JP2009285067A - 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 includes a start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting a game start operation by a player, and a plurality of start operations 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 combination (for example, processing in step S5 in FIG. 24 described later, main control circuit 71 described later) corresponds to a plurality of combinations and numerical ranges of random numbers. Based on the detection of the start operation detected by the table storage means (for example, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 32 described later) and the start operation detection means, a plurality of types of symbols are stored. Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, which will be described later) for displaying the symbols in a fluctuating manner, and symbol stop operation detection means for detecting a symbol stop operation by the player For example, a stop switch 7S), which will be described later, and a symbol stop control means for stopping and displaying the symbol on the symbol display means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means. (For example, the process of step S9 in FIG. 24 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later), and game history storage means for storing history information of games executed based on the player's operation (for example, main RAM (Random Access Memory) 33), game number storage means (for example, main RAM 33 described later) for storing the number of games executed based on the player's operation, and a game for controlling each means to execute a game Control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later), and the table storage means is used in a normal game mode executed by the game control means. Used for the first table (for example, an internal lottery table for general gaming state described later) and a game mode executed when a bonus symbol related to a specific winning combination is displayed on the symbol display means. Second table (for example, an internal lottery table for RB operation described later) and a third table (for example, an internal lottery table for RT2 operation described later) used when history information satisfies a predetermined condition ), And the number-of-games storage means is a case where a specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, and the symbol stop control means is based on the player's stop operation, and the symbol stop control means is a symbol other than the bonus symbol. Is stored in the symbol display means, and the game control means stores the bonus symbol in the symbol display means after the specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination means. Until it is displayed, the winning combination determining means is controlled to carry over the specific winning combination as a winning combination, and after the specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, the bonus symbol is displayed on the symbol display means. Until that time, on the condition that the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games stored in the game number storage means exceeds the set number of times, the bonus symbol is displayed on the symbol display means, and the game mode using the second table is After the execution, when the history information stored in the game history storage means satisfies a predetermined condition, control is performed to shift to the game mode using the third table.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to shift to the game mode using the third table on condition that the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games exceeds the set number before the bonus symbol is displayed. Therefore, for example, when the bonus symbol “7” is determined as a winning combination, the number of games that have been stopped so that “7” is not stopped and displayed by pressing is memorized as a bonus avoidance game, and the bonus game ends. In this case, it is possible to shift to a replay time that is more advantageous than usual on condition that the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games exceeds the set number of times. A gaming machine capable of improving the feeling can be provided.

  In addition, when the bonus is won internally, the number of games that could not be displayed due to the failure to push up is stored as a bonus avoidance game, and after the bonus game ends, the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games is the set number of times. Since the replay time that is more advantageous than usual can be activated on the condition that it exceeds the upper limit, even a player who is not good at crowding can concentrate on the game with peace of mind.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a winning combination notifying means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later and a sub-control circuit 72 described later) for notifying the player that a specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. The game control means is characterized by notifying the player that a specific winning combination has been determined by the winning combination notifying means.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to notify the player that a specific winning combination has been determined. For example, when “7” as a bonus symbol is internally won, “7” is an internal symbol. Since it is displayed that the role has been determined, the player can perform a stop operation so as not to stop and display “7” by pressing the predetermined number of times in order to shift to a replay time that is more advantageous than usual. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the feeling of expectation that a player has.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the game control means stops when the symbol related to the stop piece detected by the symbol stop operation detecting means is different from the bonus symbol related to the specific winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. If the difference between the order of the piece and the piece displaying the bonus symbol is within a predetermined number, the drawing control is performed so that the bonus symbol is displayed on the symbol display means. The cumulative number of bonus avoidance games in which symbols are displayed is stored.

  According to this gaming machine, the pull-in control for displaying the bonus symbol on the symbol display means is performed if the difference between the order of the stop symbol and the symbol for displaying the bonus symbol is within a predetermined number of frames. Even if “7” is an internal winning, if the number of frames is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the stop operation can be performed so that “7” is not stopped by pressing, and “7” is stopped and displayed. The number of games that did not exist is memorized as a bonus avoidance game, and when the bonus game ends, it is possible to shift to a replay time that is more advantageous than usual on condition that the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games exceeds the set number of times, By performing various replay time operations, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the expectation that the player has.

  The third table is characterized in that a range of random values corresponding to a replay combination related to replay that is 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 has a random value range corresponding to the replay combination related to the regame based on the stop operation performed for the transition to the game mode using the third table. 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.

  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 video displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 includes an effect image that notifies the player that a specific winning combination has been determined.

  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 performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the bonus ends, or a game value such as a medal acquired by the player And the difference in the game value input.

  The table storage means includes a first table used for internal lottery in a normal gaming mode (hereinafter referred to as a general gaming state) and a bonus executed when a bonus symbol relating to a specific winning combination is stopped and displayed. A second table used for the game is stored. Further, a third table used when the game history information satisfies a predetermined condition is stored. The third table is set so that the player can play a game in an advantageous state as compared to the general gaming state. For example, it may be a replay time (RT) in which the numerical value range corresponding to the replay combination is set wider than that of the first table, or the combination in which the game value is paid out has a high probability of becoming an internal winning combination. Bonus mode may be used. 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).

  Further, the predetermined condition of the history information is, for example, that the player has executed a predetermined number of games without acquiring a bonus in the chance zone, or the player's input game value and the acquired game value. That is, the cumulative number of differences exceeded 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, when a transition to the gaming state using the third table is made, when a specific winning combination is determined, the bonus is determined based on the player's stop operation. The condition is that the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games in which symbols other than the bonus symbol are stopped and displayed exceeds a predetermined number of times until the symbol is stopped and displayed. 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.

  Furthermore, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present invention, when the game state using the third table is shifted, the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games in which symbols other than the bonus symbols are stopped and displayed is less than a predetermined number. Control to shift from chance zone to replay time. On the other hand, the player performs a stop operation so that symbols other than the bonus symbol are stopped and displayed, and is stored in the game history storage means on the precondition that the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games exceeds a predetermined number. When the history information satisfies a predetermined condition, control is performed to shift to a gaming state using the third table.

  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 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, the main ROM 32 is used when the first table used for the general gaming state, the second table used for the bonus game, and the game history information satisfy a predetermined condition. A third table is stored.

  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 stores the number of games executed based on the player's operation as game history storage means for storing history information of the game executed based on the player's operation. It functions as a game number storage means.

  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. In the embodiment of the present invention, the sub ROM 82 includes effect image data determined in accordance with the gaming state, and assist image data for notifying the player of the winning combination determined during the ceiling replay time (RT2). It is remembered.

  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 a winning combination notifying means for notifying the player that a specific winning combination has been determined.

  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 lines 8a to 8e matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, Judgment is made, and privileges such as payout of medals, replay operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player.

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

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

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

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB is determined as the display combination, the bonus is activated. 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. Further, the data of the replay time (RT1), the ceiling replay time (RT2), and the chance zone operation time table (not shown) are stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 corresponding to the gaming state. Yes.

  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 operating RT2 shown in FIG. 11 shows the history of bonus avoidance games in which symbols other than the bonus symbols are stopped and displayed until the bonus symbols are stopped and displayed after the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination. This table is used during the ceiling replay time (RT2) when the number of times is equal to or greater than the set number and the game history information satisfies a predetermined condition. 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 FIGS.

<Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM>
The effect image data table will be described with reference to FIG. The effect image data table is used when determining a plurality of effect images. The effect image data table defines a game state and effect image data determined in accordance with the game state.

  As shown in FIG. 18, one piece of effect image data is divided into a plurality of pieces, and when the player enters a predetermined game state, the start operation of the player is performed from the effect image data by the start switch 6S. When detected (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), when the player's first stop operation is detected by the stop button 7L (hereinafter referred to as “first stop operation”), the player presses the stop button 7C. When the player's third stop operation is detected by the stop button 7R (hereinafter referred to as "third stop operation"), the second stop operation is detected (hereinafter referred to as "second stop operation"). The effect image data is determined at each timing and is output to the liquid crystal display device 5. For example, when the determined winning combination is determined to be “7” which is a bonus symbol, “effect image data F1 to F4” is determined, and the determined winning combination is displayed on the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5. An effect image for informing the player is displayed.

  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 determined winning combination.

  The assist image data is used when determining an assist image for notifying the determined winning combination when a predetermined winning combination is determined during the ceiling replay time (RT2). Specifically, during the chance zone after the bonus game, a specific winning combination has been determined in order to avoid the transition of the replay time (RT1) in which the player shifts when “Replay” is stopped and displayed. In other cases, based on the player's stop operation, the bonus avoidance game in which symbols other than the bonus symbols are stopped and displayed until the bonus symbols are stopped and displayed is a predetermined number of times or more. Based on the identification information determined based on the determined winning combination from the assist image data table when the winning combination is determined during the ceiling replay time when the information meets a predetermined condition. Read assist image data. 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 display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5. It becomes. The assist image is effect image data for notifying the player of the winning combination determined 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>
With reference to FIGS. 20-23, the example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is demonstrated. FIG. 20 is an example of the effect image in the general gaming state. FIG. 5A shows an example of a winning combination notification image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 during the general gaming state. FIG. 5B is an example of the effect image when the determined winning combination is carried over.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when the internal winning combination is determined during the general gaming state, a notification image for notifying the player of the determined winning combination is displayed. Here, an example of the winning combination notification image displayed when the bonus symbol “7” is determined as the internal winning combination is shown. As shown in FIG. 6A, the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a winning combination notification image in which the main character 150 pulls the rear car 151 carrying the bonus symbol 130 of “7”, and the bonus is displayed. An image for notifying the player that the internal winning has been made is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, when a symbol other than the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed, a carry-over counter display image 120 is displayed. Here, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and displayed, and the bonus symbol “7” is a bonus avoidance display image indicating the number of games that have not been stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e after the winning combination is determined. 120 examples are shown. As shown in FIG. 5A, at the lower part of the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, the bonus character of the main character 150 and the carry-over counter “05 times” is determined five times after the bonus is determined as the winning combination. A certain “7” is not stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e, and a carry-over counter display image 120 indicating the number of carry-overs is displayed.

  FIG. 21 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 a chance zone start effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 after the bonus ends. FIG. 5B is an example of the effect image in the chance zone.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, when the 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 121 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 121 “Chance zone!” Is displayed. Is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, when the gaming state is in the chance zone, the number of games in the chance zone is displayed. Here, an example of an effect image in which a game number count display image 122 indicating the number of games in the chance zone is displayed is shown. As shown in FIG. 21 (b), below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, a game number count display image 122 indicating that the number of games in the Chang zone is 100 is displayed.

  FIG. 22 is an example of the effect image when the replay time (RT1 or RT2) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 starts. FIG. 6A shows an example of the effect image at the start of the replay time (RT1). FIG. 5B is an example of the effect image at the start of the ceiling replay time (RT2).

  As shown in FIG. 22A, when the gaming state shifts to the replay time (RT), an effect image indicating that the replay time has started is displayed. Here, in FIG. 20B, the number of carry-over counter display images 120 indicating the number of times that the bonus symbol “7” is not stopped and displayed on the winning lines 8a to 8e after the bonus is internally won is equal to or less than the predetermined number. The case where the game state shifts to the replay time when “Replay” is stopped and displayed during the chance zone will be described. As shown in FIG. 5A, below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, a replay time start display image 123 indicating that the game state “replay time has been entered !!” has shifted to the replay time. Is displayed. Further, an effect image in which the main character 150 has the three-scale ball 153 is displayed on the right side of the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  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. 20 (b), the number of carry-over counter display images 120 indicating the number of times the bonus symbol “7” is not stopped and displayed on the winning lines 8a to 8e after the bonus is won internally is a predetermined number or more. A description will be given of a case where the number of games in the chance zone is equal to or greater than a predetermined number without obtaining a bonus and the game state shifts to the ceiling replay time when “Replay” is stopped and displayed. 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 124 indicating the transition is displayed.

  FIG. 23 is an example of the assist effect image during the ceiling replay time displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 6A shows an example of the effect image when “Bell” and “Cherry” are determined as the winning combination. FIG. 5B is an example of the effect image when “BELL” and “REPLAY” are determined as the winning combination.

  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 an assist effect image when “Bell” and “Cherry” are determined as the winning combination is shown. As shown in FIG. 5A, when “Bell” and “Cherry” are determined as the winning combination, the main character 150 is placed below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5 with the bell 131 and cherry. An effect image that pulls the rear car 151 on which 132 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 the assist effect image when “BELL” and “REPLAY” are determined as the winning combination is shown. As shown in FIG. 5B, when “bell” and “replay” are determined as the winning combination, the sub character 152 is replayed with the bell 131 below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5. An effect image having 133 is displayed, and an assist effect image indicating that “BELL” and “REPLAY” are 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. Further, the display command includes a parameter for displaying a game number count display image (see FIGS. 20 and 21) indicating the number of games in each game state.

  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, while when the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is on (step S46: YES), the number of games is set. The history information is stored in the main RAM 33 for each gaming state, and the medal passage is prohibited (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. 17) 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. In this way, control is performed to carry over a specific winning combination as a winning combination, and the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games is stored in the main RAM 33 until the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e. 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 displays a symbol other than the bonus symbol in a stopped state until a bonus symbol is stopped and displayed based on a player's stop operation when a specific winning combination is determined. The replay time (RT1) is activated when the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games falls below a predetermined number of times by performing a stop operation and “Replay” is determined as a winning role during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus. Then, it is determined whether or not 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 displays a symbol other than the bonus symbol in a stopped state until a bonus symbol is stopped and displayed based on a player's stop operation when a specific winning combination is determined. As a result of the stop operation, the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games exceeds the predetermined number, the number of games in the chance zone after the end of the big bonus is over the predetermined number without obtaining a bonus, and “Replay” is won. When the combination is determined, the ceiling replay time (RT2) is activated, and it is determined whether or not the RT2 in-operation 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.

  Thus, based on the stop operation performed for the transition to the ceiling replay time (RT2) using the RT2 operating internal lottery table, the range of the random number value corresponding to the replay combination related to the replay is changed to the general game. By changing to the internal lottery table for RT2 operation set wider than the internal lottery table for general gaming state used for the state, the expectation for the ceiling replay time using the internal lottery table for RT2 operation A gaming machine that can be improved can be provided.

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

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

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

  Next, based on the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 determines the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window 4L, 4C, 4R when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed (hereinafter referred to as stop start position). Among the positions of the symbols within the range of the number of checks included, the position of the symbol with the highest priority is searched (step S104). In this process, the symbol position 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 S105). The number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the main CPU 31 proceeds to wait for a scheduled stop position (step S106). When a transition is made to waiting for the expected stop position, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by an interrupt process described later, and the reels wait for the position of the symbol with the highest priority to reach the middle of the corresponding display window. The rotation of 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. As a result, if the difference in the order of the stop frame and the frame for displaying the bonus symbol is within a predetermined number, pull-in control for displaying the bonus symbol on the symbol display means is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S107). The reel stop command includes a parameter that specifies the type of the stopped reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there are stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R whose operations are valid (step S108). That is, it is determined whether or not there are reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating. When the main CPU 31 determines that there are stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective in operation (step S108: YES), the main CPU 31 determines that there are no stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective in operation while moving to S101. Sometimes (step S108: NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a specific winning combination has been determined (step S109). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not “7” as a bonus symbol is determined as an internal winning combination.

  When determining that the winning combination is a specific winning combination (step S109: YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus symbol “7” is stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e (step S110). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus symbol is not stopped (step S110: NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol of the stop piece not related to the pull-in control is stopped (step S111). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e is related to “losing”.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the symbol of the stop piece not related to the pull-in control has been stopped (step S111: YES), the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus avoidance command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S112). Specifically, a bonus avoidance command indicating that the bonus symbol “7” or the symbol relating to the small role has not been stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the bonus is displayed. The number of games where the game is avoided is stored in the main RAM 33.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is not a specific winning combination (step S109: NO), and determines that the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed (step S110: YES), the symbol of the stop piece irrespective of the pull-in control is determined. Is determined not to be stopped (step S111: NO), the reel stop control process is terminated when the process of step S112 is terminated.

  Thereby, if the difference in the order of the stop frame and the frame for displaying the bonus symbol is within a predetermined number, the pull-in control for displaying the bonus symbol on the symbol display means is performed. For example, the bonus symbol “7” is displayed. Even if "" is an internal winning, if the number is equal to or more than the predetermined number, it is possible to stop the operation so that "7" is not stopped by pressing, and the number of games where "7" is not stopped. Can be stored as a bonus avoidance game, and when the bonus game ends, the replay time can be shifted to a more advantageous replay time on condition that the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games exceeds the set number of times. By performing the above operation, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the expectation that the player has.

  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 has the chance zone flag for turning on the chance zone where the bonus game is over and the game state may shift to the replay time (RT1) or the ceiling replay time (RT2). It is determined whether or not there is.

  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 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S123).

  When determining that the RT1 operating flag is not on (step S123: NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is on (step S124). When determining that the RT2 operating flag is not on (step S124: NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (step S125). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the cumulative number of bonus avoiding games in which the bonus symbol “7” is not stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e after the winning symbol “7” is determined as a winning combination is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. .

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S125: NO), the main CPU 31 performs an RT1 operation process (step S126). In this process, the RT1 flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the RT1 game number counter.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (step S125: YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the game history information satisfies a predetermined condition (step S127). . Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of games in the chance zone is a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) or more. When the main CPU 31 determines that the game history information satisfies a predetermined condition (step S127: YES), the main CPU 31 performs an RT2 operation process (step S128). In this process, the RT2 flag is turned on and a predetermined value is set in the RT2 game number counter.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag is on (step S123: YES) and determines that the RT2 operating flag is on (step S124: YES), the game history information satisfies a predetermined condition. When it is determined that the user is not satisfied (step S127: NO), the bonus operation check process is terminated when the processes of step S126 and step S128 are terminated.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the challenge 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 determining in step S133 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. 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). 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 0 (step S146: YES), the main CPU 31 performs an RB end process (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, when the main CPU 31 determines that the winning count counter or the possible gaming count counter is not 0 (step S146: NO), whether or not the RT game count counter is 0 after the processing of step S144 or step S147. Is determined (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 the main CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is not 0 (step S148: NO), when the process of step S149 is ended, the bonus end check process is ended.

  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 the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received (step S321: YES), the sub CPU 81 performs assist image determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 35 (step S322). 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, etc., and registers it (step S323). The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time. For example, when the bonus symbol “7” is determined as the internal winning combination, the effect image data is read based on the determined winning combination from the effect image data table (see FIG. 18) stored in the sub ROM 82. It displays on the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5 (refer Fig.20 (a)).

  Thus, since it is possible to notify the player that a specific winning combination has been determined, for example, when “7”, which is a bonus symbol, is won internally, “7” is determined as an internal winning combination. Since the player can perform the stop operation so as not to stop and display “7” by pressing the predetermined number of times in order to shift to the ceiling replay time (RT2) which is more advantageous than usual. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the feeling of expectation that a player has.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (step S324). 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 S321: NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (step S325). When determining that the reel stop command is received (step S325: 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 S326). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received (step S325: NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (step S327). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is being received (step S327: YES), the sub CPU 81 registers display effect data based on the registered effect number (step S328). The display command includes a command for displaying a game number count display image (see FIGS. 20 and 21) indicating the number of games in each gaming state.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a bonus avoidance command is received (step S329). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus symbol “7” is determined to be “7” or a small role after “7” is stopped and displayed in the winning line determinations 8a to 8e after the bonus symbol “7” is determined as the internal winning. It is determined whether or not a bonus avoidance command indicating the number of times the symbol related to is not stopped and displayed on the winning determination lines 8a to 8e is received. When determining that the bonus avoidance command is not received (step S329: NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, while determining that the bonus avoidance command is received (step S329: YES). A bonus avoidance counter that cumulatively displays the number of bonus avoidance games is displayed (step S330). When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received (step S327: 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 (see FIG. 22). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received (step S331: NO), 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). For example, the chance zone effect data is registered and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIG. 21A). 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 determines whether or not the RT2 flag is on in step S114 in FIG. 28 and a command during RT2 operation has been received. 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.

  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. 19) 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 RT2 flag is not on (step S351: NO), determines that the internal winning combination has not been determined (step S352: NO), and completes the process of step S354, assists. The image determination process ends.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to shift to the game mode using the third table on condition that the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games exceeds the set number before the bonus symbol is displayed. Therefore, for example, when the bonus symbol “7” is won internally, the number of games that have been stopped so as not to stop display “7” is stored as a bonus avoidance game, and the bonus game ends. In this case, it is possible to shift to a replay time that is more advantageous than usual on condition that the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games exceeds the set number of times. A gaming machine capable of improving the feeling can be provided.

  In addition, when the bonus game is won internally, the number of games that could not be displayed due to a failure to be stored is stored as a bonus avoidance game, and the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games is set after the bonus game ends. Since the replay time that is more advantageous than usual can be activated on condition that the number is exceeded, even a player who is not good at pushing can concentrate on the game with peace of mind.

  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, until the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed, by performing a stop operation so that symbols other than the bonus symbol are stopped and displayed, the cumulative number of bonus avoiding games exceeds a predetermined number, and the big bonus The case has been described where the ceiling replay time (RT2) is activated when the number of games in the chance zone after the end is equal to or greater than a predetermined number without obtaining a bonus and “Replay” is stopped and displayed. However, the ceiling replay time may be shifted according to the difference between the game value acquired by the player during the chance zone or the general game state and the game value input.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, until the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed, by performing a stop operation so that symbols other than the bonus symbol are stopped and displayed, the cumulative number of bonus avoiding games exceeds a predetermined number, and the big bonus The case has been described where the ceiling replay time (RT2) is activated when the number of games in the chance zone after the end is equal to or greater than a predetermined number without obtaining a bonus and “Replay” is stopped and displayed. The game state may be shifted to a replay time lower than the replay time (RT1) when “replay” is stopped and displayed in the chance zone after the end of the big bonus.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, during the general game state, until the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed, the stop operation is performed so that symbols other than the bonus symbol are stopped and displayed, thereby storing the cumulative number of bonus avoidance games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the replay time, the bonus avoidance game is performed by performing a stop operation so that symbols other than the bonus symbols are stopped and displayed until the bonus symbols are stopped and displayed. The cumulative number of times may be stored.

  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” relating 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.

  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 effect image data table 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 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 number storage means for storing the number of games executed based on the player's operation;
Game control means for controlling the respective means to execute a game,
The table storage means includes
A first table used for a normal game mode executed by the game control means;
A second table used for a game mode that is executed when a bonus symbol related to a specific winning combination is displayed on the symbol display means;
Storing a third table used when the history information satisfies a predetermined condition;
The game number storage means is
In the case of a bonus avoidance game in which a specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination means, and the symbol stop control means displays a symbol other than the bonus symbol on the symbol display means based on the stop operation of the player. Memorize the cumulative number of times,
The game control means includes
After the specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, the winning combination determining means is controlled so as to carry over the specific winning combination as a winning combination until a bonus symbol is displayed on the symbol display means. And
After the specific winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, the cumulative number of bonus avoiding games stored in the game number storing means is set until a bonus symbol is displayed on the symbol display means. Subject to having exceeded the number of times,
When the bonus information is displayed on the symbol display means and the game mode using the second table is executed, the history information stored in the game history storage means satisfies a predetermined condition. A gaming machine that performs control to shift to a gaming mode using a table. A winning combination notifying means for notifying the player that a specific winning combination has been determined by the winning combination determining means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game control unit notifies the player that a specific winning combination has been determined by the winning combination notifying unit. The game control means includes
When the symbol related to the stop symbol detected by the symbol stop operation detecting means is different from the bonus symbol related to the specific winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining unit, the symbol indicating the stop symbol and the bonus symbol is displayed. If the difference in order with the number of frames is within a predetermined number of frames, performing the pull-in control to display the bonus symbol on the symbol display means,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game number storage means stores a cumulative number of bonus avoidance games in which a symbol of the stop piece not related to the pull-in control is displayed. . 4. The third table according to claim 1, wherein a range of random numbers corresponding to a replay combination related to replay in the third table is wider than that of the first table. A gaming machine described in any of the above.

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