JP2006122432A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing an interesting performance using a specific game state. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachislo machine 1 is so formed as to set a plurality of game states including RT (Replay Time) determining a replay at a higher probability than other internal winning roles in a plurality of internal winning roles, determine an RT (from RT<SB>1</SB>to RT<SB>6</SB>) role corresponding to the RT as an internal winning role and set to stationarily display a dedicated RT operation symbol combination corresponding to the RT role as an occurrence condition of RT. The Pachislo machine executes a performance display related to the RT operation symbol combination. For example, the Pachislo slot machine compares the number of present RT residual games with the number of prescribed games of RT role in the RT game state and guides a player not to become more disadvantageous than the present game on a performance screen. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a rendering function related to a specific gaming state set so that the probability of winning a specific combination internally is higher than that in a general gaming state.

  In conventional gaming machines, a high-probability re-gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as “RT” or “RT gaming state”) is generated by internally winning a bonus, and RT is terminated by internally winning a cherry. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). Here, RT is a gaming state in which the probability of internally winning a replay is higher than the general gaming state.

In addition, there is an effect display (corresponding to “AT”) for notifying a stop operation (corresponding to the pressing order of the stop button) for winning a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, Patent Documents). 2).
Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-8414 (pages 15 to 17, FIG. 6, FIG. 15 and the like) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-260181 (page 11, FIG. 8, FIG. 31, etc.)

  However, in conventional gaming machines, for example, no consideration has been given to providing an effect function for continuing RT or clearly indicating the start timing of the RT gaming state. That is, in the conventional gaming machine, there is room for further improvement in that an interesting gaming machine is realized by using a specific gaming state including RT.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the conventional problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an interesting performance by clearly indicating the start timing of a specific gaming state.

 (1) The gaming machine of the present invention includes identification information display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, motor drive circuit 39) that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information (for example, symbols shown in FIG. 2), and a player A game start command means (for example, a start lever 6 and a start switch 6S) that outputs a game start command signal (for example, a start switch signal) in response to an operation by the game start command means, and a game start command signal output by the game start command means. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71 as a means for performing the process of step S12 in FIG. 12) for determining that one of a plurality of internal winning combinations has been won based on the detected one; An identification for controlling the variation display of the identification information by the identification information display unit based on the detection of the game start command signal output by the game start command unit Information fluctuation control means (for example, the main control circuit 71 as means for performing the processing of step S19 in FIG. 12) and stop command means (for example, stop signal) that outputs a stop command signal (for example, stop signal) in response to an operation by the player , Stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop signal circuit 46) and stop control of the change display of the identification information by the identification information display means based on the detection of the stop command signal output by the stop command means The stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 71 as the means for performing the processing of step S22 and step S23 in FIG. 11) and the change display of the identification information are controlled to stop by the stop control means. A winning determination means (for example, step S2 in FIG. 12) for determining whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of identification information stopped and displayed by the information display means. Main control circuit 71 as means for performing the above-described processing, and effect display means (for example, liquid crystal display) that displays information related to the combination of identification information in which the winning of the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is established. Display device 5), effect display control means for controlling the effect display by the effect display means (for example, the main control circuit 71 as means for performing step S12a in FIG. 10 and means for performing step S123 in FIG. 19). And a sub-control circuit 72) as a first probability that the first internal winning combination (for example, replay) determined by the internal winning combination determining means is determined as the first probability The first internal winning combination is determined from the first probability state (for example, the general gaming state) which is (for example, the replay winning probability “2245/16384” of (1) in FIG. 5). A probability state in a second probability state (for example, RT gaming state) that is a second probability (for example, the winning probability “4490/16384” of the replay in (3) of FIG. 6) that is higher than the first probability. Probability state transition means (for example, means for executing step S31 in FIG. 12, switching from the general game probability lottery table in FIG. 5 (1) to the RT game state probability lottery table in FIG. 6 (3). A main control circuit 71) as a means, and the probability state transition means has a second internal winning combination associated with the second probability state determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a second The combination of identification information associated with the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed under the control of the stop control means, and the second probability state is generated.

With this configuration, a second internal winning combination associated with a specific gaming state is set, and a combination of identification information associated with the second internal winning combination is also set. Furthermore, since the combination of the identification information is set as a condition for generating a specific gaming state that the combination of the identification information is stopped and displayed by the control of the stop control means, the start timing of the specific gaming state can be clearly indicated There is.
(2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in (1), there are a plurality of types of second internal winning combinations based on the advantages (for example, the number of RT games) when playing in a specific gaming state ( for example, the classified RT ₁ to RT _6), when one of the second internal winning combination of plural types are determined by the internal winning combination determination means, the effect display control means, the current gaming state (e.g., (RT game state of RT ₁ to RT ₆ and general game state) and the advantage of the game, and any one of the plural types of second internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means Based on the advantage of the game when established, the display of information related to the combination of identification information by the display display means (for example, the screens (a) and (b) in FIG. 20) is controlled. is doing.

When the gaming machine having the configuration of (1) may win RT in various gaming states, and in such a gaming state, the current gaming state and the current internal winning combination winning are established Since the information regarding the combination of identification information is displayed in the effect display by the effect display control means so as to be more advantageous for the player, the gaming machine is improved in the playability and the interest is increased. It can be. In addition, with such a configuration, it is also possible to display information relating to the combination of identification information in the effect display by the effect display control means so that the game state is disadvantageous for the player.
(3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in (2), information relating to a plurality of types of probabilities used when lottery is performed to determine whether or not to display information regarding the combination of identification information by the effect display means ( For example, the first storage means (for example, the RAM 33) storing the navigation generation lottery table in FIG. 8 (2) or the information regarding the plurality of types of probabilities stored in the first storage means is selected by lottery. Stored in the second storage means (for example, the RAM 33) storing information related to a plurality of types of probabilities (for example, the navigation state lottery table in FIG. 8 (1)) and the second storage means. Using one of the information on the plurality of types of probabilities, lottery of which information on the plurality of types of probabilities stored in the first storage means is used, and using the information on the winning probability, The effect lottery means for lottering whether or not the effect display of the information related to the combination of identification information by the effect display means is executed (for example, the means for executing the navigation state lottery process of FIG. 14 and the RT navigation related process of FIG. Main control circuit 71), and when the effect display control means executes the effect display of the information related to the combination of the identification information by the effect display means based on the lottery by the effect lottery means, the effect display control means has the advantage of the game The display of the information related to the combination of the identification information by the effect display means is controlled so that the value does not change or increases.

 In the gaming machine having the configuration of (2), since the probability at the time of lottery whether or not to perform the effect display of the information related to the combination of the identification information by the effect display means is changed, the interest of the game is further improved. It is possible to produce effects relating to a specific gaming state.

  According to the present invention, the probability that the first internal winning combination is determined from the first probability state in which the probability that the first internal winning combination is determined is the first probability determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Comprises a probability state transition means for transitioning the probability state to a second probability state that is a second probability higher than the first probability, the probability state transition means associated with the second probability state, The second internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the combination of identification information associated with the second internal winning combination is stopped and displayed under the control of the stop control means. Therefore, it is expected to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an interesting production using a specific gaming state.

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

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire pachi-slot machine 1, and vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as 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, a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is indicated by the lighting of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c.

  Here, the winning lines 8a to 8e relate to success / failure of the winning combination. Specifically, one symbol (for example, “watermelon (symbol 93)” to be described later) corresponding to a predetermined role (for example, “watermelon small role to be described later)” corresponds to a predetermined position corresponding to the center line 8c ( For example, if the number of BETs to be described later is “3”, it is stopped and displayed at the middle position in the left display window 4L), or a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination is any winning line. A predetermined combination is won by being stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 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. 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 pay line is activated (when one pay line is set). The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when the BET number is “2” and three pay lines are activated (when three pay 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) winning 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, and 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information related to the game, for example, that it is related to the RT action symbol combination that the internal winning of the below-mentioned big bonus, carry over, RT winning of the internal winning is established, etc. Information with the contents is 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 that switches credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 10. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 in the lower front part, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 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 symbol variation display in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated within a predetermined angle range. It is attached movably.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the center of the front surface portion of the pedestal portion 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. Yes. 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, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols in the gaming state is basically set to “4” for one or more reels. The “sliding frame number” is basically the number of symbols 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. In addition, 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.

  In this 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 each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 9) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Red 7 (design 91)", "Blank (design 92)", "Watermelon (design 93)", "Replay (design 94)", "Bell (design 95) A symbol string composed of symbols “,“ blue 7 (symbol 97) ”is represented. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, BB, RB, RT, replay, watermelon small part, bell small part and JAC are provided as the combination of the embodiment. RB is a type 1 special agent. BB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the first type special 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 reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to a stop winning combination described later) will be described later with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment, when an “end condition”, which will be described later, is satisfied, a transition is made to the game state of the transfer destination regardless of whether the transfer condition is satisfied.

  The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, a BB gaming state, an RT gaming state, an RB gaming state, a BB carryover state, an RB carryover state, and a BB general gaming state. The BB carryover state and the 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 RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is operating.

  The BB carryover state is a gaming state in which BB 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, when a specific condition is satisfied in the BB general gaming state, the RB does not win ("Red 7-Red 7-Blue 7" is not displayed in a line along the winning line). A state occurs (transition to the RB gaming 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 carryover state (the RB carryover state during the BB) over one or more 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.

  Also, 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, if 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 RT gaming state is a gaming state with a higher probability of internal winning (winning) in replay than in the general gaming state.

  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 (e.g., so-called `` pure increase number '' or `` payout number '') becomes a predetermined number (e.g., a number that satisfies an end condition described later), and the gaming state is Transition to the general gaming state.

  The condition for generating the RB gaming state during the general gaming state is RB winning. When any 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) that the winning is realized is satisfied, the transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state is Transition to the general gaming state.

  The condition for the carryover state is either internal winning for BB, internal winning for RB, or internal winning for RB in the BB gaming state. A transition condition is established by winning a BB or RB, BB gaming state ending, or RB gaming state starting in the BB gaming state, and the gaming state is BB gaming state, RB gaming state or general gaming state Move to F.

The condition for generating the RT gaming state is that the RT is won internally and the RT action symbol combination is stopped and displayed along the winning line. When the winning combination for stop, which will be described later, is an RT action symbol combination dedicated to the RT role, the RT action symbol combination is allowed to be stopped and displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Specifically, stop display can be performed according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Here, the RT action symbol combination is associated with the RT combination (including the combination of “RT ₁ ” to “RT ₆ ”) 1: 1, and serves as a trigger for the transition to the RT gaming state. When RT is determined as an internal winning combination, but the RT action symbol combination is not stopped and displayed along the winning line, no RT is generated, so the prescribed number of games described later is set in the RT counter. Therefore, the below-described effect command (shown in FIG. 15) is not transmitted.

In the RT gaming state, a transition condition is established by completing a predetermined number of games (for example, 300 times in the case of RT ₁ ), winning a BB, or winning an RB. Transition to the RB gaming state during the state or the general gaming state.

Here, the number of games in which the RT gaming state continues (specified number of games) is counted by the RT counter. When the condition for generating the RT gaming state is satisfied, a value corresponding to the RT role type (for example, “RT ₁ ” to “RT ₆ ”) is set in the RT counter. Here, in the case of RT ₁ roles "300 times", RT case of _2-role is "once", if the RT ₃ roles "150 times", in the case of RT ₄ roles "once", RT ₅ roles “50 times” is set as the specified number of games, and “1 time” is set for the RT _{6 combination} . When the unit game is performed in the RT game state, the value of the RT counter is subtracted. When the value of the RT counter is subtracted to “0” and the unit game ends, the RT game state ends.

  The occurrence condition of the BB general gaming state is that the BB wins or that the RB gaming state ends in 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 occurrence condition of the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state is that a specific condition is established 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 any of the conditions that a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) a game is completed, 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.

  With reference to FIG. 4, a combination of a combination, a symbol, and a payout number will be described.

Here, “winning” means that a symbol combination corresponding to an internal winning combination with a payout (for example, “bell small part”, “watermelon small part”, “JAC small part”) stops on the winning line. An internal winning combination (for example, “BB”, “RB”, “RT (RT ₁ -RT ₆ )”, “Replay”) that has been displayed or whose payout number is “0”, in other words, there is no payout There is a case where the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line. However, if a symbol combination corresponding to an internal winning combination with a payout is stopped and displayed on the winning line is designated as “winning”, a symbol combination corresponding to an internal winning combination without a payout is stopped and displayed on the winning line. May be distinguished as “establishment of internal winning combination”. The internal winning combination, the stop winning combination, the winning combination, the combination of operating symbols, etc. may be collectively referred to as “display combination”. In addition, the above-mentioned “bell small part”, “watermelon small part”, and “JAC small part” may be collectively referred to as “small part”.

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

RTs are classified into six types, and RT ₁ among them is realized by arranging “red 7-bell-bell” as an RT operation symbol combination along the winning line. Similarly, RT ₂ winning is realized by arranging “Red 7-Replay-Replay” as an RT operation symbol combination along the winning line. Similarly, winning of RT ₃ is realized by arranging “blue 7-bell-bell” as an RT operation symbol combination along the winning line. Similarly, winning of RT ₄ is realized by arranging “Blue 7-Replay-Replay” as an RT operation symbol combination along the winning line. Similarly, winning of RT ₅ is realized by arranging “BAR-bell-bell” as an RT operation symbol combination along the winning line. Similarly, RT ₆ winning is realized by arranging “BAR-Replay-Replay” as an RT operation symbol combination along the winning line. When winning RT, as described above, the probability of winning internally for replay increases compared to the general gaming state.

  Replay winning is realized by arranging "Replay-Replay-Replay" along the winning line. When winning a replay, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming 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” and “belt small part” will win are as shown.

  JAC winning is realized by arranging “Bell-Replay-Bell” in the RB gaming state.

  In the general gaming state, the carryover state, and the RT gaming state, a BB, RB, RT, replay, watermelon small part or bell small part may be won.

  In the BB general gaming state, there may be a case where an RB, RT, replay, watermelon small part or bell small part is won.

  In the RB gaming state during the general gaming state, RB, RT, replay or JAC may be won. In the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, RT, RB, replay or JAC may be won.

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

  FIG. 5 (1) shows a general gaming state probability lottery table. In the general gaming state, there is a case where any combination other than JAC is won internally.

  FIG. 5 (2) shows a probability lottery table for the BB general gaming state. In the BB general gaming state, RB, replay, watermelon small part, bell small part, RT or lost (none) is won internally. While in the BB general gaming state, it may be possible to make a transition to the BB gaming state regardless of the internal winning combination, but as a condition for the gaming state to transition to the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, And can be migrated.

  FIG. 5 (3) shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table in the general gaming state. In the RB gaming state, the internal winning is either replay, JAC or loss (none).

  FIG. 6A shows a carry-over state probability lottery table. In the carryover state, the player wins either Replay, Watermelon Small, Bell Small, RT or Loss (None).

  FIG. 6 (2) shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table during the BB gaming state. In the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, either RB, replay, JAC or lose (none) is won internally. 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. 5 (1) is used. For the lottery probability, the probability of RB is only “0” (the probability of winning an internal winning for RB is 0), and the other roles have the same probability (the probability of 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) of 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 RB is only “0”, and the other roles have the same probability.

  FIG. 6 (3) shows an RT gaming state probability lottery table. In the RT gaming state, BB, RB, Replay, Watermelon small part, Bell small part, RT or Loss (none) are 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 role, 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 combinations such as BB, RB, and RT 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 the winning combination selection table for stop used for determination of the winning combination for stop described later according to the setting.

  With reference to FIG. 7, 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 stoppage is determined, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are allowed to stop display in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R with the stop mode of the symbol or symbol combination corresponding to the combination. 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 number 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 a watermelon in the general gaming state, when the extracted random number value is “30”, the lottery value “20” corresponding to the watermelon that is the winning winning combination from “30” is first set. Subtract. The subtracted value is “10” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “108” corresponding to the watermelon small combination that is the winning combination for stopping is subtracted from “10”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, the small part of watermelon is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  The maximum number of sliding frames on the reel corresponding to the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation is set to “4”. In other words, when the above-mentioned RT action symbol combination is selected as the winning combination for stopping, winning of the RT action symbol combination is allowed, but the success or failure of the winning depends on the operation timing of the stop button by the player It becomes. Similarly, even when all the small combinations are set as the winning combination for stop, the success or failure of the subsequent winning will depend on the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player.

  When the internal winning combination is BB, in the general gaming state, BB is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is RB, RB is selected as the stop winning combination in the general gaming state and the BB general gaming state. 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 replay, replay is selected as the winning combination for stop in the general gaming state, the carryover state, the BB general gaming state, and the RB gaming state.

  When the internal winning combination is a watermelon small combination, the watermelon small combination is selected as the winning combination for stopping in the general gaming state, the carryover state, and the BB general gaming state.

  When the internal winning combination is a bell small combination, the bell small combination is selected as a winning combination for stopping in the general gaming state, the carryover state, and the BB general gaming state.

When the internal winning combination is RT (including RT ₁ to RT ₆ ), in the general gaming state, the carryover state, the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the RT gaming state, the above-mentioned RT operation pattern as a winning winning combination A combination is selected.

  When there is no internal winning combination (losing), none (losing) is selected as the winning winning combination in the general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, and the RB gaming state. Further, when there is no internal winning combination (losing), the carryover combination is selected as the stop winning combination in the carryover state. This carryover combination includes an RB carried over in the RB carryover state during BB.

  Here, the winning winning combination selection table for stop is provided for each set value, but the probability lottery table 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 an internal winning combination using one stop winning combination selection table for all set values, and to change a probability lottery table used for determination of a stopping winning combination described later according to the setting.

  The navigation state lottery table and the navigation generation lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. Here, “navigation” corresponds to so-called “navigation”, and specifically shows an effect display for guiding the above RT operation symbol combinations to be aligned or not aligned.

  In the navigation status lottery table of FIG. 8 (1), lottery values that are won in the transfer lottery are shown for each current state relating to the navigation lottery and for each destination state. Here, the navigation high probability state is a state in which the probability of winning the navigation generation lottery for lottering whether or not to execute the effect display related to the RT operation symbol combination is higher than that in the navigation low probability state. The normal state is a state in which no effect display relating to the above-described RT operation symbol combination is performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the current state is the navigation high probability state, the normal state is shifted with a high probability of “226/256”. When the current state is in the navigation low probability state, the probability of maintaining the current state and the probability of shifting to the normal state are combined to be “226/256”. Furthermore, when the current state is the normal state, the probability of maintaining the current state and the probability of shifting to the normal state are combined to be “236/256”.

  In the navigation generation lottery table of FIG. 8 (2), lottery values that are won in the navigation generation lottery are shown for the above-described high navigation probability state and low navigation probability state. Here, when the navigation is in a high probability state, the navigation generation lottery is won with a high probability of “246/256”.

  9 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted 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 that controls 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 to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse 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 (shown in FIGS. 5 and 6) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), reels according to the stop button operation. Stop table group for determining the stop mode, navigation state lottery table and navigation generation lottery table (shown in FIGS. 8 (1) and (2)), and various control commands for transmission to the sub-control circuit 72 ( Command) is stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands and information 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, various flags, game state information, and the like are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 9, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include 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, a stepping motor 49L that rotationally drives the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, 49C and 49R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling 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 and generates a start switch signal. 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 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. 9, 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. Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32, the winning combination (internal winning combination) is determined.

  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 a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

  Further, 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 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 confirmation is made after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  Based on the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 operates the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the selected “ 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 the winning combination 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”.

  The sub control circuit 72 includes a microcomputer (not shown) arranged on a circuit board as a main component, and this microcomputer performs a control operation according to a preset program (hereinafter referred to as “sub CPU”). ) And ROM (hereinafter referred to as “sub-ROM”) and RAM (hereinafter referred to as “sub-RAM”) which are storage means.

  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, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, the predetermined storage contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game (information on a predetermined storage area (for example, an area for storing the internal winning combination)) are erased (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do. 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 have stopped (step S3). If this determination is “YES”, a “demo display command” requesting display of “demo image” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S4). When the determination in step S3 is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S5.

  Next, 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 (step S5). 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 there is an input from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11 to 13 (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 operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 or the operation of inserting medals has been performed is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (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 this probability lottery process, the probability lottery tables shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 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.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a navigation state lottery process using the navigation state lottery table shown in FIG. 8A (step S12a). In this navigation state lottery process, it is determined which state is to be shifted from the current state regarding the occurrence probability of the effect display.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs navigation-related processing using the navigation generation lottery table shown in FIG. 8B (step S12b). In this navigation-related process, it is determined whether or not to produce an effect based on the internal winning combination determined in the probability lottery process in step S12 and the state of the transition destination transferred in step S12a, and the current gaming state The advantage of the game when maintaining the game (for example, the number of remaining games in the RT gaming state) and the advantage of the game when winning the internal winning combination determined in the probability lottery process of step S12 (for example, the RT combination (The specified number of games) and directing the display contents.

  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 winning combination 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. 11, a “start command” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. The “start command” includes an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stopping, information on a gaming state, and the like. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not "4.1 seconds" have elapsed since the previous game started (step S16). If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to step S18, and if "NO" Moves to step S17. In step S17, a game start waiting time digestion process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18. Specifically, the input based on the operation of starting the player's game is invalidated until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. Perform the process.

  In step S18, the CPU 31 sets a timer for monitoring one game. The one-game monitoring timer in the process of step S18 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R without depending on the player's stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. . Subsequently, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated (step S19), and the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON”. Specifically, it is determined whether any of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been operated. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S22, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, 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 S22, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S22, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped are rotated by the number of sliding frames determined in step S22, and then stopped (step S23). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not all reels have been stopped (step S24). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S25, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S20. In step S25, an “all reel stop command” indicating that all reels have been stopped is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG.

  In step S26 of FIG. 12, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (winning combination) based on the display stop pattern 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 S27). 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.

  Further, the determination winning combination (operating condition device) in the process of step S27 includes the internal winning combination obtained as a result of the probability lottery process (step S12 in FIG. 10), the game state, the internal winning combination, and the winning combination. And the carryover combination obtained as a result of the game state update based on the above (step S31 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. 10) 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 winning combination obtained as a result of the determination of the winning winning combination (step S13 in FIG. 10) is not included in the winning winning combination.

  If the determination in step S27 is “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (step S28). In this case, the game is canceled. If the determination in step S27 is "YES", a medal credit or payout is performed according to the winning combination and the gaming state (step S29). Subsequently, the acquired number is updated (step S30).

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the gaming state based on the gaming state, internal winning combination, winning combination, etc. (step S31). Specifically, when BB or RB is internally won, the game state is updated (transferred) to the carryover state, and either BB or RB corresponding to the carryover state is set as the carryover combination. When the BB is won, the BB gaming state is updated. When the RB is won, the RB gaming state is updated. When the RT is won (when the RT action symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line), it is updated to the RT gaming state. When winning a bonus combination (BB, RB, etc.), the carryover combination is cleared (erased). 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 is started (step S5 in FIG. 10). If the determination in step S5 is made, the information indicating that the winning combination is replay is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT control processing described later (step S32). In this RT control process, the RT counter described above is updated.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a winning combination command including information on winning combinations determined in steps S26 and S27 to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S33).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state control process (S34). Specifically, in the case of the RB gaming state generated during the general gaming state, the RB gaming state is maintained based on the update of the number information (game number, winning number), and the updated number information, or Decide whether to shift to the general gaming state. When the game state is the BB game state, the information on the acquired number of games is updated, the BB general game state is shifted to the RB game state, and whether to shift to the general game state is determined based on the acquired number of games. Further, in the case of the BB gaming state, updating 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. 13, the gaming state monitoring process performed in step S11 of FIG. 10 will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 confirms the current gaming state (step S41), and determines whether or not it is a general gaming state (step S42). When this determination is “YES”, the general gaming state probability lottery table of FIG. 5 (1) is set for use in the probability lottery process (step S43). If the determination in step S42 is "NO", the process proceeds to step S44. In step S44, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB general gaming state. When this determination is “YES”, the probability lottery table for BB general gaming state in FIG. 5 (2) is set for use in the probability lottery process (step S45). If the determination in step S44 is "NO", the process proceeds to step S46. In step S46, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is an RB gaming state in the general gaming state. When this determination is “YES”, the probability lottery table for RB gaming state in the general gaming state of FIG. 5 (3) is set for use in the probability lottery process (step S47). If the determination in step S46 is "NO", the process proceeds to step S48.

  In step S48, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a carryover state. When this determination is “YES”, the carry-over state probability lottery table of FIG. 6A is set for use in the probability lottery process (step S49). If the determination in step S48 is "NO", the process proceeds to step S50. In step S50, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is an RB gaming state in the BB gaming state. When this determination is “YES”, the probability lottery table for RB gaming state in the BB gaming state of FIG. 6 (2) is set for use in the probability lottery process (step S51). If the determination in step S50 is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S52. In step S52, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT gaming state. When this determination is “YES”, the RT gaming state probability lottery table of FIG. 6 (3) is set for use in the probability lottery process (step S53). When the determination in step S52 is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the navigation state lottery process performed in step S12a of FIG. 10 will be described.

  The CPU 31 uses the navigation state lottery table of FIG. 8A to perform a lottery for shifting the current state related to the effect display, and shifts the state related to the effect display to the won state (step S61). For example, when the current state is the high navigation probability state, the navigation state is shifted to the low navigation probability state with a probability of “20/256”, the normal state is shifted to the probability of “226/256”, and “10/256”. The high probability of navigation is maintained with a probability of.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the RT navigation related process performed in step S12b of FIG. 10 will be described.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT combination (any combination from RT ₁ to RT ₆ ) has been won internally in the probability lottery process in step S12 (step S71). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S72, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG.

  In step S72, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current state has shifted to the normal state in the navigation state lottery process in step S12a. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG. 10, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S73, the CPU 31 uses the navigation generation lottery table shown in FIG. 8 (2) and relates to the RT combination that has been won internally according to the current state (here, corresponding to the high navigation probability state or the low navigation probability state). A lottery (navigation generation lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to display effects. Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning in the navigation generation lottery of step S73 has been won (step S74). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S75, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG.

  In step S75, the CPU 31 refers to the count value by the RT counter described above, and determines whether or not the count value is larger than the set number of games of the RT combination won internally. Here, when the current gaming state is the RT gaming state, the count value indicates the number of remaining RT games, and when the current gaming state is not the RT gaming state, the count value is “0”. Yes. If the determination in step S75 is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S76, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S77.

In step S76, the CPU 31 transmits to the sub-control circuit 72 an effect command (corresponding to a navigation signal) indicating an effect that guides the RT action symbol combination of the RT combination won this time so as not to be aligned on the winning line. To do. In other words, it directs an effect to guide the winning of the RT combination won internally in this time. For example, if the current gaming state is the RT gaming state, the remaining number of games is “200”, the RT combination won this time is RT ₃ , and the set number of games is “150”, RT ₃ By guiding the player not to win, the RT game state that is advantageous to the player is supported for a longer duration.

In step S77, the CPU 31 transmits to the sub-control circuit 72 an effect command (corresponding to a navigation signal) indicating an effect that guides the RT action symbol of the RT combination won this time to be aligned on the winning line. That is, it directs an effect of guiding the player to win the RT winning combination. For example, if the current gaming state is a general gaming state, the RT counter value is “0”, the RT combination won internally is RT ₁ and the set number of games is “300”, RT By guiding the player to win _one prize, the player is supported to shift to an RT gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Also, if the current gaming state is the RT gaming state, the remaining game count is “50”, the RT combination won this time is RT ₃ , and the set game count is “150”, RT ₃ The game is supported so as to shift to an RT gaming state that is advantageous for the player by guiding the player to win the winning.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the sliding frame number determination process performed in step S22 of FIG. 11 will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 sets the above-mentioned maximum number of sliding symbols to “4” (step S81), and then the number of sliding symbols based on the BET number, gaming state, internal winning combination, winning combination for stoppage, maximum number of sliding frames, etc. Is determined, and the process proceeds to step S23 in FIG. 11 (step S82).

  Next, the RT control process performed in step S32 of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the above-mentioned RT counter value is “1” or more (step S91). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S92, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S93.

  In step S92, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the RT counter. In step S93, based on the processing in steps S26 and S27 of FIG. 12, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT action symbol combination of the RT combination won internally is aligned on the winning line (stopped display). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S94, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG.

  In step S94, the CPU 31 clears the RT counter, and sets the specified RT game count for the RT combination for which the current RT operation symbol combination is aligned in the RT counter.

  Next, the periodic interrupt process of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 saves register data used in the periodic interrupt processing (step S101).

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel to be controlled as a reel identifier, and performs a reel control process. That is, information indicating the right reel, information indicating the middle reel, and information indicating the left reel are sequentially set as a reel identifier, and the driving of the reel is sequentially controlled (steps S102 to S107).

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an electromagnetic counter control process (step S108). In this electromagnetic counter control process, the number of appropriate medals inserted from the medal slot 22 is counted. Alternatively, the number of appropriate game balls thrown from the game ball slot is counted.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a lamp blinking control process (step S109). In this lamp blinking control process, a WIN lamp provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2 is turned on.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a 7SEG drive control process (step S110). Specifically, the number of stored medals or the number of game balls, the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize or the number of game balls paid out are displayed on the information display unit 18.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (step S111). In this communication data transmission process, various commands are transmitted to the sub control circuit 72.

  Finally, the CPU 31 restores the register data saved in step S101 (step S112).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the navigation effect processing by the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU confirms various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71 in the process of step S111 in FIG. 18 (step S121).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU determines whether or not an effect command related to RT (corresponding to a navigation signal) has been received based on the process of step S121 (step S122). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S123, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to other processing of the subflow.

  In step S123, the sub CPU causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect related to RT based on the navigation signal from the CPU 31. Specifically, based on the navigation signal transmitted in the process of step S76 in FIG. 15, guidance is made so that the RT action symbol combination of the RT combination won this time is not aligned, or the process is transmitted in the process of step S77. On the basis of the navigation signal, the effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 so as to guide the RT action symbol combinations of the RT winning combination this time.

  Finally, with reference to FIG. 20, the effect screen regarding RT displayed in step S123 of FIG. 19 will be described.

Fig.20 (a) shows the effect screen by the navigation signal transmitted by the process of step S76 of FIG. This shows an effect screen when, for example, when the remaining number of games counted by the RT counter is “100”, RT ₂ is further internally won as an RT role. In this case, since the prescribed number of games when winning a prize in RT ₂ is “1”, guidance is provided so as not to align the RT action symbol combination (red 7-Replay-Replay) of RT ₂ . By avoiding "Red 7-Replay-Replay" according to this guidance, a more advantageous RT gaming state can be continued.

FIG. 20B shows an effect screen based on the navigation signal transmitted in the process of step S77 in FIG. This shows an effect screen when, for example, when the remaining number of games counted by the RT counter is “100”, RT ₁ is further internally won as an RT role. In this case, since the specified number of games when winning a prize in RT ₁ is “300 times”, guidance is provided so as to align the RT action symbol combinations (red 7-bell-bell) of RT ₁ . By aligning “red 7-bell-bell” according to this guidance, it is possible to shift to a more advantageous RT gaming state.

According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the motor drive circuit 39 as the identification information display means, the start lever 6 and the start switch as the game start command means 6S, main winning circuit determining means, identification information variation control means, stop command means, stop control means and winning determination means, and information on RT operation symbol combination of RT which has become the current internal winning combination In a configuration including a liquid crystal display device 5 as effect display means for effect display, and a main control circuit 71 and sub-control circuit 72 as effect display control means for controlling effect display by the liquid crystal display device 5, the main control circuit From the general gaming state in which the winning probability that the replay is determined by 71 is, for example, “2245/16384” of the replay in (1) of FIG. Probability state transition in which the probability that the replay is determined by the main control circuit 71 is higher than “2245/16384”, for example, the RT state is “4490/16384” in FIG. A main control circuit 71 as means, and in the main control circuit 71 as probability state transition means, an RT combination (including RT ₁ to RT ₆ ) associated with an RT gaming state is determined as an internal winning combination, and In some cases, it is possible to clearly indicate the start timing of RT by setting the RT game state generation condition that the combination of symbols associated with the RT combination is stopped and displayed by the control of the main control circuit 71. In this case, the interest of the player increases, and it is expected that an interesting production will be performed using RT. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

Further, according to this embodiment, in accordance with the provisions the number of games played RT, classifies RT officers from RT ₁ to six RT _6, any of RT ₁ winning combination of RT ₆ is determined as an internal winning combination When the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 as the effect display control means maintain the current gaming state such as the RT gaming state and the general gaming state, for example, the RT determined as the internal winning combination this time ₁ compares the case of winning in any of RT ₆ from the effect screen about RT operation symbol combination example, in FIG. 20 (a), the by displaying (b), the example RT prescribed game and winning the highest RT ₁ roles of times when in the RT gaming state, when internal winning of the smallest RT ₆ roles defined number of games RT, by RT ₁ more advantageously in accordance with the remaining number of games R There is a case that can be guided so as to continue the game state. In this case, it is expected to increase the interest of the player and perform an interesting production using RT.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the RAM 33 storing the navigation generation lottery table of FIG. 8 (2) and the navigation state lottery table of FIG. 8 (1), and one of a plurality of types of lottery probabilities of the navigation state lottery table are obtained. Whether to use the high navigation status, low navigation probability status, or normal status, and whether or not to execute the effect display of information on the RT action symbol combination based on the lottery probability in the winning state A main control circuit 71 as an effect lottery means for lottery, and when displaying information on the RT operation symbol combination based on the lottery by the main control circuit 71, the main control circuit 71 as an effect display control means and The sub-control circuit 72 is guided by the effect screen so that the remaining number of RT games does not increase or decrease from the current gaming state. The probability is shifted at the time of lottery whether to effect display information about dynamic symbol combination increases the player's interest, it may be possible to perform a presentation that is interesting using RT. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 3.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which the information regarding the RT operation symbol combination is produced and displayed when the navigation generation lottery is won in the navigation high probability state or the navigation low probability state. In addition, the same effect may be obtained even if the information related to the RT operation symbol combination is always displayed when the RT combination is won internally.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which the information regarding the RT operation symbol combination is produced and displayed so that the game state is more advantageous or not changed for the player than the current state. In addition, the same effect may be obtained even if the information regarding the RT operation symbol combination is effect-displayed so that the gaming state is more disadvantageous for the player than at present.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the RT game state is generated by winning the RT role when the RT operation symbol combination is stopped and displayed has been described. However, the present invention also stops the combination of bonus symbols. It may be applicable to a gaming machine in which an RT gaming state occurs after the bonus that has been displayed ends.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is guided to be pressed on the effect screen shown in FIG. 20A has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, the stop button 7L, 7C. In some cases, the same effect can be obtained even if guidance is provided to automatically stop the change display of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R instead of pressing 7R. This automatic stop guidance is for game machines that do not stop and display the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination flag on the winning line when the internal winning combination flag as a condition device is set to ON. May be valid.

  In the pachislot machine 1 that has an upper limit value (for example, 361 sheets) as the BB termination condition, the acquired sheet number approaches the upper limit value (for example, reaches 360 sheets). In the next game, for example, when a bell is won internally (see FIG. 4, payout number 4), the payout number reaches the upper limit value, and BB ends. When this case is compared with, for example, a case where a watermelon is won internally (see FIG. 4, payout number 6), the player suffers a disadvantage for one payout amount of BB. Therefore, in addition to the above-described embodiment, an effect display related to a symbol combination that establishes a winning combination of a small winning combination internally may be performed based on the number of winning points when winning each winning combination. In the above-mentioned case, for example, by performing an effect display such as “Do not align the bells in this game”, it is possible to avoid aligning the bells in the game that the bell has won internally, and in the next and subsequent games, When the player wins an internal winning, the player displays a larger number of medals for the number of BBs earned per game than when the bells are aligned. You will be able to earn.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the generation condition of each game state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, a transfer condition, and a transfer destination game state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, a symbol combination, and the number of payout. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the winning combination selection table for a stop which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the navigation state lottery table and navigation generation lottery table which concern on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit containing the main control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a part of main flowchart which shows operation | movement of the main control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart following FIG. It is a main flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game state monitoring process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the navigation state lottery process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the RT navigation related process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sliding frame number determination process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows RT control processing which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the periodic interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the navigation effect process of the sub control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the navigation related production screen which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachi-slot machine 2 Cabinet
3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (3)

An identification information display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information, a game start command means for outputting a game start command signal in response to an operation by the player, and a game start command signal output by the game start command means are detected. Based on that, based on detecting the internal winning combination determining means for determining that one of the plurality of internal winning combinations has been won, and the game start command signal output by the game start command means, the identification information An identification information fluctuation control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the identification information by the display means, a stop command means for outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player, and detecting a stop command signal output by the stop command means Based on the above, stop control means for stopping the variable information display by the identification information display means, and variable display of the identification information by the stop control means Based on the stop control, a winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of identification information stopped and displayed by the identification information display means, and an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means An effect display means for effect-displaying information related to a combination of identification information, and an effect display control means for controlling effect display by the effect display means,
The first probability that the first internal winning combination is determined is determined from the first probability state that is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the probability that the first internal winning combination is determined is the first probability. Probability state transition means for transitioning a probability state to a second probability state that is a second probability higher than the probability of
The probability state transition means includes identification information in which a second internal winning combination associated with a second probability state is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and is associated with a second internal winning combination The gaming machine is characterized in that the combination of the above is stopped and displayed by the control of the stop control means as a generation condition of the second probability state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Based on the advantage of the game when playing in a specific gaming state, the second internal winning combination is classified into a plurality of types, and any of the plurality of types of second internal winning combinations is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When determined, the effect display control means wins one of the advantages of the game when the current gaming state is maintained and a plurality of types of second internal winning combinations determined by the internal winning combination determining means. A gaming machine characterized in that, based on the advantage of the game when the game is established, the effect display of information related to the combination of identification information by the effect display means is controlled. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
A first storage means storing information relating to a plurality of types of probabilities and a first storage means, which are used when a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute an effect display of information relating to a combination of identification information by the effect display means. A second storage means for storing information on a plurality of types of probabilities, and a plurality of types of information stored in the second storage means, which are used when a lottery of information on the plurality of types of stored probabilities is used; Using one of the information on probabilities, lottery of which information on the plurality of types of probabilities stored in the first storage means is used, and using the information on the winning probability, the identification information by the effect display means Production lottery means for lottery whether or not to perform presentation of information related to the combination,
When performing the effect display of the information related to the combination of identification information by the effect display means based on the lottery by the effect lottery means, the effect display control means causes the effect so that the advantage of the game remains unchanged or increases. A gaming machine characterized by controlling presentation display of information relating to a combination of identification information by a display means.

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