JP2008183130A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance interests in games by enriching the generation of a stop operation aid period and changes in game counts. <P>SOLUTION: The count of winning of internal winning combinations 'BB1' (big bonus) 1 and 'BB2' for the shift to the RB (regular bonus) game state advantageous for players is stored into a BB1 winning counter and a BB2 winning counter, respectively and when the values of BB1 and BB2 winning counters reach a prescribed combination (by determination at step S653), the count of STs (stop times) is determined by lottery (step S654). This can enrich the generation of STs and changes in the count of STs, thereby providing a game machine with enhanced interests in games. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

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

  Also, a gaming machine is known in which information for winning a predetermined winning combination is notified over a plurality of games using such notification.

In such a gaming machine, after the predetermined winning combination is determined, the order of the stop operation is determined by lottery, and the order of the stop operation described above is informed for the number of games determined after the bonus game ends (stop). The operation assisting period) allows a player who cannot be pushed to play a game with interest (see, for example, Patent Document 3).
Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 03-072313 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-146939 JP 2002-355356 A

  However, in such a conventional gaming machine, after the bonus game is over, the stop operation assistance period is always set, and the number of games to be the stop operation assistance period is also determined in advance, so the player has only a certain expectation. I could not.

  The present invention was made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the interest rate of the player by enriching the change rate of the stop operation assistance period. 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 in step S12 in FIG. 17) and the start operation detecting means detect the start operation. The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the internal lottery process of FIG. 21) for determining the winning combination, the stop operation detecting means (for example, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) for detecting the stopping operation, and the winning combination Based on the winning combination determined by the determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, stop control means (for example, main control) for stopping the symbol variation performed by the symbol varying means Circuit 71, the process of step S13 in FIG. 17), and a line (a line connecting a predetermined position to the symbol display means as a result of the stop control means stopping the symbol variation performed by the symbol varying means ( For example, based on a combination of symbols displayed along an active line), a game value providing means (for example, main control) that provides a game value (for example, a medal) The pattern change is stopped by the road 71, the hopper 40) and the stop control means, and the combination of the symbols displayed along the line is a combination of symbols related to the winning combination that can be determined by the winning combination determining means. Discriminating means for discriminating whether or not there is (for example, main control circuit 71, processing in step S14 in FIG. 17), advantageous game state (for example, RB game state) that is relatively advantageous to the player, and the first Game state transition means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the bonus operation check process of FIG. 24) for shifting the disadvantageous game state (for example, the general game state) that is disadvantageous to the game state of the game, and the game related to the game Game information notifying means (for example, liquid crystal display device 5) for notifying information, and game information notifying control means (for example, controlling game information to be notified to the game information notifying means) , The sub-control circuit 72) and the number of times the first winning combination (for example, BB1) is determined by the winning combination determining means and the number of times (for example, BB winning) the second winning combination (for example, BB2) is determined. A winning combination determination number storage means (for example, the image control work RAM 83) for storing each of the number counter values), the number of times the first winning combination stored in the winning combination determination number storage means is determined, and the first Stop operation assistance period lottery in which the number of games (for example, the number of STs) for notifying the auxiliary information of the stop operation by the player is determined by lottery when the number of times the two winning combinations are determined becomes a predetermined value. Means (for example, the image control CPU 82, the process of step S654 in FIG. 33), and the gaming state transition means is a combination of symbols displayed along the line by the discrimination means. Is determined to be a combination of symbols related to the first winning combination or a combination of symbols related to the second winning combination, the game information notification control means shifts to the advantageous gaming state, The game information informing means is informed of the auxiliary information for the number of games determined by the stop operation auxiliary period lottery means.

  With this configuration, the number of games in the stop operation assisting period is determined by lottery according to the number of wins of the first winning combination and the second winning combination to be shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player. The number of games is varied and the interest in games can be enhanced.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the gaming machine described above, the gaming state transition means may be configured such that the combination of symbols displayed along the line by the determining means is a combination of symbols related to the first winning combination. When it is determined that there is a game, the game proceeds to a first advantageous game state that is relatively advantageous to the player, and when it is determined that the combination is a combination of symbols related to the second winning combination, the first advantageous game Unlike a state, it has the structure characterized by making it transfer to the 2nd advantageous game state relatively advantageous for a player.

  With this configuration, since the first winning combination and the second winning combination generate different advantageous game states, the occurrence of the stop operation assist period and the number of games are based on the number of winning combinations that generate different game states. Can change and enhance the interest in games.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, lottery point granting means for granting lottery points (for example, ST lottery points) related to the lottery condition of the number of games for notifying the auxiliary information according to the player's operation in the gaming machine. (For example, the image control CPU 82, step S635 in FIG. 32),
The stop operation auxiliary period lottery means stores a number of auxiliary information notification number lottery tables (for example, ST lottery table) for lottery of the number of games for which the auxiliary information is notified (for example, image control program ROM 84). And the stop operation assistance period lottery means selects the auxiliary information notification number lottery table stored in the notification number lottery table storage means based on the lottery points given to the lottery point giving means. The number of games for informing the auxiliary information is determined by lottery.

  With this configuration, since the auxiliary information notification number lottery table for determining the number of games in the stop operation assist period is selected based on the lottery points given in accordance with the player's operation, the game is used for determining the number of games in the stop operation assist period. A person can be involved, and the interest in games can be enhanced.

  According to the present invention, the number of games in the stop operation assistance period is determined by lottery based on the number of wins of the first winning combination and the second winning combination to be shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that has a great variety of occurrences and number of games and has enhanced interest in games.

  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” to be described later) corresponding to a predetermined role (for example, “cherry 1 small role” described later) is a predetermined position (for example, “red cherry” to be 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. 14) described later.

  According to this symbol arrangement table, on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “BAR”, “Replay”, “Blank”, “Red Cherry”, “Blue Cherry”, A symbol row composed of symbols “peach cherry”, “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 “cherry 1 small part” is won and the number of medals inserted. When the number is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out, and when the number of inserted medals is 3, 10 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, 15 medals are paid out (10 sheets × 2 = 20, but the maximum payout number is 15).

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “Blue Cherry-ANY-ANY” is lined up along the active line, “Cherry 2 Minor” will be won and 15 medals will be awarded when 1 and 2 medals are inserted. Is paid out and ten medals are paid out when the number of inserted medals is three. 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 cherry 1, 15 medals are paid out (10 sheets × 2 = 20, but the maximum payout number is 15).

  In addition, when the symbol combination “peach cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along the active line, the “cherry 3 small role” is won, and when the number of medals is 1 and 2, 15 medals Is paid out and ten medals are paid out when the number of inserted medals is three. In addition, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, that is, when five effective lines are set, if the peach cherry is displayed in the upper or lower row of the left display window 4L, as in the case of the cherry 1, 15 medals are paid out (10 sheets × 2 = 20, but the maximum payout number is 15).

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “Bell-Bell-Bell” is lined up along the active line, “Bell's small role” will be awarded, and when the number of medals inserted is 1 or 2, 15 medals will be paid out. When the number of inserted medals is 3, 8 medals are paid out.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged along the active line, the “watermelon small part” is awarded, and when the number of medals inserted is 1 or 2, 15 medals are paid out. When three medals are inserted, three medals are paid out.

  The “cherry 1 small part”, “cherry 2 small part”, “cherry 3 small part”, “bell small part”, and “watermelon small part” may be collectively referred to as “small part”.

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

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

  In addition, when the symbol combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, “BB2” is established, and no medal is paid out, but the gaming state of the next game is “RB gaming state”. (More specifically, the BB2 operating flag is set to “ON” and the RB gaming state is achieved by the processing at the time of RB operation).

  In addition, when the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged along the active line, “MB” is established and no medal is paid out, but the game state of the next game becomes “MB game state”. .

  In addition, the “cherry 1 small part”, “cherry 2 small part”, “cherry 3 small part”, “bell small part”, “watermelon small part”, “replay”, “BB1”, “ When a symbol combination other than the symbol combinations related to “BB2” and “MB” 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, the “BB1 operation flag” is set as the operation flag and “360” 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 “330” is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Further, when the display combination “MB” is established and the process at the time of MB operation is activated, the “MB operation flag” is set as the operation flag, and “150” is set to the bonus end number counter.

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

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

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

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

  Furthermore, the “RB gaming state” is a gaming state that occurs during the bonus (specifically, when the BB1 or BB2 operating flag is “on”), but the bonus termination condition is also defined. . In the present embodiment, the number of payouts to end the bonus is defined as “360” sheets during BB1 operation and “330” sheets during BB2 operation. That is, when the bonus (BB1 or BB2 operating flag is “ON”), the payout number is “360” (BB1 operating flag is “ON”) or “330” (BB2 operating flag is “ When it reaches "On" state, it ends.

  Further, the “MB game state” is a game state in which the number of sliding symbols at the time of reel stop control is smaller than in other game states. In the internal lottery, the game state is such that an internal lottery table that is easy to win (in the present embodiment, wins all the small combinations) that overlaps many winning combinations is selected.

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

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

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

  Further, “MB” is carried over, “MB” is stored as “carry-over role”, and “carry-over state” continues.

  Here, the state where “BB1” is carried over as “carry-over combination” is referred to as BB1 internal winning state (BB1 carry-over state), and the state where “BB2” is carried over as “carry-over combination” (BB2 internal winning state ( BB2 carryover state), the state where “MB” is carried over as “carryover role” is also referred to as the MB internal winning state (MB 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 “9” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the RB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “5” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  In the MB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “5” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, an internal lottery table is shown and described in FIGS. 6 (1) and 6 (2). FIG. 6A is a general gaming state internal lottery table, and FIG. 6B is an RB gaming 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 FIGS. 6 (1) and 6 (2), the internal lottery table shows a winning number and a lower limit value and an upper limit value of random numbers that become lottery values according to the number of pieces inserted for each winning number. Has been. A value obtained by dividing the range of each lottery value by “65536” is the winning probability of the corresponding internal winning combination. The range that does not correspond to the random number range of any winning number is “lost”. In the present embodiment, the “general gaming state internal lottery table” and the “RB gaming state internal lottery table” are used in accordance with the respective gaming states.

  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 “9”, 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 (2) 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 “5”, and within the range between the lower limit value and the upper limit value of any lottery value. If not, the winning number is “0”.

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

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

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

  Hereinafter, in all the winning numbers, the general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the MB gaming state are the same internal winning combination. However, in the RB gaming state and the MB gaming state, the winning numbers are only lotteries from “1” to “5”, so that the winning numbers are not “6” to “9”.

  When the winning number is “1”, the internal winning combination “Cherry 1” 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 “Cherry 2” 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 “Cherry 3” is determined, and the data “00000100” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area.

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

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

  When the winning number is “9”, the internal winning combination “MB” is determined, and the data “00000100” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  Next, FIGS. 8A and 8B 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. 8 (1), each of the bits 0 to 5 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area includes “cherry 1”, “cherry 2”, “cherry 3”, “bell”, “watermelon” and “Replay” is associated. Bits 6 to 7 are unused.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, “BB1”, “BB2”, and “MB” are associated with each of bits 0 to 2 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bits 3 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. 9 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. 9, “BB1”, “BB2”, and “MB” are associated with each of the bits 0 to 2 of the carryover combination storage area. Bits 3 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. 10 (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 MB to be started when the bonus game and MB are started.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (1), in each of the bits 0 to 3 in the operating flag storage area, “BB1 operating flag”, “BB2 operating flag”, “MB operating flag” and “RB operating” are stored. “Middle flag” is associated. Bits 4 to 7 are unused.

  Next, FIG. 10 (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. 10 (2), each of the bits 0 to 2 in the gaming state storage area is associated with “general gaming state”, “RB gaming state”, and “MB gaming state”. Bits 3 to 7 are unused.

  Next, FIG. 11, FIG. 12 (1), and FIG. 11 shows an effect identifier determination table for large classification, FIG. 12 (1) shows an effect identifier determination table for medium classification, and FIG. 12 (2) shows an effect identifier determination table for small classification. The effect identifier determination table is used for lottery according to conditions to determine a corresponding effect identifier.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the effect identifier determination table for large classification has a plurality of effect determination tables. The general game state (sub) effect determination table is an effect determination table used in the general game state.

  The ST operation state (sub) effect determination table is an effect determination table used in the ST operation state.

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

  In each effect determination table, the probability that each effect identifier is determined for each internal winning combination is set. 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 game state production determination table, when the internal winning combination “Bell” is won, the production identifiers “X1” and “X3” are decided with a probability of 512/32768, and the probability of 1024/32768 Thus, the effect identifier “X4” is determined, the effect identifier “X5” is determined with the probability of 2048/32768, and the effect identifier “X7” is determined with the probability of 256/32768.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there are “X1”, “X2”, “X3”, “Y1”, “Y2”, “Y3”, etc. as production identifiers.

  The effect identifier “Y1” is performed only when “Cherry 1” is won internally, so it is an effect that definitely informs the player that “Cherry 1” is won internally. With this effect, the player recognizes that “Cherry 1” has been won internally.

  Similarly, the effect identifier “Y2” is an effect that definitely informs the player that “Cherry 2” has been won internally, and the effect identifier “Y3” has been internally won by “Cherry 3”. The production identifier “Y4” for definite notification to the player is the production and production identifier “Y5” for definite notification to the player that “Bell” has been won internally. This is an effect that informs the player that the internal winning is being made.

  In addition, the effect identifier determination table for medium classification sets an effect identifier for determining a more detailed effect by the effect identifier determined according to the effect identifier determination table for large classification.

  The middle-class effect identifier determination table shown in FIG. 12A is a medium-class effect identifier determination table used when the effect identifier “X2” is selected by the large-class effect identifier determination table. .

  Other medium classification effect identifier determination tables are also prepared, but are omitted here.

  Further, the effect identifier determination table for small classification sets an effect identifier for determining a more detailed effect by the effect identifier determined according to the effect identifier determination table for medium classification.

  The subcategory effect identifier determination table shown in FIG. 12B is a subcategory effect identifier determination table used when the effect identifier “X2-1” is selected by the medium classification effect identifier determination table. It is.

  Other subcategory effect identifier determination tables are also prepared, but are omitted here.

  Furthermore, an effect data determination table (not shown) is also prepared. This effect data determination table determines effect data to be displayed according to the operation state.

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

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

  Next, FIG. 13 shows the ST lottery table and will be described. This ST lottery table shows the number of games (ST operation state) in which an internal winning combination is notified (ST number; in this embodiment, the internal winning combination “Cherry” (“Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “ This is a lottery table used for determining the number of games to be notified of the cherry 3 ”), and is stored in the image control program ROM 84.

  In this ST lottery table, the probability of winning for each ST number is set according to the number of ST lottery points to be described later. With this information, the number of STs is determined by lottery according to the ST lottery points owned. When the internal winning combination “Cherry” (“Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “Cherry 3”) is determined during the ST operation state for the number of ST times determined here, the effect indicating “Cherry” win is given. Informed.

  Next, FIG. 14 shows a main circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1 and will be described.

  FIG. 14 shows a main control circuit 71 for controlling game processing operations in the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) 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 with 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).

  In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may comprise so that random number sampling may be performed within the microcomputer 30, ie, on the operation program of CPU31. 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. 15 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 15, 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, FIGS. 16 and 17 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, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process (step S3). Here, when BB1 and BB2 are in operation, RB is also in operation. Details of the bonus operation monitoring process will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the internal lottery process, the internal lottery table determination table is referred to, and the number of lotteries and the type of the internal lottery table are determined based on the gaming state acquired in the gaming state monitoring process. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, “9” 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 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 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 to check the MB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the RB operating flag (step S18), and the MB operating flag, BB1. If the operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, or the RB operating flag is “ON”, a bonus end check process is performed (step S19). The bonus end check process will be described later.

  If the MB operating flag, the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the RB operating flag are all “off” (determined in step S18), or the bonus end check process (step S19) is completed, the bonus operation check process (Step S20). The bonus operation check process will also be described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a replay operation check process (step S21). 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 S21) ends, the process returns to the one-game end initialization process (step S2 in FIG. 16).

  Next, FIG. 18 shows a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process, which will be described. FIG. 18 shows the details of the bonus operation monitoring process (step S3 in FIG. 16) of the main control circuit 71.

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

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

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

  Next, FIGS. 19 and 20 show a flowchart of medal acceptance / start check processing, which will be described. 19 and 20 show details of the medal acceptance / start check process (step S4 in FIG. 16) 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”, automatic loading processing is performed (step S44). In the automatic loading process, the value of the automatic loading counter is copied to the value of the loading number counter, and the value of the automatic loading counter is cleared (set to “0”). At this time, the value of the valid line counter is updated according to the value of the automatic insertion counter, and the bet command is also transmitted.

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not the medal insertion is permitted (step S45). If medal insertion is not permitted, the process proceeds to step S59.

  If medal insertion is permitted, it is determined whether or not the insertion medal switch is turned “ON” (injection processing) (step S46). At this time, if a medal is inserted, it is also determined whether or not the inserted medal is a regular medal. If it is determined by this determination that the inserted medal is not a regular medal, an illegal medal process is performed. In this illegal medal process, for example, the inserted illegal medal may be discharged from the medal payout exit 15, and the process may be simply continued by moving to step S <b> 59.

  If the inserted medal switch is not “ON”, it is determined whether or not the BET switch is “ON” (step S47). If the BET switch is not “ON”, the process proceeds to step S59. At this time, if the insertion number counter is prohibited from being updated, the process proceeds to step S59.

  If the BET switch is “ON”, a BET switch check process is performed as a credit insertion process (step S48), and the process proceeds to step S52. In this BET switch check process (credit insertion process), the maximum of the inserted number counter and the maximum inserted number counter (set according to the gaming state) according to the type in which the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 are "ON". Based on the value, a value to be added to the inserted number counter is calculated, and the credit for the calculated value is subtracted from the credit number of the stored medals, and the inserted number counter is updated.

  On the other hand, if the inserted medal switch is “ON” (determined in step S46), it is determined whether or not the inserted number counter is permitted to be updated (step S49).

  If the inserted number counter is not allowed to be updated, that is, if the inserted number counter is not allowed to be updated, medals for the maximum number of BETs have already been inserted, so the value of the credit counter is updated (added "1") (step) S56). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter has reached the maximum value (for example, 50) by updating the credit counter (step S57). If the value of the credit counter has reached the maximum value, the medal is inserted. Is prohibited (step S58), and the process proceeds to step S59.

  On the other hand, if the insertion number counter is permitted to be updated (determined in step S49), the value of the insertion number counter is updated (added "1") in order to perform bet processing by inserting medals (step S50). Next, a medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S51).

  Next, the value of the valid line counter is updated (step S52), and a bet command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S53).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (MAXBET number) (step S54). If the maximum value has been reached, the update of the insertion number counter is prohibited (step S55). In this process, for example, the gaming state monitoring process described above may be performed before the main medal acceptance / start check process, and the maximum value (MAXBET number) of the inserted number counter may be selected according to the gaming state. Specifically, when the number of BETs in the RB gaming state is defined as “1”, updating of the insertion number counter is prohibited when the number of insertions is “1” in the RB gaming state. In the general gaming state, when the inserted number is “3”, updating of the inserted number counter is prohibited.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the demonstration timer is “0” (step S59). If the value of the demonstration timer is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S61.

  If the value of the demonstration timer is “0”, a demonstration command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S60), and the process returns to the medal insertion permission determination process (step S45).

  If the value of the demonstration timer is not “0”, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is equal to or greater than the minimum BET number (step S61). Specifically, if “3” betting is dedicated, it is determined whether the value of the insertion number counter is “3” (or more), and if “1” betting is permitted. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the input number counter is “1” or more.

  If the value of the inserted number counter is equal to or greater than the minimum BET number, the process proceeds to step S62. If the value of the inserted number counter does not reach the minimum BET number, the process returns to the medal insertion permission determination process (step S45).

  If the value of the insertion number counter is equal to or greater than the minimum BET number, it is determined whether or not the start switch is “ON” (step S62). If the start switch is not “ON”, the process returns to the medal insertion permission determination process (step S45), and the above processes (steps S45 to S62) are repeated. If the start switch is “ON”, a medal insertion prohibition process is performed (step S63). 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. 21 shows a flowchart of the internal lottery process, which will be described. FIG. 21 shows the details of the internal lottery process (step S7 in FIG. 16) 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, it is determined 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 “6” (step S73). Here, since the carryover combination occurs in the general gaming state, the number of lotteries is changed only when the internal lottery table for the general gaming state 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).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state (step S83). If not in the MB gaming state, the internal lottery process is terminated. If the game state is MB, bits 0 to 4 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area are set to “ON” (step S84). That is, in the case of the MB gaming state, all small roles are won. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, FIG. 22 shows a flowchart of the reel stop control process, which will be described. FIG. 22 shows details of the reel stop control process (step S13 in FIG. 17) 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, it is determined whether or not the MB gaming state is set (step S197). If the MB gaming state is not set, the process proceeds to step S200. If it is in the MB gaming state, it is determined whether or not the left stop button 7L is pressed (step S198). If the left stop button 7L is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S200. If the left stop button 7L is pressed, the number of checks is changed to “2” (step S199).

  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 S200). 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 S201).

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S202). 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 to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel at the stop control position corresponding to the determined number of sliding symbols (step S203).

  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 S204). 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 S204) 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. 23 shows a flowchart of the bonus end check process, which will be described. FIG. 23 shows details of the bonus end check process (step S19 in FIG. 17) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is “ON” (step S250). If the MB operating flag is not “ON”, the process proceeds to step S251.

  If the MB operating flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S256). If the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the bonus end check process is terminated.

  If the bonus end number counter is “0”, MB end processing is performed (step S257). Specifically, the MB operating flag is set to “off”. Subsequently, an MB end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 as a bonus end command (step S258), and the bonus end check process ends.

  On the other hand, if the MB operating flag is not “ON” (determined in step S250), it is determined 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 operation flag is “ON”. If the RB operating flag is not “ON”, the bonus end check process is terminated.

  If the RB operating flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved (step 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 operation 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. 24 shows a flowchart of the bonus operation check process, which will be described. FIG. 24 shows details of the bonus operation check process (step S20 in FIG. 17) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is “BB1” (step S271). When the display combination is “BB1”, the BB1 operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (step S272). Specifically, referring to the bonus operating time table, the BB1 operating flag is set to “ON”, and “360” which is the payout number during BB1 operating is set in the bonus end number counter. In addition, CPU31 transfers to the process of step S277, when these processes are complete | finished.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not “BB1” (determined in step S271), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is “BB2” (step S273). When the display combination is “BB2”, the BB2 operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (step S274). Specifically, referring to the bonus operating time table, the BB2 operating flag is set to “ON”, and “330” which is the number of payouts during BB2 operating is set in the bonus end number counter. In addition, CPU31 transfers to the process of step S277, when these processes are complete | finished.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not “BB2” (determined in step S273), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is “MB” (step S275). When this determination is “NO”, that is, when the display combination is not any of “BB1”, “BB2”, and “MB”, the bonus operation check process is ended.

  When the display combination is “MB”, the CPU 31 performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S276). Specifically, referring to the bonus operating time table, the MB operating flag is set to “ON”, and “150” which is the payout number during MB operating is set in the bonus end number counter.

  When the BB1 operation process (step S272), the BB2 operation process (step S274) or the MB operation process (step S276) is performed, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S277), and starts a bonus start command. Is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S278), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 25 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 saves the register (step S291). Next, the CPU 31 performs a timer update process for subtracting “1” from the value set in the demonstration timer (step S292). 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 S293). 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 control process (step S294). 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 S295). 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, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S296) and ends the periodic interrupt process.

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

  As shown in FIG. 26, 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. 27 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. 27, in the command reception process, first, each game information is updated according to the command received from the main control circuit 71 (step S311).

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

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

  First, FIG. 28 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. 28, 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. 29 shows a flowchart of a start command reception effect determination process, which will be described. This start command reception effect determination process is started when a start command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the start command reception effect determination process, first, start command information is acquired (step S331).

  Next, effect identifier determination processing is performed (step S332). In the effect identifier determination process, the effect identifier is determined by lottery based on the gaming state, the winning combination and the random value. Details of the effect identification determination process will be described later.

  Next, based on the determined effect identifier, effect data for start operation is determined (step S333). For example, if “glass smoke problem (left)” of “X2-1-1” is determined as the effect identifier, effect data “smoke problem, questions” 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. 30 shows a flowchart of the effect identifier determination process, which will be described. This effect identifier determination process shows the details of the effect identifier determination process (step S332 in FIG. 29) of the above-described start command reception effect determination process.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the effect identifier determination process, first, the gaming state is detected, and it is determined whether or not it is in the ST operating state (sub) (step S601). The process proceeds to step S603.

  If it is in the ST operating state (sub), the ST operating state effect determination table is selected (step S602), and the process proceeds to step S611.

  On the other hand, when it is not in the ST operation state (sub) (determined in step S601), it is determined whether or not it is in the BB gaming state (sub) (step S603). If it is not the BB gaming state (sub), the process proceeds to step S605.

  If it is in the BB gaming state (sub), the BB gaming state effect determination table is selected (step S604), and the process proceeds to step S611.

  On the other hand, if it is not the BB gaming state (sub) (determined in step S603), it is determined whether or not it is the MB gaming state (sub) (step S605). If it is not the MB gaming state (sub), the process proceeds to step S607.

  If it is in the MB gaming state (sub), the MB gaming state effect determination table is selected (step S606), and the process proceeds to step S611.

  On the other hand, if it is not the MB gaming state (sub) (determined in step S605), it is determined whether or not “BB1”, “BB2”, or “MB” is included in the internal winning combination (step S607). If none of “BB1”, “BB2”, and “MB” is included in the internal winning combination, the process proceeds to step S610, and any of “BB1,” “BB2,” or “MB” is included in the internal winning combination. If so, the internal winning state (sub) is changed (step S608). Subsequently, the value of the BB winning number counter is updated in accordance with the type of the winning BB (step S609).

  Next, the general game state effect determination table is selected (step S610).

  When the selection process of the effect identifier determination table (step S602, step S604, step S606 or step S610) is completed, the effect identifier for the effect is determined for the effect from the random value in the random number range corresponding to the selected effect identifier determination table. A lottery value is acquired, and based on the winning combination and the acquired lottery value, an effect identifier (major category, medium category, minor category) is determined (step S611).

  Next, ST game number counter update processing is performed (step S612), and the effect identifier determination processing ends. In the ST game number counter update process, the value of the ST game number counter is updated based on the game state, the effect identifier, and the like.

  Next, FIG. 31 shows a flowchart of the ST game number counter update process, which will be described. This ST game number counter update process shows the details of the ST game number counter update process (step S612 in FIG. 30) of the aforementioned effect identifier determination process.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the ST game number counter update process, first, the gaming state is detected, and it is determined whether or not it is in the ST operating state (sub) (step S621), and must be in the ST operating state (sub). Then, the ST game number counter update process is terminated.

  If it is in the ST operation state (sub), it is determined whether or not the value of the ST game number counter is “1” or more (step S622). If it is not “1” or more, that is, “0”. Then, the ST game number counter updating process is terminated.

  When the value of the ST game number counter is “1” or more, it is determined whether or not the determined performance identifier is “Y1”, “Y2”, or “Y3” (step S623). If the effect identifier is not “Y1”, “Y2”, or “Y3”, the ST game number counter update process is terminated.

  When the determined performance identifier is any one of “Y1”, “Y2”, or “Y3”, “1” is subtracted from the value of the ST game number counter (step S624), and the value of the ST game number counter is It is determined whether or not “0” has been reached (step S625). If the value of the ST game number counter is not “0”, the ST game number counter update process is terminated.

  If the value of the ST game number counter is “0”, the game state is changed to the general game state (sub) (step S626), and the ST game number counter update process is terminated.

  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, a mini game process is performed (step S363). In the mini game process, ST lottery points are awarded when a predetermined point grant condition is satisfied during the mini game occurrence period.

  Next, ST lottery processing is performed (step S364). In the ST lottery process, when each of the BB winning numbers is a combination of predetermined values, ST lottery (ST winning / notting and ST number random determination) is performed.

  Next, the in-game flag is set to “off” (step S365), and the display command reception time effect determination process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 34 shows a flowchart of the mini game process and will be described. This mini game process shows the details of the mini game process (step S363 in FIG. 33) of the aforementioned display command reception effect determination process.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the mini game process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a mini game occurrence period, that is, whether or not the major classification of the effect identifier is “X2” (step S631). If it is the mini game occurrence period, the process proceeds to step S632, and if it is not the mini game occurrence period, the mini game process is ended.

  When it is the mini game occurrence period, the image control CPU 82 acquires the data content of the selected effect identifier (step S632). That is, the correct answer (first stop operation) is acquired with reference to the data content of the small classification of the effect identifier.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the acquired data content (correct first stop operation) is “left” (step S633). If not “left”, the process proceeds to step S636.

  If the acquired data content is “left”, whether the first stop operation by the player is the operation of the left stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L based on the first stop reel command received when the reel stop command is received If the first stop operation is not the operation of the left stop button 7L, the display effect data is changed to “incorrect answer effect data” (step S642), and the mini game process is performed. Exit. If the first stop operation is an operation of the left stop button 7L, “1” points are added to the ST lottery point counter as a given point (step S635), and the mini game process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the acquired data content (correct first stop operation) is not “left” (determined in step S633), whether or not the acquired data content (correct first stop operation) is “medium”. (Step S636), and if not “medium”, the process proceeds to step S639.

  If the acquired data content is “medium”, based on the first stop reel command received when the reel stop command is received, whether the first stop operation by the player is the operation of the middle stop button 7C corresponding to the middle reel 3C If the first stop operation is not the operation of the middle stop button 7C, the display effect data is changed to “incorrect answer effect data” (step S643), and the mini game process is performed. Exit. If the first stop operation is an operation of the middle stop button 7C, “1” points are added to the ST lottery point counter as the granted points (step S638), and the mini game process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the acquired data content (correct first stop operation) is not “medium” (determined in step S636), whether or not the acquired data content (correct first stop operation) is “right”. (Step S639), and if it is not “right”, the mini game process is terminated.

  If the acquired data content is “right”, whether or not the first stop operation by the player was the operation of the right stop button 7R corresponding to the right reel 3R based on the first stop reel command received when the reel stop command was received. If the first stop operation is not an operation of the right stop button 7R, the display effect data is changed to “incorrect answer effect data” (step S644), and the mini game process is performed. Exit. If the first stop operation is an operation of the right stop button 7R, “1” points are added to the ST lottery point counter as the granted points (step S641), and the mini game process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 35 shows a flowchart of the ST lottery process, which will be described. This ST lottery process shows the details of the ST lottery process (step S364 in FIG. 33) of the display command reception effect determination process described above.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the ST lottery process, first, a gaming state is detected, and it is determined whether it is a general gaming state (sub) or an ST operating state (sub) (step S651). If it is neither the sub) nor the ST operating state (sub), the ST lottery process is terminated.

  When the game state is either the general game state (sub) or the ST operation state (sub), the value of the BB winning number counter is referred to (step S652). Next, the value of the BB winning number counter (BB1 winning number counter and BB2 winning number counter) for each BB type is a predetermined combination (for example, the value of the BB1 winning number counter is “2” and the value of the BB2 winning number counter) Is “1”, and the value of each counter is an integer multiple of the above value) (step S653), and the value of the BB winning number counter is not a predetermined value The ST lottery process is terminated.

  When the value of the BB winning number counter is a predetermined value, lottery of the ST number corresponding to the acquired ST lottery point is performed based on the ST lottery table (step S654). Next, the values of the ST lottery point and the BB winning number counter are cleared (to “0”) (step S655).

  Next, it is determined whether or not winning is made by the ST lottery (ST number> 0) (step S656). If not winning (ST number = 0), the ST lottery process is terminated. If winning (ST number> 0), the winning ST number is added to the ST number counter (step S657), the gaming state is set to the ST operating state (sub) (step S658), and ST lottery processing is performed. Exit.

  Next, FIG. 36 shows a flowchart of bonus start command reception processing, which will be described. This bonus start command reception process is started when a bonus start command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the bonus start command reception process, first, whether or not the display combination is “BB1” or “BB2”, that is, a combination of symbols related to “BB1” (“red 7-red 7 -Red 7 ") or a combination of symbols related to" BB2 "(" Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7 ") is determined whether or not it is displayed along the active line (Step S371). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S372, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S374.

  When the display combination is “BB1” or “BB2”, the image control CPU 82 sets presentation data for BB start (step S372), and sets the gaming state managed by itself to the BB gaming state (sub). (Step S373), the bonus start command reception process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the display combination is not “BB1” and “BB2”, whether or not the display combination is “MB”, that is, the combination of symbols related to “MB” (“BAR-BAR-BAR”) is an effective line. It is determined whether or not the image is displayed along the screen (step S374). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S375, and when “NO”, the process at the time of receiving the bonus start command is ended.

  When the display combination is “MB”, the image control CPU 82 sets presentation data for MB start (step S375), and sets the gaming state managed by itself to the MB gaming state (sub) (step S376). The process at the time of receiving the bonus start command is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 37 shows a flowchart of the bonus end command reception process, which will be described. This bonus end command reception process is started when a bonus end command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the bonus end command reception process, first, the image control CPU 82 sets effect data for bonus end (step S381). Next, the image control CPU 82 sets the game state managed by the image control CPU 82 to the general game state (sub) (step S382), and ends the bonus end command reception process.

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

  FIG. 38 shows a flowchart of the interrupt processing by the control of the sub CPU (image control CPU 82) for the sound / lamp control circuit 73 and will be described. This interrupt process is repeated every 2 ms.

  As shown in FIG. 38, 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.

  In the following, the operation at the time of occurrence of the mini game for acquiring the ST lottery points described above will be described with a specific example.

  First, the case where the effect identifier “X2-1-1” is selected in the general gaming state will be described as an example.

  FIG. 39 shows an example of an effect display screen when the “glass smoke problem (left)” is given when the effect identifier “X2-1-1” is selected.

  When an internal lottery process is performed by the main control circuit 71 and a start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, the sub control circuit 72 performs an effect identifier determination process (step S332 in FIG. 29) based on the received start command. And the effect identifier determination process of FIG. 30).

  In the effect identifier determination process, an effect identifier is determined based on the effect determination table and the internal winning combination (the process of step S611 in FIG. 30). Further, the effect data (start operation) is determined based on the effect identifier (the process of step S333 in FIG. 29).

As a result, when the production identifier “X2-1-1” is selected after the start lever 6 is operated, the “glass smoke problem (left)” question screen as shown in FIG. 39 is displayed. .
In accordance with such display, the player performs a stop operation using the stop button that is considered to be correct for the first stop.

  Next, FIG. 40 shows an example of an effect display screen as a result of the player's operation on the “glass smoke problem (left)”. 40 (1) is an example of an effect display screen when the player's operation is correct, and FIG. 40 (2) is an example of an effect display screen when the player's operation is incorrect. .

  When the player's third stop operation is completed, the display combination determining process is performed by the main control circuit 71, and when the display combination command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, the sub control circuit 72 receives the received display combination. Based on the command, a display command reception effect determination process (FIG. 33) is performed.

  In the display command reception determination process, display effect data set processing (step S362 in FIG. 33) and mini game processing (step S363 in FIG. 33, mini game processing in FIG. 34) are performed.

  When the player's operation is correct (the first stop operation is “left”), the correct effect display data is set by the display effect data set process (the process of step S362 in FIG. 33), and the ST lottery point counter Are added (processing of step S635 in FIG. 34). When the effect display data is set, an effect display screen for obtaining ST lottery points as shown in FIG. 40 (1) in the image drawing process of the interrupt process of the image control CPU 82 (the process of step S303 in FIG. 26). Is displayed.

  On the other hand, if the player's operation is incorrect (the first stop operation is other than “left”), the incorrect answer display data is set by the display effect data changing process (the process of step S642 in FIG. 34). The value of the ST lottery point counter is not added. When the effect display data is set, an effect display screen for a mini-game incorrect answer as shown in FIG. 40 (2) in the image drawing process of the interrupt process of the image control CPU 82 (the process of step S303 in FIG. 26). Is displayed.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, the number of STs is determined by the number of wins of the internal winning combination “BB1” and “BB2” to be shifted to the RB gaming state advantageous to the player. It is made to decide by. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

  With this configuration, the occurrence of STs and the number of STs are varied, and the interest in games can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the bonus winning number is different between the internal winning combination “BB1” and “BB2”. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 2.

  With this configuration, the number of STs is determined according to the number of internal winning combinations “BB1” and “BB2” with different conditions after being established, so that the game is diversified and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

  Furthermore, according to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the ST lottery table for determining the number of ST games based on the lottery points given in accordance with the stop operation order of the player is selected. . This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 3.

  With this configuration, the player can be involved in the determination of the ST lottery, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the number of STs is lottered when the value of the BB1 winning number counter is “2” and the value of the BB2 winning number counter is “1”, and the value of each counter is the above value. Although it is assumed that it is an integral multiple, the present invention is not limited to this, and the values of the BB1 winning number counter and the BB2 winning number counter may be other combinations. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  In this embodiment, the value of the BB winning number counter is cleared only when ST lottery is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be cleared at other timings. For example, if the value of the BB1 winning count counter is less than “2” and the value of the BB2 winning count counter exceeds “1”, or the value of the BB2 winning count counter is less than “1”, the BB1 winning count is When the value of the counter exceeds “2”, the values of the BB1 winning number counter and the BB2 winning number counter may be cleared. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the winning combination for shifting to the RB gaming state advantageous to the player is only “BB1” and “BB2”, and the number of STs is determined by combining the values of the BB1 winning number counter and the BB2 winning number counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a winning combination for shifting to the RB gaming state may be further provided, and the number of winnings of the ST number may be determined using the number of winning combinations of the winning combination. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the presence / absence of the ST number lottery is determined using only the winning numbers of “BB1” and “BB2” to be shifted to the RB gaming state advantageous to the player. However, the number of STs may be determined by using an internal winning combination to be shifted to another gaming state, for example, the number of “MB” winnings to be shifted to the MB gaming state. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the ST lottery points used for the ST lottery conditions are given by “1” points. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and how many ST lottery points are given. You may do it. Further, a grant point selection table for selecting grant points may be provided, and the grant points may be selected by lottery. Furthermore, the granted points may be changed according to the correct position of the mini game. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the internal lottery process, one winning combination is determined among the respective combinations. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning combination determining means determines one or more winning combinations. You may make it do. Thereby, for example, the game information notified to the game information notifying means when the specific combination is determined includes the case where only the specific combination (bonus) is determined by the winning combination determination unit, and the specific combination and Since it differs depending on the case where a predetermined combination (small combination) is determined, more various effects can be performed.

  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 “Cherry 1” and “BB 1” 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 game states and the internal lottery table for RB game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal 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 production identifier determination table for large classification in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production identifier determination table for middle classification and the small classification in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows ST lottery 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 bonus operation | movement monitoring process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the medal reception and start check process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance / start check process subsequent to FIG. 19; 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 bonus completion | finish check process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement check process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the regular interruption process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reset interruption process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the bet command reception of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the start command reception time production | presentation determination process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production | generation identifier determination process of the production | presentation determination process at the time of start command reception in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the ST game number counter update process of the production | presentation identifier determination process 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 mini game process of the display command reception effect determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the ST lottery process of the display command reception effect determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the bonus start command reception of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the bonus end command reception of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the effect display screen of the mini game question which acquires ST lottery points in one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the effect display screen of the mini game result which acquires ST lottery points in one embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface;
A symbol display means for displaying each of a plurality of symbols out of a plurality of symbols respectively arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
A symbol changing means for changing the plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the fact that the starting operation is detected by the starting operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for stopping the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means;
Based on a combination of symbols displayed along a line connecting a predetermined position on the symbol display unit as a result of the stop control unit stopping the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol varying unit. A game value adding means for adding value;
Discrimination to determine whether or not the variation of symbols is stopped by the stop control means, and the combination of symbols displayed along the line is a combination of symbols related to a winning combination that can be determined by the winning combination determining unit Means,
A gaming state transition means for transitioning between an advantageous gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player and an unfavorable gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the advantageous gaming state;
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;
A winning combination determination number storage means for storing the number of times the first winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means and the number of times the second winning combination is determined;
When the number of times that the first winning combination is determined and the number of times that the second winning combination is stored, which are stored in the winning combination determination number storage means, are predetermined values, respectively, a stop operation by the player Lottery means for lottery of a stop operation for lottery and determination of the number of games to be notified of the auxiliary information;
With
In the gaming state transition means, the combination of symbols displayed along the line by the determining means is a combination of symbols related to the first winning combination or a combination of symbols related to the second winning combination. When it is determined that there is a transition to the advantageous gaming state,
The game information notification control means causes the game information notification means to notify the auxiliary information for the number of games determined by the stop operation auxiliary period lottery means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming state transition means is relatively advantageous to the player when it is determined that the combination of symbols displayed along the line by the determining means is a combination of symbols related to the first winning combination. When the game is shifted to the first advantageous gaming state and it is determined that the combination of the symbols related to the second winning combination is different from the first advantageous gaming state, the second is relatively advantageous for the player. A gaming machine characterized by shifting to an advantageous gaming state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Lottery point granting means for granting lottery points related to the lottery condition of the number of games for notifying the auxiliary information according to the player's operation;
A notification number lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of auxiliary information notification number lottery tables for lottery of the number of games for which the stop operation auxiliary period lottery means notifies the auxiliary information;
With
The stop operation auxiliary period lottery means selects the auxiliary information notification number lottery table stored in the notification number lottery table storage means based on the lottery points given to the lottery point giving means, and notifies the auxiliary information. A game machine characterized by lottering the number of games to be played.

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