JP2006305089A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which is interesting even in the case that a game state advantageous to a player is ended. <P>SOLUTION: During an RB game state, in the case that an extracted random number value is a random number value to internally win "RB" in a general game state (judgement in step S44), a random number storage flag is raised (step S45), and an internal winning role is decided by using the random number value in 10 games during which the random number storage flag is raised. Thus, even when the game state is returned from the RB game state to the general game state during the 10 games, "RB" is decided as the internal winning role and the game state can be shifted to the RB game state again. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A conventional gaming machine extracts a random value by detecting the operation of the start lever, and determines a winning combination using the extracted random value and a lottery table, while maintaining a predetermined payout rate, A combination of symbols corresponding to all the combinations is displayed with a predetermined probability (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Publication No. 03-72313

  However, in such a conventional gaming machine, when the gaming state advantageous to the player ends, the winning combination corresponding to the operation of the gaming state advantageous to the player is again performed until a predetermined random number range is extracted again. Therefore, there is a problem that there is no interest after the gaming state advantageous to the player ends.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and provides a gaming machine that is interesting for a player even if the gaming state advantageous to the player is completed. Let it be an issue.

  The gaming machine of the present invention has a symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, reels 3L, 3C) for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R). 3R) and the unit game (for example, from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R until the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stops and the symbol combination is displayed) Start signal output means (for example, start switch 6S) for outputting a signal for instructing the start of the minimum unit game) and random number generation means for generating random values in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383). For example, the random number generator 36) and a random value extraction means (extracting the random value generated by the random number generation means based on the detection of the signal output by the start signal output means) For example, the main control circuit 71, the sampling circuit 37, the process of step S42 in FIG. 11), and random number storage means for storing the random value extracted by the random value extraction means (for example, the main control circuit 71, RAM 33 A numerical value storage area), a random number value stored by the random value storage means, and a table for defining a random number range in which a winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination) is determined (for example, probability lottery tables in FIGS. 4 and 5) ) And a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on (for example, the main control circuit 71, the probability lottery process in FIG. 12), and detecting the signal output by the start signal output means, Symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed on the symbol display means (for example, main control circuit 71, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, processing in step S11 in FIG. 9) And a stop signal output means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) for outputting a signal for instructing stop of the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means based on the detection of the stop operation, and the winning combination Based on the winning combination determined by the determining means and the detection of the signal output by the stop signal output means, stop control means (for example, main control) for stopping the symbol variation performed by the symbol varying means Circuit 71, the process of step S13 in FIG. 9), and when the stop control unit stops the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation unit, as a result of displaying a predetermined combination of symbols, Game value giving means (for example, main control circuit 71, hopper 40) for giving a game value (for example, medal), and the random value storage means has the random value If the random value extracted by the extraction means is a random value belonging to a random number range in which a winning combination advantageous to the player (for example, RB) is determined, the winning combination advantageous to the player for a predetermined condition The random number value belonging to the random number range in which is determined is held.

  With this configuration, random values belonging to a random number range in which a winning combination advantageous to the player is determined are retained for a predetermined condition, and a winning combination advantageous to the player is determined when determining the winning combination. By using a random number value belonging to the random number range, the winning combination advantageous to the player is continuously determined, and after the gaming state advantageous to the player is completed, it can be shifted again to the gaming state advantageous to the player. Thus, a gaming state advantageous to the player can be continuously performed, and an interesting gaming machine can be provided.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention further includes counting means (for example, a main control circuit 71) for counting the number of unit games in the gaming machine, and a winning combination advantageous to the player is determined by the random value storage means. The predetermined condition for holding the random number value belonging to the random number range is that the unit game counted by the counting means is within a predetermined unit game number.

  With this configuration, the random number storage means stores random number values belonging to a random number range in which a winning combination advantageous to the player is determined for a predetermined number of unit games counted by the counting means. During the number of games, winning combinations that are advantageous to the player can be determined continuously.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in the gaming machine, a notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 5) that notifies information related to the game and a notification control means (for example, main control) that controls the information to be notified to the notification means. Circuit 71), wherein the notification control means extracts the random value belonging to a random number range in which a winning combination advantageous to the player is determined by the random value extraction means based on the predetermined value. It has the structure characterized by making the said alerting | reporting means alert | report that the conditions were satisfied.

  With this configuration, the notification control means notifies the player that the conditions for generating an advantageous state have been established, so that the player can detect that the player can play a game in an advantageous state, and the interest in the game is enhanced. Can be increased.

  The present invention is a random value extraction means for extracting a random value, stores the extracted random value, and when the random value is a random value belonging to a random number range in which a winning combination advantageous to the player is determined, Random number value storage means for storing for a predetermined condition, and a random value for determining a winning combination advantageous to the player is stored for a predetermined condition, so that the winning combination advantageous to the player Can be determined continuously, and after the advantageous game state is completed, the game state can be shifted again to the advantageous game state, and the player can continuously perform the bonus game, thereby providing an interesting gaming machine.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. This gaming machine is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The pachi-slot machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin, medal, game ball, token, etc., or a game medium such as a card that stores information on the game value given to or given to the player. In the following description, medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 (included in the housing) that forms the entire pachi-slot machine 1. A rectangular liquid crystal display screen (hereinafter also referred to as a display screen) 5a displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front surface of the panel display unit 2a. The liquid crystal display can be performed on the display screen 5a. The reels 3 (corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) arranged on the back side of can be displayed in a transparent manner. The display screen 5a displays information related to the game or various effects such as animation.

  In the center of the panel display unit 2a, vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as effective lines, and a cross down line 8a and a cross up line 8e in an oblique direction.

  These active lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22, respectively. A book is set. Which effective line is set is recognized by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c described later.

  Here, the effective lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the combination. Specifically, one symbol (for example, “cherry (symbol 104)” to be described later) corresponding to a predetermined role (for example, “cherry small role” to be described later) is a predetermined position (for example, “cherry (symbol 104)” to be described later). For example, stop display is performed at a middle position in the left display window 4L), or the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination are stopped and displayed at a predetermined position corresponding to one of the effective lines. As a result, a predetermined combination is established.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. As described above, the design of each reel can be seen through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  Outside the area of the liquid crystal display screen 5a, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and a credit display unit 19 are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 9a lights up when the number of BETs is “1” and one effective line is set. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the number of BETs is “2” and three valid lines are set. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) effective lines are set. The credit display unit 19 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals stored (credited). The stored medals are those that the player has acquired in the game and should be paid out and stored in the plane by operating the C / P switch 14 described later. The number of medals stored is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  On the right side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a WIN lamp (so-called hit display lamp) 17, a payout display section 18, and a bonus game information display section 20 are provided.

  The WIN lamp 17 is turned on with a predetermined probability when a predetermined combination, for example, “regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB)” is won. Hereinafter, RB is also simply referred to as “bonus”. Details of the RB will be described later.

  The payout display unit 18 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the payout number of medals at the time of winning. The bonus game information display unit 20 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of games in the RB game state described later.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the liquid crystal display screen 5a. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 10. The 1-BET switch 11 and the 2-BET switch 12 are provided on the lower left side of the liquid crystal display screen 5 a, and the maximum BET switch 13 is provided on the left side of the pedestal 10. Is provided.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game by one push operation. By operating these BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a predetermined effective line is set as described above.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 10 to switch the credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals obtained by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, the credit mode or the payout mode is switched. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the winning number are credited. Further, in the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are paid out from the medal payout exit 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout exit 15 are sent to the medal receiving unit 16. Can be stored.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, there is a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player's operation and starting the display of symbol variation in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is mounted so as to be rotatable within an angular range.

  Three stop buttons 7 (a left stop button 7L and a middle stop button 7C) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display screen 5a. , Corresponding to the right stop button 7R).

  Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the panel display unit 2a, and a payout table panel 23 for displaying a combination of display symbols, a medal payout number, and the like is provided between the two speakers 21L and 21R. Is provided.

  In the present embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) performed when all the reels are rotating is referred to as “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after “1 stop operation” is referred to as “second stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 6) described later as a data table.

  On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "BAR (symbol 102)", "Replay (symbol 103)", "Cherry (symbol 104)", "Bell (symbol 105)" and "Watermelon (symbol 106)" A symbol sequence composed of symbols is represented. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Next, FIG. 3 shows and explains the relationship between the combination of symbols corresponding to the display combination and the number of payouts.

  In the pachislot machine 1, when the player operates the start lever 6, an internal lottery is performed to determine an internal winning combination (for example, “cherry small part”, “replay”, “RB”, etc.). Then, the reel 3 is stopped by the player's stop operation, and if the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line 8 designated by the player, the display combination is established.

  Here, among the displayed winning combinations, in particular, a winning combination is a winning combination when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the winning combination is determined to be “successful winning combination”. The internal winning combination, winning combination, stop winning combination, combination of operating symbols, etc. are collectively referred to as “display combination”.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol combination “cherry (symbol 104) -ANY-ANY” (ANY may be any symbol) is arranged along the effective line to win the “cherry small part”. A medal is paid out. In addition, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, that is, when five effective lines are set, if the cherry is displayed on the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L, it is established on two effective lines. Therefore, 4 (2 × 2) medals are paid out.

  Further, by arranging the symbol combination “bell (symbol 105) -bell-bell” along the active line, the player wins the “bell bell” and 15 medals are paid out.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “watermelon (design 106) -watermelon-watermelon” is arranged along the active line, the “watermelon small part” is won and ten medals are paid out.

  The “cherry small part”, the “bell small part”, and the “watermelon small part” may be collectively referred to as “small part”.

  Further, “replay” is established by arranging the symbol combination “replay (symbol 103) -replay-replay” along the active line. When “Replay” is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, “replay” is a display role that allows a game to be played without establishing a game value when established.

  In addition, when the symbol combination “BAR (symbol 102) −BAR-BAR” is arranged along the active line, “RB” is established and the medal is not paid out, but the game state of the next game is “RB gaming”. State ". The gaming state will be described later.

  In addition, when a symbol combination other than the symbol combinations related to the above-mentioned “cherry small part”, “bell small part”, “watermelon small part”, “replay” and “RB” is displayed, Is established.

  Here, the gaming state will be described. The gaming state indicates a gaming state during the game or during several games, and includes a basic “general gaming state” and an “RB gaming state” advantageous to the player.

  The “RB gaming state” is a gaming state in which a probability lottery table that is easy to win a display combination that can acquire medals at the time of internal lottery is selected, and is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. The “probability lottery table” will be described later.

  Further, the “RB gaming state” has an end condition. In the present embodiment, the maximum possible number of games in one “RB gaming state” (this is referred to as “RB game possible number”) is 12. Further, in this “RB gaming state”, the number of times that a display combination can be established (this is referred to as “the number of times an RB game can be established”) is up to 8. In other words, this “RB gaming state” ends when the number of games reaches 12 times or the number of established display combinations reaches 8.

  Further, as described above, the “general gaming state” is a basic gaming state in which there is no privilege advantageous to the player. Further, in the “general gaming state”, the game state to be shifted to when the RB (internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus) is internally won but the symbol combination of the RB is not displayed on the set effective line is displayed. "Internal winning state". When RB is won internally, RB is stored as an internal winning combination until the combination of RB symbols is displayed on the set active line (generally called “carryover” and stored internal winning) The role is called “carryover”). While the RB is stored as the internal winning combination, the “internal winning state” continues. The internal winning state in which the RB is carried over as an internal winning combination is referred to as an RB internal winning state.

  Next, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 show the probability lottery tables and will be described. These probability lottery tables are referred to when determining an internal winning combination in the probability lottery process.

  4A is a probability lottery table used in the general gaming state, and FIG. 4B is a probability lottery table used in the internal winning state. FIG. 5 is a probability lottery table used in the RB gaming state. Each probability lottery table defines an internal winning combination that may be determined and a random number range assigned to the internal winning combination. The random number range in each probability lottery table is “0 to 16383”.

  The general game state probability lottery table of FIG. 4A is used in the general game state as described above. On the basis of this general gaming state probability lottery table, there may be a case where a cherry small combination, a bell small combination, a watermelon small combination, replay, RB or loss is determined as an internal winning combination.

  The internal winning state probability lottery table in FIG. 4B is used in the internal winning state (carry-over state) as described above. On the basis of this internal winning state probability lottery table, there may be a case where a cherry small combination, a bell small combination, a watermelon small combination, replay or lose is determined as an internal winning combination. In this case, RB lottery is not performed (no winning random number range or not set).

  The RB gaming state probability lottery table of FIG. 5 is used in the RB gaming state as described above. On the basis of this RB gaming state probability lottery table, there may be a case where a cherry small combination, a bell small combination, a watermelon small combination or a loser is determined as an internal winning combination. Further, in the RB gaming state, the probability of determining the small part of the bell is extremely high and the probability of losing being determined is extremely low compared to other gaming states. Therefore, in the RB game state, the player can increase the chances of acquiring medals, and therefore, it is possible to play a game that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state or the internal winning state.

  In any probability lottery table, an internal winning combination is determined using one random number value extracted from a numerical value in the range of “0 to 16383”. For example, in the general gaming state, when the extracted random number value is “100”, since the random number range is “50 to 369”, the internal winning combination of this game is “bell small combination”. In the general gaming state, if the extracted random number value is “9000”, the random number range is “5315-16383”, so the internal winning combination of the game is “lost”.

  Here, the probability lottery table is provided for each set value (setting) provided in a plurality of stages (for example, six stages), but the probability lottery table for each set value is omitted. The set value is basically a value set (selected) by the game store side, and the degree of player's advantage in the game (for example, the winning rate, the internal winning probability of the combination, etc.) varies depending on the set value. It has become. Actually, “1” to “6” are provided as set values. And the probability of internally winning a combination such as RB is made different between set values. Further, instead of preparing a probability lottery table corresponding to the gaming state for every set value, the same probability lottery table may be shared among the set values. At this time, it may be shared in the same gaming state, or can be shared in different gaming states.

  Next, FIG. 6 shows a main circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1 and will be described.

  6 is based on a main control circuit 71 for controlling game processing operations in the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 5 and a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the speakers 21L, 21R and the like is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generation circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be extracted (sampled).

  As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a program related to the processing of the CPU 31, a “probability lottery table” used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and set when a bonus is established. A “bonus operating table” in which various information setting values are defined, a “stop control table” for determining a reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop button, and various control commands for transmission to the sub-control circuit 72 ( Command, signal) and the like are stored.

  Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, the extracted random number value, various flags (for example, RB operation flag, random number storage flag, random number storage counter), the number of credits of medals, game state information, and the like are stored.

  Further, the sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  As a main actuator whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotationally driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R and a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40 are connected to the output section of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator. The motor drive circuit 39 rotates the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R at an arbitrary speed.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, a inserted medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51, which are also connected to the CPU 31.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and generates a start switch signal. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22.

  When the inserted medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22, the CPU 31 counts this medal and credits up to 50 medals to the RAM 33. The CPU 31 is credited to the RAM 33. The medals are subtracted by the number corresponding to the operation of the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, and the maximum BET switch 13, and the effective lines 8a to 8e set according to the operation are subtracted by the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c. It is supposed to be displayed.

  The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  The random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range (0 to 16383), and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random value at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. An internal winning combination is determined based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the code numbers (corresponding to symbol positions) that are sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R on the basis of the rotational position where the reset pulse is generated as described above, and each code A symbol code indicating a symbol provided corresponding to each number is associated.

  Further, in the ROM 32, a display combination symbol combination table (not shown) is stored. In this display combination symbol combination table, a combination of symbols serving as a display combination, a medal payout number of the display combination, and a display combination determination code representing the display combination are associated with each other. The display combination symbol combination table is referenced when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and when the display combination is confirmed after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  Based on the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 selects the reel stop signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the selected reel stop signal. Based on the “stop control table”, a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If it becomes a stop mode indicating winning after the internal winning, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  Next, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the sub control circuit 72 controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 5, the lighting control of the lamps and LEDs and the sound output from the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R based on the control signal from the main control circuit 71. Take control.

  The sub control circuit 72 is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes a sound / lamp control circuit 73 and an image control circuit 80.

  The image control circuit 80 includes a serial port 81 for exchanging signals between the main control circuit 71 and the serial port 77, an image control CPU 82, an image control work RAM 83, an image control program ROM 84, a calendar IC 85, and an image ROM 86. A video RAM 87, an image control IC 88, and a control RAM 89.

  Similarly to the main control circuit 71, the image control circuit 80 includes a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, and is connected to the image control CPU 82 (not shown). These are configured to execute random number sampling.

  The image control CPU 82 includes a computer that controls the entire image control circuit 80, and effects data (image information) according to a control program stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and output (including light emission pattern information and sound information).

  The image control work RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control CPU 82 executes the image control program stored in the image control program ROM 84.

  The image control program ROM 84 stores an image control program related to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 and various selection tables.

  The calendar IC 85 stores time information, and the calendar IC 85 and the image control work RAM 83 are backup targets for holding data even when the power is turned off. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control CPU 82 is shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image ROM 86 stores image data, dot data, and the like for forming an image. For example, characters such as people and animals, sprite image data such as symbols, characters, and figures, background data, and the like are stored. Sprite image data is an image to be displayed superimposed on a background image (background surface). The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

  The image control IC 88 forms an image corresponding to the contents of the effect determined by the image control CPU 82 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5. The control RAM 89 is included in the image control IC 88, and the image control IC 88 Various control parameters for forming an image are stored.

  In the image control circuit 80, the image control CPU 82 also controls the production of sounds and lamps. The image control CPU 82 determines the sound / lamp type and output timing based on the determined effect data. Then, the image control CPU 82 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit 73 via the serial port 81 at every predetermined timing. The sound / lamp control circuit 73 mainly outputs only the sound / lamp in response to the command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 (excluding volume adjustment control described later).

  The sound / lamp control circuit 73 includes a serial port 77 connected to the serial port 81 of the image control circuit 80, a sound / lamp control CPU 74, a program ROM 75, a work RAM 76, a sound source IC 78, a power amplifier 79, and a sound source. ROM91.

  The sound / lamp control CPU 74 performs sound / lamp output control in accordance with control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 and the image control CPU 82 via the serial ports 81 and 77. The sound / lamp control CPU 74 is connected to a payout display unit 18, a credit display unit 19, a bonus game information display unit 20, BET lamps 9 a, 9 b, 9 c, and a WIN lamp 17. The sound / lamp control CPU 74 transmits an output signal to each of the actuators in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 at a predetermined timing. Thereby, each actuator emits light in a predetermined manner according to the command.

  The program ROM 75 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control CPU 74. The work RAM 76 is temporary storage means when the sound / lamp control CPU 74 executes the control program described above.

  The sound source IC 78 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 and outputs it to the power amplifier 79. The power amplifier 79 is an amplifier to which speakers 21L and 21R are connected. The power amplifier 79 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 78 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 21L and 21R. The sound source ROM 91 stores sound source data and the like for generating a sound source.

  Further, a volume control unit 92 is connected to the sound / lamp control CPU 74. The volume control unit 92 can be operated by a game clerk or the like, and the volume output from the speakers 21L and 21R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control CPU 74 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume adjustment unit 92.

  Next, FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 show a main flowchart of control processing by the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1, and will be described. This flowchart shows a processing procedure executed by the control program stored in the ROM 32 and is executed by the CPU 31.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like.

  Next, the stored contents of the designated RAM area at the end of the game are erased (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  At this time, the random number value used for the internal lottery (the random value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33) is erased based on the random value storage flag if the random number storage flag is “off”, and the random number storage flag is “ If it is “On”, it will not be erased and will be retained.

  Next, medal insertion / start check processing is performed (step S3). Specifically, information for determining whether or not a replay has been established in the previous game based on the replay operating flag, an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S based on the medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 22, and the BET switch 11, In response to inputs from 12 and 13, the insertion number counter set in the RAM 33 is updated. Here, the replay operating flag is information for identifying whether or not replay is established, and the inserted number counter is information for specifying the inserted number in the next game.

  In addition, the effective line is set according to the value of the insertion number counter. For example, if the inserted number counter is 3, the display combination search process described later is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on all the active lines. Further, from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 on condition that a medal is inserted (for example, the inserted number counter is 1 or more, or the inserted number counter is the maximum value 3). Check whether there is input.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S4). In this gaming state monitoring process, information for identifying the gaming state in the current game is set in the RAM 33 based on the RB operating flag or carryover combination information. Details of the gaming state monitoring process will be described later.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a random value extraction process (step S5). In this random number extraction process, when the random number storage flag is OFF, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 extract one random value from the range “0 to 16383”, and the extracted random number value is stored in the random number value of the RAM 33. Store in the area. Details of the random value extraction process will also be described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (step S6). In this probability lottery process, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table and the random value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33. If the determined internal winning combination is a bonus, this bonus is set in the RAM 33 as a carryover combination. Further, the winning combination is determined based on the internal winning combination and the carryover combination. For example, if “Bell's small role” is determined as the internal winning combination and “RB” is set as the carryover role, “Bell's small role” and “RB” are determined as the winning combinations. That is, the internal winning combination and the carryover combination are information related to the determination of the display mode of the symbol when the reels are stopped, and these are included and are referred to as “winning combination”. Details of the probability lottery process will also be described later.

  Next, a “start command” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S7). The “start command” includes internal winning combination, game state information, and the like. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, “4.1 seconds”) has elapsed since the start of the previous game (step S8). When this determination result is “YES”, a timer setting process (step The process proceeds to S10), and if “NO”, the process proceeds to a wait process (step S9). In the wait process (step S9), the game start waiting time digest (wait) is performed without performing the subsequent processes until a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game started. Specifically, a process of invalidating the input based on the player's operation to start the game is performed until “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started.

  Next, in a timer setting process (step S10), a game monitoring timer is set. Specifically, an intergame monitoring timer and an automatic stop timer are set. The inter-game monitoring timer is a timer for measuring the time from the start of the game in order to secure the time between the games. The automatic stop timer is used for the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. This is a timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R without depending on the stop operation.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 issues a rotation start request for all reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) to the motor drive circuit 39 (step S11), and the motor drive circuit 39 performs all reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R). ).

  Next, a reel stop permission command is transmitted (step S12). Next, stop control processing is performed (step S13). Specifically, when any of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is operated, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped are stopped based on the stop table. . When all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated and all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, a display combination search process is performed (step S14). The display combination search process is to identify the display combination (the combination in which the winning combination has been established) based on the stop mode of the symbols of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and to set the display combination flag. Specifically, the display combination is identified based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the active line and the display combination design combination table.

  Next, a display combination command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S15). The display combination command includes information on a display combination flag for specifying the display combination.

  Next, a medal payout process is performed (step S16). In this medal payout process, in the credit mode, the credit counter set in the RAM 33 is updated based on the payout number information. The value of the credit counter in the credit display unit 19 is displayed based on the update of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the hopper 40 is driven and controlled by the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out medals based on the payout number information. Further, if the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 turns on the replay operating flag.

  Next, the RB operating flag is confirmed (step S17), and if the RB operating flag is "ON", an accessory end check process is performed (step S18). The completion check process for an accessory etc. will be described later.

  When the RB operation flag is “off” (confirmed in step S17), and after the completion check process (step S18) of the accessory, the process returns to the designated RAM area clear process (step S2) at the end of the game.

  Next, FIG. 10 shows a flowchart of the gaming state monitoring process and will be described. FIG. 10 shows details of the game state monitoring process (step S4 in FIG. 8) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 confirms whether or not the RB operating flag is “ON” (step S31). If the RB operating flag is “ON”, “RB gaming state” is set (step S32). Specifically, the RB gaming state flag is set to “ON”.

  If the RB operating flag is not “ON”, it is confirmed whether or not the carryover combination is set (step S33). If the carryover combination is set, “RB internal winning state” is set according to the carryover combination (step S34). Specifically, the internal winning state flag of the RB is set to “on”. If the carryover combination is not set, “general gaming state” is set (step S35). Specifically, the general gaming state flag is set to “ON”. When one of the gaming states can be set, the gaming state monitoring process is terminated (the process proceeds to the random value extraction process of the main process (step S5 in FIG. 8)).

  Next, FIG. 11 shows a flowchart of random value extraction processing, which will be described. FIG. 11 shows the details of the random value extraction process (step S5 in FIG. 8) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 checks the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the random number storage flag is “ON” (step S41). If the random number storage flag is not “ON”, random value extraction is performed (step S42). In the random value extraction, one random number value is extracted from the random number value in the range of “0 to 16383” generated by the random number generator 36 via the sampling circuit 37.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the gaming state is an RB gaming state (step S43). If the gaming state is not the RB gaming state, the random value extraction process is terminated (the process shifts to the main process probability lottery process (step S6 in FIG. 8)).

  When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, whether or not the extracted random number value is in the range of “5215 to 5314”, that is, in the random number range in which “RB” in the general gaming state is won internally. It is determined whether or not there is (step S44). If the extracted random number is not a value in the range of “5215 to 5314” (“0 to 5214” or “5315 to 16383”), the random value extraction process is terminated (probability lottery process (see FIG. 8) (S6).

  If the extracted random value is a value in the range of “5215 to 5314”, the random value storage flag is set to “ON” (step S45). Subsequently, “10” is set in the random number storage counter (step S46), and the random value extraction process is terminated (the process proceeds to the probability lottery process of the main process (step S6 in FIG. 8)).

  If the random number storage flag is “ON” in the random number storage flag determination process (step S41), “1” is subtracted from the random number storage counter (step S47), and the value of the random number storage counter becomes “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S48). If the random number storage counter is not “0”, the random value extraction process is terminated (the process shifts to the main process probability lottery process (step S6 in FIG. 8)), and the value of the random number storage counter becomes “0”. Then, the random number storage flag is set to “OFF” (step S49), and the random value extraction process is terminated (the process proceeds to the probability lottery process of the main process (step S6 in FIG. 8)).

  Next, FIG. 12 shows a flowchart of the probability lottery process, which will be described. FIG. 12 shows the details of the probability lottery process (step S6 in FIG. 8) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current state is the RB gaming state based on the gaming state acquired in the gaming state monitoring process (FIG. 10) (step S51). If it is the RB gaming state, the internal winning combination is determined based on the RB gaming state probability lottery table and the random value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 (step S52).

  If the current state is not the RB gaming state, it is determined whether or not it is an internal winning state (step S53). If it is the internal winning state, the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal winning state probability lottery table and the random value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 (step S54).

  If the current state is not the internal winning state, the internal winning combination is determined based on the general game state probability lottery table and the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 (step S55).

  When the internal winning combination is determined based on any probability lottery table, it is determined whether the determined internal winning combination is RB (step S56). If it is RB, RB is set as the carryover combination. Then, the probability lottery process is terminated (the process proceeds to the start command transmission process of the main process (step S7 in FIG. 8)).

  Next, FIG. 13 shows a flowchart of the completion check process for an accessory, etc. FIG. 13 shows the details of the completion check process of the accessory etc. of the main control circuit 71 (step S18 in FIG. 9).

  First, the CPU 31 checks the RB operating flag (step S61). If the flag is not “ON”, the process proceeds to step S65, and if the flag is “ON”, the number of RB games and the number of RB games established (number of wins) are updated (step S62). Next, it is determined whether or not it is the end of RB (step S63). Specifically, it is determined whether 12 games have been completed or 8 wins have been made. If it is at the end of RB, processing at the end of RB is performed (step S64).

  In the RB operation flag confirmation process (step S61), if the RB operation flag is not “ON”, it is determined whether or not the display combination is RB (step S65). If the display combination is not RB, the combination completion check process is terminated. If the display combination is RB, RB operation processing is performed based on the RB operation table (step S66). Specifically, the RB operating flag is turned “ON”, or the number of possible RB games and the number of possible RB games are set.

  Next, FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of the periodic interrupt process, which will be described. This periodic interrupt process occurs every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 checks the input / output port, and if there is an input, transmits a predetermined command to the sub-control circuit 72 according to the input (step S71). For example, a start command having information such as a winning combination determined by an input from the start switch 6S when the start lever 6 is pressed is transmitted.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S72). Specifically, information indicating the reel to be controlled (one of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) is identified as a reel identifier (for example, left “0”, middle “1”, right “2”). And the motor drive circuit 39 is commanded to control the drive of the reel.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a 7 segment drive process (step S73). Specifically, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the number of medals stored (credit), the number of medals paid out at the time of winning, and the like are displayed on the credit display unit 19 and the payout display unit 18. Let

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp driving process (step S74). Specifically, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the number of medals bet is displayed on the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c.

  Next, processing performed in the sub control circuit 72 will be described. In the sub control circuit 72, processing is performed by the image control CPU 82 in accordance with the control program stored in the image control program ROM 84. When the power is turned on, the image control CPU 82 generates a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs reset interrupt processing stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on the generation of the interrupt.

  FIG. 15 shows a flowchart of the reset interrupt process performed in the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the reset interrupt process performed in the sub-control circuit 72, first, the image control work RAM 83, the control RAM 89, the video RAM 87, etc. are initialized (step S111).

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs input monitoring processing (step S112). In the input monitoring process, a process for monitoring whether or not a signal is input to the image control circuit 80 is performed. For example, the image control CPU 82 determines effect data (such as a menu screen) corresponding to the input of the operation unit if there is an input of the operation unit (not shown) except during the game (such as when the reel 3 is not rotating). To do. The effect data determined here includes data for displaying the history of the pachislot machine 1.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs a command input process described later (step S113). In the command input process, the liquid crystal display device 5, LED (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20), lamp (BET lamps 9 a to 9 c, WIN lamp 17) according to each input command. The contents of the effect (that is, effect data) to be executed by the speakers 21L, 21R, etc. are determined.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs command output processing (step S114). In this command output processing, an image control IC 88 for driving and controlling the liquid crystal display device 5, LEDs (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20), lamps (BET lamps 9 a to 9 c, WIN lamp 17 ), A command corresponding to the determined effect data is output to the sound / lamp control circuit 73 that controls the driving of the speakers 21L and 21R. Thereby, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image according to the determined effect data. Further, the LEDs (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20) and lamps (BET lamps 9a to 9c, WIN lamp 17) output a light emission pattern corresponding to the determined effect data. The speakers 21L and 21R output music or sound corresponding to the determined effect data. When the command output process (step S114) ends, the image control CPU 82 repeats the processes from the input monitoring process (steps S112 to S114).

  Next, FIG. 16 shows a flowchart of command input processing, which will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the command input process, it is determined whether or not a command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S121). Commands received from the main control circuit 71 include a start command, a reel stop command, a display combination command, and the like. If the image control CPU 82 determines that the command has not been received, the command control process ends (the process proceeds to the command output process (step S114 in FIG. 15) of the reset interrupt process in the sub control circuit).

  If the image control CPU 82 determines that the command has been received, the image control CPU 82 performs a command response execution process to be described later (step S122). When this process ends, the command input process ends (the process proceeds to the command output process (step S114 in FIG. 15) of the reset interrupt process in the sub control circuit).

  Next, FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of the command response execution process, which will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the command corresponding execution process, it is determined whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 71 is a start command (step S131). If the image control CPU 82 determines that it is a start command, it performs a game start process described later (step S132). When this process ends, the command response execution process ends (the process proceeds to the reset interrupt process command output process (step S114 in FIG. 15) in the sub-control circuit).

  When determining that the received command is not a start command, the image control CPU 82 determines effect data corresponding to each command (for example, a reel stop command or a display combination command) received from the main control circuit 71 (step S133). When this process ends, the command response execution process ends (the process proceeds to the reset interrupt process command output process (step S114 in FIG. 15) in the sub-control circuit).

  Next, FIG. 18 shows a flowchart of the game start process, which will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the game start process, effect data is set based on an internal winning combination, a gaming state, a random number storage flag, and the like (step S141). Here, in particular, when the random number storage flag is “ON”, the effect data for determining the reaming is set.

  FIG. 19 shows a notification example in which the display is performed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the rendezvous confirmation effect data. By such notification, the player can recognize that the recreational home has been established, and can continue to enjoy the game for the next and subsequent games.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the extracted random number value in the RB gaming state is a value in the range of “5215 to 5314”, that is, “RB” in the general gaming state. When a random value for internal winning is extracted, a random number storage flag is set (processing in step S45 in FIG. 11), and during the predetermined condition in which the random number storage flag is set, ”Is used to determine the internal winning combination using a random value for internal winning. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

  With this configuration, even if the RB gaming state returns to the general gaming state during a predetermined condition, “RB” is used as an internal winning combination because “RB” is used as an internal winning combination. The state can be changed. Therefore, a player can continuously perform a bonus game, and an interesting gaming machine can be provided.

  Further, according to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the predetermined condition for which the random number storage flag is set is 10 games (step S46, step S47 to step S49 in FIG. 11). Processing). This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 2.

  With this configuration, for 10 games, in the general gaming state, the random number value that is internally won in “RB” is held and used for the lottery, and the RB can be continuously won. Can be performed continuously.

  For example, in the first game in the RB gaming state, when a random value for internal winning “RB” is extracted in the general gaming state, the maximum number of RB games that can be established in the RB gaming state is 8 consecutive games, Even after returning to the gaming state, the remaining 3 games remain, so that it is possible to immediately win “RB” internally.

  In addition, when a random value for internal winning of “RB” is extracted after 7 wins in the RB gaming state, the remaining 10 Since there are games remaining, “RB” can be won internally. Furthermore, if the symbol combination corresponding to “RB” is immediately prepared, 9 games remain and the game can be shifted to the RB gaming state. In the RB gaming state, eight games are continuously won and the game returns to the general gaming state. Since there is only one remaining, the “RB” can be won internally. Therefore, it can shift to RB game 3 times continuously and can increase the interest with respect to a game.

  Furthermore, according to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, when a random number value that is internally won for “RB” is extracted in the general gaming state, the fact that the extended game is determined is notified (step of FIG. 18). Process of S141, screen example of FIG. 19). This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 3.

  With this configuration, the player can detect that the RB gaming state is entered immediately after the end of the RB game, the subsequent game can be played with expectation, and the interest in the game can be increased. .

  In this embodiment, RB is exemplified as the winning combination advantageous to the player. However, the winning combination advantageous to the player is not limited to this, but only based on the detection of the operation of the stop button. MB, BB, ST, RT, etc., in which one or a plurality of reels are stopped may be applied. As a result, the winning combination advantageous to the player can be widened, and the interest in the game is increased.

  In the present embodiment, only RB is selected as the winning combination advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of winning combinations advantageous to the player may be provided. For example, by applying BB and RB, it is possible to increase the possibility that a winning combination advantageous to the player is determined continuously, and the interest in the game increases.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the predetermined condition is between a predetermined number of unit games, but is not limited thereto, and the predetermined condition can be set as appropriate. For example, the lottery value stored by the lottery may be deleted and a new lottery may be performed, or a predetermined symbol may be displayed. Also, a predetermined number of game values may be paid out, or a predetermined number of game values may be acquired. As a result, the conditions for determining the internal winning combination based on the new random number value are various, and the interest in the game is increased.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, only a case where a predetermined unit game has passed as a predetermined condition is not limited to this, and a plurality of predetermined conditions may be provided. For example, a case where a predetermined number of game values are paid out and a case where a predetermined unit game has passed may be applied. Thereby, possibility that a predetermined condition will be satisfied can be raised and a player can be given a sense of tension.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation of the above-described pachislot machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In this case, the same effect as the pachislot machine 1 described above can be obtained.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a symbol arrangement | sequence diagram arranged on the reel in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination of the symbol corresponding to the display combination in one embodiment of this invention, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit containing the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process by the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process by the main control circuit following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game state monitoring process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the random value extraction process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the probability lottery process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the completion check process of the accessory etc. of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the regular interruption process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reset interruption process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command input process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command corresponding | compatible execution process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game start process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a screen figure of the liquid crystal display device which alert | reports the extended villa confirmation information of the pachislot machine in one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachi-slot machine 2 Cabinet 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e Effective line 9a, 9b, 9c BET lamp 10 base part 11 1-BET switch 12 2-BET switch 13 maximum BET switch 14 C / P switch 15 medal payout exit 16 medal receiving part 17 WIN lamp 18 payout display part 19 credit display part 20 bonus game information display part 21L, 21R Speaker 22 Medal slot 23 Dividend table panel 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
34 Clock pulse generation circuit 35 Frequency divider 36 Random number generator 37 Sampling circuit 39 Motor drive circuit 40 Hopper 41 Hopper drive circuit 46 Reel stop signal circuit 49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motor 50 Reel position detection circuit 51 Dispensing completion signal circuit 71 Main Control circuit 72 Sub-control circuit 73 Sound / lamp control circuit 74 Sound / lamp control CPU
75 Program ROM
76 Work RAM
77 Serial port 78 Sound source IC
79 Power Amplifier 80 Image Control Circuit 81 Serial Port 82 Image Control CPU
83 Image control work RAM
84 Image control program ROM
85 Calendar IC
86 Image ROM
87 Video RAM
88 Image control IC
89 Control RAM
91 Sound source ROM
92 Volume control section

Claims (3)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
A start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of the unit game based on the detection of the start operation;
Random number generation means for generating random values in a predetermined range;
Random value extraction means for extracting a random value generated by the random number generation means based on detecting the signal output by the start signal output means;
Random number storage means for storing the random value extracted by the random value extraction means;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the random number value stored by the random number storage means and a table defining a random number range in which the winning combination is determined;
Based on the detection of the signal output by the start signal output means, the symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed on the symbol display means;
A stop signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means based on the detection of the stop operation;
Stop control means for stopping the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and the detection of the signal output by the stop signal output means,
Game value giving means for giving a game value when a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed as a result of the stop control means stopping the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means;
With
When the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit is a random value belonging to a random number range in which a winning combination advantageous to the player is determined, the player may play the player during a predetermined condition. A gaming machine that holds random values belonging to a random number range in which a winning combination advantageous to the game is determined. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
It has a counting means for counting the number of unit games,
The predetermined condition for holding a random value belonging to a random number range in which a winning combination advantageous to the player is determined by the random value storage means is that the unit game counted by the counting means is within a predetermined number of unit games. A gaming machine characterized by being. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
An informing means for informing information relating to a game;
Notification control means for controlling information to be notified to the notification means;
With
The notification control means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the fact that the random value extraction means has extracted a random value belonging to a random number range in which a winning combination advantageous to the player is determined. A gaming machine characterized in that a notification means is notified.

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