JP2009232929A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of arousing a player's interest in a bonus game state finishing by putting out game media reaching a predetermined number. <P>SOLUTION: When the number of game media put out in a bonus game state reaches the predetermined number, when an internal lottery winning combination permitting a display of a first symbol combination is determined, or when an internal lottery winning combination permitting a display of a second symbol combination is determined, this game machine finishes the bonus game state. When finishing the bonus state, this game machine starts a first game state where the internal winning combination, "replay", is determined at a high probability compared with the bonus game state. On the other hand, when the first symbol combination or the second symbol combination is displayed as a result of stopping the rotation of a plurality of reels, a second game state where the internal lottery winning combination, "replay", is determined at a low probability compared with the first game state is started. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a start lever is provided by a player on the condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side and a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as a medal) is inserted. A player is provided with a start switch that detects an operation (hereinafter referred to as a start operation) and outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels, and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. A stop switch that detects that the reel has been pressed (hereinafter referred to as a stop operation) and outputs a signal for requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop, and a driving force provided for each of the plurality of reels. Controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and stop switch. Gaming machine is known and a control unit for rotating and stopping of the reels.

  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. In the internal lottery process, random data extracted based on the detection of the start operation with reference to a data table that defines a plurality of types of internal winning combinations and random values (in other words, winning probabilities) when each internal winning combination is determined. The internal winning combination is determined based on the numerical value.

  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 stopping the rotation of all reels, a privilege associated with the combination of symbols is given to the player. As a privilege to be given to the above-mentioned player, it is possible to pay out medals, etc., to operate the re-game where the result of the internal lottery processing can be obtained without consuming medals etc. next time, and to pay out medals etc. The mainstream is one that operates a bonus game state that increases the winning probability of such an internal winning combination.

  Recently, regarding the bonus game state, the number of medals and the like paid out to the player after the start of the bonus game state will be counted, and it will be terminated on condition that it has reached the prescribed number. Is known. According to such a configuration, an upper limit is set on the number of medals and the like paid out to the player through one bonus game state, so that the player's gambling and speculative feelings are not affected. However, on the other hand, the number of medals and the like is uniform among the players, and as a result, the expectations of the players are lacking in undulations, which is insufficient to encourage the player's interest.

Therefore, in the bonus game state that ends when the specified number of cards is paid out as described above, the display of the image by the liquid crystal display device, the output of the sound by the speaker, the output of the light by the LED lamp, or the combination of these is performed A gaming machine that has been devised has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Specifically, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the bonus game is performed by alternately performing different first effects and second effects on the basis of the number of games since the bonus game state was started. In this state, the player is prevented from having a monotonous impression.
JP 2007-289544 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, there is a change in the effect executed by the liquid crystal display device or the like in relation to the number of games counted after the bonus game state is started. It was not reflected in the number of medals that could be earned. For this reason, there has been a problem that the player's willingness to enter the bonus game state is stimulated and insufficient to arouse the player's interest.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of arousing a player's interest in a bonus gaming state that is terminated by a payout reaching a specified number.

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

  A plurality of reels (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each circumferential surface, and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel are respectively displayed. Symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R to be described later), internal lottery means (for example, internal lottery processing to be described later) for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation, and the plurality of reels Reel rotating means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later) for performing the respective rotations, stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S, which will be described later) for detecting the stop operation according to each reel, Symbol specifying means (for example, by a main CPU 31 described later) for specifying a symbol displayed by the symbol display means (for example, a symbol displayed in the middle stage of the display window described later) according to each reel. When the stop operation is detected by the managed symbol counter, the symbol arrangement table described later) and the stop operation detecting means, the symbol specifying means specifies the winning combination based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means. Stop symbol determining means (for example, described later) for determining any of the symbols within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of four symbols later described) as a symbol for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel. Reel stop control processing (S121) and reel stop means (for example, reel stop, which will be described later) which stops rotation of the corresponding reel after the symbol determined by the stop symbol determination means is displayed by the symbol display means S122) of the control process and, as a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stopping means, the symbols relating to replaying by the symbol displaying means When a combination (for example, replay-replay-replay to be described later) is displayed, replay means for performing replay (for example, S191 of bonus operation check processing to be described later) and rotation of the plurality of reels by the reel stop means When the combination of symbols relating to the payout of the game medium (for example, black 7-ANY-ANY described later) is displayed by the symbol display means as a result of the suspension, the game medium (for example, described later) is displayed to the player. A combination of symbols relating to the bonus game state by the symbol display unit as a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop unit (for example, S13 in the main flowchart described later) For example, when a replay-bullet-bullet (to be described later) is displayed, a bonus for starting a bonus gaming state (for example, MB to be described later). Start means (for example, S182 of bonus operation check process described later) and payout number counting means (for example, payout number described later) for counting the number of game media paid out by the payout means in the bonus game state (for example, payout number described later) S14) of the main flowchart described later, and the combination of the first symbol when the number of game media counted by the payout number counting means reaches a specified number (for example, 190 described later) or by the internal lottery means (For example, a white bell-bullet-ANY described later) When an internal winning combination (for example, white SB described later) is determined or a combination of second symbols (for example, described later) is determined by the internal lottery means. When an internal winning combination (for example, black SB, which will be described later) allowing display of black bell-bullet-ANY) is determined, the bonus game state is When the bonus game state is ended by the bonus ending means (for example, S79 of internal lottery processing described later, S154 of bonus end check processing) and the bonus ending means, the symbols relating to the replay are ended by the internal lottery means. An internal winning combination (for example, replay 1 described later) permitting display of the combination starts a first gaming state (for example, an RT1 gaming state described later) determined with a higher probability than the bonus gaming state. As a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the one game state starting means (for example, S80 of internal lottery processing described later, S155 of bonus end check processing) and the reel stop means, the symbol display means When the symbol combination is displayed or when the symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, the internal A second gaming state (for example, a general gaming state to be described later) in which an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols related to the replay is determined with a low probability compared to the first gaming state by means of 籤Second gaming state starting means (for example, S188 of bonus operation check processing described later) for starting, and at least one of the peripheral surfaces (for example, left reel 3L described later) of the plurality of reels, One of the symbols constituting the combination of symbols (for example, a white bell of symbol 65 described later) and the symbol constituting the combination of the second symbols (for example, a black bell of symbol 66 described later) with respect to the other It is arranged not to be included in the predetermined range, and is within the predetermined range from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying unit when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit. A gaming machine that is arranged so that when one is not included in each symbol, the other is included.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the number of game media paid out in the bonus game state reaching a specified number, an internal winning combination that permits display of the first symbol combination is determined. The bonus gaming state ends when any of the conditions that the internal winning combination permitting the display of the second symbol combination is determined is satisfied. Then, when the bonus gaming state ends, a first gaming state in which an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to re-gaming is determined with a higher probability than the bonus gaming state starts.

  In the first gaming state, the chances of re-playing increase, so that it is possible to suppress the consumption of game media. In other words, the player can enjoy the determination of an internal winning combination or the like that permits the display of the combination of symbols related to the payout of the game medium while suppressing the consumption of the game medium that he owns. Can be expected to increase gradually, which is advantageous for the player.

  On the other hand, as a result of stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels, when the first symbol combination is displayed or when the second symbol combination is displayed, the symbol combination related to the replay operation is displayed. The second gaming state is started in which the internal winning combination permitting the game is determined with a lower probability than the first gaming state. In the second gaming state, the chances of re-playing are reduced compared to the first gaming state, which is relatively disadvantageous for the player.

  That is, when the internal winning combination that permits the display of the first symbol combination in the bonus gaming state (or the internal winning combination that permits the display of the second symbol combination) is determined, the bonus gaming state ends. The first gaming state advantageous to the player is started once, but as a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped based on the player's stop operation, the combination of the first symbols (or the second symbol) If the symbol combination) is displayed, the second gaming state disadvantageous to the player is started.

  Therefore, whether or not the first gaming state advantageous to the player starts after the end of the bonus gaming state triggered by the determination of the first internal winning combination is the first in the bonus gaming state. This is determined by whether or not a combination of symbols is displayed. In other words, in order for the player to start the first gaming state, when the player performs a stop operation when an internal winning combination permitting display of the first symbol combination is determined in the bonus gaming state, Therefore, it is required to devise such as measuring the timing at which the first symbol combination is not displayed.

  That is, since it is possible to give an incentive by providing a mechanism that determines whether or not a new reward for starting the first gaming state is given in the bonus gaming state, The player can enter the bonus game state while keeping the player's motivation, expectation and tension toward the start. As a result, it is possible to arouse the player's interest in a bonus game state that is terminated by paying out game media that reaches the specified number.

  Here, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, on at least one of the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels, one of the symbols constituting the combination of the first symbol and the symbol constituting the combination of the second symbol is one. Among the symbols that are arranged so as not to be included in the predetermined range with respect to the other and that are within the predetermined range from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means when the stop operation is detected. When one is not included, the other is included.

  Therefore, for example, when an internal winning combination that allows display of the first symbol combination is determined in the bonus game state, the player has an exclusive relationship with the symbols constituting the first symbol combination. If the stop operation can be performed with the timing at which the symbols constituting the two symbol combinations are displayed by the symbol display means, the display of the first symbol combination can be avoided. The game state can be started. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed at a timing when the symbols constituting the second symbol combination are not displayed by the symbol display means, the first gaming combination is displayed as a result of the display of the first symbol combination. Will start.

  Similarly, when an internal winning combination allowing display of the second symbol combination is determined in the bonus game state, the player performs a stop operation at a timing targeting the symbols constituting the first symbol combination. If it is possible to display, the display of the second symbol combination can be avoided, and as a result, the first gaming state can be started. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbols constituting the first symbol combination are not displayed by the symbol display means, the second symbol combination is displayed. As a result, the second gaming state is Will start.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the internal winning combination that permits the display of the first symbol combination or the second symbol combination that allows the display of the first symbol combination in the bonus gaming state is not determined. The first gaming state that is advantageous to the player is also started when the bonus gaming state is terminated because the number of paid out game media has reached the prescribed number. In this case, the player doubles the joy that he / she was able to receive a payout that satisfies the prescribed number without ending in the middle and the joy that the game after the bonus game state can be advantageously advanced. Therefore, it is more suitable for raising the player's interest.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the number of game media paid out in the bonus gaming state reaches a specified number, or when an internal winning combination permitting display of the first symbol combination is determined, or When the internal winning combination permitting the display of the second symbol combination is determined, the bonus gaming state is ended. Then, when the bonus gaming state ends, a first gaming state in which an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to re-gaming is determined with a higher probability than the bonus gaming state starts. On the other hand, as a result of stopping the rotation of a plurality of reels, when the first symbol combination is displayed or when the second symbol combination is displayed, the display of the symbol combination related to replay is permitted. The second gaming state in which the internal winning combination to be determined is determined with a lower probability than the first gaming state is started. Therefore, it is possible to urge the player to be interested in a bonus game state that is terminated by paying out game media that reaches the specified number.

  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 reel 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 ( This will be described later with reference to FIG.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided so as to be positioned on the front side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front, and can pass through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the reels. It has a possible configuration (described later with reference to FIG. 2).

  Below the liquid crystal display device 5, there are provided 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 accepted at the medal slot 22 are inserted into a single game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1. (So-called credit function). In the present embodiment, the fact that the result of the internal lottery process is obtained once is defined as “one game” being performed, and the number of times the result of the internal lottery process is obtained is “ The number of games is defined.

  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, the configuration of the display unit 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display unit 5a formed of a liquid crystal panel, protective glass (not shown), or the like. The display unit 5a is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front.

  The display unit 5 a is divided by the non-transparent film 23 into each of the effect areas of the upper effect area 24, the center effect area 25 including the symbol display areas 4 L, 4 C, and 4 R, the lower effect area 26, and the right effect area 27. . In the present embodiment, video is displayed and effects are performed by using each of the effect areas separately or by using any plural or all of the effect areas.

  It should be noted that the area covered by the non-transparent film 23 in the display unit 5a (in other words, the area excluding the above-described effect areas) is shielded from the player side even if an image is displayed behind it. Therefore, it is treated as a non-effect area where no effect is displayed by displaying the video.

  The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R included in the central effect area 5 are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and pass through the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It is configured to be able to. 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.

  The symbol display areas (hereinafter referred to as display windows) 4L, 4C, 4R have a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind them is stopped. Of the symbols, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions within the frame. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R have X (X is a natural number) corresponding to each reel, so that X of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel is displayed. A symbol display means for displaying each symbol is configured.

  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, the V-shaped first line 8a formed by combining the upper left display window, the middle display window middle, and the right display window upper, the lower left display window, the middle display window middle, and the right display window. A second line 8b that rises right by combining the upper stage of the display window, a third line 8c that goes right by combining the upper stage of the left display window, the middle stage of the middle display window, and the lower stage of the right display window, and the left display window Four reverse V-shaped fourth lines 8d formed by combining the lower stage, the middle stage of the middle display window, and the lower stage of the right display window are provided as winning determination lines.

  In addition, a sheet (hereinafter referred to as a mirror sheet) in which a mirror surface is formed on one surface of a translucent resin film is laid in the upper effect region 24. The mirror surface is formed by vapor deposition of aluminum or the like, and its light transmittance is set in a range of 40 to 60%, for example. That is, when the amount of light is not sufficient, the upper effect area 24 is shielded from the player by the presence of the mirror sheet, and appears as a mirror surface when viewed from the player side. On the other hand, when the amount of light transmitted through the mirror sheet is increased by displaying an image in the upper effect area 24 or the like, the image can be viewed from the player side.

  The right effect area 27 is a sheet (hereinafter referred to as a smoke) formed by coloring a translucent resin film with a dark paint such as black or brown and having a light transmittance of about 40 to 60%. Sheet). In other words, when the amount of light is not sufficient, the right effect area 27 is shielded from the player by the presence of the smoke seat, and appears as a dark surface when viewed from the player side. On the other hand, when the amount of light transmitted through the smoke sheet increases, for example, when a video is displayed in the right effect area 27, the video can be viewed from the player side.

  Note that a smoke sheet may be laid in the upper effect area 24 and a mirror sheet may be laid in the right effect area 27, or a smoke sheet or a mirror sheet may be laid in common in each effect area.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the pachislot 1 will be described.

  A plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, positions divided by 21 in the rotation direction (positions specified by a symbol counter managed by a main CPU 31 described later, symbol positions “0”) ”To“ 20 ”), white 7 (design 61), black 7 (design 62), replay (design 63), bell (design 64), white bell (design 65), black bell (design 66), A total of 21 symbols are arranged by arranging any one of bullet (symbol 67), white blank (symbol 68) and black blank (symbol 69).

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main CPU 31 (described later) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute) in a direction from the top to the bottom (arrow direction in the figure). Within 4L, 4C, 4R, a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R fluctuate with the rotation.

  In the present embodiment, in principle, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. The number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is called “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols. Therefore, for example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, each symbol within the range of four points ahead of the symbol of the left reel 3L in the middle of the left display window 4L reaches the middle of the left display window 4L. It is possible to stop the rotation.

  Here, the number of symbols displayed by the left display window 4L is X (X is a natural number, and as described above, 3 in the present embodiment), and the maximum number of sliding symbols determined for the left reel 3L is the maximum value. Assuming Y (Y is a natural number and 4 in the present embodiment as described above), the symbol “white bell” and symbol position “9” (or symbol position “9” (or symbol) on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L The symbol “black bell” at the position “16”) is arranged at intervals in which X + Y−1 (that is, six) other symbols continue.

  When the symbol “white bell” and the symbol “black bell” are in the positional relationship as described above, when one is displayed in the left display window 4L, when the left stop button is pressed, the maximum sliding piece Even if the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped using the number, the other can be prevented from being displayed in the left display window 4L.

  In addition, on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L, the symbol “white bell” and the symbol “black bell” are the maximum number of sliding pieces X from the symbol displayed in the left display window 4L when the left stop button 7L is pressed. When one of the symbols within the range is not included, the other is included. For example, if the symbol position “0” to “3” and “18” to “20” of the left reel 3L is in the middle of the left display window 4L when the left stop button 7L is pressed. The symbol “black bell” cannot be displayed in the left display window 4L, but the symbol “white bell” can be displayed in the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, any of the symbol positions ("4" to "17") excluding the symbol position of the left reel 3L is in the middle of the left display window 4L. If this is the case, the symbol “white bell” cannot be displayed in the left display window 4L, but the symbol “black bell” can be displayed in the left display window 4L.

  If the maximum value of the number of sliding pieces determined for the middle reel 3C is Y (Y is a natural number and is 4 in the present embodiment as described above), the symbol “bullet” is formed on the peripheral surface of the middle reel 3C. The other symbols are arranged at intervals where X symbols (that is, 4 symbols) do not continue. With this arrangement, when the middle stop button 7C is pressed, the symbol “bullet” is placed in the middle display window 4C regardless of the symbol position in the middle display window 4C. Can be displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine 1 according to 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 pachislot machine 1 according to 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 stop switch 7S constitutes a stop operation detecting unit.

  The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation). The start switch 6S constitutes start operation detection means. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player.

  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 medal sensor 22S and the bet switch 11S constitute insertion detection means.

  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 stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R constitute reel rotating means. 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, 49R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the RAM 33. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for rotation for one symbol 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) , A drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined contents of the presentation, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 101, and a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R. Etc. 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 “9 (00000101B)” is assigned according to nine symbols of red 7 (symbol 61) to black blank (symbol 69). It has been.

  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. In addition, by adding or subtracting 1 from the value of the symbol counter, it is possible to specify the symbol type at the upper or lower level of each display window.

  If the reel index is detected, the position of the symbol existing in the upper (or lower) portion of the display window may be set to “0”. In this case, by referring to the symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table, At that time, it is possible to specify the type of symbol displayed on the upper (or lower) display window. The symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table constitute symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol displayed in a predetermined area of the symbol display means according to each reel.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area type data, and a payout number.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning determination lines 8a to 8d matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, a prize is awarded. It is determined that the game has been established, and the player is given benefits such as paying out medals, re-game operation, bonus game state operation, and replay time (hereinafter, RT) operation. 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 display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, one of the symbols “white bell” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “bullet” of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol of the right reel 3R (that is, “ANY” in the drawing means that the type of the symbol does not matter). When the symbol combination consisting of “white bell-bullet-ANY” is displayed along the winning determination line, “white SB (00100000)” is determined as the display combination.

  The storage area type data is data for designating the type of the display combination storage area in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, two display combination 1 storage areas and two display combination 2 storage areas are provided. In other words, in this embodiment, since there are more than eight types of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, they are managed as different types of display combinations with different storage areas, and the same bit is assumed. Even if it is composed of patterns, it is possible to specify different combinations of symbols.

  The payout number represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. When a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, medals are paid out when “white bell”, “black bell”, “bell”, “white JAC” or “black JAC” is determined as the display combination.

  Although details will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 34 and the like, when “replay 1”, “replay 2”, or “replay 3” is determined as the display combination, the re-game is performed. Then, when “Replay 2” or “Replay 3” is determined among the display combinations related to the operation of the replay, the operation of the third RT (hereinafter, RT3) is performed.

  When “BB1”, “BB2”, “BB3” or “BB4” is determined as the display combination, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) is activated. Further, when “MB” is determined as the display combination, a middle bonus (hereinafter referred to as “MB”) is activated.

  Furthermore, when “white SB” or “black SB” is determined as the display combination, a single bonus (hereinafter referred to as SB) operation is performed. The symbol combination “white bell-bullet-ANY” corresponding to the display combination “white SB” corresponds to the first symbol combination. The symbol combination “black bell-bullet-ANY” corresponding to the display combination “black SB” corresponds to the second symbol combination.

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

  The game state flag is data for identifying a bonus game state in which an operation is performed. In the present embodiment, the types of bonus game states include BB (a combination continuous action device related to a first type special combination), a regular bonus (a first type special combination), and an MB (a second type special combination). Such an accessory continuous operation device), a challenge bonus (type 2 special accessory) and an SB (ordinary accessory) are provided. Regarding BB, four types of first BB (hereinafter referred to as BB1), second BB (hereinafter referred to as BB2), third BB (hereinafter referred to as BB3), and fourth BB (hereinafter referred to as BB4) are provided. ing. Regarding the regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB), two types of first RB (hereinafter referred to as RB1) and second RB (hereinafter referred to as RB2) are provided.

  Although described in detail later, the operation of the RB is continuously performed while the operation of the BB is being performed (see S201 to S206 in FIG. 35 described later). When the RB is operated, 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 challenge bonus (hereinafter referred to as CB) is continuously performed while the MB is being performed (see S207 and S208 in FIG. 35 described later). When the CB is operated, an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of a plurality of types of symbols related to the payout of medals is determined, and the maximum number of sliding symbols determined for a specific reel (right reel 3R) is determined. The number is changed to one symbol.

  The operations of BB1 and BB2 are completed when the medals reaching the prescribed number “359” are paid out. The operations of BB3 and BB4 are ended when the medals reaching the prescribed number “140” are paid out. The operation of the RB ends when a game that reaches the specified number of times “8” is performed, when a winning that reaches the specified number of times “8” is established, or when the operation of the BB ends.

  The operation of the MB ends when a medal that reaches the prescribed number “190” is paid out. The operation of the CB ends when a game that reaches the specified number of times “1” is performed, when a winning that reaches the specified number of times “1” is established, or when the operation of the MB ends. The operation of the SB ends when a game that reaches the specified number of times “1” is performed or when a winning that reaches the specified number of times “1” is established.

  The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible win 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, when each bonus game state is activated, a numerical value defined by the bonus operation time table is stored in each counter, 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. 9 shows a small 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 and internal winning combinations that allow display of symbol combinations related to replay operations. Yes. FIG. 10 shows an internal winning combination determination table for bonus. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game state.

  For example, when the small role / replay data pointer is “1”, “replay 1” is determined as the internal winning combination, and as a result, the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C, and The display of the symbol combination consisting of the symbol “replay” on the right reel 3R is permitted. When each data pointer is “0”, “losing” is determined as an internal winning combination, and this means that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted. Show.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the stop button is pressed by the player, the numerical value set as the maximum number of sliding pieces (“1” if the right stop button is operating CB, “4” otherwise) ), The rotation of each reel is stopped (so-called pull-in) so that the combination of symbols permitted by the internal winning combination is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line. 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 determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state (more specifically, data stored in a gaming state flag storage area described later). In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table to be referred to in the internal lottery process is selectively used according to the gaming state, thereby changing the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability.

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

  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 ( The internal lottery process is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred. Note that the number of lotteries determined with reference to the internal lottery table determination table described above indicates the number of times the lottery value is subtracted and whether or not a digit has been generated, and is determined by the internal lottery table. It corresponds to the number.

  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 “8176”, for example, it means a set of continuous 8176 random values from “0” to “8175”.

  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. Further, 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)”.

  In addition, the lottery value when each data pointer is determined is defined according to a plurality of stages. In the present embodiment, four levels of setting data including setting 1, setting 4, setting 6 and setting H are provided, and lottery values are defined so that the winning probability of the data pointer differs according to each setting data. Setting data is set and managed by an administrator of a game store or the like where the pachislot 1 is installed.

  FIG. 12 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 according to the winning numbers 1 to 20. For example, when the winning number is “1”, “8176” is defined as the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined.

  Here, the pattern in which the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined includes a case where the winning number is “2” to “5” in addition to the case where the winning number is “1”. When the winning number is “1”, only the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined. On the other hand, when the winning numbers are “2” to “5”, any one of “BB1” to “BB4” is determined as an internal winning combination in addition to “Replay 1”. In this way, when the configuration that gives the possibility of determining the internal winning combination related to the operation of BB is adopted, when the combination of symbols related to Replay 1 is displayed, the internal winning combination related to the operation of BB is also The player can have the expectation that it may have been decided. The internal winning combination “Replay 1” is also determined when the internal winning combination “Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined and when the internal winning combination “White Bell + Black Bell + Bell” is determined. The configuration is the same as when.

  FIG. 13 shows an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 19.

  The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is basically the same as the general gaming state internal lottery table except that the lottery value when the internal winning combination “replay 1” assigned to the winning number 1 is determined is different. It becomes the composition of. The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is “45130 (setting 1) larger than the general gaming state internal lottery table as a lottery value when the internal winning combination“ Replay 1 ”is determined when the winning number is“ 1 ”. See) ”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is changed between when referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state and when referring to the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. Is possible. In other words, when the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the opportunity for re-game operation is increased compared to when the general gaming state internal lottery table is referenced. The player can obtain the result of the internal lottery process while suppressing consumption of medals, which is advantageous for the player. For example, when the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals is determined as a result of the internal lottery process during the operation of RT1, it is possible to expect a gradual increase in medals owned by the player.

  In the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, unlike the general gaming state internal lottery table, there is no case where only “Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined as the internal winning combination, and “Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined. When this is done, any one of “BB1” to “BB4” is determined as the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state. The RT2 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 16. FIG. 15 shows an internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state. The RT3 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 19.

  The RT2 gaming state internal lottery table and the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table are for the RT1 gaming state except that the lottery value when the internal winning combination “replay 1” assigned to the winning number 1 is determined is different. The structure is basically the same as that of the internal lottery table.

  Each internal lottery table defines a larger value than the internal lottery table for the general gaming state as a lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined when the winning number is “1”. Therefore, when each of the internal lottery tables is referred to, the opportunity for re-game operation is increased compared to when the general lottery state internal lottery table is referenced.

  As will be described in detail later, the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state is referred to while the internal winning combination “BB” is carried over. In the internal lottery table for the RT2 gaming state, the lottery for the winning numbers 17 to 19 is not performed, and the internal winning combination “White SB”, the internal winning combination “Black SB”, and the internal winning combination “MB” are determined. It will not be done.

  FIG. 16 shows an internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state. FIG. 17 shows an internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state. The RB1 gaming state internal lottery table and the RB2 gaming state internal lottery table define lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 4. The internal lottery table for the RB1 gaming state and the internal lottery table for the RB2 gaming state are determined with a very high probability that the internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals is higher than that of other internal lottery tables.

  FIG. 18 shows an internal lottery table for CB gaming state. The CB gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 9. The lottery values and data pointers assigned to the winning numbers 1 to 9 in the CB gaming state internal lottery table are the lottery values and data pointers assigned to the winning numbers 11 to 19 in the general gaming state internal lottery table. It has become the same. Even during the operation of the CB, the internal winning combination “white SB” or the internal winning combination “black SB” may be determined.

  As will be described later with reference to the flowchart, even if the winning numbers 1 to 7 are not won as a result of the lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table for the CB gaming state, "White bell + black bell + bell" is determined (see S88 in FIG. 28).

  FIG. 19 shows an internal lottery table for the SB gaming state (general). The SB gaming state (general) internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 20. The internal lottery table for SB gaming state has the same configuration as the internal lottery table for general gaming state except that the lottery value assigned to the winning number 13 is larger than the internal lottery table for general gaming state.

  FIG. 20 shows an internal lottery table for the SB gaming state (RT3). The SB gaming state (RT3) internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 19. The internal lottery table for the SB gaming state (RT3) has the same configuration as the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state, except that the lottery value assigned to the winning number 12 is larger than the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state. ing.

  Next, 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 is composed of an internal winning combination 1 storing area and an internal winning combination 2 storing area each consisting of 1 byte.

  The internal winning combination 1 storage area stores the internal winning combination acquired with reference to the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay described above. The internal winning combination 2 storage area stores the internal winning combination acquired with reference to the bonus internal winning combination determination table described above. 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 “2”, “replay 2 + replay 3 (00000110)” is determined as the internal winning combination. Thus, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, all displays of the corresponding symbol combinations are 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.

  The display combination 1 storage area stores the display combination to which the storage area type data “1” is assigned in the symbol combination table described above. The display combination 2 storage area stores the display combination to which the storage area type data “2” is assigned. 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 lottery performed with reference to the aforementioned internal lottery table or the like, an internal symbol combination “BB (BB1 to BB4)” that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of BB or a combination of symbols related to the operation of MB When the internal winning combination “MB” permitting the display of “” is determined, this is stored in the carryover combination storing area.

  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. (This is called “carryover”). The bit configuration of the carryover combination storage area corresponds to the bit configuration of the internal winning combination 2 storage area described above. Then, while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, this is stored in the internal winning combination 2 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 is composed of a gaming state flag 1 storage area and a gaming state flag 2 storage area each consisting of 1 byte.

  In the game state flag, a unique bonus game state is assigned to each bit. In the present embodiment, since there are more than eight game states to be adopted, even if they are managed as different game states with different storage areas and are composed of the same bit pattern, respectively. Are able to identify different gaming states.

  When “1” is set in the bit constituting the gaming state flag storage area, the corresponding bonus gaming state is activated. In the present embodiment, the case where all the bits in the gaming state flag storage area are “0” is defined as the general gaming state. When only the SB gaming state flag is on, the SB gaming state (general) is set, and when both the SB gaming state flag and the RT3 gaming state flag are on, the SB gaming state (RT3) is set.

  Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol storage area stores data (design symbol described above) for identifying the symbol of each reel displayed along the four winning determination lines of the first line 8a to the fourth line 8d.

  For example, in the case of the first line 8a, the symbol code relating to the symbol of the left reel 3L displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the symbol code relating to the symbol of the middle reel 3C displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and The symbol code related to the symbol of the right reel 3R displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R is stored. In the illustrated storage example, the symbol counter of each reel is “2”. Displayed by comparing the symbol combination corresponding to each winning determination line stored in the symbol storage area with the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table described above to determine whether or not they match. The role is decided.

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

  First, with reference to FIG. 25, 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 33 (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 a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (S3). In this process, the medal sensor and start switch input are checked. Next, the main CPU 31 extracts random values and stores them in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 32 (S4). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. The internal lottery process constitutes an internal lottery means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit (S6). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination. Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S7). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by an interrupt process (FIG. 36 to be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). The rotation of 3L, 3C, 3R is started. Each reel is accelerated until its rotation reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so that the constant speed is maintained.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the rotation of the reel is at a constant speed (S8). When the main CPU 31 determines that the rotation of the reel is not at a constant speed, the main CPU 31 waits until the constant speed is reached. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the rotation of the reel is at a constant speed, the main CPU 31 validates the stop button (S9). Specifically, 3 is stored in the stop button non-operating counter, and “00000111B” is stored in the effective stop button storage area. In the effective stop button storage area, bit 0 is assigned to the left stop button, bit 1 is assigned to the middle stop button, and bit 2 is assigned to the right stop button.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (S10). 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 performs a display combination determination process described later with reference to FIG. 31 (S11). In this process, the symbol combination table is referred to, and the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit (S12). 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 (S13). Based on the payout number determined in S11, the hopper is driven and the credit number is updated. Note that S13 constitutes a payout means. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S14). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter. Note that S14 constitutes a payout number counting means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the BB gaming state flag, the MB gaming state flag, and the SB gaming state flag is on (S15). When the main CPU 31 determines that any of these BB gaming state flags or the like is on, it performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (S16). It is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the bonus end timing.

  The main CPU 31 performs an RT control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 after S16 or when it is determined in S15 that none of the BB gaming state flags and the like are on (S17). In this process, it is checked whether or not to end the operation of RT3 based on the number of games counted after the operation of RT3 is started. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (S18). It is checked whether or not the bonus operation starts. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S31). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S32). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S33). 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 (S34). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (S35).

  After S33 or S35, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been detected (S36). 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 (S37). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S38). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 4 in the valid line counter (S39). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit (S40). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S37 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S41). The main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal is in the process of being passed after S41, after S40, or when it is determined that the medal has not been detected in S36 (S42). When the main CPU 31 determines that the medal is not passing, the main CPU 31 checks the bet switch (S43). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value after S43 or when it is determined that the medal is passing in S42 (S44). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S36, 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 (S45). .

  When determining that the start switch is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S36, whereas when determining that the start switch is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (S46). 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 FIGS. 27 and 28.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 11), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the data stored in the game state flag storage area (S61). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (S62). In this process, the internal lottery table is changed depending on whether or not the RT is activated.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S63). When it is determined that the carryover combination storage area is not 0, the number of lotteries is changed to 16 (S64). After determining that the carryover combination storage area is 0 after S64 or when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is 0 in S63, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a random number for determination (S65). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S66).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table (FIG. 12 etc.) and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S67). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S68). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been taken (S69). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the winning number and subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (S70).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S71). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process shifts to S67. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as a small role / replay data pointer and serves as a bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S72).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S69 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 acquires a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S73). After S72 or S73, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S74). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination 1 storage area (S75).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is “6 (white SB)” or “7 (black SB)” (S76). When determining that the bonus data pointer is “6 (white SB)” or “7 (black SB)”, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is ON (S77).

  When determining that the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the MB gaming state flag (S78). S78 constitutes a bonus end means. Next, the main CPU 31 performs MB end processing (S79). In this process, the bonus end number counter is cleared. Note that the operation of the CB is not terminated in the process of S79. That is, the CB gaming state flag is kept on. This is intended to keep the maximum value of the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R set to “1” (note that, as will be described later, the CB gaming state flag is set in S161 of the bonus end check process described later). Off). Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT1 gaming state flag (S80). As described above, when the internal winning combination “white SB” or the internal winning combination “black SB” is determined during the operation of the MB, the operation of the first RT, RT1, is completed while the operation of the MB is finished. Be started. In addition, S80 comprises a 1st game state start means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S81). 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 (FIG. 10) and determines the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer. Obtain (S82). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S83).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of bits 0 to 3 of the carryover combination storage area is 1 (S84). It is determined whether the carryover combination is BB1 to BB4. When the main CPU 31 determines that any of bits 0 to 3 of the carryover combination storage area is 1, it turns off the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT3 gaming state flag if it is on, and then turns the RT2 gaming state off. The status flag is turned on (S85). On the condition that the internal winning combination relating to the operation of BB is determined, the operation of RT2, which is the second RT, is started.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S84 that none of the bits 0 to 3 of the carryover combination storage area is 1 after S85, or the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in S81. When this is done, the logical OR of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area is taken, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area (S86).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB gaming state flag is on (S87). When the main CPU 31 determines that the CB gaming status flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the CB gaming status flag is on, bits 3 to bits of the internal winning combination 1 storage area 5 is turned on (S88). That is, during the operation of the CB, display of a combination of a plurality of symbols related to the payout of medals is permitted regardless of the extracted random number value. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on (S91). When determining that the RT1 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 13) (S92). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  When determining that the RT1 gaming state flag is not on in S91, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT2 gaming state flag is on (S93). When determining that the RT2 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 14) (S94). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

  When determining that the RT2 gaming state flag is not on in S93, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT3 gaming state flag is on (S95). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT3 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table changing process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT3 gaming state flag is on, the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 15) (S96). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change 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 determining that the effective stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area (the bit corresponding to the pressed stop button) and determines it as the operation stop button (S112). Next, the main CPU 31 decrements the stop button non-operating counter by 1 (S113).

  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 determines whether or not the CB gaming state flag is on (S115). When determining that the CB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a right stop button (S116).

  When determining that the main CPU 31 is the right stop button, the main CPU 31 changes the number of checks to 2 (S117). In the present embodiment, when the CB is in operation and the object whose rotation is to be stopped is the right reel 3R, a time shorter than the specified time (190 msec) from when the right stop button is pressed (190 msec). Within 75 msec), the control to stop the rotation of the right reel 3R is performed. More specifically, the maximum number of sliding pieces is changed to “1” by changing the number of checks to 2, and the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window is included when the stop button is pressed. From that point on, the position up to the position of the next symbol is the target of the check. That is, one of the two numerical values “0” and “1” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the CB gaming state flag is not ON in S115 after S117, or determines that the CB gaming state flag is not the right stop button in S116, the main CPU 31 extracts the stop table from the stop table group based on the internal winning combination. Select (S118). The stop table defines data (hereinafter referred to as “sliding frame number data”) that defines a temporary numerical value determined as the number of sliding frames in accordance with the symbol positions “0” to “20” of each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the selected stop table, and the symbol counter (that is, the symbol position in the middle of the corresponding display window when the stop button is pressed, this is referred to as the “stop start position”. ) Is acquired (S119). The position of the symbol displayed in the middle of the corresponding display window when the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped is temporarily determined by the number of sliding pieces data.

  Next, the main CPU 31 searches for the position of the symbol with 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 (S120). 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.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an internal winning combination (for example, BB1 + replay) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the granting of two or more kinds of benefits, including a case where there is a carryover combination “BB” or “MB”. 1 or BB1 + white bell) may be determined. 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 number of sliding symbols data and the search result (S121). 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 S119 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 S119. If the position of the symbol that is different from the position is the position of the symbol with the highest priority, the number of symbols up to the position of the other symbol with the highest priority is not the position of the symbol that was provisionally determined. As determined. In S121, based on the detection of the stop operation and the internal winning combination, any symbol within the range Y (Y is a natural number) (Y in principle) from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means. The stop symbol determining means for determining the symbol as a symbol for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 proceeds to wait for a scheduled stop position (S122). 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. When the rotation of the reel is stopped, the CPU 31 stores the symbol code related to the symbol displayed on the winning determination line in the symbol storage area based on the symbol counter (that is, the scheduled stop position) and the symbol arrangement table. Note that S122 constitutes a reel stop unit that waits for the symbol determined by the stop symbol determination unit to be displayed in a predetermined area and stops the rotation of the corresponding reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit (S123). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel. Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S124). That is, it is determined whether there is a reel that is still rotating. When the main CPU determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S111, whereas when the main CPU determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, the reel stop control process is ended.

  In this embodiment, the stop table prepared in advance is referred to when the rotation of each reel is stopped. However, a configuration in which the stop table is not referred to may be employed. The above S118 and S119 may be omitted, and S121 may be corrected to the content of “determining the number of sliding pieces based on the search result”.

  Next, the display combination determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table, and based on the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line (more precisely, the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area), The payout number is determined (S131).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is Replay 2 or Replay 3 (S132). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not Replay 2 or Replay 3, the main CPU 31 terminates the display combination determination process, while when the display combination is determined to be Replay 2 or Replay 3, the RT2 gaming state flag It is determined whether or not is on (S133).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 terminates the display combination determination process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT3 gaming state flag. The RT game number counter is set to 3 (S134). When this process ends, the display combination determination process ends. RT3 ends its operation when a result of internal lottery reaching the specified number of times (three times) is obtained. The RT game number counter is data for managing whether or not the above-mentioned prescribed number of times as an end trigger of RT3 has been reached.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (S151). When determining that a winning has been established, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the SB gaming state flag is on (S152). When determining that the SB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S153).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is 0, it performs BB / MB end time processing (S154). At the end of BB in S154, both the BB gaming status flag and the RB gaming status flag are turned off. At the end of MB in S154, both the MB gaming state flag and the CB gaming state flag are turned off. In each case, the bonus end number counter, the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are all cleared. Note that S154 constitutes a bonus end means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT1 gaming state flag (S155). As described above, the RT1 operation is also started when the operation of the BB or the operation of the MB is terminated by reaching the specified number. Note that S155 constitutes first gaming state start means. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end time command to the sub-control circuit (S156). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the SB gaming state flag is on in S152 or determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in S153, the main CPU 31 decrements the winning possible number counter by 1 (S157). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (S158).

  When the main CPU determines that the possible winning number counter is not 0, or when it is determined in S151 that no winning has been established, the main CPU decrements the possible game number counter by 1 (S159). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the game possible number counter is 0 (S160). When the main CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is 0 in S160, or when it is determined that the possible game number counter is 0 in S158, the main CPU 31 performs an RB / CB / SB end process (S161). At the end of the RB, the RB gaming state flag is turned off. At the end of CB, the CB gaming state flag is turned off. Further, at the end of SB, the SB gaming state flag is turned off. In each case, the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are all cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is at the end of CB and whether the MB gaming state flag is off (S162). In other words, it is determined whether or not the MB operation has been completed first by determining the internal winning combination “white SB” or “black SB”. The main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process when it is not at the end of the CB, or when the MB gaming state flag is on even at the end of the CB. On the other hand, when it is determined that the CB has ended and the MB gaming state flag is OFF, a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit (S163). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Subsequently, the RT control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT3 gaming state flag is on (S171). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT3 gaming number flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT3 gaming number flag is on, the main CPU 31 decrements the RT gaming number counter by one ( S172).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (S173). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process, whereas when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT3 game state flag (S174). 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 (BB1 to BB4) or MB (S181). When determining that the display combination is BB or MB, the main CPU 31 performs BB / MB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (S182). In this process, the game state flag corresponding to the display combination is turned on, and a numerical value corresponding to the prescribed number is set in the bonus end number counter. Note that S182 constitutes a bonus starting means. Next, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S183). Next, the main CPU 31 turns off all RT gaming state flags (S184). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit (S185).

  When determining that the display combination is not BB or MB in S181, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is SB (white SB or black SB) (S186). When determining that the display combination is SB, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on (S187). When determining that the RT1 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT1 gaming state flag (S188). The RT1 operation is terminated on condition that a combination of white SB symbols or black SB symbols is displayed during MB operation. Note that S188 constitutes a second gaming state start means.

  After S188 or when determining that the RT1 gaming state flag is not on in S187, the main CPU 31 performs SB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (S189). In this process, the SB gaming state flag is turned on, and a numerical value “1” corresponding to the specified number of times is set in each of the possible winning number counter and the possible gaming number counter.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S186 that the display combination is not SB, it determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S190). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S191). Note that S191 constitutes a replay means.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a replay after S191, S185, or S189 or in S190, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 35 (S192). In this process, it is checked whether the RB operation or the CB operation is performed. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Subsequently, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 gaming state flag or the BB2 gaming state flag is on (S201). When determining that the BB1 gaming state flag or the BB2 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB1 gaming state flag is on (S202). When determining that the RB1 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB1 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 determines whether the RB1 is operating based on the bonus operating table. Processing is performed (S203). In this process, the RB1 gaming state flag is turned on, and a numerical value “8” corresponding to the specified number of times is set in each of the possible winning number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the BB1 gaming state flag or the BB2 gaming state flag is not on in S201, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB3 gaming state flag or the BB4 gaming state flag is on (S204). When determining that the BB3 gaming state flag or the BB4 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB2 gaming state flag is on (S205). When determining that the RB2 gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB2 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 determines when the RB2 is operating based on the bonus operating table. Processing is performed (S206). In this process, the RB2 gaming state flag is turned on, and a numerical value “8” corresponding to the specified number of times is set in each of the possible winning number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the BB3 gaming state flag or the BB4 gaming state flag is not on in S204, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (S207). When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is on, based on the bonus operating time table, Processing is performed (S208). In this process, the CB gaming state flag is turned on, and a numerical value “1” corresponding to the specified number of times is set in each of the possible winning 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 (S211). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S212). 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 (S213). 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 (S214). Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S215). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

  Subsequently, a time chart regarding the operation of RT1 during the MB operation will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, when an internal winning combination (for example, white SB) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the SB is determined while the MB is operating (the MB gaming state flag is ON), the operation of the MB is terminated ( MB gaming state flag is off). Then, the operation of RT1 is started on the condition that the internal winning combination permitting the display of the combination of symbols related to the operation of the SB is determined. As a result, the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined is changed from “0” defined by the internal lottery table for CB gaming state to “45154” defined by the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. (Total of winning number 1 to winning number 5) ”.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 37, when an internal winning combination (for example, white SB) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the SB is determined, each reel 3L is based on a stop operation by the player. , 3C, 3R are stopped, and as a result, the combination of symbols relating to the operation of the SB ("white bell-bullet-ANY") is displayed, the operation of RT1 is ended, and the general gaming state after the MB ends Starts. As a result, the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined is “45154” defined by the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state and “8200” defined by the internal lottery table for general gaming state. To "".

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 38, when an internal winning combination (for example, white SB) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of SB is determined, each reel is determined based on the start operation by the player. As a result of the rotation of 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, when the symbol combination (“white bell-bullet-ANY”) relating to the operation of the SB is not displayed (that is, when the display is successfully avoided), RT1 The operation of will continue without ending. As a result, the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined until the internal winning combination “BB” is determined after the operation of the MB is completed or until the display combination “SB” is determined. During this time, it is maintained while increasing to “45154” defined by the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 39, the total number of payouts is specified without determining the internal winning combination (for example, white SB) that permits the display of the combination of symbols related to the operation of the SB through the operation of the MB. When the number of sheets (190 sheets) has been reached, the MB operation ends. Also in this case, the operation of RT1 is started, and as a result, the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined is the same as the internal winning combination “BB” after the MB operation ends. Until it is determined or until the display combination “SB” is determined, it is kept increasing to “45154” defined by the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state.

  As described above, according to the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the number of medals paid out during the operation of the MB reaching the specified number, the internal winning combination “white SB” is determined and When any condition that the internal winning combination “black SB” is determined is satisfied, the operation of the MB is finished. Then, when the operation of the MB is completed, the operation of the RT1 is determined in which the internal winning combination “Replay 1” is determined with a higher probability than when the MB is operating. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols of the display combination “white SB” is displayed or the combination of symbols of the display combination “black SB” is displayed as a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped, the replay 1 The general gaming state determined with a lower probability than when RT1 is operating is started.

  In other words, when the internal winning combination “white SB” (or the internal winning combination “black SB”) is determined during the operation of the MB, the operation of the RT1 that is advantageous to the player once starts as a result of the completion of the operation of the MB. However, as a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped based on the player's stop operation, the symbol combination of the display combination “white SB” (or the combination of symbols of the display combination “black SB”) is displayed. In this case, a general gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player is started.

  Therefore, whether or not RT1 starts after the MB is ended by determining the internal winning combination “white SB” is whether the combination of symbols of the display combination “white SB” is displayed during the operation of the MB. It will be decided by whether or not. In other words, in order for the player to start RT1, the timing when the symbol combination of the display combination “white SB” is not displayed in the stop operation performed when the internal winning combination “white SB” is determined. It is necessary to devise measures such as measuring.

  As a result, it is possible to provide a mechanism for determining whether or not a new reward for starting RT1 can be obtained during the operation of the MB, and to provide incentives. This makes it possible to have a player feel the tension and play a game during MB operation. As a result, it is possible to arouse the player's interest in the bonus game state that is terminated by paying out medals reaching the prescribed number.

  Further, according to the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, if the number of symbols displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is X and the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols is Y, the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L The symbol “white bell” constituting the combination of symbols of the display combination “white SB” and the symbol “black bell” constituting the combination of the symbols of the display combination “black SB” have X + Y−1 other symbols in between. (6 in the present embodiment) are arranged at continuous intervals.

  When the symbol “white bell” and the symbol “black bell” are in the positional relationship as described above, when one is displayed in the left display window 4L, when the left stop button is pressed, the maximum sliding piece Even if the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped using the number, the other can be prevented from being displayed in the left display window 4L. In addition, one of the symbols within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames X from the symbol displayed in the left display window 4L when the left stop button 7L is pressed (for example, the symbol “white bell”) Can be included (for example, the symbol “black bell”).

  Therefore, for example, when the internal winning combination “white SB” is determined during the operation of the MB, the player displays the symbol “black bell” in an exclusive relationship with the symbol “white bell” on the left reel 3L. If the stop operation can be performed at the timing displayed on the window 4L, the display of the combination of symbols of the display combination “white SB” can be avoided, and as a result, RT1 can be started after the end of MB. become able to. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed at a timing when the symbol “black bell” is not displayed on the left display window 4L, the combination of symbols of the display combination “white SB” is always displayed. The general gaming state will be started.

  Similarly, when the internal winning combination “black SB” is determined during the operation of the MB, the player recognizes that the symbol “white bell” in the left reel 3L has an exclusive relationship with the symbol “black bell” in the left display window. If the stop operation can be performed at the timing displayed in 4L, display of the combination of symbols of the display combination “black SB” can be avoided, and as a result, RT1 can be started after the end of MB. It becomes like this. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed at a timing when the symbol “white bell” is not displayed on the left display window 4L, the combination of symbols of the display combination “black SB” is always displayed. The general gaming state will be started.

  The left reel 3L of the present embodiment has a symbol “white 7” arranged at a symbol position adjacent to the symbol position “2” where the symbol “white bell” is arranged on the peripheral surface. Uniformity is brought about by the color “white” between three consecutive symbols including the symbol “white bell”. Therefore, when the player presses the stop button so that the player can easily recognize that the symbol group (white symbol group) consisting of these three symbols has passed through the left display window. It is possible to assist.

  On the other hand, on the peripheral surface of the left reel 3L, the symbol “black 7” is arranged at the symbol position “11” and the symbol position “13”, and the symbol “black blank” is arranged at the symbol position “12”. In other words, in the vicinity of the symbol position “9” and the symbol position “16” where the symbol “black bell” is arranged, the color “black” is unified between the symbols arranged at three consecutive symbol positions. I tried to bring sex. Therefore, when the player presses the stop button so that the player can easily recognize that the symbol group (black symbol group) composed of these three symbols has passed through the left display window. It is possible to assist.

  In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery table for CB gaming state (FIG. 18), the winning probability of the internal winning combination “white SB” and the winning probability of the internal winning combination “black SB” are determined. Each lottery value is defined to be the same. As a result, it is difficult to predict which is determined from the bias of the winning probability.

  In this way, in a situation where there are two types of symbol combinations that trigger the end of the operation of the MB and it is not known which internal winning combination that permits display is determined, After selecting one of them depending on intuition or the like, it is necessary to perform a stop operation aiming at a symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to the other different from this. In other words, since it is not so easy to start RT1, which is advantageous for the player, the player can be encouraged to face the bonus gaming state with a willingness to achieve this, Satisfaction that the player will get when achieved is great.

  Further, according to the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the internal winning combination “White SB” or the internal winning combination “Black SB” is not determined during the operation of the MB, and the MB is determined to have reached the specified number. RT1 is also started when the process ends. In this case, the player doubles the joy of being able to receive a payout that satisfies the prescribed number without ending in the middle, and the joy of being able to advantageously advance the game after the end of the bonus gaming state. Therefore, it is more preferable to promote the player's interest.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the reel, the symbol display means, the internal lottery means, the reel rotation means, the stop operation detection means, the reel stop means, the re-game means, the payout means, the bonus start means, the payout number counting means, the bonus, provided in the gaming machine of the present invention Specific configurations such as the ending means, the first gaming state starting means, and the second gaming state starting means are not limited to the elements of the present embodiment described above.

  In this embodiment, MB is adopted as the bonus game state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type can be arbitrarily changed. For example, BB may be adopted, and in this case, it can be handled by changing and correcting the configuration of the present embodiment as follows. First, in the RB1 gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 16), the lottery value when the internal winning combination “white SB” is determined and the lottery value when the internal winning combination “black SB” is determined are defined. That is, the internal winning combination “white SB” and the internal winning combination “black SB” are determined even during the operation of BB. Then, as in the case of MB, in S77 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 28), “whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on” is determined, and when the BB gaming state flag is on, BB The gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag are turned off (S78), and processing at the end of BB is performed (S79). Then, the RT1 gaming state flag is turned on (S80).

  Further, in the present embodiment, two types of combinations of the first symbol and the second symbol are provided as the symbol combination that triggers the end of the operation in the bonus game state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it is also possible to provide three types including a combination of third symbols different from these. In this case, for example, the configuration of the present embodiment can be dealt with by changing and correcting as follows. First, the symbol “black bell” at the symbol position “9” of the left reel 3L is changed to a symbol “red bell” different from the symbol “white bell” and the symbol “black bell”. In this way, it is possible to prevent the symbol “red bell” from being included in the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces X relative to the other two. In addition, when the symbol “red bell” is not included in each symbol within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols X from the symbol displayed in the left display window 4L when the left stop button 7L is pressed. Any of the other two can be included.

  Then, “red bell-bullet-ANY” is adopted as the third symbol combination, and an internal winning combination (for example, “red SB”) that permits display of the third symbol combination is provided. In the internal lottery table for CB gaming state (FIG. 18), the internal winning combination “red SB” is set so that the winning probability is the same as that of the internal winning combination “white SB” and the internal winning combination “black SB”. Specifies the lottery value when determined. In this way, the number of symbol combinations to be selected depending on luck or intuition is increased from two choices of the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination to three choices including the third symbol combination. Therefore, it can be complicated and may be suitable for raising the player's interest.

  1-3, the circuit configuration shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 and its peripheral devices, the table configuration shown in FIGS. 6-20, and the table configuration shown in FIGS. The configuration of the RAM storage area, the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 25 to 39, and the like 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 the present embodiment, the game machine such as a video slot that displays the reels and the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface thereof with images. The present 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. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a display unit 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol distribute | arranged to the surrounding 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 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 an internal lottery 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 an internal lottery 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 an internal lottery 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 a symbol 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 the internal lottery process following FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery table change 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 display time etc. determination 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 a bonus action | operation monitoring 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 time chart regarding the action | operation of RT.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Sub ROM
83 Sub RAM

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface;
A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel;
Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to each reel;
A symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol displayed by the symbol display means according to each reel;
When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, any of the symbols within a predetermined range from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means. Stop symbol determining means for determining as a symbol for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel,
Reel stop means for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel after waiting for the symbol determined by the stop symbol determining means to be displayed by the symbol display means;
As a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means, when the combination of symbols relating to replay is displayed by the symbol display means, a replay means for replaying,
As a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means, a payout means for paying out game media to the player when a combination of symbols related to payout of game media is displayed by the symbol display means; ,
As a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means, a bonus start means for starting a bonus gaming state is displayed when a symbol combination relating to a bonus gaming state is displayed by the symbol display means;
A payout number counting means for counting the number of game media paid out by the payout means in the bonus game state;
When the number of game media counted by the number-of-payout counting means reaches a predetermined number, or when an internal winning combination permitting display of the first symbol combination is determined by the internal lottery means, or the internal lottery A bonus ending means for ending the bonus gaming state when an internal winning combination permitting display of the second symbol combination is determined by the means;
When the bonus game state is ended by the bonus ending means, an internal winning combination allowing the display of the combination of symbols relating to the replay by the internal lottery means is determined with a higher probability than the bonus game state. First gaming state starting means for starting one gaming state;
As a result of the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means, the first symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, or the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. When the internal lottery means permits the display of the combination of symbols relating to the replay, the internal winning combination is started with the second gaming state determined with a lower probability than the first gaming state. Gaming state starting means,
One of the symbols constituting the combination of the first symbols and the symbol constituting the combination of the second symbols on the peripheral surface of at least one of the plurality of reels is within the predetermined range with respect to the other. One of the symbols within the predetermined range from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. A gaming machine that is arranged so that the other is included when is not included.

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