JP2008079942A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the game technique of a beginner, and to improve the amusement of a game for an experienced player. <P>SOLUTION: The winning range of a " watermelon", where the payout number of tokens is "15", and the winning ranges of a "red cherry" and a "blue cherry", where the payout number of tokens is "1" and which are an RT game state operating combination, are divided by superimposition in an internal lottery table for a normal game state in BB. Consequently, the following depends on the technique of the player: whether the "15" tokens are acquired by displaying the combination of symbols related to the "watermelon", or the "1" token is acquired by displaying the combination of the symbols related to the "red cherry" or "blue cherry" to change a state into an RT game state. Thus, a large difference occurs in the number of acquired tokens after the succeeding game. <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 a display window as a result of a plurality of reels being stopped, a so-called pachislot machine is known.

  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. A gaming machine that can concentrate on the game is provided.

  In addition, in the gaming machine as described above, when a predetermined winning combination is established, a single medal is not paid out, and a condition that is better than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, for example, a gaming state called a BB gaming state There is a gaming machine to be transferred to.

Such a gaming machine calculates the number of medals paid out to the player in the BB gaming state and the number of medals inserted by the player, and the calculated number of medals becomes a predetermined number. In this case, the BB gaming state is to be ended (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-124678 A

  However, in such a conventional gaming machine, the number of medals that can be acquired in the BB gaming state is set to a predetermined number, so that a privilege between a player with excellent gaming technology and a player with poor gaming technology is provided. However, there is a risk that the beginner's game skills will not be improved, and the interest of the advanced game will be impaired.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a beginner's gaming technique and improving the interest of an advanced player's game. And

  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, and 49R, the process of step S12 in FIG. 19), and a plurality of lottery tables in which the range of random numbers for which a winning combination is determined are stored. The lottery table storage means (for example, ROM 32), the random number value generating means (for example, random number generator 36) for generating a random number value in the range of random numbers for which the winning combination is determined, and the start operation detecting means perform a start operation. Based on the detection, the random value extraction means (for example, the sampling circuit 37, the process of step S4 in FIG. 18) for extracting the random value generated by the random value generation means, and the random value extraction means The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the internal lottery processing in FIG. 22) for determining the winning combination based on the random number value and the lottery table, and the stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation ( For example, the stop button is detected by the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R) and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detecting means. Accordingly, stop control means (for example, main control circuit 71, processing in step S13 in FIG. 19) for stopping the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means, and the stop control means are performed by the symbol change means. As a result of stopping the change of the displayed symbols, the game value (for example, medal) is determined based on the combination of symbols displayed along the line (for example, effective line) connecting the predetermined positions on the symbol display means. ) For providing gaming value (for example, the main control circuit 71, the hopper 40), a disadvantageous gaming state (for example, a general gaming state) that is relatively unfavorable for the player, and a game compared to the disadvantageous gaming state. The first advantageous gaming state (for example, the general gaming state during BB) advantageous to the player, and the gaming value of the first advantageous gaming state in comparison with the first advantageous gaming state. A winning combination using a lottery table (for example, an internal lottery table for RT gaming state) in which the range of the winning range relating to a re-playing player (for example, “Replay”) that is allowed to start the game regardless of the insertion is defined. A game state transition means (for example, main control circuit 71, bonus operation check process of FIG. 26) for shifting the second advantageous gaming state (for example, RT gaming state) determined by The lottery table used in the first advantageous gaming state includes a winning range of a gaming value imparting role to which a gaming value is given by the gaming value giving means, and a second advantageous game relating to the operation of the second advantageous gaming state. The winning range of the state operating combination is defined in an overlapping manner, and the gaming state transition means gives the predetermined gaming value in the first advantageous gaming state, thereby giving the disadvantaged game When the combination of symbols related to the gaming value imparting combination is displayed, the gaming value imparting means determines the amount of gaming value to be imparted when the combination of symbols related to the second advantageous gaming state operating combination is It has a configuration characterized in that it is given more than the amount of game value given when displayed.

  With this configuration, the lottery table used in the first advantageous gaming state has the winning range of the gaming value imparting role for granting the gaming value, and the winning range of the second advantageous gaming state operating role related to the operation of the second advantageous gaming state. When a combination of symbols related to the game value-providing combination is displayed, a larger amount of game value is given compared to when a combination of symbols related to the second advantageous gaming state operating combination is displayed. The As a result, in the first advantageous gaming state, the player can select whether to display a combination of symbols related to the game value-providing combination or to display a combination of symbols related to the second advantageous state operating combination that is a high-probability re-game. Can be provided, and the interest of the game can be improved for a player with excellent game skills. In addition, since it is advantageous to the player by the gaming technique of selecting and displaying a combination of symbols related to the game value-giving role or a combination of symbols related to the second advantageous state actuating player that becomes a high probability replay, However, it is possible to improve the gaming technique.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in the gaming machine described above, priority table storage means (for example, a priority table storing the priority order of combinations of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display means by the stop control means (for example, ROM 32), and the stop control means stops the variation of the symbol based on the priority order defined in the priority order table stored in the priority order table storage means. ing.

  With this configuration, since the change of the symbols is stopped based on the priority order defined in the priority order table, the combination of symbols related to the game value imparting combination is displayed, or the second advantageous state actuating role that becomes a high probability re-game. Whether or not to display the combination of symbols related to the game requires a more advanced technique of the player, and can improve the interest in the game.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention controls game information notifying means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 5) for notifying game information related to a game and game information to be notified to the game information notifying means in the gaming machine. A game information notification control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72), wherein the game information notification control means is determined by the winning combination determining means when the game value giving combination and the second game state operating combination are determined. In addition, the game information notification control means is informed that the game value giving combination and the second game state operating combination are won in duplicate.

  With this configuration, when the game value giving combination and the second gaming state actuating combination are won, the player is notified of the double win. Therefore, the player aims for the desired winning combination only when the duplicate win is notified. What is necessary is just to perform a stop operation, without giving unnecessary effort to a player, and the interest with respect to a game can be improved.

  According to the present invention, the lottery table used in the first advantageous gaming state wins the winning range of the gaming value granting role for granting the gaming value and the winning of the second advantageous gaming state operating role related to the operation of the second advantageous gaming state. When a combination of symbols related to the game value-providing combination is displayed and the range is defined in an overlapping manner, a large amount of game value is present compared to when a combination of symbols related to the second advantageous gaming state operating combination is displayed. Is granted. As a result, in the first advantageous gaming state, the player can select whether to display a combination of symbols related to the game value-providing combination or to display a combination of symbols related to the second advantageous state operating combination that is a high-probability re-game. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game for a player with excellent gaming skills. In addition, since it is advantageous to the player by the gaming technique of selecting and displaying a combination of symbols related to the game value-giving role or a combination of symbols related to the second advantageous state actuating player that becomes a high probability replay, Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming technique.

  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 given a code number of “00” to “20” and stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 16) described later.

  According to this symbol arrangement table, on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Red 7", "Blue 7", "White 7", "BAR", "Replay", "Red Cherry", "Blue Cherry" , A symbol sequence composed of symbols “bell” and “watermelon” 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, so that the “red cherry small part” is awarded and 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, two medals are paid out (1 × 2).

  In addition, the symbol combination “blue cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along the active line, so that the “blue cherry small part” is won and one medal is paid out. In addition, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, that is, when five effective lines are set, if the blue cherry is displayed in the upper or lower part of the left display window 4L, as in the case of the red cherry, Two (1 × 2) medals are paid out.

  When “red cherry” or “blue cherry” is established, the gaming state of the next game becomes an “RT gaming state” described later.

  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 won and 15 medals are paid out.

  The “red cherry small part”, “blue 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.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” is arranged along the active line, “BB1” is established, and no medal is paid out, but the game state of the next game is “in general during BB” "Game state". The gaming state will be described later.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, “BB2” is established and the medal is not paid out, but the game state of the next game is “in general during BB” "Game state".

  In addition, when the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, “RB1” is established and no medal is paid out, but the gaming state of the next game is “RB gaming state”. "

  In addition, when the symbol combination “Red 7-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, “RB2” is established and no medal is paid out, but the gaming state of the next game is “RB gaming state”. Become.

  In addition, the “Red Cherry Minor”, “Blue Cherry Minor”, “Bell Minor”, “Watermelon Minor”, “Replay”, “BB1”, “BB2”, “RB1” and “ When a symbol combination other than the symbol combination related to “RB2” 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 “350” is set in the bonus end number counter.

  In addition, when the display combination “RB1” or “RB2” is established and the processing at the time of RB operation is activated, the “RB operation flag” is set as the operation flag, and “12” is awarded to the game possible number counter. Set "8" to the possible number counter.

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

  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.

  The “BB general gaming state” is a gaming state in which an internal lottery table that is easy to win the winning combination “RB1” or “RB2” that becomes the RB gaming state actuating role at the time of internal lottery is selected. It is a game state that is advantageous to the player.

  Here, “BB game state” and “RB game state” shifted from “BB game state” are set to BB (specifically, the BB1 or BB2 operating flag is “ON”) BB) is also defined. In the present embodiment, the number of payouts to end BB is defined as “465” sheets during BB1 operation and “350” sheets during BB2 operation. That is, when BB (BB1 or BB2 operating flag is “on”), the payout number is “465” (BB1 operating flag is “on”) or “350” (BB2 operating flag is “ When it reaches "On" state, it ends.

  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” and the “RT gaming state”, “BB1” (internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus) is won internally, but the symbol combination “BB1” is displayed on the set effective line. If not, the internally won “BB1” is carried over to the next and subsequent games. 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 “general gaming state” and “RT gaming state”, “BB2” (internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus) is won internally, but the symbol combination of “BB2” is displayed on the set effective line Even if it is not allowed, “BB2” won internally will be carried over to the next and subsequent games, and “BB2” will be “carryover” until the combination of symbols of “BB2” is displayed on the set active line. It memorizes as “a role”. The “carry-over state” continues while “BB2” is stored as “carry-over”.

  In addition, in “general gaming state”, “BB general gaming state” and “RT gaming state”, “RB1” is won internally, but the symbol combination of “RB1” cannot be displayed on the set active line. In this case, “RB1” that was won internally is carried over to the next and subsequent games, and “RB1” is set as “carryover” until the combination of symbols of “RB1” is displayed on the set active line. Remember. The “carry-over state” continues even while “RB1” is stored as the “carry-over”.

  Similarly, in the “BB general gaming state” and “RT gaming state”, when “RB2” is won internally, but the symbol combination “RB2” is not displayed on the set active line, The winning “RB2” is carried over to the next and subsequent games, and “RB2” is stored as a “carryover” until the symbol combination “RB2” is displayed on the set active line. The “carry-over state” continues while “RB2” is stored as the “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 carryover state), “RB1” is carried over as “carryover role”, RB1 internal winning state (RB1 carryover state), and “RB2” is carried over as “carryover role”. It is also called a state (RB2 carryover 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 “4” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  In the general game state during BB, the internal lottery table for the general game state during BB is determined as the internal lottery table, and “7” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the RT gaming state, the RT lottery state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table, and “7” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 (1), 6 (2), 7 (1), and 7 (2). 6 (1) is an internal lottery table for general gaming state, FIG. 6 (2) is an internal lottery table for general gaming state during BB, FIG. 7 (1) is an internal lottery table for RB gaming state, and FIG. 2) is an RT lottery state internal lottery table. 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 FIG. 6 (1), FIG. 6 (2), FIG. 7 (1), and FIG. The lower limit value and the upper limit value of the random number value are shown. A value obtained by dividing the range of each lottery value by “65536” is the winning probability of the corresponding internal winning combination. The range that does not correspond to the random number range of any winning number is “lost”. Further, in the present embodiment, “general gaming state internal lottery table”, “BB internal gaming state internal lottery table”, “RB gaming state internal lottery table”, “RT gaming state internal lottery table” , Used according to each game state.

  FIG. 6 (1) 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. 6 (1) shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state during BB. As described above, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state during BB is used in the general gaming state during BB. Based on the internal lottery table for the general gaming state during the BB, there is a possibility that the winning number is determined as any one of “1” to “7”, and within the range between the lower limit value and the upper limit value of any lottery value. If not, the winning number is “0”.

  Further, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state during BB, the range of the random value range of “RB2” is wider than that of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, and it is easy to win “RB2”. . In addition, the winning ranges of “Red Cherry” and “Blue Cherry” overlap with the winning range of “Watermelon”. That is, when “red cherry” or “blue cherry” is won, “watermelon” is also won at the same time.

  FIG. 7 (1) shows an internal lottery table for 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 “4”, 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”. That is, it is easy to obtain medals.

  FIG. 7 (2) shows an RT lottery state internal lottery table. 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 “7”, and within the range between the lower limit value and the upper limit value of any lottery value. If not, the winning number is “0”.

  In addition, in this RT gaming state internal lottery table, the range of random value ranges of “Replay” and “RB2” is wider than that of the general gaming state internal lottery table, and “Replay” and “RB2” It is easier to win.

  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. 8 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. 8, in the internal winning combination determination table, when winning numbers “1” to “5” 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 “6” 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 the winning numbers “1” to “5”, the general internal game state, the general game state during BB, the RB game state, and the RT game state are the same internal winning combination. However, in the RB gaming state, the winning number is only a lottery from “1” to “4”, so that the winning number is not “5”.

  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 “Bell” is determined, and data “00000100” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area. When the winning number is “4”, the internal winning combination “watermelon” 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 “Replay” is determined, and the data “00010000” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area.

  In the general gaming state and the RB gaming state, when the winning number is “6”, 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 “7”, the internal winning combination “BB2” is determined, and data “00000010” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. When the winning number is “8”, the internal winning combination “RB1” is determined, and the data “00000100” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  In the BB general gaming state and the RT gaming state, when the winning number is “6”, the internal winning combination “RB1” is determined, and the data “00000100” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. When the winning number is “7”, the internal winning combination “RB2” is determined, and the data “00001000” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  Next, FIGS. 9A and 9B show the storage area of the internal winning combination (or display combination) and will be described. This storage area is allocated to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. 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. 9 (1), “Red Cherry”, “Blue Cherry”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, and “Replay” correspond to each of the bits 0 to 4 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area. It is attached. Bits 5 to 7 are unused.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, “BB1”, “BB2”, “RB1”, and “RB2” are associated with each of the bits 0 to 3 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bits 4 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. 10 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. 10, “BB1”, “BB2”, “RB1”, and “RB2” are associated with each bit 0 to 3 of the carryover combination storage area. Bits 4 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. 11 (1) 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. 11 (1), each of the bits 0 to 4 in the operating flag storage area includes “BB1 operating flag”, “BB2 operating flag”, “RB1 operating flag”, “RB2 operating”. “Medium flag” and “RT operating flag” are associated with each other. Bits 5 to 7 are unused.

  Next, FIG. 11 (2) shows the storage area of the gaming state and 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. 11 (2), each of the bits 0 to 3 of the game state storage area includes “general game state”, “BB general game state”, “RB game state”, and “RT game state”. Are associated. Bits 4 to 7 are unused.

  Next, the search order table is shown in FIG. This search order table is stored in the ROM 32.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the search order table indicates the order of searching for whether or not it is applicable as the number of sliding frames 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. 13 shows a priority table, which will be described. This priority order table is stored in the ROM 32.

  As shown in FIG. 13, 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 and blue cherry are defined in priority 5, and the winning data is represented by “00000011” for internal winning combination 1 and “00000000” for 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, an effect identifier determination table is shown and described in FIG. The effect identifier determination table is used for lottery according to conditions to determine a corresponding effect identifier.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the effect identifier determination table has a plurality of effect tables. The general gaming state effect table is an effect table used when BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2 are not included in the internal winning combination (that is, when there is no carryover combination) in the general gaming state.

  The general gaming state (when carrying over) effect table is an effect table used when the internal winning combination includes BB1, BB2, or RB1 (that is, when there is a carryover combination) in the general gaming state.

  Further, the BB general game state effect table is an effect table used in the BB general game state, and the RB game state effect table is an effect table used in the RB game state.

  Further, other effect tables such as an RT game state effect table 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 “watermelon” is won, the effect identifiers “effect A” and “effect D” are determined with a probability of 16/128. The production identifiers “production B”, “production C”, and “production E” are determined by the probability.

  In the present embodiment, as the production identifier, “production A”, “production B”, “production C”, “production D”, “production E”, “production F”, “production G”, “production” There are “H”, “Render I”, “Render J”, “Render K”, “Render L”, “Render M” and “Render N”. These effects are, for example, effects such as “normal”, “spotlight”, “match”, “shopping”, “special stop sound”, “slot win”, and “slot loss”.

  Here, since the production identifier “Production I” is performed only when “Red Cherry” and “Watermelon” are won internally, it is definitely determined that “Red Cherry” and “Watermelon” are internally won. It is an effect to notify the person.

  In addition, the production identifier “production J” is performed only when “blue cherry” and “watermelon” are won internally, so it is determined that the player is internally awarded to “blue cherry” and “watermelon”. It is an effect to notify.

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

  As shown in FIG. 15, the effect data determination table includes, for each effect identifier, effect data for start operation (when a start command is received), effect data for first stop operation, effect data for second stop operation, (3) Production data for stop operation and production data for display (when receiving a display combination command) are 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.

  Further, for example, when the start operation is performed when the production identifier “production D” is “shopping” production and “production D” is determined, “item appearance” data is produced by the production data “production D-1”. Is determined, and when the “multiple items appear” effect is performed and the third stop operation is performed, the “determined” data is determined by the effect data “effect D-4”. "Production" is performed to determine one item.

  Next, FIG. 16 shows a main circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1 and will be described.

  FIG. 16 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. 17 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 17, 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 9 a to 9 c, 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, FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 show a main flowchart of the 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, a medal acceptance / start check process is performed (step S3). 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 S4). 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 S5). In this gaming state monitoring process, the gaming state in the current game is identified based on the BB1 operating flag, BB2 operating flag, RB1 operating flag, RB2 operating flag, RT operating flag, or carryover combination information. Information is set in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process (step S6).

  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 game number counter update processing (step S7). In the RT game number counter update process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RT gaming state. If the gaming state is the RT gaming state, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a “start command” to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). The “start command” includes an internal winning combination, a gaming state, information on the used internal lottery table, and the like.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, “4.1 seconds”) has elapsed since the start of the previous game (step S9). When this determination result is “YES”, a timer setting process ( The process proceeds to step S11), and if “NO”, the process proceeds to a waiting time digestion process (step S10).

  In the waiting time digestion process (step S10), the game start waiting time is digested (wait) without performing the subsequent processes until the predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game started. Specifically, a process of invalidating the input based on the player's operation to start the game is performed until “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started.

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

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

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

  When all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated and all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the symbol combination table (step S14). In this process, the symbol combination table is referred to, the display combination (the combination in which the winning combination is established) is identified on the basis of the pattern stop state 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.

  Next, a display combination command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S15). The “display combination command” includes information on a display combination flag for specifying a display combination, information on the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, a medal payout process is performed (step S16). In this medal payout process, in the credit mode, the credit counter set in the RAM 33 is updated based on the payout number information. The value of the credit counter in the credit display unit 19 is displayed based on the update of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the hopper 40 is driven and controlled by the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out medals based on the payout number information. Further, if the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 turns on the replay operating flag. Further, the CPU 31 updates the number of acquired medals. Thereafter, the CPU 31 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 72. This payout end command includes information indicating that the payout of medals has been completed.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the value of the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S17). Here, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the value of the counter is subtracted according to the number of medals paid out.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT end check processing (step S18). In this RT end check process, an RT game state end check process and the like are performed. Details of the RT end check process will also be described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 to check the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, the RB1 operating flag, and the RB2 operating flag (step S19), the BB1 operating flag, BB2 If the operating flag, the RB1 operating flag, or the RB2 operating flag is “ON”, a bonus end check process is performed (step S20). The bonus end check process will be described later.

  If the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, the RB1 operating flag, and the RB2 operating flag are all “off” (determined in step S19), or the bonus end check process (step S20) is completed, the bonus operation check process Is performed (step S21). The bonus operation check process will also be described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a replay operation check process (step S22). 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 S22) ends, the process returns to the one-game end initialization process (step S2 in FIG. 18).

  Next, FIGS. 20 and 21 are flowcharts showing medal acceptance / start check processing. 20 and 21 show details of the medal acceptance / start check process (step S3 in FIG. 18) 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. 22 shows a flowchart of the internal lottery process, which will be described. FIG. 22 shows details of the internal lottery process (step S6 in FIG. 18) 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 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S72). 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 “5” (step S73). Here, since the carryover combination is generated in the general gaming state, the general gaming state in BB, and the RT gaming state, the number of lotteries is changed in the internal lottery table for general gaming state, in general in BB Only when the gaming state internal lottery table or the RT gaming state internal lottery table is selected. 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 S74).

  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 S75). 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 S76). 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 S77, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S79.

  If the random value is not less than the lower limit and not more than the upper limit, 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 S77). 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 S78). 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 S78) or when it is determined that the random number value is not greater than the lower limit value or less than the upper limit value (determined in step S76). Step S79).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S80). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S81, and when “NO”, the process returns to step S74. 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 S81). 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 S82), and the internal lottery process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 23 shows a flowchart of the reel stop control process, which will be described. FIG. 23 shows details of the reel stop control process (step S13 in FIG. 19) 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 S195, 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 determines whether or not the process is the third stop control process (step S193). When this determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S195, and when it is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S194. If it is the third stop control process, an automatic third stop process is performed (step S194). 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 effective 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 S193), and an automatic third stop process. After (step S194), the type of the stop button is specified, and the corresponding stop button is invalidated (step S195). 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 S196).

  Next, the CPU 31 searches for the symbol position having the highest priority within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel (step S197). More specifically, the priority pull-in status determined for each symbol position based on the stop possible display combination is searched according to the search order obtained from the number of sliding symbols set in the stop table with reference to the search order table, Search for the symbol position with the highest priority pull-in status value (excluding stop prohibition).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames based on the search result (step S198).

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S199). 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 issues a rotation stop instruction so that the rotation of the corresponding reel stops at the stop control position corresponding to the determined number of sliding symbols (step S200).

  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 S201). If there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the process returns to step S191, and the above processing (steps S191 to S201) is repeated until there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is effective until stop control of all reels is completed. In that case, the reel stop control process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 24 shows a flowchart of the RT end check process, which will be described. FIG. 24 shows the details of the RT end check process (step S18 in FIG. 19) by the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the RT end check process, first, it is determined whether or not the RT gaming state is set (step S511).

  If it is in the RT gaming state, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0” (step S512). If the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the RT end check is performed. The process ends.

  When the value of the RT game number counter is “0”, the RT operating flag is set to “off” (step S513). Next, an RT end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S514), and the RT end check process is ended.

  Next, FIG. 25 shows a flowchart of the bonus end check process, which will be described. FIG. 25 shows details of the bonus end check process (step S20 in FIG. 19) 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 S261.

  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 S261.

  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”. Subsequently, a BB end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 as a bonus end command (step S255), and the bonus end check process is ended.

  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 S261, it is determined whether the RB operating flag (RB1 operating flag or RB2 operating flag) is “ON”. If the RB operating flag (RB1 operating flag and RB2 operating flag) is not “ON”, the bonus end check process is terminated.

  If the RB operating flag (RB1 operating flag or RB2 operating flag) is “ON”, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved (step S262). If no winning is established, the process proceeds to step S265. If a winning is established, the value of the winning possible number counter is decremented by “1” (step S263).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible winning number counter is “0” (step S264). If the value of the possible winning number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S267.

  In this determination, if the value of the winning count counter is not “0” or the winning is not achieved (determined in step S262), “1” is subtracted from the value of the possible gaming count counter (step S265).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (step S266). 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 winning number counter is “0” (determined in step S264), an RB end time process is performed (step S267). ). Specifically, the RB operating flag (RB1 operating flag or RB2 operating flag) is set to “off”, and the values of the game possible number counter and the winning possible number counter are cleared. Subsequently, an RB end command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S268), and the bonus end check process is ended.

  Next, FIG. 26 shows a flowchart of the bonus operation check process, which will be described. FIG. 26 shows details of the bonus operation check process (step S21 in FIG. 19) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is “BB1” or “BB2” (step S521). If the display combination is neither “BB1” nor “BB2”, the process proceeds to step S525.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is “BB1” or “BB2”, it is determined whether the display combination is “BB1” (step S522). When the display combination is “BB1”, the BB1 operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (step S523), and the process proceeds to step S530. 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.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not “BB1” (determined in step S521), the CPU 31 performs BB2 operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S274), and proceeds to the processing of step S530. Specifically, referring to the bonus operation time table, the BB2 operating flag is set to “ON”, and “350” which is the payout number during BB2 operation is set in the bonus end number counter.

  On the other hand, when the display combination is neither “BB1” nor “BB2” (determined in step S521), the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is “RB1” or “RB2” (step S525). ). When this determination is “NO”, that is, when the display combination is not any of “BB1”, “BB2”, “RB1”, and “RB2”, the process proceeds to step S532.

  When the display combination is “RB1” or “RB2”, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S526). Specifically, the RB operation flag is set to “ON”, “12” is set in the possible game number counter, and “8” is set in the possible winning number counter.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is “ON” (step S527). If the RT operating flag is not “ON”, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S530. If the RT operating flag is “ON”, the RT operating flag is set to “OFF” (step S528), and an RT end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S29).

  Next, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S530), and transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S531).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is a general gaming state during BB (step S532), and if not, the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  In the case of the BB general gaming state, it is determined whether the display combination is “red cherry” or “blue cherry” (step S533), and the display combination must be “red cherry” and “blue cherry”. If so, the bonus operation check process ends.

  If the display combination is “red cherry” or “blue cherry”, the RT operating flag is set to “ON” (step S534), and the RT game number counter value is set to “20” (step S534). S535), an RT start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S536), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

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

  First, the CPU 31 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. 28 shows a flowchart of the reset interrupt process performed in the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 28, 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. 29 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. 29, in the command receiving 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. 30 shows a flowchart of a process at the time of receiving a bet command and 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. 30, 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. 31 shows a flowchart of the 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. 31, in the start command reception effect determination process, first, information on the start command is acquired (step S331).

  Next, based on the effect identifier determination table, the effect identifier is determined by lottery based on the gaming state, the winning combination and the random value (step S332).

  Next, based on the determined effect identifier, effect data for start operation is determined (step S333). For example, if the effect identifier of “shopping” effect of “effect D” is determined as the effect identifier, “item appearance” data of effect data “effect D-1” for start operation is determined and set.

  Next, each time a reel stop command is received, the count is incremented, and the value of the stop reel number counter that manages the number of stop reels is cleared (set to “0”) (step S334), and the start command reception effect determination process is performed. Exit.

  Next, FIG. 32 shows a flowchart of the effect determination process at the time of receiving the reel stop command, which will be described. 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. 32, in the reel stop command reception effect determination process, first, information on the 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. 33 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. 33, 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 S362).

  Next, the game-in-progress flag is set to “off” (step S363), and the display command reception effect determining process is terminated.

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

  FIG. 34 shows a flowchart of an interrupt process under the control of the sub CPU (image control CPU 82) for the sound / lamp control circuit 73, which will be described. This interrupt process is repeated every 2 ms.

  As shown in FIG. 34, 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.

  Next, a display screen example will be shown and described.

  FIG. 35 (1) shows an example of a display screen when the display combination “Red Cherry” is established during the BB general game state, and FIG. 35 (2) shows the display combination “Watermelon” during the BB general game state. An example of a display screen when established is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (1), when the internal winning combination “red cherry” and “watermelon” are won during the BB general game state, the symbol “red cherry” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L. Then, the display combination “red cherry” wins the top line 8b and the cross-down line 8a. With this “Red Cherry” award, you will get “2” medals (“1” for top line 8b + “1” for cross-down line 8a) and RT game “20” Can do.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 35 (2), when the internal winning combination “red cherry” and “watermelon” is won during the BB general game state, the left display window 4L, the middle display window 4C, and the right display window 4R. When the symbol “watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the upper stage, the display combination “watermelon” wins the top line 8b. With this “watermelon” prize, “15” medals can be obtained.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in the BB includes the winning range of “watermelon” with a medal payout number of “15” and the medal payout number. Is “1”, and the winning ranges of “Red Cherry” and “Blue Cherry” which are RT game state actuators are overlapped. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

  With this configuration, the combination of symbols related to “Watermelon” is displayed to obtain “15” medals, or the combination of symbols related to “Red Cherry” or “Blue Cherry” is displayed to display “1” medals. Whether to acquire and shift to the RT gaming state depends on the player's skill level, which can cause a large difference in the number of medals earned after the next game. Since the game can proceed in an advantageous manner, the interest in the game can be improved. In addition, since a player who is poor in game technology will improve the game technology so that he / she is advantageous, the game technology can be improved for beginners.

  Further, according to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the winning combination “watermelon” has a higher priority than the winning combinations “red cherry” and “blue cherry” that are RT gaming state operating combinations. It is as prescribed. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 2.

  With this configuration, in order to shift to the RT gaming state, the player must intentionally perform a stop operation so that the combination of symbols related to “red cherry” or “blue cherry” is displayed (so-called eyes If the button is not pressed), the combination of symbols related to “watermelon” is difficult to stop and display, the player's skill is highly required, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, according to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the internal winning combination “watermelon” and “red cherry” or “blue cherry” are won in duplicate, “watermelon” and “red cherry” ”Or“ Blue Cherry ”is notified of the double winning. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 3.

  With this configuration, the player only has to perform a stop operation aiming at a desired winning combination only when a duplicate winning is notified, and the player can be provided with unnecessary labor and can be more interesting for the game.

  In the present embodiment, the “game value granting role” and the “second advantageous gaming state actuating role”, which are divided by overlapping the winning ranges, are “watermelon”, “red cherry” and “blue cherry”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other winning combinations such as “bell” and “watermelon” may be used. Here, in this embodiment, when “Bell” is determined as an internal winning combination, it is determined that a prize will be won (except for automatic stop) regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Even if the operation of the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is detected when the combination of symbols cannot be stopped on the active line, the “bell” can be won and the game can be shifted to the RB gaming state. . In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the RT is operated and the medal is paid out when the display combination “red cherry” or “blue cherry” is established. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the RT operation is performed. You may make it do. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the general game state during the BB, the winning ranges of “watermelon”, “red cherry”, and “blue cherry” are made to completely coincide with each other. The winning ranges of “watermelon”, “red cherry”, and “blue cherry” may partially match. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination “watermelon” and “red cherry” or “blue cherry” are duplicated, it is always notified that the double winning is achieved. Instead, you may make it alert | report a duplicate winning according to predetermined conditions. For example, the duplicate winning may be notified only when a predetermined number of medals are acquired during the BB operation. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the BB general gaming state, the winning ranges of the internal winning combination “watermelon” and the RT transitioning combinations “red cherry” and “blue cherry” are overlapped. However, the winning ranges may be overlapped in the RB gaming state. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the CPU 31 manages the RT gaming state, the BB general gaming state, and the like as the gaming state, but is not limited to this, and manages the RT gaming state, the BB operating state, and the like. Anyway. 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 and the internal lottery table for general gaming states in BB in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states and the internal lottery table for RT 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 symbol combination 1 storage area and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area 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 and game state storage area | region 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 production | presentation identifier determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect data determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit containing the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process by the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process by the main control circuit following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the medal reception and start check process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing medal acceptance / start check processing subsequent to FIG. 20. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the RT completion | finish check process 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 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 interruption process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 shows an example of a display screen when the display combination “Red Cherry” is established during the BB general game state in the embodiment of the present invention, and a display screen example when the display combination “Watermelon” is established.

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;
Lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of lottery tables in which a range of random numbers for which a winning combination is determined is defined;
Random number generation means for generating a random value in a range of random numbers for which the winning combination is determined;
Random value extraction means for extracting a random value generated by the random value generation means based on detection of a start operation by the start operation detection means;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the random value extracted by the random number extraction means and the lottery table;
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;
Compared to the first advantageous gaming state in a disadvantageous gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous for the player, a first advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player compared to the disadvantageous gaming state, and the first advantageous gaming state A second advantageous gaming state in which the winning combination is determined using a lottery table in which the range of the winning range relating to the re-playing player permitted to start the game regardless of the game value is determined. A gaming state transition means for transition under a predetermined condition;
With
The lottery table used in the first advantageous gaming state includes a winning range of a gaming value imparting role to which a gaming value is given by the gaming value giving means, and a second advantageous gaming state operation related to the operation of the second advantageous gaming state. Overlapping with the winning range of roles,
The gaming state transition means shifts to the disadvantaged gaming state by giving a predetermined amount of gaming value in the first advantageous gaming state,
When the combination of symbols relating to the second advantageous gaming state actuating role is displayed, the gaming value granting means indicates the amount of game value to be given when the symbol combination relating to the gaming value granting role is displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is given more than the amount of gaming value to be given. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A priority order table storing means for storing a priority order table in which the priority order of the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display means by the stop control means is provided;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the stop control means stops the change of the symbol based on the priority order defined in the priority order table stored in the priority order table storage means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
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 game information notification control means, when the game value giving combination and the second game state operating combination are determined by the winning combination determining means, the game value providing combination and the second game state operating combination are duplicated. A gaming machine characterized by causing the gaming information notification control means to notify the user of the fact.

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