JP2006006482A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a manufacturing maker, a third party testing institution, or the like of a game machine to easily perform a test on put-out balls and the like. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 is provided with a winning role determining means, and an unexpected defeat information transmission (output) means 82, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning role determined by the winning role determining means is different from a combination of symbols stationarily controlled by a stop control means, outputting information that the symbol combinations are different from each other, to the outside; and is connected to a trial shoot testing machine 200 capable of receiving (detecting) a test signal including the information indicating that the symbol combinations are different, to be transmitted (output) from the unexpected failure information transmission (output) means 82 to the outside. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine having a terminal for outputting a test fire test signal used in a test fire test performed by an inspection engine to test the operation of a control device.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn and a display window for displaying a part of the symbols on each reel to the player are provided, and after the player has entered a specific number of game values into the gaming machine, A gaming machine is known in which each reel is rotated and stopped, and a winning combination is determined based on a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on a display window. When a prize is established for such a gaming machine, a predetermined number of game values are paid out according to the type of the prize and the number of game values inserted by the player. Among them, a pachislot machine provided with a stop button that allows a player to perform a pressing operation at an arbitrary timing and stop the rotation of each reel by the pressing operation is very popular.

  Generally, in order for a pachislot machine to win a prize, a winning combination is made by an internal lottery performed for each game, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the type of winning prize is displayed on the display window. It becomes a condition. In other words, even if the player wins, if the player cannot press the stop button at an appropriate timing, no winning will be established. This is called technical intervention of gaming machines. In addition, the fact that a winning is not established in this way is called missing.

Among the prizes, there are a type that gives a relatively large profit to a player and a type that gives a relatively small profit. There are big bonuses (hereinafter referred to as BB) and regular bonuses (hereinafter referred to as RB) as the types of winnings that give a relatively large profit. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-210413 A

  By the way, from the viewpoint of social impact, etc., the gaming machine as described above can be played by winning a prize between consecutive games for a certain period of time so that the player's gambling will not be significantly affected. Between the number of game values to be paid to the player or the number of game values that the gaming machine pays to the player due to the establishment of a prize during a certain period of consecutive games and the number of consecutive games It is required that a difference in the number of game values bet on a game by a player is designed according to a predetermined standard.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a gaming machine manufacturer, a third party testing organization, or the like can easily test the appearance of the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A game display command means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) and a game start command signal for instructing the start of a unit game based on an operation by the player Based on detecting command means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) and the game start command signal output by the game start command means, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination for each unit game. (For example, the main control circuit 71 that executes steps S10, S12, and S13 of FIG. 15 to be described later) and the symbol display based on the detection of the game start command signal output by the game start command means Symbol changing means for changing the symbols displayed by the means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49 described later) , A motor drive circuit 39, etc.) and stop command means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, which will be described later) for outputting a stop command signal for stopping the change of the symbol by the symbol change means in response to an operation by the player. 7R, etc.), and the variation of the symbol by the symbol variation means is controlled to stop based on the timing at which the stop command signal from the stop command means is detected and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. A game that gives a game value to the player based on a combination of stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 71 that executes steps S23 and S24 of FIG. 16) and the symbols controlled to stop by the stop control means. A value providing means (for example, a main control circuit 71, a hopper driving circuit 41, a hopper 40, etc., which executes step S31 of FIG. 17 described later); If the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is different from the combination of symbols controlled to be stopped by the stop control means, information indicating that these symbol combinations are different is output to the outside. Information output means (for example, a miss determination process in FIG. 18, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71 that executes step S72 in FIG. 19, a communication unit 105, a miss information transmission means 82 in FIG. 10, etc.) are provided. Gaming machine.

  According to the invention of (1), when the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is different from the combination of symbols controlled to be stopped by the stop control means, information indicating that these symbol combinations are different is output to the outside. Therefore, a gaming machine manufacturer, a third party testing organization, or the like can easily measure the technical intervention of the gaming machine based on this information.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), if the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is different from the combination of symbols controlled to be stopped by the stop control means, the winning combination information (for example, The information for outputting the information on the type of internal winning combination (to be described later) and / or the information on the game value corresponding to the winning combination (for example, the number of medals to be paid out according to the type of internal winning combination to be described later) Disparity-related information output means (for example, main control circuit 71 for executing step S16 in FIG. 16 described later, step S72 in FIG. 19), communication unit 105, internal winning combination information transmitting means 81 in FIG. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the invention of (2), if the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is different from the combination of symbols controlled to be stopped by the stop control means, information on the winning combination and / or game value corresponding to the winning combination Since there is a pattern mismatch related information output means for outputting the information of the game machine to the outside, the manufacturer of the gaming machine or the third party testing organization responds to the winning combination information and / or the winning combination based on this information. It is possible to easily measure the technical intervention of the gaming machine based on the information on the gaming value.

  According to the present invention, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is different from the combination of symbols controlled to be stopped by the stop control means, the gaming machine externally transmits information indicating that these symbol combinations are different. Since a symbol mismatch information output means for outputting is provided, a gaming machine manufacturer, a third party testing organization, etc. can easily measure the technical intervention of the gaming machine based on this information.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction. These winning lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, which will be described later.

  Here, the winning lines 8a to 8e relate to success / failure of the winning combination. Specifically, a predetermined symbol (for example, “upper dust (symbol 96)” described later) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, “upper dust small symbol” described later) is a predetermined symbol corresponding to the center line 8c. Either the symbol is stopped at the position (for example, the middle position in the left display window 4L if the number of BETs described later is “3”), or the symbol constituting the symbol combination is one of the symbols By stopping and displaying in a predetermined position corresponding to the active line, a predetermined winning combination is won.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a symbol row constituted by a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a variable display means. is doing. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and an information display unit 18 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1” and one winning line is activated (when one activated line is set). The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is “2” and three pay lines are activated (when three valid lines are set). The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) winning lines are activated (when all (5) activated lines are set). The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals stored (credited), the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize, and the like.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. On the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information related to the game, for example, information having contents such as internal winning in a big bonus or challenge time described later, carrying over, and the like are displayed. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5.

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

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated within a predetermined angle range. It is attached movably.

  Three stop buttons (stop operation means) 7L, 7C for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. 7R is provided. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  Here, in the embodiment, for one or a plurality of reels, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols (maximum sliding display number) in the challenge game state and the single challenge game state described later is set to “1”. Yes. In addition, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols in the game state other than the challenge game state and the single challenge game state is set to “4”. The “sliding frame number” is basically the number of symbols to be displayed after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated (after the operation is detected) until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. It is. Further, the number of symbols (the amount of symbol movement) moved from when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is operated until the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R stops. Specifically, the number of sliding symbols is a predetermined winning line such as the center line 8c in the center of the symbol after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. It matches the number of symbols that crossed.

  Also, one or more reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop within a predetermined time (for example, 75 ms) after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated during the challenge game state and the single challenge game state described later. To do. Also, one or a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop within a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms) during a game state other than the challenge game state and the single challenge game state. That is, it is possible to provide a plurality of game states having different maximum times after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the “first stop operation” and the stop operation performed after the “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after “second stop operation” and “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 12) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "white 7 (design 91)", "red 7 (design 92)", "bell (design 93)", "watermelon (design 94)", "Replay (design 95) ) "," Upper Chile (symbol 96) ", and" Lower Chile (symbol 97) ". Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, the role of the embodiment includes BB, challenge time (hereinafter abbreviated as “CT”), RB, single bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “SB”), single challenge time (hereinafter abbreviated as “SCT”). , Replays, watermelon heroes, bell heroes, upper Chile heroes, lower Chile heroes, and JAC heroes.

  RB is a type 1 special agent. BB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the first type special accessory. The challenge game described later is a second type special character. SCT is a condition for the operation of the second type special agent. CT is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the second type special accessory. SB is an ordinary accessory.

  FIG. 3 shows the game state of each game state, the transfer condition, and the game state of the transfer destination when the transfer condition is satisfied. The gameability in each gaming state (for example, a stop control mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to a stop winning combination described later) will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, a BB gaming state, a challenge time gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CT gaming state”), an RB gaming state, and a single challenge gaming state (hereinafter “SCG state”). BB carryover state, challenge time carryover state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CT carryover state”), RB carryover state, and single bonus gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “SB gaming state”). The BB carryover state, CT carryover state, and RB carryover state are hereinafter referred to as “carryover state”. Further, the role carried over in this carryover state is hereinafter referred to as “carryover role”.

  The general game state is basically a game state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate (game value given to a player for a unit game value bet on a game)” is smaller than “1”. . Further, it is a gaming state without a carryover role described later, and is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player as compared with other gaming states.

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a BB general gaming state and an RB gaming state. Further, the BB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the first type special accessory” is operating.

  The CT gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a CT general gaming state and a challenge game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CG state”). The game in the CG state and the SCG state is hereinafter referred to as “challenge game”. Further, the CT gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the second type special accessory” is operating.

  The SCG state and the CG state are basically gaming states configured by a game in which the “second-type special combination” is operating.

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is operating.

  Gaming in CG and SCG states is basically similar, but the CG state is initiated (generated) during the CT general gaming state, whereas the SCG state is initiated during the general gaming state. There are differences.

  The BB carryover state is a gaming state in which BB winning is permitted over one or more games. The CT carryover state is a gaming state in which CT winning is permitted over one or more games. The RB carryover state is a gaming state in which RB winning is permitted over one or more games.

  Here, as described later, when a specific condition is satisfied in the BB general gaming state, the RB does not win (“red 7-red 7-white 7” are displayed along the active line in a stop display. RB game state occurs (transition to RB game state). In addition, in the BB gaming state (the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state), when the RB is won internally, the RB carry-over state (the RB carry-over state in the BB) over one or a plurality of games in the BB gaming state When the RB wins, the game state is shifted from the RB carryover state (RB carryover state during BB) to the RB game state in the BB game state.

  In addition, when the RB is won internally during the BB gaming state, or when the RB does not win during the RB carryover state and a specific condition is satisfied, the current gaming state (for example, the RB gaming state during BB) It is also possible to shift the gaming state to the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state. However, when the BB gaming state end condition is satisfied during the RB carryover state (RB during RB carryover state), the game state is shifted from the RB carryover state (RB during BB carryover state) to the general gaming state. Yes. On the other hand, when the RB is internally won in the general gaming state, the RB carryover state is entered and the RB is carried over.

  The SB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which a “normal character” is operating.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the condition for generating the BB gaming state is a BB winning. The game state transition condition is satisfied (satisfied) when the acquired number (for example, so-called “pure increase number” or “payout number”) exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 361), and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. To do.

  The condition for generating the CT gaming state is a CT prize which will be described later. Here, when the CT is won internally, it is assigned to either CT1 or CT2 by lottery. A transition condition is established when one of the following conditions is established: the number of acquired sheets is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 269), internal winning for RB, and internal winning for SB described below. The state transitions to the general gaming state.

  The condition for generating the RB gaming state during the general gaming state is RB winning. The transition condition is established when one of the conditions that the predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) the game is completed and the predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) is achieved, and the gaming state is established. Transition to the general gaming state.

  The conditions for the carryover state are: internal winning for BB, internal winning for RB, internal winning for RB in SCG and CG states, internal winning for CT, or internal to RB during BB gaming state It is one of winning. When the BB, RB, or CT wins, the BB gaming state ends, or the RB gaming state starts during the BB gaming state, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, Transition to the CT gaming state or the general gaming state.

  The condition for generating the SCG state is an SCT prize to be described later in the general gaming state. The other case is when RB or SB is internally won during the CG state. In any case, when a predetermined number of games (for example, one time) are completed, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is changed to the general gaming state, the RB gaming state, the SB gaming state, and the carryover state (RB carryover state). Transition.

  The condition for generating the SB gaming state is an SB winning that will be described later. When a predetermined number of games (for example, one time) are completed, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state.

  The condition for generating the BB general gaming state is that the BB wins or that the RB gaming state is ended during the BB gaming state. When the BB gaming state ends or the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state starts, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  The condition for generating the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state is that a specific condition is satisfied in the BB gaming state or during the BB gaming state, or the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state or in the BB gaming state. RB wins the prize. When one of the conditions that a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) a game is completed, that a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) a winning is realized, or that a BB gaming state is ended is established. The transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, or the BB general gaming state.

  The generation condition of the CT general gaming state is that a CT, which will be described later, wins, or that the CG state ends during the CT gaming state. The transition condition is established when the CT gaming state ends or the CG state starts during the CT gaming state, and the gaming state transitions to the general gaming state or the CG state.

  In addition, when the RB or SB is internally won during the CT general gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state or the carryover state. If the RB is won internally during the CG state, a challenge game is played with the internally won game, and if the RB wins in that game, the RB game state cannot be won. The game state is shifted to the carryover state. If the SB is won internally during the CG state, a challenge game is played with the internally won game, and if the SB wins in that game, the SB game state cannot be won. The game state is shifted to the general game state.

  The condition for generating the CG state is that a specific condition is established in the CT general gaming state, or that the SCT wins. In the CT general game state, when the SCT wins, the CG state occurs instead of the SCT state. When a predetermined number of games (for example, once or a plurality of times) are completed, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state or the CT general gaming state.

  The CG state that occurs during CT1 that is started when the CT prize is won and the predetermined condition is met is hereinafter referred to as a “CG state during CT1”. In addition, a CG state that occurs during CT2, which is triggered by the establishment of a CT prize and a predetermined condition, is hereinafter referred to as a “CG state during CT2.”

  With reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number are demonstrated.

  BB winning is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line. CT winning is realized by arranging “white 7-white 7-white 7” along the active line. RB winning is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-white 7” along the active line.

  The SB winning is realized by arranging “Bell-Bell-Replay” along the active line.

  SCT winning is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Bell” along the active line.

  Replay winning is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When the replay wins, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, the replay is a role that allows a game to be performed without winning game value by winning.

  In addition, the combinations of symbols that the “watermelon small part”, “bell small part”, “upper chile small part”, and “lower chile small part” are awarded are as illustrated.

  Here, the winnings of “upper Chile's small role” and “lower Chile's small role” are displayed in the upper display window 4L as “Upper Chile (symbol 96)” and “Lower Chile (symbol 97)”, respectively. If you do it. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the “upper dust” and the “lower dust” are arranged on the left reel 3L so as to be adjacent to each other vertically.

  Accordingly, there may be a case where the winnings of the “upper Chile small part” and the “lower Chile small part” are formed in an overlapping manner (hereinafter, this case is referred to as a “decile small part”). In this case, the number of payouts is “9” or “15”.

  The winning of the JAC small role is realized by arranging “Bell-Replay-Bell” in the RB gaming state and the SB gaming state.

  In the general game state or carryover state, basically, a role other than the JAC small role may win. However, SB, SCT, CT and RB do not win in the BB carryover state. In addition, SB, SCT, BB, and RB do not win in the CT carryover state. In addition, SB, SCT, BB, and CT do not win in the RB carryover state. Further, in the RB carryover state (the RB carryover state during BB) during the BB gaming state, SB, SCT, BB, and CT are not won.

  In the CT general gaming state, a combination other than a small combination of BB, CT, RB, SB, and JAC may win a prize.

  In the CG state, a role other than the BB, CT, and JAC small roles may win, and in the SCG state, a role other than the JAC small role may win. In FIG. 4, the combination BB, the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” and the payout number 15 in the SCG state, and the combination CT, the symbol combination “white 7-white 7-white 7” in the SCG state, and The illustration of 15 payouts is omitted.

  In the BB general gaming state, an RB, a replay, a watermelon small part, a bell small part, an upper chile small part, or a lower chile small part may win.

  In the RB gaming state during the general gaming state, a replay or JAC small part may win, and in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, a RB, replay or JAC small part may win. .

  In the SB gaming state, a role other than a watermelon small part, a bell small part, an upper Chile small part, and a lower Chile small part may win.

  The probability lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 6 (1) shows a general gaming state probability lottery table. In the general game state, there is a case where any combination other than the JAC small combination is won internally.

  FIG. 6 (2) shows a CT gaming state probability lottery table. In the CT gaming state, there is a case where any combination other than a small combination of BB, CT, and JAC is won internally. In both cases of the CT general gaming state and the CG state, the internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (2), but the selection of the winning combination for stopping is performed in a different manner (the winning combination for stopping) Are determined based on different information (lottery values)).

  FIG. 7 (3) shows the SCG state probability lottery table. In the SCG state, there may be an internal win for any role other than the JAC small role.

  FIG. 7 (4) shows a BB general gaming state probability lottery table. In the BB general gaming state, an internal winning is either RB, replay, watermelon small part, bell small part, group part, or lose (none). While in the BB general gaming state, it may be possible to shift to the RB gaming state regardless of the internal winning combination, but as a condition for the gaming state to shift to the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, the BB transiting state in the BB is used. And can be migrated.

  FIG. 7 (5) shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table in the general gaming state. In the RB gaming state, the player wins either a replay, a JAC small role, or a loss (none).

  FIG. 8 (6) shows the carry-over state probability lottery table. In the carry-over state, the player wins either a replay, a watermelon small part, a bell small part, a group part, or a lose (none).

  FIG. 8 (7) shows a probability lottery table for the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state. In the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, the internal winning is either RB, replay, JAC small role, or lose (none). Further, in the BB general gaming state and the RB carryover state during BB, a table obtained by removing RB from the above-mentioned BB general gaming state probability lottery table of FIG. 7 (4) is used. As for the lottery probability, only the probability of the winning combination RB is “0” (the probability of winning an internal winning for RB is 0), and the other winning combinations have the same probability (the probability of the loss can be changed). In the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state and in the RB carryover state in the BB gaming state, a table (internal winning combination) in which the RB is excluded from the RB gaming state probability lottery table in the BB gaming state of FIG. As a table in which no RB is selected. As for the lottery probability, the probability of the winning combination RB is only “0”, and the other winning combinations have the same probability.

  FIG. 8 (8) shows the SB gaming state probability lottery table. In the SB gaming state, BB, CT, RB, SB, SCT, Replay, JAC small role, or lose (none) is won internally.

  Here, the probability lottery table is provided for each set value (setting) provided in a plurality of stages (for example, six stages), but the probability lottery table for each set value is omitted. The set value is basically a value set (selected) by the game store side, and the degree of player's advantage in the game (for example, the winning rate, the internal winning probability of the combination, etc.) varies depending on the set value. It has become. In the embodiment, “1” to “6” are provided as setting values. The probability of internally winning at least one of the roles such as BB, CT, RB, SB, and SCT is set to be different between at least any “two” set values. It is also possible to determine an internal winning combination using one probability lottery table for all set values, and to change a winning combination selection table for stop used for determination of a winning combination for stop described later according to the setting.

  With reference to FIG. 9, the winning combination selection table for stop will be described.

  In the stop winning combination selection table, for each internal winning combination and gaming state, a lottery value to be won for each stop winning combination is shown.

  The winning combination for stop is information used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the winning combination for stopping is determined, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are allowed to stop and display the stop mode of the symbol or symbol combination corresponding to the symbol in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The stop is controlled. In addition, stop control is performed in a state where a symbol or symbol combination corresponding to a combination other than the winning combination for stop is not permitted.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random value and the subtracted value is negative, information corresponding to the lottery value (stop winning combination) is selected. The extraction range of random numbers is “0” to “127”. For example, when the internal winning combination is replaying in the SCG state, when the extracted random number value is “30”, the lottery value “20” corresponding to the replay that is the winning winning combination is first subtracted from this “30”. To do. The subtracted value is “10” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “108” corresponding to all the small combinations that are the winning combination for stopping is subtracted from “10”. The subtracted value is negative. Accordingly, all the small combinations are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  The maximum number of sliding symbols on the reel corresponding to the first stop operation is set to “1”, and the number of sliding symbols (maximum number of sliding symbols) on the reel corresponding to the second stop operation and the third stop operation is basically “ Set to 0 ”. However, when the winning combination for stopping does not include a small combination, the number of sliding symbols (maximum number of sliding symbols) is basically set to “1”.

  That is, when all the small roles are selected as the winning combination for stopping, winning of all the small roles is allowed, but the success or failure of the winning will depend on the operation timing of the stop button by the player. . Similarly, even if a winning combination other than replay is set for the winning winning combination, the success or failure of the winning combination depends on the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player.

  When the internal winning combination is BB, BB is selected as the winning combination for stopping in the general gaming state and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either BB or “BB and all small combinations” is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is CT, CT is selected as the winning combination for stopping in the general gaming state and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either CT or “CT and all small combinations” is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is RB, RB is selected as the winning combination for stop in the general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either RB or “RB and all small combinations” is selected as the winning combination for stopping. In the RB gaming state, RB or none (losing) is selected as the winning combination for stopping. Here, when the RB is won internally in the RB gaming state, the RB is carried over.

  When the internal winning combination is SB, SB is selected as the winning combination for stop in the general gaming state and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either SB or “SB and all small combinations” is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is SCT, in a gaming state other than the SCG state and the SB gaming state, SCT is selected as the winning combination for stopping. On the other hand, in the SCG state and the SB gaming state, either SCT or all the small combinations is selected as the winning combination for stopping (determining whether or not SCT winning is permitted in the SCG state by a predetermined lottery).

  Here, the game state of the game next to the game in which the SCT wins in the general game state is the SCG state. In this SCG state, when the SCT is internally won and SCT is selected as the winning combination for stoppage. The game state of the next game also becomes the SCG state. That is, with the SCT winning as a trigger, the gaming state of a plurality of consecutive games becomes the SCG state, and as a result, a pseudo high probability CG state occurs.

  However, the continuation condition of this pseudo high probability CG state is that SCT is selected as the winning combination for stop, and the pseudo high probability CG in the game where all the small roles are selected as the winning combination for stop. The state ends. Therefore, if the replay is not set as the winning combination for stopping during the pseudo high probability CG state, control is performed so that the number of sliding symbols (maximum number of sliding symbols) becomes “0”. Further, even during the CG state, the SCT may be internally won and a pseudo high probability CG state may occur, and the gaming state of a plurality of consecutive games may become the CG state.

  When the internal winning combination is replay, the replay is selected as the winning combination for stop in the general gaming state, the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the CG state during CT1, the CG state during CT2, and the SCG state, either replay or all small roles is selected as a winning combination for stopping (the selection probability may be different in each state) Is done.

  Here, the probability lottery tables used in the CG state during CT1, the CG state during CT2, and the SCG state (FIG. 6 (2), FIG. 7 (3)) have the highest probability of internal winning in replay. However, when an internal winning is made for the replay, the winning combination for stop is distributed to the replay or all the small roles.

  When the internal winning combination is a watermelon small combination, the watermelon small combination is selected as the stop winning combination in the general gaming state, the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, and the BB general gaming state. On the other hand, in the CG state during CT1, the CG state during CT2, and the SCG state, all small combinations are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is a bell small combination, the bell small combination is selected as a stop winning combination in the general gaming state, the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, and the BB general gaming state. On the other hand, in the CG state during CT1, the CG state during CT2, and the SCG state, all small combinations are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is a group role, in the general gaming state, carryover state, CT general gaming state, and BB general gaming state, the upper Chile small role, the lower Chile small role, One of the small roles (upper Chile and lower Chile) is selected. There is the highest probability that a small part of the big dick will be selected as the winning winning combination.

  In addition, when the internal winning combination is a group role, in CT1 CG state and CT2 CG state, the upper Chile small role, the lower Chile small role, the Big Chile small role, and all small One of the roles is selected. In the CG state during CT1, there is the highest probability that a small winning combination (paid-out number is “15”) will be selected as the winning combination for stopping. The payout number “2”) is most likely to be selected (the probability of selecting each winning combination as a winning winning combination is different).

  Here, the end condition of the CT gaming state includes that the acquired number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. Therefore, the expected value of the number of continued games in the CT gaming state that occurs when the CT assigned to CT1 wins is the continuous game of the CT gaming state that occurs when the CT assigned to CT2 wins. It becomes larger than the expected number of times. There are cases in which a variety of gaming properties can be realized by configuring so as to be able to generate a plurality of CT gaming states having different expected values of the number of continuous games.

  When the internal winning combination is a group combination, all small combinations are selected as the winning combination for stopping in the SCG state.

  When the internal winning combination is a JAC small combination, the JAC small combination is selected as the winning combination for stopping in the RB gaming state and the SB gaming state.

  When there is no internal winning combination (losing), in the general gaming state, the CT general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the SB gaming state, the loss (none) is selected as the winning combination for stopping. . In the carryover state, the carryover combination is selected as the winning combination for stopping. This carryover combination includes an RB carried over in the RB carryover state during BB. In the CT1 CG state, the CT2 CG state, and the SCG state, all small combinations are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  Here, the winning combination selection table for stop is provided for each set value, but the winning combination selection table for stop for each set value is omitted. In the embodiment, the selection probability of the stop winning combination corresponding to at least one of the internal winning combinations is set to be different between at least any “two” set values. It is also possible to determine the internal winning combination by using one probability lottery table for all set values, and to change the winning combination selection table for stopping used for determining the winning combination for stopping according to the setting.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the connection state between the gaming machine 1 and the test firing test machine 200 connected thereto, and the outline of the functional blocks of the gaming machine 1 and the test firing test machine 200 will be described.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 71 and a communication unit 105. The main control circuit 71 and the communication unit 105 are connected so that bidirectional communication is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the main control circuit 71 and the communication unit 105 include an internal winning combination information transmission (output) means 81, a missed information transmission (output) means 82, and various switch-on signal reception (detection) means 83. Including.

  The internal winning combination information transmitting unit 81 and the missing information transmitting unit 82 transmit a test signal to the test firing test machine 200 via the transmission harness 150a. Information carried by the test signal transmitted to the test firing test machine 200 will be described in detail later, but information on the internal winning combination transmitted by the internal winning combination information transmitting means 81 and the payout of medals corresponding to this internal winning combination This is information relating to the number of sheets, and information relating to the presence / absence of missing data transmitted by the missing information transmitting means 82.

  The various switch-on signal receiving means 83 transmits a test signal from the test firing test machine 200 via the reception harness 150b. The test signals received from the test firing tester 200 are a BET switch on signal, a start switch on signal, a stop button 7L on signal, a stop button 7C on signal, and a stop button 7R on signal, as will be described in detail later.

  1-bit information is expressed as ON when a constant voltage is continuously applied to one signal cable for a certain period of time and OFF expressed when no voltage is applied to one signal cable at all. Expressed by switching. The various test signals are represented by a bit string obtained by combining at least one signal cable that can be in the on or off state.

  The information of the internal winning combination is information expressed by a 4-bit bit string. In other words, eleven types of BB, CT, RB, SB, SCT, replay, watermelon small role, bell small role, group role, JAC small role, and lose that are predetermined for the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. A bit string expressed by a combination of the on and off states of the four signal cables is associated with the internal winning combination.

  Information regarding the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the internal winning combination is information represented by a 4-bit bit string. In other words, eleven types of BB, CT, RB, SB, SCT, replay, watermelon small role, bell small role, group role, JAC small role, and lose that are predetermined for the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. A bit string expressed by a combination of the on and off states of the four signal cables is associated with the number of medals to be paid out according to the internal winning combination.

  The information regarding the presence / absence of missing is information represented by a 1-bit bit string. That is, the presence / absence of missing is expressed by the on / off state of one signal cable.

  The BET switch on signal, the start switch on signal, the stop button 7L on signal, the stop button 7C on signal, and the stop button 7R on signal are information expressed by a 1-bit bit string. That is, each of these various ON signals is expressed by the ON state of one signal cable.

  When the gaming machine 1 receives the BET switch-on signal, the start switch-on signal, the stop button 7L-on signal, the stop button 7C-on signal, and the stop button 7R-on signal from the test firing machine 200, the gaming machine 1 is shown in FIG. In accordance with the association, each test signal is detected by a BET switch on signal, a start switch on signal, a stop button 7L on signal, a stop button 7C on signal, and a stop button 7R that can be detected by a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 11) described later. Convert to ON signals respectively. The main control circuit 71 sends the converted BET switch on signal, start switch on signal, stop button 7L on signal, stop button 7C on signal, and stop button 7R on signal to the medal sensor 22S, 1-BET switch 11 , 2-BET switch 12, maximum BET switch 13, start switch 6S, and stop signals 7L, 7C and 7R are detected in the same manner as normal output signals.

  The test test machine 200 is a computer system including a CPU 202, a RAM 203, a ROM 204, and an interface board 205 connected to the CPU 202 via the bus 201. The RAM 203 transmits / receives information to / from the CPU 202 via the bus 201, and the ROM 204 transmits information to the CPU 202 via the bus 201.

  The internal winning combination information transmitting unit 81 and the missed information transmitting unit of the gaming machine 1 transmit predetermined information to the test firing machine 200 via the transmission harness 150a. Various switch-on signal receiving means of the gaming machine 1 receives predetermined information from the test firing test machine 200 via the reception harness 150b. The transmission harness 150a and the reception harness 150b connect the gaming machine 1 and the test firing machine 200 so as to be capable of electrical communication, and the electrical connection between the communication unit 105 of the gaming machine 1 and the interface board of the test firing test machine 200. It is a medium of communication.

  Note that the communication unit 105 of the gaming machine 1 and the interface board 205 of the test fire testing machine 200 are parallel interfaces. Therefore, the communication unit 105 and the interface board 205 perform parallel communication performed by synchronizing a plurality of signals carried by a plurality of signal cables, with the transmission harness 150a and the reception harness 150b as mediators.

  A plurality of signals transmitted and received between the communication unit 105 and the interface board 205 using the transmission harness 150a and the reception harness 150b as mediators are signals associated with predetermined information. That is, the information and the signal are associated according to a predetermined association.

  The internal winning combination information transmitted from the internal winning combination information transmitting means 81 to the test firing machine 200 and the overrun information transmitted from the missing information transmitting means 82 to the test firing test machine 200 are the main control circuit of the gaming machine 1. After being converted into a predetermined signal according to the predetermined association by 71, it is transmitted to the test fire testing machine 200 via the transmission harness 150a. The predetermined signal received by the test firing tester 200 is converted into the original internal winning combination information or missing information by the CPU 202, the RAM 203, and the ROM 204 of the test fire tester 200 according to the predetermined correspondence.

  The BET switch on signal, the start switch on signal, the stop button 7L on signal, the stop button 7C on signal, and the stop button 7R on signal received by the various switch on signal receiving means of the gaming machine 1 from the test firing machine 200 are respectively Corresponding command information is converted into the signals according to the predetermined correspondence by the CPU 202, RAM 203, and ROM 204 of the test firing test machine 200, and then transmitted to the gaming machine 1 via the reception harness 150b. The respective signals received by the gaming machine 1 are converted into original command information according to the predetermined association by the main control circuit of the gaming machine 1.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 and the test fire testing machine 200, conversion from information to signal or from signal to information is performed by software executed by each CPU. This software is a program stored in advance in the ROM 204 or other storage device (magnetic disk, magneto-optical disk, etc.), and is appropriately loaded into the RAM 203 by the CPU 202 and executed. Alternatively, the processing may be performed by hardware such as wired logic controlled by each CPU.

  The above-described software and hardware such as wired logic stored in advance in the test firing test machine 200 may be appropriately changed in accordance with the gameability of the gaming machine 1. For example, in the pachislot machine, depending on the model, the set internal winning combination and the number of medals to be paid out to the player differ according to the internal winning combination. By absorbing this difference by changing the setting contents, the test firing test machine 200 can be connected to any pachislot machine via the interface board 205.

  In the present embodiment, the test test machine 200 is assumed to be a general-purpose computer system such as a personal computer or a workstation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a computer system different from the test test machine 200 is connected to the test machine 200, and this computer system manages the test test machine 200 to collect and calculate test result information of the gaming machine 1. It may be configured to perform analysis, display, management, and the like. In any case, the computer system includes display means for displaying information on the trial test.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 or the test fire testing machine 200 may be configured to be connected to a hall computer or the like, and information included in a test signal output from the gaming machine 1 may be used by the hall computer or the like. Further, information included in the test signal output from the gaming machine 1 may be displayed on a display device installed in the game hall.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the test signal described above, that is, the internal winning combination information, the payout number information, the missing information, and the like are output to the test test machine 200. In the machine 200, it is possible to specify the internal winning combination determined by the gaming machine 1, the number of payouts based on the determined internal winning combination, whether or not a failure has occurred, and the like. In addition, since accurate information regarding the gaming machine 1 can be output to the test fire testing machine 200, the manufacturer of the gaming machine, a third party testing organization, or the like can use the gaming machine 1 based on the output accurate information. It is possible to conduct tests related to the appearance of balls. In addition, the test fire testing machine 200 can determine whether or not the gaming machine 1 conforms to the rules with information close to the operation of the gaming machine 1 installed in the gaming hall. In addition, a gaming machine that complies with the rules can be provided.

  FIG. 11 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands output from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LEDs 101 and the sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation in accordance with a preset program, a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means, and a communication unit 105 that communicates with the test test machine 200 via a signal cable.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has a probability lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 8) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and the reel stop according to the stop button operation. A stop table group for determining the mode, various control commands (commands) for output to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, a flag, game state information, and the like are stored.

  The ROM 32 stores information related to test signals to be output to the test fire testing machine 200. For example, a table in which a predetermined bit string is associated with missing information (see FIG. 13 (1)), internal winning combination information (internal winning combination and number of medals to be paid out in accordance with each internal winning combination) 13 (2) and (3)) are stored. Then, based on this table, a test signal is transmitted to the test firing machine 200.

  The test signal is output to the test fire testing machine 200 via the communication unit 105 provided in the main control circuit 71. In addition, bidirectional electrical communication is performed between the test firing test machine 200 and the main control circuit 71. In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the main control circuit 71 is provided with the communication unit 105 for outputting information to the outside of the gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a relay circuit or the like for outputting information to the test fire testing machine 200 outside the gaming machine 1 may be provided so that the main control circuit 71 and a separate board are provided.

  In the circuit of FIG. 11, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c), and an information display section. 18, a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, and a stepping motor 49L that rotates the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. 49C and 49R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, and the information display unit 18 A display unit driving circuit 48 that controls the driving of the CPU 31 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

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

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 11, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The winning combination is determined based on the random number thus sampled and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

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

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

  Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning is confirmed after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

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

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

  FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a plurality of telecommunication connection pins provided in the communication unit 105 of the gaming machine 1 and the interface board 205 of the test fire testing machine 200 and connection between these telecommunication connection pins.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the communication unit 105 includes a total of 14 telecommunication connection pins from pin 0 to pin 13. Similarly, the interface board 205 also includes a total of 14 telecommunication connection pins from pin 0 to pin 13, as shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the communication unit 105 and the interface board 205 are connected with the same pin number via a signal cable. For example, pin 0 of communication unit 105 and pin 0 of interface board 205 are connected by a single signal cable included in transmission harness 150a. The same applies to the pins 1 to 13.

  The communication unit 105 and the pins 0 to 8 of the interface board 205 are connected by a signal cable included in the transmission harness 150a. The predetermined test signal is transmitted from the gaming machine 1 to the test firing test machine 200 by the transmission harness 150a.

  The communication unit 105 and the pins 9 to 13 of the interface board 205 are connected by a signal cable included in the reception harness 150b. The above-described predetermined test signal is transmitted from the test firing test machine 200 to the gaming machine 1 by the receiving harness 150b, and the gaming machine 1 receives this predetermined signal.

  In the present embodiment, the connection pins for telecommunications for connecting the gaming machine 1 and the test firing test machine 200 are such that the pins 0 to 8 transmit test signals from the gaming machine 1 to the test firing test machine 200. Pin 9 to pin 13 are for the gaming machine 1 to receive a test signal from the test firing test machine 200. That is, the connection pins for telecommunication for the gaming machine 1 to perform telecommunication with the test firing test machine 200 are nine for transmission and five for reception. The number of these connection pins for telecommunications can be appropriately changed according to the amount of information that the gaming machine 1 transmits and receives through electrical communication with the test firing machine 200. For example, even if the internal winning combination set in the gaming machine 1 and the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the internal winning combination are larger than those shown in the present embodiment, the telecommunication connection pin This can be handled by increasing the number of Further, when the amount of information transmitted and received by the gaming machine 1 by performing electrical communication with the test firing test machine 200 is smaller than that shown in the present embodiment, the number of connection pins for electrical communication can be appropriately omitted. For example, either the internal winning combination information or the information on the number of medals to be paid out to the player according to the internal winning combination may be omitted.

  For example, the information transmitted / received by the gaming machine 1 by performing electrical communication with the test fire testing machine 200 includes the type information that classifies either BB or CT and the gaming state that occurs when the BB or CT wins (that is, BB gaming). In the gaming state (that is, the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state) that occurs when the BB or CT wins. Scheduled game number information that can specify the number of games required to obtain the maximum number of medals may be included. When the gaming machine 1 is configured to output such information to the test firing test machine 200, the test fire test test machine 200 wins the BB or CT when the internal winning combination is BB or CT, and the BB gaming state. Alternatively, it is possible to perform a test on the game machine 1 and the like assuming that a CT gaming state has occurred. In addition, since accurate information regarding the gaming machine 1 can be efficiently output to the test firing test machine 200, a gaming machine manufacturer or a third party testing organization can use the gaming machine based on the output accurate information. In some cases, it is possible to easily perform a test relating to the appearance of 1 or the like.

  Further, in the test firing test machine 200, when the internal winning combination is BB or CT, it is assumed that the maximum number of medals that can be acquired in the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state has been obtained, and the game machine 1 is tested. It may be possible to perform.

  For example, in the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state, when one of the end conditions is to reach a predetermined number of obtained coins, the number of medals that can be obtained in the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state is constant. Accordingly, even if the scheduled acquisition number information is output based on the determination of the internal winning combination of BB or CT, it is the same as the acquisition number acquired when the game is actually played in the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state. Therefore, it may be possible to correctly determine whether or not the gaming machine 1 conforms to the rules.

  In addition, since accurate information regarding the gaming machine 1 can be efficiently output to the test firing test machine 200, a manufacturer or a third party testing organization of the gaming machine can use the gaming machine based on the output accurate information. It is possible to easily perform a test relating to the 1 ball. Further, every time an internal winning combination is determined in the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state, the process of outputting the payout number information when the internal winning combination wins can be omitted. In some cases, the burden of processing related to the test to be performed can be reduced.

  In addition, in the gaming state configured such that the type of winning can be selected based on the stop operation regardless of the determined internal winning combination as in the CT gaming state of the embodiment, the winning is established regardless of the internal winning combination Therefore, there are cases where it is not appropriate to output the payout number information based on the internal winning combination. Therefore, by outputting the scheduled acquisition number information that is the maximum number of medals that can be acquired in such a gaming state, it is possible to efficiently output accurate information regarding the gaming machine 1 to the test firing test machine 200, A manufacturer of a gaming machine or a third party testing organization can perform a test relating to the appearance of the gaming machine 1 based on the output accurate information. In addition, it may be possible to determine whether or not the gaming machine 1 conforms to the rules with information close to the operation of the gaming machine 1 installed in the game hall.

  In addition, the test firing test machine 200 outputs information on the number of scheduled games when the internal winning combination is BB or CT. Therefore, the test is performed on the assumption that the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state continues for a predetermined period. Also good. Further, it is possible to test the game machine 1 and the like, assuming that the number of games required to acquire the maximum number of medals that can be acquired in the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state has been performed. Thereby, it is possible to determine whether or not the gaming machine 1 conforms to the rules with information close to the operation of the gaming machine 1 installed in the game hall. Moreover, in the test firing test machine 200, it is not necessary to count the number of unit games performed in the BB game state or the CT game state, so that the processing load of the test fire test machine 200 may be reduced.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 and the test firing test machine 200 may be any one that is communicably connected regardless of wired or wireless.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the test signal which the gaming machine 1 transmits to the test firing test machine 200 will be described.

  FIG. 13 (1) shows the correspondence between the ON / OFF state of pin 0 and the contents of the missing information. As shown in this figure, when pin 0 is 1, that is, in the on state, it indicates that there is a missing object, and when pin 0 is 0, that is, when it is in the off state, it indicates that there is no missing object.

  FIG. 13 (2) shows the correspondence between the on / off states of pins 1 to 4 and the internal winning combination. According to this figure, for example, when the combination of the states of pin 1, pin 2, pin 3, and pin 4 is 0, 0, 0, 1, that is, when the off state, the off state, the off state, and the on state, The winning combination is BB. Similarly, for other internal winning combinations, the correspondence between the on / off states of pins 1 to 4 and the internal winning combinations is as shown in the figure.

  FIG. 13 (3) shows the correspondence between the on / off states of the pins 5 to 8 and the number of payouts. According to this figure, for example, when the combination of the state of pin 5, pin 6, pin 7, and pin 8 is 1, 0, 0, 0, that is, when the on state, the off state, the off state, and the off state, It shows that the number of medals paid out by is 3. Similarly, regarding the number of medals to be paid out by winning, the correspondence between the on / off state of pins 5 to 8 and the number of payouts is as shown in the figure.

  With reference to FIG. 14, the test signal that the gaming machine 1 receives from the test firing test machine 200 will be described.

  FIG. 14 shows the correspondence between on / off states of pins 9 to 13 and on signals. According to this figure, for example, when the combination of the states of pin 9, pin 10, pin 11, pin 12, and pin 13 is 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, that is, on state, off state, off state, off When the state is the off state, the test signal transmitted from the test fire testing machine 200 to the gaming machine 1 is a BET switch on signal. Similarly, for other signals, the correspondence between the on / off states of pins 9 to 13 and the internal winning combination is as shown in the figure.

  When all of the pins 0 to 8 are in the OFF state at the same time, the test firing test machine 200 determines that there is no test signal transmitted from the gaming machine 1 (no signal). Similarly, when all the pins 9 to 13 are in the OFF state at the same time, the gaming machine 1 determines that there is no test signal received from the test firing test machine 200 (no signal). No signal means that no test signal is transmitted or received, or that the test signal does not carry any specific information.

  When receiving the test signal output from the gaming machine 1, the CPU 202 of the test firing test machine 200 turns on / off pins as shown in the analysis table provided in the ROM 203 (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13 (1) to (3)). The information content of the test signal is specified on the basis of a state (signal) and a table storing correspondence between various types of information. The information content of the test signal output from the gaming machine 1 is identified by comparing the information content of the test signal with the information stored in the analysis table. For example, when the test signal output from the gaming machine 1 is “100010100” in the ON / OFF state from the pin 0 to the pin 8, the CPU 202 of the test firing test machine 200 indicates that the gaming machine 1 has been missed. And, it is specified that the internal winning combination is BB and the payout number is 15. Then, the CPU 202 of the test firing test machine 200, based on the information of the test signal, makes an appearance based on the number of medals inserted in the game played on the gaming machine 1, the number of payouts when the internal winning combination wins, and the number of games. And a process of determining whether or not the calculated ball is converged to an appropriate range determined by the rule.

  The control operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of storage contents of the RAM 33, communication data (communication data for communication performed within the main control circuit 71, communication data for communication performed between the gaming machine 1 and the test firing test machine 200, etc.). Perform initialization, etc. Subsequently, a predetermined storage content (information of a predetermined storage area (for example, an area for storing an internal winning combination)) in the RAM 33 at the end of the game is erased (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is designated, I do. Next, it is determined whether or not “30 seconds” have elapsed since the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stopped (step S3). If this determination is “YES”, a “demo display command” requesting the sub-control circuit 72 to display “demo image” is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S4), and the process proceeds to step S5. When the determination in step S3 is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S5.

  In step S5, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic medal insertion, that is, whether or not a replay winning has been realized in the previous game. When this determination is “YES”, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S6), and the process proceeds to step S8. When the determination in step S5 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not a BET switch-on signal has been received from the test firing test machine 200 (step S7). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S8, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S <b> 8, a “BET command” indicating that the BET switches 11 to 13 have been operated is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a start switch-on signal is received from the test firing test machine 200 (step S9). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S10, and when “NO”, step S9 is repeated. In step S10, random numbers for lottery are extracted. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in the probability lottery process described later. Subsequently, a game state monitoring process is performed (step S11).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (step S12). In the probability lottery process, the probability lottery tables shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 are used, and the internal winning combination is determined according to the random number extracted in the process of step S10 and the gaming state. Further, in the probability lottery process, when the RB or SB is won internally in the CT gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to the carryover state (RB carryover state). Further, when the internal winning combination is CT, distribution to CT1 or CT2 is performed based on lottery, information related to the game, game operation of the player, and the like.

  Next, the winning winning combination determination process is performed (step S13). In the stop winning combination determination process, the stop winning combination selection table shown in FIG. 9 is used, and the stop winning combination is determined according to the internal winning combination determined in step S12 and the gaming state. Also, a winning line (table line selection) for arranging the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination for stopping is selected. Subsequently, stop table selection processing is performed (step S14), and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S15 of FIG. 14, the “start command” is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S16. The “start command” includes an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stopping, information on a gaming state, and the like.

  In step S16, information regarding the type of the internal winning combination determined in step S11 of FIG. 15 and the number of medals to be paid out to the player according to the internal winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game (step S17). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S19, and if “NO”, the step is performed. The process moves to S18. In step S18, game start waiting time digestion processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a game by a player until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. I do.

  In step S19, the CPU 31 sets a timer for monitoring one game. The one-game monitoring timer in the process of step S19 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R without receiving a stop switch-on signal from the test firing test machine 200. Subsequently, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated (step S20), and the process proceeds to step S21.

  In step S21, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a stop button on signal is received. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the stop button 7L on signal, the stop button 7C on signal, and the stop button 7R on signal is received. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S23, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S23, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S21.

  In step S23, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process. Subsequently, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the received stop button 7L on signal, stop button 7C on signal, and stop button 7R on signal are rotated and stopped by the number of sliding frames determined in step S23 ( Step S24). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped (step S25). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S26, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S21. In step S26, an “all reel stop command” indicating that all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 33 to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

  In step S27 of FIG. 15, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (winning winning combination) based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, a winning combination is identified based on a code number of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a winning determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (step S28). Specifically, when the winning combination is “losing (none)”, it is determined (determined) as “normal (“ YES ”)” regardless of the gaming state. When the winning combination is included in the winning combination for determination, it is determined as “normal (“ YES ”)” regardless of the gaming state.

  When the winning combination is not included in the determination winning combination, if the gaming state is other than the CG state or the SCG state, it is determined as “illegal (“ NO ”)”. If the winning combination is not included in the determination winning combination and the gaming state is the CG state or the SCG state, if the winning combination is a bonus (BB, CT, SCT, RB, SB, etc.) or replay, ("NO") ". When the winning combination is not included in the winning combination for determination, if the gaming state is CG state or SCG state, if the winning combination is other than a bonus (BB, CT, SCT, RB, SB, etc.) and replay, Determined as normal (“YES”).

  The determination winning combination (operating condition device) in the process of step S28 includes an internal winning combination obtained as a result of the probability lottery process (step S12 in FIG. 13), a gaming state, an internal winning combination, a winning combination, etc. And a carryover combination obtained as a result of the game state update (step S32 in FIG. 17 to be described later).

  For example, in the case where the bell small role is selected as the internal winning combination in the probability lottery process (step S12 in FIG. 13) in the unit game in the BB carryover state (the carryover combination is BB), the determination winning combination in the game is: It becomes a small part of BB and Bell. When a watermelon small combination is selected as an internal winning combination in the probability lottery process in the unit game in the general gaming state, the determination winning combination in the game becomes a watermelon small combination. The winning combination for stopping obtained as a result of the determination of the winning combination for stopping (step S13 in FIG. 13) is not included in the winning combination for determination.

  If it is determined “NO” in step S28 whether the winning flag is normal, an illegal error is displayed (step S29). In this case, the game is canceled. When the determination in step S28 is “YES”, the CPU 31 performs a missed determination process described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S30), and credits or pays out medals according to the winning combination and the gaming state (step S30). S31). Subsequently, the CPU 31 clears the internal winning combination information and missing information set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 in step S16 of FIG. 16 and the processing of step S52 or step S53 of FIG. 18 described later (step S32). ). Subsequently, the CPU 31 updates the acquired number (step S33).

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the gaming state based on the gaming state, internal winning combination, winning combination, etc. (step S34). Specifically, when BB, CT, or RB is won internally, the game state is updated (transferred) to the carryover state and any of BB, CT, or RB corresponding to the carryover state is set as the carryover combination. To do. Also, the BB gaming state is updated when BB wins, the CT gaming state when CT wins, and the RB gaming state when RB wins. Also, the SCG state is updated when the SCT is won, and the SB game state is updated when the SB is won. When winning a bonus combination (BB, CT, RB, etc.), the carryover combination is cleared (erased). In addition, the game state is updated from the SB game state or the SCG state to the general game state. When the winning combination is replay, information indicating that the winning combination is replay is stored. Based on this information, it is determined whether or not to automatically insert medals when the next game starts (step S5 in FIG. 15). If the determination in step S5 is made, the information indicating that the winning combination is replay is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is an RB gaming state generated during the general gaming state (step S35). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S36, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S37.

  In step S36, an RB gaming state control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the RB gaming state control process in step S36, updating of the number information (game number, winning number), determination of whether to maintain the RB gaming state or shift to the general gaming state based on the number information, etc. Do.

  When the determination in step S35 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the CT gaming state (step S37). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S38, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S39.

  In step S38, a CT gaming state control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the CT gaming state control process in step S38, the information on the acquired number of games is updated, the gaming state is shifted (switched) between the CT general gaming state and the CG state, and whether or not the transition to the general gaming state is made based on the acquired number of games. Make decisions.

  When the determination in step S37 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB gaming state (step S39). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S40, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S40, a BB gaming state control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S41. In the BB gaming state control process in step S40, the information on the acquired number of games is updated, the game state is changed from the BB general gaming state to the RB gaming state, and whether or not to shift to the general gaming state is determined based on the acquired number of games. Do.

  In step S41, it is determined whether or not the RB gaming state. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S42, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S42, an RB gaming state control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the RB gaming state control process in step S42, update of the number information (game number, winning number), determination of whether to maintain the RB gaming state or shift to the BB general gaming state based on the number information, etc. I do.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the oversight determination process performed in step S30 in FIG. 17 will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination indicated by the winning flag matches the internal winning combination (step S51). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S52, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S52, 0 is set in the missing information, that is, 0 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM, and the process proceeds to step S31 in FIG. On the other hand, in step S53, 1 is set in the missing information, that is, 1 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM, and the process proceeds to step S31 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the periodic interruption process of the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 15) will be described. This periodic interrupt process is performed, for example, every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 (see FIG. 11) saves the register (step S61), and proceeds to step S62.

  In step S62, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3R in the reel identifier, and proceeds to step S63. In step S43, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3R control process for performing the rotation start control, the rotation acceleration control, the constant speed rotation control, and the rotation stop control of the reel 3R, and proceeds to step S64.

  In step S64, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3C in the reel identifier, and proceeds to step S65. In step S65, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3C control process for performing rotation start control, rotation acceleration control, constant speed rotation control, and rotation stop control of the reel 3C, and proceeds to step S66.

  In step S66, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3L in the reel identifier, and proceeds to step S67. In step S67, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3L control process for performing rotation start control, rotation acceleration control, constant speed rotation control, and rotation stop control of the reel 3L, and the process proceeds to step S68.

  In step S68, the CPU 31 performs electromagnetic counter control processing, and proceeds to step S69. In step S69, the CPU 31 performs a lamp blinking control process for controlling a reel lamp (not shown), and proceeds to step S70. In step S70, the CPU 31 performs a 7SEG drive control process, and proceeds to step S71.

  In step S71, the CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and proceeds to step S72.

  In step S72, the CPU 31 performs a test signal transmission process. In this test signal transmission process, the CPU 31 pays out to the player in accordance with the type of the internal winning combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 33 (see FIG. 11) in step S16 of FIG. 16 and the internal winning combination. Information on the number of medals is converted into a predetermined test signal according to the association shown in FIG. Then, the converted test signal is transmitted to the test firing test 200, and the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S73, the CPU 31 performs a test signal reception process. In this test signal reception process, the CPU 31 receives the test signal received by the main control circuit 71 in step S7, step S8 in FIG. 15 or step S21 in FIG. 16, according to the association shown in FIG. The signal information is converted to step S74. The predetermined signal information is a signal received by the main control circuit 71 in step S7, step S9, or step S21 during the processing of the main flowchart shown in FIGS.

  In step S74, the CPU 31 performs various counter subtraction processes, and proceeds to step S76. In step S76, the CPU 31 restores the register and ends the periodic interrupt process.

  With reference to the main flowchart shown in FIG. 20, the control operation of the CPU 202 of the test firing test machine 200 will be described.

  First, the CPU 202 (see FIG. 10) performs initialization when starting the program (step S81). Specifically, initialization of storage contents of the RAM 203 (see FIG. 10), initialization of communication data (communication data of communication performed between the gaming machine 1 and the test firing test machine 200), and the like are performed.

  Next, the CPU 202 performs processing for transmitting a BET switch-on signal to the gaming machine 1 (step S82), and proceeds to step S83.

  Next, the CPU 202 determines whether or not four seconds have elapsed since the previous start switch-on signal transmission. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S85, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S84.

  Next, the CPU 202 executes a waiting time digest process in which 4 seconds have elapsed since the previous start switch-on signal transmission (step S84), and moves the process to step S85.

  Next, the CPU 202 performs processing for transmitting a start switch-on signal to the gaming machine 1 (step S85), and proceeds to step S86.

  Next, the CPU 202 performs a waiting time digestion process of 208 milliseconds (step S86), and proceeds to step S87. By the waiting time digest process in step S86, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (see FIG. 1) start rotating at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations) when the gaming machine 1 receives the start switch-on signal. / Min) to a steady state.

  Next, the CPU 202 performs processing for transmitting a stop button 7L on signal to the gaming machine 1 (step S87), and proceeds to step S88.

  Next, the CPU 202 performs processing for transmitting a stop button 7C on signal to the gaming machine 1 (step S88), and proceeds to step S89.

  Next, the CPU 202 performs processing for transmitting a stop button 7R ON signal to the gaming machine 1 (step S89), and proceeds to step S90.

  Next, the CPU 202 includes internal winning combination information from the gaming machine 1 (information on the type of internal winning combination determined in step S11 of FIG. 15 and the number of medals to be paid out to the player in accordance with the internal winning combination) ) And whether or not the missed information is received. That is, it is determined whether or not the bit string of the test signal corresponding to the internal winning combination information and the missed information received from the gaming machine 1 is not all 0 (a state in which any information is not set) but any information is set. To do. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S91, and if “NO”, step S90 is repeated.

  Next, the CPU 202 converts the test signal corresponding to the internal winning combination information and missing information received in step S91 into predetermined information according to the association shown in FIG. 13, and converts the converted predetermined information into the RAM 203 or other information. Are stored (recorded) in a storage device (magnetic disk, magneto-optical disk, etc.). By this processing, the internal winning combination information and the missing information are cumulatively recorded or stored in a data format suitable for statistics and analysis. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S82.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment may be a gaming machine having the following configuration.

  A stop mode (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” based on a specific winning combination (for example, BB or CT) determined by the winning combination determining means is an effective line. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state (for example, the main control circuit 71, means for performing steps S38 and S40 in FIG. 15, etc.).

  Information storage means (for example, main control circuit 71, internal winning is performed) for storing information that associates the specific winning combination with the amount of gaming value that can be given in the special gaming state (for example, information on the number of scheduled acquisitions). For example, a table storing information on the number of scheduled acquisitions and the number of scheduled games for each bonus type).

  When the winning combination determining means determines a specific winning combination, information on the amount of game value that can be given in the special gaming state corresponding to the specific winning combination from the information stored in the information storing means ( For example, information determination means (for example, means for performing processing for setting the planned acquisition number based on the main control circuit 71 and the internal winning combination).

  On the condition that a specific winning combination is determined, information on the specific winning combination (for example, internal winning combination information) and the amount of game value that can be given in a special gaming state corresponding to the specific winning combination Information output means (for example, main control circuit 71, communication unit 105, internal winning combination) that outputs test signals (for example, BB / CT related commands, etc.) that can specify information (for example, information on the number of acquired images) Information, planned acquisition number information, and means for performing processing to output planned game number information).

  Special game state ending means (for example, main control) for ending the special game state when the magnitude of the game value given in the special game state reaches a predetermined value (for example, 361 or more, 269 or more) Circuit 71, means for performing the processing of step S38 and step S40 in FIG. 17).

  As information on the amount of gaming value that can be given in the special gaming state, information on the maximum gaming value based on the predetermined value by which the special gaming state ending means ends the special gaming state (for example, 360 pieces, 268 sheets etc.) for storing information.

  Information storage means (for example, main control circuit 71, internal winning bonus) that stores information that associates the specific winning combination with the number of unit games that can be performed in the special gaming state (for example, scheduled game number information). For each type, a table storing information on the number of scheduled acquisitions and the number of scheduled games).

  When the winning combination determining means determines a specific winning combination, information on the number of unit games that can be played in the special gaming state corresponding to the specific winning combination from the information stored in the information storing means (for example, Information determining means for determining the scheduled game number information (for example, means for performing processing for setting the scheduled game number based on the main control circuit 71 and the internal winning combination).

  Information on the specific winning combination (for example, internal winning combination information) and information on the number of unit games that can be performed in the special gaming state corresponding to the specific winning combination on the condition that the specific winning combination is determined Information output means (for example, main control circuit 71, communication unit 105, internal winning combination information, etc.) for outputting test signals (for example, BB / CT related commands, etc.) that can specify (for example, scheduled game number information) A means for performing processing for outputting the information on the number of scheduled acquisitions and information on the number of scheduled games).

  It is configured to be able to carry over the specific winning combination until the winning mode based on the specific winning combination is displayed after the specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. Number of unit games in which the winning combination and the specific winning combination can be carried over (for example, from when BB or CT is determined as an internal winning combination until BB or CT wins and a BB gaming state or CT gaming state occurs) Information storing means (for example, information indicating the number of games in the carry-over state) (for example, main control circuit 71, information on the number of scheduled acquisitions and the number of scheduled games for each internal bonus type) Table).

  Information on the number of unit games that can carry over the specific winning combination corresponding to the specific winning combination from the information stored in the information storing means when the winning combination determining means determines a specific winning combination Information determining means for determining (for example, information on the number of games in the carryover state from when BB or CT is determined as an internal winning combination until BB or CT wins and the BB gaming state or CT gaming state occurs) For example, the main control circuit 71, means for performing processing for setting the number of scheduled games based on the internal winning combination, etc.).

  Information on the specific winning combination (for example, type information) determined by the information determining means and information on the number of unit games that can carry over the specific winning combination (for example, BB or CT is determined as an internal winning combination) Information output control means (for example, main control circuit 71, communication unit 105 inside) that outputs BB or CT wins and BB gaming state or information on the number of games in the carryover state until CT gaming state occurs Means for performing a process of outputting winning combination information, scheduled number-of-acquisition information, and scheduled number-of-games information).

  It is configured to be able to carry over the specific winning combination until the winning mode based on the specific winning combination is displayed after the specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. Number of unit games in which the winning combination and the specific winning combination can be carried over (for example, from when BB or CT is determined as an internal winning combination until BB or CT wins and a BB gaming state or CT gaming state occurs) Information on the number of games in the carryover state) and the number of unit games that can be played in the special game state generated by the special game state generation means when the winning mode based on the specific winning combination is displayed (for example, a scheduled game) Information storage means for storing information corresponding to the number information 1 (for example, the main control circuit 71, the number of scheduled acquisitions and the schedule for each internal winning bonus type) Such as a table that contains the information of over-time number).

  Information on the number of unit games that can carry over the specific winning combination corresponding to the specific winning combination from the information stored in the information storing means when the winning combination determining means determines a specific winning combination (For example, information on the number of games in the carryover state from when BB or CT is determined as an internal winning combination until BB or CT wins and a BB gaming state or a CT gaming state occurs) and the specific winning combination Information determining means for determining information on the number of unit games that can be performed in the corresponding special game state (for example, information on the number of games scheduled in the bonus state, etc.) (for example, the main acquired number based on the main control circuit 71, internal winning combination) Means to perform the process of setting.

  Information on the specific winning combination (for example, type information) determined by the information determining means and information on the number of unit games that can carry over the specific winning combination (for example, BB or CT is determined as an internal winning combination) Number of unit games that can be performed in the special game state corresponding to the specific winning combination and the BB game state or the CT game state until the occurrence of the BB game state or the CT game state. Information output control means (for example, a main control circuit 71, a communication unit 105, a means for performing processing for outputting planned acquisition number information, and scheduled game number information, etc.) .

  In addition, the probability of displaying a predetermined winning mode (for example, “Bell-Replay-Bell” corresponding to a JAC small role) over a plurality of unit games (for example, 12 games) has been improved. A high-probability winning gaming state (for example, RB gaming state) can be generated, and the special gaming state (for example, BB gaming state) is configured such that the stop mode of the variation display means is a specific winning mode (for example, BB Is a gaming state that is generated by the special gaming state generation means on the condition that it is “red 7-red 7-red 7”, etc., and the probability that the high probability winning gaming state is generated is A gaming machine having a gaming state higher than a predetermined gaming state (for example, a general gaming state) other than the special gaming state.

  A slip display number, which is the number of identification information displayed on the variation display unit between the stop control unit performing a predetermined initial stop control and stopping the variation display, is equal to or less than a predetermined maximum slip display number. A slip display number determining means for determining from among the numbers, and the slip display number determining means has a specific maximum slip display number on condition that the gaming state is a specific gaming state (for example, a CG state). The slip display number is determined from the following numbers, and the special game state (for example, CT game state) is configured such that the stop mode of the variable display means corresponds to a specific winning mode (for example, CT). And the probability that the specific gaming state is generated is determined by the special gaming state generating means on the condition that the special gaming state is generated. Other than given Technical state (e.g., game mode, etc.) the gaming machine, which is a higher gaming state than.

  In the embodiment, when an internal winning is made for replay in the CG state or the SCG state, all the small roles are selected as the winning combination for stopping, and the winning of all the small roles is allowed. It is not limited. For example, in addition to all the small combinations, winnings such as specific small combinations, BB, CT, RB, SB, SCT, and JAC small combinations may be allowed. Further, the winning combination is changed based on the operation timing, operation sequence, operation direction, number of operations, etc. of operation means (stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, start lever 6, etc.) operated by the player. You can also. For example, when a predetermined stop button (for example, the left stop button 7L) is operated as the first stop operation, the small part of replay is selected as the winning combination for stop, and what is the predetermined stop button as the first stop operation? When another stop button is operated, all the small combinations may be selected as the winning combination for stop.

  In the embodiment, the SCG state generated by the SCT winning in the general gaming state is basically ended in one game (unit game), but is not limited thereto. For example, the number of continuous games in the SCG state (expected number of times) generated in the general gaming state is different from the number of continuous games in the CG state (expected value of the number of times) generated in the BB general gaming state. It can be continued throughout the game.

  Further, the CT general gaming state is a CG occurrence high probability state (CG concentration state) in which the probability of occurrence of a CG state is a first probability, and a second probability that the probability is lower than the first probability. It is also possible to classify (transfer) to either the CG occurrence low probability state. In addition, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state and the CG state in the CT gaming state are generated when a specific condition (for example, a predetermined condition (information) described later) is established, an RB winning, or an SCT winning is triggered. However, it is not limited to this. Based on the number of games from a predetermined time (for example, BB winning, CT winning, etc.), a CG occurrence high probability state, an RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, and a CG state in the CT gaming state are generated and generated It is also possible to perform a lottery on whether or not to make it. For example, a lottery of whether or not to generate the above is performed based on the number of games from a predetermined time point, and if the generation is not won by lottery, again based on the number of games from the time the lottery is performed A lottery can also be performed (for example, a lottery can be performed at 10 game intervals).

  Also, on the basis of a predetermined time point, the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state, the game value used by the player for the game, and the player were paid out It can also be determined whether to generate the information based on information based on at least one of the game values (for example, the number of acquired sheets, the number of net increase, the number of payouts). As the predetermined time point, any time point such as a BB prize, a CT prize, or a power-on to the gaming machine 1 can be adopted.

  Whether or not to generate the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state based on the number of times a predetermined winning combination has been won, based on a predetermined time point. It can also be determined. As the predetermined combination, a small combination, replay, SCT, JAC small combination, BB, RB, SB, CT, or a combination of these combinations can be adopted. Further, when a predetermined winning combination is determined to be a winning combination for stoppage, the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R permitting the winning of the winning winning combination is determined, and the determination result and the stop button by the player It is also possible to perform stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (distribution of success / failure of a predetermined combination) based on the operation order of 7L, 7C, 7R. In this case, information such as the number of times that a predetermined combination has won continuously or the number of times that a predetermined combination has won continuously in a game in which a predetermined combination has been selected as a winning combination for stopping may be used for the determination. it can.

  Further, based on the predetermined number of times, the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state can be determined based on the number of times that a predetermined combination is won internally.

  Whether the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, and the CG state in the CT gaming state are generated based on the lottery result different from the lottery of the internal winning combination or the winning winning combination Can also be determined.

  In the embodiment, CT (white 7-white 7-white 7) and SCT (Replay-Replay-bell) are provided as a role (symbol combination) that triggers the occurrence of the CT gaming state and the SCG state. It is not limited to this. For example, when a symbol combination corresponding to a specific combination (for example, replay) is stopped and displayed, a lottery (whether based on a predetermined condition described later) whether or not to generate a CT gaming state, an SCG state, or a CG state (Lottery) may be performed. This lottery can also provide a symbol or symbol combination that triggers the occurrence of a CG state (the lottery for occurrence). The lottery of whether or not to generate the CT gaming state, the SCG state, and the CG state can be performed without being based on the internal winning combination or the winning combination for stopping. These lotteries can be performed, for example, from the time when a small role, replay, or the like is won internally until the third stop operation of the next game.

  In the embodiment, a CT gaming state occurs when a CT wins. Further, when the SCT wins, the SCT state occurs. That is, when a winning combination is won (when a corresponding symbol combination is displayed), a gaming state corresponding to the winning combination (symbol combination) is generated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a corresponding combination (corresponding symbol combination) wins (stop display), it is also possible to determine whether or not to generate a gaming state (CT gaming state) corresponding to the combination (for example, CT). it can. That is, when the corresponding combination wins, a case where a corresponding gaming state occurs and a case where it does not occur can be generated. The determination can be made based on the result of random lottery, predetermined conditions described later, a combination thereof, and the like.

  In the embodiment, the CT is assigned to CT1 or CT2 in response to the internal winning of the CT, and the expected value of the number of games in which the CT gaming state continues is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the expected value is changed based on a predetermined condition to be described later, a random number lottery result, an operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in a game in which symbol combinations corresponding to CT are arranged along the active line. You can also. It is also possible to provide a plurality of types of symbols or symbol combinations that trigger the occurrence of the CT gaming state and change the expected value based on the types of symbols or symbol combinations that trigger the occurrence. In this case, the player may be able to select the expected value depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the game may be interesting.

  In addition, in the embodiment, the expected value of the number of continuous games in the CT gaming state is made different by changing the selection probability of the small part of the big spot as the winning combination for stopping and the selection probability of the small part of the upper part. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the internal winning of RB and SB is a condition for ending the CT gaming state, so the number of continuous games in the CT gaming state can be changed by changing the probability of internally winning RB, SB, or RB and SB. The expected value of can also be changed. Also, change the internal winning probability of a role different from RB or SB, or change the probability that a role (predetermined role) other than a small role of a big spot and a top role of a top chile is selected as a winning winning role Thus, the expected value can be changed. In addition, when a winning combination (predetermined winning combination) is determined to be a winning combination for stopping, the CT gaming state for determining the operating order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R permitting the winning of the predetermined winning combination and the operating order are determined. Regardless of this, it is possible to change the expected value by making it possible to generate a CT gaming state that permits winning.

  In the embodiment, the probability of internally winning a replay according to each gaming state is set by the configuration of the probability lottery table, but the probability of internally winning a replay in each gaming state can be arbitrarily set. For example, in the embodiment, the probability of internal winning for replay in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state is set to be higher than the probability of internal winning for replay in the general gaming state, but the probability is low. It can also be set.

  In the embodiment, the probability lottery table (FIG. 6 (2)) is set so as not to internally win the CT during the CT gaming state, but this is not restrictive. When the probability lottery table is set so that CT is internally won during the CT gaming state and CT is internally won during the CT gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the CT gaming state to the CT carryover state, The state can be continued. When continuing the CT gaming state, information on whether or not the CT gaming state end condition is satisfied (satisfied) is reset to an initial state (state when CT is won). (For example, so-called “adding”) is preferable. In addition, a probability lottery table is set so that the CT is internally won during the CT gaming state, and the CT gaming state is terminated when the CT is internally won or the CT is selected as a winning winning combination. You may do it. It is also possible to set a probability lottery table so as to internally win BB during the BB gaming state, and perform the same control as in the CT gaming state.

  Further, in accordance with the set value set by the game store (or the set value and a predetermined condition described later), the RB gaming state in the general gaming state, the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, CT It is also possible to change the gaming state, the CG state during the CT gaming state, the occurrence probability of the SCG state, the termination probability, the generation condition, the termination condition, and the like. As the occurrence probability and the end probability, those calculated in consideration of the probability that various conditions related to the occurrence condition or the end condition are satisfied may be employed. In addition, at least any two setting values (settings) allow the player to grasp, predict, or narrow down the setting by changing the occurrence condition or the end condition of at least two of the gaming states. May be able to increase the interest of the game.

  End conditions for the BB gaming state, the CT gaming state, the CG occurrence high probability state, the CG state (hereinafter referred to as “special gaming state”) are not limited to the conditions of the embodiment, and a predetermined condition is adopted (predetermined) Based on the conditions (predetermined information). As a predetermined condition, after a special gaming state starts, as a result of a lottery performed in each game in the special gaming state or a predetermined game, a specific combination in a specific section or the number of winnings of any combination, within a specific section Time (elapsed time), number of wins for a specific role (one or more roles) or any role in a specific section, number of times a specific role (one or more roles) is won internally in a specific section, or specific It is also possible to adopt the number of times that is determined as a winning combination for stoppage.

  As the specific section, for example, a section after the start of the special game state (current special game state) (section up to the present), a previous special game state section, and after the last special game state ends. Sections until the current special gaming state starts, gaming sections from when the gaming machine 1 is turned on until the present, sections of a plurality of special gaming states that have occurred since the power is turned on, and the current special gaming state It is also possible to employ a predetermined number of game sections before the occurrence.

  In addition, as predetermined conditions for the special gaming state, conditions (information) regarding time, conditions related to internal winning of a specific role, conditions related to the stop mode of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, special Conditions relating to the number of games since the game state started can also be adopted. In addition, the special game state is continued when the player can satisfy a predetermined game condition (so-called “mission”), and the special game state is terminated when the game condition cannot be satisfied (when a predetermined condition is satisfied). You can also.

  In addition, as predetermined conditions, the total number of sliding symbols of one or more reels in a specific section, the total time from stop operation to stop, a specific game (for example, whether the special game state ends) (A branch game of No), based on at least one of a winning line in which symbol combinations indicating winning combinations are arranged, a gaming value used by a player in a specific section, and a gaming value paid out to the player Conditions (for example, conditions such as the number of acquired sheets, the number of net increases, the number of payouts, etc.) can also be adopted.

  Also, a plurality of symbol combinations (acting symbols) indicating CT winnings can be provided, and the CT game state end condition can be varied depending on the symbol combination that triggered the occurrence of the CT gaming state. It is also possible to provide a plurality of end conditions and change the selection probability of each end condition according to the symbol combination. In addition, as a condition for ending the CT gaming state, it is adopted to win a CT gaming state ending lottery performed in each game or a predetermined game (for example, a game in which the internal winning combination is a replay), and the CT gaming state is ended. It is also possible to classify the first probability state where the probability of winning the lottery is the first probability and the second probability state where the probability is higher than the first probability (transition of the probability state). . Further, as the predetermined condition, a condition related to a stop control mode for stopping and controlling the variable display of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be adopted. As a mode of stop control, whether or not the winning combination for stop is successful or not is a mode of stop control that distributes in accordance with the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination for stop is an effective line. In the case where the number of sliding symbols is selected in the case of stopping along, the aspect of the priority order of the number of sliding symbols, the aspect relating to the selection of the winning line for stopping and displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination for stopping, etc. can also be adopted. .

  In addition, any one of a plurality of stages (for example, 200 sheets, 300 sheets, 400 sheets, etc.) for a specific type of condition (for example, conditions regarding the number of acquired sheets, the number of paid out sheets, the net increase number, etc.) The game condition end condition (continuation condition) can be determined by lottery or the like. Further, as a specific type of condition, a condition of a probability of winning a lottery at the end of the special gaming state is adopted, and as a plurality of stages, for example, “1/10”, “1/100”, “1/500”, etc. Can also be adopted. In addition, a time condition after the start of the special gaming state is adopted as a specific type of condition, and “10 seconds”, “30 seconds”, “50 seconds”, etc. are adopted as a plurality of stages. You can also.

  Also, as specific conditions, the number of games in which a predetermined combination wins after the start of the special gaming state (number of unit games), the number of games in which no combination wins, a game in which a predetermined combination is won internally For example, “10 times”, “30 times”, “50 times”, etc. can be adopted as a plurality of stages. Further, as a specific condition, the total number of sliding pieces (added) of one or more reels after the start of the special gaming state is adopted, and for example, “30 pieces”, “50 pieces”, “ “70 frames” can also be adopted. As a specific type of condition, the total slip time of one or more reels after the start of the special gaming state (time that is added to the time from when the stop button is operated until it stops) is adopted as a plurality of stages, for example “1 second”, “3 seconds”, “5 seconds”, etc. can also be adopted.

  One or a plurality of conditions (such as a plurality of types of conditions) can be applied as the specific condition, the predetermined condition, the end condition, the generation condition, the game condition, or the continuation condition. In addition, as a specific condition, a predetermined condition, an end condition, a generation condition, a game condition, or a continuation condition, a symbol or a symbol combination corresponding to “0” is stopped and displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. In other words, it is possible to adopt that the display is stopped along the winning line (effective line). For example, “0 winning combination” is a winning combination in which no profit is given to the player even when the corresponding symbol or symbol combination is stopped and displayed along the active line.

  In the embodiment, the BB gaming state can be configured by the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state, but is not limited thereto. For example, the BB gaming state can be configured by a BB general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a CT gaming state. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the second stop operation and the third stop operation is set to “1”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the first stop operation, all reels 3L, 3C, 3R, specific reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc., the maximum sliding piece of at least one of reels 3L, 3C, 3R The number should be “1”. Also, the maximum number of sliding symbols may be different between the CG state and the SCG state and the gaming state (state) other than these, and the maximum number of sliding symbols is limited to “4 frames”, “2 frames”, etc. is not. In addition, the probability of re-winning in the re-game is the same as that in a predetermined number of games after a predetermined game result is obtained after a special symbol is stopped and displayed after the special game state ends. It can also be set higher than the game.

  In the CG state (in CG), SCT and replay can be set to the same flag (for example, a group combination). The following probability lottery table may be used instead of the CT general gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. “Role: SCT—Winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: Loss (none) —Winning probability: 1/16384”. The following probability lottery table may be used instead of the CT gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. “Role: CT group role-winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: losing (none) —winning probability: 1/16384”.

  Furthermore, the relationship between the internal winning combination, the winning combination for stopping, and the selection probability in the CT gaming state may be as follows. “Internal Winning Role: SCT—Stop Winning Role: SCT and All Small Roles—Selection Probability: 128/128”, “Internal Winning Role: Replay—Stop Winning Role: Replay—Selection Probability: 128/128”, “ Internal Winner: Loss (None)-Stop Winner: All Minor-Selection Probability: 128/128 ". Here, the CT group combination indicates SCT and replay. When the CT group combination is determined to be won by the probability lottery process, the SCT and replay are internal winning combinations in the game. In that case, SCT, all small roles, and replay are selected as the winning winning combination. Therefore, the roles that the player may be able to win in the game are “SCT”, “SCT and replay”, “SCT and predetermined small role”, “replay”, “replay and predetermined small role. "Or" predetermined small combination ".

  Among them, when “SCT and Replay” is won, specifically, three game medals are bet and the active line is five lines. For example, in the symbol arrangement of the reel in FIG. 16-18, that is, upper replay, middle bell, lower replay, symbol code 16-18 from upper stage of upper reel, middle replay, middle stage replay, lower bell, symbol code 15-17 from upper stage of right reel, upper stage replay, middle stage When the watermelon and lower bell are stopped and displayed by the player's operation, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is displayed on the cross-up line 8a, and “Replay-Replay-bell” is displayed on the cross-down line 8e. It will be.

  As a result, 15 game medals are paid out based on the SCT winning, and the next game is a re-game state in which the game can be started without inserting the game medals, and the CG state is entered. In other words, in the first game after the CT gaming state is started (CT start + 0), when the player inserts three game medals and starts the game, the SCT is won internally with a high probability, and the reel is placed at a predetermined position. Is stopped, 15 game medals are paid out and the next (CT start + 1) game is in the CG state. Similarly, when the player inserts three game medals and starts the game, SCT and replay are internally won with high probability, and if the reel is stopped at the aforementioned position, 15 game medals are paid out and the next time (CT start + 2) The game enters a replay state and a CG state.

  In the next game (CT start +3), the game can be started without inserting game medals, and once again, SCT and replay are won with high probability, and the reels are stopped at the aforementioned positions. As the game medals are paid out, the next game also enters the re-game state and the CG state. Therefore, if the operation by the player is accurate, after the CT game is started, only 6 game medals are bet, and the game medals are paid out based on the SCT winning every game (here 15 cards) until the CT gaming state is finished. ) Can be received. By using SCT and replay as a group role in CG and SCG as in this example, a new game can be created, and a new game can be provided to the player.

  Further, in the CT gaming state, the next unit game can be set to the CG state on condition that the replay is determined to be a winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination) or the replay is a winning combination. . Further, when the SCT is determined as a winning combination in a predetermined unit game and the SCT is not a winning combination, the unit game is set to a CG state, or a unit game one or more times after the unit game is set to CG. It can also be in a state. Also in this case, a CG state constituted by a plurality of consecutive unit games may be generated.

  That is, as described above, when the SCT is determined as a winning combination, if the next unit game is set to the CG state regardless of the winning combination in the unit game, the SCT was a winning combination. Even in the case where the symbol mode (for example, symbol stop mode, etc.) that does not indicate SCT winning is displayed as a game result (for example, stop mode for reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc.), the next unit game Becomes a CG state.

  Furthermore, in the unit game in which SCT and replay are determined as the winning combination, when the symbol form in which both replay and SCT (or a predetermined small combination, etc.) wins is stopped and displayed as a game result. Is a re-game in which an award medium (for example, a medal) corresponding to the SCT (or a predetermined small role) is paid out and the next unit game can start a unit game without requiring a game medal And a CG state (for example, an SCG state). That is, there are cases where a unit game in the CG state can be performed without inserting a game medal.

  In addition, the symbol form for making SCT a winning combination can be stopped and displayed as a game result. In addition, when the symbol form in which only replay is won is stopped and displayed as a game result, the award medium is not paid out, but the next unit game does not require a game medal, and the re-game state in which the unit game can be started And the CG state. In addition, in a unit game in which SCT is determined as a winning combination, when a symbol aspect that does not win any of SCT, replay, and small role is stopped and displayed as a game result, no prize medium is paid out. The next unit game is in the CG state. Even with such a configuration, it may become a gaming machine having new gaming characteristics, and it may be possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, in the RB during BB (RB state during the BB gaming state), the small combination of RB and JAC can be set to the same flag. As a specific start condition for generating the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, “the RB gaming state is ended”. The following probability lottery table may be used instead of the probability lottery table for BB general gaming state shown in FIG. “Role: RB−Winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: Loss (none) —Winning probability: 1/16384”. Further, the probability lottery table for RB gaming state in the BB gaming state may be changed to FIG. 8 (7), and the following probability lottery table may be used. “Role: RB group role-winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: losing (none) —winning probability: 1/16384”.

  However, the following probability lottery table may be used in the case of the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state (the RB carryover state during BB). “Role: JAC Small Role-Winning Probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: Loss (None)-Winning Probability: 1/16384”. Here, the RB group combination indicates a small combination of RB and JAC. When the RB group combination is determined to be won by the probability lottery process, the small combination of RB and JAC becomes the internal winning combination in the game. In that case, the small winning combination of RB and JAC is selected as the winning combination for stopping. Therefore, a role that the player may be able to win in the game is either an RB or a JAC small role. If a JAC small role is won, the RB becomes a carryover role and enters the RB carryover state during BB.

  Specifically, in the first game after the start of BB (BB start +0), if RB wins with high probability and the reel is stopped at a predetermined position, 15 game medals are paid out and the next time ( BB start + 1, RB start + 0) The RB state is started from the game. When a player inserts one game medal and starts a game, with a high probability, the RB and JAC small roles are won internally, and when the reel is stopped at a predetermined position where the JAC small role can be won, As soon as 15 game medals are paid out, the BB carryover state is entered from the next game (BB start + 2, RB start + 1). In the next game (BB start + 2, RB start + 1), a JAC small role is won internally with a high probability, and when the reel is stopped at a predetermined position, 15 game medals are paid out. After that, when a predetermined RB end condition is satisfied, the specific start condition for generating the RB game state in the BB game state is satisfied, so that the RB game state is immediately generated.

  With such a configuration, once the RB gaming state occurs in the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state can be continuously generated. Here, if the RB and JAC minor roles in the BB gaming state are not used as a group role, the RB is awarded in the unit game determined as the internal winning combination and is in operation. This means that a new RB is activated before the last RB is completed, and there are cases where the overall number of balls is reduced and the player is dissatisfied. If the player removes the RB, there may be a demerit that a winning is not obtained in the game, the number of balls that are played per unit time is lowered, and the game is prolonged.

  By making the RB and JAC small roles in the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state as a group role as in this example, a new gaming property can be created, and a new gaming property is provided to the player There are cases where it is possible. Here, the operating condition of the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state is exemplified as the end of the RB gaming state in the already operating BB gaming state, but is not limited to this, and the BB gaming state described separately The operating condition of the RB gaming state in the inside may be applied.

  In the embodiment, even during the CG state and the SCG state, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to determine a watermelon small part, a bell small part, and a group part as an internal winning combination, but this may not be performed. . That is, one or more lots of RB, SB, SCT, and replay are performed during the CG state, and one or more of BB, RB, CT, SB, SCT, and replay are performed during the SCG state. A plurality of lotteries may be performed.

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set in the sliding frame number determination process (step S23 in FIG. 14). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there is a reel stop operation by the player. There is a stop table in which the symbol position passing on a predetermined winning line (for example, the center line 8c) at the time point and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the symbol position are determined in advance, and the gaming state is a CG state (the SCG state) It is also possible to select a stop table composed only of values less than a specific number of frames for the CG state. Further, a stop parameter for selecting the stop table may be determined before the reel stop operation is permitted, and may be notified to the player. By doing so, the production effect may be enhanced.

  Even if the gaming state is the CG state (which may be the SCG state), it is limited to be configured to select a stop table composed only of a value less than a specific number of frames for all reels. First, when a specific reel (for example, only the left reel 3L, only the first stop-operated reel) is operated, only a value equal to or less than a specific number of frames is configured for the reel used for stop control. When a stop table other than a specific reel is controlled to be stopped, a stop table configured only with a value less than a predetermined number of frames greater than a specific number of frames is selected. Also good. Further, it may be determined which reel is the specific reel before the stop operation of the reel is permitted, and the player may be notified. By doing so, there may be an effect that it is possible to inform the player which reel operation is necessary for the player.

  Further, which reel is to be a specific reel may be determined after the player performs a predetermined reel stop operation. For example, it may be determined by the symbol position passing on a predetermined pay line (for example, the center line 8c) in the reel on which the first stop operation is performed at the time when the first stop operation is performed (for example, the first stop operation is performed). If the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is the left reel 3L, if the symbol on the center line 8c is an upper dust at the time of the operation, the left reel 3L is applied as a specific reel, etc.) (For example, the left reel 3L is applied as a specific reel in the case of forward pressing, and the right reel 3R and the inner reel 3C are selected in the case of reverse pressing. Apply as a specific reel). By doing so, variations in reel stop control can be expanded and gameability can be improved.

  In addition, the maximum number of searches in the case where the reel pull-in control and the escape control are performed in the sliding frame number determination process (step S23 in FIG. 14) is set to the game state other than the CG state (or SCG state) and the CG state (or SCG state). It may be different from case to case. For example, when pull-in control is performed on the specific reel described above in the CG state or the SCG state, it passes over a predetermined winning line (for example, the center line 8c) in the reel on which the specific reel is operated. If there is a symbol that you want to draw one frame ahead from the symbol position (if the maximum number of searches is one frame), rotate the reel one frame and then stop it. If there is a symbol you want to draw within 4 frames from the symbol position passing on a predetermined winning line (for example, center line 8c) (when the maximum number of searches is 4 frames), rotate the reel for that number of frames. You may make it stop. (For example, if there is a symbol to be drawn three frames ahead, the reel may be rotated by the number of three frames and then stopped).

  Here, in many cases, a symbol that is likely to be drawn is mainly a symbol corresponding to a winning combination that may be won. For example, if the internal winning combination is replay, and if one more frame is drawn, a replay symbol is displayed on the upper stage of the reel (in the case of the left reel 3L in FIG. 2 as an example, when the stop operation is performed, the center line 8c 2), the reel may be stopped after rotating the frame by the number of frames (in the case of the left reel 3L in FIG. 2, the symbol code 18 is Stopped on top of reel) A player with a larger maximum number of searches is more advantageous to the player than a small number of players. Therefore, by notifying the player of which reel a specific reel control that reduces the maximum number of searches is by the aforementioned notification, the player May advance the game advantageously.

  For example, in the case of a small part of the upper dust in FIG. 4 and the like, it is only necessary to stop and display the upper dust symbol only on the left reel 3L. Is notified before the stop operation is performed for all the reels, the player performs the third stop operation on the left reel 3L, and the pull-in control with a large maximum number of searches is performed at such a precise timing. Even if the left reel 3L is not stopped, the upper dust pattern may be stopped on the effective line of the left reel 3L. When the maximum number of searches is four frames, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L in FIG. 2, when the player stops the left reel 3L, the symbol code 07 to 13 is displayed on the center line 8c. If it is passing, the upper dust symbol (symbol 96) can be stopped on the effective line of the left reel 3L.

  On the other hand, if the maximum number of searches is 4 frames, if any of the symbols of symbol codes 07 to 09 is passing on the center line 8c when the player stops the left reel 3L, The symbol (symbol 96) is stopped on the effective line of the left reel 3L. Thus, the notification of a specific reel may affect the player's advantage and may improve the interest. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is “1” in the CG state or the SCG state, and the maximum number of sliding frames is “4” in the embodiment except for the CG state and the SCG state. There is no limitation, and it may be preferable to apply “0” in the CG state or the SCG state. In other words, when the symbol displayed on the reel passes the position deviated from the winning line, when the player stops the reel, the symbol displayed on the reel is displayed along the winning line. The reel may be rotated and stopped until the position is reached. In such a case, the reel is stopped only by the player's stop operation, which may improve the player's technical intervention, and the player feels satisfied that the player has stopped using his own power. It may be possible to improve.

  In the CG state, the SCG state, etc., a winning combination of a combination that does not match the winning combination for determination is allowed. A winning combination determining means for determining a predetermined combination as a winning combination (for example, a winning combination for determination) based on the detection of the game start command signal output from the game starting unit; In the game state (for example, CG state or SCG state), it is possible to stop and display the winning mode (for example, “bell-bell-bell”) not based on the winning combination (for example, replay) on the variable display means. And a game value corresponding to the winning mode stopped and displayed on the variation display means (for example, payout of an amount of award medium corresponding to the small part of the bell) can be given to the player, and a predetermined game In game states other than the state (for example, CG state and SCG state), only the winning mode (for example, “bell-bell-bell”) based on the winning combination (for example, “bell bell”) is variably displayed. It is configured to stop displaying on the stage. That is, in a predetermined gaming state, a winning mode (for example, “bell-bell-bell”) that is not based on the winning combination (for example, “losing”) can be stopped and displayed on the variable display means. In a gaming state other than the state, when the winning combination is lost, a bonus, a small combination, a replay and the like are not won.

  Further, during the CT gaming state, a CG state or the like can be generated from a game in which SCT is not determined as a winning combination for determination, or from the next game. In addition, during the BB gaming state, a CG state or the like may be generated from a game in which SCT is not determined as a winning combination for determination or the next game.

  Also, regarding CT and SCT, during the BB gaming state (in BB), only when the determination winning combination includes RB (only), the symbols or symbol combinations corresponding to RB may not be displayed together. An RB gaming state may be generated. In addition, the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is a determination winning combination, and the winning winning combination can be used as a parameter (control information) for stop control.

  In the embodiment, a random number is drawn based on a start operation (for example, an operation of the start lever 6 (game start operation)), and a probability lottery (determination of a winning combination, an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stopping, etc.) is performed. Like to do.

  In addition, the transition of the predetermined gaming state is not limited to before the start operation, before the probability lottery, or after the winning search, but between the probability lottery and the reel rotation start (reel rotation process), It is also possible to perform the operation from the stop operation until the corresponding reel or the like stops, and between the stop of the predetermined reel and the stop operation of the next reel.

  Further, in the embodiment, in the winning combination for stopping, the small roles are sorted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case where the winning combination for stoppage is a small role such as a small role in Upper Chile, the winning combination for stoppage can be set as all the small roles. The same applies to bonuses, replays, and the like. In the CG state or the SCG state, it is also possible to perform pull-in control (for example, pull-in control within the range of 4 frames or within the range of 1 frame) for the reel corresponding to the third stop operation.

  Further, in the CG state and the SCG state, a small role lottery is performed (a random number range for winning a small role is provided in the probability lottery table), but the present invention is not limited to this. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be controlled to stop based only on the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player without performing the lottery lottery. In addition, the probability lottery table in the CG state and the SCG state can be configured to be internally won for any of the lose (none), replay, or bonus (configured not to win the small role internally).

  Predetermined conditions can also be adopted as conditions for generating the RB gaming state and the CG state during the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state. As a predetermined condition, a BB game state has started, an RB game state has started, a unit game has started (that is, each unit game becomes an RB game state or a CG state), and a predetermined number of unit games have That the game state (for example, the monitoring result of the game state monitoring process in step S11 in FIG. 13) is a predetermined game state, the result of the predetermined process in the unit game is a specific result, A combination of two or more of these can also be employed.

  Here, as a result of the predetermined process, one or a plurality of specific combinations (for example, SB, RB, SCT, bonus, replay, small combination, etc.) in the determination of the winning combination in the probability lottery process in step S12 of FIG. As a result that one of the winning combinations is determined as the winning combination, the stop control parameter (for example, the determination result regarding the winning combination for stopping in step S13 in FIG. 13, the selection in the stop table selection process in step S14 in FIG. 13). As a result of a parameter (for example, a winning combination for stopping) used for stop control of the reel such as a result being a predetermined value, it is used for determining a winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stopping). The result of a predetermined random number lottery (for example, the result of whether or not the winner has been won) or the predetermined random number lottery that is not used for the determination is adopted. And it can also be.

  Further, as the predetermined condition, a condition relating to a game history and a condition that a predetermined game history (for example, a game result) is included in the game history can be adopted. For example, past unit games (for example, previous unit games, unit games before a predetermined number of times, a plurality of unit games up to a predetermined number of times, etc.), gaming results, game results, winning combinations (eg, internal winning combinations), An RB gaming state or a CG state may be generated based on a winning combination for stoppage, a winning combination for determination, a winning combination, a stop symbol mode (for example, a stop mode of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R). it can.

  Further, as the predetermined condition, when a predetermined reel is stopped and displayed in a unit game, a predetermined symbol placed on the predetermined reel is stopped and displayed, and a plurality of reels are stopped and displayed in a unit game. In such a case, an RB gaming state or a CG state can be generated based on a predetermined stop symbol pattern being stopped and displayed. In addition, when a predetermined game state (for example, RB game state, CG state, etc.) is ended, the RB game state or the CG state can be generated. In addition, when the winning combination is a specific winning combination (for example, a specific winning combination), and a stop symbol form corresponding to the corresponding winning combination or a stop symbol aspect not corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is stopped and displayed, the RB gaming state Alternatively, a CG state can be generated.

  Further, when a predetermined game operation (for example, a reel stop operation according to a specific order, an operation timing of the start lever 6 or the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, etc.) by the player is a specific game operation, The number of game medals inserted by the player (for example, the total number of insertions), the number of game medals paid out to the player (for example, the total number of payouts), the number of insertions (for example, the total) and the number of payouts When a predetermined calculation result based on (for example, the total) (for example, a result of subtracting the total of the inserted number from the total of the number of payouts) is a result indicating a specific number of sheets, or a specific calculation result For example, an RB gaming state or a CG state can be generated.

  In addition, when one or more of the predetermined conditions are satisfied after one or more of the predetermined conditions are satisfied, one or more of the predetermined conditions are satisfied. The RB gaming state or the CG state can also be generated when the above condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, when the predetermined number of times is satisfied continuously or when a predetermined number of consecutive unit games are satisfied). Further, a condition obtained by combining two or more of the above conditions may be employed as the predetermined condition.

  In addition, the above-described conditions are not limited to the conditions established in the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state, but are satisfied in the conditions established before the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state occurs, the previous BB gaming state, or the CT gaming state. It is also possible to employ conditions such as conditions established in unit games over the current BB gaming state or CT gaming state after the previous BB gaming state or CT gaming state ends. That is, it can be determined whether or not a predetermined condition is established in relation to the current or past game history.

  In addition, the timing of occurrence of the RB gaming state or the CG state (for example, the timing of occurrence) in the unit game is not limited to the timing of the embodiment. For example, the timing before the insertion of a game medal by the player is detected, the timing between the detection of the insertion of the game medal and the detection of the game start operation by the player, and the detection of the game start operation Timing before performing rotation start control on the reel, timing from when rotation start control is performed on the reel until the player detects a stop operation of the predetermined reel, and detection of a stop operation of the predetermined reel by the player The timing from when the predetermined reel is stopped, the timing from when all the reels stop until the payout of the award medium (for example, medal) ends, the award medium in the previous unit game Arbitrary timing, such as the timing between the completion of payout and the detection of the next game medal insertion, can be adopted. That.

  Further, a change in the probability of determining the winning combination as replay in the probability lottery process in step S12 of FIG. 13 (for example, transition to a high probability re-gaming state), start of a BB gaming state, an RB gaming state, a CT gaming state, Alternatively, the conditions for the occurrence of the RB gaming state and the CG state (predetermined conditions) during the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state described above can also be applied as termination conditions.

  As in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, when a so-called bonus combination such as BB or CT is determined as an internal winning combination, there is little chance that a bonus state will be generated in the internal winning game, and the player's skill Depending on the situation, there are many cases where several games are spent between winning an internal prize and winning a prize. For this reason, when the BB or CT is determined as an internal winning combination, the carryover state is displayed when the planned number-of-acquisition information and the planned number-of-games information are output in the bonus state that is triggered by the winning of the BB or CT. It may be preferable to include the number of continuing games in advance. Therefore, as described above, by outputting information indicating the number of scheduled games in the BB carryover state or the CT carryover state to the test firing tester 200, accurate information regarding the gaming machine 1 is efficiently output to the test firing tester 200. can do. In addition, game machine manufacturers and third-party testing institutions can perform tests on the game machine 1's balls etc. based on the output accurate information, and the game machine 1 conforms to the rules. It can be determined whether or not there is. In addition, a gaming machine manufacturer, a third party testing organization, or the like can easily perform a test on the assumption that the carry-over state has continued for a predetermined period.

  As described above, when information indicating the number of scheduled games in the BB carryover state or the CT carryover state is output to the test firing test machine 200, it is determined whether the current gaming state is the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state. In addition to the determination, it may be determined whether it is a carryover state. Thereby, in the carryover state, the gaming machine 1 does not need to output the internal winning combination information and the payout number information to the test firing tester 200, and the test firing tester 200 determines the number of unit games performed in the carryover state. Since it is not necessary to count, the processing load of the gaming machine 1 or the test firing test machine 200 can be reduced.

  Further, information obtained by adding the scheduled game number information in the bonus state and the scheduled game number information in the carryover state may be output to the test shooting machine 200 as the scheduled game number information. In addition, the present invention is not limited to this, and information indicating the number of scheduled games in the carryover state and information indicating the number of scheduled games in the bonus state can be output separately. Even in this case, accurate information regarding the gaming machine 1 can be efficiently output to the test firing test machine 200. In addition, game machine manufacturers and third-party testing institutions can perform tests on the game machine 1's balls etc. based on the output accurate information, and the game machine 1 conforms to the rules. It can be determined whether or not there is.

  Note that the configuration of the test signal output to the test firing test machine 200 in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment is merely an example, and is not limited thereto. Other configurations can also be employed. In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the payout number command and the BB / CT related command may be output as separate configurations to the test firing test machine 200, but this is not a limitation. The payout number information and the BB / CT related information may be collectively output as one information. In the BB / CT related information, the scheduled acquisition number information and the scheduled game number information may have the same configuration, but are not limited thereto. The scheduled acquisition number information and the scheduled game number information may be output separately to the test shooting machine 200 as separate configurations. That is, it is only necessary to adopt a configuration in which each of the internal winning combination information, the payout number information, the scheduled acquisition number information, and the scheduled game number information of the embodiment can be specified and output to the test firing test machine 200.

  Of the information included in the test signal, the payout number information, the planned number-of-acquisition information, the planned number-of-games information, the planned number-of-games information in the bonus state, and BB or CT wins after BB or CT is determined as the internal winning combination. Thus, information indicating the number of games in the carryover state until the occurrence of the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state can be arbitrarily set without being limited to the numerical values of the embodiment. In this case, each of the above information includes the lottery probability such as the internal winning combination or the winning combination for stopping, or the total combination (21 × 21 × 21) of symbols arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and the internal winning combination. May be set in consideration of a ratio with a symbol combination (for example, 2 × 2 × 1 for BB).

  In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the test signal is output before the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (see step S16 in FIG. 16), but is not limited to this. . For example, any time such as a probability lottery process (see step S12 in FIG. 15) for determining an internal winning combination, a medal credit, or a payout process (see step S31 in FIG. 17) may be used. Further, the number of times of output is not limited to one time, but may be any number of times such as dividing the output into predetermined times. In addition, the test fire testing machine 200 may be configured to output to the gaming machine 1 a signal confirming that the test signal has been received from the gaming machine 1, and the gaming machine 1 may receive the reception confirmation signal. In this case, in the gaming machine 1, when the reception confirmation signal is not received, the test signal may be output again to the test firing test machine 200.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the internal winning combination information, the payout number information, and the missing information are mainly employed as information to be output to the test firing test machine 200. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, which are main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command, The test fire test machine 200 receives signals generated by the C / P switch 14, the medal sensor 22S, the reel stop signal circuit 46, the reel position detection circuit 50, and the payout completion signal circuit 51 or information based on these signals via the communication unit 105. Can also be output. The signals generated from these input signal generating means are also information that can be used when testing the gaming machine 1 in the test firing test machine 200, and whether or not the gaming machine 1 conforms to the rules. Judgment can be made. In addition to the payout number information indicating the actual payout number, the payout number information determined at the time of winning determination can be output. In addition to the test fire test machine 200, information output to the test fire test machine 200 can be output to other external devices such as a hall computer that manages the game machine 1 in a game hall, for example. It may be used as information for testing.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the tables shown in FIGS. 4 to 9, the means for performing the processing of step S12 and step S13 in FIG. 15) is the winning combination. When a plurality of roles (a plurality of small roles), that is, a group role is determined, in the process of step S16 in FIG. 16, the roles corresponding to each of the plurality of roles (upper Chile small role, lower Chile small role, and large Chile small role You may be made to output a signal indicating that the small role has been elected (rather than outputting a signal indicating that the group role has been won, the small role of the upper Chile, the lower Chile and the small size of the Big Chile) A signal indicating that the winning combination has been won). In this case as well, a bit string that specifies the small part of the upper chile, the small part of the lower chile, and the small part of the big chile may be set. Also, the number of payouts corresponding to each of them (for example, “2” for the upper part of the small chile, “14” for the small part of the lower chile, “15” for the small part of the big chile, etc.) is specified. Can be configured. By doing in this way, since accurate information can be efficiently output to the test firing tester 200, the test firing tester 200 can perform a test related to the ball exit and the like based on more accurate information.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, information in which the internal winning combination information and the payout number information are associated is output as a test signal, but the present invention is not limited to this. The output of information regarding the number of payouts may be omitted. Even in this way, in the test firing test machine 200 or the like, the internal winning combination information can be specified, and the gaming machine 1 can be tested based on the specified internal winning combination information. In addition, by doing this, it may be possible to expect an effect that the load on the software control, the connector, the harness, and the like used for output are reduced, and the space on the board can be effectively used.

  Further, by outputting only the winning combination information, for example, in the test shooting test machine 200, the payout number information is determined based on the winning combination information by storing the payout number information corresponding to the winning combination information. As a result, it is possible to easily perform a test on the game balls of the gaming machine. In addition, it is possible to reduce the amount of information to be output, and it is possible to improve the versatility of the testing machine by updating the payout number information stored according to the winning combination information, for example.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the following information may be output.

  Information regarding the number of inserted medals, the number of valid lines, and the like may be output. In this case, the gaming machine 1 transmits information on the BET number of medals to the test fire testing machine 200. By doing in this way, the exact information regarding the gaming machine 1 can be output to the outside (for example, the test firing test machine 200). Further, a gaming machine manufacturer or a third-party testing organization can perform a test on a game machine 1 or the like based on the output accurate information.

  Moreover, you may make it output the information regarding a game state. For example, information that can identify the general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, the CT gaming state, the CG gaming state, and other gaming states may be output. By doing in this way, the exact information regarding the gaming machine 1 can be output to the outside (for example, the test firing test machine 200). Further, a gaming machine manufacturer or a third-party testing organization can perform a test on a game machine 1 or the like based on the output accurate information. In addition, for each gaming state, it is possible to perform a test such as playing balls of the gaming machine 1.

  Further, common information indicating a plurality of gaming states may be output. For example, when the gaming state is the BB carryover state and the RB carryover state, a common test signal may be output. In this case, it is possible to output the same signal regarding the gaming state referring to the same probability lottery table, and this reduces the load of software control, connectors, harnesses, etc. used for output. In some cases, an effect that the space on the substrate can be effectively used can be expected.

  Further, the content of information output from a specific signal line may be varied depending on the gaming state. For example, when a specific bit when the gaming state is a general gaming state is ON (a signal indicating ON flows through a specific signal line), it indicates that the winning combination is a bell, and the gaming state is RB gaming. If it is in a state, it may be indicated that the winning combination is a JAC small combination. By doing so, it may be possible to expect an effect that the load on the software control, the connector, the harness, and the like used for output are reduced, and the space on the board can be effectively used. In this case, the type of the winning combination is not limited to different types, and the identification information that changes the content of information output from the specific signal line is not limited to the gaming state, and the predetermined information is determined from the specific signal line. It may be applied such that information on whether or not a winning combination is won is output, or information on whether or not a predetermined winning combination is selected as a winning winning combination.

  Moreover, you may make it perform the process which outputs a signal in multiple times in a series of processes (for example, step S2-step S42). As in the embodiment, one process (step S16) for outputting a signal may be provided in a series of processes (for example, step S2 to step S42), and control is performed by concentrating the processes in this way. In some cases, an effect such as simplification can be expected, but a signal may be output a plurality of times. For example, a test signal output process for outputting information on the number of inserted medals (or the number of valid lines) between the BET command set process in step S8 and the process for determining whether or not the start switch on signal is received in step S9. You may make it provide.

  Further, in the test signal setting process in step S16 described above, information regarding the winning combination and the winning combination for stopping may be output. Further, a test signal output process for outputting information related to a winning combination may be provided between the winning search process in step S27 and the process for determining whether or not the winning flag in step S28 is normal. Note that these are just examples, and what information is output at what timing can be set as appropriate, but it is generated by configuring the signal to be output multiple times during a series of processing. In some cases, information can be output as a signal promptly.

  Furthermore, when a signal is output, for example, three times in a series of processing, information output from a specific signal line may be varied depending on the number of times. In the first output process of the three times, information on the winning combination is output from a specific signal line (for example, when the winning combination is a bell, a specific bit is turned on), and in the second output process, a specific signal is output. Information on the winning combination for stopping may be output from the line (for example, when the winning combination for stopping is a bell, a specific bit is turned on). Of course, when a signal is output to a predetermined signal line a plurality of times in a series of processes, a signal indicating how many times the output process is performed may be output to the outside (for example, the test firing tester 200). . Of course, a signal indicating the same contents may be repeatedly output a plurality of times in a series of processes (for example, step S2 to step S42). By doing so, even if the signal becomes invalid due to noise or the like, it can be retransmitted, so that a more accurate and high-quality signal may be output.

  Further, when outputting information related to a winning combination, information relating to a winning combination for each active line may be output. By doing in this way, the exact information regarding the gaming machine 1 can be output to the outside (for example, the test firing test machine 200). In addition, a manufacturer of a gaming machine, a third party testing institution, or the like can perform a test on a game machine 1 or the like based on the output accurate information.

  Further, as in the embodiment, a plurality of pieces of information (for example, internal winning combination information and payout number information, etc.) may be output at the same time (for example, with one output). Information regarding the game state, winning combination, etc. may be output at the same time. By concentrating the processes in this way, it is possible to expect effects such as simplification of control. In addition, accurate information regarding the gaming machine 1 can be output to the outside (for example, the test firing machine 200), and the gaming machine manufacturer or third party testing organization can play a game based on the output accurate information. It is possible to carry out a test relating to the appearance of the machine 1 and the like.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, information (such as the test signal of the embodiment) output to the outside (for example, the test fire test machine 200) as described above may be output to the sub-control circuit 72. In the sub control circuit 72, the output information is stored in a memory (for example, a ROM, EPROM, RAM, etc. provided in the sub control circuit 72, or an external storage device such as a CD-ROM provided separately from the sub control circuit 72). Information may also be stored cumulatively. By doing so, the gaming machine 1 can store a history of cumulatively storing the determined internal winning combination information and the like. Further, for example, a person who manages a gaming machine such as a game hall can freely read the accumulated history from the gaming machine 1. Thereby, for example, it is possible to compare the betting information that can be calculated from the history and the betting information set for the gaming machine 1 to check whether it is in an appropriate range, and to prevent fraud. I can expect. It should be noted that information (such as the test signal of the embodiment) output to the outside (for example, the test fire test machine 200) as described above is stored in the memory (for example, ROM, EPROM, RAM provided in the main control circuit 71) in the main control circuit 71. In addition, an external storage device such as a CD-ROM provided separately from the main control circuit 71 may also be stored cumulatively.

  The pachislot machine such as the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is, for example, a game in a certain period (a certain period of time, a certain number of games, etc.) so that there is no possibility that the player's gambling will be remarkably caused by the wind law and related rules. It is required to be designed according to rules, such as the so-called game play rate, which is the ratio of the game value given to the player as a result of the game with respect to the game value put into the game, is converged within a predetermined range. ing. Then, whether or not the gaming machine 1 conforms to the rules such as the payout rate is tested by a gaming machine manufacturer, a third party testing organization, or the like. Such a test (for example, a model test) prevents a game machine that has an extremely high or low payout rate from being installed in the amusement hall. It is possible to provide games.

  The gaming machine 1 of the embodiment uses a test signal that can be used when the gaming machine 1 is tested by the testing machine 200 of FIG. Process to send to. In this test, for example, an internal winning combination determined by the probability lottery process is regarded as a winning, and a payout (for example, mainly based on the number of medals inserted and the number of payouts when the internal winning combination wins) Tests on whether or not game value payouts such as medals, payout number, net increase, play rate, rate of increase / decrease in game value such as medals, machine discounts, etc.) converge to an appropriate range according to the rules Is done. Note that the test signal is not limited to one output to a test fire test machine at a game machine manufacturer or a third party test organization, for example, to a hall computer in a game hall that manages a plurality of game machines. And may be used when performing management related to the appearance of a gaming machine or the like in a game hall.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the internal winning combination information that can specify the internal winning combination determined by the probability lottery process and the payout number information that can specify the number of medals to be paid out when the internal winning combination wins are tested. Since it is output to the testing machine 200, when the internal winning combination is determined, the test firing testing machine 200 can test the game machine 1 as a result of winning the internal winning combination. Thus, for example, when referring to the number of payouts to be paid out when the internal winning combination is actually won, even if the internal winning combination related to winning is determined, the player's operation skill of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R Due to a difference in the winning frequency such as when winning or not winning due to, etc., accurate payout number information of medals that the gaming machine 1 can pay out regardless of success or failure of the player's stop operation cannot be obtained. Such a situation can be avoided. Therefore, since accurate information regarding the gaming machine 1 can be output to the test firing test machine 200, the manufacturer of the gaming machine or a third party testing organization can determine the gaming machine 1 based on the output accurate information. You can perform a test on the ball. Further, it can be correctly determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 conforms to the rules. In addition, since the input number command is output to the test firing test machine 200, a test relating to a play rate, which is a ratio of the game value given to the player with respect to the game value input to the game, and an increase / decrease rate of the game value is performed. be able to. Further, there may be a case where a gaming machine with high joyfulness that is extremely advantageous for the player and a gaming machine that is extremely disadvantageous for the player may not be provided.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the types of the internal winning combination are BB, CT, RB, SB, SCT, Replay, Watermelon small role, Bell small role, Group role, JAC small role, lose (None ), But is not limited to this. The type of internal winning combination can be set arbitrarily. Further, as the number of medals to be paid out when the internal winning combination wins, for example, the number of medals to be paid out is set as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, but is not limited thereto. The specific number of payouts can be set arbitrarily. Further, the payout number information to be output to the test firing test machine 200 can be arbitrarily set based on the payout number. Even in this case, accurate information regarding the gaming machine 1 can be efficiently output to the test firing test machine 200. A manufacturer of a gaming machine or a third-party testing institution can perform a test on the game machine 1's ball etc. based on the output accurate information, and whether the gaming machine 1 complies with the rules. There are cases where it can be determined.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the payout number of replays is set to “0”, but is not limited to this. For example, the number of coins inserted in a game for which replay is determined as an internal winning combination can be set as the payout number information. In this case, if the inserted number is 3, the payout number information is “3”, and if it is 1, the payout number information is “1”. Further, in this case, accurate information can be output to the test firing tester 200 by making the inserted number information in the next game the same as the value of the paid-out number information. Even in this case, accurate information regarding the gaming machine 1 can be output to the test firing test machine 200. In addition, a gaming machine manufacturer or a third-party testing organization can perform a test on the game balls 1 and the like based on the output accurate information, and the gaming machine 1 conforms to the rules. It can be determined whether or not.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the payout number information of the group role is set to “15” on the assumption that the small role with the largest payout number among the group roles has won. It is not limited. For example, the number of payouts may be changed in consideration of the probability determined as a winning combination for stoppage. For example, if the internal winning combination is determined as a group role, there is a 1/128 probability of “2” (upper Chile small role), and a 1/128 probability of “14” (lower Chile small role). In other words, “15” (or “9”) (decorative small role) may be determined as the payout number information with a probability of 126/128. Even in this case, accurate information regarding the gaming machine 1 can be output to the test firing test machine 200. Further, a gaming machine manufacturer or a third-party testing organization can perform a test on a game machine 1 or the like based on the output accurate information. In addition, it can be determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 conforms to the rules.

  According to the above embodiment, the gaming machines shown in the following items are realized.

  (1) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc.) and start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game based on an operation by the player (for example, , Start switch 6S, etc.) and winning combination determining means (for example, steps S10, S12 and S13 in FIG. 15) for determining a winning combination for each unit game based on the signal output from the start signal output means The symbol control means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, stepping) for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output from the start signal output means. Motor 49L, 49C, 49R, motor drive circuit 39, and the like) and the symbols performed by the symbol changing means based on the operation by the player Stop signal output means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, etc.) for outputting a signal for commanding the stop of fluctuation, the signal output by the stop signal output means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Based on the combination, the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 71 that executes steps S23 and S24 in FIG. 16) for stopping the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means, and the stop control means When the change of the symbol is controlled to stop, the stop control unit gives game value to the player based on a combination with the symbol displayed by the symbol display unit (for example, executes step S31 of FIG. 17) Main control circuit 71, hopper driving circuit 41, hopper 40, etc.), which correspond to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Game value information output means for outputting a signal indicating game value information to the outside (for example, main control circuit 71 for executing step S16 in FIG. 16, step S72 in FIG. 19, communication unit 105, internal winning combination in FIG. 10) A gaming machine comprising an information transmission means 81 and the like.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the first winning combination (for example, BB, CT, RB, SCT, group role (small portion of big spot), JAC A signal indicating game value information corresponding to a small role, and the second winning combination (for example, BB, CT, RB, SCT, group role, JAC small role) output by the gaming value information output means. A gaming machine characterized in that a signal indicating information on gaming value corresponding to an internal winning combination different from the first winning combination is the same.

  (3) Symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc.) and start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game based on an operation by the player (for example, , Start switch 6S, etc.) and winning combination determining means (for example, steps S10, S12 and S13 in FIG. 15) for determining a winning combination for each unit game based on the signal output from the start signal output means The symbol control means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, stepping) for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output from the start signal output means. Motor 49L, 49C, 49R, motor drive circuit 39, and the like) and the symbols performed by the symbol changing means based on the operation by the player Stop signal output means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, etc.) for outputting a signal for commanding the stop of fluctuation, the signal output by the stop signal output means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Based on the combination, the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 71 that executes steps S23 and S24 in FIG. 16) for stopping the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means, and the stop control means When the change of the symbol is controlled to stop, game value providing means for giving a game value to the player based on the combination of the symbol displayed by the stop control means and the symbol display means (for example, step S31 in FIG. Main control circuit 71, hopper drive circuit 41, hopper 40, etc.) to be executed, and the change of the symbol is controlled to stop by the stop control means Then, means for outputting to the outside a signal indicating that the symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is displayed by the symbol display means (for example, described later) 18), a main control circuit 71 for executing step S72 in FIG. 19, a communication unit 105, a missing information transmission means 82 in FIG. 10, and the like.

  (4) In the gaming machine described in (3), when a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is displayed by the symbol display means, (For example, a test signal represented by a bit string indicating information on the type of the internal winning combination as shown in FIG. 13 (2)) and / or a signal indicating information on the gaming value corresponding to the corresponding winning combination (for example, , Means for outputting outside (a test signal represented by a bit string representing the number of medals to be paid out according to the type of internal winning combination as shown in FIG. 13 (3)) (for example, step S16 in FIG. 16 described later, FIG. A game machine comprising a main control circuit 71 for executing 19 steps S72, a communication unit 105, and the like.

  Furthermore, in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine and a pacilot.

1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R. It is a figure which shows the generation | occurrence | production condition of each game state, a transfer condition, and a transfer destination game state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows the winning combination selection table for a stop. It is a figure which shows the hardware constitutions of the game machine 1 and the test firing test machine 200, and the outline of these connection conditions. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the connection relationship between each telecommunication connection pin of the gaming machine 1 and the test firing test machine 200 and these telecommunication connection pins. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the test signal which the game machine 1 transmits to the test firing test machine 200, and the ON / OFF state of a pin. 4 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a test signal received by the gaming machine 1 from a test firing test machine 200 and a pin on / off state. FIG. 7 is a main flowchart of the operation of the main control circuit 71. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a missing item determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a periodic interruption process. 3 is a main flowchart of the operation of a CPU 202 of a test machine 200.

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1 gaming machine 31, 202 CPU
32, 204 ROM
33, 203 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Internal winning combination information transmission means 82 Missing information transmission means 83 Various switch-on signal reception means 105 Communication unit 150a Transmission harness 150b Reception harness 200 Test firing test machine 205 Interface board

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a unit game based on an operation by the player;
Based on the detection of the game start command signal output by the game start command means, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination for each unit game;
A symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the detection of the game start command signal output by the game start command means;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for stopping the change of the symbol by the symbol changing means in response to an operation by the player;
Stop control means for stopping the change of the symbol by the symbol changing means based on the timing at which the stop command signal from the stop command means is detected and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means;
Game value giving means for giving a game value to the player based on a combination of symbols controlled to be stopped by the stop control means,
If the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is different from the combination of symbols controlled to be stopped by the stop control unit, symbol mismatch information output means for outputting information indicating that the combination of these symbols is different to the outside A gaming machine characterized by having it. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
If the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is different from the combination of symbols controlled to be stopped by the stop control means, information on the winning combination and / or information on the gaming value corresponding to the winning combination is externally provided. A gaming machine comprising a symbol mismatch related information output means for outputting to the game.

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