JP2007054424A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of making a player efficiently play and increasing the customer attracting power of the game machine and customer drawing power in a game hall. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, a winning role is decided when a start operation by the player is detected, symbols displayed in a plurality of columns are varied, the stoppage of the variation of the symbols is controlled on the basis of the decided winning role when a stop operation by the player is detected, a prescribed game value is imparted to the player on condition that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on a line connecting symbol stop positions predetermined for each of the plurality of columns, and the operation of a special game state is performed on condition that a specified symbol combination corresponding to a specified role is displayed on the line. There are several kinds of specified winning roles corresponding to the specified role, and when one of the several kinds of the specified winning roles is decided, game information relating to the kind of the specified winning role is reported. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that stops a plurality of rotationally driven reels by pressing a plurality of stop buttons, and throws out game media in accordance with a combination of pictures on each stopped reel. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of efficiently playing games and enhancing the customer suction power of gaming machines and the ability to attract customers at game shops.

  Conventionally, three reels are driven to rotate by operating a start lever after inserting a medal or BET, and each reel is stopped by pressing a stop button corresponding to each reel, according to a picture stopped in the reel display window. A pachislot machine that pays out medals is known. In such a pachislot machine, the player wants because the information desired by the player and how efficiently the player can perform a satisfactory game will greatly affect the popularity of each model and the efficiency of attracting customers at the amusement store. Conventional techniques for providing information have been proposed.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that informs a player of information about an internal winning combination during a special increase prize game that gives a relatively large profit to a player (during a big bonus general game). It is disclosed. In other words, this Patent Document 1 informs a player who is currently playing a big bonus general game of information about an internal winning combination that is a criterion for determining whether or not to perform “replay removal” or the like. .

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-093586

  However, this patent document 1 is for notifying information about an internal winning combination during a big bonus general game, and after a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is won internally, until the bonus is established. It does not notify the information about the internal winning combination.

  By the way, the player is interested in reducing unnecessary losses of game media and acquiring a large number of game media quickly and efficiently. In particular, when a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is won internally, the player may want to start a bonus general game quickly and acquire a large number of game media efficiently. However, in recent pachislot machines, there are cases where a plurality of types of bonus combinations are provided. In such a case, it is difficult for a player to recognize detailed information on bonus combinations. As a result, the player cannot quickly start the bonus general game, and suffers unnecessary loss of the game medium due to the start delay of the bonus general game. Therefore, how to realize a pachislot machine that provides information for allowing a player to play quickly and efficiently before the bonus general game is started after the bonus is won internally is a major issue. . Such a problem is a problem that occurs not only in pachislot machines but also in various gaming machines.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems (problems), and provides a gaming machine that allows a player to play a game efficiently and enhances the customer suction power of the gaming machine and the ability to attract customers at a gaming store. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a symbol display means for displaying symbols in a plurality of columns, a start operation detection means for detecting a start operation by a player, and detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection means. The symbol change for changing the symbols displayed in the plurality of columns by the symbol display means, on condition that the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination and the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means Means, a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player, detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means, and a winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means by the symbol display means Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol fluctuations to be performed, and a predetermined symbol combination is predetermined for each of the plurality of columns by the symbol display means. On the condition that it is displayed on the line connecting the stop positions, a game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value to the player and a specific symbol combination corresponding to a specific role are displayed on the line. Special gaming state actuating means for operating a special gaming state as a condition, and there are a plurality of types of specific winning combinations corresponding to the specific combination, and any one of the plurality of types of specific winning combinations is determined. Then, it is further characterized by further comprising notifying means for notifying game information relating to the specific winning combination type.

  According to the present invention, when any one of a plurality of types of specific winning combinations is determined, the game information regarding the specific winning combination type is notified, so which type of winning combination is internally won to the player. Can be recognized, and it is possible to promptly perform a stop operation to start a general game corresponding to the type of the winning combination won internally without causing the player to insert an unnecessary game medium. .

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the notification means is the next game of the game won by the specific winning combination and before the symbol change means starts the change of the symbol. The game information regarding the type of the winning combination is notified.

  According to the present invention, game information related to the type of a specific winning combination is notified to a player who is the next game of the game won by the specific winning combination and before the change of the symbol is started. It is possible to perform a stop operation for starting a general game corresponding to the type of the winning combination won in an internal winning more quickly without throwing in a new game medium.

  Also, in the present invention according to the above-mentioned invention, when the symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination having a different type from the specific winning combination is displayed on the line, the notification means plays a game related to the specific winning combination type Information is reported.

  According to the present invention, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning combination of a type different from the selected specific winning combination is displayed on the line, the game information regarding the specific winning combination type is notified. It is possible to perform a stop operation for starting a general game corresponding to the type of the winning combination won in an internal winning more quickly without throwing in a new game medium.

  Also, in the present invention according to the above invention, the notification means notifies the game information related to the specific winning combination type by displaying an image, displaying characters, emitting light, outputting sound, or outputting vibration. It is characterized by.

  According to the present invention, game information relating to a specific winning combination type is notified by image display, character display, light emission, sound output, or vibration output, so any player can be notified with a simple configuration. It is possible to recognize whether the type of winning combination has been won internally.

  According to the present invention, by notifying game information related to a specific winning combination type, it is possible to increase the customer suction power of the gaming machine and the ability to attract customers at the game store.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the present invention can be applied to various gaming machines that use medals, coins, game balls, tokens, or the like as game media, but here, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachislot machine that uses medals as game media is shown. And

  First, features of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the features of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. In the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, at the end of one game, a plurality of BBs (big bonuses) drawn with different flags are set. For example, “Red 7” and “Blue 7” are set as BB.

  In the pachislot machine 1, when a BB wins an internal winning, a WIN (notification) lamp 61A indicates which BB has won the internal winning ("game information regarding the type of a particular winning role" described in the claims). , 61B etc. to inform the player. For example, when a red 7 BB is won internally (1), a notification lamp 61A indicating red 7 is turned on to notify the player that the red 7 BB has been internally won (2). Note that the notification when the BB is won internally corresponds to a guide display process (G1) described later.

  Thereafter, when the player stops the blue 7 symbol (symbol) in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (3) even though the red 7 BB is in an internal winning state. The person may have misunderstood that Blue 7's BB is winning internally.

  For this reason, a cross (X) is displayed on the blue 7 stopped in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R using the liquid crystal display unit 2b or the like (4). Also, a predetermined guide display (notification of bonus combination information) may be performed using the liquid crystal display unit 2b or the like (5). As the guide display, for example, “Please align red 7” is displayed. Note that the notification when the player stops the design of blue 7 in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R after the BB is won internally corresponds to a guide display process (G2) described later.

  Thus, the player can recognize which BB has won internally (the type of BB that has won internally). When a player who has recognized which BB has won the internal game, and wants to start the general game of the BB that has won the internal game, the game corresponding to the BB that has won the internal game is easy. It becomes possible to arrange to. That is, it becomes easier for the player to arrange desired symbols, and symbols corresponding to other BBs that are not internally won are not aligned.

  As a result, the pachislot machine 1 allows the player to make a selection for quickly starting the BB general game (the establishment operation of the symbol corresponding to the internally won BB) without throwing (investing) useless medals. It becomes possible. In other words, the player can quickly make a selection for starting a BB general game without inserting unnecessary medals. Therefore, it is possible to provide the pachislot machine 1 with improved gaming efficiency not found in past pachislot machines, and it is possible to increase the customer suction power of the gaming machine and the ability to attract customers at the game store.

  In addition, although the case where red 7 was internally elected as BB and the notification for aligning red 7 was described was explained here, the notification of the internally elected BB is not limited to red 7, but other roles are elected as BB May notify the internal winning combination. Further, here, the information on the winning combination of the BB won internally is notified, but the information to be notified may be information on the winning combination of the RB (regular bonus).

  Further, here, as the notification regarding the type of BB that has been won internally, the case where the lighting of the WIN lamp 61A, the display of the cross mark by the liquid crystal display unit 2b, and the guide display by the liquid crystal display unit 2b have been described. You may perform alerting | reporting regarding the kind of winning BB. For example, notification by sound (voice) may be performed using speakers 9L and 9R, which will be described later, or notification by vibration may be performed using vibrator means. Moreover, you may alert | report by light emission using LED101 and the lamps 102 which are mentioned later.

  Also, here, when trying to align symbols corresponding to other BBs that are not internally won, a predetermined notification is given. In such a case, a predetermined notification (guide) may be performed.

  Here, the WIN lamps 61A and 61B, the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the speakers 9L and 9R, the vibrator means, the LEDs 101, and the lamps 102 correspond to the notification means described in the claims.

  Next, the external configuration of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an external configuration of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the front door 2 of the pachi-slot machine 1 is provided with a panel display portion 2a and a liquid crystal display portion 2b that are substantially vertical surfaces, and the liquid crystal display portion 2b has various kinds of pachislot games. Production and standby demonstration display are performed. Further, guide (navigation) display at the time of BB adopted in this embodiment is also performed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  Behind the front door 2, there are three reels 3L, 3C, 3R in which a plurality of kinds of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces thereof, which are rotatably arranged in a horizontal row. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is Rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm).

  A pedestal portion 4 having a substantially horizontal plane is provided below the panel display portion 2a and the liquid crystal display portion 2b. A medal insertion slot 10 for inserting medals is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 4, and the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 are credited or bet on a game.

  A BET button 13 for betting a credited medal is provided on the left side of the pedestal unit 4. This BET button 13 is a so-called MAXBET button, and a maximum number of medals (usually three) that can be bet on one game is bet from medals credited by one pressing operation. In this embodiment, only the BET button 13 is provided. However, a 1-BET button or a 2-BET button for betting one or two bets may be provided.

  When the BET button 13 is pressed or three medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 10, a predetermined display line is activated. Here, an operation of pressing the BET button 13 or an operation of inserting three medals into the medal insertion slot 10 is referred to as a “BET operation”.

  A C / P button 14 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal unit 4 to switch whether the player credits a medal acquired in the game or pays out the credited medal by a pressing operation. When the C / P button 14 is pressed in a state where a predetermined number of medals have been credited, the credits are invalidated and the credited number of medals are paid out to the medal payout outlet 15 at the lower part of the front and paid out. The medal is thrown out to the medal receiving part 5. Further, when the C / P button 14 is pressed in a state where the credit is invalidated, the credit becomes valid.

  On the right side of the C / P button 14 is a start lever 6 that rotates and drives the reels 3L to 3R by a player's operation to start the display of symbols in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R at a predetermined angle. It is attached so that it can rotate freely.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the base portion 4. Note that one game (unit game) is started by operating the start lever 6 and is ended when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. As will be described later, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are provided on the back side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. These stop switches detect the operation (stop operation) of the corresponding stop button.

  Speakers 9L and 9R are provided symmetrically on the upper part of the pachislot machine 1, and sound effects relating to game effects are output from these speakers 9L and 9R. In addition, voice notification at the time of BB adopted in this embodiment is also performed by the speakers 9L and 9R.

  Next, the panel display unit 2a and the liquid crystal display unit 2b shown in FIG. 2 will be described in more detail. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the panel display unit 2a and the liquid crystal display unit 2b shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the panel display unit 2a is provided with WIN lamps 61A and 61B, a bonus game information display unit 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19. The WIN lamps 61A and 61B are configured to include LEDs and the like, and display the type of BB that has been won internally. Here, a WIN lamp is provided for each type of BB, and when the BB has won internally, the WIN lamp (WIN lamp 61A or WIN lamp 61B) corresponding to the internally selected BB type is turned on. Specifically, when the BB red 7 is won internally, the WIN lamp 61A corresponding to the red 7 is turned on, and when the BB blue 7 is won internally, the WIN lamp 61B corresponding to the blue 7 is turned on. Light up.

  The bonus game information display unit 16 is formed by a 7-segment LED and displays game information in the bonus. The BET lamps 17a to 17c are lamps that are turned on according to the number of medals bet to play one game (hereinafter referred to as "BET number"). Specifically, the BET lamp 17a has a BET number of 1 or more. The BET lamp 17b is lit when the BET number is 2 or more, and the BET lamp 17c is lit when the BET number is 3.

  The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each formed by 7-segment LEDs, and the payout display unit 18 displays the number of medals paid out when a winning is established (when a winning combination is established). The number of remaining medals that are credited is displayed. Normally, the maximum number of credits that can be credited to the pachislot machine 1 is 50, so the number of credits displayed on the credit display unit 19 is 50 or less.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b is formed by symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R, and an effect display area 23. The display content of the liquid crystal display unit 2b is display-controlled according to the rotation and stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and display symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and various effects. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are configured so that a cross mark can be displayed at the upper surface position of the symbol when the symbol is stopped. When a predetermined BB is won internally, and a symbol corresponding to a different type of BB from the internally selected BB stops in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, a symbol corresponding to a different type of BB Turn on the cross. For example, when red 7 is won internally and blue 7 stops in the symbol display area 21L, the cross mark of the symbol display area 21L on blue 7 lights up.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided with display lines of a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction, and display lines of a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in an oblique direction. Is provided. When the player depresses the BET button 13 or when the player inserts three medals into the medal slot 10, these five display lines become valid, and the player enters one or two medals into the medal slot 10. When one medal is inserted, one (center line 8c) or three (top line 8b, center line 8c, and bottom line 8d) display lines are valid. Here, the activated display line is referred to as an “effective line”. These display lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the combination.

  In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, when the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R can be pressed, the player can use the reels 3L, 3C. , 3R is in a transparent state so that the symbols on the screen can be visually recognized.

  The window frame display areas 22L, 22C, and 22R represent the window frames of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R arranged on the front surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. Is provided so as to surround.

  The effect display area 23 is an area other than the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the window frame display areas 22L, 22C, 22R among the areas of the liquid crystal display unit 2b. The effect display area 23 displays an image (for example, a notification lamp) that clearly notifies that a bonus can be established, an effect for increasing the fun of the game, and for the player to advance the game advantageously. Displays necessary information.

  For example, when BB wins internally, the effect display area 23 displays a display of an image (character) that definitely notifies that BB's red 7 or blue 7 can be established. In addition, when a predetermined BB is won internally, and when a symbol corresponding to a different type of BB from the internally won BB stops in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, the effect display area 23 Displays a guide. For example, when red 7 is won internally and blue 7 stops in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R, a guide such as “Please align red 7” is displayed in the effect display area 23.

  Next, an example of the symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R used in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R used in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R represents a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged, and each symbol has a code number of “00” to “20”. Is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 5), which will be described later, as a data table.

  Specifically, on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, A symbol row composed of symbols of “watermelon (symbol 95)”, “Replay (symbol 96)” and “cherry (symbol 97)” is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

  Here, in this embodiment, BB, RB, replay, watermelon small part, plum small part, top and bottom cherry small part, and middle cherry small part are adopted as “combination”. RB is a first type special accessory, and BB is an accessory continuous actuating device according to the first type special accessory. This combination (combination data) is control information in which profits given to the player and symbol combinations are associated with each other. Stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, switching (transition) of the gaming state, gaming value Used for granting. In addition, as BB, the multiple types of combination drawn by a different flag is employ | adopted. Here, a case where red 7 and blue 7 are set as BB will be described.

  Next, the internal configuration of the pachislot machine 1 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachislot machine 1 shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72. As shown in FIG. 5, the pachislot machine 1 includes a main control circuit 71 that controls the game processing operation of the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a main control. A sub-control circuit 72 that controls the liquid crystal display device 131, the speakers 9L and 9R, the LEDs 101, and the lamps 102 based on a control command transmitted from the circuit 71 is included.

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

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. Note that random number sampling can be performed by software by executing a random number sampling program on the CPU 31 in the microcomputer 30. In this case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, the reels are stopped according to the operation of a probability lottery table, a winning combination determination table for stop, and a stop button used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). A stop table group for determining the mode is stored.

  The ROM 32 stores various control commands for transmission to the sub-control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 does not input a control command or information to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. The RAM 33 stores various information such as an internal winning combination, a carryover combination and a current gaming state.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 17a, 2-BET lamp 17b, maximum BET lamp 17c), bonus game information display unit 16, and payout display. A display unit such as a unit 18 and a credit display unit 19; a hopper 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41; and a reel 3L, 3C, There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R that rotationally drive 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, and a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the WIN lamps 61A and 61B and the BET lamps 17a, 17b and 17c. In addition, a display unit driving circuit 48 for driving and controlling display units such as the bonus game information display unit 16, the payout display unit 18, and the credit display unit 19 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The microcomputer 30 receives input signals from a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS, a BET switch 13S, a C / P switch 14S, a medal sensor 10S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. Based on these, a control command is generated.

  The start switch 6S is a switch that detects an operation of the start lever 6, and the medal sensor 10S is a sensor that detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 10. The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are switches that generate stop signals in response to operations of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively. The BET switch 13S is a switch that is provided on the back surface of the BET button 13 and generates a signal in response to an operation of the BET button 13. The C / P switch 14 </ b> S is a switch that is provided on the back surface of the C / P button 14 and generates a signal in response to an operation of the C / P button 14. The reel position detection circuit 50 is a circuit that receives a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal indicating completion of medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  The random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples the random numbers at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this manner, an internal winning combination is determined based on, for example, a probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32. The selection of the red 7 BB and the blue 7 BB employed in this embodiment is also made according to the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

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

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

  Also, in the ROM 32, a pattern in which a combination of symbols for winning a combination (winning, etc.), a medal dividend number for winning, and a winning determination code (establishing determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. A combination table (not shown) is stored. This symbol combination table is referred to when confirming winnings (confirmation of display combination) at the time of stop control of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R and after stopping all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The The display combination (display combination data) is a combination (established combination) corresponding to a combination of symbols arranged along the active line, and the player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When the CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination or the winning combination for stop by the lottery process (probability lottery process or the like) based on the random number sampling, the stop switch 7LS, 7LS, 7R, 7R, and the stop switch 7LS, Based on the operation signals sent from the 7CS and 7RS and the determined stop table, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C and 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

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

  Next, the sub control circuit 72 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the main control circuit 71 via a bus, and also includes a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101, lamps 102, A volume control unit 103 is connected.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit The (mSub) 72b is formed on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is connected to the main control circuit. No control command or information is output to 71. Communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b does not output a control command or information to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes an image control microcomputer 81, a serial port 82, a program ROM 83, a work RAM 84, a calendar IC 85, an image control IC 86, a control RAM 87, an image ROM (CROM (character ROM)) 88, and a video RAM 89.

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port 82 is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. For example, if a control command indicating that a specific image (character) for guide (navigation) when BB (red 7 or blue 7) is internally won is received from the main control circuit 71, this image, etc. The image control IC 86 is instructed to take out the image from the image ROM 88 and display it on the liquid crystal display device 131.

  The transmission / reception of the control command for displaying the guide image may be performed when the BB wins the internal winning, or after the BB wins the internal winning, a role (for example, the blue 7) that is different from the winning combination (for example, the red 7). ) May be performed when trying to align the symbols. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but executes random number sampling in software on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. It is configured as follows.

  The serial port 82 is a port that receives a control command or the like transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 stores a control program executed by the image control microcomputer 81 and various tables described later. The work RAM 84 is used as a work memory area used when the image control microcomputer 81 executes a control program, and the work RAM 84 stores various information related to effects and the like.

  The calendar IC 85 is an IC for storing date data, and a game shop employee or the like operates an operation unit (not shown) to set a date, and the set date is stored in the calendar IC 85. Since the work RAM 84 and the calendar IC 85 are to be backed up, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is cut off, the power is continuously supplied and the stored information and the like are erased. Is prevented.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image according to the effect content determined by the image control microcomputer 81, a guide image when the red 7 or blue 7 of the BB is internally won, and the like, and outputs the generated image to the liquid crystal display device 131. It is. The image output for the guide may be performed when the BB wins the internal winning, or after the BB wins the internal winning, an attempt is made to align the symbols of the winning combination (for example, blue 7) different from the winning combination (for example, red 7). You may go when you do. The image control IC 86 includes a control RAM 87, and the image control microcomputer 81 reads and writes information from and to the control RAM 87. Further, the control RAM 87 is expanded with a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at predetermined timings. Update.

  A liquid crystal display device 131, an image ROM 88, and a video RAM 89 are connected to the image control IC 86. Note that when processing a large amount of image data such as three-dimensional image data, the image ROM 88 may be connected to the image control microcomputer 81. The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. The video RAM 89 is used as temporary storage means when an image is generated by the image control IC 86. The image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the image control microcomputer 81 every time data in the video RAM 89 is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 131.

  Further, in the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the image control microcomputer 81 also controls the production of sound and lamp. The image control microcomputer 81 determines the type and output timing of the sound / lamp based on the determined effect, and transmits a control command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. To do. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b that has received this control command performs only sound / lamp output in accordance with the control command received from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a (excluding volume adjustment control described later).

  The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b includes a sound / lamp control microcomputer 91, a serial port 92, a program ROM 93, a work RAM 94, a sound source IC 95, a power amplifier 96, and a sound source ROM 97.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port 92 is shown). The CPU in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs sound / lamp output processing in accordance with the control program stored in the program ROM 93 based on the control command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to LEDs 101 and lamps 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 transmits an output signal to the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 in response to a control command transmitted at a predetermined timing from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. As a result, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 emit light in a predetermined manner according to the effect or the notification of the role of the BB.

  For example, when BB wins internally, the LEDs 101 and lamps 102 corresponding to the type of BB (red 7 or blue 7) won internally are emitted in a predetermined manner. The light emission corresponding to the type of BB may be performed when the BB wins an internal winning, or after the BB wins an internal winning, a symbol of a role (for example, blue 7) different from the internal winning winning (for example, red 7) is prepared. You may perform when it is going (when a different combination stops in the symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R).

  The serial port 92 is an input port that receives a control command or the like transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The program ROM 93 is a memory that stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91. The work RAM 94 is used as a work memory for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 executes the control program described above.

  The sound source IC 95 generates a sound source based on the control command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 is an amplifier, and speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 95 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 9L and 9R. The sound source ROM 97 stores sound source data (phrase etc.) for generating a sound source.

  For example, when BB wins internally, a sound (guide) corresponding to the type of BB (red 7 or blue 7) won internally is output from the speakers 9L and 9R. Specifically, guides “Please align red 7” and “Please align blue 7” are output from the speakers 9L and 9R. The sound corresponding to the type of BB may be output when the BB wins the internal winning, or after the BB wins the internal winning, the symbol of the winning (eg, blue 7) is different from the winning combination (eg, red 7). It may be done when trying to align.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by a game shop employee or the like, and the volume output from the speakers 9L and 9R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 103.

  Next, a description will be given of the game state of each game state, the transfer condition, and the game state of the transfer destination when the transfer condition is satisfied. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a game state of a transfer destination when the occurrence condition, the transfer condition, and the transfer condition of each game state are satisfied. In each gaming state, the type of winning combination or its winning probability is different.

  The gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 described in the present embodiment includes four states of a general gaming state, a BB gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a carryover state. The combination (BB or RB) carried over in such a carryover state will be referred to as a “carryover combination” below. Hereinafter, a state including either the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is referred to as a “bonus gaming state”.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate” (a gaming value given to a player with respect to a unit gaming value bet on a game) is smaller than “1”, and It means a gaming state that is most disadvantageous for the player as compared to other gaming states.

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by an RB gaming state. The BB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the first type special accessory” is operating. Specifically, when red 7 or blue 7 wins internally and the corresponding pattern is aligned, this BB gaming state is entered, and the RB gaming state is continuously generated. The BB gaming state is terminated on condition that a predetermined number (for example, 465) of medals has been paid out.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is activated, and this RB gaming state is obtained when the BAR is internally won and the corresponding pattern is arranged.

  The carryover state is a gaming state in which a state in which symbol combinations corresponding to BB or RB can be arranged along the display line (BB or RB is established) is permitted over one or a plurality of games. That is, this carryover state is a gaming state in which the winning combination for stop is BB or RB on the condition that the internal winning combination is lost (none). The BB or RB of this embodiment includes red 7BB, blue 7BB, and BARRB, and the carryover state includes a red 7BB carryover state, a blue 7BB carryover state, and a BARRB carryover state. Then, in the red 7BB carryover state and the blue 7BB carryover state, notification regarding the internal winning of red 7 and the internal winning of blue 7 is performed.

  Here, the winning combination for stop is information used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the winning winning combination is determined, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are allowed in a state in which the stop mode of the symbol or symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is allowed to be stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. Is controlled to stop. In addition, stop control is performed in a state where a symbol or symbol combination corresponding to a combination other than the winning combination for stop is not permitted. Basically, a combination determined as an internal winning combination becomes a winning combination for stopping. However, in the carryover state, when there is no internal winning combination (losing), BB or RB becomes the winning combination for stopping.

  If the player is in the carry-over state and the BB is in the stop winning combination and the player performs a stop operation near the symbol corresponding to BB (red 7 or blue 7), the symbol corresponding to this BB will be stopped. Stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. In addition, when the small role is a stop winning combination, if the player performs a stop operation near the symbol corresponding to the small role (such as cherry), the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop control is performed. For this reason, when the player performs a stop operation for stopping the small combination even though the BB is internally won, the symbol corresponding to the small combination may be stopped. In this embodiment, even if a plurality of winning combinations for stopping are set, a notification regarding the type of BB combination is made, so which BB (combination) the player has won internally. Can be recognized. Thereby, the pachislot machine 1 can make a selection for quickly starting the BB general game without causing the player to insert unnecessary medals.

  In the carryover state, when a replay or a watermelon small combination is won as an internal winning combination, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop based on a predetermined priority order set in advance. For example, when priority of stop control (retraction) is set in the order of replay, carryover state, and small role, this setting and stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player (stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) Is controlled to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When a small role is won in the BB carryover state, if a stop operation is performed near the symbol corresponding to BB (red 7 or blue 7) and near the symbol corresponding to the small role, BB is assigned according to the priority order of the stop control. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to be stopped so that the symbol corresponding to is stopped.

  In the present embodiment, even if there is a priority order of stop control, small players with low priority may be arranged depending on the player's stop operation, so a notification regarding the type of BB role is given. As a result, the player can recognize which BB has won internally, and can perform the stop operation of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination without matching the small role as necessary. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the condition for generating the bonus gaming state is establishment of BB or RB. When the predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) the game is completed or the predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) is realized, the transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state.

  The condition for the carryover state is to internally win BB or RB. When BB or RB is established, the transition condition is established, the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state, and one or more RB games are played. It becomes possible.

  Next, the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship among a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. As shown in the figure, BB is established by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active line (the display combination is BB). , RB is established by arranging “BAR-BAR-BAR” along the effective line (the display combination is RB).

  Replay is established by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When this replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, the replay is a role that allows a game to be performed without establishing a game value when it is established. In addition, the combinations of symbols that form the “watermelon small part”, “bell small part”, “upper and lower cherry small part”, and “medium cherry small part” are as illustrated.

  Next, an example of the probability lottery table employed by the pachislot machine 1 used in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a probability lottery table (BET number: 3) employed by the pachislot machine 1 used in the present embodiment.

  FIG. 9 (1) shows a probability lottery table for the general gaming state. In this general gaming state, red 7BB, blue 7BB, BARRB, replay, watermelon small part, bell small part and cherry small part are shown. May win internally.

  Here, when red 7BB is won internally (when red 7BB is carried over), “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” follows the active line on condition that the winning combination for stopping becomes Red 7BB. Lined is allowed. In addition, when Blue 7BB is won internally (when Blue 7BB is carried over), “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” is arranged along the active line on condition that the winning combination for stopping becomes Blue 7BB. It is acceptable. Further, when BARRB is won internally (when BARRB is carried over), “BAR-BAR-BAR” is allowed to line up along the active line on condition that the winning combination for stopping becomes BARRB.

  FIG. 9 (2) shows a probability lottery table for bonus game state, and in this bonus game state, there are cases where internal winning is made for a small combination of watermelon, a small combination of bell, and a small combination of cherry. FIG. 9 (3) shows a carry-over state probability lottery table, and in this carry-over state, there are cases where internal winning is performed for replay, watermelon small part, bell small part, and cherry small part. In the internal winning combination (internal winning combination data), the corresponding symbol combination and the profit given to the player are indirectly associated with each other through the stop control mode or display combination corresponding to the internal winning combination. ing.

  Next, an example of the jump table of the sub control circuit 72 will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a jump table of the sub control circuit 72. This jump table is a table in which a control command received from the main control circuit 71 is associated with a process performed according to the type of the control command.

  Specifically, the main control circuit 71 transmits data (information) composed of “4 bytes” to “8 bytes” to the sub control circuit 72 as one control command, so that the “first byte” of this control command is transmitted. Data (first data) and the processing content indicated by the first data are stored in the jump table.

  The “initialization process” shown in the figure is a process for initializing the work RAM 84 and the like, and the “demonstration display process” displays an image for informing that the gaming machine is in the “waiting for customer” situation on the liquid crystal display unit. This is a process of displaying in 2b. The “game medal insertion process” is a process performed in response to a “BET operation”, and the “game start process” is a process performed in response to an operation of the start lever 6. The “reel stop process” is a process performed when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is operated, and the “all reel stop process (game end process)” is the “third stop operation”. This is a process that is performed at the opportunity.

  The “winning process” is a process performed based on the success or failure of the combination. The “bonus game state change instruction process” is a process of changing the game state information to “bonus game state” when a bonus (BB or RB) is won, and the “bonus game end state process” This is a process of changing the game state information to the “general game state” at the end of the “game state”. The “error effect instruction process” is a process of displaying an image informing the defect on the liquid crystal display unit 2b when a problem such as the medals in the hopper 40 becoming empty occurs. Is a process for executing an effect by “sound”.

  Next, the control operation of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. 11 to 13 are main flowcharts showing the control operation of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to this embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, in the main control circuit 71, first, after the CPU 31 performs initialization processing at the start of the game (initialization of storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, etc.) (step S1), Predetermined storage contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game (for example, storage contents of the storage area storing the internal winning combination) are erased (step S2). Specifically, data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is designated, .

  Thereafter, medal insertion / start check processing such as updating the number of BETs based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S or the BET switch 13S is performed (step S3), and random numbers for lottery used for the probability lottery processing are obtained. Extract (step S4).

  Thereafter, a gaming state monitoring process for monitoring whether the state is a bonus gaming state (BB gaming state or RB gaming state), carryover state, or general gaming state is performed (step S5), and the bonus gaming state, carryover state, A probability lottery process for determining an internal winning combination in the general gaming state based on the probability lottery table is performed (step S6).

  Thereafter, a start control command including information such as the gaming state, the internal winning combination, the stop table determined in the initial determination process and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 is set (step S7), and “4. It is determined whether or not “1 second” or more has elapsed (step S8). If “4.1 seconds” or more have not elapsed (No in step S8), a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) is performed. Perform (step S9). If “4.1 seconds” or more have elapsed (Yes at step S8), the process proceeds to step S10 as it is. That is, the game start operation by the player is invalidated until a predetermined time (4.1 seconds) elapses after the previous game is started.

  Thereafter, a game monitoring timer including an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is set (step S10). The start of rotation of all reels is requested (step S11).

  At this time, it is determined whether or not BB has been internally won (step S12). If BB has been internally won (step S12 affirmative), guide display processing (G1) (the role of BB) After instructing the type notification (step S13), a reel stop permission control command is set (step S14). If the BB is not internally won (No at Step S12), the reel stop permission control command is set as it is (Step S14).

  Then, it is determined whether or not any of the stop switches is turned “ON” by pressing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R (step S15), and if the stop switch remains “OFF” (step S15). S15 negative), it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is "0" (step S16). If the value of the automatic stop timer is not “0” (No at Step S16), the process proceeds to Step S15.

  On the other hand, when one of the stop switches is “ON” (Yes at Step S15) or when the value of the automatic stop timer is “0” (Yes at Step S16), the slip frame number determination process is performed. (Step S17), and waits for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which have been stopped for the determined number of sliding frames, to rotate (Step S18), and stops the rotation of the reels. A request is made (step S19).

  Thereafter, a reel stop control command is set (step S20), and when any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, a guide display process (G2) is instructed as necessary (step S21). Next, it is determined whether or not all reels have been stopped (step S22). When all the reels have not stopped yet (No at Step S22), the process proceeds to Step S15.

  On the other hand, when all the reels are stopped (Yes at Step S22), a display combination for setting a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) based on the pattern stop mode of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. After performing the search process (step S23), a display combination control command including information on the display combination is set (step S24).

  Then, after performing the medal payout process (step S25), a payout end control command is set (step S26), and a BB operating flag or RB operating information that is information for identifying whether or not the bonus gaming state is set. It is determined whether or not a flag (hereinafter referred to as “bonus operating flag”) is on (in a bonus gaming state) (step S27). As a result, when the bonus operating flag is off (not in the bonus gaming state) (No at step S27), a bonus (BB or RB) operation check process is performed (step S28), and the process proceeds to step S2.

  On the other hand, if the bonus operating flag is ON (Yes at step S27), whether or not the number of games in the bonus game state (number of games) has exceeded the possible number of games (for example, 8 times), A bonus (BB or RB) end check process is performed to check whether or not the established number has exceeded the number of possible winnings (for example, 12) (step S29), and the process proceeds to step S2. Here, although not shown in FIG. 13, when the BB operation flag is on, the payout number of medals in the BB gaming state is updated to check whether or not the prescribed number has been exceeded. Process.

  Next, the gaming state monitoring process shown in step S5 of FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the gaming state monitoring process shown in step S5 of FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 first determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (step S41). If this bonus operating flag is on (Yes in step S41), the gaming state As a bonus game state is set (step S42), the process returns to step S6 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the bonus operating flag is not on (No at Step S41), it is determined whether or not the carryover combination is set (Step S43). When the carryover combination is set (Step S43) In step S43, the carryover state is set (step S44), and the process returns to step S6 in FIG. On the other hand, when the carryover combination is not set (No at Step S43), the general gaming state is set (Step S45), and the process returns to Step S6 in FIG.

  Since any of the bonus game state, the carryover state, and the general game state is set through these series of processes, the internal winning combination is determined in step S6 of FIG. 11 according to the game state.

  Next, the probability lottery process shown in step S6 of FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the probability lottery process shown in step S6 of FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 first determines whether or not the bonus game state is set (step S51). If the bonus game state is set (step S51 affirmative), the bonus shown in FIG. An internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the gaming state (step S52), and the process proceeds to step S58.

  On the other hand, when it is not in the bonus game state (No at Step S51), it is determined whether or not it is in the carryover state (Step S53), and when it is in the carryover state (Yes at Step S53), FIG. The internal winning combination is determined based on the carry-over state probability lottery table (step S54), and the process proceeds to step S56.

  If the carryover state is not established (No at Step S53), an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 9A (Step S55), and the process proceeds to Step S56.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a bonus (BB or RB) (step S56). If the internal winning combination is a bonus (BB or RB) (Yes in step S56), the internal winning combination is determined. Based on this, a carryover combination is set (step S57), and the process returns to step S7 in FIG. If the internal winning combination is not a bonus (BB or RB) (No at Step S56), the process directly returns to Step S7 in FIG.

  Next, the guide display process (G1) command shown in step S13 of FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the guide display process (G1) shown in step S13 of FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 first determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB red 7 (step S61). If the internal winning combination is BB red 7 (Yes in step S61). Then, the WIN lamp 61A (red 7) is turned on (step S62), and the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the internal winning combination is not BB's red 7 (BB's blue 7) (No in step S61), the WIN lamp 61B (blue 7) is turned on (step S63), and step S14 in FIG. Migrate to

  Next, the control operation of the sub-control circuit 72 in response to the guide display process (G2) command shown in step S21 of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the guide display process (G2) of the sub control circuit 72 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the sub-control circuit 72 receives a determination result of determining whether or not the internal winning combination is BB red 7 from the CPU 31 (step S71), and the internal winning combination is BB red 7 In the case (Yes at step S71), the CPU 31 receives a determination result as to whether or not the symbol stopped in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is blue 7 (step S72).

  When the symbol stopped in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is blue 7 (Yes in step S72), the sub-control circuit 72 crosses the symbol of blue 7 stopped in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. Is displayed (step S73), and "Please align red 7" is displayed (step S74). The display of the cross mark and the display “please align red 7” are performed by the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S22 in FIG. On the other hand, if the symbol stopped in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not blue 7 (No in step S72), the process directly proceeds to step S22 in FIG.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 72 receives a determination result from the CPU 31 as to whether or not the internal winning combination is BB red 7 (step S71), and if the internal winning combination is not BB red 7 (No in step S71). The CPU 31 receives a determination result as to whether or not the internal winning combination is BB Blue 7 (step S75).

  When the internal winning combination is BB blue 7, the sub-control circuit 72 receives a determination result from the CPU 31 as to whether or not the symbol stopped in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is red 7 (step S76). When the symbol stopped in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is red 7 (Yes in step S76), the sub-control circuit 72 crosses the symbol of red 7 stopped in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R. Is displayed (step S77), and "Please align blue 7" is displayed (step S78). The display of the cross mark and the display “please align blue 7” are performed by the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S22 in FIG. On the other hand, if the symbol stopped in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is not red 7 (No in step S76), the process directly proceeds to step S22 in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the guide display process (G1) by the WIN lamps 61A and 61B is performed by the main control circuit 71. However, the guide display process (G1) by the WIN lamps 61A and 61B is performed by the sub-control circuit 72. It is good also as a structure performed by.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the BB is won internally, information regarding the type of BB role is notified, so the player recognizes which type of BB was won internally. Is possible. Thus, the pachislot machine 1 performs a reel stop operation for quickly starting the BB general game without causing the player to insert a useless medal before the bonus general game is started after the bonus is internally won. Can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to provide the pachislot machine 1 with improved gaming efficiency not found in past pachislot machines, and it is possible to increase the customer suction power of the gaming machine and the ability to attract customers at the game store.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the reels stop and the BB combination is won internally, before the reel starts the next rotation, the notification regarding the type of BB combination won internally (guide display processing (G1 )), It is possible to make a selection for starting the BB general game more quickly without causing the player to insert unnecessary medals.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pattern for establishing a combination different from the internally won BB combination is at a stop position (design display areas 21L, 21C, 21R) that is a target for determining whether the combination is established. When stopped, the type of the BB winning combination (guidance display processing (G2)) is notified, so that the BB general game can be started more quickly without causing the player to insert unnecessary medals. It is possible to make a selection.

  Further, in this embodiment, the WIN lamps 61A and 61B are used to notify the information on the type of BB role (guide display processing (G1)), so any type of BB can be internally won by the player with a simple configuration. It becomes possible to recognize easily.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, a cross mark is displayed on the symbol of the BB that is not won in the symbol (the guide display process (G2)) that is stopped in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R using the liquid crystal display unit 2b or the like. )), It is possible for the player to easily recognize the symbols of the BB that has not been won internally.

  Further, in the present embodiment, guide display (for example, “Please align red 7”) (guide display processing (G2)) regarding the role of the BB won internally using the liquid crystal display unit 2b or the like is performed. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize to the player which type of symbols are arranged to start the general game of BB.

  Further, in this embodiment, notification of the type of BB (red 7 or blue 7) by sound using the speakers 9L and 9R, notification of the type of BB by vibration using the vibrator means, the LEDs 101 and the lamps 102 are provided. Since the notification of the type of BB by the used light emission is performed, it becomes possible for the player to easily recognize which type of BB was won internally. In particular, when notifying the type of BB by sound or vibration, even if the player is watching the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R and the effect display area 23 in a concentrated manner, It is possible to easily recognize whether the internal winning is made.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the player performs a stop operation for stopping the small role even though BB is elected internally (the small symbol symbol is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R). When the BB is stopped), it is possible to reduce the stop operation of the small role that the player does not want, and the pachislot machine 1 allows the player to insert an unnecessary medal. It is possible to make a selection for quickly starting the BB general game.

  In this embodiment, when the symbol corresponding to the role of the BB that is not internally won in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, the type of the role of the BB that is internally won by using the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Although the case where the notification is performed is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the BB is won internally, the liquid crystal display unit 2b may be used to notify the type of the role of the BB. In this case, notification (guide display processing (G2)) regarding the type of BB role using the liquid crystal display unit 2b is performed at the timing of step S13 in FIG. 11, and processing procedures other than this processing are shown in the embodiment. The same process is performed.

  As described above, when the BB is won internally, the BB role type using the liquid crystal display unit 2b is notified so that the player can more quickly recognize which type of BB was won internally. It becomes possible.

  Also, BB type notification by sound using speakers 9L and 9R, BB type notification by vibration using vibrator means, and BB type notification by light emission using LEDs 101 and lamps 102 are also provided. It is also possible to do this when you are elected internally. In this case, the BB type is notified by sound at the timing of step S13 in FIG. 11, and processing procedures other than this processing are performed by the same processing as that shown in the embodiment.

  In this way, when the BB is won internally, the BB role type is notified by sound, vibration, and light, so that the player can more quickly recognize which type of BB was won internally. It becomes.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachislot machine 1 that uses a medal as a game medium is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reel is stopped by a stop button or the like. It can be similarly applied to other gaming machines.

  The present invention can also be applied to a game program that simulates the operation of the pachislot machine 1 used in this embodiment for a home game machine. In this case, as a recording medium for recording the game program, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used, and the game program may be downloaded via a network.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is useful for allowing a player to play a game efficiently and increasing the customer suction of the gaming machine and the ability to attract customers at a gaming store.

It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the characteristic of the pachislot machine which concerns on a present Example. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on a present Example. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a panel display part and a liquid crystal display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol represented on a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a pachislot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a sub control circuit. It is explanatory drawing of the game state of the transfer destination when the generation | occurrence | production condition of each game state, a transfer condition, and a transfer condition are satisfied. It is explanatory drawing of the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows an example of a probability lottery table. It is explanatory drawing of the jump table of a sub control circuit. It is a main flowchart (1) which shows the control operation of a main control circuit. It is a main flowchart (2) which shows the control action of a main control circuit. It is a main flowchart (3) which shows the control action of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a game state monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a probability lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a guide display process (G1). It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a guide display process (G2).

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot machine 2 Front door 2b Liquid crystal display part 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 21L, 21C, 21R Symbol display area 23 Effect display area 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
61A WIN lamp (Red 7)
61B WIN lamp (blue 7)
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 83 Program ROM
84 Work RAM
131 Liquid crystal display device

Claims (4)

A symbol display means for displaying symbols in a plurality of columns;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
On the condition that the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means is detected, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination;
On condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol changing means for changing the symbols displayed in the plurality of columns by the symbol display means;
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol display means based on detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means and a winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means;
Game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value to a player on condition that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed by a symbol display means on a line connecting predetermined symbol stop positions for each of the plurality of columns. When,
Special game state actuating means for actuating a special game state on condition that a specific symbol combination corresponding to a specific role is displayed on the line;
There are multiple types of specific winning combination corresponding to the specific combination,
A gaming machine, further comprising an informing means for informing game information relating to the type of the specific winning combination when any of the plurality of types of specific winning combinations is determined.   The notifying means notifies the game information related to the type of the specific winning combination, which is the next game of the game won by the specific winning combination and before the change of the symbol is started by the symbol changing means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:   The informing means, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning combination of a type different from the specific winning combination is displayed on the line, notifies the game information regarding the type of the specific winning combination. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1. 4. The informing means of informing game information related to the specific winning combination type by displaying images, displaying characters, emitting light, outputting sound, or outputting vibrations. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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