JP2009106521A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can improve the player's excitement and enjoyment in games by eliminating monotonous actions during the BB (big bonus) game. <P>SOLUTION: The RT (replay time) game state is started by the actuation of the BB1, and the BB2 and the RT game state is ended when "JAC IN-1" is displayed. But, if the "JAC IN-1" is not displayed during the BB, the RT game state is kept in operation even after the end of the BB. The number of BETs is distinguished between the actuation of the BB1 and that of BB2 and so, the probability of winning the lottery for the "JAC IN-1" (lottery value of internal lottery table) is made different. This enables the operation of the RT game state even after the end of the BB as operated by a player during the BB while allowing the possession of characteristics per bonus. Thus, the potentiality of technical intervention during the bonus game and the uniqueness per bonus enables the production of a game which improves the excitement and enjoyment in the games. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that generates a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, for example, a “BB game” that has a higher probability of winning a role that gives a gaming value than other gaming states. In this gaming machine, “BB game” is generated when a specific winning combination such as “BB” is established, and ends when the total number of payouts during the BB game reaches a predetermined reference value ( For example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-143931 A

  However, in such a conventional gaming machine, during the “BB game”, a combination to which a game value is given is won with high probability, and symbol combinations corresponding to this combination are arranged by a simple stop operation. The monotonous operation continued until the total number of payouts during the game reached a predetermined reference value, there was no change during the BB game, and the interest in the game tended to decline. Further, even if a plurality of BB games are provided, each has no characteristics, and the interest in games tends to decline.

  The present invention was made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and it is possible to provide technical intervention during BB games, to eliminate monotony during BB games, and to improve the interest in games. It is an object to provide a game machine that can be used.

  The gaming machine of the present invention has a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each having a plurality of symbols (for example, symbols drawn on the outer circumferential surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) arranged on the peripheral surface. A symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) for displaying a plurality of symbols among the plurality of symbols respectively arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels; A bet number setting means (for example, main control circuit 71, medal reception / start check process of FIGS. 17 and 18) for setting a bet number that can be played with a predetermined predetermined number as an upper limit, and the bet number setting means A bet number detecting means (for example, BET switches 11, 12, 13) for detecting a bet number of a game input according to the set bet number, and a start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S) for detecting a start operation. ) And start Based on the start operation detected by the crop detection means, the symbol change means for changing the plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means (for example, main control circuit 71, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, FIG. 16), a lottery table storage means (eg, ROM 32) for storing a plurality of lottery tables in which a range of random numbers for which a winning combination is determined is determined, and a range of random numbers for which the winning combination is determined. A random value generated by the random value generation means is extracted based on the detection of the start operation by the random value generation means (for example, the random number generator 36) for generating a random value and the start operation detection means. Random number extraction means (for example, sampling circuit 37, step S5 in FIG. 15), random number value extracted by the random value extraction means, The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the internal lottery processing of FIG. 19) for determining the winning combination based on the table and the bet number detected by the betting number detecting means, and the stop operation Based on the stop operation detection means to detect (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R), the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means, Stop control means (for example, main control circuit 71, processing of step S13 in FIG. 16) for stopping the change of the symbol performed by the symbol variation means, and the symbol in which the stop control means is performed by the symbol variation means As a result of stopping the fluctuation of the game, based on the combination of symbols displayed along a line (for example, an effective line) connecting a predetermined position on the symbol display means, The game value giving means (for example, main control circuit 71, hopper 40) for giving a value (for example, medal) and the change control of the symbols are stopped by the stop control means, and the combination of symbols displayed along the line is Determining means (for example, main control circuit 71, processing of step S14 in FIG. 16) for determining whether or not the winning combination is a combination of symbols that can be determined by the winning combination determining means; and the winning combination determining means A high-probability re-gaming state (for example, an RT gaming state in BB1 and an RT gaming in BB2) in which a re-playing role (for example, replay) permitted to start a unit game regardless of the input of the gaming value is determined with a high probability. Gaming state) and low-probability re-gaming states (for example, non-RT gaming state during BB1 and non-RT gaming state during BB2) in which the replay role is determined with a low probability. Replay probability control means (for example, main control circuit 71, internal lottery table change process of FIG. 21) and the first symbol combination along the line (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7”) Alternatively, when a second symbol combination (for example, “BAR-BAR-BAR”) is displayed, a bonus game (for example, an RT gaming state during BB1 or an RT gaming state during BB2) that is advantageous to the player is activated. Based on the establishment of the game operating means (for example, the main control circuit 71, the bonus operation check process of FIGS. 25 and 26) and the first condition (for example, the number of payouts in BB has reached “345”). Bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game (for example, main control circuit 71, bonus end check processing in FIG. 23), When the first symbol combination is displayed along the line, the first bonus game (for example, the RT gaming state during BB1) is activated, and the second symbol combination is displayed along the line. When displayed, the second bonus game (for example, the RT gaming state during BB2) is activated, and the third symbol along the line is activated during the operation of the first bonus game or the second bonus game. When the combination (for example, “Red 7-Bell-Bell”) is displayed, the third bonus game (for example, RB1 gaming state) is activated, and the bonus game ending means has the second condition (for example, The third bonus game is terminated based on the establishment of the number of winnings (eight times or the number of games reached twelve), and the betting number setting means The bonus game and the second bonus game are set so that the number of bets that can be played is different, and the winning combination determining means includes the first bonus game and the second bonus game. The winning combination is determined with different probabilities depending on the number of bets detected by the betting number detection means, and the replay probability control means determines whether the first symbol combination or the second symbol combination is along the line. Is displayed, the high probability replay state is controlled, and when the third symbol combination is displayed along the line, the low probability replay state is controlled, and the first condition is When established, the gaming state after the bonus game is controlled according to the gaming state when the first condition is established.

  With this configuration, when the bonus game is activated and the high probability replay state is set and the third symbol combination is displayed, the low probability replay state is set, but the third symbol combination is displayed during the bonus operation. Otherwise, after the bonus ends, it will be in a high-probability re-gaming state, so the player after the bonus is operating will change the gaming state after the bonus ends, provide technical intervention, and eliminate the monotony during the bonus game In addition, the interest in games can be improved. Also, the number of bets differs between the first bonus game activated by displaying the first symbol combination and the second bonus game activated by displaying the second symbol combination, and the low probability replay Since the probability of determining the winning combination that activates the third bonus game to be in the state is different, each bonus game can be given a characteristic, and the monotony during the bonus game is eliminated, and the interest in the game is improved. be able to. Furthermore, since the number of lines for stopping the combination of predetermined symbols is generally different when the number of bets is different, the first bonus game and the second bonus game have different levels of difficulty such as pressing. As a result, the monotony during the bonus game can be eliminated and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is characterized in that in the gaming machine described above, a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5, a sub-control circuit 72) for notifying a gaming state controlled by the replay probability control means is provided. It has the composition which became.

  With this configuration, the controlled gaming state is notified to the replay probability control means, so that the gaming state after the end of the bonus can be easily grasped, and it is possible to concentrate on the game during the bonus operation, improving the interest in the game. Can be made.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention is the above gaming machine, wherein the bonus game operating means is a combination of the third symbols along the line during the operation of the first bonus game or the second bonus game. When a fourth symbol combination different from (for example, “red 7-blue 7-blue 7”) is displayed, a fourth bonus game (for example, RB2 gaming state) is activated and the replay probability control is performed. The means is characterized in that, when the combination of the fourth symbols is displayed along the line, the high probability replay state is maintained when the high probability replay state is controlled. It has a configuration.

  With this configuration, when the third symbol combination is displayed in the bonus, the low probability replay state is entered. However, when the fourth symbol combination is displayed, the high probability replay state is entered. Therefore, it is possible to play a game that is advantageous to the player by using both the technology for displaying a specific symbol combination and the technology for not displaying the symbol combination, increasing the satisfaction of the skilled player and improving the interest in the game. be able to.

  According to the present invention, it is determined whether a high-probability replay state or a low-probability replay state after a bonus is determined by an operation during the bonus operation. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that has been solved and improved in the interest of gaming. In addition, in multiple bonus games, by varying the probability of determining the winning combination for different betting numbers and a low probability re-playing state, it is possible to give each bonus game a characteristic, and the monotony during the bonus game It is possible to provide a gaming machine that eliminates the problem and improves the interest in gaming. In addition, due to the difference in the number of bets, the number of lines that stop the combination of the predetermined symbols is different, so the difficulty level such as pushing is different for each bonus game, eliminating the monotony during the bonus game, It is possible to provide a gaming machine with an enhanced interest in games.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol arrangement table showing the arrangement of symbol rows in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “00” to “20” and stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 13) described later.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol combination “Cherry-ANY-ANY” (ANY may be any symbol) is arranged along the effective line, so that “Cherry's small role” is won and the number of medals inserted is 3 2 medals are paid out in the case of 3 (3 BET), 15 medals are paid out in the case where the number of inserted medals is 2 (2 BET), and the number of inserted medals is 1 (1 BET) Will receive 15 medals.

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

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged along the active line, the “watermelon small role” is won, and if the number of inserted medals is 3, 6 medals are paid out. When the number of inserted medals is 2, 15 medals are paid out, and when the number of inserted medals is 1 (1 BET), 15 medals are paid out.

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

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

  In addition, when the symbol combination “Red 7-Bell-Bell” is arranged along the active line, “JAC IN-1” is established and no medal is paid out, but the game state of the next game is “RB1 game”. State ". The gaming state will be described later.

  In addition, when the symbol combination “red 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged along the active line, “JAC IN-2” is established and no medal is paid out, but the game state of the next game is “ “RB2 gaming state”.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” is arranged along the active line, “BB1” is established and no medal is paid out, but the gaming state of the next game is “BB1 gaming state” "

  In addition, when the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged along the active line, “BB2” is established, and medals are not paid out, but the gaming state of the next game becomes “BB2 gaming state”. .

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

  In addition, the “cherry small part”, “bell small part”, “watermelon small part”, “replay”, “JAC IN-1”, “JAC IN-2”, “BB1”, “BB2” and When a symbol combination other than the symbol combination related to “MB” is displayed, “losing” is established.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the display combination “BB1” is established and the BB1 operation process is activated, the “BB1 operating flag” is set as the operating flag, and “345” is set in the bonus end number counter. To do.

  Further, when the display combination “BB2” is established and the processing at the time of BB2 operation is activated, the “BB2 operation flag” is set as the operation flag, and “345” is set to the bonus end number counter.

  Further, when the display combination “MB” is established and the MB operation time process is activated, the “MB operation flag” is set as the operation flag, and “253” is set in the bonus end number counter.

  In addition, when the display combination “JAC IN-1” is established and the processing at the time of RB1 operation is activated, the “RB1 operating flag” is set as the operating flag, and “12” can be won in the game possible number counter. Set "8" to the number counter.

  In addition, when the display combination “JAC IN-2” is established and the processing at the time of RB2 operation is activated, the “RB2 operating flag” is set as the operating flag, and “12” can be awarded to the game possible number counter. Set "8" to the number counter.

  Here, the gaming state will be described. The gaming state indicates a gaming state during the game or several times of games. The basic “general gaming state”, “BB1 gaming state” advantageous to the player, and “BB2 gaming state” “RB1 gaming state”, “RB2 gaming state”, and “MB gaming state”.

  The operating flag is also distinguished from “RT in operation” and “RT inactive”. In the case of “RT in operation”, in each game state, an internal lottery table that is easy to win a winning combination “replay” that will be replayed at the time of internal lottery is selected. That is, a “high probability replay state” in which replay is won with high probability.

  The “RB1 gaming state” and the “RB2 gaming state” are gaming states in which an internal lottery table that is easy to win a winning combination that can win medals at the time of internal lottery is selected, and is a gaming state advantageous to the player. ing. The “internal lottery table” will be described later.

  In addition, the “RB1 gaming state” and the “RB2 gaming state” have end conditions defined. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of games that can be performed in one “RB1 gaming state” and “RB2 gaming state” (this is referred to as “RB game possible number”) is twelve. Further, in the “RB1 gaming state” and “RB2 gaming state”, the number of times that a winning combination in which medals are paid out can be established (this is referred to as “RB winning number”) is up to eight times. That is, the “RB1 gaming state” and the “RB2 gaming state” are ended when the number of games reaches 12 times or the winning combination has reached 8 times.

  In addition, bonuses (specifically, the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is “ON”, including “RB1 gaming state”, “RB2 gaming state”, “BB1 gaming state”, and “BB2 gaming state”) The condition for ending the bonus is also defined. In the present embodiment, the number of payouts to end the bonus is defined as “345”. That is, the bonus (the state where the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is “on”) is ended when the payout number reaches “345”.

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

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

  Also, in the “general gaming state”, when “BB2” (internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus) is won internally, the symbol combination of “BB2” is not displayed on the set active line. The internal winning “BB2” is carried over to the next game. When “BB2” is won internally, “BB2” is stored as a “carryover” until the combination of symbols “BB2” is displayed on the set active line. While “BB2” is stored as “carryover”, the “carryover state” continues.

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

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

  “JAC IN-1” and “JAC IN-2” may also be carried over. When “JAC IN-1” is a carryover combination, in “BB1 gaming state” or “BB2 gaming state”, “JAC IN-1” is internally won, but “JAC IN-1” is placed on the set active line. If the symbol combination "" is not displayed, the internal winning "JAC IN-1" is carried over to the next and subsequent games. Similarly, even if “JAC IN-2” is a carryover role, when “JAC IN-2” is won internally in “BB1 gaming state” or “BB2 gaming state”, “JAC IN-2” carry over.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “10” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the RB1 gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “3” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the RB2 gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table, and “3” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  In the BB1 gaming state, the internal lottery table for RT gaming state during BB1 is determined as the internal lottery table, and “6” is determined as the number of lotteries. In the BB2 gaming state, the internal lottery table for RT gaming state during BB2 is determined as the internal lottery table, and “6” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Furthermore, in the internal lottery process described later, when the RT is operating in the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT gaming state is changed. Also, when RT is not activated in the BB1 gaming state, the internal lottery table for the non-RT gaming state during BB1 is changed, and when RT is not activated in the BB2 gaming state, the internal for the non-RT gaming state during BB2 is changed. Changed to lottery table.

  In addition, as in the internal lottery table determination table shown in FIG. 5, when the RT is operating in the general gaming state, the RT lottery table for the RT gaming state is used, and when the RT is not operating in the BB1 gaming state, The internal lottery table for the non-RT gaming state during BB1 may be set directly when the RT is inactive in the BB2 gaming state.

  Next, FIGS. 6 (1), 6 (2), 7 (1), 7 (2), 8 (1), 8 (2), 9 (1), and 9 (2). Shows the internal lottery table. 6 (1) is an internal lottery table for general gaming state, FIG. 6 (2) is an internal lottery table for RT gaming state, FIG. 7 (1) is an internal lottery table for RT gaming state during BB1, and FIG. 2) is an internal lottery table for RT gaming state during BB2, FIG. 8 (1) is an internal lottery table for non-RT gaming state during BB1, and FIG. 8 (2) is an internal lottery table for non-RT gaming state during BB2. FIG. 9A is an RB1 gaming state internal lottery table, and FIG. 9B is an RB2 gaming state internal lottery table. This is used to acquire a lottery value and a data pointer based on the winning number in the internal lottery process.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 (1), 6 (2), 7 (1), 7 (2), 8 (1), 8 (2), 9 (1), and 9 (2). In addition, the internal lottery table shows a winning number, and a lottery value and a data pointer for each winning number. A value obtained by dividing the range of each lottery value by “65536” is the winning probability of the corresponding internal winning combination. The range that does not correspond to any winning number is "Lost". Further, a plurality of predetermined types of roles are divided into a winning combination, a replaying role, and a bonus game combination, and a small role / replay data pointer and A bonus data pointer is provided.

  The bonus data pointer is used to determine the type of bonus determined as an internal winning combination. The small combination / replay data pointer is used to determine the small combination determined as the internal winning combination and the type of replay.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the random number value extracted by the sampling circuit 37 is stored in a predetermined calculation area, and a value (random number value for determination) stored in this calculation area is provided for each winning number. Subtracted sequentially by value. When the result of the subtraction becomes a negative value, the winning number corresponding to the lottery value when the negative value is obtained by subtracting is determined as the winning number of the internal winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, “internal lottery table for general gaming state”, “internal lottery table for RT gaming state”, “internal lottery table for RT gaming state during BB1”, “internal lottery table for RT gaming state during BB2” ”,“ BB 1 non-RT gaming state internal lottery table ”,“ BB 2 non-RT gaming state internal lottery table ”,“ RB1 gaming state internal lottery table ”,“ RB2 gaming state internal lottery table ” Used according to the gaming state. In the MB gaming state, the internal winning combination is determined by the “internal lottery table for general gaming state” or “internal lottery table for RT gaming state”, but this “internal lottery table for general gaming state” or “RT gaming” Regardless of the internal winning combination determined by the “state internal lottery table”, “Cherry”, “Bell” and “Watermelon” are determined as the internal winning combinations.

  Note that the lottery values and data pointers (small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer) corresponding to the winning numbers “2” to “10” in the “RT gaming state internal lottery table” Since it is the same as the lottery values and data pointers (small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer) corresponding to the winning numbers “2” to “10” defined in the “internal lottery table”, illustration is omitted.

  FIG. 6 (1) shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. As described above, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used in the general gaming state. Further, here, the winning number, the lottery value, and the data pointers (the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer) are associated with each other. On the basis of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, there is a possibility that the winning number is determined as any one of “1” to “10”, and when it is not within the range of any lottery value, Become.

  FIG. 6B shows an RT lottery state internal lottery table. As described above, the RT gaming state internal lottery table is used during RT operation. Based on this RT gaming state internal lottery table, there is a possibility that the winning number is determined to be any one of “1” to “10”, and when it is not within the range of any lottery value, Become.

  As described above, the lottery value and the data pointer (the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer) corresponding to the winning numbers “2” to “10” of the “RT gaming state internal lottery table” are: Illustration is omitted.

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

  FIG. 7A shows an internal lottery table for RT gaming state during BB1. As described above, the internal lottery table for the RT gaming state during BB1 is used when the RT is operating in the BB1 gaming state. Based on the internal lottery table for RT gaming state during BB1, there is a possibility that the winning number may be determined as any one of “1” to “6”, and if it is not within the range of any lottery value, "Become.

  FIG. 7 (2) shows an internal lottery table for RT gaming state during BB2. As described above, the internal lottery table for the RT gaming state during BB2 is used when the RT is operating in the BB2 gaming state. Based on the internal lottery table for RT gaming state during BB2, there is a possibility that the winning number is determined as any one of “1” to “6”, and if it is not within the range of any lottery value, "Become.

  The BB1 RT gaming state and the BB2 RT gaming state are set so that the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) is different. In the internal lottery table for RT gaming state during BB1 in which the number of inserted sheets is set to 2, the range of random value ranges of “JAC IN-1” and “JAC IN-2” is wide, and “JAC IN-1 ”And“ JAC IN-2 ”. In the internal lottery table for BB2 RT gaming state in which the number of inserted games is set to 1, the range of the random value range of “Replay” is wide, and it is easy to win “Replay”. That is, in the RT gaming state during BB1, it is easy to shift to the RB gaming state (the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state), and in the RT gaming state during BB2, it is easy to win the “replay”.

  FIG. 8A shows an internal lottery table for non-RT gaming state during BB1. As described above, the internal lottery table for the non-RT gaming state during BB1 is used when the RT is not operating in the BB1 gaming state. Based on this internal lottery table for non-RT gaming state in BB1, there is a possibility that the winning number is determined to be any one of “1” to “6”, and when it is not within the range of any lottery value, "Let's lose."

  FIG. 8 (2) shows an internal lottery table for non-RT gaming state during BB2. As described above, the internal lottery table for the non-RT gaming state during BB2 is used when the RT is not operating in the BB2 gaming state. Based on the internal lottery table for non-RT gaming state in BB2, there is a possibility that the winning number is determined to be any one of “1” to “6”, and when it is not within the range of any lottery value, "Let's lose."

  FIG. 9A shows an internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state. As described above, the internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state is used in the RB1 gaming state. Based on this RB1 gaming state internal lottery table, the winning number may be determined as any one of “1” to “3”, and if it is not within any lottery value range, Become.

  FIG. 9 (2) shows an internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state. As described above, the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state is used in the RB2 gaming state. Based on this RB2 gaming state internal lottery table, the winning number may be determined as any one of “1” to “3”, and when it is not within the range of any lottery value, Become.

  Further, in the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming state and the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state, the range of the random value range of “bell” is wider than that of the internal lottery table for general gaming state. It is easier to win. That is, it is easy to obtain medals.

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

  Next, FIG. 10 shows an internal winning combination determination table, which will be described. The internal winning combination determination table is used for determining an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer obtained by the internal lottery process. Here, the internal winning combination is represented by a storage area type and a bit string of 8 bits (1 byte).

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the internal winning combination determination table, hit request flag data corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined in correspondence with the data pointer. The hit request flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. In the present embodiment, the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 10 (1) and the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 10 (2) are provided as the internal winning combination determination table. ing.

  When the data pointer for the small combination / replay is “1”, the internal winning combination “Replay” is determined and the data “00000001” is stored. When the data pointer for the small combination / replay is “2”, the internal winning combination “Cherry” is determined and the data “00000010” is stored.

  When the small combination / replay data pointer is “3”, the internal winning combination “BELL” is determined and data “00000100” is stored. When the small combination / replay data pointer is “4”, the internal winning combination “watermelon” is determined, and data “00001000” is stored.

  When the small combination / replay data pointer is “5”, the internal winning combination “JAC IN-1” is determined and data “00010000” is stored. When the data pointer for the small combination / replay is “6”, the internal winning combination “JAC IN-2” is determined and the data “00100000” is stored.

  When the bonus data pointer is “1”, the internal winning combination “BB1” is determined and data “00000001” is stored. When the bonus data pointer is “2”, the internal winning combination “BB2” is determined and data “00000010” is stored. When the bonus data pointer is “3”, the internal winning combination “MB” is determined and data “00000100” is stored.

  Next, FIG. 11 (1) and FIG. 11 (2) show the storage area of the internal winning combination (or display combination) and will be described. This storage area is allocated to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. In the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the determined internal winning combination is stored according to each storage type.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (1), each of bits 0 to 5 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area includes “Replay”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “JAC IN-1” and “JAC IN-2” is associated. Bits 6 to 7 are unused.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (2), “BB1”, “BB2”, and “MB” are associated with each of bits 0 to 2 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area. Bits 3 to 7 are unused.

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

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

  Next, the carryover combination storage area is shown in FIG. This carryover combination storage area is also allocated to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, “BB1”, “BB2”, and “MB” are associated with each of bits 0 to 2 of the carryover combination storage area. Bits 3 to 7 are unused.

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

  Further, as described above, when “JAC IN-1” and “JAC IN-2” are set as carryover roles, for example, “JAC IN-1” is set in bit 3 of the carryover combination storage area. “JAC IN-2” may be associated with bit 4 of the storage area.

  Next, FIG. 12 (2) shows the storage area of the operating flag and will be described. This storage area is also assigned to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. The operating flag storage area stores an identifier indicating the type of bonus game and RT to be started when the operation of the bonus game and RT is started.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (2), each of the bits 0 to 6 in the operating flag storage area includes “RB1 operating flag”, “RB2 operating flag”, “BB1 operating flag”, “BB2 operating”. “Intermediate flag”, “MB operating flag”, “CB operating flag”, and “RT operating flag” are associated with each other. Bit 7 is unused.

  Next, FIG. 13 shows a main circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1 and will be described.

  FIG. 13 shows a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control signals (commands) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. 1 shows a circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5 and the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the speakers 21L, 21R and the like.

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

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

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

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

  Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, the extracted random number value, various flags (for example, BB1 operating flag, RB1 operating flag), the number of medal credits, gaming state information, and the like are stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the sub control circuit 72 controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the control signal from the main control circuit 71, lamps (BET lamps 9a to 9c, WIN lamp 17), and LEDs (payout). Lighting control of the display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20) and sound output control from the speakers 21L and 21R are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The calendar IC 85 stores time information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 show a main flowchart of control processing by the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 and will be described. This flowchart shows a processing procedure executed by the control program stored in the ROM 32 and is executed by the CPU 31.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process (step S3). Here, when the MB is operating, the CB operating flag is set to “on”.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the internal lottery process, the internal lottery table determination table is referred to, and the number of lotteries and the type of the internal lottery table are determined based on the gaming state acquired in the gaming state monitoring process. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, “10” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When all the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated and all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the symbol combination table (step S14). In this process, the symbol combination table is referred to, the display combination (the combination in which the winning combination is established) is identified on the basis of the pattern stop state of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the display combination flag is set. Specifically, the display combination and the payout number are identified based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the active line, the symbol combination table, and the number of inserted symbols.

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and confirms the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the MB operating flag (step S18), and the BB1 operating flag, BB2 operating flag or MB If the operating flag is “ON”, a bonus end check process is performed (step S19). The bonus end check process will be described later.

  When the BB1 operating flag, the BB2 operating flag, and the MB operating flag are all “off” (determined in step S18), or after the bonus end check process (step S19) ends, RT game number counter update processing is performed ( Step S20). In this RT game number counter updating process, an RT game number updating process or the like is performed. Details of the RT game number counter update processing will also be described later.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process (step S21). The bonus operation check process will also be described later.

  When the bonus operation check process (step S21) ends, the process returns to the one-game end initialization process (step S2 in FIG. 15).

  Next, FIGS. 17 and 18 show a flowchart of medal acceptance / start check processing, which will be described. 17 and 18 show details of the medal acceptance / start check process (step S4 in FIG. 15) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, in the medal acceptance / start check process, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S31). The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted. For example, when the display combination “replay” is established, the number of inserted games is stored, and in other cases, “0” is stored. That is, if “replay” is established in the immediately preceding game, it is other than “0” (any one of “1” to “3”), and “0” is established if “replay” is not established.

  If it is determined that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the value of the insertion number counter, and the value of the automatic insertion counter is cleared (set to “0”). (Step S33), the process proceeds to Step S34. The inserted number counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals.

  If it is determined that the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the medal passage permission process is performed, the value of the insertion number counter is cleared (set to “0”), and the insertion number counter is updated. Is permitted (step S32), and the process proceeds to step S34.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a medal has passed (step S34). For example, the CPU 31 checks the input from the inserted medal sensor 22S and determines whether there is an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S. If no medal has passed, the process proceeds to step S41.

  If the medal has passed, the maximum insertion value is set according to the value stored in the operating flag storage area (step S35), and the process proceeds to step S36. For example, when “1” is stored in bit 0 or bit 1 of the operating flag storage area, “2” is set as the maximum insertion value (in the RB1 gaming state or the RB2 gaming state, “2”). Is set). If “1” is stored in bit 2, “2” is set as the maximum input value (in the BB1 gaming state, “2” is set), and “1” is stored in bit 3. If it is set, “1” is set as the maximum input value (in the BB2 gaming state, “1” is set).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (step S36). If it is determined that the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, “1” is added to the value of the credit counter (step S40), and the process proceeds to step S41. The credit counter is a counter provided for the CPU 31 to count the number of credited medals.

  When it is determined that the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value (determined in step S36), "1" is added to the value of the insertion number counter (step S37), and the process proceeds to step S38.

  Next, “5” is stored in the effective line counter (step S38), and the process proceeds to step S39. The valid lines 8a to 8e are validated based on the value stored in the valid line counter. Next, a medal insertion command is transmitted (step S39), and the process proceeds to step S41. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display unit 5a in response to the input operation.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the medal is passing (step S41). If it is determined that the medal is not passing, the process proceeds to step S43.

  If it is determined that the medal is passing, it is checked whether an operation of the BET switches 11, 12, 13 has been detected (step S42), and the process proceeds to step S43. In this process, when the operation of the BET switches 11, 12, 13 is detected, the value of the insertion number counter and the value of the effective line counter are added according to the operated BET switches 11, 12, 13. That is, based on the detected type of the BET switches 11, 12, and 13, the value of the inserted number counter, the value of the credit counter, and the maximum inserted number for which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid, A value to be added to the value of the number counter is calculated, and the value of the input number counter is updated.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (step S43). If it is determined that the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the process returns to step S34.

  If it is determined that the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is “ON” (step S44). Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6.

  When it is determined that the start switch 6S is not “ON”, the process returns to the medal passage determination process (step S34) and the above processes (steps S34 to S44) are repeated.

  When it is determined that the start switch 6S is “ON”, a medal passage prohibition process is performed (step S45). Specifically, even if a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, the medal inserted from the medal return slot 15 is spit out so that the medal cannot be accepted. When the medal passage prohibition process (step S45) is performed, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, FIGS. 19 and 20 are flowcharts showing the internal lottery process. 19 and 20 show details of the internal lottery process (step S7 in FIG. 15) of the main control circuit 71.

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

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S73). As a result of this determination, if the carryover combination storage area is not "0", that is, if the carryover combination flag is set ("1"), the number of lotteries is subtracted from the number of lotteries. The value is changed to “7” (step S74). Here, since the carryover combination occurs in the general gaming state (including during the RT operation), the number of lotteries is changed only when the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is selected. . That is, there is no change when the internal lottery table for the BB1 gaming state or the RB1 gaming state is selected.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets the extracted random number value as a random number value for determination, and sets “1” as the initial value of the winning number (step S75).

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table, acquires a lottery value based on the winning number, and subtracts the acquired lottery value from the stored random number value (step S76). The subtracted value is held again as a random value, and each lottery value is subtracted from this value after the second time.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a digit is obtained by this subtraction, that is, whether or not the subtraction result is a negative value (step S77).

  If no digit is obtained by subtraction, the winning number is incremented by “1”, the number of lotteries is subtracted by “1” (step S78), and it is determined whether the number of lotteries has become “0” (step S78). S79).

  If the number of lotteries is not “0”, the process returns to step S76 and the processes in steps S76 to S79 are repeated.

  If it is determined in step S79 that the number of lotteries is “0”, “0” is set as the small role / replay data pointer, “0” is set as the bonus data pointer, and the process proceeds to step S85. Transition.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S77 that a digit has been made, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are acquired from the selected internal lottery table (step S81).

  Next, the winning combination flag is acquired based on the small combination / replay data pointer by referring to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (step S83). Next, the acquired winning request flag is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S84).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S85). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S86, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S87.

  When the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0”, the bonus internal winning combination determination table is referred to, the winning request flag is acquired based on the bonus data pointer, and stored in the carryover combination storage area ( Step S86).

  Next, the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S87).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is “ON” (step S88). If the CB operating flag is not “ON”, the internal lottery process is terminated and the CB operating flag is set. If it is “ON”, bits 1 to 3 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area are set (step S89), and the internal lottery process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 21 shows a flowchart of the internal lottery table changing process, which will be described. FIG. 21 shows the details of the internal lottery table changing process (step S72 in FIG. 19) of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the internal lottery table change process, first, it is determined whether or not the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state (step S101), and if it is not the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state, the process goes to step S107. Transition. If it is the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state, it is determined whether or not it is the RB1 gaming state or the RB2 gaming state (step S102), and if it is the RB1 gaming state or the RB2 gaming state, the internal lottery table changing process is terminated. .

  If it is not the RB1 gaming state and the RB2 gaming state, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is “ON” (step S103). That is, it is determined whether or not the RT is operating. If the RT operating flag is “ON”, the internal lottery table changing process is terminated. If the RT operating flag is not “ON”, it is determined whether or not the BB1 gaming state is set (step S104), and if not the BB1 gaming state, the process proceeds to step S106. If the game state is BB1, the internal lottery table used in the internal lottery process is changed from the internal lottery table for RT gaming state during BB1 to the internal lottery table for non-RT gaming state during BB1 (step S105), and the internal lottery table is changed. The process ends. If it is not in the BB1 gaming state, the internal lottery table used in the internal lottery process is changed from the internal lottery table for RT gaming state during BB2 to the internal lottery table for non-RT gaming state during BB2 (step S106). The table change process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the gaming state is not the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state (determined in step S101), it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is “ON” (step S107). That is, it is determined whether or not the RT is operating. If the RT operating flag is not “ON”, the internal lottery table changing process is terminated.

  When the RT operating flag is “ON”, the internal lottery table used in the internal lottery process is changed from the internal lottery table for the general gaming state to the internal lottery table for the RT gaming state (step S108). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  Next, FIG. 22 shows a flowchart of the reel stop control process, which will be described. FIG. 22 shows details of the reel stop control process (step S13 in FIG. 16) of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been pressed (step S191). Specifically, based on the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, it is determined whether or not a stop signal is output from the reel stop signal circuit 46. If it is determined that a stop signal is output, It is determined whether or not the identifier stored in the RAM 33 is an identifier indicating that the pressing operation is valid. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S195, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S192.

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

  When the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”, automatic stop processing is performed. The CPU 31 determines whether or not the process is the third stop control process (step S193). When this determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S195, and when it is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S194. If it is the third stop control process, an automatic third stop process is performed (step S194). In this automatic third stop process, for example, when “losing” is set at the time of automatic stopping, a process such as changing the internal winning combination to “losing” is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether any of the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been pressed (determined in step S191), whether the automatic stop is other than the third stop (determined in step S193), and an automatic third stop process. After (step S194), the type of the stop button is specified, and the corresponding stop button is invalidated (step S195). That is, an identifier indicating that the pressing operation of the corresponding stop button is invalid is stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of checks (step S196). Next, it is determined whether or not the MB operating flag is “ON” (step S197). If the MB operating flag is not “ON”, the process proceeds to step S200. If the MB operating flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the left stop button 7L is pressed (step S198). If the left stop button 7L is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S200. . If the left stop button 7L is pressed, the number of checks is changed to “2” (step S199).

  Next, the CPU 31 searches for the symbol position having the highest priority within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel (step S200).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames based on the search result (step S201).

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S202). This reel stop command includes data such as a reel stop identifier and a reel rotation identifier. The reel stop identifier is information related to a reel whose rotation is stopped by any stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The reel rotation identifier is information indicating the reel state ("rotating" or "stopping"), and is set as "1" during rotation and "0" during stop.

  Next, the CPU 31 issues a rotation stop instruction to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel at the stop control position corresponding to the determined number of sliding symbols (step S203).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (whether all reels have been stopped) (step S204). If there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the process returns to step S191, and the above processing (steps S191 to S204) is repeated until there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is effective until stop control of all reels is completed. In that case, the reel stop control process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 23 shows a flowchart of the bonus end check process, which will be described. FIG. 23 shows details of the bonus end check process (step S19 in FIG. 16) of the main control circuit 71.

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

  If the MB operating flag is “ON”, it is determined whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S258). If the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the bonus end check process is terminated.

  If the bonus end number counter is “0”, processing at the end of MB is performed (step S259). Specifically, the MB operating flag is set to “off”. Subsequently, an MB end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 as a bonus end command (step S260), and the bonus end check process ends.

  On the other hand, if the MB operating flag is not “ON” (determined in step S250), it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag or BB2 operating flag) is “ON” (step S251). ). If the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag and BB2 operating flag) is not “ON”, the process proceeds to step S261.

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

  If the bonus end number counter is “0”, RB end process (RB1 end process or RB2 end process) is performed (step S253). Specifically, the RB operating flag (RB1 operating flag or RB2 operating flag) is set to “off”, and the values of the game possible number counter and the winning possible number counter are cleared.

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

  On the other hand, whether the BB operating flag (BB1 operating flag and BB2 operating flag) is not “ON” (determined in step S251), or the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” (determined in step S252). In step S261, it is determined whether the RB operating flag (RB1 operating flag or RB2 operating flag) is “ON”. If the RB operating flag (RB1 operating flag and RB2 operating flag) is not “ON”, the bonus end check process is terminated.

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

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

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (step S266). If the value of the possible game number counter is not “0”, the bonus end check process is terminated.

  In this determination, if the value of the possible game number counter is “0” or the value of the possible number of winning counter is “0” (determined in step S264), an RB end process (RB1 end process) Alternatively, RB2 end processing is performed (step S267). Specifically, the RB operating flag (RB1 operating flag or RB2 operating flag) is set to “off”, and the values of the game possible number counter and the winning possible number counter are cleared. Subsequently, an RB end command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (step S268), and the bonus end check process is ended.

  Next, FIG. 24 shows a flowchart of RT game number counter update processing, which will be described. FIG. 24 shows details of the RT game number counter update processing (step S20 in FIG. 16) by the main control circuit 71.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the RT game number counter update process, first, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is “ON” (step S511). Then, the RT game number counter update process is terminated. When the RT operating flag is “ON”, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter (step S512).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0” (step S513). If the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the RT game number counter update process is terminated. If the value of the RT game number counter is “0”, the RT operating flag is set to “off” (step S514), and the RT game number counter update process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 25 and FIG. 26 show a flowchart of the bonus operation check process, which will be described. 25 and 26 show details of the bonus operation check process (step S21 in FIG. 16) of the main control circuit 71. FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is “MB” (step S521). If the display combination is not “MB”, the process proceeds to step S524. When the display combination is “MB”, the MB operation time process is performed based on the bonus operation time table (step S522). Specifically, referring to the bonus operating time table, the MB operating flag is set to “ON”, and “253” which is the payout number during MB operating is set in the bonus end number counter. Next, the CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S523), and proceeds to the process of step S533.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not “MB” (determined in step S521), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is “BB1” (step S524). If the display combination is not “BB1”, the step is performed. The process shifts to S527. When the display combination is “BB1”, the BB1 operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (step S525). Specifically, referring to the bonus operating time table, the BB1 operating flag is set to “ON”, and “345” which is the payout number during BB1 operating is set in the bonus end number counter. Next, the CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S526), and proceeds to step S530.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not “BB1” (determined in step S524), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is “BB2” (step S527). If the display combination is not “BB2”, the step is performed. The process moves to S534. When the display combination is “BB2”, the BB2 operation process is performed based on the bonus operation table (step S528). Specifically, referring to the bonus operating time table, the BB2 operating flag is set to “ON”, and “345”, which is the payout number during BB2 operating, is set in the bonus end number counter. Next, the CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S529), and proceeds to step S530.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT is operating (step S530). If the RT is operating, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S532. If the RT is not operating, the RT operating flag is set to “ON” (step S531). Next, “300” is set to the value of the RT game number counter (step S532), and the process proceeds to step S533.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S533), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not “BB2” (determined in step S527), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is “replay” (step S534), and if the display combination is not “replay”, The process proceeds to step S536. When the display combination is “replay”, the inserted number counter is copied to the automatic insertion counter (step S535), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the display combination is not “replay” (determined in step S534), it is determined whether or not the display combination is “red 7-bell-bell” (step S536), and the display combination is “red 7- If not "bell-bell", the process proceeds to step S540. When the display combination is “red 7-bell-bell”, the CPU 31 performs the RB1 operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S537). Specifically, the RB1 operating flag is turned “ON”, “12” is set in the possible game number counter, and “8” is set in the possible winning number counter. Note that the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72 when these processes are completed.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is “ON” (step S538). If the RT operating flag is not “ON”, the bonus operation check process is terminated. If the RT operating flag is “ON”, the RT operating flag is set to “OFF” (step S539), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the display combination is not “red 7-bell-bell” (determined in step S536), it is determined whether the display combination is “red 7-blue 7-blue 7” (step S540). Is not “red 7-blue 7-blue 7”, the bonus operation check process is terminated. When the display combination is “red 7-blue 7-blue 7”, the CPU 31 performs RB2 operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S541), and ends the bonus operation check processing.

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

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S291). Next, the CPU 31 performs a timer update process for subtracting “1” from the value set in the demonstration timer (step S292). The demonstration timer is a timer for measuring that a state (non-game state) in which no operation (BET operation or the like) by the player is performed continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 45 seconds). For example, when the medal acceptance / start check process is started, “40000” is set in the demonstration timer, and the demonstration timer is “0” in a state where the player does not perform an operation (such as a BET operation) (non-game state). When the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c are turned on, the CPU 31 turns off the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and transmits a demo command to the sub-control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 that has received the demo command displays a so-called demo image on the liquid crystal display screen 5a.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S293). In this input port check processing, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 22, detection of medal insertion by the insertion medal sensor 22S, input operation such as presence / absence of input from the start switch 6S by tilting operation of the start lever 6 is confirmed. To do.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S294). Specifically, information indicating the reel to be controlled (one of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) is identified as a reel identifier (for example, left “0”, middle “1”, right “2”). And the motor drive circuit 39 is commanded to control the drive of the reel.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7SEG driving process for driving the lamps and LEDs (step S295), and ends the periodic interrupt process. In this lamp / 7SEG driving process, the CPU 31 gives a command for displaying, for example, the number of medals stored (credited), the number of paid-out medals, etc. on the credit display unit 19 and the payout display unit 18 in a predetermined RAM 33. Write to storage area. In addition, the CPU 31 stores a command for turning on the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c according to the number of medals bet, a command for turning on the WIN lamp 17 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2, and the like in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Write to. These commands are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S296) and ends the periodic interrupt process.

  Next, processing performed in the sub control circuit 72 will be described. In the sub control circuit 72, processing is performed by the image control CPU 82 in accordance with the control program stored in the image control program ROM 84. The image control CPU 82 performs an inter-main-board communication task and an effect registration task stored in the image control program ROM 84.

  FIG. 28 shows a flowchart of a communication task between main boards performed in the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the main board communication task, first, the sub-control circuit 72 performs a reception check of a command input from the main control circuit 71, the operation key 24, or the like (step S301). Next, the sub control circuit 72 extracts the type of command (step S302).

  Next, the sub-control circuit 72 determines whether or not a command different from the previous command has been received (step S303), and returns to the command reception check (step S301) if a command different from the previous command has not been received. If a command different from the previous command is received, the sub control circuit 72 stores the command in the message queue and returns to the command reception check (step S301).

  Next, FIG. 29 shows a flowchart of an effect registration task performed in the sub-control circuit 72 and will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the effect registration task, first, the sub-control circuit 72 takes out a message from the message queue (step S311). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a message (step S312). If there is no message, the process proceeds to step S315. If there is a message, game information (internal winning combination, game state, etc.) is extracted from the extracted message and stored (copied) in a predetermined storage area (step S313). Next, an effect content determination process for determining an effect according to the received command is performed (step S314). Details of the effect content determination process will be described later. Next, animation data is registered (step S315), LED / sound data is registered (step S316), and the process returns to the message extraction process (step S311).

  Next, FIG. 30 shows a flowchart of the effect content determination process, which will be described. FIG. 30 shows the details of the effect registration process of the effect registration task in the sub control circuit 72 (step S314 in FIG. 29).

  First, the sub-control circuit 72 determines whether or not a start command is received (step S321), and if not a start command is received, the process proceeds to step S323. If the start command is received, the effect lottery process is performed (step S322), and the effect content determination process ends. Details of the effect lottery process will be described later.

  On the other hand, when the start command is not received (determined in step S321), the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (step S323). The process proceeds to step S325. When it is time to receive a reel stop command, an effect is executed based on the type of the reel that has been stopped (step S324), and the effect content determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the reel stop command is not received (determined in step S323), the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the display command is received (step S325). The process proceeds to S327. If it is a display command reception time, a display command reception time process is performed (step S326), and the effect content determination process ends. Details of the display command reception process will be described later.

  On the other hand, when the display command is not received (determined in step S325), the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (step S327). The process proceeds to step S330. When it is time to receive a bonus start command, effect data is set according to the type of bonus game (step S328). Next, according to the type of bonus game, the gaming state managed by the sub control circuit 72 is changed to the BB operating state (sub) or the MB operating state (sub) (step S329), and the effect content determination process is ended. To do.

  On the other hand, when the bonus start command is not received (determined in step S327), the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (step S330), and when the bonus end command is received. If not, the process proceeds to step S335. When the bonus end command is received, the bonus game end effect data is set, and the BB operating flag (sub) is set to “OFF” (step S331).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag (sub) is “ON” (step S332). If the RT operating flag (sub) is not “ON”, the process proceeds to step S334. If the RT operating flag (sub) is “ON”, the gaming state managed by the sub control circuit 72 is changed to the RT operating state (sub) (step S333), and the effect content determination process is terminated. . On the other hand, if the RT operating flag (sub) is not “ON” (determined in step S332), the gaming state managed by the sub control circuit 72 is changed to the general gaming state (sub) (step S334), The effect content determination process ends.

  Therefore, if the RT operating flag (sub) is "ON" at the end of the bonus, the RT game can be played "300" after the bonus ends, but the RT operating flag (SUB) is "OFF". If it is, the RT game cannot be played after the bonus ends.

  On the other hand, if the bonus end command is not received (determined in step S330), the sub control circuit 72 executes the effect based on the received command (step S335), and ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, FIG. 31 shows a flowchart of the effect lottery process and will be described. FIG. 31 shows the details of the effect lottery process (step S322 in FIG. 30) of the effect content determination process in the sub-control circuit 72. In the effect lottery process, the effect data at the time of receiving the start command is determined.

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not it is in the RT operating state (sub) (step S341). If it is not in the RT operating state (sub), the sub control circuit 72 proceeds to step S342. If it is in the RT operating state (sub), the RT operating state effect table is selected (step S353), RT game number counter subtraction processing is performed (step S354), and the process proceeds to step S355. In this RT game number counter subtraction process, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter stored in a predetermined area of the sub-control circuit 72 (RT game number counter storage area of the image control work RAM 83). As a result of this subtraction, when the value of the RT game number counter becomes “0”, the RT operating flag (sub) is set to “off”.

  On the other hand, when it is not the RT operation state (sub) (determined in step S341), the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not it is in the BB operation state (sub) (step S342), and the BB operation state (sub). Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S343. If it is in the BB operating state (sub), a BB operating state effect table selection process is performed (step S352), and the process proceeds to step S355. Details of the BB operation state effect table selection process will be described later.

  On the other hand, when it is not in the BB operation state (sub) (determined in step S342), the sub control circuit 72 determines whether it is in the MB operation state (sub) (step S343), and the MB operation state (sub). Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S344. If it is in the MB operating state (sub), the MB operating state effect table is selected (step S351), and the process proceeds to step S355.

  On the other hand, when it is not the MB operation state (sub) (determined in step S343), the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not it is in the internal winning state (sub) (step S344), and the internal winning state (sub) Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S345. If it is in the internal winning state (sub), the internal winning state effect table is selected (step S350), and the process proceeds to step S355.

  On the other hand, when it is not the internal winning state (sub) (determined in step S344), the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not “BB1”, “BB2”, or “MB” is included in the internal winning combination. (Step S345) If “BB1”, “BB2”, and “MB” are not included in the internal winning combination, the process proceeds to Step S349. When “BB1”, “BB2”, or “MB” is included in the internal winning combination, the state is changed to the internal winning state (sub) (step S346).

  Next, it is determined whether other bits other than the bonus are “ON” (whether “1” is stored in other bits) (step S347), and the other bits are not “ON”. When (only the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination), the process proceeds to step S349. When the other bits are “ON” (when a small combination or replay is determined as an internal winning combination), a bit corresponding to “BB1”, “BB2” or “MB” (stores internal winning combination 2) The bit 0, bit 1 or bit 2) of the area is masked (step S348).

  Next, the general game state effect determination table is selected (step S349), and the process proceeds to step S355.

  Next, when each effect table is selected, the sub-control circuit 72 determines whether or not effect data is set (step S355), and if effect data is set, the effect lottery process is terminated. If the effect data is not set, the contents of the effect are determined based on the selected effect table (step S356). Next, effect data corresponding to the content of the determined effect is set (step S357), and the effect lottery process is terminated.

  Thus, in the effect lottery process, the effect table is determined, the effect content is determined based on the determined effect table, and the effect data corresponding to the effect content is set. Through such processing, effect data is set, and an effect execution process (not shown) is performed, whereby the liquid crystal display device 5, LED (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20), lamp ( The BET lamps 9a to 9c, the WIN lamp 17), the speakers 21L, 21R, etc. produce effects.

  Next, FIG. 32 shows a flowchart of the BB operation state effect table selection processing, which will be described. FIG. 32 shows details of the effect table selection process for the BB operation state of the effect lottery process in the sub control circuit 72 (step S352 in FIG. 31).

  First, the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “JAC IN-1” (step S361). If the internal winning combination is not “JAC IN-1”, the process proceeds to step S363. . When the internal winning combination is “JAC IN-1”, the effect data notifying that “JAC IN-1” is determined as the internal winning combination is set (step S362), and the effect for the BB operation state is set. The table selection process ends.

  On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is not “JAC IN-1” (determined in step S361), the sub control circuit 72 determines whether the internal winning combination is “JAC IN-2” (step S363). ), If the internal winning combination is not “JAC IN-2”, the process proceeds to step S365. When the internal winning combination is “JAC IN-2”, the effect data notifying that “JAC IN-2” is determined as the internal winning combination is set (step S364), and the effect for the BB operation state is set. The table selection process ends.

  On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is not “JAC IN-2” (determined in step S363), the sub-control circuit 72 sets the effect data related to “BB” (step S365), and the effect for the BB operation state The table selection process ends.

  Next, FIG. 33 shows a flowchart of processing at the time of display command reception and will be described. FIG. 33 shows details of the display command reception process (step S326 in FIG. 30) of the effect content determination process in the sub-control circuit 72.

  First, the sub-control circuit 72 determines whether or not the display combination is “red 7-bell-bell” (step S371). If the display combination is not “red 7-bell-bell”, the process proceeds to step S376. Transition. When the display combination is “red 7-bell-bell”, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag (sub) is “ON” (step S372), and the RT operating flag (sub) is “ If it is not “ON”, the process proceeds to step S375.

  If the RT operating flag is “ON”, the RT operating flag (sub) is set to “OFF” (step S373), and data for changing the display mode from “RT” to “non-RT” is set (step S373). Step S374). Subsequently, it changes to RB1 operation state (sub) (Step S375), and shifts to Step S384.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not “red 7-bell-bell” (determined in step S371), the sub control circuit 72 determines whether the display combination is “red 7-blue 7-blue 7”. If the display combination is not “red 7-blue 7-blue 7” (step S376), the process proceeds to step S378. When the display combination is “red 7-blue 7-blue 7”, the state is changed to the RB2 operation state (sub) (step S377), and the process proceeds to step S384.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not “red 7-blue 7-blue 7” (determined in step S376), the sub control circuit 72 determines whether the display combination is “BB1” or “BB2”. (Step S378), if the display combination is not “BB1” or “BB2”, the process proceeds to Step S382. When the display combination is “BB1” or “BB2”, the state is changed to the BB operation state (sub) (step S379). Next, the BB operating flag (sub) is set to “ON” (step S380), the RT operating flag (sub) is set to “ON”, and the RT game number counter value is set to “300”. (Step S381), the process proceeds to step S384.

  On the other hand, when the display combination is not “BB1” and “BB2” (determined in step S378), the sub control circuit 72 determines whether or not the display combination is “MB” (step S382). If is not "MB", the process proceeds to step S384. When the display combination is “MB”, the state is changed to the MB operation state (sub) (step S383).

  Next, selection data is set based on the display combination or the like (step S384), and the display command reception process is terminated.

  Next, an example of an effect display screen when “JAC IN” is won internally and when “JAC IN” is performed or “Hazashi” is performed will be shown and described.

  FIG. 34 (1) is an example of an effect display screen when “JAC IN-1” is won internally. In the example of the effect display screen shown in FIG. 34 (1), the effect display “7-bell-bell established !!” is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a, so that “JAC IN-1” is won internally, and “JAC When the symbol combination “red 7-bell-bell” corresponding to “IN-1” is displayed on the active lines 8 a to 8 e, it is possible to suggest to the player that the RT operation is to end. Further, at the time of this effect display, by simultaneously arranging “red 7-bell-bell”, it also suggests “to shift to the RB1 gaming state”.

  FIG. 34B is an example of an effect display screen when “JAC IN-2” is won internally. In the example of the effect display screen of FIG. 34 (2), the effect display “7-7-7 established!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 5a, so that “JAC IN-2” is won internally, and “JAC When the symbol combination “red 7-blue 7-blue 7” corresponding to “IN-2” is displayed on the active lines 8a to 8e, it can be suggested to the player that “the transition to the RB2 gaming state where the RT operation does not end” is made. I am doing so.

  In addition, as described above, the effect display when “BB1” and “BB2” are internally won is performed in the same manner as the effect display when “JAC IN-1” and “JAC IN-2” are internally won. You can also.

  With such a performance, whether or not to shift to “BB1 gaming state” with a high probability of winning “JAC IN-1” and “JAC IN-2”, win “JAC IN-1” and “JAC IN-2” It is possible to more clearly suggest to the player whether or not the transition to the “BB2 gaming state” is low.

  Next, an example of an effect display screen when “JAC IN” is made and when “JAC IN” is not made will be shown and described.

  In FIG. 35 (1), “JAC IN-1” is won internally in the BB gaming state (including the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state), and the symbol combination “Red 7-bell” relating to “JAC IN-1” -An example of an effect display screen in the case where "bell" is not displayed on the effective lines 8a to 8e, and a combination of symbols "red 7-bell-bell" is displayed on the effective line 8c in FIG. An example of an effect display screen is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (1), even if “JAC IN-1” is won internally during the BB gaming state, “Hazashi” is performed, and the symbol combination “red 7-bell-” is displayed on the active lines 8a to 8e. When “bell” is not displayed, if “RT operation state”, the “RT operation state” continues, and the effect display of “RT operation” is displayed brightly. Thereby, the “RT operation state” continues, and it can be suggested to the player that the RT operates even after the end of the BB.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 35 (2), during the BB gaming state, “JAC IN-1” is won internally, and the combination of symbols on the effective lines 8a to 8e (effective line 8c in FIG. 35 (2)). When “red 7-bell-bell” is displayed, even if it is “RT operation state”, “RT operation state” is completed, and the effect display of “RT non-operation” is displayed brightly. . As a result, the “RT operation state” ends, and the player can be informed that RT is inactive after BB ends.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, the combination of symbols “red 7-bell” corresponding to the winning combination “JAC IN-1” is brought into the RT operation state by the operation of BB1 or BB2. If "bell" is displayed, the RT operation is terminated, but if the symbol combination "red 7-bell-bell" corresponding to "JAC IN-1" is not displayed in BB1 or BB2, BB1 Alternatively, RT is continued even after BB2 ends (the remaining RT games can be digested). In addition, the combination of symbols “BB1” activated by the display of the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” corresponding to the winning combination “BB1” and the symbol combination “BAR-BAR” corresponding to the winning combination “BB2”. The number of inserted medals is different from “BB2 gaming state” activated by the display of “−BAR”, and the probability of determining the winning combination “JAC IN-1” at which the RT operation ends is made different. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

  With this configuration, the RT can be operated even after completion of the “BB1 gaming state” and the “BB2 gaming state” by the operation of the player in the “BB1 gaming state” and “BB2 gaming state”. Intervention is provided, monotony in the “BB1 gaming state” and the “BB2 gaming state” is eliminated, and the interest in the game can be improved. In addition, the “BB1 gaming state” and the “BB2 gaming state” have different BET numbers and different probabilities for determining the winning combination “JAC IN-1” for which the RT operation is finished. It can be provided, and the monotony during the bonus game can be eliminated and the interest in the game can be improved. Furthermore, since the number of active lines varies depending on the number of BETs, the degree of difficulty such as pushing is different for each bonus game, so that monotony during the bonus game is eliminated and the interest in the game is improved. it can.

  In addition, according to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is notified whether the RT is in operation during the “BB1 gaming state” and the “BB2 gaming state” or whether the RT is inactive. I have to. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 2.

  With this configuration, it is notified whether the RT is in operation or whether the RT has been deactivated, so it is possible to easily determine whether the RT is operating after the “BB1 gaming state” and the “BB2 gaming state”. It is possible to concentrate on the game during the bonus and improve the interest in the game.

  Furthermore, according to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the symbol combination “red 7-” corresponding to the winning combination “JAC IN-1” during the “BB1 gaming state” and the “BB2 gaming state”. When the symbol combination “Red 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” corresponding to the winning combination “JAC IN-2” different from “Bell-Bell” is displayed, the RB2 game is activated and the medal is easily acquired. Thus, the RT operation is maintained. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 3.

  With this configuration, when the symbol combination “red 7-bell-bell” corresponding to the winning combination “JAC IN-1” is displayed during the “BB1 gaming state” and the “BB2 gaming state”, the RT is activated. However, when the symbol combination “red 7-blue 7-blue 7” corresponding to the winning combination “JAC IN-2” is displayed, the RT operation is maintained, so the specific symbol combination It is possible to play a game advantageous to the player by using both the technology for displaying the character and the technology for not displaying the content, to increase the satisfaction of the skilled player, and to improve the interest in the game.

  In this embodiment, the winning probability of “JAC IN-1” for terminating the operation of RT is higher in the probability in “RT gaming state in BB1” than in the “RT gaming state in BB2”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning probability of “JAC IN-1” in “RT gaming state during BB2” may be set higher than the probability in “RT gaming state during BB1”. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “RB1 gaming state” is displayed by displaying the “JAC IN-1” symbol, and after “RB1 gaming state” is finished, “BB1 non-RT gaming state” is obtained, and the RT in the bonus The probability is also changed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only the probability of RT after the bonus ends may be changed. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the RT operation is terminated by displaying the “JAC IN-1” symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and combinations of symbols for terminating the RT operation are not limited to other symbols. It may be a combination. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the RT operation is terminated by displaying the “JAC IN-1” symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of RT games is changed or the RT is activated. The winning probability of “Replay” may be changed as it is. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  In addition, as described in the present embodiment, in the game where “JAC IN-1” and “JAC IN-2” are carried over, and “JAC IN-1” or “JAC IN-2” is won. Even if the symbol combination corresponding to “JAC IN-1” or “JAC IN-2” is not displayed, “JAC IN-1” or “JAC IN-2” You may make it carry over.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination for terminating the RT operation is only “red 7-bell-bell”, but this is not restrictive, and a plurality of symbol combinations for terminating the RT operation may be provided. A plurality of internal winning combinations for terminating the RT operation may be provided. Further, the winning probability of “replay” may be changed according to the displayed symbol combination. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the internal lottery table, the lottery value (random number width) of each combination is set, and the lottery value of each combination is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value. The winning combination is determined as a winning combination, but this is not restrictive, and an upper limit value and lower limit value are set for each role, and which random value range the extracted random number value falls into Thus, the winning combination may be determined. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table at the time of the bonus action | operation in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states and the internal lottery table for RT gaming states in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT gaming state in BB1 and the internal lottery table for RT gaming state in BB2 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for non-RT gaming states in BB1 and the internal lottery table for non-RT gaming states in BB2 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB1 gaming states and the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonus / replay, and the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal symbol combination 1 storage area and the internal symbol combination 2 storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area | region and the operating flag storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit containing the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process by the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process by the main control circuit following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the medal reception and start check process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. 18 is a flowchart showing medal acceptance / start check processing subsequent to FIG. 17; It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery table change process of the internal lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus completion | finish check process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the RT game number counter update process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement check process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement check process following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the regular interruption process of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the communication task between the main boards of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the effect registration task of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination process of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the effect lottery process of the effect content determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the BB operation state effect table selection process of the effect lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the display command reception of the production content determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of an effect display screen when “JAC IN” in the embodiment of the present invention is established. In the example of the effect display screen when “JAC IN-1” is not established during the BB gaming state in the embodiment of the present invention, and the example of the effect display screen when “JAC IN-1” is established is there.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface;
A symbol display means for displaying each of a plurality of symbols out of a plurality of symbols respectively arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number that can be played with an upper limit of a predetermined number according to the state of the game;
Bet number detecting means for detecting a bet number of a game input according to the bet number set in the bet number setting means;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
A symbol changing means for changing the plurality of symbols displayed on the symbol display means based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means;
Lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of lottery tables in which a range of random numbers for which a winning combination is determined is defined;
Random number generation means for generating a random value in a range of random numbers for which the winning combination is determined;
Random value extraction means for extracting a random value generated by the random value generation means based on detection of a start operation by the start operation detection means;
A winning combination determination means for determining a winning combination based on the random number value extracted by the random number extraction means, the lottery table, and the betting number detected by the betting number detection means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for stopping the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means;
Based on a combination of symbols displayed along a line connecting a predetermined position on the symbol display unit as a result of the stop control unit stopping the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol varying unit. A game value adding means for adding value;
Discrimination to determine whether or not the variation of symbols is stopped by the stop control means and the combination of symbols displayed along the line is a combination of symbols related to a winning combination that can be determined by the winning combination determining unit Means,
A high-probability re-playing state in which a re-playing role that is allowed to start a unit game regardless of the input of the gaming value is determined by the winning combination determining means with a high probability, and a re-playing role is determined with a low probability Replay probability control means for controlling the low probability replay state to be played,
A bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game advantageous to the player when the first symbol combination or the second symbol combination is displayed along the line;
Bonus game ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game based on establishment of the first condition;
With
When the first symbol combination is displayed along the line, the bonus game operating means operates the first bonus game, and the second symbol combination is displayed along the line. Sometimes, the second bonus game is activated, and when the third symbol combination is displayed along the line during the operation of the first bonus game or the second bonus game, the third bonus game is displayed. Run the game,
The bonus game ending means ends the operation of the third bonus game based on the establishment of the second condition,
The betting amount setting means sets the betting number that can be played differently between the first bonus game and the second bonus game,
The winning combination determining means determines the winning combination with different probabilities according to the bet numbers detected by the bet number detecting means in the first bonus game and the second bonus game,
When the combination of the first symbol or the combination of the second symbol is displayed along the line, the replay probability control means controls the high probability replay state, and When the third symbol combination is displayed, control is made to the low probability re-playing state, and when the first condition is satisfied, the bonus game is ended according to the gaming state when the first condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by controlling a later gaming state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine comprising a notifying means for notifying a gaming state controlled by the replay probability control means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The bonus game operating means displays a fourth symbol combination different from the third symbol combination along the line during the first bonus game or the second bonus game operation. , Activate the 4th bonus game,
The replay probability control means maintains the high probability replay state when the combination of the fourth symbols is displayed along the line and the high probability replay state is controlled when the combination is controlled. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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