JP2009201628A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine flexibly providing various game performances while suppressing the increase of control load or the like. <P>SOLUTION: An internal winning combination is determined from a random number value extracted referring to the internal lottery table that defines random number values used for determining a plurality of kinds of internal winning combinations. On condition that a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed on a plurality of reels, a plurality of kinds of RT operations are performed. Only random number values used for determining replay of games inherent in RT conditions are individually changed, out of the random numbers defined in the internal lottery table, thereby varying winning probability of replaying a game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a start lever has been operated by a player on condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side, and medals, coins, etc. (hereinafter, medals, etc.) are inserted. (Hereinafter, a start operation) is detected, and a start switch that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels and a stop button provided for each of the plurality of reels are pressed by the player. (Hereinafter referred to as stop operation), and a stop switch that outputs a signal for requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop, and a corresponding drive force for each reel. And control the operation of the stepping motor based on the signal output from the start switch and stop switch. Rotation and gaming machine that includes a control unit that performs a stop, the are known.

  In the gaming machine as described above, when a start operation by a player is detected, a lottery process using random numbers (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery process) is performed on a program. The combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed is determined. The internal lottery process refers to a data table (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery table) that defines a plurality of types of internal winning combinations and random values (in other words, winning probability) when each internal winning combination is determined. An internal winning combination is determined based on the random value extracted based on the detection.

  Then, the rotation of each reel is stopped based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop operation by the player is detected. When a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed as a result of the rotation of all reels being stopped, the player receives a bonus associated with the symbol combination, such as paying out medals, etc., or operating a bonus gaming state. Is granted to.

  In such a gaming machine, as a privilege to be given to the player, the one that performs the operation of “re-game” that can obtain the result of the internal lottery process without consuming medals or the like next time is mainstream. The probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “this”) is determined with a relatively high probability (or “low probability”) of the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “replay”) that permits display of the combination of symbols relating to the operation of this replay. Is known as a replay time and is abbreviated as “RT”). When replays are determined with a relatively high probability, the chances for replay operations to increase and the consumption of medals and the like can be reduced, so that it is possible to improve interest while maintaining the soundness of the game. it can.

  And recently, regarding the RT as described above, the first RT (hereinafter referred to as RT1) is operated based on the first condition, while the second condition is different from the first condition. A gaming machine that operates the second RT (hereinafter referred to as RT2) has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Specifically, the first condition is that the operation in the bonus game state has been completed, and RT1 is activated when this first condition is satisfied. During the operation of RT1, the internal lottery process is executed with reference to the RT1 internal lottery table. The second condition is that the winning of Replay B among the two types of replays (Replay A and Replay B) is established, and RT2 is activated when this second condition is satisfied. During the operation of RT2, the internal lottery process is executed with reference to the RT2 internal lottery table.

The RT1 internal lottery table is compared with the internal lottery table (hereinafter referred to as the general lottery state internal lottery table) and the RT2 internal lottery table which are referred to when neither the bonus gaming state nor the RT is operating. The winning probability of Replay B is configured to be high, and the RT2 internal lottery table is configured to have a higher probability of winning Replay A than the general gaming state internal lottery table and the RT1 internal lottery table. .
JP 2007-159963 A

  However, when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, an internal lottery table corresponding to the satisfaction condition is set. At this time, the winning probability of all replays (replay A and replay B) is set. For this reason, it was not possible to give the game property elastically.

  That is, for example, if the first condition is satisfied, only the winning probability of Replay B can be increased, and if the second condition is satisfied, only the winning probability of Replay A can be increased. In order to increase the winning probability of Replay B, it is necessary to newly define the third condition and to newly define the internal lottery table.

  For this reason, the more you want to make your game more diverse, the more you have to define the prescribed conditions and the prescribed internal lottery table, which increases the control burden and presses the storage area capacity. End up. On the other hand, if the number of types of operating RTs is not increased from the viewpoint of control burden, storage area capacity, etc., the game becomes monotonous and naturally the interest of the game is reduced.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can give a variety of gaming properties elastically while suppressing an increase in control burden and the like.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  (1) A plurality of reels (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface thereof, and a random value extraction unit that extracts a random value based on detection of a start operation ( For example, when each of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations including the internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols related to the replay operation is determined, for example, the process of S4 of the main flowchart under the control of the main CPU described later. An internal winning combination is determined based on the random value extracted by the random value extraction means with reference to a data table (for example, an internal lottery table, which will be described later) defining a random number value (for example, an after-mentioned lottery value). Lottery means (for example, internal lottery processing described later) and reel rotation means for rotating each of the plurality of reels (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 4 described later) R), a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for detecting a stop operation in accordance with the type of the reel, detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means, and the internal lottery means Reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the determined internal winning combination (for example, reel stop control process described later), and the result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means, When a combination of symbols relating to the re-game operation is displayed by the plurality of reels, a re-game operation means for performing the re-game operation (for example, S187 in the bonus operation check process described later), and a first probability variation state First probability variation state operation means (for example, S193 of bonus operation check processing described later) for performing the operation of (for example, RT1 described later), and second probability variation state The second probability variation state actuating means (for example, S196 in the bonus operation check process described later) that operates (for example, RT2 described later) and the first probability variation state operation means operate the first probability variation state. A first changing means for changing a random value when an internal winning combination (for example, replay A described later) that permits display of the first symbol combination related to the re-game operation is determined. For example, an internal lottery table determination process (S97), which will be described later, and a second symbol combination related to the replay operation when the second probability variation state actuating means is activated in the second probability variation state. And a second changing means (for example, S99 of an internal lottery table determination process described later) for changing a random value when an internal winning combination (for example, replay B described later) is determined. The Gaming machine and butterflies.

  According to this gaming machine, the internal winning combination is determined based on the extracted random number value with reference to the data table that defines the random number value when plural types of internal winning combinations are determined. Then, when the operation of the first probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as the first RT) is performed, an internal winning that permits the display of the first symbol combination relating to the operation of the replay specified by the data table. The random number value when the combination (hereinafter referred to as the first replay) is determined is changed. Further, when the second probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as the second RT) is operated, an internal winning that permits the display of the second symbol combination relating to the replay operation defined by the data table is permitted. The random number value when the combination (hereinafter referred to as second replay) is determined is changed.

  That is, the data table is provided according to each RT, and the random number value when all replays are determined by changing the data table to be referred by the operation of each RT is referred without being uniformly changed. The winning probability of the replay can be changed by changing each of the random values when the unique replay is determined for each RT without changing the data table.

  Therefore, when the operation of the other RT is performed while the operation of one RT is performed, the winning probability of the replay that has fluctuated due to the operation of one RT is inherited, and another replay is performed by the operation of the other RT. It is also possible to change the winning probability. That is, it is not necessary to provide a new RT and a new data table in accordance with the pattern for changing the winning probability of replay. As a result, the RT and its operating conditions do not increase without any difficulty, and it is possible to give a variety of flexibility in a flexible manner while suppressing an increase in control burden.

  (2) The first probability variation state actuating means, as a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stopping means, results in a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, bell A “chance-” described later) by the plurality of reels. The first probability fluctuation state operation is performed on the condition that "bell-bell") is displayed, and the second probability fluctuation state operation means is a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means. The second probability variation state is set on condition that a combination of specific symbols different from the predetermined symbol combination (for example, Bell B “Bell-Bell-Chance” described later) is displayed by the plurality of reels. The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the gaming machine is operated.

  According to this gaming machine, the first RT is operated on the first condition that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed by a plurality of reels, and a specific symbol combination is displayed by a plurality of reels. As a second condition, the second RT is operated. That is, when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied separately, the random number value when each replay is determined is changed as described above to change the winning probability of each replay separately. .

  For example, when the first RT operation is performed by satisfying the first condition, and when the second RT operation is performed by satisfying the second condition, the winning probability of each replay is performed. If the random value when each replay is determined is changed separately so that it becomes higher than when there is no other, the success probability of the replay increased by satisfying one condition, while taking the other condition Satisfaction also increases the chance of winning another replay. As a result, the expectation held by the player can be raised and lowered, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, an internal winning combination is determined based on the extracted random number value with reference to an internal lottery table that defines random number values when a plurality of types of internal winning combinations are determined. A plurality of types of RTs are operated on condition that a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed by a plurality of reels, and a replay unique to each RT is determined among the random number values defined by the internal lottery table. By changing each random number value separately, the winning probability of replay is changed, so that it is possible to give a variety of flexibility and elasticity while suppressing an increase in control burden etc. Become.

  A gaming machine (hereinafter, pachislot 1) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the external structure of the pachi-slot 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be opened and closed. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen including symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and have a configuration capable of transmitting through the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the reels. I have.

  That is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R serve as display windows, and the rotation and stop operations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display areas can be viewed from the player side. Become. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The symbol display areas (hereinafter referred to as display windows) 4L, 4C, 4R have a plurality of types arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind them is stopped. Among the symbols, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions within the frame. In addition, a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line that is a combination of any of the predetermined areas of the upper, middle, and lower areas of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Is defined as a line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, a top line 8b formed by combining the upper stages of the display windows, a center line 8c formed by combining the middle stages of the display windows, a bottom line 8d formed by combining the lower stages of the display windows, and an upper stage of the left display window. The cross-down line 8e is a combination of the middle stage of the middle display window and the lower stage of the right display window, and the cross-up line 8a is a combination of the lower stage of the left display window, the middle stage of the middle display window, and the upper stage of the right display window. It is provided as a winning judgment line.

  The front door 1b is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 22 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals received in the medal slot 22 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1 ( So-called credit function).

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot.

  The start lever 6 is provided to start rotation of all reels. The stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The 7-segment indicator 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot 1 Information such as the number of medals deposited in the inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp 101 outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the production contents. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R of the pachi-slot 1 will be described.

  Plural kinds of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, on the surface of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, positions divided by 21 in the rotation direction (positions specified by a symbol counter provided in a RAM 33 described later, symbol positions “0” to “0”) For “20”), any one of red 7 (symbol 61), chance (symbol 62), replay (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64) and cherry (symbol 65) is arranged in total 21 Individual symbols are arranged.

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 described later so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute) in a direction from the top to the bottom (arrow direction in the figure). In the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R vary with the rotation.

  In the present embodiment, in principle, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. The number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is called “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols. Therefore, for example, when a stop button is pressed, when a symbol that is four points away from the symbol on the center line 8c reaches the center line 8c, the rotation can be stopped. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

  First, the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU) 31, a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM) 32, and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM) 33.

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72, and the like. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 22S detects that a medal received at the medal slot 22 has passed through a selector (not shown). The selector is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, etc., and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 22 to the hopper. The medal sensor 22S is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector.

  The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player.

  Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 18, and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 18. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 41, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

  The motor drive circuit 39 controls driving of stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion in accordance with each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 manages the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R after detecting the reel index.

  More specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the RAM 33, and a predetermined number of times (for example, required for one symbol rotation) Every time the output of 16 pulses is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the RAM 33 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the value is cleared each time the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50.

  That is, in this embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. It is possible to detect the position of each symbol in the reel rotation direction with reference to the detected position.

  Next, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (DSP). A digital signal processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89 are included.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and an effect registration task for extracting effect random numbers and determining and registering effect contents (effect data) In addition, a drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device based on the determined contents of the presentation, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp, a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speaker, and the like are included.

  The data storage area is a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content such as a bonus start effect and a bonus end effect, and a storage area for storing animation data related to video creation. , A storage area for storing sound data relating to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data relating to light on / off patterns, and the like.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the lamp 101 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled. The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 87 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device.

  Further, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 90, the audio RAM 91, the A / D converter 88, and the amplifier 89 output a sound such as BGM through a speaker according to the sound data specified by the production content. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

  Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and each of “1 (00000001B)” to “5 (00000101B)” is assigned according to five types of symbols, red 7 (symbol 61) to cherry (symbol 65). ing.

  In the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol existing in the middle of the display window when the reel index is detected is set to “0”, and the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel managed by the symbol counter described above is set. “0” to “20” are assigned respectively. In this embodiment, by referring to the symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table, it is possible to specify the symbol type displayed in the middle of each display window.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning determination lines 8a to 8e matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, Judgment of a medal, replay operation, bonus game state operation, and RT operation are given to the player. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination, a display combination, and a payout number that are predetermined according to the type of privilege. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line.

  The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol “chance” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “bell” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “bell” of the right reel 3R are displayed along the winning determination line, “bell A (00000010)” is displayed as the display combination. Is determined.

  When a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, when cherries, bells A, bells B, or bells C are determined as display combinations, medals are paid out. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserted sheets. Basically, a larger number of paid-out sheets is determined when the number of inserted sheets is small.

  When the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “replay” of the right reel 3R are displayed along the winning determination line, the replay A is determined as the display combination, The game is activated. The symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” relating to replay A is an example of a first symbol combination relating to replay operation. Further, when the symbol “chance” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “chance” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “chance” of the right reel 3R are displayed along the winning determination line, the replay B is determined as the display combination, The game is activated. The symbol combination “chance-chance-chance” relating to the replay B is an example of a second symbol combination relating to the replay operation.

  When BB is determined as the display combination, a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as BB) is activated. When bell A is determined as the display combination, the first RT (hereinafter referred to as RT1) is operated. The symbol combination “chance-bell-bell” relating to the bell A is an example of a predetermined symbol combination relating to the operation of the first RT. When the bell B is determined as the display combination, the second RT (hereinafter referred to as RT2) is operated. The symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Chance” relating to Bell B is an example of a specific symbol combination relating to the operation of the second RT.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table specifies data to be stored in the storage areas of the game state flag storage area, the game possible number counter and the winning possibility number counter provided in the main RAM when the bonus game state is operated. Yes.

  The game state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game state in which the operation is performed. In the present embodiment, BB (a combination continuous action device relating to a first type special combination) and a regular bonus (a first type special combination) are provided as bonus game state types. The operation of the regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as RB) is continuously performed while the operation of BB is performed (see S188 to S190 in FIG. 24 described later).

  The operation of BB ends when a medal that reaches the specified number is paid out. The operation of the RB ends when the game reaches the specified number of times, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times, or when the operation of the BB ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger for ending the bonus gaming state has been reached.

  More specifically, numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus game state. As a result, the operation of the bonus gaming state corresponding to the condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0” is completed.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to an internal lottery table described later, and is data for designating an internal winning combination. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by three reels along the winning determination line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  FIG. 8 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. The internal winning combination determination table for small roles and replays defines internal winning combinations that allow display of symbol combinations related to medal payout or internal combinations that allow display of symbol combinations related to replay operations. Yes. FIG. 9 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game state.

  For example, when the small role / replay data pointer is “5”, “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination, and as a result, the symbol “Replay” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “Replay” of the middle reel 3C, and The display of the symbol combination consisting of the symbol “replay” on the right reel 3R is permitted. When each data pointer is “0”, “losing” is determined as an internal winning combination, and this means that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted. Show.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the stop button is pressed by the player, the combination of symbols permitted by the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces “4” is along the winning determination line. Thus, the rotation of each reel is stopped so as to be displayed as much as possible (so-called pull-in). On the other hand, the rotation of each main reel is stopped (so-called kicking) so that the combination of symbols not permitted by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line.

  Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines a small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer according to the winning number, and a lottery value when each data pointer is determined.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative ( An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  The lottery value defines a random value when data assigned to it (that is, a data pointer and an internal winning combination) is determined, and more specifically, the size of the set of random values. It can be said that it stipulated. When the lottery value is “150”, for example, it means a set of 150 random values from “0” to “149”.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”.

  FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 9. FIG. 11 shows an RB gaming state internal lottery table which is referred to during RB operation. The RB gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning number 1. In the internal lottery table for RB operation, the probability that an internal winning combination permitting display of a symbol combination related to the payout of medals is higher than that in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

  Next, the lottery value change table will be described with reference to FIGS. The lottery value change table defines the winning number and the lottery value after the change for which the lottery value is to be changed in the aforementioned internal lottery table for the general gaming state. The lottery value change table is provided for each of RT1 and RT2, and is referred to when the corresponding RT operation is performed.

  FIG. 12 shows an RT1 operating lottery value change table. When the operation of RT1 is performed on the condition that Bell A is determined as the display combination, the lottery value “4490” corresponding to the winning number 7 of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is changed to the lottery value for this RT1 operation. The lottery value specified by the table is changed to “27306”. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination “Replay A” increases during the operation of RT1.

  FIG. 13 shows a lottery value change table for RT2 operation. When the operation of RT2 is performed on the condition that the bell B is determined as the display combination, the lottery value “4490” corresponding to the winning number 8 of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is changed to the lottery value for this RT2 operation. The lottery value specified by the table is changed to “27306”. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination “Replay B” increases during the operation of RT2.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the bell A is determined as the display combination (that is, the first condition is satisfied) and the operation of the RT1 is performed, and the bell B is displayed as the display combination. When the RT2 is actuated by being determined (that is, the second condition is satisfied), only the lottery value when the replay associated with each is determined in advance is individually changed. I have to. As a result, an internal lottery table is provided according to RT, its operating conditions, and the like, and the winning probability of each replay can be changed without changing the internal lottery table to be referenced.

  Further, since only the lottery value is changed by satisfying different conditions, the satisfaction of the other condition is maintained while maintaining the winning probability of the replay (for example, Replay A) that is changed by satisfying one condition. As a trigger, it is possible to create a state in which the winning probability of another replay (for example, replay B) also fluctuates. Therefore, it is possible to vary the winning probability of each replay without providing a third condition different from the first condition and the second condition and without providing an internal lottery table corresponding to the third condition. .

  Subsequently, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination storing area stores the internal winning combination represented by the above-mentioned 1-byte data. When “1” is set in the bit constituting the internal winning combination storing area, display of the corresponding symbol combination is permitted.

  In this embodiment, for example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “7”, “Cherry + Bell A + Bell B (00000111)” is determined as the internal winning combination. When “1” is set to “1”, all display of the corresponding symbol combination is permitted. Then, based on the timing at which the stop button is pressed by the player, any one of the corresponding combinations of the symbols is displayed along the winning determination line. When all the bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  The main RAM is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. When “1” stands for the bit constituting the display combination storing area, the corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. As a result of the lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table described above, when the internal winning combination “BB” allowing the display of the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus is determined, this is stored in the carryover combination storage area Is done. The internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as the carryover combination) stored in the carryover combination storage area is held without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line. . And while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, it is stored in the internal winning combination storage area regardless of the result of the lottery described above.

  Next, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming state flag storage area stores a gaming state flag consisting of 1 byte. In the game state flag, a unique bonus game state is assigned to each bit. When “1” is set in the bit constituting the gaming state flag storage area, the corresponding bonus gaming state is activated. The state when all bits are “0” is defined as a general gaming state.

  Next, the configuration of the RT operating flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The RT operating flag storage area stores a 1-byte RT operating flag. The RT operating flag is assigned a unique RT for each bit. When “1” is set in the bit constituting the RT operating flag storage area, the corresponding RT is operating. When all the bits are “0”, it indicates that no RT operation is performed.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU of the main control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 18, the main flowchart by control of main CPU is demonstrated. When power is supplied to the pachislot machine, first, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (S1). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM (S2). For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area, is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (S3). In this process, the medal sensor and start switch input are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM (S4). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table determination table and determines the stop table based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination (S6). The stop table stores data (hereinafter referred to as stop data) for determining the position of the symbol displayed in the middle of the corresponding display window when the rotation of each reel is stopped. 20 ”. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit (S7). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all main reels (S8). When the start of rotation of all main reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by an interrupt process (FIG. 25 to be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22 (S9). In this process, the input of the stop switch is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop button is pressed, the internal winning combination and the stop table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and determines a display combination or the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line (S10). It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table. If the symbol combination matches, the corresponding display combination and payout are determined. The number of sheets is determined. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit (S11). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (S12). Based on the determined payout number, the hopper is driven and the credit number is updated. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S13). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (S14). When determining that the BB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 (S15). It is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the bonus end timing.

  The main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 after S15 or when it is determined in S14 that the BB gaming state flag is not on (S16). It is checked whether or not the bonus operation starts. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S31). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S32). The selector solenoid is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (S33). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (S34). S33 and S34 are processes for replaying.

  After S32 or S34, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S35). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (S36). When determining that the BB gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum value of the inserted number counter to 2 (S37).

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been detected after S37 or when it is determined in S36 that the BB gaming state flag is not on (S38). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S39). When determining that the inserted number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the inserted number counter (S40). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter (S41). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit (S42). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S39 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S43). The main CPU 31 checks the bet switch after S43, after S42, or when it is determined in S38 that the passage of medals has not been detected (S44). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S45). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S38, whereas when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the start switch is on (S46). .

  When determining that the start switch is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S38, whereas when determining that the start switch is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (S47). The selector solenoid is not driven, and medals are expelled. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 (S61). In this process, the internal lottery table, the number of lotteries, etc. are determined according to whether or not the bonus game state is activated and whether or not the RT is activated. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table. For example, when an internal lottery table for a general gaming state is determined, 9 is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as random number data (S62). Next, the main CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, refers to the internal lottery table, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S63).

  Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the random number data (S64). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (S65). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not being performed, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (S66).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S67). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S63. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer. (S68).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S65 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S69). After S69 or S68, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S70).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S71). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S72). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer (S73). ). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S74).

  After determining whether the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 after S74, the main CPU 31 performs a logical OR operation between the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area. Is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (S75). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the internal lottery table determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (S91). When determining that the BB gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 31 sets the RB gaming state internal lottery table and sets 1 as the number of lotteries (S92). When this process ends, the internal lottery table determination process ends.

  When determining that the BB gaming state flag is not on in S91, the main CPU 31 sets the general gaming state internal lottery table and sets 9 as the number of lotteries (S93). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S94). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (S95).

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON after S95 or when it is determined that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 in S94 (S96). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 refers to the RT1 operating lottery value change table and changes the lottery value assigned to the winning number 7 in the internal gaming state lottery table ( S97). As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination “Replay A” increases.

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON after S97 or when it is determined in S96 that the RT1 operating flag is not ON (S98). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table determination process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines the RT2 operating lottery value change table. The lottery value assigned to the winning number 8 in the internal lottery table for general gaming state is changed (S99). As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination “Replay B” increases. When this process ends, the internal lottery table determination process ends.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S111). When the main CPU determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, it waits until it is pressed. When the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 31 invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop button (S112). The valid and invalid states of each stop button are managed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the determined stop table and refers to the symbol counter (that is, the symbol position in the middle of the corresponding display window when the stop button is pressed, hereinafter referred to as “stop start position”). ) To obtain stop data (S113). When the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, the position of the symbol displayed in the middle of the corresponding display window (or the number of sliding symbols as a difference between the position of the symbol and the stop start position) is temporarily determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (S114). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, when the stop button is pressed, including the symbol position in the middle of the corresponding display window, Up to the position is subject to check. That is, any of the five numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, the main CPU 31 searches for the position of the symbol having the highest priority among the positions of the symbols within the range of the number of checks including the stop start position based on the internal winning combination (S115). In this process, the position of the symbol that can display the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination along the winning determination line is determined as the position of the symbol with the highest priority.

  In the present embodiment, an internal winning combination (for example, BB + Bell A or BB + Replay A) that allows display of a combination of symbols related to the granting of two or more kinds of benefits, such as when there is a carryover combination “BB”. ) May be determined, but at this time, the position of the symbol with the highest priority is determined according to a predetermined priority. In the present embodiment, the position of the symbol that can display the symbol combination related to the re-game operation is the highest, and the symbol combination that can display the symbol combination related to the bonus game state operation can be displayed. The predetermined priority order is defined so that the position of the symbol that can display the combination of symbols related to the payout of medals is the third highest and the position of the symbol is the third highest.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the acquired stop data and the search result (S116). The number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. That is, if the symbol position temporarily determined in S113 is the position of the symbol with the highest priority, the number of symbols up to this symbol position is determined as the number of sliding symbols, while the symbol temporarily determined in S113 is If the position of the symbol different from the position is the symbol position with the highest priority, the number of symbols up to the symbol position is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to waiting for a scheduled stop position (S117). When moving to the waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process described later, and the symbol counter is updated by the number of sliding symbols, that is, the symbol position with the highest priority is displayed. The reels stop rotating after reaching the middle of the window.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit (S118). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel. Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button whose operation is valid (S119). That is, it is determined whether there is a reel that is still rotating. When the main CPU determines that there is a stop button with an effective operation, the main CPU proceeds to S111, whereas when it determines that there is no stop button with an effective operation, the main CPU ends the reel stop control process.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S151). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs BB end time processing (S152). In this process, the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag are turned off, and various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus are cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end time command to the sub-control circuit (S153). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in S151, the main CPU decrements the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter by 1 (S154). Next, the main CPU determines whether or not the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are 0 (S155).

  When the main CPU determines that the winable number counter and the possible game number counter are not 0, the main CPU ends the bonus end check process, whereas when determining that the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are 0, Processing at the end of RB is performed (S156). In this process, the RB gaming state flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the gaming possible number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (S181). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs the BB operation time process (S182). In this process, the BB gaming state flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S183). Next, the main CPU 31 turns off all RT operating flags (S184). Bits 0 and 1 in the RT operating flag storage area are turned off. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit (S185). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in S181, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is Replay A or Replay B (S186). When determining that the display combination is Replay A or Replay B, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S187). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not Replay A or Replay B in S186, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (S188). When determining that the BB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB gaming state flag is on (S189).

  When determining that the RB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 performs RB operation based on the bonus operation time table. Time processing is performed (S190). In this process, the RB gaming state flag is turned on, and predetermined values are set in the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the BB gaming state flag is not on in S188, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is Bell A (S191). When determining that the display combination is Bell A, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (S192). When determining that the RT1 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, whereas when determining that the RT1 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT1 operating flag (S193). ). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not Bell A in S191, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is Bell B (S194). When determining that the display combination is not Bell B, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is Bell B, the main CPU 31 determines whether the RT2 operating flag is on. A determination is made (S195). When determining that the RT2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, whereas when determining that the RT2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT2 operating flag (S196). ). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (S201). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S202). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S203). In this process, when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled so that the rotation of each reel is started and then rotated at a constant speed. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel waits for the number of sliding pieces and the rotation is decelerated and stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S204). Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S205). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, a time chart regarding the operation of RT will be described.

  As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the display combination “Bell A” is determined and the first condition is satisfied, the operation of RT1 is started. During the operation of RT1, the lottery value “4490” when the internal winning combination “Replay A” defined by the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined is a numerical value “27306” larger than this. Changed to

  When the display combination “Bell B” is determined and the second condition is satisfied, the operation of RT2 is started. During the operation of RT2, the lottery value “4490” when the internal winning combination “Replay B” defined by the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined is a numerical value “27306” larger than this. Changed to

  Thus, according to the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, as in the prior art, when a dedicated internal lottery table is defined according to each RT, and all replays are determined according to the operation of each RT The lottery value is not reset uniformly, but only the lottery value when a specific replay is determined for each RT by referring to the common internal lottery table (general gaming state internal lottery table) for each RT. By changing each of them separately, the winning probability of replay was changed.

  In addition, when the operation of the other RT (for example, RT2) is performed while the operation of one RT (for example, RT1) is performed, the winning probability of the replay (for example, Replay A) fluctuated due to the operation of the one RT , The winning probability of another replay (for example, replay B) can be changed by the operation of the other RT.

  In other words, for the purpose of increasing the patterns that change the winning probability of replay (in this case, changing both the winning probability of Replay A and the winning probability of Replay B), RT that operates by satisfying a new condition and dedicated There is no need to provide an internal lottery table. As a result, the RT and its operating conditions do not increase without any difficulty, and it is possible to give a variety of flexibility in a flexible manner while suppressing an increase in control burden.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the operation of RT1 is performed by satisfying the first condition and when the operation of RT2 is performed by satisfying the second condition, the winning probability of each replay is increased. The lottery value when each replay is determined is changed separately. That is, it is possible to increase the winning probability of another replay by satisfying the other condition while taking over the winning probability of the replay increased by satisfying one condition. As a result, the expectation that the player has for the operation of RT can be increased in stages, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the reel, random number extraction means, internal lottery means, reel rotation means, stop operation detection means, reel stop means, re-game operation means, first probability variation state operation means, second probability included in the gaming machine of the present invention Specific configurations of the fluctuation state operating means, the first changing means, the second changing means, etc. are not limited to the elements of the present embodiment described above.

  In the present embodiment, the operation of RT1 and the operation of RT2 are performed respectively, and the operation of two types of probability variation states is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation states exceeding two types are operated. You may make it operate | move.

  For example, in addition to the operation of RT1 and the operation of RT2 in the present embodiment, the operation of the third RT (hereinafter referred to as RT3) may be performed on the condition that the display combination “cherry” is determined. . In this case, for example, the symbol combination “chance-replay-replay” corresponding to the display combination “replay C” is defined by the symbol combination table, and the internal winning combination that permits the display by the internal lottery table and the internal winning combination determination table. “Replay C” and the lottery value when this is determined are defined. During the operation of RT3, the lottery value when the replay C is determined by the RT3 operating lottery value change table and the internal lottery table determination process is performed as in the case of the above-described replay A and the like. It is changed so that the winning probability is higher than when it is not.

  In this way, when two RTs (eg RT1 and RT2) have already been actuated and another RT (eg RT3) is actuated, the activation of each RT that has already been actuated It is also possible to change the winning probability of another replay (for example, Replay C) by operating the third new RT while taking over the winning probability of each changed replay (for example, Replay A and Replay B). As a result, it is suitable for imparting a variety of games while suppressing an increase in control burden and the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “Bell A” is adopted as a predetermined symbol combination relating to the operation of RT1, and “Bell B” is adopted as a specific symbol combination relating to the operation of RT2, However, the present invention is not limited to this. The combination of symbols related to replay operations such as “Replay A” and “Replay B”, the combination of symbols related to the operation of bonus game states such as “BB”, and the loss such as “Red 7-Red 7-Cherry” A combination of symbols may be employed. In addition, for example, “Bell A” is adopted as the predetermined symbol combination, and “BB” is adopted as the specific symbol combination. It may be adopted.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the maximum number of sliding symbols is X (that is, 4), the symbols constituting the predetermined symbol combination and the specific symbol combination are different on the surface of each reel. “X + 1” symbols (that is, 5 symbols) are arranged at intervals that are not continuous, and combinations of symbols are displayed along the winning determination line regardless of the timing when the stop button is pressed by the player. However, it is not limited to this. The combination of the predetermined symbols and the symbols constituting the specific symbol combinations are arranged at intervals of “X + 1” consecutive other symbols on the surface of each reel, and each symbol combination is a winning determination line. It is also possible to intervene the skill related to the player's stop operation for displaying along the screen. Since the player's sense of accomplishment and satisfaction can be increased, the interest of the game may be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, a combination of symbols displayed in advance along the winning determination line is displayed as the condition for operating RT1 and the condition for operating RT2, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is determined that an internal winning combination (for example, BB) that permits display of a combination of symbols relating to the operation of the bonus gaming state is determined, a combination of symbols relating to the operation of the bonus gaming state is displayed, Adopting that the operation has ended, the number of games counted based on the detection of the start operation after the operation of the bonus game state has been reached has reached a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), etc. Also good. Further, for example, the operation of RT1 may be performed on the condition that the bonus game state has ended, and the operation of RT2 may be performed on the condition that a predetermined symbol combination (for example, Bell A) is displayed. As a result, it may be suitable for imparting a variety of gaming properties.

  In the present embodiment, each RT is operated according to different conditions. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the conditions for operating each RT may be a common condition. For example, the operation of RT1 and the operation of RT2 may be started together on condition that the operation in the bonus game state has ended.

  Further, in this embodiment, once the RT operation is started, the operation is continued until the bonus game state operation is started. The operation may be terminated when it is satisfied. For example, after starting the operation of RT1 and the operation of RT2 on the condition that the operation of the bonus game state has ended, the first condition is satisfied (for example, that the bell A is displayed or the number of games “ 50 times "is counted), the RT1 operation is terminated and the second condition is satisfied (for example, the bell B is displayed or the number of games" 100 times "is counted). You may make it complete | finish operation | movement of RT2.

  As described above, when the operation of any RT is finished when each of the operations of the plurality of RTs is performed, the operation is finished while taking over the winning probability of the replay that has fluctuated due to the continuing RT. Only the winning probability of another replay that has fluctuated due to RT can be returned to the one before the fluctuation. That is, it is not necessary to provide a new RT and a new internal lottery table for the purpose of increasing patterns for changing the winning probability of replay. As a result, it is possible to give a variety of flexibility and flexibility while reducing the control burden.

  In the present embodiment, when the RT is operated, the lottery value when the corresponding replay is determined is set so that the winning probability of the corresponding replay is higher than that when the operation is not performed. I changed it, but it is not limited to this. You may make it change the lottery value when a corresponding replay is determined so that the winning probability of a corresponding replay may become lower than the case where the action | operation is not performed. In this case, for example, “2245” is defined as the lottery value corresponding to the winning number 7 in the RT1 operating lottery value change table shown in FIG. In addition, the lottery value when the replay unique to one RT is determined is changed so that the winning probability is low, while the lottery value when the replay unique to the other RT is determined is the winning probability. You may make it change so that may become high. As a result, it may be suitable for imparting a variety of gaming properties.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 10 is adopted as a data table for defining a random value when each of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations is determined, and each of the plurality of types of internal winning combinations is determined. Although the above-mentioned lottery value is adopted as the random number value when the value is determined, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the internal lottery table defines a range of random values (for example, a lower limit value and an upper limit value) when each of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations is determined, and the extracted random value is within the above range Alternatively, a method of determining a corresponding internal winning combination may be adopted.

  In this case, for example, if the range of the random value when replay A is determined in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is defined as “0 to 4489”, the above range “0 to 4489” may be changed during the RT1 operation. By changing to the range “0 to 27305”, the winning probability of Replay A can be changed in the same manner as the change of the lottery value described above.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the internal lottery table is referred to, the data pointer is temporarily determined based on the extracted random number value, and then the internal winning combination determination table is referred to and the internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The internal winning combination may be determined without going through the determination of the data pointer.

  In the present embodiment, a lottery value change table that defines the winning number to be changed and the lottery value after the change is provided, and the lottery value is changed with reference to the lottery value. It is not always necessary to provide a change table. For example, the content of S97 of the internal lottery table determination process shown in FIG. 21 may be changed to the content of “change the lottery value of the winning number 7 of the internal lottery table for general gaming state to 27306”.

  The apparatus configuration shown in FIGS. 1 to 2, the circuit configuration and peripheral devices shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the table configuration shown in FIGS. 5 to 13, and the table configuration shown in FIGS. The configuration of the storage area of the RAM and the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 to 26 can be arbitrarily changed or modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In addition to the slot machine (cylinder-type game machine) provided with the mechanical reel as in this embodiment, the present invention is also applied to a game machine such as a video slot that displays the reels and symbols arranged on the surface thereof by video. The invention can be applied. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation in the slot machine is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  The effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachi-slot 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol distribute | arranged on the surface of a reel. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the pachislot 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows a lottery value change table. It is a figure which shows a lottery value change table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows a carryover combination storage area. It is a figure which shows a game state flag storage area. It is a figure which shows RT operation flag storage area. It is a figure which shows the main flowchart performed by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a medal reception / start check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery table determination process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by CPU31. It is a figure which shows the time chart regarding the action | operation of RT.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface;
Random number extraction means for extracting a random value based on detection of a start operation;
Refer to a data table that defines random values when each of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations including an internal winning combination that allows display of a combination of symbols related to the replay operation is performed, and by the random value extraction means An internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination based on the extracted random number value;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to the type of reel;
Reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means;
As a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means, when a combination of symbols relating to the replay operation is displayed by the plurality of reels, a regame operation means for performing a regame operation;
First probability variation state actuating means for actuating the first probability variation state;
Second probability variation state actuating means for actuating the second probability variation state;
When the first probability variation state operation means is operating the first probability variation state operation means, among the random values defined by the data table, the first symbol combination relating to the replay operation First changing means for changing a random number value when an internal winning combination permitting display of is determined;
When the operation of the second probability variation state is performed by the second probability variation state operation means, among the random values defined by the data table, the second symbol combination relating to the replay operation And a second changing means for changing a random value when an internal winning combination permitting the display is determined is provided. The first probability variation state actuating means is
As a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stopping means, the first probability variation state is activated on condition that a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed by the plurality of reels,
The second probability variation state actuating means is
As a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means, a second probability variation state on condition that a combination of specific symbols different from the predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the plurality of reels The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is operated.

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