JP2008183215A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance interests in games by attracting players' attentions to the number of tokens stored and those putout. <P>SOLUTION: The possibility of the number of credits before the start of a game and the number of credits after the end of the game is displayed on a liquid crystal display screen 5a. This enables the prediction of the transit of the number of token credits during the game and facilitates the visual estimation of the number of credits after the end of the current game, thereby providing a game machine with improved 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 the result of the game by a combination of symbols displayed in the display window as a result of the stop of the plurality of reels, and when it is determined that winning has been established by this control unit, A gaming machine that pays out medals according to a combination of displayed symbols, a so-called pachislot machine is known.

  In such a gaming machine, the inserted medals and the medals to be paid out for the winning are stored as credits in the machine or are paid out from the medal payout opening according to the operation of the C / P switch. The number of medals stored as credits in the machine is displayed on the credit number display unit, and when the settlement operation is performed by operating the C / P switch, the medal payout exit is performed while the display number on the credit number display unit is subtracted. It is paid out from. While medals are being paid out by the settlement operation, the total number of medals stored in the machine during the settlement operation is displayed on the settlement number display section. The clerk of the hall where such a gaming machine is installed is paid out by comparing the display of the credit number display section subtracted and updated every time a medal is paid out with the display of the settlement number display section. There is provided a gaming machine in which the number of medals can be known and whether or not medals are paid out illegally can be confirmed.

In addition, in the gaming machine as described above, during the bonus game, the total number of medals paid out is displayed at the cursor position in the indicator, and the difference between the total number of medals paid out and the total number of inserted medals is displayed in numbers. In addition, a gaming machine is provided that clearly indicates to the player the progress of the bonus game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-068236 A

  However, in such a conventional gaming machine, when a settlement operation is performed and a medal is settled, even if the player may see the display of the credit number display section, the settlement operation is not performed. However, the player's consciousness does not go to the credit number display part, and the player cannot be conscious of whether or not medals are stored as credits inside the machine. For this reason, when the game ends and the player leaves the gaming machine, there is a possibility that the player forgets to settle the medals stored as credits inside the machine.

  In addition, although the number of medals stored at the end of a unit game is displayed, it shows what the change in the number of stored medals during a unit game is, or how it is expected There was nothing. In addition, a gaming machine that produces a remarkable effect focusing on the number of payouts during the game has not been considered.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can increase the interest of the game by making the player pay attention to the number of stored medals and the number of paid-out medals. 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 circumferential 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 plurality of reels, and a game value (for example, Gaming value insertion detection means (for example, insertion medal sensor 22S, BET switches 11, 12, 13), start operation detection means for detecting start operation (for example, start switch 6S), Based on the detection of the game value input by the game value input detection means and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, the composite value displayed on the symbol display means is displayed. Based on the fact that the symbol change means (eg, main control circuit 71, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, processing in step S12 in FIG. 18) and the start operation detection means have detected the start operation are changed. A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination (for example, main control circuit 71, internal lottery processing in FIG. 22), a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R), On the basis of the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, stop control means (for example, stop the symbol variation performed by the symbol varying means) The main control circuit 71, the process of step S13 in FIG. 18), and the stop control means stop the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means. As a result, a combination of symbols displayed along a line (for example, an effective line) connecting a predetermined position on the symbol display means is a combination of symbols related to the winning combination that can be determined by the winning combination determining means. A combination of symbols displayed along the line by the determining means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the process of step S14 in FIG. 18) and the determining means for determining whether or not the winning combination Game value giving means (for example, main control circuit 71, hopper 40) for giving a game value corresponding to the winning combination, and the number of storage and winning based on the entered game value. Reservation number storage means (for example, main control circuit 71) for storing information on the number of game value storages calculated by the game value to be paid out in relation to the game Image information display means (for example, liquid crystal display device 5) for displaying image information, and image information display control means (for example, sub-control circuit 72) for controlling image information to be displayed on the image information display means, The image information display control means causes the image information display means to display stored image information relating to the game value storage number, and the stored image information includes the retained storage number information retained before the determination by the determination means and It has the structure characterized by having the estimated storage number information estimated when it determines with a prize by the said determination means.

  With this configuration, since the number of pools before the start of the game and the possibility of the pool after the end of the unit game are displayed, it is possible to predict the change in the number of pooled medals during the unit game, and the number of pools after the end of the unit game Guessing can be performed easily and visually during the game, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the above gaming machine, the image information display control means, when determining the determination result by the determination means, as the stored image information, is determined game value calculated by the determination result by the determination means. The storage number information is displayed.

  With this configuration, when the discrimination result is confirmed, the game value storage number information determined by the game is displayed, so it is easy to visually check the result for the predicted game value storage number. Can enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, since the number of storages before the start of the game and the possibility of the storage number after the end of the unit game are displayed, the transition of the number of medal storages during the unit game can be predicted, and the storage after the end of the unit game It is possible to easily guess the number visually and easily during the game, and to provide a gaming machine with an improved interest in the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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. 15) described later.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol combination “red cherry-ANY-ANY” (ANY may be any symbol) is arranged along the active line, so that the “red cherry small part” is awarded and Medals are paid out. In addition, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, that is, when five effective lines are set, if red cherry is displayed on the upper or lower stage of the left display window 4L, it is established on two effective lines. Therefore, two medals are paid out (1 × 2).

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

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “Bell-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, it is awarded “Bell's small role”, and 10 medals are paid out when the number of medals inserted is 1 or 2. When the number of inserted medals is 3, 15 medals are paid out.

  In addition, the combination of symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged along the active line, so that the “watermelon small part” is won and six medals are paid out regardless of the number of medals inserted.

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

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

  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 “red 7-red 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, “RB” is established and no medal is paid out, but the game state of the next game is “RB game state”. "

  Also related to the above “Red Cherry Minor”, “Blue Cherry Minor”, “Bell Minor”, “Watermelon Minor”, “Replay”, “BB1”, “BB2” and “RB” When a symbol combination other than the symbol combination is displayed, “losing” is established.

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

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

  Further, when the display combination “BB2” is established and the BB2 operation process is activated, the “BB2 operating flag” is set as the operating flag, and “350” is set in the bonus end number counter.

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

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

  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 “465” sheets during BB1 operation and “350” sheets during BB2 operation. That is, when the bonus (BB1 or BB2 operating flag is “ON”), the payout number is “465” (BB1 operating flag is “ON”) or “350” (BB2 operating flag is “ When it reaches "On" state, it ends.

  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”.

  Furthermore, in the “general gaming state”, when “RB” is won internally, but the symbol combination of “RB” is not displayed on the set active line, “RB” won internally will be It is carried over to the game, and “RB” is stored as “carry-over” until the combination of symbols of “RB” is displayed on the set active line. The “carry-over state” continues while “RB” is stored as “carry-over”.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “8” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the RB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “4” 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 “8”, and within the range between the lower limit value and the upper limit value of any lottery value. If not, the winning number is “0”.

  FIG. 6 (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 “4”, and within the range between the lower limit value and the upper limit value of any lottery value. If not, the winning number is “0”.

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

  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 the winning numbers “1” to “5” are selected, the storage area type is “1”, and the corresponding internal winning combination is the internal winning combination 1 storage area. When the winning numbers “6” to “8” are selected, the storage area type is 2, and the corresponding internal winning combination is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

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

  Hereinafter, in all the winning numbers, both the general gaming state and the RB gaming state have the same internal winning combination. However, in the RB gaming state, the winning numbers are only lotteries from “1” to “4”, so that the winning numbers are not “5” to “8”.

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

  When the winning number is “3”, the internal winning combination “Bell” is determined, and data “00000100” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area. When the winning number is “4”, the internal winning combination “watermelon” is determined, and the data “00001000” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area. When the winning number is “5”, the internal winning combination “Replay” is determined, and the data “00010000” is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area.

  When the winning number is “6”, the internal winning combination “BB1” is determined, and the data “00000001” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. When the winning number is “7”, the internal winning combination “BB2” is determined, and data “00000010” is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. When the winning number is “8”, the internal winning combination “RB” 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), "Red Cherry", "Blue Cherry", "Bell", "Watermelon" and "Replay" correspond to each of bits 0 to 4 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area. It is attached. Bits 5 to 7 are unused.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, “BB1”, “BB2”, and “RB” 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 “RB” 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 to be activated when the operation of the bonus game is started.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, each of the bits 0 to 2 in the operating flag storage area is associated with “BB1 operating flag”, “BB2 operating flag”, and “RB operating flag”. ing. Bits 3 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 1 in the gaming state storage area is associated with “general gaming state” and “RB gaming state”. Bits 2 to 7 are unused.

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

  As shown in FIG. 11, the search order table indicates the order in which whether or not the number of sliding frames is applicable is searched from numerical values in a predetermined range (that is, “0” to “4”). The search order indicates the order.

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

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

  Next, FIG. 12 shows a priority table, which will be described. This priority order table is stored in the ROM 32.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the priority table, pull-in data and priority pull-in status corresponding to each priority are defined. The priority order defines the order in which the drawing is preferentially performed between the types of symbol combinations (between the types of the internal winning combination) related to the provision of the privilege. Based on this priority, it is determined which symbol related to the symbol combination of which internal winning combination is given priority as a display combination.

  The pull-in data is a logical sum of the above internal winning combination storing area. For example, red cherry and blue cherry are defined in priority 5, and the winning data is represented by “00000011” for internal winning combination 1 and “00000000” for internal winning combination 2. The priority pull-in status is data used for relatively evaluating the priority ranking between symbols at each symbol position. The priority pull-in status basically has a configuration in which the higher order bit is “1” as the priority is higher, and the value is larger.

  Next, an effect identifier determination table is shown and described in FIG. The effect identifier determination table is used for lottery according to conditions to determine a corresponding effect identifier.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the effect identifier determination table has a plurality of effect tables. The general gaming state effect table is an effect table used when the internal winning combination does not include BB1, BB2, and RB (that is, when there is no carryover combination) in the general gaming state.

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

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

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

  Here, for example, in the general gaming state effect table, when the internal winning combination “bell” is won, the effect identifier “effect A” is determined with a probability of 104/128, and the effect identifier with a probability of 12/128. “Production C” and “Production D” are determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there are “effect A”, “effect B”, “effect C”, “effect D”, “effect E”, “effect F”, and “effect G” as the effect identifiers. These effects are, for example, effects such as “normal”, “spotlight”, “match”, “shopping”, “special stop sound”, “slot win”, and “slot loss”.

  The effect identifier “effect F” is performed only when the bonus is won internally or when there is a carryover combination, and is therefore an effect that informs the player that the bonus is internally won. By this effect, the player recognizes that the bonus has been won internally or that the bonus has been carried over. For example, in the “effect F”, as described in “slot win” effect, as described later, an effect image “same pattern is complete” is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a at the end of the effect (for example, when the display combination is determined). Is done.

  The effect identifier “effect G” is an effect in which the player may have an expectation that the bonus has been won internally even though the bonus has not been won internally. By this effect, the player recognizes that the bonus is not won internally or that the bonus is not carried over. For example, in the “effect G”, as described later, as the “slot losing” effect, an effect image “not having the same pattern” is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a at the end of the effect (for example, when the display combination is determined). Is displayed.

  On the other hand, since the image similar to the image displayed in “effect F” is displayed until the middle of the effect, the player cannot recognize that the bonus is not won internally. Therefore, until the end of the production, the player operates the game operation (for example, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) with the expectation that the bonus is internally won even though the bonus is not internally won. Operation).

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

  As shown in FIG. 14, the effect data determination table includes, for each effect identifier, effect data for start operation (when a start command is received), effect data for first stop operation, effect data for second stop operation, (3) Production data for stop operation and production data for display (when receiving a display combination command) are set. That is, the content of the production is defined according to the operation (so-called trigger) that triggers the production.

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

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

  Next, FIG. 15 shows a main circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1 and will be described.

  FIG. 15 shows a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control signals (commands) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. 1 shows a circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5 and the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the speakers 21L, 21R and the like.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added 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. 16 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the sub control circuit 72 controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the control signal from the main control circuit 71, lamps (BET lamps 9a to 9c, WIN lamp 17), and LEDs (payout). Lighting control of the display unit 18 and bonus game information display unit 20) and output control of sound 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 section 18, a bonus game information display section 20, BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, and a WIN lamp 17. The sound / lamp control CPU 74 transmits an output signal to each of the actuators in response to a command transmitted from the image control circuit 80 at a predetermined timing. Thereby, each actuator emits light in a predetermined manner according to the command.

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 show a main flowchart of control processing by the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 and will be described. This flowchart shows a processing procedure executed by the control program stored in the ROM 32 and is executed by the CPU 31.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 31 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. 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 BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the RB operating flag (step S18), and then sets the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, or the RB. If the operating flag is “ON”, a bonus end check process is performed (step S19). The bonus end check process will be described later.

  If the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the RB operating flag are all “off” (determined in step S18), or the bonus end check process (step S19) is completed, the bonus operation check process is performed (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. 17).

  Next, FIG. 19 shows a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process, which will be described. FIG. 19 shows the details of the bonus operation monitoring process (step S3 in FIG. 17) 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. 20 and 21 are flowcharts showing medal acceptance / start check processing. 20 and 21 show details of the medal acceptance / start check process (step S4 in FIG. 17) 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. 22 shows a flowchart of the internal lottery process, which will be described. FIG. 22 shows details of the internal lottery process (step S7 in FIG. 17) 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 “5” (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), and the internal lottery process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 23 shows a flowchart of the reel stop control process, which will be described. FIG. 23 shows details of the reel stop control process (step S13 in FIG. 18) 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. 24 shows a flowchart of the bonus end check process, which will be described. FIG. 24 shows the details of the bonus end check process (step S19 in FIG. 18) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag or BB2 operating flag) is “ON” (step S251). If the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag and BB2 operating flag) is not “ON”, the process proceeds to step S261.

  If the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag or BB2 operating flag) is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S252). If the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S261.

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

  Subsequently, BB end time processing (BB1 end time processing or BB2 end time processing) is performed (step S254). Specifically, the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag or BB2 operating flag) is set to “off”. Subsequently, a BB end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 as a bonus end command (step S255), and the bonus end check process is ended.

  On the other hand, whether the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag and BB2 operating flag) is not “ON” (determined in step S251), or the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” (determined in step S252). In step S261, it is determined whether the RB 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. 25 shows a flowchart of the bonus operation check process, which will be described. FIG. 25 shows details of the bonus operation check process (step S20 in FIG. 18) of the main control circuit 71.

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

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not “BB1” (determined in step S271), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is “BB2” (step S273). When the display combination is “BB2”, the BB2 operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (step S274). Specifically, referring to the bonus operation time table, the BB2 operating flag is set to “ON”, and “350” which is the payout number during BB2 operation is set in the bonus end number counter. When these processes are completed, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72, and proceeds to the process of step S277.

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

  When the display combination is “RB”, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S276). Specifically, the RB operation flag is set to “ON”, “12” is set in the possible game number counter, and “8” is set in the possible winning number counter. Note that the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72 when these processes are completed.

  When the BB1 operation process (step S272), the BB2 operation process (step S274), or the RB operation process (step S276) is performed, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S277) and checks the bonus operation. The process ends.

  Next, FIG. 26 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, for example, the CPU 31 lights a command for turning on the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c according to the number of medals bet, the WIN lamp 17 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2, and the like. The command is written in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. 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. 27 shows a flowchart of the reset interrupt process performed in the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 27, 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, bonus game information display unit 20), lamp (BET lamps 9a to 9c, WIN lamp 17), speaker 21L according to each received command. , 21R, etc., the content of the effect (that is, effect data) to be executed 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, an effect image that is displayed based on the determined effect data and a medal number information image that is displayed based on the stored number display data are drawn. 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). The liquid crystal display screen 5a may be provided with an effect display area for displaying an effect image and a medal number information display area for displaying a medal number information image. The medal number information display area has a storage number display area for displaying the storage number display data.

  Next, FIG. 28 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. 28, 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. 29 shows a flowchart of a process at the time of receiving a bet command, which will be described. This bet command reception process is started when a bet command is received from the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 29, 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 process proceeds to step S324, and if the in-game flag is “off”. The in-game flag is set to “ON” (step S323).

  Next, the storage number display data is updated based on the acquired bet command (step S324), and the bet command reception process is terminated. As a result of the update of the storage number display data, in the above-described image drawing process (step S303 in FIG. 27), the BET number of the current game is subtracted from the credit number up to the previous game in the storage number display area of the liquid crystal display screen 5a. The number of credits is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 30 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. 30, in the start command reception effect determination process, first, start command information is acquired (step S331).

  Next, the storage number display data is updated based on the number of inserted sheets (step S332). By updating the storage number display data, it is updated when the credit number after BET and the internal winning combination are established in the storage number display area of the liquid crystal display screen 5a in the above-described image drawing process (step S303 in FIG. 27). The maximum number of credits that can be displayed.

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

  Next, based on the determined effect identifier, effect data for start operation is determined (step S334). For example, if the effect identifier of “shopping” effect of “effect D” is determined as the effect identifier, “item appearance” data of effect data “effect D-1” for start operation is determined and set.

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

  Next, FIG. 31 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 S333 in FIG. 30) of the aforementioned start command reception effect determination process.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the effect identifier determination process, first, the gaming state is detected, and a lottery value for determining the effect identifier for the effect is obtained from the random value in the random number range corresponding to the gaming state (step S341). Here, the gaming state includes a general gaming state (sub), a carry-over state (sub), an RB gaming state (sub), and a BB gaming state (sub). On the main control side, there is a case where the RB gaming state and the BB gaming state are not distinguished from each other, but here, in order to have versatility on the sub-control side, the RB gaming state (sub) and the BB gaming state (sub) are provided. I have to. The image control work RAM 83 stores identifiers (information) corresponding to each of these gaming states. The image control CPU 82 identifies the gaming state when receiving the start command and referring to these identifiers. Further, the image control CPU 82 sets or clears the gaming state by updating these identifiers to “on” or “off”.

  Subsequently, an effect identifier is determined based on the effect table selected from the effect identifier determination table according to the gaming state, the winning combination and the lottery value acquired (step S342), and the effect identifier determination 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, the storage number display data is updated based on the display combination (step S363). By updating the storage number display data, the determined credit number is displayed in the storage number display area of the liquid crystal display screen 5a in the above-described image drawing process (step S303 in FIG. 27).

  Next, the in-game flag is set to “off” (step S364), and the display command reception effect determining process is ended.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the interrupt process for the sound / lamp control circuit 73, when an interrupt occurs, first, a sound output process is performed (step S401). In this sound output process, the image control CPU 82 outputs a sound control command to the sound / lamp control circuit 73 based on the selected effect data and the like. Thus, in the sound / lamp control circuit 73, the sound / lamp control CPU 74 controls the output of sound from the speakers 21L and 21R based on the command input from the image control CPU 82. For example, sound source data (phrase number data or the like) that specifies the sound to be output is transmitted to the sound source IC 78, and sound is output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

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

  Hereinafter, an example of the display screen will be specifically described and described with respect to the above-described storage number display. In the following example, the number of credits up to the previous game is “28”, and “watermelon” is determined as an internal winning combination in the current game, and “watermelon” can be won by the player's stop operation. Shall be. In addition, the fixed number is displayed in “red”, the expected number and the suggestion number are displayed in “yellow”, and impossible and unconstant numbers are displayed in “white”.

  First, FIG. 35A shows an example of a display screen at the time of BET when the number of BETs is “3”.

  When the medal acceptance / start check process is performed by the main control circuit 71 and a bet command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (the process of step S53 in FIG. 20), the sub control circuit 72 receives the received bet command. Based on this, the storage number display data is updated (step S324 in FIG. 29).

  In the update processing of the stored number display data, the stored number display data is updated to “25” obtained by subtracting the BET number “3” of the current game from the credit number “28” up to the previous game, and “0” to “25”. Are “red” regions, and “25” to “50” are “white” regions.

  Note that “50” in the storage number display data indicates the maximum number that can be credited.

  When the reset interrupt process of the sub-control circuit 72 is activated, the image control CPU 82 performs an image drawing process (step S303 in FIG. 27) and displays the medal number information image based on the stored number display data. Draw. As a result, as shown in FIG. 35A, a credit number indicator in which “0” to “25” indicating the credit number “25” are painted red is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a.

  Next, FIG. 35B shows a display screen example at the start when the internal winning combination “watermelon” is determined.

  When the internal control combination is determined by the main control circuit 71 and a start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8 in FIG. 17), the sub control circuit 72 stores the start command based on the received start command. The number display data update process (step S332 in FIG. 30) is performed.

  In the storage number display data update processing, the storage number display data is updated to “40” obtained by adding the maximum payout number “15” to the credit number “25” when the temporary credit number is BET, and “25” to “40”. Let “be the“ yellow ”area.

  When the reset interrupt process of the sub-control circuit 72 is activated, the image control CPU 82 performs an image drawing process (step S303 in FIG. 27) and displays the medal number information image based on the stored number display data. Draw. As a result, as shown in FIG. 35B, “0” to “25” indicating the determined credit number “25” are painted red on the liquid crystal display screen 5a, and “25” indicating the predicted maximum credit number “40”. A credit number indicator with "~" 40 "painted yellow is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 36A shows an example of a display screen when the display combination is determined and the internal winning combination “watermelon” wins.

  When all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the display combination is determined by the main control circuit 71, and the display combination command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S15 in FIG. 18), the sub control is performed. In the circuit 72, the storage number display data is updated based on the received display combination command (step S363 in FIG. 33).

  In the storage number display data update process, the storage number display data is updated to “31” obtained by adding the payout number “6” to the credit number “25” at the time of BET, and “25” to “31”. Including “0” to “31” is a “red” region, and “31” to “50” including “40” to “50” is a “white” region.

  When the reset interrupt process of the sub-control circuit 72 is activated, the image control CPU 82 performs an image drawing process (step S303 in FIG. 27) and displays the medal number information image based on the stored number display data. Draw. As a result, as shown in FIG. 36A, a credit number indicator in which “0” to “31” indicating the credit number “31” are painted red is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a.

  Next, FIG. 36B shows a display screen example at the start when the BET number is “1” and the maximum payout number of one game is “10”.

  When the internal control combination is determined by the main control circuit 71 and a start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8 in FIG. 17), the sub control circuit 72 stores the start command based on the received start command. The number display data update process (step S332 in FIG. 30) is performed.

  In the update processing of the stored number display data, the stored number display data is updated to “37” obtained by adding the maximum payout number “10” to the credit number “27” (= 28-1) when the temporary credit number is BET, “27” to “37” are defined as “yellow” regions.

  When the reset interrupt process of the sub-control circuit 72 is activated, the image control CPU 82 performs an image drawing process (step S303 in FIG. 27) and displays the medal number information image based on the stored number display data. Draw. As a result, as shown in FIG. 36B, a credit number indicator indicating the expected credit numbers “27” to “37” is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a.

  Next, an example of a display screen when the storage number display is displayed as a pie chart will be described and described.

  FIG. 37A shows an example of a display screen at the start when the maximum number of payouts is “15”, and FIG. 37B shows that the display combination is determined and the internal winning combination “Watermelon” is won. It is an example of a display screen at the time.

  In the same manner as described above, the internal winning combination is determined, and in the storage number display data update process (step S332 in FIG. 30), the stored number display data is the maximum payout number when the temporary credit number is the credit number “25” at the time of BET. "15" is added to "40", and "25" to "40" are set as the "yellow" area.

  Based on the payout number display data and the stored number display data, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), “0” to “25” indicating the confirmed credit number “25” are painted red on the liquid crystal display screen 5a. A credit number pie chart in which “25” to “40” indicating the expected maximum credit number “40” are painted in yellow is displayed.

  Next, the display combination is determined, and in the storage number display data update process (step S363 in FIG. 33), the storage number display data is obtained by adding the payout number “6” to the credit number “25” when the credit number is BET. Updated to “31”, “0” to “31” including “25” to “31” are set as “red” areas, and “31” to “50” including “40” to “50” are set to “white”. "Area.

  Based on the payout number display data and the stored number display data, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the liquid crystal display screen 5a is credited with "0" to "31" indicating the credit number "31" in red. A multi-pie chart is displayed.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, the number of credits before the start of the game and the possibility of the number of credits after the end of the game are displayed. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

  With this configuration, it is possible to predict the change in the number of credits of medals during the game, and to estimate the number of credits after the end of the game visually and easily during the game, thereby enhancing the interest in the game. .

  Further, according to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the number of credits determined by the game is displayed when the display combination is determined. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 2.

  With this configuration, it is possible to easily visually confirm what result is obtained with respect to the predicted number of credits, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

  In the present embodiment, the display timing of the number of credits is set to bet time, start time, and display combination determination time. However, the display timing is not limited to this and may be displayed at other timings. For example, when there is a winning combination with no possibility of winning at the time when the stop operation is performed, the number of credits calculated based on the winning combination may be changed and displayed. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum payout number differs depending on the number of BETs, and thus the number of credits is predicted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of credits is predicted based on other conditions. May be. For example, the maximum payout number may differ depending on the gaming state, and thereby the number of credits may be predicted. 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 displayed on the image information display 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 “red cherry” and “BB1” is provided. To do. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table at the time of the bonus action | operation in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general 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 search order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the priority table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation identifier determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect data determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit containing the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process by the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process by the main control circuit following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 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. 21 is a flowchart showing medal acceptance / start check processing subsequent to FIG. 20. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus completion | finish check process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement check process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the regular interruption process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reset interruption process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the bet command reception of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the start command reception time production | presentation determination process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production | generation identifier determination process of the production | presentation determination process at the time of start command reception in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the effect determination process at the time of the reel stop command reception of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the display determination at the time of display command reception of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is the example of a display screen at the time of BET and the example of the display screen at the time of start in one embodiment of the present invention. It is the example of a display screen at the time of the display combination determination in one Embodiment of this invention, and the other display screen example at the time of a start. It is the example of the display screen at the time of starting using the pie chart in one embodiment of the present invention, and the example of the display screen at the time of display combination decision.

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 20 bonus game information display part 21L, 21R speaker 22 medal insertion口 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 (2)

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;
Game value input detection means for detecting the input of game value;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
The plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means are changed based on the detection of the gaming value input by the gaming value input detection means and the start operation detected by the start operation detection means. Design variation 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;
As a result of the stop control unit stopping the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation unit, a combination of symbols displayed along a line connecting a predetermined position on the symbol display unit is the winning combination. A discriminating means for discriminating whether or not a combination of symbols related to the winning combination that can be determined by the determining means
A game value giving means for giving a game value according to the winning combination when the determining means determines that the combination of symbols displayed along the line is a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination; ,
A storage number storage means for storing information on the number of storages based on the input game value and the number of game value storages calculated based on the game value to be paid out for winnings;
Image information display means for displaying image information related to the game;
Image information display control means for controlling image information to be displayed on the image information display means;
With
The image information display control means causes the image information display means to display stored image information related to the game value storage number,
The stored image information includes retained storage number information held before determination by the determination unit and predicted storage number information predicted when the determination unit determines that a prize is won. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The image information display control means causes the determined game value storage number information calculated based on the determination result by the determination means to be displayed as the stored image information when the determination result is determined by the determination means.

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