JP2009285064A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of arousing players' expectation by executing diversified operations of replay time. <P>SOLUTION: When specific symbols, or a winning combination related to a specific winning combination, are displayed to a symbol display means, this game machine controls to shift from a regular game mode to a game mode using a second table, when the specific winning mode is determined in the regular game mode and a player executes a stop operation for avoiding a shift to the game mode using the second table, displays symbols other than specific symbols and, when the number of games stored in the number-of-game storage means exceeds a predetermined number on condition that the regular game mode is consecutively executed, controls to shift to a game mode using a third table. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  Conventionally, a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as “medal etc.”) is provided on condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side and medals, coins (hereinafter referred to as “medals etc.”) are inserted. , "Start operation") and a start switch that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels, and a player's operation (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation") is detected according to the type of reel And a stop switch for outputting a signal for requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop, a plurality of corresponding stepping motors corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, each of which transmits a driving force to each reel, and the start Based on the signals output by the switch and the stop switch, the operation of the stepping motor is controlled, and a rotation unit including a control unit that rotates and stops each reel. Tricks machine is known. Normally, in such a gaming machine, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, it is determined whether or not a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed to the player by the plurality of reels, If it is determined that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed, a so-called winning is established, and medals are paid out (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The current mainstream in such a gaming machine performs lottery using a random number when a start operation by a player is detected. For example, an internal lottery table that defines a plurality of numerical ranges is provided, and lottery is performed by searching a numerical range to which a random value extracted at the timing when a start operation by a player is detected. Then, 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 operation by the player is detected. At this time, if the internal winning combination related to winning is determined as a result of lottery using random numbers, the stop operation is detected so that the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed. However, the rotation of the reel continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec), and then stops.

  In addition, in the gaming machines as described above, when a combination of specific symbols is displayed for the purpose of maintaining the health of the game, etc., the same number of medals will be automatically inserted at the next time. The mainstream is the one that operates the replay.

  Recently, an internal lottery table having a relatively large numerical range for determining an internal symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as “replay”) related to the specific symbol combination is provided, and this internal lottery table is selected. A gaming machine has been proposed that operates in a state in which an internal winning combination is determined (referred to as “replay time”) (see, for example, Patent Document 2). According to this gaming machine, since replay will be determined with a relatively high probability, the chances of re-gaming will increase, so that the consumption of medals thrown into the gaming machine will be minimized It becomes possible to wait for the determination of an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game, which is advantageous for the player.

  Also, in such a gaming machine, when the number of games has reached a predetermined number of games, and when a winning combination for shifting to the replay time is determined, the game information is notified, and the game information is referred to A gaming machine that shifts to a replay time by performing a stop operation has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 3). In addition, when the number of games has reached a predetermined number of games, a game machine that shifts to the replay time is proposed by performing lottery using an internal lottery table in which the winning combination to shift to the replay time is defined (For example, see Patent Document 4). According to this gaming machine, the possibility that an unfavorable gaming state continues for a long time can be reduced, and the player can concentrate on the game with peace of mind.

Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-72313 JP 2002-315867 A JP 2008-79778 A JP 2008-79779 A

  However, the above conventional gaming machine has a configuration in which the operation of the replay time is terminated when the specified number of games is performed, the timing at which the operation of the replay time starts, the period during which the operation continues, etc. However, there is a problem that the replay time operation pattern becomes monotonous, the player's sense of expectation lacks ups and downs, and causes a decrease in interest.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the feeling of expectation that a player has by performing various replay time operations.

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

  The gaming machine of the present invention has a plurality of roles based on a start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting a game start operation by a player and a start operation detected by the start operation detecting means. The winning combination determining means for extracting a random number value for determining the winning combination from the above (for example, processing in step S5 in FIG. 24 described later, main control circuit 71 described later), and a plurality of combinations and a numerical range of random numbers are associated with each other Based on detection of a start operation detected by a table storage means (for example, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 32 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and a start operation detecting means. , A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and detection of a symbol stop operation by the player Based on the symbol stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol display means stops the symbol. Symbol stop control means for displaying (for example, processing in step S9 of FIG. 24 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) and game history storage means for storing history information of games executed based on the player's operation main RAM (Random Access Memory) 33) and game control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) that controls each means to execute a game, and the table storage means is usually executed by the game control means A first table used in the game mode (for example, an internal lottery table for a general gaming state described later) and a combination included in a plurality of combinations, A second table in which the numerical range of the replay combination is set wider than the first table (for example, an internal lottery table for RT1 operation described later) and a third table used when history information satisfies a predetermined condition (For example, an internal lottery table for operating RT2 described later), and the game control means is a normal winning combination when a specific symbol related to a specific winning combination is displayed on the symbol display means. A game mode in which the game mode is controlled to shift to the game mode using the second table, the specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means in the normal gaming mode, and the player uses the second table. On the condition that the symbol stop control means displays a symbol other than the specific symbol on the symbol display means based on the stop operation performed to avoid the transition to, and that the normal game mode has continued. Te, when the history information stored in the game history storage means satisfies a predetermined condition, and performing control to shift to the game mode using third table.

  According to this gaming machine, the player can shift to the game mode using the third table based on the stop operation performed to avoid the shift to the game mode using the second table. When “Replay” is won internally during the chance zone after the big bonus ends, pressing the stop button in order from the left activates the replay time using the second table, and presses the stop button in order from the right Since the replay time using the third table is activated, the player can select whether or not to shift to the game mode using the second table according to the gaming state, thereby enabling various replay time operations. This makes it possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the sense of expectation that the player has.

  2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in the third table, a range of random values corresponding to a replay combination related to replays included in a plurality of combinations is wider than that of the first table. .

  According to this gaming machine, the third table to be used is based on the range of random values corresponding to the replay combination related to the replay based on the stop operation performed in order to avoid the transition to the game mode using the second table. However, since it is set wider than the first table, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the expectation of replay time using the third table.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is a navigation means (for example, described later) that instructs the player to stop the symbol so that the symbol related to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is displayed on the symbol display means. The liquid crystal display device 5 and a sub-control circuit 72), which will be described later, are provided such that the game control means displays the symbols that trigger the transition to the game mode using the third table on the symbol display means by the navigation means. Control is performed.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to navigate the stop operation of the symbol that shifts to the game mode using the third table to the player. For example, during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus, “replay” If the stop button is pressed in order from the left, the replay time using the second table will be activated, and if the stop button is pressed in order from the right, the replay time using the third table will be activated. By displaying, it is possible to shift to a different replay time due to the player's stop operation, so that it is possible to operate various replay times and improve the player's expectation A gaming machine can be provided.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the game control means is when the specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, and when the player performs an operation different from the stop operation instructed by the navigation means. Is characterized by controlling the symbol stop control means so that symbols other than the specific symbol relating to the specific winning combination are displayed on the symbol display means.

  According to this gaming machine, when a specific winning combination is determined, a stop operation for shifting to the game mode using the third table is navigated to the player, and an operation different from the navigation stop operation is performed. In this case, since symbols other than the specific symbol related to the specific winning combination are displayed, for example, when “Replay” is internally won during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus, if the stop button is pressed in order from the left When the replay time using the second table is activated and the stop button is pressed in order from the right, the display shows that the replay time using the third table is activated. Will not work, so the chance zone can continue for a long time and the player can choose whether or not to transition to replay time , It is possible to provide a variety of performing the operation of replay time enables gaming machine capable of improving the expectation that player harbor.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the feeling of expectation that a player has by performing various replay time operations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the pachislot 1, in the series of flows described above, video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, light output performed by the various lamps 29, sound output performed by the speakers 21L and 21R, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed. In the embodiment of the present invention, the display of the video performed on the liquid crystal display device 5 includes a navigation image for performing navigation so that the symbol related to the determined winning combination is stopped and displayed.

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

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

  The pachi-slot 1 according to the present invention further includes the following features.

  Game history storage means is provided for storing history information of games executed based on player operations. The game history storage means is stored in a storage area of the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 described later (see FIG. 4). Here, the history information is, for example, the number of games in a normal game mode (hereinafter referred to as “chance zone”) that is executed a predetermined number of times after the bonus ends, or the game value such as medals acquired by the player and the input game value. It is a difference number.

  The table storage means corresponds to a first table (for example, an internal lottery table for general gaming state described later) used for internal lottery in a normal gaming mode (hereinafter referred to as a general gaming state) and a replay role related to replaying. A second table (for example, an internal lottery table for operating RT1 described later) in which a numerical value range of random numbers to be set is set wider than the first table is stored. The general gaming state performed using the second table is a so-called replay time (RT1) in which the probability that the replay is an internal winning combination is high. Furthermore, a third table used when the history information satisfies a predetermined condition is stored. The third table (for example, an RT2 operating internal lottery table described later) is set so that the player can play a game in an advantageous state as compared to the general gaming state. For example, as in the second table, it may be a ceiling replay time (RT2) in which the numerical value range of the random value corresponding to the replay combination is set wider than that of the first table, or the combination from which the game value is paid out is internal. It may be a so-called bonus game with a high probability of winning. The table storage means is stored in a storage area of the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 described later (see FIG. 4).

  The predetermined condition of the history information is, for example, that a player has executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) without acquiring a bonus in a chance zone, or a game that the player has thrown in That is, the cumulative difference between the value and the acquired game value exceeds a predetermined amount. Specifically, when the game value consumed by the player exceeds the amount assumed in advance, the game value is set to return to a game state where the player can play in an advantageous state and a part of the game value is returned. This is a condition.

  Furthermore, in the pachi-slot 1 according to the present invention, it is a condition that the player gives up the right to shift to the gaming state using the second table when shifting to the gaming state using the third table. . That is, as a condition for receiving a reduction in game value, it is necessary to temporarily abandon not only history information but also an advantageous state that can be acquired. Thereby, a player's judgment element is added in the progress of the game, and the game taste can be improved.

  In the pachi-slot 1 according to the present invention, when a specific symbol related to a specific winning combination is stopped and displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the gaming state is changed from the chance zone to using the second table. Perform transition control. On the other hand, when the player determines a specific winning combination, the player performs a stop operation so that the specific symbols are not displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. A gaming state in which the third table is used when the history information stored in the gaming history storage means satisfies a predetermined condition on the precondition that the symbol other than the specific symbol is displayed and the chance zone has continued. Control to shift to.

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

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

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame. In the embodiment of the present invention, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R function as a symbol display unit that displays a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner based on detection of a start operation.

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

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

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

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

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

  The bet button 12 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted in one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot.

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

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

  The lamp 29 (LED or the like) outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the production contents. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 40 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

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

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

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

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

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

  A selector 26 is provided at the center on the back side of the front door 1b and below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The selector 26 is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, etc., and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 22 to the hopper 40. A medal sensor 22S, which will be described later, is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 26, and detects that an appropriate medal has passed.

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

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

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31 (hereinafter referred to as main CPU), a ROM (Read Only Memory) 32 (hereinafter referred to as main ROM), and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 33 (hereinafter referred to as main RAM). . In the embodiment of the present invention, the main control circuit 71 functions as game control means for controlling each means to execute a game.

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72, and the like. In the embodiment of the present invention, the main ROM 32 functions as a table storage unit that stores a plurality of tables that store a plurality of roles and a numerical value range of random numbers in association with each other. Specifically, in the main ROM 32, a numerical value range of the first table used for the general gaming state and the “replay” related to the replay is set wider than the first table, and is used for the replay time (RT1). And a third table used for the ceiling replay time (RT2) that operates when the game history information satisfies a predetermined condition.

  The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program. In the embodiment of the present invention, the main RAM 33 functions as a game history storage unit that stores history information of games executed based on the player's operation. Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the game history information is the number of games in the chance zone or the cumulative value of the difference between the game value input by the player and the acquired game value without acquiring a bonus. Say.

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

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. In the embodiment of the present invention, the stop switch 7S functions as a symbol stop operation detecting means for detecting a symbol stop operation by the player.

  The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation). In the embodiment of the present invention, the start switch 6S functions as a start operation detecting unit that detects a start operation of a game by a game.

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

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

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

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

  The main CPU 31 counts the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after detecting the reel index, so that the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reels have) The position of each symbol arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is managed.

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

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

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

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

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and an effect registration task for extracting effect random numbers and determining and registering effect contents (effect data) , A drawing control task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect content, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 29, and a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R Etc. are included.

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

  The sub control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the lamp 29 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled. In the embodiment of the present invention, the liquid crystal display device 5 functions as navigation means for instructing the player to stop the symbol.

  The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), and the driver 87 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 5.

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

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

<Configuration of data table stored in main ROM>
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and data (hereinafter, symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

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

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

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination, a display combination, and a payout number that are predetermined according to the type of privilege. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination lines 8a to 8e.

  The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol “bell” of each reel is displayed along the winning determination lines 8a to 8e, “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. In addition, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination lines 8a to 8e does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

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

  The in-operation flag is data for identifying the type of bonus that is activated. In the embodiment of the present invention, 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 data stored in the various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 define a replay time (RT1), a ceiling replay time (RT2), and a chance zone operation time table (not shown).

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

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

  The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

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

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

  FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. FIG. 10 shows the internal lottery table for operating RT1. FIG. 11 shows the internal lottery table for operating RT2. The general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 9 is a table used during the general gaming state. The internal winning table for RT1 operation shown in FIG. 10 is a table used during the replay time (RT1) when “Replay” is stopped and displayed in the chance zone after the bonus game. In the RT1 operating internal lottery table, the numerical range of “replay” related to replaying is defined more widely than the general gaming state internal lottery table.

  Further, the internal lottery table for RT2 operation shown in FIG. 11 is based on the stop operation performed by the player to avoid the transition of the replay time, the chance zone continues, and the game history information satisfies a predetermined condition. This table is used during the ceiling replay time (RT2) to be transferred in the case of In the RT2 operating internal lottery table, the range of random numbers corresponding to “replay” related to replay is more widely defined than the RT1 operating internal lottery table.

  FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table for RB operation. In the present embodiment, the type of internal winning combination and the winning probability determined by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables depending on the situation such as whether or not a bonus operation or a replay time operation is performed. As a result, the expectation held by the player is undulated.

  The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination lines 8a to 8e. 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. 13 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. 14 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

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

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

  The main RAM 33 is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination lines 8a to 8e.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described.

  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 clearing the contents until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e. It becomes the composition which is done. And while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, it is stored in the internal winning combination storage area regardless of the result of the lottery described above.

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

  The operating flag storage area stores an operating flag consisting of 1 byte. The operating flag has a unique bonus assigned to each bit. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding bonus, replay time (RT1 and RT2), and the chance zone are activated. The state when all bits are “0” is defined as a general gaming state.

  This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM>
The assist image selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The assist image selection table defines assist image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and identification information of the assist image data based on the internal winning combination.

  The assist image data is used when determining an assist image for displaying the determined internal winning combination on the liquid crystal display device 5 when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined during the ceiling replay time (RT2). Specifically, during the chance zone after the bonus game, the chance is based on the stop operation performed by the player in order to avoid the shift of the replay time (RT1) that shifts when “Replay” is stopped and displayed. If the internal winning combination is determined during the ceiling replay time (RT2) when the zone continues and the game history information satisfies a predetermined condition, the internal winning combination is selected from the assist image data table. The assist image data is read based on the identification information determined based on the information. For example, when the identification information obtained is “a1”, “assist image data A1” is read and an assist image corresponding to “assist image data A1” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The assist image is image data for notifying the player of the winning combination won internally during the ceiling replay time.

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

<Display example of liquid crystal display device>
Examples of effect images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 19 is an example of the effect image in the chance zone displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 6A shows an example of an effect image in the chance zone displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 after the big bonus ends. FIG. 6B is an example of a navigation effect image that instructs the player to stop the symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, when the big bonus ends, an effect image indicating that the gaming state has shifted to the chance zone is displayed. Here, a display example in which the chance zone start display image 120 is displayed is shown. As shown in FIG. 5A, an effect image in which the main character 150 pulls the rear car 151 is displayed below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a chance zone start display image 120 of “Chance zone!” Is displayed. Is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, when the winning combination determined in the chance zone is “replay”, a navigation display image 121 for instructing the player to stop the symbol is displayed. Here, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed in order from the left, the replay time (RT1) is activated, and when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed in order from the right, the replay time can be abandoned. The example of the production image in which the navigation display image 121 to navigate is displayed is shown. As shown in FIG. 6B, a sub character 152 is displayed below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5 and “if the RT is activated, press the stop button with a forward press”, “RT abandonment” In this case, a navigation display image 121 is displayed indicating that the user presses the stop button other than the forward press. Also, a game number count display image 122 indicating the number of games in the chance zone “09th” is displayed above the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  FIG. 20 is an example of the effect image in the case of shifting to the replay time (RT1) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The figure (a) is an example of the effect image in stop operation of a symbol. FIG. 5B is an example of the effect image during the replay time.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when the navigation display image 121 is displayed in FIG. 19B, the effect image during the stop operation of the symbol is displayed. Here, an example of the stop operation display image 123 displayed when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated in order from the left is shown. As shown in FIG. 20B, a stop operation display image 123 is displayed below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5. In the stop operation display image 123, buttons are displayed corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are displayed so as to be visible. In the stop operation display image 123, the stop operation order indicating that the stop buttons 7L and 7C are operated in order from the left and the stop operation of the stop buttons 7L and 7C are visibly displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, when the gaming state shifts to the replay time (RT), an effect image indicating that the gaming state has shifted to the replay time is displayed. Here, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated in order from the left in FIG. 20A, "Replay" is stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8, and the gaming state is changed to the replay time (RT1). A display example in which a replay time start display image 124 is displayed in the case of transition is shown. As shown in FIG. 5A, below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, a replay time start display image 124 indicating that the game state “replay time rushed!” Has shifted to the replay time is displayed. Is displayed. In addition, on the right side of the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, an effect image in which the main character 150 has the three-scale ball 153 is displayed, and on the left side, the number of games during the replay time of “01th shot” is shown. A game count display image 122 is displayed.

  FIG. 21 is an example of a chance zone effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The figure (a) is an example of the effect image in stop operation of a symbol. FIG. 5B is an example of the effect image during the chance zone continuing.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, when the navigation display image 121 is displayed in FIG. 19B, the effect image during the stop operation of the symbol is displayed. Here, an example of the stop operation display image 123 displayed when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated in order from the right is shown. As shown in FIG. 21A, a stop operation display image 123 is displayed below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5. In the stop operation display image 123, buttons are displayed corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are displayed so as to be visible. In the stop operation display image 123, the stop operation order indicating that the stop buttons 7L and 7C are operated in order from the right and the stop operation of the stop buttons 7C and 7R are displayed in a visible manner.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, when the gaming state does not shift to the replay time (RT1) and the chance zone continues, an effect image indicating that the gaming state is the chance zone is displayed. Here, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated in order from the right in FIG. 21A, “Replay” is not stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e, and the chance zone continues. The example of a display in which the display image 125 during chance zone is displayed is shown. As shown in FIG. 5B, a chance zone display image 125 is displayed below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5 and indicates that the challenge zone “in the chance zone” continues. Also, on the left side of the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, an effect image is displayed in which the main character 150 puts the three-scale ball 153 into the fireworks.

  FIG. 22 is an example of the effect image in the case of shifting to the ceiling replay time (RT2) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5A shows an example of the effect image in the chance zone. FIG. 5B is an example of the effect image during the ceiling replay time.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, when the gaming state does not shift to the replay time (RT1), the chance zone continues, and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated, a counter display image is displayed. Here, in FIG. 21A, by operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R sequentially from the right, the transition to the ceiling replay time (RT2) obtained by avoiding the transition to the replay time (RT1) is performed. A display example is shown in which a ceiling RT counter 126 indicating the number of times that the game can be played and a game counter 127 indicating the number of games in the chance zone are displayed. As shown in FIG. 6A, below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, a ceiling RT counter 126 indicating that the transition to the ceiling replay time (RT2) of “02 times” can be made twice and “ The game counter 127 indicating that the number of games in the chance zone “100G” is 100 times is displayed, and the number of games has exceeded a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) without acquiring a bonus. When “Replay” is determined as the winning combination, the gaming state shifts to the ceiling replay time (RT2).

  As shown in FIG. 22B, when the gaming state shifts to the ceiling replay time (RT2), an effect image indicating that the gaming state has shifted to the ceiling replay time is displayed. Here, in FIG. 5A, “Replay” is stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e, and the ceiling replay time entry display image 128 is displayed when the game has shifted to the ceiling replay time when the number of games exceeds the predetermined number. The example of a display displayed is shown. As shown in FIG. 5B, the main character 150 is displayed on the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a gaming state “Entering ceiling replay time!” Is displayed at the bottom of the ceiling replay time. A ceiling replay time start display image 128 indicating the transition is displayed.

  FIG. 23 is an example of an assist effect image during the ceiling replay time (RT2) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 6A shows an example of the effect image when “Bell” and “Cherry” are simultaneously determined as the winning combination. FIG. 7B shows an example of the effect image when “Bell” and “Replay” are determined as the winning combination at the same time.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (a), when the winning combination is determined during the ceiling replay time, an assist effect image for displaying the determined winning combination is displayed. Here, an example of the assist effect image in the case where “Bell” and “Cherry” are simultaneously determined as the winning combination is shown. As shown in FIG. 5A, when “Bell” and “Cherry” are determined as winning combinations at the same time, the main character 150 and the bell 130 are displayed below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5. An effect image that pulls the rear car 151 on which the cherry 131 is placed is displayed, and an assist effect image that displays that “Bell” and “Cherry” are determined as the winning combination is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (b), when the winning combination is determined during the ceiling replay time, an assist effect image for displaying the determined winning combination is displayed. Here, an example of an assist effect image in the case where “Bell” and “Replay” are simultaneously determined as a winning combination is shown. As shown in FIG. 6B, when “BELL” and “REPLAY” are determined as the winning combination at the same time, a sub character 152 and a bell 130 are displayed below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5. An effect image having the replay 132 is displayed, and an assist effect image indicating that “Bell” and “Replay” have been determined as the winning combination is displayed.

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

<Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit>
First, with reference to FIG. 24, a main flowchart by the control of the main CPU 31 will be described. When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 33 (step S2). For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game is cleared, such as an internal winning combination storage area, a display combination storage area, etc. (see FIG. 15).

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing (step S6). The RT game number counter is data for counting the number of unit games performed during the RT operation. In this process, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter is 0. When it is determined that the RT game number counter is not 0, the RT game number counter is decremented by 1. As a result of this subtraction, it is determined whether or not the RT game number counter has become 0. If it is determined that the RT game number counter has become 0, the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S7). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S8). When the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R are driven by an interrupt process (FIG. 31 described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Controlled, rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is started.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S9). In this process, the input of the stop switch 7S is checked, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the timing when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed and the internal winning combination. In the embodiment of the present invention, this process functions as a symbol stop control means for stopping and displaying a symbol.

  Next, the main CPU 31 searches for a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and determines a payout number or the like based on the result (step S10). As a result of the search, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7), the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S11). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S12). Based on the determined payout number, the hopper 40 is driven and the credit number is updated. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S13). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (step S14). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus operating flag is on (step S14: YES), the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S15). It is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the bonus end timing.

  The main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process to be described later with reference to FIG. 29 after step S15 or when it is determined in step S14 that the bonus operating flag is not on (step S14: NO) (step S14: NO). Step S16). It is checked whether or not the bonus operation starts. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 9 and 12) and the number of lotteries (step S61). The operating flag storage area (see FIG. 15) is referred to, and the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 9 and 12) 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 of lottery value subtraction and determination of whether or not a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 9 and 12).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (step S62). In this process, referring to the operating flag storage area (see FIG. 17), the corresponding RT operating internal lottery table (see FIGS. 10 and 11) based on the type of the RT operating flag (RT1 or RT2). Processing to change to is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a random number for determination (step S63). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (step S64).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 9 to 12) and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (step S65). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (step S66). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S67). When the main CPU 31 determines that a digit is not made (step S67: NO), the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (step S68).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (step S69). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0 (step S69: NO), the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S65, while when it determines that the number of lotteries is 0 (step S69: YES), for the small role / replay. 0 is set as the data pointer, and 0 is set as the bonus data pointer (step S70).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S67 that a digit has been made (step S67: YES), the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (step S71). . After step S71 or step S70, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 13), and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (step). S72).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 15) (step S73). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 16) is 0 (step S74). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 16) is 0 (step S74: YES), it refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 14). The internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (step S75). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 16) (step S76).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 16) is not 0 after step S76 or in step S74 (step S74: NO), the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 16) and the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 15), and the result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 15) (step S77). 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 internal lottery table changing process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S81). Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the operating flag storage area (see FIG. 17) to determine whether or not the BB operating flag is on. When determining that the BB operating flag is on (step S81: YES), the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table changing process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the BB operating flag is not on (step S81: NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether the RT1 operating flag is on (step S82). Specifically, the main CPU 31 operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in order from the left when “Replay” is determined as a winning combination during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus, thereby “Replay”. Is stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e, the replay time (RT1) is activated, and it is determined whether the RT1 operating flag is ON. When determining that the RT1 operating flag is on (step S82: YES), the main CPU 31 changes the internal lottery table to the RT1 operating internal lottery table (see FIG. 10) (step S83).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is not on (step S82: NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether the RT2 operating flag is on (step S84). Specifically, the main CPU 31 operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in order from the right when the “replay” is determined as a winning combination during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus, thereby replay time ( RT1) is avoided, the number of games in the chance zone after the bonus game ends exceeds a predetermined number without acquiring a bonus, “Replay” is stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e, and the ceiling replay time (RT2 ) Is operated, and it is determined whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON. When determining that the RT2 operating flag is not ON (step S84: NO), the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table changing process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT2 operating flag is ON (step S84: YES), the main CPU 31 changes the internal lottery table to the RT2 operating internal lottery table (step S85). When the main CPU 31 ends the process of step S83 or step S85, the main lottery table change process ends.

  Accordingly, the player can shift to the ceiling replay time (RT2) based on the stop operation performed in order to avoid the shift of the replay time (RT1). For example, during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus If “Replay” is determined as a winning combination, pressing the stop button in order from the left will activate the replay time, and pressing the stop button in order from the right will avoid the replay time from being activated and the number of games in the chance zone will be increased. When the predetermined number of times is exceeded without acquiring a bonus, the ceiling replay time can be activated, so the player can select whether or not to shift to the replay time according to the gaming state, Provide a gaming machine that can operate various replay times and can improve the expectations of the player. Door can be.

  Further, the ceiling replay time (RT2) using the third table to be transferred is based on the replay based on the stop operation performed by the player to avoid the replay time (RT1) using the second table. Since the range of random values corresponding to the replay combination is set wider than the first table used in the general gaming state (see FIGS. 10 and 11), the expectation for the ceiling replay time using the third table It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the performance.

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the last stop button (step S104). The main CPU determines whether or not the operated stop button among the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is the last operated stop button. When determining that the main CPU 31 is the last stop button (step S104: YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a predetermined gaming state is set (step S105). The predetermined gaming state refers to a gaming state in which a stop operation of a symbol for shifting to a gaming state using the third table is being navigated to the player during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the game state is predetermined (step S105: YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether a predetermined stop operation is detected (step S106). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the step buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are sequentially operated from the left. When determining that the predetermined stop operation has not been detected (step S106: NO), the main CPU 31 detects a symbol position different from the internal winning combination (step S107).

  As a result, when “Replay” is won internally during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed in order from the left, “Replay” is stopped and the step buttons 7L, 7C are displayed. , 7R is pressed in order from the right, "Replay" is not stopped and displayed. When the main CPU 31 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S108.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is not the last stop button (step S104: NO), when it determines that it is not the predetermined gaming state (step S105: NO), it determines that a predetermined stop operation has been detected. Sometimes (step S106: YES), when the processing of step S107 is finished, based on the internal winning combination, when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed, the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window 4L, 4C, 4R The position of the symbol with the highest priority is searched for among the positions of each symbol within the range of the number of checks including the position (hereinafter referred to as stop start position) (step S108). In this process, the symbol position at which the combination of symbols allowed to be displayed by the internal winning combination can be displayed along the winning determination lines 8a to 8e is determined as the symbol position having the highest priority. Is done.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (step S109). The number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to waiting for a scheduled stop position (step S110). When a transition is made to waiting for the expected stop position, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by an interrupt process described later, and the reels wait for the position of the symbol with the highest priority to reach the middle of the corresponding display window. The rotation of 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit (step S111). The reel stop command includes a parameter that specifies the type of the stopped reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there are stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R whose operations are valid (step S112). That is, it is determined whether or not there are reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating. When the main CPU 31 determines that there are stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective in operation (step S112: YES), the main CPU 31 determines that there are no stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective in operation while moving to S101. Sometimes (step S112: NO), it is determined whether or not a predetermined gaming state (step S113).

  Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not “Replay” is determined as the winning combination during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus. When the main CPU 31 determines that it is not in the predetermined gaming state (step S113: NO), it ends the reel stop control process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the predetermined gaming state is set (step S113: YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed (step S114). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not “Replay” is stopped and displayed by operating the stop buttons in order from the left when “Replay” is determined as a winning combination during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus. Is determined. When the main CPU 31 determines that the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e (step S114: YES), the main CPU 31 turns on the RT1 operation flag (step S115). When the main CPU 31 ends this process, the reel stop control process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the predetermined symbol is not stopped and displayed (step S114: NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the predetermined number of games and the predetermined symbol are stopped and displayed (step S116). Specifically, the main CPU 31 operates the stop button in order from the left during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus, so that “replay” is not stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e, and the game in the chance zone It is determined whether or not the number of times is a predetermined number or more without acquiring a bonus, “Replay” is determined as a winning combination, and “Replay” is stopped and displayed. When determining that the predetermined number of games or more and the predetermined symbol have been stopped and displayed (step S116: YES), the main CPU 31 turns on the RT2 flag (step S117). When the main CPU 31 ends this process, the reel stop control process ends.

  As a result, when the winning combination of “Replay” is determined, a stop operation for shifting to the replay time (RT) is navigated to the player, and an operation for avoiding the stop operation for shifting to the replay time (RT) is performed. In such a case, since symbols other than the specific symbol related to the specific winning combination are displayed, when “Replay” is determined as the winning combination during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus, the stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R are displayed. When pressed in order from the left, the replay time is activated, and by avoiding the replay time from being activated by operation, the replay time is not activated, so the chance zone can be continued for a long time, and the player shifts to the replay time. By selecting whether or not to do so, it will be possible to operate various replay times and improve the player's expectation It is possible to provide a Rukoto that can be a game machine.

  On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined symbol is not stopped and displayed (step S113: NO), the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process when the process of step S115 is ended.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the chance zone flag is on (step S121). Specifically, the main CPU 31 finishes the bonus game and the chance zone flag for shifting to the chance zone where the gaming state may shift to the replay time (RT1) or the ceiling replay time (RT2) (FIG. 17). It is determined whether or not (see) is on. When determining that the chance zone flag is on (step S121: YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step 122).

  When determining that the display combination is replay (step 122: YES), the main CPU 31 transmits a navigation display command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S123). In this process, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R are pressed in order from the left, the replay time (RT1) using the second table is activated, and when the stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R are pressed in order from the right, the third A navigation command for displaying a stop operation display image 123 (see FIGS. 20 and 21) indicating that the ceiling replay time (RT2) using the table is activated is transmitted.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S124). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RT1 flag for shifting the gaming state to the replay time (RT1) is ON. When determining that the RT1 operating flag is not on (step S124: NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether the RT2 flag is on (step S125). Specifically, the main CPU 31 uses the ceiling replay time (RT2) using the third table based on the stop operation performed in order to avoid the transition of the gaming state to the replay time (RT1) using the second table. It is determined whether or not the RT2 flag for shifting to is on.

  When determining that the RT2 operating flag is not ON (step S125: NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop operation is a forward press (step S126). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed in order from the left. When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop operation is a forward press from the left (step S126: YES), the main CPU 31 performs an RT1 operation process (step S127). In this process, the RT1 flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the RT1 game number counter. When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is on (step S124: YES), determines that the RT2 operating flag is on (step S125: YES), and ends the process of step S127. The bonus operation check process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the stop operation is not a forward push from the left (step S126: NO), the main CPU 31 performs an RT2 operation process (step S128). In this process, during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus, the “replay” is not stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e because the stop button is not operated in order from the left, and the number of games in the chance zone is reduced to the bonus. Without winning, when “Replay” is determined as a winning combination and “Replay” is stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e, the RT2 flag is turned on and the number of RT2 games A predetermined value is set in the counter. When the main CPU 31 ends this process, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the chance zone flag is not on (step S121: NO) and determines that the display combination is not replay (step S122: NO), whether or not the display combination is BB. Is discriminated (step S129). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB (step S129: YES), the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 8) and performs BB operation processing (step S130). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 16) (step S131). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S132). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S129 that the display combination is not BB (step S129: NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S133). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is replay (step S133: YES), the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S134). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining in step S135 that the display combination is not replay (step S133: NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S135). When the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on (step S135: NO), the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, while determining that the BB operating flag is on (step S135: YES). ), It is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is ON (step S136).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on (step S136: YES), the main CPU 31 terminates the bonus operation check process, while determining that the RB operating flag is not on (step S136: NO). ) With reference to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 8), the RB operation processing is performed (step S137). 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 the main CPU 31 ends this process, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S141). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is 0 (step S141: YES), the main CPU 31 performs BB end time processing (step S142). In this process, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus are cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the chance zone flag (step S143). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns on a chance zone flag for shifting to a chance zone where the gaming state may shift to the replay time (RT1) or the ceiling replay time (RT2) after the bonus game (BB) ends. To.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S144). When the main CPU 31 ends this process, the process moves to step S148. Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in S141 that the bonus end number counter is not 0 (step S141: NO), the main CPU 31 updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (step S145). The possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and when there is a win, the possible pay number counter is decremented by one. Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (step S146).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is not 0 (step S146: NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process to step S148, while the winning possible number counter or the possible game number counter is 0. Is determined (step S146: YES), RB end time processing is performed (step S147). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT (RT1 or RT2) game number counter is 0 (step S148). When determining that the RT game number counter is 0 (step S148: YES), the main CPU 31 performs RT termination processing (step S149). In this process, the RT1 or RT2 operating flag is turned off, and various counters for managing the RT end trigger are cleared. When determining that the RT game number counter is not 0 (step S148: NO), the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

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

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

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

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

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

  With reference to FIG. 32, a main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 checks reception of a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (step S301). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the command (step S302).

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

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

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S314). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed by sub CPU81 is demonstrated. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception (step S321). When determining that the start command is received (step S321: YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the navigation display command is received (step S322). Specifically, when the “replay” is internally won during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus and the sub CPU 81 presses the stop button in order from the left, the replay time (RT1) using the second table is increased. It is determined whether or not it is time to receive a command for navigation that the ceiling replay time (RT2) using the third table is activated when the stop button is pressed in order from the right.

  When determining that the navigation display command is received (step S322: YES), the sub CPU 81 displays a navigation display image (step S323). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 displays a navigation display image of the stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R on the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIG. 19B).

  As a result, the stop operation of the symbol that shifts to the ceiling replay time (RT2) can be navigated to the player. For example, “Replay” is determined as a winning combination during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus. If the stop button is pressed in order from the left, the replay time is activated, and if the stop button is pressed in order from the right and the number of games in the chance zone exceeds the predetermined number of games, the ceiling replay time is activated. By displaying that, the player can acquire the right to shift to the ceiling replay time by abandoning the replay time, so that it becomes possible to perform various replay time operations, A gaming machine capable of improving the feeling of expectation that can be held can be provided.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the navigation display command has not been received (step S322: NO), when the process of step S323 is completed, an assist image determination process described later with reference to FIG. 35 is performed (step S322). S324). In this process, when a winning combination is determined during the ceiling replay time, an assist image effect image for displaying the determined winning combination is displayed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 extracts an effect random number, determines an effect number by lottery based on an internal winning combination or the like, and registers it (step S325). The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (step S326). 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 (step S323: NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (step S327). When determining that the reel stop command is received (step S327: YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and the type of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. (Step S328). For example, when “Replay” is determined as a winning combination during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus, a stop operation display image 123 is displayed (see FIGS. 20 and 21). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received (step S327: NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (step S329). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is being received (step S329: YES), the sub CPU 81 registers display effect data based on the registered effect number (step S330). The display command includes a command for displaying a game number count display image (see FIGS. 20 to 22) indicating the number of games in each game state. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received (step S329: NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (step S331). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive a bonus start command (step S331: YES), it registers effect data for bonus start (step S332). For example, when a replay time (RT1) or ceiling replay time (RT2) command is received, replay time effect data is registered and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (FIGS. 20 to 22). reference). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received (NO in step S331), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (step S333). When determining that the bonus end command is not received (step S333: NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, while determining that the bonus end command is received (step S333: YES). The effect data for ending the bonus is registered (step S334). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, a flowchart of assist image determination processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT2 flag is on (step S351). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 gives up the right to move to the replay time (RT1) by pressing the stop button in order from the right when “replay” is determined as a winning combination during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus. Then, when the number of games in the chance zone is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, “Replay” is determined as the winning combination, and “Replay” is stopped and displayed, it is determined whether the RT2 flag is on.

  When determining that the RT2 flag is on (step 351: YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not an internal winning combination has been determined. Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not an internal winning combination has been determined in step S5 of FIG. 24 and a command has been received (step S352).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 acquires identification information (step S353). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 acquires identification information corresponding to the command from the assist image selection table (see FIG. 18) based on the command received in step S352.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers an assist image (step S354). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 specifically registers the assist image based on the identification information determined in step S354 and displays the assist image on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIG. 23). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT flag is not on (step S351: NO), determines that the internal winning combination has not been determined (step S352: NO), and ends the process of step S354, assists The image determination process ends.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to shift to the ceiling replay time (RT2) based on the stop operation performed by the player to avoid the shift of the replay time (RT1). If `` Replay '' is decided as a winning role during the later chance zone, pressing the stop button in order from the left activates the replay time, pressing the stop button in order from the right avoids the replay time from being activated, Since the ceiling replay time can be activated when the general gaming state exceeds a predetermined number of times, various replays can be performed by the player selecting whether to shift to the replay time according to the gaming state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of operating time and improving the expectation that the player has.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when the internal winning combination is determined during the ceiling replay time (RT2), the assist image for notifying the player of the internal winning combination is effect image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may include effects by the speakers 21L and 21R and the LED 29.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when “replay” is determined as a winning combination in the chance zone after the end of the big bonus, the replay time (RT1) is activated by pressing the stop button in order from the left. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that the replay time is activated by performing lottery that shifts to the replay time due to random lottery during the general gaming state and pressing the stop buttons in order from the left.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when “replay” is determined as a winning combination during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus, the operation of the replay time (RT1) is avoided by pressing the stop button in order from the right. Explained the case of returning to the chance zone, but is not limited to this, and when the operation of the replay time is avoided, the numerical value range of the random value corresponding to the replay role is narrower than the replay time and shifts to a low replay time. You may comprise as follows.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the RT2 operating internal lottery table has been described with respect to the case where the numerical range of “replay” related to replay is defined more widely than the RT1 operating internal lottery table, but this is not the only case. Instead, the bonus lottery value may be defined more widely than the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for operating RT1.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, when “Replay” is determined as a winning combination in the chance zone after the end of the big bonus, the right to press the stop button in order from the right and shift to the replay time (RT1) is abandoned, In the case where the number of games in the chance zone is equal to or greater than the predetermined number and “Replay” is determined as the winning combination, the game state is shifted to the ceiling replay time (RT2). However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it may transfer to ceiling replay time by the difference number of the game value which the player acquired in the chance zone or the general game state, and the game value which was thrown in.

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

It is a figure which shows the function flow of the pachislot which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the external structure of the pachislot which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the pachislot which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game states which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT1 operation | movement which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT2 operation | movement which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB operation | movement which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storing area | region which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the working flag storage area which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the assist image selection table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the liquid crystal display device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the liquid crystal display device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the liquid crystal display device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the liquid crystal display device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the liquid crystal display device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the main flowchart by control of the main CPU which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a medal reception and start check process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery table change process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process (1.1173 msec) by control of the main CPU which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU based on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed by the sub CPU which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the assist image determination process performed by the sub CPU which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (4)

Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation of the game by the player;
Based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means, a winning combination determining means for extracting a random value for determining a winning combination from a plurality of combinations;
Table storage means for storing a plurality of tables for storing the plurality of roles in association with the numerical value ranges of random numbers;
Based on the detection of the start operation detected by the start operation detection unit, a symbol display unit that displays a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner
A symbol stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation of the symbol by the player;
Based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol stop control means for stopping and displaying the symbol on the symbol display means,
Game history storage means for storing history information of games executed based on the player's operation;
Game control means for controlling the means to execute a game;
With
The table storage means includes
A first table used for a normal game mode executed by the game control means;
A second table in which the numerical range of the replay combination that is included in the plurality of combinations and is related to replay is set wider than the first table;
Storing a third table used when the history information satisfies a predetermined condition;
The game control means includes
When the specific symbol related to the specific winning combination is displayed on the symbol display means, the game is controlled from the normal gaming mode to the gaming mode using the second table,
Based on the stop operation performed in order to avoid the transition to the game mode in which the player uses the second table, the specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means in the normal game mode. On condition that the stop control means displays a symbol other than the specific symbol on the symbol display means, and the normal game mode is continued,
A gaming machine, wherein when the history information stored in the gaming history storage means satisfies a predetermined condition, control is performed to shift to a gaming mode using the third table. 2. The random number value range corresponding to a replay combination related to replay in the third table is wider than that of the first table. Game machine. Navigation means for instructing the player to stop the symbol so that the symbol related to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is displayed on the symbol display means;
The game control means includes
3. The game according to claim 1, wherein the navigation means performs control so that a symbol that triggers the transition to the game mode using the third table is displayed on the symbol display means. 4. Machine. The game control means includes
When the specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, and when the player performs an operation different from the stop operation instructed by the navigation means, the identification related to the specific winning combination 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the symbol stop control means is controlled so that symbols other than symbols are displayed on the symbol display means.

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