JP2007229171A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide playing potentialities with a new fun in a game during a BB (big bonus) state while enabling players to shuffle capture factors during a game. <P>SOLUTION: During the operation of the BB game state offering a bonus game, the RT (replay time) game state is started for generating the establishment of replay at a high probability. When the combination of symbols of bell 2 as specific symbols is stopped and displayed during a mission game, the game is controlled to shift from the RT game state to the regular bonus game state (RB game state) and is carried out under the RB game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, after inserting a medal or pressing a BET button, a start lever is operated to rotate and rotate a mechanical rotating reel (hereinafter referred to as a reel), and each reel is operated by pressing a stop button corresponding to each reel. There is known a gaming machine called a pachislot machine that stops and pays out medals according to a combination of symbols stopped in the reel display window.

  In the case of such a pachislot machine, when a single game (unit game) is started by the player operating the start lever, the reels are driven to rotate, and a plurality of symbols are changed. Is determined, and the winning combination (or losing) is determined by determining which of the numerical ranges associated with each of the plurality of winning combinations is the random number value. After that, depending on the determined winning combination and the player's pressing operation of the stop button, the changed symbols are stopped and displayed, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. The player pays out a predetermined number of medals according to the winning combination to the player as a winning combination.

  Here, for example, a combination of symbols (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7”) corresponding to the BB game (big bonus) during the game (in the general game state) is an effective line in the reel display window frame. When stopped and displayed above, the pachislot machine gives the player a BB gaming state and, in this BB gaming state, pays out medals according to the winning combination by winning a small role game (up to 30 times). The medals are paid out until the RB game (regular bonus) performed when the replay symbol (JACIN symbol) is established is consumed a predetermined number of times (three times).

  At this time, during the 30 small role games played during the RB game, the replay symbol formation lottery is performed with a predetermined probability. Therefore, the third replay symbol is arranged with many small role games remaining. If this happens (the game shifts to RB game due to the winning of the replay symbol), the number of medals acquired will be reduced by the amount of the small role game remaining.

  More specifically, when playing the BB game, the player can make the small role game as long as possible until the last third replay symbol is won (until all three RB games are consumed) When this small role game is played more, many medals can be obtained. However, if the RB game for three times is finished early, the number of small role games is reduced. The number of medals won according to the winning role is reduced. For these reasons, even if many players detect that the third replay has been established, they stop the stop button so that the replay symbols do not line up on the active line (capture operation referred to as “replay removal”). ing.

  In recent years, pachislot machines have been known in which an upper limit is set for the number of medals to be paid out. As this type of pachislot machine, for example, in Patent Document 1, when a predetermined generation condition is established in a general gaming state, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated. A pachislot machine is disclosed that terminates a game when the amount of the game reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 465 cards), and further changes the game state depending on how the special game state is terminated. Yes.

  In the case of such a pachislot machine, it is possible to prevent the acquisition of an excessively large number of medals by making the special game state end condition that the number of acquired medals in the special game state reaches the upper limit (465). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's gambling feelings from being unnecessarily lost. Further, even a player who cannot perform a capture operation such as a pushing operation can acquire medals up to the upper limit uniformly when the special game state is acquired.

JP 2003-260193 A

  However, in the case of the above-described prior art, since an upper limit value is set for the number of medals to be paid out in the BB game, no capture operation such as replay removal is required, so the game itself in the RB game Has the problem of becoming very monotonous.

  In particular, in the case of a player who is good at a game that incorporates a strategy such as a pushing operation, even if he / she wins a BB game, the pushing operation itself is not necessary for the game during the RB, so the game performance is unsatisfactory. There are problems such as feeling the game and not being interested in the game itself.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and even if the gaming machine has an upper limit on the number of payouts, by incorporating a strategy element by a player's individual pushing operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a player with a new and interesting game for a game during a BB game.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the invention according to claim 1 includes a random number value drawn in accordance with a predetermined game operation by a player in any numerical value range corresponding to each of a plurality of roles. The winning combination is determined by determining whether or not it is a plurality of reels in which symbols are arranged on the respective drums arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction, and variation starts in response to a predetermined operation by the player. The displayed reel is stopped and displayed in accordance with a predetermined operation by the player and the player, and is stopped and displayed on an effective line defined according to the number of game media inserted in the viewable area on the reel display window. In the gaming machine that gives a predetermined profit to the player according to the combination of the above, when the big bonus game state in which the bonus game is performed is activated, the re-game is established with a higher probability than the general game state. A gaming state control means for activating the high probability re-gaming state and ending the big bonus on condition that a predetermined number of gaming media have been paid out, and at the time of the operation of the high probability re-gaming state, the player The stop display determination means for determining that the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line by the gaming operation, and the predetermined display combination is stopped and displayed on the active line by the stop display determining means. When it is determined, it is provided with first-type special-item control means for controlling to operate the regular bonus game state by the first-type special-purpose item.

  According to the present invention, when a big bonus game state in which a bonus game is performed is activated, a high probability re-gaming state in which re-game establishment occurs with a high probability is activated, and a predetermined number of game media are paid out by the game state control means If the big bonus is terminated on the condition that the high probability replaying state is activated, the stop display determining means determines that the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. Since the regular bonus game state is activated by a kind of special agent control means, it is not possible to shift from the high probability replay state to the regular bonus game state unless the combination of predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed. The player can participate in the big bonus game, which is a monotonous game due to the upper limit of medals. Cormorant capture elements can be added, thereby, it is possible to add new interesting to the game in which there is an upper limit to the payout number of medals.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 2, in the above invention, the internal winning determining means for determining that the predetermined winning combination corresponding to the predetermined symbol combination has been internally won, and the internal winning determining means When it is determined that a predetermined winning combination corresponding to the combination of symbols has been won internally, the game apparatus further comprises notification means for notifying the player that the internal winning has been made by voice and / or display. It is characterized by that.

  According to the present invention, when it is determined by the internal winning determination means that the predetermined winning combination corresponding to the predetermined symbol combination has been won internally, the player is informed that the internal winning is made by the notifying means. And / or display, the player can be notified in advance that a predetermined winning combination corresponding to a predetermined combination of symbols has been won internally. The game motivation by the capture elements such as push operations can be stimulated. In addition, it is possible to reduce labor such as extra eye-pushing operations when a predetermined winning combination corresponding to a predetermined symbol combination is not internally won for the player.

  In the invention according to claim 3, in the above invention, the combination of the predetermined symbols is associated with a predetermined winning combination, while the predetermined winning combination is the predetermined first symbol or the first symbol The stop display determination means, as a combination of the predetermined symbols, is associated with a combination of symbols composed of any one of the predetermined second symbols having the same design as the one symbol. It is determined that a combination of symbols consisting of only the symbols is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

  According to the present invention, instead of determining stop display for all the combinations of a plurality of symbols having the same design, it is determined that the combination of special symbols (second symbols) is stopped and displayed. The player can be given more advanced capture elements. Further, since there is one winning combination for a plurality of symbol combinations, there is no need to distinguish a plurality of symbol combinations at the time of lottery, and the lottery process can be easily performed.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 4, in the above invention, the predetermined symbol combination is associated with a predetermined winning combination, while the predetermined winning combination is a predetermined first winning combination, As a predetermined second winning combination in which the information of the first winning combination and the numerical range is the same range, the first symbol and the first winning combination are associated with a combination of symbols including only the predetermined first symbol. It is associated with a symbol composed of only a predetermined second symbol having the same design, and the stop display determination means uses a combination of symbols composed only of the second symbol as the combination of the predetermined symbols. It is determined that the display is stopped on the effective line.

  According to the present invention, instead of determining stop display for all the combinations of a plurality of symbols having the same design, it is determined that the combination of special symbols (second symbols) is stopped and displayed. The player can be given more advanced capture elements. In addition, since the winning combination is individually associated with a plurality of symbol combinations and each winning combination is simultaneously won, the stop control is performed while ensuring the consistency between the combination of symbols and the winning combination. Processing can be performed easily.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 5, in the above-mentioned invention, the variable change control of the symbols is performed so that the symbols that are stopped and displayed by the player's game operation are stopped and displayed within a predetermined maximum number of sliding symbols. A symbol variation stop control means to perform, and the position of the first symbol on the reel among the predetermined first symbol and second symbol is controlled to be retracted by the symbol variation stop control means; It is arranged in a range within the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the position of the second symbol on the reel is arranged at a position that is wider than the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols that can be retracted. To do.

  According to the present invention, there is provided symbol variation stop control means for performing symbol variation stop control so as to stop and display a symbol within a range of a predetermined maximum number of sliding symbols, and the predetermined first symbol and second symbol Among the symbols, the position of the first symbol on the reel is arranged within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols that can be retracted controlled by the symbol variation stop control means, and the position of the second symbol on the reel is , Because it is arranged at a position where the position interval is wider than the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces that can be pulled in, the player stops by a push operation during the high probability re-playing state that occurs when the big bonus game state is activated The operation of stopping the predetermined symbol to be displayed can be made more difficult, thereby increasing the capture factor of pushing the predetermined symbol during the game.

  According to the present invention, even in a gaming machine in which an upper limit value is set for the number of medals to be paid out during a big bonus game, it is possible to stir up the player with the capture elements during the game and to the game during the big bonus game. It is possible to provide a new and interesting game.

  Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the present invention can be applied to various gaming machines that use medals, coins, game balls, tokens, or the like as game media, but here, the present invention uses medals as game media and plays a game during the big bonus game. A case will be described in which the present invention is applied to a pachislot machine (commonly called No. 5 machine) in which the regular bonus game ends when the player has obtained a predetermined number of medals (upper limit number of 465).

[Outline and features of pachislot machine 1]
First, the outline and characteristics of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the outline and features of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  First, terms relating to the pachislot machine 1 shown in the first embodiment will be briefly described. A big bonus game (referred to as “BB game”) is a so-called bonus game that is adopted by the pachislot machine 1 as a display combination. In the case of the pachislot machine 1 of the first embodiment, when a combination of symbols corresponding to the BB gaming state (for example, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”) is prepared, the high probability re-gaming state is started. ing.

  In addition, the high probability re-playing state (referred to as RT game “replay time”) is a so-called privilege game that the pachislot machine 1 adopts as a display combination in the same manner as the BB game, and the re-playing is established as compared with the general gaming state Is a high probability replay game that occurs with a high probability, and a replay symbol that is a combination of symbols corresponding to the establishment of the replay is a game with a high probability. When this replay symbol is established as a display combination, replay can be performed without betting medals.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the RT gaming state when a combination of the bell 2 as a special symbol is stopped and displayed by the player's eye-pushing operation during the RT gaming state, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded. Profit is given to the player by paying out. Further, in the pachislot machine 1 shown in the first embodiment, the BB gaming state ends when the predetermined number of medals are paid out. The details of the transition from the RT gaming state to the RB gaming state are the features of the first embodiment and will be described later.

  In the present specification, for a display combination that does not pay out a medal or a display combination related to replay (BB, BB1, BB2, RB, RT), the winning combination is described as “established” and the medal For a display combination (such as a small role such as a bell or watermelon) that is paid out, the winning combination is described as “winning”.

  The pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment activates an RT gaming state in which re-game establishment occurs with a high probability when the BB gaming state in which a bonus game is performed, and at the time of activation of the RT gaming state, When the combination of the bells 2 which are special symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line (in this example, the center line) by the pushing operation, the control is performed to shift from the RT gaming state to the RB gaming state. .

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the bell 2 which is a premise of mission achievement (bell 2 -bell 2 -bell 2) is hit internally, the notifying means by the speakers 9L and 9R (FIG. 2) is used to inform the player. It is characterized by notifying that the bell 2 which is a special symbol has won internally.

  Hereinafter, the characteristic part of the first embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, when the player changes from the general gaming state to the BB gaming state (for example, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”) before the transition to the RB gaming state. In the RT gaming state, a mission game (game) is performed in which the player stops and displays the symbol of the bell 2, which is a special symbol, when the player is in the RT gaming state.

  In this case, the mission game means that the combination of three special symbols (bell 2) is stopped on the effective line of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (in the example of FIG. 1, the center line) by the player's pushing operation. It is to be displayed (“Bell 2−Bell 2−Bell 2”), and when the combination of three symbols of this bell 2 is prepared, it is assumed that the mission is achieved, and the RT gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state. be able to. For this reason, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, in the symbol arrangement on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, in addition to the symbol of the bell 1, which is a normal symbol, the aim to achieve the mission The bells 2, which are special symbols for use, are arranged one by one in the arrangement of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (see FIG. 4).

  More specifically, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on one line (on the center line) of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the pushing operation performed three times by the player, as shown in FIG. In the case of “Bell 2-Watermelon-Cherry”, the mission fails because three bells 2 which are special symbols are not stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on one line (center line) of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's pressing operation is, for example, “Bell 2-Bell 2- If “Bell 2” is displayed and three Bells 2 are stopped on the center line (“Bell 2 -Bell 2 -Bell 2”), the mission is achieved (success). The game state can be changed. In this case, the player may be informed that the mission has been accomplished by sound effect or display (for example, “success of mission” is notified by voice or display).

  Here, before the three bells 2 which are special symbols are actually stopped and displayed by the player's pressing operation on one line (center line) of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R, When the internal winning is made, a sound (sound effect) notifying the internal winning of the bell 2 is output from the speakers 9L and 9R (FIG. 2).

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the BB gaming state in which the bonus game is performed is activated, the RT gaming state in which re-game establishment is generated with high probability is activated, and when the RT gaming state is activated. When the combination of bell 2 as a special symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line (one of 5 lines) by the player's pressing operation, control is performed to shift from the RT gaming state to the RB gaming state. Because it is configured, it is not possible to shift from the RT gaming state to the RB gaming state unless the combination of the bell 2 which is a special symbol is stopped and displayed. It is possible to add a capture element called a push operation that allows the player himself to participate in the BB gaming state, which increases the number of medals to be paid out. Thereby adding a new interesting to the game there is.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the mission is achieved as described above, since the RT gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state, the game can be performed efficiently. In other words, the player cannot stop and display the bell 2 by pressing the top, and even if the player does not transition from the RT gaming state to the RB gaming state, a small role is often won during RT gaming, so that medals are gradually acquired. The number increases, and eventually a predetermined number (465, which is the upper limit value) of medals can be obtained. However, since the BB game is lengthened, it is not preferable as a gaming state. Therefore, as described above, in the first embodiment, when the mission is achieved, the game is shifted from the RT gaming state to the RB gaming state, so that it is possible to perform a game that is efficient in terms of time.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the bell 2 which is a premise of mission achievement (bell 2 -bell 2 -bell 2) is hit internally, the notifying means by the speakers 9L and 9R (FIG. 2) is used to inform the player. Since the special symbol Bell 2 is informed that the internal winning is made, the player can further inspire the game willingness due to the capture element such as the pushing operation by the notification.

  In other words, in order to actually accomplish the mission, 3 bells, which are special symbols, are stopped and displayed on the center line by the player's eye-opening operation, but the player who is not very skilled in the eye-opening operation It will be difficult for you. For this reason, as described above, by grasping the timing of the eye-pressing operation in advance by the sound effect or display indicating that the bell 2 which is a special symbol has been hit internally, the player can accurately determine the time when the eye-operating operation is required. Because it is possible to know, it is only necessary to concentrate on the push operation when it is informed that the inside of the bell 2, which is a special symbol, has been won. Can further motivate. Also, since a player who is good at pushing operations with a pachislot machine and a pachislot game can be played under almost the same conditions, when the bell 2, which is a special symbol, is not hit internally It is possible to reduce labor such as pushing the eyes.

  Here, in the above-described first embodiment, when the bell 2 which is the premise of the mission achievement (bell 2 -bell 2 -bell 2) is hit internally, the informing means by the speakers 9L and 9R (FIG. 2) informs the player. On the other hand, it is configured to notify that the bell 2 which is a special symbol has won internally, but it may be configured to notify that the bell 2 has won internally by lighting or blinking of the lamp in addition to the sound effect and display.

[Configuration of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the external configuration of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an external configuration of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, the front door 2 of the pachi-slot machine 1 is provided with a panel display portion 2a and a liquid crystal display portion 2b which are substantially vertical surfaces. The liquid crystal display portion 2b has various kinds of pachislot games. Production and standby demonstration display are performed. For example, it is possible to display on the liquid crystal display unit 2b when the mission is successful (for example, “Mission successful”) or when the bell 2 as a special symbol is hit internally.

  In addition, speakers 9L and 9R are provided on the upper part of the pachi-slot machine 1 at left and right symmetrical positions, and it is possible to output effect sounds such as sound effects and voices related to effects at the time of playing from these speakers 9L and 9R. . For example, the speaker 9L, 9R can output a sound when the mission is successful (for example, “mission successful”), a sound effect when the bell 2 which is a special symbol is hit internally, or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the panel display unit 2a and the liquid crystal display unit 2b shown in FIG. 2 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the panel display unit 2a and the liquid crystal display unit 2b of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the panel display section 2a is provided with a bonus game information display section 16, BET lamps 17a to 17c, a payout display section 18 and a credit display section 19. The bonus game information display unit 16 is formed of 7 segment LEDs and displays game information in the bonus. More specifically, at the time of transition to the RB game state in the BB game state, the number of medals paid out (the number of medals acquired by the BB game) and the number of times the RB game has been performed are counted each time the RB game state is established. And displayed.

  The BET lamps 17a to 17c are lamps that are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”). Specifically, the BET lamp 17a has a BET number of 1 or more. The BET lamp 17b is lit when the BET number is 2 or more, and the BET lamp 17c is lit when the BET number is 3.

  The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each formed of 7-segment LEDs, and the payout display unit 18 displays the number of medals paid out by the winning display combination. The credit display unit 19 displays the number of remaining medals that have been credited. Normally, the maximum number of credits that can be credited to the pachislot machine 1 is 50, so the number of credits displayed on the credit display unit 19 is 50 or less. In addition, even if a medal is inserted in a state where the maximum number of medals is credited, it is paid out as it is.

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

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and display symbols and various effects displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

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

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

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

[Example of display pattern and arrangement]
Subsequently, an example of a symbol represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R represents a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged, and each symbol has a code number "00" to "20". This code number is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 5), which will be described later, as a data table.

  More specifically, as shown in the figure, on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Bell 2 (symbol 91)", "Watermelon (symbol 92)", "Cherry (symbol 93)", " Replay (design 94), "bell 1 (design 95)", "BAR (design 96)", "red 7 (design 97)" and "blue 7 (design 98)" It is represented. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the arrow direction shown in the drawing.

  Here, as shown in the figure, five bell symbols are arranged on each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and four of these are designated as the normal symbol bell 1, and one is special. The bell 2 of the design is used. As described above, when three bells 2 ("bell 2 -bell 2 -bell 2") are stopped and displayed on the effective lines (for example, the center line) of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, A predetermined number of payouts are made, and the transition from the RT gaming state to the RB gaming state is made assuming that the mission is achieved.

  Among the symbols of the bell 1 and the bell 2, the positions of the bell 1 on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged within the maximum number of sliding frames that can be pulled in, and the reels 3L, 3C of the bell 2 are arranged. , 3R positions are arranged at positions that are wider than the range of the maximum number of sliding frames that can be retracted. More specifically, for example, about three small symbols such as watermelon and cherry are arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Moreover, the bell 1 which is a normal symbol is arranged at several places (four) at the positions of the symbols within the pull-in range (four).

  On the other hand, the bell 2, which is a special symbol, is arranged at only one place on each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The place where the bell 2 is arranged is wider than the maximum retractable position (four pieces). Place one by one at distant positions (code number “04” on reel 3L, code number “00” on reel 3C, code number “16” on reel 3R). Yes. As described above, in the first embodiment, it is difficult to display the stop by the player's eye-opening operation by disposing the disposition place of the bell 2 of the special symbol at a position far away from the maximum retractable position (four). In this way, it is possible to enhance the capture element of pushing a predetermined pattern.

  The “bell 1” referred to here corresponds to a “predetermined first symbol” in the claims, and a normal bell symbol is shown as the symbol. “Bell 2” corresponds to the “predetermined second symbol” in the claims, and shows the bell 2 which is a special symbol as a symbol. Further, the pachislot machine 1 stores information on numerical ranges associated with a plurality of combinations serving as display combinations, but the same numerical range (for example, “ 2Numerical range of 2291 to 4290 ″) is stored. Therefore, “Bell 1” and “Bell 2” will always win simultaneously if a random value of “2291-4290” is acquired by the internal lottery process, and only one of the roles will win exclusively. Never do.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples the random numbers at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. By using the random numbers sampled in this way, an internal winning combination is determined based on, for example, a probability 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 every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

  Also, in the ROM 32, a display in which a combination of symbols for establishing a winning combination (winning etc.), a medal payout number for winning, and a winning determination code (establishing determining code) representing the winning (establishment) are associated with each other. A role specifying table (described later in detail with reference to FIG. 8) is stored. This display combination specifying table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and when winning confirmation (display combination confirmation) is performed after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Is done. The display combination (display combination data) is a combination (display combination) corresponding to a combination of symbols arranged along the active line, and the player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When the CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination or the stop winning combination by lottery processing (probability lottery processing or the like) based on the random number sampling, the stop switch 7LS, 7LS, 7R, 7R is operated at the timing when the player operates the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the operation signals sent from the 7CS and 7RS and the determined stop table, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C and 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39. However, when receiving an input of a command from the player, the CPU 31 sends a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the motor drive circuit 39 even if the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Do not send.

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

  Subsequently, the sub control circuit 72 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the main control circuit 71 via a bus, and also includes a liquid crystal display device 131, speakers 9L and 9R, LEDs 101, lamps 102, A volume control unit 103 is connected.

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

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

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

  The image control microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (a serial port 82 is shown). The CPU provided in the image control microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the program ROM 83 based on the control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. For example, if a control command indicating that a specific image corresponding to the command is to be displayed is received from the main control circuit 71, the image control IC 86 is instructed to take out this image from the image ROM 88 and display it on the liquid crystal display device 131. Will do. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but executes random number sampling in software on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. It is configured as follows.

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

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

  The image control IC 86 is an IC that generates an image corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the image control microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 131. The image control IC 86 includes a control RAM 87, and the image control microcomputer 81 reads and writes information from and to the control RAM 87. Further, the control RAM 87 is expanded with a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table. The image control microcomputer 81 stores the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at predetermined timings. Update.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Pachislot machine 1 destination game state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a description will be given of the game state of the transition destination when the occurrence state, the transition condition, and the transition condition of each gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment are satisfied. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the game state of the transfer destination when the occurrence condition, the transfer condition, and the transfer condition of each game state of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment are satisfied. Each game state has a different type of winning combination or its winning probability.

  There are five gaming states of the pachislot machine 1 described in the first embodiment: a general gaming state, a BB gaming state, an RB gaming state, a carryover state, and a high probability re-gaming state (RT gaming state). The combination (BB or RB) carried over in such a carryover state will be referred to as a “carryover combination” below. Hereinafter, a state including either the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is referred to as a “bonus gaming state”.

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

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state that is performed when BB1 or BB2 wins internally and the corresponding symbols are aligned. As shown in FIG. 8 described later, BB1 is established when three red 7 symbols are displayed and BB2 is displayed when blue 7 symbols are stopped. In the first embodiment, when BB1 and BB2 are stopped and displayed, a transition is made to the RT gaming state which is a high probability re-gaming state.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special object” is operated. In the first embodiment, as described above, in the RT gaming state, the player performs a push-up operation. This is a gaming state that is performed when the combination of bells 2 which are special symbols is stopped and displayed.

  The carryover state is a gaming state in which a state in which symbol combinations corresponding to BB or RB can be arranged along the display line (BB or RB is established) is permitted over one or a plurality of games. In other words, this carryover state is a gaming state in which the winning combination for stop is BB or RB on the condition that the internal winning combination is lost (none). The BB of the first embodiment includes BB1 and BB2, and the carryover state includes a BB1 carryover state and a BB2 carryover state.

  The high probability re-gaming state is a state in which replays are arranged with a high probability. In the first embodiment, when the BB gaming state is entered, the RT gaming state, which is the high probability re-gaming state, is entered.

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, the condition for generating the bonus gaming state is establishment of BB or RB. In this bonus gaming state, when the player has acquired the maximum number of medals (for example, 465), the transition condition is satisfied, and the bonus gaming state is shifted to the high probability re-gaming state (RT gaming state). .

  The condition for generating the carryover state is to internally win BB or RB. When BB or RB is established, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state due to the carryover state shifts to the bonus gaming state. When transitioning to the bonus game state, one or more RB games can be performed.

  In addition, in the case of the first embodiment, the high-probability re-gaming state is generated when the BB gaming state is established. Further, in this high-probability re-gaming state, three bells 2 which are special symbols are stopped and displayed. When the mission is successful, the RB gaming state is entered.

[Relationship between pachislot machine 1 symbol combination and number of payouts]
Next, the relationship among the combination of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the symbol combination, and the number of payouts will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the symbol combination of the display combination of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the number of payouts. As shown in the figure, the display combination specifying table includes display combinations corresponding to combinations of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions on any of the effective lines 8a to 8e (see FIG. 3). , Information on the number of payouts for each inserted number (BET number 1 or 3) corresponding to the display combination. The display combination specifying table is referred to when the payout number is determined according to the combination of symbols displayed along the active line after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. In the following, the case where the number of inserted sheets is 3 will be described, and the payout number when the number of inserted sheets is 2 will be omitted.

  As shown in the figure, in the bell 1, winning is established when “bell 1−bell 1−bell 1” are arranged along the active line (the display role is Bell 1). As described above, when “BELL 1−BELL 1−BELL 1” is stopped and displayed on the active line and it is confirmed that the display combination of BELL 1 is established, the CPU 31 causes the hopper drive circuit 41 (FIG. 5) to A command to pay out 12 medals is issued.

  In addition, a winning combination is established for Bell 2 by arranging “Bell 2-Bell 2-Bell 2” along the active line (the display combination is Bell 2). As described above, when “Bell 2-Bell 2-Bell 2” is stopped and displayed on the active line and it is confirmed that the display combination of Bell 2 is won, in the BB gaming state, the mission is successful and the RT gaming state The gaming state shifts from the RB gaming state to the RB gaming state. Similarly to the bell 1, the CPU 31 issues a 12-medal payout command to the hopper drive circuit 41 (FIG. 5). The bell 2 is a normal payout in the general gaming state.

  A winning is established by placing “Cherry-ANY-ANY” (“ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol) ”along the active line for the cherry (the display role is“ cherry ”). When “-ANY-ANY” is stopped on the active line and it is confirmed that the cherry display combination is won, the CPU 31 issues a three-medal payout command to the hopper driving circuit 41 (FIG. 5).

  For the watermelon, winning is established when “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged along the active line (the display role becomes watermelon). When “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the active line and it is confirmed that the display function of the watermelon has been won, the CPU 31 issues a 15-medal payout command to the hopper driving circuit 41 (FIG. 5). Do.

  Replay is formed as a combination by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When the replay is thus 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.

  RB is established as a combination by arranging “BAR-BAR-BAR” along the effective line (the display combination is RB). BB1 is formed as a combination by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the effective line (the display combination is BB1), and “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is effective for BB2. It is formed as a combination by arranging along the line (the display combination is BB2).

[Stop table of pachislot machine 1]
Next, a stop table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a stop table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment, and stops a combination of symbols corresponding to the normal symbol bell 1 and the special symbol bell 2 at the middle line. An example of the bell stop table and the BB2 stop table in which the combination of symbols corresponding to BB2 is stopped at the middle line is shown. Note that, in the stop display control position shown in FIG. 9, numerical values with star marks (code numbers “04”, “00”, “16”) indicate the stop display control position of the bell 2.

  Here, the stop table is basically configured such that a predetermined symbol combination (corresponding symbol combination) can be arranged along a predetermined display line (effective line). However, the stop table corresponding to the loss is configured such that the symbol combinations corresponding to the combination cannot be arranged along a predetermined display line.

  This stop table shows the code numbers “0” to “20” of the symbols at the positions where the player actually performed the stop operation for each of the left (3L), middle (3C), and right (3R) reels. The stop operation position to be displayed and the code numbers “0” to “20” of symbols to be controlled to actually stop display are stored in association with each other. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, the code numbers shown at the stop operation position are the stop buttons 7L and 7C provided corresponding to the left (3L), middle (3C), and right (3R) reels. , 7R (FIG. 2) is operated, the symbol located in the middle line (the symbol is located above the middle line and the center is closest to the middle line) Represents a code number.

  Specifically, when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the code number of the symbol moved to the middle line position by the rotation of the reel is shown. In the left reel 3L of FIG. 9, the stop operation position “0” means that the bell with the code number “0” is the middle line position by the rotation of the left (3L), middle (3C), and right (3R) reels. It represents that it was operated by the player when moving to.

  The code number indicated at the stop control position is finally stopped at the position of the middle line when the reel on which the stop operation is performed by the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R performed by the player is stopped. Represents the code number of the symbol to be displayed.

  Specifically, the left reel 3L will be described as an example. As shown in FIG. 9, for example, when the player moves the normal bell (code number “0”) of the left reel 3L to the middle line position, the stop button 7L is pressed. When the stop operation is performed, in this case, the symbol which is finally stopped and displayed (stop control position) at the position of the middle line is the normal bell 1 (code number “0”) (bita stop). Similarly, when the player operates the stop button 7L when the watermelon, cherry, and replay (code numbers “01”, “02”, “03”) on the left reel 3L are moved to the middle line position, In this case, the symbol that is finally stopped and displayed at the position of the middle line (stop control position) is the normal bell 1.

  In the first embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is four. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the stop button 7R is operated when the “blue 7” (see FIG. 4) of the code number “17” reaches the position of the middle line while the right reel 3R is rotating. In this case, so-called “retraction” is performed in order to stop the right reel 3R so that the “bell 2” of the code number “16” is stopped and displayed at the position of the middle line.

  “Withdrawal” is basically the symbol corresponding to the winning combination (internal winning combination) at the maximum number of sliding symbols at the symbol stop position (hereinafter referred to as “effective symbol stop position”) connected by the active line. Stopping a reel (reel corresponding to a stop operation) that is a target of stop control so as to display a symbol constituting the combination (hereinafter referred to as “retraction target symbol”). However, if “retraction” is attempted, but “retraction” cannot be realized when the maximum number of sliding frames is 4, a stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination is basically set and a reel corresponding to the stop operation is set. The stop control is performed.

  That is, in the example of the bell stop table, during the rotation of the right reel 3R, the player has “bell” with the code number “16”, “blue 7” with the code number “17”, and “watermelon” with the code number “18”. When one of the “replay” of the code number “19” is selected by operating the stop button, the symbol that is finally stopped and displayed on the right reel 3R is “bell 2”.

  That is, from the above, referring to the bell stop table shown in FIG. 9, for example, when the player depresses (ON) the start lever 6 (FIG. 2), the code number “4” is generated while the left reel 3L is rotating. When the “bell” (see FIG. 4) reaches the position of the middle line, the stop button 7L is pressed (ON), and the “bell 2” with the code number “0” is rotated while the middle reel 3C is rotating. When the position of the middle line (see FIG. 4) reaches the position of the middle line, the stop button 7C is pressed (ON), and “bell 2” of the code number “16” (see FIG. 4) while the right reel 3R is rotating. When the stop button 7R is pressed (ON) when the button reaches the position of the middle line, the special bells are stopped and displayed. At this time, the symbol of the bell 2 is displayed as a stop on one line. Too To become. That is, “Bell 2−Bell 2−Bell 2” are aligned. When the stop button is operated at a point other than this, the normal symbol bell 1 is stopped and displayed.

[BB2 stop table]
Next, the BB2 stop table shown in FIG. 9 will be described. This BB2 stop table is a table that controls stop of “blue 7” at the reel center position. Specifically, when the stop button 7R is operated when the “blue 7” (see FIG. 4) of the code number “17” reaches the position of the middle line during the rotation of the right reel 3R, The right reel 3R is controlled to stop so that the code number “17” “blue 7” is stopped and displayed at the middle line position. Similarly, during rotation of the right reel 3R, when the “watermelon”, “replay”, and “bell” with the code numbers “0”, “18”, and “19” reach the position of the middle line, the player stops. When the button 7R is operated, the right reel 3R is controlled to stop so that “blue 7” of the code number “17” is stopped and displayed at the position of the middle line by “retraction” as described above.

  That is, from the above, referring to the bell stop table of FIG. 9, for example, when the player depresses (ON) the start lever 6 (FIG. 2), the code number “15” is generated while the left reel 3L is rotating. When the “replay” (see FIG. 4) reaches the position of the middle line, the stop button 7L is pressed (ON), and the “watermelon” with the code number “16” (see FIG. 4) reaches the position of the middle line, the stop button 7C is pressed (ON), and the “replay” (see FIG. 4) of the code number “19” is turned on while the right reel 3R is rotating. When the stop button 7R is pressed (ON) when the line position is reached, “blue 7” is stopped and displayed on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Design is role (B 2) it becomes stopped and displayed on one line. In the first embodiment, as described above, when “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7”, which is the winning combination in the BB game state, is stopped and displayed, the BB 2 game shifts to the RT game.

[BB1 stop table]
Next, the BB1 stop table shown in FIG. 10 will be described. This BB1 stop table is a table for controlling stop of red 7 at the reel center position. Referring to the BB1 stop table of FIG. 10, for example, when the player depresses (ON) the start lever 6 (FIG. 2), “BAR” (FIG. 4) reaches the position of the middle line, the stop button 7L is pressed (ON), and while the middle reel 3C is rotating, the “cherry” (see FIG. 4) with the code number “07” is in the middle stage. When the line position is reached, the stop button 7C is pressed (ON), and the “replay” (see FIG. 4) of the code number “07” reaches the position of the middle line while the right reel 3R is rotating. When the stop button 7R is pressed (ON), “red 7” is stopped and displayed on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. At this time, the symbol “red 7” is used (BB1). As one line on Made shall be stopped and displayed. That is, “red 7-red 7-red 7” are aligned. In the first embodiment, as described above, when “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7”, which is the winning combination in the BB gaming state, is stopped and displayed, the BB1 game shifts to the RT game.

[Probability lottery table for pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of the probability lottery table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a probability lottery table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment. As the BET number (the number of inserted medals), an example in which the number of inserted medals is 1 or 3 is shown.

  FIG. 11 (1) shows a general gaming state probability random determination table. This general gaming state probability lottery table stores information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning combination. Also, in this general gaming state, BB1 (red 7), BB2 (blue 7), RB, replay small part, watermelon small part, cherry small part, normal design bell 1 small part, special design bell There are cases where two small roles are won internally.

  Here, the probability lottery table when the number of BETs is 3 will be described in detail. The numerical value range corresponding to BB1 (red 7) is “0 to 23”, and the lower limit value of the numerical value range for the BB internal winning is “0” and the upper limit value is “23”. Also, the numerical range corresponding to BB2 (blue 7) is “24 to 46”, the lower limit value of the numerical range that becomes the internal winning of BB2 is “24”, and the upper limit value is “46”. Also, the numerical value range corresponding to RB is “47 to 58”, the lower limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to RB is “47”, and the upper limit value is “58”.

  The numerical value range corresponding to the watermelon is “4491-4635”, the lower limit value of the numerical value range that is an internal winning for the watermelon is “4491”, and the upper limit value is “4635”. Further, the numerical value range corresponding to the cherry is “4291-4490”, the lower limit value of the numerical value range that is an internal winning for the cherry is “4291”, and the upper limit value is “4490”.

  The numerical ranges corresponding to the bell 1 and the bell 2 are both “2291 to 4290”, the lower limit value of the numerical range that is the internal winning of the normal bell and the special bell is “2291”, and the upper limit value is “4290”. It is. That is, information of a numerical range “2291 to 4290” partially overlapping between the bell 1 and the bell 2 is stored, and the random number lottery value obtained by one random number lottery is “2291 to 4290”. Are included, both the bell 1 and the bell 2 serve as internal winning combinations.

  FIG. 11 (2) shows a carry-over gaming state probability lottery table. In this carryover game state, there are cases where a replay, a watermelon small part, and a cherry small part are won. In addition, there is a case where a combination of a normal symbol Bell 1 and a special symbol Bell 2 is doubled. Therefore, the numerical value ranges corresponding to Bell 1 and Bell 2 are both “2246-4245”, the lower limit value of the numerical value range that is the internal winning of Bell 1 and Bell 2 is “2246”, and the upper limit value is “4245”. " As shown in the carryover gaming state probability lottery table, BB1 and BB2 are not won in the carryover gaming state.

  FIG. 11 (3) shows an RB gaming state probability random determination table. In this RB gaming state, there is a case where a watermelon small part or a cherry small part is won. In addition, there is a case where a combination of a normal symbol Bell 1 and a special symbol Bell 2 is doubled. Similarly to the above-described table, in this RB gaming state probability lottery table, the numerical range corresponding to Bell 1 and Bell 2 is set to the same range (“0 to 16230”), as shown in the numerical range. In addition, in the RB gaming state, the winning probability of Bell 1 and Bell 2 increases with a very high probability.

  FIG. 11 (4) shows an RT gaming state probability random determination table. In this RT game state, BB1 (red 7), BB2 (blue 7), RB, replay small part, watermelon small part, cherry small part, normal symbol bell 1 small part, special symbol bell 2 There is a case where a small role is won internally. Also in the RT gaming state probability lottery table, the numerical ranges corresponding to Bell 1 and Bell 2 are set to the same range (“4835 to 6834”). In the RT gaming state probability lottery table, the replay lottery value is set higher than the lottery values of other gaming states.

[Internal lottery count determination table for pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of the internal lottery count determination table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery count determination table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the internal lottery count determination table stores the number of lotteries associated with each gaming state (general gaming state, carryover state, RB gaming state, RT gaming state) in association with each other. Here, the carry-over state means that BB or RB is won internally, but BB or RB is still established because “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” or “BAR-BAR-BAR” is not available. The state that is not. The RB gaming state refers to a state where BB or RB is established. The RT game state refers to a state in which an RT game that is a high probability replay is established. The general gaming state refers to a state other than the above three states. The number of lotteries refers to the number of times that it is determined whether or not a random number value is won by referring to the above-described probability lottery table (FIG. 11) in the probability lottery process. As shown in the figure, the number of lotteries is set to 8 in the general gaming state, 5 in the carryover state, 4 in the RB gaming state, and 5 in the RT gaming state. In addition, the usage method of the lottery number in this internal lottery number determination table will be described in the probability lottery process described later.

[Retraction priority table for pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of the pull-in priority order table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the pull-in priority order table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the pull-in priority table shows the priority information of the combinations of symbols drawn on the active line when there are two internal winning combinations or when there are internal winning combinations and carryover combinations. Storing. As shown in the priority order (1 to 5) of this pull-in priority order table, the pull-in priority order is "Replay", "BB1, BB2, RB", "Watermelon", "Bell 1, Bell 2," and "Cherry". Is going to be high. For example, “BB1, BB2, RB” has a higher pull-in priority than “Bell 1, Bell 2”. Also, for example, when there are an internal winning combination and a carryover combination, and the internal winning combination is replay and the carryover combination is BB1, three reels 3L are drawn so that the replay is preferentially drawn based on the stop table corresponding to the replay. , 3C, 3R stop control.

[Internal winning combination determination table of pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of an internal winning combination determination table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal winning combination determination table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the internal winning combination determination table identifies the contents of the internal winning combination and the internal winning combination according to each gaming state (general gaming state, carryover gaming state, RB gaming state, RT gaming state). Information binary data is stored in association with the winning number. Here, the contents of the internal winning combination indicate lose, bell, cherry, watermelon, replay, RB, BB1, and BB2. The binary data stored in the internal symbol combination storage area of the internal symbol combination determination table is called a flag and is 1-byte data.

  The general gaming state will be described as an example. When the winning number is 0 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00000000”, the internal winning combination is lost. Similarly, when the winning number is 1 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00000001”, the internal winning combination is Bell 1. Similarly, when the winning number is 2 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00000010”, the internal winning combination is Bell 2. Similarly, when the winning number is 3 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00000100”, the internal winning combination is cherry.

  Similarly, when the winning number is 4 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00001000”, the internal winning combination is a watermelon. Similarly, when the winning number is 5 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00010000”, the internal winning combination is replay. Similarly, when the winning number is 6 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00100000”, the internal winning combination is RB. Similarly, when the winning number is 7 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “010000000”, the internal winning combination is BB1. Similarly, when the winning number is 8 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “10000000”, the internal winning combination is BB2.

[Each storage area of pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of the internal winning combination, carryover combination and random number storage area employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal winning combination, carryover combination and random number storage area employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment.

  (1) of FIG. 15 shows an internal winning combination storing area. In this internal winning combination storage area, information (data) of an internal winning combination consisting of 1 byte is stored. In the internal winning combination storing area, bit 0 (first bit) is bell 1, bit 1 (second bit) is bell 2, bit 2 (third bit) is cherry, bit 3 (fourth bit) is Bit 4 (fifth bit) corresponds to replay, bit 5 (sixth bit) corresponds to RB, bit 6 (seventh bit) corresponds to BB1, and bit 7 (eighth bit) corresponds to BB2. When data is stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the data column becomes 1, and the one corresponding to the bit becomes the internal winning combination. For example, if “00000001” is stored in the internal symbol combination storage area of the internal symbol combination determination table (FIG. 14), the data field of bit 0 becomes 1, and the bell 1 corresponding to bit 0 becomes the internal symbol combination. .

  (2) of FIG. 15 shows a carryover combination storage area. In this carryover combination storage area, bit 0 (first bit), bit 1 (second bit), bit 2 (third bit), bit 3 (fourth bit) and bit 4 (fifth bit) are unused. Storage area. Bit 5 (sixth bit) corresponds to RB, bit 6 (seventh bit) corresponds to BB1, and bit 7 (eighth bit) corresponds to BB2. When the BB1 or BB2 data (“01000000” or “10000000”) that is the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the data column of bit 6 or bit 7 becomes 1, and the bit 6 or bit 7 has The corresponding BB1 or BB2 becomes a carryover combination.

  (3) in FIG. 15 shows a random number storage area. This random number storage area stores the random number value (any one of 0 to 16383) extracted in S4 of FIG.

[Reel stop initial setting table of pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of the reel stop initial setting table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reel stop initial setting table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the reel stop initial setting table includes eight types of stop tables corresponding to each of the stop select counter values 0 to 8 (stop table for losing, stop table for duplication, stop table for cherry, watermelon Stop table, replay stop table, RB stop table, BB1 stop table, BB1 stop table, BB2 stop table). The stop select counter values 0 to 8 are lost, bell 1, bell 2, cherry, watermelon, replay, RB, BB1, and BB2, and this stop select counter is basically internally won. The winning number of the winning combination is set (see FIG. 14).

[Main control circuit processing of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of main control circuit processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of main control circuit processing performed by the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 5) of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

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

  Thereafter, the CPU 31 performs medal insertion / start check processing (described later in detail with reference to FIG. 19) such as updating the number of BETs based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 10S, or the BET switch 13S (step S3). ), Random numbers for probability lottery used in the probability lottery process (described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22) are extracted (step S4).

  Thereafter, the CPU 31 performs a game state monitoring process (detailed later with reference to FIG. 20) for monitoring whether the game state is a bonus game state (BB game state or RB game state), carryover state, or general game state. (Step S5) A probability lottery process is performed for determining an internal winning combination in the bonus game state, carryover state or general game state based on the probability lottery table (Step S6).

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process (described later in detail with reference to FIG. 23) (step S7), and includes information such as a game state, an internal winning combination, a stop table determined by the initial determination process, and the like. A star command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S8). Then, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation (step S9). As a result, when “4.1 seconds” or more have not elapsed (No at Step S9), the CPU 31 performs a game start waiting time digest process (wait process) (Step S10). On the other hand, if “4.1 seconds” or more have elapsed (Yes at step S9), the CPU 31 proceeds to step S11 as it is. That is, the game start operation by the player is invalidated until a predetermined time (4.1 seconds) elapses after the previous game is started.

  Thereafter, the CPU 31 includes a game monitoring timer including an automatic stop timer (set to 40000) for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Is set (step S11), and the start of rotation of all reels is requested (step S12).

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop permission command (step S13), and performs a reel stop control process (detailed later using FIG. 24) (step S14). Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination specifying process (described in detail later with reference to FIG. 27) (step S15), performs an error check process (step S16), and transmits a display combination command (step S17). . Subsequently, after performing the medal payout process (step S18), the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number, and transmits a payout end command (step S19). If the bonus end number counter is 1 or more, the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on (step S20). As a result, when the RB operation flag or the BB operation flag is not on (No at Step S20), the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process (detailed later using FIG. 28) (Step S21). Return to step S3.

  On the contrary, when the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on (Yes at Step S20), the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process (detailed later using FIG. 29) (Step S20). S22), the process returns to step S3.

[Interrupt processing of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of interrupt processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of interrupt processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. This interrupt process is periodically performed every 1.1 ms.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 of the pachi-slot machine 1 first performs input port check processing (step S24). Specifically, whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6 by operating the start lever 6 is confirmed. Next, after performing communication processing of communication data (step S25), the CPU 31 performs reel control processing (step S26). Specifically, information indicating the reel to be controlled is set as a reel identifier, and the drive of the reel is controlled.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a 7SEG driving process (step S27) and then performs a lamp driving process (step S28). Specifically, the BET lamps 17a to 17c are turned on based on the number of medals bet on the game. Further, the number of medals stored (credited), the number of paid-out medals when winning a winning combination, and the like are displayed on the credit display unit 19 (FIG. 3). Then, the CPU 31 performs a timer management process (step S29), and starts the interrupt process again after 1.1 ms.

[Medal insertion / start check process for pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of medal insertion / start check processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of medal insertion / start check processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, first, the CPU 31 of the pachi-slot machine 1 checks the medal sensor / BET switch (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks input from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11-13. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S31). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a medal is inserted depending on whether or not a signal from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switches 11 to 13 is detected.

  As a result, if a medal has been inserted (Yes at step S31), the CPU 31 updates the insertion number counter (step S32) and validates the effective line according to the BET number (step S33). The BET command is transmitted (step S34). On the contrary, if no medal is inserted (No at Step S31), the CPU 31 returns to Step S30 and checks the medal sensor / BET switch again.

  After transmitting the BET command, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch is on (step S35). As a result, if the start switch is on (Yes at step S35), the CPU 31 returns to step S4 shown in FIG. 17 and performs random lottery for the probability lottery process. On the other hand, if the start switch is not on (No at step S35), the CPU 31 returns to step S30.

[Game state monitoring process of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of the gaming state monitoring process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the gaming state monitoring process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 of the pachi-slot machine 1 first determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S36). As a result, when the RB operating flag is on (Yes at Step S36), the CPU 31 sets the RB gaming state (Step S37), returns to Step S6 shown in FIG. 17, and performs the probability lottery process. On the contrary, if the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is not on (No at Step S36), it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is on (Step S38).

  As a result, when the RT operating flag is on (Yes at Step S38), the CPU 31 sets the RT gaming state (Step S39) and returns to Step S6 shown in FIG. On the contrary, if the RT operating flag is not on (No at Step S38), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination is set (Step S40). As a result, when the carryover combination is set (Yes at Step S40), the CPU 31 sets the BB gaming state according to the carryover combination (Step S43), and returns to Step S6 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the carryover combination is not set (No at Step S40), the CPU 31 sets the general gaming state (Step S42) and returns to Step S6 shown in FIG.

[Probability lottery processing of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of the probability lottery process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. FIG. 21 is a flowchart 1 illustrating a flow of the probability lottery process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 22 is a flowchart 2 illustrating a flow of the probability lottery process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 31 of the pachi-slot machine 1 first determines the number of lotteries according to the gaming state based on the internal lottery number determination table (see FIG. 12) (step S43), and carries the carryover combination storage area ( It is determined whether the data stored in FIG. 15 (2) is 0 (that is, whether there is a carryover combination) (step S44). As a result, when the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 (No at Step S44), the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (Step S45). In this case, since it is in the carryover gaming state, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to 5 based on the lottery number table. On the other hand, when the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (Yes at Step S44), the CPU 31 adopts the number of lotteries determined in Step S43 as it is without changing the number of lotteries. To do.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number in the register (step S46). Subsequently, the CPU 31 refers to the probability lottery table (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the gaming state, acquires the lower limit (L) of the random number value based on the winning number and the number of inserted games (step S47), and the RAM 33. The lower limit (L) is subtracted (RL) from the random number (R) stored in the random number storage area (see (3) in FIG. 15) (step S48).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed (step S49). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RL is negative. Here, when the calculation result of RL becomes negative, the random value (R) is smaller than the lower limit value (L) (L> R), and the calculation result of RL does not become negative. In this case, the random number (R) is larger than the lower limit (L), or the lower limit (L) is equal to the random value (R) (L ≦ R). If the calculation result is not negative (No in step S49), the CPU 31 refers to the probability lottery table again and acquires the upper limit (U) of the random number value based on the winning number and the number of inserted pieces ( In step S50, the upper limit value (U) is subtracted (R−U) from the random number value (R) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 33 (step S53). On the contrary, when the calculation result is negative (Yes at Step S49), the CPU 31 proceeds to Step S58 described later.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value obtained by the subtraction, specifically, the calculation result of RU is “0” (step S52). Here, when the RU calculation result is “0”, the random value (R) is equal to the upper limit value (U) (R = U), and the RU calculation result is “0”. Otherwise, the random value (R) and the upper limit (U) are not equal (R ≠ U). When the calculation result is not “0” (No at Step S52), the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed (Step S53). Specifically, as in step S51 described above, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RL is negative. Here, when the calculation result of RL is negative, the random value (R) is below the upper limit value (U) (R <U), and the calculation result of RL is not negative. Is the case where the random value (R) exceeds the upper limit (U) (R> U). If the calculation result is negative (Yes at Step S55), the CPU 31 stores the winning number in the internal lottery result information storage area of the RAM 33 (Step S54). Here, returning to the description of step S54, when the calculation result of RU is “0” (step S52 affirmative), the CPU 31 proceeds to step S54 similarly to step S53 affirmative.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 14), and determines an internal winning combination based on the winning number stored in the internal lottery result information storage area (step S55). Subsequently, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the internal winning combination and the bonus check data, and stores the logical sum of the internal combination with the carryover combination storage area (see (2) in FIG. 15) in the carryover combination storage area (step S56). Next, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area (see (1) of FIG. 15) (step S57). Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (step S56), and determines whether the number of lotteries is 0 (step S59). Here, when the number of lotteries is 0, the number of times when it is determined 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) The state is 6 times, the carryover state is 4 times, the BB and RB game states are 2 times, and the RT game state is 6 times (see FIG. 12). On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is not 0, the number of determinations in each gaming state is less than a predetermined number.

  As a result, when the number of lotteries is 0 (Yes at Step S59), the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and determines an internal winning combination based on the winning number (Step S60). Subsequently, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the internal winning combination and the bonus check data and stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area (step S61). Next, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area (step S62), returns to step S7 shown in FIG. 17, and performs reel stop initial setting processing. Here, returning to the description of step S59, if the number of lotteries is not 0 (No at step S59), the CPU 31 returns to step S46 described above. If there is no winning combination, the CPU 31 sets the winning number to 0.

[Reel stop initial setting process of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of the reel stop initial setting process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the reel stop initial setting process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, after acquiring the winning number from the internal lottery result information storage area of the RAM 33 (step S63), the CPU 31 of the pachislot machine 1 determines whether the winning number acquired from the internal lottery result information storage area is 0 or not. It is determined whether or not (step S64). As a result, when the winning number is 0 (Yes at Step S64), the logical product of the data of the internal winning combination storing area and the operating combination check data is obtained (Step S65). Next, it is determined whether the logical product of the internal winning combination storing area data and the operating combination check data is 0 (step S66). If the logical product is 0 as a result of the determination in step S68 (Yes in step S66), it is then determined whether or not there is a duplicate win (step S67). Here, even if the winning number acquired from the internal lottery result information storage area of the RAM 33 is not 0 as a result of the determination in step S64 (No in step S64), the CPU 31 proceeds to step S69 as it is and determines whether or not there is a duplicate winning. Determine.

  If it is determined in step S69 that the winning combination is duplicate (Yes in step S67), "1" or "2" is stored in the stop selection counter according to the winning combination (step S68). Then, the CPU 31 determines a stop table based on the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 16), stores the determined stop table (step S69), and returns to step S8 shown in FIG. Note that “1” or “2” is stored in the select counter for stop according to the winning combination because the winning combination of Bell 1 and Bell 2 (simultaneous winning) is performed. This is because they are provided separately.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning combination is not duplicated (No in step S67), the winning number corresponding to the internal winning combination is stored in the stop select counter (step S69). By the process of step S73, the CPU 31 determines a stop table based on the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 16), stores the determined stop table (step S71), and returns to step S8 shown in FIG.

  Here, returning to the description of step S66, if the logical product of the data of the internal winning combination storing area and the operating combination check data is not 0 (No in step S66), the data of the internal winning combination storing area is changed to the bonus type. The corresponding winning number is stored in the stop select counter (step S69), and then the CPU 31 determines the stop table based on the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 16) through the processing of step S71, and the determined stop. The table is stored and stored (step S71), and the process returns to step S8 shown in FIG.

[Reel stop control processing of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of the reel stop control process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the reel stop control process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 of the pachi-slot machine 1 determines whether a valid stop switch is turned on (that is, whether there is an input from the stop switches 7LS, 7SC, 7RS shown in FIG. 2). (Step S72). As a result, when the effective stop switch is not turned on (No at Step S72), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic stop timer is 0 (Step S73). On the contrary, when the effective stop switch is turned on (Yes at Step S72), the CPU 31 proceeds to Step S77. The automatic stop timer is used to automatically stop other reels from the right side even when any one of the reels is already stopped by the player.

  Here, returning to the description of step S73, when the automatic stop timer is 0 (Yes at step S73), the CPU 31 sets the reel on the right side to be subject to stop control (step S74). Thereby, for example, when a plurality of reels are rotating, the reels are automatically stopped from the right reel. Then, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel targeted for stop control is the third stop (step S75). As a result, when it is the third stop (Yes at Step S75), the CPU 31 performs an automatic third stop process (Step S76). Next, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process (described in detail later with reference to FIG. 25) (step S77), transmits a reel stop command (step S78), and rotates the reel by the number of sliding frames. Waiting (step S79), then requesting the reels to stop rotating (step S80), and storing the code numbers ("00" to "20" in FIG. 4) of the stopped symbols (step S81). Specifically, the code number of the symbol stopped and displayed on the reel display window is stored for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is after the second stop after the reel rotation stop request (step S82). As a result, if it is after the second stop (Yes at Step S82), the CPU 31 stores the current symbol combination for the prediction of the display combination (Step S83). On the contrary, if it is not after the second stop (No at Step S82), the CPU 31 proceeds to Step S84.

[Sliding frame number determination processing of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of the sliding frame number determination process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the sliding frame number determination process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 of the pachislo machine 1 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is only a bonus (step S85). As a result, when the internal winning combination is only a bonus (Yes at Step S85), the CPU 31 sets a stop table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) corresponding to the bonus (Step S86), and proceeds to Step S90. . On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is not only the bonus (No at Step S85), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination is a double winning (simultaneous winning) (Step S87). As a result, in the case of overlapping winning (simultaneous winning) (Yes at Step S87), the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process for overlapping winning (simultaneous winning) (detailed later using FIG. 26) ( In step S88), the process returns to step S78 shown in FIG. 24 to transmit a reel stop command. In addition, in the case of this double winning (simultaneous winning), it also includes the case where a small combination and a small combination are won simultaneously when another bonus combination is won internally.

  On the other hand, if duplicate winning (simultaneous winning) has not been made (No at step S87), the CPU 31 sets a stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination (step S89). Then, the CPU 31 determines and sets the number of sliding symbols based on the stop operation position of the player (step S90), returns to step S78 shown in FIG. 24, and transmits a reel stop command.

[Sliding frame number determination process for overlapping winning (simultaneous winning) of pachislot machine 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the flow of the sliding frame number determination process for overlapping winning (simultaneous winning) of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the determination process of the number of sliding symbols for overlapping winning (simultaneous winning) of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 of the pachi-slot machine 1 determines whether or not the table control flag is on (step S91). As a result, when the table flag is ON (Yes at Step S91), the CPU 31 determines and sets the number of sliding symbols based on the stop operation position of the player (Step S92), and Step S78 shown in FIG. Return to, and send a reel stop command.

  On the other hand, if the table control flag is not on (No at step S91), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 0 (step S93). As a result, when the display is not possible (No at Step S93), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 1 (Step S94). As a result, when the display is not possible (No at Step S94), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 2 (Step S95). As a result, when the display is not possible (No at Step S95), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 3 (Step S96). As a result, when the display is not possible (No at Step S96), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 4 (Step S97). As a result, if display is not possible (No at Step S97), the CPU 31 sets a stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination (Step S98). Next, the CPU 31 turns on the table control flag (step S99), determines and sets the number of sliding symbols based on the stop operation position of the player (step S100), and returns to step S78 described in FIG. Send a reel stop command.

  Returning to the description of step S93, if the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 0 (Yes at step S93), the CPU 31 sets the corresponding number of sliding symbols (step S101), and FIG. Then, the process returns to step S80, and a reel stop command is transmitted. Returning to the description of step S94, when the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 1 (Yes at step S94), the CPU 31 sets the corresponding number of sliding symbols (step S101), and FIG. Then, the process returns to step S78 to transmit a reel stop command. Returning to the description of step S95, if the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 2 (Yes at step S95), the CPU 31 sets the corresponding number of sliding symbols (step S101), and FIG. Returning to step S79 described above, a reel stop command is transmitted. Returning to the description of step S96, when the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 3 (Yes at step S96), the CPU 31 sets the corresponding number of sliding symbols (step S101), and FIG. Then, the process returns to step S78 to transmit a reel stop command. Returning to the description of step S97, when the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 4 (Yes at step S97), the CPU 31 sets the corresponding number of sliding symbols (step S101), and FIG. Then, the process returns to step S78 to transmit a reel stop command.

[Display combination identification process of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of the display combination specifying process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the display combination specifying process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. In this display combination specifying process, when all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped by pressing (ON) the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R (FIG. 1) of the player, some predetermined combination is established and paid out. This is a process for determining whether the combination of the combination of the stopped display is the special symbol Bell 2 (in this case, preparation for shifting the RT gaming state to the RB gaming state is performed).

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 of the pachi-slot machine 1 acquires the head address of the symbol storage area (step S102). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid line counter is 0 (step S103). As a result, when the effective line counter is 0 (Yes at Step S103), the CPU 31 returns to Step S16 shown in FIG. 17 and performs error check processing.

  On the other hand, when the effective line counter is not 0 (No at Step S103), the CPU 31 displays based on the combination of symbols stored at the address and the display combination specifying table (FIG. 9). The combination and the number of payouts are specified (step S104). For example, when the display combination is Bell 1 or Bell 2, the payout number of 8 medals for 1 inserted number and 12 medals for 3 inserted numbers is specified. When the display combination is watermelon, a payout number of 5 medals for 1 inserted number and 15 medals for 3 inserted numbers is specified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is turned on (step S105). As a result, when the RT operating flag is on (Yes at Step S105), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the combination of symbols aligned on the predetermined line is Bell 2 (Special Bell) which is a special symbol. (Step S106). As a result, when bells 2 (special bells) with special symbols on the predetermined line are aligned (Yes in step S106), the RB operating flag is turned on and the RT operating flag is turned off ( In step S107, the effective line counter is decremented by 1 (step S108), and the process returns to step S103.

  Returning to the description of step S105, if the RT operating flag is not on (NO in step S105) as a result of the determination in step S105, the effective line counter is decremented by 1 (step S108), and the process returns to step S105. Return.

  Returning to the description of step S106, if the combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed is not the special symbol Bell 2 (special bell) as a result of the determination in step S106 (No in step S106), the effective line counter is set to 1. Subtract (Step S108) and return to Step S103.

[Bonus operation check process for pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of the bonus operation check process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the bonus operation check process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. . Here, the display combination BB includes BB1 and BB2.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 of the pachi-slot machine 1 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S115). As a result, when the display combination is BB (Yes at Step S115), the CPU 31 turns on both the RT operating flag and the BB operating flag (Step S116). Then, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination (step S117) and returns to step S3 shown in FIG. Here, returning to the description of step S115, if the display combination is not BB (No in step S115), the CPU 31 returns to step S3 shown in FIG.

[Bonus end check process for pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of the bonus end check process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the bonus end check process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. Here, the display combination BB includes BB1 and BB2.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 of the pachi-slot machine 1 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S118). As a result, when the RB operating flag is ON (Yes at Step S118), the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the possible number of games, and subtracts 1 from the possible number of winnings when the display combination is established (Step S119). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not at least one of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings is 0 (step S120).

  As a result, when at least one of them is 0 (Yes at Step S120), the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of RB (Step S121), and determines whether or not the payable number is 1 or more (Step S122). On the other hand, when at least one of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings is not 0 (No at Step S120), the CPU 31 similarly determines whether or not the payout possible number is 1 or more ( Step S122). Here, returning to the description of step S118, if the BB operating flag or the RB bonus operating flag is not on (No in step S118), the CPU 31 similarly determines whether or not the payout possible number is 1 or more. Is determined (step S122).

  As a result, when the payable number is 1 or more (Yes at Step S122), the CPU 31 updates the payout number counter during BB (Step S123), and subtracts the payable number according to the payout number. (Step S125), the process returns to step S3 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the payable number is not 1 or more (No at Step S122), the CPU 31 performs a BB end time process (an RB end time process when the RB operation flag is on) (Step S124). If the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is turned off and the RT operating flag is on, the RT operating flag is turned off (step S126), and the process returns to step S3 shown in FIG.

[Effect of Example 1]
As described above, according to the present invention, when the BB gaming state in which the bonus game is performed is activated, the RT gaming state in which the re-gaming is established with high probability is activated, and at the time of the activation of the RT gaming state, the gaming is performed. When the combination of bell 2 which is a special symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line (on the center line) by the operator's eye-pressing operation, control is performed to shift from the RT gaming state to the RB gaming state. Unless the combination of the bells 2 as a symbol is stopped and displayed, the game cannot be shifted from the RT gaming state to the RB gaming state, so that the player has an upper limit of medals, so the BB gaming state is a monotonous game. Can be added to the game with a maximum number of medals to be paid out. It can be added Tana interesting.

  Next, Example 2 according to the gaming machine 1 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a second example of symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment. Here, in the first embodiment described above, the bell symbols (bell 1 and bell 2) together with a plurality of small role symbols (watermelon, cherry, replay), blue 7 symbol, red 7 symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. ) And the bell 2 as a special symbol, and the bell 2 as a special symbol for the player to aim for the mission to achieve the mission. For this reason, in the first embodiment, the bell 1 and the bell 2 are distinguished from each other by making the design different. However, in the second embodiment, the symbols are the same (same design).

  As shown in the second embodiment, since the bell 1 of the symbol that is not the object of the mission and the bell 2 that is the object of the mission have the same symbol, the player has the symbol arrangement of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Based on the state, the position of the bell 2 is grasped at the time of transition of the mission game, and the pushing operation is performed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, the position of the bell 2 is between the replay symbol (code number “03”) and the red symbol (code number “05”) on the reel 3L. On the reel 3C, it is between the watermelon symbol (code number “20”) and the replay symbol (code number “01”). On the reel 3R, the replay symbol (code number “15”) and the blue seven symbol ( Code number “17”).

  Therefore, when the player performs a pushing operation for the purpose of accomplishing the mission, in the reel 3L, since the bell 2 is between the replay symbol and the red symbol 7, when the bell 2 is stopped and displayed, The stop button 7L is operated aiming at a symbol (bell 2) between the replay symbol and the red 7 symbol.

  Further, in the reel 3C, the bell 2 is between the watermelon symbol and the replay symbol. Therefore, when the bell 2 is stopped and displayed, the stop button is aimed at the symbol (bell 2) between the watermelon symbol and the replay symbol. The operation of 7C will be performed.

  In the reel 3R, the bell 2 is between the replay symbol and the blue 7 symbol. Therefore, when the bell 2 is stopped and displayed, the bell symbol (bell 2) between the replay symbol and the blue 7 symbol is displayed. The aim stop button 7R is operated. In this way, when the three bells 2 are stopped and displayed on the active line (on the center line) during the RT game, the mission is achieved, and this RT is the same as in the first embodiment. Transition from the gaming state to the RB gaming state.

  Next, each table (display combination specifying table, probability lottery table, pull-in priority table, internal winning combination, carryover combination and random number storage area table, reel stop initial setting table different from the first embodiment described above. ) And the processing procedure will be described.

[Relationship between pachislot machine 1 symbol combination and number of payouts]
First, the relationship among the combination of the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the symbol combination, and the number of payouts will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the symbol combination of the display combination of the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment and the number of payouts. As shown in the figure, the display combination specifying table includes display combinations corresponding to combinations of symbols stopped and displayed at each of the three symbol stop positions on any of the effective lines 8a to 8e (see FIG. 3). , Information on the number of payouts for each inserted number (BET number 1 or 3) corresponding to the display combination. The display combination specifying table is referred to when the payout number is determined according to the combination of symbols displayed along the active line after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. In the following, the case where the number of inserted sheets is 3 will be described, and the payout number when the number of inserted sheets is 2 will be omitted.

  As shown in the figure, the winning of the bell is established when “bell-bell-bell” is arranged along the active line (the display role is bell). As described above, when “Bell-Bell-Bell” is stopped and displayed on the active line and it is confirmed that the display role of the bell is won, the CPU 31 receives 12 medals in the hopper driving circuit 41 (FIG. 5). A payout command is issued. If it is confirmed that the indicator of the bell is won internally, the mission is successful. Similarly to the bell 1, the CPU 31 issues a 12-medal payout command to the hopper drive circuit 41 (FIG. 5).

  A winning is established by placing “Cherry-ANY-ANY” (“ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol) ”along the active line for the cherry (the display role is“ cherry ”). When “-ANY-ANY” is stopped on the active line and it is confirmed that the cherry display combination is won, the CPU 31 issues a three-medal payout command to the hopper driving circuit 41 (FIG. 5).

  For the watermelon, winning is established when “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged along the active line (the display role becomes watermelon). When “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the active line and it is confirmed that the display function of the watermelon has been won, the CPU 31 issues a 15-medal payout command to the hopper driving circuit 41 (FIG. 5). Do.

  The replay is established as a combination by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When this replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals.

  RB is established as a combination by arranging “BAR-BAR-BAR” along the effective line (the display combination is RB). BB1 is formed as a combination by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the effective line (the display combination is BB1), and “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is effective for BB2. It is formed as a combination by arranging along the line (the display combination is BB2).

[Probability lottery table for pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of the probability lottery table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of a probability lottery table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the second embodiment. As the BET number (the number of inserted medals), an example in which the number of inserted medals is 1 or 3 is shown.

  FIG. 32 (1) shows a general gaming state probability random determination table. This general gaming state probability lottery table stores information on the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to the winning combination. Also, in this general gaming state, there are cases where BB1 (red 7), BB2 (blue 7), RB, replay small role, watermelon small role, cherry small role, and bell small role are internally won.

  Here, the probability lottery table when the number of BETs is 3 will be described in detail. The numerical value range corresponding to BB1 (red 7) is “0 to 23”, and the lower limit value of the numerical value range for the BB internal winning is “0” and the upper limit value is “23”. Also, the numerical range corresponding to BB2 (blue 7) is “24 to 46”, the lower limit value of the numerical range that becomes the internal winning of BB2 is “24”, and the upper limit value is “46”. Also, the numerical value range corresponding to RB is “47 to 58”, the lower limit value of the numerical value range corresponding to RB is “47”, and the upper limit value is “58”.

  The numerical value range corresponding to the watermelon is “4491-4635”, the lower limit value of the numerical value range that is an internal winning for the watermelon is “4491”, and the upper limit value is “4635”. Further, the numerical value range corresponding to the cherry is “4291-4490”, the lower limit value of the numerical value range that is an internal winning for the cherry is “4291”, and the upper limit value is “4490”.

  Also, the numerical value range corresponding to the bell is “2291-4290”, the lower limit value of the numerical value range for internal winning is “2291”, and the upper limit value is “4290”.

  FIG. 32 (2) shows a carry-over gaming state probability lottery table. In this carryover game state, there are cases where a replay, a watermelon small part, and a cherry small part are won. The numerical value range corresponding to the bell is “2246-4245”, the lower limit value of the numerical value range that is the internal winning of the bell is “2246”, and the upper limit value is “4245”. As shown in the carryover gaming state probability lottery table, BB1 and BB2 are not won in the carryover gaming state.

  FIG. 32 (3) shows an RB gaming state probability random determination table. In this RB gaming state, there is a case where a watermelon small part or a cherry small part is won. The numerical range corresponding to the bell is set to “0-16230”. As shown in the numerical range, in the RB gaming state, the winning probability of the bell increases with a very high probability.

  FIG. 32 (4) shows an RT gaming state probability random determination table. In this RT gaming state, there are cases where BB1 (red 7), BB2 (blue 7), RB, replay small part, watermelon small part, cherry small part, and bell small part are internally won. The numerical range corresponding to the bell is set to “4835 to 6834”. In the RT gaming state probability lottery table, the replay lottery value is set higher than the lottery values of other gaming states.

[Retraction priority table for pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of the pull-in priority order table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pull-in priority order table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the second embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the pull-in priority table shows the priority information of the combinations of symbols drawn on the active line when there are two internal winning combinations or when there are internal winning combinations and carryover combinations. Storing. As shown by the priority (1-5) in the pull-in priority table, the pull-in priority increases in the order of “Replay”, “BB1, BB2, RB”, “Watermelon”, “Bell”, “Cherry”. I have to. For example, “BB1, BB2, RB” has a higher pulling priority than “Bell”. Also, for example, when there are an internal winning combination and a carryover combination, and the internal winning combination is replay and the carryover combination is BB1, three reels 3L are drawn so that the replay is preferentially drawn based on the stop table corresponding to the replay. , 3C, 3R stop control.

[Internal winning combination determination table of pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of the internal winning combination determination table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal winning combination determination table employed by the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the internal winning combination determination table identifies the contents of the internal winning combination and the internal winning combination according to each gaming state (general gaming state, carryover gaming state, RB gaming state, RT gaming state). Information binary data is stored in association with the winning number. Here, the contents of the internal winning combination indicate lose, bell, cherry, watermelon, replay, RB, BB1, and BB2. The binary data stored in the internal symbol combination storage area of the internal symbol combination determination table is called a flag and is 1-byte data.

  The general gaming state will be described as an example. When the winning number is 0 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00000000”, the internal winning combination is lost. Similarly, when the winning number is 1 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00000001”, the internal winning combination is a bell. Similarly, when the winning number is 2 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00000010”, the internal winning combination is cherry. Similarly, when the winning number is 3 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00000100”, the internal winning combination is a watermelon.

  Similarly, when the winning number is 4 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00001000”, the internal winning combination is replay. Similarly, when the winning number is 5 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00010000”, the internal winning combination is RB. Similarly, when the winning number is 6 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “00100000”, the internal winning combination is BB1. Similarly, when the winning number is 7 and the information for identifying the internal winning combination is “010000000”, the internal winning combination is BB2.

[Each storage area of pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of the internal winning combination, carryover combination and random number storage area employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, and a random number storage area employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the second embodiment.

  (1) of FIG. 35 shows an internal winning combination storing area. In this internal winning combination storage area, information (data) of an internal winning combination consisting of 1 byte is stored. In the internal winning combination storage area, bit 0 (first bit) is bell, bit 1 (second bit) is cherry, bit 2 (third bit) is watermelon, and bit 3 (fourth bit) is replay. Bit 4 (fifth bit) is an RB, bit 5 (sixth bit) is BB1, bit 6 (seventh bit) is BB2, and bit 7 (eighth bit) is an unused storage area.

  When data is stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the data column becomes 1, and the one corresponding to the bit becomes the internal winning combination. For example, when “00000001” is stored in the internal winning combination storing area of the internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 34), the data column of bit 0 becomes 1, and the bell 1 corresponding to bit 0 becomes the internal winning combination. .

  (2) of FIG. 35 shows a carryover combination storage area. In this carryover combination storage area, bit 0 (first bit), bit 2 (third bit), and bit 3 (fourth bit) are unused storage areas. Bit 4 (fifth bit) corresponds to RB, bit 5 (sixth bit) corresponds to BB1, bit 6 (seventh bit) corresponds to BB2, and bit 7 (eighth bit) corresponds to BB2. When the BB1 or BB2 data (“01000000” or “10000000”) that is the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the data column of bit 6 or bit 7 becomes 1, and the bit 6 or bit 7 has The corresponding BB1 or BB2 becomes a carryover combination.

  (3) of FIG. 35 shows a random number storage area. This random number storage area stores the random number value (any one of 0 to 16383) extracted in S4 of FIG.

[Reel stop initial setting table of pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of the reel stop initial setting table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reel stop initial setting table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the reel stop initial setting table includes eight types of stop tables (loss stop table, bell stop table, cherry stop table, watermelon corresponding to each of values 0 to 6 of the stop select counter. Stop table, replay stop table, RB stop table, BB1 stop table, BB1 stop table, BB2 stop table). The stop select counter values 0 to 6 are lost, bell, cherry, watermelon, replay, RB, BB1, and BB2. This stop select counter basically has an internal winning combination. A number is set (see FIG. 36).

[Reel stop initial setting process of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of the reel stop initial setting process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the reel stop initial setting process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, after acquiring the winning number from the internal lottery result information storage area of the RAM 33 (step S63), the CPU 31 of the pachislot machine 1 determines whether the winning number acquired from the internal lottery result information storage area is 0 or not. It is determined whether or not (step S64). As a result, when the winning number is 0 (Yes at Step S64), the logical product of the data of the internal winning combination storing area and the operating combination check data is obtained (Step S65). Next, it is determined whether the logical product of the internal winning combination storing area data and the operating combination check data is 0 (step S66). If the logical product is 0 as determined in step S66 (Yes in step S66), then the winning number corresponding to the internal winning combination is stored in the stop selection counter (step S69), and the CPU 31 A stop table is determined based on the stop initial setting table (see FIG. 36), the determined stop table is stored (step S71), and the process returns to step S8 shown in FIG.

  Here, returning to the description of step S66, if the logical product of the data of the internal winning combination storing area and the operating combination check data is not 0 (No in step S66), the data of the internal winning combination storing area is changed to the bonus type. The corresponding winning number is stored in the stop select counter (step S70), and the CPU 31 determines the stop table based on the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 36), and stores the determined stop table (step S71). Then, the process returns to step S8 shown in FIG.

[Sliding frame number determination processing of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of the slip frame number determination process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the sliding frame number determination process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 of the pachislo machine 1 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is only a bonus (step S85). As a result, when the internal winning combination is only a bonus (Yes at Step S85), the CPU 31 sets a stop table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) corresponding to the bonus (Step S86), and proceeds to Step S90. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is not only the bonus (No at Step S85), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination includes a small combination (Step S871). As a result, if a small combination is included (Yes at step S871), the CPU 31 performs a bonus + small combination sliding frame number determination process (step S881), and returns to step S78 shown in FIG. Is sent.

  On the contrary, when the small combination is not included (No at Step S871), the CPU 31 sets a stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination (Step S89). Then, the CPU 31 determines and sets the number of sliding symbols based on the stop operation position of the player (step S90), returns to step S78 shown in FIG. 24, and transmits a reel stop command. Note that the bonus + small combination sliding frame number determination process is the same as the overlapping winning sliding frame number determination process.

[Effect of Example 2]
As described above, according to the second embodiment, similar to the effect of the first embodiment, the RT gaming state is activated when the BB gaming state is activated, and the player's eye is activated when the RT gaming state is activated. When a combination of special symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line by a push operation, control is performed to shift from the RT gaming state to the RB gaming state, so that the player can enter the BB gaming state that was a monotonous game. It is possible to add a strategy element called a pushing operation, which can add new fun to a game that has an upper limit on the number of medals to be paid out, and all of the combinations of symbols of the same design. When a combination is stopped and displayed, the mission is not judged to be successful, but a combination of special symbols (bells placed in place) Since only the mission has been successful when it is stopped display, it is possible for the player, to impart a more sophisticated capture element. In addition, since there is one winning combination for a plurality of symbol combinations, it is not necessary to distinguish a plurality of symbol combinations at the time of lottery, so that lottery processing can be easily performed.
[Other examples]

  The first and second embodiments of the present invention have been described so far, but the present invention may be implemented in various different forms other than the first and second embodiments described above. That is, in the first and second embodiments described above, when three symbols of the bell 2 are simultaneously stopped and displayed on one line (center line) of the active line by the player's pushing operation (“Bell 2-Bell 2”). -Bell 2 "), the mission is said to have been achieved, but the three symbols are not simultaneously, but with special symbols on any one of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When one symbol of a certain bell 2 is stopped (or one on each of two reels), it may be configured to shift from the RT gaming state to the RB gaming state, assuming that the mission is achieved.

  In this case, since it is not necessary to align three bells 2 on the active line (on the center line) at the same time, even a player who is not good at pushing will have the possibility of succeeding in the mission. The fun of the game can be improved.

[Subject of the present invention]
In the first embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachislot machine 1 that uses medals as game media has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other games such as pachinko gaming machines and pachilots. The same applies to the machine. Further, the present invention can be similarly applied to a game program in which the game of the pachislot machine 1 described in the first embodiment is simulated for a home game machine. As a recording medium for recording this game program, a flexible disk (FD) or other recording medium can be used, and this game program may be downloaded via a network.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is suitable for providing a game with a new and interesting game, in addition to being able to stir up the player with the capture elements during the game.

It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the pachislot machine 1 which concerns on Example 1. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a pachislot machine 1 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a panel display unit 2a and a liquid crystal display unit 2b of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the pachislot machine 1 which concerns on Example 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a pachislot machine 1 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the sub control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot machine 1 which concerns on an Example. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the game state of the transfer destination when the generation | occurrence | production condition of each game state of the pachislot machine 1 which concerns on Example 1, a transfer condition, and a transfer condition are satisfied. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of RT game number selection table based on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the symbol combination of the display combination of the pachislot machine 1 which concerns on Example 1, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the stop table which the pachislot machine 1 employ | adopts in Example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the probability lottery table which the pachi-slot machine 1 employs in the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery frequency determination table which the pachislot machine 1 employ | adopts in Example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table which the pachi-slot machine 1 employs in the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table which the pachislot machine 1 employs in the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the storage area of the internal winning combination, carryover combination, and random number which the pachislot machine 1 employs in the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initial setting table which the pachislot machine 1 employ | adopts in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of main control circuit processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of interrupt processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of medal insertion / start check processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a gaming state monitoring process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart 1 illustrating a flow of probability lottery processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart 2 illustrating a flow of probability lottery processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of reel stop initial setting processing of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a reel stop control process of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of a sliding frame number determination process of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of a determination process of the number of sliding frames for overlapping winning (simultaneous winning) of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a display combination specifying process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a bonus operation check process of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a bonus end check process of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the symbol represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the pachi-slot machine 1 which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the symbol combination of the display combination of the pachislot machine 1 which concerns on Example 2, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows an example of the probability lottery table which the pachi-slot machine 1 employs in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table which the pachi-slot machine 1 employs in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table which the pachislot machine 1 employ | adopts in Example 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the storage area of the internal winning combination, carryover combination, and random number which the pachislot machine 1 employs in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initial setting table which the pachislot machine 1 employ | adopts in Example 2. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of reel initial setting processing of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a sliding frame number determination process of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot machine 2 Front door 2b Liquid crystal display part 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 21L, 21C, 21R Symbol display area 23 Production display area 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU (Central Processing Unit)
32 ROM (ReadOnlyMemory)
33 RAM (RandomAccessMemory)
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 83 Program ROM
84 Work RAM
131 Liquid crystal display device

Claims (5)

The winning combination is determined by determining which of the numerical ranges corresponding to a plurality of combinations the random values lottery according to a predetermined game operation by the player, and arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. In addition, a plurality of reels in which symbols are arranged on each cylinder, and the reels that start to fluctuate according to a predetermined operation by the player are stopped and displayed according to the predetermined operation by the player and the player. In a gaming machine that gives a predetermined profit to the player according to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on an active line defined according to the number of game media inserted in a viewable area on the reel display window,
When the big bonus game state in which a bonus game is performed is activated, a high probability replay state in which re-creation is established with a higher probability than the general game state is activated, and a predetermined number of game media have been paid out Gaming state control means for terminating the big bonus on the condition of,
A stop display determination means for determining that a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on an active line by the player's game operation when the high probability re-playing state is activated;
A first type special that controls to activate a regular bonus gaming state by a first type special character when it is determined by the stop display determination means that a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line An accessory control means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: Internal winning determination means for determining that a predetermined winning combination corresponding to the predetermined symbol combination has been won internally;
When it is determined by the internal winning determination means that a predetermined winning combination corresponding to a predetermined symbol combination has been won internally, the player is informed by voice and / or display that the internal winning is made. Notification means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: While the predetermined symbol combination is associated with a predetermined winning combination, the predetermined winning combination is a predetermined first symbol or a predetermined second symbol having a design similar to the first symbol. It is associated with a combination of symbols consisting of either one,
The said stop display determination means determines that the combination of the symbol which consists only of said 2nd symbol was stopped and displayed on the said effective line as said predetermined symbol combination. Game machines. While the predetermined symbol combination is associated with a predetermined winning combination, the predetermined winning combination is associated with a combination of symbols including only the predetermined first symbol as the predetermined first winning combination. In addition, as a predetermined second winning combination in which the information of the first winning combination and the numerical range is in the same range, a symbol composed of only a predetermined second symbol having the same design as the first symbol. Are associated with each other,
The said stop display determination means determines that the combination of the symbol which consists only of said 2nd symbol was stopped and displayed on the said effective line as said predetermined symbol combination. Game machines.   The symbol variation stop control means is further provided for performing symbol variation stop control so as to stop and display a symbol that is stopped and displayed by the player's game operation within a range of a predetermined maximum number of sliding symbols. The position of the first symbol on the reel of the symbol and the second symbol is arranged within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols that can be retracted controlled by the symbol variation stop control means, and the second symbol 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a position of the symbol on the reel is arranged at a position having a position interval wider than the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces that can be drawn.

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