JP2007289527A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make players select freely, for higher convenience, whether the figures are displayed or not as stopped at positions excluding the visible areas within reel display window frames while stimulating players' desires for the target pressing operation by saving time and labor for the operation by the players. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko/slot machine 1 receives a setting direction for making the non-window pattern display valid or invalid according to stop positions of the reels to show on a pattern display part the figures stopped at positions excluding the visible areas within the reel display window frames. When receiving the setting direction for making the non-window figure display valid by a setting receiving means, the pachinko/slot machine 1 reads an image data corresponding to the code No detected from a code No table and controls a liquid crystal display part 2b to display the image data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  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 rotated to change a plurality of symbols, and the internal lottery process is performed. The winning combination (or losing) is determined by determining which of the numerical ranges associated with each of the plurality of combinations that will be random number winning combinations. After that, in response to the determined winning combination and the player pressing 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 wins a predetermined number of medals according to the winning combination as a winning combination for the winning combination. Also, only three symbols in the reel arrangement are visible in the reel display window frame.

  By the way, for such a gaming machine, when a dedicated operation unit is operated, the reel arrangement is displayed on the reel symbol screen on the liquid crystal display screen, and the reel display screen is compared with the reels that have been stopped. A technique is disclosed in which it is possible to check how many frames a predetermined symbol stopped at a position (for example, on the frame, below the frame) other than the viewable area in the frame has been removed (see Patent Document 1). In some cases, it is possible to look directly outside the reel frame and to confirm a symbol stopped at a position other than the visible area in the reel display window frame.

JP 2002-191753 A

  By the way, in the above-described conventional techniques, there are problems that it takes time for the player, cannot improve the technique for pushing the player, or wants to improve convenience.

  In other words, with the above-mentioned conventional technology, if you intend to aim for a predetermined pattern but could not be stopped inside the reel display window frame, you can look out of the reel frame, launch a game history screen, etc. Since the reel arrangement screen is selected, there is a problem that it takes time for the player.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and saves the player's trouble of operation, stirs up the player's willingness to push the eye, and It is an object to improve convenience by allowing a player to arbitrarily select whether or not to display a stopped symbol at a position excluding the visually recognizable area.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the invention according to claim 1 includes random number values drawn in accordance with a predetermined operation by a player in any of numerical value ranges respectively corresponding to a plurality of roles. The winning combination is determined by determining whether or not the reels are arranged with symbols on the respective drums arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction and started to change in response to a predetermined operation by the player. A combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed in accordance with a predetermined operation by the winning combination and the player, and are stopped and displayed on an effective line defined according to the number of game media inserted in the viewable area in the reel display window frame. Accordingly, in the gaming machine that controls the image displayed on the image display unit provided around the reel display window while giving a predetermined profit to the player, the image data of the symbol and each symbol are uniquely assigned. Knowledge And a symbol storage means for storing an identifier to be associated with each other, and a symbol stopped at a position other than a viewable area in the reel display window frame in accordance with the stop position of the reel. Setting accepting means for accepting a setting instruction for enabling or disabling the symbol display outside the window to be detected; detecting means for detecting an identifier of the symbol stopped at a position other than the viewable area in the reel display window frame; and the setting acceptance When the setting instruction for enabling the symbol display outside the window is received by the means, the image data corresponding to the identifier detected by the detection means is read from the symbol storage unit, and the image data is read from the image display unit. And image display control means for controlling to display the image.

  According to the present invention, symbol image data and an identifier for uniquely identifying each symbol are stored in association with each other, and in accordance with the stop position of the reel, at a position excluding the visible region in the reel display window frame. Accepts a setting instruction for enabling or disabling the symbol display outside the window that displays the symbol stopped on the image display unit, detects the identifier of the symbol stopped at a position other than the viewable area in the reel display window frame, and When a setting instruction for enabling the external symbol display is received, image data corresponding to the detected identifier is read from the symbol storage unit, and the image data is controlled to be displayed on the image display unit. Therefore, the player can select whether or not to display the stopped symbol at a position other than the viewable area in the reel display window frame by the player by setting accepting means provided in the gaming machine. Since the symbol display can be set only in this case, the convenience is increased. At that time, for example, it is possible to reduce the effort so that it is not necessary to launch the game history screen and refer to the reel arrangement screen, and the player can look into the symbols stopped at positions other than the visible area in the reel display window frame. This makes it possible to easily check without making any trouble, so that the stop timing error can also be known.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 2, in the above invention, when the winning combination corresponding to the predetermined symbol arranged on the reel is elected at an interval that cannot be pulled in, and the predetermined symbol is pulled in The image display control means further comprises a stop display determination means for determining that the stop operation has been performed at an impossible timing, and the image display control means, when it is determined that the predetermined symbol has been stopped at a timing that cannot be pulled in, Control is performed so that image data corresponding to the identifier detected by the detection means is read from the symbol storage unit and the image data is displayed on the image display unit.

  According to the present invention, when a winning combination corresponding to a predetermined symbol arranged on the reel at an interval at which it cannot be drawn is won, and the predetermined symbol is stopped at a timing at which it cannot be pulled in When it is determined that a predetermined symbol has been stopped at a timing when it cannot be pulled in, image data corresponding to the detected identifier is read from the symbol storage unit, and the image data is displayed on the image display unit. If the player wants to know the symbol that is stopped at a position other than the viewable area in the reel display window frame, the player usually stops aiming at the symbol corresponding to the role that causes the oversight. In many cases, the symbols that were stopped at positions other than the viewable area in the reel display window frame were limited and displayed in the reel display window frame. Symbols that are stopped at the position excluding the viewable area can reduce the annoyance that appears each time.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to save the player's operation, stir up the player's willingness to push the operation, and to stop the symbol stopped at a position excluding the visible area in the reel display window frame. It is possible for the player to arbitrarily select whether or not to display and improve convenience.

  Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  In the following embodiment, the outline and features of the pachislot machine according to the first embodiment, the configuration of the pachislot machine, and the flow of processing will be described in order, and finally the effects of the first embodiment will be described. In the present specification, for a display combination that does not involve paying out medals or a display combination related to replay (for example, BB1, BB2, RB), the winning combination is described as “established” and the payout of medals is performed. For a display combination (such as a small combination such as a bell or a watermelon) accompanied by, the winning combination is described as “winning”.

[Outline and Features of Pachi-Slot Machine According to Embodiment 1]
First, the outline and characteristics of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining features of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) that is first performed while all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation that is performed after the first stop operation is the first stop operation. The stop operation performed after the second stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  As shown in the figure, the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment stores symbol image data and an identifier for uniquely identifying each symbol in association with each other. Specifically, the pachi-slot machine 1 stores an identifier “code No” for uniquely identifying each symbol in association with each image data (for example, bell symbol image data) in the symbol image data table (see FIG. 17), “code No” and “reel position No” indicating the position of the reel are associated with each other and stored in the code No table (see FIG. 18).

  Also, the pachislot machine 1 is set to enable or disable the outside symbol display for displaying the symbols stopped on the image display unit in a position excluding the viewable area in the reel display window frame according to the stop position of the reels. An outside symbol display valid / invalid switch 16 for receiving an instruction is provided. For example, the pachislot machine 1 switches the outside symbol display to valid or invalid each time the outside symbol display valid / invalid switch 16 is pressed. In addition, a liquid crystal display unit 2b that performs various effects during pachislot games, displays during standby, and the like is provided around the reel display window. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachi-slot machine 1 displays an effect on the liquid crystal display unit 2b when the rotation of the reel is started.

  The pachi-slot machine 1 is configured to enable or disable the outside symbol display for displaying on the image display unit a symbol stopped at a position other than the viewable area in the reel display window frame in accordance with the stop position of the reel. Accept. Specifically, the pachislot machine 1 performs an input port check as a periodic interrupt process every 1 ms, determines whether the outside symbol display valid / invalid switch 16 is pushed and accepts the changeover switch signal, and accepts it. In the event of a failure, the outside symbol display is switched between valid and invalid.

  And when the setting instruction | indication which validates the said outside symbol display is received by the setting reception means, the pachislot machine 1 reads the image data corresponding to the detected code No. from the code No table, and the image data Is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. Specifically, the pachi-slot machine 1 is determined each time the stop button is pressed by the player and the position where the reel stops is determined (in the example of FIG. 1, the first stop process, the second stop process, the third stop process, Each time the stop process is performed, the reel position No. is detected on the frame at the position excluding the visible area in the reel display window frame and below the frame (for example, the reel position “No. 3” is stopped in the middle stage of the reel). In this case, No. 1 and No. 5 that are ± 2 to No. 3 are set as reel positions on the frame and below the frame, respectively). Then, the code No corresponding to the reel position No is read from the code No table, the image data corresponding to the code No is read, and the image data is read on the frame at the position excluding the viewable area in the reel display window frame and below the frame. The liquid crystal display unit 2b is controlled to display each.

  In this way, the pachislot machine 1 does not refer to the reel arrangement screen by launching the game history screen, for example, or the player is stopped at a position other than the viewable area in the reel display window frame. As a result of being able to confirm the symbols stopped at positions other than the visually recognizable area in the reel display window frame without looking into them, it is possible to save the player's operation. In addition, the player can know the stop timing error by checking the symbols that are stopped at positions other than the viewable area in the reel display window frame. It is. In addition, as a result of the player being able to select whether or not to display the stopped symbol in a position excluding the visible area in the reel display window frame, the graphic stopped in a position excluding the visible area in the reel display window frame It is possible for the player to arbitrarily select whether or not to display and improve convenience.

[Configuration of pachislot machine]
Next, the external configuration of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 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 that form substantially vertical surfaces.

  In the liquid crystal display unit 2b, the symbol images stopped at positions excluding the visible area in the reel display window frame above and below the position of the three reels excluding the visible area in the reel display window frame. Data is displayed, and various effects during pachislot games and display during standby are performed.

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

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

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

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

  On the right side of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, a setting for enabling or disabling the symbol display outside the window for displaying the symbol stopped at the position excluding the visible area in the reel display window frame on the image display unit An outside symbol display valid / invalid switch 16 for receiving an instruction is provided. The outside symbol display valid / invalid switch 16 switches the outside symbol display valid / invalid every time the outside symbol display valid / invalid switch 16 is pressed.

  Speakers 9L and 9R are provided symmetrically on the upper part of the pachislot machine 1, and sound effects relating to game effects are output from these speakers 9L and 9R.

  Next, the panel display unit 2a and the liquid crystal display unit 2b shown in FIG. 3 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 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, a BET lamp 17, 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.

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

  The payout display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each formed of 7-segment LEDs. The payout display unit 18 displays the number of medals paid out when a winning is established, and the credit display unit 19 displays the remaining credits. The number of medals is displayed. Normally, the maximum number of credits that can be credited to the pachislot machine 1 is 50, so the number of credits displayed on the credit display unit 19 is 50 or less. 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 arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and various effects.

  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”. Further, 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 play the reels 3L. , 3C, 3R is in a transparent state so that the symbols on the 3R 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 is stopped at a position on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R excluding the viewable area in the reel display window frame above and below the frame except the viewable area in the reel display window frame. Display of graphic image data, display of an image (for example, a notification lamp) that clearly informs that a bonus can be established, an effect for increasing the fun of the game, and necessary for the player to advance the game advantageously Display information.

  Next, an example of symbols 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. 5 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 the figure, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R represents a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged, and each symbol has a code number of “00” to “20”. Is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 6), which will be described later, as a data table.

  Specifically, on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, it is composed of “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “BAR”, “Replay”, “Cherry”, “Watermelon”, and “Bell” symbols. The symbol sequence to be displayed is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

  Here, in Example 1, BB1 (Red 7BB: Red 7 Big Bonus), BB2 (Blue 7BB: Blue 7 Big Bonus), RB (Regular Bonus), Replay Minor, Cherry Minor, and Watermelon Minor , The small part of the bell is adopted as “the part”. RB is a first type special accessory, and BB1 and BB2 are accessory continuous actuating devices according to the first type special accessory. This combination (combination data) is control information in which profits given to the player and symbol combinations are associated with each other. Stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, switching (transition) of the gaming state, gaming value Used for granting. Hereinafter, BB1 and BB2 are simply referred to as “BB” as appropriate.

  Next, the internal configuration of the pachislot machine 1 shown in FIG. 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the pachislot machine 1 includes a main control circuit 71 that controls the game processing operation of the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and 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.

  The ROM 32 also stores a symbol combination table (detailed later with reference to FIG. 8) in which a symbol combination for winning a winning combination (winning, etc.) and a medal payout number for winning are associated with each other. . This symbol combination table is referred to when confirming winnings (confirmation of display combination) at the time of stop control of the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R and after stopping all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The The display combination (display combination data) is a combination (established combination) corresponding to a combination of symbols arranged along the active line, and the player is given a profit corresponding to the display combination.

  When the CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination or the 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.

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

  Next, the sub control circuit 72 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, 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. Note that the sub-control circuit 72 and the sub-control processing shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the internal configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b, and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b 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 for displaying the image data of the symbol stopped at a position excluding the viewable area in the reel display window frame is received from the main control circuit 71, this image is taken out from the image ROM 88 and the liquid crystal is displayed. The image control IC 86 is instructed to display on the display device 131. When a control command indicating that an effective line is to be displayed is received from the main control circuit 71, the image control IC 86 is instructed to display (light up) the effective line on the liquid crystal display device 131. The image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but executes random number sampling in software on the operation program of the image control microcomputer 81. It is configured as follows.

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

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

  The image control IC 86 generates an image of a symbol stopped at a position excluding the viewable area in the reel display window frame determined by the image control microcomputer 81 or an image corresponding to the production contents, and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 131. IC. 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.

  The image control IC 86 is connected to a liquid crystal display device 131, an image ROM 88, and a video RAM 89. 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. 8, a description will be given of the game state generation state, the transition condition, and the transition-destination game state when the transition conditions are satisfied of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 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.

  The gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 described in the first embodiment includes four states: a general gaming state, a BB gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a carryover state. The combination (BB or RB) carried over in such a carryover state will be referred to as a “carryover combination” below. Here, the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state are collectively referred to simply as the BB gaming state, and the state in which the gaming state is either the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is referred to as a bonus gaming state. .

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

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by an RB gaming state. The BB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the first type special accessory” is operating. Specifically, when BB1 or BB2 wins internally and the corresponding pattern (see FIG. 8 described later) is aligned, this BB gaming state is entered, and the RB gaming state is continuously generated. The BB gaming state is terminated on condition that a predetermined number (for example, 360 or 460) of medals has been paid out.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is activated, and this RB gaming state is obtained when the RB wins the inside and aligns the corresponding picture.

  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 or RB of the first embodiment includes BB1, BB2, and RB, and the carryover state includes a BB1 carryover state, a BB2 carryover state, and an RB carryover state.

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

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

[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. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a relationship among a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, the symbol combination 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. 4). , Information on the number of payouts for each inserted number (BET number 1 or 3) corresponding to the display combination. The symbol combination table is referred to when the number of payouts is determined according to the symbol combination displayed along the effective line after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  As shown in the figure, BB1 has a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” arranged along the active line (the display combination is BB1), and BB2 has “blue 7 -Blue 7-Blue 7 "are arranged along the effective line, and the combination is established (the display combination is BB2), and RB is combined with" BAR-BAR-BAR "arranged along the effective line. Is established (the display combination is RB).

  Similarly, the “watermelon small part” is a winning combination where “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is lined up along the active line. In other words, this “watermelon small part” This is a 3-reel winning combination in which a watermelon symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. The “bell small part” is also a winning combination of three reels as described above.

  The cherry small role is a winning combination in which “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is awarded along the active line. That is, the “cherry small part” is a winning part of one reel part that wins only by the cherry symbol being stopped and displayed at the left reel position.

[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. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a stop table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment. FIG. 10 shows an example of a watermelon stop table representing a stop table in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon is stopped at the middle line.

  The stop table is basically configured such that predetermined symbol combinations (corresponding symbol combinations) can be arranged along the center line 8c (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.

  The stop table includes a stop operation position indicating a code number of a symbol stopped at a position where the player actually performs the stop operation for each of the left (3L), middle (3C), and right (3R) reels. The code number of the symbol that is controlled to stop display is stored in association with each other. Here, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R provided corresponding to the left (3L), middle (3C), and right (3R) reels are operated, the stop operation position is on the middle line. It represents the code number of the symbol that has been positioned (specifically, the symbol center is located above the middle line and the center is closest to the middle line position). The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the middle line when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops.

  Here, stop control using the watermelon stop table shown in FIG. 10 will be described. For example, when “watermelon” is won by the probability lottery process (which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11), the CPU 31 of the pachislot machine 1 uses the symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” corresponding to “watermelon”. If the stop control as shown in FIG. 5 is possible within the maximum number of sliding frames, the stop control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to “watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the effective line. In the first embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is 4 frames.

  That is, the CPU 31 performs stop control by selecting any number of sliding symbols on the watermelon stop table in accordance with the operation position (stop operation position) of the stop button 7L. Specifically, when the stop operation position of the left reel 3L is other than the code numbers “6” to “11”, the watermelon design of the code numbers “1”, “12”, or “17” that is the drawing target design Exists within the maximum number of sliding frames, so referring to the watermelon stop table, the code number “2”, “12” or “17” corresponding to the stop operation position is displayed on the center line 8c which is an effective line. The stop control that pulls in is performed.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation position of the player is the code number “6” to “11”, even if the left symbol “watermelon” constituting the “watermelon” is to be stopped and displayed, the code number “ Since the watermelon symbol “1” is more than the maximum number of sliding frames, the watermelon symbol which is the left symbol of “watermelon” cannot be displayed in a stopped state. For this reason, referring to the watermelon stop table, one of the code numbers “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6” or “7” corresponding to the stop operation position is an effective line. Stop control for drawing on the center line 8c is performed.

  Such “retraction” basically corresponds to the winning combination (internal winning combination) at the maximum number of sliding symbols 4 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 symbol 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. Perform stop control.

[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 (BET number: 1 or 3) employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment.

  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. Further, in this general gaming state, there are cases where BB1, BB2, RB, a replay small combination, a cherry small combination, a watermelon small combination and a bell small combination are internally won.

  Among these, the probability lottery table when the number of BETs is 3 will be described in detail. The numerical range corresponding to BB1 is “24 to 35”, and the lower limit of the numerical range corresponding to BB1 internal winning is “24”. Yes, the upper limit is “35”. The numerical value range corresponding to BB2 is “0 to 23”, the lower limit value of the numerical value range that is the internal winning of BB2 is “0”, and the upper limit value is “23”. Also, the numerical value range corresponding to RB is “36 to 60”, the lower limit value of the numerical value range serving as the RB internal winning is “36”, and the upper limit value is “60”. Further, the numerical range corresponding to the watermelon is “2306 to 2450”, the lower limit value of the numerical range serving as the watermelon internal winning is “2306”, and the upper limit value is “2450”.

  FIG. 11 (2) shows a carry-over gaming state probability lottery table. In this carry-over game state, there are cases where a replay, a watermelon small part, a bell small part and a cherry small part are won.

  This carryover gaming state is the same as the general gaming state, the numerical range corresponding to the watermelon is “2245 to 2389”, the lower limit of the numerical range corresponding to the watermelon internal winning is “2245”, and the upper limit is “ 2389 ".

  FIG. 11 (3) shows an RB gaming state probability random determination table. In this RB gaming state, there may be a win for a bell, a watermelon and a cherry.

  In order to explain the contents of the simultaneous winning more specifically, the determination of the winning number (lottery) using the probability lottery table will be described. For example, in the general gaming state, as determined in the lottery count table (see FIG. 12) described later, the winning number “7” as the lottery count “7 times” is repeated until the winning number becomes “0” in descending order. It is determined whether or not the numerical value is within a numerical range indicated by the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number.

  Specifically, when the random number value “2512” is sampled by the sampling circuit 37, the CPU 31 refers to the general gaming state probability lottery table, and the random number is determined to be the winning number “7”. It is determined whether it is included in the numerical range “0 to 23” corresponding to.

  More specifically, the CPU 31 calculates the random number value R (2512) −the lower limit value L (0) for the winning number “7”, and the calculation result of the random number value R (2512) −the lower limit value L (0) is positive. Therefore, the CPU 31 further calculates the random value R (2512) −the upper limit value U (23). At this time, since the calculation result (RU) is positive (because it is confirmed that the lower limit value L ≦ the upper limit value ≦ the random number value R), the CPU 31 is improper for the winning number “7”, that is, improper for BB2. Is determined. Thus, the CPU 31 decrements the winning numbers one by one and performs lottery in descending order with the winning numbers “6”, “5”, “4”, and “3”, but the winning numbers “6”, “ Similarly to the winning number “7”, the calculation result of the random number value R−the upper limit value L is also positive for “5”, “4”, and “3”, so that it is determined to be illegal.

  In the lottery with the winning number “2”, the calculation result of the random number value R (2512) −the lower limit value L (2451) is positive, so the CPU 31 determines the random number value R (2512) —the upper limit value U (2650). Calculate further. At this time, since the calculation result (R−U) becomes negative (because it is confirmed that the lower limit value L ≦ the random number value R ≦ the upper limit value U), the CPU 31 sets the internal winning number “2” (the internal winning value for the cherry). ).

  In this way, by repeating lottery until the winning number becomes “0”, it is possible to obtain a lottery result that the winning number “2” has been won internally (the cherry has been won internally).

[Plotting table for pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of the lottery count 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 a lottery count table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the lottery count determination table stores the number of lotteries associated with each gaming state (general gaming state, carryover state, RB general gaming state) in association with each other. Here, the carryover state refers to a state in which a bonus (for example, BB1, BB2, RB) is won internally, but a bonus symbol has not been prepared, and a bonus has not yet been established. (BB gaming state, RB gaming state) refers to a state in which a bonus is established. The general gaming state refers to a state other than the two states described above. Further, the number of lotteries refers to the number of times in the probability lottery process for determining whether or not a random number value is won by referring to the probability lottery table. The method of using the number of lotteries 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. Retraction priority is higher in the order of replay, BB1, BB2, RB, watermelon, bell, cherry. 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 BB, three reels (3L, 3L, 3C, 3R) stop control is performed.

[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 stores the contents of the internal winning combination and binary data as information for identifying the internal winning combination in association with the winning number according to each gaming state. ing. This binary data 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 “000000010”, 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 “01000000”, 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 replayed, bit 1 (second bit) is BB1 cherry, bit 2 (third bit) is watermelon, and bit 3 (fourth bit) is replayed. In addition, bit 4 (fifth bit) corresponds to RB, bit 5 (sixth bit) corresponds to BB1, and bit 6 (seventh bit) corresponds to BB2. Bit 6 (seventh bit) and bit 7 (eighth bit) are unused storage areas. 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 “00001000” is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (when bit 3 (fourth bit) is 1), the internal winning combination is a replay small combination.

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

  (3) in FIG. 15 shows a random number storage area. In this random number storage area, a random number value (that is, a numerical value of 0 to 16383) acquired from the random number generator 36 by the sampling circuit 37 is stored.

[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 stores stop table information corresponding to each of values 0 to 9 of the stop select counter. Basically, a winning number of the winning combination won internally is set in the stop select counter (see FIG. 14).

[Pattern image data table of pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of the symbol image data table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of the symbol image data table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, the symbol image data table stores “code No” and “image data” for uniquely identifying each symbol in association with each other in the memory on the sub-board. The symbol image data table corresponds to “symbol storage means” recited in the claims.

  Such “code No” is associated with each image data (for example, bell symbol image data). As shown in FIG. 18 to be described later, a code No. corresponding to the symbol represented on the reel is assigned to each reel position. Further, each image data is image data indicating symbols of red 7, blue 7, BAR, Replay, cherry, watermelon and bell represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. When a control command for displaying the image data of the symbol stopped at a position excluding the visible area in the display window frame is received, the image is taken out from the image ROM 88 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 131. The image control IC 86 is instructed.

[Code No table of pachislot machine 1]
Next, an example of a code number table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a code number table employed by the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment. As shown in the drawing, in the code No table, “code No” and “reel position No” indicating the position of the reel are associated with each other and stored in the memory on the sub-board.

  As shown in the figure, code numbers corresponding to the reel positions “0 to 20” of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stored. For example, the reel position “0” of the left reel 3L and the code number of the symbol bell. 1 is stored in association with each other.

[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. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of main control circuit processing 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 in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is designated, .

  Thereafter, the CPU 31 performs medal insertion / start check processing (described later in detail with reference to FIG. 20) 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 lottery used for the probability lottery process (detailed later with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23) are extracted (step S4).

  Then, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (detailed later with reference to FIG. 21) for monitoring whether the state is a bonus gaming state (BB gaming state), a carryover state or a general gaming state (step S5). Then, a probability lottery process for determining an internal winning combination in the bonus game state, carryover state or general game state based on the probability lottery table is performed (step S6).

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process (described later in detail with reference to FIG. 24) (step S7), and includes information such as a game state, an internal winning combination, and a stop table determined in the initial determination process. A start 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 in 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 sets “40000 ms” to a game monitoring timer including an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R without depending on the player's stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. The motor drive circuit 39 is requested to start rotation of all reels (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. 25) (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 31 performs a display combination specifying process for specifying the display combination (the established combination) and the number of payouts based on the symbol stop mode of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R (detailed later with reference to FIG. 28). (Step S15), error check processing is performed (step S16), and a display combination command is transmitted (step S17).

  Thereafter, after performing the medal payout processing (step S18), the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the number of payouts 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.

  Then, 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. 29) (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 with reference to FIG. 30) (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. 20 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 1.1173 ms.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 of the pachi-slot machine 1 first performs input port check processing (step S23). Specifically, the presence / absence of a setting instruction for enabling or disabling the symbol display outside the window by operating the symbol display enable / disable switch 16 or the input from the start switch 6 by operating the start lever 6 is determined. This will be confirmed (detailed later with reference to FIG. 21). Thereafter, the CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (step S24), and then performs reel control processing (step S25). 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 S26) and then performs a lamp driving process (step S27). Specifically, the BET lamps 17a to 17c are turned on based on the number of medals bet on the game. Further, the number of stored medals, the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a combination, and the like are displayed on the credit display unit 19. And CPU31 performs a timer management process (step S28), and starts an interruption process again after 1.1173 ms.

[Patch slot 1 input port processing]
Next, the flow of input port processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of input port processing 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 a setting instruction for enabling or disabling the symbol display outside the window has been received by operating the symbol display valid / invalid switch 16 (step S29). ). As a result, when accepting the setting instruction (Yes at Step S29), the CPU 31 performs a non-symbol display valid / invalid switching process (detailed later using FIG. 22) (Step S30). On the other hand, when the CPU 31 has not accepted the setting instruction (No at Step S29), the CPU 31 returns to Step S24 without performing the non-symbol display valid / invalid switching process.

[Processing to enable / disable display outside the frame of pachislot machine 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the flow of the non-symbol display valid / invalid switching process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the non-symbol display valid / invalid switching 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 or not the display flag for displaying on the image display unit the symbol stopped at a position other than the viewable area in the reel display window frame is off. (Step S31). As a result, when the display flag is off (Yes at step S31), the CPU 31 switches the display flag to off (step S32). Further, when the display flag is on (No at Step S31), the CPU 31 switches the display flag to off (Step S33). Thereafter, the CPU 31 transmits to the sub-control circuit 72 that the display flag is on or off (step S34).

[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. 23 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 S35). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs input check from the medal sensor 10S or the BET switch 13S. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S36). 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 switch 13S is detected.

  As a result, if a medal has been inserted (Yes at step S36), the CPU 31 updates the insertion number counter (step S37) and validates the line according to the number of insertions (step S38). A BET command is transmitted (step S39). On the other hand, when no medal is inserted (No at Step S36), the CPU 31 returns to Step S35.

  After transmitting the BET command, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch is on (step S40). As a result, if the start switch is on (Yes at step S40), the CPU 31 returns to step S4 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start switch is not on (No at Step S40), the CPU 31 returns to Step S35.

[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. 24 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 the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on (steps S41 and S43). As a result, when the RB operating flag or the BB operating flag is on (Yes at Step S41, Step S43), the CPU 31 sets the RB gaming state corresponding to each flag (Step S42, Step S44). Then, the process returns to step S6 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the RB operating flag and the BB operating flag are not on (No at Step S43), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination is set (Step S45). As a result, when the carryover combination is set (Yes at Step S45), the CPU 31 sets the carryover state (Step S46), returns to Step S6 shown in FIG. 19, and the carryover combination is not set. In the case (No at Step S45), the general gaming state is set (Step S47), and the process 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. 25 and 26. FIG. 25 is a flowchart 1 illustrating a flow of the probability lottery process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 26 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. 25, the CPU 31 of the pachislot machine 1 first selects the probability lottery table used for the probability lottery process according to the gaming state from the probability lottery tables for the general gaming state, the carryover state, and the RB gaming state. At the same time, based on the lottery count table (see FIG. 12), the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state is determined (step S48) and stored in the carryover combination storage area (see (2) in FIG. 15). It is determined whether the data is 0 (that is, whether there is a carryover combination) (step S49).

  As a result, when the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 (No at Step S49), the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (Step S50). In this case, since it is in the carryover state, the CPU 31 changes the number of lotteries to 4 based on the lottery number table (to avoid winning the winning numbers 5 and 6 in the carryover state). On the other hand, when the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (Yes at Step S49), the CPU 31 adopts the number of lotteries determined in Step S48 as it is without changing the number of lotteries. To do.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries in the register as a winning number (step S51). Thereafter, 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 S52), The lower limit value (L) is subtracted (RL) from the random value (R) stored in the random number storage area (see (3) in FIG. 14) (step S53).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made, that is, whether or not the calculation result of RL is negative (step S54). At this time, the calculation result of RL is negative when the random value (R) is smaller than the lower limit value (L) (L> R), and the calculation result of RL is The case where the random number (R) is larger than the lower limit (L) or the lower limit (L) and the random value (R) are equal (L ≦ R) is not negative.

  Here, when the digit is not performed (that is, when the calculation result of RL is 0 or more and the unfairness with the winning number cannot be confirmed) (No at step S54), the CPU 31 again By referring to the probability lottery table, the upper limit value (U) of the random number value is acquired based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets (step S55), and the upper limit is determined from the random number value (R) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 33. The value (U) is subtracted (R-U) (step S56). On the other hand, when a digit is performed (that is, when the calculation result of RL is negative and an unfairness in the winning number is confirmed) (Yes in step S48), CPU31 transfers to step S63 mentioned later.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value obtained by the subtraction, specifically, the calculation result of RU is “0” (step S57). At this time, the calculation result of RU becomes “0” when the random value (R) is equal to the upper limit value (U) (R = U), and the calculation result of RU is “ The case where “0” is not satisfied is when the random number value (R) and the upper limit value (U) are not equal (R ≠ U).

  At this time, when the calculation result is not “0” (that is, when R ≠ U) (No at Step S57), the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been performed (Step S52). Specifically, as in step S46 described above, it is determined whether or not the calculation result of RU is negative. At this time, the calculation result of RU is negative when the random value (R) is below the upper limit value (U) (R <U), and the calculation result of RU is negative. The case where the random number value (R) exceeds the upper limit value (U) is not satisfied (R> U). If the RU calculation result is “0” (Yes at step S57), the CPU 31 proceeds to step S59 (because ∵R = U and the winning with the winning number is confirmed). Is).

  Here, when the digit is performed (that is, when L ≦ R <U and the winning at the winning number is confirmed) (Yes at Step S58), the CPU 31 stores the winning number in the RAM 33. It is stored in the lottery result information storage area (step S59).

  Subsequently, 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 S60).

  Then, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the internal winning combination and the bonus check data (for example, “00000110”), and stores the logical sum with the carryover combination storage area (see (2) in FIG. 15) in the carryover combination storage area. (Step S61). Thereafter, 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 S62).

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (step S63), and determines whether the number of lotteries is 0 (step S64). 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, and the RB game state is 3 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 S64), the CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and determines an internal winning combination based on the winning number (step S65). At this time, when there is no winning combination (when it is a loss), the winning number 0 is set.

  Then, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the internal winning combination and bonus check data (for example, “00000110”), stores the logical sum with the carryover combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area (step S66), The logical sum of the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal winning combination storage area (step S67), and the process returns to step S7 shown in FIG. Returning to the description of step S58, if the number of lotteries is not 0 (No in step S64), the CPU 31 returns to step S51.

[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. 27 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 S68), the CPU 31 of the pachislot machine 1 determines whether or not the winning number is 0 (step S69). As a result, when the winning number is 0 (Yes at Step S69), the CPU 31 checks whether the carryover combination storage area data and the operating combination check data (bonus flag (for example, “00000110”) are set). Is determined (step S70), and whether or not the logical product is 0 is determined (step S71). If the winning number is not 0 (No at Step S69), the CPU 31 stores the winning number corresponding to the internal winning combination in the stop select counter (Step S72), and proceeds to Step S74.

  As a result, if the logical product is 0 (Yes at Step S71), it is confirmed that the winning number is 0 and there is no carryover combination, so the CPU 31 sets the stop select counter to 0 (lost). (Step S72), and the process proceeds to step S74.

  On the other hand, if the logical product is not 0 (No at step S71), the CPU 31 numbers the data in the carryover combination storage area, adds "3" according to the bonus, and selects the stop select counter. (Step S73). Then, the CPU 31 determines and stores a stop table based on the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 16) (step S74), and 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. 28 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 pachislot machine 1 determines whether or not a valid stop switch is turned on (that is, whether or not there is an input from the stop switches 7LS, 7SC, 7RS) (step S75). . As a result, when the effective stop switch is not turned on (No at Step S75), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic stop timer is 0 (Step S76). On the contrary, when the effective stop switch is turned on (Yes at Step S75), the CPU 31 proceeds to Step S80. 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 S76, if the automatic stop timer is 0 (Yes in step S76), the CPU 31 sets the reel on the right side to be subject to stop control (step S77). 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 S78). As a result, when it is the third stop (Yes at Step S78), the CPU 31 performs an automatic third stop process (Step S79).

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process (detailed later with reference to FIG. 27) (step S80), and transmits a reel stop command including information on the reel position number of the symbol stopped on each reel. (Step S81), waiting for the reel to rotate by the number of sliding frames (Step S82), and requesting to stop the rotation of the reel (Step S83).

  After the reel rotation stop request, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (step S84). As a result, if it is after the second stop (Yes at Step S84), the CPU 31 stores the current symbol combination for the prediction of the display combination (Step S85). On the contrary, if it is not after the second stop (No at Step S84), the CPU 31 proceeds to Step S86.

  After storing the symbol combination, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the last reel is stopped (step S86). As a result, when the last reel is stopped (Yes at Step S86), the CPU 31 returns to Step S15 shown in FIG. On the contrary, if it is not the last reel stop (No at Step S86), the CPU 31 returns to Step S75.

[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. 29 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 pachi-slot machine 1 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is only a bonus (step S87). As a result, when the internal winning combination is only a bonus (Yes at Step S87), the CPU 31 sets a stop table corresponding to the bonus (Step S88), and proceeds to Step S92. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is not only a bonus (No at Step S87), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination includes a small combination (Step S89). As a result, when a small combination is included (Yes at step S89), the CPU 31 performs a bonus + small combination sliding frame number determination process (detailed later with reference to FIG. 30) (step S90). The process returns to the described step S81.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination does not include a small combination (No at step S89), the CPU 31 sets a stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination (step S91). Then, the CPU 31 determines and sets the number of sliding symbols based on the stop operation position of the player (step S92), and returns to step S81 shown in FIG.

[Pachislot machine 1 bonus + small part sliding frame number determination process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the flow of the bonus + small combination sliding frame number determination process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a bonus + small-seat 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 pachi-slot machine 1 determines whether or not the table control flag is on (step S93). As a result, when the table flag is ON (Yes at Step S93), the CPU 31 determines and sets the number of sliding symbols based on the stop operation position of the player (Step S94), and Step S81 shown in FIG. Return to.

  On the other hand, if the table control flag is not on (No at step S93), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 0 (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 1 (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 2 (Step S97). As a result, when the display is not possible (No at Step S97), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 3 (Step S98). As a result, when the display is not possible (No at Step S98), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 4 (Step S99). As a result, when the display is not possible (No at Step S99), the CPU 31 sets a stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination (Step S100), turns on the table control flag (Step S101), and stops the player. The number of sliding symbols is determined and set based on the operation position (step S102), and the process returns to step S81 shown in FIG.

  Returning to the description of step S95, if the symbol to be drawn can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 0 (Yes at step S95), the CPU 31 sets the corresponding number of sliding symbols (step S103), and FIG. The process returns to step S81. Returning to the description of step S96, if the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 1 (Yes in step S96), the CPU 31 sets the corresponding number of sliding symbols (step S103), and FIG. The process returns to step S81. Returning to the description of step S97, if the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 2 (Yes at step S97), the CPU 31 sets the corresponding number of sliding symbols (step S103), and FIG. The process returns to step S81. Returning to the description of step S98, when the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 3 (Yes at step S98), the CPU 31 sets the corresponding number of sliding symbols (step S103), and FIG. The process returns to step S81. Returning to the description of step S99, if the drawing target symbol can be displayed with the number of sliding symbols 4 (Yes at step S99), the CPU 31 sets the corresponding number of sliding symbols (step S103), and FIG. The process returns to step S81.

[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. 31 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the display combination specifying 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 acquires the top address of the symbol storage area (step S104) and determines whether the valid line counter is 0 (step S105). As a result, when the effective line counter is not 0 (No at Step S105), the CPU 31 specifies the display combination and the number of payouts based on the combination of symbols stored at the address and the display combination specifying table. (Step S106), the effective line counter is decremented by 1 (Step S107), and the process returns to Step S105.

[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. 32 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the bonus operation check process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the CPU 31 of the pachislot machine 1 determines whether or not the display combination is BB or RB (step S108). As a result, when the display combination is BB or RB (Yes at Step S108), the CPU 31 sets an operating flag or the like based on the bonus operating time table (Step S109). Then, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination (step S110) and returns to step S3 shown in FIG. Here, returning to the description of step S110, if the display combination is not BB or RB (No in step S108), 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. 33 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the bonus end check 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 or not the BB operating flag or the RB bonus operating flag is on (step S111). As a result, when the BB operating flag or the RB bonus operating flag is ON (Yes at Step S111), the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the possible number of games, and subtracts 1 from the possible number of winnings when a winning is achieved ( Step S112).

  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 S113). As a result, when at least one is 0 (Yes at Step S113), the CPU 31 performs processing at the end of RB (Step S114) and determines whether or not the payable number is 1 or more (Step S115). .

  On the other hand, if at least one of the possible number of games and the number of possible winnings is not 0 (No at Step S113), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the payable number is 1 or more (Step S113). S115). Here, returning to the description of step S111, if the BB operating flag or the RB bonus operating flag is not on (No in step S111), the CPU 31 similarly determines whether or not the payout possible number is 1 or more. Is determined (step S115).

  As a result, when the payable number is 1 or more (Yes at Step S115), the CPU 31 updates the payout number counter during BB (Step S116), and subtracts the payable number according to the payout number. (Step S117), the process returns to Step S3 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the payable number is not 1 or more (No in step S115), the CPU 31 performs a BB end time process (an RB end process when the RB operating flag is on) ( In step S118), the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off (step S119), and the process returns to step S3 shown in FIG.

[Sub-control processing of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of sub-control processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of sub-control processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. “Outside the frame” is a concept including the upper and lower frames.

  As shown in the figure, the sub-control circuit 31 of the pachislot machine 1 determines whether or not game data has been received (step S120). As a result, when game data is received (Yes at Step S120), the sub control circuit 31 determines whether or not a medal insertion signal is received from the medal sensor 10S (Step S121). As a result, when the medal insertion signal is received from the medal sensor 10S (Yes in step S121), the sub control circuit 31 displays the liquid crystal display units above and below the frame at positions excluding the visible area in the reel display window frame. It is determined whether or not a symbol image is displayed in 2b (step S122).

  As a result, when the design image is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b above and below the frame excluding the visible region in the reel display window frame (Yes at step S122), the sub control circuit 31 displays The displayed symbol image is cleared and the screen returns to the normal screen (step S123). On the other hand, when the medal insertion signal is not received from the medal sensor 10S (No in step S121), or the symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b above and below the frame in the reel display window frame excluding the visible region. When the image is not displayed (No at Step S122), the sub control circuit 31 proceeds to S124.

  The sub control circuit 31 stores the internal winning information in a predetermined recording area (step S124), and performs various control processes according to the information sent from the main control circuit 71 (step S125). Thereafter, the sub control circuit 31 determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received from the main control circuit 71 (step S126). As a result, when the reel stop command is not received (Yes at Step S126), the sub control circuit 31 monitors whether the reel stop command is received. On the other hand, when the reel stop command is received (Yes at Step S126), the sub control circuit 31 determines whether or not the display flag transmitted from the CPU 71 is on (Step S127). As a result, when the display flag is on (Yes at Step S127), the sub control circuit 31 performs a reel position No storage process (detailed later with reference to FIG. 35) (Step S128), and the out-of-frame symbol image. Display processing (described in detail later with reference to FIG. 37) is performed (step S129).

  If the display flag is off (No at step S127), the sub control circuit 31 ends the process without performing the reel position number storing process and the out-of-frame symbol image display process.

[Reel position number storage processing of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of the reel position number storing process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel position No. storage process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 36 is a concept for explaining the reel position No. storage process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the sub control circuit 31 of the pachi-slot machine 1 sets a code number table (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the reel arrangement (step S130), and is positioned at the middle stage sent from the main control circuit 71. The code No. corresponding to the reel position No. of ± 2 from the reel position No. of the symbol to be read is read from the code No table and stored in a predetermined storage area (step S131).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 36, when the reel position No. of the symbol located in the middle stage of the left reel is “3”, the sub-control circuit 31 determines the reel position No. of ± 2 from the reel position No “3”. “1” and reel position No. “5” are respectively set to reel position No. above and below the frame. Detect as. Then, the sub control circuit 31 reads out the code No “3” and the code No “6” corresponding to the reel position No “1” and the reel position No “5” from the code No table. Then, it is stored in a predetermined storage area as frame upper data “3” and frame lower data “6”.

[Out-of-frame symbol display processing of pachislot machine 1]
Next, the flow of the out-of-frame symbol display process of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the flow of the out-of-frame symbol display process of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining the out-of-frame symbol display process of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. .

  As shown in FIG. 37, the sub-control circuit 31 of the pachi-slot machine 1 displays the symbol image data outside the reel frame of the liquid crystal display unit 2b according to the stored data (step S132). That is, the sub-control circuit 31 reads the frame data and the frame data stored in the predetermined storage area, reads the image data corresponding to the frame data and the frame data from the symbol image data table, and displays the symbol image. Data is displayed outside the reel frame of the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  In the example of FIG. 38, the sub-control circuit 31 reads out-frame data “3” and under-frame data “6” from a predetermined storage area, and converts them into over-frame data “3” and under-frame data “6”. Corresponding “watermelon design image data” and “red 7 design image data” are respectively displayed on the frame outside the reel frame and below the frame.

[Effect of Example 1]
As described above, according to the first embodiment, the player is stopped at a position other than the viewable area in the reel display window frame without starting up the game history screen and referring to the reel arrangement screen. As a result of being able to confirm the symbols stopped in positions other than the visually recognizable area within the reel display window frame without looking into the symbols, it is possible to save the player from having to operate. In addition, the player can know the stop timing error by checking the symbols that are stopped at positions other than the viewable area in the reel display window frame. It is. In addition, as a result of the player being able to select whether or not to display the stopped symbol in a position excluding the visible area in the reel display window frame, the graphic stopped in a position excluding the visible area in the reel display window frame It is possible for the player to arbitrarily select whether or not to display and improve convenience.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described so far, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms other than the embodiments described above. Therefore, another embodiment included in the present invention will be described below as a second embodiment.

(1) Display determination In the present invention, a winning combination corresponding to a predetermined symbol arranged on the reel at an interval at which the drawing cannot be performed is won, and the predetermined symbol is stopped at a timing at which the predetermined symbol cannot be pulled in. In this case, the image data may be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39, the pachi-slot machine 1 accepts a setting instruction for enabling the symbol display outside the window by the setting accepting means, and is arranged on the reels at intervals that may not be retractable. When the winning combination corresponding to the symbol is won, it is determined that the predetermined symbol has been stopped at a timing at which it cannot be drawn. Specifically, each time the stop button is pressed by the player and the position where the reel stops is determined, the pachislot machine 1 plays a winning combination (for example, watermelon, cherry, When RB, BB1, and BB2) are internally won, it is determined that the player has stopped by pressing the stop button at a timing at which a predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination cannot be drawn.

  Then, when it is determined that the predetermined symbol has been stopped at a timing at which it cannot be pulled in, the pachislot machine 1 reads the image data corresponding to the detected code No. from the code No table, and displays the image data on the liquid crystal display. It controls to display on the part 2b. Specifically, every time the stop button is pressed by the player and the position where the reel stops is determined, the pachislot machine 1 is positioned on the frame at a position excluding the visible area in the reel display window frame. And the reel position No. under the frame are detected (for example, when the reel position “No. 3” stops in the middle stage of the reel, No. 1 and No. 5 which are ± 2 to No. 3 are respectively displayed on the frame and the frame. Lower reel position). Then, the code No corresponding to the reel position No is read from the code No table, the image data corresponding to the code No is read, and the image data is read on the frame at the position excluding the viewable area in the reel display window frame and below the frame. The liquid crystal display unit 2b is controlled to display each.

(2) Display Mode In the first embodiment, the case has been described in which the image data of the symbols stopped outside the frame is displayed one by one on the reel frame and one frame below, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the image data of a plurality of symbols may be displayed, or the image data of symbols may be displayed either on the frame or below the frame.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 40, the pachislot machine 1 displays two pieces of image data of symbols stopped outside the frame above and below the frame of each reel. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 41, the pachislot machine 1 displays the image data of the symbols stopped outside the frame one by one only below the frame of each reel. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 42, the pachislot machine 1 displays image data of symbols stopped outside the frame one by one only on the frame of each reel.

(3) Display Timing In the first embodiment, the case where image data is displayed every time each reel is stopped has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and all reels are stopped. Image data may be displayed later.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 42, the pachislot machine 1 displays the normal effect on the liquid crystal display unit 2b until all the reels stop, and then stops outside the frame after all the reels stop. The graphic image data is displayed on and below the reels in the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

(4) Design In the present invention, the image data of the design stopped outside the frame may be displayed small on the liquid crystal display unit 2b.

  In other words, as illustrated in FIG. 40, the pachislot machine 1 displays the image data of the symbols stopped outside the frame in a small size on the liquid crystal display unit 2b so as not to disturb the normal effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2b. .

(5) Stop control In the first embodiment described above, the embodiment has been described in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon is stopped and displayed on the center line 8c with reference to the watermelon stop table shown in FIG. There is no need to display the stop on the center line 8c, and the stop line may be displayed on another effective line using another stop table.

(6) Subject of the present invention In the first embodiment described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachislot machine in which predetermined five preset lines are fixedly effective lines has been described. The present invention is not limited, and the present invention can be similarly applied to a pachislot machine having any number of effective lines.

  In the first embodiment described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachislot machine having a mechanical rotating reel has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is a pachislot machine having an electric rotating reel. However, the present invention can be similarly applied.

  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 saves the operation of the player, improves the player's eye-catching technique, and displays the symbols stopped at positions other than the viewable area in the reel display window frame. It is suitable for improving convenience by allowing the player to arbitrarily select whether or not to display.

It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary and the characteristic of the pachi-slot machine 1 which concern on Example 1. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary and the characteristic of the pachi-slot machine 1 which concern 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. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of a sub control circuit 72 according to the first embodiment. 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 for demonstrating the relationship between the combination of the pachi-slot machine 1 which concerns on Example 1, a symbol combination, and the number of payout. 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 lottery frequency 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. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol image data table which the pachi-slot machine 1 employs in the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the code No 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 input port processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of a non-symbol display valid / invalid switching process of the pachi-slot 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. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a bonus + small combination sliding frame number determination process of the pachi-slot 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. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of sub-control processing of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of reel position No. storage processing of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a reel position number storing process of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of an out-of-frame symbol display process of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol display process outside a frame of the pachi-slot machine 1 which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pachi-slot machine 1 which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pachi-slot machine 1 which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pachi-slot machine 1 which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pachi-slot machine 1 which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pachi-slot machine 1 which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pachi-slot machine 1 which concerns on Example 2. FIG.

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 (Read Only Memory)
33 RAM (Random Access Memory)
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 83 Program ROM
84 Work RAM
131 Liquid crystal display device

Claims (2)

A winning combination is determined by determining which of the numerical ranges corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations random numbers extracted in accordance with a predetermined operation by the player, and arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. A reel in which symbols are arranged on each of the spinning cylinders, and a reel that starts to fluctuate in response to a predetermined operation by the player is stopped and displayed in accordance with the predetermined operation by the winning combination and the player, and a reel display window While giving a predetermined profit to the player according to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line defined according to the number of game media inserted in the viewable area in the frame, while surrounding the reel display window In the gaming machine that controls the image displayed on the image display unit provided in the
A symbol storing means for storing the image data of the symbol and an identifier for uniquely identifying each symbol;
Setting accepting means for accepting a setting instruction for enabling or disabling the symbol display for displaying on the image display unit a symbol stopped at a position other than the viewable area in the reel display window frame according to the reel stop position. When,
Detecting means for detecting an identifier of the symbol stopped at a position excluding the visible area in the reel display window frame;
When a setting instruction for enabling the outside symbol display is received by the setting receiving unit, image data corresponding to the identifier detected by the detection unit is read from the symbol storage unit, and the image data is read from the symbol storage unit. Image display control means for controlling to display on the image display unit;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: Stop display for determining that a winning combination corresponding to a predetermined symbol arranged on the reel is won at an interval at which it cannot be pulled in, and that the predetermined symbol is stopped at a timing at which it cannot be pulled in A determination unit;
The image display control unit reads image data corresponding to the identifier detected by the detection unit from the symbol storage unit when it is determined that the predetermined symbol has been stopped at a timing at which it cannot be pulled in, and the image storage control unit The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein image data is controlled to be displayed on the image display unit.

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