JP2008188348A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a clerk of a game hall can easily select game data to be initialized. <P>SOLUTION: A plurality of sets of game data are memorized in the RAM 113 of a main control board 110. In this game machine, a RAM initialization selection switch for selectively designating some sets of the game data among the sets of the game data memorized in the RAM 113 is provided. For instance, by a simple operation using the RAM initialization selection switch, the designation about a predetermined number of the sets of the game data not including the game data regarding an RT game state and the designation about the predetermined number of the sets of the game data including the game data regarding the RT game state can be selectively performed. The CPU 114 of the main control board 110 performs a RAM initialization processing for initializing the game data designated by the RAM initialization selection switch. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a revolving gaming machine that updates a plurality of game data according to a game situation and controls a game based on the plurality of game data.

  One of the above-mentioned gaming machines is a spinning-reel type gaming machine, which includes three spinning reels with a plurality of symbols, a start lever for instructing the start of rotation of the three spinning reels, and each spinning reel. Three stop buttons for instructing rotation stop, an effecting means, a main control board, and an effect control board are provided. When the player operates the start lever, driving of the three spinning reels starts, and when each stop button is pressed, the driving of the spinning reel corresponding to the stop button is stopped. When the combination of symbols corresponding to various combinations is displayed when the three spinning reels are stopped, the game result is a prize for the combination. In addition, the production means performs the production related to the game according to the game situation. The effect control board determines the game effect contents based on the command signal from the main control board, and controls the effect means according to the determined game effect contents.

  The main control board includes a plurality of integrated circuit elements such as a CPU and a RAM. The CPU updates a plurality of game data in accordance with the game situation, and controls game contents such as control of a spinning reel based on the plurality of game data. A plurality of game data is stored in the RAM. Specifically, the CPU acquires a random number value when the start lever is pressed, and performs a lottery process for a role based on the acquired random value. In the winning lottery process, the CPU determines whether the random number value corresponds to a predetermined winning value, so that any one of a plurality of types of winning combinations including a large role, a small role, and a replaying role can be selected. It is determined whether or not any role has been won. Here, the probability of winning each winning combination is set to a predetermined value in advance. In each game, the CPU controls the stopping operation of each spinning reel so as to allow the result of the game to be a winning combination determined in the winning lottery. Further, the CPU controls the transition of the gaming state based on the result of the role lottery, the result of the game, and the like. For example, when the result of the game is a big game prize, the CPU shifts the game state to the big game state. This major role gaming state is a gaming state where the winning probability of the small role has been dramatically improved. In addition, after the game result is a winning of a specific role, or after the major role gaming state is ended, the CPU shifts the gaming state to the replay time gaming state. The replay time gaming state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is set high.

  Usually, the spinning-type game machine is configured such that the winning probability of the big role in the lottery process of the role can be set in six stages. Then, when such a big player winning probability setting process is performed, all the contents of the RAM of the main control board are initialized. In particular, recently, a gaming machine has been proposed that includes setting means for setting a range of RAM to be initialized, and that only initializes the contents of a predetermined range of RAM determined by the setting means (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

JP 2002-177578 A

  Thus, conventionally, since all the contents of the RAM of the main control board or predetermined contents are initialized at the time of setting processing of the probation winning probability, the game attendant is to initialize the game data to be initialized. Could not choose freely. In particular, in a gaming machine equipped with the above setting means, it is possible to set a range of game data to be initialized by the setting means, but a staff member of the game hall performs an operation for the setting beforehand. There is a problem that it must be done and takes time and effort. For this reason, it is desired to realize a gaming machine that can easily select game data to be initialized by an attendant at a game hall.

  In addition, in a spinning-type game machine in which the contents of the RAM of the main control board are all initialized during the process of setting the probation winning probability, the player can easily know whether or not the setting of the probation winning probability has been changed. There is also a problem. For example, if the spinning machine was in replay time gaming at the end of the previous day's business, a player who knew that would have the spinning machine in replay time gaming at the start of business the following day. For example, it can be determined that the setting of the probable winning probability has not been changed for the spinning machine, and if the spinning machine is not in the replay time gaming state at the start of business the next day, the spinning game It can be determined that the setting of the probation probability for the role has been changed for the machine.

  The present invention has been made based on the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a game attendant to easily select game data to be initialized.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can make it difficult for a player to easily determine whether or not a change in setting of a prominent winning probability has been made. To do.

  A gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object comprises a game control means for updating a plurality of game data according to a game situation and controlling a game based on the plurality of game data. A designation means for selectively designating some game data from the plurality of game data, and an initialization processing means for setting the game data designated by the designation means to an initial value. It is characterized by this.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of symbol display means capable of a variable display for changing a plurality of symbols and a stop display for stopping the variable display, and a game start A combination lottery means for determining a predetermined combination from a plurality of types by lottery and determining a specific combination with a high probability when the gaming state is a specific gaming state, The game control means, in each game, allows the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination determined by the combination lottery means to be a stop display of the plurality of symbol display means. If the stop display is controlled and the stop display of the plurality of symbol display means is a combination of symbols corresponding to various combinations, the game is controlled so that the result of the game becomes a winning of the combination, Multiple game data The game data relating to the specific game state is included, and the designating means designates a plurality of predetermined game data not including the game data related to the specific game state and the specific game state. It is possible to selectively specify a plurality of predetermined game data including the game data relating to the game data.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, if the result of the current game is a winning of the specific combination, the specific combination is a game without using a game medium next time. It is characterized by being a re-game player who can perform.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second or third aspect, the initialization processing means uses the game data designated by the designation means during the process of changing the setting of the probable winning probability. An initialization process for setting the initial value is executed.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, designation means for selectively designating some game data from among a plurality of game data, and initialization processing means for setting game data designated by the designation means to an initial value Thus, the game hall staff can easily select only a part of the game data as the game data to be initialized if, for example, a part of the game data is designated using the designation means. For this reason, for example, when the gaming machine is in a gaming state advantageous to the player at the end of business, a staff member of the game hall designates a plurality of gaming data that does not include gaming data related to the gaming state with the designation means. By doing so, the game data relating to the game state can be left as it is without being initialized. As a result, the gaming machine starts from a gaming state advantageous to the player at the start of business on the next day, so that it is possible to make the player want to play a game with the gaming machine.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the designation means is used to designate a plurality of predetermined game data not including game data relating to a specific game state and a plurality of predetermined data including game data relating to a specific game state. It is possible to selectively specify the game data. Thereby, when the game data is initialized, the game data relating to a specific game state can be left as it is without being initialized. For this reason, for example, it is possible to meet a variety of needs such as leaving game data relating to the replay time gaming state, or leaving game data relating to the internal state of the major actor, so the range of usage of the gaming machine in the game hall can be expanded. Can do.

  In the invention described in claim 3, the specific combination is a re-playing combination that can be played next time without using the game medium when the result of the current game is a winning of the specific combination. . That is, the specific game state is a so-called replay time game state in which the probability of winning a re-game player in the combination lottery is set high. Thereby, when the game data is initialized, the game data relating to the replay time gaming state can be left as it is without being initialized.

  In the invention described in claim 4, the initialization processing means executes an initialization process for setting the game data designated by the designation means to an initial value in the process of changing the setting of the prominent winning probability. Thus, for example, when the gaming machine is in a specific gaming state at the end of the business, a staff member of the game hall designates a plurality of predetermined gaming data that does not include gaming data related to the specific gaming state using the designation means. By doing so, it is possible to change the setting of the probation winning probability and leave game data relating to a specific gaming state without being initialized. For this reason, since the gaming machine starts from a specific gaming state at the start of business on the next day, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to easily determine whether or not the setting change of the prominent winning probability has been performed.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a schematic front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of the gaming machine, and FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a power supply unit of the gaming machine. Here, a case where the gaming machine is a so-called pachislot machine called a pachislot machine will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the spinning machine of this embodiment includes a first spinning reel 11 a, a second spinning reel 11 b, a third spinning reel 11 c, a display window 12, and a display window 12. , Medal insertion slot 13, credit amount display section 14, MAX bet button 15, one piece insertion button 16, bet number display section 17, start lever 18, first stop button 19a, second stop button 19b. , Third stop button 19c, checkout button 21, payout number display unit 22, medal discharge port 23, medal tray 24, payout device 25, image display unit 30, electrical decoration display unit 40, speaker Unit 50, inserted medal detection sensor 61, MAX bet button operation detection sensor 62, one-sheet insertion button operation detection sensor 63, start lever operation detection sensor 64, and first stop button operation detection sensor 6 a, second stop button operation detection sensor 65b, third stop button operation detection sensor 65c, first drum reel drive means 66a, second drum reel drive means 66b, third drum reel drive means 66c, power supply Unit 70, probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81, probability setting change button operation detection sensor 82, RAM initialization selection switch operation detection sensor 83, probability setting value display unit 91, and RAM initialization mode display unit 92 And a main control board 110 and an effect control board 120. In addition, the housing | casing of a swivel type game machine has a main-body part and the front door provided in the front side of the main-body part so that opening and closing was possible. FIG. 1 shows a swivel type gaming machine when the front door is viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a first spinning reel 11a, a second spinning reel 11b, and a third spinning reel 11c are arranged side by side slightly above the central portion of the spinning cylinder game machine. Each spinning reel 11a, 11b, 11c has a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a row, and is configured to be rotatable. These spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c serve as symbol display means capable of variable display for changing a plurality of symbols and stop display for stopping the variable display. The first cylinder reel 11a is driven by the first cylinder reel driving means 66a, the second cylinder reel 11b is driven by the second cylinder reel driving means 66b, and the third cylinder reel 11c is the third cylinder reel. It is driven by the drum reel driving means 66c. Here, as each spinning reel drive means 66a, 66b, 66c, for example, a stepping motor is used. Control of these spinning reel drive means 66 a, 66 b, 66 c is performed by the main control board 110. Note that the main control board 110 can grasp the symbols displayed by the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c at predetermined positions in the display window 12 by the number of steps of the stepping motor. A known method is used for grasping.

  The symbols arranged on each reel 11a, 11b, 11c include, for example, a red number “7” symbol (red seven symbol), a blue numeral “7” symbol (blue seven symbol), a BAR symbol, a replay symbol, Watermelon design, bell design, cherry design, etc. A total of 21 or less of these symbols are arranged on the outer periphery of each spinning reel 11a, 11b, 11c. Further, the number of symbols and the arrangement order of symbols differ for each of the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c.

  The display window 12 is a transparent window provided on the front side of the reel reels 11a, 11b, and 11c. The display window 12 displays the three symbols along the rotation direction of the spinning reel and the three symbols along the direction orthogonal to the rotation direction when the three spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c are stopped. Can do. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the player can turn the reel reels 11a, 11b, 11b from the display window 12 when the first reel reel 11a, the second reel reel 11b, and the third reel reel 11c are stopped. Three symbols attached to 11c (a total of nine symbols) can be visually observed.

  In the spinning-type game machine, a game (game) is performed in which the symbols displayed when the three spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c are stopped are aligned with combinations of symbols corresponding to various roles. That is, when the three spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c stop after the three spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c start to rotate, a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the multiple types of roles Is stopped and displayed on the display window 12, the game result is the winning combination.

  The medal slot 13 is an slot for a player to insert a medal (game medium). The inserted medal detection sensor 61 is provided inside the medal insertion slot 13 and detects that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 13. A detection signal from the inserted medal detection sensor 61 is sent to the main control board 110. Based on the detection signal from the inserted medal detection sensor 61, the main control board 110 can recognize how many medals have been inserted.

  A credit number display unit 14 is provided immediately below the display window 12. The credit number display unit 14 displays the medal credit number (stored number) within a predetermined range (for example, within 50 cards). When the result of the game is a winning of a predetermined combination, the main control board 110 adds the number of medals paid out corresponding to the combination to the current number of credits, and the added number is displayed on the credit number display unit 14. Display.

  In the spinning cylinder type gaming machine of this embodiment, one game can be played by inserting one, two, or three medals. Inserting one, two, or three medals is a condition for playing the game. For this reason, when playing a game, the player inserts one, two, or three medals from the medal slot 13, or one medal and two medals from the current medal credit number. The number of credits for 3 minutes or 3 medals must be used.

  The MAX bet button 15 and the single insert button 16 use one, two, or three medals from among the credited medals instead of actually inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 13. It is a game instruction means for instructing to play a game. The MAX bet button 15 and the single-load button 16 are provided on the lower left side of the display window 12. The MAX bet button 15 is a button for instructing to play a game using three medals from among the credited medals, and the one-sheet insertion button 16 is selected from among the credited medals. A button for instructing to play a game using one, two, or three medals. Specifically, by pressing the one-sheet insertion button 16 once, it is instructed to play a game using one medal out of the credited medals, and the one-sheet insertion button 16 is pressed twice. Thus, it is instructed to play a game using two medals from among the medals that have been credited, and by pressing the one-sheet insertion button 16 three times, three medals from the credited medals are selected. It is instructed to play the game using medals. In other words, pressing the single-load button 16 three times is the same as pressing the MAX bet button 15 once.

  The MAX bet button operation detection sensor 62 detects that the MAX bet button 15 has been pressed, and the one-sheet insertion button operation detection sensor 63 detects that the one-sheet insertion button 16 has been pressed. Detection signals from the button operation detection sensors 62 and 63 are sent to the main control board 110. When receiving the detection signal, the main control board 110 recognizes how many medals are used to play the game, subtracts the number of credits for the recognized number of medals from the current number of credits, and subtracts the number. The number of credits displayed is displayed on the credit amount display unit 14.

  A bet number display portion 17 is provided on the lower left side of the display window 12. The bet number display unit 17 displays the number of medals used in the game. Specifically, when the one-sheet insertion button 16 is pressed once, the main control board 110 turns on a lamp corresponding to the “one” portion of the bet number display section 17. When the one-sheet insertion button 16 is pressed twice, the main control board 110 turns on the lamp corresponding to the “two” portion of the bet number display section 17. When the one-sheet insertion button 16 is pressed three times or the MAX bet button 15 is pressed, the main control board 110 turns on the lamp corresponding to the “three” portion of the bet number display portion 17.

  The start lever 18 is operated by the player to instruct to start the game. The MAX bet button in a state where the number of medals necessary for one game is inserted from the medal slot 13 or the number of medals necessary for one game is already credited. The start lever 18 can be operated by performing any one of the 15 operations or the required number of operations of the single-load button 16. Here, one game starts when the start lever 18 is operated, and ends when all the three stop buttons 19a, 19b, and 19c are pressed. The start lever operation detection sensor 64 detects that the start lever 18 has been operated. When the start lever operation detection sensor 64 detects that the start lever 18 has been operated, it sends a game start signal to the main control board 110. The main control board 110 receives a signal from any one of the inserted medal detection sensor 61, the MAX bet button operation detection sensor 62, and the one-sheet insertion button operation detection sensor 63, and inserts the number of medals necessary for playing the game. When the game start signal is received from the start lever operation detection sensor 64 while recognizing that the game is being performed, a game start process is performed. Specifically, when the main control board 110 receives the game start signal, the main control board 110 acquires a random number value, performs a lottery process for a combination based on the random number value, and 4.1 from the time of receiving the previous game start signal. Immediately after the elapse of one second or more, the rotating operation of the three reel reels 11a, 11b, and 11c is started immediately after the elapse of 4.1 seconds if 4.1 seconds have elapsed. As described above, the start lever 18 serves as a change instruction unit that gives an opportunity to start the change display operation of the three reel reels 11a, 11b, and 11c.

  The first stop button 19a is for instructing to stop the rotation operation of the first drum reel 11a, and the second stop button 19b is for instructing to stop the rotation operation of the second drum reel 11b. The third stop button 19c is for instructing to stop the rotation operation of the third drum reel 11c. That is, each stop button 19a, 19b, 19c serves as a stop instruction means for giving an opportunity for the spinning reel to stop display. The first stop button operation detection sensor 65a detects that the first stop button 19a has been pressed, and the second stop button operation detection sensor 65b detects that the second stop button 19b has been pressed. The third stop button operation detection sensor 65c detects that the third stop button 19c has been pressed. Detection signals from the stop button operation detection sensors 65a, 65b, and 65c are sent to the main control board 110. When the main control board 110 receives the detection signals from the stop button operation detection sensors 65a, 65b, 65c, the main control board 110 stops the rotation operation of the spinning reel corresponding to the stop button operation detection sensor by a predetermined control method.

  In the present embodiment, five winning lines for stopping the three reel reels 11a, 11b, and 11c and aligning predetermined symbols are set. That is, three lines extending in the horizontal direction through each of the upper, middle and lower portions of the display window 12, lines extending from the upper left to the lower right of the display window 12, and from the lower left to the upper right of the display window 12. And a line that extends. The effective pay line varies depending on how many medals are used to play the game. When a game is played using a single medal, only one winning line that passes through the central portion of the display window 12 and extends in the horizontal direction is an effective winning line. When a game is played using two medals, only three winning lines extending in the horizontal direction through the upper, central and lower parts of the display window 12 are effective winning lines. When a game is played using three medals, all five winning lines are valid winning lines. When the three reel reels 11a, 11b, and 11c are stopped, if a combination of predetermined symbols is aligned on an effective winning line among the five winning lines, the game result is a winning combination corresponding to the combination. Become.

  The types of roles include a bell small part, a cherry small part, a watermelon small part, a replay part (replaying part), a big bonus (BB), a challenge time big bonus (CT), and a specific part. is there. Among these, the bell small part, the cherry small part and the watermelon small part are referred to as small parts that are small hits. When the player wins the small bell role by the lottery process of the main control board 110, the player can align the three bell symbols on the effective winning line in the game. When the three bell symbols are aligned on an effective winning line, the winning of the bell small role is achieved. In addition, when the cherry small role is won by the lottery process of the role by the main control board 110, the player stops the cherry symbol arranged on the first drum reel 11a in any position in the display window 12 in the game. It can be displayed. Then, when the cherry symbol arranged on the first reel 11a is stopped and displayed at any position in the display window 12, a winning of the small cherry role is achieved. Furthermore, when the watermelon small role is won by the lottery process of the role by the main control board 110, the player can arrange three watermelon symbols on an effective winning line in the game. When the three watermelon symbols are aligned on an effective winning line, a watermelon small character wins. When winning a prize in this way, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the type of the prize.

  Further, when a replay winning combination is won by a winning lottery process by the main control board 110, the player can arrange three replay symbols on an effective winning line in the game. When the three replay symbols are aligned on an effective winning line, a replay role is won. When winning the replay role, the revolving game machine is considered to be in the re-playing state, that is, the same number of medals used in this game are automatically inserted, and the player newly wins a medal. The game can be played again without being thrown in. In this embodiment, since the replay role does not pay out medals, the replay role is not included in the small role, but a new medal insertion operation for the next game is unnecessary, so it was used for that game. It is also possible to treat the replay role as a small role, assuming that the medal has been paid out.

  BB and CT are big players called so-called bonuses. When BB is won by the lottery process of the role by the main control board 110, the player can arrange three red 7 symbols on an effective winning line. When three red 7 symbols are aligned on a valid pay line, a BB win is awarded. When winning a prize for BB, the BB game is executed in the rotary type gaming machine. In the BB game, the win probability of the small role is dramatically improved, and the player can acquire a large amount of medals in a short time. This BB game ends when the cumulative payout number of medals exceeds 345, for example. Further, when CT is won by the lottery process of the role by the main control board 80, the player can align the three blue 7 symbols on the effective winning line. When these three blue 7 symbols are aligned on an effective winning line, a CT win is obtained. When winning the CT, a CT game is executed in the rotary type gaming machine. In the CT game, the reel control becomes a special control state, and regardless of the lottery result of the combination, any small combination can be aligned on an effective winning line depending on the skill of the player. This CT game ends when the cumulative payout number of medals exceeds 150, for example.

  When a specific winning combination is won by a winning lottery process by the main control board 110, the player can arrange a combination of symbols such as a replay symbol, a bell symbol, and a replay symbol on an effective winning line in the game. Then, when such a combination of symbols is arranged on an effective winning line, a winning combination of a specific combination is obtained. When a special combination is won, an RT game is executed in the rotary game machine. In the RT game, the winning probability of the replay role is improved more than usual. Such an RT game is continuously performed a predetermined number of times. “RT” is an abbreviation for replay time. Also, in general, the symbol combination for winning a specific combination may be a symbol combination other than the symbol combination of replay symbol, bell symbol, and replay symbol.

  The number-of-payout display unit 22 displays the number of medals to be paid out in each game according to the result of the game. The payout number display unit 22 is controlled by the main control board 110. From the medal release port 23, for example, when the player presses the checkout button 21, a number of medals corresponding to the number of credits at that time is released. The medal tray 24 is a tray for accumulating medals discharged from the medal discharge port 23. The payout device 25 is a device that pays out medals one by one from the medal discharge port 23 using a predetermined rotation mechanism (not shown). The operation of the dispensing device 25 is controlled by the main control board 110.

  The image display unit 30 is provided on the upper side of the display window 12. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the image display unit 30. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the image display unit 30 includes a liquid crystal panel 31 and a liquid crystal control substrate 32. The liquid crystal panel 31 is disposed at the upper center of the display window 12. The liquid crystal control board 32 controls the liquid crystal panel 31. The image display unit 30 variably displays images of a plurality of characters, numbers, figures, characters, etc. on the screen of the liquid crystal panel 31 so that a notice of establishment of a role, notification of predetermined information, and other effects related to games are performed. Do. For example, a premium effect for notifying the jackpot confirmation is performed, or the types of symbols to be aligned on an effective winning line are announced. The effect control of the image display unit 30 is performed by the effect control board 120 based on a command (command signal) from the main control board 110.

  The illumination display unit 40 displays various game states or performs effects related to games by lighting a plurality of display lamps (display elements). In the present embodiment, a light-emitting diode is used as the display lamp. As shown in FIG. 1, the electrical decoration display unit 40 is provided on each side of the outer periphery of the front door. The lighting display unit 40 is controlled by the effect control board 120 based on a command from the main control board 110.

  The speaker unit 50 performs an effect related to the game with sound. The control of the speaker unit 50 is performed by the effect control board 120 based on a command from the main control board 110. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the speaker unit 50 includes a first door speaker 51, a second door speaker 52, and a rear speaker 53. The first door speaker 51 and the second door speaker 52 are respectively provided on the left side and the right side of the upper part of the back side of the front door. That is, in FIG. 1, the first door speaker 51 and the second door speaker 52 are circles drawn by dotted lines on the upper part of the front door. Further, the rear speaker 53 is provided on the back side of the swivel game machine.

  The power supply unit 70 converts the power of the AC voltage 100V supplied from the outside into various DC voltages (for example, 24V, 12V, 5V), and supplies the power to each part. The power supply unit 70 is disposed at the lower part of the main body of the spinning cylinder type game machine. As shown in FIG. 3, a power switch 71, a probability setting instruction switch 72, a probability setting change button 73, a RAM initialization selection switch (instruction means) 74, and a power lamp are provided on the front surface of the power unit 70. 75 and a RAM initialization mode display unit 92 are provided. When the power switch 71 is turned on, electric power is supplied from the power supply unit 70 to each part, and the rotating game machine starts its operation. The power lamp 75 displays that the power switch 71 is turned on.

  By the way, normally, a spinning-reel type gaming machine is configured such that the winning probability of a major player in a combination lottery process can be set in six stages. The probability setting instruction switch 72 is a switch for instructing the setting of the big role winning probability. The probability setting instruction switch 72 is provided with a keyhole, and the probability setting instruction switch 72 can be turned in a predetermined direction by inserting the setting key K into the keyhole. The probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 detects that the probability setting instruction switch 72 has been turned in a predetermined direction. A detection signal from the probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 is sent to the main control board 110. The setting of the big player winning probability is performed when the power is turned on. Specifically, when setting the winning role probability, the game hall attendant inserts the setting key K into the key hole of the probability setting instruction switch 72, turns the probability setting instruction switch 72 in a predetermined direction, and then turns the power switch 71 on. turn on. When the main control board 110 receives a detection signal from the probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 when the power is turned on and recognizes that the power switch 71 is turned on with the probability setting instruction switch 72 turned in a predetermined direction. Then, the setting process of the probation winning probability is started. Note that when the power switch 71 is simply turned on without turning the probability setting instruction switch 72 in a predetermined direction, the setting process of the probable winning probability is not performed.

  The probability setting change button 73 is used to instruct to change the setting value of the big player winning probability in the big player winning probability setting process. For example, the setting contents of the prominent winning probability are represented by six-stage numerical values (probability setting values) from “1” to “6”. The probability setting value “1” represents the setting content that the winning role probability is the lowest. Then, as the probability setting value increases, the prominent winning probability increases, and the probability setting value “6” indicates the setting content that the prominent winning probability is the highest. The set value of the prominent winning probability is displayed on the probability set value display unit 91. The probability setting value display unit 91 is a 7-segment display device, and is provided at a predetermined position on the back side of the front door. The probability setting change button operation detection sensor 82 detects that the probability setting change button 73 has been pressed. A detection signal from the probability setting change button operation detection sensor 82 is sent to the main control board 110. The main control board 110 changes the probability setting value based on the detection signal from the probability setting change button operation detection sensor 82 and causes the probability setting value display unit 91 to display the probability setting value.

  Further, when the setting process of the prominent winning probability is performed, a RAM initialization process for initializing the contents of the RAM of the main control board 110 is also performed. The RAM initialization selection switch 74 is for selectively designating some game data from among a plurality of game data stored in the RAM of the main control board 110. In the RAM initialization process, game data selected by the RAM initialization selection switch 74 is initialized.

  Specifically, the spinning-reel game machine of the present embodiment uses the RAM initialization selection switch 74 to specify a predetermined first range of game data and a predetermined second range of game data. It is configured so that it can be performed alternatively. The selection of game data by the RAM initialization selection switch 74 is performed as follows. That is, in order to select the first range of game data stored in the RAM, the game attendant turns the probability setting instruction switch 72 in a predetermined direction and then presses the power switch 71 while pressing the RAM initialization selection switch 74. Turn on. On the other hand, in order to select the second range of game data stored in the RAM, the game attendant turns the probability setting instruction switch 72 in a predetermined direction and then presses the power switch without pressing the RAM initialization selection switch 74. 71 is turned on. Thus, in this embodiment, as an initialization mode for initializing game data stored in the RAM of the main control board 110, an initialization mode “1” for initializing game data in the first range, There is an initialization mode “2” for initializing game data in the second range. The attendant at the game hall can easily select the initialization mode by a simple operation using the RAM initialization selection switch 74. The contents (“1” or “2”) of the selected initialization mode are displayed on the RAM initialization mode display unit 92. Here, the RAM initialization mode display unit 92 is a 7-segment display device. Details of the game data in the first range and the game data in the second range will be described later.

  The RAM initialization selection switch operation detection sensor 83 detects that the RAM initialization selection switch 74 has been pressed. A detection signal from the RAM initialization selection switch operation detection sensor 83 is sent to the main control board 110. When the detection signal from the probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 is sent, the main control board 110 performs predetermined initialization depending on whether the detection signal from the RAM initialization selection switch operation detection sensor 83 is sent. The RAM initialization process according to the mode is performed, and the contents of the initialization mode are displayed on the RAM initialization mode display unit 92. The attendant at the game hall can confirm the initialization mode based on the contents displayed on the RAM initialization mode display unit 92.

  Next, the main control board 110 will be described. The main control board 110 mainly controls and manages game contents and medal payout. As shown in FIG. 2, the main control board 110 includes a random number generator 111, a ROM 112, a RAM 113, and a CPU 114. The ROM 112 stores various programs related to game content control and the like. The RAM 113 is a working memory that temporarily stores a plurality of game data used for game control. The game data includes, for example, game data relating to the number of inserted medals, game data relating to the number of credits of medals, game data relating to a gaming state, data relating to an error history, data relating to reel rotation / stop, and the like. Further, the data stored in the RAM 113 is not erased even when the power switch 71 is turned off. For example, the data stored in the RAM 113 can be retained even when the power is turned off by connecting the RAM 113 to the power storage means and charging the power storage means when energized. For this reason, if the power switch 71 is turned on without turning the probability setting instruction switch 72 in a predetermined direction after the power switch 71 is turned off, the swivel-type gaming machine returns to the power-off state. .

  The CPU 114 executes a program stored in the ROM 112 to control game contents based on the plurality of game data while updating the plurality of game data. Specifically, the CPU 114 serves as a role lottery means for performing a role lottery process based on a random value, a process for driving / stopping the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c, management of the game state, and a command to the effect control board 120 It plays a role as a game control means for performing the transmission processing and the like. In addition, the CPU 114 also serves as a probability setting processing means for changing the setting of the big role winning probability and as a RAM initialization processing means for setting the game data stored in the RAM 113 to an initial value.

  First, game state management will be described. In the swivel type gaming machine of the present embodiment, the “general gaming state”, “BB internal state”, “CT internal state”, “BB gaming state”, “CT gaming state”, “RT1 gaming” Various game states such as “state” and “RT2 game state” are set. In the following, “BB internal state” and “CT internal state” are collectively referred to as “big player internal state”, “BB gaming state” and “CT gaming state” are collectively referred to as “big player gaming state”, and “RT1 gaming state” and “RT2 gaming state” are collectively referred to as “RT gaming state”.

  The “general gaming state” is a normal gaming state in which a normal game is played. In such a normal game, if a small role is won by a role lottery and the game result is a prize for the small role, a medal can be obtained. When the gaming machine is in the general gaming state, when winning the BB by the role lottery based on the random number value, the CPU 114 shifts the gaming state from the general gaming state to the BB internal state during the next game, while winning the CT. The CPU 114 shifts the gaming state from the general gaming state to the CT internal state during the next game. In addition, when the specific combination is won by the combination lottery and the result of the game is a specific combination winning, the CPU 114 shifts the gaming state from the general gaming state to the RT1 gaming state at the next game.

  The “BB internal state” is a gaming state in which the player has an opportunity to align the three red 7 symbols on an effective winning line by operating the stop buttons 19a, 19b, 19c of the player himself. That is, in the BB internal state, it is possible to arrange three red 7 symbols on an effective winning line regardless of the result of the winning lottery. When the gaming machine is in the BB internal state, when the three red 7 symbols are aligned on the valid winning line, the CPU 114 shifts the gaming state from the BB internal state to the BB gaming state at the next game. The “CT internal state” is a gaming state in which the player has an opportunity to align the three blue 7 symbols on an effective winning line by operating the stop buttons 19a, 19b, 19c of the player himself. That is, in the CT internal state, it is possible to align the three blue 7 symbols on the effective winning line regardless of the result of the winning lottery. When the gaming machine is in the CT internal state, the CPU 114 shifts the gaming state from the CT internal state to the CT gaming state at the next game when the three blue 7 symbols are aligned on the valid winning line.

  The “BB gaming state” is a gaming state in which a player can win the most amount of medals by playing a BB game in which the winning probability of a small role is dramatically improved. The BB game ends when the cumulative payout number of medals exceeds 345. When the BB game ends, the CPU 114 shifts the gaming state from the BB gaming state to the RT2 gaming state during the next game. The “CT gaming state” is a gaming state in which a player can win a large number of medals after the BB gaming state by performing a CT game. The CT game ends when the cumulative payout number of medals exceeds 150. When the CT game ends, the CPU 114 shifts the gaming state from the CT gaming state to the RT2 gaming state during the next game.

  “RT1 gaming state” and “RT2 gaming state” are gaming states in which an RT game is played. In the RT game, the probability of winning a replay combination in the combination lottery process based on a random value is set high. The RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state continue until the RT game is consumed a predetermined number of times. Specifically, the RT game is played 50 times in the RT1 gaming state, and the RT game is played 100 times in the RT2 gaming state. In the RT gaming state, the winning probability of the replay combination is set high, so that the number of medals owned by the player is not greatly reduced compared to the general gaming state. In this respect, it can be said that the RT gaming state is a gaming state advantageous to the player. When 50 RT games are completed in the RT1 gaming state, the CPU 114 shifts the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the state in which the main role is internal during the next game, if the player is elected to the leading role in the RT1 gaming state. In the RT1 gaming state, if the winning role is not won by the role lottery, the gaming state is shifted from the RT1 gaming state to the general gaming state during the next game. In addition, when 100 RT games are completed in the RT2 gaming state, the CPU 114 changes the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the internal state of the leading role during the next game if the leading role is won by the lottery during the RT2 gaming state. If the player is not elected as a major player in the RT2 gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the RT2 gaming state to the general gaming state during the next game. As described above, when the spinning-type gaming machine has a plurality of gaming states, it is possible to realize a variety of games according to the gaming state.

  The CPU 114 controls the transition of the gaming state based on the result of the role lottery performed when the game is started, the result of the game, and the like. Then, the CPU 114 manages the contents of the current game state with game data relating to the game state. Game data relating to this gaming state is stored in the RAM 113. The game data relating to the gaming state includes, for example, a BB internal flag, a CT internal flag, a BB game cumulative payout number, a CT game cumulative payout number, an RT mode, an RT game remaining number, and the like. The BB internal medium flag is game data relating to the BB internal medium state, and indicates that the current game state is the BB internal medium state. The CT internal medium flag is game data related to the CT internal medium state, and indicates that the current game state is the CT internal medium state. The BB game cumulative payout number is game data relating to the BB game state, and indicates the cumulative number of medals paid out in the BB game in the BB game state. The CT game cumulative payout number is game data relating to the CT gaming state, and indicates the cumulative number of medals paid out in the CT game in the CT gaming state. The RT mode and the remaining RT game count are game data relating to the RT game state. The RT mode indicates which of the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state the current gaming state is. For example, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the RT mode is set to “1”, and when the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the RT mode is set to “2”. . When the current gaming state is not the RT gaming state, the RT mode is set to “0”. The remaining RT game count indicates the remaining RT game count in the RT gaming state. Naturally, when the current gaming state is not the RT gaming state, the remaining RT game count is set to “0”.

  Next, the lottery process of the combination based on the random value will be described. The random number generator 111 sequentially generates numerical values in a predetermined range, acquires the numerical values as random values at a predetermined timing, and sends the acquired random values to the CPU 114. In the present embodiment, a 2-byte hardware random number counter is used as the random number generator 111. For this reason, the range of numerical values generated by the random number generator 111 is a range from 0 to 65535. Therefore, the obtained random number value is also a number within this range. The random number generator 111 acquires a random value when a game start signal is sent from the start lever operation detection sensor 64. The random number value is sent to the CPU 114, and the CPU 114 performs a lottery process for the combination based on the sent random number value.

  The lottery process of the combination is performed using a predetermined combination lottery table. This combination lottery table defines a range of random values corresponding to various combinations according to the lottery probability of the combination, and is provided for each gaming state and each probability setting value. Each combination lottery table is stored in the ROM 112. In each of the lottery tables, a total of 65,536 pieces of numerical data from 0 to 65535 are distributed to various types or so-called “unfair” that does not correspond to any combination. The CPU 114 determines which role has been won or not won by checking which role corresponds to the random number value sent from the random number generation means 111 in the role lottery table. The CPU 114 controls the game content based on the result of the lottery drawing or sends a predetermined command to the effect control board 120.

  Now, the contents of the role lottery table will be described in detail. 4A shows the contents of the role lottery table for the general gaming state, FIG. 4B shows the contents of the role lottery table for the RT1 gaming state, and FIG. 4C shows the role lottery for the RT2 gaming state. It is a figure which shows the content of the table. 4 (a), (b), and (c) show the types of roles defined in the gaming state and the probability of winning the role. Further, all of these combination lottery tables are for the case where the probability setting value is “3”. In addition, description of the content of the other part lottery table is omitted here.

  In the role lottery table for the general gaming state, the role lottery table for the RT1 gaming state, and the role lottery table for the RT2 gaming state, as shown in FIG. 4, “unfair”, “cherry small role”, “bell small role” ”,“ Watermelon small combination ”,“ Specific combination ”,“ CT ”,“ BB ”, and“ Replay combination ”are defined as combinations that can be won. Here, as far as the role lottery table is concerned, so-called “unfair” that does not correspond to any role is included in the role and handled.

  In the combination lottery table for the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 4A, the probability of winning the “cherry small combination” is 1500/65536, the probability of winning the “bell small combination” is 8000/65536, The probability of winning the “watermelon small role” is 500/65536, the probability of winning the “specific role” is 100/65536, the probability of winning the “CT” is 120/65536, and the probability of winning the “BB” is 200 / 65536, the probability of winning the “replay role” is set to 8951/65536, and the probability of winning the “wrong” is set to 46165/65536, respectively. On the other hand, the only difference between the winning lottery table for the RT1 gaming state and the winning lottery table for the RT2 gaming state from the winning lottery table for the general gaming state is only the probability of winning the “replay role” and the probability of winning the “unfair”. . Specifically, in the combination lottery table for the RT1 gaming state, as shown in FIG. 4B, the probability of winning the “replay combination” is 4951/65536, and the probability of winning the “unwinning” is 6165/65536. , Each is set. That is, in the role lottery table for the RT1 game state, the probability of winning the “replay role” is set to be about 5.5 times higher than the role lottery table for the general game state, and the probability is increased. As a result, the probability of winning the “wrong” is set low. In the role lottery table for the RT2 gaming state, as shown in FIG. 4C, the probability of winning the “replay role” is 28951/65536, and the probability of winning the “unwinning” is 26165/65536, respectively. Is set. That is, in the role lottery table for the RT2 game state, the probability of winning the “replay role” is set to be about 3.2 times higher than the role lottery table for the general game state, and the probability is increased. As a result, the probability of winning the “wrong” is set low. Thus, when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, the probability of winning the replay role is very high.

  In addition, although it is a combination lottery table for the same gaming state, but compared to those for different probability setting values, the probability of winning a major player is different. For example, when the role lottery table for the probability setting value “6” is compared with the role lottery table for the probability setting value “3”, the winning combination probability in the role lottery table for the probability setting value “6” is relative to the probability setting value “3”. In the role lottery table corresponding to the probability setting value “6”, the probability of winning the “unwinning” is set lower by the amount of the higher role winning probability in the role lottery table for the probability setting value “6”. Yes.

  Next, the drive / stop process of the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c will be described. The CPU 114 performs reel control for driving and stopping the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c as one of game controls. The reel control of the CPU 114 includes reel drive start control and reel drive stop control. The reel drive start control is a control for starting the drive operation of the three spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c when the start lever 18 is pressed on condition that a predetermined number of medals are inserted. Further, the reel drive stop control is a control for stopping the driving of the spinning reel when the stop reel button is pressed when the spinning reel is driven. Here, in each game, the CPU 114 performs reel drive stop control so as to allow winning of the winning combination determined by the winning lottery at the start of the game.

  In addition, the reel drive stop control includes reel pull-in control that is performed when one of the small role, specific role, replay role, or major role is won, and the removal control that is performed when the wrong win is won. . The reel pull-in control means that when a stop button is pressed, the symbol within the range of a predetermined number of frames (for example, 5 frames) from the symbol including the symbols on the winning line that is valid at the timing when the stop button is pressed. This means that when there is a symbol constituting a winning combination, the stop position of the spinning reel is controlled so that the symbol is drawn on the effective winning line. However, if there is no symbol that constitutes the relevant role within the range of the predetermined number of frames at the timing when the player presses the stop button, the reel pull-in control does not work, and the winning symbol is effective. Stop on line. Therefore, at this time, the symbols constituting the winning combination are not aligned on the effective winning line, and the winning combination is not won.

  On the other hand, the detachment control is to control the stop position of the spinning reel so that any combination of a small combination, a specific combination, a replay combination, and a large combination is not established on an effective winning line. Therefore, in this case, even if the player presses the stop button aiming at a small role, a replay role, or a big role, the player does not win the role and the game result is a so-called “out of game”. Become.

  In addition, various standards have been established for the spinning machine. One of the standards is that if 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start lever 18 was operated, the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c do not rotate even if the start lever 18 is operated next time. For this reason, the CPU 114 performs drive start control of the spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c so as to conform to the standard. However, even if the start lever 18 is operated next within 4.1 seconds after the start lever 18 is operated, the CPU 114 detects the inserted medal detection sensor 61, the MAX bet button operation detection sensor 62, one piece. If a signal is received from any one of the insertion button operation detection sensors 63 and it is already recognized that one, two, or three medals have been inserted, a hand lottery process based on a random number value is performed.

  Next, command transmission processing to the effect control board 120 will be described. There are many types of commands that are transmitted from the CPU 114 to the effect control board 120. For example, there are commands related to game effects (effect commands) created based on the result of the lottery process of the combination, commands (operation commands) created when a predetermined operation is performed by the player, and the like. The CPU 114 transmits these commands to the effect control board 120 to transmit various information to the effect control board 120 to control the effect control board 120.

  When the start lever 18 is pressed, the CPU 114 performs the above-described lottery process, generates an effect command corresponding to the result of the role lottery, and outputs the generated effect command to the effect control board 120. The contents of the effect command indicate the result of the lottery drawing, and the effect control board 120 determines the effect contents of the game based on the effect command.

  Further, when a predetermined operation is performed by the player, the CPU 114 generates an operation command indicating that the operation has been performed, and outputs the generated operation command to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the start lever 18 is pressed, the first stop button 19a is pressed, the second stop button 19b is pressed, the third stop button 19c is pressed, and a medal is inserted or the MAX bet button 15 is pressed. Alternatively, an operation command is generated when the one-sheet insertion button 16 is pressed.

  Next, the probability setting process will be described. The probability setting process is a process for changing the setting of the probation winning probability in the winning lottery process. When the CPU 114 receives a detection signal from the probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 when the power is turned on, the CPU 114 starts a probability setting process. After the probability setting process is started, when a game attendant presses the probability setting change button 72, a detection signal from the probability setting change button operation detection sensor 82 is sent to the CPU 114. Each time the detection signal from the probability setting change button operation detection sensor 82 is sent, the CPU 114 recognizes a value obtained by adding 1 to the current probability setting value as a new probability setting value, and the recognized probability setting. The value is displayed on the probability setting value display unit 91. However, when the current probability setting value is “6” and the detection signal from the probability setting change button operation detection sensor 82 is sent, the CPU 114 sets the new probability setting value to “1”. The attendant at the game hall presses the probability setting change button 72 several times to display a desired probability setting value on the probability setting value display unit 91 and then presses the start lever 18. The start lever 18 plays a role of instructing the confirmation of change of the probability setting value. As a result, the CPU 114 internally changes the probability setting value to the value when the start lever 18 is pressed, and the probability setting process ends. When the probability setting value is changed in this way, the CPU 114 performs a role lottery process using the role lottery table for the changed probability setting value in subsequent games.

  Next, the RAM initialization process will be described. The RAM initialization process is a process for initializing game data stored in the RAM 113, and is performed together with the probability setting process. When the CPU 114 receives a detection signal from the probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 when the power is turned on, the CPU 114 determines whether or not a detection signal from the RAM initialization selection switch operation detection sensor 83 has been sent. When the CPU 114 determines that the detection signal from the RAM initialization selection switch operation detection sensor 83 has been sent, the CPU 114 recognizes that the initialization mode is “1”, and the first game data among the plurality of game data stored in the RAM 113 is recognized. A range of game data is initialized, and the number “1” representing the contents of the initialization mode is displayed on the RAM initialization mode display unit 92. On the other hand, when the CPU 114 determines that the detection signal from the RAM initialization selection switch operation detection sensor 83 has not been sent, the CPU 114 recognizes that the initialization mode is “2”, and the plurality of games stored in the RAM 113 are recognized. The game data in the second range of the data is initialized, and the number “2” representing the contents of the initialization mode is displayed on the RAM initialization mode display unit 92.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the game data in the first range and the game data in the second range are set as follows. That is, the first range of game data is a plurality of predetermined game data including game data related to the RT game state, and the second range of game data is a predetermined plurality of game data including no game data related to the RT game state. Game data. Specifically, the game data of the first range includes game data related to all game states, game data related to the number of inserted medals, game data related to the number of credits of medals, and the like. The game data in the second range includes game data related to game states other than the RT game state, game data related to the number of inserted medals, game data related to the number of credits of medals, and the like. The difference between the game data in the first range and the game data in the second range is whether or not game data relating to the RT gaming state (RT mode and remaining RT game count) is included. Of the plurality of game data stored in the RAM 113, data relating to error history and data relating to reel rotation / stop are not included in any of the first range of game data and the second range of game data. That is, these data are not subject to RAM initialization processing.

  As described above, the spinning-reel game machine of the present embodiment uses the RAM initialization selection switch 74 to select the designation for the game data in the first range and the designation for the plurality of game data in the second range. It can be performed automatically. That is, in the RAM initialization process in the initialization mode “2”, the game data in the second range that does not include the game data related to the RT gaming state among the plurality of game data stored in the RAM 113 is initialized. I have to. Thus, when the initialization mode “2” is selected, the game data relating to the RT gaming state (RT mode and remaining RT game count) is not initialized. For this reason, if the spinning game machine is in the RT gaming state at the end of business, even if the staff of the game hall changes the setting of the probable winning probability for the spinning game machine after the business is finished, When the initialization mode “2” is selected as the activation process, the game data relating to the RT gaming state can be left as it is.

  By the way, conventionally, when the probability setting process is performed, the contents of the RAM of the main control board are usually always initialized. Therefore, when the revolving game machine is in the RT gaming state at the end of the previous day's business. If the player examines whether or not the spinning machine is in the RT gaming state at the start of business on the next day, the player can easily determine whether or not the setting change of the prominent winning probability has been made for the spinning machine. I was able to judge. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, the attendant at the game hall can use the RAM initialization selection switch 74 to select a method for initializing the contents of the RAM 113 during the probability setting process. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the setting change of the prominent winning probability has been made for the spinning machine. In addition, if the rotary game machine is in the RT gaming state at the end of the previous day's business, if the stadium staff performs the RAM initialization process in the initialization mode “2” during the probability setting process, Since the game is started from the RT gaming state in the spinning type gaming machine, it is possible to appeal so that the player wants to play the game on the spinning type gaming machine.

  Next, the effect control board 120 will be described. The effect control board 120 mainly performs control related to game effects. As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 120 includes a ROM 121, a RAM 122, and a CPU 123. In ROM 121, in addition to various programs related to control of game effects, etc., a plurality of pattern data for lighting effects for controlling the lighting display unit 40, and a plurality of sound effects for controlling the speaker unit 50 are provided. Various data such as pattern data is stored. The RAM 122 is a working memory that temporarily stores data.

  The CPU 123 controls a game effect by executing a program stored in the ROM 121. That is, the CPU 123 serves as an effect control unit that controls the image display unit 30, the electrical decoration display unit 40, and the speaker unit 50. Specifically, when the CPU 123 receives an effect command from the main control board 110, the CPU 123 determines the content of the game effect based on the effect command. Then, the CPU 123 creates an image effect control command corresponding to the determined effect content and sends it to the liquid crystal control board 32. Thereby, the liquid crystal control board 32 controls display of a predetermined image pattern based on the image effect control command. In addition, the CPU 123 reads the illumination effect pattern data corresponding to the determined effect content from the ROM 121, and then generates a predetermined lighting command signal based on the illumination effect pattern data. Then, when the CPU 123 sends the generated lighting command signal to the lighting display unit 40, the lighting display unit 40 performs a predetermined lighting display based on the lighting command signal. Further, the CPU 123 obtains sound effect pattern data corresponding to the determined effect content from the ROM 121 and controls the speaker unit 50 based on the obtained sound effect pattern data.

  Next, a procedure of processing (main processing) relating to game control performed by the main control board 110 in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described. 5 and 6 are flowcharts for explaining the procedure of the main process performed by the main control board 110. FIG.

  First, the CPU 114 of the main control board 110 performs a medal insertion operation waiting process (S1). That is, the CPU 114 waits for a detection signal from the inserted medal detection sensor 61, the MAX bet button operation detection sensor 62, or the one-sheet insertion button operation detection sensor 63. When the CPU 114 receives the detection signal and recognizes that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted, the CPU 114 indicates that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 or that the MAX bet button 15 or the single insertion button 16 has been determined. An operation command indicating that the button has been pressed a number of times is created and transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Next, the CPU 114 performs a start lever pressing wait process (S2). That is, the CPU 114 waits for a detection signal from the start lever operation detection sensor 64. When the CPU 114 receives a signal from any one of the inserted medal detection sensor 61, the MAX bet button operation detection sensor 62, and the one-sheet insertion button operation detection sensor 63, the CPU 114 receives the signal from the start lever operation detection sensor 64, Recognizes that has started. Then, the CPU 114 creates an operation command indicating that the start lever 18 has been pressed, and transmits it to the effect control board 120.

  When the game is thus started, the CPU 114 performs a role lottery process based on the random number value (S3). That is, the random number generation means 111 of the main control board 110 acquires a random value at the timing when the signal from the start lever operation detection sensor 64 is received, and sends the acquired random value to the CPU 114. After the CPU 114 identifies a predetermined combination lottery table based on the current probability setting value and the current gaming state, the CPU 114 determines which combination the acquired random number value corresponds to based on the identified combination lottery table. By examining it, it is determined which role has been won or not. Thereafter, the CPU 114 creates an effect command based on the lottery result of the combination, and transmits the created effect command to the effect control board 120 (S4). Here, it is assumed that the effect command also serves as an operation command indicating that the start lever 18 has been pressed.

  Next, the CPU 114 waits for 4.1 seconds after receiving a signal from the previous start lever operation detection sensor 64 (S5). After 4.1 seconds, the CPU 114 controls the spinning reel drive means 66a, 66b, 66c to rotate the three spinning reels 11a, 11b, 11c (S6).

  Next, the CPU 114 performs a stop process for the three spinning reels 11a, 11b, and 11c (S7). That is, when receiving a signal from the first stop button operation detection sensor 65a, the CPU 114 controls the first drum reel driving means 66a to stop the first drum reel 11a. Then, an operation command indicating that the first stop button 19 a has been pressed is created and transmitted to the effect control board 120. When the CPU 114 receives a signal from the second stop button operation detection sensor 65b, the CPU 114 controls the second drum reel driving means 66b to stop the second drum reel 11b. Then, an operation command indicating that the second stop button 19 b has been pressed is created and transmitted to the effect control board 120. Further, when receiving a signal from the third stop button operation detection sensor 65c, the CPU 114 controls the third drum reel driving means 66c to stop the third drum reel 11c. Then, an operation command indicating that the third stop button 19 c has been pressed is created and transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Thus, when all of the three reel reels 11a, 11b, and 11c are stopped, the CPU 114 recognizes the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effective pay line (S8). Next, the CPU 114 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RT gaming state (S9). If the current gaming state is not the RT gaming state, the process proceeds to step S13. On the other hand, when determining that the current gaming state is the RT gaming state, the CPU 114 sets the RT game remaining number to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the current value (S10). Thereafter, the CPU 114 determines whether or not the remaining RT game count after the subtraction is “0” (S11). If the RT game remaining count after the subtraction is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S13. On the other hand, if the CPU 114 determines that the remaining RT game count after subtraction is “0”, the CPU 114 recognizes that the RT gaming state ends in the current game, and sets the RT mode to “0” (S12). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, the CPU 114 determines whether or not the result of the current game is a special combination winning based on the combination of symbols recognized in step S8. If the result of this game is not a winning combination for the specific role, the process proceeds to step S15. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the current game is a winning combination, the CPU 114 determines that the gaming state should be shifted to the RT1 gaming state during the next game, and sets the RT mode to “1”. The remaining RT game count is set to “50”, and data on the RT mode and the remaining RT game count is stored in the RAM 113 (S14). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, the CPU 114 determines whether or not the result of the current game is a replay winning combination based on the symbol combination recognized in step S8. When determining that the result of the current game is a replay winning combination, the CPU 114 considers that the same number of medals as the number of medals used in the current game are automatically inserted (S16). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2.

  If it is determined in step S15 that the current game result is not a replay winning combination, the CPU 114 determines whether the current game result is a small role or a major role based on the combination of symbols recognized in step S8. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is (S17). If the result of the current game is not a winning combination of either a small role or a major role, the process proceeds to step S21. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the current game is a winning combination of a small role or a major role, the CPU 114 determines whether or not the result of the current game is a winning role of a major role (S18). If the result of the game this time is not a big game, the process proceeds to step S20. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the current game is a big game, the CPU 114 performs a process for a predetermined big game (S19). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, the CPU 114 performs a process of paying out the number of medals according to the winning combination.

  After the process of step S20 or when the determination of step S17 is negative, the CPU 114 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a big game state (S21). If the current gaming state is not the big game state, the process proceeds to step S1. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the big game state, the CPU 114 performs processing in a predetermined big game state (S22). Thereafter, the CPU 114 determines whether or not the big game (BB game or CT game) is finished in the current game (S23). If the big game is not finished in this game, the process proceeds to step S1. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big game ends in the current game, the CPU 114 performs predetermined big game end processing and determines that the gaming state should shift to the RT2 gaming state at the next game. Then, the CPU 114 sets the RT mode to “2”, sets the remaining RT game count to “100”, and stores data about the RT mode and the remaining RT game count in the RAM 113 (S24). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1.

  Next, the procedure of the power-on process performed by the main control board 110 in the swivel type gaming machine of this embodiment will be described. In this power-on process, when a game attendant performs a predetermined operation, the RAM initialization process and the probability setting process are also executed as described above. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the procedure of power-on processing performed by the main control board 110, FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the procedure of the RAM initialization process performed by the main control board 110, and FIG. 9 is the main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the procedure of the probability setting process which 110 performs.

  When the power switch 71 is turned on, the CPU 114 determines whether or not the game data stored in the RAM 113 is normal (S31). Specifically, the CPU 114 takes a checksum for game data stored in the RAM 113. Then, it is determined whether or not the checksum value matches the checksum value taken at the previous power-off. When the CPU 114 determines that the checksum values match, the CPU 114 recognizes that the game data stored in the RAM 114 is normal, and when determining that the checksum values do not match, the game data stored in the RAM 114. Recognize that is not normal.

  If the CPU 114 determines that the game data stored in the RAM 113 is not normal in the process of step S31, the CPU 114 performs a read / write check of the RAM 113 (S32). Here, if such a read ride check is performed, all the game data stored in the RAM 113 will be erased. Thereafter, the CPU 114 determines whether or not the check result is normal (S33). If it is determined that the check result is not normal, the CPU 114 recognizes that the RAM 113 is destroyed, and displays, for example, on the payout display unit 22 that a RAM destruction error has occurred (S34). When this RAM destruction error is displayed, the attendant at the game hall asks the manufacturer or the like to repair the revolving game machine. Then, the CPU 114 ends the power-on process.

  If it is determined in step S33 that the lead ride check result is normal, the CPU 114 recognizes that the RAM 113 has not been destroyed and that the revolving game machine can be started as it is to play a game. Then, the CPU 114 determines whether or not a detection signal is sent from the probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 when the power switch 71 is turned on (S35). When determining that the detection signal from the probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 has not been sent, the CPU 114 displays, for example, on the payout display unit 22 that a backup error has occurred (S36). This is for informing the game attendant that all the game data stored in the RAM 113 has been erased due to the read / write check of the RAM 113. Thereafter, the CPU 114 ends the power-on process. On the other hand, if the detection signal from the probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 has been sent, the process proceeds to step S39.

  If it is determined in step S31 that the game data stored in the RAM 113 is normal, the CPU 114 determines whether a detection signal from the probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 is sent when the power switch 71 is turned on. Is determined (S37). If the detection signal from the probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 has been sent, the process proceeds to step S39. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 has not been sent, the CPU 114 returns the swivel type gaming machine to the previous power-off state (S38). Thereafter, the CPU 114 ends the power-on process, and executes the main process shown in FIGS.

  In step S39, the CPU 114 executes a RAM initialization process. This RAM initialization process is performed according to the flow of FIG. First, the CPU 114 sets game data in the second range among a plurality of game data stored in the RAM 113 to an initial value (S111). Specifically, data relating to the number of inserted medals, data relating to the number of credits of medals, BB internal flag, CT internal flag, BB game cumulative payout number, CT game cumulative payout number, etc. are set as initial values. That is, for game data related to the game state, game data related to a game state other than the RT game state is initialized. At this time, data relating to error history and data relating to reel rotation / stop are not initialized among the plurality of game data stored in the RAM 113. Next, the CPU 114 determines whether or not a detection signal is sent from the RAM initialization selection switch operation detection sensor 83 when the power switch 71 is turned on (S112). If it is determined that the detection signal from the RAM initialization selection switch operation detection sensor 83 has not been sent, the CPU 114 displays the initialization mode “2” on the RAM initialization mode display unit 92 (S114), and then the RAM. End the initialization process. On the other hand, when determining that the detection signal from the RAM initialization selection switch operation detection sensor 83 has been sent, the CPU 114 determines the RT mode and the RT game remaining count (game data relating to the RT gaming state) stored in the RAM 113, respectively. The initial value is set (S113). Then, the CPU 114 displays the initialization mode “1” on the RAM initialization mode display unit 92 (S114), and ends the RAM initialization process.

  After completing the RAM initialization process, the CPU 114 executes a probability setting process (S40). This probability setting process is performed according to the flow of FIG. First, the CPU 114 confirms the current probability setting value (S121). Thereafter, the CPU 114 determines whether or not a detection signal from the probability setting change button operation detection sensor 82 has been sent (S122). If the detection signal from the probability setting change button operation detection sensor 82 is not sent, the CPU 114 displays the current probability setting value on the probability setting value display unit 91 (S126). On the other hand, when determining that the detection signal from the probability setting change button operation detection sensor 82 has been sent, the CPU 114 adds 1 to the current probability setting value (S123). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability setting value after the addition is larger than “6” (S124). If the probability setting value after the addition is “6” or less, the CPU 114 causes the probability setting value display unit 91 to display the probability setting value after the addition as a new probability setting value (S126). On the other hand, if the probability setting value after the addition is greater than “6”, the CPU 114 resets the probability setting value to “1” (S125), and then sets the probability setting value as the new probability setting value. The value is displayed on the value display unit 91 (S126).

  After the process of step S126, the CPU 114 determines whether or not the start lever 18 has been pressed (S127). If the start lever 18 is not depressed, the process proceeds to step S122. On the other hand, when determining that the start lever 18 has been pressed, the CPU 114 determines the probability setting value to be the value displayed on the probability setting value display unit 91 when the start lever 18 is pressed. Then, the CPU 114 determines whether or not the detection signal from the probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 is turned off (S128). When the detection signal from the probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 81 is turned off, the CPU 114 recognizes that the probability setting instruction switch 72 has been returned to the original state by the game hall staff and the setting key K has been extracted. The probability setting process is terminated. When the probability setting process ends in this way, the CPU 114 ends the power-on process and executes the main process shown in FIGS.

  In the swivel type gaming machine of the present embodiment, a RAM initialization selection switch is provided for selectively designating some game data from among a plurality of game data stored in the RAM of the main control board. The CPU of the main control board performs a RAM initialization process for setting the game data designated by the RAM initialization selection switch to an initial value. Specifically, by using the RAM initialization selection switch, a plurality of predetermined game data including the game data relating to the RT game state and the designation of the plurality of predetermined game data not including the game data relating to the RT game state are used. It is possible to selectively specify the game data. For this reason, for example, when the spinning-type gaming machine is in the RT gaming state (a gaming state advantageous to the player) at the end of the business, the game attendant uses the RAM initialization selection switch after the business is over to play the RT game. If a plurality of predetermined game data not including game data relating to the state is designated, the game data relating to the RT game state can be left as it is without being initialized. As a result, the spinning-type gaming machine starts from the RT gaming state at the start of business the next day, so that it is possible to make the player want to play a game with the spinning-type gaming machine. In addition, since the CPU of the main control board normally executes a RAM initialization process at the time of changing the setting of the big player winning probability, it is difficult for the player to easily determine whether or not the setting change of the big player winning probability has been performed. can do.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation is possible within the range of the summary.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the RAM initialization selection switch is used to specify a plurality of predetermined game data that does not include game data related to the RT game state and a predetermined value that includes game data related to the RT game state. Although the case where the designation with respect to a plurality of game data is selectively performed has been described, the designation with respect to a plurality of predetermined game data not including the game data relating to the internal state of the main character using the RAM initialization selection switch The designation of a plurality of predetermined game data including game data relating to the internal state of the main character may be selectively performed. In addition, by using the RAM initialization selection switch, designation for a plurality of predetermined game data not including game data relating to the RT game state, and a plurality of predetermined game data not including game data relating to the internal state of the main character It is also possible to selectively specify a plurality of predetermined game data including game data related to the RT game status, game data related to the RT game status, and game status related to the big internal internal status. In general, the game data that can be excluded from initialization using the RAM initialization selection switch during the RAM initialization process may be game data relating to any gaming state. This makes it possible to meet a variety of needs, such as leaving game data related to the RT gaming state, and leaving game data relating to the internal state of the main character. Can be spread.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the RAM initialization process is performed at the time of changing the setting of the prominent election probability has been described. May be.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a rotating game machine using medals as a game medium has been described. For example, a pachinko machine called a parot machine, a pachinko machine, etc. You may apply to the slot machine game machine which uses a ball. Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the designation means for selectively designating several pieces of game data from among a plurality of game data, and the game data designated by the designation means are set as initial values. By providing the initialization processing means, the game hall staff can easily select only a part of the game data as the game data to be initialized if, for example, a part of the game data is designated using the designation means. can do. For this reason, for example, when the gaming machine is in a gaming state advantageous to the player at the end of business, a staff member of the game hall designates a plurality of gaming data that does not include gaming data related to the gaming state with the designation means. By doing so, the game data relating to the game state can be left as it is without being initialized. As a result, the gaming machine starts from a gaming state advantageous to the player at the start of business on the next day, so that it is possible to make the player want to play a game with the gaming machine. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a revolving gaming machine that updates a plurality of game data according to the game situation and controls a game based on the plurality of game data. it can.

It is a schematic front view of the gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the gaming machine. It is a schematic perspective view of the power supply unit of the gaming machine. (A) is a diagram showing the contents of the role lottery table for the general gaming state, (b) is a diagram showing the contents of the role lottery table for the RT1 gaming state, and (c) is a diagram showing the contents of the role lottery table for the RT2 gaming state. It is. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the procedure of the main process which a main control board performs. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the procedure of the main process which a main control board performs. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the procedure of the power-on process which a main control board performs. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the procedure of the RAM initialization process which a main control board performs. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the procedure of the probability setting process which a main control board performs.

Explanation of symbols

11a 1st reel reel (design display means)
11b Second reel reel (design display means)
11c 3rd reel (design display means)
12 display window 13 medal insertion slot 14 credit number display section 15 MAX bet button 16 single insertion button 17 bet number display section 18 start lever 19a first stop button 19b second stop button 19c third stop button 21 settlement button 22 number of payouts Display unit 23 Medal discharge port 24 Medal tray 25 Dispensing device 30 Image display unit 31 Liquid crystal panel 32 Liquid crystal control board 40 Illumination display unit 50 Speaker unit 51 First door speaker 52 Second door speaker 53 Rear speaker 61 Inserted medal detection sensor 62 MAX bet button operation detection sensor 63 Single-load button operation detection sensor 64 Start lever operation detection sensor 65a First stop button operation detection sensor 65b Second stop button operation detection sensor 65c Third stop button operation detection sensor 66a First reel reel Driving means 66b Second drum reel driving means 66c Third cylinder reel driving means 70 Power supply unit 71 Power switch 72 Probability setting instruction switch 73 Probability setting change button 74 RAM initialization selection switch (designating means)
75 Power lamp 81 Probability setting instruction switch operation detection sensor 82 Probability setting change button operation detection sensor 83 RAM initialization selection switch operation detection sensor 91 Probability setting value display unit 92 RAM initialization mode display unit 110 Main control board 111 Random number generation means 112 ROM
113 RAM
114 CPU (game control means, initialization processing means, role lottery means)
120 Production control board 121 ROM
122 RAM
123 CPU

Claims (4)

Game control means for updating a plurality of game data according to the game situation and controlling the game based on the plurality of game data;
Designating means for selectively designating some game data from the plurality of game data;
Initialization processing means for setting the game data designated by the designation means to an initial value;
A gaming machine comprising: A plurality of symbol display means capable of varying display for varying a plurality of symbols and stop display for stopping the variation display;
A combination lottery means for determining a predetermined combination from a plurality of types of combinations by lottery each time a game is started and determining a specific combination with a high probability when the gaming state is a specific gaming state; ,
Further comprising
The game control means is configured to allow the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination determined by the combination lottery means to be a stop display of the plurality of symbol display means in each game. If the stop display of the plurality of symbol display means is a combination of symbols corresponding to various combinations, the game is controlled so that the result of the game becomes a winning of the combination,
The plurality of game data includes the game data related to the specific game state, and the designating unit includes a plurality of predetermined game data that do not include the game data related to the specific game state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the designation and designation for a plurality of predetermined game data including the game data relating to the specific game state can be selectively performed.   The said specific combination is a re-playing combination that can be played next time without using a game medium when the result of the current game is a winning of the specific combination. 2. The gaming machine according to 2.   3. The initialization processing means executes an initialization process for setting the game data designated by the designation means to an initial value in the process of changing the setting of a prominent winning probability. Or the gaming machine of 3.

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