JP2009261600A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the amusement of a game. <P>SOLUTION: In a Pachislot machine (1), when a red cherry is included in a determined internal winning symbol combination while it is a general game state not under RT operation, the timing of pressing stop buttons (7L, 7C, 7R) for not winning the cherry is reported. When the stop buttons (7L, 7C, 7R) are pressed at the reported timing, a game state can be shifted to the general game state under RT operation by a high probability. On the other hand, when the stop buttons (7L, 7C, 7R) are pressed at prescribed timing different from the reported timing, the game state can not be shifted by the high probability when a blue cherry is simultaneously won in addition to the red cherry. However, when the blue cherry is not simultaneously won, the game state can be shifted by the high probability, and the internal winning symbol combination is reported. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

  Conventionally, it is detected that a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a game medal, a coin, etc. (hereinafter referred to as a “medal, etc.”) and a start lever is operated by a player, A start switch that requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels are detected by the player, and the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel is requested. A stop switch that outputs a signal, a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and that transmits each driving force to each reel, and a stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch A reel control unit that controls the operation of each reel and rotates and stops each reel, and the start lever is operated. Is detected, the lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the reel rotation is stopped based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which the stop button is detected. A game machine called pachislot is known.

Such a gaming machine has been proposed that has an RT state in which the probability of internally winning a re-game is higher than in other gaming states (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, there is a higher probability that the combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game will be stopped and displayed in the RT gaming state than in other gaming states, so there is a probability that the game can be played without reducing medals and the like. The player can be given the benefit of becoming higher.
JP 2006-271750 A

  By the way, in the above-described gaming machine, the RT gaming state is started when the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the symbols of each reel become a predetermined symbol combination, and the symbols of each reel correspond to the small part of cherry. It ends when it becomes a combination of symbols. That is, there is only one condition for starting the RT gaming state in which a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed. When this one kind of condition is satisfied, the RT gaming state is surely started. Therefore, it has been demanded to provide a gaming machine that can diversify the starting conditions of the RT gaming state and improve the interest of the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  (1) A game value information storage means (for example, an inserted number counter, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, which will be described later) for storing game value information (for example, a medal described later) and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed. A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) having a plurality of display units (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R which will be described later) The player can operate the start operation means on the condition that information on a predetermined game value is stored in a possible start operation means (for example, a start lever 6 described later) and the game value information storage means. In response, start command means (for example, a start switch 6S to be described later) for outputting a game start command signal for instructing start of a unit game (for example, one game to be described later), and the game start command signal In response, an internal lottery means (for example, means for performing the processing of FIG. 23 described later, a main CPU 31 described later) for determining at least one of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations as a winning combination, and the game start command signal In response, start control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the like for starting display of variation of symbols on the plurality of display units, A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R described later) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units and operable by the player, and the player operating the stop operation means In response, stop command means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit, In response to the stop command signal and the winning combination, stop control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, A game value giving means (for example, a hopper 40 to be described later, a hopper 40 to be described later) according to a combination of symbols stopped on the plurality of display units and a predetermined amount of game value to the player. A medal detection unit 40S, a hopper drive circuit 41 (to be described later), a main control circuit 71 (to be described later), and the like. Each of the plurality of display units stops one of the plurality of types of symbols. A plurality of positions (for example, three areas including upper, middle, and lower stages of display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, which will be described later) are provided, When a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay”, etc., which will be described later) corresponding to a re-game player (for example, a later-described replay, etc.) is stopped by the plurality of display units, the predetermined game value Information is stored in the game value information storage means, and a specific combination (for example, at any of a plurality of symbol stop positions provided on a specific display unit (for example, a left display window 21L described later) among the plurality of display units) When a specific symbol (for example, “cherry-ANY-ANY”, which will be described later) corresponding to a cherry, which will be described later) is stopped, a predetermined amount of game value (for example, 15 to be described later) The specified role is a first specified role (for example, red cherry described later) and a second specified role (for example, blue described later). Cherry, etc.), and third specific role (example) For example, when the first lottery means determines the first specific combination as a winning combination, the second lottery means includes the second specific combination in addition to the first specific combination. A specific combination is provided to be determined as a winning combination, and at least one of the first specific combination, the second specific combination, or the third specific combination is determined as a winning combination by the internal lottery means. In a unit game, the first specific symbol corresponding to the first specific combination (for example, “red cherry-ANY-ANY” described later) at any of the plurality of symbol stop positions provided on the specific display unit , A second specific symbol corresponding to the second specific role (for example, “blue cherry-ANY-ANY” described later) and a third specific symbol corresponding to the third specific role (for example, described later) "Yellow Cherry-ANY-ANY" etc.) If not stopped, the re-game is performed by the internal lottery means for a period until a predetermined end condition (for example, 30 games described later are performed, BB is determined as a display combination described later) is satisfied. High-probability re-game period operating means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) that operates a high-probability re-game period (for example, in a general gaming state described later and during RT operation) that increases the probability that a combination is determined as a winning combination Etc.), and when the first specific combination is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery means, the first specific design, the plurality of design stop positions provided in the specific display unit, The operation timing of the stop operation means at which the second specific symbol and the third specific symbol are not stopped (for example, the timing at which red 7 (the symbol 113) is displayed in the left display window 21L described later). Stop operation time notifying means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later), a winning combination notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later) for notifying the winning combination determined by the internal lottery means, And when the operation timing of the stop operation means is notified by the stop operation time notification means, the stop operation means is operated according to the operation timing, and a plurality of symbols provided in the specific display unit At any stop position, the high probability replay period is operated by the high probability replay period actuating means on condition that the first specific symbol, the second specific symbol, and the third specific symbol are not stopped. When the operation timing of the stop operation means is notified by the stop operation time notification means, the second specific combination is won by the internal lottery means. If determined, the timing at which the second specific symbol can be stopped at any of a plurality of symbol stop positions provided in the specific display unit (for example, yellow 7 (the symbol in the left display window 21L described later) 112) is displayed), the stop operating means is operated, and the first specific symbol and the second specific symbol are provided at any of the plurality of symbol stop positions provided in the specific display section. And on the condition that the third specific symbol is not stopped, the high probability re-game period operation means starts the high-probability re-game period operation, and the winning combination notifying means wins for a predetermined period. A gaming machine characterized by notifying a role.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), in the unit game in which at least one of the first specific combination, the second specific combination, or the third specific combination is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery means At any of the plurality of symbol stop positions provided on the display unit, the first specific symbol corresponding to the first specific combination, the second specific symbol corresponding to the second specific combination, and the third specific combination If the corresponding third specific symbol is not stopped, the period in which the predetermined end condition is satisfied, the high probability of operating the high-probability re-game period that increases the probability that the re-game player is determined as a winning combination by the internal lottery means Probability re-game period operation means was provided. For this reason, in the unit game in which at least one of the first specific combination, the second specific combination, or the third specific combination is determined as the winning combination, any of the symbols corresponding to these specific combinations is specified and displayed. When not stopped at a plurality of symbol stop positions provided in the section, the operation in the high probability replay period is started.

  Then, when the first specific combination is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery means, the first specific design, the second specific design, and any of the plurality of symbol stop positions provided in the specific display unit, and Stop operation timing notifying means for notifying the operation timing of the stop operation means that the third specific symbol is not stopped is provided. Further, when the operation timing of the stop operation means is notified by the stop operation time notification means, the stop operation means is operated according to this operation timing, and any of the plurality of symbol stop positions provided in the specific display unit, The high probability regame period is activated by the high probability regame period actuating means on condition that the first specific symbol, the second specific symbol, and the third specific symbol are not stopped. Further, when the operation timing of the stop operation means is notified by the stop operation time notification means, if the second specific combination is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery means, a plurality of symbol stops provided in the specific display unit The stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second specific symbol can be stopped at any of the positions, and the first specific symbol, the second specific symbol at any of the plurality of symbol stop positions provided in the specific display unit On the condition that the specific symbol and the third specific symbol are not stopped, the high probability re-game period operation means starts operation of the high probability re-game period, and the winning combination is notified for a predetermined period by the winning combination notification means. We decided to inform.

  According to the above, when the operation timing of the stop operation means is notified by the stop operation time notification means, if the second specific combination is determined as the winning combination, a plurality of symbol stop positions provided in the specific display unit When the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second specific symbol can be stopped in any of the above, the situation changes depending on whether or not the second specific combination is actually determined as the winning combination. That is, when the second specific combination is actually determined as the winning combination, there is a high probability that the second specific combination is stopped at any of the plurality of symbol stop positions provided in the specific display unit. The probability of starting the operation in the high probability replay period is low. On the other hand, when the second specific combination is not actually determined as the winning combination, the probability that the second specific combination is stopped at any of the plurality of symbol stop positions provided in the specific display unit. Therefore, the probability that the operation in the high probability replay period is started is increased, and the probability that the winning combination is notified is also increased.

  Therefore, the player operates the stop operation means according to the notification by the stop operation time notification means, and thus has a higher probability of a high probability re-game period compared to the case where the stop operation means is operated without following this notification. Can be operated with. On the other hand, if the second specific combination is determined as the winning combination, the player can stop the second specific symbol at any of a plurality of symbol stop positions provided in the specific display unit, that is, a stop operation. By operating the stop operation means without following the notification by the time notification means, the probability that the high-probability re-game period will operate is reduced compared to the case where the stop operation means is operated according to this notification. There is a case where a profit that the winning combination can be recognized by the notification by the notification means can be obtained.

  As described above, there are two types of conditions for starting the operation of the high-probability replay period, that is, the case of following the notification by the stop operation time notification means and the case of not following the notification. Compared to the case where there is only one condition for playing, the conditions for starting the operation of the high probability re-game period can be diversified to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, if the notification by the stop operation time notification means is not followed, there is a risk that the probability that the high-probability re-game period will operate is reduced compared to the case where it is followed, but the high-probability re-game period is activated. If you do this, you can earn the benefit of recognizing the winning combination, so you can further improve the fun of the game.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, there are two types of conditions for starting the operation of the high probability re-game period: the case where the notification by the stop operation time notification means is followed and the case where the operation is not followed. Compared with the case where there is only one condition for starting the operation of the game, the conditions for starting the operation of the high probability re-game period can be diversified to improve the interest of the game. In addition, if the notification by the stop operation time notification means is not followed, there is a risk that the probability that the high-probability re-game period will operate is reduced compared to the case where it is followed, but the high-probability re-game period is activated. If you do this, you can earn the benefit of recognizing the winning combination, so you can further improve the fun of the game.

[Functional flow of pachislot]
Embodiments according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the functional flow of the gaming machine (hereinafter, pachislot) 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 6 is operated, one value (hereinafter referred to as a random value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. The combination determined as the internal winning combination includes a red cherry described later, a blue cherry described later, and a yellow cherry described later. Then, when the internal lottery means determines the red cherry as the internal winning combination, in addition to the red cherry, the blue cherry may be determined as the internal winning combination. In the following, the determination of two roles, both red cherry and blue cherry, as an internal winning combination is referred to as “simultaneous winning”, and red cherry, blue cherry, and yellow cherry are collectively referred to as “cherry”. That's it.

  By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. , Is provided.

  Subsequently, after the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop control means (a motor drive circuit 39 described later, a stepping described later) The motors 49L, 49C, and 49R perform control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed.

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols. Details of the “number of sliding pieces” will be described later.

  The reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning determination line using the specified time when an internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Then, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. On the other hand, combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that they are not displayed along the winning determination line using the specified time. Stop rotation.

  Thus, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the winning combination determination unit (main CPU 31 described later) relates to the winning combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot 1.

  The high-probability re-game period operating means (main CPU 31 described later), when a predetermined condition is satisfied, changes the gaming state from a general gaming state described later and RT not operating to a general gaming state described later and RT operating. To migrate. In the general gaming state and during the RT operation, the probability that a replay to be described later will be determined as an internal winning combination by the internal lottery means is higher than in the general gaming state and during the RT non-operation. The above-mentioned predetermined condition is that when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the RT is not operating, only the red cherry or both the red cherry and the blue cherry are determined as the internal winning combination by the internal lottery means. In one game, that is, one game in which red cherry is included in the internal winning combination, the winning combination determining unit determines that the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line does not relate to the winning of cherry. It is to be done.

  In other words, in the general gaming state and when the RT is not operating, the red game is not included in any of the red cherry, blue cherry, and yellow cherry, even though the determined internal winning combination includes red cherry. The player is provided with the benefit that the probability of replay being determined as an internal winning combination is increased, and the player's interest is improved.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, in the above-described series of flows, video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, light output performed by the lamp 14, sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed.

  When the player operates the start lever 6, the effect content determination means (sub CPU 81 described later) determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from a plurality of types of effect content as follows, for example.

  When the game state is the general game state and the RT is not operating, and the red winnings are included in the determined internal winning combination, the effect content determining means notifies the timing of pressing the stop button for preventing the cherry from winning. The contents of the production are determined.

  In addition, when the specific condition described later is satisfied, the effect content determination means is an effect content for notifying the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the RT is operating. To decide.

  When the effect content is determined, the effect execution means (the liquid crystal display device 5 described later, the speakers 9L and 9R described later, and the lamp 14 described later), when the reels 3L, 3C and 3R start to rotate, each reel 3L. , 3C, 3R, the execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made.

  According to the above, in the slot machine 1, when the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state and the RT is not operating, the timing of pressing the stop button for preventing the cherry from winning is notified.

  When the stop button is pressed according to this notified timing, the probability of winning a cherry than when the stop button is pressed at random timing without considering the notified timing or the predetermined timing described later As a result, the possibility that the gaming state shifts from the general gaming state and the RT non-operation to the general gaming state and the RT operation is improved.

  On the other hand, when the stop button is pressed according to a predetermined timing different from the notified timing, specifically, when the blue cherry is determined as an internal winning combination, the red cherry is And depending on whether or not the blue cherry is winning at the same time, it will be as follows.

  When red cherries and blue cherries are winning simultaneously, the red cherries and yellow cherries are awarded as compared to the case where the stop button is pressed at random timing without considering the notified timing or the predetermined timing. The probability of winning a blue cherry is improved, but as a result, there is a possibility that the gaming state transitions from the general gaming state and the RT inactive to the general gaming state and the RT operating. descend.

  On the other hand, when the blue cherry and the red cherry are not won simultaneously, that is, when only the red cherry is determined as the internal winning combination, it is random without considering the notified timing or the predetermined timing. The probability of winning not only red cherries but also blue cherries and yellow cherries is reduced compared to when the stop button is pressed at the timing of During operation, the possibility of changing the gaming state is improved.

  Furthermore, if the above-mentioned specific condition is satisfied, that is, if the cherry tree is not won even though the stop button is pressed at a predetermined timing different from the notified timing, the high-probability re-game period operating means In addition to the transition of the game state as described above, the effect content for notifying the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means is performed in the general game state and during the RT operation by the effect content determining means. Continue to be determined across multiple games.

  That is, in the slot 1, when the red winning cherry is included in the determined internal winning combination in the general gaming state and the RT is not operating, the timing of pressing the stop button for preventing the cherry from winning is notified. When the stop button is pressed at the notified timing, the gaming state can be shifted with high probability in the general gaming state and during the RT operation. On the other hand, when the stop button is pressed at a predetermined timing different from the notified timing, if the blue cherry is simultaneously winning in addition to the red cherry, the gaming state cannot be shifted with high probability. End up. However, if the blue cherries do not win simultaneously, the gaming state can be shifted with a high probability and the internal winning combination can be notified.

[Pachislot structure]
The functional flow of the pachislot 1 has been described above. Next, the structure of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<External structure of pachislot>
FIG. 2 shows an external structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

(Reel and display window)
The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2 that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 2. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a including symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and have a configuration capable of transmitting through the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them. I have.

  In other words, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R serve as display windows, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display areas. Become. In the present embodiment, video is displayed using the entire display screen 5a including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and an effect is executed.

  The symbol display areas (hereinafter referred to as display windows) 21L, 21C, 21R have a plurality of types arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind them is stopped. Among the symbols, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions within the frame. In addition, it is determined whether or not a pseudo line formed by combining any one of the three areas including the upper, middle, and lower stages of each display window 21L, 21C, and 21R is a prize. It is defined as the target line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, a top line 8b formed by combining the upper stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a center line 8c formed by combining the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, and the display windows 21L, 21C. , 21R, the bottom line 8d, the left display window 21L, the middle display window 21C, the middle display window 21C, the lower display window 21R, and the lower display window 21L. In addition, five of the cross-up line 8a formed by combining the middle stage of the middle display window 21C and the upper stage of the right display window 21R are provided as winning determination lines.

(Operating device)
The front door 2 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 10 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals received in the medal slot 10 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited in the pachislot 1 ( So-called credit function).

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The checkout button 12 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 6 is provided to start the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

(Other equipment)
The 7-segment display 13 is made up of 7-segment LEDs. The number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot 1 Information such as the number of medals deposited in the inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp (LED or the like) 14 outputs light in a turn-on / off pattern according to the content of the effect. The speakers 9L and 9R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout opening 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 40 (see FIG. 3 described later) to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

<Internal structure of pachislot>
FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment. The state where the front door 2 is opened and the structure on the back surface side of the front door 2 and the structure inside the cabinet 1a appear is shown.

  A substrate (hereinafter referred to as main substrate 71A) on which a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 5 described later) is formed is provided above the cabinet 1a. The main control circuit 71 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 71 will be described later.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in the center of the cabinet 1a. Stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R (see FIG. 5 described later) are connected to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  On the left side of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a substrate (hereinafter referred to as sub-substrate 72A) on which a sub-control circuit 72 (see FIG. 5 described later) is formed is provided. The sub-control circuit 72 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described later.

  Below the inside of the cabinet 1a, a medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper) 40 having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided. On the left side of the hopper 40, a power supply device 43 for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachislot 1 is provided.

  A selector 42 is provided at the center of the back side of the front door 2 and below the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The selector 42 is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 10 to the hopper 40. Note that a medal sensor 42S (see FIG. 5 to be described later) is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 42, and detects that an appropriate medal has passed.

[Reel design]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 1. Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a plurality of symbols arranged on the respective surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided in the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  Each symbol is assigned a symbol code of “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a later-described main ROM 32 (see FIG. 5 described later) as a symbol arrangement table. The symbol code is data that identifies the type of symbol placed at each position. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the symbols arranged on the surface of the left reel 3L, red 7 (symbol 110), blue 7 (symbol 111), yellow 7 (symbol 112), red cherry (symbol) 113), blue cherry (symbol 114), and yellow cherry (symbol 115). That is, blue 7 (symbol 111) is located in the lower stage of red cherry (symbol 113). Moreover, yellow 7 (symbol 112) is located in the lower stage of the blue cherry (symbol 114). Moreover, red 7 (symbol 110) is located in the lower stage of the yellow cherry (symbol 115).

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This completes the description of the plurality of symbols arranged on the respective surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R included in the pachi-slot 1. Next, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer)
The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as main CPU) 31, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as main ROM) 32, and a RAM (hereinafter referred to as main RAM) 33.

  The main ROM 32 has a data table (see FIGS. 7 to 16 to be described later) such as a control program (see FIGS. 21 to 30 to be described later) executed by the main CPU 31 and an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 10 to 12 to be described later). ), Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 17 to 19 to be described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

(Random number generator etc.)
The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

(Switch etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 42S detects that the medal received in the medal slot 10 has passed through the selector 42 described above. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 13, and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

  The motor drive circuit 39 controls driving of stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation according to each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 counts the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after detecting the reel index, thereby rotating the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly the reels 3L, 3C, The number of symbols 3R has rotated) is managed, and the positions of the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are managed.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 13. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 6 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (DSP). Digital signal processor) 88, audio RAM 89, A / D converter 90, and amplifier 91 are included.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program (see FIGS. 31 to 35 described later) stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 31 described later), and an effect registration task for determining and registering effect contents (effect data) ( 32, which will be described later), a drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined contents of the presentation, a lamp control task for controlling the output of light by the lamp 14, and output of sound by the speakers 9L and 9R A voice control task for controlling

  The data storage area stores a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, and a sound data related to BGM and sound effects. A storage area, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like are included.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the lamp 14 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), and the driver 87 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Further, the sub CPU 81, DSP 88, audio RAM 89, A / D converter 90, and amplifier 91 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the contents of effects. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 14 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Design arrangement table]
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and the symbol code.

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol positions existing in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order of advance in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. “0” to “20” are respectively assigned to the positions. Therefore, by managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols existing mainly in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R and It is possible to always manage the type of the symbol.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined to be a prize, Benefits such as paying out medals, re-game operations, and bonus game operations are given to the player.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination, a display combination, and a payout number predetermined according to the type of privilege. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line.

  The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol “bell” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along the winning determination line, “bell (00001000)” is determined as the display combination.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, when a cherry, bell, or watermelon is determined as a display combination, medals are paid out. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserted sheets. Basically, a larger number of paid-out sheets is determined when the number of inserted sheets is small.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB is determined as the display combination, the bonus is activated. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

[Bonus operating table]
With reference to FIG. 9, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 when RT or bonus operation is performed.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). In the present embodiment, as the operating flag, an RT operating flag for identifying whether RT is operating, a BB operating flag for identifying whether BB is operating, and RB There is an RB operating flag for identifying whether or not the gaming state is operating.

  As described above, the RT is activated in any of the red cherry, the blue cherry, and the yellow cherry in the general gaming state and when the RT is not activated, even though the determined internal winning combination includes the red cherry. Will be started if no prize is received. Then, the game ends either when a game that reaches the specified number of times (30 times in the present embodiment) is performed or when BB is determined as the display combination. The RT game number counter is data for managing whether or not the above-mentioned prescribed number of times as an RT end trigger has been reached.

  More specifically, the numerical value defined by the bonus operation time table is stored in the RT game number counter, and the subtraction is performed through the RT operation. As a result, the RT operation ends on condition that the value of the RT game number counter is updated to “0”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, BB (a combination continuous action device related to a first type special combination) and RB (a first type special combination) are provided as bonus types. The operation of RB is continuously performed while the operation of BB is performed.

  The operation of BB is ended when the medals are paid out to reach the prescribed number (346 in the present embodiment). The RB is activated when a game that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment) is performed, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment), or BB The operation ends when either of the operations ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible win number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end of the bonus has been reached.

  More specifically, numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus is completed on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines data pointers and lottery values according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small data / replay data pointer, a small data / replay data pointer, and a bonus data pointer. In the following description, the small data / replay data pointer and the small data / replay data pointer are collectively referred to as a “small character / replay data pointer”.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative ( An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”.

  FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. FIG. 11 shows an internal lottery table for RT operation. FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table for RB operation. In the present embodiment, depending on the situation such as whether or not RT or bonus is being operated, by using different types of internal lottery table, the type of internal winning combination determined and the winning probability are varied, As a result, undulations occur in the expectations of the player.

  Note that the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in FIG. 10 is referred to when the game is in the general gaming state and the RT is not operating. On the other hand, the internal lottery table for RT operation in FIG. 11 is referred to in the general gaming state and during the RT operation. In the RT lottery table for RT operation, the numerical value of the lottery value defined for replay is set larger than that of the internal lottery table for general gaming state. For this reason, as described above, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is higher in the general gaming state and in the RT operation than in the general gaming state and the RT non-operation.

  Further, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in FIG. 10 and the internal lottery table for RT operation in FIG. 11, the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number 3 is both red cherry and blue cherry. For this reason, in the general gaming state, red cherry and blue cherry may win simultaneously.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3L that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. Note that when both the small role / replay 1 data pointer and the small role / replay 2 data pointer are “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”, which is defined by the symbol combination table described above. The display of any combination of symbols is not allowed.

  FIG. 13 shows an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay. FIG. 14 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

[Stop table]
The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. The stop table is provided corresponding to each of the internal winning combinations, and defines information on the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The “stop start position” refers to the position of the symbol on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed. More specifically, when the stop button provided corresponding to the reel is pressed, the center of the symbol is above the middle of the display window, and the center is the position of the symbol closest to the middle of the display window.

  “The number of sliding symbols” refers to the number of symbols that move in the display window from when the stop button is pressed until the corresponding reel stops. For example, in the stop table shown in FIG. 15, the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the stop start position “8” of the left reel 3L is “4”. Referring to FIG. 7 described above, the symbol corresponding to symbol code “8” on the left reel 3L is replay (symbol 118), and the symbol corresponding to symbol code “12” is red cherry (symbol 113). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the left stop button 7L is pressed when the replay (symbol 118) of the symbol code “8” reaches the center line 8c, a red cherry (symbol) is displayed in the middle of the left display window 21L. 113) the left reel 3L is controlled to stop.

  When the determined internal winning combination includes red cherry, the stop table of either FIG. 15 or FIG. 16 is referred to.

  FIG. 15 shows a red cherry stop table. The red cherry stop table is referred to when only red cherry is determined as an internal winning combination. When the stop table for red cherry is referred to, the red cherry (symbol 113) stops on the center line 8c when the stop start position is any one of “8” to “12”. When the stop start position is “13”, the red cherry (symbol 113) stops on the bottom line 8d. That is, when the stop start position is any one of “8” to “13”, red cherry is determined as the display combination.

  On the other hand, when the stop start position is any one of “0” to “7” and “14” to “20”, red cherry, blue cherry, or yellow cherry is not determined as the display combination.

  FIG. 16 shows a red / blue cherry simultaneous winning stop table. The red / blue cherry simultaneous winning stop table is referred to when both red cherry and blue cherry are determined as the internal winning combination. When the stop table for simultaneous red / blue cherry winning is referred to, when the stop start position is any one of “8” to “13” as in the case of referring to the stop table for red cherry mentioned above, The red cherry is determined as the display combination.

  When the stop start position is any one of “17” to “19”, the blue cherry (symbol 114) stops on the center line 8c. That is, when the stop start position is any one of “17” to “19”, blue cherry is determined as the display combination.

  On the other hand, when the stop start position is any one of “0” to “7”, “14” to “16”, and “20”, red cherry, blue cherry, or yellow cherry is determined as the display combination. There is nothing.

  According to the above, when a red cherry is included in the determined internal winning combination, if the stop start position is any one of “8” to “13”, the red cherry is determined as the display combination.

  When the determined internal winning combination is both red cherry and blue cherry, if the stop start position is any one of “17” to “19”, blue cherry is determined as the display combination. Here, when the left stop button 7L is pressed at the timing when yellow 7 (symbol 112) is displayed on any of the upper, middle, or lower stages of the left display window 21L, the stop start position is “17” to “ 19 ". For this reason, when the left stop button 7L is pressed at the timing when yellow 7 (symbol 112) is displayed in the left display window 21L, cherry is determined as the display combination.

  On the other hand, when the determined internal winning combination is only red cherry, even if the stop start position is any one of “17” to “19”, blue cherry is determined as the display combination. Absent. For this reason, even if the left stop button 7L is pressed at the timing when yellow 7 (symbol 112) is displayed in the left display window 21L, cherry is not determined as the display combination.

  On the other hand, when the determined internal winning combination includes red cherry, if the stop start position is any one of “0” to “7”, “14” to “16”, and “20”, the display combination As cherry is never determined. Here, when the left stop button 7L is pressed at a timing when red 7 (symbol 113) is displayed on any of the upper, middle, or lower stages of the left display window 21L, the stop start position is “3” to “ 5 ". Therefore, pressing the left stop button 7L at the timing when red 7 (symbol 113) is displayed in the left display window 21L can prevent the cherry from being determined as the display combination.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the red winning cherry is included in the determined internal winning combination, the left stop button 7L is pressed at the timing when red 7 (symbol 113) is displayed in the left display window 21L. It is possible to avoid the determination of cherry as the display role.

  Further, when the determined internal winning combination is only red cherry, cherry is determined as the display combination even if the left stop button 7L is pressed at the timing when yellow 7 (symbol 112) is displayed in the left display window 21L. Can be avoided.

  On the other hand, when the determined internal winning combination is both red cherry and blue cherry, the left stop button 7L is pressed at the timing when yellow 7 (symbol 112) is displayed in the left display window 21L. If this happens, the blue cherry will be determined as the display role.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
This completes the description of the contents of the data table stored in the main ROM 32. Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
The configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination storing area stores the internal winning combination represented by the above-mentioned 1-byte data. When the bit is set to “1”, display of the corresponding symbol combination is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  The main RAM 33 is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line.

[Coverage storage area]
The configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  As a result of the aforementioned lottery, when an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus is determined, this is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as the carryover combination) related to the operation of the bonus stored in the carryover combination storage area is retained without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line. It has become. And while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, it is stored in the internal winning combination storage area regardless of the result of the lottery described above.

[Operation flag storage area]
The configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operating flag storage area stores an operating flag consisting of 1 byte. In the operating flag, a unique bonus or RT is assigned to each bit. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding bonus or RT is activated. The state when all the bits are “0” is defined as the general gaming state and the RT not operating.

[Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM]
This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33. Next, the configuration of the data table stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Notification production selection table]
FIG. 20 shows a notification effect selection table. The effect selection table is provided according to the gaming state and the like, but the notification effect selection table is referred to in the following two types of situations. The first situation in which the notification effect selection table is referred to is when the internal winning combination includes a red cherry in the general gaming state and the RT is not operating (see S343 in FIG. 34 described later). The second situation in which the notification effect selection table is referred to is when a later-described navigation flag is on (see S345 in FIG. 34 described later).

  The notification effect selection table defines an effect to be executed according to the internal winning combination. For example, when the internal winning combination is red 7, 1 is determined as the effect number, and “red 7 notification effect” is performed to notify that red 7 is the internal winning combination.

  In the case where the internal winning combination is red cherry, the specified effect differs depending on whether the RT is operating. That is, when the RT is in operation, 4 is determined as the effect number, and the “red cherry notification effect” is performed to notify that the red cherry is an internal winning combination. On the other hand, when RT is not in operation, 5 is determined as the production number, and a notification is given to press the left stop button 7L when red 7 (symbol 113) is displayed in the left display window 21L. “Aiming for red 7” is performed.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
This completes the description of the configuration of the data table stored in the sub ROM 82. Next, contents of a program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
First, with reference to FIG. 21, the main flowchart by control of the main CPU31 is demonstrated. When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (S1). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 33 (S2). In this process, for example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 17) or a display combination storage area (see FIG. 17), is cleared. .

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22 (S3). In this processing, input checks of the medal sensor 42S and the start switch 6S are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 33 (S4). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S6). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S7). When the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R are driven by an interrupt process (see FIG. 30 to be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Is controlled, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 (S8). In this process, the input of the stop switch 7S is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop button is pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 searches for a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and determines a payout number or the like based on the result (S9). As a result of the search, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table (see FIG. 8), the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (S10). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal payout process (S11). In this process, the hopper 40 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the determined payout number. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S12). In this process, the numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S13). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (S14). In this process, it is checked whether or not to end the operation of the bonus with reference to a possible winning number counter and a possible game number counter for managing the end timing of the bonus.

  The main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 after S14 or when it is determined in S13 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S15). In this process, it is checked whether or not the bonus operation is started.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (S16). When determining that the RT operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs RT end check processing described later with reference to FIG. 29 (S17). In this process, it is checked whether or not to end the RT operation with reference to the RT game number counter for managing the RT end timing.

  The main CPU 31 performs RT operation check processing described later with reference to FIG. 28 after S17 or when it is determined in S16 that the RT operating flag is not on (S18). In this process, it is checked whether or not to start the RT operation. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion number counter is 0 (S21). When it is determined that the automatic insertion number counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S22). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 42 is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector 42 is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion number counter to the insertion number counter (S23). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion number counter (S24). S23 and S24 are processes for replaying.

  After S22 or S24, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S25). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S26). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S27). In this process, for example, the maximum value is changed to 2.

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the passage of medals has been detected after S27 or when it is determined in S26 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S28). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S29). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S30). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (S31). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the inserted number counter is the maximum value in S29, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S32). The main CPU 31 checks the bet switch 11S after S32, after S31, or when it is determined that the passage of medals is not detected in S28 (S33). In this process, a numerical value corresponding to the bet button 11 is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S34). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S28, whereas when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is ON (S35). ).

  When determining that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S28, whereas when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (S36). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 42 is not driven, and medals are expelled. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 10 to 12) and the number of lotteries (S41). The operating flag storage area (see FIG. 19) is referred to, and the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined in accordance with the presence / absence of RT and bonus operations. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S42). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S43).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S44). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S45). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (S46). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (S47).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S48). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S44. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 31 uses the small data / replay 1 data pointer and the small data / replay 2 data pointer. 0 is set and 0 is set as a bonus data pointer (S49).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S46 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 acquires a small combination / replay 1 data pointer, a small combination / replay 2 data pointer, and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number. (S50). After S50 or S49, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 13), and based on the small winning combination / replay 1 data pointer and the small winning combination / replay 2 data pointer. An internal winning combination is acquired (S51).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 17) (S52). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 18) is 0 (S53). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 14) and determines the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer. Is acquired (S54). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S55).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 18) is not 0 after S55 or in S53, the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 17). And the result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (S56). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

[Reel stop control process]
Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines a stop table (see FIGS. 15 and 16) (S61). In this process, the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 17) is referred to, and the stop table is determined according to the internal winning combination. Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S62). When the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, it waits until it is pressed.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed, it performs a yellow check check process described later with reference to FIG. 25 (S63). In this process, in a state where the left stop button 7L is valid, it is checked whether or not the left stop button 7L is pressed at the timing when yellow 7 (symbol 112) is displayed in the left display window 21L. Next, the main CPU 31 invalidates the operation of the effective stop button determined to have been pressed (S64). The valid and invalid states of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are managed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the stop table (S65). Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to waiting for a scheduled stop position (S66). When shifting to the wait for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by an interrupt process described later (see FIG. 30 described later), and waits for the symbols to move by the determined number of sliding frames and the corresponding reels. The rotation of is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S67). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button whose operation is valid (S68). That is, it is determined whether there is a reel that is still rotating. When the main CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button with an effective operation, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S62, whereas when it determines with no stop button with an effective operation, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process.

[Yellow 7 middle check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the yellow check process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the left stop button 7L that has been pressed (S71). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is not the left stop button 7L that is pressed, the main CPU 31 finishes the yellow check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the left stop button 7L is pressed, the left stop button 7L is ended. It is determined whether or not the button 7L is pressed at the timing when yellow 7 (symbol 112) is displayed in the left display window 21L in the left reel 3L (S72).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the left stop button 7L is not pressed at the timing when yellow 7 (symbol 112) is displayed in the left display window 21L in the left reel 3L, the yellow central check process is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the left stop button 7L is pressed at the timing at which yellow 7 (symbol 112) is displayed in the left display window 21L in the left reel 3L, the yellow 7 middle command is sub-controlled. The data is transmitted to the circuit 72 (S73). When this process ends, the yellow check check process ends.

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (S81). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 9) and performs the BB operation processing (S82). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs RT termination processing (S83). In this process, the RT operating flag is turned off, and the RT game number counter is cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 18) (S84). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S85). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in S81, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S86). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (S87).

  When determining that the display combination is not replay in S86, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (S88). When determining that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, whereas when determining that the BB operating flag is on, whether or not the RB operating flag is on. Is determined (S89).

  When determining that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 reads the bonus operating time table (see FIG. 9). Referring to FIG. 4, the RB operation process is performed (S90). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned on, and predetermined values are set in the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

[Bonus end check process]
Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S101). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs BB end time processing (S102). In this process, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter for managing the end timing of the bonus are cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S103). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S101 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (S104). In this process, the possible game number counter is decremented by one, and if there is a win, the possible pay number counter is decremented by one. Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S105).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process, while determining that the possible winning number counter or the possible game number counter is 0, Processing at the end of RB is performed (S106). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

[RT operation check processing]
Next, the RT operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the general gaming state and the RT are not operating (S111). In this process, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the operating flag storage area (see FIG. 19) is zero. When the main CPU 31 determines that the normal gaming state and the RT are not in operation, that is, the data stored in the operating flag storage area is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the RT operating check process while When it is determined that the RT is not operating, that is, the data stored in the operating flag storage area is 0, the internal winning combination is referred to as red cherry by referring to the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 17). It is discriminate | determined whether it is included (S112).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination does not include a red cherry, the main CPU 31 terminates the checking process during RT operation. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination includes a red cherry, whether or not the display combination is other than cherry. Is discriminated (S113).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is any of red cherry, blue cherry, or yellow cherry, the main CPU 31 terminates the checking process during RT operation, whereas when determining that the display combination is other than cherry, the main CPU 31 Referring to the operating table (see FIG. 9), the RT operating process is performed (S114). In this process, the RT operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the RT game number counter. When this process ends, the RT operation check process ends.

[RT end check processing]
Next, the RT end check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 updates the RT game number counter (S121). In this processing, 1 is subtracted from the RT game number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (S122). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the RT end check process, whereas when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs an RT end process (S123). In this process, the RT operating flag is turned off, and the RT game number counter for managing the RT end trigger is cleared. When this process ends, the RT end check process ends.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 saves a register (S131). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S132). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 7S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S133). In this process, when the start of rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, and then the stepping motors 49L, 49C, The drive of 49R is controlled. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel waits for the number of sliding pieces and the rotation is decelerated and stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S134). Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S135). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71. Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main board communication task]
The main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (S301). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the command (S302).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S303). If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the process proceeds to S301. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores the command in the message queue (S304).

[Direction registration task]
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S311). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message (S312). When the sub CPU 81 determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (S313). For example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, an operating flag, and the like specified by parameters are copied to a storage area provided in the sub-RAM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (S314). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  The sub CPU 81 registers animation data after S314 or when it is determined that there is no message in S312 (S315). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S316). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S317). The registration of animation data, the registration of sound data, and the registration of lamp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process (see FIG. 33 described later). When this process ends, the process proceeds to S311.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, a flowchart of effect content determination processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (S321). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 34 (S322). In this process, the contents of the effects are determined and the effects data is registered. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends. The effect data is data specifying animation data, sound data, and lamp data. When the effect data is registered, corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as video display are executed.

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a yellow center command reception (S323). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a yellow 7 middle command reception, it turns on the yellow 7 middle flag (S324). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time of receiving the yellow center command, it determines whether it is the time of receiving the reel stop command (S325). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command is being received, the sub CPU 81 registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and the type of the operation stop button (S326). The operation stop button is a button that is pressed out of the effective stop buttons. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S327). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (S328). In this process, the effect data at the time of display is registered based on the registered effect number. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a bonus start command is received (S329). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command is received, it registers the bonus start effect data (S330). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S331). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus end effect data (S332). . When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

[Start command reception processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, a flowchart of a start command reception process executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the general gaming state and the RT are not operating (S341). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the general gaming state and RT are not in operation, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination includes a red cherry (S342). When determining that the internal winning combination includes red cherry, the sub CPU 81 refers to the notification effect selection table (see FIG. 20), determines 5 as the effect number, and registers it (S343).

  Next, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S341 that the game state is not in the general gaming state and the RT is not operating, or when it is determined in S342 that the internal winning combination does not include the red cherry, whether or not the navigation flag is on. Is discriminated (S344). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the navigation flag is on, the sub CPU 81 refers to the notification effect selection table (see FIG. 20) and determines and registers the effect number based on the internal winning combination and whether the RT is operating. (S345).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 updates a navigation counter described later (S346). In this process, the navigation counter is decremented by 1. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the navigation counter is 0 (S347). When determining that the navigation counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 turns off the navigation flag (S348).

  Next, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the navigation flag is not on in S344, or determines that the navigation counter is not 0 in S347, the sub CPU 81 determines and registers the effect number based on the gaming state or the like (S349). ).

  Next, after S349, after S348, or after S343, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the start based on the registered effect number (S350). When this process ends, the start command reception process ends.

[Process when receiving display command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, a flowchart of a display command reception process executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the general gaming state and the RT are not operating (S361). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the general gaming state and RT are not in operation, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination includes a red cherry (S362). When determining that the internal winning combination includes red cherry, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is other than cherry (S363). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is other than cherry, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the yellow 7 middle flag is on (S364). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the yellow 7 middle flag is on, the sub CPU 81 turns on the navigation flag and sets 30 in the navigation counter (S365). Next, the sub CPU 81 turns off the yellow 7 middle flag (S366).

  Next, after S366, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S364 that the yellow 7 middle flag is not on, and in S363 determines that the display combination is any of red cherry, blue cherry, or yellow cherry When it is determined in S362 that the internal winning combination does not include a red cherry, or when it is determined in S361 that the general gaming state and the RT are not in operation, an effect at the time of display is based on the registered effect number. Data is registered (S367). When this process ends, the display command reception process ends.

  As described above, according to the pachi-slot 1, in one game in which the RT is not activated and the red winning cherry is included in the internal winning combination, if the cherry is not determined as the display combination, The gaming state shifts during RT operation. When the determined internal winning combination includes red cherry in the general gaming state and the RT is not operating, the left stop is performed at the timing when red 7 (symbol 113) is displayed in the left display window 21L. “Aiming for red 7” informing the user to press the button 7L is performed.

  When the left stop button 7L is pressed at the timing when red 7 (symbol 113) is displayed in the left display window 21L in accordance with the “targeting for red 7” performed, the left stop button at random timing Cherry is not determined as a display combination with a higher probability than when 7L is pressed. As a result, the gaming state can be shifted with high probability in the normal gaming state and during the RT operation.

  On the other hand, when the left stop button 7L is pressed at the timing when yellow 7 (symbol 112) is displayed in the left display window 21L without following the “targeting effect for red 7” performed, red If the blue cherry is simultaneously won in addition to the cherry, the blue cherry is determined as a display combination with a higher probability than when the left stop button 7L is pressed at random timing. As a result, it becomes impossible to shift the gaming state with high probability in the general gaming state and during the RT operation.

  On the other hand, when the left stop button 7L is pressed at the timing when yellow 7 (symbol 112) is displayed in the left display window 21L without following the “Aiming for Red 7” performed, only the red cherry is displayed. If it is determined as an internal winning combination, cherry will not be determined as a display combination with a higher probability than when the left stop button 7L is pressed at random timing. As a result, the gaming state can be shifted with high probability in the normal gaming state and during the RT operation. Further, in this case, an effect of notifying the internal winning combination is performed in the general gaming state and during the RT operation.

  As described above, there are two types of conditions in which the game state transitions in the general gaming state and during the RT operation, that is, the case of following the performed “Aiming for Red 7” and the case of not following it. In addition, as compared with the case where there is only one condition for changing the game state during the RT operation, the condition for changing the game state during the general game state and during the RT operation can be diversified to improve the interest of the game.

  Also, if you do not follow the “Red 7 aiming effect”, you will take the risk that the probability that the gaming state will change during the RT operation is lower than in the case of following, If the game state is shifted to the gaming state during the RT operation, a benefit that the internal winning combination can be recognized can be obtained, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  Although the embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the left stop button 7L is pressed at the timing when yellow 7 (symbol 112) is displayed in the left display window 21L without following the performed “aiming for red 7”, If cherry is not determined as the display combination, the effect of notifying the internal winning combination is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the number of games in which this gaming state continues may be increased after the gaming state transitions in the general gaming state and during the RT operation.

  In addition, a second-type special accessory and an accessory continuous operation device for continuously operating the second-type special accessory are provided, and the second-type special accessory is provided over a predetermined number of games by the accessory continuous operation device. It may be operated continuously. Here, the second type special combination is a combination that activates the condition device related to the prize regardless of the result of the internal lottery, and is activated when the result of one game is obtained after the activation. That ends. Examples of the second type special combination include a so-called challenge game (CG) and / or a single challenge game (SCG). Moreover, what is called a challenge bonus (CB) can be mentioned in the accessory continuous operation apparatus which operates a 2nd type special accessory continuously.

It is a figure which shows the function flow of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the external structure of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a pachislot. It is a figure for demonstrating the some symbol distribute | arranged on the surface of the reel. It is a figure which shows the structure of a main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the structure of a sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game states. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT operation. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses. It is a figure which shows the stop table for red cherries. It is a figure which shows the stop table for red and blue cherry simultaneous winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the carryover combination storage area. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the operating flag storage area. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting effect selection table. It is a main flowchart by control of main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows a medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. It is a flowchart which shows a yellow 7 middle check process. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows RT operation check processing. It is a flowchart which shows RT completion | finish check processing. It is a flowchart which shows an interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the production registration task performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination process performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the display command reception performed by sub CPU.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 21L, 21C, 21R Display window 71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (1)

Game value information storage means for storing game value information;
A symbol display means having a plurality of display units for displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
A start operation means operable by the player;
A game start command signal for instructing the start of a unit game is output in response to an operation of the start operation means by the player, on condition that predetermined game value information is stored in the game value information storage means. Start command means;
Internal lottery means for determining at least one of a plurality of predetermined combinations as a winning combination in response to the game start command signal;
In response to the game start command signal, start control means for starting variable display of symbols on the plurality of display units;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display units and operable by the player;
In response to an operation of the stop operation means by the player, a stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for instructing a stop of the variable display of symbols on the corresponding display unit;
In accordance with the stop command signal and the winning combination, a stop control means for stopping the change display of the symbol on the corresponding display unit,
Game value giving means for giving a predetermined amount of game value to a player according to a combination of symbols stopped on the plurality of display units,
Each of the plurality of display units is provided with a plurality of symbol stop positions for stopping any of the plurality of types of symbols,
The game value giving means is:
When the predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the re-gamer is stopped by the plurality of display units, the information on the predetermined game value is stored in the game value information storage means,
When a specific symbol corresponding to a specific role is stopped at any of a plurality of symbol stop positions provided in the specific display portion among the plurality of display portions, a predetermined amount of game value is paid out,
The specific role is provided in a plurality of types including a first specific role, a second specific role, and a third specific role,
The internal lottery means is provided so as to be able to determine the second specific combination as a winning combination in addition to the first specific combination when determining the first specific combination as a winning combination,
In the unit game in which at least one of the first specific combination, the second specific combination, or the third specific combination is determined as the winning combination by the internal lottery means, the specific display section is provided. At any one of the plurality of symbol stop positions, the first specific symbol corresponding to the first specific combination, the second specific symbol corresponding to the second specific combination, and the first specific symbol corresponding to the third specific combination. If the specific symbol of 3 is not stopped, a high probability of operating a high probability re-game period that increases the probability that the re-game player is determined as a winning combination by the internal lottery means until a predetermined end condition is satisfied Re-play period operating means;
When the first specific combination is determined as a winning combination by the internal lottery means, the first specific symbol and the second specific symbol can be found at any of the plurality of symbol stop positions provided in the specific display unit. A stop operation timing notifying means for notifying the operation timing of the stop operation means that the symbol and the third specific symbol are not stopped;
A winning combination notifying means for notifying the winning combination determined by the internal lottery means,
When the operation timing of the stop operation means is notified by the stop operation time notification means, the stop operation means is operated according to the operation timing, and any of the plurality of symbol stop positions provided in the specific display unit However, on the condition that the first specific symbol, the second specific symbol, and the third specific symbol are not stopped, the operation of the high probability replay period is started by the high probability replay period operation means. And
When the operation timing of the stop operation means is notified by the stop operation time notification means, if the second specific combination is determined as a winning combination by the internal lottery means, a plurality of units provided in the specific display unit The stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second specific symbol can be stopped at any one of the symbol stop positions, and the first symbol stop position is provided at any one of the plurality of symbol stop positions provided on the specific display unit. On the condition that the specific symbol, the second specific symbol, and the third specific symbol are not stopped, the high-probability re-game period operation means starts operation of the high-probability re-game period, and the winning A gaming machine characterized in that a winning combination is notified over a predetermined period by a combination notification means.

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