JP2007000557A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine where amusement of a player who cannot recognize video images such as a visually handicapped is improved by enabling the player to recognize an internal winning role reliably. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 1 is provided with a braille display device 200 for enabling the player who cannot recognize the video images such as the visually handicapped to recognize the internal winning role reliably when a prescribed winning role is won internally in a unit game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are drawn on each peripheral surface, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of these reels are provided, and some of the plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel A symbol display area for displaying symbols, a stepping motor that individually rotates and drives each reel, an operation by a player to insert medals, coins, and the like into the insertion slot, and an operation of a BET button (hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”). Based on the medal sensor and BET switch for outputting a signal specifying the number of medals and coins to be inserted in the unit game, and the operation of the start lever by the player (provided that the medals and coins are inserted) (Hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of start switches for outputting a signal for instructing the start of rotation of all reels, and a plurality of switches corresponding to each reel. Based on a stop button operation by a user (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), a stop switch that outputs a signal to stop rotation of each reel and the operation of the stepping motor are controlled to rotate all reels. And a control unit that determines a game result (that is, a player's win or loss) by a combination of symbols displayed on the active line in the symbol display area as a result of the stop (so-called “pachi-slot”) )It has been known.

Currently, a mainstream gaming machine draws a lot inside the gaming machine at the start of the game, and determines a combination of symbols permitted to stop on an active line called an internal winning combination. Liquid crystal display device for displaying a predetermined image on the front surface of the reel or around the reel together with the lamp and the speaker in order to notify the internal winning combination drawn in the game and to improve the fun of the game The liquid crystal display device provides a predetermined effect during rotation of the reel or after stopping based on a predetermined condition. (For example, patent document 1).
JP-A-2001-9084

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, since the internal winning combination is notified mainly by visual appeal, the player who cannot recognize the video such as the visually impaired recognizes the notified internal winning combination. You may not be able to do so, and you may lose interest in playing games.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and a game that improves the interest of a player by making a player who cannot recognize a video such as a visually impaired person recognize an internal winning combination. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention is based on the detection of the start operation, and the unit game (for example, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later). Start signal output means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for outputting a start signal for instructing the start of the minimum unit game until the combination of symbols is displayed after the rotation of the game stops, and the start signal output means Based on the detection of the output start signal, a winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, and a process of step S6 in FIG. 10 described later) for determining a winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination described later). ), A braille forming member (for example, a braille belt 203 described later) in which braille indicating a predetermined winning combination is formed, and the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. Control means (for example, a motor 205 described later, a braille control unit 206 described later, and a sub-control described later) for controlling the movement of the braille forming member so as to appear in a predetermined area (for example, a braille appearance window 201 described later). And a sub CPU 86 in the circuit 72 and a command output process in FIG.

  With this configuration, when the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, the gaming machine of the present invention controls the braille forming member on which the braille indicating the predetermined winning combination is formed, and the braille is determined in advance. It appears in an area (hereinafter referred to as “Braille appearance area”).

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, a player who cannot recognize an image such as a visually impaired person touches Braille simply by placing a part of the body such as a finger in the Braille appearance area. You can recognize the winning combination. Furthermore, since the winning combination can be recognized, the interest of the player is improved.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention movably controls the braille forming member so that the braille appears cyclically in a predetermined area when the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. It has a configuration.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention causes Braille indicating the winning combination to appear cyclically in a predetermined area when a predetermined winning combination is determined.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the player can recognize the winning combination more reliably by placing a part of the body such as a finger on the Braille appearance area and repeatedly touching the Braille. it can.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when a predetermined winning combination is determined, braille indicating the winning combination appears in the Braille appearance area, so that a player who cannot recognize a video such as a visually impaired person can Just by placing a part of the body such as a finger in the braille appearance area, the winning combination can be recognized by touching the braille. Further, the player can recognize the winning combination, thereby improving the interest of the player.

  The gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine having three rotating reels that variably display symbols, in addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., a card given to a player A description will be given using a game machine capable of playing using a game medium such as a so-called pachislot machine. In the following embodiments, a pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example. However, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited and may be a pachinko machine or a slot machine.

  First, an overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the panel display unit 2a and the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the braille display device 200, and FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the braille 202 formed on the braille belt 203.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, and the like, and a front door that can be opened and closed with respect to the cabinet 1a. 1b.

  A panel display portion 2a and a liquid crystal display portion 2b are formed as substantially vertical surfaces on the front surface of the central portion of the cabinet 1a. Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row inside the front of the central portion of the cabinet 1a (the back of the liquid crystal display portion 2b). On the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be seen through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 6) described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and is drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The design changes as the reel rotates.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, it becomes a reference for determining success or failure of winning based on the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. There is a winning line. As the winning lines, a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d are provided in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e are provided in the oblique direction.

  The five winning lines 8a to 8e are basically operated by operating a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22. Each one, three, and five are activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line). Which winning line is activated is displayed by lighting of BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, which will be described later. The determination of the display combination, which will be described later, is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed along this effective line.

  A substantially horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the panel display 2a and the liquid crystal display 2b. On the left side of the pedestal 10, a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 for betting credited medals by a push button operation are provided. The 1-BET button 11 is inserted with one of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The 2-BET button 12 is inserted with two of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The maximum BET button 13 is a single push operation, and three of the credited medals {that is, the maximum number that can be inserted in a unit game (hereinafter referred to as “maximum number of inserted sheets”)} Is inserted. By operating these BET buttons 11, 12, and 13, the above-described winning line is activated.

  On the right side of the pedestal portion 10, a medal slot 22 is provided. The above-described winning line is activated according to the medal inserted into the medal slot 22.

  On the right side of the center of the pedestal portion 10 is provided a braille appearance window 201 opened in a horizontally long rectangular shape. Further, on the back side of the pedestal unit 10, a braille display device 200 is provided that causes braille to appear in the braille appearance window 201.

  The braille display device 200 includes a braille belt 203 in which the braille 202 is formed in a convex shape, a pair of gears 204 and 204 for bridging the braille belt 203, a motor 205 that rotationally drives the braille belt 203, and a motor 205. And a Braille control unit 206 for controlling. The braille display device 200 is a device that notifies the player by the braille 202 that the internal winning combination has been determined to be BB (so-called “big bonus”). Specifically, the braille display device 200 notifies the braille 202 indicating the internal winning combination by scrolling the braille appearance window 201 from right to left.

  The Braille belt 203 is provided on the back side of the Braille appearance window 201 in parallel with the pedestal portion 10 having a substantially horizontal plane. As shown in FIG. 3, the endless belt-shaped braille belt 203 is stretched around a pair of gears 204 and 204 so as to be in two upper and lower stages. On the outer peripheral surface of the braille belt 203, braille 202 (see FIG. 4) indicating “bonus” is formed side by side in the longitudinal direction with respect to the front. The Braille belt 203 has a portion where the Braille 202 is formed and a portion where the Braille 202 is not formed. Further, on the back side of the braille belt 203, teeth (not shown) that mesh with the gear 204 are provided at predetermined intervals. The braille belt 203 is rotated by the power from the motor 204 and scrolls the braille 202 in the braille appearance window 201 from right to left.

  The gear 204 obtains power from the motor 205 and rotates the braille belt 203 while meshing with the teeth of the braille belt 203.

  The motor 205 is connected to the gears 204 and 204, and drives the braille belt 203 to rotate through the gear 204. The motor 205 rotates the gear 204 so that the braille 202 of the braille belt 203 scrolls from right to left in the braille appearance window 201. The motor 205 operates and stops under the control of the braille display control unit 206.

  The Braille control unit 206 is connected to the motor 205 and a sub control circuit 72 described later. The Braille control unit 206 controls the motor 205, and the distance that the Braille belt 203 has rotated is calculated from the number of rotations of the gear 204 by the motor 205, the number of teeth of the gear 204, and the number of teeth of the Braille belt 203. Information and Braille position information indicating which position the part where the Braille 202 is formed is moved. The braille control unit 206 drives the motor 205 based on the start signal from the sub control circuit 72. Further, the Braille control unit 206 stops the motor 205 based on the stop signal from the sub control circuit 72 and the Braille position information. Specifically, the Braille control unit 206 detects a stop signal from the sub CPU 86 of the sub control circuit 72, and then, based on the Braille position information, scrolls the Braille 202 to a position where it is not exposed from the Braille control window 201. When the motor 205 is in operation, the motor 205 is stopped.

  In addition, the braille appearance window 201 of this embodiment comprises the braille appearance area | region of this invention, the braille belt 203 comprises the braille formation member of this invention, and the motor 205 and the braille control part 206 are control of this invention. Configure the means.

  A C / P button 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch between credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the C / P button 14. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. In the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the payout are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal receiving section 16. .

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. From the speakers 21L and 21R, a production sound, a notification sound, or the like corresponding to the game situation is emitted.

  A start lever 6 is provided on the right side of the C / P button 14 to rotate the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a start operation and start changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. ing.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a stop operation are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface portion of the base 10. ing. Here, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, the first stop of the rotation of the reels is referred to as a first stop, which is performed after the first stop and the two reels are rotated. The second stop of the rotation of the reel that is performed when the operation is performed is referred to as the second stop, which is performed after the second stop, and is performed last when the rotation of the remaining one reel is performed. Stopping the rotation of the reel is referred to as a third stop.

  An LED 101 and a lamp 102 are provided on the upper portion of the front door 1b. The LED 101 and the lamp 102 emit light in a light emission pattern according to the game situation, and effects and notifications are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the panel display unit 2 a includes a WIN lamp 17, BET lamps 9 a to 9 c, a payout number display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19.

  The WIN lamp 17 notifies the player that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed (for example, a carryover state described later) by lighting. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are unit games (for example, one game from the start of reel rotation until the reel rotation stops and a game result is obtained). The lighting is performed according to the number of medals inserted to perform (that is, the number of inserted medals). The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the number of inserted sheets is one and one winning line 8c is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when the number of inserted coins is two and the three pay lines 8b, 8c, 8d are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the number of inserted coins is three and all winning lines 8a to 8e are activated.

  The payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the payout number of medals at the time of winning and the number of stored medals.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b is disposed on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front side, displays images, and displays on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R on the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. The displayed design is displayed transparently. Further, the liquid crystal display unit 2 b displays various images displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b has symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, window frame display areas 24L, 24C, and 24R, and an effect display area 23. In the present embodiment, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, An image including a frame image having a predetermined shape so as to surround 4R and a background image constituting a predetermined image or a background of the image at the time of production is displayed. Note that the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b in the present embodiment changes according to the progress state of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the symbol sequence arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R used in the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  A reel sheet is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged on the reel sheet is drawn. Specifically, white 7 (symbol 61), red 7 (symbol 62), upper dust (symbol 63), lower dust (symbol 64), watermelon (symbol 65), bell (symbol 66), and replay (symbol 67). ) Is a symbol sequence composed of symbols.

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG. In addition, a code number “00 to 20” for specifying the position of each symbol is predetermined for each symbol, and stored as a data table in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 described later with reference to FIG. ing.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) that is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, the sub control circuit 72, the main control circuit 71, or the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. To do. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  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 main CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse.

  The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 16383). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36. Further, in the gaming machine 1, the random value extracted in the unit game is stored in a random value storage area of the RAM 33 described later. Then, by using a random value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 for each unit game, a probability lottery process described later is performed and predetermined information (for example, an internal winning combination described later) is determined. .

  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 main 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 stores a program (for example, see FIGS. 10 to 16 described later), various tables (for example, see FIG. 9 to be described later) related to the processing of the main CPU 31, and various types for transmission to the sub-control circuit 72. Control commands (commands) are stored.

  Various information obtained by the processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the RAM 33. For example, information for specifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, payout number, etc. is set. These pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 by the aforementioned command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 6, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, a WIN lamp 17, a payout number display unit 18, a credit display unit 19, and a hopper 40. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and the like.

  Note that the main CPU 31, the random number generator 36, and the sampling circuit 37 of the present embodiment constitute a winning combination determining means of the present invention.

  In addition, each circuit for controlling the operation of each actuator described above is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to a control signal output from the main CPU 31. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls the drive of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17. Thereby, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 are turned on and off.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 drives and controls the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated and stopped.

  Also, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers outputting a control signal to each circuit and each actuator described above are connected to the input section of the microcomputer 30. Each switch and circuit includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11S, 2-BET switch 12S, maximum BET switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection. There are a circuit 50 and a payout completion signal circuit 51. The start switch 6S of this embodiment constitutes a start signal output unit of the present invention.

  The start switch 6S detects a player's start operation with respect to the start lever 6, and outputs a start signal instructing the start of the unit game to the microcomputer 30. At this time, the microcomputer 30 measures a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds) based on the input start signal in order to automatically stop.

  This automatic stop means that when a stop signal from the stop switch 7LS, 7CS, 7RS is not detected within a predetermined time counted based on the input start signal, the microcomputer 30 This means that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are controlled to stop by outputting a control signal to the motor drive control circuit 39 without being based on the player's stop operation. Further, when the microcomputer 30 performs this automatic stop, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged so that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is the most unfavorable aspect for the player, that is, loses. Command to stop the rotation of.

  The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the detected stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. A stop signal to be commanded is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The BET switches 11S to 13S detect a player's insertion operation for each BET button, and output a signal instructing insertion of one, two, or three medals from the credited medals to the microcomputer 30. .

  The C / P switch 14S detects a player's switching operation on the C / P button 14, and outputs a signal for switching the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 30. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal for instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's insertion operation, and outputs a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel detection circuit 50 detects a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and generates a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3Rd.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 indicates that the payout of medals is completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number. Generate a signal.

  The sub-control circuit 72 performs various processes such as determination and execution of effects based on various commands output from the main control circuit 71 such as a start command described later. 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.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102. The sub-control circuit 72 determines the image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect and its display, determines and outputs the lighting pattern of the LED 101 and the lamp 102, and the effect sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Determine and output sound effects. In addition, by providing the liquid crystal display device 5, even a player who cannot recognize Braille can grasp the determined winning combination, so the interest in the game increases.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 72 uses the Braille 202 indicating “bonus” in the Braille appearance window 201 when the internal winning combination (winning combination identifier) determined at the time of the player's starting operation is BB. Is sent to the braille display control unit 206 of the braille display device 200. Details of the configuration of the sub control circuit 72 in the present embodiment will be described later.

  Further, the volume control unit 103 is connected to the sub control circuit 72. The sub-control circuit 72 adjusts the volume output from the speakers 21L and 21R based on the signal output from the volume control unit 103.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a signal is output from the start switch 6S that starts the unit game on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39, and drive control of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R is performed. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started by (for example, excitation to each phase). At this time, the number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a pulse counter. In the gaming machine 1, when 16 pulses are output, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R move by one symbol. The number of symbols moved is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a symbol counter. That is, every time 16 pulses are counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter is updated by one.

  A reel index is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation and is output to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. With the output of the reel index, the pulse counter and the symbol counter set in the RAM 33 are cleared to “0”. In this way, the symbol position within one rotation range is specified for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Here, in the ROM 32, 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. Yes. In this symbol table, with reference to the position at which the reel index is output as a reference, the code numbers from 00 to 20 and the respective code numbers that are sequentially given at fixed rotation pitches of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. A symbol code for identifying the type of symbol provided corresponding to each symbol is associated.

  When a start signal is output from the start switch 6S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37. In the gaming machine 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33. Then, a probability lottery process described later is performed based on the random value stored in the random value storage area, and an internal winning combination is determined.

  After the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have reached constant speed rotation, when a stop signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS by a stop operation, based on the output stop signal and the determined internal winning combination, A control signal for stopping and controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have reached constant speed rotation (that is, when an automatic stop timer described later is updated to “0”), the stop operation is performed to perform automatic stop. The control signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39 without being based on the above.

  In the present embodiment, when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are controlled to stop, the stop positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are selected by the stop operation are set for each gaming state and for each internal winning combination. A table to be determined (hereinafter referred to as a stop position determination table) is stored in the ROM 32. Control signals for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are selected based on the gaming state and the determined internal winning combination, and the stop position determination table is selected and the selected stop position determination table and stop operation are performed. Based on this, a predetermined symbol of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39 so as to be displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. However, as described above, when the automatic stop is performed, the control signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R indicates that the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line is the most disadvantageous to the player. As shown in FIG.

  When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the display combination retrieval process is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the center line 8c). The search for the display combination is performed based on a display combination determination table (not shown) stored in the ROM 32. In this display combination determination table, a combination of symbols related to winning, a corresponding payout, and a corresponding determination code are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper driving circuit 41 and the hopper 40 is driven to pay out medals. 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 the designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating completion of the medal payout. The Thereby, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped.

  When the credit mode is switched by the C / P switch 14S, if it is determined that the symbol combination related to winning is displayed, the payout number corresponding to the symbol combination related to winning is credited to the RAM 33. Add to the number counter. Further, a control signal is output to the display unit driving circuit 48 and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the credit display unit 19. Here, there is a case where a medal payout or a credit performed when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed is simply referred to as “payout”.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control circuit 72 is output from a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 81, an image control circuit 82 for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display device 5, and speakers 21L and 21R. A sound source IC 83 that generates sound and a power amplifier 84 that amplifies the sound generated by the sound source IC 83 and outputs the amplified sound to the speakers 21L and 21R are provided.

  The sub-microcomputer 81 receives an IN port 85 to which a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is input, a sub CPU 86, a program ROM 87, a work RAM 88 in which predetermined data is stored, and a signal to the image control circuit 82. And an OUT port 89 for outputting.

  In this embodiment, the sub control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 86. Yes. A clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit may be provided independently.

  The sub CPU 86 controls the image control circuit 82, the sound source IC 83, the LED 101 and the lamp 102 (not shown) based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  In addition, the sub CPU 86 determines and determines the performance identifier for performing the performance on the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L, 21R, and the like based on the game state identifier, the winning combination identifier, and the like stored in the work RAM 88. The effect pattern is determined based on the effect identifier and the effect table (not shown) stored in the program ROM 87. Then, the sub CPU 86 controls the image control circuit 82, the sound source IC 83, and the like based on the determined effect pattern.

  In particular, when the internal winning combination is determined to be BB, the sub CPU 86 of the present embodiment operates the braille display device 200 to notify the player.

  Specifically, when the sub CPU 86 receives a start command when the BB is won internally, the sub CPU 86 sets the effect data corresponding to the BB in a predetermined area on the work RAM 88, and the Braille display device based on the effect data. A start signal for driving the motor 205 is sent to the 200 braille control unit 206. The Braille control unit 206 that has detected this signal drives the motor 205 to rotate the Braille belt 203. As a result, the braille 202 indicating the “bonus” of the braille belt 203 appears in the braille appearance window 201.

  The program ROM 87 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 86 and an effect table. This effect table is table data in which effect data according to the player's operation is associated in a unit game, and has each effect pattern.

  The work RAM 88 is configured as temporary storage means when the sub CPU 86 executes the control program. The work RAM 88 includes a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, an in-game identifier, an effect identifier, a game state identifier, and a carryover. A combination identifier, winning combination identifier, and the like are assigned.

  The image control circuit 82 performs three-dimensional graphic processing by executing arithmetic processing, and constructs a virtual world by arranging various objects in a virtual coordinate space.

  Specifically, an image control CPU 91, an image control work RAM 92, an image control program ROM 93, an IN port 94 to which signals from the sub microcomputer 81 are input, an image ROM 95, a video RAM 96, an image control IC 97, It is equipped with.

  The image control CPU 91 determines the display content of the liquid crystal display device 5 according to the image control program stored in the image control program ROM 93 based on the parameter or effect pattern set by the sub microcomputer 81.

  Further, when the image control CPU 91 displays an image on the liquid crystal display device 5, it continuously displays 30 images per second (the display time of one image is 1/30 s). Thereby, a motion is added to the character image or the like, and an animation image is displayed. Note that 60 pieces of image data are associated with one second, that is, image data is associated with every 1/60 s.

  The image control work RAM 92 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control program is executed by the image control CPU 91. Also, various variables such as a VDP counter are assigned to the image control work RAM 92 of the present embodiment. In particular, the VDP counter is incremented based on a clock signal transmitted from the image control IC 97 to the image control CPU 91, and from the timing when the bank control instruction described later is sent from the image control CPU 91 to the image control IC 97 last time. Used to determine whether 1/30 s or more have elapsed. As will be described later, the image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is switched every 1/30 s, and a predetermined effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The image control program ROM 93 stores an image control program related to display contents on the liquid crystal display device 5. The image ROM 95 stores dot data for forming an image. The video RAM 96 is configured as a temporary storage unit when an image is generated by the image control IC 97. A plurality of frame buffers are allocated to the video RAM 96, and image data is supplied to the liquid crystal display device 5 by switching the plurality of frame buffers (that is, switching the bank).

  The image control IC 97 generates an image according to the effect content determined by the image control CPU 91 in accordance with the drawing instruction transmitted from the image control CPU 91, and stores the image data in the frame buffer 1 or 2 formed in the video RAM 96. To do. The frame buffer 1 or 2 is a writing image data area for storing image data drawn by the image control IC 97 or image data transferred from the image control CPU 91, and a display image for storing image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Data area. When displaying an image, the image control IC 97 alternately switches the frame buffer to be output to the liquid crystal display device 5 in accordance with the bank switching signal transmitted from the image control CPU 91, and sets the frame buffer determined as the display image data area. An image relating to the stored image data is output to the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, the image control IC 97 transmits data in the video RAM 96 to the liquid crystal display device 5 and a clock signal to the image control CPU 91 every 1/60 seconds.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, in the video RAM 96 in which two frame buffers constituted by the frame buffer 1 and the frame buffer 2 are set, writing and reading can be performed simultaneously and independently. Accessed by double buffering. For example, when a write operation is performed on the frame buffer 1, an image read operation is performed on the frame buffer 2 in parallel with the write operation, and the image stored in the frame buffer 2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Conversely, when an image reading operation is being performed on the frame buffer 1, a writing operation is performed on the frame buffer 2 in parallel therewith. This may prevent screen disturbance caused by simultaneous writing and reading to the same area.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, a combination of symbols corresponding to the display combination and a payout thereof will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the display combination of the gaming machine 1, the combination of symbols, and the number of payouts.

  The display combination of the gaming machine 1 includes upper chili, lower chili, bell, watermelon, replay, BB (so-called “big bonus”), RB (so-called “regular bonus”), SRB (general gaming state during BB described later) RB) that may be lost, and a loss is set. Here, BB, RB, and SRB are collectively referred to as “bonus”, and upper dust, lower dust, bell, and watermelon are collectively referred to as “small role”.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the upper dust is established by displaying the upper dust (symbol 63) on any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left symbol display area 4L. As a result, the top prize is won and one medal is paid out.

  The lower dust is established when the lower dust (symbol 64) is displayed on any one of the upper, middle and lower parts of the left symbol display area 4L. As a result, the lower Chile wins and 7 medals are paid out.

  The bell is established by displaying three bells (symbol 66) side by side along the active line. As a result, a bell is won and 15 medals are paid out.

  The watermelon is established by displaying three watermelons (symbol 65) side by side along the active line. As a result, the watermelon is won and eight medals are paid out.

  Replay is established when three replays (symbol 67) are displayed side by side along the active line. Thereby, the re-game is performed in the next unit game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted in the unit game in which replay is established are automatically inserted in the next unit game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can perform the next unit game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned medal payout and re-game are examples of giving a game medium.

  BB is established when three whites 7 (symbol 61) are displayed side by side along the active line. When BB is established, the BB gaming state (more specifically, the general gaming state during BB) is activated.

  RB is established when three reds 7 (symbol 62) are displayed side by side along the active line. When RB is established, the RB gaming state is activated.

  SRB is established when replay (symbol 67) -replay (symbol 67) -bell (symbol 66) is displayed along the active line. When the SRB is established, the RB gaming state is activated.

  Further, when the symbol combination other than the symbol combinations related to the above-described upper dust, lower dust, bell, watermelon, replay, BB, RB, and SRB is displayed, a loss is established.

  Next, the probability lottery table used when determining the internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the probability lottery table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  In the probability lottery table, a random value range assigned to an internal winning combination that may be determined is defined for each gaming state such as a general gaming state.

  First, the gaming state predetermined for the gaming machine 1 will be described. The gaming state predetermined for the gaming machine 1 includes a general gaming state, a carryover state, a general gaming state during BB, and an RB gaming state. Transition between the game states is performed by the main CPU 31 in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 32 described above.

  When the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus is determined in the general gaming state, the gaming state is updated to the carryover state. In the gaming machine 1, when the internal winning combination related to the bonus operation is determined, the internal winning combination related to the bonus operation is stored until the combination of symbols related to the bonus operation is displayed (generally, “ This is called “carryover”, and the memorized internal winning combination is called “carryover”). While the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus is stored, the carryover state continues. The carryover state in which the internal winning combination relating to the operation of BB is carried over is the BB carryover state, and the carryover state in which the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the RB is carried over is the RB carryover state.

  In the RB carryover state, when a symbol combination related to the operation of the RB is displayed, the RB is established and the RB gaming state is activated. In the RB gaming state, the probability that an internal winning combination (that is, a bell) having a larger number of payouts than other internal winning combinations is determined is higher than in other gaming states. The RB gaming state is the number of unit games performed in the RB gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “RB gaming number”) reaches 12 times, or the number of winnings (hereinafter referred to as “winning number”). ) Ends when it reaches 8 times. Note that the RB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a unit game in which the first type special combination is operating.

  In the BB carryover state, when a combination of symbols related to the operation of BB is displayed, BB is established and the general gaming state during BB is activated. In the BB general gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination related to the operation of the RB is determined is higher than in other gaming states, and the RB may operate with a high probability. Here, a gaming state composed of a general gaming state during BB and an RB gaming state in the general gaming state during BB is referred to as a BB gaming state. The BB gaming state is terminated when the total number of medals paid out in the BB gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 465). Note that the BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a unit game in which the accessory continuous operation device according to the first type special accessory is operating.

  In the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 9, as an internal winning combination that may be determined, upper dust, lower dust, bell, watermelon, replay, BB, RB, SRB, and lose are provided. Here, BB, RB, or SRB is an example of a predetermined winning combination. In the probability lottery table, the random number value stored in the RAM 33 is read out, and the random number value stored in the random value storage area is in any random value range defined in each probability lottery table. The internal winning combination is determined by determining whether it belongs. Therefore, the larger the specified random value range, the higher the winning probability of the internal winning combination. In addition, the winning probability of each internal winning combination is the number of all random values included in the assigned random value range, and the number of all random values included in the entire random value range “0-16383” that may be generated. The value is divided by “16384” which is the number.

  (1) of FIG. 9 shows a probability lottery table for a general gaming state. In the general game state probability lottery table, there is a possibility that one of upper chili, lower chile, bell, watermelon, replay, BB, RB, or lose will be determined as an internal winning combination. The random value range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure.

  (2) of FIG. 9 shows the carry-over state probability lottery table. In the carry-over state probability lottery table, there is a possibility that any one of upper dust, lower dust, bell, watermelon, replay, or lose will be determined as the internal winning combination. The random value range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure. In the carryover state, the bonus is not determined, and the probability that the internal winning combination other than the lose is determined is set equal to the general game state probability lottery table.

  (3) of FIG. 9 shows the probability lottery table for the BB general gaming state. In the probability lottery table for the general gaming state during BB, there is a possibility that any one of upper chilli, lower chilli, bell, watermelon, replay, RB, SRB (RB), or lose will be determined as the internal winning combination. The random value range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure. In the general gaming state during BB, the probability that the SRB is determined is higher than in other gaming states. As a result, in the general gaming state during BB, the RB gaming state can be continuously operated.

  (4) in FIG. 9 shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table. In the RB gaming state probability lottery table, there is a possibility that any one of upper dust, lower dust, bell, watermelon, or lose will be determined as an internal winning combination. The random value range and the winning probability determined for each internal winning combination are as shown in the figure. Also, in the RB gaming state, the probability that a bell is determined is extremely high and the probability that a loss is determined is extremely low compared to other gaming states. Further, in the RB gaming state, since the maximum inserted number is set to 1, the ratio of the payout number to the inserted number (so-called payout rate) can be increased. Therefore, in the RB gaming state, the player can increase the chances of acquiring medals, so that it is possible to play a game that is more advantageous to the player than the general gaming state or the carryover state.

  Next, the control operation of the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a reset interrupt process by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the reset interrupt process performed by the main CPU 31 performed by the main control circuit 71 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 32 is sequentially performed based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

  First, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 performs initialization (step S1).

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated RAM area at the end of the game (step S2). Specifically, the main CPU 31 erases data in the writable area in the RAM 33 used for the previous unit game, writes parameters necessary for the current unit game in the writable area in the RAM 33, Specify the start address to the sequence program.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion / start check processing (step S3). First, in the medal insertion check process, the main CPU 31 determines whether the medal sensor 22S has detected passage of a medal, whether the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S are turned on, or based on the replay operating flag. It is determined whether or not a replay has been established in each unit game, and medal insertion processing is performed based on each determination result. Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the insertion number counter set in the RAM 33 according to the determination result of the medal sensor 22S, the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S or the replay operation flag. The replay operating flag is information for identifying whether or not replay is established. The inserted number counter is information for specifying the inserted number in the current unit game.

  Further, the main CPU 31 validates the winning line according to the value of the inserted number counter. For example, if the inserted number counter is 3, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process to be described later based on a combination of symbols displayed on all winning lines. Subsequently, in the start check process in step S3, the main CPU 31 determines that a medal has been inserted {for example, the inserted number counter is 1 or more or the inserted number counter is the maximum value 3}. Processing for determining whether or not the start switch 6S is turned on by the start operation is performed.

  Next, when determining that the start switch 6S is turned on in step S3, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number for lottery for determining the internal winning combination (step S4). Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts one random number value from the range of “0 to 16383” by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 and stores the extracted random number value in the random value storage area of the RAM 33 described above. .

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 11 (step S5). In this gaming state monitoring process, the main CPU 31 sets information identifying the gaming state in the current unit game in the RAM 33 based on the BB operating flag, the RB operating flag, or the carryover combination information. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the general gaming state during BB if the BB operating flag is on, sets the RB gaming state when the RB operating flag is on, and sets the carryover combination. If the BB carryover state or the RB carryover state is set, the general game state is set if none of these is satisfied. This gaming state information is used when the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination in the probability lottery process which is the next process.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 12 (step S6). In this probability lottery process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the above-described probability lottery table (see FIG. 9) and the random number value stored in the RAM 33. If the determined internal winning combination is a bonus, the main CPU 31 sets this bonus in the RAM 33 as a carryover combination. Further, the main CPU 31 determines the winning combination based on the internal winning combination and the carryover combination. For example, if the bell is determined as the internal winning combination and BB is set as the carryover combination, the main CPU 31 determines Bell and BB as the winning combination. In other words, the internal winning combination and the carryover combination are information related to the determination of the display mode of the symbols when the reels are stopped, and these are included and are referred to as “winning combination”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S7). The start command includes, for example, information such as a gaming state, a winning combination, and a random value.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S8). When the main CPU 31 determines that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed, it performs a wait process (step S9). In this wait process, the main CPU 31 performs a standby process without performing the subsequent processes until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The main CPU 31 sets a game monitoring timer in the RAM 33 when it is determined in step S8 that 4.1 seconds have elapsed or when the wait process of step S9 is performed (step S10). The main CPU 31 counts the above-mentioned 4.1 seconds by the set game monitoring timer, and starts counting a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds) in order to automatically stop as described above. .

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S11). For example, the main CPU 31 performs processing such as turning on a rotation start request flag set in the RAM 33. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop permission command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S12). The reel stop permission command includes information indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R being rotated are permitted to be stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 12 (step S13). In this stop control process, the main CPU 31 refers to a predetermined stop position determination table based on the stop signal output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS and the stop operation by the player, that is, the stop switch is turned on. The display of the symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.

  Next, when the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process based on the combination of the symbols for which the display has been stopped (step S14). In the display combination search process, the main CPU 31 identifies the display combination based on the code number of the symbols displayed side by side on the active line and the display determination table. Further, the main CPU 31 sets a display combination flag for identifying the display combination and information on the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination in the RAM 33. For example, in the case where bells (symbol 66) are displayed side by side on the center line 8c, the main CPU 31 issues a display combination flag for identifying that the display combination is a bell and a payout for specifying 15 payouts. Set the number information.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S15). The display combination command includes information of a display combination flag that identifies a display combination established on the active line 8, such as a display combination for replay.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S16). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 based on the payout number information in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the credit counter 19 displays the value of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 based on the payout number information to pay out medals. Further, if the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 turns on the replay operating flag.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag set in the RAM 33 is on (step S17). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is off, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a BB / RB end check process described later with reference to FIG. 16 (step S18). In this BB and RB check processing, the main CPU 31 performs termination processing in the BB gaming state or in the RB gaming state including determination of whether or not the termination processing can be executed, and the number of RB games depending on the situation. And the update of the number of winnings, the update of the payout in the BB gaming state, and the processing at the time of RB operation for operating the RB gaming state are performed. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S2.

  As described above, the main CPU 31 executes the process from step S2 to step S17 as the process in the unit game, and when the process in step S18 ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process in step S2 to execute the process in the next unit game. .

  Next, the gaming state monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the gaming state monitoring process performed by the main control circuit 71 of the present embodiment. This gaming state monitoring process is a process of setting information (gaming state identifier) for identifying the gaming state in the current unit game in the RAM 33 based on the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag set in the RAM 33 is on (step S21). When determining that the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 sets the gaming state to the BB gaming state, specifically, the BB general gaming state, or determines that the RB operating flag is on. When it is done, the gaming state is set to the RB gaming state (step S22). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the game monitoring process and proceeds to the process of step S6 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S21 that the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 determines whether the carryover combination is set (step S23). When determining that the carryover combination is set, the main CPU 31 sets the BB carryover state or the RB carryover state according to the carryover combination (step S24). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the game monitoring process and proceeds to the process of step S6 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S23 that the carryover combination is not set, the main CPU 31 sets the gaming state to the general gaming state (step S25). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the game monitoring process and proceeds to the process of step S6 in FIG.

  Next, the probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the probability lottery process performed by the main control circuit 71 of the present embodiment. The probability lottery process is a process for determining an internal winning combination in each gaming state and setting a carryover combination in the general gaming state.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to identification information (gaming state identifier) for identifying a gaming state set in the RAM 33, and determines whether or not the BB general gaming state is set (step S31). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is in the BB general gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the BB general gaming state probability lottery table {see (3) in FIG. 9} (step S32). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S38.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S31 that it is not in the BB general gaming state, it determines whether or not it is in the RB gaming state (step S33). When determining that the main CPU 31 is in the RB gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the RB gaming state probability lottery table {see (4) of FIG. 9} (step S34). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S38.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S33 that it is not in the RB gaming state, it determines whether or not it is in the carryover state (step S35). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is in the carryover state, the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the carryover state probability lottery table {see (2) in FIG. 9} (step S36). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S38.

  Next, when it is determined in step S35 that the main CPU 31 is not in the carryover state, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the general gaming state probability lottery table {see (1) in FIG. 9} (step S37).

  Next, when determining the internal winning combination in each gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines whether the determined internal winning combination is BB or RB (step S38). When the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is neither BB nor RB, the main CPU 31 ends the probability lottery process, and proceeds to the process of step S7 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination determined in step S38 is either BB or RB, the main CPU 31 sets a carryover combination based on the determined internal winning combination (step S39). Specifically, if the internal winning combination is BB, the main CPU 31 sets identification information (carry-over combination identifier) for identifying BB in an area for storing the carryover combination in the RAM 33. Further, if the internal winning combination is RB, the main CPU 31 sets identification information (carry-over combination identifier) for identifying the RB in the area for storing the carry-over combination in the RAM 33. In addition, even if RB is determined in the BB general gaming state, it is carried over. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the probability lottery process and proceeds to the process of step S7 in FIG.

  Next, the stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the stop control process performed by the main control circuit 71 of the present embodiment. In addition, this stop control process refers to a predetermined stop position determination table based on the stop signal output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS and the stop operation by the player, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. This is a process for stopping the display of symbols.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop switch is on (step S101). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are turned on based on a stop operation by the player. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the effective stop switch is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S105.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S101 that the effective stop switch has not been turned on, the main CPU 31 refers to the automatic stop timer set in the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the automatic stop timer is “0”. Is determined (step S102). When the main CPU 31 determines that the automatic stop timer is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S101 described above. Note that the main CPU 31 repeats the process of determining whether an effective stop switch is turned on through the process of step S101.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step 102 that the automatic stop timer is “0”, whether or not it is the third stop, that is, any two reels out of the three reels. It is determined whether or not it is already stopped and the remaining one reel is rotating (step S103). When determining that it is not the third stop, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S105.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S103 that it is the third stop, the main CPU 31 performs an automatic stop process described later with reference to FIG. 14 (step S104). In this automatic stop process, the rotation stop of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is controlled so that the combination of symbols that are stopped on the active line is lost, which is the most disadvantageous aspect for the player.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines that the effective stop switch is on in the process of step S101, determines that it is not the third stop in the process of step S103, or performs the automatic stop process of step S104. If it has been performed, a sliding frame number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 15 is performed (step S105). In this sliding frame number determination process, the number of sliding frames is determined based on the automatic stop flag and the internal winning combination, and the determined number of sliding frames is set in the sliding frame number counter set in the RAM 33. The sliding frame number counter is information for specifying the number of sliding frames, and “1” is subtracted when one symbol frame rotates.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S106). The reel stop command includes information on the reels subject to stop control, for example, information for identifying reels such as left, middle, and right.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a process of waiting until it moves by the number of sliding frames in the target reel in order to rotate the number of sliding frames determined in the sliding frame number determination process (step S107).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the target reel (step S108). For example, the main CPU 31 turns on a reel rotation stop request flag set in the RAM 33 and performs a process of stopping the rotation of the target reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped (step S109). When the main CPU 31 determines that all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are not stopped, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S101 and performs stop control for the reels that have not been stopped. When the main CPU 31 determines that all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have been stopped, the main CPU 31 ends the stop control process and proceeds to the process of step S14 in FIG.

  Next, the automatic stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the automatic stop process performed by the main control circuit 71 of the present embodiment. In addition, this automatic stop process is a process that performs stop control of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is lost which is the most disadvantageous aspect for the player. is there.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel to be stopped is the left reel 3L (step S141).

  When determining that the reel to be stopped is the left reel in the process of step S141, the main CPU 31 sets a loss as display combination determination data in the RAM 33 (step S142). This display combination determination data is information that is referred to when determining whether or not the display combination is normal (such as whether or not there is an erroneous winning prize). In addition, in the process of step S142, even if a display combination other than a loss such as a bell or a watermelon may be established as a result of an automatic stop by setting a loss as the display combination determination data, It can be determined that the display combination is not normal.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S141 that the reel to be stopped is not the left reel, the main CPU 31 sets loss, upper dust, and lower dust as display combination determination data in the RAM 33 (step S143). Here, when the stop target is not the left reel 3L, the reason why the top dust and the bottom dust are set as the display combination determination data in addition to the loss is that the left reel 3L is already stopped by the stop operation of the player. This is because there is a possibility that upper dust (symbol 63) or lower dust (symbol 64) is displayed in the left symbol display area 4L. In this way, even if automatic stop is performed, as a result of the left reel 3L being stopped, upper dust (symbol 63) or lower dust (symbol 64) is displayed in the left display window 4L. Can be determined that the display combination of upper dust or lower dust is normal.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the display combination determination data in the processing of step S141, sets the display combination determination data in the processing of step S142, or sets the upper, lower and lower dust in the display combination determination data, or the steps described later. In the process of 147, when it is determined that not all symbols have been checked, the position of a predetermined symbol is acquired and a display combination is predicted (step S144).

  Specifically, the main CPU 31 specifies the stop start position based on the symbol counter set in the RAM 33. In addition, when performing the automatic stop process at the time of the third stop, the main CPU 31 specifies a symbol displayed on the active line in the reel that is not the stop target, and becomes the specified stop target. The display combination is predicted based on the symbols of the other reels that are not and the stop start positions of the specified reels to be stopped.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that all symbols have not been checked in the process of step S147, the main CPU 31 obtains the positions of symbols that are not yet predicted for the display combination in the automatic stop process, and displays the display combination. Make predictions.

  Next, the main CPU 31 compares the predicted result with the display combination determination data (step S145). The main CPU 31 compares the display combination predicted in the process of step 144 with the display combination determination data set in the RAM 33 in the process of step S142 or the process of step S143.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines, based on the comparison result between the predicted result and the display combination determination data, whether or not it is possible to stop the rotating reel with the symbol acquired in step S144. (Step S146). Specifically, when the main CPU 31 determines that the predicted display combination is included in the display combination determination data, the main CPU 31 determines that it is possible to stop the rotating reel with the symbol acquired in step S144. When it is determined that the expected display combination is not included in the display combination determination data, it is determined that it is impossible to stop the reel that is rotating with the symbol. For example, if the display combination determination data is losing and the predicted display combination is losing, the main CPU 31 determines that it is possible to stop the rotating reel with the symbol acquired in step S144. If the predicted display combination is other than losing, it is determined that it is impossible to stop the reel that is rotating with the symbol. Further, for example, if the display combination determination data is lost, upper dust, and lower dust, and the predicted display combination is lost, upper dust, or lower dust, the main CPU 31 is rotating with the symbol acquired in step S144. It is determined that it is possible to stop the reel, and if the predicted display combination is other than losing, upper dust and lower dust, it is determined that it is impossible to stop the reel that is rotating with the symbol. To do.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S146 that it is impossible to stop the rotating reel with the symbol acquired in step S144, it determines whether all symbols have been checked (step S147). When the main CPU 31 determines that all symbols have not been checked, the process proceeds to step S144. When the main CPU 31 determines that all symbols have been checked, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S148.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S146 that it is possible to stop the rotating reel with the symbol acquired in step S144, or in the process of step S147, all the symbols are displayed. If it is determined that the check has been made, the automatic stop flag set in the RAM 33 is turned on (step S148). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the automatic stop process and proceeds to the process of step S105 in FIG.

  Next, the sliding frame number determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process performed in the main control circuit 71 of the present embodiment. The sliding frame number determination process is a process of determining the number of sliding frames based on the automatic stop flag and the internal winning combination, and setting the determined number of sliding frames in the sliding frame number counter set in the RAM 33.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic stop flag set in the RAM 33 is on (step S151).

  When determining that the automatic stop flag is not on in the process of step S151, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the stop table and the internal winning combination (step S152). For example, when the bell is determined as the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 refers to a bell displayable stop table (not shown) and determines the number of sliding symbols. If the main CPU 31 determines that the effective stop switch is on in the process of step 101 of FIG. 13, the stop start position when the stop signal is output from the stop switch based on the symbol counter. And determine the number of sliding frames. Then, the main CPU 31 sets the determined number of sliding frames in the sliding frame number counter of the RAM 33. When this processing is completed, the main CPU 31 ends the sliding frame number determination processing and proceeds to the processing of step S106 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S151 that the automatic stop flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines “0” as the number of sliding frames (step S153). The main CPU 31 sets “0” to the sliding frame number counter of the RAM 33. Accordingly, the rotation of the reel is immediately stopped at the stop start position predicted to be stopped by the automatic stop process of FIG. 14 without waiting for the symbol position to be updated. Further, when this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the sliding frame number determination process and proceeds to the process of step S106 in FIG.

  Next, the BB / RB end check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the BB / RB end check process performed by the main control circuit 71 of this embodiment. In addition, the BB and RB end check processing includes update of the number of RB games and the number of winnings, update of payout in the BB gaming state, processing at the end of BB to end the BB gaming state, processing at the end of RB to end the RB gaming state, And the process which performs the process at the time of RB operation | movement which operates RB game state.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag set in the RAM 33 is on (step S51). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operation flag is OFF, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S56.

  On the other hand, when determining that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 updates the number of RB games and the number of winnings (step S52). Specifically, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the RB game number counter or the winning counter set in the RAM 33.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 updates the number of RB games and the number of winnings in the process of step S52, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to end the RB gaming state based on the updated number of RB games and the number of winnings (step). S53). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the updated RB game number counter or winning counter is updated to “0”. In the RB operation process (step S60), which will be described later, 12 and 8 are set as initial values in the RB game number counter and the winning counter, respectively. Therefore, in the RB game state, the number of RB games is 12 times. Or when the number of winnings reaches eight. When the main CPU 31 determines that the RB gaming state is not ended, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S55.

  On the other hand, when determining that the RB gaming state is to be ended, the main CPU 31 performs an RB end process (step S54). As the RB end process, the main CPU 31 turns off the RB operating flag and performs a predetermined process such as setting a command indicating the end of the RB gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag set in the RAM 33 is on (step S55). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is OFF, the main CPU 31 ends the BB and RB end check processing, and proceeds to the processing of step S2 in FIG.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S51 that the RB operating flag is not on, or in the process of step S55, determines that the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 is in the BB gaming state. The paid-out payout number is updated (step S56). Specifically, the main CPU 31 adds the number of medals paid out in step S <b> 16 in FIG. 10 to the payout number counter set in the RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to end the BB gaming state based on the number of paid out medals (step S57). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the total number paid out in the current BB gaming state has exceeded “465”. When the main CPU 31 determines that the BB gaming state is not ended, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S59.

  On the other hand, when determining that the BB gaming state is to be ended, the main CPU 31 performs a BB end time process (step S58). As the BB end process, the main CPU 31 turns off the BB operating flag and performs a predetermined process such as setting a command indicating the end of the BB gaming state. The BB end time process includes an RB end time process. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the BB / RB end check process and proceeds to the process of step S2 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S57 that it is not the end of the BB gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination identified in step S14 in FIG. 10 is RB (step S59). If it is determined that the display combination is not RB, the BB and RB end check process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is RB, the main CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the RB operation table (step S60). As processing at the time of RB operation, the main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination, turns on the RB operation flag, sets the RB game number counter to an initial value of 12, and sets the winning counter to an initial value of 8 Set. When this process ends, the main CPU 31 ends the BB / RB end check process and proceeds to the process of step S2 in FIG.

  Next, the control operation of the sub CPU 86 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the reset interrupt process by the sub CPU 86 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flowchart of reset interrupt processing by the sub CPU 86 of this embodiment. Further, the sub CPU 86 generates a reset interrupt by turning on the power and applying a voltage to the reset terminal, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt processing stored in the ROM 32 based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

  First, the sub CPU 86 performs initialization when power is turned on (step S201). Specifically, the sub CPU 86 initializes the storage contents of the work RAM 88 and the like provided in the sub CPU 86.

  Next, the sub CPU 86 performs input monitoring processing of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (step S202). Specifically, in the input monitoring process, the sub CPU 86 determines whether various commands such as a start command and a display combination command are received.

  Next, the sub CPU 86 performs a command input process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S203). Specifically, in the command input processing, when various commands are received, the sub CPU 86 performs predetermined processing such as setting effect data based on the received commands.

  Next, the sub CPU 86 performs a command output process for controlling each actuator based on the set effect data (step S204). Specifically, in the command output process, the sub CPU 86 controls the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, the lamp 102, and the braille display device 200 based on the set effect data. In addition, when this process ends, the sub CPU 86 proceeds to the process of step S202.

  Next, command input processing by the sub CPU 86 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a flowchart of command input processing by the sub CPU 86 of this embodiment. The command input process is a process for determining whether or not a command has been received and performing predetermined control based on the command.

  First, the sub CPU 86 determines whether or not a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 has been received (step S211). When the sub CPU 86 determines that the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 has not been received, the sub CPU 86 ends the command input process and proceeds to the process of step S204 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 86 determines in step S211 that the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 has been received, the sub CPU 86 performs a command corresponding execution process described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S212). Specifically, the sub CPU 86 performs game start processing, display processing, and effect data setting based on the type of the received command. When this process ends, the sub CPU 86 ends the command input process and proceeds to the process of step S204 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the command corresponding execution process by the sub CPU 86 will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flowchart of command response execution processing by the sub CPU 86 of this embodiment. Further, in the command corresponding execution process, a process related to the set of effect data is performed based on the type of the received command.

  First, the sub CPU 86 determines whether or not the received command is a start command (step S221). When it is determined that the received command is a start command, the sub CPU 86 performs a game start process described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S222). Specifically, in the game start process, the sub CPU 86 determines an effect identifier and effect data. When this process ends, the sub CPU 86 ends the command corresponding execution process, and proceeds to the process of step S204 in FIG. 17 via the command input process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S221 that the received command is not a start command, the sub CPU 86 determines whether the received command is a display combination command having information on a display combination flag that identifies a display combination. It is determined whether or not (step S223). When determining that the received command is a display combination command, the sub CPU 86 performs a display process based on the display combination specified by the received display combination command (step S224). Specifically, in the display processing, the sub CPU 86 performs processing for determining effect data based on the specified display combination. When this process ends, the sub CPU 86 ends the command corresponding execution process, and proceeds to the process of step S204 in FIG. 17 via the command input process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S223 that the received command is not a display combination command, the sub CPU 86 sets effect data according to the received command (step S225). When this process ends, the sub CPU 86 ends the command corresponding execution process, and proceeds to the process of step S204 in FIG. 17 via the command input process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the game start process by the sub CPU 86 will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the game start process by the sub CPU 86 of this embodiment. Furthermore, the game start process is a process that is executed when a start command is received.

  First, the sub CPU 86 sets the gaming state identifier, winning combination identifier, carryover combination identifier, and the like included in the start command in the work RAM 88 (step S261).

  Next, the sub CPU 86 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB based on the set winning combination identifier (step S262). When determining that the internal winning combination is not BB, the sub CPU 86 ends the game start process, returns to the command corresponding execution process of FIG. 19, ends the command corresponding execution process, and returns to the command input process of FIG. At the same time, the command input process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S204 in the reset interrupt process by the sub CPU 86 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination is BB, the sub CPU 86 sets effect data (hereinafter referred to as “Braille effect data”) for operating the braille display device 200 in the effect data (start) ( Step S263). When this process ends, the sub CPU 86 ends the game start process.

  Next, the command output process (step S204) in FIG. 17 will be described. As described above, in the command output process, the sub CPU 86 controls the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LED 101, the lamp 102, and the braille display device 200 based on the set effect data. In particular, in step S263 of the game start process (FIG. 20), when the braille effect data is set in the effect data (start), the sub CPU 86 operates the braille display device 200 and the internal winning combination becomes BB. Notify that the decision has been made. Specifically, the sub CPU 86 sends a start signal for driving the motor 205 to the braille control unit 206 of the braille display device 200, thereby rotating the braille belt 203 via the motor 205 to indicate "bonus". The braille 202 is made to appear in the braille appearance window 201. Here, the sub CPU 86 sends a start signal to the Braille control unit 206, and causes the Braille belt 203 of the Braille belt 203 to appear cyclically in the Braille appearance window 201 until the unit game ends. That is, when the unit game is finished, the sub CPU 86 sends a stop signal to the Braille control unit 206 to stop the motor 205. The Braille control unit 206 that has detected the stop signal from the sub CPU 86 stops the motor 205 when the scrolling Braille 202 is at a position where it is not exposed from the Braille control window 201 based on the Braille position information held. Let When this process ends, the sub CPU 86 ends the command output process and proceeds to the process of step S202.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 causes the Braille 202 indicating “bonus” to appear in the Braille appearance window 201 when the internal winning combination is determined to be BB. As a result, a player who cannot recognize an image such as a visually handicapped person touches the braille 202 only by placing a part of the body such as a finger on the braille belt 203 in the braille appearance window 201. Thus, it can be recognized that BB has won internally. In addition, the interest of the player is improved.

  In the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination is determined to be BB, the gaming machine 1 causes the braille 202 indicating “bonus” to appear cyclically in the braille appearance window 201. As a result, the player repeatedly touches the braille 202 simply by placing a finger on the braille belt 203 in the braille appearance window 201, so that the winning combination can be recognized more reliably.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is provided with only one Braille display device 200, but a plurality thereof may be provided. For example, a Braille appearance window and a Braille display device may be further provided on the right side of the stop button 7R on the front surface of the pedestal 10, and this may be notified when the internal winning combination is determined to be RB. Thereby, the player can recognize that the internal winning combination is determined not only to BB but also to RB.

  In the present embodiment, the braille display device 200 includes one braille belt 203 on which braille indicating “bonus” is formed. However, the braille display device 200 is further provided with a belt exchanging means, and other winning winnings are provided. It may be replaced with a braille belt 203 indicating a combination. According to this, a single braille display device 200 can notify a plurality of internal winning combinations, and even if a plurality of braille display devices 200 are not installed, a player can perform a plurality of operations from one braille display device 200. Recognize internal winning roles. In addition, the braille belt 203 for exchange may be formed with braille indicating information other than the winning combination such as weather forecast. Thereby, the gaming machine 1 can provide information other than the internal winning combination to the player.

  In the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination is determined to be BB, the gaming machine 1 causes the braille 202 to appear cyclically until the unit game ends, but only once during the unit game. You may make it appear. Thereby, a player does not hurt a hand by friction with Braille. Moreover, it is possible to prevent the braille from being worn out early.

  Some gaming machines have set values for each gaming machine. The set value is set by a predetermined operation such as when the power is turned on, which is called machine split, and once set, the same set value is held until another set value is reset by the predetermined operation. The gaming machine performs an internal lottery using a probability lottery table that is different for each gaming state, but further performs an internal lottery using a probability lottery table that is different for each installation value. That is, the gaming machine performs an internal lottery using a predetermined probability lottery table based on not only the gaming state but also the set value. Therefore, since the winning probability of each internal winning combination varies depending on the set value, the player seeks the set value information of the gaming machine in which he / she is playing. Therefore, in a gaming machine in which a set value can be set, the Braille display device 200 may be operated differently depending on the set value. Specifically, the gaming machine drives the braille belt 203 for one rotation when the set value is 1 (a relatively unfavorable setting for the player) when a predetermined winning combination is won internally, On the other hand, when the set value is 2 (a setting that is relatively advantageous for the player), the braille belt 203 is driven cyclically. Thereby, the player can detect the set value in each gaming machine based on the operation of the braille belt 203, and not only the game itself provided by the gaming machine but also the extrapolation of the setting value. The game can be expanded by incorporating elements.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 operates the braille display device 200 only during the unit game when the internal winning combination is determined to be BB, but the player can win BB. When the unit game is finished without being activated, the unit game is not activated during the subsequent unit game. That is, in this embodiment, the gaming machine 1 does not operate the braille display device 200 when the gaming state is the BB carryover state. Therefore, the braille display device 200 may be operated even when the gaming state is the BB carryover state. Specifically, the determination condition in step S262 of the game start process shown in FIG. 20 may be changed to “whether the winning combination identifier is BB or the carryover combination identifier is BB”. Then, even when the sub CPU 86 determines that the carryover combination identifier is BB, in step S263, the braille effect data is set in the effect data (start), and the character display device 200 operates. As a result, when the internal winning combination is determined to be BB, even if the player has forgotten to touch the braille belt 203 with his / her finger and does not notice the notification, the braille will continue even after the unit game. Since the display device 200 operates, the player can recognize that the gaming state (BB carryover state) is possible to win BB.

  In the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination is determined to be BB, the Braille 202 indicating “bonus” appears in the Braille appearance window 201. However, the internal winning combination is not limited to this. May be made to appear braille indicating the winning combination. For example, when the internal winning combination is determined to be bell, braille indicating “bell” may appear. Specifically, braille indicating “bell” is formed on the braille belt 203, and the determination condition in step S262 of the game start process shown in FIG. 20 may be changed to “whether the winning combination identifier is bell”. Then, when the sub CPU 86 determines that the winning combination identifier is a bell, in step S263, the braille effect data is set in the effect data (start), the character display device 200 is activated, and the braille appearance window 201 is activated. Braille indicating “bell” appears in Thereby, the player can recognize that it is in a state where a prize can be won in the bell.

  Moreover, although illustrated as a pachislot gaming machine in embodiment, it is not limited to this, The present invention can be applied also to other gaming machines.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the panel display part and liquid crystal display part of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view of the braille display device of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is an enlarged view of the braille display part of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is the expanded view which expanded the reel belt | band | zone used for the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the internal circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the winning combination and payout number corresponding to the combination of the winning symbol in each game state of one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table of the game machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the game state monitoring process performed with the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the probability lottery process performed with the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the stop control process performed with the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the automatic stop process performed with the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process performed with the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of BB and RB completion | finish check processing performed with the main control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the sub CPU performed by the sub control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the command input process performed with the sub-control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the command corresponding | compatible execution process performed with the sub control circuit of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the game start process performed with the sub-control circuit of one Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 5 ... Liquid crystal display device 6S ... Start switch 7LS, 7CS, 7CR ... Stop switch 21L, 21R ... Speaker 101 ... Lamp 102 ... LED
30 ... Microcomputer 31 ... Main CPU
32 ... ROM
33 ... RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 71 ... Main control circuit 72 ... Sub control circuit 200 ... Braille display device 201 ... Braille appearance window 202 ... Braille 203 ... Braille belt 204 ... Gear 205 ... Motor 206 ... Braille control part

Claims (2)

A start signal output means for outputting a start signal for instructing the start of a unit game based on the detection of the start operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the detection of the start signal output by the start signal output means;
Braille forming members in which braille indicating a predetermined winning combination is formed,
Control means for movably controlling the braille forming member in order to make the braille appear in a predetermined area when a predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means;
A gaming machine comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, the control means movably controls the Braille forming member so that the Braille appears cyclically in a predetermined area. Gaming machine.

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