JP2009284978A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of smoothly taking out an insurance without involving any trouble when taking out the insurance in a game machine having an insurance function. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine includes a plurality of stop command means outputting a stop command signal according to an operation by a player with its corresponding to each of a plurality of identification information rows, an insurance mode shifting means shifting from a non-insurance mode to the insurance mode in a case where the stop command signal is output from a specific stop command means when determining an exchange of game players and receiving the stop command signal first, and an insurance putout means counting the number of insurance games indicating the number of games executed after shifting to the insurance mode out of games, wherein one game is defined from when a plurality of identification information rows are variably displayed till all of them are stationarily displayed, and when the number of games reaches a specific number, putting out a specific number of game media. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachislot machines and slot machines.

Conventionally, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a game medal, a coin, etc. (hereinafter referred to as a medal, etc.) are inserted and a start lever is operated by a player, and a plurality of reels are detected. A start switch that requests the start of rotation of the reel and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels is detected by the player, and a signal that requests the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel is output. A step switch that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and transmits the driving force to each reel, and the operation of the stepping motor based on signals output from the start switch and the stop switch. A reel control unit that controls and rotates each reel and stops the operation of the start lever. When it comes out, lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the reel rotation 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 gaming machine called pachislot is known.

Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine in which a return to the player is performed when the number of inserted gaming media reaches a certain amount (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 45).

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However, there is a problem that some players find it difficult to input the insurance, which is a condition for the return. In particular, for a player who frequently visits a game store, when he / she wants to join insurance when starting a game with a certain gaming machine, he / she wants to start the game as soon as possible. There was room for improvement in that it had to be done and felt annoying.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to enable a game machine having an insurance function to smoothly join without inconvenience when joining insurance. Is to provide a machine.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information strings;
A plurality of stop command means corresponding to each of the plurality of identification information sequences and outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player;
Triggered by receiving a stop command signal from the stop command means, a stop control means for stopping the change display of the identification information sequence corresponding to the stop command means that has output the stop command signal;
A determination means for determining whether or not the player has been replaced;
When the stop command signal is received for the first time after it is determined that the player has been switched, and the stop command signal is output from the specific stop command means, the mode is shifted from the first mode to the second mode. Mode transition means;
The second mode game that indicates the number of games that have been performed after the transition to the second mode, out of the games in which a plurality of the identification information sequences are displayed in a variable manner until all are stopped and displayed. Counting means for counting the number of times;
A gaming machine comprising: a payout means for paying a specific number of game media when the second mode game count counted by the counting means reaches a specific count.

According to the invention of (1), when the stop command signal is received for the first time after it is determined that the player has been switched, the stop command signal is output from a specific stop command means (for example, a stop switch). In some cases, the first mode is shifted to the second mode. That is, the stop command means operated in the first game after the player has been replaced is a specific stop command means (for example, the first of the three stop command means) among a plurality (eg, three) stop command means. The first mode is shifted to the second mode.
As described above, according to the invention of (1), instead of allowing the player to input for shifting to the second mode before starting the game, the variable information identification sequence that is an operation related to the game is displayed. The operation for stopping the game, that is, the operation related to the game and the operation for shifting to the second mode can be performed by one operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling troublesome for the operation for shifting to the second mode and to join smoothly.
In addition, a player who plays a game in the gaming machine for the first time can have an inquiring mind as to what operation can be performed to shift to the second mode.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information strings;
A plurality of stop command means corresponding to each of the plurality of identification information sequences and outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player;
Triggered by receiving a stop command signal from the stop command means, a stop control means for stopping the change display of the identification information sequence corresponding to the stop command means that has output the stop command signal;
A determination means for determining whether or not the player has been replaced;
When the stop command signal is received for the first time after it is determined that the player has been replaced, and the stop command signal is output from the specific stop command means, the mode shifts from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode. Insurance mode transition means,
The number of insurance games indicating the number of games played after shifting to the insurance mode among the games in which all of the above-mentioned identification information strings are variably displayed and all are stopped and displayed once. Counting means for counting;
A gaming machine comprising: insurance payout means for paying a specific number of game media when the number of insurance games counted by the counting means reaches a specific number.

According to the invention of (2), when the stop command signal is received for the first time after it is determined that the player has been switched, the stop command signal is output from a specific stop command means (for example, a stop switch). In some cases, the non-insurance mode is shifted to the insurance mode. That is, the stop command means operated in the first game after the player has been replaced is a specific stop command means (for example, the first of the three stop command means) among a plurality (eg, three) stop command means. If it is arranged on the left side), the mode shifts from the non-insurance mode to the insured mode.
As described above, according to the invention of (2), the change display of the identification information sequence, which is an operation related to the game, is not performed without causing the player to input for shifting to the insurance mode before starting the game. The operation for stopping the game, that is, the operation related to the game and the operation of joining the insurance can be performed by one operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling troublesome in joining the insurance and to join smoothly.
In addition, a player who plays a game on the gaming machine for the first time can have an inquiring mind as to what kind of operation should be able to take out insurance.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The gaming machine of (2) above,
Finally, comprising a time-lapse means for measuring a period from when the stop command signal is output from the stop command means,
The determining means determines that the player has been replaced when the period measured by the time-lapse means exceeds a predetermined period.

According to the invention of (3), when the period after the stop command signal is last output from the stop command means exceeds a predetermined period, it is determined that the player has been replaced. When the period since the stop command signal was last output from the stop command means exceeds a predetermined period, the player is likely to be replaced. Therefore, according to the invention of (3), when there is a high possibility that the player has been replaced, the player is given an opportunity to shift to the insurance mode, so that the player who newly started the game Will be able to take out insurance.
Further, if the period since the stop command signal was last output from the stop command means exceeds a predetermined period, even the same player may have changed his mind to join insurance. However, according to the invention of (2), it is possible to give such a player an opportunity to join the insurance again.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) The gaming machine of (2) or (3) above,
Equipped with a sensor to detect the player,
The determination means determines that the player has been replaced when the player is detected after the sensor no longer detects the player.

According to the invention of (4), when a player is detected after a sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) no longer detects the player, it is determined that the player has been replaced. Can take out insurance.
In addition, when a player detects a player after the sensor no longer detects the player, it is determined that the player has been replaced. Even when a game is started at, it is possible to give an opportunity to take out insurance.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4) above,
Insurance cancellation means for outputting an insurance cancellation signal in response to an operation by the player;
An insurance cancellation control unit that shifts from the insurance mode to the non-insurance mode when the insurance cancellation signal is received from the insurance cancellation unit before the number of insurance games reaches a predetermined number less than the specific number of times. It is characterized by that.

According to the invention of (5), when the insurance cancellation signal is received from the insurance cancellation means until the number of insurance games reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3 times) smaller than the specific number, Since it shifts to the non-insurance mode, it can be canceled if it is accidentally shifted to the insurance mode, and the player can enjoy the game in the mode desired by the player (insured mode or non-insurance mode) become.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (5) above,
An insurance image display means for displaying an insurance image indicating the transition to the insurance mode when the insurance mode is entered is provided.

According to the invention of (6), when the mode is shifted to the insurance mode, the insurance image indicating that the mode has been switched to the insurance mode is displayed. It is possible to prevent not being noticed.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(7) The gaming machine of (6) above,
Finally, comprising a time-lapse means for measuring a period from when the stop command signal is output from the stop command means,
The insurance image display means displays the insurance image when the period measured by the time elapse means exceeds a predetermined period.

According to the invention of (7), the insurance image is displayed when a period after the stop command signal is last output exceeds a predetermined period. That is, by displaying the insurance image only for a period considered to be the minimum necessary for the player, it is possible to prevent the display of other effect images.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having an insurance function, which can be smoothly joined without inconvenience when joining insurance.

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 player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

The internal lottery means 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 a winning determination line 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 a plurality of reels have been rotated, when a stop button is pressed by the player, the reel stop control means determines the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Control to stop the rotation of.

Here, in the pachislot, basically, the control of stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is determined as four symbols.

The reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning determination line using the specified time when an internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Stop the reel rotation so that On the other hand, for the combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reel rotation is stopped so that the combination is not displayed along the winning determination line using the specified time.

Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. 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.

The insurance mode transition means shifts from the non-insurance mode to the insured mode when a specific stop button is operated when a stop button is operated for the first time after it is determined that the player has been changed. .

The counting means counts the number of insurance games indicating the number of games played since the shift to the insurance mode. The insurance payout means pays a specific number of game media when the number of insurance games reaches a specific number. In this way, in the pachislot, before starting the game, instead of allowing the player to input for shifting to the insurance mode, an operation for stopping the rotation of the reel, which is an operation related to the game, The insurance operation can be performed with one operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling troublesome in joining the insurance and to join smoothly.

Also, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of flows, various effects can be achieved by using video display performed by a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof. Done.

When the player operates the start lever, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determining means 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.

When the content of the production is determined, the production execution means is linked to each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reel is started, when the rotation of each reel is stopped, or when the presence / absence of a prize is determined. To proceed with the production. In this way, in the pachislot, the player is given the 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. As a result, 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.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external structure of the pachislot according to the present embodiment.

The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 2 that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 8 that is attached to the cabinet 2 so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3 (reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) are provided side by side. Each reel 3 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.

The reel 3 corresponds to the variable display means in the present invention. In this embodiment, the case where the fluctuation display means is a mechanical reel will be described. However, the fluctuation display means in the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the identification information is variably displayed (for example, scrolled). It may be a display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device or the like) that displays a state of being displayed.

A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 8. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen including a symbol display area 4 (symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R), and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3 when viewed from the front. The symbol display area 4 is provided corresponding to each of the three reels 3 and has a configuration capable of transmitting through the reels 3 provided behind the reels 3.

That is, the symbol display area 4 functions as a display window, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reel 3 provided behind the symbol display area 4. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display area 4 is used to display a video and execute an effect.

The symbol display area 4 (hereinafter referred to as the display window 4) has an upper stage and a middle stage in the frame among a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the surface of the reel 3 when the rotation of the reel provided behind it is stopped. In addition, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the lower areas. In addition, a pseudo line formed by combining any one of the three regions including the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage of each display window 4 is a target line for determining whether or not to win ( It is defined as a winning determination line L).

In the present embodiment, a top line that combines the upper stages of the display windows 4, a center line that combines the middle stages of the display windows 4, a bottom line that combines the lower stages of the display windows 4, and an upper stage of the display window 4L. Five winning lines are determined: a cross-down line formed by combining the middle stage of the display window 4C and the lower stage of the display window 4R, and a cross-up line formed by combining the lower stage of the display window 4L, the middle stage of the display window 4C and the upper stage of the display window 4R. Line L is provided.

The front door 8 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 11 and the bet button 13 are 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 insurance cancellation button 91 allows the player to input that the mode is shifted from the insurance mode to the non-insurance mode on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when the number of insurance games, which is the number of games since the transition to the insurance mode, is less than 5, it is possible to input that the mode is shifted from the insurance mode to the non-insurance mode. The insurance cancellation button 91 corresponds to the insurance cancellation means of the present invention.
The infrared sensor 92 is for detecting a player who plays a game facing the pachislot 1 and corresponds to the sensor of the present invention.

The start lever 6 is provided to start the rotation of all the reels 3. Stop buttons 7 (stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) are associated with each of the three reels 3, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 3.
In the present embodiment, when the stop button 7L (the leftmost stop button) among the three stop buttons 7 is operated in the first game after it is determined that the player has been replaced, the insurance is set from the non-insurance mode. Transition to the mode. When the mode is shifted from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode, one credit is subtracted. That is, on the condition that a predetermined number (for example, one) of insurance medals is consumed, the mode is shifted from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode.

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 9 (LED or the like) outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the production contents. The speaker 21 (speakers 21L and 21R) outputs sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the performance. The medal payout port 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 50 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot shown in FIG.
The state where the front door 8 is opened and the structure on the back side of the front door 8 and the structure inside the cabinet 2 appears is shown.

A board (hereinafter referred to as a main board) constituting the main control circuit 81 is provided above the cabinet 2. The main control circuit 81 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reel, and determination of the presence or absence of a winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 81 will be described later.

Three reels 3 (reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) are provided in the center of the cabinet 2. A stepping motor 59 (stepping motors 59L, 59C, and 59R) is connected to each reel 3 through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

On the left side of the three reels 3, a substrate (hereinafter referred to as a sub-substrate) constituting the sub-control circuit 82 is provided. The sub-control circuit 82 is a circuit that controls execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 82 will be described later.

Below the inside of the cabinet 2, a medal payout device 50 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 50) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided. On the left side of the hopper 50, a power supply device 54 for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachislot 1 is provided.

A selector 52 is provided in the center of the back side of the front door 8 and below the display window 4 (display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R). The selector 52 is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 22 to the hopper 50. Note that a medal sensor 22S, which will be described later, is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 52, 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 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 81, a sub-control circuit 82, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the main control circuit of the pachislot shown in FIG.

The main control circuit 81 includes a microcomputer 40 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 40 includes a CPU 41 (hereinafter referred to as main CPU 41), a ROM 42 (hereinafter referred to as main ROM 42), and a RAM 43 (hereinafter referred to as main RAM 43).

The main ROM 42 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 41, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 82, and the like. The main RAM 43 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 41 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 144, a frequency divider 145, a random number generator 146, and a sampling circuit 147. The clock pulse generation circuit 144 and the frequency divider 145 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 41 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 146 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 147 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 40. The main CPU 41 receives an input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as a stepping motor 59 (stepping motors 59L, 59C, and 59R). The stop switch 56 detects that each of the three stop buttons 7 (stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) has been pressed by the player (stop operation), and outputs a signal indicating that it has been operated. The stop switch 56 corresponds to stop command means. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

The medal sensor 22S detects that a medal received at the medal insertion slot 22 has passed through the selector 52 described above. The bet switch 11S and the bet switch 13S detect that the bet button 11 and the bet button 13 are pressed by the player. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player. The insurance cancellation switch 91S detects that the insurance cancellation button 91 has been pressed by the player. The infrared sensor 92 detects a player who plays a game while facing the pachislot 1.

Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 40 include a stepping motor 59, a 7-segment display 18, and a hopper 50. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 40.

The motor drive circuit 49 controls driving of a stepping motor 59 provided corresponding to each reel 3 (reels 3L, 3C, and 3R). The reel position detection circuit 60 detects, according to each reel 3, a reel index indicating that the reel 3 has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

The stepping motor 59 has 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 motor 59 is transmitted to the reel 3 through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time a pulse is output to the stepping motor 59, the reel 3 rotates at a constant angle.

The main CPU 41 manages the rotation angle of the reel (mainly how many symbols the reel 3 has rotated) by counting the number of times the pulse is output to the stepping motor 59 after detecting the reel index. The positions of the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel 3 are managed.

The display unit drive circuit 58 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 18. The hopper drive circuit 51 controls the operation of the hopper 50. The payout completion signal circuit 61 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 50S provided in the hopper 50, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 50 have reached the payout number.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit shown in FIG.

The sub control circuit 82 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 81 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 81. The sub-control circuit 82 basically includes a CPU 206 (hereinafter referred to as sub-CPU 206), a ROM 208 (hereinafter referred to as sub-ROM 208), a RAM 210 (hereinafter referred to as sub-RAM 210), a rendering processor 212, a drawing RAM 216, a driver 218, a DSP (digital signal processor). 232, an audio RAM 234, an A / D converter 233, and an amplifier 236.

The sub CPU 206 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 208 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 81. The sub-RAM 210 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 81. The sub ROM 208 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

In the program storage area, a control program executed by the sub CPU 206 is stored. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 81 and an effect registration task for extracting and registering effect content (effect data) by extracting effect random numbers. , A drawing control task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined contents of the production, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 9, and the sound output by the speakers 21 (speakers 21L and 21R). Voice control tasks to be performed 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 82 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21 and the lamp 9 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

The sub CPU 206, the rendering processor 212, the drawing RAM 216 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 218 create a video according to the animation data specified by the effect contents, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 5.

In addition, the sub CPU 206, DSP 232, audio RAM 234, A / D converter 233, and amplifier 236 output sound such as BGM from the speaker 21 in accordance with the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 206 turns on and off the lamp 9 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 42 will be described with reference to FIGS.

The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement table.
The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel 3 (reels 3L, 3C and 3R) and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position. Yes.

In the symbol arrangement table, each position in the middle of the display window 4 (display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R) when the reel index is detected is set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order of advance in the rotation direction of the reel 3. “0” to “20” are assigned to the positions of symbols, 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 present in the middle of the display window 4 and the type of symbol. Can always be managed.

The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table.
In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by each reel 3 (reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) along the winning determination line L matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, It is determined that a prize has been won, and a privilege such as payout of medals, re-game operation, or bonus game operation is 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 L.

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 3 is displayed along the winning determination line L, “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 L does not coincide with any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, a so-called “losing” occurs.

With reference to FIG. 8, the bonus operation time table will be described.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a bonus operation time table.
The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 43 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.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table for a general gaming state.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table for RB operation.
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.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay.
FIG. 12 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table.
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 3 (reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line L. 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.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence table between the specific number of times and the number of payouts.
In the specified number of times “1000”, the number of payouts “360” in the insurance mode is set.
In the present invention, the number of payouts set in association with the specific number of times does not necessarily have to be constant. For example, the number of payouts set in association with the specific number of times changes according to the game history or the like. There may be. The number of payouts set in association with the specific number of times corresponds to the specific number in the present invention.

This completes the description of the contents of the data table stored in the main ROM 42. Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 43 will be described with reference to FIGS.

The configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the internal winning combination storing area.
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 43 is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination described above 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 L.

The structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the carryover combination storage area.

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 a 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 L. It has a configuration. 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.
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the operating flag storage area.

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.

Although not shown, the main RAM 43 is provided with a storage area for an insurance mode flag. The insurance mode flag is a flag indicating whether the insurance mode or the non-insurance mode. The storage area for the insurance mode flag is, for example, a storage area having a predetermined number of bits, and the insurance mode flag is “ON” or “OFF” depending on the storage contents in the storage area. The insurance mode flag “ON” indicates the insurance mode, and the insurance mode flag “OFF” indicates the non-insurance mode.
Further, the RAM 43 is provided with a data storage area indicating the number of games C.

Here, insurance (insurance) in the pachislot 1 will be described.
The pachislot 1 has two modes for insurance: an insurance mode and an insurance-free mode.
Immediately after the pachislot 1 is turned on, the non-insurance mode is set, and among the three stop buttons 7 in the first game after it is determined that the player has changed, the stop button 7L (the leftmost stop button) Is operated, the non-insurance mode is shifted to the insurance mode on condition that a predetermined number (for example, one) of insurance medals is consumed. In the insurance mode, the number of games played after the transition to the insurance mode is counted. When the number of games counted in the insurance mode reaches a specific number (1000 in this embodiment), a predetermined number (360 in this embodiment) of medals is paid out (see FIG. 13). The non-insurance mode corresponds to the first mode of the present invention. The insurance mode corresponds to the second mode of the present invention.

This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM 43. Next, the contents of a program executed by the main CPU 41 of the main control circuit 81 will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, with reference to FIG. 17, the main flowchart by control of the main CPU 41 is demonstrated.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing processing executed by the main CPU of the main control circuit shown in FIG.
When power is supplied to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 41 performs an initialization process (step S1). Next, the main CPU 41 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 43 (step 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 41 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S3). In this process, input checks of the medal sensor 22S and the start switch 6S are performed.

Next, the main CPU 41 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 43 (step S4). Next, the main CPU 41 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. Next, the main CPU 41 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 82 (step S6). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

Next, the main CPU 41 requests the start of rotation of all the main reels 3 (reels 3L, 3C and 3R) (step S7). When the start of rotation of all the main reels 3 is requested, the stepping motor 59 (stepping motors 59L, 59C and 59R) is executed by an interrupt process (FIG. 23 described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Drive is controlled and rotation of each reel 3 is started.

Next, the main CPU 41 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S8). 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 and the internal winning combination.

Next, the main CPU 41 searches for a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line L, and determines a payout number or the like based on the result (step S9). As a result of the search, if the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line L matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU 41 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 82 (step S10). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 41 performs medal payout processing (step S11). Based on the determined payout number, the hopper 50 is driven and the credit number is updated. Next, the main CPU 41 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 41 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (step S13). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 41 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 22 (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 41 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 after step S14 or when it is determined in step S13 that the bonus operating flag is not on (step S15). It is checked whether or not the bonus operation starts.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the insurance mode is set (step S21). In this process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the insurance mode flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the non-insurance mode is set, the process returns to step S2. On the other hand, when determining that it is the insurance mode, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of games C (step S22), and moves the process to step S23. When executing the process of step S22, the main CPU 41 functions as a counting means for counting the number of games played after shifting to the insurance mode. In the present embodiment, the case of counting the number of games by counting up will be described. However, in the present invention, the counting method of the number of games is not limited to this example. For example, the number of games is counted by counting from 1000 to 0 by counting down. May be counted.

In step S23, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of games C has reached a specific number (1000 in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the number of games C has not reached the specific number, the process proceeds to step S27. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of games C has reached a specific number, insurance medal payout processing is executed (step S24). In this process, the main CPU 41 pays out a specific number (360 in this embodiment) of medals. When executing the processing of step S24, the main CPU 41 functions as insurance payout means. Further, when executing the process of step S24, the main CPU 41 functions as a payout means.

Next, in step S <b> 25, the main CPU 41 transmits an insurance medal payout command to the sub control circuit 82. The insurance medal payout command is a command for notifying the sub control circuit 82 that the insurance medal has been paid out.

In step S27, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of games C is 5 or more. If it is determined that the number of games C is 5 or more, the process returns to step S2. On the other hand, when determining that the number of games C is not 5 or more, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not there is an insurance cancellation input from the insurance cancellation button 91 (step S28). If it is determined that there is no insurance cancellation input, the process returns to step S2. On the other hand, when determining that there is an insurance cancellation input, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the credit counter. (Step S29). Note that the number of credit counters added in step S29 is the same as the number of credit counters subtracted at the time of insurance participation, that is, the number of credit counters subtracted in step S111 of FIG. That is, the credit counter subtracted at the time of insurance subscription is returned (added) as it is.

Next, in step S <b> 30, the main CPU 41 transmits an insurance cancellation command to the sub control circuit 82. The insurance cancellation command is a command for notifying the sub control circuit 82 that insurance cancellation has been input. When executing the processing of step S27 to step S30, the main CPU 41 functions as insurance cancellation control means.

After the processing in step S25 or step S30, the main CPU 41 shifts to the non-insurance mode by setting the insurance mode flag to “OFF”. Thereafter, the process returns to step S2.

Next, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing medal acceptance / start check processing.
First, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S31). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (step S32). The solenoid of the selector 52 is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector 52 is prompted.

When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 41 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S33). Next, the main CPU 41 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S34). Steps S33 and S34 are processes for replaying.

After step S32 or step S34, the main CPU 41 sets 3 as the maximum value of the input number counter (step S35). Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (step S36). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 41 changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter (step S37). For example, the maximum value is changed to 2.

The main CPU 41 determines whether or not passage of medals has been detected after step S37 or when it is determined in step S36 that the bonus operating flag is not on (step S38). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (step S39). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (step S40). Next, the main CPU 41 stores 5 in the valid line counter (step S41). Next, the main CPU 41 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 82 (step S42). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

When the main CPU 41 determines in step S39 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the credit counter (step S43). The main CPU 41 checks the bet switch 11S and the bet switch 13S after step S43, after step S42, or when it is determined that the passage of medals is not detected in step S38 (step S44). Numerical values corresponding to the bet button 11 and the bet button 13 are added to the inserted number counter, while being subtracted from the credit counter.

Next, the main CPU 41 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, the process proceeds to step S38, whereas when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is ON ( Step S46).

When determining that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 41 proceeds to step S38, whereas when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the main CPU 41 prohibits medal passage (step S47). As a result, the solenoid of the selector 52 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.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the internal lottery process.

First, the main CPU 41 determines an internal lottery table and the number of lotteries (step S61). The operating flag storage area is referred to, and the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined according to whether or not the bonus is activated. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

Next, the main CPU 41 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 41 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (step S63).

Next, the main CPU 41 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (step S64). Next, the main CPU 41 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (step S65). Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S66). When the main CPU 41 determines that the digit is not performed, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (step S67).

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S68). When the main CPU 41 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to step S64. On the other hand, when the main CPU 41 determines that the number of lotteries is 0, the main CPU 41 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer, and the bonus data pointer. Is set to 0 (step S69).

When the main CPU 41 determines in step S66 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 41 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (step S70). After step S70 or step S69, the main CPU 41 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (step S71).

Next, the main CPU 41 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (step S72). Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (step S73). When the main CPU 41 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 41 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer (step). S74). Next, the main CPU 41 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storage area (step S75).

The main CPU 41 calculates the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area after step S75 or when it is determined in step S73 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0. The result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (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.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the reel stop control process.
When the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 20 is executed, the main CPU 41 functions as a stop control unit.
First, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not an effective stop button 7 (stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) has been pressed (step S101). When the main CPU 41 determines that the effective stop button 7 is not pressed, it waits until it is pressed.

When determining that the valid stop button 7 has been pressed, the main CPU 41 invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop button 7 (step S102). The valid and invalid states of each stop button 7 are managed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 43.

Next, the main CPU 41 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 window 4 (display window 4L, 4C or 4R) when the stop button 7 is pressed. Up to the position of the 4th symbol from there. 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 41 falls within the range of the number of checks including the position of the symbol (hereinafter referred to as the stop start position) in the middle of the corresponding display window 4 when the stop button 7 is pressed. Among the positions of certain symbols, the position of the symbol with the highest priority is searched (step S104). In this process, the symbol position at which the symbol combination that is permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination can be displayed along the winning determination line L is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority. .

Next, the main CPU 41 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 41 proceeds to wait for a scheduled stop position (step S106). When a transition is made to waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motors (stepping motors 59L, 59C and 59R) is controlled by an interrupt process described later, and the position of the symbol with the highest priority reaches the middle stage of the corresponding display window 4. The rotation of the reel 3 is stopped after waiting.

Next, the main CPU 41 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 82 (step S107). The reel stop command includes a parameter that specifies the type of the reel 3 that has stopped.

Next, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not there is a stop button 7 whose operation is valid (step S108). That is, it is determined whether or not there is a reel 3 that is still rotating. When the main CPU 41 determines that there is a stop button 7 that is effective in operation, the main CPU 41 proceeds to step S101, whereas when it determines that there is no stop button 7 that is effective in operation, the main CPU 41 proceeds to step S109.

In step S109, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not it is the first game after the player is replaced. In this process, the main CPU 41 does not detect the player in the player detection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 (after the last stop button is operated or the infrared sensor 92 is turned on by the game). If it is determined that 10 minutes have elapsed after the player is no longer detected, it is determined that this is the first game. If it is determined that the game is not the first game since the player has changed, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is the first game since the player has changed, the process proceeds to step S110.

In step S110, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the first stop is the left reel (reel 3L). In this process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the stop button 7L is operated first among the three stop buttons 7 (stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R). If it is determined that the first stop is not the left reel, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the first stop is the left reel (reel 3L), the main CPU 41 subtracts the credit counter (step S111). In the present embodiment, the number of medals required for insurance participation is one. Accordingly, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the credit counter. In the present invention, the number of game media (medals) required to shift to the insurance mode is not particularly limited, and may not be one, and may change according to the progress of the game. .

Next, the main CPU 41 transmits an insurance subscription command to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S112). The insurance participation command is a command for notifying the sub-control circuit 82 that there is an insurance participation input. In the present embodiment, it is determined that there is an insurance participation input when the stop button 7L is operated first in the first game after the player is switched.

Next, in step S113, the main CPU 41 shifts to the insurance mode by setting the insurance mode flag to “ON”. When executing the process of step S113, the main CPU 41 functions as an insurance mode shifting means for shifting to the insurance mode. Further, when executing the process of step S113, the main CPU 41 functions as a mode transition means for shifting from the first mode as the non-insurance mode to the second mode as the insurance mode. After the process of step S113, this subroutine is terminated.

Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the bonus operation check process.
First, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S121). When the main CPU 41 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 41 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs the 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 41 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S123). Next, the main CPU 41 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S124). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

When determining that the display combination is not BB in step S121, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S125). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 41 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S126).

When determining that the display combination is not replay in step S125, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S127). When determining that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 41 ends the bonus operation check process, whereas when determining that the BB operating flag is on, whether or not the RB operating flag is on. Is determined (step S128).

When the main CPU 41 determines that the RB in-operation flag is on, the main CPU 41 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 41 determines that the RB in-operation flag is not on, the main CPU 41 refers to the bonus operation table. Time 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.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the bonus end check process.
First, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S141). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 41 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 41 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S143). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

When the main CPU 41 determines in step S141 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the main CPU 41 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 41 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (step S145).

When the main CPU 41 determines that the possible winning count counter or the possible gaming count counter is not 0, the main CPU 41 ends the bonus end check process, while determining that the possible winning count counter or the possible game count counter is 0, Processing at the end of RB 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 41 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing interrupt processing.
First, the main CPU 41 saves the register (step S161). Next, the main CPU 41 performs an input port check process (step S162). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 56 are checked.

Next, the main CPU 41 performs a reel control process (step S163). In this process, when the start of rotation of all reels 3 (reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) is requested, the stepping motor 59 (stepping motor 59) is started so that each reel 3 starts rotating and then rotates at a constant speed. 59L, 59C and 59R) are controlled. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motor 59 is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel 3 is continued for the number of sliding pieces and the rotation is decelerated and stopped.

Next, the main CPU 41 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (step S164). Next, the main CPU 41 restores the register (step S165). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

Next, the player detection process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a player detection process.
The player detection process shown in FIG. 24 is executed at a predetermined timing separately from the main flow shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 41 determines whether any one of the stop buttons 7 (stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) has been operated (step S201). When determining that the stop button 7 is not operated, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the infrared sensor 92 has detected the player (step S202).

If it is determined in step S201 that the stop button 7 has been operated, or if it is determined in step S202 that the infrared sensor 92 has detected a player, the main CPU 41 sets the timer T = 0 (step S203). The elapsed time is measured by counting up. When executing this processing, the main CPU 41 functions as an aging means.

If it is determined in step S202 that the infrared sensor 92 has not detected a player, or after the processing in step S203, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the timer T has reached 10 minutes or more (step S204). . The process of step S204 is also a process of determining that the player has been replaced when the timer T is 10 minutes or longer. When executing the process of step S204, the main CPU 41 functions as a determination unit that determines whether or not the player has been replaced. If it is determined in step S204 that the timer T has not reached 10 minutes or longer, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the timer T has reached 10 minutes or more, the main CPU 41 transmits a period elapsed command to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S205). The period elapsed command is a command for notifying the sub-control circuit 82 that the stop button 7 has been operated last time or that the infrared sensor 92 has stopped detecting a player and that it has been 10 minutes or longer. . After the process of step S205, this subroutine is terminated.

This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 41 of the main control circuit 81. Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 82 will be described with reference to FIGS.

The main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 206 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task performed by the sub CPU shown in FIG.
First, the sub CPU 206 performs a reception check on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 81 (step S301). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 206 extracts the type of the command (step S302).

Next, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S303). When the sub CPU 206 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S301. On the other hand, when determining that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 206 stores the command in the message queue (step S304). Move on.

Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 206 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU shown in FIG.
First, the sub CPU 206 takes out a message from the message queue (step S311). Next, the sub CPU 206 determines whether there is a message (step S312). When the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (step S313). For example, various data such as internal winning combination, type of reel 3 (reels 3L, 3C and 3R) stopped, display combination, operating flag, etc. specified by parameters are copied to the storage area provided in the sub RAM 210. Is done.

Next, the sub CPU 206 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (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.

The sub CPU 206 registers animation data after step S314 or when it is determined in step S312 that there is no message (step S315). Next, the sub CPU 206 registers sound data (step S316). Next, the sub CPU 206 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. 27, a flowchart of effect content determination processing executed by the sub CPU 206 will be described.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an effect content determination process performed by the sub CPU shown in FIG.
First, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is time to receive a start command (step S321). When determining that the start command is received, the sub CPU 206 extracts the effect random number, 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 206 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, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (step S324). When the sub CPU 206 determines that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 206 registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and the type of the stop button 7 (stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R) ( Step S325). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the display command is received (step S326). When the sub CPU 206 determines that the display command is being received, the sub CPU 206 registers display effect data based on the registered effect number (step S327). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 206 determines whether it is a bonus start command reception (step S328). If the sub CPU 206 determines that the bonus start command is received, it registers effect data for starting the bonus (step S329). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (step S330). When the sub CPU 206 determines that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 206 ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 206 registers bonus end effect data (step S331). ). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing insurance-related effect processing performed by the sub CPU shown in FIG.
29, 30, and 31 are diagrams illustrating examples of images displayed on the liquid crystal display device.
The insurance-related effect process shown in FIG. 28 is executed at a predetermined timing separately from the main board communication task (see FIG. 25) and the effect registration task (see FIG. 26).

First, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an insurance participation command has been received (step S341). The insurance participation command is transmitted from the main CPU 41 in step S112 of the reel stop control process (FIG. 20). If it is determined that the insurance joining command has been received, the sub CPU 206 displays the insurance mode image 181 for a predetermined period (3 seconds in this embodiment) in step S342 (see FIG. 29).

If it is determined in step S341 that an insurance participation command has not been received, or after the processing in step S342, the sub CPU 206 determines whether an insurance medal payout command has been received (step S343). The insurance medal payout command is transmitted from the main CPU 41 in step S25 of the main flow shown in FIG. If it is determined that the insurance medal payout command has been received, the sub CPU 206 displays an insurance medal payout image (step S344). In this processing, the sub CPU 206 has an insurance comprising an image 186 showing the characters “BONUS !!”, an image 187 simulating fireworks, and an image 185 showing that the number of games has reached a specific number (1000 times). The medal payout image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIG. 30).

Thereafter, in step S345, the sub CPU 206 displays the non-insurance mode image 180 for a predetermined period (3 seconds in the present embodiment) as shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S343 that the insurance medal payout command has not been received, or after executing the processing of step S345, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an insurance cancellation command has been received. The insurance cancellation command is transmitted from the main CPU 41 in step S30 of the main flow shown in FIG. When determining that the insurance cancellation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 displays the non-insurance mode image 180 for a predetermined period (3 seconds in the present embodiment) as shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S346 that an insurance cancellation command has not been received, or after the processing in step S347, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a period elapsed command has been received (step S348). The period elapsed command is transmitted from the main CPU 41 in step S205 of the player detection process shown in FIG.
When determining that the period elapsed command has been received, the sub CPU 206 displays an insurance image (insured mode image 181 or non-insurance mode image 180) for a predetermined period (in this embodiment, 3 seconds) according to the current insurance mode. To do. If it is determined in step S348 that a period elapsed command has not been received, or after the process of step S349, this subroutine is terminated.

As described above, according to the pachislot 1, when the stop button 7 is operated for the first time after it has been determined that the player has been changed, the insurance operation is started from the non-insurance mode when the stop operation is performed from the stop button 7L. Enter mode. In other words, when the stop button 7 operated in the first game after the player is changed is the one arranged on the leftmost side of the three stop buttons 7 (stop button 7L), the insurance from the non-insurance mode is insured. Transition to the mode.
As described above, according to the pachislot 1, it is not necessary for the player to input to shift to the insurance mode before starting the game, but to stop the reel fluctuation display as an operation related to the game. The operation, that is, the operation related to the game and the operation of joining the insurance can be performed by one operation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling troublesome in joining the insurance and to join smoothly.
In addition, for a player who plays a game in the pachislot 1 for the first time, it is possible to have an inquiring mind as to what kind of operation can be applied for insurance.

Further, according to the pachislot 1, when the period after the last stop button 7 is operated exceeds a predetermined period (10 minutes in the present embodiment), it is determined that the player has been replaced. When the period since the stop button 7 was last operated exceeds a predetermined period, there is a high possibility that the player has been replaced. Therefore, according to the pachislot 1, when the player is likely to be replaced, the player is given an opportunity to shift to the insurance mode. It becomes possible to join.
In addition, if the period since the last stop button 7 was operated exceeds a predetermined period, even the same player may have changed his mind to join insurance. However, according to the pachislot 1, it is possible to give such a player an opportunity to join the insurance again.

In addition, according to the pachislot 1, when the player is detected after the infrared sensor 92 stops detecting the player, it is determined that the player has been replaced. It becomes possible to join.
In addition, when the player detects the player after the infrared sensor 92 stops detecting the player, it is determined that the player has been switched. Even when a game is started with the pachislot 1, it is possible to give an opportunity to take out insurance.

Further, according to the pachislot 1, when the insurance cancellation button 91 is operated before the number of games C reaches a predetermined number (5 in the present embodiment) smaller than the specific number, the insurance mode is used for insurance. Because it shifts to non-mode, it can be canceled if it is accidentally shifted to insurance mode, and it is possible to enjoy the game in the mode desired by the player (insurance mode or non-insurance mode) Become.

In addition, according to Pachislot 1, when the mode is shifted to the insurance mode, the insurance image indicating that the mode has been switched to the insurance mode is displayed. Can be prevented.
An insurance image is displayed when the period since the last stop button 7 was operated exceeds a predetermined period. That is, by displaying the insurance image only for a period considered to be the minimum necessary for the player, it is possible to prevent the display of other effect images.

In this embodiment, the case where the presence / absence of a player is detected by the infrared sensor 92 has been described. However, the sensor in the present invention is not particularly limited. For example, a weight sensor is provided on a chair on which a player sits, and the weight sensor is provided. May be connected to the gaming machine, and the player may be detected while the weight sensor detects a weight of a predetermined amount or more.

In the present embodiment, when the mode is shifted to the insurance mode, when the stop button 7 is not operated for 10 minutes or more, or when the infrared sensor 92 does not detect the player for 10 minutes or more, the mode without insurance is set. The case of not migrating was explained. However, in the present invention, when shifting to the insurance mode, the sensor no longer detects the player regardless of whether or not the period from when the stop command signal is output from the stop command means exceeds a predetermined period. After that, when a player is detected, it is possible to shift to the non-insurance mode.
In the present invention, when the mode is shifted to the insurance mode, the sensor detects the player (the sensor did not detect the player for less than a predetermined period), and finally the stop command When the period after the stop command signal is output from the means exceeds a predetermined period, it is possible not to shift to the non-insurance mode.

In the present embodiment, when the stop button 7 is operated for the first time after it is determined that the player has been changed, and the stop operation is performed from the stop button 7L, the mode shifts from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode. Explained when to do. However, in the present invention, when a plurality of stop command means are operated for the first time after it is determined that the player has been replaced, when the plurality of stop command means are operated in a specific order, the insurance from the non-insurance mode is It is also possible to shift to the presence mode. As a specific order, for example, the order of the stop button 7R, the stop button 7C, and the stop button 7L can be given.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, 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 functional block diagram which shows the functional flow of the pachislot which concerns on this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external structure of the pachislot which concerns on this embodiment. It is a front view which shows the internal structure of the pachislot shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main control circuit of the pachislot shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit shown in FIG. 4. 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 the internal lottery table for general game states. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence table | surface with the specific frequency and the number of payout. It is a figure for demonstrating an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure for demonstrating the carryover combination storage area. It is a figure for demonstrating the operating flag storage area. 5 is a flowchart showing processing executed by a main CPU of the main control circuit shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows an interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a player detection process. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an effect registration task performed by a sub CPU shown in FIG. 5. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination process performed by the sub CPU shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the insurance relevant production process performed by the sub CPU shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal display device.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachi-slot 2 Cabinet 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) Reel 4 (4L, 4C, 4R) Symbol display area (display window)
5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7 (7L, 7C, 7R) Stop button 22 Medal insertion slot 22S Medal sensor 40 Microcomputer 41 Main CPU
42 Main ROM
43 Main RAM
49 Motor drive circuit 50 Medal payout device (hopper)
50S medal detection unit 51 hopper drive circuit 56 stop switch 59 (59L, 59C, 59R) stepping motor 60 reel position detection circuit 61 payout completion signal circuit 81 main control circuit 82 sub control circuit 91 insurance cancel button 92 infrared sensor 144 clock pulse Generation circuit 145 Frequency divider 146 Random number generator 147 Sampling circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Sub ROM
210 Sub RAM

Claims (7)

A variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information sequences;
A plurality of stop command means corresponding to each of the plurality of identification information sequences and outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player;
When receiving a stop command signal from the stop command means, a stop control means for stopping the change display of the identification information sequence corresponding to the stop command means that has output the stop command signal;
A determination means for determining whether or not the player has been replaced;
When the stop command signal is received for the first time after it has been determined that the player has been switched, and the stop command signal is output from the specific stop command means, the mode is shifted from the first mode to the second mode. Mode transition means;
A second mode game that indicates the number of games that have been played since the transition to the second mode, out of a plurality of games in which the plurality of identification information sequences are displayed in a variable manner until all are stopped and displayed. Counting means for counting the number of times;
A gaming machine comprising: a payout means for paying a specific number of game media when the number of times of the second mode game counted by the counting means reaches a specific number of times. A variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information sequences;
A plurality of stop command means corresponding to each of the plurality of identification information sequences and outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player;
When receiving a stop command signal from the stop command means, a stop control means for stopping the change display of the identification information sequence corresponding to the stop command means that has output the stop command signal;
A determination means for determining whether or not the player has been replaced;
When the stop command signal is received for the first time after it is determined that the player has been replaced, and the stop command signal is output from the specific stop command means, the mode shifts from the non-insurance mode to the insurance mode. Insurance mode transition means,
The number of insurance games indicating the number of games played after shifting to the insurance mode among the games in which a plurality of games are displayed once after a plurality of the identification information strings are variably displayed. Counting means for counting;
A gaming machine comprising: insurance payout means for paying a specific number of game media when the number of insurance games counted by the counting means reaches a specific number. Finally, comprising a time-lapse means for measuring a period from when the stop command signal is output from the stop command means,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the determining means determines that the player has been replaced when the period measured by the time-lapse means exceeds a predetermined period. Equipped with a sensor to detect the player,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the determination unit determines that the player has been replaced when the player is detected after the sensor no longer detects the player. Insurance cancellation means for outputting an insurance cancellation signal in response to an operation by the player;
An insurance cancellation control unit that shifts from the insurance mode to the non-insurance mode when the insurance cancellation signal is received from the insurance cancellation unit until the insurance game number reaches a predetermined number less than the specific number of times. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, further comprising insurance image display means for displaying an insurance image indicating that the mode has been shifted to the insurance mode when the mode is shifted to the insurance mode. Finally, comprising a time-lapse means for measuring a period from when the stop command signal is output from the stop command means,
The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the insurance image display means displays the insurance image when the period measured by the aging means exceeds a predetermined period.

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