JP2009213620A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of flexibly imparting various game properties while suppressing the increase of control loads or the like. <P>SOLUTION: An internal drawing table defining a random number value when determining two or more kinds of internal winning symbol combinations is referred to, and the internal winning symbol combination is determined on the basis of the extracted random number value. Then, while the operation of RT1 is performed on condition that the operation of BB is ended, the operation of RT2 is performed on condition that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, and also the operation of RT3 is performed on condition that a prescribed symbol combination is displayed. When the operations of respective RTs are performed, by respectively separately changing only the random number values when determining replay intrinsic to the respective RTs among the random number values defined by a data table, the winning probability of the replay is varied. <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 ended. When this first condition is satisfied, RT1 is activated, and during the operation of RT1, the RT1 internal lottery table is referred to. The internal lottery process is executed. The second condition is that the winning of Replay B is established among the two types of replays (Replay A and Replay B). When this second condition is satisfied, RT2 is activated and RT2 is in operation. The internal lottery process is executed with reference to the internal lottery table for RT2.

The RT1 internal lottery table is replayed as compared to the general gaming 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 (hereinafter referred to as the general gaming state). The winning probability of B is configured to be high, and the RT2 internal lottery table is configured so that the winning probability of Replay A is higher 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. When the winning probability of Replay B and the winning probability of Replay B are all increased, or when the winning probability of Replay B is increased while lowering the winning probability of Replay A, the third or fourth condition is newly defined. And it is necessary to newly define an 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.

  A plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, and random value extraction means (for example, a main unit which will be described later) for extracting a random number based on the detection of the start operation The process of S4 of the main flowchart under the control of the CPU) and an internal winning combination (for example, replay A described later) that permits the display of the first symbol combination related to the replay operation and the second related to the replay operation Data defining a random number value (for example, a lottery value described later) when each of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations including an internal symbol combination (for example, replay B described later) permitting display of the combination of symbols is determined With reference to a table (for example, an internal lottery table described later), an internal lottery unit (for example, an internal lottery described later) that determines an internal winning combination based on the random number value extracted by the random value extraction unit. A reel rotating means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) for rotating each of the plurality of reels, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, detecting a stop operation according to the type of the reel) , A stop switch 7S), which will be described later, and a reel stop unit that stops the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection unit and the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery unit ( For example, as a result of the reel stop control process described later and the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop unit, the combination of the first symbols (for example, replay-replay-replay described later) is performed by the plurality of reels. ) Or a combination of the second symbols (for example, a chance-replay-replay described later) is displayed, As a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel replay operation means (for example, S188 of the bonus operation check process described later) and the reel stop means, the symbols relating to the operation of the bonus game state by the plurality of reels are displayed. When a combination (for example, red 7-red 7-red 7 described later) is displayed, bonus operating means (for example, S182 of a bonus operation check process described later) for operating a bonus gaming state (for example, BB described later) is displayed. And first probability variation state actuating means (for example, later-described) for operating the first probability variation state (for example, RT1 to be described later) on condition that the operation of the bonus game state performed by the bonus operation means has been completed. S154) of the bonus end check process and when the first probability variation state operation means is operating the first probability variation state, Among the random number values defined by the data table, the random value when the internal winning combination that permits the display of the combination of the first symbols is determined has a lower probability than when the operation is not performed. First changing means (for example, S97 of an internal lottery table determination process described later) and a game number counting means for counting the number of games based on detection of the start operation (for example, S162 of RT control process described later) , S166, S170), and the number of games counted by the number-of-games counting unit after the first probability variation state operation is performed by the first probability variation state operation unit is a first number (for example, described later) 1000 times), the first probability variation state ending means for ending the operation of the first probability variation state performed by the first probability variation state operation means ( For example, as a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means (S164 in RT control processing described later) and a combination of symbols predetermined by the plurality of reels (for example, a chance-replay described later). On the condition that (replay) is displayed, second probability variation state operating means (for example, S191 of bonus operation check processing described later) for operating the second probability variation state (for example, RT2 described later), As a result of the reel stop means stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels, a third probability is obtained on the condition that a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a chance-chance-chance described later) is displayed by the plurality of reels. Third probability variation state actuating means for actuating the variation state (for example, RT3 described later) (for example, S194 of the bonus operation check processing described later). When the second probability variation state operation is performed by the second probability variation state operation unit, or when the third probability variation state operation is performed by the third probability variation state operation unit. Among the random number values defined by the data table, the random value when the internal winning combination permitting the display of the combination of the second symbols is determined is greater than when the operation is not performed. The second changing means (for example, S99 of the internal lottery table determination process described later) for changing to a high probability, and the second probability changing state operating means by the second probability changing state operation, the above described When the number of games counted by the game number counting means reaches a second number (for example, 5 times described later), the second probability variation state operation performed by the second probability variation state operation means is performed. The second probability variation state ending means (for example, S168 of RT control processing described later) to be terminated, and the third probability variation state actuating means by the third probability variation state actuating means are performed by the game number counting means. When the counted number of games reaches a third number (for example, 10 times described later), the third probability variation that terminates the operation of the third probability variation state performed by the third probability variation state operation means. A game machine comprising: a state ending unit (for example, S172 of RT control processing described later).

  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. On the other hand, when the operation of the second probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as second RT) or the operation of the third probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as third RT) is performed, it is defined by the data table. The random value when the internal symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as the second replay) that permits the display of the second symbol combination related to the replay operation 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 to without being uniformly changed. The winning probability of the replay can be changed by separately changing only the random value when the replay unique to each RT is determined without changing the data table.

  For example, when another RT operation is performed while the first RT operation is being performed, the winning probability of the replay that has fluctuated due to the first RT operation is inherited, and another RT operation is performed separately. You can also change the winning probability of replays. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a new condition and a new data table in accordance with the pattern for changing the winning probability of replay. As a result, it is possible to give a variety of flexibility and flexibility while suppressing an increase in control load and the like without increasing the operating conditions of the RT.

  As a more detailed configuration, the operation of the first RT is started on the condition that the operation of the bonus game state has been completed, and the number of games counted since the start of the operation reaches the first number of times. Then, the operation ends. During the operation of the first RT, the random number value when the first replay is determined is changed so that the winning probability is lower than when the operation is not performed.

  That is, until the number of games counted at the end of the bonus game state reaches the first number, the first RT is activated and the winning probability of the first replay is low. When the first number of times is reached and the operation of the first RT is completed, the winning probability of the first replay is increased. As a result, in the state where the subsequent operation of the first RT is not performed (this is called the “ceiling state”), the result of the internal lottery can be enjoyed while suppressing consumption of medals and the like. This is a relatively advantageous state for the player.

  As described above, when the fixed number of games is counted after the bonus game state is ended, the relatively disadvantageous state is changed to the advantageous state, so that the next bonus game state is activated. Even if this period is not available, it is possible to cause the player to play a game until one time is reached until the fixed number of games is reached. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interest held by the player from decreasing.

  On the other hand, as a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped, the second RT operation is started on the condition that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, and the operation is started. When the number of games counted from has reached the second number, the operation is terminated. In addition, as a result of stopping the rotation of a plurality of reels, the operation of the third RT is started on the condition that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, and the number of games counted since the operation was started. When the number reaches the third number, the operation is terminated. During the operation of the second RT or the operation of the third RT, the random number value when the second replay is determined is changed so that the winning probability is higher than when the operation is not performed.

  That is, when a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed when the first RT is operating, the second RT is activated until the second number of times is counted. Replay win probability is high. Further, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed when the first RT is operating, the second replay is performed until the third RT is operated and the third number of times is counted. The winning probability is high. Therefore, even if it is in a relatively disadvantageous state until it changes to the ceiling state, there is a possibility that the winning probability of the second replay will be high, and there are two types of periods during which the state continues. Since it is provided, it is possible to raise and lower the expectation held by the player in a state that tends to be monotonous, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) When an internal winning combination (for example, BB described later) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus gaming state is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the bonus gaming state is determined by the plurality of reels. Holding means (for example, S74 of internal lottery processing described later) that holds an internal winning combination that allows display of the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus gaming state until the symbol combination related to the operation is displayed; The data table includes a random value (for example, a winning combination described later) when an internal winning combination that allows display of the predetermined symbol combination and display of the symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus gaming state is determined. (1) gaming machine characterized in that a lottery value corresponding to the number “3” is defined.

  According to this gaming machine, when an internal winning combination allowing display of a combination of symbols relating to the operation of the bonus gaming state is determined, until the combination of symbols relating to the operation of the bonus gaming state is displayed by a plurality of reels. I tried to hold this. An internal winning combination that allows display of a predetermined combination of symbols and display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game state may be determined.

  Therefore, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, in addition to the operation of the second RT being performed, the display of the symbol combination related to the operation in the bonus gaming state is not permitted. It will be possible for players to hold the expectation that there will be no. As a result, the player is in a relatively disadvantageous state until the ceiling is changed to the above-described ceiling state, and it is suitable for raising expectations for the player and improving the fun of the game.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the internal winning combination is determined based on the extracted random value by referring to the data table that defines the random number value when plural types of internal winning combinations are determined. Then, each RT is actuated by satisfying different conditions, and only the random value when the replay unique to each RT is determined among the random values defined by the data table, respectively. Since the winning probability of replay is changed by changing separately, it is possible to give a variety of flexibility in a flexible manner while suppressing an increase in control burden.

  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.

  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 “bell” 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 a display combination. Is determined.

  When a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, when a cherry, bell A or bell B is determined as a display combination, 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.

  When the symbol “chance” 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 B is determined as the display combination, The game is activated. The symbol combination “chance-replay-replay” related to replay B is an example of a second symbol combination related to the operation of replay.

  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 C is determined as the display combination, The game is activated. The symbol combination “chance-chance-chance” related to Replay A is an example of a third symbol combination related to the replay operation.

  When the symbol “red 7” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “red 7” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol “red 7” of the right reel 3R are displayed along the winning determination line, BB is determined as the display combination. The operation of a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as BB) is performed.

  Although described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the first RT (hereinafter referred to as RT1) operation is performed on the condition that the operation of BB has been completed. When the replay B is determined as the display combination, the second RT (hereinafter referred to as RT2) is operated. Further, when the replay C is determined as the display combination, the third RT (hereinafter, RT3) is actuated.

  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.

  As will be described in detail later, the operation of the regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as RB) is continuously performed while the operation of BB is performed (see S195 to S197 in FIG. 25 described later). When the operation of BB and the operation of RB are performed, an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the payout of medals is determined with a relatively high probability.

  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 corresponding bonus game state is completed on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

  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 combination / replay data pointer is “5”, “replay B” is determined as the internal winning combination, and as a result, the symbol “chance” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C, and The display of the symbol combination related to the operation of RT2 including the symbol “replay” of 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” as a rule 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 “100”, for example, it means a set of 100 consecutive random number values from “0” to “99”.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data to which it is assigned (that is, the data pointer and the internal winning combination) 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 10. When the winning number is “7”, “27306” is defined as the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay A” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “8”, “600” is defined as the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay B” is determined. Furthermore, when the winning number is “9”, “655” is defined as the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay C” is determined.

  The winning probability “27306/65536” of the internal winning combination “Replay A” is the winning probability “600/65536” of the internal winning combination “Replay B” when the winning number is “8” or the internal winning combination “Replay C”. Is set higher than the winning probability of “655/65536”.

  Here, in the pattern in which the above-mentioned “Replay B” is determined as the internal winning combination, there are two patterns when the winning number is “8” and “3”. When the winning number is “8”, only the internal winning combination “Replay B” is determined. On the other hand, when the winning number is “3”, the internal winning combination “BB” is determined in addition to the internal winning combination “Replay B”. In this way, if the possibility of determining both “Replay B” and “BB” as the internal winning combination is given, when the symbol combination related to Replay B is displayed, the internal winning combination “BB” is displayed. The player can have the expectation that it may have been decided.

  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 according to RT, and is referred to when an RT that is associated in advance is being operated.

  FIG. 12 shows an RT1 operating lottery value change table. When the RT1 operation is performed, the lottery value “27306” corresponding to the winning number 7 of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is changed to the lottery value “8980” defined by the RT1 operating lottery value change table. Is done. As a result, during the operation of RT1, the winning probability of the internal winning combination “Replay A” is lower than when the operation is not performed.

  FIG. 13 shows a lottery value change table for operating RT2 / RT3. When the operation of RT2 is performed and when the operation of RT3 is performed, the lottery value “600” corresponding to the winning number 8 in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is the lottery value for this RT2 / RT3 operation The lottery value “27306” defined by the change table is changed. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination “Replay B” is higher during the operation of RT2 and during the operation of RT3 than when the operation is not performed.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the operation of RT1 is performed due to the completion of the operation in the bonus game state (the first condition is satisfied), the replay B is determined as the display combination ( When the operation of RT2 is performed due to the second condition being satisfied), and when the operation of RT3 is performed because the replay C is determined as the display combination (the third condition is satisfied) Only the lottery value when the replay associated with each is determined is individually changed. As a result, an internal lottery table is provided according to the operating condition of the RT, and the winning probability of each replay can be changed without changing the internal lottery table to be referred to.

  In addition, since only the lottery value is changed by satisfying different conditions, the satisfaction of the other condition is satisfied while maintaining the winning probability of the replay (for example, Replay A) that is fluctuated when the first condition is satisfied. 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 new condition and providing an internal lottery table corresponding to the new 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 the present embodiment, for example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “6”, “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 a 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. 26 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.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S14 that the BB gaming state flag is not on, it performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 (S16). In this process, it is checked whether or not to end the operation of RT.

  The operation of RT1 and RT2 of this embodiment ends when a game that reaches the specified number of times is performed. The main RAM 33 is provided with an RT1 game number counter, an RT2 game number counter, and an RT3 game number counter as data for managing whether or not the above-mentioned prescribed number of times as an end timing of each RT has been reached. For example, when RT1 is activated, a predetermined numerical value “1000” is stored in the RT1 game number counter, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of RT1. As a result, the operation of RT1 ends on condition that the value of the RT1 game number counter is updated to “0”.

  The main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 25 after S15 or after S16 (S17). 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 the internal lottery table for a general gaming state is determined, 10 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 performed, the main CPU 31 subtracts 2 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).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S75). When determining that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0, the main CPU 31 determines whether the RT1 operating flag is on (S76). When determining that the RT1 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT1 operating flag and clears the RT1 game number counter (S77).

  After determining in S72 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 after S77, the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 in S75. Alternatively, when it is determined in S76 that the RT1 operating flag is not on, the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area is calculated, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination storage area (S78). 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 the main CPU 31 determines in S91 that the BB gaming state flag is not ON, it sets the general gaming state internal lottery table and sets the number of lotteries to 10 (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” is lowered.

  The main CPU 31 determines whether the RT2 operating flag or the RT3 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 or the RT3 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table determination process, while determining that the RT2 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is on. Then, the lottery value assigned to the winning number 8 in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is changed with reference to the RT2 / RT3 operating lottery value change table (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 B) 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 game state flag storage area is cleared, and various counters for managing the bonus end timing are cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end time command to the sub-control circuit (S153). Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT1 operating flag and sets 1000 in the RT1 game number counter (S154). The number of games that triggers the end of the operation of RT1 is set to 1000 times. 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 (S155). Next, the main CPU determines whether or not the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are 0 (S156).

  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 (S157). 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 RT control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (S161). When determining that the RT1 in-operation flag is on, the main CPU 31 decrements the RT1 game number counter by 1 (S162).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 game number counter is 0 (S163). When determining that the RT1 game number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT1 operating flag (S164).

  After S164, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is not on in S161, or determines that the RT1 game number counter is not 0 in S163, whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on Is determined (S165). When determining that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 decrements the RT2 game number counter by 1 (S166).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT2 game number counter is 0 (S167). When it is determined that the RT2 game number counter is 0, the RT2 operating flag is turned off (S168).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is not on in S165 after S168, or determines that the RT2 game number counter is not 0 in S167, whether or not the RT3 operating flag is on Is determined (S165). When determining that the RT3 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 terminates the RT control process, whereas when determining that the RT3 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 decrements the RT3 game number counter by 1 (S170). .

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT3 game number counter is 0 (S171). When determining that the RT3 game number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process, while when determining that the RT3 game number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT3 operating flag (S172). When this process ends, the RT control 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 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (S182). In this process, the BB gaming state flag is turned on, and a predetermined value “346” 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 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit (S184). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (S185). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is not ON, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, while when determining that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT2 operating flag, and The RT2 game number counter is cleared (S186). 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 the display combination is Replay A, Replay B, or Replay C (S187). When determining that the display combination is Replay A, Replay B, or Replay C, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S188).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is Replay B (S189). When determining that the display combination is not Replay B, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, whereas when determining that the display combination is Replay B, the RT2 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is on. It is determined whether or not there is (S190). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, while determining that the RT2 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is not on, The RT2 operating flag is turned on, and the RT2 game number counter is set to 5 (S191). The number of games that triggers the end of the operation of RT2 is set to five. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not the replay B in S189, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is the replay C (S192). When determining that the display combination is not Replay C, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is Replay C, the RT2 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is on. It is determined whether or not there is (S193). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, while determining that the RT2 operating flag or the RT3 operating flag is not on, The RT3 operating flag is turned on and 10 is set in the RT3 game number counter (S194). The number of games that triggers the end of the operation of RT3 is set to ten. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, when determining that the display combination is not Replay A, Replay B or Replay C in S187, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (S195). When determining that the BB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the BB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether the RB gaming state flag is on. Is determined (S196).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the RB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 determines when the RB is operating based on the bonus operating time table. Processing is performed (S197). In this process, the RB gaming state flag is turned on, and a predetermined value “8” is set in the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. 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.

  Subsequently, a time chart regarding the operation of RT will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28.

  First, as shown in FIG. 27, the operation of RT1 is started on the condition that the operation of BB has ended. When the operation of RT1 is performed, the lottery value “27360” when the internal winning combination “Replay A” defined by the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined is smaller than this value “8980” Is changed.

  Then, the operation of RT1 is terminated on condition that the number of games counted since the operation of RT1 has reached 1000. When the operation of RT1 ends, the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay A” is determined is changed from the value “8980” after the change to the value “27360 before the change defined by the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. Return to.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28, the operation of RT2 is started on the condition that the display combination “Replay B” is determined. When the operation of RT2 is performed, the lottery value “600” when the internal winning combination “Replay B” defined by the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined is a value “27360 larger than this. Is changed. As shown in FIG. 28, when the operation of RT2 is started and the operation of RT1 is continued, the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay A” is determined is the value after the change. "8980" is taken over.

  Then, the operation of RT2 is terminated on condition that the number of games counted since the operation of RT2 has reached five. When the operation of RT2 ends, the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay B” is determined is changed from the value “27360” after the change to the value “600 before the change defined by the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. Return to.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the operation of RT3 is started on the condition that the display combination “Replay C” is determined. RT3 ends on the condition that the number of games counted since the start of the operation has reached ten. When the operation of RT3 is performed and when the operation of RT3 is finished, the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay B” defined by the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined is as described above. It is changed in the same manner as in the case of RT2.

  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. As a result, it is possible to give a variety of flexibility and elasticity while reducing the control burden and the like without increasing the RT and its operating conditions.

  For example, when the operation of one RT is performed while the operation of the other RT is being 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 internal lottery table for the purpose of changing the winning probability of the two types of replays. As a result, it is possible to give a variety of flexibility and flexibility while suppressing an increase in control load and the like without increasing the operating conditions of the RT.

  As described above, referring to a more detailed configuration, until the number of games counted upon completion of the operation of BB reaches 1000 times, the winning probability of Replay A is low due to the operation of RT1. On the other hand, when the number of games reaches 1000 times, the operation of RT1 is finished, so that the winning probability of Replay A is increased. As a result, a state where the subsequent operation of RT1 is not performed (ceiling state) is a relatively advantageous state for the player. As described above, when the fixed number of games is counted after the operation of the BB is completed, the disadvantageous state is changed to the advantageous state, so that a period until the next operation of the BB is performed is vacant. Even in such a case, it is possible to cause the player to play a game until the fixed number of games is reached as one index. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interest held by the player from decreasing.

  In addition, if the display combination “Replay B” is determined while RT1 is being operated, the winning probability of Replay B is high until RT5 is activated until five games are counted. It becomes a state. On the other hand, when the display combination “Replay C” is determined, the winning probability of Replay B is high until RT10 is activated until 10 games are counted. Therefore, there is a possibility that the winning probability of the replay B is high even in a relatively unfavorable state until the ceiling state is changed, and two types are provided as periods during which the state continues. Therefore, the expectation held by the player in a state that tends to be monotonous can be raised and lowered, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, as in the case of the winning number “3” defined in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state described above, a configuration is adopted in which “Replay B” and “BB” are both acquired as the internal winning combination. Therefore, when the display combination “Replay B” related to the operation of RT2 is determined, it is possible to make the player expect that the internal winning combination “BB” is determined. . As a result, the player is in a relatively disadvantageous state until the ceiling is changed to the above-described ceiling state, and it is suitable for raising expectations for the player and improving the fun of the game.

  Subsequently, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 32.

  First, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 performs a reception check on the command transmitted from the main control circuit (S301). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the command (S302).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S303). If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the process proceeds to S301. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores the command in the message queue (S304).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S311). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message (S312).

  When the sub CPU determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (S313). For example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, an operating flag, and the like specified by parameters are copied to a storage area provided in the sub-RAM.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 (S314). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  The sub CPU 81 registers animation data after S314 or when it is determined that there is no message in S312 (S315). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data / ramp data (S316). The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, and the registration of the ramp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S311.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a flowchart of the effect content determination process executed by the sub CPU will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (S321). When it is determined that the start command is received, the sub CPU performs an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (S322). In this process, the effect data is determined according to the type of bonus gaming state in which the operation is performed, the type of RT, and the like. The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in S321 that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S323). When determining that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect data according to the type of the operation stop button or the like (S324).

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S325). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is being received, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect data according to the type of display combination or the like (S326).

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S327). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 sets the BB start effect data (S328).

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S329). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 sets the BB end effect data ( S330).

  The sub CPU 81 requests registration of the set effect data after S322, S324, S326, S328, or S330 (S331). When the effect data is registered, corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as video display are executed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Subsequently, a flowchart of the effect lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the BB gaming state (S351). When determining that the sub CPU 81 is in the BB gaming state, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect data for BB operation (S352). When this process ends, the effect lottery process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S351 that the BB gaming state is not set, it determines whether or not the RT3 operating flag is on (S353). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT3 operating flag is on, the sub CPU 81 refers to the RT operating (high-1) effect determining table and determines the effect data based on the internal winning combination (S354). The period in which the operation of RT3 is performed is a period in which the winning probability of the entire replay is the highest since the winning probability of Replay B increases. When this process ends, the effect lottery process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S353 that the RT3 operating flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (S355). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 refers to the RT operating (high-2) effect determination table and determines the effect data based on the internal winning combination (S356). The period in which the RT2 operation is performed is a period in which the winning probability of the entire replay is the highest, as in the case of the RT3 operation, since the winning probability of the replay B is increased. When this process ends, the effect lottery process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S355 that the RT2 operating flag is not ON, it determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is ON (S357). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT1 operating flag is on, the sub CPU 81 refers to the normal gaming state effect determination table and determines the effect data based on the internal winning combination (S358). The period in which only the operation of RT1 is performed is a period in which the winning probability of Replay A is decreasing and the winning probability of Replay B is not increasing, so that the winning probability of the entire replay is the lowest. When this process ends, the effect lottery process ends.

  When determining that the RT1 operating flag is not on in S357, the sub CPU 81 refers to the general game state (high) effect determination table and determines the effect data based on the internal winning combination (S359). The period in which the operation of RT1, the operation of RT2, and the operation of RT3 are not performed is a period in which the winning probability of the replay A is not decreased and the winning probability of the entire replay is the second highest. When this process ends, the effect lottery process ends.

  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, bonus operation means, game frequency counting means, first, Probability variation state operation means, second probability variation state operation means, third probability variation state operation means, first change means, second change means, first probability variation state end means, second probability variation state end means, third The specific configuration of the probability variation state ending unit and the like is not limited to the elements of the present embodiment described above.

  In the present embodiment, as a predetermined symbol combination that triggers the operation of the second probability variation state (RT2), the second symbol combination (replay B “chance− “Replay-Replay”) is adopted, but is not limited to this. A combination of symbols relating to paying out medals such as “Cherry”, “Bell A”, and “Bell B” in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols relating to a loss such as “Bell-Cherry-Cherry”, and the like are adopted. Also good. For example, when the combination of symbols “Bell A” is adopted, S189 to S191 in the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 25 are omitted, and the process of determining the content of “Is the display combination Bell A?” Before S192. I do. Then, when it is determined that it is the bell A, the same processing as the above S190 and S191 is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the third symbol combination (replay C “chance−” related to the re-game operation is used as a predetermined symbol combination that triggers the operation of the third probability variation state (RT3). Chance-Chance "), but is not limited to this. A combination of symbols relating to paying out medals such as “Cherry”, “Bell A”, and “Bell B” in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols relating to a loss such as “Bell-Cherry-Cherry”, and the like are adopted. Also good. For example, when the combination of symbols “Bell B” is adopted, S192 to S194 in the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 25 are omitted, and the process of determining the content of “Is the display combination Bell B” before S195? I do. Then, when it is determined that it is Bell B, the same processing as S193 and S194 is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state has an internal winning combination that permits display of a predetermined symbol combination related to the operation of RT2 and display of a symbol combination related to the operation of BB. The random number value (the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “3”) at the time of determination is defined, but the display of the predetermined symbol combination related to the operation of RT3 and the display of the symbol combination related to the operation of BB You may make it further prescribe | regulate the random value when the internal winning combination permitted respectively is determined. In this case, for example, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, a winning number (for example, “6 (Replay C)” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer and “1 (BB)” is acquired as the bonus data pointer (for example, 11) and a lottery value (for example, 100). In this way, not only when a predetermined symbol combination related to the operation of RT2 is displayed, but also when a predetermined symbol combination related to the operation of RT3 is displayed, the operation in the bonus gaming state is also performed. The player can have an expectation that the display of such a symbol combination is also permitted.

  In the present embodiment, when the RT2 operation is performed or the RT3 operation is performed, the lottery value when the common internal winning combination “Replay B” is determined is changed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the operation of RT3 is being performed, the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay C” allowing the display of the combination of the third symbol relating to the operation of the replay is determined is used. You may make it change so that it may become a higher probability than when it is not. In this case, an RT3 operating lottery value change table is provided, and for the winning number 9, the changed lottery value (for example, 27306) when the small role / replay data pointer “6 (Replay C)” is determined is defined. To do. When it is determined in the internal lottery table determination process of FIG. 21 that the RT3 operating flag is on, the RT3 operating lottery value change table is referred to, and the winning number 9 in the general gaming state internal lottery table is determined. The lottery value “655” is configured to be changed to the changed lottery value (27306). In this way, even if it is in a relatively disadvantageous state (that is, during the operation of RT1) until it changes to the ceiling state described above, there is a possibility that the winning probability of the replay C will be high, and Since it is possible to provide a difference from the winning probability of Replay B that fluctuates due to the operation of RT2, it is suitable for improving the interest of the game by causing undulations in the expectation held by the player in a state that tends to be monotonous Become.

  In the present embodiment, “1000” is adopted as the first number of times that triggers the end of the first RT operation, and “second” number of times that triggers the end of the second RT operation. “5” is adopted, and “10” is adopted as the third number of times to end the operation of the third RT. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times can be arbitrarily changed. is there.

  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 number value when the replay A is determined in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is defined as “0 to 27305”, this range “0 to 27305” is further increased during the operation of RT1. By changing to a small range “0 to 8979”, the winning probability of Replay A can be changed as in the case of changing 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. That is, the internal lottery table may adopt a configuration that defines an internal winning combination consisting of 1 byte instead of the data pointer corresponding to the winning number.

  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 8980”.

  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 32 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 RT control processing. 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. It is a figure which shows the time chart regarding the action | operation of RT. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production registration task performed by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of effect content determination processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect lottery process.

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 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Sub ROM
83 Sub RAM

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;
A plurality of types of internal winning combinations including an internal winning combination permitting the display of the first symbol combination relating to the replay operation and an internal winning combination permitting the display of the second symbol combination relating to the replay operation. Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination based on the random value extracted by the random value extraction means with reference to a data table that defines a random value when each is determined;
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;
When the first symbol combination or the second symbol combination is displayed on the plurality of reels as a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stopping means, the re-playing operation is performed. Game actuating 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 operation of the bonus game state is displayed by the plurality of reels, the bonus operation means for operating the bonus game state;
First probability variation state operation means for performing operation of the first probability variation state on the condition that the operation of the bonus gaming state performed by the bonus operation means is completed;
When the operation of the first probability variation state is performed by the first probability variation state operation means, the display of the first symbol combination among the random values defined by the data table is permitted. A first changing means for changing the random number value when the internal winning combination is determined so as to have a lower probability than when the operation is not performed;
Game number counting means for counting the number of games based on the detection of the start operation;
When the number of games counted by the number-of-games counting means reaches the first number after the first probability-variation state operation means is operated by the first probability-variation state operation means, the first probability-variation state operation means First probability variation state ending means for ending operation of the first probability variation state performed by
The second probability variation state operation is performed on the condition that a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed by the plurality of reels as a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stopping means. A probability variation state actuating means;
Third probability variation that operates in the third probability variation state on condition that a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed by the plurality of reels as a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means. State activation means;
When the operation of the second probability variation state is performed by the second probability variation state operation means, or when the operation of the third probability variation state is performed by the third probability variation state operation means, Among the random number values defined by the data table, the random number value when the internal winning combination allowing the display of the second symbol combination is determined is higher than when the operation is not performed. A second changing means for changing to a probability;
When the number of games counted by the number-of-games counting means reaches the second number after the second probability-variable state operating means is operated by the second probability-variable state operating means, the second probability-variable state operating means Second probability variation state ending means for ending the operation of the second probability variation state performed by
When the number of games counted by the number-of-games counting means reaches the third number after the third probability-variable state operating means is operated by the third probability-variable state operating means, the third probability-variable state operating means And a third probability variation state ending means for ending the operation of the third probability variation state performed by the game machine. When the internal winning combination allowing display of the combination of symbols relating to the operation of the bonus game state is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the combination of symbols relating to the operation of the bonus gaming state is displayed by the plurality of reels. Up to, holding means for holding an internal winning combination that allows display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus gaming state,
The data table is
A random number value is defined when an internal winning combination permitting the display of the predetermined symbol combination and the display of the symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus game state is determined, respectively. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1.

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