mode in the latter period,
When the execution time shortening control means shortens the execution time, the change display mode instructing means determines that the change display mode instructing means is the latter part of the change display game before the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change display game being executed. As a result of instructing the type of the variable display mode, the sub-control means is characterized in that the variable display game is played with a shortened execution time shorter than the normal execution time.
[0012]
Here, the variable display device may be constituted by a single device such as a liquid crystal display device, a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, a display device in which a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, or a plurality of these devices. A combination of apparatuses may be used as long as the display state can be changed to such an extent that the present invention can be implemented.
The start condition of the variable display game can be established, for example, by winning a game ball at the start winning opening (for example, in the case of a first or third type pachinko gaming machine).
The variable display mode includes various display modes in the variable display of the symbol (identification information), and corresponds to the update rate of the symbol, decoration display, background display, presence / absence of a character, and the like.
The specific number of the execution right storage numbers is, for example, an upper limit number (specifically, for example, four) or a number close to the upper limit number (for example, a number one less than the upper limit number (specifically, for example, three). )).
[0013]
Further, the sub-control unit starts execution control of the variable display game (the previous variable display mode) based on an instruction to start the variable display game from the start instruction unit (at the timing of the instruction when there is an instruction). .
Further, more specifically, when there is an instruction of the type of the variation display mode from the variation display mode instruction unit, the sub control unit changes the variation display mode in the currently running variation display game at the timing of the instruction. The change display mode is switched to the later change display mode according to the instruction content.
Here, the execution time (period) of the variable display in the first variable display mode is the time from the start of the variable display game to the switch to the second variable display mode. The execution time is the time from the switching of the variation display mode to the end of the variation display game, but the time ratio of the execution time between the first and second variation display modes can vary.
Further, “after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display game” is more specifically “after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start instruction means started the variable display game”, and similarly “ “Before the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the display game” is “before the predetermined time has elapsed from the start instruction of the variable display game by the start instruction means”.
[0014]
The variation display mode in the previous period in the variation display game may be, for example, a high-speed variation display mode (high-speed variation display mode) that makes it difficult for the player to identify the symbol type. The variation display mode of the previous period is preferably a common variation display mode that is set common to each variation display game (common execution time (when the execution time is not shortened) and common display mode). However, it may be different depending on the type of the variable display game (at least one of the execution time and the display content is different).
Specifically, the later-stage variation display mode in the variation display game is, for example, a variation display mode for stopping the identification information (stop variation display mode; The information display is a variable display mode until the information is stopped, and the late fluctuation display mode includes a reach fluctuation display mode.
Further, “switching the variation display mode” means that a predetermined variation display region (for example, the left variation display region) in which the identification information first stops among the plurality of variation display regions formed on the display screen of the variation display device. In other words, the variable display mode is switched to the variable display mode for stopping the identification information.
More specifically, the main control means includes end instruction means for instructing the sub control means to end the variable display game based on the establishment of the end condition of the variable display game. In addition, the end condition of the variable display game is that in the latter variable display mode according to the specified type of variable display mode after the type of the latter variable display mode is instructed from the variable display mode instruction means. It is established when the execution time of the fluctuation display elapses. Then, the sub-control means determines that the current variable display game has ended based on the instruction to end the variable display game from the end instruction means (at the timing of the instruction when there is an instruction), and proceeds to the next process. To do.
[0015]
In the following, for the sake of simplicity, “the execution right memory number reaches a specific number before a predetermined time elapses from the start of the running variable display game” is satisfied. Or simply “the shortening condition is met”.
[0016]
In the present invention, the instruction of the type of the later variation display mode by the variation display mode instruction means may be prohibited until the specific time elapses after the start condition of the corresponding variation display game is satisfied. Such a prohibition may not be performed.
[0017]
When the prohibition is not performed, when the shortening condition is established, the variation display mode instruction means instructs the type of the later variation display mode in the variation display game at the timing of the establishment.
That is, when the prohibition is not performed, the case where the shortening condition is satisfied is “when the execution time shortening control means shortens the execution time”, and the case where the shortening condition is not satisfied is “the execution time shortening control means. Is a case where the execution time is not shortened. "
[0018]
On the other hand, when the prohibition is performed, even if the shortening condition is satisfied, if the timing of the establishment is before the specific time has elapsed since the start of the start condition of the variable display game, the specification After the elapse of time (waiting for the specific time to elapse), the variation display mode instruction means instructs the type of the later variation display mode in the variation display game. Therefore, even after waiting for the elapse of the predetermined time, if the predetermined time has not elapsed, the execution time of the variable display game is shortened, but after waiting for the elapse of the specific time, if the predetermined time has already elapsed, The execution time of the variable display game is not shortened.
Further, even when the prohibition is performed, if the shortening condition is satisfied after a specific time has elapsed since the start condition of the running variation display game is satisfied, the change display mode instruction means at the timing of the establishment. Indicates the type of the later variation display mode in the variation display game.
In other words, when the prohibition is performed, if the shortening condition is satisfied and the specific time elapses before the predetermined time elapses, the “execution time reduction control means reduces the execution time. Otherwise, it includes “when the shortening condition is not satisfied” and “when the predetermined time elapses even if the shortening condition is satisfied”. This is a case where the control means does not shorten the execution time.
[0019]
Note that both the normal execution time and the shortened execution time are the execution time of the entire variable display game (that is, the execution time of the variable display in the first variable display mode + the execution time of the variable display in the second variable display mode) ).
[0020]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the main control means, when the execution right memory number reaches a specific number before the predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display game, Execution time reduction control means capable of shortening the execution time of the display, and the sub-control means displays the change display in the change display game being executed based on the instruction of the type of the late change display form by the change display form instruction means. If the mode is switched from the previous variable display mode to the later variable display mode according to the instruction content, and the execution time reduction control means does not reduce the execution time of the variable display game, the variable display game being executed As a result of the change display mode instructing means instructing the type of the later change display mode in the change display game after the elapse of the predetermined time, the sub control means While the variable display game is played with a normal execution time corresponding to the type of the specified late variable display mode, when the execution time reduction control means reduces the execution time of the variable display game, As a result of the variable display mode instructing means instructing the type of the late variable display mode in the variable display game before the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display game, the sub-control means is in the latter half of the variable display game. Since the change display game is played with a reduced execution time that is shorter than the normal execution time by speeding up the timing for switching to the change display mode, the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change display game. Before the time elapses, the execution right memory number reaches the specific number and the execution time of the variable display game being executed by the execution time reduction control means is reduced. In the case of contraction, the execution time of the variable display game can be shortened without performing complicated processing even after the variable display game is started (the variable display game is executed with the reduced execution time). . Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of overflow of execution rights as much as possible, and it is also less likely that the player avoids the occurrence of overflow and temporarily stops the launch of the game ball, so it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine.
Also, since the execution time of the variable display in the variable display mode of the previous period in the variable display game (the time from the start of the variable display game to the change of the variable display mode) is shortened, that is, the variable display mode of the previous period This does not shorten the execution time of the variable display in the later stage of the variable display mode that is performed after the operation, so it has no effect on the function that generates a variety of variable display modes even if the execution time is reduced Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the variable display game (which increases most when the symbol is stopped) from being lowered.
[0021]
The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the execution time shortening control means shortens the execution time, the fluctuation display mode instruction means is configured to display a later-stage fluctuation display mode when the execution right storage number of the execution right storage means reaches the specific number. The type is instructed to the sub-control means.
[0022]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the execution time shortening control means shortens the execution time, the variable display mode instructing means is the time when the execution right storage number of the execution right storage means reaches the specific number. As a result of instructing the sub-control means of the type of the later variation display mode, the execution time of the variation display game can be shortened.
[0023]
The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The main control means prohibits a change display mode switch for prohibiting an indication of the type of the later change display form by the change display form instruction means from when the corresponding start condition of the change display game is satisfied until a specific time elapses. It is characterized by comprising instruction timing regulation means.
[0024]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the main control means receives the instruction of the type of the later fluctuation display mode by the fluctuation display mode instruction means until a specific time elapses after the start condition of the corresponding fluctuation display game is satisfied. Since the variation display mode switching instruction timing regulation means is prohibited during the period, the execution time of the variation display game can be shortened within a certain range of time regulation.
[0025]
The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The main control means includes a change display mode switching instruction means for instructing the sub control means to switch to a later change display mode in the change display game after an instruction to start the change display game by the start instruction means. ,
The variation display mode switching instruction means includes
If the execution time shortening control means does not reduce the execution time, the change display mode is instructed after the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the running variable display game.
When the execution time shortening control means shortens the execution time, it is instructed to switch the variation display mode before the predetermined time elapses from the start of the variation display game being executed,
The variation display mode instructing unit waits for an instruction to switch the variation display mode by the variation display mode switching instruction unit, and instructs the type of the later variation display mode.
[0026]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the main control means instructs the sub-control means to switch to the later fluctuation display mode in the fluctuation display game after the start instruction means starts the fluctuation display game. The variable display mode switching instruction unit includes a variable display mode switching instruction unit, and when the execution time reduction control unit does not reduce the execution time, the variable display mode switch instruction unit displays the variable after the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display game being executed. If the execution time reduction control means reduces the execution time while instructing to change the mode, the change display mode is instructed before the predetermined time elapses from the start of the running variable display game. The variable display mode instruction means waits for an instruction to switch the variable display mode by the variable display mode switch instruction means, and specifies the type of the later variable display mode. Since, it is possible to adjust the switching timing of the late change display mode by adjusting the timing of the instruction to switch the variable display mode.
[0027]
The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The sub-control unit controls the variation display mode of the previous period in the variation display game as a common variation display mode commonly set in each variation display game based on the instruction to start the variation display game from the start instruction unit. It is characterized by that.
[0028]
Here, “common to each variation display game” means that the execution time and display contents are common (however, the execution time is not shortened).
Moreover, the change display mode in the previous period is, for example, a high-speed change display mode (high-speed change display mode) that makes it difficult for the player to identify the symbol type.
[0029]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the sub-control unit sets the variation display mode of the previous period in the variation display game in common to each variation display game based on the instruction to start the variation display game from the start instruction unit. Since the control is performed as the common variation display mode, the variable display game according to the common variation display mode is controlled by the sub-control unit immediately after the start of the variation display game even if there is no instruction from the main control unit regarding the previous variation display mode. Can be controlled.
Then, the time of the variable display game is shortened by shortening the execution time of the variable display in the common variable display mode, and the execution time of the variable display in the later variable display mode performed thereafter is shortened. However, it is possible to prevent the interest of the variable display game from decreasing.
In particular, when the common variation display mode is the high-speed variation display mode, the execution time can be shortened without the unnatural appearance of the symbol update display.
[0030]
The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The specific number is the upper limit number.
[0031]
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the specific number is set to the upper limit number, while the occurrence of the overflow of the execution right is suppressed, the variable display game is executed as much as possible during the game. So, for example, even if a start win occurs, the game may end by the time (or almost every time) the variable display game ends or the execution of the variable display game is prolonged. It can prevent the person from getting bored.
[0032]
The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The main control means includes a game result instruction means for instructing the sub-control means of the result of the variation display game before the variation display mode instruction means instructs the type of the later variation display aspect.
The sub-control means is provided with a prior notice means for prior notice of the result of the variable display game based on the instruction content of the result of the variable display game by the game result instruction means.
[0033]
For example, the game result instruction means may transmit the result of the variable display game continuously (at substantially the same timing) or simultaneously with the start instruction after the start instruction means instructs the start of the variable display game. The transmission timing may be other timing as long as it is before the change display mode instruction means indicates the type of the later change display mode.
[0034]
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the main control means instructs the sub-control means to indicate the result of the variable display game before the variable display mode instruction means indicates the type of the late fluctuation display mode. Since the sub-control means is provided with a prior notice means for notifying the result of the variable display game in advance based on the instruction content of the result of the variable display game by the game result instruction means, Even before the type of instruction is given, the player's expectation can be enhanced by giving a notice of the result of the variable display game (a jackpot notice, a reach notice, etc.).
[0035]
The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The main control means includes backup means for backing up data relating to execution of the variable display game when the power of the gaming machine is shut off,
The fluctuation display mode instructing means indicates the instruction content of the type of the late fluctuation display mode in the fluctuation display game in which the fluctuation display in the late fluctuation display mode was executed at the time of power-off, and the backup contents by the backup means at the time of power recovery. The sub-control means is instructed again.
[0036]
Here, the data relating to the execution of the variable display game includes at least instruction content of the type of the late variable display mode in the variable display game.
[0037]
According to the invention described in claim 8, the main control means includes backup means for backing up data relating to execution of the variable display game when the power supply of the gaming machine is cut off. The instruction content of the type of the later fluctuation display mode in the fluctuation display game that was executing the fluctuation display in the later fluctuation display mode at the time of shut-off is read from the backup content by the backup means when the power is restored, and the sub control means is instructed again Therefore, when the power supply is restored after the change of the display mode is changed (due to a power failure or the like), the change display game is resumed from the time when the change display mode is changed. Even if you miss a scene, you can show it reliably by resuming the variable display game.
Also, if the variable display game is re-executed from the beginning when the power is restored, the variable display game that was being executed when the power was turned off is more likely than the variable display game that was being executed when the power was cut off. This gives the player the impression that the game has been disabled due to the occurrence of a power interruption and has shifted to the next variable display game, but since the variable display game is restarted from the point when the variable display mode is switched, Such problems can be solved.
[0038]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, a pachinko game as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, particularly a pachinko gaming machine of the type belonging to the so-called “first type” will be described.
[0039]
A pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 launches a game ball (game medium) in a game area 1a constituted by the game board 1 to play a game.
In the game area 1a surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1, there are the normal diagram start gates 6, 6, a special symbol (special symbol) display device (variable display device) 4a, a normal symbol (general symbol) indicator 7, An ordinary variation winning device 9, a special variation winning device 5, a general winning port 8,..., A hitting ball direction changing member 14 called a windmill, a number of obstacle nails (not shown) and the like are arranged.
[0040]
The special symbol display device 4a is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), and a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols; for example, symbols, A special figure fluctuation display game (fluctuation display game) is possible by variably displaying numbers, symbols, and the like.
That is, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a special symbol display device (variable display device) 4a capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of types of identification information.
[0041]
The general-purpose (ordinary symbol) display 7 is constituted by, for example, a 7-segment LED, and performs a normal-variation display game in which normal symbols (common symbols (for example, symbols, numbers, symbols, etc.)) are variably displayed. It is like that.
Further, in the normal start gates 6 and 6, there are provided normal start sensors 6b and 6b (FIG. 2) for detecting game balls that have passed through the normal start gates 6 and 6. Based on the detection of a game ball by the sensors 6b, 6b, a normal variation display game is played.
Further, on the right side of the open / close door 5a of the special variable prize winning device 5, the game ball passes through the normal figure start gates 6 and 6 (the normal start prize is generated) and the normal figure change display game is unprocessed. An ordinary map memory (ordinary diagram start memory) display 6a for displaying the number of unprocessed times is arranged.
[0042]
The normal variation winning device 9 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 9a, 9a. The opening / closing members 9a, 9a are normally closed at an interval that allows one game ball to flow in (a disadvantageous state for the player). ), But when the result of the normal map change display game of the normal map display 7 is in a predetermined stop display mode (for example, “7”), it opens in a reverse “C” shape. Thus, the state is changed to a state in which the game ball easily flows into the normal variation winning device 9 (a state advantageous to the player).
A special figure start sensor 9b (FIG. 2) is provided in the inside of the normal variable winning device 9 (winning area), and a game ball is detected by the special figure start sensor 9b (start of a variable display game). A special figure variation display game is played (based on the establishment of the condition). That is, the normal variation winning device 9 also serves as a special starting start opening (start winning opening).
In the state where the next special variation display game cannot be started immediately, such as during execution of the special diagram variation display game or in a special game state described later, and when a detection signal is input from the special diagram start sensor 9b. Is a game that will be described later until the next special variable display game is ready to be stored in the start memory, which is data related to the start right (execution right) for causing the special figure variable display game to be played based on this detection signal. The CPU 21a of the control device 20 (FIG. 2) stores a predetermined number (for example, four) in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 21b.
That is, the game control device (main control means) 20 can store the right to execute the variable display game in which the start condition is satisfied when the next variable display game cannot be started immediately within a predetermined upper limit. An execution right storage means (RAM 21b) is provided.
Further, in the lower part of the special symbol display device 4a, for example, in the lower part, the number of unprocessed times in which the game ball has won the normal variation winning device 9 and the special diagram variation display game is unprocessed, that is, the special symbol variation display game Special figure memory (special figure start memory) indicators 4b,... For lighting and displaying the start memory number (number of execution rights) are provided.
[0043]
The special variable winning device 5 includes a large winning opening 5b that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 5a. The open / close door 5a can be opened by rotating in the direction in which the upper end of the open / close door is tilted to the near side, and a special result mode (for example, “1, 1, 1”) in which the display result of the special figure variation display game is determined in advance. , “7,7,7” or the like) and a big win or the like is generated, the state where the special winning opening 5b is closed (disadvantageous state for the player) to the open state (advantageous state for the player) ) Is converted to a cycle game.
Inside the big prize opening 5b (winning area), there are a general prize opening sensor (count sensor) 5c (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 5b, and a big prize opening 5b. Among the gaming balls, a special winning hole sensor (continuous sensor) 5d (FIG. 2) for detecting a gaming ball flowing into a special winning opening (also referred to as a V winning area or a continuous winning area) and a gaming ball at the special winning opening. A winning rate adjusting solenoid 5f for adjusting the winning rate of the gaming ball to the special winning opening is provided so that the gaming ball does not flow into the special winning opening after the inflow.
Further, in each of the general winning awards 8,... (Winning area), winning award sensors 8a,... (FIG. 2) for detecting the game balls that have entered the general award 8, are disposed. Yes.
[0044]
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine includes a game control device (main control means) 20 that controls the progress of the game, and an effect control device that controls various effects under the control of the game control device 20 ( Sub-control means) 40, and a discharge control device 30 for performing the discharge control of prize balls under the control of the game control device 20 and the like.
[0045]
Of these, the game control device 20 includes a game microcomputer 21 having a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21a, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 21b, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 21c, etc., an input / output I / F 23, a clock 22 and the like. It is configured.
Among these, the CPU 21a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, and also generates various random values related to a special figure or a usual variable display game. Various random values include random numbers for jackpot determination for special figures, random numbers for hit judgment for ordinary figures, random numbers for determining symbols used to determine special symbols for stoppages (random numbers that determine the symbols for big hits, Random number value that determines each symbol at the time of detachment), random value for determining reaching reach used to determine the occurrence of detachment reach, and determination of the type of late variability pattern (late variability display mode) in special figure variability display game It includes the random number for determining the variation pattern to be used. Furthermore, the CPU 21a also generates a timer for monitoring the elapse of a predetermined time or the elapse of a specific time from the start of the variable display game.
The RAM 21b stores an ON signal of a special figure start sensor 9b provided in the normal fluctuation winning device 9, that is, a storage area of a special figure start storage (start storage) (execution right of the variable display game), a normal start gate 6 , 6 is a storage area for storing ON signals (common chart start storage) of the normal chart start sensors 6b, 6b, a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU 21a, and a storage area for temporarily storing various data. And a work area of the CPU 21a.
In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 21c, the jackpot determination value of the special figure for determining the occurrence of the jackpot of the special figure variation display game, the hit occurrence of the common figure fluctuation display game is judged. For this purpose, a normal hit determination value, a fluctuation pattern table for determining a later fluctuation pattern (late fluctuation display mode), and the like are written.
[0046]
In addition, the input / output I / F 23 includes a special drawing start sensor 9b, ordinary drawing start sensors 6b and 6b, a special winning opening sensor 5d, a general winning opening sensor 5c, and a winning opening sensor through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). 8a,..., A launch control device 70 and a discharge control device 30 are connected, and various signals are input from these. These various signals are relayed by the input / output I / F 23 and output to the CPU 21a.
Further, various control signals output from the CPU 21a are input to the input / output I / F 23, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output I / F 23 and are normally output via an output port and a driver (not shown). As a driving means for the opening / closing members 9a, 9a of the variable winning device 9, a solenoid 6c for ordinary electric (for an ordinary electric accessory), an ordinary figure (ordinary symbol) indicator 7, an ordinary figure memory (ordinary figure start memory) indicator 6a , Special figure memory (special figure start memory) display 4b, external output terminal 81 for relaying external information output from game control device 20 to the outside of pachinko gaming machine 100, effect control device 40, discharge control device 30, It is output to a movable member solenoid (large winning port solenoid) 5e, a winning rate adjusting solenoid 5f, and the like as drive means for the open / close door 5a of the special variable winning device 5.
[0047]
The CPU 21a of the game control device 20, for example, performs extraction processing of various random values stored in the RAM 21b based on input of a detection signal (start signal) from the special figure start sensor 9b, and is extracted by the extraction processing. The random number value is compared with the determination value stored in advance in the ROM 21c.
As a result of this comparison, the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 determines whether or not a special gaming state is generated (whether or not the jackpot is won), and any one of a plurality of types of identification information is used as a stop result mode of the variable display game. Whether to display the derivation (whether the special symbol stop symbol in each variation display area 4x, 4y, 4z (FIG. 1, which will be described later)), or to display the variation of the identification information in any variation pattern in the variation display game Whether to change the type of later-stage variation display mode in the variation display game.
In addition, when the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 extracts and determines various random values as described above, the CPU 21a cannot immediately start the next variable display game (for example, during execution of the variable display game, Alternatively, if the game is in a special gaming state or the like, the start memory number of the RAM 21b (start memory means) is incremented by one.
For example, when there is no empty start memory (for example, when the start memory number is already four), extraction and determination of various random numbers are not performed.
[0048]
Further, the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 displays display data (display command) on the effect control device 40 based on various decisions based on comparison between the random number value extracted by the extraction process and the determination value stored in advance in the ROM 21c. ) To cause the special symbol display device 4a to perform a variable display game, send sound data to the effect control device 40 to control the sound effect output from the speaker 61 (FIG. 2), or cause the effect control device 40 to The decoration data is sent to control the lighting state of the decoration lamps such as the decoration lamp 11 and the side lamp 12, and the LEDs such as the special figure start memory display 4b and the general figure start memory display 6a.
[0049]
Further, the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 receives a winning ball detection signal from the winning opening switch 8a,..., The special figure start sensor 9b, and the attacker count switch 5c, and based on these detection signals, the discharge control device. Control is also performed to send the prize ball data to 30 and discharge the required number of prize balls.
[0050]
Based on the display command from the game control device (main control means) 20, the effect control device (sub control means) 40 displays various effect displays including a special figure variation display game based on identification information on the special symbol display device 4a, Display control for displaying various other information is performed. That is, the effect control device 40 performs display control of the special symbol display device 4a based on a display command from the main control means.
[0051]
More specifically, the production control device 40 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a DMAC (Direct Memory Access Controller), an oscillator, a VDC (Video Digital Controller), A font ROM, a γ correction circuit for performing γ correction when an electrical signal (input signal) of the VDC is converted into an optical signal (output signal), an interface, and the like are provided.
[0052]
Among these, the CPU is provided with a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, and the like, and is connected to the game control device 20 via an interface and displays special symbols under the control of the game control device 20. The device 4a is controlled. The control data is sent to the VDC in synchronization with the pulse from the oscillator.
In the ROM, a display control program and display control data for performing display control of the special symbol display device 4a are written.
The RAM includes a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area for the CPU, and the like.
In response to a display command from the gaming microcomputer 21, the DMAC directly exchanges data with each memory, VDC, etc. without access to the CPU.
In the font ROM, display information such as identification information for a variable display game, a preview display image, a background image, and the like are written.
Although not shown, the VDC includes a sprite RAM, a palette RAM, a V-RAM, and the like, and performs image data control as described below.
That is, the VDC receives a command signal from the CPU, takes out display data such as identification information and a preview display image from the font ROM, and edits it. Then, based on the color arrangement data included in the command signal, the color arrangement is designated in the palette RAM (not shown) for the edited image data, and then the identification information, the notice display image, etc. are displayed in the sprite RAM (not shown). Edit the image. Further, the edited image data signal is corrected by the γ correction circuit, transmitted to the special symbol display device 4a in synchronization with V_SYNC and H_SYNC, and displayed on the special symbol display device 4a.
[0053]
In addition, the effect control device 40 controls the sound generation operation by the speaker 61 based on a command from the game control device 20, decoration lamps such as the decoration lamp 11 and the side lamp 12, and the special figure start memory display. The lighting state of the LEDs such as the device 4b and the normal start memory display 6a is controlled.
[0054]
The launch control device 70 performs launch control of the launch device 71 that launches a game ball toward the game area 1a based on an operation of an operation handle (not shown) provided on the front surface of the gaming machine.
[0055]
The discharge control device 30 receives the required number from the discharge device (discharge unit) 124 based on a prize ball control command output from the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 or a ball rental control command output from a card unit (not shown) or the like. The game balls (prize balls, rental balls) are controlled to be discharged. In addition, the discharge control device 30 performs control to count the number of game balls discharged by a predetermined sensor unit and output the counted number to the game control device 20 side.
[0056]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a power supply device 90, and predetermined power is supplied from the power supply device 90 to the game control device 20 and the effect control device 40, respectively. It is like that.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the power supply device 90 includes a backup power supply 91. For example, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is interrupted from the outside, such as during a power failure, Since power is supplied to the RAM 21b of the game control device 20, the stored contents of the RAM 21b are held as long as the power of the backup power supply 91 continues.
[0057]
The pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment is configured as described above, and for example, the following game control is performed.
[0058]
First, when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 100, the variation standby (step S0) state of FIG. 3 is entered.
In this variation standby state, variation standby state data indicating that the gaming state is the variation standby state is transmitted to the effect control device 40 as a display command from the game control device 20, and the effect control device 40 performs this variation. Based on the reception of the standby state data, display control of the special symbol display device 4a is performed. Thereby, for example, an image display such as a customer calling display is performed on the special symbol display device 4a.
[0059]
In this state, when a game ball driven into the game area 1a wins the normal variation winning device 9 (when a start win occurs), the winning game ball is detected by the special figure start sensor 9b, and the detection signal is game controlled. Input to the CPU 21 a of the apparatus 20. Based on the input of this detection signal, the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 stores and updates various random value values (with a predetermined period) relating to the special figure variation display game (hereinafter simply referred to as variation display game) stored in the RAM 21b. ) Is extracted, and the extracted random number value is compared with various determination values relating to the special figure variation display game stored in advance in the ROM 21c. Based on this comparison, the CPU 21a determines whether or not the contents of the special figure variation display game (for example, whether or not to generate a jackpot, whether or not to generate a detach reach (perform the reach variation display mode)), and the type of identification information to be finally stopped. Determine the type of late-stage fluctuation pattern (late-stage fluctuation display mode), etc. In addition, to determine the type of late-stage fluctuation pattern, reach production when the occurrence of big hit or outbreak reach (state) is decided The determination of the type (reach variation display mode type) is also included.
[0060]
Further, when a start winning is generated during the execution of the variable display game, the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 has an empty storage area for the start memory based on the input of the detection signal from the special figure start sensor 9b. (In the case of the present embodiment, for example, whether it is 3 or less, for example), and if it is determined that there is a free space, at least a part of the above-mentioned various random numbers (for example, a special figure jackpot) The random number value for determination, the random number value for determining symbols (random number value for determining the type of symbol in the case of a big hit), the random number value for determining outlier reach, etc.) are extracted, and the extracted random number values are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 21b. The start memory is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 21b (the start memory number is incremented by 1). When there is no free space in the start memory, the start winning is invalid.
Thereafter, when the running variation display game is finished and the next variation display game can be executed, the remaining part of the various random values (for example, a variation pattern determining random value) is extracted from the start memory. Then, the contents of the variable display game are determined by performing determination, determination of various random numbers extracted in advance with respect to the start memory, and the like.
[0061]
Here, for example, the combination mode of identification information in the middle when the display is finally stopped as “7, 8, 7”, “3, 2, 3” or the like is referred to as a reach result mode. This reach result mode is up to the final stage (for example, the stage where “7, −, 7” (“−” is still in a variable display)) in the stage where the identification information is sequentially derived and displayed in a plurality of variable display areas. This is a combination mode in which the possibility of establishment of the special result mode remains. When the reach result mode is derived, a reach state occurs at the final stage in which the identification information is sequentially derived and displayed in a plurality of variable display areas (the reach variation display mode is performed).
The effect display performed on the display screen 4g in the reach state is called reach effect. This reach production is normally set in a plurality of types according to the degree of expectation of jackpot (expectation for deriving a special result mode as a result of the special figure variation display game). Note that the reach state in the case of performing a reach effect with a relatively low expectation level for a jackpot is referred to as a normal reach state, and the reach state in the case of performing a reach effect with a relatively high expectation level for a jackpot is referred to as a special reach state.
[0062]
Reach (reach state) has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and the variable display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are special results. In the gaming machine in which the game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (special game state) when it becomes an aspect, the part of the plurality of display results has already been derived and displayed at a stage where it has not yet been derived and displayed. The display state that satisfies the condition that the displayed result becomes the special result mode.
[0063]
In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display of the display result is derived and displayed after the display control of the display device is changed. A display mode that is not. In addition, for example, a state in which variation display by a plurality of variation display units is performed while maintaining the special result mode is also included in the reach state.
[0064]
The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display sections that have been fulfilled the conditions for the special result mode is satisfied.
[0065]
In addition, some reach is likely to generate a big hit (a high degree of expectation for the big hit) compared to a normal reach (normal reach) when it appears. Such specific reach may be referred to as special reach, super reach, or the like.
[0066]
Further, the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 outputs a display command to the effect control device 40 based on the determination of the contents of the special figure variation display game.
Here, the display command output (transmitted) from the CPU 21a to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure variable display game includes a variable start command that is an instruction to start the variable display game, and each variable display. And a stop symbol command (a command for instructing the type of identification information to be finally stopped, determined by the random number for symbol determination), which is a command for instructing the type of identification information to be permanently stopped for each region.
That is, the main control means (game control device 20) instructs the sub-control means (production control device 40) to start the variable display game based on the establishment of the start condition of the variable display game (output (transmit) a change start command). A start instruction means.
The CPU 21a of the game control device 20 also performs a process of subtracting 1 from the start memory number in accordance with the output of the display command.
[0067]
When the effect control device 40 receives the change start command from the game control device 20, the state changes to the state of change execution (step S1) in FIG.
That is, the production control device 40 edits the image data based on the reception of the change start command, sends the edited image data to the special symbol display device 4a, and identifies information on the display screen 4g of the special symbol display device 4a. The special figure variation display game for displaying the variation is started (in the variation display mode of the previous period).
Here, in the variation display mode of the previous period, for example, the player after gradually increasing the speed after starting to slowly move the symbol (identification information) that was stopped and displayed as the stop result mode of the previously performed variation display game However, the symbols are variably displayed at such a high speed that it is difficult to identify the symbol type.
That is, the fluctuation display mode in the previous period is performed as a high-speed fluctuation display mode, for example.
Note that the variation display mode of the previous period is set in common for the execution time and the display mode in each variation display game (regardless of the type of variation pattern).
In other words, the production control device 40 (sub-control means) is configured so that the change display mode of the previous period in the change display game is commonly set in each change display game based on the start instruction of the change display game from the start instruction means. Control as a variable display mode.
However, as will be described later, when the execution time of the variable display game is shortened, the execution time of the variable display in the previous variable display mode is shortened.
[0068]
In addition, after the start of the special figure variable display game, the switching condition of the variable display mode (in this embodiment, as will be described later, a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display game or the start memory number reaches a specific number. If established), the game control device 20 outputs a variation display switching command, which is a command for instructing switching of the variation display mode, to the effect control device 40, and following the output of the variation display switching command, The effect control device 40 receives a fluctuation pattern command (command for instructing the type of the later fluctuation pattern determined by comparing the fluctuation pattern determination random value and the fluctuation pattern table), which is a command for instructing the later fluctuation pattern type. Is output.
That is, the main control means (game control device 20) sub-controls the switching to the later fluctuation display mode in the fluctuation display game after the instruction to start the fluctuation display game (output of the fluctuation start command) by the start instruction means. There is provided a variable display mode switching instruction means for instructing the means (transmitting a variable display switching command to the effect control device 40).
The main control means (game control device 20) uses the sub-control means as the sub-control means for the type of the later variation display mode in the variation display game being executed after the start instruction (output of the variation start command) by the start instruction means. There is provided a variation display mode instruction means for instructing (outputting a variation pattern command for instructing the type of the later variation pattern to the effect control device 40).
The fluctuation display mode instruction means waits for the instruction to switch the fluctuation display mode by the fluctuation display mode switching instruction means, and instructs the type of the later fluctuation display mode (following the output of the fluctuation display switching command, the fluctuation pattern command is displayed. Output).
[0069]
Further, when the production control device 40 receives the fluctuation display switching command and the fluctuation pattern command from the game control device 20, the production control device 40 changes the fluctuation display mode in the running fluctuation display game from the previous fluctuation display mode. The display is switched to the later fluctuation display mode corresponding to the type of the received fluctuation pattern command.
In other words, the sub-control unit (production control device 40) sets the variation display mode in the currently running variation display game based on the instruction of the type of the latter variation display mode (output of the variation pattern command) by the variation display mode instruction unit. Is switched to the later-stage variation display mode corresponding to the instruction content (variation pattern command type).
Specifically, the production control device 40 edits the image data based on the reception of the variation pattern command, and sends the edited image data to the special symbol display device 4a to display on the display screen 4g of the special symbol display device 4a. Then, the special figure variation display game is switched to the later variation display mode corresponding to the type of the variation pattern command, and the display is controlled.
[0070]
Here, the late fluctuation display mode is, for example, a fluctuation display mode (stop fluctuation display mode) for stopping the identification information. Specifically, the low-speed fluctuation display mode is finally discriminated from the high-speed fluctuation display mode gradually. This is a variable display mode until the information is stopped.
Further, “switching the variation display mode” means a variation display region (for example, the left variation display region 4x (see FIG. 5) in which the identification information first stops among the plurality of variation display regions formed on the display screen of the variation display device. In other words, the variable display mode is switched to a variable display mode for stopping predetermined identification information.
[0071]
It should be noted that, by the fluctuation pattern command, the execution time and fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display in the latter fluctuation display mode (whether or not the fluctuation display is executed in the reach fluctuation display mode, the type of reach fluctuation display mode (execution of the normal reach state, special (Execution of reach state, presence / absence of re-variation after temporary stop, etc.) In other words, the late fluctuation display mode includes the reach fluctuation display mode.
[0072]
In addition, after the identification information is variably displayed in the later-stage variation display mode designated by the variation pattern command, the identification information designated by the stop symbol command is temporarily stopped (oscillated and displayed at a substantially fixed position). Here, the temporary stop of the identification information is a display state that suggests that the identification information may be displayed again in the future. When performing re-variable display, the identification information determined by the sub-control device is temporarily stopped instead of the identification information specified by the stop symbol command.
[0073]
Then, in the game control device 20, when the execution time corresponding to the later fluctuation display mode designated by the fluctuation pattern command has elapsed from the transmission timing of the fluctuation display switching command, the fluctuation is an instruction to instruct the fluctuation stop. A stop command is output to the effect control device 40. In the production control device 40, based on the reception of the variable stop command, the temporarily stopped identification information is permanently stopped (completely stopped in a stationary state). Thereby, one fluctuation display game is completed.
[0074]
For example, when the random number for jackpot determination and the jackpot determination value of the special figure variation display game coincide with each other, a display command for stopping and displaying the identification information in a special result form is sent to the effect control apparatus 40, and the special symbol display apparatus 4a The identification information that is variably displayed in (1) is made into a special result mode (for example, a stop display mode with a flat eye such as “1,1,1”, “7,7,7”) to generate a big hit. When a big hit occurs, the state transitions to a state in which a special game is performed (special game state (step S2)).
[0075]
On the other hand, when the loss is determined by comparing the determination value with the random value for jackpot determination of the special figure variation display game in step S1, the display result of the display screen 4g becomes the mode of the loss. Times of the variable display game ends. If there is a start memory at the end of the variable display game, the process proceeds to the next variable display game (repeats step S1), and if there is no start memory, the process shifts to a variable standby state (transfers to step S0). .
[0076]
Further, in the special game performed in step S2, a cycle in which the open / close door 5a of the special variable prize-winning device 5 is opened and closed for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is defined as one round. The game is continued up to a predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds) on condition that it is detected by the continuous sensor 5d in the continuous winning area in the mouth 5b. 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. During each round, the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 5b is detected by the count sensor 5c and stored in the RAM 21b. When the predetermined number is reached, the open / close door 5a is closed and the special gaming state of the round is ended.
In addition, a count sensor 5c (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 5b is disposed inside the big prize opening 5b. In accordance with the number of balls, a prize ball is paid out by cooperation of the game control device 20, the discharge control device 30, and the like.
[0077]
Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine, when the display result mode of the variable display game of the identification information displayed on the special symbol display device 4a becomes the special result mode, the game value (an opportunity for acquiring a large amount of prize balls, etc.) ), A special gaming state can be generated.
[0078]
Also, when the jackpot is generated, for example, if the random number value for probability variation determination matches the probability variation determination value, the variation display game is stopped at the glance of “7” in the probability variation symbol (described later) and the jackpot. After the special game of the jackpot is over, the probability of jackpot occurrence is from a normal probability (for example, 1/319) to a high probability (for example, 5 / 319) is generated.
In this probability fluctuation state, a normal time reduction state occurs in which the fluctuation display time of the usual fluctuation display game is shortened (for example, from 30 seconds to 6 seconds). Due to the short time state of the usual figure, the number of times that the variable display game of the usual figure can be executed per unit time increases, and the number of occurrences of the usual figure increases accordingly.
Further, during the normal time shortening state, the change control of the opening pattern of the normal variation winning device 9 by hitting the normal time may be performed together. As the change control of the opening pattern, for example, the opening / closing members 9a, 9a are changed from being opened once for 0.5 seconds to being opened twice for 3 seconds, or opened once for 5 seconds. There is control.
Furthermore, in the probability fluctuation state, the normal occurrence probability (for example, the probability is 1/10) may be converted from the normal probability (for example, the probability is 5/10). .
[0079]
When the special game state in step S2 is completed, the game state is shifted to the normal game state or the game state in the probability variation state. If there is a start memory at this time, the flow proceeds to the next variation display game (transition to step S1). ). On the other hand, when there is no start memory, the state shifts to a variable standby state (transfers to step S0).
[0080]
Next, the display mode of the special variable display game performed in step S1 of FIG. 3 will be specifically described.
[0081]
First, as shown in FIG. 1, the display screen 4g of the special symbol display device 4a has a plurality of (for example, three in the present embodiment) variable display areas, that is, the left, right, and middle variable display areas 4x. (Left), 4y (Right), and 4z (Medium) are formed.
[0082]
The identification information in the present embodiment includes, for example, an identification unit for identifying each identification information from other types of identification information. Specifically, for example, each of the identification units includes a numeral “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “12” and 12 types of convenience Is set.
Among these, for example, the six kinds of identification information having an odd number of identification parts are so-called probability variation symbols, and the six types of identification information having an even number of identification parts are so-called non-probability patterns.
Then, in the special figure variation display game, in each of the variation display areas 4x, 4y, and 4z, a symbol sequence including a plurality of types of identification information is displayed by, for example, vertical scroll display from “1” → “2” →. After sequentially updating in the order of “12” → “1”, etc., and variably displayed so as to circulate for a predetermined time, for example, any one of them is displayed in each of the variability display areas 4x, 4y, 4z. The identification information is stopped and displayed, and the result of the game is derived and displayed.
In the present embodiment, the order in which the identification information stops in each of the variable display areas 4x to 4z is, for example, the order of the variable display area 4x → the variable display area 4y → the variable display area 4z.
As a result of the stop display, if the display result mode of the identification information in each of the variable display areas 4x to 4z becomes a special result mode (for example, “8, 8, 8”, etc.), it is a big hit and the game value As a result, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.
In particular, when the special gaming state occurs when the identification information of each of the variation display areas 4x to 4z is a random pattern such as “7, 7, 7” of the probability variation symbol (in the case of probability variation big hit) After the special game state is over, the state transitions to the probability variation state.
In the case of a non-probable variation, even if a special game state occurs in a rounded pattern, a probability variation state does not occur after the special game state ends.
[0083]
Next, main control performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.
[0084]
First, in the present embodiment, the execution right storage number (starting storage number) of the execution right storage means is a specific number (for example, starting) before a predetermined time (for example, 7 seconds) elapses from the start of the variable display game. When the upper limit of 4) is reached, the shortening condition for the variable display game is established.
[0085]
If the shortening condition is not satisfied, the change display mode switching instruction means (game control device 20) in the later stage of the change display game is passed after the predetermined time (7 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the change display game being executed. The sub-control means is instructed to switch to the variation display mode (a variation display switching command is output to the effect control device 40).
In addition, the change display mode instruction means (game control device 20) follows the instruction to switch to the later change display mode in the change display game (waiting for the instruction) of the later change display mode in the change display game. A type is instructed (a fluctuation pattern command is output to the effect control device 40).
That is, since the output timings of the change display switch command and the change pattern command are substantially the same, the change display mode instructing means (game control device 20) can execute the predetermined time (7 seconds) from the start of the change display game. It can be said that after the elapse of (), the type of the later variation display mode in the variation display game is indicated (a variation pattern command is transmitted).
Further, the variable display mode instruction means (game control device 20) determines the type of the late variable display mode in the variable display game after the elapse of the predetermined time (7 seconds) from the start of the variable display game. As a result of instructing the control device 40), the sub-control means (the effect control device 40) executes the normal display time (that is, the variable display mode) according to the type of the instructed late display mode (variable display pattern). The normal execution time of the fluctuation display mode in the previous period (7 seconds of the predetermined time) + the execution time of fluctuation display in the later fluctuation display mode (execution time specified by the fluctuation pattern command)).
[0086]
On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, in the present embodiment, the variable display is performed at the timing of the establishment (that is, the timing before the predetermined time (7 seconds) elapses from the start of the variable display game). The mode switching instruction means (game control device 20) instructs the sub-control means to switch to the later variation display mode in the variation display game (outputs a variation display switching command to the effect control device 40).
In addition, the change display mode instruction means (game control device 20) follows the instruction to switch to the later change display mode in the change display game (waiting for the instruction) of the later change display mode in the change display game. A type is instructed (a fluctuation pattern command is output to the effect control device 40).
That is, since the output timings of the change display switch command and the change pattern command are substantially the same, the change display mode instruction means (game control device 20) determines the timing at which the shortening condition is satisfied (the start memory number is a specific number). It can be said that the type of the later variation display mode in the variation display game is instructed (a variation pattern command is transmitted).
In addition, as a result of the change display mode instruction means (game control device 20) instructing the sub control means (effect control device 40) the type of the later change display mode in the change display game at the timing when the shortening condition is satisfied. The sub-control means (production control device 40) changes the latter-stage fluctuation earlier than the case where the shortening condition is not satisfied, with respect to the switching timing to the latter-stage fluctuation display mode (late-stage fluctuation pattern) in the running fluctuation display game. Starts pattern execution control.
For this reason, when the shortening condition for the variable display game is satisfied, the sub-control means (the effect control device 40) shortens the execution time of the variable display in the previous variable display mode as compared with the case where the shortening condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the execution time of the entire variable display game is shortened accordingly. However, since the execution time of the variable display in the late fluctuation display mode varies, the execution time of the variable display game also varies depending on the type of the late fluctuation display mode (variation display pattern) instructed. In the comparison between the variation display games in which the same type of variation display mode is specified, the execution time of the entire variation display game is shortened compared with the case where the shortening condition is not satisfied.
That is, when the shortening condition is satisfied, the variation display game is played with a shortened execution time that is shorter than the normal execution time corresponding to the type of the latter-stage variation display mode (variation display pattern) instructed.
[0087]
That is, the main control means (game control device 20) has a specific number of execution right storage numbers (starting storage numbers) in the execution right storage means before a predetermined time (for example, 7 seconds) elapses from the start of the variable display game. An execution time shortening control means capable of shortening the execution time of the running variable display game when it reaches (for example, four) is provided.
If the execution time reduction control means (game control device 20) does not reduce the execution time, the change display mode instruction means (game control device 20) after the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change display game being executed. ) Designates the type of the later-stage variation display mode in the variation display game, the sub-control means (the effect control device 40) normally selects the variation display game according to the type of the later-stage variation display mode instructed. On the other hand, when the execution time shortening control means (game control device 20) shortens the execution time, the fluctuation is performed before the predetermined time elapses from the start of the running fluctuation display game. As a result of the display mode instruction means (game control device 20) instructing the type of the later variation display mode in the variation display game, the sub control means (effect control) Location 40) was performed by shortening the execution time of the variable display game was shorter than the normal execution time.
In the case of the present embodiment, the case where the shortening condition is satisfied is “when the execution time shortening control means shortens the execution time”, and the case where the shortening condition is not satisfied is “the execution time shortening control means determines the execution time. "If not shortened".
[0088]
Next, referring to FIG. 4, the output of the change start command (instruction to start the change display game), the output of the change display switching command (instruction to switch to the later change display mode), and the output of the change pattern command ( Each timing of the latter-stage variation display mode instruction) and variation stop command output (instruction to end the variation display game) will be described.
[0089]
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, it is assumed that a start winning is generated at timing t1 when the variable display game can be started immediately, the variable display game is not played, and there is no start memory.
Then, immediately (at timing t 1 ′), the game control device 20 transmits a change start command and a stop symbol command to the effect control device 40.
Then, the production control device 40 starts the change display game in the change display mode of the previous period immediately after receiving the transmission of the change start command (at timing t1 ″).
Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the number of start winnings that occur until a predetermined time (7 seconds) elapses from the start of the current variation display game (variation display game performed from timing t 1 ″). For example, if there are only two (assuming that a start prize is generated at each of timings t4 and t7), the starting memory number is limited to two (because it does not reach four), the shortening condition in the present variable display game Does not hold.
Therefore, when a predetermined time (for example, 7 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the variation display game (more specifically, when a predetermined time (7 seconds) has elapsed from timing t1 ′, which is the transmission timing of the variation start command). At t2, the game display device 20 transmits a change display switch command and a change pattern command to the effect control device 40.
Then, the production control device 40 receives the transmission of the variation display switching command and the variation pattern command and immediately switches the variation display game from the previous variation display mode to the later variation display mode at timing t2 ′.
Then, the fluctuation display in the latter fluctuation display mode specified by the fluctuation pattern command is calculated from the timing of switching to the latter fluctuation display mode (more specifically, the timing t2 of transmission of the fluctuation display switching command). The change stop command is transmitted from the game control device 20 to the effect control device 40 at the timing 3 when the execution time (which differs depending on the type of the change pattern command) has elapsed.
Then, the production control device 40 receives the transmission of the change stop command and immediately stops the identification information of the change display areas 4x, 4y, 4z at the timing t3 ′ and ends the current change display game. Note that the identification information to be finally stopped is the identification information specified by the stop symbol command transmitted at the timing t1 ′.
[0090]
Next, after the timing t3 ′, the presentation control device 40 receives the transmission of the change start command and the stop symbol command from the game control device 20 (transmission based on the start prize generated at the timing t4), At t4 ′, the next variation display game is started.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, if the start winning is not generated until the timing t4 ′ after the start winning is generated at the timing t7, the start storage number is subtracted from 2 to 1 at the timing t4 ′.
In addition, if the number of start winnings that occur until the predetermined time (7 seconds) elapses after the current variation display game (variation display game performed from timing t4 ′) is started is, for example, two (timing Since the start memory number is limited to 3 (assuming that it has not reached 4) if the start winnings are generated at t9 and t10, respectively, the shortening condition is not satisfied even in the current variation display game.
Therefore, the production control device 40 receives the transmission of the change display switch command and the change pattern command at a timing t5 when a predetermined time (for example, 7 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the change display game. The change display mode is switched to the later change display mode.
When the change stop command is transmitted at timing 6 when the execution time of the change display in the latter change display mode specified by the change pattern command is received, the type specified by the stop pattern command transmitted earlier. The identification information is stopped and displayed, and the variable display game is ended.
[0091]
Next, after the timing t6, at the timing t7 ′, a new variation start command and a stop symbol command are transmitted from the game control device 20 to the effect control device 40 (transmission based on the start winning that occurred at timing t7). .
Then, the production control device 40 starts the variable display game at timing t7 ″ immediately after receiving the transmission of the variable start command.
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, if the start winning is not generated until the timing t7 ″ after the timing t10 occurs, the number of starting memories is subtracted from 3 to 2 at the timing t7 ″. The
In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the number of start winnings that occur until a predetermined time (7 seconds) elapses from the start of the current variation display game (variation display game performed from timing t7 ″), for example. If the number is two (assuming that a start prize is generated at each of the timings t11 and t12), the number of start memories reaches four (specific number), so the shortening condition is satisfied in the current variation display game.
Therefore, this time, from the game control device 20 at the timing t12 ′ at the timing when the starting memory count reaches four (that is, before a predetermined time (for example, 7 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the variable display game). A change display switching command and a change pattern command are transmitted to the effect control device 40.
Then, the presentation control device 40 switches the variation display game from the previous variation display mode to the later variation display mode at the timing t12 ″ upon receipt of the transmission of the variation display switching command and the variation pattern command.
As a result, in the present variation display game, the variation display execution time in the previous variation display mode (time from timing t7 ″ to timing t12 ″) is normal (from timing t1 ″ to timing t2 ′). The time is shorter than 7 seconds).
Further, the fluctuation in the later fluctuation display mode designated by the fluctuation pattern command is calculated from the timing of switching to the later fluctuation display mode (more specifically, the timing t12 ′ of transmission of the fluctuation display switching command). A variation stop command is transmitted from the game control device 20 to the effect control device 40 at timing t8 when the display execution time has elapsed.
Then, the production control device 40 receives the transmission of the change stop command and immediately stops the identification information of the change display areas 4x, 4y, and 4z at the timing t8 'and ends the current change display game.
Note that the variation display game started at the timing t7 ″ is the entire variation display game execution time (from the timing t7 ″ to the timing t8 ′ by an amount corresponding to the shortened variation display execution time in the variation display mode of the previous period. Time) is shortened (it is performed with a shortened execution time).
[0092]
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the variable display game process performed by the game control device 20 will be described.
This variable display game process is a process executed when a new variable display game can be started. In other words, this variation display game process is executed when the previous variation display game that has been performed so far is completed, or when the special game state that has occurred so far is terminated.
[0093]
In the variable display game process, first, in step S11, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory based on the winning of a game ball (occurrence of a start winning, establishment of a start condition of the variable display game) in the normal variable winning device 9. To do. If it is determined that there is a start memory, the process proceeds to step S12. If it is determined that there is no start memory, step S11 is repeated until it is determined that there is a start memory (until a start winning is generated).
[0094]
In step S12 following step S11, a change start command is transmitted to the effect control device 40.
In addition, when the production control device 40 receives a variation start command from the game control device 20 (when an instruction to start a variation display game is received from the main control means), the effect control device 40 performs display control of the special symbol display device 4a to create a new variation display. The game is started as the first variable display mode.
[0095]
Further, in step S13 following step S12, a stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 40.
[0096]
In step S14 subsequent to step S13, for example, whether 7 seconds (predetermined time) has elapsed since the start of the running variation display game (the variation display game started based on the transmission of the variation start command in step S12) is started. Determine whether. More specifically, in step S14, it is determined whether, for example, 7 seconds (predetermined time) has elapsed since the transmission of the change start command in step S12.
[0097]
If it is determined in step S14 that 7 seconds have elapsed, the process proceeds to step S17.
[0098]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S14 that 7 seconds have not elapsed, it is determined whether, for example, 1 second (standby time) has elapsed since the transition to step S15 to start the running variable display game. To do. More specifically, in step S15, it is determined whether, for example, 1 second (standby time) has elapsed since the transmission of the change start command in step S12.
Here, the waiting time is set so that the symbol that has been stopped and displayed as the stop result mode of the previously performed variable display game starts moving slowly and then gradually increases in speed to shift to the high-speed variable display mode (the slow-up display mode). For the time required).
Further, in order to keep the shooting property moderately, it is necessary to regulate the number of executions of the variable display game per predetermined unit time (for example, 60 seconds) (for example, regulation to 6 times or less). Therefore, the execution time of one variable display game is restricted to a predetermined time or more. In order to secure this execution time, the execution time of the change display mode in the previous period also has at least a certain time (the above-mentioned waiting time). Accordingly, the standby time + the execution time in the shortest variation display mode in the latter period is within the range of the regulation.
[0099]
In step S16 subsequent to step S15, a process for determining whether or not the start memory number has reached a specific number (for example, four) is performed. If it is determined that the start memory number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S17 while the number has been reached. If it is determined that there is no, the process returns to step S14.
[0100]
In step S17 following step S16 or step S14, a process for transmitting a change display switching command to the effect control apparatus 40 is performed, and in a subsequent step S18, a process for transmitting a change pattern command to the effect control apparatus 40 is performed.
In other words, 7 seconds have elapsed since the start of the running variable display game, or the start memory has reached a specific number before 7 seconds have elapsed since the start of the running variable display game. When at least 1 second has elapsed, step S17 (variation display switching command transmission) and step S18 (variation pattern command transmission) are performed.
In addition, when the production control device 40 receives the variation display switching command and the variation pattern command from the game control device 20, the main control means instructs the switching to the later variation display mode in the variation display game, and the latter period in the variation display game. The display control of the special symbol display device 4a is performed to change the variation display mode in the variation display game from the previous variation display mode to the later variation display mode.
[0101]
Further, following step S18, processing is repeated until step S19 is determined as the end time of the variable display game.
Here, the timing when the variation display execution time in the latter variation display mode specified by the variation pattern command has elapsed from the transmission of the variation display switching command (step S17) is set as the end timing of the variation display game. .
[0102]
Furthermore, when it is determined in step S19 that the end time of the variable display game is reached, the process proceeds to step S20, where a process of transmitting a variable stop command is performed, and the variable display game process is ended.
In addition, when the production control device 40 receives the variation stop command from the game control device 20, the display control of the special symbol display device 4a is performed to finally stop the identification information of each variation display region 4x, 4y, 4z, and the variation display game. End.
[0103]
As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the game control device 20 (main control means) is started before a predetermined time (for example, 7 seconds) elapses from the start of the variable display game. Execution time reduction control means (game control device 20) capable of reducing the execution time of the variable display game being executed when the number of memories (execution right storage number) reaches a specific number (for example, four). The production control device 40 (sub-control means) changes the change display mode in the change display game being executed based on the instruction of the type of the later change display mode by the game control device 20 (change display mode instruction means). When the change display mode is switched from the change display mode to the later change display mode according to the instruction content, and the execution time reduction control means does not reduce the execution time of the change display game, As a result of the change display mode instruction means instructing the type of the later change display mode in the change display game after the lapse of the predetermined time from the start of the display game, the sub-control means displays the change display game in the later On the other hand, when the execution time shortening control means shortens the execution time of the variable display game while performing the normal execution time according to the type of the variable display mode, the predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display game being executed. As a result of the change display mode instructing means instructing the type of the later change display mode in the change display game before the start memory count (for example, when the start memory number reaches a specific number), the sub control means By executing the change display game in the normal execution by making the switching timing to the change display mode in the latter period faster than when not shortening Since the execution time is shortened compared to the interval, the execution right memory number reaches a specific number before the predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display game, and the execution time reduction control means is executing. When the execution time of the variable display game is shortened, the execution time of the variable display game can be shortened without performing complicated processing even after the variable display game is started.
Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of overflow of execution rights as much as possible, and it is also less likely that the player refrains from the occurrence of overflow and pauses the launch of the game ball.
In addition, the execution time of the variable display in the variable display mode of the previous period in the variable display game is shortened, that is, the execution time of the variable display in the late variable display mode performed after the variable display mode of the previous period is reduced. Since it is not shortened, even if the execution time is shortened, there is no influence on the function for generating various variable display modes.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the variable display game (which increases most when the symbol is stopped) from being lowered.
[0104]
In addition, the game control device 20 includes a change display mode switching instruction means for instructing the effect control device 40 to switch to the later change display mode in the change display game after an instruction to start the change display game by the start instruction means. The variable display mode switching instruction means instructs the switching of the variable display mode after the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the running variable display game when the execution time reduction control means does not reduce the execution time. When the execution time shortening control means shortens the execution time, the change display mode is instructed before the predetermined time elapses from the start of the running variation display game. Since the instruction means waits for the instruction to switch the fluctuation display mode by the fluctuation display mode switching instruction means, it indicates the type of the later fluctuation display mode. Aspects switching instruction can be surely perform of, also, it is possible to adjust the switching timing of the late change display mode by adjusting the timing of the instruction to switch the variable display mode.
[0105]
Furthermore, the production control device 40 uses the common variation display mode (more specifically) in which the variation display mode of the previous period in the variation display game is commonly set in each variation display game based on the instruction to start the variation display game from the start instruction unit. Therefore, immediately after the start of the variable display game, the sub control means performs independent control according to the common variable display mode even if there is no instruction from the game control device 20 regarding the previous variable display mode. Control of the variable display game can be performed.
Then, the time of the variable display game is shortened by reducing the execution time of the variable display in the high-speed variable display mode, and the execution time of the variable display in the later variable display mode performed thereafter is shortened. However, even if the execution time is shortened, it can be performed without the unnatural appearance of the updated display of the symbols, and the interest of the variable display game can be prevented from decreasing.
[0106]
In addition, since the specific number is set as the upper limit number, it is possible to keep the execution state of the variable display game for as much time as possible while suppressing the occurrence of overflow of execution rights. Even if this happens, every time (or almost every time) the variable display game will end inadvertently, or the execution of the variable display game will be prolonged and the player will be bored Can be prevented.
[0107]
<Modification 1>
As described above, the game control device 20 transmits the stop symbol command to the effect control device 40 before transmitting the variation pattern command. In the first modification, the effect control device 40 transmits the stop signal transmitted. A description will be given of an example in which a notice display (reach notice or jackpot notice) regarding the result (including the intermediate result) of the variable display game is performed based on the symbol command.
That is, in the first modification, for example, the stop symbol specified by the stop symbol command (the type of identification information to be finally stopped in each of the variable display areas 4x, 4y, 4z) is “7, *, 7” (* may be anything). ) Or the like (that is, when the reach variation display mode is performed), the predetermined character appears on the display screen 4g immediately after the start of the variation display game (before execution of variation display in the later variation display mode) with a predetermined probability. Reach notice is executed by issuing.
Alternatively, in the first modification, immediately after the start of the variation display game (the latter variation display) with a predetermined probability such as when the stop symbol designated by the stop symbol command is “7, 7, 7” (that is, a big hit). The big hit notice is executed by causing a predetermined character to appear on the variable display device before the variable display in the mode is executed.
That is, the main control means (game control device 20) sends the result of the variable display game to the sub-control means (production control device 40) before the variable display mode instruction means indicates the type of the late fluctuation display mode. A game result instruction means for instructing, and the sub-control means preliminarily outputs the result of the variable display game based on the instruction content of the result of the variable display game by the game result instruction means (in accordance with the instruction content by the stop symbol command) It was provided with a prior notice means to give notice.
According to the first modification, the game control device 20 instructs the effect control device 40 to indicate the result of the variable display game before the variable display mode instruction means indicates the type of the later variable display mode. Since the result control means is provided, and the production control device 40 is provided with a prior notice means for informing in advance the result of the variable display game based on the instruction content of the result of the variable display game by the game result instruction means, the late change display Even before the mode type instruction is given (even before the change pattern command is received), the player performs a notice (a jackpot notice, a reach notice, etc.) that is an effect related to the result of the change display game. Can raise the sense of expectation.
[0108]
<Modification 2>
In the second modification, an example will be described in which the transmission of the variation pattern command is prohibited until the reference time (specific time; for example, 5 seconds) elapses from the occurrence of the corresponding start prize.
[0109]
For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variable display game started at the timing 31 based on the start winning that occurred at the timing t21 ends at the timing t33 without the above shortening condition being satisfied, At timing t32 when the predetermined time (for example, 7 seconds = time t41 in FIG. 6) elapses from timing t31, the variation display mode is switched to the later variation display mode.
[0110]
Further, it is assumed that the above shortening condition is satisfied in the middle of the variable display game started at the timing t34 based on the start winning at the timing t22 (at the timing t23).
In this case, if the length of time from timing t22 to timing t23 (time t42 in FIG. 6) is equal to or longer than a reference time (for example, 5 seconds), the game control device at timing t23 (timing when the shortening condition is satisfied). 20 transmits the change display switching command and the change pattern command to the effect control device 40.
On the other hand, if the time t42 in FIG. 6 is less than the reference time, after waiting for the reference time to elapse from the timing t22, the game control device 20 sends a change display switch command and a change pattern command to the effect control device 40. Send.
That is, the main control means (game control device 20) receives the instruction of the type of the later variation display mode (transmission of the variation pattern command) by the variation display mode instruction means when the start condition of the corresponding variation display game is satisfied (start winning prize). And a change display mode switching instruction timing regulation means forbidden until a specific time elapses from the time of occurrence of the occurrence of the occurrence of the above.
[0111]
According to the second modification, the execution time of the variable display game can be shortened within a certain time restriction range.
[0112]
<Modification 3>
In the third modification, when the power supply is interrupted due to a power failure or the like during the execution of the fluctuation display in the later fluctuation display mode, the fluctuation display switching command and the fluctuation pattern command are transmitted again when the power is restored. An example of re-execution from the beginning will be described.
[0113]
For example, as shown in FIG. 7, a variation start command and a stop symbol command are transmitted from the game control device 20 to the effect control device 40 at timing 51, and the variation display game is performed at timing t511 based on the transmitted variation start command. Is started.
Thereafter, at timing t52, a variation display switching command and a variation pattern command are transmitted from the game control device 20 to the effect control device 40, and based on the transmitted variation pattern command, variation display in a later variation display mode is performed at timing t521. At the timing t522, the symbol (first symbol) of the left variation display area 4x is stopped. At the timing t523, the symbol (second symbol) of the right variation display area 4y is stopped, and the reach variation display is started. Suppose.
Furthermore, it is assumed that a power failure occurs at timing t53 during execution of the reach variation display, and the power to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off.
[0114]
Then, the variation display game in the middle of execution is interrupted. However, since the RAM of the effect control device 40 is not backed up, data such as a stop symbol command and a change pattern command is lost on the effect control device 40 side. End up. Therefore, even if the power failure is restored, the effect display device 40 alone cannot resume the variable display game that was being executed.
On the other hand, as described above, the stored contents of the RAM 21b of the game control device 20 are retained even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off.
Therefore, in the third modification, the stop symbol command, the variation display switching command, and the variation pattern command are retransmitted from the game control device 20 to the effect control device 40 after the power failure is restored. In addition, when receiving these commands, the production control device 40 resumes the variable display game from the beginning of the variable display in the later variable display mode.
[0115]
That is, after a power failure occurs at timing t53, immediately after the power failure is restored at timing t54, the stop symbol command, the variable display switching command, and the variation pattern command are again sent from the game control device 20 to the effect control device 40 at timing t541. Sent.
Then, based on the transmitted variation pattern command, the variation display in the latter variation display mode is started from the beginning immediately at timing t5411, and the symbol (first symbol) of the left variation display area 4x is stopped at timing t5412. Subsequently, at timing t523, the symbol (second symbol) in the right variation display area 4y is stopped, and reach variation display is started in the same manner as before the power failure. Note that the first symbol and the second symbol stopped here are based on the stop symbol command retransmitted at timing t541.
Thereafter, the change stop command is transmitted at timing t55 when the execution time of the change display in the later change display mode specified by the change pattern command retransmitted at timing t541 is passed, and immediately changes at timing t551. The display game ends.
[0116]
That is, in the third modification, the main control means (game control device 20) receives data related to the execution of the variable display game (stop symbol command, variable display switching command, variable pattern command) when the power of the gaming machine is cut off. Back-up means (RAM 21b) for back-up, and the fluctuation display mode instruction means indicates the contents of the type of the later-stage fluctuation display mode in the fluctuation display game in which the fluctuation display in the later fluctuation display mode was executed at the time of power-off. The (variation pattern command) is read from the backup contents by the backup means (RAM 21b) when the power is restored, and is again instructed to the sub-control means (sent to the effect control device 40).
[0117]
In this way, when power is restored after a power failure occurs after switching the variable display mode, the variable display game will be resumed from the point when the variable display mode is switched, and an important scene may be missed due to the occurrence of a power failure. Even so, it can be shown reliably by restarting the variable display game.
Furthermore, because the variable display game is not restarted from the beginning when the power failure is restored, the variable display game that was running when the power was cut off became invalid due to the occurrence of the power cut, and the game changed to the next variable display game. It does not give the player an impression.
[0118]
In addition, when the power is cut off during the execution of the variable display mode in the previous period, the variable display game may be started again from the beginning, or the variable display game may be started from the time when the variable display mode is switched. May be resumed.
[0119]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, ball ball gaming machines such as sparrow ball gaming machines, pachislot machines, slot machines, etc. It can also be applied to other game machines.
In the above description, an example in which the effect control device 40 as the sub control means includes the display control means, the decoration control means, and the sound control means, and controls various effects in an integrated manner. Instead, the display control device, the decoration control device, and the sound control device may be provided separately. In this case, it is preferable to control the decoration control device and the sound control device from the game control device 20 via the display control device because the burden on the game control device 20 can be reduced.
Further, in the above description, the variation display switching command and the variation pattern command are transmitted continuously (not simultaneously). However, the variation display switching command and the variation pattern command are transmitted simultaneously as parallel data. Also good. Similarly, the change start command and the stop symbol command may be transmitted simultaneously as parallel data.
Further, the change display switching command may be omitted. That is, the transmission of the variation pattern command may be used as an instruction to switch the variation display mode. Similarly, the change start command may be omitted. That is, transmission of the stop symbol command may be used as an instruction to start the variable display game.
[0120]
Furthermore, the present invention may be applied to a control that includes a shortening means for shortening the execution time of the variable display game by a player's operation (button operation or the like), and shortens the execution time by the shortening means.
In this case, based on the shortening operation performed by the player, the main control means instructs the sub control means to change the variable display mode of the variable display game, and the variable display is displayed on the sub control means in relation to the switching instruction. A mode (late change display mode) is indicated.
In this way, the execution time can be shortened according to the player's request, and the variable display mode of the variable display game can be reliably instructed to the sub-control means even when the execution time is shortened.
Also in this case, the operation for shortening the execution time is valid only within a predetermined period from the start of the variable display game, that is, only during a period in which the identification information fluctuates at high speed. Further, the operation for shortening the execution time may be made effective only for the variable display game in which a specific time has passed since the start winning prize.
[0121]
In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
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【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the execution time of the variable display game can be shortened without performing complicated processing even after the variable display game is started.
Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of overflow of execution rights as much as possible, and it is also less likely that the player avoids the occurrence of overflow and temporarily stops the launch of the game ball, so it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine.
Also, since the execution time of the variable display in the variable display mode of the previous period in the variable display game (the time from the start of the variable display game to the change of the variable display mode) is shortened, that is, the variable display mode of the previous period This does not shorten the execution time of the variable display in the later stage of the variable display mode that is performed after the operation, so it has no effect on the function that generates a variety of variable display modes even if the execution time is reduced Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the variable display game (which increases most when the symbol is stopped) from being lowered.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board provided in a front upper half of a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the transition of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 4 is a time chart showing timings of an instruction to start a variation display game, an instruction to switch to a later variation display mode, an instruction of a type of later variation display mode, and an instruction to end a variation display game.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a variable display game process which is a main control flow performed by the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 6 is a time chart for explaining the passage of a specific time from when the start condition of the variable display game is satisfied.
FIG. 7 is a time chart for explaining display control after recovery from a power failure when a power failure occurs during execution of a variable display game.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 Pachinko machines (game machines)
4a Special symbol display device (variable display device)
20 Game control device (main control means, start instruction means, variable display mode instruction means, execution right storage means, execution time reduction control means, variable display mode switching instruction means, game result instruction means, variable display mode switching instruction timing regulation means )
21b RAM (execution right storage means, backup means)
40 Production control device (sub-control means, advance notice means)

Claims (8)

A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of types of identification information, a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a sub for performing display control of the variable display device based on a display command from the main control means A gaming machine comprising control means,
The main control means includes
Start instruction means for instructing the sub-control means to start the variable display game based on the establishment of the start condition of the variable display game;
After the start instruction by the start instructing means, a change display mode instructing means for instructing the sub-control means of the type of late change display mode in the running change display game;
Execution right storage means capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game in which the start condition is satisfied when the variable display game cannot be immediately executed within a predetermined upper limit range;
When the execution right storage number of the execution right storage means reaches a specific number before a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display game, the execution time of the running variable display game can be shortened Execution time reduction control means;
With
The sub-control unit changes the variation display mode in the variation display game being executed from the variation display mode of the previous period according to the instruction content based on the instruction of the type of the latter variation display mode by the variation display mode instruction unit. Suppose you want to switch to a variable display mode,
If the execution time shortening control means does not reduce the execution time, the change display mode instruction means is configured to display the later change display mode in the change display game after the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the running change display game. As a result of instructing the type, the sub-control means performs the variable display game with a normal execution time according to the type of the specified variable display mode in the latter period,
When the execution time shortening control means shortens the execution time, the change display mode instructing means determines that the change display mode instructing means in the later stage in the change display game before the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change display game being executed. As a result of instructing the type of variable display mode, the sub-control means plays the variable display game with a reduced execution time shorter than the normal execution time. When the execution time shortening control means shortens the execution time, the fluctuation display mode instruction means is configured to display a later-stage fluctuation display mode when the execution right storage number of the execution right storage means reaches the specific number. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a type is instructed to the sub-control means. The main control means prohibits a change display mode switch for prohibiting an indication of the type of the later change display form by the change display form instruction means from when the corresponding start condition of the change display game is satisfied until a specific time elapses. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising instruction timing regulation means. The main control means includes a change display mode switching instruction means for instructing the sub control means to switch to a later change display mode in the change display game after an instruction to start the change display game by the start instruction means. ,
The variation display mode switching instruction means includes
If the execution time shortening control means does not reduce the execution time, the change display mode is instructed after the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the running variable display game.
When the execution time shortening control means shortens the execution time, it is instructed to switch the variation display mode before the predetermined time elapses from the start of the variation display game being executed,
4. The change display mode instruction unit waits for a change display mode switching instruction from the change display mode switch instruction unit, and instructs a type of a later change display mode. The gaming machine according to the item. The sub-control unit controls the variation display mode of the previous period in the variation display game as a common variation display mode commonly set in each variation display game based on the instruction to start the variation display game from the start instruction unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific number is the upper limit number. The main control means includes a game result instruction means for instructing the sub-control means of the result of the variation display game before the variation display mode instruction means instructs the type of the later variation display aspect.
7. The sub-control means comprises pre-notification means for pre-notifying the result of the variable display game based on the instruction content of the result of the variable display game by the game result instruction means. The gaming machine according to any one of the above. The main control means includes backup means for backing up data relating to execution of the variable display game when the power of the gaming machine is shut off,
The fluctuation display mode instructing means indicates an instruction content of the type of the late fluctuation display mode in the fluctuation display game in which the fluctuation display in the late fluctuation display mode was executed at the time of power-off, and the backup contents by the backup means when the power is restored. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the sub-control unit is instructed again.

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