JP6125845B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with symbol display means for variably displaying various symbols.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine that performs a process of switching to a different gaming state or returning to a normal gaming state is known when a gaming state or effect mode to be shifted to after a jackpot game is set according to the type of jackpot, and when the set number of symbol variations is completed. It has been.

  For example, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 has a gaming state transition table selection table, and any one gaming state transition table is selected based on the gaming state determination number and special symbol determination data (winning type). It is like that.

  Then, referring to the selected game state transition table, the game state to be transferred after the big hit game and the number of times of change performed in the state are designated, and the state is shifted to the next game state on condition that the number of times of change has been reached. (Patent Document 1, paragraphs 0342 and 0353, FIGS. 36 and 37).

JP 2012-187227 A

  However, there are a plurality of types of data necessary for designating a game after the big hit game, such as those related to the operation setting of the ordinary electric accessory, and when the game state is switched several times, the storage medium There is a problem that the data capacity to be stored in the memory increases.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of preventing an increase in the amount of data even when the gaming state and the effect mode are switched over a plurality of times. The purpose is to do.

The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a symbol display means for variably displaying various symbols, a lottery means for determining whether or not the game ball is won, and a plurality of types of variation pattern selection tables in which variation patterns are stored. And a profit state generating means for generating a profit state including at least a first hit and a second hit different from the first hit based on the determination result of the success / failure by the lottery means, and referring to the variation pattern selection table A variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern, a symbol variation controlling means for controlling the variation display of the symbol based on the determined variation pattern, and a table used for designating the variation pattern selection table. The table includes specification information and variable display number specification information for specifying the number of variable display times of the symbols by the specified variable pattern selection table. Based on the progress of the game, the variable allocation setting table storing the designation information set including the designation information and the variation display count designation information in the execution order, the storage means for temporarily storing the designation information set to be executed Fluctuation pattern selection table changing means for changing the fluctuation pattern selection table, the table designation information is changed a predetermined number of times after the end of the first hit, and the predetermined pattern after the end of the second hit. The table designation information is changed over a specific number of times greater than the number of times, and the variable allocation setting table corresponds to the designated information set for the predetermined number of times corresponding to the first number and the second number. and the designation information set of said specific number of times that has been respectively stored, the change pattern selection table change means, on condition of occurrence of the benefits state, before A first setting means for performing an initial setting of the specified information set corresponding to the profit state type with reference to a variable allocation setting table, and a variable display of the number of symbols specified by the variable display count specifying information. when done, have a second setting means for setting a last time the next the designation information set corresponding to the type of benefit state, the designation information by said first setting means and said second setting means By setting a set, it is possible to execute a variation effect by a series of continuous effect modes .

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the counter includes a counter that is added when the symbol variable display is performed the number of times specified by the variable display count designation information. The next specified information set corresponding to the type and the counter value is set.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve playability while preventing an increase in the amount of data.

The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment. The perspective view of the back side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The figure which shows the fluctuation distribution setting table of this embodiment. The figure which shows the deviation fluctuation pattern selection table of this embodiment. The figure which shows the hit fluctuation pattern selection table of this embodiment. The flowchart which shows the game management process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. 9 is a flowchart (first half) showing a special symbol variation start process in FIG. Flowchart showing the special symbol variation start processing in FIG. 8 (second half). The flowchart which shows the process during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. 8 (the first half). 9 is a flowchart (second half) showing the special symbol confirmation time processing in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric-power-item management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit start process in FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special electric accessory operation start process in FIG. 11. 12 is a flowchart showing processing during operation of the special electric accessory in FIG. 11. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating special electric accessory operation continuation determination processing in FIG. 11. FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit end process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub-control side. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by the sub-control side.

  First, an outline of the gaming machine of the embodiment will be described.

  The gaming machine according to the first embodiment includes a symbol display means for variably displaying various symbols, a lottery means for determining whether or not the game ball is won, and a plurality of types of variation pattern selections in which variation patterns are stored. A profit state generating means for generating a profit state based on a determination result of success / failure by the lottery means, and a fluctuation pattern determining means for determining the fluctuation pattern with reference to the fluctuation pattern selection table. Symbol variation control means for controlling symbol variation display based on the variation pattern, table designation information used to designate the variation pattern selection table, and symbol variation display count by the designated variation pattern selection table Designation information consisting of the table designation information and the variable display count designation information. A change distribution selection table for changing the reference variation pattern selection table based on the progress of the game, and a storage means for temporarily storing the specified information set to be executed. The variation pattern selection table changing unit refers to the variation distribution setting table on the condition that the profit state occurs, and initializes the designated information set corresponding to the profit state type. When the first setting means to perform and the variable display of the number of times specified by the variable display number specifying information is performed, the variable allocation setting table is referred to and the type of the previous profit state is supported. And a second setting means for setting the designated information set next time.

  In the present embodiment, the first setting means included in the variation pattern selection table changing means performs initial setting of the specified information set corresponding to the profit state type. For example, on the condition that the probability variation jackpot is generated, by setting “probable variation early stage” as the table designation information and “20” as the variation display number designation information, the variation pattern selection table of “probable variation early stage” is set after the jackpot is ended. , 20 symbol display fluctuations are performed.

  The second setting means included in the variation pattern selection table changing means sets the next designated information set corresponding to the type of profit state that ended last time, that is, immediately before. For example, after 20 initial “probability change early stages”, “probability change middle stage” and “50” are set as the table specification information corresponding to the previous probability fluctuation big hit. Thereby, after the “probability change early stage” is completed, the symbol display change is performed 50 times by the change pattern selection table of “probability change middle stage”.

  In the variation allocation setting table, the specified information set is stored in the order of execution, so the variation pattern selection table changing means changes the variation pattern selection table based on the progress of the game. The specified information set is temporarily stored in a storage means such as a RAM before execution, and when the execution is completed, the process of temporarily storing the next specified information set is repeated. The variation pattern can be changed a plurality of times, and the gameability is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the counter includes a counter that is added when the symbol variable display of the number of times specified by the variable display count specifying information is performed, and the second setting means includes the type of the previous profit state and the counter It is preferable to set the next specified information set corresponding to the value of.

  This embodiment is provided with a counter that is added when the number of times of symbol variation display specified by the variable display count designation information is performed. The value is incremented by one.

  The second setting means included in the variation pattern selection table changing means sets the next designated information set corresponding to the counter value in addition to the previous profit state type. As a result, the variation pattern selection table is changed according to the value of the counter so that, for example, a variation pattern in a continuous series of effect modes can be executed, such as “probability change early stage”, “probability change middle stage”, and “probability change end stage”. Become.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the part which comprises the pachinko game machine of this embodiment is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, and a front frame 3 and a front door 5 that are pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed.

  The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  Speakers 7 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front door 5. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs the effect sound effect accompanying the game to the outside. In addition, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on the left and right sides and the upper part of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decoration part in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect of the game.

  A front plate 9 is provided on the lower side of the front door 5, and a left end portion thereof is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a launch handle 10 for operating the launch mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing game balls, a lower storage tray 12 and the like.

  Further, a left effect button 13 and a center effect button 14 that can be operated when the built-in lamp is lit are provided on the surface portion of the upper storage dish 11. The production buttons 13 and 14 are given an opportunity for operation during the game, and the production can be changed by pressing the buttons.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-like back mechanism board 16 that holds down the game board 4 from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball supply device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper side of the back mechanism board 16.

  A game ball payout device 19 for paying out game balls is provided at the inclined lower end of the tank rail 18 for drawing out the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Furthermore, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) that manages all gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided at a corner portion of the back mechanism board 16. Is housed and provided.

  In addition, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially at the center of the back mechanism board 16, and transparent effect control in which the effect control board 25 is accommodated in the back cover 23. A substrate case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26a that houses the liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

  A volume switch 31 is provided at an intermediate portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. The volume can be set in 10 steps by rotating the knob.

  A transparent main control board case 24a that houses the main control board 24 is provided below the liquid crystal control board case 26a. The main control board 24 controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

  The main control board 24 is provided with a RAM clear switch 27. By turning on the power while pressing down the RAM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial state.

  The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls the effects by the panel decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36, for example, based on the control commands.

  Below the main control board case 24a, a transparent power supply board case 28a containing a power supply board 28 and a transparent payout control board case 29a containing a payout control board 29 are disposed.

  Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launcher (not shown) provided with a strike rod for hitting the game ball and a launch motor for driving the hit ball. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface includes a center decorative body 34a fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with a screw or the like, and a left corner decorative body. 34b, a right corner decoration body 34c, and the like. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are each formed by integral molding by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

  A plurality of panel decoration LEDs 35 are arranged on the center decoration body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decoration unit that enhances the effect by changing the light emission color and light emission mode in accordance with the symbol change display and the notice display in each game.

  An opening is formed in the center of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is disposed in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display that displays various effects such as a pattern on which various numbers, characters, and the like are drawn, a background image, reach, and the like according to the game. The liquid crystal display device 36 corresponds to the “symbol display means” of the present invention.

  On the right side of the center ornament 34a, a movable accessory 37a having the shape of a doll's arm is arranged. Further, a clog-shaped movable accessory 37b is disposed below the front surface of the liquid crystal display device. Both the movable accessories 37a and 37b operate according to the effects in the game and the expectation level of the big hit.

  Below the liquid crystal display device 36, a start winning device 38 including a first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b is arranged. A lottery is performed when a game ball flowing down the game area 4a wins the first special symbol starting port 38a or the second special symbol starting port 38b, and the special symbol display device 43a described later displays a variation display of the special symbol. Made. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 36 also performs a variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols.

  In the following, the special symbol that starts the variable display by winning at the first special symbol starting port 38a is the special symbol 1 (special symbol 1), and the special symbol that starts changing display by winning the second special symbol starting port 38b. The symbol is called special symbol 2 (special symbol 2).

  The second special symbol start port 38b is provided with an opening / closing member, and when the opening / closing member is opened, the game ball is easily won. The open / close member is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a normal symbol lottery to be described later is won. In the following, an apparatus in which the second special symbol start opening 38b and the opening / closing member are combined may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory.

  Below the start winning device 38, a first big winning device 39a is arranged. Further, on the right side of the start winning device 38, a second large winning device 39b is arranged. The big winning devices 39a and 39b are winning devices that are opened for a predetermined time when a special symbol lottery is won, that is, when a big win is won. A lot of prize balls can be obtained by winning a game ball in a big prize opening (not shown) inside the big prize devices 39a and 39b.

  A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged below the right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), and changes the special symbol in response to winning in the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b, and displays the lottery result. In addition, the remaining one (right) displays the number of reserved balls of special symbols and normal symbols and the short-time state.

  The normal symbol display device 43b is a display composed of a plurality of LEDs. The normal symbol is started by the winning of the normal symbol start gate 40a, and the lottery result is displayed by turning on the LED.

  On the left side of the game area 4a, a normal symbol start gate 40a, a windmill 41 that changes the flow direction of the game ball, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. The normal symbol start gate 40a is a winning device that triggers the start of a normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 40a, and the normal symbol changes in the normal symbol display device 43b.

  In addition, a right normal symbol start gate 40b is disposed above the second grand prize winning device 39b. This is a starting gate for a normal symbol in a gaming state in which a right strike is made, and also has a role of detecting whether or not the player is making a right strike.

  A plurality of general winning ports 42 are arranged at the lower left side of the game area 4a. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending in a substantially vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball launched by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal strip-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

  A space extending in the vertical direction between the two outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch passage 45 through which a game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 that allows the shot ball to pass in the launch direction (the game area 4a side) and prevents the return ball (the launch path 45 side) from passing is provided. ing. Further, at the lowermost part of the inner guide rail 44 b, an out ball collection port 47 and a ball approaching portion 48 for introducing the out ball into the out ball collection port 47 are formed.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine. In FIG. 4, the configuration of a relay board for relaying signals and some members not related to the present invention are omitted.

  This control device is mainly configured of a main control board 24 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 that receives commands from the main control board 24 and controls the effects. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power supply, converts it to a DC voltage, and supplies it to each board.

  The main control board 24 includes a main control board CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243 therein. The main control board side CPU 241 is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process for determining whether or not to generate a big hit, a process for creating a control command from information on the determined variation pattern and stop symbol, and transmitting the control command to the effect control board 25. I do. The CPU 241 corresponds to “lottery means”, “profit state generating means”, “variation pattern determining means”, and “variation pattern selection table changing means” of the present invention.

  The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of gaming machine control procedures, control data, and the like. The RAM 243 is a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing data set by the processing of the main control board side CPU 241.

  Connected to the main control board 24 are a RAM clear switch 27, a start winning opening sensor 38c, a large winning opening sensor 39c, a starting gate passage sensor 40c, a general winning opening sensor 42c, a magnetic sensor 50, a radio wave sensor 51, and a vibration sensor 52. Each detection signal can be received.

  The magnetic sensor 50 is a sensor that detects an abnormality when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The radio wave sensor 51 is a sensor that detects an abnormality when a strong radio wave is emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the vibration sensor 52 is abnormal when a strong vibration is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is a sensor to detect.

  Further, a special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24, and random number information acquired by the main control board side CPU 241 through a lottery process is transmitted to each of the symbol display devices 43a and 43b. .

  Further, the main control board 24 is connected to an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various information such as a big hit in a game, the number of winnings, and the number of games is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

  Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage tray full sensor 12c and the door opening sensor 32 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. . Note that the game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected to the payout control board 29.

  Next, the effect control board 25 includes an effect control board side CPU 251, a ROM 252 and a RAM 253 therein. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, which receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 24 and performs processing for controlling various effects based on the control command. The CPU 251 corresponds to “symbol fluctuation control means” of the present invention.

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. For example, the “variation pattern selection table” and “variation distribution setting table” of the present invention are stored in the ROM 252.

  Moreover, RAM253 is a memory | storage part provided with the work area which memorize | stores temporarily the data set by the process of the production control board side CPU251. The RAM 253 corresponds to the “storage unit” of the present invention.

  A speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8, a panel decoration LED 35, a volume switch 31, a left effect button 13, and a center effect button 14 are connected to the effect control board 25. Thereby, the production control board 25 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7, operation | movement of each LED, etc., and is raising the production effect, for example.

  As for the effect buttons 13 and 14, when the player pushes them down during the effective period, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

  A liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 receives a command from the effect control board 25 and performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The liquid crystal control board 26 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266 therein.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 25. The data is output to the video display processor VDP 264.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program that describes the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

  The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the video display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing. The VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores image data processed by the video display processor VDP 264. is there.

  With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the liquid crystal control command transmitted from the effect control board 25, and displays effect images and moving images on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  Next, the fluctuation distribution setting table of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the fluctuation distribution setting table is classified according to the hit type. The hit types include “latency probability variable hit”, “small hit 1”, “small hit 2”, “big hit”. There are five types, 1 ”and“ Big hit 2 ”.

  After the completion of “latency probability variation”, “big hit 1”, and “big hit 2”, a high probability probability variation state is obtained. However, in any case, if the winning does not occur again until 77 symbol variations are completed, the probability variation state is terminated and the normal gaming state is restored.

  “Hidden probability change” refers to a gaming state in which a probability variation state with a high probability is reached after the winning game (hereinafter also referred to as a special game), but cannot be recognized from the background or the like for a predetermined period. The “small hit” is a hit where the number of rounds cannot be almost obtained because the number of rounds is smaller than that of the “big hit” and the open time of the attacker is short.

  First, the details of the case where the “latency probability variation hit” is won will be described. When the “latency probability change hit” is won, TCODE is set to “01H” and TCDCNT is set to “19” as initial settings. Here, “TCODE” means a variation pattern distribution designation number and corresponds to “table designation information” of the present invention. Further, “TCDCNT” means a fluctuation number designation number and corresponds to “fluctuation display number designation information” of the present invention.

  Since the effect state of “01H” is “chance 1” (see FIG. 5B), the change display of the state is performed 19 times. Thereafter, TCDCNT is counted down for each change, and when TCDCNT becomes “0”, an offset value is added (details will be described later). Then, as the next effect state, TCODE is set to “02H” and TCDCNT is set to “1”.

  Since the effect state of “02H” is “chance 2”, after the variable display by “chance 1” ends, the variable display is performed once in the state of “chance 2”. After that, as stored in the fluctuation distribution table, the fluctuation display of “chance 1” is 19 times, the fluctuation display of “chance 2” is once, the fluctuation display of “chance 1” is 19 times again, “chance 3” ”Is sequentially set so that the variable display is performed once.

  Eventually, it is set to “latency probability change”, which is an effect mode peculiar to “latency probability change hit”, so that the player can recognize that the state is in the state of probability fluctuation internally. Here, the probability variation state is maintained until 77 symbol variations are completed by a “special figure certain variation counter” described later. Note that TCDCNT being “0” means that there is no more production state to shift to.

  Next, the details of the case where “one small hit” is won will be described. When “small hit 1” is won, TCODE is set to “01H” and TCDCNT is set to “19” as initial settings. Thereafter, TCDCNT is counted down for each change, and when TCDCNT becomes “0”, an offset value is added, and TCODE is set to “02H” and TCDCNT is set to “1” as the next effect state.

  Thereby, after the end of the variable display by “chance 1”, the variable display is performed once in the state of “chance 2”. After that, as stored in the fluctuation distribution table, the fluctuation display of “chance 1” is 19 times, the fluctuation display of “chance 3” is once, and finally the “normal” fluctuation display is performed. Are set sequentially.

  The performance state shifts in the same way as in the case of the above-mentioned “latency probability variation hit”, so that, for example, if the action of the attacker at the time of hitting is the same, the player will be “latency probability variation hit” or “small hit 1 Cannot be distinguished. However, depending on the final production state, it is possible to know which was the hit.

  Briefly explaining the case where “small hit 2” is won, first, TCODE is set to “01H” and TCDCNT is set to “19” as initial settings. After that, as stored in the fluctuation distribution table, it is sequentially set so that the fluctuation display of “chance 3” is once and finally the fluctuation display of “normal” is performed.

  Next, details of the case where “big hit 1” is won will be described. “Big hit 1” is a probable symbol big hit, and when it is won, TCODE is set to “05H” and TCDCNT is set to “20” as initial settings.

  Since “05H” is in the “probable early stage” in the production state (see FIG. 5B), the state change display is performed 20 times. Thereafter, TCDCNT is counted down for each change, and when TCDCNT becomes “0”, an offset value is added and TCODE is set to “06H” and TCDCNT is set to “50” as the next effect state.

  Since the effect state of “06H” is “probability change middle”, after the change display by “probability change early” is finished, the change display is performed 50 times in the state of “probability change middle”. After that, as stored in the fluctuation distribution table, the change display of “probable change end” is sequentially set to 7 times, and finally the “normal” change display is performed (probability of 77 revolutions in total). Fluctuation). That is, at “big hit 1”, the production state shifts in the order of “probability change early stage”, “probability change middle stage”, and “probability change end stage” and returns to “normal”.

  Next, details of the case where “big hit 2” is won will be described. “Big hit 2” is a probable symbolic big hit different from “Big hit 1”, and when this is won, TCODE is set to “08H” and TCDCNT is set to “10” as initial settings.

  In “08H”, the effect state is “special probability change” (see FIG. 5B), and the change display of the state is performed ten times. Here, the “special probability change” is an effect performed over a plurality of times while adding TCODE for each change (FIG. 10B described later: step S102) and adjusting the change display time.

  Only the initial settings “08H” and “10” are stored in the variable display allocation setting table, but are updated a total of 10 times until the TCODE becomes “11H” by the game control program of the present embodiment. That is, “large hit 2” has a larger number of changes in TCODE and TCDCNT than “latency probability variation hit” to “first hit”.

  After that, as stored in the fluctuation distribution table, the change display of “probability change middle” is 60 times, the change display of “probability change end” is 7 times, and finally “normal” change display is performed. (Probability fluctuation of a total of 77 revolutions).

  As described above, TCODE and TCDCNT are initially set according to the hit type (according to the “first setting means” of the present invention), and after the end of the predetermined number of fluctuations by the initial setting, the most recent (previous) hit is made. The next setting is performed corresponding to the type (by the “second setting means” of the present invention).

  In the above process, every time the set TCDCNT is counted down and becomes “0”, the next TCODE and TCDCNT are repeatedly stored in the RAM 253 repeatedly. Compared with a method of storing all data in a state at once, an increase in the amount of data can be prevented.

  Next, the variation pattern selection table of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B. First, FIG. 6A is a variation pattern selection table in the case where the lottery is not successful, and the symbol variation pattern is any of TCODE and the number of reserved balls (“Hold 1” means that the number of held balls is one). Is to be selected. The symbol variation pattern is a variation mode of symbols such as normal variation and reach variation, and corresponds to the “variation pattern” of the present invention.

  For example, when the production state is “00H” and the number of reserved balls is “0”, “normal fluctuation 1 (12 s)” is selected with a probability of 90%. In addition, “Normal reach” is selected with a probability of 5%, “Super reach 1” is 2%, “Super reach 2” is 2%, and “Super reach 3” is selected with a probability of 1% (total 100%). The pattern is never selected.

  Similarly, when the production state is “00H” and the number of reserved balls is “1”, “normal fluctuation 1 (12 s)” is 80%, “normal fluctuation 2 (8 s)” is 10%, “normal reach” ”Is selected with a probability of 5%,“ Super Reach 1 ”is 2%,“ Super Reach 2 ”is 2%, and“ Super Reach 3 ”is selected with a probability of 1% (100% in total).

  When the effect state is “02H”, “continuous fluctuation” is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the number of reserved balls. In the present embodiment, when the predetermined number of fluctuation displays by “01H” is completed, the fluctuation display by “01H” is started again with “02H” in between (see FIG. 5A). .

  Similarly, when the production state is “03H”, “promotion change” is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the number of reserved balls. Here, it is used for the promotion effect of whether the next effect state is “04H (latency probability change)” or “00H (normal)” (see FIG. 5A).

  For example, when the production state is “08H to 11H”, “special probability variation normal variation (1.5 s)” is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the number of reserved balls. If the winning lottery is off, TCODE is added for each variation in the range of “08H to 11H” (details will be described later), but the symbol variation pattern does not change.

  Next, the variation pattern selection table in the case where the success / failure lottery in FIG. 6B is won will be described. Here, one of the symbol variation patterns is selected only by TCODE.

  For example, when the production state is “00H”, “Super Reach 1” is selected with a probability of 25%, “Super Reach 2” is 25%, and “Super Reach 3” is selected with a probability of 50% (100% in total). Other symbol variation patterns are not selected.

  Similarly, when the production state is “01H”, “chance reach 1” is selected with a probability of 30%, “chance reach 2” is 30%, and “chance reach 3” is selected with a probability of 40% (total of 100% ).

  Also, when the production state is “05H (probability change early stage)”, “probability change early reach” is selected with a probability of 100%, and when it is “07H (probability change final stage)”, “probability change end reach” Is selected with a probability of 100%. However, when the production state is “06H (probability middle stage)”, the number of fluctuations may be specified (see “big hit 1” in FIG. 5A), and “probability middle stage reach 1” 20%, “probability changing middle reach 2” is selected with a probability of 30%, and “probability changing mid reach 3” is selected with a probability of 50% (total of 100%).

  Further, for example, when the production state is “08H to 11H”, “special probability variation variation” is selected. Specifically, when the production state is “08H”, “special probability variation variation 1” is selected with a probability of 100%, and in the next variation, TCODE is added to “09H”. Hit variation 2 "is selected with a probability of 100%.

  Thereafter, TCODE is added for each variation, and the symbol variation pattern is changed to “special variation variation 10” for a total of 10 times. At this time, each variation time is adjusted depending on the number of the winning position being held, and a winning display can be output at the set time.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the different variation pattern selection table is referred to depending on the result of the success / failure lottery, and the selected symbol variation pattern is varied. In addition, the selection rate of the symbol variation pattern varies depending on the TCODE and the number of reserved balls. Therefore, in each variation display, a very wide variety of symbol variation patterns are selected and executed, and the player does not get bored with the effects at the time of symbol variation.

  Below, with reference to FIG. 7, the game management process performed by the main control side is demonstrated. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process that is executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

  First, the main control means (main control board 24) performs timer management processing (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a number of timers such as a general figure and a special figure character operation timer, in addition to a special symbol object operation timer described later, each of which measures a time related to the game.

  The main control means manages a number of timers by updating various timers (subtracting the timers) according to the processing state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the main control means performs prize ball management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol starting port 38a or the general winning port 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42c inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control means transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (further, the game ball payout device 19). After receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage tray 11 (or the lower storage tray 12 when the upper storage tray 11 is full). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, the main control means performs normal symbol management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 40a or the right normal symbol start gate 40b. Specifically, the start gate passage sensor 40c inside the start gates 40a and 40b detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When the main control means receives the signal, it obtains a lottery random number of normal symbols. A maximum of four lottery random numbers can be stored, and whether or not the lottery random numbers are appropriate is lottered in the order of storage.

  Further, the main control means transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the normal symbol is changed by the blinking of the LED, and the normal symbol is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed and stopped according to the lottery result. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, the main control means performs a normal electric accessory management process. This is a process for controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in the hit state, the main control means transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory, and the second special symbol start port for a predetermined time. The opening / closing member 38b is opened.

  The main control means is for closing the opening / closing member when the predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have been won in the second special symbol starting port 38b before the predetermined time has elapsed. A control signal is transmitted to the solenoid for ordinary electric accessories. Thereby, the opening / closing member is closed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in a disengaged manner, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control means does the normal electric accessory management process without doing anything. finish.

  In step S50, the main control means performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b.

  Although details will be described later, when the start winning port sensor 38c detects a game ball, the start winning port sensor 38c transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means, and the main control means draws a special symbol.

  The main control means transmits a control signal to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the special symbol is changed by the 7-segment LED, and the special symbol is stopped after displaying a winning or losing mode according to the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the variation of the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 with a decorative symbol that can be surely recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  Finally, in step S60, the main control means performs a special electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the special electric accessory (large winning devices 39a, 39b) according to the lottery result of the special symbol.

  Although details will be described later, when a special symbol stops in a winning manner, a so-called big hit occurs, and a special game of a predetermined number of rounds is given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S50), when the special symbol is stopped in an out-of-phase manner, the main control means does nothing and ends the special electric accessory management process. When the special electric accessory management process ends, the game management process also ends.

  Next, the special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol management process, the main control means determines the operation status (waiting for variation, during variation, during confirmation time) of a special symbol, which will be described later, and performs each process.

  First, the main control means performs a start port check process 1 (step S51). This is to determine the winning of a game ball to the first special symbol start port 38a, store a big hit determination random number or the like in a reserved storage area, and create a reserved look-ahead command if necessary. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S52, the main control means performs a start port check process 2. The same process as the start opening check process 1 is performed for winning a game ball in the second special symbol start opening 38b. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S53.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (step S53). If the condition device operation flag is ON, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S58.

  On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not ON, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S54. That is, the processing after step S54 is processing for a normal game in which no big hit has occurred.

  When the determination in step S53 is “NO”, the main control means performs a special symbol operation status determination (step S54). If the special symbol operation status (hereinafter also referred to as a special symbol operation status) is set to 00H or 01H, it means that the special symbol is “waiting for variation”, and the process proceeds to step S55.

  If the special figure operation status is set to 02H, it means that the special symbol is “fluctuating”, and the process proceeds to step S56. Furthermore, when the special figure operation status is set to 03H, it means that the special symbol is “during confirmation time”, and the process proceeds to step S57. Hereinafter, processing in each special figure operation status will be described.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B, the special symbol variation start process performed in the special symbol management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when it is determined that the special symbol operation status is 00H or 01H (both in a waiting state) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 8: step S54).

  First, in FIG. 9A, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number is 0 (step S71). If the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is not 0, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S76 (see FIG. 9B).

  If the determination in step S71 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is 0 (step S72). If the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S73. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is not 0, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S76 (see FIG. 9B).

  When the determination in step S72 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol operation status is 00H (step S73). As will be described later, immediately after the special symbol confirmation time processing (FIG. 8: step S57) is executed, 01H is set as the special symbol operation status.

  If the special figure operation status is 00H, the determination is “YES”, and the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special figure operation status is not 00H (when it is 01H), the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S74.

  If the determination in step S73 is “NO”, the main control means transmits a customer waiting demo command (step S74). The “customer waiting demonstration command” is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the effect control board 25 when there is no holding ball of the special figures 1 and 2 and the special figure operation status is 01H. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S75, the main control means sets 00H for the special symbol operation status. Thus, the special symbol variation start process ends, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, the process of “YES” in the determination of step S73 is repeated unless a reserved ball is generated.

  Next, when the determinations in step S71 and step S72 are “NO”, the main control means subtracts 1 from the number of reserved balls shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 (FIG. 9B: step S76). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, the main control means transmits a hold subtraction command. Since the main control board 24 transmits a “hold subtraction command” to the effect control board 25, the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a (the right 7-segment LED) and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 are displayed. 1 is subtracted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S78.

  In step S78, the main control means sets special symbol operation confirmation data. Specifically, “00H” is set as the special symbol operation confirmation data when special figure 1 starts to change, and “01H” is set when special figure 2 starts to change. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S79.

  In step S79, the main control means shifts the reserved storage area. The reserved storage areas 1 to 4 are shifted by 1 as the number of reserved balls is subtracted. At this time, 0 is set for the reserved storage area 4. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S80.

  In step S80, the main control means performs a special electric accessory activation determination random number determination process. This is a so-called special drawing lottery process in which a random number determination process is performed by determining a hit random number determination table corresponding to a special drawing. Processing to store the big hit determination flag in the work area is also performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S81, the main control means performs a special stop symbol creation process. Specifically, a symbol table selection table corresponding to the special symbol is selected, and a random symbol value for symbol determination and a big hit determination flag are acquired to create a special symbol stop symbol. In addition, the stop symbol number, jackpot determination flag, etc. of special figure 1 or special figure 2 are stored in the corresponding work area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the main control means performs a game state transition preparation process. Here, when the big hit determination flag is ON, the game state transition table corresponding to the big hit type is selected, and values are stored in various buffers with reference to this table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S83.

  In step S83, the main control means performs special figure variation pattern creation processing. This is a process of selecting a variation pattern distribution table and creating a variation pattern of a special symbol. Also, referring to the variation time table, the variation time of the special figure is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S84.

  In step S84, the main control means sets the changing flag in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 to ON. Specifically, the changing flag of one special figure that will change from now on is set to ON. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S85, the main control means transmits a decorative design designation command. Specifically, after the “decorative design designation command” is created, the “decorative design designation command” is transmitted to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S86.

  Finally, the main control means performs various settings at the start of fluctuation (step S86). Specifically, 00H (erase) is set in the random number storage area 0. In addition, since the special symbol operation status is set to 02H (fluctuating), in the next special symbol management process, in the special symbol movement status determination (FIG. 8: step S54), a special symbol fluctuation processing (FIG. 8) described later is performed. : Branch to step S56). Thereafter, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. Although it returns to FIG. 8, it progresses to step S58 after that (it mentions later).

  Next, the special symbol changing process performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described. The main control means performs this processing when the special symbol operation status is determined to be “02H” (being changed) in the special symbol operation status determination (step S54).

  The main control means transmits a “variation stop command” when a special symbol accessory operation timer, which is a timer related to the fluctuation time of the special figure, becomes zero. In addition, although various settings at the time of fluctuation stop are performed, the special symbol operation status is set to “03H” (during the confirmation time), so in the next special symbol management process, in the special symbol operation status determination (step S54), The process branches to a special symbol checking time process (step S57) to be described later. Thereafter, the special symbol changing process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S58 (described later).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B, the special symbol confirmation time process performed in the special symbol management process will be described. The main control means performs this processing when it is determined that the special symbol operation status is “03H” (during confirmation time) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 8: step S54).

  First, in FIG. 10A, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S91). Here, it is determined whether or not the time for the special figure confirmation display has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S92. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO” and the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated.

  When the determination in step S91 is “YES”, the main control means sets the special figure operation status to “01H” (step S92). If the special symbol operation status is set to “01H” (waiting for variation), the next special symbol management process will branch to the special symbol variation start process (FIG. 8: step S55) in the special symbol operation status determination. Become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S93.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the big hit determination flag is ON (step S93). If the big hit determination flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S94. On the other hand, if the big hit determination flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S95.

  When the determination in step S93 is “YES”, the main control means performs various settings when the big hit symbol is stopped (step S94). For example, the big hit determination flag is returned to “00H”, and the condition device operation flag is set to “ON”. Thereafter, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated.

  When the determination in step S93 is “NO”, the main control means determines whether or not the small hit determination flag is ON (step S95). If the small hit determination flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S96. On the other hand, if the small hit determination flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S97.

  When the determination in step S95 is “YES”, the main control means performs various settings when the small hit symbol is stopped (step S96). For example, the small hit determination flag is returned to “00H”, and the small hit determination flag is set to “ON”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S97.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S97). In the probability variation mode of this embodiment, the remaining number of times in the probability variation mode is counted by the special figure probability variation counter.

  If the special figure probability variation counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S101 (see FIG. 10B). On the other hand, if the special figure probability variation counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S98.

  If the determination in step S97 is “NO”, the main control means decrements the special figure probability variation counter by 1 (step S98). Hereinafter, steps S98 to S100 are processing related to the subtraction of the probability variation number. Then, it progresses to step S101.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S99). If the special figure probability variation counter is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S100 (see FIG. 10B). On the other hand, if the special figure probability variation counter is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S101 (see FIG. 10B).

  When the determination in step S99 is “YES”, the main control means performs various settings at the end of the probability change (FIG. 10B: step S100). For example, the universal figure certain change state flag and the special figure certain change state flag are each set to “00H”. Then, it progresses to step S101.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not TCODE is equal to or greater than 08H (step S101). As described above, “TCODE” is a change pattern distribution designation number, and “08H” or higher means that the effect state is “special probability change” (see FIG. 5).

  If TCODE is equal to or greater than 08H, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S102. On the other hand, if TCODE is less than 08H, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S103.

  When the determination in step S101 is “YES”, the main control means adds 1 to TCODE (step S102). When 1 is added to TCODE from “08H”, “09H” is obtained, and finally “11H” is added. Thereby, for example, a variation pattern of “special probability variation” progresses for each variation (see FIG. 6B). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not TCDCNT is 0 (step S103). As described above, “TCDCNT” is a variation count designation counter that counts the number of symbol variations when changing the effect state.

  If TCDCNT is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the special symbol confirmation time process is terminated. In particular, when there is no production state to be transferred next, TCDCNT is “0” (see FIG. 5A), and therefore, “YES” is determined in this step. On the other hand, if TCDCNT is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S104.

  If the determination in step S103 is “NO”, the main control means subtracts 1 from TCDCNT (step S104). Hereinafter, steps S104 to S107 are processing related to the transition of the production state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S105.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not TCDCNT is 0 (step S105). If TCDCNT is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S106. On the other hand, if TCDCNT is not 0, the determination is “NO” and the process during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated.

  If the determination in step S105 is “YES”, the main control means adds 1 to the offset value (step S106). The offset value is set to “0” immediately after the big hit, but when the change display of the number of times set in the TCDCNT is completed, 1 is added to set the next effect state. (See FIG. 5). The offset value counter in this step corresponds to the “counter” of the present invention. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S107.

  Finally, the main control means refers to the variable distribution setting table and sets TCODE and TCDCNT corresponding to the previous hit type and offset value (step S107). The “previous hit type” means the type of big hit or small hit (including latent probability change) that ended immediately before.

  For example, after a special game with “big hit 1”, TCODE is set to “05H” and TCDCNT is set to “20” as initial settings, but when 20 times are counted and TCDCNT becomes “0”, The offset value is updated to “1”. In this step, TCODE is set to “06H” and TCDCNT is set to “50” corresponding to the offset value. Thereafter, the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is terminated. Then, returning to FIG. 8, the process proceeds to step S58.

  Finally, the main control means updates the special symbol display data (step S58). Specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 43a is updated. Thereafter, the special symbol management process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the special electric accessory management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric accessory management process (FIG. 7: step S60), the main control means performs a special electric accessory operation status (a jackpot start process, a special electric accessory activation start process, a special electric accessory active process, a special Electric power article operation continuation determination process, jackpot end process) are determined, and each process is managed.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not a small hitting flag is ON (step S61). The “small hitting flag” is a flag that is turned ON when winning a small hit (FIG. 10A: Step S96). If the small hitting flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S63.

  First, the case where the determination in step S61 is “YES” will be described. In this case, the main control means performs a small hit process (step S62). As described above, the small hits ("small hit 1" and "small hit 2") can hardly get any balls, but the effect state is changed a plurality of times in the same manner as after the special game by the big hit. Therefore, similarly to the big hit end process (FIG. 16) described later, the initial setting of TCODE and TCDCNT is performed as the process at the end of the small hit.

  The “latency probability variation hit” is classified as a big hit, and the processing from step S64 is performed. Thereafter, various settings at the end of the small hit are performed, and the small hit processing is completed. Further, the special electric accessory management process is terminated.

  Next, when the determination in step S61 is “NO”, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (step S63). If the condition device operation flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S64. On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and this process is terminated. That is, the processing after step S64 is processing when a big hit occurs.

  When the determination in step S63 is “YES”, the main control means performs a special electric accessory operation status determination (step S64). If the special electric accessory operation status (hereinafter also referred to as a special electric operation status) is set to “00H”, it means that it is “start of big hit”, and the process proceeds to step S65.

  Further, when the special electric operation status is set to “01H”, it means that “special electric operation is being started”, and the process proceeds to step S66. Similarly, when the special electric operation status is set to “02H”, it means that “special electric operation is in progress”, and the process proceeds to step S67.

  Further, when the special electric operation status is set to “03H”, it means “special electric operation continuation determination is in progress”, so the process proceeds to step S68, and the special electric operation status is set to “04H”. Means that the jackpot is being ended, and the process proceeds to step S69.

  Details of the processing in steps S65 to S69 will be described below. Moreover, after these processes are completed, the main control means ends the special electric accessory management process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the jackpot start process performed in the special electric utility management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when it is determined that the special electric operation status is “00H” (big hit start) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S64).

  First, the main control means performs various settings at the start of the big hit (step S111). Specifically, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is turned on, and “01H” is set in the continuous number counter. The continuous number counter is used to count the number of rounds in the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process described later (see FIG. 15), and “01H” means the first round.

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H” (special electric operation is starting), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S64), the special electric accessory operation start processing (FIG. 11) is performed. 11: Proceed to step S66). After various settings at the start of the big hit are completed, the process proceeds to step S112.

  In step S112, the main control means sets various data according to the jackpot type. Specifically, the maximum number of rounds, round display LED number, and jackpot start interval time are stored in the RAM 243. The jackpot start interval time is used in a special electric accessory operation start process described later (see FIG. 13). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  Finally, the main control means transmits a big hit start interval command (step S113). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a “big hit start interval (fanfare) command” to the sub-control means (production control board 25). Thereafter, the big hit starting process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the special electric accessory operation start process performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when it is determined that the special electric operation status is “01H” (starting special electric operation) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S64).

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S121). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot start interval time has elapsed or whether the interval time between rounds described later has elapsed.

  If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S122. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S121 is “YES”, the main control means transmits a special winning opening release command (step S122). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a “big prize opening opening command” to the sub-control means (effect control board 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S123.

  In step S123, the main control means stores the special electric accessory operating time corresponding to the jackpot type and the number of rounds in the special symbol accessory operating timer. For example, when the probability variation symbol jackpot is won this time, the special electric accessory operating time for each of the 13 rounds is set in the special symbol accessory operating timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main control means performs various settings at the start of the opening operation. Specifically, the special winning opening winning number counter is set to “00H”. “00H” means that the number of winnings is “0”.

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “02H” (during special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S64), the special electric accessory operating process (FIG. 11) is performed. : Go to step S67). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S125.

  Finally, the main control means performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process (step S125). Specifically, the value of the special winning combination opening / closing operation setting table and the special electric accessory operating timer corresponding to the big hit type and the number of rounds is acquired, and the operation of the open / close doors of the special winning devices 39a, 39b is set. Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the special electric accessory operating process performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this processing when it is determined that the special electric operation status is “02H” (during special electric operation) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S64).

  First, the main control means checks the maximum number of winning prizes (step S131). Specifically, when a prize is received at the prize winning units 39a and 39b, the prize winning counter is added, and when the maximum number of prizes is reached, the above-mentioned special symbol accessory operation timer is cleared to zero. It becomes processing to do. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S132.

  In step S132, the main control means performs a special winning opening opening / closing operation setting. Since the process is the same as step S125 of FIG. 13 described above, details are omitted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S133.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S133). Here, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operating time has come. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S134. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO” and the special electric accessory operating process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S133 is “YES”, the main control means transmits an inter-round interval command (step S134). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits an “inter-round interval command” to the sub-control means (effect control board 25). The “inter-round interval command” is, for example, a command that informs the transition to the interval period between the first round and the second round. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S135.

  Finally, in step S135, the main control means performs various settings at the end of the opening / closing operation. Specifically, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to 1980 ms. This corresponds to the discharge time of the remaining sphere. Further, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to 03H (during special electric operation continuation determination), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination process (FIG. 11: step S64), the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process ( FIG. 11: The process proceeds to step S68). Thereafter, the processing during operation of the special electric accessory is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when it is determined that the special electric operation status is “03H” (during special electric operation continuation determination) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S64). .

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S141). This is a determination as to whether or not the remaining ball discharge time set in step S135 of FIG. 14 has elapsed.

  If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S142. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process ends.

  When the determination in step S141 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the number of rounds is the maximum (step S142). For example, in the case of a big hit of 15 rounds, when the maximum is the 15th round, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S146. On the other hand, until the 14th round, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S143.

  When the determination in step S142 is “NO”, the main control means adds 1 to the continuous number counter (step S143). The main control means counts the number of big hits in this step. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S144.

  In step S144, the main control means stores the interval time between rounds according to the jackpot type in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The interval time between rounds is used in this process when returning to the special electric accessory operation start process (see FIG. 13). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S145.

  In step S145, the main control means performs various settings for continuation. Specifically, the special electric accessory 1 operation flag and the special electric accessory 2 operation flag are both set to 00H. The special electric accessory operation flag is set to 00H in any of “start”, “between rounds”, and “end” of the big hit round, but here “between rounds”.

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to 01H (during the start of special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S64), the special electric accessory operation start processing (FIG. 11: FIG. 11). The process proceeds to step S66). Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, when the determination in step S142 is “YES”, the main control means performs various settings at the end (step S146). Specifically, the special electric accessory 1 operation flag and the special electric accessory 2 operation flag are both set to 00H. The reason for setting the special electric accessory actuating flag to 00H is that it is the “end” of the big hit round.

  In addition, since the special electric operation status is set to 04H (during jackpot end), the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S64) proceeds to the big hit end processing (FIG. 11: step S69). . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S147.

  In step S147, the main control means stores the end interval time corresponding to the jackpot type in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The end interval time is used in a jackpot end process described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S148.

  In step S148, the main control means transmits a jackpot end interval command. Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a “big hit end interval (fanfare) command” to the sub-control means (production control board 25). Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the jackpot ending process performed in the special electric utility management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when it is determined that the special electric operation status is “04H” (during big hit) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S64).

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S151). Here, it is determined whether or not the end interval time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S152. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO” and the jackpot end processing is terminated.

  If the determination in step S151 is “YES”, the main control means sets a gaming state flag corresponding to the jackpot type (step S152). The “gaming state flag” is a flag for designating a gaming state after the end of the big hit, and a probability variation state or a short-time gaming state is designated in this step. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S153.

  In step S153, the main control means specifies a variable distribution setting table corresponding to the jackpot type. For example, when “big hit 1” is won, the portion corresponding to “big hit 1” in the variable allocation setting table is specified (see FIG. 5A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S154.

  In step S154, the main control means clears the offset value to zero. As a result, after the special game ends, the game starts from the effect state corresponding to the offset value “0” in the variable distribution setting table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S155.

  In step S155, the main control means sets TCODE and TCDCNT based on the fluctuation distribution setting table. TCODE and TCDCNT are set based on the variable allocation setting table specified in step S153 described above. For example, when “big hit 1” is won, “05H” is set as TCODE and “20” is set as TCDCNT. (See FIG. 5A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S156.

  Finally, the main control means performs various settings at the end of the big hit (step S156). Specifically, the condition device operation flag, the continuous number counter, the maximum continuous number buffer, etc. used in each step during the special electric accessory management process are all cleared to zero.

  Further, since the special electric operation status is set to “00H” (big hit start), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S64), the process proceeds to the big hit start processing (FIG. 11: step S65). Become. Thereafter, the big hit ending process is ended. The processing performed by the main control unit has been described above.

  Below, with reference to FIG. 17, the main process performed by the sub-control side is demonstrated. This main process includes an initialization process that is performed when the sub-control means (the effect control board 25) is activated.

  First, the sub control means performs an initialization process (step S211). This mainly performs various initial settings of the sub-control means, and is performed only once at the time of activation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S212.

  Next, the sub-control means determines whether or not the main loop update period has come (step S212). The main loop is processing from steps S214 to S219 described later, and its update cycle is 16 ms.

  If the update period of 16 ms elapses when the process proceeds to step S212, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S214. On the other hand, in the state before 16 ms elapses, the update cycle is not reached, and therefore the determination is “NO”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S213.

  When the determination in step S212 is “NO”, the sub-control unit performs various soft random number update processes (step S213). Thereafter, the processes in steps S212 and S213 are repeated until the determination in step S212 becomes “YES”. During the period of this loop, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18) with a period of 1 ms is executed. The sub-control means counts the number of interrupt processes to determine whether the above 16 ms has elapsed. judge.

  If the determination in step S212 is “YES”, the sub-control means performs LED data update processing (step S214). As described above, steps S214 to S219 are processing of the main loop. Here, the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 is updated to change the light emission mode of the decoration LED. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S215.

  In step S215, the sub control means performs a received command analysis process. In this method, the type of the received control command is analyzed, and various processes corresponding to the type are performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S216.

  In step S216, the sub control means performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, various production settings are made according to the control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S217.

  In step S217, the sub control means performs a sound output process. Specifically, sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S218.

  In step S218, the sub-control means performs solenoid update processing. Specifically, the detailed operation of the solenoid used in the special winning device 39a or the like is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, the sub-control means performs noise countermeasure processing. Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to step S212, and the subsequent processes are continued.

  Finally, with reference to FIG. 18, the timer interrupt process on the sub-control side will be described. This timer interrupt process is a process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the above-described sub-control-side main process (see FIG. 17).

  First, the sub control means initializes the CPU register (step S221). Specifically, the port refresh initial value is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S222.

  In step S222, the sub-control means performs output processing. Specifically, output processing of a solenoid or a motor used for the movable accessory 37 is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S223.

  In step S223, the sub control means performs an effect button input state update process. The sub-control means updates the input state when the production buttons 13 and 14 are operated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S224.

  In step S224, the sub-control unit performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. The effect control board 25 transmits, for example, a command related to the selected symbol variation pattern to the liquid crystal control board 26. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S225.

  In step S225, the sub control means performs a motor update process. Specifically, detailed operation settings of the motor used for the movable accessory 37 and the like are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S226.

  In step S226, the sub control means performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output for turning on and blinking the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 at a necessary timing is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S227.

  Finally, the sub-control unit adds 1 to the main loop update cycle work (step S227). This is a process of adding 1 to the main loop update cycle work in order to count 16 ms, which is the update cycle of the main loop processing (FIG. 17: steps S214 to S219). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described above.

  As described above, the designation information set of the fluctuation distribution setting table includes the fluctuation pattern distribution designation number (TCODE) used for designating the fluctuation pattern selection table and the fluctuation display of the symbols by the designated fluctuation pattern selection table. It is composed of a variation number designation counter (TCDCNT) for designating the number of times. The variable allocation setting table stores the specified information set in the order of execution, so the initial setting of the specified information set corresponding to the hit type is performed by referring to the variable allocation setting table on condition that a profit state occurs. Is called. Then, when the symbol is displayed with the number of times designated by the variation display number designation information, the next designated information set corresponding to the latest (previous) hit type is set.

  The specified information set is temporarily stored in the RAM or the like before execution, and when the execution is completed, the process of temporarily storing the next specified information set is repeated, so that the game is improved while preventing an increase in data amount. Can be made.

  The above-described embodiment is an example of the present invention, and other various modifications that can implement the present invention are conceivable.

  The symbol variation pattern can be made more diverse by adding pseudo-continuous variation or variation that stops the symbol using a production button. In addition, the type and the number of times of the production state can be arbitrarily set.

  The embodiment relates to the effect state after the end of the special game. However, the embodiment may be applied to a change of the background, stage, and game mode that occur multiple times during the normal game.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as an embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a sparrow ball type gaming machine, an arrangement ball machine, an enclosed type gaming machine, a revolving type gaming machine, and a gaming ball serve as gaming media. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine such as a revolving game machine (so-called parrot machine).

  For example, there are some swing-type gaming machines that grant an ART (assist replay time) game or move to a high-probability zone after a bonus game ends or a special winning combination during a normal game. The present invention can be used when the effect state is switched in a predetermined number of games.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Game board 4a Game area 4b Decoration board 5 Front door 6 Glass board 7 Speaker 8 Frame decoration LED
9 Front plate 10 Launch handle 10a Launcher 11 Upper storage tray 12 Lower storage tray 12a Lower storage tray full sensor 13 Left production button 14 Center production button 16 Back mechanism panel 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 Game ball delivery device 21 External Terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board (lottery means, profit state generating means, fluctuation pattern determining means, fluctuation pattern selection table changing means)
24a Main control board case 25 Production control board (design variation control means)
25a effect control board case 26 liquid crystal control board 26a liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 power supply board 28a power supply board case 29 payout control board 29a payout control board case 30 launch control board 31 volume switch 34a center ornament 34b left corner decoration Body 34c Right corner decoration body 35 Panel decoration LED
36 Liquid crystal display (design display means)
37a, 37b Movable accessory 38 Start winning device 38a First special symbol starting port 38b Second special symbol starting port 38c Starting winning port sensor 39 Large winning device 39a First large winning device 39b Second large winning device 39c Large winning port sensor 40a Normal symbol start gate 40b Right normal symbol start gate 40c Start gate passage sensor 41 Windmill
42 General winning opening 42a General winning opening sensor 43a Special symbol display device 43b Normal symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Firing passage 46 Return ball prevention piece 47 Out ball collection port 48 Ball gathering part 50 Magnetic sensor 51 Radio wave sensor 52 Vibration sensor

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for variably displaying various symbols;
Lottery means for determining whether or not the game ball is won,
A plurality of types of variation pattern selection tables storing variation patterns;
A profit state generating means for generating a profit state including at least a first hit and a second hit different from the first hit based on the determination result of the lottery means;
Referring to the variation pattern selection table, variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern;
Based on the determined variation pattern, symbol variation control means for controlling the variation display of the symbol,
The table designation information used for designating the variation pattern selection table and the variation display number designation information for designating the number of variation displays of the symbol by the designated variation pattern selection table. A variable distribution setting table that stores a specified information set consisting of display count specifying information in the order of execution;
Storage means for temporarily storing the designated information set to be executed;
A variation pattern selection table changing means for changing a reference variation pattern selection table based on the progress of the game,
After the end of the first round, the table designation information is changed over a predetermined number of times, and after the end of the second round, the table designation information is changed over a specific number of times greater than the predetermined number of times,
In the variable distribution setting table, the specified information set for the predetermined number of times corresponding to the first and the specified information set for the specific number of times corresponding to the second are respectively stored.
The variation pattern selection table changing means is
First setting means for performing an initial setting of the specified information set corresponding to the type of profit state with reference to the variable distribution setting table on the condition that the profit state occurs;
When the variable display of the symbols of a specified number of times has been performed by the variable display count specification information, have a second setting means for setting a last time the next the designation information set corresponding to the type of benefit state And
A gaming machine, wherein the designated information set is set by the first setting means and the second setting means, and a variable effect in a continuous series of effect modes can be executed . In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A counter that is added when the symbol display is performed the number of times specified by the variable display number specification information;
The second setting means sets the next specified information set corresponding to the type of the previous profit state and the value of the counter.