JP6762526B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a hit / miss is determined due to the establishment of a determination condition such as a game ball entering the entry area for hit / fail determination, and a determination symbol based on the determination result is displayed on the display means. Confirmed after variable display. When the determination result is a hit, a predetermined hit game (special game state) called "big hit" is executed an appropriate number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). There, the player can win the prize ball.

In a conventional game machine, a variation mode according to a hit / fail determination result is selected from a plurality of variation modes of a determination symbol that is variablely displayed on the display means, and a plurality of background images corresponding to the plurality of variation modes are displayed. It is known that a background image is randomly selected and displayed when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a game machine, since the background image is randomly switched and displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to prevent the background image from being monotonous.

However, in a gaming machine that randomly switches and displays the background image when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the background image desired by the player may not be switched and displayed easily, so that the background image desired by the player is switched and displayed. There was a problem of giving up and quitting the game before.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-157750

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing the switching display of a background image from becoming monotonous.

That is, the present invention includes a hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not a game is successful due to the establishment of a determination condition, and a display means capable of confirming and displaying a determination symbol based on the determination result by the pass / fail determination means after variable display. An operation that can be operated by the player in a gaming machine provided with a variation mode selection means for selecting a variation mode of the variation display displayed on the display means from a plurality of variation modes according to the result of the hit / fail determination. means, a background image setting means for setting and the determination pattern different from a background image of at least a portion of the background corresponding to the variation mode selected by the fluctuation mode selection means, set by the background image setting means The background image is changed by the background image storage means for storing the background image, the background image change determination means for determining whether the background image stored by the background image storage means can be changed, and the background image change determination means. When it is determined that the background image cannot be changed, the background image stored in the background image storage means is set, and when it is determined that the background image can be changed, the player operates the operating means to produce a game. A background image selection means for selecting a background image from a plurality of background images including a participatory background image capable of participating in the above, and a background by operating the operation means by a player within a period in which the determination symbol is variablely displayed. select settings and arbitrarily selected and can be updated display information updating means the display information participatory background image image selecting means selects, whether to change the display information updated by said display information updating means includes a display selection setting means capable, and when and the participation background image within the time determined symbols are variably displayed is displayed, the participatory background image can be operated by the operation means Display of the participatory background image in which the determination symbol is changing by the display information updating means when the operating means is operated within the remaining time and has a remaining time display unit for displaying the remaining time. The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that information can be selectively input and the selection input by the display information updating means is completed when the operating means is not operated within the remaining time.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a game is successful due to the establishment of a determination condition, and a display means capable of confirming and displaying a determination symbol based on the determination result by the hit / miss determining means after variable display. The player can operate the game machine provided with the variation mode selection means for selecting the variation mode of the variation display displayed on the display means from a plurality of variation modes according to the result of the hit / fail determination. and Do operation means, and the background image setting means for setting and the determination pattern different from a background image of at least a portion of the background corresponding to the variation mode selected by the fluctuation mode selection means, set by the background image setting means The background image storage means for storing the background image, the background image change determination means for determining whether the background image stored by the background image storage means can be changed, and the background image change determination means. If it is determined that the background image cannot be changed, the background image stored in the background image storage means is set, and if it is determined that the background image can be changed, the player operates the operating means. A background image selection means for selecting a background image from a plurality of background images including a participatory background image capable of participating in a game effect, and a player operating the operation means within a period in which the determination symbol is variablely displayed. wherein the arbitrarily selected and can be updated display information updating means displaying information of the participatory background image background image selection unit selects, whether to change the display information updated by said display information updating means It includes a selection configurable display selection setting means, and when and the participation background image within the time determined symbols are variably displayed is displayed, the operation the participatory background image by said operating means The participatory background image in which the determination symbol is being changed by the display information updating means when the operating means is operated within the remaining time and has a remaining time display unit in which the remaining time is displayed. The display information of the above can be selected and input, and if the operation means is not operated within the remaining time, the selection input by the display information updating means is completed. Therefore, if the background image switching display becomes monotonous. Instead, it is possible to enhance the interest by reflecting the player's request in the production of the game. Moreover, the processing load can be reduced.

It is a front view of the whole game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the operation means of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of a special symbol and a background image displayed in a display area. It is the schematic which showed an example of the participatory background image. It is a block diagram which shows the system control of the game machine simply. It is a flowchart about the main processing of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart about interrupt processing. It is a flowchart about the start winning opening switch detection process. It is a flowchart about a gate passing process. It is a flowchart about a normal operation process. It is a flowchart about special operation processing. It is a flowchart about a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart about a special symbol jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart about a special symbol variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart about a special symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart about processing during fluctuation. It is a flowchart about a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart about special electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart about the probability change / non-probability change setting process. It is a flowchart about the holding ball number processing. It is a flowchart about power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart about the main processing of a sub-control circuit. It is a flowchart about reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart about 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart about 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart about a command monitoring process. It is a flowchart about a variation pattern creation process. It is the first flowchart about the changing scenario lottery process. It is the 2nd flowchart about the changing scenario lottery process. It is a flowchart about the background movement lottery process. It is a flowchart about Sw processing. It is a flowchart about a display setting process. It is a 1st flowchart about the setting process during change. It is a 2nd flowchart about the setting process during change. It is the schematic which shows the effect mode of the background image. It is the schematic which shows the effect mode of the background image. It is the schematic which shows the effect mode that the reservation of the background image was executed. It is the schematic which shows the effect mode of the background movement. It is the schematic which shows the state which the background movement was executed. It is a schematic diagram which shows the effect mode that the background is moved to the participatory background image. It is a schematic diagram which shows the production mode of the participatory background image. It is the schematic which shows the effect mode which the item was acquired. It is a flowchart about the 2nd background movement lottery process. It is a flowchart about the 2nd display setting process. It is a flowchart about the background reservation storage process.

The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the game machine 1, the game board 3 is detachably housed inside the game frame body 2, and the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 5 of the game ball (game medium) are housed in the game board 3 in a substantially circular shape. In the game area 6 which is erected and surrounded by the inner guide rail 4 and where the game ball can flow down, an accessory such as a winning opening, which is a winning area where the game ball can be won, is provided. In FIG. 1, the nails provided on the game board 3 are omitted.

First, below the display device 9 provided on the center line of the game area 6, a start winning opening 10 having movable pieces 11a and 11b as ordinary electric accessories, and a large prize device as a game privilege granting device which is a special electric accessory. (Also referred to as a large winning opening) 15 is arranged, and an out opening 17 is arranged below the 15. Further, a normal symbol change start gate 19 is provided on the left side of the display device 9, a windmill 22 is provided below the gate 19, a first sleeve winning opening 23 and a second sleeve winning opening 25 are arranged below the gate 19, and further. The left-drop winning opening 27 and the right-drop winning opening 29 are arranged on both sides of the large winning device 15. In this embodiment, whether or not the starting winning opening 10 makes it possible to accept a game ball flowing down the game area 6 and shifts to a special gaming state (big hit state) due to the winning (winning). Corresponds to the entrance for starting the judgment. In the following embodiment, the starting winning opening 10 will be described as an example of the entry opening.

Further, on the front side of the game machine 1, frame decoration lamps 35 and 36 for notifying the game state, an upper ball tray 32 for receiving the paid-out game ball, and a game ball when the upper ball receiver 32 is saturated are received. The lower ball tray 34, the speaker 37 that emits voice or sound effect to notify the player of the game state, and the game ball is directed toward the game area 6 in response to the firing operation of the operation handle H1 (operation means) by the player. A launcher H or the like for firing bullets is assembled.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game machine 1 is provided with an operation means 60 capable of operating an appropriate effect or the like by a player's game operation. The operation means 60 of the embodiment is composed of a first operation unit 61 including a cross button indicating a direction and a second operation unit 62 including a push button having only on / off. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 71 is a ball lending switch, 72 is a ball lending switch, and 73 is a ball lending card return switch.

In the display device 9 (which also serves as a display means, a determination result notification means, etc.) in the figure, the reference numeral 43 displays a symbol such as a number, an alphabet, a symbol, or a picture (character) in a variable display and a stop display (finally confirmed display). The same applies below, including the previous temporary stop display). 45 is a sub-display device that can display variable display and stop display of normal symbols, special symbol hold storage number, and normal symbol hold storage number, 49 is. The window frame portion 50 of the display device 9 having the center decoration is a display area including the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) of the symbol display device 43. Further, the display area 50 displays decorative symbols such as backgrounds (buildings, landscapes, etc.), characters (people, animals, plants, objects, etc.), characters, etc. in addition to the special symbols while the special symbols are changing. The decorative symbol can be variablely displayed due to a predetermined starting condition such as the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. The symbol display device 43 is not limited to the liquid crystal display as described above, and the display area 50 may be composed of an organic EL, a CRT, or other display means.

As shown in FIG. 3, the display area 50 of this embodiment has a symbol display unit composed of a left special symbol display unit, a middle special symbol display unit, and a right special symbol display unit arranged side by side, and each symbol is displayed. On the display unit, the special symbol 51 (51a, 51b, 51c), which is the determination symbol (hit / fail determination information), is displayed in a variable manner and stopped (confirmed display). Further, in the display area 50, a background image (including characters, backgrounds, characters, etc.) 500 is displayed in addition to the special symbol 51 and the like, and the background image 500 is caused by a predetermined condition such as the start of fluctuation of the special symbol 51. It is possible to display fluctuations. In this embodiment, the left, middle, and right special symbols 51a, 51b, and 51c displayed in the display area 50 are eight numbers of "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8", respectively. It is a design consisting of.

The background image 500 of the game machine 1 of the embodiment is an image imitating a so-called role-playing game (RPG), and as shown in FIG. 3, the background display unit 501, the menu panel 502, the message display unit 503, etc. Consists of. The background image 500 has game information for performing a role-playing game (RPG) -like effect, and an appropriate setting state regarding the game information is stored, and the game information can be displayed based on the stored state. .. The game information includes character information (characters) for players such as warriors and wizards, ally characters such as townspeople and kings, enemy characters such as monsters, and item information consisting of weapons, armor, accessories, etc. It has appropriate information that constitutes a role-playing game (RPG), such as land information of towns, forests, grasslands, shops, etc., points that can be acquired according to the progress of the game, and the like. In this background image 500, based on the above game information, a player moves a land such as a cave or a forest to search for a treasure chest or encounter an enemy character, and moves a land such as a town or a capital. Game effects such as a town effect where you talk with a friend character such as a townsman or a king, and a battle effect where a player character and an enemy character encounter each other and fight against each other are displayed. To.

In character information, character name, gender, age, occupation (warrior, knight, samurai, wizard, monk, etc.), various abilities (hit points (HP), magic points (MP), attack power, defense power, agility, magic power Etc.), character description, status information (character status information) such as various character images, etc. are set as necessary. For example, in the case of a player character, all the status information illustrated above is set, in the case of a friendly character, the character name, gender, character description, and character image are set, and in the case of an enemy character, the character name, various abilities, The character description and character image are set. In addition, there are a plurality of types of enemy characters, and each enemy character is set to have different abilities such as attack power and defense power.

In the item information, status information (item status information) such as item name, type, various abilities (attack power, defense power, special effects, weight, attributes, etc.), item description, various item images, etc. are set as necessary. Has been done. For example, if it is a weapon, the item name, type (sword, ax, spear, cane, bow, etc.), ability (attack power, weight, attribute, etc.), item description, item image are set, and if it is armor, the item name , Type (armor, shield, helmet, cage, etc.), ability (defense, weight, attribute, etc.), item description, item image are set, and if it is an accessory, item name, type (medicine, ring, necklace, etc.) Magic books, etc.), abilities (special abilities, attributes, etc.), item descriptions, and item images are set. The abilities (attack power, defense power, special effects, etc.) possessed by these item information have the effect of increasing or decreasing the corresponding abilities of the player character by equipping the item with the player character. In addition, attributes are classified into, for example, fire, water, wind, soil, etc., and have a paired relationship (compatibility) with fire and water, wind and soil, etc., and have the same attributes (for example, fire and fire). When attacking against, the attack effect is low, and when attacking against the opposite attributes (for example, wind and soil), the attack effect is high, which affects the battle effect.

In the land information, status information (land status information) such as a place name, a description of the land, and a landscape image is appropriately set as necessary. The landscape image has a plurality of images (background images) such as "meadows, magical land, caves, towns, forests, towers, capitals, shops", and characters for players according to the contents of the landscape images (land). Actions (directing) that can be performed are set as appropriate. For example, "Meadows, Cave, Forest, Tower" has a search effect or battle effect, "Magic Land, Town, Capital" has a town effect, and "Shop" has a shop effect, which will be described later. ..

The background display unit 501 displays a plurality of landscape images (background images) such as "meadows, magical land, caves, towns, forests, towers, capitals, shops", and the characters and items on each landscape. Etc. are displayed, and an appropriate effect is performed.

The menu panel 502 corresponds to a background selection display mode in which the background image can be reserved and selected and set by the background image reservation means (display setting process SS1800) described later, and is configured to be operable by the player by the operation means 60. It has various menus such as',' armor',' accessories',' destination', and'return'. In this menu panel 502, various menus such as'weapon',' armor','accessory',' destination', and'return' are selected by the first operation unit 61, and are determined by the second operation unit 62. , The selected menu can be executed. In the embodiment, the'weapon','armor', and'accessory' menus select the weapons, armor, and accessories possessed by the character, and the'destination'is'meadow, magical land, cave, town, forest, tower. You can select a landscape image such as ", capital, shop", and "return" can close the menu panel 502 (make it inoperable and invisible). When the landscape image is selected at the'destination'by the first operation unit 61, the landscape image displayed on the background display unit 501 is changed to the selected landscape image when the conditions for changing the landscape image are satisfied. Is displayed.

The message display unit 503 displays various messages such as character information, item information, land information and other status information, and information on the ongoing production.

Further, the plurality of background images 500 include a normal effect type background image and a participatory background image that can be arbitrarily changed by the player operating the operation means 60 to replace or increase or decrease the storage state of the game information. .. In the embodiment, the normal production type background image is a landscape image representing "meadows, magical land, cave, town, forest, tower, capital", and search production, town production, battle production, and the like are performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the participatory background image 510 of the embodiment is a landscape image representing a "shop", and includes a menu display unit 511, a point display unit 512, a remaining time display unit 513, and the like. However, a shop production is performed that allows the game information to be updated (changed) such as acquiring items such as weapons, armor, and accessories according to the number of acquired points.

In the menu (shop menu) display unit 511, a plurality of items such as weapons, armor, and accessories that can be acquired are listed and displayed, and the player operates the second operation unit 62 to display any of the listed items. You can select the item. Items displayed on the menu display unit 511 include an image of the item, an item name, the number of points required for acquisition, and the like. In the menu display unit 511 of the embodiment, appropriate items related to "weapon", "armor", and "accessory" are displayed one by one in order from the top, and the last is "do not shop". If "Do not shop" is selected by the operation of the second operation unit 62, it is possible to prevent the acquisition of any item.

The point display unit 512 displays the number of points currently acquired. In the embodiment, the unit of the number of points is represented by ‘G’, which corresponds to the amount of money possessed in the production. In addition, this point increases or decreases when an effect capable of acquiring points is executed or by exchanging (buying or selling) various items during the effect. Also, for'weapons','armor','accessories', etc. that can be acquired from the menu (shop menu), the higher the ability (attack power, defense power, special effects, etc.), the more points required to acquire are set. Has been done.

The remaining time display unit 513 displays the remaining time (period) in which the player can select and input by the operating means 60 in the participatory background image 510. The remaining time of the embodiment is 5 seconds at the maximum, and when it reaches 0 seconds, the display of the participatory background image 510 ends, and the operation by the operation means 60 becomes impossible. Further, when any item is selected in the menu display unit 511 when the remaining time reaches 0 seconds, the item corresponding to the number of points (for example, the number of points currently acquired corresponds to the item to be acquired). You can get the selected item (when it is more than the number of points, etc.). On the other hand, when "do not shop" is selected, the item is not acquired and the display of the participatory background image 510 ends. When an item is acquired, game information such as a decrease in the number of points required for acquisition, an increase in items possessed by the character, and a change in various status information is updated as appropriate.

On the back surface (back surface) of the game board 3, a winning port detection switch (corresponding to a game ball detecting means) for detecting the winning of a game ball to the winning opening is provided. In this embodiment, a detection switch is provided for each winning opening. A special symbol change start switch for detecting a game ball that has won a prize in the start winning opening 10 (a ball has entered the winning opening) is provided in the passage of the winning ball, and the symbol change of the symbol display device 43 based on the detection of the winning ball. Is started. At that time, the number of game balls that have won the start winning opening 10 during the special symbol change, that is, the number of times that the special symbol change is started, can be held and stored except for those currently changing. The stored number of holds (up to 4 in this example) is displayed on the special symbol hold storage number display unit (not shown) of the sub display device 45, and the number of special symbol hold storages in the display unit is displayed as the number of stores decreases. Reduce the number.

In addition, a detection switch for the first sleeve winning opening and a detection switch for the second sleeve winning opening that detect the winning balls of the first sleeve winning opening 23 and the second sleeve winning opening 25, and the left drop winning opening 27 and the right drop winning opening A left-drop winning opening detection switch and a right-drop winning opening switch for detecting the winning ball of the mouth 29 are provided on the back surface of the corresponding game board 3.

As described above, a special symbol variation start switch (starting winning opening sensor) for detecting the game ball won in the starting winning opening 10 is provided in the winning ball passage, and the winning ball is detected by the special symbol variation starting switch (the special symbol variation start switch). When the symbol fluctuation condition is triggered, each special symbol starts to fluctuate in the left, middle, and right special symbol display units of the display area 50 in the symbol display device 43, and after a predetermined time fluctuation, special in a preset order. The symbol changes and stops, and the combination of the stopped symbols is confirmed and displayed. Depending on the symbol variation pattern, etc., a so-called reach state, reach notice, hit notice, etc. may be given before the confirmation display of the special symbol. Then, if the combination of the stopped symbols that are confirmed and displayed is a specific jackpot symbol combination that is a predetermined special symbol combination, for example, a common name consisting of the same special symbol combination, a jackpot state (special). Shift to the game state). When the big hit state is reached, the opening / closing plate of the big prize device 15 opens to catch the game ball falling on the surface of the game area 6, and the prize can be won in the big prize device 15.

Here, the reach state is a stage before the display control proceeds and the display result is stopped and displayed after the variable display of the special symbol is started in the left, middle, and right special symbol display units of the display area 50. , That is, a display mode for making the player think that a specific display mode, that is, a combination of jackpot symbols (combination of the same symbols) is easily displayed in a variable display mode. In this embodiment, as one of the reach states, among the left, middle, and right special symbol display units of the display area 50, the display unit (here, the right special symbol) that displays the final stop symbol (here, the right special symbol) is displayed. Reach variation display processing is performed so that only the display unit) is left and the remaining two display units are temporarily stopped so that the symbols have a specific combination (for example, the same symbol).

Further, in the reach state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (mainly the final stop special symbol) in the display area 50 is lengthened, the symbol utilization effect using the special symbol in the display area 50, and the character displayed behind the special symbol. And the background etc. are displayed to produce a reach action. In addition, before the reach state is reached, a notice (predictive sign) may be produced to notify that the reach state is likely to be reached or the jackpot is likely to be reached. Examples of the above-mentioned notice include display of characters on the display area 50, display of afterimages, and the like.

On the back side of the large winning device 15 of the game board 3, a winning ball detection switch for detecting a winning ball to the large winning device 15 is provided. When each detection switch detects the winning of the game ball to each winning opening, that is, when the winning condition in the game is satisfied, the prize ball payout device sets a predetermined number of game balls in advance according to the number of winning balls. Is paid out as a prize ball. The opening / closing plate is closed when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. This allows the player to get more prize balls. A series of games is a special game (big hit game), and the state is a special game state.

In addition to the above-mentioned winning opening detection switch, the devices provided on the back surface of the game board include a solenoid for starting winning opening that opens and closes the movable pieces 11a and 11b of the starting winning opening 10, and an opening / closing plate for the large winning device 15. There is a solenoid for opening the big winning opening that opens and closes, and the gate 19 for starting the normal symbol change has a gate detection switch that detects a passing game ball.

By detecting the game ball passing through the gate 19 with the normal symbol change start switch, the normal symbol change is started in the sub display device 45. Then, when the symbol that is confirmed and displayed after the symbol changes in the sub display device 45 is a specific symbol that has been set in advance, it becomes a small hit (normal symbol hit), and the start winning opening solenoid is used for the starting winning opening. The expansion and opening of the movable pieces 11a and 11b of 10 are performed for a predetermined time, which will be described later, and the prize balls are paid out. Regarding the number of times to start the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the number of holdings (up to 4 times in this example) is displayed in the normal symbol fluctuation number storage area (not shown) of the sub-display device 45 except for the one currently changing. It has become.

The symbol variation in the symbol display device 43 is controlled by the main control circuit 121, the sub control circuit 131, and the display control circuit 161 shown in FIG. A sub control circuit 131, a payout control circuit 118, a relay circuit 141, a photo distribution circuit 146, and the like are connected to the main control circuit 121. A display control circuit 161, a voice control circuit 112, a light emission control circuit 115, and the like are connected to the sub control circuit 131. A switch related to the grand prize device 15 arranged on the game board 3 is connected to the relay circuit 141. In addition, the payout control circuit 118 is connected to the ball rental payout device 96, the launch control circuit 119, and the like, and the launch device H is connected to the launch control circuit 119. A prize ball payout device 95 is connected to the payout control circuit 118 and the photo distribution circuit 146. Each control board is controlled so that a predetermined process can be executed based on the control signals from the main control circuit 121 and the sub control circuit 131. In the game machine 1, the image display device 9, various accessories, the frame decoration lamps 35 and 36, the speaker 37, and the like are used to perform an effect and a notification in an appropriate operation mode.

The main control circuit 121 includes a computer equipped with a CPU, RAM, ROM, and a plurality of counters, an input / output circuit connecting the computer and the sub control circuit 131, and a relay circuit connected to the computer and a grand prize device. It is composed of an input / output circuit and the like connecting 141 and the like. The CPU is equipped with a control unit, an arithmetic unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, various timers, etc., and in addition to performing arithmetic control, a jackpot occurrence probability and a small hit (a normal symbol that expands and opens the start winning opening 10) It also generates random numbers that determine the probability of occurrence of a hit). In the embodiment, the CPU is a control means (main control means), a storage means (background image storage means), a hit / fail determination means, a special game execution means, a display mode selection means, a display information update means, a display selection setting means, and a variation. Aspect selection means, background image setting means, background image change determination means, background image selection means, background image reservation means, background image reservation confirmation means, point acquisition means, privilege game execution means, time setting means, measurement means, notification control means , Corresponding to the error notification means, etc., and the processing related to each of the means listed above is appropriately calculated in cooperation with the RAM, ROM, etc. in the main control circuit 121, so that the game progress in the game machine 1 is increased. It is controlled. In the embodiment, the CPU of the main control circuit 121 executes each program (main routine) stored in the ROM of the main control circuit 121 every interrupt time (4 msec).

Further, the RAM corresponds to a storage means, and is a storage area for a detection signal of a start winning opening detection switch and a detection signal of a gate detection switch, a storage area for various random value values generated by a CPU, and various data (command data). It is equipped with a storage area, a flag, and a work area of the CPU that temporarily stores the data, and stores various data such as symbol information (acquired numerical values of each counter) of the determination symbol described later. Further, in addition to the game control program and control data written in the ROM, determination values such as jackpots in each game state described later are written.

The sub control circuit 131 includes an input / output circuit that connects a computer equipped with a CPU, RAM, and ROM to the computer, a main control circuit 121, a voice control circuit 112, a light emission control circuit 115, and a display control circuit 161. In the embodiment, the CPU in the sub control circuit 131 uses a control means (sub control means), a background image storage means, a display mode selection means, a display information update means, a display selection setting means, a variation mode selection means, and a background image setting. Means, background image change determination means, background image selection means, background image reservation means, background image reservation confirmation means, point acquisition means, time setting means, measurement means, etc., and the processing related to each of the listed means is the same sub. In cooperation with the RAM, ROM, etc. in the control circuit 131, almost the same calculation as that of the main control circuit 121 is executed. In the sub control circuit 131, the command data prepared for each terminal control circuit is further generated from the command data generated by the main control circuit 121. Therefore, the calculation load of the main control circuit 121 is reduced, and the main control circuit is specialized in generating commands related to the progress of the game. In the embodiment, the CPU of the sub control circuit 131 executes each program (main routine) stored in the ROM of the sub control circuit 131 every interrupt time (1 msec and 10 ms).

The display control circuit 161 is a display control means and corresponds to a notification means and an error notification means. A computer equipped with a CPU, RAM, and ROM, an input circuit connecting the computer and the main control circuit 121, and the computer and a symbol. It is composed of an output circuit or the like connecting the display device 43. The CPU has a control unit, an arithmetic unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like inside, and performs arithmetic control. Further, the RAM has a storage area, a work area by the CPU, and the like, and stores various data such as acquired numerical values of counters like the RAM of the main control circuit 121. Further, the ROM is written with display data on the display area 50 of the symbol display device 43, the sub-display device 45, and symbol data such as various display programs. The display control circuit 161 corresponds to a symbol display means together with the main control circuit 121, and a game image (special symbol, ordinary symbol, character, landscape, etc.) displayed on the display device 9 (particularly, the display area 50 of the symbol display device 43). A signal related to display control (such as a background image) is received from the sub control circuit 131, display data is set, and display control is performed. Further, the CPU in the display control circuit 161 is used as a control means (sub-control means), a background image storage means, a display mode selection means, a display information update means, a display selection setting means, a variation mode selection means, and a background image setting in the embodiment. It may be configured to correspond to means, background image change determination means, background image selection means, background image reservation means, background image reservation confirmation means, point acquisition means, time setting means, measurement means, and the like.

A switch related to the grand prize device 15 arranged on the game board 3 is connected to the relay circuit 141, and frame decoration lamps 35 and 36, other light emitters, LEDs and the like are connected to the light emission control circuit 115. In addition, the payout control circuit 118 is connected to the ball rental payout device 96, the launch control circuit 119, and the like, and the launch device H is connected to the launch control circuit 119. A prize ball payout device 95 is connected to the payout control circuit 118 and the photo distribution circuit 146, and a speaker 37 is connected to the voice control circuit 112. The voice control circuit 112 and the light emission control circuit 115 are also appropriately provided with a control CPU, a control data ROM, and a control data RAM (not shown), and various commands (reach,) transmitted from the main control circuit 121. A big hit, a small hit, a special game state is being executed, a privileged game state is being executed, etc.) is received, and voice and light emission are executed in response to various commands. Although not shown, a predetermined power supply is supplied to each control circuit from a power supply device (power supply board).

Next, the control system in the main control circuit 121 of the game machine 1 will be described. The main counters of the CPU of the main control circuit 121 shown in FIG. 5 include a jackpot hit / fail determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, a special symbol data random number counter, an effect random number counter, and a small hit hit / miss counter. There are counters such as a counter for judgment random numbers. Up to four numerical values acquired at a predetermined time of each counter are stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. The numerical value of each counter stored in the RAM is cleared after a series of game operation processes based on the counter are performed. The operation of each counter is shown below.

The jackpot hit / fail determination random number counter is a random number counter that determines the jackpot and miss of the game, and has a random number range: 0 to 629. This counter corresponds to the winning / failing determination means in the game machine 1, and is a counter that draws a winning / failing determination due to the detection of the game ball. This starts from "0" when the power of the game machine 1 is turned on, is added by 1 for each major random number update process described later, and when the numerical value reaches "629", it returns to "0" and the addition is repeated. The numerical value of the counter is acquired when the game ball wins (wins) in the starting winning opening 10 and is detected by the starting winning opening detection switch, and is a predetermined jackpot value, in this embodiment, a normal symbol combination. In normal times (in the low probability state), it is compared with '3' and '397', and in the probability fluctuation state (in the high probability state), which is a probability variation symbol combination, it is '3', '397', '33'. , '53', '59', '113', '173', '227', '281', '337', '449', '503' to determine whether or not it is a big hit.

In addition, since the game ball may win (win) the starting winning opening 10 and the counter value may be acquired again before the determination of winning or failing is completed, the memory acquisition value (update acquisition value) of the counter may be acquired. ) Is temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121 for each entry of the starting winning opening 10, not including the acquired value currently being determined, and is sequentially used for determination.

The jackpot symbol random number counter is a counter that determines a fixed stop jackpot special symbol combination that is fixedly stopped and aligned in the display area 50 when the hit / fail determination result is a hit, and has a random number range: 0 to 7. This counter starts from '0' when the power of the game machine 1 is turned on, is added by 1 for each major random number update process described later, and when the numerical value reaches '7', it returns to '0' and repeats the addition. .. The numerical value of the counter is acquired when the game ball wins (wins) in the start winning opening 10 and is detected by the starting winning opening detection switch, and the value of the starting winning opening 10 is not included for the symbol displayed in the fluctuation display. Up to four balls are stored in the special symbol random number storage area of the RAM of the main control circuit 121 for each ball entry. A fixed jackpot stop symbol combination corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance to the numerical value of the jackpot symbol random number counter. In the embodiment, when the acquired numerical value of the counter is "0", the left, middle, and right special symbols are "1,1,1" in order, and similarly, when "1", "2,2,2". , "3,3,3" in the case of "2", "4,4,4" in the case of "3", "5,5,5" in the case of "4", "5,5,5" in the case of "5" "6,6,6", "7,7,7" in the case of '6', and "8,8,8" in the case of '7', the same number of all special symbols is confirmed. Finally, the fixed stop is displayed.

In this embodiment, in the jackpot symbol random number counter, the winning special symbol is set according to the acquired numerical value, and the setting of whether or not to enter the probability fluctuation state is determined, and after the display of the winning special symbol is performed. The game produced by the game machine acts as a game control means in the main control circuit 121.

The reach random number counter is a counter that determines whether or not a reach state is reached when the jackpot hit / fail determination result based on the jackpot hit / fail determination random number is out of order, and the random number range is 0 to 126. This counter starts from "0" when the power of the game machine 1 is turned on, is added by 1 for each major random number update process described later, and when the numerical value reaches "126", it returns to "0" and repeats the addition. The numerical value of the counter is acquired when the game ball wins (wins) in the starting winning opening 10 and is detected by the starting winning opening detection switch, and if the winning / failing judgment result is incorrect, the numerical value is determined in advance. It is judged whether or not the reach state is established by comparing with the existing reach establishment value.

In this embodiment, the reach establishment values are '5', '17', '28', '40', '51', '63', '74', '86', '97', '109', When it is '120' and the acquired value of the reach random number counter becomes the reach establishment value, the reach state is established. The acquired numerical value of the reach random number counter is a predetermined number stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121, and in this example, up to four values are stored for each winning ball of the starting winning opening 10 without including the numerical value being determined. In the embodiment, when the jackpot hit / fail determination result by the jackpot hit / fail determination random number counter is a jackpot, the reach state is always established, so that the reach random number counter is not used.

The special symbol data random number counter is used to determine a special symbol combination that is fixedly stopped and displayed in the display area 50 when the jackpot hit / fail determination result by the jackpot hit / fail determination random number counter is out of order. The special symbol data random number counter includes a random number counter for the special symbol data 1 that determines the left special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the display area 50, a random number counter for the special symbol data 2 that determines the middle special symbol, and a right. It is composed of a random number counter of the special symbol data 3 for determining a special symbol, and each special symbol data random number counter has a random number range: 0 to 7.

The random number counter for special symbol data starts from '0' when the power of the game machine 1 is turned on, is added by 1 for each major random number update process described later, and returns to '0' again when the numerical value reaches '7'. And repeat the addition. The random number counter of the special symbol data 2 starts from '0' when the power of the game machine 1 is turned on, and is added by 1 when the random number counter of the special symbol data 1 is updated to '0', and the numerical value is'. When it reaches 7', it returns to '0' and repeats the addition. The random number counter of the special symbol data 3 starts from '0' when the power of the game machine 1 is turned on, and is added by 1 when the random number counter of the special symbol data 2 is updated to '0', and the numerical value is'. When it reaches 7', it returns to '0' and repeats the addition. A predetermined number of acquired numerical values of each counter is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. In this example, up to four acquired numerical values are stored for each winning ball of the starting winning opening 10 without including the numerical value being determined. Therefore, even if each random number range of the random number counter of each special symbol data is the same, it is possible to prevent the counters from synchronizing (adding in the same combination).

A symbol corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance to the numerical value of the random number counter of each special symbol data. In the embodiment, for each acquired numerical value of each counter, "1" when the acquired numerical value is "0", "2" when the acquired numerical value is "1", and "3" and '3 when the acquired numerical value is "2". A special case of "4" for "4", "5" for "4", "6" for "5", "7" for "6", and "8" for "7". A symbol is assigned. In this way, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the display area 50 at the time of detachment are determined.

The effect random number counter is a counter that selects a variation pattern of the effect due to a game such as a display mode displayed on the display device 9 or the operation of various accessories, and has a random number range of 0 to 198. The production random number counter starts from '0' when the power of the game machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each major random number update process described later. When the numerical value reaches '198', it returns to '0' and the addition is performed. repeat. The acquired numerical value of the effect random number counter is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121 as a predetermined number, and in the embodiment, up to four are stored for each winning ball of the starting winning opening 10 without including the numerical value being determined.

This effect random number counter corresponds to a variation mode selection means for selecting a variation mode of the variation display displayed on the display device 9 according to the result of the hit / fail determination condition, and a plurality of variation modes included in the variation pattern of the variation pattern table. A variation mode is selected from the variation mode group composed of. In the variation pattern table of the embodiment, the variation pattern group has a probability variation hit pattern, a normal hit pattern, a probability variation deviation reach pattern, a normal deviation reach pattern, a probability variation deviation pattern, and a normal deviation pattern, and each variation mode group has a plurality of each. It has a variable mode. Then, one of a plurality of fluctuation modes is selected from a plurality of fluctuation modes at a predetermined appearance rate based on the acquired numerical value of the effect random number counter. The details of the variation mode of the examples will be omitted.

The small hit hit / miss determination random number counter is a random number counter that determines small hits and misses in the game, and has a random number range of 0 to 299. This counter corresponds to the small hit winning / failing determination means in the game machine 1, and is a counter that draws a small hit winning / failing determination due to the detection of the game ball. This starts from "0" when the power of the game machine 1 is turned on, is added by 1 for each major random number update process described later, and when the numerical value reaches "299", it returns to "0" and the addition is repeated. The acquired numerical value of the counter is a predetermined number stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121, and in this example, up to four values are stored for each entry of the normal symbol fluctuation start gate 19 without including the numerical value being determined.

The numerical value of the small hit / miss judgment random number counter is acquired when the game ball wins (wins) the normal symbol fluctuation start gate 19 and is detected by the gate detection switch, and is a predetermined small hit numerical value. In this embodiment, it is compared with '3' in normal times (low probability state), and in the probability fluctuation state (high probability state), it is '3', '8', '13', '18', '23. ', '28', '33', '38', '43', '48', '53', '58', '63', '68', '73', '78', '83', '88', '93', '98', '103', '108', '113', '118', '123', '128', '133', '138', '143', '148 ', '153', '158', '163', '168', '173', '178', '183', '188', '193', '198', '203', '208', '213', '218', '223', '228', '233', '238', '243', '248', '253', '258', '263', '268', '273 Whether it is a small hit or not is determined by comparison with', '278', '283', '288', '293', and '298'. A normal symbol corresponding to a hit or miss is assigned in advance to the numerical value of the counter. In the embodiment, a normal symbol is assigned as "○" in the case of a hit and "x" in the case of a miss.

The flags provided in the main control circuit 121 include a jackpot flag, a jackpot end flag, a start winning opening winning flag, a special game executing flag, a probability change (probability fluctuation) flag, a reach flag, a time saving flag, and a normal symbol hit (small hit). Various flags such as flags can be mentioned. All of these flags are set to OFF at the time of initial setting.

The process executed by the main control circuit 121 of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment will be described with reference to the following flowchart. The CPU of the main control circuit 121 executes the main process M according to various programs stored in the ROM of the circuit. In the main process M, as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 6, initial setting (S1), interrupt prohibition process (S2), main random number update process (S3), interrupt enable process (S4), interrupt process (S10) Is done.

In the initial setting (S1), stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, interrupt time setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. The main process M is repeated every interrupt time, but since the initial setting (S1) is required only when the power is turned on, it is executed only in the first order, and is not executed thereafter. In the interrupt prohibition process (S2), in the case of the embodiment, even if the interrupt process (S10) is input every 4 msec, the interrupt is disabled until a predetermined interrupt enable condition is satisfied. In the main random number update process (S3), the random number value of each of the above counters is added and updated by 1 each time the update process (S3) is performed, and when the upper limit value of the corresponding random number is reached, it returns to '0'. Addition starts again. Each updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. In the interrupt permission process (S4), permission is given to the interrupt process (S10) that comes in every 4 msec.

In the interrupt processing (S10), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 7, output processing (S100), input processing (S200), main random number update processing (S300), start winning opening switch detection processing (S400), normal Operation processing (S500), special operation processing (S1000), holding ball number processing (S1500), power failure monitoring processing (S1600), and other processing (S1700) are performed.

In the output process (S100), the presence or absence of output data is confirmed in the command buffer of the RAM of the main control circuit 121 by each process, and if there is output data, the output data in the output buffer is sent to each control circuit. It is output. If there is no output data, the data is not output and the process ends. The output data includes commands for various game states such as a special game state, a privilege game state, and a probability fluctuation state (probability change state), a command at the time of winning or waiting, a command for error notification, and the like.

In the input process (S200), signal input is performed when there are detection signals from various sensors (detection switches) provided in the game machine 1.

In the main random number update process (S300), the same process as the main random number update process (S3) performed in the main process M is performed.

In the start winning opening switch detection process (S400), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 8, whether the ball game ball has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 19, that is, the game ball has normally passed through the gate 19. It is confirmed whether or not it is detected by the symbol variation start switch (S401). When the passage of the normal symbol change start gate 19 is confirmed, the gate passage process (S410) is performed. When the passage of the normal symbol change start gate 19 is not confirmed, the game ball has won the start winning opening 10, that is, the entry of the game ball into the starting winning opening 10 is detected by the start winning opening detection switch. It is confirmed whether or not it is (S402). If there is no confirmation of winning the starting winning opening, the starting winning opening switch detection process (S400) ends. When a game ball is won in the start winning opening, it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved balls for the special symbol stored in the RAM (corresponding to the detection number storage means) of the main control circuit 121 is 4 or more. (S403). Here, when the number of reserved balls is 4 or more, the set limit of the number of reserved balls is exceeded, so the start winning opening switch detection process (S400) ends.

If the number of reserved balls is not 4 or more (less than 4), the number of game balls detected by the start winning opening detection switch is added by 1 to the number of reserved balls for the special symbol (S404). Subsequently, a random number value related to the special symbol stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121 is acquired, and the acquired random number is saved (stored, saved) at the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls (storing, saving) ( S405). The random numbers acquired in S405 are a jackpot hit / fail determination random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, a special symbol data random number, a production random number, and the like. The acquisition random number is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls. For example, when the current number of reserved balls is 1, the random number value is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls 1. It is saved in the same manner according to the number of reserved balls.

In the gate passing process (S410), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 9, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start gate 19, it is stored in the RAM (corresponding to the detection number storage means) of the main control circuit 121. It is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved balls for the normal symbol is 4 or more (S411). Here, when the number of reserved balls is 4 or more, the gate passing process (S410) ends because the set limit of the number of reserved balls is exceeded. When the number of reserved balls is not 4 or more (less than 4), the number of game balls detected by the normal symbol fluctuation start switch is added by 1 to the number of reserved balls for the normal symbol (S412). Subsequently, a random number value related to the normal symbol stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121 is acquired, and the acquired random number is saved (stored, saved) at the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls (storing, saving) ( S413). The random number acquired in S413 is a small hit hit / miss determination random number or the like. The acquisition random number is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls. For example, when the current number of reserved balls is 1, the random number value is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls 1. It is saved in the same manner according to the number of reserved balls.

In the normal operation process (S500), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 10, it is confirmed whether or not the movable pieces 11a and 11b of the start winning opening 10 are in the opening process (S501). If the opening process is not in progress, it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved balls for the normal symbol is 0 (S502), and if the number of reserved balls is 0, the normal operation process (S500) ends. When the number of reserved balls is not 0 (1 to 4), the small hit hit / miss judgment random number acquired in the gate passing process (S410) and stored in the RAM is loaded (read) as a judgment value (S503), and the probability fluctuates. It is confirmed whether or not it is in a state, that is, whether or not it is in a probable change (S504). The confirmation during the probability change is performed depending on whether the probability change flag provided in the main control circuit 121 is ON (high probability state) or OFF (low probability state).

In the case of not in the probability fluctuation state, that is, in the normal gaming state (low probability state), depending on whether or not the small hit establishment value in the low probability state and the small hit hit / miss determination random number loaded in S503 match. It is confirmed whether or not the small hit is established (S505), and if it is confirmed that the small hit is not established (off), the normal operation process (S500) ends. When it is confirmed that the small hit is established (hit), the opening processing of the movable pieces 11a and 11b of the starting winning opening 10 is executed (S506). In the opening process in the low probability state of the embodiment, the movable pieces 11a and 11b are expanded and opened once for 1 second.

In S504, when the probability is fluctuating state (high probability state), whether the small hit is established or not depending on whether the small hit winning / failing determination random number loaded in S503 matches the small hit establishment value in the high probability state. If it is confirmed whether or not (S507) and it is confirmed that the small hit is not established (missing), the normal operation process (S500) ends. When it is confirmed that the small hit is established (hit), the opening processing of the movable pieces 11a and 11b of the starting winning opening 10 is executed (S508). In the opening process in the high probability state of the embodiment, the movable pieces 11a and 11b are expanded and opened three times for 2 seconds.

In S501, when the opening process is in progress, it is confirmed whether or not the opening processing time of the movable pieces 11a and 11b has elapsed (S509), and if not, the normal operation process (S500) ends. When it is confirmed that the lapse has passed, the closing process of the movable pieces 11a and 11b is executed (S510).

In the special operation process (S1000), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 11, whether the special operation status is 1 (S1010), the special operation status is 2 (S1020), and the special operation status is 3. Whether or not (S1030) is confirmed. When the special operation status corresponds to each predetermined value, the process proceeds to the special symbol standby process (S1100), the changing process (S1200), and the special symbol determination process (S1300). When the special operation status does not correspond to any of 1, 2 and 3, that is, when the special operation status is 4, the special electric accessory process (S1400) is performed.

In the special symbol standby process (S1100) when the special operation status is 1 in S1020, as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 12, the presence or absence of the number of reserved balls is confirmed (S1101), and the number of reserved balls is 0. In this case, it is confirmed whether or not the display area 50 is changing the special symbol (whether or not it is in the standby screen) (S1102). If it is not in the standby screen, the standby screen setting process for setting the display area 50 to the standby screen is performed (S1103), and if it is in the standby screen, the special symbol standby process (S1100) is terminated as it is. If the number of reserved balls is not 0 in the confirmation of the presence or absence of the number of reserved balls (S1101), the special symbol jackpot determination process (S1110), the special symbol variation pattern selection process (S1130), the special symbol random number shift process (S1150), The special symbol variation start setting process (S1160) is executed respectively.

In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S1110), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 13, the jackpot win / fail determination random number stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121 acquired by the start winning opening switch detection process (S400). Is loaded as a determination value (S1111), and it is confirmed whether or not the current probability fluctuation state (high probability state), that is, whether or not the probability is changing (S1112). The confirmation during the probability change is performed depending on whether the probability change flag provided in the main control circuit 121 is ON (high probability state) or OFF (low probability state). In the case of probability change, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot is established by checking whether or not the jackpot establishment value in the high probability state and the jackpot hit / fail judgment random number loaded in S1111 match (S1113), and if it is not a jackpot, a miss command is issued. Is set (S1114). In addition, when the probability change is not in progress, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot is established by checking whether or not the jackpot establishment value in the low probability state and the jackpot winning / failing determination random number loaded in S1111 match (S1115). The off command is set (S1116). In either case, when the match of the jackpot hit / fail judgment random numbers is confirmed, the jackpot is established, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S1117), and whether it is a probability variation hit or a non-probability variation hit is determined based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number value. The winning command is set by judging (S1118).

The special symbol variation pattern selection process (S1130) corresponds to the variation mode selection means, and as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 14, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1131). When the jackpot flag is ON (big hit is established), it is confirmed whether or not the gaming state is a probability fluctuation state (probability change state) (S1132). In the probabilistic state, the random number value of the counter for the effect random number acquired in the start winning opening switch detection process (S400) and stored in the RAM of the main control circuit is loaded, and the effect is produced from the variation pattern table during the probabilistic state. A predetermined variation mode (variation pattern) corresponding to the acquired numerical value of the random number counter is selected (S1133).

In S1132, when it is not in the probability change state, that is, in the normal special game state, the random number value of the effect random number counter acquired in the start winning opening switch detection process (S400) and stored in the RAM of the main control circuit is It is loaded, and a predetermined fluctuation mode (variation pattern) corresponding to the acquired numerical value of the effect random number counter is selected from the fluctuation pattern table during the normal state (S1134).

In S1131, when the jackpot flag is not ON, that is, when the jackpot flag is OFF (the jackpot is not established), whether or not the reach state is established is the reach random number acquired in the start winning opening switch detection process (S400). Confirmed (determined) based on the value (S1135). If the reach state is established, it is confirmed whether or not the game state is in the probabilistic state (S1136), and if it is in the probable change state, it is acquired by the start winning opening switch detection process (S400) and is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit. The stored random number value of the effect random number counter is loaded, and a predetermined variation mode (variation pattern) corresponding to the acquired numerical value of the effect random number counter is selected from the reach out-of-reach variation pattern table during the probability variation state (S1137).

In S1136, when it is not in the probability change state, that is, in the normal game state, the random number value of the effect random number counter acquired in the start winning opening switch detection process (S400) and stored in the RAM of the main control circuit is loaded. , A predetermined variation mode (variation pattern) corresponding to the acquired numerical value of the effect random number counter is selected from the reach out-of-reach variation pattern table in the normal state (S1138).

In S1135, when the reach state is not established, it is confirmed whether or not the game state is a probability change state (S1139). In the probabilistic state, the random number value of the effect random number counter acquired in the start winning opening switch detection process (S400) and stored in the RAM of the main control circuit is loaded, and the effect is produced from the probability change state mid-out variation pattern table. A predetermined variation mode (variation pattern) corresponding to the acquired numerical value of the random number counter is selected (S1140).

In S1139, when it is not in the probability change state, that is, in the normal game state, the random number value of the effect random number counter acquired in the start winning opening switch detection process (S400) and stored in the RAM of the main control circuit is loaded. , A predetermined variation mode (variation pattern) corresponding to the acquired numerical value of the effect random number counter is selected from the normal state mid-out variation pattern table (S1141). In this embodiment, the symbols (mainly out-of-order symbols) are determined based on the variation pattern table.

In either case, after each variation mode is selected, other necessary processing is performed (S1142), and the special symbol variation pattern selection process (S1130) is completed.

In the special symbol random number shift process (S1150), in the data storage area of the number of reserved balls in the RAM in the main control circuit, the data of the number of reserved balls stored in the storage area of the address of the first load order (read order) is stored. Due to the fact that the seats are loaded by the above-described processing and become vacant, the address that advances the load order by 1 is performed with respect to the data of the number of reserved balls stored in the addresses of the second or lower load order. As can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 15, first, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved balls stored in the RAM of the main control circuit (S1151). Specifically, if the number of reserved balls is 3, it will be 2. Next, the data corresponding to each reserved ball number is shifted to the RAM address of the reserved ball number obtained by subtracting 1 from each reserved ball number (S1152). Subsequently, 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls at the highest position (the last load order, the fourth in the embodiment) (S1153).

In the special symbol variation start setting process (S1160), the special operation status is set to 2, and at the same time, necessary processing related to the start of variation of the special symbol is performed. After this process (S1160), the special operation status is set to 2 (S11170), and if it is in standby, the standby is canceled (S1180), and the special symbol standby process (S1100) ends.

As can be seen from the special operation process (S1000) of FIG. 11, in the variable operation process (S1200) performed when the special operation status is 2 in S1020, as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation time has ended (S1201), and if it has not ended, the processing during the fluctuation (S1200) ends as it is. If finished, the variable stop command is set (S1202) and the special operation status is set to 3 (S1203). After that, other necessary processing is performed (S1204), and the changing processing (S1200) ends.

Similarly, as can be grasped from the special operation process (S1000) of FIG. 11, in the special symbol determination process (S1300) performed when the special operation status is 3 in S1030, as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1301), and if the jackpot flag is ON (the jackpot is established), the jackpot flag is set to off (S1302) and the special operation status is set to 4 (S1303). ). If the jackpot flag is not ON (that is, if it is off), the special operation status is set to 1 (S1304). After setting each special operation status, the special symbol determination process (S1300) ends. In the embodiment, the round counter is set to 15 times.

Further, as can be grasped from the special operation process (S1000) of FIG. 11, when the special operation status does not correspond to any of 1, 2 and 3 in S1010, S1020 and S1030, that is, when the special operation status is 4. In the special electric accessory processing (S1400) to be performed, as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 18, the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S1401), and it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot opening has been performed (S1402). If the jackpot opening has not been implemented, the jackpot opening will be implemented (S1403). When it is confirmed that the big hit opening has been carried out in S1402, or when the big hit opening has been carried out in S1403, it is confirmed whether or not the opening / closing plate of the big winning device 15 is currently open (S1404), and the big winning device 15 If is not open (closed), it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the big prize device 15 is set, that is, whether or not the jackpot operation timer is 0 (S1405). Here, when the jackpot operation timer is 0, the jackpot operation timer 15 is released (S1406), and when the jackpot operation timer is not 0, the special electric accessory process (S1400) is terminated as it is.

In S1403, when the opening / closing plate of the large winning device 15 is currently open, has the number of winning balls detected in the large winning device 15 (winning ball count switch) reached 10 (S1407), or the round time? It is confirmed whether (30 seconds in the embodiment) has passed or (S1408) (that is, whether or not the round end condition is satisfied), and if neither is the case, the special electric accessory processing (S1400) is performed. ) Is finished. On the other hand, when any of 10 prizes or the lapse of round time is satisfied, the opening / closing plate of the large prize device 15 is closed (S1409), and the value of the round counter is subtracted by 1. (S1410). In the grand prize device closing process (S1409), the command for closing the grand prize device is set in the output buffer so that it can also be transmitted to the display control circuit 161.

Subsequently, whether or not the round counter is 0, that is, the end of the special game (big hit game) state is confirmed (S1411), and if the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S1400) ends as it is. .. When the round counter is 0, the jackpot end processing is performed (S1412), and the jackpot random number data stored in the reserved ball number storage area for the special symbol in the main control circuit RAM is displayed and controlled together with the jackpot end command. It is set in the output buffer so that it can be transmitted to the circuit 161. After that, the probabilistic / non-probability change setting process is executed (S1413), and the special electric accessory process (S1400) ends.

In the probabilistic / non-probability change setting process (S1420), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 19, it is confirmed whether or not the fixed stop symbol is a probabilistic variation symbol (odd numbered doublet in the embodiment) (S1421), and the probability variation is confirmed. If it is a symbol, the probability change flag is set to ON (S1422), the special operation status is set to 1 (S1423), and the probability change / non-probability change process (S1420) ends. If the fixed stop symbol is different from the probabilistic symbol, the probabilistic flag is set to off (S1424), the special operation status is set to 1 (S1423), and the probabilistic / non-probable change processing (S1400) ends.

In the interrupt process (S10) disclosed in FIG. 7, in the hold ball number process (S1500) following the special operation process (S1000), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 20, the stored ball number is stored. It is loaded (S1501), the number of reserved balls loaded is set in the output buffer (S1502), and this process (S1500) ends.

In the power off monitoring process (S1600), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 21, it is confirmed whether or not a power off signal is input (S1601), and if there is no input, the power off monitoring process (S1600) is performed. It ends as it is. If input, the current data is stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 121 (S1602), and the power off flag is set to ON (S1603).

In the other processing (S1700), processing necessary for other games is appropriately performed. As described above, the interrupt process (S10) ends after each of the disclosed processes.

Next, the process executed by the sub-control 131 of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment will be described with reference to the following flowchart. The CPU of the sub control circuit 131 executes the main processing MS according to various programs stored in the ROM of the circuit. In the main processing MS, as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 22, the CPU initialization processing (SS1) is performed, and then the power off signal is turned on and whether or not the RAM contents in the sub control circuit 131 are normal. Is confirmed (SS2). If the power off signal is not on or the RAM contents in the sub control circuit 131 are not normal, the RAM is initialized (SS3). When the power cutoff signal is on and the RAM contents in the sub control circuit 131 are normal, or when the RAM is initialized, random seed update processing (SS4), reception interrupt processing (SS10), and 1ms timer interrupt processing (SS100), 10 ms timer interrupt processing (SS1000) is performed.

In the CPU initialization process (SS1), stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed.

In the random number seed update process (SS4), various effects and random numbers of various symbols are updated.

In the reception interrupt process (SS10), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 23, it is confirmed whether or not the STB signal is on, that is, whether or not a command from the main control circuit 121 is received (SS11). ). If reception is not confirmed, the reception interrupt process (SS12) ends as it is, and if reception is confirmed, the reception command is stored in the RAM in the sub control circuit 131.

In the 1 ms timer interrupt process (SS100), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 24, motor data output process (SS110), motor data control process (SS120), lamp data output process (SS130), watchdog timer process (SS140). ), Input processing (SS150) is performed.

In the motor data output process (SS110), the motor data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process (SS100) is output.

In the motor data control process (SS120), the motor data is created and the effect time is managed.

In the lamp data output process (SS130), a process of creating and outputting lamp data (ramp lighting pattern effect data) created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process (SS200) described later is performed every 1 ms.

In the watchdog timer process (SS140), a process of resetting the watchdog timer is performed.

In the input process (SS150), switch data such as pressing determination of the first operation unit 61 and the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 is created, and the origin detection determination of the motor is performed.

In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (SS1000), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 25, switch state acquisition process (SS1100), command monitoring process (SS1200), lamp process (SS1600), Sw process (SS1700), command transmission process. (SS2000) is performed.

In the switch state acquisition process (SS1100), the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process (SS100) is stored in the RAM in the sub control circuit 131 as the switch data for the 10 ms interactive interrupt process.

In the command monitoring process (SS1200), analysis processing and operation setting of all commands received in the reception interrupt processing (SS10) are performed. As can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 26, first, it is confirmed whether or not the command is related to a jackpot such as a jackpot opening, a jackpot round, and a jackpot ending (SS1201), and if it is confirmed that the command is a jackpot, it is a jackpot. The setting process is performed (SS1202). If it is not a command related to a jackpot, it is confirmed whether or not it is a command related to a variation pattern such as a special symbol or a background image (SS1203), and if it is confirmed that it is a command related to a variation mode, a variation pattern creation process is performed. It is (SS1300). If the command is not related to the variation mode, setting processing corresponding to other commands (commands at the time of winning or waiting, etc.) is appropriately performed (SS1204).

The variation pattern creation process (SS1300) includes at least a part of the background corresponding to the variation mode selected by the special symbol variation pattern selection process S1130 (variation mode selection means) in the main control circuit 121 and the special symbol (determination symbol). It corresponds to a background image setting means for setting different background images and a background image storage means for storing the set background image. As can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 27, the fluctuation pattern for the sub control circuit is drawn based on the fluctuation pattern data transmitted from the main control circuit 121, converted into the data for the display control circuit 161 for display. Fluctuation pattern data is set (SS1301). Subsequently, the changing scenario lottery process is performed (SS1400), the stop symbol is determined based on the received fluctuation pattern (SS1302), and the background movement lottery process is performed (SS1500). After that, a lottery such as a notice that appears during other fluctuations will be held (SS1303). That is, the displayed symbol is transmitted because the command of the variation pattern table based on the result is transmitted on the main control circuit 121 side, such as hit in the probabilistic state, hit in the normal state, hit out of reach, and out of reach. The symbol corresponding to the command is set on the sub control circuit 131 side or the display control circuit 161. For example, if it is a hit fluctuation command, doublet is displayed, if it is out of reach, it is displayed so that it is reach, etc., and it is set within a predetermined range corresponding to the command of the fluctuation pattern table. ..

In the changing scenario lottery process (SS1400), as can be understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. 28 and 29, whether the production time until the reach production is 16 seconds (SS1401) or 20 seconds (SS1402). Whether it is a 30-second scale (SS1403), a 40-second scale (SS1404), a 50-second scale (SS1405), or a 60-second scale (SS1406) is confirmed. The changing scenario lottery process (SS1400) is completed.

If the production time is 16 seconds, a 16-second lottery process is performed (SS1407), if it is 20 seconds, a 20-second lottery process is performed (SS1408), and if it is 30 seconds, a 30-second lottery process is performed. (SS1409), if it is 40 seconds, a 40-second lottery process is performed (SS1410), if it is 50 seconds, a 50-second lottery process is performed (SS1411), and if it is 60 seconds, 60. A second-scale lottery process is performed (SS1412), and an effect corresponding to each effect time is set. Each of the above lottery processes SS1407, SS1408, SS1409, SS1410, SS1411, SS1412 corresponds to a point acquisition means capable of acquiring points according to the progress of the game, and points can be acquired appropriately within the production time until the reach production. The production can be set by lottery. Examples of the production in which points can be acquired include a search production for acquiring a treasure chest and the like, a battle production with a monster, and the like.

Further, when the 20-second lottery process is performed as the special time lottery process in SS1408, is the background image of the "shop", which is a participatory background image, reserved in the display setting process (SS1800) described later? Whether or not it is confirmed (SS1413), and if there is no reservation, the changing scenario lottery process (SS1400) is terminated. If it is reserved, the changing effect is changed to the background image of the "shop" (SS1414), and the reservation of the participatory background image is canceled (the memory of the reservation is deleted) (SS1415).

The background movement lottery process (SS1500) is a background image change determination means for determining whether the background image stored by the variation pattern creation process (background image storage means) of the SS1300 can be changed, and a state in which the background image cannot be changed. If it is determined that the background image is set in the background image storage means, and if it is determined that the background image can be changed, the background image is selected from a plurality of background images including the participatory background image. Corresponds to the background image reservation confirmation means for confirming whether or not the background image is reserved (whether or not the reservation is stored) by the background image selection means to be selected and the background image reservation means (display setting process SS1800) described later. .. As can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 30, it is confirmed whether or not the background image is reserved (stored) by the operation of the operation means 60 in the display setting processing process (SS1800) described later (SS1501). When there is a reservation (memory) of the background image, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern being displayed is a fluctuation pattern capable of moving the background (for example, the fluctuation time of the effect is 12 seconds or more) (SS1502). If the background movement is not possible, the background movement lottery process (SS1500) is terminated. When the background movement is possible, the reserved (memorized) background image is set without performing the background movement lottery (SS1503). As described above, when the background image is reserved (stored), the processing load can be reduced by not performing the lottery for moving the background (execution of the background image selection means). After setting the reserved (memorized) background image, the reserved state for moving the background is canceled (the memory of the reservation is deleted) (SS1504).

When it is confirmed in the SS1501 that there is no reservation (memory) of the background image, the number of fluctuations that enables the next background movement has passed, that is, the number of fluctuations until the next background movement is possible. It is confirmed whether or not it is 0 (SS1505), and if the number of fluctuations is not 0, the number of fluctuations until the next background movement becomes possible is subtracted by 1 (SS1506). When the number of fluctuations is 0, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern being displayed is a fluctuation pattern capable of performing background movement (for example, the fluctuation time of the effect is 12 seconds or more) (SS1507), and the background movement is performed. If it is not possible, the background movement lottery process (SS1500) is terminated. If the background can be moved, the lottery of the background image displayed next from multiple background images ("Meadow, Magical Land, Cave, Town, Forest, Tower, City, Shop") is multiple background images. (SS1508), and a background image corresponding to the lottery result is set (SS1509). The random numbers corresponding to the plurality of background images are updated by the random number seed update process (SS4), and are drawn by lottery at the start of fluctuation.

When the reservation state for background movement is canceled in SS1504, or when a background image corresponding to the lottery result is set in SS1509, the number of fluctuations until the next background movement becomes possible is set by lottery. In the embodiment, the range of the number of fluctuations drawn is 10 to 30 times, and is set based on the background movable random number that enables the background movement. Further, the background movable random number is updated by the random number seed update process (SS4), and is drawn by the display setting process (SS1800) described later.

In the lamp processing (SS1600), the output lamp data is created and the effect time is managed.

In the Sw process (SS1700), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 31, the display setting process (SS1800) and the changing setting process (SS1900) are performed based on the data stored in the switch state acquisition process (SS1100). Be told.

In the display setting process (SS1800), in addition to the background movement lottery process (background image selection means) of the SS1500, the player can obtain a background image of a new variation display from the next time onward excluding the variation display from a plurality of background images. Changes in the determination symbol from the memory of the background image reservation means that can be arbitrarily selected and reserved in advance by operating the operation means 60, and the game information updated by the display information updating means (setting process SS1900 during change) described later. It corresponds to a display selection setting means capable of selectively setting whether or not to change the display mode by reflecting it in the display information of the display mode displayed during display. As can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 32, first, the menu panel 502 is displayed on the background image 500, and it is confirmed whether or not it is within the selectable input period (SS1801). The period during which the selection can be input is set according to the fluctuation time of the effect, for example, 3 to 10 seconds within the fluctuation time such as within a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation, which is shorter than the fluctuation time. If it is confirmed in SS1801 that it is not within the selectable input period, it is confirmed whether or not the menu panel 502 is currently open (display state that can be operated) (SS1802), and if it is open, the menu panel 502 is displayed. A command is sent to the display control circuit 161 to close (make it inoperable and invisible) (SS1803). If the menu panel 502 is not open or a command to close the menu panel 502 is transmitted, the display setting process (SS1800) ends.

When it is confirmed in SS1801 that the selection input is possible, it is confirmed whether or not the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 is pressed (SS1804), and if it is not pressed, the selection input of the menu panel 502 is performed. It is repeatedly confirmed until the pressing of the second operation unit 62 is confirmed within the period. When pressed, a command is transmitted to the display control circuit 161 so as to open the menu panel 502 (display state) (SS1805).

Subsequently, it is confirmed by the operation of the first operation unit 61 of the operation means 60 whether or not the'destination'of the menu panel 502 is being selected (SS1806). In the selection of'destination', one of the background images from a plurality of background images such as "meadows, magical land, cave, town, forest, tower, capital, shop" is selected by pressing the up and down buttons of the first operation unit 61. Can be selected. When'destination'is selected, it is confirmed whether or not the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 is pressed (SS1807), and when the press of the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 is confirmed, it is confirmed. , A command is transmitted to the display control circuit 161 so that the second operation unit 62 acts as an enter button and closes the menu panel 502 (SS1808), and the selected background image is moved when the background is moved next time. Is set to the reserved state (SS1809).

If'destination'is not selected in SS1806, one of'weapon','armor', and'accessory' on the menu panel 502 is selected in the same way as'destination' by the operation of the first operation unit 61 of the operation means 60. It is confirmed whether or not it is inside (SS1810). In the selection of "weapon", "armor", and "accessory", any item can be selected from various items corresponding to each of the weapon, armor, accessory, etc. possessed by the character being produced. Even when any of "weapon", "armor", and "accessory" is selected, it is confirmed whether or not the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 is pressed (SS1811), and the second operation unit of the operation means 60 is confirmed. When it is confirmed that the button 62 is pressed, a command is sent to the display control circuit 161 so that the second operation unit 62 acts as a decision button and closes the menu panel 502 (SS1812), and the character is notified at the next change. The item to be equipped is set (SS1813).

If none of the'weapons',' armor', and'accessories' is selected in SS1810, it is confirmed whether or not'return'of the menu panel 502 is selected by operating the first operation unit 61 of the operation means 60. (SS1814). When'return'is selected, it is confirmed whether or not the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 is pressed (SS1815), and when it is confirmed that the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 is pressed. , A command is transmitted to the display control circuit 161 so that the second operation unit 62 serves as a decision button and closes the menu panel 502 (SS1816).

If'return'is not selected in SS1814, or if the pressing of the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 is not confirmed in SS1807, SS1811, SS1815,'destination' of the menu panel 502 is selected again. It is confirmed whether or not it is (SS1806). In this embodiment, the selection screens of'weapon',' armor',' accessory',' destination', and'return' are displayed in the left-right direction, and therefore they are selected by the left-right buttons of the first operation unit 61. can do. It should be noted that the buttons corresponding to the screen can be effectively used, such as configuring the selection screen to be selected by the buttons in the vertical direction of the first operation unit 61 in the vertical direction.

The variable setting process (SS1900) is an operation means by the player to store the storage state of the game information contained in the background image displayed during the variable display of the determination symbol in the state where the participatory background image (“shop”) 510 is displayed. It corresponds to a display information updating means that can be replaced or increased / decreased according to the operation of 60. As can be understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. 33 and 34, it is confirmed whether or not the process is changing (SS1901) or the shop production (production by the participatory background image) (SS1902). If neither is the case, the changing setting process (SS1900) is terminated. To confirm whether the shop production (production using a participatory background image) is in progress, it is preferable to memorize the execution of the production by using a flag when the shop production is executed.

When it is fluctuating and the shop is being produced, it is confirmed whether or not the menu display unit 511 of the participatory background image (“shop”) 510 is within the selectable input period (SS1903), and within the selectable input period. If there is, it is confirmed whether or not the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 is pressed (SS1904). When the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 is pressed, the selection position of the menu display unit 511 is changed (SS1905). Each time the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 is pressed, the selection position is changed in the order of'weapon',' armor',' accessories', and'do not shop', and'do not shop'. Next, go back to'Weapon'and select it. If the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 is not pressed in SS1904, the changing setting process (SS1900) is terminated. There are various types of'weapons',' armor', and'accessories' displayed on the menu display section 511, one of which is random, in a predetermined order, and according to the progress (memory) of the game. Etc. are appropriately selected and displayed.

If it is not within the selectable input period in SS1903, or if the selectable input period ends, it is confirmed whether or not the selected position of the menu display unit 511 is'weapon'(SS1906), and it is'weapon'. If so, it is confirmed whether the current number of points is equal to or greater than the number of points required to acquire the selected'weapon'(SS1907). If the number of points is more than the required number, the corresponding number of points is subtracted from the current number of points (SS1908), and the acquired'weapon'is added (increased) as an item possessed by the character (SS1909). If the number of points is not more than the required number, the item cannot be acquired, so the changing setting process (SS1900) is terminated without acquiring the item.

In SS1906, if the selected position is not'weapon', it is confirmed whether the selected position of the menu display unit 511 is'armor' (SS1910), and if it is'armor', the current number of points is the selected'armor'. It is confirmed whether or not the number of points is more than the number required for the acquisition of (SS1911). If the number of points is greater than or equal to the required number, the corresponding number of points is subtracted from the current number of points (SS1912), and the acquired'armor'is added (increased) as an item possessed by the character (SS1913). If the number of points is not more than the required number, the item cannot be acquired, so the changing setting process (SS1900) is terminated without acquiring the item.

In SS1910, if the selected position is not'armor', it is confirmed whether the selected position of the menu display unit 511 is'accessory' (SS1914), and if it is'accessory', the current number of points is the selected'accessory'. It is confirmed whether or not the number of points is more than the number required for the acquisition of (SS1915). If the number of points is more than the required number, the corresponding number of points is subtracted from the current number of points (SS1916), and the acquired'accessory'is added (increased) as an item possessed by the character (SS1917). If the number of points is not more than the required number, or if the selected position in SS1914 is not'accessory'('do not shop'), the item cannot be acquired or the item is not acquired, so the item is not acquired. The changing setting process (SS1900) is terminated.

In the command transmission process (SS2000), a process of transmitting various set commands to the corresponding display control circuit 161, voice control circuit 112, light emission control circuit 115, and the like is performed.

Next, the operation of the background image 500 in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment during the production will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 42. First, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the background image 500 is obtained by pressing the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 within an appropriate period in which the special symbols 51 (51a, 51b, 51c) do not change. The menu panel 502 and the message display unit 503 are displayed on the screen.

At this time, the selection position of the menu panel 502 is a'weapon'as shown in the figure, and the character possesses it by operating the first operation unit 61 of the operation means 60 indicating the direction once downward. The status information of the "weapon 1" to be used is displayed on the message display unit 503. Further, when the first operation unit 61 is operated once downward, the status information of the "weapon 2" is displayed in the message display unit 503 as shown in FIG. 35 (b) if there is a memory of possessing the "weapon 2". If the first operation unit 61 is operated once downward, the status information of the "weapon 3" is displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (c) if there is a memory of possessing the "weapon 3". Is displayed on the message display unit 503.

In this way, each time the first operation unit 61 is operated downward, the status information of the "weapon" in the possession of the character can be displayed in the order of 1, 2, 3, .... Further, if the button in the upward direction is operated on the first operation unit 61, the display can be performed in the reverse order. By operating the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 with the status information of any "weapon" displayed on the message display unit 503, the "weapon" to be equipped by the character is determined and the background is displayed. The character "weapon" symbol (image) displayed in part 501 is changed (updated) to the determined "weapon" symbol (image), and the character status information is changed (updated) as appropriate. Will be done.

Next, by operating the first operation unit of the operation means 60 once in the lateral (right) direction, the selection position of the menu panel 502 is changed to'armor'as shown in FIG. 36 (a). By operating the downward button of the first operation unit 61 once, the status information of the "armor 1" possessed by the character is displayed on the message display unit 503. Further, by operating the downward button of the first operation unit 61, if there is a memory of possessing the "armor 2", the status information of the "armor 2" is displayed as a message as shown in FIG. 36 (b). It is displayed in the unit 503, and the status information of the "armor" can be displayed in order each time the downward button of the first operation unit 61 is operated in the same manner as the operation in the'weapon', and the second operation. By operating the unit 62, the character "armor" symbol (image) displayed on the background display unit 501 is changed (updated) to the determined "armor" symbol (image) and displayed. The character status information is changed (updated) as appropriate. As shown in FIG. 36 (c), even when the first operation unit is further operated once in the horizontal (right) direction to change the selection position of the menu panel 502 to'accessory', the'accessory' Needless to say, the status information is displayed on the message display unit 503, and the same operation can be performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), even when the selection position of the menu panel 502 is'destination', the operation can be performed in the same manner as the'weapon',' armor', and'accessory', and a message is displayed. A plurality of background images including a normal production type background image and a participatory type background image such as "destination" status information (for example, "meadows, magical land, cave, town, forest, tower, capital, shop") in part 503. Status information is displayed. In the illustrated example, by operating the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 while displaying (selecting) “destination B”), as shown in FIG. 37 (b). , The message "Destination has been determined" is displayed on the message display unit 503, and the background image change (background movement) is in the reserved state.

Here, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), the condition that the special symbol 51 (51a, 51b, 51c) starts to fluctuate and the fluctuation enables the background movement (for example, the fluctuation time of the effect is 12 seconds or more). If the 30-second lottery process is selected) and there is a reservation for background movement, the background image 500 starts the effect for background movement as shown in FIGS. 38 (b) and 38 (c). To. In this effect, a background image imitating a map is displayed on the background display unit 501, and the character is moved from the position corresponding to the current background image to the position corresponding to the background image (point A to point B in the example of the figure). The mode in which is moved is displayed. The special symbol 51 is not displayed while this effect is being performed.

Then, when the background image displayed on the background display unit 501 is changed to the reserved background image and displayed, the background image is changed on the background display unit 501 (background) as shown in FIG. 39 (a). A message (“Point B” in the example of the figure) notifying that it has been moved is displayed. When the reserved background image is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 39 (a) and 39 (b), the special symbol 51 that was being displayed in a variable state is displayed in a fluctuated state, as shown in FIG. 39 (c). It will be confirmed and stopped.

Further, in particular, when the background image for which the background movement is reserved is the participatory background image 510, the special symbol 51 (51a, 51b, 51c) starts to fluctuate as shown in FIG. 40 (a). When the condition that the fluctuation enables the background movement (for example, when the fluctuation time of the effect is 12 seconds or more and the 20-second scale lottery process as the special scale time lottery process is selected) is satisfied, FIG. 40 (b). ) Is performed in the background image 500 to notify the participatory background image (“shop”) 510 that the background is moving, and the player is encouraged to participate (operation of the operation means 60). .. When the effect of moving the background to the participatory background image 510 is performed, the effect of moving the background image from the position corresponding to the current background image to the position corresponding to the background image (see FIGS. 38 (b) and 38 (c)). May be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 41 (a), when the background image 500 is changed to the participatory background image (“shop”) 510, the menu display unit 511, the point display unit 512, and the remaining time display unit 513 are displayed, respectively. , Only the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 is effective for operation. At this time, the selection position of the menu display unit 511 is "weapon" as shown in the figure, and the remaining time that can be selected and input by the operation means 60 displayed on the remaining time display unit 513 is "remaining 5 seconds". It has become.

As shown in FIG. 41 (b), the time displayed on the remaining time display unit 513 starts counting from the time when the participatory background image 510 is displayed and is appropriately reduced (in the example of the figure, "remaining 3 seconds". By operating (pressing) the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 before the count is completed, the player operates (presses) the'weapon (“D's cane'in the example of the figure)',' armor. (In the example of the figure, "armor of C") "," Accessories (" Medicinal herbs" in the example of the figure) "," Do not shop ", the selection position of the menu display unit 511 is changed. Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the time displayed on the remaining time display unit 513 is "0 seconds remaining", that is, when the counting of the remaining time is completed, the item currently selected on the menu display unit 511 is selected. The character can acquire the item ("C armor" of "armor" in the example of the figure). As described above, if the operation on the participatory background image 510 is valid only for the second operation unit 62, the operation on the participatory background image 510 is not complicated and does not interfere with the player's game. Further, if the time (period) that can be selected and input is set, the production of the participatory background image 510 can be completed without the player operating the operating means 60, and the player leaves the seat in the middle. It is possible to prevent problems such as the progress of the production being stopped.

When the number of points displayed on the point display unit 512 is larger than the required number of points of the selected item, as shown in FIG. 42A, the display of the participatory background image 510 is completed and the item is selected by the background display unit 501. A message (in the example of the figure, "I got the armor of C") is displayed to notify that the item that was being acquired has been acquired. In addition, the number of points acquired by the character is subtracted according to the number of points of the acquired item, and the items possessed by the character are added (updated).

When the display of the message that acquired the item is finished, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), the special symbol 51 that was being displayed in a variable state is displayed in a changed state, and as shown in FIG. 42 (c). It will be fixedly stopped. If the number of points displayed on the point display unit 512 is smaller than the required number of points of the selected item, the effect of the participatory background image 510 is completed without acquiring the item, and FIGS. 42 (b) and 42 (c) ), The variable display and the fixed stop display of the special symbol 51 are performed.

As described above, in the gaming machine of the present invention, when it is determined that the background image can be changed by the background image change determination means, the background image is not reserved by the background image reservation confirmation means. If it is confirmed, the background image selected by the background image selection means is changed to the background image stored in the background image storage means and set, while if it is confirmed that the background image is reserved, it is set. Since the reserved background image is changed to the background image stored in the background image storage means and set, the switching display of the background image is not monotonous, and the background image desired by the player is not easily switched and displayed. It is possible to suppress the occurrence and to improve the playability by reflecting the player's request in the production of the game.

In particular, when a participatory background image is included in a plurality of background images, the lottery for moving the background may be biased even if the player wants to participate by the participatory background image in the configuration where the reservation cannot be made as in the conventional case. In some cases, the player gave up and stopped playing the game without becoming a participatory background image, but if the game machine of the present invention is configured to have a reservation function, the participatory background image is reserved. As a result, it is possible to set the background image as the participatory background image whenever the condition that the background can be moved is satisfied, so that the player can improve the sense of purpose to select and reserve the background image by the operation means. Can be done.

In addition, since the storage state of the game information contained in the background image can be updated according to the operation of the operation means by the player, it is possible to raise the player's awareness of participation in the game production and improve the interest. Can be done. In particular, the player can arbitrarily update (increase / decrease / change, etc.) the game information (for example,'weapon','armor','accessory', etc.) according to the number of points acquired according to the progress of the game. Because of this, it is possible to enhance the interest.

Furthermore, since it is possible to select and set whether or not to change the change mode by reflecting the updated game information in the display information of the display mode, it is possible to suppress tiredness on the display and further improve the player's awareness of participation. Can be done. In particular, since the display mode selected and set includes the background selection display mode in which the background image can be reserved and set, the player can be easily encouraged to participate.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be carried out by appropriately modifying a part of the configuration without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in the background movement lottery process of the embodiment, the participatory background image (shop effect) is also selected by lottery, but as a specific effect, the participatory background image (shop effect) is not selected unless a reservation is made. It may be configured. In addition, a lottery may be included in the lottery of a plurality of background images when the background image is not changed.

Further, in the embodiment, the special symbol that is changing is not displayed during the effect for moving the background (displaying a background image imitating a map, etc.) or during the shop effect, but the changing mode is displayed as usual. You may make the special pattern semi-transparent and display it in a state that does not interfere with the production of the background image.

Further, in the embodiment, in the shop production, the operation of increasing the number of items according to the number of points is possible, but the number of points may be increased by decreasing (selling) the items. The configuration may be such that operations such as exchanging items and creating a new item by combining items may be possible.

Further, in this embodiment, the symbol finally displayed by the sub control circuit 131 is determined, but the main control circuit 121 may finally determine the symbol. Further, although the effect display is determined by the sub control circuit 131, the display control circuit 161 may be used to determine the effect display, or the sub control circuit 131 and the display control circuit 161 may be integrally provided. That is, any circuit may be used as long as the reservation control in the background image setting process is possible.

In addition, in the embodiment, the background image is reserved for one time, but the background image reservation means may be configured to be able to reserve the background for a plurality of times. When enabling multiple background reservations, the second background movement lottery process (SS1550) is used instead of the background movement lottery process (SS1500), and the second display setting process (SS1850) is used instead of the display setting process (SS1800). Will be executed. In the following description, the same reference numerals as those in the above-described embodiment represent the same configuration, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the second background movement lottery process (SS1550), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 43, it is determined that the background movement is possible in SS1502, and a reserved background image is set without performing the background movement lottery. Later (SS1503), the first storage information as the reservation information described later is discarded (SS1551), the storage positions of all the storage information described later are shifted forward one by one, and the positions of the storage locations that can be stored next time. Is subtracted by 1 (SS1552). After the stored information is shifted, the reservation state for background movement is released (SS1504).

In the second display setting process (SS1850), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 44, it is confirmed that the'destination'is being selected in SS1806, and in SS1807, the second operation unit 62 of the operation means 60 After the pressing is confirmed and a command is transmitted to the display control circuit 161 to close the menu panel 502 (SS1808), the background reservation storage process (SS1860) is executed.

The background reservation storage process (SS1860) indicates that when the background image is reserved by the operation of the operation means 60, the background image reservation operation is performed at a predetermined storage location of the RAM of the sub control circuit 131. The process of temporarily storing the reservation information as the storage information is performed. The storage location can store reservation information for multiple times (up to 4 times in this example), and the first position where the first storage information is stored and the second storage information are stored. The second position, the third position where the third storage information is stored, and the fourth position where the fourth storage information is stored are set according to the order in which they are stored.

In the background reservation storage process (SS1860), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 45, it is first confirmed whether or not the storage information stored in the storage location is less than the maximum number of stored information (4 in this example) (SS1861). ). If it is less than the maximum number of stored information (less than 4), the reserved information is stored as storage information in the minimum storage position where the storage information is not stored (SS1862), and the next storage position is added by 1 (SS1863). Here, when the value of the storage position exceeds the maximum number of stored items, the stored information is stored as having reached the maximum number of stored items.

In the SS1861, when it is not less than the maximum number of stored items, that is, when the maximum number of stored items is reached, the first stored information which is the oldest reserved information among the stored stored information is discarded (SS1864) and remains. The storage positions of all stored information are shifted forward by one (SS1865). In the embodiment, the second storage information is shifted to the first position to be the first storage information, the third storage information is shifted to the second position to be the second storage information, and the fourth storage information is used. The third position is shifted to the third storage division method, and the fourth position is made storable. Then, the reservation information is stored as the storage information in the storage position where the storage information is not stored (the fourth position which is the last storage position in this example), and the stored information is stored as the maximum number of stored information is reached ( SS1866).

In this way, if the background image reservation means is configured so that the background for a plurality of times can be reserved, the reservation operation can be performed even before the reserved background image is changed, and the opportunity that the player can operate is limited. It can be relaxed and the playability can be further enhanced.

1 Game machine 3 Game board 6 Game area 9 Display device 10 Start winning opening 50 Display area 60 Operation means 61 First operation means 62 Second operation means 500 Background image 510 Participatory background image

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A winning / failing judgment means for determining the winning / failing of a game due to the establishment of the judging condition,
A display means capable of confirming and displaying a judgment symbol based on the judgment result by the hit / fail judgment means after variable display,
A variation mode selection means for selecting a variation mode of the variation display to be displayed on the display means from a plurality of variation modes according to the result of the hit / fail determination.
In a game machine equipped with
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A background image setting means for setting and the determination pattern different from a background image of at least a portion of the background corresponding to the variation mode selected by the fluctuation mode selecting means,
A background image storage means for storing the background image set by the background image setting means, and
A background image change determining means for determining whether the background image stored by the background image storing means can be changed,
When it is determined by the background image change determining means that the background image cannot be changed, the background image stored in the background image storage means is set, and when it is determined that the background image can be changed, the game is played. A background image selection means for selecting a background image from a plurality of background images including a participatory background image in which a person can operate the operation means to participate in a game effect .
Display information update that can be updated by arbitrarily selecting the display information of the participatory background image selected by the background image selection means by the player operating the operation means within the period in which the determination symbol is variablely displayed. Means and
And whether the selectable setting display selection setting means for changing the display information updated by said display information updating unit,
With
When the participatory background image is displayed within the period in which the determination symbol is variablely displayed, the remaining time display unit in which the remaining time during which the participatory background image can be operated by the operating means is displayed. When the operating means is operated within the remaining time, the display information updating means can select and input the display information of the participatory background image in which the determination symbol is changing, and the operating means. The gaming machine is configured so that the selection input by the display information updating means ends when the operation is not performed within the remaining time.

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