JP2007195890A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an interesting game machine capable of suggesting a bonus in a specific reel stopping state, especially in a stopping state with a "Cherry" symbol, without impairing a player's sense of expectancy for the bonus. <P>SOLUTION: In a general game state internal lottery table, the range of random numbers corresponding to a "Cherry 1" overlaps with the range of random numbers corresponding to a "special winning combination", and the range of random numbers corresponding to a "Cherry 2" overlaps with the range of random numbers corresponding to a "BB (Big Bonus)". The "Cherry" symbols are serially disposed on a left reel. If only one "Cherry" symbol is displayed on the left reel, the displayed combination is the "Cherry 1", and if two "Cherry" symbols are displayed on the left reel, the displayed combination is the "Cherry 2". In this way, the possibility of election of the "BB" can be suggested by the stopping state of the left reel only, and the interesting game machine with enhanced amusement of the game without betraying the player's sense of expectancy for the bonus can be provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each circumferential surface, and a plurality of symbols corresponding to each of the reels, and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. When an operation for instructing the player to start (hereinafter referred to as a “start operation”) is detected on the condition that a display is displayed so that the player can visually recognize the symbol and a medal is inserted, When a start switch that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of the reel and an operation for instructing stop by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) is detected, the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the type of the reel. Controls the operation of the stepping motor provided on each reel based on the stop switch that outputs a signal requesting the signal and the signals output by the start switch and stop switch. Gaming machine and a control unit for rotating and stopping of the reels, are known so-called Pachi.

  In such a pachi-slot, it is determined whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of display windows, and a medal is paid out when it is determined that a winning is achieved.

  Further, in the current mainstream pachislot machine, when a start operation by a player is detected, an internal lottery is performed, and based on the result of the lottery and the timing of the stop operation by the player, the reel rotation is stopped. Is done. In other words, it is a condition that a result related to winning is obtained by internal lottery (hereinafter, the internal lottery result type is referred to as “internal winning combination”), and the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing. In other words, a winning will be established.

  In addition, in the gaming machines as described above, there has been proposed a gaming machine in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus can be arranged with a predetermined probability when a predetermined winning combination is determined (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

In such a gaming machine, lottery is performed based on the case where “Cherry” is displayed on the active line 1 or on the active line 2 and the current state. The game's interest is enhanced by ending the high-probability re-gaming state on condition that the player has won.
JP 2003-310859 A

  However, in such a conventional gaming machine, even when “CHERRY” stops on the active line 1 or 2, the conditions vary greatly depending on the state of the gaming machine. I don't understand.

  For this reason, even if the player has a low expectation for the bonus, there is a problem that the interest in the game may be impaired because the player expects it.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and provides a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by notifying the expectation of the bonus in a specific reel stop mode. The task is to do.

  The gaming machine of the present invention has a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each having a plurality of symbols (for example, symbols drawn on the outer circumferential surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) arranged on the peripheral surface. A symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) for displaying a plurality of symbols among the plurality of symbols respectively arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels, and the symbol display means Based on the start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 6S) for detecting the start operation for changing the plurality of symbols displayed by the start operation detecting means, the start operation detecting means detects the start operation. Symbol changing means for changing the plurality of symbols displayed on the display means (for example, main control circuit 71, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, processing in step S12 in FIG. 18) The random number value generating means (for example, the main control circuit 71) for generating a random value in a predetermined range, and the random number value generating means generated based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means. A random number range is divided for each winning combination, random number extraction means (for example, main control circuit 71, processing in step S5 in FIG. 17) for extracting a random value, random numbers extracted by the random value extraction means, and the winning combination. The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the internal lottery processing of FIG. 22) for determining the winning combination based on the table and the variation of the plurality of symbols performed by the symbol varying means are stopped. Stop operation detecting means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) for detecting a stop operation for making the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means and the winning combination determining means Based on the determined winning combination, stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the process of step S13 in FIG. 18) for stopping the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means, and the symbol change Stop position identifying means for identifying the stop position of the symbols that have been stopped as a result of the change in the symbols being performed by the means being stopped by the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the reel stop control process of FIG. 24) And the table includes a range of random numbers divided into a first winning combination (Cherry 1), a range of random numbers divided into a second winning combination (special combination), and a third winning combination. A range of random numbers partitioned into (Cherry 2) and a range of random numbers partitioned into a specific winning combination (BB) corresponding to the transition of the gaming state advantageous to the player, The reel of That is, a specific symbol (cherry) is continuously arranged on a specific reel (left reel 3L), and the stop position identifying means is configured to display the first symbol when a single specific symbol is displayed on one reel. It is identified that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped, and when a plurality of specific symbols are displayed on one reel, it is identified that the symbol corresponding to the third winning combination is stopped. It has a configuration.

  With this configuration, in the table in which the range of random numbers for determining the winning combination is divided, the range of random numbers corresponding to the first winning combination and the range of random numbers corresponding to the second winning combination overlap, The range of random numbers corresponding to the winning combination and the range of random numbers corresponding to a specific winning combination overlap. In addition, a specific symbol is continuously arranged on a specific reel, and the stop position identification unit is configured to combine a symbol corresponding to the first winning combination when a single specific symbol is displayed on the specific reel. When a plurality of specific symbols are displayed on a specific reel, it is identified that a combination of symbols corresponding to the third winning combination is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the player wins a specific winning combination advantageous to the player in the stop mode of the specific reel, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is based on the game information display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 5) for displaying information related to the game and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means in the gaming machine. A game information display control means (for example, an image control CPU 82) for controlling information displayed on the game information display means, and the game information display control means is configured to receive a third winning combination by the winning combination determination means. When the game information is determined, specific information is displayed on the game information display means.

  With this configuration, when the third winning combination is determined, specific information is displayed on the game information display means. Therefore, not only the reel stop mode but also the effect display, the specific winning that is advantageous to the player is displayed. The possibility of winning the role can be suggested and the interest in the game can be improved.

  According to the present invention, the table in which the range of random numbers for determining the winning combination is divided between the range of random numbers corresponding to the first winning combination and the range of random numbers corresponding to the second winning combination, The range of random numbers corresponding to the third winning combination overlaps with the range of random numbers corresponding to the specific winning combination. In addition, a specific symbol is continuously arranged on a specific reel, and the stop position identification unit is configured to combine a symbol corresponding to the first winning combination when a single specific symbol is displayed on the specific reel. When a plurality of specific symbols are displayed on a specific reel, it is identified that a combination of symbols corresponding to the third winning combination is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the player wins a specific winning combination advantageous to the player in the stop mode of the specific reel, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine with an improved interest in the game.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  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 (included in the housing) that forms the entire pachi-slot machine 1. A rectangular liquid crystal display screen (hereinafter also referred to as a display screen) 5a displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front surface of the panel display unit 2a. The liquid crystal display can be performed on the display screen 5a. The reels 3 (corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) arranged on the back side of can be displayed in a transparent manner. The display screen 5a displays information related to the game or various effects such as animation.

  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 effective lines, and a cross down line 8a and a cross up line 8e in an oblique direction.

  These active 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 insertion slot 22, respectively. A book is set. Which effective line is set is recognized by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c described later.

  Here, the effective 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 a predetermined combination are stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to one of the effective lines. 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 design of each reel can be seen through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  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 lights up when the number of BETs is “1” and one effective line is set. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the number of BETs is “2” and three valid lines are set. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) effective 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 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 effective 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. Between the two speakers 21L and 21R, a payout table panel 23 for displaying a combination of display symbols and a payout number of medals is displayed. 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. 15) 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, FIG. 3 shows a symbol combination table, which will be described.

  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.). If the reel 3 is stopped by the player's stop operation and the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the effective 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 active line. When the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active 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 effective 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. When the number of inserted medals is 3, one medal is paid out. In addition, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, that is, when five effective lines are set, if the cherry is displayed on the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L, it is established on two effective lines. Therefore, two (1 × 2) medals are paid out.

  In addition, when the symbol combination “Replay-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, a “special role” is won, and when the number of inserted medals is one or two, 15 medals are paid out, When the number of inserted medals is 3, 2 medals are paid out.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “Bell-Bell-Bell” is lined up along the active line, “Bell's small role” will be awarded, and when the number of medals inserted is 1 or 2, 15 medals will be paid out. 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 active line, so that the “watermelon small part” is won and 15 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”.

  Further, “replay” is established by arranging the symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” along the active line. 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 active line, “BB” is established and the medal is not paid out, but the game state of the next game is “RB game 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, a combination of symbols other than the symbol combinations related to the above-mentioned “cherry small part”, “special part”, “bell small part”, “watermelon small part”, “replay” and “BB” is displayed. Then, “losing” is established.

  Next, FIG. 4 shows a bonus operation time table, which will be described. In the bonus operation time table, various information setting values set when the bonus is established are described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, 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.

  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 of “BB” is not displayed on the set active 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 active 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).

  Next, FIG. 5 shows an internal lottery table determination table, which will be described. This is used in the internal lottery process to determine the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state.

  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. 5, in the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “7” 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 “5” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, FIG. 6 and FIG. 8 show an internal lottery table, which will be described. FIG. 6 is an internal lottery table for a general gaming state, and FIG. 8 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. 6 and 8, the internal lottery table shows a winning number and a lower limit value and an upper limit value of random numbers that are lottery values according to the number of coins inserted for each winning number. A value obtained by dividing the range of each lottery value by “65536” is the winning probability of the corresponding internal winning combination. The range that does not correspond to the random number range of any winning number is “lost”. 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. 6 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. Further, here, the winning number is associated with the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the lottery value for each inserted number. Based on this internal gaming state internal lottery table, the winning number may be determined as any one of “1” to “7”, and within the range between the lower limit value and the upper limit value of any lottery value. If not, the winning number is “0”.

  FIG. 7 illustrates a part of the random number range for each internal winning combination defined in the table when the number of inserted internal lottery tables for the general gaming state is three.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the random number range “175” to “349”, the internal winning combination “Cherry 1” and “Special combination” are won. Similarly, in the random number range “525” to “699”, the internal winning combination “Cherry 2” and “BB” are overlapped.

  FIG. 8 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, the winning number may be determined as any one of “1” to “5”, and within the range between the lower limit value and the upper limit value of any lottery value. If not, 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 the 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.

  Next, FIG. 9 shows an internal winning combination determination table, which will be described. The internal winning combination determination table is for determining an internal winning combination in accordance with the winning number obtained by the internal lottery process. Here, the internal winning combination is represented by an 8-bit bit string.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the winning number is “0”, “00000000” is determined as the 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 1”. When the winning number is “2”, “00000010” is determined as the internal winning combination, which is “Cherry 2”. When the winning number is “3”, “00000100” is determined as the internal winning combination, which is a “special combination”.

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

  When the winning number is “6”, “00100000” is determined as the internal winning combination, which is “replay”. When the winning number is “7”, “01000000” is determined as the internal winning combination, which is “BB”.

  Next, FIG. 10 shows bonus check data and will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the bonus check data is “01000000” in 8 bits.

  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 6 of the internal winning combination “BB” becomes valid by the logical product operation of the bonus check data “01000000” and the internal winning combination, so that the internal winning combination is “BB”. Only extracted as bonus data.

  Next, FIG. 11 shows the storage area of the internal winning combination (or display combination) and will be described. 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.

  Next, FIG. 12 shows the carryover combination storage area, which will be described. 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.

  Next, an effect identifier determination table is shown and described in FIG. The effect identifier determination table is used for lottery according to conditions to determine a corresponding effect identifier.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the effect identifier determination table has an effect identifier and a condition, and searches for data that meets the condition to determine the corresponding effect identifier.

  For example, if the internal winning combination “Cherry 1” or “Cherry 2” is won, “Direction A1” is determined, and if the internal winning combination “Cherry 2” is not won, and “BB” is won, “Direction A2” is determined. Is determined.

  The “effect A1” is an effect that “displays characters“ CHANCE ””, and the “effect A2” is an effect that “displays 7 large symbols rotated”. Also, other effect identifiers may be determined, but will not be described in detail here.

  Next, an effect data determination table is shown in FIG. This effect data determination table determines effect data to be displayed according to the operation state.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the effect data determination table includes, for each effect identifier, start effect data, first stop effect data, second stop effect data, third stop effect data, and display effect data. Data is set.

  For example, when “effect A1” is determined as the effect identifier, and the start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6, effect data that displays “CHANCE” is determined as “effect A1-1”. Is done. This suggests the possibility that “Cherry 2” to be won at the same time as “BB” has been determined, so that the player operates the left stop button 7L with expectation, and the interest in the game increases.

  Next, FIG. 15 shows a main circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1 and will be described.

  FIG. 15 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.

  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. 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 effective 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 in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of 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. An internal winning combination is determined based on the random number value sampled in this way and the internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  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 the 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 stopped 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.

  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 issues a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 according to the mode set by the C / P switch 14. And a predetermined number of medals are paid out 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”.

  Next, FIG. 16 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 16, 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 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 such as people and animals, sprite image data such as symbols, characters, and figures, background data, and the like 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).

  Next, FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 show a main flowchart of control processing by the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 and will be described. 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.

  In addition, the effective line is set according to the value of the insertion number counter. For example, if the inserted number counter is “3”, a display combination described later is determined based on a combination of symbols displayed on all the effective lines. Further, 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”). The presence of input from the start switch 6S is checked. 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, “7” 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, the CPU 31 transmits a “start command” to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). 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 S9). When this determination result is “YES”, a timer setting process ( The process proceeds to step S11), and if “NO”, the process proceeds to a waiting time digestion process (step S10).

  In the waiting time digestion process (step S10), 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 S11), the game monitoring timer is set. Specifically, an intergame monitoring timer and an automatic stop timer are set. The inter-game monitoring timer is a timer for measuring the time from the start of the game in order to secure the time between the games. The automatic stop timer is used for the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. This is a timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R without depending on the stop operation.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests the motor drive circuit 39 to start rotation of all reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) (step S12), and the motor drive circuit 39 sets all the reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R). ).

  Next, a reel stop control process is performed (step S13). Specifically, when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is operated, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped are stopped based on the stop table. . At this time, a “reel stop command” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. The “reel stop command” includes stop reel, stop position information, and the like. Details of the reel stop control process will also be described later.

  When all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated and all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the symbol combination table (step S14). 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 active 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 S15). 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 S16). 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 S17). 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 S18), and if the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is “ON”. Then, a bonus end check process is performed (step S19). 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 S18), the bonus operation check process is performed (step S20) when the bonus end check process (step S19) ends. The bonus operation check process will also be described later.

  When the bonus operation check process (step S20) ends, the process returns to the one-game end initialization process (step S2 in FIG. 17).

  Next, FIG. 19 shows a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process, which will be described. FIG. 19 shows the details of the bonus operation monitoring process (step S3 in FIG. 17) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 checks 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”.

  Next, FIGS. 20 and 21 are flowcharts showing medal acceptance / start check processing. 20 and 21 show details of the medal acceptance / start check process (step S4 in FIG. 17) of the main control circuit 71. FIG.

  First, in the medal acceptance / start check process, a demonstration timer is set (step S41). Specifically, “40000” is set in the demonstration timer. This value is subtracted in a timer management process in a periodic interrupt process, which will be described later. When this value becomes "0", the sub-control circuit 72 is controlled to display a demonstration video or the like. .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (step S42). 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 “ON” (step S43). If the inserted medal switch is not “ON”, a credit insertion process is performed (step S44), 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 inserted medal switch is “ON”, “1” is added to the inserted number counter (step S45). 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 S46). Then, “1” is added to the effective line counter (step S47).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the RB operation flag is “ON” (step S48). If the RB operating flag is not “ON”, it is determined whether or not the inserted number is “3” (step S49). 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 S50).

  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 inserted number counter is “1” or more, the process proceeds to start switch determination processing (step S56). If the inserted number counter is not “1” or more, that is, if the inserted number counter is “0” and no medal is inserted, it is determined whether or not the demonstration timer is “0” (step S52).

  If the demonstration timer is not "0", the process returns to the medal acceptance permission determination process (step S42). If the demonstration timer is “0”, a demonstration command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S55), and the process returns to the medal acceptance permission determination process (step S42).

  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 S56). If the start switch is not “ON”, the process returns to the medal acceptance permission determination process (step S42) and the above process is repeated. If the start switch is “ON”, a medal acceptance prohibition process is performed (step S57). 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.

  Next, FIGS. 22 and 23 are flowcharts showing the internal lottery process. 22 and 23 show the details of the internal lottery process (step S7 in FIG. 17) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S61), and determines the determined lottery number in the register of the CPU 31. Set to the counter.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S62). As a result of this determination, if the carryover combination storage area is not “0”, that is, if the carryover combination flag is set (becomes “1”), the number of lotteries is changed to “6” (step S63). Here, since the carryover combination is generated only in the general gaming state, the number of lotteries is changed to “6” only when the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is selected.

  Next, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number (step S65).

  Next, the random number value stored in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33 is compared with the lower limit value corresponding to the winning number and the value of the inserted number counter (step S66). Specifically, referring to the determined internal lottery table, the lower limit value (L) is acquired based on the number of lotteries and the number of inserted lots, and the random value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 is acquired. ), The lower limit (L) is subtracted (RL).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the random number value is equal to or greater than a lower limit value (step S67). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a value (R−L) obtained by subtracting the lower limit value from the random number value is “0” or a positive value. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S68, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S68, the random number value stored in the random number value storage area is compared with the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number and the value of the inserted number counter. Specifically, referring to the determined internal lottery table, the upper limit value (U) is obtained based on the number of lotteries and the number of inserted lots, and the random number value (R) stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 is acquired. ), The upper limit value (U) is subtracted (RU).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the random number value is less than or equal to an upper limit value (step S69). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a value (R−U) obtained by subtracting the upper limit value from the random number value is “0” or a negative value. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S70, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S70, the winning number is stored in the winning number storage area. The winning number storage area is provided in the RAM 33 and is the same as the internal winning combination storing area. By setting each bit corresponding to the winning number (to “1”), all the winning numbers are obtained. It is to be able to grasp.

  Next, with reference to the internal winning combination determination table, an internal winning combination is determined based on the gaming state and the winning number (step S71). 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).

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the number of lotteries (step S74).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S76). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S77, and when “NO”, the process returns to step S65. Here, when this determination is “YES”, whether or not the random number value R is included in the numerical range defined by the upper limit value U and the lower limit value L for all the winning numbers that need to be determined. If “NO” is determined, the winning number that needs to be determined still remains.

  In step S77, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to, and an internal winning combination is determined based on the gaming state and the winning number stored in the winning number storage area.

  Next, the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the internal winning combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (step S78). Subsequently, a logical sum of the internal winning combination storing area and the carryover combination storing area is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (step S79).

  Next, FIG. 24 shows a flowchart of the reel stop control process, which will be described. FIG. 24 shows details of the reel stop control process (step S13 in FIG. 18) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether any one 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. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S82, and when it is “NO”, the process returns to step S81.

  Next, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the internal winning combination (step S82). Subsequently, a planned stop position is determined based on the determined number of sliding symbols and the current symbol position (step S83).

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S84). 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 reels have stopped) (step S85). If this determination is “YES”, the process returns to step S81, and if “NO”, the reel stop control process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 25 shows a flowchart of the bonus end check process, which will be described. FIG. 25 shows details of the bonus end check process (step S19 in FIG. 18) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is established (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, the BB operating flag is set to “off”.

  When the process at the end of the BB ends, the bonus end check process 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.

  Next, FIG. 26 shows a flowchart of the bonus operation check process, which will be described. FIG. 26 shows details of the bonus operation check process (step S20 in FIG. 18) of the main control circuit 71.

  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.

  Next, the carryover combination storage area is cleared (step S113), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 27 shows a flowchart of the periodic interrupt process, which will be described. This periodic interrupt processing is periodically performed by the main control circuit 71 every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 temporarily saves data stored in a register used in the internal lottery process (step S7 in FIG. 17) 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 this determination 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 the reel to be controlled (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 when the previous game ends (more precisely, step S41 of the medal acceptance / start check process in FIG. 20). 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).

  Next, FIG. 28 shows a flowchart of the reel control process, which will be described. FIG. 28 shows details of the reel control processing (step S206, step S208, step S210 in FIG. 27) in the periodic interrupt processing of the main control circuit 71.

  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 this determination 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 this determination 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. 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. 29 shows a flowchart of the reset interrupt process performed in the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the reset interrupt process performed in the sub control circuit 72, first, the image control work RAM 83, the control RAM 89, the video RAM 87, etc. are initialized (step S301).

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs input monitoring processing (step S302). 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 described later (step S303). 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.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs image drawing processing (step S304). In this image drawing process, a rendering image to be displayed is rendered based on the determined rendering data. Thereby, the image according to the determined effect data can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the VDP counter is “2” (step S306). The VDP counter is updated by a periodic signal reception process from the image control IC 88 described later. This interrupt process is performed due to reception of a signal output from the image control IC 88 at a 1/60 sec cycle. That is, the value of the VDP counter is updated to “2” at a period of 1/30 sec. When determining that the value of the VDP counter is not “2”, the image control CPU 82 waits for the VDP counter to be updated to “2”.

  When determining that the value of the VDP counter is “2” in step S306, the image control CPU 82 sets “0” to the value of the VDP counter (step S307).

  Next, the image control CPU 82 transmits a bank switching command to the image control IC 88, performs a bank switching process, and exchanges the display image data area and the writing image data area (step S308). By this processing, it is possible to display the data that has been drawn, and to draw in the data area that has been displayed so far during the data display.

  If the data area can be replaced, the process returns to the input monitoring process and the above process (steps S302 to S308) is repeated.

  Here, other interrupt processing in the sub-control circuit 72 will be described first. There are several interrupt processes in the sub-control circuit 72, but the main ones are the periodic signal reception process from the image control IC 88, the periodic interrupt process for the sound / lamp control circuit 73, and the command from the main control circuit 71. There is a signal reception interrupt process.

  FIG. 30A shows a flowchart of a periodic signal reception process from the image control IC 88, which will be described. This interrupt process is performed at a 1/60 sec period.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, in the periodic signal reception process from the image control IC 88, the interrupt signal is periodically received from the image control IC 88, and when the interrupt signal is received, the value of the VDP counter is set to “1”. Are added (step S411). As a result, processing corresponding to the VDP counter can be switched every 1/60 sec. The VDP counter is used for bank switching processing of two image data areas on the image control IC 88 side.

  Next, FIG. 30 (b) shows a flow chart of the periodic interruption process for the sound / lamp control circuit 73, which will be described. This periodic interrupt process is performed at a cycle of 2 msec.

  As shown in FIG. 30B, in the periodic interruption process for the sound / lamp control circuit 73, when an interruption occurs, first, an audio output control process is performed (step S421). In the sound output control process, an instruction to output effect data related to sound control determined by the process corresponding to each command type is output to the sound / lamp control circuit 73. As a result, the sound / lamp control circuit 73 can output music or sound corresponding to the determined effect data from the speakers 21L, 21R under the control of the sound / lamp control CPU 74.

  Next, a lamp output control process is performed (step S422). In this lamp output control process, an instruction to output effect data related to LED and lamp lighting control determined by the process corresponding to each command type is output to the sound / lamp control circuit 73. Thus, in the sound / lamp control circuit 73, the LED (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20) and lamp (BET lamps 9a to 9c, WIN lamp) are controlled by the sound / lamp control CPU 74. 17), it is possible to output a light emission pattern corresponding to the determined effect data.

  Next, FIG. 30C shows a flowchart of a command signal reception interrupt process from the main control circuit 71, which will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 30C, in the command signal reception interrupt process from the main control circuit 71, the command received from the main control circuit 71 is stored in a predetermined area of the image control work RAM 83 as an unprocessed command (step S431). This unprocessed command is, for example, a start command, a display combination command, or the like. Thereby, it is possible to perform processing for subsequent unprocessed commands.

  Next, FIG. 31 shows a flowchart of the command input process of the reset interrupt process performed in the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the command input process, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command among the commands received from the main control circuit 71 (step S311). Commands received from the main control circuit 71 include a start command, a reel stop command, a display combination command, and the like. When determining that there is no unprocessed command, the image control CPU 82 ends the command input process (the process proceeds to the image drawing process of the reset interrupt process in the sub control circuit (step S304 in FIG. 29)).

  When determining that there is an unprocessed command, the image control CPU 82 executes a process corresponding to an unprocessed command, which will be described later (step S312). When the processing corresponding to the unprocessed command is executed, the unprocessed command is set to processed (step S313), and the command input processing is terminated (image rendering processing of reset interrupt processing in the sub control circuit (step of FIG. 29) (S304).

  Next, each process corresponding to the unprocessed command will be described.

  First, FIG. 32 shows a flowchart of medal insertion processing and will be described. This medal insertion process is a process when the unprocessed command is a medal insertion command.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the medal insertion process, first, information on a medal insertion command is acquired (step S331). Next, it is determined whether or not the in-game flag is “off” (step S332). If the in-game flag is not “off”, the medal insertion process is terminated, and the in-game flag is “off”. For example, the in-game flag is set to “ON” (step S333), and the medal insertion process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 33 shows a flowchart of the game start process, which will be described. This game start process is a process when the unprocessed command is a start command.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the game start process, first, start command information is acquired (step S341).

  Next, with reference to the effect identifier determination table, the effect identifier is determined and set based on the winning combination identifier acquired from the start command (step S342). For example, if the winning combination identifier acquired from the start command is the identifier of the internal winning combination “BB”, “effect A1” is determined with a probability of 12/128.

  Next, referring to the effect data determination table, start effect data is determined and set based on the determined effect identifier (step S343). For example, if “effect A1” is determined as the effect identifier, start effect data “effect A1-1” is determined.

  Next, every time a reel stop command is received, the count is incremented, the value of the stop reel number counter for managing the number of stop reels is cleared (step S344), and the game start process is ended.

  Next, FIG. 34 shows a flowchart of the reel stop process, which will be described. This reel stop process is a process when the unprocessed command is a reel stop command.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the reel stop process, first, information on a reel stop command is acquired (step S361). Next, it is determined whether or not the received command information is information indicating “first stop” of the reel (step S362).

  If it is not the information indicating the “first stop” of the reel, the process proceeds to step S364, and if it is the information indicating the “first stop” of the reel, the information for the first stop is based on the effect data determination table and the effect identifier. The effect data is set (step S363), and the process proceeds to step S367. For example, if “effect A1” is determined as the effect identifier, the first stop effect data “effect A1-2” is set.

  If it is not information indicating “first stop” of the reel (determined in step S362), it is determined whether or not the received command information is information indicating “second stop” of the reel (step S364).

  If it is not the information indicating the “second stop” of the reel, the process proceeds to step S366, and if it is the information indicating the “second stop” of the reel, the information for the second stop is used based on the effect data determination table and the effect identifier. The effect data is set (step S365), and the process proceeds to step S367. For example, if “effect A1” is determined as the effect identifier, the second stop effect data “effect A1-3” is set.

  If it is not information indicating “second stop” of the reel (determined in step S364), the third stop effect data is set based on the effect data determination table and the effect identifier (step S366), and the process proceeds to step S367. To do. For example, if “effect A1” is determined as the effect identifier, the third stop effect data “effect A1-4” is set.

  If any effect data can be set by the above processing (step S363, step S365 or step S366), "1" is added to the stop reel number counter (step S367), and the reel stop process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 35 shows a flowchart of the display process, which will be described. This display processing is processing when the unprocessed command is a display combination command.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the display process, first, information on a display combination command is acquired (step S371). Next, display effect data is set based on the effect data determination table and the effect identifier (step S372). For example, if “effect A1” is determined as the effect identifier, display effect data “effect A1-5” is set.

  Next, the in-game flag is set to “off” (step S374), and the display process is terminated.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, the internal lottery table for a general gaming state includes a range of random numbers corresponding to “Cherry 1” and a range of random numbers corresponding to “special role”. And the range of random numbers corresponding to “Cherry 2” and the range of random numbers corresponding to “BB” overlap. Further, when the symbol “Cherry” is continuously arranged on the left reel 3L and only one “Cherry” is displayed on the display window 4L, the display combination “Cherry 1” is displayed, and “Cherry” is displayed on the display window 4L. When two are displayed, the display combination is “Cherry 2”. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

  With this configuration, it is possible to suggest the possibility of winning “BB” in the stop mode of the left reel 3L, and to improve the interest of the game without betraying the player's expectation for the bonus. Can do.

  In addition, according to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, when “Cherry 2” is determined, effect information that displays “CHANCE” is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 2.

  With this configuration, it is possible to indicate the possibility of winning a specific winning combination not only by the reel stop mode but also by the effect display, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  In the present embodiment, the reel on which the symbol “cherry” is placed is the left reel 3L and is displayed on the display window 4L. May be. In this case, when the symbol “cherry” is displayed on the display window 4C or the display window 4R, a prize is awarded. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, two symbols “cherry” are continuously arranged. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more symbols may be continuously arranged. Moreover, it is good also as an arrangement | positioning displayed simultaneously on the upper stage of the display window 4L, and a lower stage as one arrangement | positioning skipped. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the symbol “cherry” is used as the specific symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another symbol may be set as the specific symbol. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

Further, in the present embodiment, the bonus winning is suggested by the stop mode of only the left reel 3L, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the bonus winning may be suggested by a plurality of reels. For example, the bonus suggestion may be performed by the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C, or the bonus suggestion may be performed by the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the range of the random value corresponding to “Cherry 1” and the range of the random value corresponding to “Special role” overlap, and the range of the random value corresponding to “Cherry 2”; The range of the random value corresponding to “BB” is overlapped, but not limited to this, the range of the random value corresponding to “Cherry 1”, the range of the random value corresponding to “special role”, The range of random number values corresponding to “BB” may be overlapped. In this case, the range of random values corresponding to “Cherry 1” and the range of random values corresponding to “BB”, the range of random values corresponding to “Cherry 2”, The width of the random number value overlapping the range of the random number value corresponding to “BB” is made different. As a result, both “Cherry 1” is determined as an internal winning combination and “Cherry 2” is determined as an internal winning combination. The degree of expectation for “BB” can be grasped in the displayed stop mode. In addition, for example, the range in which the range of random values corresponding to “Cherry 1” and the range of random values corresponding to “BB” overlap is the range of random values corresponding to “Cherry 2” and “BB”. Even when the range of random number values corresponding to is narrow compared to the range of overlapping random number values, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for “BB”, so that interest in games increases. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation of the above-described pachislot machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In this case, the same effect as the pachislot machine 1 described above can be obtained.

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 table at the time of the bonus action | operation 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 a part of random number range for every internal symbol combination prescribed | regulated to the table in case the insertion number of the internal lottery table for general gaming states in one embodiment of this invention is three. 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 production | presentation identifier determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect data determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit containing the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this 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. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance / start check process subsequent to FIG. 20. FIG. 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 internal lottery process following FIG. 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 regular 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 interruption process in the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command input process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the medal insertion process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game start process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the display process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachislot machine 2 Cabinet 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e Effective line 9a, 9b, 9c BET lamp DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Base part 11 1-BET switch 12 2-BET switch 13 Maximum BET switch 14 C / P switch 15 Medal payout exit 16 Medal receiving part 17 WIN lamp 18 Payout display part 19 Credit display part 20 Bonus game information display part 21L, 21R Speaker 22 Medal slot 23 Dividend table panel 24 Operation keys 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
34 Clock pulse generation circuit 35 Frequency divider 36 Random number generator 37 Sampling circuit 39 Motor drive circuit 40 Hopper 41 Hopper drive circuit 46 Reel stop signal circuit 49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motor 50 Reel position detection circuit 51 Dispensing completion signal circuit 71 Main Control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 73 Sound / lamp control circuit 74 Sound / lamp control CPU
75 Program ROM
76 Work RAM
77 Serial port 78 Sound source IC
79 Power Amplifier 80 Image Control Circuit 81 Serial Port 82 Image Control CPU
83 Image control work RAM
84 Image control program ROM
85 Calendar IC
86 Image ROM
87 Video RAM
88 Image control IC
89 Control RAM
91 Sound source ROM
92 Volume control section

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface;
A symbol display means for displaying each of a plurality of symbols out of a plurality of symbols respectively arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation for changing the plurality of symbols displayed by the symbol display means;
A symbol changing means for changing the plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means;
Random number generation means for generating a random value in a predetermined range;
Random value extraction means for extracting a random value generated by the random value generation means based on detection of a start operation by the start operation detection means;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction means and a table in which a range of random numbers is partitioned for each winning combination;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation for stopping fluctuations of a plurality of symbols performed by the symbol changing means;
Stop control for stopping the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation unit based on the fact that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit Means,
Stop position identifying means for identifying the stop position of the symbol that has been stopped as a result of the change of the symbol being performed by the symbol changing means being stopped by the stop control means;
With
The table includes a range of random numbers divided into a first winning combination and a range of random numbers divided into a second winning combination, a range of random numbers divided into a third winning combination, and a game advantageous to a player. A range of random numbers that are divided into specific winning combinations corresponding to state transitions are provided, respectively,
Among the plurality of reels, a specific reel is continuously arranged with a specific symbol,
The stop position identification means identifies that the symbol corresponding to the first winning combination has stopped when a single specific symbol is displayed on one reel, and a plurality of specific symbols are displayed on one reel. A game machine that identifies that the symbol corresponding to the third winning combination has stopped. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Game information display means for displaying information related to the game;
Game information display control means for controlling information displayed on the game information display means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means;
With
The game information display control means causes the game information display means to display specific information when a third winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means.

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