JP2007135973A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can appropriately reflect a player's skill on a decision about a performance. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine stops the rotation of reels to display a specific combination of patterns by a display window, on condition that a predetermined one pattern exists in a prescribed position (middle of the display window for example) when an internal winning combination relating to the action of an RB game condition in an ordinary game condition during a BB advantageous to a player is decided and a stop operation is detected, and decides on a special performance pattern when the specific combination of patterns is displayed by the display window as the result of the stop of the reels due to the condition. <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 arranged on the respective circumferential surfaces, and a plurality of reels corresponding to each of the reels, a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. Start of rotation of each reel based on a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) on the condition that a display is displayed so that the player can visually recognize the symbol and a medal is inserted A start switch that outputs a signal for requesting a stop, a stop switch that outputs a signal for requesting stop of rotation of the reel according to the type of the reel, based on an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), Based on the signals output from the start switch and stop switch, the operation of the stepping motor is controlled, and a control unit that rotates and stops each reel (so-called gaming machine) Chisuro) it is known. In this type of gaming machine, it is determined whether or not a prize has been won based on a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of display windows.

  Currently, when a start operation by a player is detected, the mainstream gaming machine performs internal lottery and stops the rotation of the reel based on the result of the lottery and the timing of the stop operation by the player. . For example, when the result related to winning is determined by the internal lottery described above (hereinafter, the result of the internal lottery is referred to as “internal winning combination”), the player performs a stop operation so that the winning is established. Even after the operation is performed, the rotation of the reel continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 ms), and then stops. Further, if the internal winning combination relating to winning is not determined, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that winning is not established. In other words, in such a game machine, a stop operation (so-called “eye push”) at an appropriate timing is required in many situations, and what combination of symbols is displayed on the display window when the rotation of the reel is stopped. Is related to the timing of the stop operation, that is, the skill of the player.

Recently, in such a gaming machine, in a bonus game that occurs when a bonus winning is established, when the rotation of the reel is stopped, a specific symbol combination is displayed on the display window from the speaker. A sound that makes the sound to be produced special has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, by determining the sound that is generated in the special gaming state in relation to the player's skill, the player loses interest in the game in a bonus game that tends to be uniform. I try to prevent it.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-210071

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, if there are a plurality of positions where a specific symbol combination can be displayed on the peripheral surface of the reel, the specific symbol combination may be displayed by chance, There is a possibility that the skill of the player is not properly reflected in the determination of the production. In other words, even if it is possible to display a combination of specific symbols with much effort, it is highly possible that the combination will be displayed by chance. There is a concern that the player's interest in the performance cannot be sufficiently aroused.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately reflecting a player's skill in determining an effect.

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

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a reel on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on a peripheral surface, and a symbol display means (for example, a plurality of symbols on a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel). A display window described later), an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination (for example, an internal lottery process of FIG. 18 performed by a CPU 31 described later), and a reel rotating means for rotating the reel (for example, described later) Stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a reel control process in step S183 in FIG. 21 performed by a CPU 31 described later), a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for detecting a stop operation, and the stop operation Based on detection of the stop operation performed by the detecting means, a symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol at a predetermined position (for example, a center line 8c described later) (for example, rear When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means are detected. Based on the above, the reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the reel (for example, the reel control processing in step S183 in FIG. 21 performed by the CPU 31 described later) and the operation of the gaming state advantageous for the player (for example, BB described later) When the advantageous state operating means (for example, the bonus operation check process of FIG. 19 performed by the CPU 31 described later) and the advantageous state operating means operate the gaming state advantageous to the player, a plurality of types of effects are performed. Effect determining means (for example, an image to be described later) for determining any one (for example, effect data for normal BB to be described later) from the pattern Control microcomputer 81) and effect execution means (for example, sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 described later, speakers 21L and 21R described later), which will be described later, which execute the effect pattern determined by the effect determination means by sound or / and light output. LED 101, lamp 102 described later), and the reel stop means determines a specific internal winning combination (for example, SRB described later) by the internal winning combination determining means in a gaming state advantageous to the player. And the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means is provided on the condition that the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means is a predetermined symbol (for example, white 7 at symbol position “9” of the left reel 3L described later). The rotation of the reel is stopped so that a combination of symbols (for example, a triple 7 described later) is displayed, and the effect determining means When a specific symbol combination is displayed, a special effect pattern (for example, special BB effect data described later) is determined.

  According to this gaming machine, on the condition that a specific internal winning combination is determined in a gaming state advantageous to the player, and the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means is a predetermined symbol, the symbol display The reel rotation is stopped so that a specific symbol combination is displayed by the means, and when the specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a special effect pattern is determined. That is, in order to execute a special effect pattern, it is a game that a stop operation is performed when a predetermined symbol is located at a predetermined position among a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. Required by the person. Therefore, a combination of specific symbols is displayed by chance, which can reduce the possibility of determining a special performance pattern as much as possible, and appropriately reflect the player's skill in determining the special performance pattern Is possible. As a result, the player's interest in the special performance pattern can be improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the effect determining means has a specific internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means in a gaming state advantageous to the player. The combination of the specific symbols by the symbol display means on condition that the symbol is determined for the first time in a gaming state advantageous to the user and the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means is a predetermined symbol. A special effect pattern is determined when is displayed.

  According to this gaming machine, the condition for determining a special performance pattern when a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in a gaming state advantageous to the player. The specific internal winning combination is determined for the first time in a gaming state advantageous to the player, and the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means is a predetermined symbol. In other words, the opportunity to determine a special performance pattern is limited to the determination of the first specific internal winning combination in the gaming state advantageous to the player, so that a specific combination of symbols is displayed by chance. The possibility that the special performance pattern is executed can be further reduced, and the skill of the player can be more appropriately reflected in the determination of the special performance pattern.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, on the condition that a specific internal winning combination is determined in a gaming state advantageous to the player, and the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means is a predetermined symbol. Since the rotation of the reel is stopped so that a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, and a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a special effect pattern is determined. The player's skill can be appropriately reflected in the determination of the special performance pattern, and the player's interest in this can be improved.

  The configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an overview of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 3) described later, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. .

  Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in a horizontal row. A plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction of the reels on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute), and a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R It fluctuates with the rotation of the reel.

  Further, the front door 1b is formed with a panel display portion 2 as a substantially vertical surface. In the center of the panel display portion 2, three vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided as symbol display areas. Is provided. Each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is provided so as to be positioned in front of the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and rotation and rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R through each display window 4L, 4C, 4R. The stoppage can be observed. In addition, each display window 4L, 4C, 4R displays one symbol in each of the upper, middle, or lower display areas in each display window 4L, 4C, 4R, and is arranged on the peripheral surface of the corresponding reel. Three symbols are displayed.

  The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are formed with a winning line that connects predetermined areas among the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. As the types of winning lines, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, a bottom line 8d, a cross-up line 8a, and a cross-down line 8e are provided.

  The center line 8c is a line connecting the middle stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The top line 8b is a line connecting the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The bottom line 8d is a line connecting the lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The cross-up line 8a is a line connecting the lower stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right display window 4R. The cross-down line 8e is a line connecting the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  These winning lines 8a to 8e are basically operated by operating any one of a 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, or a maximum bet button 13 which will be described later, or a medal slot 22 which will be described later. It is activated by putting it in (the activated winning line is called the activated line).

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Information related to the game is displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a medal slot 22 for inserting medals into the gaming machine 1 is provided. When a medal is inserted from the medal slot 22, the above-described winning lines 8a to 8e are activated. Further, when more than three medals are continuously inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, they are stored (credited) in the gaming machine 1. In the gaming machine 1, medals are used as gaming media, but the gaming media used in the gaming machine 1 are not limited to this, and a card storing information such as the number of medals in addition to coins, gaming balls or tokens. Etc. are also applicable.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a credited medal is inserted in a unit game (for example, one game from the start of the reel rotation until the reel rotation stops and a game result is obtained). A 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, and a maximum bet button 13 are provided for determining the number of medals. From the credited medal, one is inserted by operating the 1-bet button 11, two are inserted by operating the 2-bet button 12, and three are inserted by operating the maximum bet button 13.

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-bet lamp 9a, a 2-bet lamp 9b, and a maximum bet lamp 9c are provided. The 1-bet lamp 9a, the 2-bet lamp 9b, and the maximum bet lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals inserted in the unit game (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”). The 1-bet lamp 9a is turned on when the inserted number is 1, the 2-bet lamp 9b is turned on when the inserted number is 2, and the maximum bet lamp 9c is turned on when the inserted number is 3.

  An information display section 18 is provided below the bet lamps 9a, 9b, 9c. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals credited to the gaming machine 1, the number of medals paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “paid-out number”), and the like.

  Above the bet buttons 11, 12, and 13, an operation unit 17 including a cross key, a selection button, and an enter button is provided. Based on the operation of the operation unit 17 by the player, information related to the game such as a game history is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) or payout (Pay) of medals is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the payout is performed, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower part of the front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. Further, when crediting is performed, medals for the number of payouts are credited. Here, the payout including the payout of medals and credits may be simply referred to as “payout”.

  On the right side of the C / P button 14, there is provided a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a start operation to start changing the symbols displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. ing.

  A stop button 7L provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5 in correspondence with the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. , 7C, 7R are provided.

  Hereinafter, the stop operation that is performed first when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating (that is, the player's pressing operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) is referred to as “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after the first stop operation and performed when the two reels are rotating is referred to as a “second stop operation”, and is performed after the second stop operation and the remaining one reel is The stop operation that is performed while rotating is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  Moreover, LED101 and the lamp | ramp 102 are provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. Light is output from the LED 101 and the lamp 102 in a lighting pattern (for example, a light emission color or a lighting / extinguishing pattern is included) according to the game situation, and an effect relating to the game is performed.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiver 16. From the speakers 21L and 21R, sound effects such as sound effects and BGM (BackGroundMusic) according to the game situation are output, and effects relating to the game are performed.

  Next, the configuration of symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIG.

  21 types of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Specifically, a plurality of areas (that is, 21 areas) assigned to one symbol are provided on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and red 7 (symbol 61) and blue are assigned to each area. 7 (symbol 62), white 7 (symbol 63), BAR (symbol 64), watermelon (symbol 65), bell (symbol 66), cherry (symbol 67), replay (symbol 68), or blank (symbol 69) Each design is arranged. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) 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.

  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 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process, which will be described later, is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36. By using the extracted random number value, internal lottery processing described later is performed, and predetermined information (for example, internal winning combination described later) is determined.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has programs related to the processing of the CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 16 to 21 described later), various tables such as an internal lottery table described later (for example, see FIGS. Various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the control circuit 72 are stored.

  Various data obtained by the processing of the CPU 31 are stored in the RAM 33. For example, an internal winning combination storing area for storing an internal winning combination to be described later (for example, see FIGS. 11 to 15 to be described later) is provided. These data are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 by the above-described command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30, the bed lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and the like. is there.

  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 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 driving of the bed lamps 9a, 9b, 9c. As a result, the bet lamps 9a, 9b, 9c are turned on and off.

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

  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 outputs pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and controls driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated and stopped.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50 described later is counted. Thus, the rotation angle of the reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected. Further, gears (not shown) for transmitting the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided, and 16 times with respect to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. By outputting this pulse, the reel for one symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel is rotated.

  Specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by the pulse counter of the RAM 33, and every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter, the RAM 33 is counted. The symbol counter is incremented by one. The symbol counter is cleared each time a reel index is detected.

  Here, symbol positions “0” to “20” for identifying each of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel in order from the rotation direction of the reel are defined. Then, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is described later so that the symbol is present in the center line 8c (more precisely, the center in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). The reel position detection circuit 50 detects the reel index.

  That is, when the value of the symbol counter becomes “0” by detecting the reel index, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8c, and as a result, the symbol counter corresponds to the symbol position. Attached. Therefore, by referring to the symbol counter, it is possible to specify the symbol located on the center line 8c.

  The input unit of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and outputs a predetermined signal that triggers the control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, 2-bet switch 12S, maximum bet switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51 is connected.

  The start switch 6 </ b> S detects the player's tilting operation (i.e., start operation) with respect to the start lever 6, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The stop switch 7S detects a player's pressing operation (ie, a stopping operation) on each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The 1-bet switch 11S, the 2-bet switch 12S, and the maximum bet switch 13S perform a player's pressing operation (that is, an insertion operation) on the 1-bet button 11, the 2-bet button 12, and the maximum bet button 13, respectively. The detected signal is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's operation (that is, insertion operation) and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The C / P switch 14 </ b> S detects the player's pressing operation on the C / P button 14 and outputs the detected signal to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and sends the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. Output.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects that the number of medals (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) has reached the designated payout number by the medal detection unit 40S, and sends the detected signal to the microcomputer 30. Output.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control circuit 71 controls the entire game such as the progress of the game, while the sub control circuit 72 controls the effects related to the game by displaying images and outputting sounds and lamps. The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected by a harness or the like, and the sub control circuit 72 is based on various commands (for example, a reel stop command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and execution of production are performed.

  The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit 72 a and the sound / lamp control circuit 72 b are each configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  The image control circuit 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 (character ROM) 88, and a video RAM 89.

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port. Based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the image control microcomputer 81 determines the production data and outputs it in accordance with a control program stored in the program ROM 83 (for example, see FIGS. 22 to 25 described later). Various processes are performed.

  The serial port 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The program ROM 83 is configured as a storage unit that stores a control program executed by the image control microcomputer 81, various tables, effect data, and the like. The work RAM 84 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the image control microcomputer 81 executes the above-described control program. Various information acquired from various commands received from the main control circuit 71 is set in the work RAM 84. The work RAM 84 and a calendar IC 85 to be described later are backup targets. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control microcomputer 81 is shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  An operation unit 17 is connected to the image control microcomputer 81. For example, information such as a game history is output to the liquid crystal display device 5 by the player's operation on the operation unit 17.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image based on the effect data determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs it to the liquid crystal display device 5. The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The image control microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. In the control RAM 87, a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table are developed (not shown). The image control microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at predetermined timings.

  The image control IC 86 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the image ROM 88, and the video RAM 89. The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image. For example, characters such as people and animals, sprite image data such as symbols, characters, and figures, background image data, and the like are stored. Sprite image data is an image to be displayed superimposed on a background image (background surface).

  The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit 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 5.

  Further, the image control microcomputer 81 determines a sound / lamp output pattern and output timing based on the determined effect data, and transmits a command or the like to the sound / lamp control circuit 72 b via the serial port 82. The sound / lamp control circuit 72b controls the speakers 21L and 21R, the lamp 102, and the like based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit 72a.

  The sound / lamp control circuit 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 serial port 92 receives a command transmitted from the image control circuit 72a. The program ROM 93 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 and the like. The work RAM 94 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 executes the control program described above.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs output processing of the speakers 21L, 21R, the LED 101, and the lamp 102 according to the control program stored in the program ROM 93 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit 72a. In other words, when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 receives a lamp effect request from the image control circuit 72a, the sound 101 and the lamp control microcomputer 91 are controlled by the LED 101 and the lamp 102 based on a requested lighting pattern (for example, a light emission color or a lighting / extinguishing pattern is included). Output light. In this embodiment, the LED 101 and the lamp 102 are installed on the upper part of the gaming machine 1, but not limited to this, the LED 101 and the lamp 102 are installed on both left and right sides of the gaming machine 1 to function as side lamps, It may be made to function as a reel back lamp that is installed inside the lamp and illuminates the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel from behind. When the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 receives a sound effect request from the image control circuit 72a, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 outputs the designated sound effect, BGM, and the like through the speakers 21L and 21R.

  The sound source IC 95 determines a sound source such as a sound effect or BGM based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 is an amplifier, and speakers 21L and 21R 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 21L and 21R. The sound source ROM 97 stores sound source data and the like for generating a sound source. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to a volume control unit 103. By performing operations such as a hall clerk on the volume control unit 103, the volume output from the speakers 21L and 21R can be externally adjusted.

  Next, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table represents the configuration (see FIG. 2) of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as data. In the symbol arrangement table, the symbol position “0” is defined as the symbol position “0” when the reel index is detected, and symbol positions “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter described above are displayed. The type of symbol corresponding to is defined. Each symbol type is represented by 1-byte data as shown. By referring to the symbol arrangement table and the symbol counter, it is possible to specify the types of symbols on the center line 8c of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, or a predetermined range of symbols based on this.

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries determined in accordance with the gaming state are defined. In the general gaming state, the number of lottery is basically determined to be 7, and in the general gaming state described later in the big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”), the number of lottery is basically determined to be 6, and the regular bonus (described later) In the gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”), the number of lotteries is determined to be 3.

  Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the internal lottery table, a lower limit value and an upper limit value of random numbers corresponding to a plurality of winning numbers (that is, a numerical range from the lower limit value to the upper limit value) and an internal winning combination are defined. The winning number is data used when identifying a plurality of numerical ranges defined in the internal lottery table and determining an internal winning combination.

  In the internal lottery table, a search for whether or not the random number value extracted from the range of “0 to 65535” is included in the numerical range from the lower limit value to the upper limit value assigned to each of the winning numbers is the winning number. It is done in descending order. Then, when the extracted random number value is included in any numerical value range, a corresponding winning number is determined. The number of lotteries described above indicates the number of winning numbers for performing this search. Note that, as a result of searching for the number of lotteries, if no winning number is found, the winning number 0 is determined. Also, the winning probability of each winning number is calculated by “the difference between the upper limit value and the lower limit value specified for each winning number plus 1 / the number of all random numbers generated (ie 65536)”. Can do. The internal lottery table basically has a configuration in which the winning probability of each winning number increases as the number of inserted sheets increases.

  (1) of FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the lower limit value and the upper limit value and the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 7 are defined for each of the inserted numbers 1 to 3. As the internal winning combination, cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, RB, BB2, and BB1 are defined according to each of the winning numbers 1-7. As will be described later, the type of each internal winning combination is represented by 1-byte data in which a bit string corresponding to the type of each internal winning combination is turned on.

  (2) of FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for the general gaming state during BB. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state during the BB, a lower limit value and an upper limit value and an internal winning combination corresponding to each winning number 1 to 6 are defined for each of the inserted numbers 1 to 3. As the internal winning combination, cherry, bell, watermelon, replay, RB, and SRB are defined according to each of the winning numbers 1-6. Further, the winning probability of winning number 6 (SRB) is extremely high. The SRB is determined only in the general gaming state during the BB.

  In addition, in these internal lottery tables, there are those in which overlapping numerical ranges are defined for a plurality of winning numbers, and when a random value included in this overlapping numerical range is extracted, a plurality of winning numbers are determined together. It becomes the composition which is done. For example, when the extracted random number value is in the range of “2185 to 2284”, both the winning number 2 (bell) and the winning number 5 (RB) are determined. Thus, for example, when the bell wins, the player can have an expectation that the RB may be determined, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) of FIG. 7 shows the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state. In the RB gaming state internal lottery table, lower and upper limit values and internal winning combinations corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 3 are defined. According to each of the winning numbers 1 to 3, the internal winning combination is defined as cherry, bell, and watermelon. Further, the winning number 2 (bell) has a very high winning probability. In the RB gaming state, since the upper limit of the number of inserted sheets is 1, no other number of inserted sheets is defined.

  Next, the priority pull-in order table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The priority pull-in order table defines the order of preferential pull-in between the types of each internal winning combination (or between the corresponding symbol types), and priority from 1 to 5 depending on the type Ranking is defined. Specifically, “replay”, “BB1, BB2, RB, SRB”, “bell”, “watermelon”, and “cherry” are defined in order of priority 1-5. Thus, basically, when two or more types of internal winning combinations are determined, it is determined which type of internal winning combination is prioritized.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1, basically, after the signal is output by the stop switch 7S, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled within 190 msec, and the maximum number of sliding pieces is “4”. ”.

  The number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. In other words, the number of symbols passing through the center line 8c in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  Slip from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped, which is referred to as "stop start position"). The reel rotation stop control that allows the symbols within the range of the number of frames to be displayed on the center line 8c is referred to as “retraction”. In addition, the symbol position where the number of sliding pieces is drawn from the stop start position and stopped is referred to as “scheduled stop position”.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination related to winning, a display combination corresponding to the winning combination, and a payout number. The display combination is represented by 1-byte data, similarly to the data indicating the internal winning combination.

  The symbol combination “cherry-ANY (represents any type of symbol) -ANY” relating to the cherry, that is, the cherry on the left reel 3L is displayed on either the upper, middle, or lower level in the left display window 4L. As a result, the display combination is determined to be cherry regardless of the type of symbols displayed in the remaining display windows 4C and 4R. The number of payouts corresponding to cherry is 2.

  When the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” relating to the bell, that is, the bell of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be the bell. The number of payouts corresponding to the bell is 15.

  When the symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” relating to the watermelon, that is, the watermelon of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be watermelon. The number of payouts corresponding to the watermelon is 8.

  When the replay symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay”, that is, the Replay of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one active line, the display combination is determined to be replay, and the next unit game A replay is performed at. 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.

  When the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” relating to RB, that is, the BAR of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, the display combination is determined to be RB.

  When the combination of symbols relating to BB2 “red 7-red 7-red 7”, that is, red 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, the display combination is determined as BB2. .

  In addition, when the symbol combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” relating to BB1, that is, blue 7 of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along one effective line, the display combination is determined as BB1. Is done.

  Further, when the symbol combination “blue 7-bell-bell” relating to the SRB, that is, the blue 7 of the left reel 3L, the bell of the middle reel 3C, and the bell of the right reel 3R is displayed along one effective line. The display combination is determined to be SRB.

  Here, the bell and the replay are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so as to be included in the range of 4 frames, which is the maximum number of sliding frames, at any stop start position. In other words, the bell and the replay can be drawn into the effective line at any stop start position, and a stop operation (so-called pressing) with a timing for pulling them in is not particularly required. It has become. For this reason, the symbol combination “blue 7-bell-bell” relating to the SRB can be displayed on the active line as long as the blue 7 of the left reel 3L is pressed.

  In addition, as a result of the search for the display combination, if the combination of symbols displayed on the active line does not correspond to any of the symbol combinations related to winning defined in the above-described symbol combination table, the display combination is lost. Is determined. Here, a cherry, a bell, or a watermelon relates to payout of a game medium (for example, a medal). In addition, replay relates to the operation of replay. Further, RB, BB2, BB1, or SRB relates to the operation of the gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The bonus operation time table defines data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 when the bonus is operated. When the RB or SRB (hereinafter may be simply referred to as RB) is operated, an RB operating flag (that is, “00000001”) is stored in an operating flag storage area, which will be described later. Is stored, and 8 is stored in the winning possible number counter. The game possible number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RB operation, and a value of 1 is subtracted every time a unit game is performed. The winning possible number counter is data for counting the number of times winning is achieved during RB operation, and a value of 1 is subtracted when winning is determined. When the game possible number counter or the winning possible number counter is updated to 0, the operation of the RB ends.

  During operation of BB1 or BB2 (hereinafter may be simply referred to as BB), a BB operating flag (ie, “00000010”) is stored in an operating flag storage area, which will be described later, and a bonus end number counter 350 Is stored. The bonus end number counter is data for counting the number of payouts during BB operation, and a value corresponding to the number of payouts is subtracted. When the bonus end number counter is updated to 0, the operation of BB ends.

  Next, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When an internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery table, it is stored (stored) in this internal winning combination storing area. The internal winning combination storing area is composed of 1 byte, and a bit string corresponding to the determined internal winning combination type is turned on as shown in the figure. In case of loss, all bits are 0. When two or more types of internal winning combinations are determined, the bit strings corresponding to each are turned on.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area of the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When SRB, BB1, BB2, or RB is determined as the internal winning combination, it is stored in this carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination storage area corresponds to the configuration of the internal winning combination storage area described above, and a bit string corresponding to the type of bonus is turned on as shown in the figure. When the bonus operation is started, the data in the carryover combination storage area is cleared. That is, in the gaming machine 1, when a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, the data is stored until the operation of the bonus is started (so-called carryover). Since the carryover combination is determined based on the internal winning combination, it can be said to be a subordinate concept of the internal winning combination.

  Next, the configuration of the display combination storing area of the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG. The display combination storage area has the same configuration as the internal winning combination storage area described above.

  Next, the configuration of the operating flag storage area of the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG. The operating flag storage area consists of 1 byte. Bit 0 corresponds to the RB operating flag, and bit 1 corresponds to the BB operating flag.

  Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area of the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol storage area is composed of 1 byte and stores data indicating the symbol type defined in the symbol arrangement table. Specifically, areas corresponding to the center line 8c, the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d, the cross-down line 5e, and the cross-up line 5a are provided, and data indicating the types of symbols displayed on these areas. Is stored. Further, the display combination is determined based on the data stored in the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table described above.

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

  First, a reset interrupt process performed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 31 turns on the power and applies a voltage to the reset terminal to generate a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt processing stored in the ROM 32 based on the occurrence of the reset interrupt. It is configured.

  When the power is turned on, first, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). In this initialization process, a process of restoring the register data and execution address stored in the RAM 33 when the power is shut off is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 clears the designated storage area (step S2). As a result, the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area of the RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (step S3). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the insertion number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S and the bet switches 11S, 12S, 13S, and the input of the start switch 6S is checked.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S5). Specifically, when the CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 stores an identifier (so-called flag) indicating the RB gaming state in the RAM 33 and determines that the BB operating flag is on. In this case, a flag indicating the general gaming state during BB is stored in the RAM 33. If it is determined that both the RB operating flag and the BB operating flag are off, the flag indicating the general gaming state is stored in the RAM 33. To do.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S6). In the internal lottery process, processing such as determination of an internal winning combination is performed. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S7). The start command includes data such as an internal winning combination and a gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S8). In this process, the CPU 31 validates the pressing operation of all stop buttons. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, processing for starting reel rotation is performed in an interrupt process (see FIG. 21) described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a stop button with an effective pressing operation has been pressed (step S9). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button for which the pressing operation is effective is not pressed, the CPU 31 repeats step S9. In this process, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start switch 6S was turned on. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S10. It may be moved (to perform so-called automatic stop).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S9 that a stop button with an effective pressing operation has been pressed, the CPU 31 specifies the type of the stop button and the symbol counter of the corresponding reel, and invalidates the subsequent pressing operation of the stop button. After that, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the priority pull-in order table, and the expected stop position of the corresponding reel is determined (step S10). When the planned stop position is determined, a process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed based on the planned stop position in an interrupt process (see FIG. 21) described later. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the scheduled stop position are in an equivalent relationship because one is determined and the other is also determined. Further, the CPU 31 updates the symbol storage area based on the scheduled stop position of the reel.

  Here, in the above step S10, the CPU 31 determines all the values within the range of 4 frames which are the maximum number of sliding symbols based on the stop start position, the internal winning combination stored in the internal winning combination storing area and the priority drawing order table. The most appropriate symbol position is determined among the symbol positions. At this time, for example, the CPU 31 determines that the corresponding symbol position (stop start position is “0”) in accordance with a predetermined number of sliding frame search order (“4 frames → 3 frames → 2 frames → 1 frame → 0 frames”, etc.). If the number of sliding symbols is 4, the corresponding symbol position is “4”), and the number of sliding symbols up to the most appropriate symbol position is determined.

  In step S10, the CPU 31 stores the SRB in the internal winning combination storing area, the type of the stop button that has been pressed is the left stop button 7L, and the stop start position of the reel 3L is Whether or not it is “9” is determined, and when it is determined that the condition is satisfied, the number of sliding frames is determined to be “4”, and the planned stop position of the left reel 3L is determined to be “13”.

  Here, in the left reel 3L, the symbol at the symbol position “9” is white 7. Further, the symbol at symbol position “13” is blue 7, and the symbol at symbol position “12” and symbol position “14” adjacent thereto is red 7. That is, if the player performs a stop operation when the white 7 of the left reel 3L is positioned on the center line 8c, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped, the left display window 4L has red 7 in the upper stage, A combination of symbols consisting of blue 7 and red 7 in the lower row (hereinafter referred to as “three triples 7”) is displayed. In addition, since the symbol position “9” of the left reel 3L is provided with the white 7 which is present only in one of the 21 symbols of the left reel 3L, the white reel 7L and the others are being rotated during the rotation of the left reel 3L. This makes it easy for a player to distinguish between the symbols.

  Further, when the CPU 31 determines that the above condition is not satisfied in the general gaming state during BB, for example, when the SRB is not stored in the internal winning combination storing area or when the SRB is stored in the internal winning combination storing area. However, if the stop start position is other than “9”, “13” is not determined as the planned stop position. Therefore, the triple 7 can be displayed only when the SRB is stored in the internal winning combination storing area and the stop start position is “9”. Note that the counter for counting the number of times the SRB is determined in the BB general gaming state is updated, and in addition to the above conditions, the CPU 31 sets the counter to “1”, that is, in the BB general gaming state. It may be determined whether or not it is the first SRB determination.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S11). The reel stop command includes data such as the type of the stop button on which the pressing operation has been performed, the stop start position of the corresponding reel, and the number of sliding pieces.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (step S12). When the CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S9.

  When it is determined in step S12 that there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the CPU 31 determines a display combination and a payout number based on the symbol combination table (step S13). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol combination specified in the symbol combination table matches the symbol combination of the effective lines 8a to 8e stored in the symbol storage area. And determine the number of payouts.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S14). The display combination command includes data such as the determined display combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S15). Specifically, the CPU 31 controls the hopper 40 and updates the credit counter based on the determined payout number.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S16). Specifically, if the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the CPU 31 subtracts the counter according to the determined payout number.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on (step S17). When the CPU 31 determines that any one of the RB operating flag and the BB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S18). In this bonus end check process, a process for ending the bonus operation is performed based on a check of whether or not various counters stored in the RAM 33 are updated to 0 when the bonus is operated.

  The CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 after step S18 or when it is determined in step S17 that any one of the RB operation flag or the BB operation flag is not on. (Step S19). In this bonus operation check process, a process for starting the operation of the bonus is performed based on a check as to whether or not the display combination is RB, BB1, BB2, or SRB.

  In this way, the CPU 31 executes steps S2 to S19 as processing in the unit game, and when step S19 ends, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S2 to execute processing in the next unit game.

  Next, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a charging process (step S51). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines that it is the insertion process when the medal sensor 22S or the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on. When the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the CPU 31 calculates a value to be added to the inserted number counter based on the type of the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, the inserted number counter, and the credit counter. .

  If the CPU 31 determines in step S51 that it is the insertion process, it updates the insertion number counter (step S52). In this process, when the addition of the insertion number counter is prohibited, the CPU 31 updates the credit counter instead of the insertion number counter. Although not shown, the CPU 31 performs a process of copying the inserted number of the previous unit game to the inserted number counter if the replay is determined in the previous unit game before performing step S51. Thereafter, addition of the input number counter is prohibited.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bet command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S53). The bet command includes data on the number of inserted sheets. Next, the CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter for specifying the number of effective lines (step S54).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S55). When determining that the RB operation flag is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 (step S56).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S56 that the insertion number counter is 3, or when it is determined in step S55 that the RB operation flag is on, the insertion number counter addition is prohibited (step S57).

  After determining in step S56 that the inserted number counter is not 3 after step S57, or in step S51, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter is 1 or more after step S57. (Step S58). When the CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is not 1 or more, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S51.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S58 that the inserted number counter is 1 or more, it determines whether or not the start lever 6 has been tilted (step S59). When it is determined that the start lever 6 is not tilted, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S51. When the CPU 31 determines that the start lever 6 is tilted, the medal acceptance / start check process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S4 of FIG. Move.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state and the internal lottery table determination table (step S91).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1, BB2, RB, or SRB flag is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S92). When it is determined that the BB1, BB2, RB, or SRB flag is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to 4 (step S93). As a result, when there is a carryover combination, the bonus is not determined repeatedly.

  After determining that the BB1, BB2, RB, or SRB flag is not stored in the carryover combination storage area after step S93 or at step S92, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number (step S94). ).

  Next, the CPU 31 compares the random value stored in the random value storage area with the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number and the number of inserted sheets (step S95). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value (step S96).

  When determining that the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value in step S96, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and determines an internal winning combination based on the set winning number (step S97).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB1, BB2, RB, or SRB (step S98). Specifically, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the internal winning combination and the bonus check data “11110000”, and determines that the internal winning combination is BB1, BB2, RB, or SRB if it is not zero. When determining that the internal winning combination is BB1, BB2, RB or SRB, the CPU 31 stores the flag in the carryover combination storing area based on the internal winning combination (step S99).

  When CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is not BB1, BB2, RB or SRB after step S99 or in step S98, CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area. (Step S100). For example, if the RB is carried over and the bell is determined, the data in the internal winning combination storing area is “00010010”.

  After step S100 or when it is determined in step S96 that the random number value is not lower than the lower limit value and lower than the upper limit value, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (step S101). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S102). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S94 described above.

  When determining that the number of lotteries is 0 in step S102, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storage area in the internal winning combination storage area (step S103). As a result of this processing, if the data in the internal winning combination storing area is “00000000”, a so-called loss occurs. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S141). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the CPU 31 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S142).

  When determining that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2 in step S141, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is RB or SRB (step S143). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not RB or SRB, the bonus operation check process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S143 that the display combination is RB or SRB, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S144). The CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area after step S144 or after step S142 (step S145). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S146). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S151). When determining that a winning is achieved, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S152).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S152 that the bonus end number counter is 0, it performs RB end time processing (step S153). Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the RB operating flag, the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. Next, the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB (step S154). Specifically, the CPU 31 clears the BB operating flag and the bonus end number counter.

  If the CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in step S152, the CPU 31 decrements the winning possible number counter by 1 (step S155). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (step S156).

  When the CPU 31 determines in step S156 that the winable number counter is not 0, or when it is determined in step S151 that no win has been established, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the possible game number counter (step S157). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game possible number counter is 0 (step S158). If the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0 in step S158, it ends the bonus end check process and proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is 0 in step S158, or when it is determined in step S156 that the possible game number counter is 0, the CPU 31 performs the RB end process in the same manner as in step S153 (step S159). ).

  The CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 after step S159 or after step S154 (step S160). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends, and the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, an interrupt process with a period of 1.1173 ms, which is performed under the control of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71, will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S181). Next, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S182). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks the input of signals from each switch.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S183). Specifically, if a request for starting the rotation of the reel is made, the CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and performs the rotation at a constant speed. If the planned stop position is determined, the rotation of the relevant reel is stopped after the symbol counter of the relevant reel is updated to the same value as the planned stop position.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S184). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs processing such as lighting of the bet lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c based on the insertion number counter and displaying the number of payouts on the information display unit 18. Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S185). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms ends.

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

  First, with reference to FIG. 22, a command reception process performed by the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 updates various parameters (step S201). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 performs an effect process according to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (step S202). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 81 performs the reel stop command reception effect process described later with reference to FIG. 23 according to the type of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and later refer to FIG. The bonus start command receiving effect process described below and the display combination command receiving effect process described later with reference to FIG. 25 are performed.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 makes a lamp effect request (step S203). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 81 requests the sound / lamp control circuit 72b to output the LED 101 and the like based on the effect data determined in the effect process according to the command. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 uses the LED 101 and the lamp 102 to output a lighting pattern based on the lamp effect request.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 makes a sound effect request (step S204). Specifically, the image control microcomputer 81 requests the sound / lamp control circuit 72b to output the speakers 21L and 21R based on the effect data determined in the effect process according to the command. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 executes output of sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the lamp effect request by the speakers 21L and 21R. When this process ends, the command reception process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the reel stop command reception effect process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 stores the stop start position and the number of sliding frames acquired from the reel stop command in the work RAM 84 (step S251). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines and sets effect data based on the stop start position and the like (step S252). More precisely, the head address of the production data is designated.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the left stop button 7L has been pressed (step S253). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the left stop button 7L has not been pressed, it ends the reel stop command reception effect process, and proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  When determining that the left stop button 7L has been pressed in step S253, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the stop start position is “9” (step S254). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the stop start position is not “9”, it ends the reel stop command reception effect process, and proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  When determining that the stop start position is “9” in step S254, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the number of sliding frames is “4” (step S255). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the number of sliding frames is not “4”, it ends the reel stop command receiving effect process, and proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  If the image control microcomputer 81 determines in step S255 that the number of sliding frames is “4”, it turns on the specific stop start flag (step S256). The specific stop start flag is data for identifying that the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “9” and the planned stop position is “13”. That is, when the flag is ON, when the stop operation is detected, the white 7 of the left reel 3L is present on the center line, whereby three series 7 are displayed on the left display window 4L. Become. When this process ends, the reel stop command reception effect process ends, and the process proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the bonus start command reception effect process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (step S271). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the image control microcomputer 81 sets the normal BB effect data (step S272). Thus, until the operation of the BB is finished, basically, lighting of the lamp and the like and sound output are performed based on the normal BB effect data.

  Next, the image control microcomputer 81 turns on the special effect permission flag (step S273). The special effect permission flag is data for monitoring whether or not it is the first SRB operation in the general gaming state during BB. When this process ends, the bonus start command reception effect process ends, and the process proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  When the image control microcomputer 81 determines in step S271 that the display combination is neither BB1 nor BB2, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether the display combination is RB (step S274). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the display combination is not RB, the bonus start command receiving effect process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  If the image control microcomputer 81 determines in step S274 that the display combination is RB, it sets RB effect data (step S275). Thus, the lighting of the lamp or the like and the output of the sound are performed based on the RB effect data until the operation of the RB ends. When this process ends, the bonus start command reception effect process ends, and the process proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the display combination command reception effect process will be described.

  First, the image control microcomputer 81 sets effect data based on the display combination acquired from the display combination command (step S291). Next, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the special effect permission flag is on (step S292). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the special effect permission flag is not on, the display combination command receiving effect process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  If the image control microcomputer 81 determines in step S292 that the special effect permission flag is ON, it determines whether or not the display combination is SRB (step S293). When the image control microcomputer 81 determines that the display combination is not SRB, the display combination command reception effect process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  When determining that the display combination is SRB in step S293, the image control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the specific stop start flag is on (step S294). When determining that the specific stop start flag is on, the image control microcomputer 81 sets special BB effect data (step S295). Thereby, the change from the normal BB effect data to the special BB effect data is performed, and the lighting of the lamps and the output of the sound are performed based on the special BB effect data. The special BB effect data is different from the normal BB effect data in the sound such as BGM output from the speakers 21L and 21R and the lighting pattern output by the LED 101 and the like. The special BB effect data is set only when the conditions in steps S292 to S294 are satisfied, and is not set in other cases.

  The image control microcomputer 81 turns off the special effect permission flag after step S295 or when it is determined in step S294 that the specific stop start flag is not on (step S296). When this process ends, the display combination command reception effect process ends, and the process proceeds to step S203 in FIG.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the SRB is determined as the internal winning combination in the BB general gaming state, the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “9” (that is, white 7). Only when it is determined that the stop position is determined to be “13”, blue 7 is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, and triple 7 is displayed in the left display window 4L. That is, the triple 7 is displayed only when the stop operation is detected when the white 7 of the symbol position “9” of the left reel 3L exists on the center line 8c. Only in this case, the normal BB effect data is changed to the special BB effect data so that the sound such as BGM output from the speakers 21L and 21R and the lighting pattern output from the LED 101 and the like become special. I made it.

  Therefore, when the white 7 arranged at the symbol position “9”, which is one predetermined symbol position, out of the twenty-one symbol positions arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel exists on the center line 8c, the stop operation is performed. Only when detection is performed, the triple 7 that is a combination of specific symbols is displayed in the left display window 4L, and a special effect is performed. Therefore, the triple 7 can be displayed by chance. It becomes possible to eliminate the sex as much as possible, and the player's skill can be appropriately reflected in the determination of the special performance. In addition, since a special performance that is not normally performed is performed only when such a highly difficult stop operation is successful, it is difficult to watch for an inexperienced player, so the performance is rare. It becomes possible to have. And since it is possible to give a kind of benefit to the player that a highly rare effect is given to the success of such a highly difficult stop operation, the player's It is possible to improve interest. Furthermore, it is possible to make the game in the bonus to which the player's expectation is most highly directed more interesting.

  In addition, the special BB effect data described above is set only when the determination of the SRB is the first determination in the general gaming state during the BB. In other words, in the general gaming state during BB, there is a possibility that the SRB may be determined a plurality of times, but by limiting to the first determination of the first time, it is possible to limit the opportunities for special effects to be performed. It is possible to further reduce the possibility that a special performance will be performed by chance. Therefore, the effect can be made even more scarce, and the player's interest in the effect can be improved.

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

  The reels, the symbol display means, the internal winning combination determining means, the reel rotating means, the stop operation detecting means, the symbol specifying means, the reel stopping means, the advantageous state operating means, the effect determining means, and the effect executing means constituting the gaming machine. Specific configurations such as a predetermined symbol, a specific symbol combination, and a special performance pattern are not limited to the above-described elements of the present embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In this embodiment, the reel index is detected so that the symbol at symbol position “0” is positioned on the center line 8c, and the symbol on the center line 8c is specified by the symbol counter ( That is, although the center line 8c is applied as the predetermined position), the position where the symbol is specified can be arbitrarily changed without being limited thereto. For example, the top line 8b or the bottom line 8d can be applied as the predetermined position. At this time, the top line 8b (more specifically, the center of the upper region in the vertical direction of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R) or the bottom line 8d (more specifically, each display window 4L, 4C, It is possible to apply a configuration in which the reel index is detected so that the symbol at the symbol position “0” is positioned in the center of the lower region in the vertical direction of 4R. For example, if the bottom line 8d is applied, the symbol on the bottom line 8d is specified by the symbol counter. In this case, when the SRB is determined as the internal winning combination in the BB general gaming state, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “8”, the number of sliding pieces is determined as “4”, and the planned stop position May be determined to be “12”, and this also makes it possible to display the triple 7 in the left display window 4L.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol of the stop start position “9” of the left reel 3L is applied as a predetermined symbol specified by the symbol specifying means. is there. That is, in this embodiment, when the SRB is determined as the internal winning combination in the BB general gaming state, the number of sliding pieces is determined to be “4” when the left reel 3L is at the stop start position “9”. For example, when the stop start position is “10”, the number of sliding pieces is determined as “3” and the stop stop position is set to “13”. It may be determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the first SRB is determined in the BB general game state, the number of sliding symbols is determined to be “4” when the left reel 3L is at the stop start position “9”. Although the scheduled stop position is determined to be “13”, the present invention is not limited to this, and the case where a predetermined number of times (for example, the second) SRB is determined in the general gaming state during BB may be applied. .

  Also, the apparatus configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and its peripheral devices, the table configuration shown in FIGS. 5 to 10, and the table configuration shown in FIGS. The configuration of the RAM storage area and the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 16 to 25 can be arbitrarily changed or modified within the scope of the present invention.

  In addition to the pachislot machine as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine and a video slot. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that performs the above-described operation of a pachislot machine in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  The effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the priority drawing | ranking order table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1. 7 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display combination storing area of a RAM 33 of a main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the operating flag storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the symbol storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process performed by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check processing by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process of the 1.1173 msec period by the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the command reception by the sub-control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect process at the time of the reel stop command reception by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect process at the time of the bonus start command reception by the sub-control circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the presentation process at the time of the display combination command reception by the sub-control circuit.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 4L, 4C, 4R display window 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 21L, 21R speaker 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Image control microcomputer 91 Sound / lamp control microcomputer 101 LED
102 lamp

Claims (2)

A reel having a plurality of symbols arranged on its peripheral surface;
A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols among a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination;
Reel rotating means for rotating the reel;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
A symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol at a predetermined position based on detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means;
When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the reel stop which stops the rotation of the reel based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means Means,
Advantageous state actuating means for performing an advantageous gaming state for the player;
When the advantageous state actuating means is activated in a gaming state advantageous for the player, the effect determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of effect patterns;
Effect execution means for executing the effect pattern determined by the effect determination means by output of sound or / and light,
The reel stopping means is a symbol in which a specific internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in a gaming state advantageous to the player, and a symbol specified by the symbol specifying means is predetermined. On condition that there is, stop the rotation of the reel so that a specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect determining means determines a special effect pattern when the specific symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means.   The effect determining means is the first time that a specific internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means in a gaming state advantageous to the player is determined in a gaming state advantageous to the player, and A special effect pattern is determined when the combination of the specific symbols is displayed by the symbol display means on condition that the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means is a predetermined symbol. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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