JP2007151577A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which makes it possible to play an interesting game by giving privileges to a player when misfetch occurs when automatic stoppage is performed. <P>SOLUTION: When the stop control of the variation of patterns is performed in a stop form that symbols corresponding to a winning role are not arranged on a winning line on condition that predetermined time elapses after the variation start of the patterns, a QR code which can be imaged by the camera of a cellular phone is displayed on a liquid crystal display screen 5a. When the QR code is imaged by the camera, the URL of a web site written in the QR code can be accessed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

  Generally, in a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, each reel is provided on a rotatable reel on which a plurality of symbols are drawn and a winning line that is activated according to the number of game medals inserted. It is known that a game medal is paid out to a tray according to a combination of a plurality of symbols by stopping the variation of the symbols.

  In such a pachislot machine, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) that gives a relatively large profit to the player, and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) that gives a relatively small profit to the player. Various bonuses are provided.

A conventional pachislot machine of this type is known which produces an effect that enhances the player's expectation when BB or RB is hit internally. For example, when BB, RB or a small role is won internally, the BB, RB or small role cannot be stopped and displayed on the winning line. By displaying specific symbol combinations that do not appear (chance eyes or reach eyes), it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation by suggesting that they have won the BB, RB or small role internally. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-168851 A

  However, in such a conventional pachislot machine, when BB, RB or a small combination is won internally, BB, RB or small combination is stopped on the winning line to increase the expectation of the game. However, there is a possibility that the player cannot be fully satisfied because no profit is given to the player at the time when the loss occurs.

  In particular, if an automatic stop is performed without operating the stop button, it may be possible to reach a reach or a chance, but there is no benefit to the player at this time as well. The player may not be satisfied enough.

  The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems, and in the event that an overshoot occurs when an automatic stop is performed, a privilege can be given to the player, and an interesting game can be provided. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  The gaming machine of the present invention has a symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, reels 3L, 3C) for displaying a plurality of symbols (for example, symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R). 3R), a start signal output means (for example, a start switch 6S) that outputs a start signal for instructing start of a unit game based on the start operation, and a start signal output by the start signal output means, A winning combination determining means (for example, CPU 31) for determining a winning combination and a symbol changing means (for example, CPU 31) for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the signal output from the start signal output means. , Stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and a motor drive circuit 39) and, based on the stop operation, stop the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means. Stop signal output means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop signal circuit 46) for outputting a stop signal, and a winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and the stop signal output means First stop control means (for example, CPU 31, motor drive circuit 39) for performing stop control of symbol fluctuation performed by the symbol fluctuation means based on the stop signal, and predetermined from the start of symbol fluctuation by the symbol fluctuation means. On the condition that the given time (for example, 40 seconds) has passed, the symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means are the winning lines (for example, the top line 8b, the center line 8c, the bottom line 8d, The symbols are displayed in the stop mode so that they are not aligned so as not to be displayed on the cross down line 8a and the cross up line 8e). Information display for displaying predetermined information that can be read by a second stop control means (for example, CPU 31, motor drive circuit 39) and a reading device (for example, a mobile phone) that performs stop control of symbol variation performed by the moving means. Information display control means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 5) and information display control means for controlling the information display means to display the predetermined information on condition that stop control is performed by the second stop control means. For example, the image control CPU 82) is provided.

  With this configuration, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of symbol variation by the symbol variation means, the symbol variation is stopped, that is, when the symbol variation is automatically stopped. When the symbols change is stopped in such a manner that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined by the determining means are not aligned on the winning line, so-called missing is generated and predetermined information that can be read by the reading device Is displayed, predetermined information can be given to the player as a privilege, and an interesting game can be performed.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the predetermined information is constituted by a two-dimensional code in which a Web URL on the Internet is written.

  With this configuration, when a two-dimensional code is read with a mobile phone or the like, it is possible to connect to the URL of the website, so image information (for example, a standby image) or audio information (for example, a ring tone) is provided as a privilege from the website. Can be obtained, and a big privilege can be given to a player.

  The present invention can provide a gaming machine capable of playing an interesting game so that a player can be given a privilege when an overshoot occurs when the automatic stop is performed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
1 to 26 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention, showing an example in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachislot machine.

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

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire pachi-slot machine 1. A rectangular liquid crystal display screen 5a displayed by a liquid crystal display device 5 as an information display means is provided on the front surface of the panel display unit 2a. The liquid crystal display screen 5a can display a liquid crystal on the back of the liquid crystal. The reels 3 (corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) arranged on the side can be transparently displayed. On the liquid crystal display screen 5a, information related to the game, various effects such as animation, a QR (Quick Response) code as a two-dimensional code described later, and the like are displayed.

  In the center of the panel display unit 2a, vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines, and a cross down line 8a and a cross up line 8e in the diagonal direction.

  These winning lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22, respectively. A book is set. Which winning line is set is recognized by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c described later.

  Here, the winning lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the combination. Specifically, one symbol (for example, “cherry”, which will be described later) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, “cherry small part” which will be described later) will correspond to a predetermined position (for example, left When the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination are stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to any winning line. A predetermined combination will be established.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. As described above, the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be seen through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute). In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R constitute a symbol display means.

  Outside the area of the liquid crystal display screen 5a, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, a credit display unit 19, and operation keys 24 are provided on the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It has been.

  The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1” and one pay line is set. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is "2" and three pay lines are set. The maximum BET lamp 9c lights up when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) winning lines are set.

  The credit display unit 19 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals stored (credited). The stored medals are those that the player has acquired in the game and should be paid out and stored in the plane by operating the C / P switch 14 described later. The number of medals stored is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  The operation key 24 is used to select a display image displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. In addition, a menu screen is displayed by calling a predetermined operation.

  On the right side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a WIN lamp (so-called hit display lamp) 17, a payout display section 18, and a bonus game information display section 20 are provided.

  The WIN lamp 17 is turned on with a predetermined probability when a predetermined role, for example, “Big Bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB)” is won. Here, BB and “regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB)” are collectively referred to as “bonus” hereinafter. Details of BB and RB will be described later.

  The payout display unit 18 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the payout number of medals at the time of winning. The bonus game information display unit 20 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of games in the RB game state described later.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the liquid crystal display screen 5a. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 10. The 1-BET switch 11 and the 2-BET switch 12 are provided on the lower left side of the liquid crystal display screen 5 a, and the maximum BET switch 13 is provided on the left side of the pedestal 10. Is provided.

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

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 10 to switch the credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals obtained by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, the credit mode or the payout mode is switched. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the winning number are credited. Further, in the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are paid out from the medal payout exit 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout exit 15 are sent to the medal receiving unit 16. Can be stored.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, there is a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player's operation and starting the display of symbol variation in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is mounted so as to be rotatable within an angular range.

  Three stop buttons 7 (a left stop button 7L and a middle stop button 7C) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display screen 5a. , Corresponding to the right stop button 7R).

Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the panel display unit 2a, and a payout table panel 23 for displaying a combination of display symbols, a medal payout number, and the like is provided between the two speakers 21L and 21R. Is provided.
In the present embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) performed when all the reels are rotating is referred to as “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after “1 stop operation” is referred to as “second stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol arrangement table showing the arrangement of symbol rows in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are arranged. Each symbol is given a code number of “00” to “20” and stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 12) described later.

  According to this symbol arrangement table, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is composed of symbols of "white 7", "replay", "cherry", "bell", "watermelon" and "blank (blank)". The symbol sequence is shown.

Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.
In the pachislot machine 1, when the player operates the start lever 6, an internal lottery is performed to determine an internal winning combination (for example, “cherry small role”, “replay”, “BB”, etc.). Then, the reel 3 is stopped by the player's stop operation, and if the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line 8 designated by the player, the display combination is established.

  Here, among the displayed winning combinations, in particular, a winning combination is a winning combination when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line. When the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the winning combination is “establishment of winning combination”.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol combination “Cherry-ANY-ANY” (ANY may be any symbol) is arranged along the winning line, so that “Cherry's small role” is won and the number of inserted medals is 1. When there are two and two medals, 15 medals are paid out, and when the number of inserted medals is 3, four medals are paid out. When the number of inserted coins is 3, that is, when five pay lines are set, if the cherry is displayed in the upper or lower row of the left display window 4L, it is established on the two pay lines. Therefore, eight (4 × 2) medals are paid out.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols "Bell-Bell-Bell" is arranged along the winning line, "Bell's small role" will be won and 15 medals will be paid out when the number of inserted medals is 1 or 2. When the number of medals inserted is 3, 10 medals are paid out.

  In addition, the combination of symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged along the winning line, so that the “watermelon small part” is won and eight medals are paid out regardless of the number of medals inserted.

  The “cherry small part”, the “bell small part”, and the “watermelon small part” may be collectively referred to as “small part”.

  In addition, the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged along the winning line to establish “Replay”. When “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, “replay” is a display role that allows a game to be played without establishing a game value when established.

  In addition, when the symbol combination “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged along the winning line, “BB” is established and the medal is not paid out, but the gaming state of the next game is “RB gaming state”. (More specifically, the BB operating flag is turned “ON” and the RB gaming state is set by the RB operating process). The gaming state will be described later.

  In addition, when a symbol combination other than the symbol combinations related to the “cherry small part”, “bell small part”, “watermelon small part”, “replay” and “BB” is displayed, Is established.

  Here, the gaming state will be described. The gaming state indicates a gaming state during the game or during several games, and includes a basic “general gaming state” and an “RB gaming state” advantageous to the player.

  The “RB gaming state” is a gaming state in which an internal lottery table that is easy to win a winning combination that can acquire medals at the time of internal lottery is selected, and is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. The “internal lottery table” will be described later.

  Further, the “RB gaming state” has an end condition. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of games that can be performed in one “RB gaming state” (this is referred to as the “number of possible RB games”) is twelve.

  Further, in this “RB gaming state”, the number of times that a winning combination in which medals are paid out can be established (this is referred to as “RB winning number”) is up to eight times. In other words, this “RB gaming state” ends when the number of games reaches 12 times or the winning combination is reached 8 times.

  Furthermore, the “RB gaming state” is a gaming state that occurs during a bonus (specifically, when the BB operating flag is in the “on” state), but a bonus termination condition is also defined. In the present embodiment, the number of payouts to end the bonus is defined as “350”. That is, the bonus (the state where the BB operation flag is “on”) ends when the payout number reaches “350”.

  Further, as described above, the “general gaming state” is a basic gaming state in which there is no privilege advantageous to the player. Furthermore, in the “general gaming state”, when “BB” (internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus) is won internally, but the symbol combination “BB” is not displayed on the set winning line, The winning “BB” is carried over to the next game.

  When “BB” is won internally, “BB” is stored as “carry-over” until the combination of symbols “BB” is displayed on the set winning line. While “BB” is stored as “carryover role”, the “carryover state” continues. The state where “BB” is carried over as a “carry-over” is also referred to as a BB internal winning state (BB carry-over state).

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table determination table. The internal lottery table determination table is used to determine the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state in the internal lottery process.

  In other words, the internal lottery table determination table defines an internal lottery table to be selected according to the gaming state and the number of lotteries indicating how many lotteries are to be performed using the internal lottery table.

  Here, the number of lotteries indicates the number of lottery processes (corresponding to a subtraction process) performed using a random value acquired prior to the internal lottery process and a lottery value set for each winning number. Yes. The internal winning combination is determined according to the winning number determined by the internal lottery process.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “5” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the RB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “3” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  5 and 6 are diagrams showing an internal lottery table, FIG. 5 is an internal lottery table for a general gaming state, and FIG. 6 is an internal lottery table for an RB gaming state. This is used to acquire a lottery value based on the winning number and the number of inserted coins in the internal lottery process.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the internal lottery table shows a winning number and a lottery value according to the number of pieces inserted for each winning number. A value obtained by dividing each lottery value by a predetermined value ("65536": the difference between this value and the total value of each lottery value is the ratio of "losing") is the winning rate of the corresponding internal winning combination. Further, in the present embodiment, two internal lottery tables, “general gaming state internal lottery table” and “RB gaming state internal lottery table” are used.

  FIG. 5 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. As described above, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used in the general gaming state. Also, here, a winning number and a lottery value are associated with each inserted number. On the basis of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, there is a possibility that the winning number is determined as any one of “1” to “5”, and when it is not within the range of any lottery value, the winning number is “ 0 ".

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state. As described above, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is used in the RB gaming state. Based on this RB gaming state internal lottery table, there is a possibility that the winning number is determined to be any one of “1” to “3”, and when it is not within the range of any lottery value, the winning number is “ 0 ".

  Here, the internal lottery table is provided for each set value (setting) provided in a plurality of stages (for example, six stages), but the internal lottery table for each set value is omitted. The set value is basically a value set (selected) by the game store side, and the degree of player's advantage in the game (for example, the winning rate, the internal winning probability of the combination, etc.) varies depending on the set value. It has become.

  Actually, “1” to “6” are provided as set values. Then, the probability of internally winning a combination such as BB is made different between set values. Further, instead of preparing an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state for every set value, the same internal lottery table may be shared among the set values. At this time, it may be shared in the same gaming state, or can be shared in different gaming states. Such setting of the internal lottery table can be easily performed by the above-mentioned internal lottery table determination table.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination determination table. The internal winning combination determination table determines an internal winning combination in accordance with the winning number obtained by the internal lottery process described above. Here, the internal winning combination is represented by an 8-bit bit string.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the winning number is “0”, “00000000” is determined as an internal winning combination in any gaming state, which means “losing”.

  Hereinafter, in all the winning numbers, both the general gaming state and the RB gaming state have the same internal winning combination.

  When the winning number is “1”, “00000001” is determined as the internal winning combination, which is “Cherry”. When the winning number is “2”, “00000010” is determined as the internal winning combination, which is “bell”. When the winning number is “3”, “00000100” is determined as the internal winning combination, which is “watermelon”.

  When the winning number is “4”, “00001000” is determined as the internal winning combination, which is “replay”. When the winning number is “5”, “00010000” is determined as the internal winning combination, which is “BB”.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing bonus check data. The bonus check data is 8 bits and is “00010000”.

  The bonus check data is used for a logical operation (logical product operation) with an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, and only bonus data is extracted from the internal winning combination. Specifically, only “1” of bit 4 of the internal winning combination “BB” is made effective by the logical product operation of the bonus check data “00010000” and the internal winning combination, so that the internal winning combination is “BB”. Only extracted as bonus data.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a storage area for an internal winning combination (or display combination), and this storage area is allocated to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Here, the type (bit 0 to bit 7) of each bit data stored is associated with the value (0 or 1) set as the bit data.
The internal symbol combination storage area stores the logical sum of the data stored in the internal symbol combination and carryover combination storage area in the internal lottery process.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a carryover combination storage area, and this carryover combination storage area is also allocated to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33.
In addition, the carryover combination storage area stores the logical sum of the logical product of the internal winning combination and bonus check data and the data of the carryover combination storage area in the internal lottery process.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a bonus operation time table, in which various information setting values set when a bonus is established are described.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the display combination “BB” is established and the BB operation process is activated, the “BB operation flag” is set as the operation flag and “350” is set in the bonus end number counter. To do. When the RB operation process is activated, the “RB operation flag” is set as the operation flag, and “12” is set in the possible game number counter, and “8” is set in the possible game number counter.

  Next, the main circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 12 shows a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control signals (commands) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. 1 shows a circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5 and the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the speakers 21L, 21R and the like.

  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 generation circuit 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 extracted (sampled).

  As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a program related to the processing of the CPU 31, an “internal lottery table” used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and set when a bonus is established. A “bonus operating table” in which various information setting values are defined, a “stop control table (not shown)” for determining a reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop button, and the sub-control circuit 72 Various control commands (commands, signals) and the like are stored.

  Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, the extracted random number value, various flags (for example, BB operating flag, RB operating flag), medal credit number, game state information, and the like are stored.

  Further, the sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  As a main actuator whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotationally driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R and a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40 are connected to the output section 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 motor drive circuit 39 rotates the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R at an arbitrary speed. In the present embodiment, the CPU 31, the motor drive circuit 39, and the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R constitute symbol changing means.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, a inserted medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51, which are also connected to the CPU 31.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and generates a start switch signal. In the present embodiment, the start switch 6S constitutes start signal output means. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22.

  When the inserted medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22, the CPU 31 counts this medal and credits up to 50 medals to the RAM 33. The CPU 31 is credited to the RAM 33. The medals are subtracted by the number corresponding to the operation of the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, and the maximum BET switch 13, the winning lines 8a to 8e are set, and the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c are turned on. It has become.

  The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal for instructing to stop the change of symbols in accordance with the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. In the present embodiment, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the reel stop signal circuit 46 constitute stop signal output means.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  The random number generator 36 generates random values belonging to a certain numerical range (0 to 65535), and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random value at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Based on the random number values sampled in this way and the internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32, the CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination. In the present embodiment, the CPU 31 constitutes an internal winning combination determining means.

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

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

  Furthermore, a symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination serving as a display combination, a medal payout number of the display combination, and a display combination determination code representing the display combination are associated with each other. The symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop and when the display combination is confirmed after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  Based on the lottery process (internal lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 selects the reel stop signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the selected one. Based on the “stop control table”, a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  The CPU 31 of this embodiment performs stop control of symbol variation performed by the motor drive circuit 39 based on the determined internal winning combination and the stop signal output from the reel stop signal circuit 46. The first drive control means is configured together with the motor drive circuit 39.

  In addition, when any one or more of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is not stopped, the CPU 31 is based on the stop control table when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of fluctuation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Then, an automatic stop signal for stopping and controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39 so as to draw a symbol different from the internally winning symbol.

  The motor drive circuit 39 performs stop control of symbol variation performed by the motor drive circuit 39 in such a stop mode that a combination of specific symbols such as a chance eye and a reach eye is displayed based on the automatic stop signal. I do. In the present embodiment, the CPU 31 and the motor drive circuit 39 constitute second stop control means.

  In addition, as the chance eyes and the reach eyes, for example, the display window 4L, 4C, 4R is a stop mode in which symbols such as “white 7” and “replay” are arranged in a V shape, and does not appear in a normal stop operation. It is an aspect in which symbols are aligned.

  Further, the CPU 31 generates an automatic stop command when the automatic stop is performed, and transmits it to the sub-control circuit 72.

  On the other hand, if it becomes a stop mode indicating winning after the internal winning, the CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 or the payout command signal by hopper driving according to the mode set by the C / P switch 14. It supplies to the circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40.

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

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72.
As shown in FIG. 13, the sub control circuit 72 controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the control signal from the main control circuit 71, lamps (BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, WIN lamp 17) and LEDs. Lighting control of the (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20) and sound output control from the speakers 21L and 21R are performed.

  The sub control circuit 72 is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes a sound / lamp control circuit 73 and an image control circuit 80.

  The image control circuit 80 includes a serial port 81 for exchanging signals between the main control circuit 71 and the serial port 77, an image control CPU 82, an image control work RAM 83, an image control program ROM 84, a calendar IC 85, and an image ROM 86. A video RAM 87, an image control IC 88, and a control RAM 89.

  Similarly to the main control circuit 71, the image control circuit 80 includes a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, and is connected to the image control CPU 82 (not shown). These are configured to execute random number sampling.

  Random number sampling is performed by generating random values belonging to the random number range “0-127”, “0-255”, and sampling one random value. The random number sampling can also be performed by the image control CPU 82.

  The image control CPU 82 includes a computer that controls the entire image control circuit 80, and effects data (image information) according to a control program stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processes such as determination and output (including light emission pattern information and sound information).

  The image control work RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control CPU 82 executes the image control program stored in the image control program ROM 84. The image control work RAM 83 stores a QR code (two-dimensional code) in which a Web URL (Uniform Resource Locator) on the Internet is written.

  The image control program ROM 84 stores an image control program related to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 and various selection tables. The image control program ROM 84 also stores an effect identifier determination table and an effect data determination table. The calendar IC 85 stores time information.

  The calendar IC 85 and the image control work RAM 83 are backup targets for holding data even when the power is turned off. That is, even when the power supplied to the image control CPU 82 is shut off, the power is continuously supplied, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image ROM 86 stores image data, dot data, and the like for forming an image used for effect display and the like. For example, characters (hero, enemy characters, etc.) such as people and animals, sprite image data such as symbols, characters, figures, and background data are stored. Sprite image data is an image to be displayed superimposed on a background image (background surface).

The image ROM 86 also stores a demonstration video to be displayed when the pachislot machine 1 is not used for a predetermined time.
The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

  The image control IC 88 forms an image corresponding to the contents of the effect determined by the image control CPU 82 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5. The control RAM 89 is included in the image control IC 88, and the image control IC 88 Various control parameters for forming an image are stored.

  In the image control circuit 80, the image control CPU 82 also controls the production of sounds and lamps. The image control CPU 82 determines the sound / lamp type and output timing based on the determined effect data. Then, the image control CPU 82 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit 73 via the serial port 81 at every predetermined timing. The sound / lamp control circuit 73 mainly outputs only the sound / lamp in response to the command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 (excluding volume adjustment control described later).

  The sound / lamp control circuit 73 includes a serial port 77 connected to the serial port 81 of the image control circuit 80, a sound / lamp control CPU 74, a program ROM 75, a work RAM 76, a sound source IC 78, a power amplifier 79, and a sound source. ROM91.

  The sound / lamp control CPU 74 performs sound / lamp output control in accordance with control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 and the image control CPU 82 via the serial ports 81 and 77.

  The sound / lamp control CPU 74 is connected to a payout display unit 18, a credit display unit 19, a bonus game information display unit 20, BET lamps 9 a, 9 b, 9 c, and a WIN lamp 17. The sound / lamp control CPU 74 transmits an output signal to each of the actuators in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 at a predetermined timing. Thereby, each actuator emits light in a predetermined manner according to the command.

  The program ROM 75 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control CPU 74. The work RAM 76 is temporary storage means when the sound / lamp control CPU 74 executes the control program described above.

  The sound source ROM 91 stores sound source data and the like for generating a sound source. The sound source IC 78 generates a sound source using the sound source stored in the sound source ROM 91 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 79. The power amplifier 79 is an amplifier to which speakers 21L and 21R are connected. The power amplifier 79 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 78 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  Further, a volume control unit 92 is connected to the sound / lamp control CPU 74. The volume control unit 92 can be operated by a game clerk or the like, and the volume output from the speakers 21L and 21R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control CPU 74 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume adjustment unit 92 (volume adjustment control).

  On the other hand, an automatic stop command is input to the image control CPU 82 from the main control circuit 71. When the image control CPU 82 receives the automatic stop command, the image control CPU 82 receives predetermined information stored in the image control work RAM 83. The QR code 111 is displayed below the liquid crystal display screen 5a (see FIG. 1).

  The player can read the URL of the QR code 111 displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a by using a reading device such as a camera of a mobile phone, that is, take an image, and can access the URL of the website written in the QR code 111. As a privilege, it is possible to acquire image information such as a standby image and voice information such as a ringtone from the website. In the present embodiment, the image control CPU 82 constitutes information display control means. Instead of the QR code 111, the URL itself may be displayed as the predetermined information.

  Next, control processing by the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 will be described based on the main flowcharts shown in FIGS. 14 and 15. This flowchart shows a processing procedure executed by the control program stored in the ROM 32 and is executed by the CPU 31.

  First, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like.

  Next, initialization processing for one game end, that is, information in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 at the end of the game is erased (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process (step S3). Here, when the BB is in operation, the RB is also in operation. Details of the bonus operation monitoring process will be described later.

  Next, a medal acceptance / start check process is performed (step S4). Specifically, information for determining whether or not a replay has been established in the previous game based on the replay operating flag, an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S based on the medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 22, and the BET switch 11, In response to inputs from 12 and 13, the insertion number counter set in the RAM 33 is updated. Here, the replay operating flag is information for identifying whether or not replay is established, and the inserted number counter is information for specifying the inserted number in the next game.

  Also, the winning line is set according to the value of the inserted number counter. For example, if the inserted number counter is 3, the display combination described later is determined based on the combination of symbols displayed on all winning lines. Further, from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 on condition that a medal is inserted (for example, the inserted number counter is 1 or more, or the inserted number counter is the maximum value 3). Check whether there is input. Details of the medal reception / start check process will also be described later.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a random value extraction process for internal lottery (step S5). In this random number extraction process, one random number value is extracted from the random number value in the range of “0 to 65535” generated by the random number generator 36 via the sampling circuit 37, and the extracted random number value is stored in the random number value in the RAM 33. Store in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). In this gaming state monitoring process, information for identifying the gaming state in the current game is set in the RAM 33 based on the BB operating flag, RB operating flag, or carryover combination information. Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process (step S7).

  In the internal lottery process, the internal lottery table determination table is referred to, and the number of lotteries and the type of the internal lottery table are determined based on the gaming state acquired in the gaming state monitoring process. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, “5” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table.

  Next, with reference to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the current internal winning combination is determined based on the random value acquired by the random value extraction process (the random value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33). . Next, if the determined internal winning combination is a bonus, this bonus is set as a carryover combination in the carryover combination storage area of the RAM 33. Further, the logical sum of the current internal winning combination and the carryover combination determined above is determined as the winning combination.

For example, if “Bell's small combination” is determined as the internal winning combination and “BB” is set as the carryover combination, “Bell's small combination” and “BB” are determined as the winning combinations. In other words, the internal winning combination and the carryover combination are information related to the determination of the display mode of the symbols when the reels are stopped, and are referred to as “winning combination”. Details of the internal lottery process will also be described later.
Next, stop table determination processing for determining a stop control table based on the internal winning combination is performed (step S8).

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a “start command” to the sub control circuit 72 (step S9). The “start command” includes an internal winning combination, game state information, and the like.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, “4.1 seconds”) has elapsed since the start of the previous game (step S10). When this determination result is “YES”, a timer setting process ( The process proceeds to step S12). If “NO”, the process proceeds to a waiting time digestion process (step S11).

  In the waiting time digestion process (step S11), the game start waiting time is digested (wait) without performing the subsequent processes until the predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game started. Specifically, a process of invalidating the input based on the player's operation to start the game is performed until “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started.

  Next, in the game monitoring timer setting process (step S12), the game monitoring timer is set. Specifically, a timer for monitoring one game is set. The inter-game monitoring timer is a timer that measures the time from the start of the game in order to secure the time between the games.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests the motor drive circuit 39 to start rotation of all reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) (step S13), and the motor drive circuit 39 sets all the reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R). ).

  Note that when the constant speed control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started after the rotation start request is made, the reels 3L, 3L, An automatic stop timer for stopping 3C and 3R is set.

  Next, a reel stop control process is performed (step S14). Specifically, the stop control is performed when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is operated or when an automatic stop is performed in which any one or more of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is not operated. Based on the table, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have been stopped or the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have not been stopped are stopped. .

  At this time, a “reel stop command” or an “automatic stop command” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. The “reel stop command” and the “automatic stop command” include information on the stop reel and stop position. Details of the reel stop control process will also be described later.

  Next, when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the symbol combination table (step S15). In this process, the display combination (the combination in which the winning combination is established) is identified on the basis of the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the display combination flag is set. Specifically, the display combination and the payout number are identified based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the winning line, the symbol combination table, and the number of inserted symbols.

  Next, a display combination command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S16). The “display combination command” includes information on a display combination flag for specifying a display combination, information on the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, a medal payout process is performed (step S17). In this medal payout process, in the credit mode, the credit counter set in the RAM 33 is updated based on the payout number information. The value of the credit counter in the credit display unit 19 is displayed based on the update of the credit counter.

  In the payout mode, the hopper 40 is driven and controlled by the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out medals based on the payout number information. Further, if the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 turns on the replay operating flag. Further, the CPU 31 updates the number of acquired medals. Thereafter, the CPU 31 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 72. This payout end command includes information indicating that the payout of medals has been completed.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the value of the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S18). Here, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the value of the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 to check the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag (step S19), and if the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is “ON”. Then, a bonus end check process is performed (step S20). The bonus end check process will be described later.

If both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are “off” (determined in step S19), the bonus operation check process is performed (step S21) when the bonus end check process (step S20) ends. The bonus operation check process will also be described later.
When the bonus operation check process (step S21) ends, the process returns to the one-game end initialization process (step S2 in FIG. 14).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process performed in step S3 of FIG. In FIG. 16, first, the CPU 31 confirms whether or not the BB operating flag is “ON” (step S31). If the BB operating flag is not “ON”, the bonus operation monitoring process is terminated.

  If the BB operating flag is “ON”, it is checked whether or not the RB operating flag is “ON” (step S32). If the RB operating flag is “ON”, the bonus operation monitoring process is terminated.

  If the RB operating flag is not “ON”, the RB operating process is performed based on the bonus operating table (step S33). Specifically, the RB operating flag is set to “ON”, the game possible number counter is set to “12”, and the winning possible number counter is set to “8”.

  17 and 18 are flowcharts of the medal acceptance / start check process performed in step S4 of FIG. In FIG. 17, in the medal acceptance / start check process, it is determined whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (step S41). If the medal reception is not permitted, the process proceeds to the insertion number counter determination process (step S51). If the medal acceptance is permitted, it is determined whether or not the inserted medal switch is turned on (step S42).

  If the inserted medal switch is not “ON”, a credit insertion process is performed (step S43), and the process proceeds to a determination process of the inserted number counter (step S51). In this credit insertion process, it is determined whether or not the BET switch is “ON”. If the BET switch is “ON”, the credit of the stored medal is determined according to the type of the BET switch. The credit for the designated BET number is subtracted from the number of sheets, and the insertion number counter is updated.

  If the insertion medal switch is “ON”, “1” is added to the insertion number counter (step S44). In the case of medal insertion prohibition (insertion number counter update prohibition), a credit counter is added instead of the insertion number counter. Subsequently, a bet command transmission process is performed for the sub-control circuit 72 (step S45). Then, “5” is set in the winning line counter (step S46).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the RB operation flag is “ON” (step S47). If the RB operating flag is not “ON”, it is determined whether or not the inserted number is “3” (step S48). If the number of inserted sheets is not “3”, the process proceeds to a determination process of the inserted sheet counter (step S51).

  If the number of inserted sheets is “3” or the RB operating flag is “ON” in the determination process of the RB operating flag, an input number counter update prohibiting process is performed (step S49).

  Next, in the insertion number counter determination process, it is determined whether or not the insertion number counter is “1” or more (step S51). If the insertion number counter is “1” or more, the process proceeds to start switch determination processing (step S52). If the inserted number counter is not "1" or more, that is, if the inserted number counter is "0" and no medal is inserted, the process returns to the medal acceptance permission determination process (step S41) and the above process is repeated.

  Further, as described above, when the insertion number counter is “1” or more in the determination process of the insertion number counter, it is determined whether or not the start switch is “ON” (step S52). If the start switch is not “ON”, the process returns to the medal acceptance permission determination process (step S41) and the above process is repeated.

  If the start switch is “ON”, a medal acceptance prohibition process is performed (step S53). Specifically, even if a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, the medal inserted from the medal return slot is spit out so that the medal cannot be accepted.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the internal lottery process performed in step S7 of FIG. In FIG. 19, first, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 4), determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S61), and the determined number of lotteries is determined by the CPU 31. Set to the lottery counter of the register.

Next, it is determined whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S62). With this determination, if the carryover combination storage area is not “0”, that is, if there is a carryover combination, the number of lotteries is changed to “4” (step S63). Here, since the carryover combination is generated only in the general gaming state, the number of lotteries is changed to “4” only when the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is selected.
Next, after setting the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number (step S64), the internal lottery table is referred to, and the lottery value is acquired based on the winning number and the number of inserted pieces (step S65).

  Next, the CPU 31 subtracts the acquired lottery value from the stored random number value (step S66). The subtracted value is held again as a random value, and each lottery value is subtracted from this value after the second time.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a digit is obtained by this subtraction, that is, whether or not the subtraction result is a negative value (step S67).

  If no digit is obtained by subtraction, the winning number is decremented by "1" (step S68), the number of lotteries is decremented by "1" (step S69), and whether or not the number of lotteries has become "0" is determined. Determine (step S70).

  If the number of lotteries is not “0”, the process returns to step S65 and the processes in steps S65 to S70 are repeated.

  If it is determined in step S70 that the number of lotteries is "0" or if it is determined in step S67 that a digit has been made, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to based on the winning number and the gaming state. An internal winning combination is determined (step S71). If it is determined in step S70 that the number of lotteries is “0”, the winning number is “0”.

  Next, a logical product of the internal winning combination and bonus check data is calculated, and a logical sum with the carryover combination storage area is stored in the carryover combination storage area (step S72).

  In other words, it becomes effective as a carryover combination only when the current internal winning combination is a bonus (“BB”), and when another small combination is an internal winning combination, it is already stored as a carryover combination ( Only bonus) is carried over as carryover.

  Next, the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (step S73). That is, if a bonus ("BB") is determined as a winning combination in the previous unit game and carried over as a carryover, and if a small role other than these bonuses is determined as a winning combination in this unit game, The winning flags for both bonuses and small roles are set.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed in step S14 of FIG. In FIG. 20, first, the CPU 31 determines whether any of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been operated effectively (step S81). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop signal is output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 based on the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. If this determination result is "YES", the process proceeds to step S85, and if "NO", the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S85, the number of sliding frames is determined. In this sliding frame number determination process, the stop control table is selected based on the internal winning combination to determine the number of sliding frames. Next, after stopping processing based on the determined number of sliding frames (step S86), a reel stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S87).

  This reel stop command includes a reel stop identifier and a reel rotation identifier. The reel stop identifier is information related to a reel whose rotation is stopped by any stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel rotation identifier is information indicating the reel state ("rotating" or "stopping"), and is set as "1" during rotation and "0" during stop.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a rotating reel (whether all the reels are stopped) (step S88). When the determination result is “YES”, the process returns to step S81, and when it is “NO”, the reel stop control process is ended.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S81 is "NO", it is determined whether or not 40 seconds have elapsed since the reel rotation was started (step S82). If this determination result is "NO", Returning to S81, the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is monitored.

  If the determination result is “YES”, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that a winning prize is obtained based on the current symbol position, and a stop process is performed. In this case, a stop process is performed by determining the number of sliding symbols for which a specific symbol combination is displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R (step S83).

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits an automatic stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S84). This automatic stop command includes the reel rotation identifier described above. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a rotating reel (whether all the reels are stopped) (step S88). When the determination result is “YES”, the process returns to step S81, and when it is “NO”, the reel stop control process is ended.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the bonus end check process executed in step S20 of FIG. In FIG. 21, first, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (step S91). If no winning is established, the process proceeds to step S97.

  If a winning is established, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S92). If the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S95.

  If the bonus end number counter is “0”, processing at the end of RB is performed (step S93). Specifically, the RB operation flag is set to “off”, and the values of the game possible number counter and the winning possible number counter are cleared.

  Subsequently, BB end time processing is performed (step S94). Specifically, after the BB operating flag is set to “off”, when the BB end time processing ends, the bonus end check processing ends.

  If the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” (determined in step S92), the value of the winning possible number counter is decremented by “1” (step S95). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible winning number counter is “0” (step S96). If the value of the possible winning number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S99.

  In this determination, if the value of the possible winning number counter is not “0” or the winning is not established (determined in step S91), the value of the possible game number counter is decremented by “1” (step S97).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (step S98). If the value of the possible game number counter is not “0”, the bonus end check process is terminated. In this determination, if the value of the possible game number counter is “0” or the value of the winning number counter is “0” (determined in step S96), an RB end process is performed (step S96). S99), the bonus end check process is ended.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the bonus operation check process executed in step S21 of FIG. In FIG. 22, first, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is “BB” (step S111). If the display combination is not “BB”, the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  When the display combination is “BB”, the BB operation time process is performed based on the bonus operation time table (step S112). Specifically, the BB operating flag is set to “ON”, and “350” is set to the bonus end number counter. Thereafter, the carryover combination storage area is cleared (step S113), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the periodic interrupt process. This periodic interrupt process is periodically performed by the main control circuit 71 every 1.1173 ms.

  In FIG. 23, first, the CPU 31 temporarily saves the data stored in the register used in the internal lottery process (step S7 in FIG. 14) to a predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S201).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S202). In this input port check process, input operations such as detection of a medal insertion by the insertion medal sensor 22S when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, and detection of a start operation by the start switch 6S by pressing the start lever 6 are confirmed. .

  Next, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the interrupt counter (step S203). This interrupt counter is used to determine whether to perform reel control or only drive control of lamps and LEDs in the periodic interrupt processing.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the interrupt counter is an even number (step S204). If the determination result is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S211, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S205.

  If the value of the interrupt counter is not an even number, that is, if the value of the interrupt counter is an odd number, the identifier of the left reel 3L is set as a target for rotation control (step S205), and a reel control process is performed (step S206). Next, the identifier of the middle reel 3C is set as a target for rotation control (step S207), and reel control processing is performed (step S208). Next, the identifier of the right reel 3R is set as a target for rotation control (step S209), and reel control processing is performed (step S210).

  Specifically, information indicating a reel to be controlled (any one of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) is identified as a reel identifier (for example, left “0”, middle “1”, right “2”). And the motor drive circuit 39 is commanded to control the drive of the reel. Details of the reel control process will be described later.

  In step S211, the CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG driving process for driving lamps and LEDs. In this lamp / 7SEG driving process, the CPU 31 gives a command for displaying, for example, the number of medals stored (credited), the number of paid-out medals, etc. on the credit display unit 19 and the payout display unit 18 in a predetermined RAM 33. Write to storage area. In addition, the CPU 31 stores a command for turning on the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c according to the number of medals bet, a command for turning on the WIN lamp 17 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2, and the like in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Write to. These commands are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a timer management process (step S212). In this timer management process, a demo timer subtraction process is performed. If the player does not play the game due to the subtraction process of the demo timer, the demo timer is counted down and at the end of the previous game (more precisely, step S41 of the medal acceptance / start check process of FIG. 21). After about 40 seconds, it becomes “0”, a demo command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and a demonstration video is displayed.

  Finally, the CPU 31 restores the data stored in the register saved at the beginning of the periodic interrupt process (step S201) from the predetermined area of the RAM 33 (step S213).

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reel control process executed in steps S206, S208, and S210 of FIG. In FIG. 24, first, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel is controlled to rotate at a constant speed (step S221). If it is not under control, the reel control process is terminated.

  If the reel is being controlled, it is determined whether or not the reel is waiting for a planned stop position (step S222). In this standby position waiting state, constant speed control of the reel is maintained. If the determination result is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S223, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S225.

  In step S223, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel has reached the planned stop position based on the signal from the reel position detection circuit 50. If the determination result is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S224, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S225.

In step S224, the CPU 31 shifts the reel from the constant speed control state to the deceleration control state. Thereafter, stop control is performed with all phases of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R of the reel set to “off”.
In step S225, the CPU 31 performs reel rotation acceleration control, constant speed control, or deceleration control in accordance with the reel control state.

  Next, processing performed in the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the sub control circuit 72, processing is performed by the image control CPU 82 in accordance with the control program stored in the image control program ROM 84. When the power is turned on, the image control CPU 82 generates a reset interrupt, and sequentially performs reset interrupt processing stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on the generation of the interrupt.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the reset interrupt process performed in the sub control circuit 72. In FIG. 25, first, the image control work RAM 83, the control RAM 89, the video RAM 87, etc. are initialized (step S231).

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs input monitoring processing (step S232). In the input monitoring process, a process for monitoring whether or not a signal is input to the image control circuit 80 is performed. For example, the image control CPU 82 determines effect data (such as a menu screen) corresponding to the input of the operation unit if there is an input of the operation unit (not shown) except during the game (such as when the reel 3 is not rotating). To do.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs a command input process to be described later (step S234). In the command input process, the liquid crystal display device 5, LED (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20), lamp (BET lamps 9 a to 9 c, WIN lamp 17) according to each input command. The contents of the effect (that is, effect data) to be executed by the speakers 21L, 21R, etc. are determined. This command includes an automatic stop command and a display combination command.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 executes a QR code output process (see FIG. 26) (step S235), and then executes a command output process (step S236). In this command output process, production commands such as the above-described liquid crystal display device 5, LED, lamp, and speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are output in accordance with the input commands.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the QR code display process executed in step S235 of FIG. In FIG. 26, the QR code display process determines whether or not an automatic stop command has been received (step S241).

  If this determination result is “NO”, the QR code display process is terminated, and if this determination result is “YES”, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is lost based on the display combination command ( Step S242). If this determination result is “YES”, the QR code display process is terminated, and if this determination result is “NO”, it is determined that the internal winning symbols are not prepared and that a missing piece has occurred. , QR code display processing is performed.

  In this QR code display process, the image control CPU 82 reads the QR code from the image control work RAM 83 and displays the QR code 111 below the liquid crystal display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The player captures the QR code 111 displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a using a mobile phone camera, and connects to the URL of the website written in the QR code 111, so that a standby image or the like as a privilege from the website can be obtained. Audio information such as image information and ringtone is acquired.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of symbol variation and the symbol variation is stopped, that is, when the symbol is automatically stopped, When the change of the symbols is stopped in such a manner that the corresponding symbols are not aligned on the winning line, when the so-called oversight occurs, the QR code 111 that can be read by the camera of the mobile phone is displayed. The QR code 111 can be given to the player as a privilege, and an interesting game can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, since the Web URL on the Internet is written in the QR code 111, when the QR code is captured by the camera of the mobile phone, it is possible to connect to the URL of the Web site. For this reason, image information such as a standby image or voice information such as a ringtone can be obtained as a privilege from the website, and a great privilege can be given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the QR code 111 is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. However, when the automatic stop is performed by rotating a dedicated reel on which the QR code 111 is drawn, it may be missed. When it occurs, the reel may be stopped and the QR code 111 may be read by the player.

  In addition, it is usually shielded by a shutter or the like, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the shield portion may be opened so that the QR code 111 can be read. In this embodiment, the QR code 111 is displayed when the internal winning combination is lost. However, the QR code 111 may be displayed on condition that the automatic stop has been performed.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the bonus check data in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storing area | region in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area | region in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table at the time of the bonus action | operation in one embodiment of this invention. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine showing a configuration of an electric circuit including a main control circuit in an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming machine showing a configuration of a sub control circuit in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process by the main control circuit in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process by the main control circuit following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement monitoring process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the medal reception and start check process in one embodiment of this invention. 18 is a flowchart showing medal acceptance / start check processing subsequent to FIG. 17; It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process of the main control circuit in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus completion | finish check process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement check process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the periodic interruption process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel control process of the periodic interruption process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reset interruption process of the sub control circuit in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the QR code display process in one embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachislot machine (game machine)
3L, 3C, 3R reel (design display means)
4L, 4C, 4R display window (design display means)
5 Liquid crystal display (information display means)
6S start switch (start signal output means)
7L, 7C, 7R Stop button (stop signal output means)
24 operation keys (operation means)
31 CPU (winning combination determination means, symbol variation means, first stop control means, second stop control means)
39 Motor drive circuit (design variation means, first stop control means, second stop control means)
46 Reel stop signal circuit (stop signal output means)
49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motor (design variation means)
82 Image control CPU (information display control means)

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start signal output means for outputting a start signal for instructing start of a unit game based on a start operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the start signal output by the start signal output means;
Based on the signal output by the start signal output means, symbol variation means for varying the symbol displayed by the symbol display means;
A stop signal output means for outputting a stop signal for instructing stoppage of the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on a stop operation;
First stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol varying means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop signal output by the stop signal output means;
The symbol corresponding to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is not displayed on the winning line on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variation of the symbol by the symbol changing means. Second stop control means for performing stop control of symbol fluctuation performed by the fluctuation means;
Information display means for displaying predetermined information readable by the reader;
A gaming machine, comprising: information display control means for controlling the information display means to display the predetermined information on condition that stop control by the second stop control means is performed. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined information is a two-dimensional code in which a Web URL on the Internet is written.

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