JP2008000293A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can improve the attractiveness of games by changing set values determined of the probability for winning respective winning combinations. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 1 is provided with a setting means which sets by stages the set values to determine the probability for winning respective winning combinations, a winning combination determination means for determining the winning combinations and a stop display means which stops and displays a plurality of pieces of identification information to be variably displayed. A setting alteration means alters the set value set by the setting means according to the number of prize winning lines on which the combination of prescribed identification information is displayed if a prize winning combination as the combination of identification information showing the winning of the prescribed winning combination is displayed on a prize winning line not invalidated when loss is determined for the winning combination by the winning combination determination means while being displayed on the prize winning line validated out of a plurality of prize winning lines. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming device, a hall manager or the like can freely change a set value that determines a probability of winning a winning combination such as a big bonus (BB) or a regular bonus (RB). it can. In the gaming machine described above, it is generally possible to change the set value by operating a switch or the like provided in the gaming machine after the store is closed. As a conventional gaming machine, for example, there is a gaming machine capable of visually distinguishing between a state in which a setting value can be changed and a state in which a setting value cannot be changed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

On the other hand, among conventional gaming machines, there is a gaming machine in which the set value is automatically changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, there is a gaming machine that automatically changes a setting value to a setting value that is most unfavorable to the player when the RAM is initialized by unauthorized noise (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In addition, there is a gaming machine in which the probability for shifting to RB during execution of BB is changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (see, for example, Patent Document 3). In addition, there is a gaming machine that automatically changes the set value in accordance with the position of the rotating reel when the stop button is operated (see, for example, Patent Document 4).
Furthermore, when the setting value is changed during business hours, there is a data aggregation system that can aggregate data before the setting value is changed and data after the setting value is changed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 5).

JP 2003-52887 A JP 2000-296200 A JP 2001-628 A JP 2003-325760 A JP 2002-315862 A

However, in the gaming machines of Patent Documents 1 and 2, there is a problem that changing the set value does not change the content of the game and cannot enhance the interest of the game. Further, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 3, the probability of shifting to RB during BB execution is changed, but since the probability of winning a winning combination in other gaming states is constant, There has been a problem that the interest of general games that a player plays for the longest time cannot be enhanced.

Also, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 4, it is determined whether or not to change the set value depending on the position of the rotating reel at the time when the stop button is operated. It does not always stop at the same time, but may stop after moving several frames. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult for the player to guess whether or not the set value has been changed from the stop mode of the rotating reel.

Furthermore, in the data totaling system of Patent Document 5, when the set value is changed, game data at different set values are totaled separately, but this does not directly affect the contents of the game. There has been a problem that it is not possible to enhance the interest of games in gaming machines.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and its purpose is to provide a game capable of improving the interest of the game by changing a set value that determines the probability of winning each winning combination. Is to provide a machine.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) a setting means for stepwise setting a setting value that determines the probability of winning each winning combination;
A winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination;
Stop display means for stopping and displaying a plurality of identification information to be variably displayed;
When the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means and displayed on the activated winning line among the plurality of winning lines by the stop display means, a predetermined winning combination is won. When the winning combination that is a combination of identification information indicating is displayed on a winning line that is not activated, the setting means sets according to the number of winning lines on which the predetermined combination of identification information is displayed. A gaming machine comprising setting change means for changing a set value to be changed.

According to the invention of (1), it is possible to set a setting value that determines the probability of winning each winning combination by operating setting means such as a switch provided inside the gaming machine. The combination of identification information (for example, 7-7-7, etc.) that is controlled so as to be displayed on the effective winning line when the winning combination is lost and the predetermined winning combination is won, When stop display means (for example, a rotating reel or the like) is stopped so as to be displayed on a non-validated winning line, according to the number of non-validated winning lines on which the combination of identification information is displayed The setting value set by the setting means is changed by a setting changing means (CPU or the like). By adopting such a configuration, the setting value is changed according to the result of lottery for determining the winning combination and the result of whether or not the player has aligned the predetermined combination to the above-mentioned winning line that is not activated. Thus, it is possible to give the game a game property that the probability of winning a specific winning combination changes, and to enhance the interest. In addition, since the set value is changed according to the number of the non-validated winning lines on which the combination of the identification information is displayed, the stop mode of the stop display means is visually changed as the set value is largely changed. It is possible to adopt a stop mode that gives a strong impression.
In addition, the gaming state that can have game characteristics such as the possibility of changing the winning probability for the winning combination with the lottery for determining the winning combination as described above is limited to a specific gaming state. Instead, it is possible to change the probability of winning each winning combination in any gaming state, such as during a general game, during BB, or during RB. In addition, the condition for changing the set value is that the combination of identification information that is controlled so that it is displayed on the effective winning line when winning a predetermined winning combination is not activated. Therefore, the player can know that the set value has been changed from the stop mode of the stop display means.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
A special game state generating means for generating a special game state which is a game state advantageous for a player;
The setting change means changes the set value only when a predetermined special gaming state is occurring.

According to the invention of (2), the set value can be changed only when a predetermined special gaming state (for example, RB or the like) is occurring. Therefore, there is a possibility that the probability of winning the winning combination is changed by changing the set value only when the predetermined special gaming state is generated by the special gaming state generating means (for example, CPU or the like). Thereby, it is possible to give the game a game property that the probability of winning a specific winning combination is changed by the occurrence of the predetermined special game state, and it is possible to enhance the interest.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to provide the game machine which can improve the interest property of a game by changing the setting value which defined the probability which wins each winning combination.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a pachislot gaming apparatus according to the present invention.
In addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., this pachislot gaming device 1 can play a game using a game medium such as a card that is given to a player or stores information on the value of the game that is given. Although it is a gaming machine, in the following, it is assumed that a medal is used.

A liquid crystal display device 5 is installed on the front surface of the housing 2 forming the entire pachislot gaming device 1. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (not shown). The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 can be partially or entirely switched to a transparent / non-transparent state, The image regarding can be displayed.

On the left side of the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5 are a game start display lamp 25, a WIN lamp 17, a medal insertion lamp 24, various BET lamps 9c, 2-BET lamp 9b and 1-BET lamp 9a, and the number of payouts. A display unit 18, a medal stored number display unit 19, and various display units such as an accessory operation number display unit 20 are provided.

The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter also referred to as BET number). One game ends when all the rotating reels are stopped, or when medals are paid out, when medals are paid out.

The WIN lamp 17 is turned on with a predetermined probability when BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) is won internally, and also when a BB or RB winning is established. The game medal insertion lamp 24 blinks when the medal insertion is acceptable. The game start display lamp 25 is lit when at least one line is activated.

The number-of-payout display unit 18 displays the number of medals to be paid out when a winning is established, and the medal stored number display unit 19 displays the number of stored medals, and an accessory operation number display unit. 20 displays the number of possible RB games, the number of possible RB games, and the like. Further, the payout number display unit 18 displays the currently set value when performing an operation of changing the set value. These display units consist of a 7-segment display.

In addition, three rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5. Each of the three rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has identification information such as a plurality of symbols displayed on its outer peripheral surface, and is provided in a horizontal row so as to be rotatable.

A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10, and a 1-BET switch 11 is provided on the left side of the pedestal portion 10. And a maximum BET switch 13 is provided.

A stored medal settlement switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player by a push operation.
When “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the other hand, when “credit” is selected, the number of medals is stored as a credit in a memory (for example, a RAM 43 described later) provided in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1.

On the right side of the stored medal settlement switch 14, a start lever 6 for rotating the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's operation is attached. The start lever 6 can rotate the rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player's operation. Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three rotary reels 3L, 3R, and 3C are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively.

An enter button 26 and a cancel button 27 are provided on the right side of the front portion of the base 10. By operating the decision button 26 and the cancel button 27, it is possible to input an instruction regarding switching of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 or the like.
A door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 is further provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal 10, and a predetermined key is inserted into a key hole of the door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 and turned to the right to rotate the front door. Open / close and turn counterclockwise to release the stop.

Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the housing 2. Between the two speakers 21L and 21R, a payout table panel 23 indicating a combination of winning symbols, a medal payout number, and the like is provided. ing.

FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing a state in which the door body of the pachislot gaming apparatus shown in FIG. 1 is opened.
The housing 2 has an opening 2a on the front surface, and the housing 2 is provided with a door 2b that can be opened and closed via a hinge (not shown). Three rotating reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) are installed in the center of the housing 2, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at a position corresponding to the rotating reel 3 in the door body 2b. Yes. A control board 70 is provided on the upper side of the rotary reel 3.

In the vicinity of the liquid crystal display device 5, a medal detector 71 for detecting a medal inserted from a medal insertion slot 22 (not shown) is provided, and a chute 72 is connected to the medal detector 71.
The medal detector 71 is connected to a cancel chute 73 that extends downward, and the lower portion of the cancel chute 73 is connected to the medal payout opening 15. Further, a medal passage hole 74 is formed in the cancel chute 62.

When the medal detector 71 detects what is inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 and it is a regular medal, the medal detector 71 distributes the medal to the shoot 72. The medals distributed to the chute 72 enter the accommodating portion 51 of the hopper 50.
On the other hand, if the foreign object is not a regular medal (for example, a medal or garbage from another store), it is distributed to the cancel chute 73. The foreign matter distributed to the cancel chute 73 is discharged from the medal payout opening 15 to the outside of the machine.

A hopper 50 is installed on the bottom surface in the housing 2. The hopper 50 includes a storage unit 51 that stores a plurality of medals, and a payout device 52 that pays out medals stored in the storage unit 51 from the medal outlet 53 to the medal tray 30. The medal outlet 53 of the payout device 52 is disposed at a position higher than the medal tray 30, and the medal paid out from the medal outlet 53 enters the cancel chute 73 through the medal passage hole 74, and the medal payout opening 15. To the medal tray 30.

A power key 54 located on the left side of the hopper 50 is provided with a setting key switch 63, a setting change switch 64, and a power switch 65. The setting key type switch 63 and the setting change switch 64 are switches used to change a setting value that determines the probability of winning each winning combination. For example, when the setting value is 1, the probability of winning BB is 1/270, and when the setting value is 6, the probability of winning BB is 1/200. In addition, it is a value that indicates the probability of winning the winning combination step by step. The relationship between the set value and the probability of winning each winning combination will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, the case where the set value is composed of six stages of 1 to 6 will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this example.

When the power switch 65 is in the OFF state, it is inserted into the setting key type switch 63 and a predetermined key is inserted and rotated to the right. When the power switch 65 is in the ON state, the current number is set in the payout number display section 18. The set value is displayed. Each time the setting change switch 64 is pressed once, the set value increases by one. However, if the setting change switch 64 is pressed once when the setting value is set to “6”, the setting value is set to “1”. When the set value is changed, the set value displayed on the payout number display unit 18 is changed accordingly. For example, when the current setting value is “2” and the setting switch 64 is pressed five times, the payout number display section 18 displays “2”-“3”-“4”-“5”-“6”. -Displayed in order of "1". The setting key type switch 63 and the setting change switch 64 correspond to the setting means in the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachislot gaming apparatus shown in FIG.
The main control circuit 81 has a microcomputer 40 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 40 includes a CPU 41 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a ROM 42, and a RAM 43. A clock pulse generation circuit 144 and a frequency divider 145 for setting a reference clock pulse, a random number generator 146 and a sampling circuit 147 are connected to the CPU 41. In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may comprise so that the sampling of a random number may be performed on the operation | movement program of CPU41.

The ROM 42 stores various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 82. As the command, for example, a command related to display control for the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored.

Examples of commands related to control on the liquid crystal display device 5 include an effect start command and an end effect command.
The effect start command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image when the rotation of the three rotary reels 3 is started. The end effect command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image when all three rotary reels 3 are stopped.

Further, a command relating to setting or canceling of RB (regular bonus) and BB (big bonus) is also stored in the ROM 42, and setting or canceling of RB or BB is notified to the sub-control circuit 82 by the command. It should be noted that data indicating that RB or BB is being executed may be included in various commands relating to display control for liquid crystal display device 5 instead of commands relating to setting or canceling RB or BB.

Various commands as described above are called from the ROM 42 by the CPU 41 and set in the RAM 43 when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The command set in the RAM 43 is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing. The sub control circuit 82 executes various processes based on the supplied command. The sub control circuit 82 does not input a command or the like to the main control circuit 81, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 81 to the sub control circuit 82.

The ROM 42 stores a symbol table for associating the rotational positions of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel, and a combination of symbols for winning. In addition, a winning symbol combination table in which a winning medal payout number is associated with a winning determination code representing the winning, a lottery table necessary for performing a lottery for determining an internal winning combination, and the like are stored. The lottery table defines the correspondence between the random number range of the random value acquired by the sampling circuit 147 and the winning combination.

In the RAM 43, in addition to the commands and tables described above, for example, the number of credits corresponding to the number of medals, the set value set by the setting key switch 63 and the setting change switch 64 as setting means, and the setting change means as A variable related to game progress such as “balance set game count” indicating the number of times a game can be played based on “set value after change” which is a set value changed by the CPU 41 is stored.

Major peripheral devices (actuators) whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 40 include various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, WIN lamp 17, and game medal insertion. A lamp 24, a game start display lamp 25), various display units (payout number display unit 18, medal accumulated number display unit 19, and accessory operation number display unit 20), and medal are stored. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 50 for paying out a predetermined number of medals, and stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R for rotating the rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Further, a motor drive circuit 49 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 59L, 59C and 59R, a hopper drive circuit 51 for driving and controlling the hopper 50, a lamp driving circuit 55 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display for driving and controlling various display units. The unit drive circuit 58 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 41, and controls the operation of each actuator.

The main input signal generators for generating input signals necessary for the microcomputer 40 to generate control commands include a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a maximum BET switch 13, a stored medal settlement switch 14, There are an inserted medal sensor 22S, a reset switch 62, a setting key switch 63, a setting change switch 64, a reel stop signal circuit 56, a reel position detection circuit 60, and a payout completion signal circuit 61. These are also connected to the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48.

The setting key type switch 63 allows a setting value to be changed by inserting a predetermined key into this keyhole and turning it to the right. When the setting change switch 64 is pressed while the setting key switch 63 is capable of changing the setting value, the setting value changes. The setting key type switch 63 and the setting change switch 64 function as setting means for setting the probability of winning the winning combination step by step. The changed set value is stored in the RAM 43.

The start switch 6S detects the occurrence of an operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 56 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. With these operations, the decision button 26 and the cancel button 27 can switch the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 and input an instruction.

The reel position detection circuit 60 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and transmits a signal for detecting the position of each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 41.
The payout completion signal circuit 61 generates a medal payout completion signal when the count value of the medal detection unit 50S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 50) reaches a designated number. When the CPU 41 receives this medal payout completion signal, the driving of the hopper 50 is stopped via the hopper drive circuit 51 to complete the payout of medals. The medal detection unit 50S includes a medal sensor including a physical sensor for detecting medals paid out from the hopper 50, and can count the number of medals paid out by the medal sensor.

The random number generator 146 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 147 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Based on the random numbers sampled in this way and the lottery table stored in the ROM 42, the CPU 41 as the winning combination determining means determines the internal winning combination.
After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.

After the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 43. From the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the count value corresponding to the rotation position within one rotation range is stored in the RAM 43 for each of the rotation reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 42 in order to associate the rotational positions of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel. In this symbol table, with reference to the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated as described above, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each rotary reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and the corresponding code number A symbol code indicating the symbol provided is associated with the symbol.

Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 42. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal dividend number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left rotating reel 3L, the central rotating reel 3C, and the right rotating reel 3R are controlled to stop and when winning confirmation after all reels are stopped.

When the winning combination is won internally by the lottery process (winning combination determination process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 41 is sent from the reel stop signal circuit 56 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the operation signal and the selected “stop control table”, a signal for stopping control of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R as stop display means is sent to the motor drive circuit 49.

In the stop mode indicating that the winning combination of the internal winning combination is established, when “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the CPU 41 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 51. A predetermined number of medals are paid out from the hopper 50. At that time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the “medal payout process”.
On the other hand, when “credit” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the number of medals to be paid out is stored in the RAM 43 as credits.

A sub control circuit 82 is connected to the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41.
The sub control circuit 82 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and sound output control from the speakers 21L and 21R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 81.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit shown in FIG.
In this embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 81 to the sub-control circuit 82, and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub-control circuit 82 to the main control circuit 81. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control circuit 82 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 81.

The sub control circuit 82 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, and a work RAM 210. In addition, the determination button 26 and the cancel button 27 are connected to the sub control circuit 82 via the interface circuit 240. With these operations, the decision button 26 and the cancel button 27 can switch the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 and input an instruction.

The sub-control circuit 82 includes a display control circuit 250 that performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 5, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 21.

The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 208, and controls the sub control circuit 82 in accordance with various commands supplied from the CPU 41.

The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling a game effect in the liquid crystal display device 5 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. .

The program ROM 208 also includes a plurality of types of effect pattern data corresponding to the screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and a plurality of types of end effects corresponding to the screen image displayed when all the reels 3 are stopped. Pattern data is stored.

In this embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, what is stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the ROM 42. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 and the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main control including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 is performed. Only the circuit 81 may be configured, and in this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 described above may be stored in the ROM 42 and executed by the CPU 41. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the ROM 42 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise as follows.

The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 21.

The sub CPU 206 selects one audio data from a plurality of audio data stored in the audio data ROM 234 based on the command supplied from the CPU 41. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234 and supplies it to the sound source IC 232. The sound source IC 232 that has received the sound data converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the audio signal and generates audio from the speakers 21 (21L and 21R).

The display control circuit 250 generates a screen image according to a game result determined by the CPU 41 or an instruction input by the various buttons 26 and 27 and performs control for displaying the screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. An image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, and a D / A converter 218 for converting the image data as an image signal. The VDP 212 is connected to a sub CPU 206, an image data ROM 216 in which image data is stored, and a D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal.

The VDP 212 includes various circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and can perform various processes for displaying a screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying a screen image on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, a screen image is displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

The image data ROM 216 stores image data such as a background image and a character image, for example.

The VDP 212 extracts various images from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an image display command (command) supplied from the sub CPU 206.

The VDP 212 stores various images extracted from the image data ROM 216 in a buffer (for example, a video RAM or the like) by superimposing them in order from the image located at the rear, for example, in the order of the background image and the character image. Combined and supplied to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the screen image as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 5.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of symbols arranged on a reel.
Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20” and stored (stored) in the ROM 42. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "white 7 (design 91)", "red 7 (design 92)", "bell (design 93)", "watermelon (design 94)", "Replay (design) 95) "," Upper Chile (symbol 96) ", and" Lower Chile (symbol 97) ". Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

In this embodiment, there are provided BB, RB, replay, watermelon small part, bell small part, upper chile small part, lower chile small part, and RB exclusive small part.

6 and 7 are diagrams showing the relationship among the combination, symbol combination, and the number of payouts.

BB winning is realized by arranging “white 7-white 7-white 7” along the winning line. When BB is won, 15 medals are paid out and the game proceeds to the BB gaming state.

RB winning is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the winning line. When winning an RB, 15 medals are paid out, and the RB gaming state is entered.

Winning a replay is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the winning line. When winning a replay, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming medals. That is, the replay is a role that allows a game to be played without winning a game medium by winning. However, when a replay is won in the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state is entered.

In addition, the combinations of symbols that will be awarded to the “Watermelon Minor”, “Bell Minor”, “Upper Chile Minor” and “Lower Chile Minor” are as shown. When winning each of the small roles, the number of medals corresponding to each small role shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is paid out.

Here, in the winnings of “upper chile small part” and “lower chile small part”, “upper chile (symbol 96)” and “lower chile (symbol 97)” are stopped on the left reel 3L, respectively. If you do it. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the “upper dust” and the “lower dust” are arranged adjacent to each other on the left reel 3L. Accordingly, there may be a case where the winnings for the “upper Chile small part” and the “lower Chile small part” are both established. In this case, the number of payouts is “9” or “15”.

The winning for the RB exclusive role is realized by arranging “Bell-Bell-Replay” in the RB gaming state.

In the general gaming state, there is no case where the RB exclusive small role wins. In addition, during the BB gaming state, BB, RB, and RB exclusive bonuses do not win. In addition, BB and RB do not win in the RB gaming state.

FIGS. 8A to 8C are diagrams schematically showing an example of a stop mode of the rotating reel provided in the pachislot gaming apparatus shown in FIG.
As described above, when the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are arranged on the winning line by the stop reels 3L, 3C, and 3R displaying a stop, the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination is won. It is judged that Five two-dot chain lines 98a, 98b, 98c, 98d, and 98e are winning lines in the present embodiment. For example, when the stop mode of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is the stop mode shown in FIG. 8A, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is lined up on the winning line 98a. Will win a prize. Further, in the stop mode shown in FIG. 8B, since “white 7-white 7-white 7” are lined up on the winning line 98c, the BB is won. In the case of the stop mode shown in FIG. 8C, “white 7-white 7-white 7” are arranged on the four winning lines 98b, 98c, 98d, 98e. As in 8 (b), BB is won. That is, if “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged on at least one of the five winning lines, a winning combination in which “white 7-white 7-white 7” is displayed is displayed. Wins BB regardless of the number of lines.

However, the five winning lines 98a, 98b, 98c, 98d, and 98e are all valid only when three medals are bet at the start of the game. If the number of medals bet is one, only the winning line 98a is valid, and the winning lines 98b, 98c, 98d, and 98e are invalid. That is, when the number of medals bet is one, even if the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R are in the stop mode shown in FIG. 8B, the effective line 98b is not activated. BB will not win.
If the number of medals bet is two, the winning lines 98a, 98b, 98c are valid, and the winning lines 98d, 98e are invalid.

In the general gaming state, the BB gaming state, and the RT (replay time) gaming state, it is possible to bet up to three medals per game. On the other hand, in the RB gaming state, the number of medals that can be bet in one game is only one. Therefore, in the RB gaming state, the only winning line is always the winning line 98a.

9 and 10 are diagrams showing a lottery table.
As described above, the setting value can be set in six stages by operating the setting key switch 63 and the setting change switch 64. FIG. 9 is a lottery table used when the set value is “1”. FIG. 10 is a lottery table used when the set value is “6”. Although not shown, a lottery table used when the set value is any one of 2 to 5 also exists for each set value. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, there is a lottery table in each gaming state of the general gaming state, the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the RT gaming state for each set value. The RT gaming state continues for 100 games after the BB gaming state ends. When 100 games are executed in the RT gaming state, the game state is shifted to the general gaming state. Each lottery table is stored in the ROM 42.
The probability of winning the “group role” is the probability of winning either an upper Chile small role, a lower Chile small role or a combined role of an upper Chile small role and a lower Chile small role.

As described above, the winning combination is determined based on the random number sampled by the sampling circuit 147 from the random numbers generated by the random number generator 146 and the lottery table. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a random number range is stored in association with each winning combination in each gaming state. The random number extraction range of random numbers generated by the random number generator 146 is 0 to 16383, and the winning combination associated with the random number value acquired by the sampling circuit 147 is determined as the winning combination. For example, when the set value is “1” and the random number value sampled by the sampling circuit 147 in the general gaming state is “6000”, “watermelon” is determined as the winning combination. The winning probability for each winning combination is determined by the size of the random number range.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, in all gaming states, the winning probability for each winning combination other than BB and RB is the same when the set value is “1” and when it is “6”. . The winning probability for each winning combination other than BB and RB is set to the same value even when the set value is 2 to 5. For example, the winning probability for the replay small role in the BB gaming state is 5000/16384 regardless of the set value.

On the other hand, the winning probability for BB and RB is 60/16384 when the set value is “1”, and 80/16384 when the set value is “6”. The winning probabilities for BB and RB are set to different values even when the set values are 2 to 5, and the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability for BB and RB. Is set. Therefore, the player is more likely to acquire a larger number of medals as he plays with a gaming machine having a higher set value.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a game execution process performed in the main control circuit.
First, the CPU 41 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals (step S120). The case where there is a request for automatic insertion is a case where a winning of replay (replay) is established in the previous game. When there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S122), and a medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S123).

On the other hand, when determining in step S120 that there is no request for automatic medal insertion, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S121). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a detection signal issued by the insertion medal sensor 22S that has detected that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 has been received, or whether the BET switch (1-BET switch 11 or maximum BET switch 13). ) To determine whether or not a medal has been inserted. When it is determined that a detection signal issued by the BET switch (1-BET switch 11 or maximum BET switch 13) is received, the CPU 41 corresponds to the number of medals bet from the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. A process of subtracting the number of credits is performed.

When determining in step S121 that no medal has been inserted, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S120.
If it is determined in step S121 that a medal has been inserted, or if the process in step S123 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether the start lever 6 has been operated (step S124). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an input signal from the start switch 6S has been received.

When determining in step S124 that the start lever 6 has not been operated, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S120. On the other hand, when determining in step S124 that the start lever 6 has been operated, the CPU 41 performs processing related to various settings (step S125). Various setting processes will be described later with reference to FIG.
After executing the process of step S125, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S126.

In step S <b> 126, the CPU 41 sets an effect start command in the RAM 43. This effect start command is a command for starting display of a predetermined effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5 and includes data on the internal winning combination determined by the lottery process. The effect start command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.
After executing the process of step S126, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S128.

In step S128, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the stop button 7 (7L, 7C, 7R) is “ON” based on the presence / absence of an input signal from the reel stop signal circuit 56 (step S128). When it is determined that the stop button 7 is not “ON”, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0” (step S129), and when it is determined that the value is not “0”. The process returns to step S128.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S128 that the stop button 7 is “ON”, or if it is determined in step S129 that the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”, the CPU 41 corresponds to the stop button 7. In this case, the rotation of the rotary reel 3 as the stop display means is stopped. At that time, the winning request (internal winning combination), the symbol position (the rotational position of the rotary reel 3 at the time of operation), the selected stop. The number of sliding frames is determined in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the control table or the like (step S130). The CPU 41 corresponds to the internal winning combination when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination can be arranged on the activated winning line when the rotary reel 3 is slid from 0 to 4 frames. The number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbols are arranged on the winning line where the symbol combination is activated.

Next, the CPU 41 performs a process of rotating and stopping the rotating reel 3 by the number of sliding frames determined in step S130 (step S131), and sets a stop request for one rotating reel 3 (step S132). .

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not all of the three rotary reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) have been stopped (step S135). If it is determined that all the rotating reels 3 are not stopped, the process returns to step S128. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 3 have stopped, the CPU 41 performs a winning search (step S136). At this time, a winning symbol combination table or the like stored in the ROM 42 is referred to. Further, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal. If not, the illegal error may be displayed and the process may be interrupted.

Next, the CPU 41 sets an end effect command in the RAM 43 (step S137). This end effect command is a command for displaying an effect image at the end of the game according to the game result, and includes data related to the result of the winning search in step S136. The end effect command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a medal has been paid out, that is, whether or not there is a winning number (step S138).
When determining that there is a medal payout, the CPU 41 stores or pays out the number of medals according to the gaming state and the winning combination (step S139). When storing medals, the CPU 41 performs a process of adding the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. On the other hand, when paying out medals, the CPU 41 sends out a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 51 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 50. At that time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the medal payout process.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an RB has been won (step S140). If it is determined that RB has been won, the CPU 41 performs processing related to RB setting (step S141). In this step S141, the CPU 41 performs processing related to setting of the RB lottery probability table and the RB winning symbol combination table. In the process of step S141, the CPU 41 functions as special game state generating means for generating an RB game state that is a predetermined special game state. After executing the process of step S141, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S142.

In step S <b> 142, the CPU 41 sets an RB setting command in the RAM 43. The RB setting command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an RB effect image as a screen image, and is supplied to the sub-control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

When it is determined in step S140 that the RB has not been won or when the process of step S142 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the BB has been won (step S143). If it is determined that BB has been won, the CPU 41 performs processing related to BB setting (step S144). In step S144, the CPU 41 performs processing related to setting of a BB lottery probability table, a BB winning symbol combination table, and the like. In step S146, the CPU 41 starts counting the number of times the BB game is consumed, counting the number of medals paid out, and the like. In the process of step S144, the CPU 41 functions as special game state generating means for generating a BB game state which is a special game state.
Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S145.

In step S145, the CPU 41 sets a BB setting command in the RAM 43. The BB setting command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image for BB as a screen image, and is supplied to the sub-control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

When it is determined in step S143 that the BB has not been won or when the process of step S145 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the RB has ended (step S146). If it is determined that the RB has ended, the CPU 41 next performs a process related to the RB setting cancellation (step S147). In step S148, the CPU 41 changes from the RB lottery probability table set in the process of step S141, the RB winning symbol combination table, or the like to the lottery probability table used for the normal gaming state (other than RB or BB). Performs processing related to setting change. Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S148.

In step S <b> 148, the CPU 41 sets an RB release command in the RAM 43. The RB release command is a command for stopping the display of the effect image for RB as the screen image and causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a normal effect image (other than RB or BB). The RB release command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

If it is not determined in step S146 that the RB has ended, or if the process of step S148 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether the BB has ended (step S149). If it is determined that the BB has ended, the CPU 41 then performs a process related to the BB setting cancellation (step S150). In step S150, the CPU 41 sets the lottery probability table used for the normal gaming state (other than RB or BB) from the BB lottery table or the BB winning symbol combination table set in the process of step S144. Process related to change.
Thereafter, the CPU 41 moves the process to step S151.

In step S <b> 151, the CPU 41 sets a BB release command in the RAM 43. The BB release command is a command for stopping the display of the effect image for BB as the screen image and causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a normal effect image (other than RB or BB). The BB release command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.
If it is determined in step S149 that the RB has not ended, or if the process of step S151 is executed, the CPU 41 performs a setting change process (step S160). The setting change process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the process of step S160 is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing various setting processes. Various setting processes are called and executed in step S125 of the game execution process shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of “balance setting game count” stored in the RAM 43 is “0” (step S501). “Balance setting game number of times” refers to “after change” which is changed to a larger value by the CPU 41 as the setting change means than the setting values preset by the setting key type switch 63 and the setting change switch 64 as setting means This is the remaining number of times that the game can be played based on the “set value”. The “set value after change” will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. As described above, the winning probability for BB and RB is set higher for the lottery table associated with a higher set value. Therefore, the game is performed based on the lottery table corresponding to the “set value after change” set to a value larger than the preset value set by the setting key type switch 63 and the setting change switch 64. One can advantageously advance the game. The value of the “balance setting game count” is a combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” on the winning line that is not activated and the winning combination is “lost” in the RB gaming state. As shown in the above, it becomes “50” when the rotating reel 3 is stopped, and decreases by 1 every time a game is played.

When the value of “balance setting game count” is “0” (step S501: YES), the lottery table corresponding to the setting value preset by the setting key type switch 63 and the setting change switch 64 is referred to (step S501). S502). That is, a game is played based on the lottery table corresponding to the setting values set by the setting key switch 63 and the setting change switch 64 as setting means. On the other hand, when the value of “balance setting game count” is not “0” (step S501: NO), the lottery table corresponding to the “changed set value” stored in the RAM 43 is referred to (step S503). The value of “the number of games” is decreased by 1 (step S504). That is, the game is played based on the lottery table corresponding to the setting value changed by the CPU 41 as the setting changing means.
After the process of step S502 or step S504 is completed, the process proceeds to step S511.

In step S <b> 511, the CPU 41 samples a random number from the random number generator 146 and acquires a random number value of 1 from 0 to 16383. The acquired random number value is stored in the RAM 43 (step S512), and a winning combination is determined based on the lottery table referred to in step S502 or step S504 (step S513). For example, if the referenced lottery table is a general gaming state lottery table corresponding to setting 6 shown in FIG. 10, and the acquired random number value is “16300”, BB is determined as the winning combination. At this time, the CPU 41 functions as a winning combination determining means. After the process of step S513 is completed, the process proceeds to step S521.

In step S521, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RB gaming state. When the current gaming state is the RB gaming state (step S521: YES), the CPU 41 determines whether or not the winning combination determined in step S513 is “losing” (step S522). If the winning combination is “losing” (step S522: YES), the process proceeds to step S523.
If the gaming state is not RB (step S521: NO) or if the winning combination is not “losing” (step S522: NO), the process proceeds to step S524.

In step S523, the CPU 41 selects a stop control table capable of displaying “white 7-white 7-white 7” on a pay line that has not been validated.
As described above, in the RB gaming state, the number of medals that can be bet per game is only one. Therefore, the winning lines 98b, 98c, 98d, shown in FIGS. 98e is not validated. That is, by performing the process of step S523, the CPU 41 as the stop control means has a combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” in the winning lines 98b, 98c, 98d, 98e that are not activated. The rotating reels 3 can be stopped so that they are arranged. As described above, the CPU 41 determines the number of sliding frames in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames. Accordingly, when a stop control table capable of displaying “white 7-white 7-white 7” is selected on the non-validated winning line, the winning of the rotary reel 3 to be stopped which is not validated is selected. When white 7 (symbol 91) exists in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the position on the line, the CPU 41 determines the number of sliding frames so that white 7 stops on the winning line.
After the process of step S523 is completed, the process proceeds to step S524.

In step S524, the CPU 41 executes other processing. Here, the CPU 41 performs a win lamp lighting lottery process, a process related to selection of a stop control table for stopping the rotating reel, and a process for initializing for reel rotation, and rotates the rotating reel 3 (3L, 3C, 3R). To start. However, if a stop control table capable of displaying “white 7-white 7-white 7” on the winning line that has not been validated has already been selected in step S523, the stop control table is selected in step S527. Do not do. Note that the stop control table selected in step S524 is a stop control table set so that it is impossible to display “white 7-white 7-white 7” on a winning line that has not been validated. . Therefore, except when the gaming state is the RB gaming state and the winning combination is “losing”, the CPU 41 as the stop control means does not display “white 7-white 7-white” on the winning line that is not activated. It is impossible to stop the rotating reel 3 so that combinations of identification information of 7 ″ are arranged.

After the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses transmitted to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is stored in the RAM 43. A reset pulse is obtained for each rotation from the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value is cleared to “0” in the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 by the reset pulse thus obtained. By doing so, the RAM 43 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Further, in the symbol table stored in the ROM 42 in order to associate the rotational positions of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel, the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated is used as a reference. A code number that is sequentially given for each of the rotation reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and a symbol code indicating a symbol that is provided for each code number are associated with each other. Further, the winning symbol combination table stored in the ROM 42 is referred to when controlling the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and when confirming winning after stopping all the rotating reels.
After the process of step S524 is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the setting value changing process. The set value change process is a process that is called and executed in step S160 of the game execution process shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the current gaming state is RB (step S400). That is, it is determined whether or not the RB lottery probability table is set by the process of step S141 of the game execution process shown in FIG. When it is determined that the current gaming state is RB (step S400: YES), the CPU 41 displays a combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” side by side on the pay line that is not activated. It is determined whether or not (step S401). Note that, as described above, “white 7-white 7-white 7” can be stopped by placing them on a winning line that has not been activated, because the gaming state is the RB gaming state and the winning Only when the role is “losing”.
When the combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” is displayed side by side on the winning line that is not activated (step S401: YES), the CPU 41 determines “white 7-white 7-white 7”. A value obtained by adding the number of unsuccessful pay lines displayed with the combination of identification information, which is displayed side by side, to a setting value set in advance by the setting key switch 63 and the setting change switch 64 is “set value after change”. Is stored in the RAM 43.

As described above, in the RB gaming state, the number of medals that can be bet per game is only one. Accordingly, of the five winning lines 98a, 98b, 98c, 98d, and 98e shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, only the winning line 98a is activated. In other words, the four winning lines 98b, 98c, 98d, and 98e are the winning lines that are not activated. When the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as the stop display means perform the stop display as shown in FIG. 8B, the white line 7-white 7-white is displayed on the winning line 98c that is not a valid winning line. 7 ”are displayed side by side. In this case, the value obtained by adding 1 to the setting value preset by the setting key type switch 63 and the setting change switch 64 is“ after change ”. It is stored in the RAM 43 as a “set value”. Further, when the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R perform a stop display as shown in FIG. 8C, the white lines 7-white are displayed on the winning lines 98b, 98c, 98d, and 98e that are not activated. Since the combination of identification information 7-white 7 "is displayed side by side, in this case, a value obtained by adding 4 to the setting value preset by the setting key switch 63 and the setting change switch 64 is It is stored in the RAM 43 as “set value after change”.

However, the maximum value of “set value after change” is 6. When the “set value after change” exceeds 6, the value “6” is stored as the “set value after change”. For example, when the rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R perform a stop display as shown in FIG. 8C when the setting value preset by the setting key type switch 63 and the setting change switch 64 is 4, Since the value obtained by adding the number of unsuccessful pay lines in which the combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged to the preset setting value is 8, the “set value after change” Becomes 6.
After the process of step S402 is completed, the process proceeds to step S403.

In step S <b> 403, the CPU 41 sets the value of “balance setting game count” to 50. As described above, the “balance setting game count” can be played based on the lottery table corresponding to the “changed set value” stored in the RAM 43 regardless of the preset set value. It is the remaining number of times. When the winning combination is determined to be “losing” during the RB gaming state by performing the processes of steps S400 to S403, the game is played based on the lottery table corresponding to the “changed set value” for 50 games thereafter. Will be done.

When the current gaming state is not RB (step S400: NO), when the combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” is not displayed side by side on the winning line that has not been activated (step S401: NO) or after finishing the process of step S403, this subroutine is finished.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command reception processing performed in the sub control circuit.
First, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an effect start command has been received (step S200). If it is determined that an effect start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S210.
On the other hand, if it is determined that an effect start command has been received, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the command from a plurality of types of effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208.
If the RB flag is set, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern for RB. If the BB flag is set, an effect pattern for BB is selected. Next, in step S202, effect pattern data, which is data indicating the effect pattern, is supplied to the display control circuit 250. After executing the process of step S202, the process proceeds to step S210.

In step S210, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an end effect command has been received. If it is determined that the end effect command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S220.
On the other hand, when determining that the end effect command has been received, in step S211, the sub CPU 206 selects an end effect pattern corresponding to the command from a plurality of types of end effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208.
Next, in step S212, end effect pattern data is supplied to the display control circuit 250. After performing the process of step S210, the process proceeds to step S220.

In step S220, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RB setting command has been received. If it is determined that the RB setting command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S230. On the other hand, when determining that the RB setting command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets the RB flag in step S221. After performing the process of step S221, the process proceeds to step S230. The RB flag is a flag that is set when the RB starts and cleared when the RB ends.

In step S230, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB setting command has been received. If it is determined that the BB setting command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S240. On the other hand, when determining that the BB setting command is received, the sub CPU 206 sets the BB flag in step S231. The BB flag is a flag that is set when the BB starts and cleared when the BB ends.

If it is determined in step S230 that the BB setting command has not been received, or if the process of step S231 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RB release command has been received (step S240). If it is determined that the RB release command has been received, the RB flag is cleared (step S241).

If it is determined in step S240 that an RB release command has not been received, or if the process of step S241 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB release command has been received (step S250). If it is determined that the BB release command has not been received, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the BB release command has been received, the BB flag is cleared (step S251), and this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display control processing performed in the display control circuit.
The VDP 212 generates a screen image corresponding to various data supplied from the sub CPU 206.
When the VDP 212 does not receive the production pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: NO), the VDP 212 extracts the demo image from the image data ROM 216 and stores it in the buffer (step S301).

The VDP 212 receives the effect pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES). When the VDP 212 does not receive the end effect pattern data (step S304: NO), the effect image is extracted from the image data ROM 216. And stored in the buffer (step S305).

The VDP 212 receives the effect pattern data supplied from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES). When the end effect pattern data is supplied (step S304: YES), the VDP 212 extracts the effect image at the end from the image data ROM 216. And stored in the buffer (step S306).
After executing the processing of step S301, S305, or S306, the VDP 212 outputs a screen image to the liquid crystal display device 5 at every predetermined timing (for example, every 1/30 seconds) (step S308).

Thereafter, when the effect has not ended (step S310: NO), the process returns to step S300. On the other hand, when the effect is finished (step S310: YES), the pattern data is cleared (step S311), and the process returns to step S300.

As described above, according to the pachislot gaming device 1 in the present embodiment, the setting key type switch 63 and the setting change switch 64 provided in the inside of the pachislot gaming device 1 are operated to determine the probability of winning each winning combination. It is possible to set a set value. Then, when the winning combination is lost, and the rotary reel 3 is stopped so that the combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” is displayed on the winning line that is not activated, The setting value set by the setting key type switch 63 and the setting change switch 64 is changed by the CPU 41 in accordance with the number of the non-validated winning lines on which the combination of the identification information is displayed. By adopting such a configuration, the combination of the result of lottery for determining the winning combination and the identification information of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned with the winning line that is not activated. The set value is changed in accordance with the result of whether or not the game has been performed, and thereby the game has a game characteristic that the probability of winning BB and RB is changed, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment. In addition, since the set value is changed according to the number of the unsuccessful winning lines on which the combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” is displayed, the larger the set value is changed. The stop mode of the stop display means can be set to a stop mode that gives a visually strong impression.
In addition, a gaming state that can have a game characteristic such that the probability of winning the winning combination may be changed according to the result of the lottery for determining the winning combination as described above is a specific gaming state. The present invention is not limited, and it is possible to change the probability of winning each winning combination in any gaming state, such as during general gaming, during BB, or during RB. Further, the condition for changing the set value is that the player wins a loss and is displayed on a winning line in which the combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” is not activated. It is possible to know that the set value has been changed from the stop mode of the rotary reel 3.

Further, according to the pachislot gaming apparatus 1, there is a possibility that the set value is changed only when the RB gaming state is occurring. Thereby, it is possible to give the game a game property that the probability of winning the BB and the RB is changed by the occurrence of the RB game state, and to enhance the interest.

In the present embodiment, when the winning combination is “losing” in the RB gaming state, the combination of the identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” displayed is not activated. The set value is increased by the number, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a non-validated winning line displaying a combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” is displayed. If the number is 1, the set value is decreased by 1, and if the number is 2 to 4, the set value is increased by 1, such as “white 7-white 7- It is only necessary that the number of combinations of identification information “white 7” is associated with the amount by which the set value changes.

In the present embodiment, the setting value is changed according to the number of winning lines that are not validated and displayed with the combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7”. In the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the set value is changed in accordance with the number of unsuccessful pay lines on which the combination of identification information “red 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed. It is good. Further, the combination of the identification information is not limited to the combination of identification information indicating winning of any winning combination. For example, the CPU 41 determines a combination of identification information of “red 7-white 7-red 7”. The set value may be changed according to the number of winning lines that are not activated and displayed.
Further, for example, the set value is increased by the number of the non-validated winning lines displaying the combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7”, while “red 7-red 7-red 7”. The type of identification information and the combination of the identification information and the non-validated winning line are displayed such that the set value decreases by the number of the non-validated winning lines and the combination of identification information displayed. The amount by which the set value changes may be determined by a combination with the number.

In the present embodiment, the setting value is changed according to the number of unsuccessful pay lines in which the combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” is displayed. In the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” displayed in a form different from a predetermined winning line such as a V shape or a mountain shape. The set value may be changed according to the number.

In the present embodiment, the setting value changed by the CPU 41 is described as returning to the setting value before the change after 50 games have elapsed after the setting value is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the changed setting value may be valid until the setting value is changed next time. In addition, the period during which the changed set value is valid is determined in accordance with the number of winning lines that are not validated in which the combination of identification information “white 7-white 7-white 7” is displayed. Also good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the CPU 41 adds “white 7-white 7-” to a winning line that is not activated unless the gaming state is the RB gaming state and the winning combination is “losing”. The stop control of the rotary reel 3 is performed so that the white 7 "cannot be stopped side by side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 41 is activated even in cases other than the above. It is also possible to perform stop control of the rotary reel 3 so that “white 7-white 7-white 7” can be aligned and stopped on the winning line that is not.

Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the determination process which determines whether a setting value is a predetermined value was performed only during the RB game state was demonstrated, the game in which the said determination process is performed in this invention The state is not particularly limited, and the setting value may be changed during another gaming state or in all gaming states.

In the present embodiment, the winning combinations having different winning probabilities for each set value are BB and RB. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other winning combinations, for example, Further, the winning probabilities of all winning combinations may be different for each set value.

In the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachislot gaming machine has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines (such as slot machines).

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a perspective view showing typically an example of a pachislot gaming device according to the present invention. It is a front view which shows typically the state which opened the door body of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit shown in FIG. 3. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows typically an example of the stop aspect of the rotation reel with which the pachislot gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. It is a figure which shows a lottery table. It is a figure which shows a lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the game execution process performed in a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows various setting processes. It is a flowchart which shows a setting value change process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the command reception process performed in a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the display control process performed in a display control circuit.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot gaming device 2 Case 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) Rotating reel 6 Start lever 7 (7L, 7C, 7R) Stop button 41 Main CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
60 Reel position detection circuit 63 Setting key type switch 64 Setting change switch 65 Power switch 82 Sub control circuit 146 Random number generator 147 Sampling circuit

Claims (2)

A setting means for stepwise setting a setting value that determines the probability of winning each winning combination;
A winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination;
Stop display means for stopping and displaying a plurality of identification information to be variably displayed;
When the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means and displayed on the activated winning line among the plurality of winning lines by the stop display means, a predetermined winning combination is won. When the winning combination that is a combination of identification information indicating is displayed on a winning line that is not activated, the setting means sets according to the number of winning lines on which the predetermined combination of identification information is displayed. A gaming machine comprising setting change means for changing a set value to be changed. A special game state generating means for generating a special game state which is a game state advantageous for a player;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the setting changing unit changes the setting value only when a predetermined special gaming state occurs.

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