JP2008055054A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of keeping tension even during a "high probability replay state" and improving interest in a game. <P>SOLUTION: The number of games for reporting "red cherry", "blue cherry" and "yellow cherry" that end an RT game state by winning is increased on the basis of an internal winning role decided during the RB game state (step S531 to step S533) and is reduced on the basis of the internal winning role decided during the RT game state and a drawing value (step S536 to step S539). Thus, the number of the games for reporting "red cherry", "blue cherry" and "yellow cherry" is changed according to the decided internal winning role and the drawing value even during the RT game state, the change of the number of the games for reporting the cherry is diversified, the tension of a player is kept and the game machine which improves the interest in the game is provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each circumferential surface, and a plurality of symbols corresponding to each of the reels, and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. A display window that displays the symbols so that the player can see them, a plurality of stepping motors that rotate each of the plurality of reels, an operation by the player to insert medals, coins, etc. into the slot, and a BET button operation An operation for instructing the player to start reel rotation on condition that the insertion operation is detected by the medal sensor or BET switch (hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”) and the medal sensor or BET switch. A plurality of start switches for detecting each of the plurality of reels, and an operation for instructing the player to stop the rotation of the reels. (Hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), and control of the operation of the stepping motor provided on each reel based on the detection information by the start switch and the stop switch, and the rotation and stop control of each reel And a control unit that determines a game result based on a combination of symbols displayed in the display window as a result of a plurality of reels being stopped, a so-called pachislot machine is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In such a gaming machine, there is an effect display means such as a liquid crystal display device, and some effect is given to the effect display means during the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the display means for displaying the symbols necessary for the game. The player is allowed to perform the operation for stopping while observing the effect display while eliminating the monotony until the display of the change is stopped and the result of the game becomes clear. There is a gaming machine that can concentrate on the game (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

  Such a gaming machine is generally configured so that when a predetermined condition such as a bonus is won is established, a specific effect image is displayed to the player so that the condition is established. Has been.

In addition, in the gaming machine as described above, a gaming state advantageous to the player, for example, a “high probability re-gaming state” in which a re-game in which the start of the game is permitted regardless of the input of the gaming value is won with a high probability. There are game machines to be generated. This “high probability re-gaming state” occurs, for example, when an RB gaming state that occurs when a specific winning combination such as “BB” or “RB” is established ends. In addition, as a condition for ending the “high probability replay state”, “having played a predetermined game (digestion of the prescribed number of games)” in the “high probability replay state” or “specific internal The winning combination has been determined "(see, for example, Patent Document 3).
Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 03-072313 JP-A-11-146939 JP 2002-315867 A

  However, in such a conventional gaming machine, when the end condition of the “high probability replay state” is “digestion of the number of games of the specified number of times”, the game in the “high probability replay state” becomes monotonous, The player's tension during the “probabilistic replay state” cannot be sustained.

  In addition, even if the end condition of the “high probability replaying state” is “a specific internal winning combination has been determined”, during the “high probability replaying state”, the “specific internal winning combination is determined” Even if there is a `` regular number of games '' that can be played in the `` high probability re-playing state '', it will end suddenly regardless of the player's intention, so it is not possible to make use of the player's skill and the end condition However, as in the “digestion of the prescribed number of games”, the game in the “high probability replaying state” is monotonous, and the player's tension in the “high probability replaying state” cannot be sustained.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and the player can be involved by the skill with respect to the game condition end condition advantageous to the player, and the “high probability re-playing state”. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of sustaining the diversification and tension of games inside.

  The gaming machine of the present invention has a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each having a plurality of symbols (for example, symbols drawn on the outer circumferential surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) arranged on the peripheral surface. And a symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) for displaying a plurality of symbols among a plurality of symbols respectively arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels, and detecting a start operation Starting operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S), and a symbol changing means for changing the plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means based on detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means ( For example, the main control circuit 71, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the process of step S14 in FIG. 32) and the start operation detecting means detect the start operation. A winning combination determining means for determining a combination (for example, the main control circuit 71, internal lottery processing in FIGS. 36 and 37), a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R), Based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, a stop control means (for example, stopping the symbol variation performed by the symbol varying means) , Main control circuit 71, the process of step S15 in FIG. 32), and the stop control means stops the fluctuation of the symbol performed by the symbol fluctuation means, so that a predetermined position is set on the symbol display means. Game value giving means (for example, a medal) for giving a game value (for example, a medal) based on a combination of symbols displayed along a connecting line (for example, an effective line) The main control circuit 71, the hopper 40) and the stop control means stop the fluctuation of the symbols, and the combination of the symbols displayed along the line can be determined by the winning combination determining means. Discriminating means for discriminating whether or not they are combinations (for example, the main control circuit 71, display combination search processing of FIG. 42), and a first gaming state (for example, RB gaming state) that is relatively advantageous to the player, A second game state (for example, a general game state) that is disadvantageous to the first game state, and a re-game in which the start of the game is permitted regardless of the input of the game value than the second game state The game state transition means (for example, the main control circuit 71, FIG. 47) that shifts the third gaming state (for example, the RT gaming state) having a high winning probability of the combination (for example, “Replay”) under a predetermined condition, respectively. Bona End check processing, bonus operation check processing in FIG. 48), game information notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 5) for notifying game information related to the game, and game information to be notified to the game information notification means. Game information notification control means (for example, sub-control circuit 72), and the gaming state transition means determines whether or not the winning combination is determined when a predetermined number of games are counted in the third gaming state. A predetermined winning combination (for example, “red cherry”) is determined by the means, and a combination of symbols (for example, “red cherry-ANY-ANY”) displayed along the line by the determining means is the predetermined winning combination. Based on the determination that the combination is a combination of symbols related to a combination, the game information notification control means shifts to the second game state. When the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, the game information notifying means is notified that the predetermined winning combination is determined according to the notification condition, and further, the first game In the state, the notification condition is determined based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and in the third gaming state, the notification condition is determined based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. In addition, this notification condition change is determined by lottery.

  With this configuration, the first gaming state is a condition to be notified when the winning combination that is terminated when the third gaming state that is the “high probability re-gaming state” is established is determined by the winning combination determining means. The winning combination is determined based on the winning combination determined in the third gaming state, which is the “high probability re-playing state”, and the change of the notification condition is a lottery. Therefore, the player can be involved by skill, the change of the notification condition is more diversified, the tension persists even in the “high probability replay state”, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

  The gaming machine according to the present invention further includes setting means for setting setting values having different advantages for the player in the gaming machine, wherein the winning combination determining means determines the winning combination based on the setting values. The notification condition determined by the game information notification control unit based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit differs depending on the set value.

  With this configuration, since the notification conditions determined based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means differ depending on the set value, the notification conditions vary greatly, and the tension in the “high probability replay state” is further increased. , Can improve the interest in games.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the above gaming machine, the game information notification control unit changes the notification condition determined based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination unit to the gaming information notification unit. It has a configuration characterized in that it is the number of fluctuations performed by increasing or decreasing the number of games for notifying that the predetermined winning combination has been determined.

  With this configuration, based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, the number of games to be notified when the winning combination that is ended when it is established is increased or decreased (for example, the earned points are increased or decreased). Interest in the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means increases, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  According to the present invention, when the winning combination that is terminated when the third gaming state that is the high probability re-gaming state is established is determined by the winning combination determining means, the condition to be notified is the first gaming state. Is determined based on the winning combination determined in the third gaming state, which is a high-probability re-playing state, and is further changed by lottery. As a result, players can be involved in their skills, and the notification conditions can be changed more diversified, providing a gaming machine that maintains a sense of tension even during the "high probability re-playing state" and improves the fun of the game. can do.

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the effective lines 8a to 8e are related to the success or failure of the combination. Specifically, one symbol (for example, “red cherry” described later) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, “red cherry small combination” described later) is a predetermined position (for example, “red cherry” described later) (for example, Stopped and displayed at a middle position in the left display window 4L), or the symbols constituting the symbol combination relating to the predetermined role are stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to one of the effective lines. As a result, a predetermined combination is established.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A horizontal base 10 is formed below the liquid crystal display screen 5 a, and a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the base 10. A 1-BET switch 11 and a 2-BET switch 12 are provided on the left side on the pedestal 10, an operation key 24 is provided on the right side thereof, and a maximum BET switch 13 is provided on the right front side thereof.

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

  The operation key 24 is used to select a display image displayed on the display screen 5a, and includes a selection button (select key) for selecting an operation instruction, a determination button (enter key) for determining the selected operation, and the like. Is done. In addition, a menu screen is displayed by calling a predetermined operation.

  A start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's operation and starting display of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10 in advance. It is attached so as to be freely rotatable within an angle range.

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

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

  Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the panel display unit 2a. Between the two speakers 21L and 21R, a payout table panel 23 for displaying a combination of display symbols and a payout number of medals is displayed. Is provided.

  In the present embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

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

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol arrangement table showing the arrangement of symbol rows in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “00” to “20” and stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 29) described later.

  According to this symbol arrangement table, on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Red 7", "BAR", "Replay", "Red Cherry", "Blue Cherry", "Yellow Cherry", "Bell", A symbol row composed of symbols of “watermelon” and “blank” is shown.

  Next, FIG. 3 shows a symbol combination table, which will be described.

  In the pachislot machine 1, when the player operates the start lever 6, an internal lottery is performed to determine an internal winning combination (for example, “bell's small role”, “replay”, “BB1”, etc.). Then, the reel 3 is stopped by the player's stop operation, and if the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line 8 designated by the player, the display combination is established.

  In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination, a corresponding display combination and a payout number are defined. In the display combination, the type and data of the display combination storage area of the RAM 33 are defined.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol combination “red cherry-ANY-ANY” (ANY may be any symbol) is arranged along the active line, and the “red cherry small part” is awarded. Medals are paid out. In addition, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, that is, when five effective lines are set, if red cherry is displayed on the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L, it is established on two effective lines. Therefore, eight (4 × 2) medals are paid out.

  In addition, by arranging the symbol combination “blue cherry-ANY-ANY” along the active line, the player wins the “blue cherry small role” and 4 medals are paid out. In addition, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, that is, when five effective lines are set, if the blue cherry is displayed in the upper or lower part of the left display window 4L, as in the case of the red cherry, Eight (4 × 2) medals are paid out.

  In addition, the symbol combination “Yellow Cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along the active line, so that “Yellow Cherry Minor” is won and four medals are paid out. In addition, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, that is, when five effective lines are set, if yellow cherries are displayed in the upper or lower part of the left display window 4L, as in the case of red cherries, Eight (4 × 2) medals are paid out.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, “Bell's small role” is won and 10 medals are paid out.

  In addition, when the symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged along the active line, the “watermelon small part” is awarded and five medals are paid out.

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

  Further, “replay” is established by arranging the symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” along the active line. When “Replay” is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, “replay” is a display role that allows a game to be played without establishing a game value when established.

  Further, by arranging the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line, “BB1” is established and no medal is paid out, but the game state of the next game is “RB game state” (More specifically, the BB1 operating flag is turned “ON”, and the RB operating state is set by the RB operating process). The gaming state will be described later.

  In addition, when the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged along the active line, “BB2” is established and the medal is not paid out, but the gaming state of the next game is “RB gaming state” (from Specifically, the BB2 operating flag is turned “ON”, and the RB gaming state is set by the processing at the time of RB operation.

  In addition, the “red cherry small part”, “blue cherry small part”, “yellow cherry small part”, “bell small part”, “watermelon small part”, “replay”, “BB1” and “BB1” When a symbol combination other than the symbol combination related to “BB2” is displayed, “losing” is established.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the display combination “BB1” is established and the processing at the time of BB1 operation is activated, “BB1 operation flag” is set as the operation flag, and “465” is set in the bonus end number counter. To do.

  Further, when the display combination “BB2” is established and the BB2 operation process is activated, the “BB2 operating flag” is set as the operating flag, and “465” is set in the bonus end number counter.

  When the RB operation process is activated, the “RB in-operation flag” is set as the operation flag, and “12” is set in the possible game number counter, and “8” is set in the possible game number counter.

  Here, the gaming state will be described. The gaming state indicates a gaming state during the game or several times of games. The basic “general gaming state”, “RB gaming state” advantageous to the player, and “RT gaming state” There is.

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

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

  Furthermore, the “RB gaming state” is a gaming state that occurs during the bonus (specifically, when the BB1 or BB2 operating flag is “on”), but the bonus termination condition is also defined. . In the present embodiment, the number of payouts for ending the bonus is defined as “465” sheets during both BB1 operation and BB2 operation. That is, the bonus (the state where the BB1 or BB2 operating flag is “on”) is ended when the payout number reaches “465”.

  The “RT gaming state” is a gaming state in which an internal lottery table that is easy to win the winning combination “replay” that is replayed in the case of internal lottery is selected. That is, it is a “high probability replay state” in which replay is won with high probability.

  Further, as described above, the “general gaming state” is a basic gaming state in which there is no privilege advantageous to the player.

  Furthermore, in the “general gaming state”, when “BB1” (internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus) is won internally, but the symbol combination of “BB1” is not displayed on the set active line, The winning “BB1” is carried over to the next game. When “BB1” is won internally, “BB1” is stored as a “carry-over” until the symbol combination “BB1” is displayed on the set active line. While “BB1” is stored as “carry-over”, the “carry-over state” continues.

  Similarly, in the “general gaming state”, “BB2” (internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus) is won internally, but the symbol combination of “BB2” is not displayed on the set active line. The internal winning “BB2” is carried over to the next and subsequent games, and “BB2” is stored as a “carryover combination” until the symbol combination “BB2” is displayed on the set active line. The “carry-over state” continues while “BB2” is stored as “carry-over”.

  Here, the state where “BB1” is carried over as “carryover combination” is referred to as BB1 internal winning state (BB1 carryover state), and the state where “BB2” is carried over as “carryover combination” (BB2 internal winning state ( BB2 carry-over state).

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

  In other words, the internal lottery table determination table defines an internal lottery table to be selected according to the gaming state and the number of lotteries indicating how many lotteries are to be performed using the internal lottery table. Here, the number of lotteries indicates the number of lottery processes performed using the random number value obtained prior to the internal lottery process and the upper limit value and the lower limit value set for each winning number. The internal winning combination is determined according to the winning number determined by the internal lottery process.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “8” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the RB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “5” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Further, in the RT gaming state, the RT lottery state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table, and “8” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, and FIG. 8 show an internal lottery table, which will be described. FIG. 6 is an internal lottery table for a general gaming state, FIG. 7 is an internal lottery table for an RT gaming state, and FIG. 8 is an internal lottery table for an RB gaming state. This is used to acquire a lottery value based on the winning number and the number of inserted coins in the internal lottery process.

  As shown in FIGS. 6, 7, and 8, the internal lottery table shows a winning number and a lower limit value and an upper limit value of random numbers that become lottery values according to the number of pieces inserted for each winning number. . A value obtained by dividing the range of each lottery value by “65536” is the winning probability of the corresponding internal winning combination. The range that does not correspond to the random number range of any winning number is “lost”. In the present embodiment, the “general gaming state internal lottery table”, “RT gaming state internal lottery table”, and “RB gaming state internal lottery table” are used in accordance with the respective gaming states.

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. As described above, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used in the general gaming state. Further, here, the winning number is associated with the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the lottery value for each inserted number. Based on this general gaming state internal lottery table, the winning number may be determined as any one of “1” to “8”, and within the range between the lower limit value and the upper limit value of any lottery value. If not, the winning number is “0”.

  FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table for the RT gaming state. As described above, the RT lottery state internal lottery table is used in the RT gaming state. Based on this RT gaming state internal lottery table, the winning number may be determined as any one of “1” to “8”, and within the range between the lower limit value and the upper limit value of any lottery value. If not, the winning number is “0”.

  Also, in this RT gaming state internal lottery table, the range of the “Replay” random value range is wider than that of the general gaming state internal lottery table, making it easier to win “Replay”.

  FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state. As described above, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is used in the RB gaming state. Based on this RB gaming state internal lottery table, the winning number may be determined as any one of “1” to “5”, and within the range between the lower limit value and the upper limit value of any lottery value. If not, the winning number is “0”.

  Further, in this internal lottery table for RB gaming state, the range of the random value range of “Bell” is wider than that of the internal lottery table for general gaming state, and it is easy to win “Bell”.

  Here, the internal lottery table is provided for each set value (setting) provided in a plurality of stages (for example, six stages), but the internal lottery table for each set value is omitted. The set value is basically a value set (selected) by the game store side, and the degree of player's advantage in the game (for example, the winning rate, the internal winning probability of the combination, etc.) varies depending on the set value. It has become. Actually, “1” to “6” are provided as set values. Then, the probability of internally winning a combination such as “BB1” is made different between the set values. Further, instead of preparing an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state for every set value, the same internal lottery table may be shared among the set values. At this time, it may be shared in the same gaming state, or can be shared in different gaming states. Such setting of the internal lottery table can be easily performed by the above-mentioned internal lottery table determination table.

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

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the internal winning combination determination table, when winning numbers “1” to “6” are selected, the storage area type is “1”, and the corresponding internal winning combination is the internal winning combination 1 storage area. When the winning numbers “7” to “8” are selected, the storage area type is 2, and the corresponding internal winning combination is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  When the winning number is “0” (when none of the winning numbers is applicable), the internal winning combination “losing” and data “00000000” are determined in any gaming state.

  Hereinafter, in all the winning numbers, the general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the RT gaming state are the same internal winning combination. However, in the RB gaming state, the winning numbers are only lotteries from “1” to “5”, so that the winning numbers are not “6” to “8”.

  When the winning number is “1”, the internal winning combination “red cherry” is determined, and data “00000001” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area. When the winning number is “2”, the internal winning combination “blue cherry” is determined, and the data “00000010” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area. When the winning number is “3”, the internal winning combination “yellow cherry” is determined, and the data “00000100” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area.

  When the winning number is “4”, the internal winning combination “Bell” is determined, and the data “00001000” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area. When the winning number is “5”, the internal winning combination “watermelon” is determined, and the data “00010000” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area. When the winning number is “6”, the internal winning combination “Replay” is determined, and the data “00100000” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area.

  When the winning number is “7”, the internal winning combination “BB1” is determined, and the data “00000001” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. When the winning number is “8”, the internal winning combination “BB2” is determined, and the data “00000010” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  Next, the storage area of the internal winning combination (or display combination) is shown in FIGS. This storage area is allocated to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. In the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the determined internal winning combination is stored according to each storage type.

  As shown in FIG. 10, each of the bits 0 to 5 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area includes “red cherry”, “blue cherry”, “yellow cherry”, “bell”, “watermelon”, and “replay”. Are associated. Bits 6 to 7 are unused.

  As shown in FIG. 11, “BB1” and “BB2” are associated with each bit 0 to 1 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bits 2 to 7 are unused.

  The structure of the display combination storing area is the same as that of the internal winning combination storing area.

  The internal symbol combination 2 storage area stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination and the stored data of the carryover combination storage area shown below in the internal lottery process.

  Next, FIG. 12 shows the carryover combination storage area, which will be described. This carryover combination storage area is also allocated to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33.

  As shown in FIG. 12, “BB1” and “BB2” are associated with each of the bits 0 to 1 of the carryover combination storage area. Bits 2 to 7 are unused.

  The carryover combination storage area stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination and the data stored in the carryover combination storage area in the internal lottery process.

  Next, FIG. 13 shows the storage area of the operating flag and will be described. This storage area is also assigned to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. The operating flag storage area stores an identifier indicating the type of bonus game and RT to be started when the operation of the bonus game and RT is started.

  As shown in FIG. 13, “BB1 operating flag”, “BB2 operating flag”, and “RT operating flag” are associated with each of bits 0 to 2 of the operating flag storage area. Bits 3 to 7 are unused.

  Next, FIG. 14 shows a game state storage area, which will be described. This storage area is also assigned to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. The gaming state storage area stores an identifier indicating the type of gaming state when the gaming state is updated based on the data stored in the operating flag storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 14, each of the bits 0 to 2 in the gaming state storage area is associated with “general gaming state”, “RB gaming state”, and “RT gaming state”. Bits 3 to 7 are unused.

  Next, FIG. 15 shows a stop table determination table, which will be described. The stop table determination table is stored in the ROM 32.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the stop table determination table defines the type of stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination. Specifically, a stop table is defined according to data stored as an internal winning combination (not limited to one type, including cases where a plurality of types of internal winning combinations are stored).

  For example, a stop table for red cherry is defined for “red cherry” (that is, when bit 0 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area is “1”). For “BB2” (that is, when bit 1 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area is “1”), a stop table for BB2 is defined.

  Also, if the internal winning combination specified in the stop table determination table is not applicable (that is, when all the bits of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area are “0”), the suspension for the loss A table is determined. In the RB gaming state, it is defined that each stop table is determined by an RB gaming state stop table determination table (not shown).

  Next, FIG. 16 shows a red cherry stop table, which will be described. This red cherry stop table is stored in the ROM 32.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the red cherry stop table, the symbol positions corresponding to the symbol counters of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the stop operation is detected by the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R (that is, reels) 3L, 3C, 3R is a symbol position where rotation stops, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the “stop start position” is defined. The number of sliding frames is a value representing the amount of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R from when the stop operation is detected by the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R until the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stops. . Specifically, in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R until the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stops, the middle stage of the corresponding display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is displayed. The number of symbols that pass through. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  In the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated 80 times per minute and are arranged in 21 symbols per periphery, so that 178 ms after a signal is output by the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Within this range, the control to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, and any one of the numerical ranges “0” to “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames. For example, if the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “3” and the determined number of sliding frames is “4”, the reel 3L is displayed so that the symbol at the symbol position “7” is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L. Can be stopped. As described above, the stop control of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so that the symbols within the range of the number of sliding frames from the stop start position can be displayed on the center line 8c is referred to as so-called “retraction”. In addition, the symbol position where the number of sliding frames is drawn from the stop start position and stopped is referred to as a “stop control position”. For example, if the stop start position is “3” and the number of sliding symbols is “4”, the stop control position is “7”.

  In the red cherry stop table shown in FIG. 16, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the left reel 3L, the stop start position is “8” to “12”. ", The number of sliding frames shown in the thick frame of the left reel 3L is determined, the stop control position is" 12 ", and" red cherry "is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L.

  Accordingly, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “8” to “12”, “red cherry” is associated with the middle of the left display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, and the right display window 4R, that is, the center line 8c. The symbol combination “red cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed, and the display combination is determined as “red cherry”.

  In addition, when the position where the signal is output by the stop button 7L is another stop start position, the combination of the symbols relating to the provision of the privilege defined in the symbol combination table is not displayed, and the display combination is displayed. “Lose” is determined.

  Next, FIG. 17 shows a blue cherry stop table, which will be described. This blue cherry stop table is also stored in the ROM 32.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the stop table for blue cherry, similar to the stop table for red cherry, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the stop operation is detected by the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are displayed. The number of sliding frames corresponding to the “stop start position” is specified.

  In the blue cherry stop table shown in FIG. 17, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the number of sliding frames defined at each stop start position of the left reel 3L, the stop start position is “15” to “19”. ", The number of sliding frames shown in the thick frame of the left reel 3L is determined, the stop control position is" 19 ", and" blue cherry "is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L.

  Therefore, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “15” to “19”, the middle stage of the left display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, and the right display window 4R, that is, the center line 8c is related to “blue cherry”. The symbol combination “blue cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed, and the display combination is determined as “blue cherry”.

  In addition, when the position where the signal is output by the stop button 7L is another stop start position, the combination of the symbols relating to the provision of the privilege defined in the symbol combination table is not displayed, and the display combination is displayed. “Lose” is determined.

  Next, FIG. 18 shows a yellow cherry stop table, which will be described. This yellow cherry stop table is also stored in the ROM 32.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the yellow cherry stop table, similar to the red cherry stop table described above, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when the stop operation is detected by the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are displayed. The number of sliding frames corresponding to the “stop start position” is specified.

  In the yellow cherry stop table shown in FIG. 18, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the number of sliding frames defined at each stop start position of the left reel 3L, the stop start positions are “1” to “5”. ", The number of sliding frames shown in the thick frame of the left reel 3L is determined, the stop control position is" 5 ", and" yellow cherry "is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L.

  Therefore, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “1” to “5”, the middle stage of the left display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, and the right display window 4R, that is, the center line 8c is related to “yellow cherry”. The symbol combination “yellow cherry-ANY-ANY” is displayed, and the display combination is determined to be “yellow cherry”.

  In addition, when the position where the signal is output by the stop button 7L is another stop start position, the combination of the symbols relating to the provision of the privilege defined in the symbol combination table is not displayed, and the display combination is displayed. “Lose” is determined.

  Next, FIG. 19 shows a stop table for loss (for blank symbol stop), which will be described. This loss stop table is also stored in the ROM 32. Other stop tables are also stored in the ROM 32, but the description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 19, similar to the red cherry stop table described above, the stop table for losing includes “” of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the stop operation is detected by the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. The number of sliding frames corresponding to the “stop start position” is defined.

  In the stop table for loss shown in FIG. 19, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the number of sliding symbols defined at each stop start position of the left reel 3L, the stop start position is “3” to “7”. In this case, the number of sliding frames shown in the thick frame of the left reel 3L is determined, the stop control position is “7”, and “blank” is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L. Further, when the rotation of the intermediate reel 3C is stopped based on the number of sliding frames defined at each stop start position of the intermediate reel 3C, when the stop start position is “0” to “4”, the thickness of the intermediate reel 3C is increased. The number of sliding frames shown in the frame is determined, the stop control position is “4”, and “blank” is displayed in the middle of the display window 4C. Further, when the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on the number of sliding frames defined at each stop start position of the right reel 3R, when the stop start position is “18” to “1”, the thickness of the right reel 3R is increased. The number of sliding frames shown in the frame is determined, the stop control position is “1”, and “blank” is displayed in the middle of the display window 4R.

  Accordingly, the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “3” to “7”, the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “0” to “4”, and the stop start position of the right reel 3R is “18” to “1”. Sometimes, the symbol combination “blank-blank-blank” (referred to as “blank combination”) is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, and the right display window 4R, that is, the center line 8c.

  In addition, the display combination is “losing” even at the stop start position, but the combination of symbols is also applied when the position where the signal is output by the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is another stop start position. The combination of symbols related to the provision of the privilege defined in the table is not displayed, and the display combination is determined as “losing”.

  Next, FIG. 20 shows a search order table, which will be described. This search order table is stored in the ROM 32.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the search order table indicates the order in which whether or not the number of sliding frames can be applied is searched from numerical values in a predetermined range (that is, “0” to “4”). The search order indicates the order.

  The search order table of the present embodiment defines the search order based on the number of sliding frames extracted from the stop table. For example, when the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table is “0”, the number of sliding symbols “0”, “2”, “4”, “1” is set according to each of the search orders 1 to 5. "And" 3 "are searched in this order.

  Thus, since the search order is defined so that the search order of the number of sliding frames extracted from the stop table is the highest, the number of sliding frames extracted from the stop table is higher than the number of other sliding frames. Search is also preferentially performed. Therefore, it is possible to prioritize the display of the symbols intended when the stop table was developed.

  Next, FIG. 21 shows a priority table, which will be described. This priority order table is stored in the ROM 32.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the priority order table, pull-in data and priority pull-in status corresponding to each priority order are defined. The priority order defines the order in which the drawing is preferentially performed between the types of symbol combinations (between the types of the internal winning combination) related to the provision of the privilege. Based on this priority, it is determined which symbol related to the symbol combination of which internal winning combination is given priority as a display combination.

  The pull-in data is a logical sum of the above internal winning combination storing area. For example, red cherry, blue cherry, and yellow cherry are defined in the priority order 5, and the pull-in data is represented by "00000111" for the internal winning combination 1 and "00000000" for the internal winning combination 2. . The priority pull-in status is data used for relatively evaluating the priority ranking between symbols at each symbol position. The priority pull-in status basically has a configuration in which the higher order bit is “1” as the priority is higher, and the value is larger.

  Next, FIG. 22 shows a display combination expected storage area and will be described. This expected display combination storing area is allocated to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the expected display combination storing area, the priority pull-in status determined according to the symbols at the symbol positions “0” to “20” of the rotating reel is stored. The priority pull-in status, except for “10000000” indicating “stop prohibited”, has a higher priority as the value is larger, and is arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel by referring to the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position. Moreover, the relative evaluation of the priority between each symbol becomes possible. As a result, the result of the internal lottery can be appropriately reflected. Further, except for “stop prohibited”, the symbol at the symbol position for which the highest value is determined as the priority pull-in status is the symbol with the highest priority.

  Next, FIG. 23 shows a correspondence table between reels and expected display combination storage areas, which will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the expected display combination storing area, the number of areas to be used is determined according to the number of rotating reels (maximum of 3), and the rotating reel is the reel on the left side. Corresponding in order. For example, if all three reels are rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, and the expected display combination storing area 3 is the right. Corresponds to the reel 3R. If two reels are rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the rotating left reel, and the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the other. If one reel is rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the rotating reel.

  Next, the symbol storage area is shown in FIG. 24 and described. This symbol storage area is allocated to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the symbol storage area, for each active line, data indicating the type of symbol stopped or temporarily determined in the corresponding region of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is an 8-bit bit string (identifier ) Is stored. For example, if the symbol “watermelon” is stopped, the bit string “00000100” is stored, and if the symbol “rotating” is indicated, the bit string “11111111” is stored.

  Then, a display combination or the like is determined based on the data stored in the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table described above.

  Next, FIG. 25 shows an example of the BB point selection table. This BB point selection table is stored in the image control program ROM 84 of the sub-control circuit 72 described later.

  The point selection table during BB defines points that vary (obtain) according to the determined internal winning combination during the BB gaming state. The variation point determined here is added to the earned point counter, and the internal winning combination (small role) determined during the RT gaming state according to the value of the earned point counter (also referred to as a navigation point). Notification is performed.

  Although the other BB point selection tables are not shown, a plurality of each BB point selection table are provided for each set value, and each variable point is set to be different for each set value.

  Next, FIG. 26 shows an RT point selection table, which will be described. This RT point selection table is stored in the image control program ROM 84.

  This point selection table during RT defines points that change (lost) according to the determined internal winning combination during the RT gaming state. The variation point determined here is added to the acquisition point counter (decreases because it is a negative value), and when the value of the acquisition point counter disappears, it is determined that it is performed during the RT gaming state. The notification of the internal winning combination (small combination) ends.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, the number of points that fluctuate changes due to lottery in addition to the internal winning combination.

  Similar to the point selection table during BB, other point selection tables during RT are not shown, but a plurality of points are provided for each set value described above, and each variation point is set to be different for each set value. .

  Next, an effect identifier determination table is shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 and will be described. The effect identifier determination table is used for lottery according to conditions to determine a corresponding effect identifier.

  The effect identifier determination table A is an effect identifier determination table used when there are no acquired points in the general gaming state or the RT gaming state, and the effect identifier determination table B is used when there are acquired points in the RT gaming state. It is an effect identifier determination table used.

  Furthermore, other effect tables such as an effect table for the RB gaming state are also prepared, but are omitted here.

  In each effect table, the probability that each effect identifier is determined is set for each internal winning combination. Based on this information, the effect identifier is extracted and determined by lottery according to the internal winning combination. Each effect identifier has a plurality of effect data corresponding to effects, as will be described later.

  Here, for example, in the general gaming state effect table, when the internal winning combination “bell” is won, “effect A” is determined with a probability of 22767/32768 and “effect B” with a probability of 5000/32768. “Production C” is determined, and “Production G” is determined with a probability of 1/32768.

  In the present embodiment, there are “effect A”, “effect B”, “effect C”, “effect D”, “effect E”, “effect F”, and “effect G”.

  Since “effect D” is performed only when “blue cherry” is internally won, it is an effect that informs the player that “blue cherry” is internally won. With this effect, the player recognizes that “Blue Cherry” has been won internally. For example, in “effect D”, as described later, an effect image “the color of fireworks is blue” is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a at the beginning of the effect (for example, when the internal winning combination is determined).

  Each effect identifier includes effect data for start operation (when a start command is received), effect data for first stop operation, effect data for second stop operation, effect data for third stop operation, and display ( Each data of the effect data at the time of receiving the display combination command is set. That is, the content of the production is defined according to the operation (so-called trigger) that triggers the production.

  The production data is composed of a plurality of pieces of information (data) necessary for realizing various productions. Specifically, image data for effect display on the liquid crystal display screen 5a, sound source data for generating a sound effect (sound source) related to the effect produced by the speakers 21L and 21R, and the like.

  Next, FIG. 29 shows a main circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1 and will be described.

  FIG. 29 shows a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control signals (commands) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. 1 shows a circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5 and the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the speakers 21L, 21R and the like.

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

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generation circuit 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be extracted (sampled).

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

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

  Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, the extracted random number value, various flags (for example, BB1 operating flag, RB operating flag), the number of medal credits, gaming state information, and the like are stored.

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

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

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R and a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40 are connected to the output section of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator. The motor drive circuit 39 rotates the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R at an arbitrary speed.

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

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and generates a start switch signal. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22.

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

  The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  The random number generator 36 generates random values belonging to a certain numerical range (0 to 65535), and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random value at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. An internal winning combination is determined based on the random number values sampled in this way and the internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

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

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

  If it becomes a stop mode indicating winning after the internal winning, the CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 or gives a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 according to the mode set by the C / P switch 14. And a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  Next, FIG. 30 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the sub control circuit 72 controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the control signal from the main control circuit 71, lamps (BET lamps 9a to 9c, WIN lamp 17) and LEDs (payout). Lighting control of the display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20) and sound output control from the speakers 21L and 21R are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  The image control work RAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control CPU 82 executes the image control program stored in the image control program ROM 84.

  The image control program ROM 84 stores an image control program related to display by the liquid crystal display device 5 and various selection tables. The image control program ROM 84 also stores an effect identifier determination table and an effect data determination table.

  The calendar IC 85 stores time information.

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

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

  The image ROM 86 also stores a demonstration video to be displayed when the pachislot machine 1 is not used for a predetermined time.

  The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

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

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

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

  The sound / lamp control CPU 74 performs sound / lamp output control in accordance with control signals transmitted from the main control circuit 71 and the image control CPU 82 via the serial ports 81 and 77. The sound / lamp control CPU 74 is connected to a payout display unit 18, a credit display unit 19, a bonus game information display unit 20, BET lamps 9 a, 9 b, 9 c, and a WIN lamp 17. The sound / lamp control CPU 74 transmits an output signal to each of the actuators in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 at a predetermined timing. Thereby, each actuator emits light in a predetermined manner according to the command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process (step S3). Here, when BB1 and BB2 are in operation, RB is also in operation. Details of the bonus operation monitoring process will be described later.

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). In this gaming state monitoring process, information for identifying the gaming state in the current game is set in the RAM 33 based on the BB1 operating flag, BB2 operating flag, RB operating flag, RT operating flag, or carryover combination information. To do.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process (step S7).

  In the internal lottery process, the internal lottery table determination table is referred to, and the number of lotteries and the type of the internal lottery table are determined based on the gaming state acquired in the gaming state monitoring process. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, “8” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table.

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

  For example, if “Bell's small combination” is determined as the internal winning combination and “BB1” is set as the carryover combination, “Bell's small combination” and “BB1” are determined as the winning combinations. In other words, the internal winning combination and the carryover combination are information related to the determination of the display mode of the symbols when the reels are stopped, and are referred to as “winning combination”. Details of the internal lottery process will also be described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT counter update processing (step S8). In this RT counter update process, an RT game number counter update process and the like are performed. Details of the RT counter update processing will also be described later.

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

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process (step S10). In this reel stop initial setting process, a symbol combination that can be established as a display combination is predicted, and a process of storing the display combination of the predicted symbol combination in the expected display combination storage area is performed. Details of the reel stop initial setting process will also be described later.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, “4.1 seconds”) has elapsed since the start of the previous game (step S11). When this determination result is “YES”, a timer setting process ( The process proceeds to step S13), and if “NO”, the process proceeds to a waiting time digestion process (step S12).

  In the waiting time digestion process (step S12), the game start waiting time is digested (wait) without performing the subsequent processes until the predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game started. Specifically, a process of invalidating the input based on the player's operation to start the game is performed until “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started.

  Next, in the game monitoring timer setting process (step S13), the game monitoring timer is set. Specifically, an intergame monitoring timer and an automatic stop timer are set. The inter-game monitoring timer is a timer for measuring the time from the start of the game in order to secure the time between the games. The automatic stop timer is used for the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. This is a timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R without depending on the stop operation.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31 requests the motor drive circuit 39 to start rotation of all reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) (step S14), and the motor drive circuit 39 sets all the reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R). ).

  Next, a reel stop control process is performed (step S15). Specifically, when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is operated, the reels 3L, 3C corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are stopped based on the data in the expected display combination storing area. 3R is stopped. At this time, a “reel stop command” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. The “reel stop command” includes stop reel, stop position information, and the like. Details of the reel stop control process will also be described later.

  When all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated and all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, a display combination search process is performed (step S16). In the display combination search process, the symbol combination table is referred to, and the display combination (the combination in which the winning combination is established) is identified based on the symbol stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the display combination flag is set. Specifically, the display combination and the payout number are identified based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the active line, the symbol combination table, and the number of inserted symbols. Details of the display combination search process will also be described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an RT control process (step S17). In this RT control process, an RT game end determination process or the like is performed. Details of the RT control process will also be described later.

  Next, a display combination command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S18). The “display combination command” includes information on a display combination flag for specifying a display combination, information on the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, a medal payout process is performed (step S19). In this medal payout process, in the credit mode, the credit counter set in the RAM 33 is updated based on the payout number information. The value of the credit counter in the credit display unit 19 is displayed based on the update of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the hopper 40 is driven and controlled by the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out medals based on the payout number information. Further, if the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 turns on the replay operating flag. Further, the CPU 31 updates the number of acquired medals. Thereafter, the CPU 31 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 72. This payout end command includes information indicating that the payout of medals has been completed.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the value of the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S20). Here, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the value of the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and confirms the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the RB operating flag (step S21), and the BB1 operating flag, BB2 operating flag or RB If the operating flag is “ON”, a bonus end check process is performed (step S22). The bonus end check process will be described later.

  If the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the RB operating flag are all “off” (determined in step S21), or the bonus end check process (step S22) is completed, the bonus operation check process is performed (step S23). ). The bonus operation check process will also be described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a replay operation check process (step S24). In this replay operation check process, it is determined whether or not the display combination is “replay”. If it is “replay”, the insertion number counter is copied to the automatic insertion counter. The inserted number counter is data for counting the inserted number. The automatic insertion number counter is data for identifying whether or not the symbol combination related to “Replay” has been displayed in the previous unit game, and for specifying the number of insertions in the previous unit game.

  When the replay operation check process (step S24) ends, the process returns to the one-game end initialization process (step S2 in FIG. 31).

  Next, FIG. 33 shows a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process, which will be described. FIG. 33 shows details of the bonus operation monitoring process (step S3 in FIG. 31) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 checks whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is “ON” (step S31). If the BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag are not “ON”, the bonus operation monitoring process is terminated.

  If the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is “ON”, it is checked whether or not the RB operating flag is “ON” (step S32). If the RB operating flag is “ON”, the bonus operation monitoring process is terminated.

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

  Next, FIGS. 34 and 35 show flowcharts of medal acceptance / start check processing, which will be described. 34 and 35 show details of the medal acceptance / start check process (step S4 in FIG. 31) of the main control circuit 71. FIG.

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S42). The automatic insertion counter stores the number of inserted games when the display combination “replay” is established, and is “0” in other cases. That is, if “replay” is established in the immediately preceding game, it is other than “0” (any one of “1” to “3”), and “0” is established if “replay” is not established.

  If the value of the automatic loading counter is not “0”, the value of the automatic loading counter is copied to the value of the loading number counter (step S44), and the value of the automatic loading counter is cleared (set to “0”). The process proceeds to a process for transmitting a bet command (step S49).

  If the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, a medal acceptance permission process is performed (step S43), the value of the insertion number counter is cleared (set to “0”), and updating of the insertion number counter is permitted. .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (step S45). If the medal acceptance is not permitted, the process proceeds to the insertion number counter determination process (step S54). If the medal acceptance is permitted, it is determined whether or not the insertion medal switch is turned on (injection processing) (step S46). If the inserted medal switch is not “ON”, a credit insertion process is performed (step S47), and the process proceeds to a determination process of the inserted number counter (step S54). In this credit insertion process, it is determined whether or not the BET switch is “ON”. If the BET switch is “ON”, the credit of the stored medal is determined according to the type of the BET switch. The credit for the designated BET number is subtracted from the number of sheets, and the insertion number counter is updated.

  If the inserted medal switch is "ON", the value of the inserted number counter is updated ("1" is added) (step S48). In the case of medal insertion prohibition (insertion number counter update prohibition), a credit counter is added instead of the insertion number counter.

  Next, a bet command transmission process is performed for the sub-control circuit 72 (step S49). Then, the value of the valid line counter is updated (added “1”) (step S50).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the RB operation flag is “ON” (step S51). If the RB operating flag is not “ON”, it is determined whether or not the inserted number is “3” (step S52). If the inserted number is not “3”, the process proceeds to a determination process of the inserted number counter (step S54). If the number of inserted sheets is “3” or the RB operating flag is “ON” in the determination process of the RB operating flag, an input number counter update prohibiting process is performed (step S53).

  Next, in the insertion number counter determination process, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “1” or more (step S54). If the value of the insertion number counter is “1” or more, the process proceeds to start switch determination processing (step S57). When the value of the inserted number counter is not “1” or more, that is, when the inserted number counter value is “0” and no medal is inserted, it is determined whether or not the demonstration timer is “0” ( Step S55).

  If the demonstration timer is not “0”, the process returns to the medal acceptance permission determination process (step S45). If the demonstration timer is “0”, a demonstration command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S56), and the process returns to the medal acceptance permission determination process (step S45).

  If the value of the insertion number counter is “1” or more in the determination process of the insertion number counter as described above, it is determined whether or not the start switch is “ON” (step S57). If the start switch is not “ON”, the process returns to the medal acceptance permission determination process (step S45), and the above processes (steps S45 to S57) are repeated. If the start switch is “ON”, a medal acceptance prohibition process is performed (step S58). Specifically, even if a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, the medal inserted from the medal return slot is spit out so that the medal cannot be accepted.

  Next, FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 show a flowchart of the internal lottery process, which will be described. 36 and 37 show details of the internal lottery process (step S7 in FIG. 31) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 5), determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S71), and determines the determined lottery count in the register of the CPU 31. Set to the counter. At this time, the internal winning combination storing area is also cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table change process (step S72). In this internal lottery table changing process, a process of changing to the RT lottery state internal lottery table is performed based on the state of the RT operating flag in the operating flag storage area. Details of the internal lottery table changing process will be described later.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S73). As a result of this determination, if the carryover combination storage area is not "0", that is, if the carryover combination flag is set ("1"), the number of lotteries is subtracted from the number of lotteries. The value is changed to (step S74). Here, since the carryover combination occurs in the general gaming state and the RT gaming state, the number of lotteries is changed by the general gaming state internal lottery table or the RT gaming state internal lottery table. Only when it is. That is, it is not changed when the RB gaming state internal lottery table is selected.

  Next, the same value as the number of lotteries is set as the winning number (step S75).

  Next, the random number value stored in the random number value storage area of the RAM 33 is compared with the lower limit value and the upper limit value corresponding to the winning number defined in the internal lottery table (step S76). Specifically, referring to the determined internal lottery table, the lower limit value (L) and the upper limit value (U) are obtained based on the winning number, and the random number value stored in the random value storage area in the RAM 33 The lower limit (L) and upper limit (U) are subtracted from (R) (RL, RU).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value (step S77). Specifically, a value (R−L) obtained by subtracting the lower limit value from the random number value is “0” or a positive value, and a value (R−U) obtained by subtracting the upper limit value from the random number value is “0”. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the value is negative. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S78, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S80.

  If the random number value is not less than the lower limit value and not more than the upper limit value, the internal winning combination determination table is referred to, and the internal winning combination and storage area type are determined based on the winning number (step S78). Next, the CPU 31 sets the address of the internal winning combination storing area based on the storage area type, and stores the logical sum with the internal winning combination (step S79). In other words, if there is one already determined as the current internal winning combination, the internal winning combination determined by the current winning number is stored.

  Next, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries after the internal winning combination storing process (step S79) or when it is determined that the random number value is not lower than the lower limit value or lower than the upper limit value (determined in step S77). Step S80).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S81). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S82, and when “NO”, the process returns to step S75. Here, when this determination is “YES”, whether or not the random number R is included in the numerical range defined by the upper limit value U and the lower limit value L for all the winning numbers that need to be determined. If “NO” is determined, the winning number that needs to be determined still remains.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is “0”, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the carryover combination storage area (step S82). Subsequently, the logical sum of the internal symbol combination 2 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area (step S83).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus has been won internally (step S84). If the bonus has not been won internally, the internal lottery process is terminated. If the bonus is won internally, the RT game number counter is cleared and the RT flag is set to “off” (step S85). That is, if the bonus is won internally, the RT game number is set to “0” and the RT game state is ended even in the RT game state. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, FIG. 38 shows a flowchart of the internal lottery table changing process, which will be described. FIG. 38 shows the details of the internal lottery table changing process (step S72 in FIG. 36) of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in the internal lottery table changing process, first, it is determined whether or not the RT is operating (step S92). That is, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is “ON”. If the RT is not operating, the internal lottery table changing process is terminated.

  If the RT is in operation, the internal lottery table used in the internal lottery process is changed from the internal lottery table for the general gaming state to the internal lottery table for the RT gaming state (step S93). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  Next, FIG. 39 shows a flowchart of the RT counter update process, which will be described. FIG. 39 shows details of the RT counter update processing (step S8 in FIG. 31) by the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in the RT counter update process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “1” or more (step S501). When the value of the RT game number counter is not “1” or more, that is, when the value of the RT game number counter is “0”, the RT counter update process is terminated, and the value of the RT game number counter is “1” or more. If it is, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter (step S502).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0” (step S503). If the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the RT counter update process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the value of the RT game number counter becomes “0”, the RT flag is set to “off” (step S504). Next, the game state is set to the general game state (step S505), and the RT counter update process is terminated.

  Accordingly, the RT game number is decremented by “1” for each “1” game, and when the RT game number becomes “0”, the RT gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state.

  Next, FIG. 40 shows a flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process, which will be described. FIG. 40 shows details of the reel stop initial setting process (step S10 in FIG. 31) of the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 40, in the reel stop initial setting process, first, a stop table is determined based on the internal winning combination storing area (step S115). Specifically, the bit strings of the data stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area are respectively the internal winning combination 1 and the internal winning combination 2 defined in the stop table determination table. It is determined whether or not the data is a bit string of data indicating. This determination is made, for example, by taking the logical product of the two from the start address of the stop table determination table. As a result, when both code, the corresponding stop table is determined. When all addresses have been searched and both are not signed (for example, when the logical product is “0”), a stop table for losing is determined. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to determine a common stop table with and without a carryover combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the identifier being rotated in all areas of the symbol storage area (step S116). Specifically, all bits in the symbol storage area are set to “1”.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a predicted display combination storing process (step S117). In the expected display combination storing process in step S117, prior to starting the rotation of all the reels, the priority pull-in status corresponding to the symbols of the symbol positions “0” to “20” of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed. Processing to determine is performed. When this process ends, the reel stop initial setting process ends.

  Next, FIG. 41 shows a flowchart of the expected display combination storing process and will be described. FIG. 41 shows the details of the expected display combination storing process (step S117 in FIG. 39) of the reel stop initial setting process by the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the expected display combination storing process, first, the number of stop buttons 7 for which the pressing operation is valid is stored as the number of display combination searches (step S121). For example, when called from the reel stop initial setting process described above, “3” is stored in the display combination search count. Next, the CPU 31 sets the expected display combination storing area 1 (step S122).

  Next, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position (step S125). Next, the CPU 31 searches for a rotating reel from the right side based on the display combination search count and determines it as a search target reel (step S126). Specifically, all of the rotating reels are searched from the right side, and the reels to be searched are determined in order from the left reel. For example, when all the reels are rotating, if the display combination search count is “3”, the left reel 3L is determined, and if the display combination search count is “1”, the right reel 3R is determined. .

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the symbol storage area based on the search target reel and the symbol position (step S128). Specifically, based on the reel to be searched, the symbol position, and the symbol arrangement table, the symbol type of the symbol position in the symbol arrangement table is displayed in the middle area of the reel to be searched in the symbol storage area. In the upper area of the search target reel in the storage area, the upper symbol type of the symbol position in the symbol arrangement table is displayed. In the lower area of the symbol storage table in the symbol arrangement table, in the lower area of the symbol position in the symbol arrangement table. Stores the symbol type.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process (step S129). In this display combination search process, there is a possibility that the display combination is predicted, that is, displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R based on the symbol storage area updated for each symbol position and the symbol combination table. A search process for a combination of symbols is performed. Details of the display combination search process will be described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs display combination expected storage status acquisition processing (step S130). In the expected display combination storing status acquisition process, the priority pull-in status is determined for each symbol position based on the expected display combination performed in the display combination search process described above. Details of the expected display combination storing status acquisition process will also be described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets an identifier indicating that it is rotating to the search target reel in the symbol storage area (step S131). That is, in order to perform a display combination search for the next symbol position, the symbol on the effective line temporarily determined to perform the display combination search at the current symbol position is once cleared. Next, “1” is added to the symbol position (step S132). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol position is “21” (step S133). If the symbol position is not “21”, the process returns to step S128, and the same processing is repeated until all symbol positions in the expected display combination storing area are processed.

  On the other hand, when the symbol position is “21”, the processing for all symbol positions in the expected display combination storing area is completed, and therefore, “1” is subtracted from the number of display combination searches (step S135). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of display combination searches is “0” (step S136). If the number of display combination searches is “0”, the expected display combination storing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the number of display combination searches is not "0", the next display combination expected storage area is set (step S138). Specifically, if the expected display combination storage area 1 is set, the expected display combination storage area 2 is set. If the expected display combination storage area 2 is set, the expected display combination storage area is set. Set 3 When the expected display combination storing area is set, the process returns to step S125, and the same processing is repeated until the priority pull-in status is stored in the symbol position of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to all the reels that are rotating.

  Next, FIG. 42 shows a flowchart of the display combination search process, which will be described. FIG. 42 shows details of the display combination search process (step S16 in FIG. 32, step S129 of the expected display combination storage process shown in FIG. 41) by the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in the display combination search process, first, as the effective line for searching for the display combination, the first effective line in the symbol storage area is set (step S141), and the value of the effective line counter is set to the effective line search count Is set (step S142).

  Next, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table in order to determine the display combination (step S144).

  Next, the CPU 31 compares the symbol combination of the effective line in the symbol storage area with the symbol combination in the symbol combination table (step S146). And it is discriminate | determined whether it corresponds except the symbol storage area in which the identifier in rotation was stored (step S147).

  If the symbol combinations do not match, the process proceeds to step S151. If the symbols match except for the symbol storage area in which the rotating identifier is stored, the display combination is determined and the logical sum with the display combination storage area is calculated. Store in the display combination storage area (step S148). Specifically, a logical sum operation is performed on the determined display combination and the value stored in the display combination storage area, and the calculation result is stored in the display combination storage area. This process is performed in order to avoid incorrect winnings. The incorrect winning check is performed by comparing the internal winning combination storage area and the display winning combination storage area. If there is a display winning combination that is not stored in the internal winning combination storing area but is stored only in the display winning combination storage area (bit is set). In the event of a mistake, a wrong winning will be awarded and the last reel will not stop at this symbol position.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of display combination searches is “1” (step S149). If the number of display combination searches is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S151. If the number of display combination searches is “1”, the number of payouts is determined based on the determined display combination by referring to the symbol combination table. And the payout number counter is updated (step S150). If the payout number counter exceeds “15”, it is changed to “15”.

  Next, after updating the payout number counter, or when the symbol combination of the effective line in the symbol storage area does not match the symbol combination in the symbol combination table (determined in step S147), or If the number of display combination searches is not “1” (determined in step S149), the address of the symbol combination table is updated (step S151). Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination table is encoded (step S152). That is, it is determined whether or not all symbol combinations have been checked. If it is determined that the encoding is not performed, the process returns to step S146, and the above processing (steps S146 to S152) is repeated for all symbol combinations.

  If not encoded, the effective line search count is decremented by “1” (step S154), and it is determined whether or not the effective line search count is “0” (step S155). If the number of effective line searches is “0”, the processing for all the effective lines is completed, and the display combination search process is ended.

  If the number of valid line searches is not "0", the next valid line in the symbol storage area is set (step S157), the process returns to step S144, and the above processing (steps S144 to S155) is performed for all valid lines. )repeat.

  Next, FIG. 43 shows a flowchart of the expected display combination status acquisition process, which will be described. FIG. 43 shows the details of the expected display combination status acquisition process (step S130 in FIG. 41) of the expected display combination storing process by the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 43, in the expected display combination status acquisition process, first, the search target reel is the left reel and the display combination is “cherry” (that is, “red cherry”, “blue cherry”, and “yellow cherry”). Whether or not) is included (step S162). If the search target reel is the left reel and the display combination includes “Cherry”, the process proceeds to step S164, and the search target reel is other than the left reel, or the display combination does not include “Cherry”. Clears the bit related to the cherry of the display combination (step S163).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination (that is, each internal winning combination storage area) and the display combination (that is, each display combination storing area), and calculates a logical product of the result and the display combination ( Step S164).

  By this processing, it is determined whether or not there is an “ON” bit only in the display combination storing area. From this, it is determined whether or not the display combination is included in the internal winning combination, that is, the current symbol position is the internal winning combination. It becomes clear whether it is appropriate for the role. It is determined whether or not the logical product is “0” (step S165). If it is “0”, the internal winning combination is satisfied, so that it is determined to be appropriate, and the process proceeds to step S173. If it is not “0”, since there is a display combination that does not include the internal winning combination, it is determined that the combination is inappropriate, and the process proceeds to step S166. This process can be replaced by the following process in step S166 and the process in step S171, and can be omitted. However, the process in steps S164 to S172 is provided to facilitate understanding.

  When the logical product (calculated in step S164) is not “0”, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all the bits related to the payout of medals are “0” (step S166). If all of the bits related to paying out medals are “0”, the process proceeds to step S171. If all of the bits related to paying out medals are not “0”, the process proceeds to step S167.

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not the bit related to “cherry” is “ON” when all the bits related to the payout of medals are not “0”, that is, if any bit is “1”. A determination is made (step S167). When the bit related to “cherry” is “ON”, the process proceeds to step S168, and when the bit related to “CHERRY” is not “ON”, the process proceeds to step S172.

  If the bit related to “cherry” is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the search target reel is the left reel (step S168). When the search target reel is the left reel, the process proceeds to step S169, and when the search target reel is not the left reel, the process proceeds to step S172.

  When determining that the search target reel is the left reel, the CPU 31 determines “80 [H]” as the priority pull-in status (step S169), and proceeds to step S180. That is, “10000000” indicating prohibition of stop is determined as the priority pull-in status. This avoids erroneous display of symbol combinations that do not satisfy the internal winning combination.

  On the other hand, when all the bits related to the payout of the logical product medals (calculated in step S164) are “0” (determined in step S166), all the bits related to “replay” and the bonus are “0”. It is discriminate | determined whether it is "(step S171). If all of the bits related to “replay” and the bonus are “0”, the process proceeds to step S173. If all the bits related to “replay” and the bonus are not “0”, the process proceeds to step S172. To do.

  The CPU 31 determines that all of the bits related to “Replay” and the bonus are not “0”, that is, if any of the bits is “1”, or if the bit related to “Cherry” is not “ON” (step If the bit related to “cherry” is “ON” and the search target reel is not the left reel (determined in step S168), the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is valid is “1”. It is determined whether or not there is (step S172). If the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is effective is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S173, and the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is effective is “1” (that is, the rotating reel is the last one). If yes, the process proceeds to step S169, and stop prohibition is determined as the priority pull-in status.

  Next, when the number of stop buttons for which the pressing operation is valid is not “1” (determined in step S 172), or the logical product described above (calculated in step S 164) When “0” and all of the bits related to “replay” and bonus are “0” (determined in step S171), or when the logical product (calculated in step S164) is “0” ( In step S165, a priority table is prepared (step S173). Next, the CPU 31 sets the maximum value of priority (“5”) as the number of checks, and sets “1” as the initial value of priority (step S174).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a logical product of the pull-in data corresponding to the current priority order, the internal winning combination, and the display combination (step S175). Next, it is determined whether or not the logical product is “0” (step S176). If “0”, the process proceeds to step S178, and if not “0”, the process proceeds to step S177. If the logical product (calculated in step S175) is not "0", the priority pull-in status according to the current priority order is acquired, and the logical sum with the already acquired priority pull-in status is obtained (step S177). . Note that the initial value of the priority pull-in status is “0”.

  Next, after calculating the logical sum or when the logical product (calculated in step S175) is “0” (determined in step S176), the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks. The priority order is incremented by “1” (step S178). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S179). If the number of checks is “0”, the process proceeds to step S180. If the number of checks is not “0”, step S175 is performed. Returning to the above, the above processing (step S175 to step S179) is repeated for all priorities.

  Next, when the number of checks is “0” or after determining to prohibit the stop as the priority pull-in status (step S169), the CPU 31 performs priority pull-in to the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the current symbol position. The status is stored (step S180), and the expected display combination status acquisition process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 44 shows a flowchart of the reel stop control process, which will be described. FIG. 44 shows details of the reel stop control process (step S15 in FIG. 32) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been pressed (step S191). Specifically, based on the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, it is determined whether or not a stop signal is output from the reel stop signal circuit 46. If it is determined that a stop signal is output, It is determined whether or not the identifier stored in the RAM 33 is an identifier indicating that the pressing operation is valid. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S196, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S192.

  If none of the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is pressed, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0” (step S192). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S193, and when “NO”, the process returns to step S191.

  When the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”, automatic stop processing is performed. The CPU 31 excludes the reel that has been subjected to the stop control process from the rotating reels, and sets the reel on the rightmost side as the target of the stop control (step S193). Further, the current symbol position of the target reel is set as the stop start position. Next, it is determined whether or not the process is the third stop control process (step S194). When this determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S196, and when “YES”, the process proceeds to step S195. If the process is the third stop control process, an automatic third stop process is performed (step S195). In this automatic third stop process, for example, when “losing” is set at the time of automatic stopping, a process such as changing the internal winning combination to “losing” is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether any of the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been pressed (determined in step S191), whether the automatic stop is other than the third stop (determined in step S194). After (step S195), the type of the stop button is specified, and the corresponding stop button is invalidated (step S196). That is, an identifier indicating that the pressing operation of the corresponding stop button is invalid is stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of checks (step S197). Next, the number of sliding symbols is extracted from the stop table based on the symbol counter and the type of stop button (step S201).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs priority pull-in control processing (step S202). In this priority pull-in control process, based on the priority pull-in status determined for each symbol position of the corresponding reel and the search order table, a predetermined range (that is, the maximum slip) The symbol with the highest priority among the symbols up to the symbol of the range of the number of frames) (that is, if the priority pull-in status is the same value, the symbol with the highest search order) is determined, and the reel is determined based on this symbol. The process of stopping the rotation of is performed. Details of the priority pull-in control process will be described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S203). This reel stop command includes data such as a reel stop identifier and a reel rotation identifier. The reel stop identifier is information related to a reel whose rotation is stopped by any stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel rotation identifier is information indicating the reel state ("rotating" or "stopping"), and is set as "1" during rotation and "0" during stop.

  Next, the CPU 31 waits for the reels to rotate by the determined number of sliding frames (step S204), and when it has rotated by the number of sliding frames, requests the reels to stop rotating (step S205).

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the symbol storage area based on the stop control position (step S206). That is, for the stopped reel, the symbol identifiers displayed on the active line are stored in all symbol storage areas.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (whether all reels have been stopped) (step S207). If there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the process proceeds to step S208. If there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the reel stop control process is terminated.

  If there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (there is a rotating reel), the above-described expected display combination storing process is performed (step S208). In the expected display combination storing process, the priority pull-in status is determined according to the symbols at the symbol positions “0” to “20” with respect to the rotating reels excluding the stopped reels. When the expected display combination storing process is completed, the process returns to step S191, and the above process (steps S191 to S207) is repeated until stop control of all reels is completed.

  Next, FIG. 45 shows a flowchart of the priority pull-in control process, which will be described. FIG. 45 shows the details of the priority pull-in control process (step S202 in FIG. 44) of the reel stop control process by the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in the priority pull-in control process, first, the expected display combination storing area is selected according to the pressed stop button (step S211). For example, when the right stop button 7R is operated in the first stop, the expected display combination storing area 3 is selected. Next, the CPU 31 searches for the address of the expected display combination storage area corresponding to the symbol counter (the symbol position of the symbol that was on the center line when the stop operation was performed), and from this, the priority pull-in status for the number of checks is obtained. Comparison is made as a target (step S212). Then, except for “prohibition of stop”, the highest priority pull-in status is searched and determined as display combination prediction data (preferential pull-in status of predicted symbol position for easy understanding) (step S213).

  Next, the CPU 31 sets a search order table and sets “1” as an initial value of the search order (step S214). This search order tail determines in what order the number of sliding frames is determined when the number of sliding frames is obtained.

  Next, the CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the current search order based on the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table (step S215). For example, when the number of sliding symbols extracted from the stop table is “4” and the current number of searches is “1”, the number of sliding symbols “4” is extracted. As described above, when the stop operation is detected, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the current search order is acquired based on the stop start position (symbol position), the stop table, and the search order table.

  Next, the CPU 31 adds the address of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the symbol counter by the number of sliding frames, and obtains a priority pull-in status (step S216).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired priority pull-in status is “stop prohibited” (step S217). When the acquired priority pull-in status is “prohibit stop”, the process proceeds to step S221, and when it is not “prohibit stop”, the process proceeds to step S218.

  If the acquired priority pull-in status is not “prohibit stop”, it is determined whether or not the acquired priority pull-in status is the same as the expected display combination data (step S218). If the acquired priority pull-in status is the same as the expected display combination data, the process proceeds to step S224. If not, the process proceeds to step S219.

  If the acquired priority pull-in status is not the same as the expected display combination data, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols has been saved (step S219). If the number of sliding symbols is being saved, the process proceeds to step S221. If the number of sliding symbols is not being saved, the process proceeds to step S220. If the number of sliding symbols is not saved, the number of sliding symbols is saved (step S220).

  Next, the CPU 31 has evacuated the number of sliding frames, or the acquired priority pull-in status is “stop prohibited” (determined in step S217), or when the number of sliding frames has been evacuated (step S21). In step S219, “1” is subtracted from the number of checks, and “1” is added to the search order (step S221).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S222). If the number of checks is “0”, the process proceeds to step S223, and if the number of checks is not “0”, Returning to step S215, the above processing (steps S215 to S222) is repeated until the number of checks becomes “0”.

  If the number of checks is “0”, the number of sliding frames that have been evacuated is restored (step S223).

  Next, the CPU 31 returns the determined number of sliding symbols, or when the acquired priority pull-in status is the same as the expected display combination data (determined in step S218), And the stop control position are determined based on the symbol counter (step S224). Note that the number of sliding symbols and the stop control position are in an equivalent relationship because when one is determined, the other is also determined. When this process ends, the priority pull-in control process ends.

  Next, FIG. 46 shows a flowchart of the RT control process, which will be described. FIG. 46 shows the details of the RT control process (step S17 in FIG. 32) by the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 46, in the RT control process, it is first determined whether or not the RT flag is “ON” (step S511). If the RT flag is not “ON”, the RT control process is terminated. .

  When the RT flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the display combination is “red cherry”, “blue cherry”, or “yellow cherry” (step S514), and the display combination is “red cherry”. If it is not “blue cherry” or “yellow cherry”, the RT control process is terminated.

  When the display combination is “red cherry”, “blue cherry”, or “yellow cherry”, “0” is set to the value of the RT game number counter (step S515). Next, the RT flag is set to “off” (step S517). Next, the gaming state is set to the general gaming state (step S518), and the RT control process is terminated.

  Therefore, even when the number of RT games remains (in the RT gaming state), the RT game is ended if the player wins “red cherry”, “blue cherry”, or “yellow cherry” as a display combination. However, even if "Red Cherry", "Blue Cherry" or "Yellow Cherry" is won as an internal winning combination, "Red Cherry", "Blue Cherry" and "Yellow Cherry" must be established as the display combination. RT game can be continued.

  Next, FIG. 47 shows a flowchart of the bonus end check process, which will be described. FIG. 47 shows details of the bonus end check process (step S22 in FIG. 32) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag or BB2 operating flag) is “ON” (step S251). If the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag and BB2 operating flag) is not “ON”, the process proceeds to step S260.

  If the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag or BB2 operating flag) is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S252). If the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S260.

  If the bonus end number counter is “0”, processing at the end of RB is performed (step S253). Specifically, the RB operation flag is set to “off”, and the values of the game possible number counter and the winning possible number counter are cleared.

  Subsequently, BB end time processing (BB1 end time processing or BB2 end time processing) is performed (step S254). Specifically, the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag or BB2 operating flag) is set to “OFF”, and a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Next, “1000” is set to the value of the RT game number counter (step S255), and the RT flag is turned “on” (step S256). Next, the gaming state is set to the RT gaming state (step S257), and the bonus end check process is terminated.

  On the other hand, whether the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag and BB2 operating flag) is not “ON” (determined in step S251), or the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” (determined in step S252). In step S260, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is “ON”. If the RB operating flag is not “ON”, the bonus end check process is terminated.

  If the RB operating flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved (step S261). If no winning is achieved, the process proceeds to step S264. If a winning is established, the value of the winning possible number counter is decremented by “1” (step S262).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible winning number counter is “0” (step S263). If the value of the possible winning number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S266.

  In this determination, if the value of the possible winning number counter is not “0” or the winning is not achieved (determined in step S261), the value of the possible game number counter is decremented by “1” (step S264).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (step S265). If the value of the possible game number counter is not “0”, the bonus end check process is terminated.

  In this determination, if the value of the possible game number counter is “0” or the value of the possible number of winning counter is “0” (determined in step S263), processing at the end of RB is performed (step S266). ). Specifically, the RB operating flag is set to “off”, the values of the game possible number counter and the winning possible number counter are cleared, and a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. When these processes are completed, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, FIG. 48 shows a flowchart of the bonus operation check process, which will be described. FIG. 48 shows the details of the bonus operation check process (step S23 in FIG. 32) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is “BB1” (step S271). When the display combination is “BB1”, the BB1 operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (step S272). Specifically, with reference to the bonus operating time table, the BB1 operating flag is set to “ON”, and “465” which is the payout number during BB1 operating is set in the bonus end number counter. When these processes are completed, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72, and proceeds to the process of step S277.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not “BB1” (determined in step S271), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is “BB2” (step S273). When the display combination is “BB2”, the BB2 operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (step S274). Specifically, referring to the bonus operating time table, the BB2 operating flag is set to “ON”, and “465” which is the payout number during BB2 operating is set in the bonus end number counter. When these processes are completed, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72, and proceeds to the process of step S277.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not “BB2” (determined in step S273), that is, if the display combination is neither “BB1” nor “BB2”, the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  When the BB1 operation process (step S272) or the BB2 operation process (step S274) is performed, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S277) and ends the bonus operation check process.

  Next, FIG. 49 shows a flowchart of the periodic interrupt process, which will be described. This periodic interrupt processing is periodically performed by the main control circuit 71 every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 performs a timer update process for subtracting “1” from the value set in the demonstration timer (step S291). The demonstration timer is a timer for measuring that a state (non-game state) in which no operation (BET operation or the like) by the player is performed continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 45 seconds). For example, when the medal acceptance / start check process is started, “40000” is set in the demonstration timer, and the demonstration timer is “0” in a state where the player does not perform an operation (such as a BET operation) (non-game state). When the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c are turned on, the CPU 31 turns off the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and transmits a demo command to the sub-control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 that has received the demo command displays a so-called demo image on the liquid crystal display screen 5a.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S292). In this input port check process, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, detection of medal insertion by the insertion medal sensor 22S, input operation such as presence / absence of input from the start switch 6S by tilting operation of the start lever 6 is confirmed. To do.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel rotation driving process (step S293). Specifically, information indicating the reel to be controlled (one of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) is identified as a reel identifier (for example, left “0”, middle “1”, right “2”). And the motor drive circuit 39 is commanded to control the drive of the reel.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7SEG driving process for driving the lamps and LEDs (step S294), and ends the periodic interrupt process. In this lamp / 7SEG driving process, the CPU 31 gives a command for displaying, for example, the number of medals stored (credited), the number of paid-out medals, etc. on the credit display unit 19 and the payout display unit 18 in a predetermined RAM 33. Write to storage area. In addition, the CPU 31 stores a command for turning on the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c according to the number of medals bet, a command for turning on the WIN lamp 17 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2, and the like in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Write to. These commands are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

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

  FIG. 50 shows a flowchart of the reset interrupt process performed in the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 50, in the reset interrupt process performed in the sub-control circuit 72, first, the image control CPU 82 receives a command input from the main control circuit 71, the operation key 24, or the like. Is performed (step S301). In the command reception process, the liquid crystal display device 5, LED (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20), lamp (BET lamps 9 a to 9 c, WIN lamp) according to each received command. 17) The content of the effect (that is, effect data) to be executed by the speakers 21L, 21R, etc. is also determined.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs a command output process for outputting a command to circuits other than the sound / lamp control circuit 73 (step S302).

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs an image drawing process (step S303) and ends the reset interrupt process. In this image drawing process, a rendering image to be displayed is rendered based on the determined rendering data. In this image drawing process, the image control CPU 82 writes image data to the control RAM 89 of the image control IC 88 and writes image data to the frame buffer provided in the video RAM 87. The image data written in the frame buffer is transferred to the liquid crystal display device 5, and an image corresponding to the image data is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a (for 1/30 s).

  Next, FIG. 51 shows a flowchart of the command reception process of the reset interrupt process performed in the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 51, in the command reception process, first, each game information is updated according to the command received from the main control circuit 71 (step S311).

  Next, a process for determining an effect is performed in accordance with the received command (step S312). Next, according to the determined effect, a lamp effect request process (step S313) for transmitting a control signal to lamps (BET lamps 9a to 9c, WIN lamp 17), a sound effect for transmitting a control signal to speakers 21L, 21R, etc. A request process (step S314), a liquid crystal effect request process (step S315) for transmitting a control signal to the liquid crystal display device 5 or the like is performed, and the command reception process is terminated.

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

  First, FIG. 52 shows a flowchart of processing at the time of receiving a bet command, which will be described. This bet command reception process is started when a bet command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 52, in the bet command reception process, first, bet command information is acquired (step S321).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the in-game flag is “off” (step S322). If the in-game flag is not “off”, the bet command reception process is terminated, and the in-game flag is “off”. If so, the in-game flag is set to “ON” (step S323), and the bet command reception process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 53 shows a flowchart of a start command reception effect determination process, which will be described. This start command reception effect determination process is started when a start command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 53, in the start command reception effect determination process, first, information on the start command is acquired (step S331).

  Next, effect identifier determination processing is performed (step S333). In the effect identifier determination process, the effect identifier is determined by lottery based on the gaming state, the winning combination and the random value. Details of the effect identification determination process will be described later.

  Next, based on the determined effect identifier, effect data for start operation is determined (step S334). For example, if an effect identifier of “shopping” effect is determined as an effect identifier, effect data “item appearance” for start operation is determined and set.

  Next, every time a reel stop command is received, the count is incremented, and the value of the stop reel number counter for managing the number of stop reels is cleared (set to “0”) (step S335), and the start command reception effect determination process is performed. Exit.

  Next, FIG. 54 shows a flowchart of the effect identifier determination process, which will be described. This effect identifier determination process shows details of the effect identifier determination process (step S333 in FIG. 53) of the above-described start command reception effect determination process.

  As shown in FIG. 54, in the effect identifier determination process, first, the gaming state is detected. Here, the gaming state includes a general gaming state (sub), a carry-over state (sub), an RT gaming state (sub), an RB gaming state (sub), and a BB gaming state (sub). On the main control side, there is a case where the RB gaming state and the BB gaming state are not distinguished from each other, but here, in order to have versatility on the sub-control side, the RB gaming state (sub) and the BB gaming state (sub) are provided. I have to. The image control work RAM 83 stores identifiers (information) corresponding to each of these gaming states. The image control CPU 82 identifies the gaming state when receiving the start command and referring to these identifiers. Further, the image control CPU 82 sets or clears the gaming state by updating these identifiers to “on” or “off”.

  By detecting the gaming state, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state (sub) is set (step S531). If not the BB gaming state (sub), the process proceeds to step S356.

  If it is in the BB gaming state (sub), the variable point is acquired based on the winning combination with reference to the point selection table during BB (step S532). Next, the acquired variation point is added to the acquisition point counter (step S533).

  Next, based on the winning combination, an effect identifier for displaying the acquired variation point is determined (step S534), and the effect identifier determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not the BB gaming state (sub) (determined in step S531), it is determined whether or not it is the RT gaming state (sub) (step S536). If it is not the RT gaming state (sub), the process proceeds to step S542, and if it is the RT gaming state (sub), a lottery value for obtaining a variation point is obtained (step S537). Subsequently, the RT point selection table is referred to, and a variation point is acquired based on the winning combination and the lottery value (step S538).

  Next, the acquired variation point is added to the acquisition point counter (step S539), an effect identifier determination table is selected according to the value of the acquisition point counter (step S540), and the process proceeds to step S544.

  On the other hand, if it is not the RT gaming state (sub) (determined in step S536), a corresponding effect identifier determination table corresponding to the gaming state is selected (step S542), and the process proceeds to step S544.

  When the effect identifier determination table selection process (step S540 or step S542) is completed, a lottery value for determining the effect identifier for the effect is obtained from the random value in the random number range corresponding to the selected effect identifier determination table ( Step S544).

  Subsequently, based on the selected effect identifier determination table, an effect identifier is determined based on the winning combination and the acquired lottery value (step S545), and the effect identifier determination process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 55 shows a flowchart of the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel stop command. This reel stop command reception effect determination process is started when a reel stop command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 55, in the reel stop command reception effect determination process, first, information on a reel stop command is acquired (step S351). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the stop reel number counter is “0” (step S352).

  If the value of the stop reel counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S354. If the value of the stop reel counter is “0”, the first stop operation effect data is set based on the effect data determination table and the effect identifier (step S353), and the process proceeds to step S357.

  When the value of the stop reel number counter is not “0” (determined in step S352), it is determined whether or not the value of the stop reel number counter is “1” (step S354).

  If the value of the stop reel counter is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S356. If the value of the stop reel counter is “1”, the second stop operation effect data is set based on the effect data determination table and the effect identifier (step S355), and the process proceeds to step S357.

  When the value of the stop reel number counter is not “1” (determined in step S354), the third stop operation effect data is set based on the effect data determination table and the effect identifier (step S356), and the process proceeds to step S357. Transition.

  If any effect data can be set by the above processing (step S353, step S355 or step S356), "1" is added to the stop reel number counter (step S357), and the reel stop command reception effect determination process is performed. finish.

  Next, FIG. 56 shows a flowchart of the display command reception effect determination process, which will be described. This display command reception effect determination process is started when a display combination command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 56, in the display command reception effect determination process, first, information on the display combination command is acquired (step S361). Next, display effect data is set based on the effect data determination table and the effect identifier (step S365).

  Next, the game-in-progress flag is set to “off” (step S367), and the display command reception effect determining process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 57 shows a flowchart of bonus start command reception processing, which will be described. This bonus start command reception process is started when a bonus start command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 57, in the bonus start command reception process, first, whether or not the display combination is “BB1” or “BB2”, that is, a combination of symbols related to “BB1” (“red 7-red 7 -Red 7 ") or a combination of symbols related to" BB2 "(" BAR-BAR-BAR ") is determined along the active line (step S371). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S372, and when “NO”, the bonus start command receiving process is terminated.

  When the display combination is “BB1” or “BB2”, the image control CPU 82 sets the gaming state managed by itself to the BB gaming state (sub) (step S372). Next, the value of the acquired point counter is cleared (step S373), and the bonus start command reception process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 58 shows a flowchart of the bonus end command reception process, which will be described. This bonus end command reception process is started when a bonus end command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 58, in the bonus end command reception process, first, the image control CPU 82 sets effect data for bonus end (step S381). Next, the image control CPU 82 sets the game state managed by the image control CPU 82 to the general game state (sub) (step S382), and ends the bonus end command reception process.

  Next, an interrupt process for repeatedly performing a predetermined process at predetermined time intervals in the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  FIG. 59 shows a flowchart of the interrupt processing by the control of the sub CPU (image control CPU 82) for the sound / lamp control circuit 73 and will be described. This interrupt process is repeated every 2 ms.

  As shown in FIG. 59, in the interrupt process for the sound / lamp control circuit 73, when an interrupt occurs, first, a sound output process is performed (step S401). In this sound output process, the image control CPU 82 outputs a sound control command to the sound / lamp control circuit 73 based on the selected effect data and the like. Thus, in the sound / lamp control circuit 73, the sound / lamp control CPU 74 controls the output of sound from the speakers 21L and 21R based on the command input from the image control CPU 82. For example, sound source data (phrase number data or the like) that specifies the sound to be output is transmitted to the sound source IC 78, and sound is output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  Next, an LED lamp drive process is performed (step S402), and this interrupt process is terminated. In this LED lamp driving process, the image control CPU 82 outputs a command related to LED and lamp lighting control to the sound / lamp control circuit 73 based on the selected effect data and the like. As a result, in the sound / lamp control circuit 73, the sound / lamp control CPU 74 causes the LED (the payout display unit 18, the credit display unit 19, the bonus game information display unit 20) and the lamp to be based on the command input from the image control CPU 82. The lighting of (BET lamps 9a to 9c, WIN lamp 17) is controlled. For example, the LED is turned on based on a lighting pattern (LED pattern) specified by the command.

  Hereinafter, the operations of the reel stop control process and the priority pull-in control process described above will be described with specific examples.

  First, an internal winning combination “red cherry” is won, the stop operation is performed at the stop start position “8” of the left reel 3L in the first stop operation, and the stop start position “2” of the middle reel 3C in the second stop operation. ”And a case where the stop operation is performed at the stop start position“ 4 ”of the right reel 3R in the third stop operation will be described as an example.

  FIG. 60 shows a storage example of the expected display combination storing area when the stop operation is performed under the above conditions and a display example of a combination of symbols displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

(Before the first stop operation)
First, in the reel stop initial setting process, a red cherry stop table is determined. Next, in the display combination prediction storing process, the display combination search process, and the display combination prediction status acquisition process, priority drawing is performed for all the symbol positions “0” to “20” of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Status determination is performed sequentially. As a result, as shown in FIG. 60 (1), the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. In FIG. 60 (1), the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, and the expected display combination storing area 3 corresponds to the right reel 3R.

(First stop operation, reel stop control process)
Next, when the symbol counter “8” of the left reel 3L is pressed, the left stop button 7L is pressed (the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “8”). The number “4” is extracted. In the priority pull-in control process, since the first stop operation is a pressing operation of the left stop button 7L, the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 60 (2) is selected. Next, “5”, which is the maximum number of sliding frames, is set as the number of checks. Then, the priority pull-in status corresponding to the number of checks is acquired in the order of addresses from the address corresponding to the symbol counter “8”, and the highest priority pull-in status is searched except for “stop prohibited (ie,“ 10000000 ”). The Here, “00000001” at symbol positions “11” and “12” is the highest priority pull-in status, and is determined as the expected display combination data.

  Next, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the current search order is acquired based on the number of sliding symbols “4” extracted from the search order table and the stop table. The number of sliding frames acquired based on the search order table from the address of the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponding to the symbol counter “8” (here, the number of sliding frames “4” in the search order “1”) ahead The priority pull-in status stored in (that is, the symbol position “12”) is acquired. Here, since the acquired priority pull-in status and the expected display combination data are the same, “4” acquired based on the search order table is determined as the number of sliding frames, and the stop control position “12” is determined. The When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the stop control position “12”, as shown in FIG. 60 (2), the left display window 4L has “replay” in the upper row and “red” in the middle row. "Cherry" and "Watermelon" are displayed on the bottom.

(After the first stop operation, the expected display combination storing process)
Next, for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the priority pull-in status as described above is determined. As a result, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. When the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are rotating, the expected display combination storage area 1 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, the expected display combination storage area 2 corresponds to the right reel 3R, and the expected display combination storage area 3 is not used. It becomes.

(Second stop operation, reel stop control process)
Next, when the symbol counter “2” of the middle reel 3C is pressed, the middle stop button 7C is pressed (the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “2”). The number “4” is extracted, and the expected display combination storing area 1 is selected. Subsequently, the search order table is referred to, and as a result of searching for an appropriate number of sliding frames in the search order based on the number of sliding frames “4”, “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames (search order “ 1 "), the stop control position" 6 "is determined. Then, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on the stop control position “6”, as shown in FIG. 60 (3), the middle display window 4C has “red 7” in the upper row and “ "Bell" and "Replay" are displayed at the bottom.

(After the second stop operation, the expected display combination storing process)
Next, the priority pull-in status as described above is determined for the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation is valid. As a result, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. When only the right reel 3R is rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the right reel 3R, and the expected display combination storing area 2 and the expected display combination storing area 3 are not used.

(Third stop operation, reel stop control process)
Next, when the symbol counter “4” of the right reel 3R is used, the right stop button 7R is pressed (the stop start position of the right reel 3R is “4”). The number “4” is extracted, and the expected display combination storing area 1 is selected. Subsequently, the search order table is referred to, and as a result of searching for an appropriate number of sliding frames in the search order based on the number of sliding frames “4”, “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames (search order “ 1)), the stop control position “8” is determined. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on the stop control position “8”, as shown in FIG. 60 (4), the right display window 4R has “watermelon” in the upper row and “bell” in the middle row. ”And“ Red 7 ”are displayed in the lower row.

  As a result, the symbol “red cherry” is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L, that is, “red cherry-ANY (bell) -ANY (bell)” is arranged in the center line 8c, and the symbol relating to “red cherry” is displayed. The combination is displayed.

  Next, an internal winning combination “red cherry” is won, and in the first stop operation, the stop operation is performed at the stop start position “1” of the left reel 3L (a position where the red cherry cannot be stopped), and in the second stop operation. A case where the stop operation is performed at the stop start position “2” of the middle reel 3C and the stop operation is performed at the stop start position “4” of the right reel 3R in the third stop operation will be described as an example.

  FIG. 61 is a storage example of the expected display combination storing area when the stop operation is performed under the above conditions and a display example of a combination of symbols displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

(Before the first stop operation)
First, in the same manner as the above process, the red cherry stop table is determined in the reel stop initial setting process. Next, in the display combination prediction storing process, the display combination search process, and the display combination prediction status acquisition process, priority drawing is performed for all the symbol positions “0” to “20” of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Status determination is performed sequentially. As a result, as shown in FIG. 61 (1), the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. In FIG. 61 (1), the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, and the expected display combination storing area 3 corresponds to the right reel 3R.

(First stop operation, reel stop control process)
Next, when the symbol counter “1” of the left reel 3L is pressed, the left stop button 7L is pressed (the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “1”). The number “1” is extracted. In the priority pull-in control process, since the first stop operation is a pressing operation of the left stop button 7L, the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 61 (2) is selected. Next, “5”, which is the maximum number of sliding frames, is set as the number of checks. Then, the priority pull-in statuses for the number of checks are acquired in the order of addresses from the address corresponding to the symbol counter “1”, and the highest priority pull-in status is searched except for “stop prohibited (ie,“ 10000000 ”). The Here, since all symbol positions “1” to “5” are “00000000”, “00000000” is the highest priority pull-in status and is determined as the expected display combination data.

  Next, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the current search order is acquired based on the number of sliding symbols “1” extracted from the search order table and the stop table. The number of sliding frames acquired based on the search order table from the address of the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponding to the symbol counter “1” (here, the number of sliding frames “1” in the search order “1”) The priority pull-in status stored in (that is, symbol position “2”) is acquired. Here, since the acquired priority pull-in status and the expected display combination data are the same, “1” acquired based on the search order table is determined as the number of sliding frames, and the stop control position “2” is determined. The When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the stop control position “2”, as shown in FIG. 61 (2), the left display window 4L has “watermelon” in the upper row and “replay” in the middle row. ”And“ Red 7 ”are displayed in the lower row.

(After the first stop operation, the expected display combination storing process)
Next, for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the priority pull-in status as described above is determined. As a result, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. When the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are rotating, the expected display combination storage area 1 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, the expected display combination storage area 2 corresponds to the right reel 3R, and the expected display combination storage area 3 is not used. It becomes.

(Second stop operation, reel stop control process)
Next, when the symbol counter “2” of the middle reel 3C is pressed, the middle stop button 7C is pressed (the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “2”). The number “4” is extracted, and the expected display combination storing area 1 is selected. Subsequently, the search order table is referred to, and as a result of searching for an appropriate number of sliding frames in the search order based on the number of sliding frames “4”, “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames (search order “ 1 "), the stop control position" 6 "is determined. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on the stop control position “6”, as shown in FIG. 61 (3), the middle display window 4C has “red 7” in the upper row and “red 7” in the middle row. "Bell" and "Replay" are displayed at the bottom.

(After the second stop operation, the expected display combination storing process)
Next, the priority pull-in status as described above is determined for the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation is valid. As a result, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. When only the right reel 3R is rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the right reel 3R, and the expected display combination storing area 2 and the expected display combination storing area 3 are not used.

(Third stop operation, reel stop control process)
Next, when the symbol counter “4” of the right reel 3R is used, the right stop button 7R is pressed (the stop start position of the right reel 3R is “4”). The number “4” is extracted, and the expected display combination storing area 1 is selected. Subsequently, the search order table is referred to, and as a result of searching for an appropriate number of sliding frames in the search order based on the number of sliding frames “4”, “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames (search order “ 1)), the stop control position “8” is determined. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on the stop control position “8”, as shown in FIG. 61 (4), the right display window 4R has “watermelon” in the upper row and “bell” in the middle row. ”And“ Red 7 ”are displayed in the lower row.

  As a result, the symbol combination to which the privilege is given is not displayed on any active line, resulting in “losing”.

  Next, with the internal winning combination “losing”, the stop operation is performed at the stop start position “3” of the left reel 3L in the first stop operation, and the stop operation is performed at the stop start position “2” of the middle reel 3C in the second stop operation. And a case where the stop operation is performed at the stop start position “18” of the right reel 3R in the third stop operation will be described as an example.

  FIG. 62 is a storage example of the expected display combination storage area when a stop operation is performed under the above conditions, and a display example of a combination of symbols displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

(Before the first stop operation)
First, in the reel stop initial setting process, a stop table for losing is determined. Next, in the display combination prediction storing process, the display combination search process, and the display combination prediction status acquisition process, priority drawing is performed for all the symbol positions “0” to “20” of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Status determination is performed sequentially. As a result, as shown in FIG. 62 (1), the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. In FIG. 62 (1), the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the left reel 3L, the expected display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, and the expected display combination storing area 3 corresponds to the right reel 3R.

(First stop operation, reel stop control process)
Next, when the symbol counter “3” of the left reel 3L is used, the left stop button 7L is pressed (the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “3”). “4” is extracted. In the priority pull-in control process, since the first stop operation is a pressing operation of the left stop button 7L, the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 62 (2) is selected. Next, “5”, which is the maximum number of sliding frames, is set as the number of checks. Then, the priority pull-in status corresponding to the number of checks is acquired in the order of addresses from the address corresponding to the symbol counter “3”, and the highest priority pull-in status is searched except for “stop prohibited (ie,“ 10000000 ”). The Here, since all symbol positions “3” to “7” are “00000000”, “00000000” is the highest priority pull-in status and is determined as the expected display combination data.

  Next, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the current search order is acquired based on the number of sliding symbols “4” extracted from the search order table and the stop table. The number of sliding frames acquired based on the search order table from the address of the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponding to the symbol counter “3” (here, the number of sliding frames “4” in the search order “1”) ahead The priority pull-in status stored in (that is, symbol position “7”) is acquired. Here, since the acquired priority pull-in status and the expected display combination data are the same, “4” acquired based on the search order table is determined as the number of sliding frames, and the stop control position “7” is determined. The When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped based on the stop control position “7”, as shown in FIG. 62 (2), the left display window 4L has “BAR” in the upper row and “blank” in the middle row. "And" Replay "are displayed at the bottom.

(After the first stop operation, the expected display combination storing process)
Next, for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the priority pull-in status as described above is determined. As a result, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. When the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are rotating, the expected display combination storage area 1 corresponds to the middle reel 3C, the expected display combination storage area 2 corresponds to the right reel 3R, and the expected display combination storage area 3 is not used. It becomes.

(Second stop operation, reel stop control process)
Next, when the symbol counter “2” of the middle reel 3C is pressed, the middle stop button 7C is pressed (the stop start position of the middle reel 3C is “2”). “2” is extracted, and the expected display combination storing area 1 is selected. Subsequently, the search order table is referenced, and as a result of searching for an appropriate number of sliding frames in the search order based on the number of sliding frames “2”, “2” is determined as the number of sliding frames (search order “ 1 "), the stop control position" 4 "is determined. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped based on the stop control position “4”, as shown in FIG. 62 (3), the middle display window 4C has “replay” in the upper row and “blank” in the middle row. "And" BAR "are displayed in the lower row.

(After the second stop operation, the expected display combination storing process)
Next, the priority pull-in status as described above is determined for the right reel 3R corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation is valid. As a result, the priority pull-in status corresponding to each symbol position is stored in the expected display combination storing area. When only the right reel 3R is rotating, the expected display combination storing area 1 corresponds to the right reel 3R, and the expected display combination storing area 2 and the expected display combination storing area 3 are not used.

(Third stop operation, reel stop control process)
Next, when the symbol counter “18” of the right reel 3R is used, the right stop button 7R is pressed (the stop start position of the right reel 3R is “18”). “4” is extracted, and the expected display combination storing area 1 is selected. Subsequently, the search order table is referred to, and as a result of searching for an appropriate number of sliding frames in the search order based on the number of sliding frames “4”, “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames (search order “ 1 ”), the stop control position“ 1 ”is determined. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped based on the stop control position “1”, as shown in FIG. 62 (4), the right display window 4R has “BAR” in the upper row and “blank” in the middle row. "And" Replay "are displayed at the bottom.

  As a result, the symbol “blank” is displayed in the middle of each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, that is, “blank-blank-blank” is arranged in the center line 8c, and the symbol combination related to “blank combination” is displayed. Is displayed.

  Next, an example of an effect display screen when a notification effect is performed will be shown and described.

  FIG. 63 shows an example of an effect display screen in a case where the change points acquired based on the internal winning combination in the BB gaming state are notified.

  When an internal lottery process is performed by the main control circuit 71 and a start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, the sub control circuit 72 performs an effect identifier determination process (step S333 in FIG. 53) based on the received start command. )I do.

  In the effect identifier determination process, if in the BB gaming state, a variation point based on the winning combination is acquired from the point selection table during BB (step S532 in FIG. 54), and an effect identifier for displaying the acquired variation point is determined. (Step S534 in FIG. 54). Further, effect data (start operation) is determined based on the effect identifier (step S334 in FIG. 53).

  Thereby, after the start lever 6 is operated, the obtained variation points are displayed. Note that the display screen example shown in FIG. 63 is a variation point notification screen example when the internal winning combination “watermelon” is determined.

  Next, FIG. 64 shows an example of an effect display screen when an internal winning combination (small combination) in the RT gaming state is notified.

  When an internal lottery process is performed by the main control circuit 71 and a start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, the sub control circuit 72 performs an effect identifier determination process (step S333 in FIG. 53) based on the received start command. )I do.

  In the effect identifier determination process, if it is in the RT gaming state, the variation point based on the winning combination is acquired from the point selection table during RT (step S538 in FIG. 54), and the acquired variation point is added to the acquisition point counter. (Step S539 in FIG. 54), an effect identifier determination table is selected according to the value of the acquired point counter (Step S540 in FIG. 54), and an internal winning combination (small combination) based on the effect identifier determination table and the winning combination ) Is determined (step S545 in FIG. 54). Further, effect data (start operation) is determined based on the effect identifier (step S334 in FIG. 53).

  Thereby, if the value of the acquired point counter remains after the start lever 6 is operated, the internal winning combination is notified. The example of the display screen shown in FIG. 64 is an example of the internal winning combination notification screen when the internal winning combination “red cherry” is determined. When the fireworks color is displayed in “red”, “red cherry” is displayed. Is notified. When the internal winning combination is “blue cherry”, the firework color is displayed as “blue”, and when it is “yellow cherry”, the firework color is displayed as “yellow”. “Blue Cherry” and “Yellow Cherry” are notified.

  Next, FIG. 65 shows an example of an effect display screen in a case where a change point lost based on the internal winning combination in the RT gaming state is notified.

  When an internal lottery process is performed by the main control circuit 71 and a start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, the sub control circuit 72 performs an effect identifier determination process (step S333 in FIG. 53) based on the received start command. )I do.

  In the effect identifier determination process, if it is in the RT gaming state, a variation point based on the winning combination is acquired from the point selection table during RT (step S538 in FIG. 54), and the effect identifier is determined based on the winning combination (FIG. 54 step S545). Further, effect data (start operation) is determined based on the effect identifier (step S334 in FIG. 53).

  Thereby, the change point based on the winning combination is notified after the start lever 6 is operated. Note that the display screen example shown in FIG. 65 is a variation point notification screen example when the internal winning combination “watermelon” is determined.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, a game for informing the display roles “red cherry”, “blue cherry”, and “yellow cherry” that are terminated when winning the RT gaming state. The number is increased based on the internal winning combination determined during the RB gaming state, and is decreased based on the internal winning combination and lottery value determined during the RT gaming state. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

  With this configuration, even during the RT gaming state, the number of games for notifying “red cherry”, “blue cherry”, and “yellow cherry” is changed according to the determined internal winning combination and lottery value, and the number of cherry notification games The change of the game is more diversified, the player's sense of tension can be maintained, and the interest in games can be improved.

  Moreover, according to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the variation points determined according to the internal winning combination are set to be different for each set value. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 2.

  With this configuration, even if it is the same internal winning combination for each set value, the variation points are different, so the variation in the number of notification games is rich, the tension in the RT gaming state is further increased, and the interest in gaming is improved Can do.

  Furthermore, according to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the variation point determined according to the internal winning combination is the variation number of the number of games for informing the internal winning combination during the RT gaming state. I have to. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 3.

  With this configuration, since the number of games for notifying the internal winning combination during the RT gaming state increases or decreases based on the determined internal winning combination, interest in the determined internal winning combination is increased and the interest in the game is improved. Can do.

  In this embodiment, every time the RB gaming state is entered, the earned points are cleared. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the earned points remain, the next RT gaming state is in progress. You may be able to carry over to other games. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the effect of informing “red cherry”, “blue cherry”, and “yellow cherry” is selected by lottery, but is not limited to this, and is acquired during the RT gaming state. It may be selected whenever there is a point. In addition, the direction for “Red Cherry” and “Yellow Cherry” only suggests that “Red Cherry” or “Yellow Cherry” is won, but not limited to this, “Red Cherry” or “Yellow Cherry” is confirmed. You may make it perform. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the value that fluctuates the acquisition points is only a positive value during the RB gaming state and only a negative value during the RT gaming state, but is not limited thereto. Instead, a case where a negative value is acquired during the RB gaming state or a case where a positive value is acquired during the RT gaming state may be generated. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the earned points are changed only during the RB gaming state and the RT gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be changed during the general gaming state. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the information to be notified during the RT gaming state is selected from either the determined internal winning combination information or the acquired variation point information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and both the determined internal winning combination information and the obtained variation point information may be notified. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the number of games for notifying the internal winning combination in the RT gaming state is changed according to the number of acquired points. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RT gaming state is determined according to the number of acquired points. You may make it change the number of games which continue. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when determining the variation point, it is determined by lottery in addition to the internal winning combination only in the RT gaming state, but not limited to this, the variation point in the RB gaming state is determined. At the time of determination, in addition to the internal winning combination, it may be determined by lottery. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the internal lottery table, an upper limit value and a lower limit value are provided for each combination, and the winning combination is determined depending on which random value range the extracted random number value falls into. However, it is not limited to this, only the random value width of each role is set, the random value width of each role is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random value, and the role when the subtracted value becomes a negative value is won. It may be determined as follows. At this time, for the duplicated combinations, a random value width is set separately as the duplicated combination. For example, as a table for determining the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, for each combination, a random value width is set, and in addition, a random value width for simultaneously winning “red cherry” and “BB1” is provided. To do. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table at the time of the bonus action | operation in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination 1 storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination 2 storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operating flag storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game state storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the stop table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the stop table for red cherries in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the stop table for blue cherries in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the stop table for yellow cherry in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the stop table for loss in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the search order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the priority table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display combination anticipation storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the correspondence table of the reel and display combination anticipation storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the point selection table in BB in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the point selection table during RT in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation identifier determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation identifier determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit containing the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process by the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing processing by a main control circuit subsequent to FIG. 31. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement monitoring process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the medal reception and start check process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance / start check process subsequent to FIG. 34. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery table change process of the internal lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the RT counter update process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop initial setting process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the display combination anticipation storing process of the reel stop initial setting process and reel stop control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the display combination search process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the display combination prediction status acquisition process of the display combination prediction storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the priority drawing-in control process of the reel stop control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows RT control processing of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus completion | finish check process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement check process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the regular interruption process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reset interruption process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the bet command reception of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the start command reception time production | presentation determination process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production | generation identifier determination process of the production | presentation determination process at the time of start command reception in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the effect determination process at the time of the reel stop command reception of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the display determination at the time of display command reception of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the bonus start command reception of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the bonus end command reception of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display combination prediction storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention, and the display example of a corresponding symbol. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display combination prediction storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention, and the display example of a corresponding symbol. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display combination prediction storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention, and the display example of a corresponding symbol. It is an example of a notification effect display screen of the change point acquired based on the internal winning combination in the BB gaming state in one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of a notification effect display screen of an internal winning combination during the RT gaming state in one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of a notification effect display screen of the variation point lost based on the internal winning combination in the RT gaming state in one embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface;
A symbol display means for displaying each of a plurality of symbols out of a plurality of symbols respectively arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
A symbol changing means for changing the plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the fact that the starting operation is detected by the starting operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for stopping the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means;
Based on a combination of symbols displayed along a line connecting a predetermined position on the symbol display unit as a result of the stop control unit stopping the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol varying unit. A game value adding means for adding value;
Discrimination to determine whether or not the variation of symbols is stopped by the stop control means, and the combination of symbols displayed along the line is a combination of symbols related to a winning combination that can be determined by the winning combination determining unit Means,
A first gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player, a second gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the first gaming state, and the gaming value that is independent of the input of the gaming value than the second gaming state. A gaming state transition means for transitioning a third gaming state having a high winning probability of a re-player who is allowed to start under a predetermined condition,
Game information notifying means for notifying game information related to a game;
Game information notification control means for controlling game information to be notified to the game information notification means;
With
In the third gaming state, the gaming state transition means determines whether a predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means when the predetermined number of games is counted, or along the line by the determining means. Based on the determination that the displayed symbol combination is a symbol combination related to the predetermined winning combination, the game is shifted to the second gaming state.
When the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means in the third gaming state, the gaming information notification control means is configured to receive the predetermined winning combination in the gaming information notification means according to notification conditions. In addition, in the first gaming state, the notification condition is determined based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, and in the third gaming state, the winning combination is determined. A game machine characterized in that the notification condition is changed based on the winning combination determined by the determination means, and further, the change of the notification condition is determined by lottery. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A setting means for setting different setting values with different advantages for the player;
The winning combination determining means determines the winning combination based on the set value,
A gaming machine characterized in that a notification condition determined by the game information notification control means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means differs depending on the set value. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A change in the notification condition determined by the game information notification control means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means causes the game information notification means to notify that the predetermined winning combination has been determined. A gaming machine characterized by being performed by increasing or decreasing the number.

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