JP4425540B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine that plays a game by driving a game ball into a game area.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The second type pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine enters the starting gaming state when the gaming ball wins the starting winning opening, and opens and closes the open / close piece. At this time, when a game ball wins the variable winning device and this game ball enters a specific area in the variable winning device, a specific game state is generated. In the specific gaming state, the opening / closing piece is continuously opened several times (hereinafter also referred to as “round”) up to a predetermined number of times.
The number of times of continuous opening is referred to as the number of rounds. A predetermined number of rounds are performed on condition that a game ball enters a specific area in the variable winning device. In the starting game state, when a game ball enters a specific area in the variable winning device, the number of rounds that can be continued in the specific game state is determined based on a lottery result performed inside the game machine. Sometimes.
[0003]
The number of rounds that can be continued in the specific gaming state is notified to the player by being displayed on the display in the specific gaming state. In addition, since the number of rounds that can be continued in a specific gaming state is reflected in the degree of gaming value given to the player (for example, the number of game balls paid out), the player has a great expectation in determining the number of rounds. Embrace.
[0004]
In rounds other than the final round, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball enters a specific area in the variable winning device), the right to continue the round is established and the next round is started. . When the predetermined condition for establishing the continuation right is that a game ball has entered a specific area in the variable winning device, it is variable by changing the internal structure of the gaming machine in order to enhance the fun of the game. There are things that make it difficult for a game ball to enter a specific area in the winning device. Changing the internal structure of the gaming machine means, for example, moving a variable member to make it easier or difficult to enter a game ball into a specific area in the variable winning device.
[0005]
As described above, the player plays the game while enjoying how to generate the specific gaming state and how to establish the right to continue the round in the specific gaming state.
[0006]
Here, as a conventional technique, there is a gaming machine in which the start memory when the ball enters the start port is notified for each opening / closing mode of the blade member (Patent Document 1).
[0007]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-177515 A
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional technique, although the start memory when the ball enters the start port is notified for each opening / closing mode of the blade member (opening / closing member), when the blade member is opened and closed at a certain timing based on the start memory, In particular, there is a problem that only a skilled player can obtain a lot of prize balls because only a skilled player is aimed at opening and closing the blade member.
[0009]
Then, this invention makes it a subject to avoid the situation where only an expert can obtain many prize balls.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The gaming machine according to the present invention plays a game by driving a game ball into a game area (for example, game area 3), and has a first state advantageous for the player (for example, a state in which the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b are opened), Including a variable winning device (for example, variable winning device 20) that changes to a second state that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, a state in which the open / close pieces 23a and 23b are closed), State or state in which a starting operation for opening the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b once or twice is performed based on the game ball passing through the region where the devices 5a to 5c are arranged) In the plurality of areas in which the game balls that have won the variable winning device by the starting game are provided in the variable winning device are performed in the starting game for controlling the variable winning device from the second state to the first state. U The variable winning device is changed from the second state to the first state in a specific manner that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode based on having entered a specific region (for example, a region where the specific ball detector 48 is arranged). In a ball game machine that generates a specific game state to be controlled to the state of, the number of unstarted game number storage means for storing information indicating that the game ball has passed through the start area until the start game for the game ball is performed ( For example, an unstarted game number storage means 31h), an unstarted game number notification means (for example, an unstarted game number notification means 29a) for notifying information stored in the unstarted game number storage means, An opening / closing member (for example, opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b) that opens and closes when controlling from the state to the first state, an opening / closing control means (for example, opening / closing control means 53a) for controlling the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member,When it is decided to change the start timing by the start timing change determining means for determining whether or not to change the start timing of the opening operation of the opening and closing member when the game ball passes through the start area, and the start timing change determining means In addition, there are a plurality of types of target determination means for determining whether to change the start timing based on any of the information described in the unstarted game number storage means, and a plurality of start timings based on the information determined by the target determination means Start timing selection means for selecting from the start timing of, a plurality of start areas (for example, start winning ports 4a-4c) is provided, the plurality of start areas include a start area where the opening and closing mode of the opening and closing member is different, The unstarted game number storage means stores information in an identifiable state for each open / close mode of the open / close member (for example, the start memory number The maximum number “4” for the start winning ports 4a and 4c and the maximum number “4” for the starting winning port 4b is “8”). The unstarted game number notification means can be identified for each opening / closing mode of the opening / closing member. Information in a state (for example, color-coded display),The opening / closing control meansstartSelected by timing selection meansstartControls opening movement of opening and closing member according to timingThen, the target determining means determines to change the start timing based on the information stored first among the information stored in the unstarted game number storage means at a higher rate than the start timing based on other information.It is characterized by that.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1 of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of the variable winning device 20 shown in FIG. 3 to 6 are perspective views of the variable winning device 20 shown in FIG. 3 and 4 are explanatory diagrams showing the internal structure of the variable winning device 20 in a high probability state described later, and FIGS. 5 and 6 are explanatory diagrams in a low probability state described later.
[0017]
A game board 1 shown in FIG. 1 is attached to a circular guide rail 2 that guides a launched game ball, a game area 3 in which a game ball guided by the guide rail 2 travels, and a game area 3. Nail and windmills 8a to 8f that determine the course of the game ball, and a general winning opening 7a that triggers the payout of a predetermined number of game balls when the game ball whose path is determined by the nail and windmill 8a to 8f wins. 7d, starting winning holes (starting regions) 4a to 4c and starting winning ports 4a to 4c, which are attached to substantially the center of the game area 3 and trigger the opening and closing of the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b described later by winning the game ball A side ball with a built-in start ball detectors 5a-5c for detecting a winning game ball provided inside, and side lamps 10a, 10b that are turned on when the game ball wins a start winning port 4a-4c. Flop ornament 9a, and includes a 9b, generally winning opening 7a to 7d, and outro 11 for collecting the game balls that did not win the starting winning opening 4a~4c and variable winning device 20.
[0018]
When a game ball is fired by the player, the game ball is guided by the guide rail 2 and proceeds to the game area 3. The game ball that has progressed to the game area 3 has its course changed by nails and windmills 8a to 8f, and falls downward.
[0019]
When the falling game balls win the general winning ports 7a to 7d, the side lamps 10a and 10b are turned on, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.
Further, when the falling game balls are won in the start winning openings 4a to 4c and detected by the start ball detectors 5a to 5c, the side lamps 10a and 10b are turned on and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. At the same time, the open / close pieces 23a and 23b of the variable winning device 20 are opened and closed once or twice, for example.
[0020]
Specifically, the open / close pieces 23a, 23b are opened and closed once, for example, when the winning prize opening 4a, 4c is won, and the open / close pieces 23a, 23b are opened / closed, for example, twice when the winning prize opening 4b is awarded.
[0021]
As described above, the mode in which the open / close pieces 23a and 23b perform the open / close operation with the detection of the game ball by the start ball detectors 5a to 5c is referred to as a start mode. In addition, the fact that the game ball has won the start winning ports 4a to 4c and is detected by the start ball detectors 5a to 5c is referred to as establishment of the start condition.
[0022]
In this starting mode, when the game ball wins the variable winning device 20 while the open / close pieces 23a and 23b are open, and when this game ball enters the specific receiving port 42 which is a specific region, the variable winning device 20 Is controlled in a specific manner that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode.
On the other hand, if any of the general winning ports 7a to 7d, the starting winning ports 4a to 4c, and the variable winning device 20 is not won, it is collected through the outro 11.
[0023]
The state controlled in such a specific manner is referred to as a specific gaming state.
The “specific game state” means a state that is advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the “specific game state” is, for example, a state in which the state of the variable winning device 20 is more advantageous for a player who easily wins a game ball (meaning that it is more advantageous than the starting mode), or for a player A state in which a predetermined game value is given, such as a state in which a right to be more advantageous occurs or a state in which a game ball payout condition is easily established.
[0024]
2 to 6, when the mounting board 21 for mounting the main body of the variable winning apparatus 20 on the surface of the game board 1 and the opening / closing pieces 23 a and 23 b provided on the mounting board 21 are opened. And a pair of left and right winning ball detectors 25a, 25b for detecting a game ball won.
[0025]
The variable winning device 20 includes an upper rolling plate 40 that is positioned above the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b and changes the course of the game ball. An introduction port 37 into which a game ball whose course has been changed by 40 is introduced is formed.
Furthermore, the variable winning device 20 includes ball passages 26a and 26b through which the game balls introduced into the introduction port 37 are passed to the specific receiving port 42 side, and ball discharge outlets 27a and 27a through which the game balls passed through the ball passages 26a and 26b are discharged. 27b.
[0026]
Below the ball outlets 27a and 27b, a ball receiver 28 (also referred to as variable members 43a and 43b) that receives the game balls discharged from the ball outlets 27a and 27b is located. A lower rolling board 31 that is located at the position and changes the course of the game ball is located. Further, a central accessory 47 whose side surface is partially covered by the ball receiving portion 28 is located in the central portion of the variable winning device 20 main body.
[0027]
A variable member 43c that performs a periodic motion that draws an arc-shaped locus having a specific receiving port 42 and an opening 32 that is a normal region located around the specific receiving port 42, and a specific receiving port 42 are provided below the central accessory 47. The game ball formed by combining the specific ball detector 48 provided inside and detecting the entry of the game ball and the recesses provided at the end portions of the variable members 43a and 43b is stored. The storage part 50 is located.
[0028]
The variable winning device 20 includes a variable display device 29 described below. The variable display device 29 generates a specific gaming state when the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, or when a game ball wins the specific receiving port 42 and is detected by the specific ball detector 48. In addition, the number of rounds in a specific game state, the number of start memories each time a game ball passes through the start winning ports 4a to 4c, and the like are displayed. The details of the round will be described later.
The start memory refers to storage of information indicating that the game ball has passed through any of the start winning ports 4a to 4c.
[0029]
Here, the variable display device 29 shown in FIG. 2 and the like has “777” as identification information that can be identified when the start memory number is “4” (circle “3” and star “1”). "(The same symbol in the middle left and right symbols is also referred to as a" groove "). In other words, the variable display device 29 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and a specific display mode indicating the number of rounds that can be continued in a specific gaming state determined by the determination means described later is derived as a display result. To display.
Here, the asterisk indicates that the game ball that has won a prize in the variable winning device 20 when the open / close pieces 23a and 23b are opened in the starting mode based on the start memory enters the specific receiving entrance 42, thereby specifying the specific game. If a state occurs, a notice is given that there is a high possibility that the upper limit of the number of rounds in the specific gaming state is set to the maximum, for example, 15 (specific round). Is.
[0030]
The display of the starting memory number may be performed by using a separate LED or the like without using the variable display device 29. In this case, the identification display may be realized by changing the light emission color of the LED capable of emitting at least two colors, instead of the circle and star identification display.
[0031]
Furthermore, when LEDs capable of emitting three colors of RGB (red, green, and blue) are used, for example, when the determination result of the number of rounds is 1, 5 times, and 15 times, the colors are displayed separately. This makes it possible to give a notice of notice.
In addition, since blue and green are weak to overvoltage among LEDs, it is preferable to provide a Zener diode on the circuit to improve durability.
[0032]
The start memory number can be stored in an unstarted game number storage means, which will be described later, in an identifiable state for each of the start winning ports 4a to 4c. In this case, the start memory number can be displayed on the variable display device 29 in an identifiable manner for each of the start winning ports 4a to 4c.
As an example, the number of opening / closing of the open / close pieces 23a, 23b is set by, for example, setting the total number of start memories to “8”, which is the maximum “4” for the start winning ports 4a, 4c and the maximum “4” for the start winning ports 4b. It is possible to perform display according to.
[0033]
As another example, the start memory number is, for example, a maximum of “4” for the start winning opening 4a, a maximum of “4” for the starting winning opening 4c, and a maximum “4” for the starting winning opening 4b. By doing so, it is possible to perform display corresponding to each of the start winning ports 4a to 4c.
As another example, the starting memory number is the maximum “4” regardless of the starting winning ports 4a to 4c, and the starting memory based on the game balls won in any of the starting winning ports 4a to 4c by the display mode such as color coding. It is also possible to identify whether it is present.
[0034]
As described above, the start winning ports 4a to 4c are configured so that the open / close pieces of the open / close pieces 23a and 23b are different from each other. The opening and closing modes are different from each other. For example, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 4a, 4c, the open / close pieces 23a, 23b are opened and closed once, and when the game ball wins the start winning opening 4b, the open / close pieces 23a, 23b are opened twice. The number of times of opening and closing may be different from each other, such as opening and closing.
Alternatively, the open / close pieces 23a, 23b are opened for 1 second when a game ball wins the start winning opening 4a, 4c, and the open / close pieces 23a, 23b are opened for 2 seconds when the game ball wins the start winning opening 4b. The times may be different from each other.
[0035]
The starting memory number may be notified by sound output from a speaker or the like in addition to display.
[0036]
The variable display device 29 is designed to notify the determination result of the number of rounds in the specific gaming state when the game ball driven into the game area 3 wins one of the start winning ports 4a to 4c. Fluctuate.
[0037]
Next, when the open / close pieces 23a and 23b are opened and closed once or twice, a game ball is won in the variable winning device 20, and the game is detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b when passing through the ball paths 26a and 26b. When a ball is detected, this detection is used as an opportunity to stop the left and right symbols with a symbol indicating the result of determining the number of rounds, for example, and reach a reach state.
[0038]
Note that the reach state means that a part of the symbol indicating the determination result of the number of rounds is displayed on a symbol excluding at least one of the left middle right symbols (in this embodiment, left and right symbols excluding the middle symbol). For example, it means that the right symbol is stopped at “7”, the middle symbol is changing, and the left symbol is stopped at “7”.
[0039]
Further, the reach symbol means a symbol stopped on the variable display device 29 when the reach state is reached. In addition, in order to diversify the production | presentation aspect with respect to a player, you may make it display a design different from the design which shows the determination result of the number of rounds. In this case, for example, during the specific gaming state (between 1 round and 2 rounds, etc.), the variable display is performed again, and the symbol indicating the determination result of the true number of rounds may be stopped.
[0040]
After that, when a game ball that has won the variable winning device 20 enters the specific receiving entrance 42, the middle symbol is stopped so that it becomes a glance before the specific gaming state occurs, and the variable winning device 20 is specified from the starting mode. Control to the aspect.
Here, for example, when the number of rounds is one as a result of determination by the determination unit, “111” is stopped on the variable display device 29, and when the number of rounds is five, “333” is displayed on the variable display device 29. Is displayed in a stopped state, and when the number of rounds is 15, the variable display device 29 is stopped and displayed as “777”.
For this reason, the player can know whether the number of rounds determined by the determination unit is 1, 5, or 15 by viewing the variable display device 29.
[0041]
The variable display device 29 may be constituted by various display devices such as an LCD, a dot matrix display device, or a 7-segment LED, for example, and notifies various information by turning on a lamp or LED. There may be. In addition, it is good also as a structure which does not alert | report to the player the determination result of the number of rounds.
[0042]
The open / close pieces 23a and 23b of the variable prize device 20 are connected to solenoids 24a and 24b (FIG. 7) provided on the back of the game board 1 via a link mechanism. Further, a ball passage (not shown) for discharging game balls is provided downstream of the specific ball detector 48 and the opening 32. A space above the upper rolling board 40 is referred to as an upper winning space 22, and a space below the upper rolling board 40 is referred to as a lower winning space 30.
[0043]
Here, in the normal state in which the start game state and the specific game state are not generated, the variable members 43a and 43b are closed to each other, and the storage unit 50 is formed. On the other hand, the variable member 43c performs an arc-shaped periodic motion.
[0044]
Next, the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are opened based on the establishment of the starting condition, and when a predetermined time elapses from the opening, the variable members 43a and 43b are opened to each other, and the formation of the storage section 50 is released. During this time, the variable member 43c performs an arc-shaped periodic motion.
Further, when a game ball wins the variable winning device 20 when the open / close pieces 23a and 23b are open, the course of the game ball is changed by the upper rolling board 40 and proceeds to the ball passages 26a and 26b through the introduction port 37. The balls are discharged from the ball discharge ports 27a and 27b.
In this way, the game ball advances from the upper winning space 22 to the lower winning space 30 and is stored in the storage unit 50, the course is changed in the ball receiving unit 28, or the course is changed in the lower rolling board 31. The flow of entering the specific receiving port 42 or the opening 32 is formed through any of these modes.
[0045]
In the above-described starting mode, the open / close pieces 23a and 23b are closed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening. In addition, when the game ball is stored in the storage unit 50, the formation of the storage unit 50 is canceled if the specific receiving port 42 provided in the variable member 43c is located immediately below the storage unit 50. In some cases, the game balls that have been stored up to that time often fall directly below and enter the specific receiving port 42, so that a specific game state is likely to occur.
On the other hand, when the game ball is not stored in the storage unit 50, if the specific receiving port 42 provided in the variable member 43c is located on the right and left immediately below the storage unit 50, the game ball is received by the ball receiving unit. Since the course is changed by the 28 or the lower rolling board 31, the specific entry state 42 is often entered, so that a specific gaming state is likely to occur.
[0046]
In the case where a specific game state is generated by the game ball that has won the variable winning device 20 entering the specific receiving port 42 and being detected by the specific ball detector 48, as described below, the opening / closing piece 23a. , 23b open and close continuously. On the other hand, when the specific gaming state does not occur, the presence / absence of the start memory is determined. As a result of the determination, the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b are opened / closed based on the start memory if the start memory is stored, and if the start ball is not stored, the open / close pieces are played until the game ball wins again in the start winning ports 4a-4c. 23a and 23b remain closed.
[0047]
In the specific gaming state, the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b repeat the opening / closing operation for a predetermined time at most, for example, 18 times (18 opening / closing cycles). If, for example, 10 game balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b before the open / close cycle ends 18 times, the open / close operation of the open / close pieces 23a and 23b is completed at that time.
[0048]
Here, in the present embodiment, by changing the internal structure of the variable winning device 20 during the specific game state, the game ball is likely to win a specific area as shown in FIGS. A high probability state with a high probability) and a state where it is difficult for a game ball to win a specific region as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 (a low probability state with a low probability of continuing a round) are controlled.
[0049]
The internal structure of the variable winning device 20 in the normal state that is not the specific game state or the start game state is referred to as a normal internal structure. In addition, a state when the variable winning device 20 is neither a high probability state nor a low probability state, which is a normal internal structure, is referred to as a normal probability state. In addition, two or more types of internal structure states of the variable winning device 20 may be prepared instead of preparing two types of high probability states and low probability states (excluding normal probability states).
[0050]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the high probability state during the specific gaming state, the variable member 43 a, 43 b is closed to form the reservoir 50 during the opening / closing cycle of the opening / closing pieces 23 a, 23 b. The variable member 43 c may be moved, or may be stopped in such a manner that the specific receiving port 42 is located directly below the storage unit 50.
[0051]
Then, at the end of the opening / closing cycle of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b, the variable member 43c is positioned so that the specific receiving port 42 is located immediately below the storage portion 50, and then the variable members 43a, 43b are opened to the left and right. To release the storage of game balls.
[0052]
In this case, the stored game balls enter the specific receiving port 42, are easily detected by the specific ball detector 48, and are in a state where the round is easy to continue.
[0053]
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the low probability state during the specific gaming state, the variable member 43c is moved during the open / close cycle of the open / close pieces 23a and 23b and at the end of the open / close cycle. In this state, when the variable members 43a and 43b are opened left and right to each other, when the storage state of the game balls in the storage unit 50 formed so far is released, the specific receiving port 42 is directly below the storage unit 50. It may or may not be located.
[0054]
In this case, the stored game ball enters the specific receiving port 42 and is detected by the specific ball detector 48, and the case where the stored game ball does not enter the specific receiving port 42 and is not detected by the specific ball detector 48. In comparison with the high probability state, it is relatively difficult to continue the round.
[0055]
In FIGS. 5 and 6, the positions of the variable members 43a and 43b are fixed, and the variable member 43c performs an arcuate periodic motion. As a result, the variable members 43a and 43b are moved to the variable members 43a and 43b and the variable member 43c. Although a mode in which relative position movement occurs and the game ball is less likely to flow into the specific ball detector 48 has been shown, the mode of occurrence of this relative position movement is not limited thereto.
That is, the variable member 43c side may be fixed, and the variable members 43a and 43b side may be cyclically moved in an arc shape instead. Alternatively, both the variable members 43a and 43b side and the variable member 43c side may be cyclically moved at different timings asynchronously.
[0056]
In addition, regardless of whether or not the game ball has an internal structure that makes it easy to win the specific entrance 42, there is a possibility that the game ball will win the specific entrance 42. It may enter and be detected by the specific ball detector 48. In that case, the continuation right of 18 open / close cycles (continuation right of the next round) is established.
When the right to continue is established, the opening / closing cycle of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b in the next round is started again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed.
[0057]
The number of continuous open / close cycles (number of rounds) is, for example, allowed up to 15 times (15 rounds). The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b in the starting mode is not included in the number of rounds.
[0058]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a schematic internal configuration of the main board 31, the lamp control board 75, the sound control board 70, the display control board 80, and the like described below.
[0059]
As shown in FIG. 7, the main board 31 is installed on the back surface of the gaming machine of FIG. 1 and controls the progress of the game. The basic circuit 53, the switch circuit 58, the solenoid circuit 59, the motor circuit 60, An information output circuit 64 is mounted.
[0060]
The basic circuit 53 outputs signals such as commands to the solenoid circuit 59, the motor circuit 60, and the information output circuit 64 in accordance with signals and programs output from the motor position sensor 45 and the switch circuit 58 that detect the position of the specific receiving port 42. To do. The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54, a RAM 55, a CPU 56, and an I / O port unit (I / O) 57 described later.
[0061]
The switch circuit 58 outputs detection signals from the specific ball detector 48, the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, and the clear switch 921 to the basic circuit 53.
[0062]
The solenoid circuit 59 drives the solenoids 24a and 24b that move the open / close pieces 23a and 23b and the solenoid 35 that moves the variable members 43a and 43b in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53.
[0063]
The motor circuit 60 drives the motor 38 that moves the variable member 43 c in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53.
[0064]
The information output circuit 64 outputs information such as information indicating the occurrence of a specific gaming state to an external device (not shown) such as a hall computer in accordance with the data output from the basic circuit 53.
[0065]
The clear switch 921 is a backup data stored in storage content holding means (for example, a backup RAM capable of holding the contents even when power supply is stopped) included in each board (main board 31 and payout control board 77). Is provided on a switch board (not shown) as an operation means for clearing.
[0066]
The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means (means for storing variation data) used as a work memory, a CPU 56 and an I / O port for performing a control operation according to the program Part (I / O) 57.
[0067]
Although shown separately in FIG. 7, the ROM 54, RAM 55, etc. may be built in the CPU 56. In this case, when a one-chip microcomputer is adopted as the CPU 56, the RAM 55, the ROM 54, and the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached or built into the one-chip microcomputer.
[0068]
For example, an I / O expander is used as the test signal output port included in the I / O port unit 57. In this case, for example, each test signal is output from each output port of the I / O expander toward each corresponding pin of a test signal terminal (not shown).
[0069]
The RAM 55 is a backup RAM that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are saved for a predetermined period.
[0070]
A game ball launching device that hits and launches a game ball is driven by a drive motor 94 that is controlled by a circuit on the launch control board 91. The driving force of the drive motor 94 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation knob 5. In other words, the circuit on the launch control board 91 is controlled so that the game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the operation knob 5.
[0071]
In this embodiment, the display control means mounted on the display control board 80 performs display control by outputting a control signal to the variable display device 29 according to the display control command transmitted from the main board 31.
[0072]
Based on the command transmitted from the main board 31 instructing the start of display control for deriving the display result, the display control means is variable without receiving the display control command from the main board 31 at least until reaching the reach state. Display control of the display device 29 is performed.
[0073]
The lamp control means mounted on the lamp control board 75 sends control signals to various light emitting members such as side lamps 10a and 10b, accessory series lamps, and other frame decoration lamps in accordance with the lamp control command transmitted from the main board 31. It outputs and controls operation | movement of various light emitting members in a predetermined aspect.
[0074]
The sound control means mounted on the sound control board 70 performs control including presence / absence of sound output from the speaker 27 according to the sound control command transmitted from the main board 31.
[0075]
The payout control means mounted on the payout control board 77 controls the payout of game balls from the ball payout device 97 according to the payout control command transmitted from the main board 31.
Instead of the payout control means, a counter for counting game balls may be provided. In other words, the payout may be counted up without actually paying out the game ball, and may be counted down each time the game ball is launched toward the game area 3 during the game. That is, you may employ what is called an enclosure type.
[0076]
The lamp control means and the sound control means may be mounted on one board. Further, the display control means, the lamp control means, and the sound control means may be mounted on one substrate.
[0077]
Further, a part or all of various units controlled by the display control unit, the lamp control unit, and the sound control unit may be controlled on the main substrate 31 side. May be connected in a tree shape such that the lamp control board 75 and the sound control means 70 are in the lower order.
[0078]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram for explaining an outline of a circuit configuration in the display control board 80 of FIG. Note that the circuit configurations of the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 75 in FIG. 7 are the same as those of the display control board 80.
[0079]
FIG. 8 shows a 3-terminal capacitor, a ferrite bead, and the like that block high-frequency signals of 8-bit display control signals CD0 to CD7 and 1-bit strobe signal (INT signal) that are display control commands transmitted from the main board 31. An input buffer such as 74HC540 that is a general-purpose IC that passes the noise filter 107 and the display control signals CD0 to CD7 and the INT signal from which noise has been removed by the noise filter 107 only in the direction from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. A display control CPU 101 that performs display control of the variable display device 29 according to display control signals CD0 to CD7 received after receiving the INT signal, a display control CPU 101, and a display control CPU 101. Stores the program to be operated Shows a display control board 80 and a control data ROM102 was.
[0080]
It should be noted that the I / O port may be externally attached without being incorporated in the display control CPU 101. Further, even if noise is superimposed on the display control command when passing through the substrate, the noise filter 107 removes the influence.
Further, the input buffer circuits 105A and 105B constitute irreversible information input means together with the input ports, and even if the circuit in the display control board 80 is tampered with, the signal output by tampering is the main board. It is prevented from being transmitted to the 31st side.
[0081]
In addition to the display control board 80, FIG. 8 shows a main board 31 that outputs display control signals CD0 to CD7 and an INT signal to the display control board 80, and a variable display device whose display is controlled by the display control board 80. 29.
[0082]
The main board 31 includes an output port 572 (output port 2) that transmits display control signals CD0 to CD7, an output port 570 (output port 0) that outputs an INT signal, and a display control signal CD0 output from the output port 572. A buffer circuit 62A such as 74HC240 and a buffer circuit 620 such as 74HC14, which are general-purpose ICs that allow the INT signal output from the CD7 and the output port 570 to pass only in the direction from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. ing.
[0083]
Incidentally, a noise filter may be provided also on the output side of the buffer circuits 620 and 62A of the main board 31.
[0084]
First, when the display control signals CD0 to CD7 are output from the output port 572 of the main board 31, and the INT signal is output from the output port 570, the display control signals CD0 to CD7 and the INT signal are the buffer circuit 620 and the buffer circuit 62A, respectively. Then, the transmission timing is adjusted and transmitted to the display control board 80.
[0085]
The display control signals CD0 to CD7 and the INT signal transmitted from the main board 31 are subjected to noise removal by the noise filter 107 of the display control board 80 and sent to the input buffer circuits 105B such as the input buffer circuits 105A and 74HC14.
[0086]
The INT signal output from the input buffer circuit 105B is input to the display control CPU 101, and then the display control signals CD0 to CD7 output from the input buffer circuit 105A are input to the display control CPU 101 through the I / O port. The
[0087]
The display control CPU 101 performs display control of the variable display device 29 according to the received display control command, and outputs a test signal indicating the control state to a test signal terminal (not shown).
[0088]
For example, when a display control command designating that “7” is displayed as information for reporting the number of rounds is received, the display control CPU 101 displays “7” on the variable display device 29. The display control is executed and a test signal indicating the execution content is output.
[0089]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control means (CPU 56) of the main board 31 shown in FIG. 7 and peripheral circuits such as the ROM 54 and RAM 55.
When the power of the gaming machine is turned on and the input level of the reset terminal becomes high level, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial setting processing.
[0090]
In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition in order to prohibit the input of a signal or the like to the CPU 56 main body during the initial setting (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to an interrupt mode 2 described later (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, initialization of the built-in device register is performed (step S4). In addition, after initialization setting (step S5) of the timer / counter circuit (CTC), which is an internal device (internal peripheral circuit), and the I / O port (parallel input / output port: PIO), the RAM is set to be accessible. (Step S6).
[0091]
The CPU 56 used in this embodiment also incorporates PIO and CTC. The CTC has two external clock / timer trigger inputs CLK / TRG2,3 and two timer outputs ZC / TO0,1.
[0092]
The CPU 56 used in this embodiment has the following three types of maskable interrupt modes. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.
[0093]
Interrupt mode 0: The built-in device that made the interrupt request sends an RST instruction (1 byte) or a CALL instruction (3 bytes) onto the internal data bus of the CPU 56. Therefore, the CPU 56 executes an instruction at an address corresponding to the RST instruction or an address specified by the CALL instruction. At reset, the CPU 56 automatically enters interrupt mode 0. Therefore, when setting to interrupt mode 1 or interrupt mode 2, it is necessary to perform processing for setting to interrupt mode 1 or interrupt mode 2 during the initial setting process.
[0094]
Interrupt mode 1: In this mode, when an interrupt is accepted, the mode always jumps to address 0038 (h).
[0095]
Interrupt mode 2: A mode in which the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device indicates the interrupt address It is. That is, the interrupt address is an address indicated by 2 bytes in which the upper address is the value of the specific register and the lower address is the interrupt vector. Therefore, an interrupt process can be set at an arbitrary address (although it is skipped). Each built-in device has a function of sending an interrupt vector when making an interrupt request.
[0096]
Therefore, when the interrupt mode 2 is set, it becomes possible to easily process an interrupt request from each built-in device, and it is possible to install an interrupt process at an arbitrary position in the program. . Furthermore, unlike interrupt mode 1, it is also easy to prepare each interrupt process for each interrupt generation factor. As described above, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 is set to the interrupt mode 2 in step S2 of the initial setting process.
[0097]
Next, the CPU 56 determines only once whether the state of the output signal of the clear switch 921 input via the input port is on (step S7). If it is determined that the output signal of the clear switch 921 is on, the process proceeds to step S11.
[0098]
If the clear switch 921 is not on, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, that is, It is determined whether there is backup data (step S8). If it is determined that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is determined, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is backup data (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, there is no backup data (OFF state). ).
[0099]
If it is determined that there is backup data, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area, and determines whether the check result is normal (step S9).
Specifically, in step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is restored after a power supply stop such as a power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area is saved, and therefore, they are matched as a result of the comparison. The fact that they do not match means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process (executed at the time of power-on not during the recovery from the stop of the power supply) is executed.
[0100]
If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the display control means to the state when the power supply is stopped (step S10). ). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is set in the PC, and the address is restored.
[0101]
In this embodiment, it is determined whether data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but either one may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the state recovery process.
[0102]
In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first clears the RAM (step S11). In addition, a work area in which an initial value is set in a predetermined work area (for example, a flag for selectively performing processing according to a control state such as a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, and a payout stop flag). Is set (step S12). Further, a payout enable state designation command indicating whether or not a prize ball can be paid out is transmitted to the payout control board 77 (step S13). Processing for transmitting an initialization command for initializing the display control board 80 and the like is executed (step S14). As initialization commands, commands indicating initial symbols displayed on the variable display device 29 (commands transmitted to the display control board 80) and commands for instructing the lamps 10a and 10b to be turned off (to the lamp control board 75). Command to send).
[0103]
Then, for example, a CTC register provided in the CPU 56 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 mS (step S15). That is, a value corresponding to 2 mS is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register).
The details of the operation relating to this step will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0104]
Next, in order to make the random number update process described below necessary, an interrupt disabled state is set (step S16), and then the random number update process is performed (step S17). Thereafter, when the execution of the random number update process is finished, the interrupt is permitted (step S19), and steps S16 to S19 are repeatedly executed.
[0105]
The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for extracting a random number. As the random number, for example, a random number for determining the number of rounds in the specific gaming state, or whether the internal structure of the variable winning device 20 is made easy to enter the specific entrance 42 after the completion of the specific gaming state is determined. There are random numbers for. In addition, you may implement | achieve those random numbers with one random number.
[0106]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the 2 mS timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 56 of FIG.
When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 saves the register (step S20). Then, each process of step S21-S35 is performed. Specifically, the CPU 56 first inputs detection signals of switches such as the specific ball detector 48, the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, and the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b via the switch circuit 58, State determination, that is, switch processing is performed (step S21).
[0107]
Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for extracting each random number is performed (step S22).
Each random number will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0108]
Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, etc. (step S23).
[0109]
Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is given to the payout control board 77 in response to winning detection based on whether any of the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c, winning ball detectors 25a, 25b, etc. is turned on. Output. The payout control means mounted on the payout control board 77 drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.
[0110]
Subsequently, a symbol determination process including a display process of the number of rounds of the variable winning device 20 and a display process of the starting memory number by the unstarted game number storage means is performed (step S25).
Details of the operation in this step will be described with reference to FIG.
[0111]
Thereafter, an accessory process including open / close processing of the open / close pieces 23a and 23b and command set processing for driving the variable members 43a to 43c is performed (step S26).
Details of the operation in this step will be described with reference to FIG.
[0112]
Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as information relating to the specific gaming state and information relating to the starting game supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).
[0113]
And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in the starting memory | storage number memorize | stored in the unstarted game number memory | storage means (step S30).
Details of the operation in this step will be described with reference to FIG.
[0114]
Further, various commands are transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control means 80 and the like (step S31). A test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be referred to outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S32). Further, in order to open or close the open / close pieces 23a and 23b, or to switch the game ball path in the variable winning device 20, the solenoid circuit 59 is driven when a predetermined condition described later is satisfied. A drive command based on the drive flag is output (step S33). The solenoid circuit 59 drives the solenoids 24a, 24b, and 35 according to the drive command. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S34), and the interrupt permission state is set (step S35).
[0115]
With the above control, in this embodiment, the processing from step S21 to step S33 is started every 2 mS. In this embodiment, some of the processes executed in the timer interrupt process may be executed in the main process.
[0116]
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of the probability state table provided in the random number extraction means of the CPU 56 of FIG. “Low” means a low probability round, and “high” means a high probability round.
[0117]
The high-probability round is a round in which a game ball is likely to enter the specific receiving entrance 42. Specifically, the game is played by the specific ball detector 48 during the round (until the round ends). Since the probability that a sphere is detected is high (for example, a probability that is not 100% but quite high), this means a round in which it is easy to continue the round.
[0118]
The low probability round is a round in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the specific entrance 42. Specifically, the game is played by the specific ball detector 48 during the round (until the round ends). Since the probability that a sphere is detected is low (for example, a probability that is not 0% but quite low), this means a round that is difficult to continue.
[0119]
As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the probability state table 1 in which the determined number of rounds is 1, the probability state table 2 in which the determined number of rounds is 5, and the determined number of rounds are A probability state table 3 of 15 times is prepared.
For example, “0 to 5” is assigned to the probability state table 1 as a determination value to be compared with random 1 shown in FIG. 12 (round number determination random number for determining the number of rounds). Further, for example, “6 to 8” is assigned to the probability state table 2 as a determination value (second determination value) to be compared with random 1. Further, for example, “9, 10” is assigned to the probability state table 3 as a determination value (first determination value) to be compared with random 1.
[0120]
When the random 1 is any one of “0 to 5”, the probability state table 1 is selected, and all of the rounds 1 to 15 in the specific game state are controlled to the low probability rounds.
When random 1 is any one of “6 to 8”, probability state table 2 is selected, and 1 to 4 rounds in the specific gaming state are controlled to high probability rounds, and the number of rounds in the specific gaming state. 5 to 15 times are controlled to a low probability round.
When random 1 is any of “9, 10”, the probability state table 3 is selected, and 1 to 14 rounds in the specific gaming state are controlled to high probability rounds, and the number of rounds in the specific gaming state Are controlled to a low probability round. Note that the 15th round is the final round and does not shift to the next round, so it may be controlled to a high probability round.
[0121]
In this case, regardless of whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state, for example, a game ball is won at the specific entrance 42 during a specific region effective period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific ball detector 48 is valid. In this case, a continuation right is generated even in a low probability state, and a continuation right is not generated even in a high probability state unless a game ball wins the specific receiving entrance 42 during the specific area effective period.
For this reason, the number of rounds at the end of the actual specific gaming state may differ from the determined number of rounds. That is, the number of rounds at the end of the actual specific gaming state may be greater or less than the determined number of rounds.
In the specific area effective period, on / off switching control is performed each time the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are opened and closed.
[0122]
Here, instead of the aspect of the specific game state in which the ease of transition to the next round is controlled by the control for changing the high probability state and the low probability state, the final round is, for example, the first round, the fifth round, 15 It is also possible to adopt a mode of a specific game state in which control is performed so as not to move to the next round even if a game ball enters the specific receiving port 42 in those final rounds until the first round.
Specifically, in the probability state table 1 shown in FIG. 11, only the first round is changed to “high”, and the second and subsequent rounds are not provided.
In the probability state table 2, the first to fifth rounds are changed to “high” and the sixth and subsequent rounds are not provided.
Further, in the probability state table 3, the first to fifteenth rounds are changed to “high”.
[0123]
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the random numbers touched in step S22 of the timer interrupt setting process shown in FIG. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: A random number for determining the number of rounds in a specific gaming state (for round number determination), for example, “0 to 10” is assigned. For example, it is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every 2 ms.
(2) Random 2-1 to 2-3 (Random 2): Random symbols for determining the left and right sides of the variable winning device 20 (for determining symbols for losing symbols), each of which is assigned, for example, “0 to 2”. . Random 2-1 is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter, for example, every 2 ms and the interrupt processing surplus time. Random 2-1 is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter, for example, every 2 ms and the interrupt processing surplus time. Random 2-2 is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every time the added random 2-1 digit changes. Random 2-3 is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every time the added random 2-2 digit changes.
(3) Random 3: A random number (for determining the start timing) for determining whether or not to select the timing for starting the opening operation of the open / close pieces 23a, 23b based on the start memory after the end of the specific gaming state, “0 to 10” is assigned. For example, it is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every 2 ms and the interrupt processing surplus time.
(4) Random 4: If the above timing is selected, it is a random number (for the start timing selection target number) for determining how many opening operations related to the start memory are to be selected. 20 "is assigned. For example, it is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every 2 ms and the interrupt processing surplus time.
(5) Random 5: A random number for selecting the start timing of the opening operation to be selected (for selecting the start timing), for example, “0 to 17” is assigned. For example, it is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every 2 ms and the interrupt processing surplus time.
(6) Random 6: Random number (for pattern selection) for determining a pattern of which one of the start memories is to be selected when the number of selection objects and the start memory number are different. 3 ”(when the start memory number is“ 4 ”. When the start memory number is“ 3 ”and“ 2 ”, for example,“ 0 to 2 ”and“ 0 to 1 ”, respectively) are assigned. For example, it is updated by adding “1” to the value of the random number counter every 2 ms and the interrupt processing surplus time.
[0124]
In step S22 of FIG. 10, the CPU 56 counts up (adds 1) the counter for generating the round number determination random number of (1). That is, it is a determination random number, and other random numbers are display random numbers. In order to enhance the gaming effect, in addition to the random numbers (1) to (6) above, it is determined whether or not to notify the number of rounds different from the true number of rounds before the occurrence of the specific gaming state. Random numbers are also used.
[0125]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of the symbol determination process shown in step S25 of the timer interrupt setting process shown in FIG.
[0126]
In the symbol determination process, first, if a detection signal is output from any of the start opening detectors 5a to 5c, that is, if a start winning to the start winning openings 4a to 4c by a game ball has occurred ( Step S311), and after performing a start port switch passing process (step S312), which will be described later with reference to FIG. 14, in accordance with the internal state (design determination process flag) indicating the transition destination step in the symbol determination process. One of the processes in S303 is performed. On the other hand, if a start winning to the start winning ports 4a to 4c by the game ball has not occurred, any one of steps S300 to S303 is performed without passing through step S312.
[0127]
Symbol normal process (step S300): Waits until the variable display of the symbol can be started. When the symbol variable display can be started, the internal state (symbol determination process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S301. Details of the operation in step S300 will be described later with reference to FIG.
Further, when the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b is performed in step S118 of the starting port switch passing process shown in FIG. 14 due to the game ball winning one of the starting winning ports 4a to 4c between the start conditions described later. When it is determined, processing for distinguishing and displaying this opening / closing operation from other opening / closing operations is performed.
Specifically, in this embodiment, the background color of the variable display device 29 is changed. The opening / closing operation may be identified by performing processing such as lighting or blinking the side lamps 10a and 10b.
[0128]
Variable display process (step S301): When the game ball has won one of the start winning openings 4a to 4c, the number of rounds display symbol, the reach symbol, and the off symbol are determined based on random numbers 1 and 2. . Thereafter, a command for instructing to actually start changing the symbol is transmitted to the display control board 80. Thereafter, the internal state (symbol determination process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S302.
[0129]
Reach variable display processing (step S302): When a game ball is detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b after a predetermined period elapses after the command is transmitted to the display control board 80 in step S301, a step is performed. A command for instructing to reach the reach state determined by the process of S301 is transmitted to the display control board 80. Thereafter, the internal state (design determination process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S303.
[0130]
On the other hand, after a command is transmitted to the display control board 80 in step S301, if a predetermined period of time elapses without the game balls being detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b, An instruction command to stop only the left and right symbols is transmitted to the display control board 80. Thereafter, the internal state (design determination process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S303. Details of the operation in step S302 will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0131]
Symbol stop processing (step S303): When a game ball that has won the variable winning device 20 enters the specific receiving entrance 42, a command for instructing to stop the middle symbol at the same symbol as the left and right symbols is displayed to control the display. Transmit to the substrate 80. On the other hand, if the game ball won in the variable prize winning device 20 does not enter the specific receiving entrance 42, a command for instructing the display control board 80 to stop the middle symbol at the symbol determined in step S301 in order to make the symbol unusable. Send.
[0132]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the start switch passing process shown in step S312 of the symbol determination process shown in FIG.
In the start port switch passing process, first, the CPU 56 performs a process corresponding to the start winning port 4a to 4c of the game ball winning destination (for example, a control process for the number of times of opening / closing the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b, and a sound output from the speaker at that time). In step S110, data corresponding to the winning destination of the game ball set in the process described later with reference to FIG. 24 is set.
[0133]
Next, it is determined whether or not it is in a specific gaming state (step S110a).
If the result of determination in step S110a is that the game is not in a specific gaming state, information relating to the establishment of the starting condition based on winning in any of the starting winning ports 4a to 4c of the game ball is newly stored. In order to determine whether or not it can be stored, it is determined whether or not the start memory number stored in the unstarted game number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number (step S110b).
[0134]
Here, the predetermined upper limit number is, for example, “3” or “0”. That is, setting the predetermined upper limit number to “3” means that the maximum number of start memories that can be stored in the specific gaming state (for example, “4” as described later) is the maximum number that can be stored in the normal state. As a result, it is possible to add an added value that is not in the normal state to the specific gaming state.
On the other hand, when the predetermined upper limit is set to “0”, the start-up memory can be performed only during the specific gaming state. As a result, in addition to adding value to the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state continues. This creates a state that is likely to occur.
[0135]
As a result of the determination in step S110b, if the start memory number stored in the unstarted game number storage means has not reached the predetermined upper limit number, the process proceeds to step S119.
[0136]
On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S110a is that the game is in a specific game state, information relating to the establishment of the start condition based on winning in any of the start winning ports 4a to 4c of the game ball is newly unstarted game. In order to determine whether or not it can be stored in the number storage means, it is determined whether or not the start memory number stored in the unstarted game number storage means has reached the maximum (here, “4”). (Step S111).
[0137]
If the start memory number stored in the unstarted game number storage means has not reached “4”, the start timing of the opening operation of the open / close pieces 23a, 23b based on the storage in the unstarted game number storage means is selected. A start timing selection execution process including determination of whether or not is performed (step S119).
Details of the operation of this step will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, but the start timing of the opening operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b is randomly determined using random numbers or the like for each start memory of the unstarted game number storage means. A random lottery is performed only at the start timing of the opening operation of the open / close pieces 23a, 23b related to the start memory stored from the earliest among the start memories, and the open / close pieces 23a, 23b related to the remaining start memories are opened. The operation start timing may be a fixed interval without performing random lottery.
Subsequently, in step S134 of the start timing selection execution process shown in FIG. 15 described later, it is determined whether or not the timing selection execution flag is set (step S116).
As a result of the determination, if the timing selection execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the timing selection execution flag is not set, the number of unstarted games is stored after the winning display of the game ball to any of the start winning ports 4a to 4c ends the variable display of the immediately preceding variable display device 29. Any one of the start winning ports 4a to 4c until a condition for starting the variable display of the variable display device 29 related to the start winning memorized in the means first is established (hereinafter referred to as “between start conditions”). It is determined whether or not a game ball has been won (step S117).
As a result of the determination in step S117, if the game ball has not won any of the start winning ports 4a to 4c during the start condition, the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, when the game ball has won any of the start winning ports 4a to 4c between the start conditions, it is based on the winning of the game ball to any of the start winning ports 4a to 4c between the start conditions. It is determined whether the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b are opened / closed prior to the opening / closing of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b related to the start prize stored first in the unstarted game number storage means (step S118).
As a result of the determination in step S118, when the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are opened / closed based on the winning of the game ball in any of the start winning ports 4a to 4c between the start conditions, the winning is between the start conditions. In order to open / close the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b as the next opening / closing, the contents of the storage area are shifted by +1 (step S114).
On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S118, when the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b are not opened / closed based on the winning of the game ball in any of the starting winning ports 4a to 4c between the starting conditions, the starting memory number is set. 1 (step S112), the random number extracting means of the CPU 56 extracts each random number such as a round number determination random number, and if not passed through step S114, it stores them in the storage area corresponding to the value of the starting memory number If S114 is passed, they are stored in the storage area vacated by the shift so that the number of times of opening / closing the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b in the starting game can be specified (step S113).
[0138]
Note that extracting a random number means reading a count value from a random number counter and setting the read count value as a random value.
[0139]
Thereafter, winning effect setting processing including determination as to whether or not the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 31a matches a predetermined determination value is executed (step S115).
Details of the operation in this step will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0140]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the start timing selection execution process executed by the CPU 56 shown in step S119 of the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 14 and step S319 of FIG.
In the start timing selection execution process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a timing selection execution flag is set in step S134 described later (step S130).
As a result of the determination, if the timing selection execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S116 in FIG. On the other hand, if the timing selection execution flag is not set, the start-up stored based on the start-up stored number stored in the unstarted-game-number storage means and the random number for start timing determination that is random 3 is stored. It is determined whether or not to select the start timing of the opening operation of the open / close pieces 23a and 23b based on the winning (step S131).
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the start memory is stored when the number of start memories stored in the unstarted game number storage means is “1” or more and random 3 matches a predetermined determination value. It is determined that the start timing of the opening operation of the open / close pieces 23a, 23b is selected based on the start winning, and the start memory number stored in the unstarted game number storage means is “0” or random 3 Is determined not to select the start timing of the opening operation of the open / close pieces 23a, 23b based on the start winning memorized in the start.
It should be noted that information is started and stored in an identifiable state for the start winning ports 4a, 4c and for the starting winning port 4b, or in a state that can be identified for each of the starting winning ports 4a to 4c. If so, the determination may be made for each piece of information stored in each unstarted game number storage means. In particular, when the start memory of “8” or “12” can be performed in total, the number of times of opening / closing the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b increases, so that it is possible to increase the opportunity to select timing, and so-called aiming. This can be further prevented.
[0141]
As a result of the determination in step S131, when the start timing of the opening operation of the open / close pieces 23a, 23b based on the start winning stored in the start is not selected, the process proceeds to step S116 in FIG. 14 (step S132). On the other hand, when selecting the start timing of the opening operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b based on the start winning memorized in the start, the start memorized number stored in the unstarted game number storing means and a random 4 start Based on the timing selection target number random number, it is determined how many start winnings among the start winnings stored in the start are to be selected. As an example of a pattern that can be selected, for example, the case where the number of start memories stored in the unstarted game number storage means is “2” (which immediately becomes “3” in the subsequent steps). There are 7 patterns to be described below, and which pattern is selected is determined using random 6.
First, the start-port switch passing process (shown in FIG. 5) is executed to select the start timing only for the first start memory (the one stored from the earliest). 14) There are three patterns in which the start timing is selected only for the start winning that triggered the execution of 14) (the one that will become the third start memory in the future by the processing of step S112 executed after this step). .
In addition, there are three patterns in which selection of start timing for any two of the three start winnings is executed.
Furthermore, there is one pattern in which selection of the start timing for all the three start winnings is executed.
Of these 7 patterns, for the 3 patterns that execute the selection of the start timing for the first start memory, if a random number is assigned so that it is selected relatively more than the other patterns, Since the nose when the pieces 23a and 23b are opened and closed continuously is lost, it is preferable in terms of so-called aiming countermeasures.
In addition, since a plurality of start memories are often stored at the end of the specific gaming state, the start timing of the opening operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b after the end of the specific gaming state is always set to be shifted as a countermeasure for aiming. You may keep it.
In particular, during the specific gaming state, it may be possible to reach “4”, which is the maximum number of starting memories. Therefore, the maximum number of starting memories that can be stored in the specific gaming state using a random number is determined from the balance with aiming countermeasures. For example, it may be changed to “10”.
The description of each pattern will be supplemented with reference to FIG.
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Next, according to the determined number of selection targets, the actual start timings for selecting the start timings of the opening operations of the open / close pieces 23a and 23b are selected based on the random number for starting timing selection which is random 4 ( Step S133).
Specifically, for example, determination values “0” to “2” are prepared, and 0.8 seconds, 1.2 seconds, and 1.5 seconds are assigned as start timings to each of these determination values. deep.
Then, by determining whether the start timing selection random number is “0” to “2” which is the determination value, the selection is made by determining the time corresponding to the determination value. This selection process may be performed by the same number as the number of start timing controls.
In this step, a data table referred to based on various random numbers will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0143]
Next, the selection result flag that can be referred to in the pre-opening process for the special winning opening shown in step S306 of FIG. 22 is set as the selection result of the start timing (step S134).
Thereafter, the timing selection execution flag is set, and then the process proceeds to step S112 in FIG. 14 (step S135).
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FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of data stored in the data table referred to in step S132 of the start timing selection execution process shown in FIG.
FIG. 16A shows a correspondence relationship between the random number 3 and the random number 4 when the number of start memory winnings is “1” to “4” and after the end of the specific gaming state.
Specifically, for example, when the number of start memories is “1”, if any one of “1” and “8” is extracted as random 3, the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b based on the start winnings stored in the start are stored. The start timing of the opening operation is selected.
When the start memory number is “2”, when any one of “1”, “3”, and “8” is extracted as random 3, the opening operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b based on the start winning stored in the start is started. The timing is selected.
When the start memory number is “3”, when any of “1”, “3”, “6” and “8” is extracted as random 3, the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b based on the start winning memorized in the start are opened. The operation start timing is selected.
When the start memory number is “4”, when any one of “1”, “3”, “6”, “8”, and “9” is extracted as random 3, the open / close pieces 23a, The start timing of the opening operation 23b is selected.
When one of “1”, “3”, “6”, “8”, “9”, and “10” is extracted as a random 3 after the end of the specific gaming state, the opening / closing piece 23a based on the start winning memorized at the start is stored. The start timing of the opening operation 23b is selected. Note that the start timing of the opening operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b after the end of the specific gaming state may be set to be shifted (based on the start winning memorized regardless of the value of random 3). The timing for opening the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b is selected.)
For example, when the number of start memories is “2”, if any of “11” to “17” is extracted as random 4, the open / close pieces 23a based on any start winning of the two start memories When the start timing of the opening operation of 23b is selected and any one of “18” to “20” is extracted as random 4, the open / close pieces 23a based on the start winnings of both of the two start memories The start timing of the opening operation 23b is selected.
If any one of “11” to “17” is extracted as random 4 when the number of start memories is “3”, the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b based on any one of the three start memories are selected. The start timing of the opening operation is selected, and when any one of “18” and “19” is extracted as random 4, the open / close pieces 23a based on any two start winnings among the three start memories The start timing of the opening operation of 23b is selected, and when “20” is extracted as random 4, the start timing of the opening operation of the open / close pieces 23a, 23b based on all the start winnings in the three start memories To make a choice.
When the number of start memories is “4”, if any of “11” to “14” is extracted as random 4, the open / close piece 23a based on any one start prize among the start memories of “4” The start timing of the opening operation of 23b is selected, and when any of “15” to “17” is extracted as random 4, any two start winnings in the start memory of “4” are selected. The start timing of the opening operation of the base opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b is selected. When any of “18” and “19” is extracted as random 4, any one of the start memories of “4” is selected. The start timing of the opening operation of the open / close pieces 23a, 23b is selected based on two start winnings, and when “20” is extracted as random 4, it is based on all starting winnings in the starting memory of “4”.閉片 23a, so that the selection of the start timing of the opening operation of 23b.
In FIG. 16B, when any one of “18” and “19” is extracted as random 6 when the number of start memories in FIG. 16A is “3”, It shows a state in which data indicating whether to select the start timing of the opening operation of the open / close pieces 23a, 23b based on any two start winnings is shown.
When selecting the start timing for any two of the three start prizes, when selecting the start timing of the start prize stored in “1” and “2” as the pattern (For example, pattern a), when selecting the start timing of start winnings stored in “2” and “3” (for example, pattern b), and starting stored in “1” and “3” There is a case where selection of a winning start timing is executed (for example, pattern c).
Here, the possibility of being executed in the pattern a is the highest, the possibility of being executed in the pattern c is then increased, and the possibility of being executed in the pattern b is the lowest. This is because, as described above, so-called aiming countermeasures are taken by increasing the number of cases where the start timing is selected for the first start memory.
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FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the operation of the winning effect setting process shown in step S115 of the start port switch passing process shown in FIG.
In the winning effect setting process, first, the CPU 56 sets a start winning flag indicating that there has been a starting prize which is a reference object in the storage process (step S30) executed after the symbol determination process is completed (step S30). Step S121).
[0146]
Next, the CPU 56 reads random 1 (round number determination random number) from the storage area (step S122), and executes a round number determination / determination module as will be described later with reference to FIG. That is, a round number determination / determination subroutine is called (step S123).
[0147]
In the round number determination / determination module, when the number of rounds is determined to be a specific round, for example, 15 based on the value of random 1, when the determination means of the CPU 56 determines (step S124), data indicating a specific round designation command Is set in the RAM 55 as a winning command (step S126).
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On the other hand, when it is determined by the round number determination module that the number of rounds does not become a specific round based on the value of random 1 (step S124), data indicating a non-specific round designation command is set in the RAM 55 as a winning command ( Step S135).
[0149]
In this embodiment, there are three patterns, “1”, “3”, and “7”, respectively, and the display of the symbols changes in order from “1” on the variable display device 29. Variations in design are realized. In addition, the display of a display symbol may change discontinuously. In addition, reach is achieved when the left and right are aligned, and the number of rounds in the specific gaming state is displayed when the left, middle and right are aligned in the final stop symbol (determined symbol) of the symbol.
[0150]
Then, in order to be able to refer to it in the storage process shown in step S30 of FIG. 10, the data set as a winning command in the RAM 55 is stored in an area defined as a winning effect buffer in the RAM 55 (step S136). . The command stored in the winning effect buffer is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the command transmission process shown in step S31 of FIG.
[0151]
FIG. 18 shows a round number determination process by the determination means shown in step S123 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. 17 and a round number determination process by the condition determination means of the CPU 56 shown in step S56 of the symbol normal process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows this operation | movement.
In the round number determination / determination process, first, the CPU 56 compares the extracted random 1 value with the first determination value (step S144), and compares the extracted random 1 value with the first determination value. It is determined whether or not the determination value of 1 matches (step S145).
As a result of the determination in step S145, if the extracted random 1 value matches the first determination value, the number of rounds in the specific gaming state is set to 15 (step S146). On the other hand, if the extracted random 1 value does not match the first determination value, the extracted random 1 value is compared with the second determination value (step S147), and the comparison result is obtained. Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted random 1 value matches the second determination value (step S148).
As a result of the determination in step S148, when the extracted random 1 value matches the second determination value, the number of rounds in the specific gaming state is set to 5 (step S149). On the other hand, if the extracted random 1 value does not match the second determination value, the number of rounds in the specific gaming state is set to 1 (step S150).
Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124 in FIG. 17 or step S57 in FIG.
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FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation of the symbol normal process shown in step S300 of the symbol determination process shown in FIG.
In the symbol normal process, first, the CPU 56 is in a state where the symbol can be changed (for example, when the symbol process flag value is a value indicating step S300) (step S51), the unstarted game. It is determined by referring to the count value of the start winning counter whether or not the value of the start storage number stored in the number storage means is 0 (step S52).
[0153]
The case where the value of the symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 is a case where the symbol is not changed in the variable display device 29 and is not in the specific gaming state.
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If the starting memory number stored in the unstarted game number storage means is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the starting memory number = 1 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. (Step S53), the value of the start memory number stored in the unstarted game number storage means is reduced by 1, and the contents of each storage area are shifted (Step S54).
[0155]
That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the start memory number = n (here, n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the start memory number = n−1.
[0156]
Next, the CPU 56 reads the round number determination random number from the storage area (step S55), and executes the round number determination / determination module described with reference to FIG. 18 (step S56).
[0157]
When the condition determining means determines that the number of rounds is, for example, 15 times (step S57), the CPU 56 sets a specific round flag used to ensure that the number of rounds is, for example, 15 times. (Step S58). The content of the specific round flag is added to the display control command, and is transmitted to the display control means in the command transmission process of step S31 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Then, the value of the symbol determination process flag is updated so that the variable display process can be performed (step S59). Thereafter, the process proceeds from the symbol determination process shown in FIG. 13 to the accessory process in step S26 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
[0158]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the operation of the reach variable display process shown in step S302 of the symbol determination process shown in FIG.
In the reach variable display process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b (step S61).
[0159]
Subsequently, regardless of the result of the determination in step S61, it is determined whether or not the specific area is valid (steps S62 and S66).
[0160]
If the result of determination in step S62 is that the specific area is valid, the process proceeds from the symbol determination process in FIG. 13 to the accessory process in step S26 of the timer interruption process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is not in the specific area valid period, it is determined to stop at the off symbol (step S68). Specifically, the left symbol is determined according to the random 2-1 value read in step S53, the middle symbol is determined according to the random 2-2 value, and the right symbol is determined according to the random 2-3 value. Here, if all of random 2-1 to 2-3 accidentally become the same value, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol so that the left and right symbols do not match, and the right symbol is shifted without reaching. To. And it transfers to step S63 which performs the process of updating so that the value of a symbol determination process flag can transfer to a symbol stop process.
[0161]
If the result of determination in step S66 is that it is not in the specific area effective period, if it is not in the specific area effective period, the process from the symbol determination process in FIG. 13 to step S26 in the timer interrupt process in FIG. Move on to the process of accessory processing On the other hand, if it is during the specific area valid period, it is determined to reach (step S67). Specifically, the left and right symbols are determined based on the value of the round number determination random number (random 1) (random 1 read in step S53 of the symbol normal process shown in FIG. 17). Further, the medium symbol when the game ball enters the specific receiving port 42 is also determined based on the value of the round number determination random number (random 1) (random 1 read in step S53 of the symbol normal process shown in FIG. 17). To do.
[0162]
Next, the value of the symbol determination process flag is updated so that the symbol stop process can be shifted to (step S63).
[0163]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the operation of the storage process shown in step 30 of the timer interrupt setting process shown in FIG.
In the storage process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the count value of the start memory counter is the same as the count value of the previous start memory counter (step S161).
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If the count value of the start memory counter and the count value of the previous start memory counter are not the same, that is, if there is a change in the start memory number stored in the unstarted game number storage means, the start memory counter The address of the command transmission table designated for starting storage is set to a pointer so that it can be referred to immediately (step S162), and command set processing is executed so that the command can be transmitted (step S163).
[0165]
Then, the count value of the start memory counter is set in the previous start memory counter (step S164).
[0166]
A display control command is transmitted to the display control board 80 by executing the command set process. In this embodiment, each display control command transmitted to the display control means is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM 54 (FIG. 7).
[0167]
In the command set process, the CPU 56 sets the display control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer to the output port for outputting the display control command data, and indicates that the command is transmitted. A display control INT signal is output.
[0168]
If the start winning flag is set in step S121 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. 17 (step S165), it corresponds to the data corresponding to the winning command stored in the winning effect buffer. The address of the received winning command transmission table is set in the pointer (step S166), and the command setting process is executed (step S167).
[0169]
When the start memory number stored in the unstarted game number storage means is increased or decreased by the above processing, a display control command for specifying the start memory number is displayed to the display control means mounted on the display control board 80. Is ready to send.
When the number of unstarted games stored in the unstarted game number storage means increases, the command transmission process shown in step S31 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 is executed to execute a specific round designation command or a non-specific round designation command. A display control command is sent.
[0170]
Note that the number of rounds determined at the time of starting winning (the number of rounds determined in step S123 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. 17) is a condition for starting the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b. The number of rounds in the specific game state is determined by the determination means to notify the player of the number of rounds in the specific game state by displaying “star” on the unstarted game number notification means. When a game ball that has won the variable winning device 20 by actually opening and closing the open / close pieces 23a and 23b enters the specific receiving port 42, for example, the open / close pieces 23a and 23b are used to notify the number of rounds in the specific game state. Prior to opening, the number of rounds is determined by the condition determining means (round number determination process in step S56 of the symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19).
[0171]
Then, the actual variable display display result is derived based on the determination result of the condition determining means (respective determination results in steps S67 and S68 of the reach variable display process shown in FIG. 20).
[0172]
However, the random number value used when the number of rounds is determined by the condition determining unit is the same as the random number value used when the determining unit determines the number of rounds.
Therefore, the determination result of the number of rounds is the same as the determination result of the number of rounds.
[0173]
This is because the process of step S113 in FIG. 14 which is a process for extracting a random number used in determination by the determination unit and the symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19 are completed within one timer interrupt process, This is because does not change.
The reason for performing such processing is that each random number once extracted is stored in a storage area, and even if a random number is obtained by reading the random number stored in the storage area again, This is because even if they are extracted, they have the same random value.
[0174]
The command transmission means of the game control means 31 transmits a start memory number designation command as a start memory number command prior to transmission of a determination result command including information on a specific round flag that is a determination result of the number of rounds. (The processes of steps S162 and S163 of the storage process shown in FIG. 21 are executed before the processes of steps S166 and S167).
Therefore, the display control means can determine whether or not to change the display mode of the unstarted game number notifying unit to a special display mode to be described later based on the number of rounds determined by the determination unit.
[0175]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the operation of the accessory process shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt setting process shown in FIG.
In the accessory process, first, the CPU 56 performs a specific area passing process that is a process for determining whether or not a game ball has passed through the specific receiving port 42 (step S320). The specific area passing process includes a process for generating a specific game state when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific reception port 42 during the normal state, and a game ball has passed through the specific reception port 42 during the specific game state. Processing such as shifting to the next round when it is determined is included.
Details of the operation in this step will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0176]
Next, a start opening winning process including a process of determining whether or not the game ball has passed through any of the start winning openings 4a to 4c is performed (step S340).
Details of the operation in this step will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0177]
Then, any one of steps 306 to S310 and S319 is performed according to the internal state (the accessory process flag) indicating the transition destination step in the accessory process.
[0178]
Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is a process to be performed before opening the open / close pieces 23a and 23b in the starting mode, as will be described below.
If the setting process (step S333 of the start opening prize process shown in FIG. 24) is not performed in the start opening prize process, the process proceeds to the information output process of step S29 of the timer interruption process shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the setting process (step S333 of the start opening winning process shown in FIG. 24) is performed in the start opening winning process, the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b will be described later as the starting mode. In response to the setting result in step S333 of the start port winning process shown in FIG. 24, a flag that can specify the number of driving times of the solenoids 24a and 24b is generated, and a flag that can specify the driving timing of the solenoid 35 is generated. .
Details of the operation in this step will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0179]
Further, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b are turned on so that the game balls can be detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b (specifically, the game control means detects the output of the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b). Will be in a state to enable.) Thereafter, the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S307.
[0180]
The winning ball detectors 25a and 25b may be always on regardless of whether they are in the normal state, the starting game state, or the specific game state.
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Grand prize opening opening process (step S307): This process is a process performed when opening the open / close pieces 23a, 23b in the starting mode, and the solenoids 24a, 24b are driven according to the flag generated in step S306. Reset the flag. Thereafter, the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S308.
[0182]
Process for opening the winning prize opening (step S308): This process is performed after the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b are opened in the starting mode, and the solenoid 35 is driven and the flag is reset according to the flag generated in step S306. To do. Next, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b are controlled to be turned off. Thereafter, if it is determined in step S320 that the game ball has passed through the specific receiving port 42, the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S309. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S320 that the game ball has not passed through the specific receiving port 42, the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S306.
[0183]
Pre-opening process for opening the jackpot big winning opening (step S309): This process is a process to be performed before opening the open / close pieces 23a, 23b in a specific manner. In order to change the high probability state and the low probability state, The drive timing of the solenoid 35 is set according to the determination result. Next, the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b are turned on so that the game balls can be detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. Thereafter, the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S310.
[0184]
Big hit big winning opening opening process (step S310): As described below, this process is a process that is performed when opening and closing pieces 23a, 23b in a specific manner.
In the big hit big winning opening process, it is first determined whether or not the specific area is valid. When the process first moves to this step in the round, since the specific area effective period has not yet been started, it is determined that the specific area effective period is not in effect. Therefore, the specific area effective period is started.
[0185]
On the other hand, when the process has not shifted to this step for the first time in the round, the following determination process is performed without the process of starting the specific area valid period.
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the specific area valid period has expired. As a result of the determination, if the specific area valid period has expired, the right to continue the round does not occur, and therefore the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S319.
[0186]
On the other hand, if the specific area valid period has not expired, it is determined whether or not 10 game balls have been detected by the winning ball detectors 25a and 25b. When it is determined that 10 balls have not been detected, it is determined whether or not the time for opening and closing the open / close pieces 23a and 23b has ended, for example, 18 times.
As a result of the determination, when the time for opening and closing the open / close pieces 23a and 23b, for example, 18 times has not expired, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the specific reception port 42, and the game ball enters the specific reception port 42. If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to the information output process in step S29 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 without changing the internal state (the accessory process flag). If it is determined that the game ball has entered the specific receiving port 42, the storage state of the storage unit 50 is released, and then the setting process (step S325 of the specific area passing process shown in FIG. 21) is performed in the specific area passing process. On the condition that S326) is performed, the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can be shifted to Step S309, and the process proceeds to the information output process of Step S29 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the setting process (steps S325 and S326 of the specific area passing process shown in FIG. 21) is not performed in the specific area passing process or the game ball has not entered the specific receiving port 42, the specific ball detector 48 If no game ball is detected, the internal state (object process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S319, and the process proceeds to the information output process of step S29 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
On the other hand, as a result of the discrimination, when 10 balls are detected, or when the time for opening and closing the open / close pieces 23a and 23b has ended, for example, 18 times, the variable members 43a and 43b are opened to cancel each other.
Thereafter, the processing according to whether or not the game ball enters the specific receiving port 42 is the same as described above.
[0187]
Post-hit big win opening process (step S319): This process is a process performed after opening the open / close pieces 23a, 23b in a specific manner in the final round, and a display for notifying the player that the specific game state has ended. Control for causing the display control means to perform control is performed. In addition, a start timing selection execution process is executed to prevent aiming in the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b based on the start memory performed during the specific gaming state. Then, the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S306.
[0188]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the operation of the specific area passing process shown in step S320 of the accessory process shown in FIG.
In the specific area passing process, first, whether or not it is during the specific area effective period so as not to waste the process of determining whether or not the game ball has entered the specific receiving port 42 shown in step S322. Is determined (step S321).
[0189]
If the result of determination in step S321 is that it is not during the specific area valid period, this processing is terminated and the routine proceeds to step S340 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is during the specific area valid period, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the specific receiving port 42 (step S322).
[0190]
As a result of the determination in step S322, if the game ball has not entered the specific receiving port 42, this process is terminated and the process proceeds to step S340 in FIG. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the specific receiving port 42, it is determined whether or not it is in the determined final round (step S323).
[0191]
If the result of determination in step S323 is that the final round is in progress, the processing shown in FIG. 23 is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S340 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not in the final round, in order to determine whether it is in the start game state or the specific game state, it is determined whether or not it is in the specific game state (step S324).
[0192]
If the result of determination in step S324 is that the game is in a specific gaming state, for example, if the determination result of the number of rounds is 15, it is in the middle of one to 14 rounds, so the next round is released. After setting the previous command, the process is terminated and the process proceeds to step S340 in FIG. 22 (step S325).
[0193]
On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S324 is that the game is not in the specific gaming state, various settings such as the image pattern for the specific gaming state and the lamp command used in step S306 in FIG. The process proceeds to S340 (step S326).
[0194]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operation of the start opening winning process shown in step S340 of the accessory process shown in FIG.
In the start opening winning process, first, it is determined whether or not the open / close pieces 23a and 23b can be opened and closed in the start mode (step S334).
For example, during the start game, during the specific game state, it is determined that the open / close pieces 23a and 23b cannot be opened and closed in the start mode.
As a result of the determination in step S334, when the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b cannot be opened / closed in the starting mode, the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b are not opened / closed. The process proceeds to the information output process in step S29 of the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, if the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b can be opened and closed in the starting mode, it is determined whether various random numbers are stored in the storage area (step S335).
If the result of determination in step S335 is that various random numbers are not stored in the storage area, the open / close pieces 23a and 23b will not be opened or closed, so that the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. The process proceeds to the information output process of step S29. On the other hand, when various random numbers are stored in the storage area, various random numbers stored in the storage area from the earliest are read out, and it is determined whether the various random numbers have won a game ball in the start winning opening 4b. Is performed (step S331).
[0195]
As a result of the determination in step S331, when a game ball has not won in the start winning opening 4b, various random numbers stored in the storage area from the earliest are read, and the various random numbers are played in the starting winning opening 4a or 4c. It is determined whether or not the ball has won (Step S332).
[0196]
As a result of the determination in step S332, when the game ball has not won the start winning opening 4a or 4c, the start opening winning process is terminated.
[0197]
On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S331 is that a game ball has been won in the start winning opening 4b, or if the result of the determination in step S332 is that a game ball has been won in the start winning opening 4a or 4c, The pre-opening data corresponding to the ball winning destination is set and the next new data to be determined can be referred to, and then the start opening winning process is terminated (step S333).
[0198]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of the pre-opening for winning prize opening shown in step S306 of the accessory process shown in FIG.
In the big winning opening opening pre-processing, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a selection result flag is set (step S361).
If the selection result flag is set as a result of the determination in step S361, the solenoids 24a and 24b for opening and closing the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b based on the selection result flag and the setting result in step S333 of FIG. And the drive timing are determined (step S362).
Next, based on the setting result in step S333 of FIG. 24, the drive timing of the solenoid 35 that releases the storage unit 50 by the variable members 43a and 43b is determined (step S363).
On the other hand, if the selection result flag is not set as a result of the determination in step S361, the number of driving times of the solenoids 24a and 24b for opening and closing the open / close pieces 23a and 23b based on the setting result in step S333 of FIG. And drive timing is determined (step S367).
Next, based on the setting result in step S333 in FIG. 24, the drive timing of the solenoid 35 for releasing the storage unit 50 by the variable members 43a and 43b is determined (step S368).
Subsequently, a driving flag capable of specifying the determination results in steps S362, S363, S367, and S368 is set (step S364).
Next, the timing selection execution flag set in step S134 of FIG. 15 is reset (step S365).
Thereafter, the internal state (the accessory process flag) is updated so that the process can proceed to step S307, and then the process proceeds to step S29 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 (step S366).
[0199]
FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing signal lines of a display control command (display control signal) transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. As shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, the display control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80 through eight signal lines for transmitting the display control signals D0 to D7. A signal line for a display control INT signal for transmitting a strobe signal (display control INT signal) is also wired between the main board 31 and the display control board 80.
[0200]
FIG. 26 shows an example of the display control command. However, control commands to other electrical component control boards are also transmitted through eight signal lines and one INT signal signal line.
[0201]
FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram of the output timing of the display control command and the display control INT signal to the signal lines shown in FIG.
In this embodiment, the display control command has a 2-byte structure, MODE data indicating the command classification is assigned to the first byte, and EXT data indicating the type of command is assigned to the second byte.
[0202]
The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.
[0203]
The 8-bit display control command data of the display control command is output in synchronization with the display control INT signal. The display control means mounted on the display control board 80 detects that the display control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capture process by an interrupt process. Accordingly, when viewed from the display control means, the display control INT signal corresponds to a capture signal that triggers capture of display control command data.
[0204]
The display control command is sent only once so that it can be recognized by the display control means. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the display control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means, for example, that each of the first and second bytes of the display control command data. Accordingly, the display control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once. Note that the display control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to that shown in FIG.
[0205]
In addition, the game control means 31 and the display control board 80 store the correspondence relationship between the MODE data and the EXT data and the contents of the display control command.
[0206]
The game control means 31 transmits MODE data and EXT data corresponding to the command to be transmitted to the display control board 80. When receiving the display control command from the game control means, the display control means of the display control board 80 changes the display state of the variable display device 29 according to the contents corresponding to the MODE data and the EXT data of the display control command.
[0207]
Control commands other than the display control command are also transmitted from the game control means to the display control means. For example, a control command indicating the number of start memories displayed on the unstarted game number notifying means and a more detailed display control command in a specific gaming state are also transmitted from the game control means 31 to the display control means.
[0208]
The lamp control command and the sound control command having the same form as the display control command are also transmitted to the lamp control unit and the sound control unit. The lamp control means changes the display state of the lamp / LED when receiving the lamp control command, and the sound control means performs control to change the sound output mode from the speaker 27 when receiving the sound control command.
[0209]
Also, the identification information designation command that can specify the display result of the identification information is realized by the display control command of the left symbol designation, the middle symbol designation, and the right symbol designation, and the variable display end designation command that indicates the end of the variable display is the symbol This is realized by the stop display control command.
[0210]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing main processing (display control main) executed by the display control CPU 101 shown in FIG.
[0211]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the operation of the timer interrupt process according to step S702 of the main process shown in FIG.
In the main process, first, the display control CPU 101 executes an initialization process for clearing a RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a 2 mS timer for determining a display control activation interval, and the like ( Step S701). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for determining the timer interrupt flag (step S702).
[0212]
As shown in FIG. 29, when a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt flag is set (step S711).
If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the flag is cleared (step S703).
[0213]
In this embodiment, the timer interrupt takes every 2 mS, for example. That is, the display control process is activated every 2 ms, for example. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and the specific display control process is executed in the main process. However, the display control process may be executed in the timer interrupt process.
[0214]
Next, the received display control command is analyzed (step S704). This step will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0215]
Next, display control process processing such as display processing of the number of rounds and the number of starting memories is performed (step S705). This step will be described later with reference to FIG.
Then, as will be described later, a process of updating a random number counter for determining whether or not to use the specific display mode is executed (step S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to the process of determining the timer interrupt flag in step S702.
[0216]
FIG. 30 is a schematic configuration diagram of a reception command buffer for storing display control commands from the main board 31.
In this example, a reception command buffer in a ring buffer format capable of storing, for example, a maximum of six 2-byte display control commands is shown, and the reception command buffers 1 to 12 are configured with 12-byte areas.
[0217]
Then, a received command number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The received command number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format. For example, three symbol designation command storage areas (2 × 3 = 6 bytes received command buffer) and one other command storage area (2 × 1 = 2) A buffer configuration such as a byte reception command buffer) may be used.
[0218]
Similarly, the sound control means and the lamp control means may have a buffer format other than the ring buffer format. In this case, the display control means, sound control means, and lamp control means are controlled based on the latest command stored in the storage area. Thereby, it is possible to quickly respond to an instruction from the main board 31.
[0219]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the operation of the command analysis process shown in step S704 of the main process shown in FIG.
In the command analysis process, first, the display control CPU 101 determines whether or not a display control command transmitted from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer (step S611).
[0220]
Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the received command number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored.
[0221]
If the received command is stored in the received command buffer, the received command is read from the received command buffer (step S612). When read, “1” is added to the value of the read pointer.
[0222]
If the received display control command is a display control command designating the starting memory number (step S630), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the unstarted game number notifying unit is changed to the special display mode. (Step S631).
Details of the operation in this step will be described later with reference to FIG.
Here, the special display mode is mainly that, when it is determined that random 1 is a random number indicating that it is a specific round, this is started as a result of displaying an asterisk on the unstarted game number notification means. This is a display mode for notifying the player in advance of the number of memories.
On the other hand, when the random number 1 is determined to be a random number indicating that it is not a specific round, the start memory number is notified to the player as a result of displaying a circle on the unstarted game number notifying means. There is a normal display mode.
In the present embodiment, for example, an asterisk is displayed on the variable display device 29 as a special display mode. On the other hand, for example, a circle is displayed on the variable display device 29 as the normal display mode.
Therefore, when the star is displayed on the variable display device 29, the player mainly enters the specific receiving state 42 due to the game ball entering the specific receiving port 42 according to the start mode based on the start memory. It can be understood that the upper limit of the number of rounds at that time is likely to be, for example, 15 times. Further, when a circle is displayed on the variable display device 29, the upper limit of the number of rounds when the specific gaming state occurs is unlikely to be, for example, 15 times, that is, for example, once or 5 times Therefore, it is possible to recognize whether or not the specific gaming state progresses in an advantageous manner for the player.
[0223]
As will be described later, when it is determined that the random number and the predetermined determination value coincide with each other, the display mode of the unstarted game number notifying means is compared with that when it is determined that the random number and the predetermined determination value do not match. For example, the probability of making a decision to change to an asterisk is increased.
[0224]
Next, the starting memory number in the RAM is updated to the number specified by the display control command (step S632). Further, the updated starting storage number is displayed on the variable display device 29 in accordance with the determination result in step S630 (step S633). Specific description will be described later. Further, “1” is added to the value of the notice random number counter, and the process proceeds to step S611 (step S634).
[0225]
The notice random number counter is a counter used for determining a random number for determining whether or not to change the display mode of the unstarted game number notification means to the special display mode. In this embodiment, the count value of the notice random number counter takes a value in the range of 0 to 8, for example, and when the count value exceeds 8, the value is returned to 0.
[0226]
If the received command read in step S612 is another display control command, a flag corresponding to the received command is set (step S659). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S611.
[0227]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the operation of the display control process shown in step S705 of the main process shown in FIG.
In the display control process, any one of steps S802, S804 to S806 described below is performed according to the value of the display control process flag.
[0228]
All symbol variation start processing (step S802): Control is performed so that variation of the left middle right symbol is started. Thereafter, the internal state (display control process flag) indicating the transition destination step in the display control process is changed so that the transition to step S804 can be performed.
In addition, in the all symbol stop waiting setting process shown in step S804 described below, when the middle symbol is stopped with the same symbol as the left and right symbols so as to become a rough pattern, is it stopped with the symbol indicating the true number of rounds? Make a decision.
When it is decided not to stop at the symbol indicating the true number of rounds, the variable display is resumed in the specific game state display process shown in step S806 described later so that the symbol can be stopped at the symbol indicating the true number of rounds. The internal state (display control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S804 after the variable restart flag for generating is generated.
Further, it is determined whether or not the received display control command includes information indicating the content of the specific round flag set in step S58 of the symbol normal process shown in FIG. It is possible to reliably derive and display that the number of times is 15.
[0229]
All symbol stop waiting setting process (step S804): a command to stop at the off symbol, a command to stop the middle symbol at the same symbol as the left and right symbols so as to be inconsistent, or a timer built in the CPU 101 for display control In accordance with the time-out, control is performed so as to stop at a missed symbol, stop at a crest, or stop at a missed symbol. After that, when stopping at the rounded eyes, the internal state (display control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S805. On the other hand, in the case of stopping at the off symbol, the internal state (display control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S802, and then the process proceeds to step S706 of the display control main shown in FIG.
[0230]
Big hit display process (step S805): If the game is stopped at step S804, control is performed to display a specific gaming state. Thereafter, the internal state (display control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S806.
[0231]
Big hit game processing (step S806): Control during a specific game state is performed. For example, when a display control command for displaying before opening / closing of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b or when opening the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.
[0232]
After that, if the variable restart flag has been generated in step S802, this means that the symbol indicating the true number of rounds was not stopped before the specific gaming state was started. Therefore, in order to stop at the symbol indicating the true number of rounds, the variable display of the variable display device 29 is resumed and the true number of rounds is displayed. On the other hand, if the variable restart flag has not been generated in step S802, it means that the game has stopped at the symbol indicating the true number of rounds. Therefore, after the end of the specific gaming state is displayed on the variable display device 29, the internal state ( The display control process flag) is changed so that the process can proceed to step S802.
[0233]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the operation of step S631 of the command analysis process shown in FIG.
Prior to the description of FIG. 33, various notices that indicate that there is a high possibility of a specific round, including a case where the display mode of the unstarted game number notifying means is changed to a special display mode, will be described.
[0234]
In the present embodiment, when the random number indicated by random 1 is a value indicating that the number of rounds in the specific gaming state is 15 (specifically, a determination result command including information on the specific round flag from the game control means) The display control CPU 101 changes the data table used when determining whether or not to change the display mode of the unstarted game number notifying means to the special display mode.
[0235]
In the case where the random number shown in random 1 is a value indicating that the number of rounds in the specific gaming state is 15, the display mode of the unstarted game number notification means is a special display mode compared to the case where it is not In addition, random numbers are set to change with higher probability. In this case, although the probability is low, even if the random number shown as random 1 indicates that the number of rounds in the specific gaming state is 15, the asterisk may not be displayed on the variable display device 29. Even if the random number shown in Random 1 indicates that the number of rounds in the specific gaming state is not 15, the star mark may be displayed on the variable display device 29. It is possible to spread and prevent the player from getting bored.
[0236]
Specifically, for example, a numerical value of “0-3, 5, 7” is displayed as “star” in the data table used when the random number shown as random 1 is 15 rounds in a specific gaming state. It is set as a notification determination value, and when a random number (for example, any value of “0 to 8”) is extracted, if the random number matches one of the determination values in the data table, “ It is decided to display “star”. In this case, it is determined that “star” is displayed with a probability of “6/9”.
[0237]
The data table used when the random number shown in random 1 is not 15 rounds in the specific gaming state, for example, is determined to display “star” with a probability of “2/9”. Is established.
[0238]
In addition, there is a notice by a method other than the method of changing the display mode of the starting memory number displayed on the variable display device 29 to the special display mode. That is, for example, in addition to the advance notice made by displaying a star on the variable display device 29, the advance notice made by outputting sound from the speaker, the advance notice made by blinking or lighting the side lamps 10a, 10b, or these There is a notice to do by combining.
[0239]
These notices also increase the degree of combination according to the reliability that is actually a specific round. That is, the case where sound is output from the speaker in addition to this display is more likely to be a specific round than the case where the star is simply displayed on the variable display device 29, and the case where the side lamps 10a, 10b are blinking, etc. Random numbers are set so that is more likely to be a specific round.
[0240]
It should be noted that, on condition that there are a plurality of start memory numbers, it is also possible to execute a combination of notices every time the start memory numbers are consumed. That is, for example, at the time of display related to the start memory determined to be a specific round, a star is simply displayed on the variable display device 29. And when one start memory | storage number is consumed, in addition to the display of a star mark, a sound is output from a speaker. Further, when one start memory number is exhausted, the side lamps 10a and 10b are flashed in addition to the display of the star and the sound output from the speaker. Thus, you may make it give a notice continuously.
[0241]
Furthermore, when there are two or more start memory numbers, for example, the start memory may be displayed once with a circle and then changed to a star. That is, it is not always necessary to display the notice time when displaying the start-up memory. In this case, for example, all the circles can be changed to stars, so that it is possible to selectively prevent so-called hitting.
Instead of changing all the circles to stars, it is also possible to display character information such as “chance” on the variable display device 29. In this case, it is possible to selectively prevent aiming by not displaying a star mark. It should be noted that the selection of the notice time may be performed using, for example, a random number as in the case of selecting the notice type.
[0242]
When changing from a circle to a star, it is preferable to output a sound from a speaker or blink the side lamps 10a and 10b so that the player can easily notice the change.
[0243]
Note that the lamp control means mounted on the lamp control board 35 and the sound control means mounted on the sound control board 70 also make a decision regarding the notice in the same manner as the display control means. In this embodiment, since a control command similar to the display control command is transmitted to the lamp control unit and the sound control unit, the lamp control unit and the sound control unit perform effect control in synchronization with the control of the display control unit. It can be performed.
[0244]
Next, each step of FIG. 33 executed for displaying the star mark described above will be described. In the notice determination process, first, the display control CPU 101 selects which of the plurality of notice determination tables in the RAM 102 is used (step S662).
[0245]
Subsequently, in order to decide whether or not to make a notice, the extracted notice decision random number is compared with the notice determination value set in the selected notice determination table (step S663).
[0246]
As a result of the comparison in step S663, if the random number value for determining the notice does not match the notice determination value, the process proceeds to step S632 in FIG. On the other hand, if the random number for determining the notice matches the notice determination value, the extracted random number is compared with the determination value set in the notice type determination table in the RAM 102, thereby A notice type such as whether to display only or whether to output sound from the speaker as described below is determined and stored in the notice type buffer (step S665).
[0247]
When all the random numbers in a plurality of start memories are read out at the time of determining the number of rounds, the notice execution timing is also selected, and the execution timing selection result is stored in the notice timing buffer. Thereafter, the notice lottery flag may be set so that the duplicate notice selection process is not performed.
Moreover, in this embodiment, not only the production | presentation by the visible information using the variable display apparatus 29 but the production | presentation by the auditory information using the sound from a speaker, or the combination of these is enabled. Specifically, in step S31 of FIG. 10, an effect command is transmitted to the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 75, or an effect is provided from the display control means 80 to the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 75. Various effects can be performed by sending commands.
[0248]
FIG. 34 is a block diagram of a portion related to controlling the opening operation of the open / close pieces 23a and 23b in accordance with the timing selected by the timing selection means 31r among the respective units shown in FIG.
The game control means 31A (main board 31) includes an open / close control means 53a, timing selection means 31r, an unstarted game number storage means 31h (storage area), an unstarted game number change means 31q, which will be described individually below, Command transmission means 31d.
[0249]
The open / close control means 53a is the same as the basic circuit 53 of FIG. 7, and outputs a signal to the solenoid 35 and the motor 38 (FIG. 7) to drive the variable members 43a to 43c when the start condition is satisfied. Or outputs signals to the solenoids 24a and 24b to open and close the open / close pieces 23a and 23b.
[0250]
The unstarted game number storage means 31h stores information indicating the establishment of the start condition, the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 31a when the start condition is satisfied, or the information indicating the determination result of the random number by the determination means 31i described later. The stored contents such as random numbers related to the starting game are erased after a predetermined time has elapsed from the closing operation of the opening / closing pieces 23a, 23b (after the starting game is finished).
As described with reference to steps S110a and S110b of the start-port switch passing process shown in FIG. 14, the unstarted game number storage means 31h is only in the specific game state in order to add value to the specific game state. Memorize random numbers. Alternatively, the added number may be added to the specific game state by increasing the upper limit number of the unstarted game number storage means 31h in the specific game state than the upper limit number in the normal state.
For the same purpose, not only in a specific gaming state but also in a predetermined case where it is desired to add value (for example, for 10 seconds after a game ball is won in the starting winning opening 4b, winning in the starting winning opening 4b) In addition, a random number or the like may be stored only during a specific gaming state.
[0251]
The unstarted game number changing means 31q determines whether or not the start memory number stored in the unstarted game number storage means 31h has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) when the start condition is satisfied. The upper limit number of information that can be determined or stored by the unstarted game number storage means 31h is mutually changed before and after the occurrence of the specific game state.
[0252]
The timing selecting means 31r selects the opening timing of the opening / closing pieces 23a and 23b based on the memory of the unstarted game number storage means 31h, for example, for each detection signal output from the starting ball detectors 5a to 5c. is there.
[0253]
The command transmission unit 31d transmits a determination result command including the selection result selected by the timing selection unit 31r to the notification unit 80b.
[0254]
The effect control unit 80B displays the information stored in the unstarted game number storage unit 31h on the unstarted game number notification unit 29a in an identifiable state for each detection signal output from the start ball detectors 5a to 5c. The control signal is output so as to do so.
Further, the effect control means 80B distinguishes between opening and closing the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b when the start condition is satisfied and opening and closing the opening and closing pieces 23a and 23b according to the timing selected by the timing selection means 31r. Informing means 80b for outputting a control signal to be displayed on the starting game number notifying means 29a is provided.
[0255]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, in the first aspect of the present invention, the opening / closing member that opens and closes when the variable winning device is controlled from the second state to the first state, and the opening / closing control means that controls the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member. ,When it is determined that the start timing is changed by the start timing change determining means and the start timing change determining means for determining whether or not to change the start timing of the opening operation of the opening and closing member when the game ball passes through the start area A plurality of types of start timings based on the information determined by the target determination means and target determination means for determining whether to change the start timing based on any of the information described in the unstarted game number storage means Start timing selection means for selecting from the start timing of the start, a plurality of start areas are provided, the plurality of start areas include start areas with different opening and closing modes of the opening and closing member, the unstarted game number storage means is open and closed Information is stored in an identifiable state for each opening / closing mode of the member, and the unstarted game number notification means can be identified for each opening / closing mode of the opening / closing member. To notify the information in such a state,The opening / closing control meansstartSelected by timing selection meansstartControls opening movement of opening and closing members according to timingThen, the target determining means determines to change the start timing based on the information stored first among the information stored in the unstarted game number storage means at a higher rate than the start timing based on other information.Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which only a skilled player can obtain a large number of prize balls without being particularly targeted by a skilled player only when the blade member is opened and closed. Therefore, an equal game can be performed from a skilled person to a beginner.Further, by increasing the opportunity to select the start timing of the opening operation of the opening / closing member, it is possible to ensure further prevention of so-called aiming. In addition, it becomes possible to clearly indicate to the player which of the plurality of starting areas the number of unstarted games stored has passed, for example, when the opening / closing mode is advantageous for the player, more specific gaming state The player can be expected to
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1 of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the variable winning device 20 shown in FIG.
3 is a perspective view of the variable winning device 20 of FIG.
4 is a perspective view of the variable winning device 20 of FIG. 2. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the variable winning device 20 shown in FIG.
6 is a perspective view of the variable winning device 20 of FIG. 2. FIG.
7 is a block diagram showing a schematic internal configuration of a main board 31, a lamp control board 75, a sound control board 70, a display control board 80, and the like that control the progress of the game installed on the back surface of the gaming machine of FIG. FIG.
8 is a block diagram for explaining an outline of a circuit configuration in the display control board 80 of FIG. 7;
9 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control means (CPU 56) of the main board 31 shown in FIG. 7 and peripheral circuits such as a ROM 54 and a RAM 55;
10 is a flowchart showing a 2 mS timer interrupt process executed by a CPU 56 of FIG.
11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of a probability state table provided in the random number extraction means of the CPU 56 of FIG.
12 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers touched in step S22 of the timer interrupt setting process shown in FIG.
13 is a flowchart showing an operation of a symbol determination process shown in step S25 of the timer interrupt setting process shown in FIG.
14 is a flowchart showing an operation of a start port switch passing process shown in step S312 of the symbol determination process shown in FIG.
15 is a flowchart showing operations of start timing selection execution processing shown in step S119 of the start port switch passing processing shown in FIG. 14 and step S319 of FIG. 22 described later.
16 is a schematic diagram of data stored in a data table referred to in step S132 of the start timing selection execution process shown in FIG.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an operation of a winning effect setting process shown in step S115 of the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 14;
18 is an operation of the round number determination process by the determination unit shown in step S123 of the winning effect setting process shown in FIG. 17 and the round number determination process by the condition determination unit of the CPU 56 shown in step S56 of the symbol normal process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an operation of a symbol normal process shown in step S300 of the symbol determination process shown in FIG.
20 is a flowchart showing an operation of reach variable display processing shown in step S302 of the symbol determination process shown in FIG.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the operation of the storage process shown in step 31 of the timer interrupt setting process shown in FIG. 10;
22 is a flowchart showing an operation of an accessory process shown in step S26 of the timer interrupt setting process shown in FIG.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an operation of a specific area passing process shown in step S320 of the accessory process shown in FIG. 22;
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an operation of a start opening winning process shown in step S340 of the accessory process shown in FIG.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of the pre-opening for winning game opening shown in step S306 of the accessory process shown in FIG.
26 is an explanatory diagram showing signal lines of a display control command (display control signal) transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. FIG.
FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram of output timings of display control commands and display control INT signals to the signal lines shown in FIG. 26;
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the display control CPU 101 shown in FIG.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an operation of a timer interrupt process according to step S702 of the main process shown in FIG.
30 is a schematic configuration diagram of a reception command buffer for storing a display control command from the main board 31. FIG.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an operation of command analysis processing shown in step S704 of the main processing shown in FIG. 28;
32 is a flowchart showing an operation of display control process processing shown in step S705 of the main processing shown in FIG.
33 is a flowchart showing the operation of step S631 of the command analysis process shown in FIG.
34 is a block diagram of a portion related to controlling the opening operation of the open / close pieces 23a and 23b in accordance with the timing selected by the timing selection means 31r among the respective units shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Game board
29 Variable display device
31 Main board
35 Lamp control board
56 CPU
70 sound control board
80 Display control board
101 CPU for display control

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A game is performed by driving a game ball into a game area, and includes a variable winning device that changes between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player,
A start game is performed in which the variable winning device is controlled from the second state to the first state in a predetermined start mode based on the game ball passing through the start region provided in the game region,
Identification that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode based on the fact that the game ball that has won the variable winning device through the starting game has entered a specific region among the plurality of regions provided in the variable winning device. In a ball game machine for generating a specific gaming state for controlling the variable prize-winning device from the second state to the first state in the aspect,
Unstarted game number storage means for storing information indicating that the game ball has passed through the start area until the start game is applied to the game ball;
Unstarted game number notifying means for notifying information stored in the unstarted game number storage means;
An opening and closing member that opens and closes when controlling the variable winning device from the second state to the first state;
An opening / closing control means for controlling an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member;
Start timing change determining means for determining whether or not to change the start timing of the opening operation of the opening and closing member when a game ball passes through the start area;
When it is determined by the start timing change determining means that the start timing is to be changed, it is determined whether to change the start timing based on any of the information described in the unstarted game number storage means Subject determination means;
Start timing selecting means for selecting the start timing based on the information determined by the target determining means from a plurality of types of start timings,
A plurality of the start areas are provided, the plurality of start areas include a start area where the opening and closing mode of the opening and closing member is different,
The unstarted game number storage means stores the information in an identifiable state for each opening / closing mode of the opening / closing member,
The unstarted game number notifying means notifies the information in an identifiable state for each opening / closing mode of the opening / closing member,
The opening / closing control means controls the opening operation of the opening / closing member according to the start timing selected by the start timing selecting means ,
The target determining means determines to change the start timing based on the information stored first in the information stored in the unstarted game number storage means at a higher rate than the start timing based on other information. A ball game machine characterized by that.

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