JP2009261712A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can carry out various game performances. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with an internal winning combination decision means that decides an internal winning combination, a performance image display means that displays a performance image, a performance control means that controls a performance by the performance image display means, a performance image data memory means that memorizes a common image displayed by the performance image display means and the identification information and image data of a selective image, and a plurality of selection tables corresponding to the result of a lottery carried out by the internal winning combination decision means. The image data corresponding to the selected image comprises three dimensional image data that a player can visibly check a three dimensional image using a three dimensional image visible check means. The performance control means specifies one selection table from the selection tables based on the result of the lottery carried out by the internal winning combination decision means and displays the selected image on the performance image display means following the common image. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface, a game medal, a coin, etc. (hereinafter referred to as a medal) are inserted, and it is detected that the player has operated the start lever. A start lever for requesting the start of rotation of the reels and a signal for requesting the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels are detected when a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels is pressed by the player. Stepping motors that are provided corresponding to each of a plurality of reels that output, a stepping motor that transmits the respective driving force to each reel, and the operation of the stepping motor based on signals output from the start lever and stop button And a reel control unit that rotates and stops each reel, and detects that the start lever has been operated. , A lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which the stop button is detected. A game machine called is known. At this time, if the combination of the symbols of the stopped reels (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbols”) is in a predetermined winning mode (winning combination), a reward is given to the player by paying out game media such as medals and coins. To do.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, a liquid crystal display device for displaying game information and effect images is provided on the front side, a reel is disposed on the back side of the liquid crystal display screen, and the reel is displayed transparently via the liquid crystal display screen. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 2). Here, on the liquid crystal display screen, for example, an effect image for notifying that the bonus has been won internally may be displayed.

In addition, even when the reels are rotating, a specific design can be obtained by wearing glasses with colors that make the color of the design other than the specific design inconspicuous so that such a production image can be reproduced as a 3D image with 3D glasses Is a technique that makes it easier to identify than other designs (see, for example, Patent Document 3), and a technique that diversifies game effects by increasing the types of effect images by providing a phase difference function in polarized glasses ( For example, see Patent Document 4).
Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 03-072313 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-239074 JP 2003-126329 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-22929

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, when notifying that the bonus is internally won, even if a plurality of types of effects are set, the effects that appear in a day are limited, and the effect mode is monotonous. There was a possibility that there was a possibility that the player could not sufficiently raise the expectation for the internal winning combination. Moreover, there is room for further improvement in terms of diversifying game effects by the liquid crystal display device as the effect display means.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described points, and provides a gaming machine in which a player can sufficiently enhance expectation for an internal winning combination and can perform various game effects.

  The gaming machine of the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) for displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a start operation detection means (for example, a start switch described later) for detecting a game start operation. 6S), and internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means (for example, processing in step S5 in FIG. 22 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) The symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the detection of the starting operation performed by the starting operation detecting means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, and a main control circuit 71 described later). And a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and an internal winning combination determining means for detecting the stop operation. Stop control means (for example, in step S8 in FIG. 22 described later) that performs stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation unit based on the detected internal winning combination and detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection unit Processing, main control circuit 71 (described later), effect image display means for displaying an effect image related to the game (for example, liquid crystal display device 5 described later, sub-control circuit 72 described later), and effects by the effect image display means are controlled. Effect control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) and effect image data storage means (for example, a sub-ROM (described later) for storing identification information and image data of the common image and selected image displayed on the effect image display means. Read Only Memory) 82, a sub-control circuit 72) to be described later, and the common image identification information, the identification information of a plurality of selected images, and the selection conditions A plurality of selection tables corresponding to the results of the lottery executed by the internal winning combination determining means, and the image data corresponding to the selected image is based on the image displayed on the effect image display means In the space between the effect image display means and the player, stereoscopic image data that allows the player to visually recognize the stereoscopic image using the stereoscopic image viewing means is included, and the effect control means is executed by the internal winning combination determining means. One selection table is designated from a plurality of selection tables based on the lottery result, and the selection image displayed on the effect image display means is selected based on the selection condition of the selection image included in the one selection table. Then, based on the identification information of the selected selected image, the image data is read from the effect image data storage means, and the effect image display means is selected following the common image. And displaying an image.

  According to this gaming machine, according to the result of the internal lottery following the common screen, it is possible to visually recognize different stereoscopic images that are linked to winning and non-winning using the stereoscopic image visualizing means. If you wear 3D glasses from the common screen, in the case of BB winning, a success screen that prompts BB winning that fireworks sparks fall to the player with the momentum of explosion following the common screen, In some cases, the failure image prompting non-winning where the three-scale ball flies toward the player following the common screen is visually recognized as a three-dimensional image, so that the player can sufficiently raise the expectation for the internal winning combination It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of performing various game effects.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the plurality of selection tables include a first selection table in which selection conditions are set so that a probability that a stereoscopic image is selected as an image displayed on the effect image display means is increased, and an effect image At least a second selection table in which selection conditions are set so that the probability that a stereoscopic image will be selected as an image displayed on the display means is low, and the effect control means is executed by the internal winning combination determination means The first selection table is selected when the lottery to be won is selected, and the second selection table is selected when the lottery executed by the internal winning combination determining means is not won.

  According to this gaming machine, for example, when BB is won, a selection table that is highly likely to display a stereoscopic image is selected, and when BB is non-winning, a stereoscopic image may be displayed. Since a selection table with a low level is selected, a 3D image displayed following the common screen can sufficiently enhance the player's expectation for an internal winning combination, and a gaming machine capable of performing a variety of gaming effects. Can be provided.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the stereoscopic image is selected as the selected image displayed on the effect image display unit, the effect control unit is configured to visually recognize the stereoscopic image when displaying the common image. Information notifying that it is necessary to use the means is displayed.

  According to this gaming machine, since it is possible to display character information that prompts the user to put on the 3D glasses on the common screen, there is no problem that the player is visually tired if the 3D glasses are always put on.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine capable of performing various gaming effects can be provided.

<Functional flow of pachislot>
Embodiments according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a functional flow of a gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachislot machine) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 6 is operated, one value (hereinafter referred to as a random value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means 101 performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along the winning determination lines 8a to 8e described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Subsequently, after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated, when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, the reel stop control unit 102 causes the internal winning combination and the stop buttons 7L, Based on the timing at which 7C and 7R are pressed, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols.

  When the internal winning combination permitting the display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined, the reel stop control means 102 uses the specified time and the symbol combination follows the winning determination lines 8a to 8e. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped so as to display as much as possible. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reels 3L, 3C are used so as not to be displayed along the winning determination lines 8a to 8e using the specified time. Stop the rotation of 3R.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R is all stopped, the winning determination means 103 determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination lines 8a to 8e relates to winning. Judgment is made. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot 1.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, in the series of flows described above, video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, light output performed by the various lamps 29, sound output performed by the speakers 21L and 21R, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed. In the embodiment of the present invention, the video displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 includes a common image and a selected image, and image data corresponding to the selected image is displayed in the space between the liquid crystal display device 5 and the player. Stereoscopic image data that allows a person to recognize a stereoscopic image using stereoscopic glasses 200 described later is included.

  When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determination means 104 determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, it is a selection table that associates identification information of a common image, identification information of a plurality of selected images, and a selection condition (a random number value for presentation), and results of lottery executed by an internal winning combination determining means A plurality of selection tables corresponding to the above are stored, one selection table is designated from the plurality of selection tables based on the result of the lottery executed by the aforementioned internal winning combination, and the selections included in the one selection table are included. Based on the selection condition of the image, a selection image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is selected, and based on the identification information of the selected selection image, the image data is read from the effect image data storage means, and is stored in the liquid crystal display device 5. The selected image selected after the common image is displayed.

  When the production contents are determined, the production execution means 105 determines whether or not a prize has been won when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started and when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. The execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when it was performed. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

  This completes the description of the functional flow of the pachislot machine. Next, the structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<External structure of pachislot>
FIG. 2 shows the external structure of the pachislot machine in the present embodiment.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 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. In the embodiment of the present invention, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R function as symbol display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 23 including symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side overlapping with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, so that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can pass through. I have. In the embodiment of the present invention, the liquid crystal display device 5 functions as effect image display means for displaying an effect image related to a game.

  That is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R serve as display windows, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display areas. Become. In the present embodiment, video is displayed using the entire display screen 23 including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and an effect is executed.

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

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

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

  The bet button 12 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted in 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 the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. 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 Information such as the number of medals deposited inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp 29 (LED or the like) 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 40 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

  Further, the pachislot 1 is provided with stereoscopic glasses 200 for visually recognizing a stereoscopic image in a space between the liquid crystal display device 5 and the player by an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The stereoscopic glasses 200 are a binocular (two-eye) parallax system, and stereoscopic image data including a left-eye image and a right-eye image created so that parallax occurs in both eyes, for example, a left-eye image is The images for red and right eyes are colored blue, and a blue filter is attached to the left eye and a red filter is attached to the right eye. When viewed through these filters, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is viewed as a stereoscopic image. It is something that can be done. Thereby, the player can visually recognize a stereoscopic image by using the stereoscopic glasses 200 when the stereoscopic image data is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

<Internal structure of pachislot>
FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment. The state where the front door 1b is opened and the structure on the back surface side of the front door 1b and the structure inside the cabinet 1a appear is shown.

  A board constituting the main control circuit 71 (hereinafter referred to as a main board) is provided above the inside of the cabinet 2. The main control circuit 71 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 71 will be described later.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided in the center of the cabinet 1a. Step reels 49L, 49C, and 49R described later are connected to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  On the left side of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a substrate (hereinafter referred to as a sub-substrate) constituting the sub-control circuit 72 is provided. The sub-control circuit 72 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described later.

  Below the cabinet 1a, there is provided a medal payout device 40 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one. On the left side of the hopper 40, a power supply device 25 for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachislot is provided.

  A selector 26 is provided at the center on the back side of the front door 1b and below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The selector 26 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 40. A medal sensor 22S, which will be described later, is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 26, and detects that an appropriate medal has passed.

  This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 1. Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot 1 in this Embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachi-slot in this embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 4 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31 (hereinafter referred to as main CPU), a ROM (Read Only Memory) 32 (hereinafter referred to as main ROM), and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 33 (hereinafter referred to as main RAM). .

  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. In the embodiment of the present invention, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R function as a symbol changing means for changing the symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the detection of the start operation. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. In the embodiment of the present invention, the stop switch 7S functions as a stop operation detecting unit that detects a stop operation. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation). In the embodiment of the present invention, the start switch 6S functions as a start operation detecting means for detecting a game start operation.

  The medal sensor 22S detects that a medal received at the medal insertion slot 22 has passed through the selector 26 described above. The bet switch 12S detects that the bet button 12 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player.

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

  The motor drive circuit 39 controls driving of stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part according to 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 counts the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after detecting the reel index, so that the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reels have) The position of each symbol arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is managed.

  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 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  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 81 (hereinafter referred to as a sub CPU), a ROM 82 (hereinafter referred to as a sub ROM), a RAM 83 (hereinafter referred to as a sub RAM), a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP 88 (digital signal processor). ), An audio RAM 89, an A / D converter 90, and an amplifier 91. In the embodiment of the present invention, the sub control circuit 72 functions as an effect control unit that controls an effect produced by the liquid crystal display device 5.

  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. In the embodiment of the present invention, the sub ROM 82 functions as effect image data storage means for storing identification information and image data of the common image and the selected image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  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 the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect content, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 29, and a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R Etc. are included.

  The data storage area stores a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, and a sound data related to BGM and sound effects. A storage area, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like are included.

  The sub control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the lamp 29 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), 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 5.

  The sub CPU 81, DSP 88, audio RAM 89, A / D converter 90, and amplifier 91 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 21L and 21R according to the sound data specified by the contents of the effects. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 29 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

  This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Configuration of data table stored in main ROM>
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 of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and data (hereinafter, symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  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 symbols are arranged in the order of rotation in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. “0” to “20” are assigned respectively. Therefore, by managing the number of symbols that have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol that exists mainly in the middle of the display window and the type of the symbol can be determined. It can always be managed.

  The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined to be a prize, Benefits such as paying out medals, re-game operations, and bonus game operations are given to the player.

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

  The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol “bell” of each reel is displayed along the winning determination line, “bell (00000010)” is determined as the display combination.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, when a cherry, bell, or watermelon is determined as a display combination, medals are paid out. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserted sheets. Basically, a larger number of paid-out sheets is determined when the number of inserted sheets is small.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB is determined as the display combination, the bonus is activated. 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”.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus operation is performed.

  The in-operation flag is data for identifying the type of bonus that is activated. In the present embodiment, BB (a combination continuous action device related to a first type special combination) and RB (a first type special combination) are provided as bonus types. The operation of RB is continuously performed while the operation of BB is performed.

  The operation of BB is ended when the medals that have reached the prescribed number are paid out. The operation of the RB is ended when a game that reaches the specified number of times is performed, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times, or when the operation of the BB ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end timing of the bonus has been reached.

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

  The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a 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 ( An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

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

  FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for RB operation. In the present embodiment, depending on the situation such as whether or not the bonus is activated, the type of internal winning combination and the winning probability that are determined are varied by using different types of internal lottery tables. , The expectation that the player holds is undulating.

  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. 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 of each reel that is permitted to be displayed 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. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”, which indicates that any display of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table described above is not permitted.

  FIG. 11 shows an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay. FIG. 12 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

  This completes the description of the contents of the data table stored in the main ROM 32. Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Configuration of data table stored in main RAM>
The configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination storing area stores the internal winning combination represented by the above-mentioned 1-byte data. When the bit is set to “1”, display of the corresponding symbol combination is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  The main RAM 33 is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line.

  The configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  As a result of the aforementioned lottery, when an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus is determined, this is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as the carryover combination) related to the operation of the bonus stored in the carryover combination storage area is retained without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line. It has become. And while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, it is stored in the internal winning combination storage area regardless of the result of the lottery described above.

  The configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operating flag storage area stores an operating flag consisting of 1 byte. The operating flag has a unique bonus assigned to each bit. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding bonus is activated. The state when all bits are “0” is defined as a general gaming state.

  This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33.

<Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM>
The effect image data table will be described with reference to FIG. The effect image data table defines identification information and image data of the common image and the selected image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The effect image data is used when determining an effect image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Specifically, image data is read based on identification information of a selected image selected from a first selection table described later with reference to FIG. 17 and a second selection table described with reference to FIG. For example, when the identification information obtained is “B4”, “stereoscopic image data” is read and a selected image corresponding to “stereoscopic image data” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The “stereoscopic image data” is stereoscopic image data including an image for the left eye and an image for the right eye created so that parallax occurs in both eyes, and in the space between the liquid crystal display device 5 and the player. The image data allows the player to visually recognize the stereoscopic image using the stereoscopic glasses 200 that can visually recognize the stereoscopic image.

  The first selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The selection table designates one selection table from a plurality of selection tables based on the result of the internal winning. The selection table defines common screen and selection image identification information and selection conditions for the selection image.

  The first selection table is a table selected when the internal lottery result is a win. Specifically, in the first selection table, selection conditions (random values 0 to 65535) are set so that the probability that a stereoscopic image is selected as an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is increased. If the result is “winning”, it is set so that the possibility that a stereoscopic image is selected increases. For example, when the common image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is “A1”, the selection image is selected from the selection images “B1 to B4” displayed subsequent to the common image based on the selection condition, The identification information of the selected image is acquired.

  The second selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The selection table designates one selection table from a plurality of selection tables based on the result of the internal winning. The selection table defines common screen and selection image identification information and selection conditions for the selection image.

  The second selection table is a table selected when the result of the internal lottery is non-winning. Specifically, in the second selection table, selection conditions (random values 0 to 65535) are set so that the probability that a stereoscopic image is selected as an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is low. When the result is non-winning, it is set so that the possibility of selecting a stereoscopic image is low. For example, when the common image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is “A1”, the selection image is selected from the selection images “B5 to B8” displayed subsequent to the common image based on the selection condition, The identification information of the selected image is acquired.

  The description of the contents of the data table stored in the sub ROM 82 has been described above. Next, examples of effect images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.

<Display example of liquid crystal display device>
With reference to FIG. 19, the example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is demonstrated. FIG. 19 is an example of a common image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 6A shows an example of a common image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 first. FIG. 5B is an example of notification information that notifies that it is necessary to use stereoscopic glasses.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, when the effect random number is extracted, a common image corresponding to the random value is displayed. Here, an example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 by selecting the identification information “A1” from the effect image data table (see FIG. 16) is shown. As shown in FIG. 5A, an image in which the character 120 before the fireworks is fired has a three-scale ball 121 is displayed on the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, when the selected image selected based on the selection condition included in the selection table (see FIGS. 17 and 18) is a stereoscopic image, notification information 130 is displayed. Here, when a stereoscopic image is selected as the selection image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, it is notified that it is necessary to use stereoscopic glasses 200 for viewing the stereoscopic image when displaying the common screen. An example of an effect image on which information to be displayed is displayed. As shown in FIG. 5B, an image is displayed in which the character 120 places the three-scale ball 121 on the fireworks launch tube 122. In addition, below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, notification information 130 for notifying that it is necessary to use stereoscopic glasses 200 for viewing a stereoscopic image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when a common image is displayed, a selected image selected after the common image is displayed. Here, a display example in the case where the stereoscopic image having the identification information “B4” is selected from the first selection table when the first selection table is designated is shown. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the stereoscopic glasses 200 are used, a fireworks is launched, and a stereoscopic image is displayed in which the firework sparks 123 fall to the player with the momentum of the fireworks explosion.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, a stereoscopic image that displays that the internal winning is won is displayed. Here, a display example for displaying that the BB bonus is won is shown. As shown in FIG. 5B, a stereoscopic image is displayed that indicates that the fireworks have been successfully launched and the character 120 has won the big bonus.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, when the common image is displayed, the selected image selected after the common image is displayed. Here, a display example in the case where the stereoscopic image having the identification information “B8” is selected from the second selection table when the second selection table is designated is shown. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the stereoscopic glasses 200 are used, the fireworks fail to launch, and a stereoscopic image is displayed in which the three-scale ball 121 falls to the player with the momentum of explosion.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, a three-dimensional image that displays that the internal winning is non-winning is displayed. Here, a display example for displaying that the BB bonus has not been won is shown. As shown in FIG. 5B, a stereoscopic image is displayed that indicates that the fireworks have failed to be launched and that the character 120 has not won the big bonus.

  This completes the description of the example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit>
First, with reference to FIG. 24, a main flowchart by the control of the main CPU 31 will be described. When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 33 (step S2). For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game is cleared, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area (see FIG. 13).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (step S3). In this process, input checks of the medal sensor 22S and the start switch 6S are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts random values and stores them in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 33 (step S4). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (step S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. In the embodiment of the present invention, it functions as an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S6). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests rotation start of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S7). When the start of rotation of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R are driven by an interrupt process (FIG. 30 to be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Is controlled, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (step S8). In this process, the input of the stop switch 7S is checked, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the timing when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed and the internal winning combination. In the embodiment of the present invention, this process functions as a stop control unit that performs stop control of symbol variation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 searches for a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and determines a payout number or the like based on the result (step S9). As a result of the search, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7), the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S10). 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 (step S11). Based on the determined payout number, the hopper 40 is driven and the credit number is updated. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S12). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (step S13). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus operating flag is on (step S13: YES), the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (step S14). It is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the bonus end timing.

  The main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process to be described later with reference to FIG. 28 after step S14 or when it is determined in step S13 that the bonus operating flag is not on (step S13: NO) (step S13: NO). Step S15). It is checked whether or not the bonus operation starts. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S31). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S31: YES), the medal passage permission is performed (step S32). The solenoid of the selector 26 is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector 26 is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0 (step S31: NO), the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S33). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S34). Steps S33 and S34 are processes for replaying.

  After step S32 or step S34, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (step S35). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (step S36). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on (step S36: YES), the main CPU 31 changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter (step S37). For example, the maximum value is changed to 2.

  The main CPU 31, after step S37, or when determining in step S36 that the bonus operating flag is not on (step S36: NO), determines whether or not a medal has been detected (step S38). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected (step S38: YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (step S39). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value (step S39: NO), the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (step S40). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 5 in the valid line counter (step S41). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S42). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S39 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value (step S39: YES), the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (step S43). The main CPU 31 checks the bet switch 12S after step S43, after step S42, or when it is determined in step S38 that no medal passage has been detected (step S38: NO) (step S44). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button 12 is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (step S45). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value (step S45: NO), the process proceeds to step S38, while when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (step S45: YES), the start switch It is determined whether 6S is on (step S46).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not on (step S46: NO), the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S38. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is on (step S46: YES), the medal passage is prohibited. Is performed (step S47). The solenoid of the selector 26 is not driven, and the discharge of medals is prompted. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) and the number of lotteries (step S61). The operating flag storage area (see FIG. 15) is referred to, and the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) and the number of lotteries are determined according to whether or not the bonus is activated. Note that the number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether or not a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 9 and 10).

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a random number for determination (step S62). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (step S63).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (step S64). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (step S65). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S66). When the main CPU 31 determines that a digit is not made (step S66: NO), the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (step S67).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S68). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0 (step S68: NO), the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S64, while when it determines that the number of lotteries is 0 (step S68: YES), for the small role / replay. 0 is set as the data pointer, and 0 is set as the bonus data pointer (step S69).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S66 that a digit has been made (step S66: YES), the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (step S70). . After step S70 or step S69, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 11) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (step). S71).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 13) (step S72). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 14) is 0 (step S73). When determining that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 14) is 0 (step S73: YES), the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 12). The internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (step S74). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 14) (step S75).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 14) is not 0 after step S75 or in step S73 (step S73: NO), the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 14) and the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 13), and the result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 13) (step S76). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (step S101). When the main CPU 31 determines that the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed (step S101: NO), the main CPU 31 stands by until it is pressed.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R have been pressed (step S101: YES), the main CPU 31 invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R (step S102). The valid and invalid states of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R are managed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (step S103). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding pieces is “4”, the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed. Including, up to the position of the fourth symbol from there is the target of the check. That is, any of the five numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, based on the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 determines the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window 4L, 4C, 4R when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed (hereinafter referred to as stop start position). Among the positions of the symbols within the range of the number of checks included, the position of the symbol with the highest priority is searched (step S104). In this process, the symbol position where the combination of symbols allowed to be displayed by the internal winning combination can be displayed along the winning determination lines (8a to 8e) is the symbol position with the highest priority. As determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (step S105). 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. Next, the main CPU 31 proceeds to wait for a scheduled stop position (step S106). When a transition is made to waiting for the expected stop position, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by an interrupt process described later, and the reels wait for the position of the symbol with the highest priority to reach the middle of the corresponding display window. The rotation of 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit (step S107). The reel stop command includes a parameter that specifies the type of the stopped reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there are stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R whose operations are valid (step S108). That is, it is determined whether or not there are reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating. When the main CPU 31 determines that there are stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective in operation (step S108: YES), the main CPU 31 determines that there are no stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective in operation while moving to S101. Sometimes (step S108: NO), the reel stop control process is terminated.

  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 (step S121). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB (step S121: YES), the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 8) and performs BB operation processing (step S122). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 14) (step S123). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S124). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S121 that the display combination is not BB (step S121: NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S125). When determining that the display combination is replay (step S125: YES), the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S126).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S125 that the display combination is not replay (step S125: NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S127). When the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on (step S127: NO), the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, while when determining that the BB operating flag is on (step S127: YES). ), It is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is ON (step S128).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on (step S128: YES), the main CPU 31 terminates the bonus operation check process, while determining that the RB operating flag is not on (step S128: NO). ) With reference to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 8), the RB operation processing is performed (step S129). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned on, and predetermined values are set in the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S141). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S141: YES), the main CPU 31 performs BB end time processing (step S142). In this process, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus are cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S143). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU determines in S141 that the bonus end number counter is not 0 (step S141: NO), the main CPU updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (step S144). The possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and when there is a win, the possible pay number counter is decremented by one. Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (step S145).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the winable number counter or the possible game number counter is not 0 (step S145: NO), the bonus end check process ends, while the possible win number counter or the possible game number counter is 0. When it is determined that there is a certain process (step S145: YES), an RB end process is performed (step S146). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 saves a register (step S161). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S162). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 7S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S163). In this process, when the start of rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, and then the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49C, The drive of 49R is controlled. Further, when the number of sliding pieces is determined, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R are set so as to wait for the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R to continue for the number of sliding pieces and to decelerate and stop the rotation. Drive is controlled.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (step S164). Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S165). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

  This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit. Next, contents of a program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit>

  With reference to FIG. 29, the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU81 is demonstrated. First, the sub CPU 81 checks reception of a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (step S301). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the command (step S302).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S303). When the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received (step S303: NO), the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S301, while when determining that a command different from the previous command has been received (step S303: YES). The message is stored in the message queue (step S304), and the process proceeds to step S301.

  Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (step S311). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message (step S312). When the sub CPU 81 determines that there is a message (step S312: YES), it copies the game information from the message (step S313). For example, various data such as an internal winning combination, the types of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that have stopped rotating, a display combination, an operating flag, and the like specified by parameters are copied to a storage area provided in the sub RAM 83.

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

  Sub-CPU 81 registers animation data after step S314 or when it is determined in step S312 that there is no message (step S312: NO) (S315). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (step S316). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (step S317). The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, and the registration of the ramp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. When this process ends, the process moves to step S311.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed by sub CPU81 is demonstrated. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception (step S321). When determining that the start command is received (step S321: YES), the sub CPU 81 extracts a random number for effect, determines the effect number by lottery based on the internal winning combination, etc., and registers it (step S322). . The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (step S323). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. When the effect data is registered, corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as video display are executed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, after completing the process of step S323 or when determining that the start command is not received (step S321: NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a reel stop command reception (step S324). ). When determining that the reel stop command is received (step S324: YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and the type of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. (Step S325).

  Next, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command after completing the process of step S325 (step S324: NO), it determines whether or not a predetermined internal winning combination has been won (step S324). S326). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not BB is won as a result of the internal lottery. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the predetermined internal winning combination is won (step S326: YES), the sub CPU 81 designates the first selection table (step S327). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 uses a first selection table (see FIG. 17) in which selection conditions are set so that the probability that a stereoscopic image is selected from a plurality of selection tables stored in the sub ROM 82 is increased. specify.

  On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined internal winning combination is not won (step S326: NO), the sub CPU 81 designates the second selection table (step S328). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 uses a second selection table (see FIG. 18) in which selection conditions are set so that the probability that a stereoscopic image is selected from a plurality of selection tables stored in the sub ROM 82 is low. specify.

  As a result, when BB is won, a selection table with a high possibility of displaying a stereoscopic image is selected, and when BB is non-winning, a selection table with a low possibility of displaying a stereoscopic image is selected. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently enhance the expectation of the internal winning combination by the stereoscopic image displayed subsequent to the common screen, and can perform various game effects.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 displays a common screen when the process of step S327 or S328 is completed (step S329). For example, when the production random number value is extracted and the random value of the identification information “A1” is extracted, a common image corresponding to the identification information “A1” is displayed (see FIG. 19A).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a stereoscopic image has been selected (step S330). Specifically, based on the selection condition of the selection image included in the selection table specified in step S327 or step 2328, the selection image is selected, and it is determined whether or not the selected selection image is a stereoscopic image. When the sub CPU 81 determines that a stereoscopic image has been selected (step S330: YES), the sub CPU 81 displays a notification image (step S331). Specifically, when the selected image selected in step S327 or step 2328 is a stereoscopic image, the sub CPU 81 needs to use stereoscopic glasses 200 for visually recognizing the stereoscopic image when displaying the common screen. Information notifying that there is present is displayed (see FIG. 19b).

  Thereby, there is no problem of visually tiring if the player always wears the 3D glasses by displaying the character information prompting the 3D glasses to be put on the common screen.

  The sub CPU 81 displays the selected image when it is determined that the stereoscopic image is not selected (step S330: NO) or after the process of step S331 is completed (step S332). Specifically, the selected selection image is displayed based on the selection condition of the selection image included in the selection table specified in step S327 or step 2328 (see FIGS. 20 and 21).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a bonus start command (step S333). When the sub CPU determines that it is time to receive the bonus start command (step S333: YES), it registers the effect data for starting the bonus (step S334). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus start command is not received (step S333: NO), the sub CPU determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (step S335). When it is determined that the bonus end command is not received (step S335: NO), the sub CPU ends the effect content determination process, while when it is determined that the bonus end command is received (step S335: YES). The effect data for ending the bonus is registered (step S336). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Thereby, according to the result of the internal lottery following the common screen, it is possible to visually recognize different stereoscopic images linked to winning and non-winning using the stereoscopic image viewing means.For example, from the common screen where fireworks are set up, When wearing 3D glasses, a success screen that encourages BB wins where fireworks sparks fall to the player with the momentum of explosion following a common screen in the case of BB win is common in the case of non-BB win The failure image that prompts non-winning that the three shaku balls fly to the player following the screen is visually recognized as a stereoscopic image, so that the player can sufficiently increase the expectation for the internal winning combination, A gaming machine capable of performing a game effect can be provided.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the case where the common image and the stereoscopic image are effect image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and includes effects by the speakers 21L and 21R and the LED 29. Also good.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the case where the liquid crystal display device 5 displays that it is necessary to use the stereoscopic glasses 200 for visually recognizing the stereoscopic image when the common image is displayed has been described. In this case, it may be configured to include outputting a sound prompting the user to put on the 3D glasses with a sound from a speaker.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the stereoscopic glasses 200 have been described with respect to the binocular (two-eye) parallax system, but the present invention is not limited to this. When viewing the stereoscopic image by arranging the polarizing film so that the parts correspond to each other, wearing a pair of glasses with polarizing films whose polarization transmission axis directions are orthogonal to each other for the left eye and the right eye You may comprise so that it may visually recognize.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the stereoscopic glasses 200 have been described with respect to the binocular (two-eye) parallax method. However, the stereoscopic glasses 200 are not limited to this. A stereoscopic image display device capable of displaying may be provided.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the first selection table in which selection conditions are set so that the probability that a stereoscopic image is selected as an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is high, and the liquid crystal display device 5 displays the first selection table. Although the case where the second selection table in which selection conditions are set so as to reduce the probability that a stereoscopic image is selected as an image has been stored has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability that a stereoscopic image is selected A plurality of selection tables in which selection conditions are set such that the selection condition is set and a plurality of selection tables in which selection conditions are set so as to reduce the probability that a stereoscopic image is selected may be provided.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only a specific example is shown, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed in design. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a figure which shows the function flow of the pachislot which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the external structure of the pachislot which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the pachislot which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game states which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB operation | movement which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storing area | region which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the working flag storage area which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect image data table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the 1st selection table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the 2nd selection table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the liquid crystal display device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the liquid crystal display device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the liquid crystal display device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the main flowchart by control of the main CPU which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a medal reception and start check process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process (1.1173 msec) by control of the main CPU which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU based on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed by the sub CPU which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motor 71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Sub ROM
83 Sub RAM
84 Rental processor 85 Rendering RAM

Claims (3)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation of the game;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detecting means;
A symbol change unit that changes a symbol displayed by the symbol display unit based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection unit;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determining means and detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means; ,
Effect image display means for displaying an effect image related to the game;
Effect control means for controlling the effect by the effect image display means;
Effect image data storage means for storing identification information and image data of the common image and the selected image displayed on the effect image display means;
A selection table that associates the identification information of the common image with the identification information and selection conditions of the plurality of selection images, and a plurality of selection tables corresponding to the result of the lottery executed by the internal winning combination determination means; Prepared,
In the image data corresponding to the selected image, an image displayed on the effect image display means is used to display a stereoscopic image by the player using the stereoscopic image viewing means in the space between the effect image display means and the player. 3D image data that can be seen is included,
The production control means includes
Based on the result of lottery executed by the internal winning combination determining means, one selection table is designated from the plurality of selection tables,
Based on the selection condition of the selection image included in the one selection table, the selection image displayed on the effect image display means is selected,
Based on the identification information of the selected selected image, the image data is read from the effect image data storage means,
A gaming machine, wherein the effect image display means displays a selected image selected subsequent to the common image. The plurality of selection tables include a first selection table in which the selection condition is set so as to increase a probability that a stereoscopic image is selected as an image displayed on the effect image display unit, and the effect image display unit. A second selection table in which the selection conditions are set so that the probability that a stereoscopic image is selected as an image to be displayed is low;
The effect control means selects the first selection table when winning the lottery executed by the internal winning combination determining means, and selects the first selection table when not winning the lottery executed by the internal winning combination determining means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a selection table is selected. The effect control means uses the stereoscopic image viewing means for visually recognizing the stereoscopic image when displaying the common image when a stereoscopic image is selected as the selection image displayed on the effect image display means. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein information notifying that it is necessary to display is displayed.

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