JP2009285100A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a game from getting monotonous and arousing players' interest by increasing variations of games which players can select. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a first table used in a regular game mode executed by a game control means, a second table used for a game mode executed when bonus symbols, or a winning combination related to the specific winning combination, are displayed to a symbol display means, and a third table used when history information satisfies a predetermined condition. On condition that a cumulative number of difference of game value obtained by subtracting a cumulative value of output game values from a cumulative value of inserted game values exceeds a predetermined number in a game executed a predetermined number of times or within a predetermined time after finishing a game mode using the second table, when the game history information satisfies a predetermined condition, this game machine controls to shift the mode to a game mode using the third table. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming 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 conventional gaming machine has a configuration in which the operation of the replay time is started when a certain number of games are performed, and there is a problem in that the game becomes monotonous and lowers interest.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a variety of games that can be selected by the player is increased, and the game is not monotonous and can improve the interest of the player.

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

  The gaming machine of the present invention integrates and stores the game value input detecting means (for example, medal sensor 22S described later) for detecting the game value input by the player and the game value detected by the game value input detecting means. Input game value storage means (for example, a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 33 described later), start operation detection means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting a game start operation 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 (for example, processing in step S5 in FIG. CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31) and the plurality of roles and the numerical range of random numbers are stored in association with each other. Based on the detection of the start operation detected by the table storage means (for example, main ROM (Read Only Memory) 32 described later) and the start operation detection means for storing a plurality of tables, a plurality of types of symbols are changed. Symbol display means for displaying (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later, main control circuit 71 described later), and a symbol for detecting a stop operation of the symbol by the player Stop the symbol on the symbol display means based on the stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later), the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means. Symbol stop control means (for example, processing in step S9 in FIG. 22 described later, main CPU 31 described later) A game value output means (for example, a hopper drive circuit 41 described later) for outputting a game value based on the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by the symbol stop control means, and a game value output by the game value output means. Output game value storage means (for example, a main RAM 33 described later) that accumulates and stores, and history information storage means (for example, a main RAM 33 described later) for storing history information of games executed based on the player's operation And game control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for controlling each means to execute a game. The table storage means is a first table (for example, a general gaming state internal lottery table in FIG. 9 described later) used in a normal game mode (general gaming state) executed by the game control means, and a winning combination. A second table used in a game mode (bonus game) executed when a bonus symbol related to a specific winning combination is displayed on the symbol display means (an internal lottery for RB operation in FIG. 10 described later). Table) and a third table (for example, an internal lottery table for RT operation in FIG. 11 described later) used when the history information satisfies a predetermined condition. Further, the game control means is configured such that, in the game executed within a predetermined number of times or a predetermined time after the game mode using the second table is completed, the output game value storage means is based on the accumulated value stored in the input game value storage means. The third table is used when the history information stored in the history information storage means satisfies a predetermined condition on condition that the accumulated difference number of game values obtained by subtracting the stored cumulative value exceeds a predetermined number. Control to shift to the game mode is performed.

  According to this gaming machine, a game mode (for example, ceiling replay time) that uses the third table according to a result of the game mode that is performed a specific number of times after a game mode (for example, a bonus game) that uses the second table. (RT)). For example, a player who wants to obtain the right to shift to a game mode using the third table plays a game so as to increase the relative input amount of game value so as to satisfy the result of the game mode, and Unnecessary players play a game so as to reduce the relative amount of game value input. As a result, a variety of games that can be selected by the player is increased, and a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the player without making the game monotonous can be provided.

  Also, the gaming machine of the present invention is a throw-in condition determining means (determining a predetermined number of times or a predetermined time of a game executed after the game mode using the second table is ended and a predetermined number of accumulated difference values of game values) For example, the main control circuit 71) to be described later, the number of games or game time determined by the input condition determining means, the determined cumulative difference number, the remaining number or time remaining for each game, and the cumulative difference for each game And a game state display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) for displaying the number, and the game control means displays the determined number of games or game time on the game state display means. And the determined cumulative difference number, the remaining number of times or the remaining time for each game, and the cumulative difference number for each game are displayed.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the game value input condition necessary for shifting to the game mode using the third table is arbitrarily determined. Further, the determined insertion condition, the remaining number or time for each game, and the difference number of accumulated game values are displayed. Thereby, the player can execute the game by exhibiting his / her skill so as to satisfy the condition for shifting to the game mode using the third table.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is characterized in that in the third table, the range of random values corresponding to the replay combination related to the replay that is included in a plurality of combinations is wider than that of the first table. .

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the gaming mode using the third table, the probability of determining the replaying role related to the re-gaming is higher than in the normal gaming mode. Since it is not necessary to input game value in re-game, the player can aim to acquire a new game value with a small number of inputs.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the variation of the game which a player can select increases, and the game machine which can aim at the improvement of a player's interest without the game becoming monotonous can be provided.

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

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

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

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the first table used in the general gaming state (the internal lottery table for general gaming state in FIG. 9 described later), and the bonus symbol related to the specific winning combination and the specific winning combination are symbol display means. After the game mode using the second table (the internal lottery table for RB operation in FIG. 10 to be described later) and the second table used for the game mode to be executed in response to being displayed on In a game executed in the number of times or within a predetermined time, a cumulative difference number obtained by subtracting the cumulative value of the output game value stored in the output game value storage means from the cumulative value of the input game value stored in the input game value storage means is a predetermined number. The third table used when the game history information stored in the history information storage means satisfies a predetermined condition on the condition that the number exceeds the number (the internal extraction for RT operation in FIG. 11 described later). Has a table), to select the table to be used corresponding to the playing state, it determines the internal winning combination.

  Specifically, after the bonus game using the second table is completed, the accumulated difference between the number of input game values and the number of output game values exceeds a predetermined number in a plurality of games performed a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time. If the number of games exceeds the predetermined number, the program shifts to the ceiling replay time using the third table.

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the pachislot 1, in the series of flows described above, video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, light output performed by the various lamps 29, sound output performed by the speakers 21L and 21R, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed. In the embodiment of the present invention, the display of video on the liquid crystal display device 5 includes the determined number of games or game time, the determined cumulative difference number, the remaining number or time for each game, and the number of games for each game. An image for informing the cumulative difference number is included.

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

  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 pachislot machine according to the present invention further includes the following features.

  Game history information storage means for storing history information of games executed based on player's operation is provided. The game history information storage means is provided 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 the normal game mode performed after the bonus ends, or the difference between the game value such as medals acquired by the player and the game value input.

  It has table storage means for storing a plurality of tables for determining a winning combination at the time of internal lottery, and the table storage means has a first table used for internal lottery in a normal game mode and a specific combination. Thus, a second table in which the numerical range of the random number value of the combination for which the game value is paid out such as medals is set wider than the first table is stored. In other words, the game mode performed using the second table is a so-called bonus mode in which there is a high probability that the winning combination of the gaming value will be an internal winning combination. 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 normal game mode. For example, a so-called replay time in which a numerical value range corresponding to a replay combination is set wider than that in the first table may be used, or a combination in which a game value is paid out has a high probability of becoming an internal winning combination. It may be a mode. The table storage means is provided in the 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 normal game mode, or acquired with the game value input by the player. For example, the cumulative number of game value differences exceeds a predetermined amount. In other words, when the game value consumed by the player exceeds a presumed amount, a condition set for returning to a part of the game value by shifting to a game mode in which the player can play in an advantageous state It is.

  Furthermore, in the pachislot machine according to the present invention, when the player shifts to the game mode using the third table, a predetermined number of games after the player finishes the game in the bonus mode using the second table. , Or a cumulative amount of game value consumed in a game within a predetermined time exceeds the predetermined amount. That is, in the game using the third table, as a condition for receiving the reduction of the game value, not only the history information satisfies the predetermined condition, but also the game value acquisition opportunity is abandoned within a predetermined period. It is necessary to consume a predetermined amount of game value. Thereby, in the progress of a game, the variation of the game which a player can select spreads and it can aim at the improvement of the taste of a game.

  The predetermined number or time of the game that consumes the game value and the predetermined amount of the game value to be consumed may be set in advance or may be determined during the game by internal lottery.

  This is the end of the description of the function of the pachi-slot according to the present invention. Next, the structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

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

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 23 including symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side overlapping with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. In the embodiment of the present invention, the liquid crystal display device 5 functions as a game state display means for displaying an effect image relating to a game. 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 uses a symbol display means for changing and displaying a plurality of types of symbols based on the detection of the start operation detected by the start operation detection means, and a game using the second table. Functions as a predetermined number of times or a predetermined time of games to be executed after the mode is completed and a predetermined condition for determining a predetermined number of accumulated difference values of game values, and a 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 operates when a first table used in the general gaming state, a second table used in the bonus game state, and when the number of games exceeds a predetermined number in the general gaming state. A third table used for the ceiling replay time (RT) 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 accumulates and stores the input game value storage means for accumulating and storing the game value detected by the game value input detection means, and the game value output by the game value output means. It functions as output game value storage means and history information storage means for storing history information of games executed based on the player's operation.

  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. In the embodiment of the present invention, based on the start operation detected by the start operation detecting means, the winning combination determining means for extracting a random value for determining a winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations, the winning combination determining means is determined. Based on the winning operation and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, it functions as a symbol stop control means for stopping and displaying the symbol on the symbol display means.

  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. In the embodiment of the present invention, it functions as game value input detection means for detecting the game value input by the player. 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. In the embodiment of the present invention, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R 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.

  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, and functions as game value output means for outputting a game value based on the symbol displayed on the symbol display means in the embodiment of the present invention. 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 the configuration of the sub-control circuit of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU 81 (hereinafter referred to as a sub CPU), a ROM 82 (hereinafter referred to as a sub ROM), a RAM 83 (hereinafter referred to as a sub RAM), a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP 88 (digital signal processor). ), An audio RAM 89, an A / D converter 90, and an amplifier 91. In the embodiment of the present invention, the number of games or the game time determined by the insertion condition determining means, the determined cumulative difference number, the remaining number or remaining time for each game, and the cumulative difference number for each game. It functions as a game state display means for displaying.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB is determined as the display combination, the bonus is activated. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for RB operation. FIG. 11 shows an internal lottery table for RT operation. The general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 9 is a table used during a normal gaming mode (general gaming state). The internal lottery table for RB operation shown in FIG. 10 is a table used during a bonus game in which a plurality of types of internal lottery tables are selectively used depending on whether a bonus operation or a replay time operation is performed. is there.

  Further, the RT lottery table for RT operation shown in FIG. 11 is a ceiling replay time (RT) described later that is performed a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time after the end of the game mode using the internal lottery table for RB operation shown in FIG. The game mode (hereinafter referred to as “mission”) for determining whether or not to enable the operation of the game satisfies the condition (mission condition) for enabling the operation of the ceiling replay time (RT), and the game history information is predetermined. It is a table used during the ceiling replay time (RT) which transfers when satisfy | filling these conditions. Here, the range of the replay random value is 65535, which is wider than the range of the replay random value of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

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

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”, which indicates that any display of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table described above is not permitted.

  FIG. 12 shows a small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. 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. 13 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.

  A mission condition table for setting the RT valid flag will be described with reference to FIG. The mission condition table for setting the RT valid flag defines conditions for validating the ceiling replay time (RT) used in the mission for determining whether to set a flag for validating the operation of the ceiling replay time (RT). ing.

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

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

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

  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 the carryover combination) related to the operation of the bonus stored in the carryover combination storage area is retained without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line. It has become. And while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, it is stored in the internal winning combination storage area regardless of the result of the lottery described above.

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

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

  Next, examples of effect images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Display example of liquid crystal display device>
Examples of effect images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 is an example of the effect image in the chance zone displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5A shows an example of an effect image in the chance zone displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 after the end of the big bonus. FIG. 5B is an example of an image at the start of mission operation that operates in the chance zone.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, when the big bonus ends, an effect image indicating that the gaming state has shifted to the chance zone is displayed. Here, a display example in which the chance zone start display image 120 is displayed is shown. As shown in FIG. 5A, an effect image in which the main character 150 pulls the rear car 151 is displayed below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a chance zone start display image 120 of “Chance zone!” Is displayed. Is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18B, a mission is started when a predetermined gaming state (for example, determined by a random number) is entered during the chance zone, and the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5 is displayed below. The sub-character 152 is displayed, and a mission start display 121 is displayed as “Mission issuance! Increase the cumulative difference count to 25 or more within 60 seconds”. Here, the mission start display 121 informs the player of the conditions (mission conditions) for enabling the ceiling replay time (RT), and the mission time limit display is displayed on the upper left side of the display screen 23 corresponding to this condition. An image 122 is displayed, and an accumulated difference count display image 123 is displayed on the upper right side of the display screen 23. The mission time limit display image 122 first displays the time limit “60 seconds”, which is one of the mission conditions, and counts down during the mission. Further, the cumulative difference count display image 123 subtracts the amount of game value output as payout from the amount of game value input by the player during the mission, and displays the cumulative difference number in real time. Here, the mission starts during the chance zone, but the mission may start during the general gaming state, and the mission may be performed not only once but also multiple times.

  FIG. 19A is an example of an effect image in the case where the condition for enabling the operation of the ceiling replay time (RT) of the mission displayed on the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5 cannot be satisfied. Here, since the display of the cumulative difference count display image 123 cannot be set to 25 or more before 60 seconds from the start of the mission, that is, before the display of the mission time limit display image 122 becomes 0 seconds, FIG. The condition notified by the mission start display 121 in b) cannot be satisfied. Therefore, a mission failure indication 124 “mission failure...” Is displayed below the display screen 23, and an image of the main character 150 displayed when the mission condition cannot be satisfied is displayed on the lower left side of the display screen 23. It is displayed.

  When the mission is completed, as shown in FIG. 19B, the display returns to the chance zone, and a display screen 125 indicating that the chance zone is operating is displayed below the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5. On the left side, an effect image in which the main character 150 has a three-scale ball 153 is displayed. Here, the transition to the chance zone is made after the mission ends. However, if the mission fails, the mission may be restarted and the operation of the ceiling replay time (RT) of the restarted mission is enabled. By making the condition (mission condition) simpler than the previous condition, it may be possible to provide a game according to the player's level, or to shift to the general gaming state when the other mission is completed. It ’s okay.

  FIG. 20A shows an example of the effect image when the condition for enabling the operation of the ceiling replay time (RT) of the mission displayed on the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5 can be satisfied. Here, the display of the cumulative difference count display image 123 can be set to 25 or more before 60 seconds have elapsed from the start of the mission, so that the condition notified by the mission start display 121 in FIG. 18B is satisfied. This shows the case where In the lower part of the display screen 23, a mission success display 126 “Mission successful!” Is displayed. On the left side of the display screen 23, an image of the main character 150 displayed when the mission is successful is displayed.

  When FIG. 20A is displayed and the condition for enabling the operation of the mission ceiling replay time (RT) is satisfied, the history information of the game executed based on the player's operation satisfies the predetermined condition. If it happens, the program shifts to the ceiling replay time (RT). The predetermined condition mentioned here is, for example, that “Replay” is stopped and displayed in the chance zone, or the number of games in the general gaming state after the mission is over a certain number of times. Then, as shown in FIG. 20B, when the gaming state shifts to the ceiling replay time (RT), an effect image indicating that the gaming state has shifted to the ceiling replay time (RT) is displayed. Here, below the display screen 23, a ceiling replay time start display 127 “Ceiling replay time has entered!” Is displayed, and an image of the corresponding main character 150 is displayed on the left side of the display screen 23. .

  FIG. 21 is an example of the effect image when the condition for enabling the operation of the mission ceiling replay time (RT) is different from that in FIG. FIG. 21A is an example of an effect image showing that the big bonus has ended and the gaming state has shifted to the chance zone. FIG. 21B is an example of the effect image at the start of the mission.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, when the big bonus ends, an effect image indicating that the gaming state has shifted to the chance zone is displayed. Here, a display example in which the chance zone start display image 128 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 128 of “chance zone!” Is displayed. Is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 21B, the mission is started when a predetermined gaming state (for example, determined by a random number) is entered during the chance zone, and on the right side of the display screen 23 of the liquid crystal display device 5 The sub-character 152 is displayed, and a mission start display 129 is displayed at the bottom of the display screen 23, such as “Missions issued !!!! Set the cumulative difference count to 25 or more within 10 games.” Here, the mission start display 129 informs the player of mission conditions for which the ceiling replay time (RT) is effective, and a mission game count display image 130 is displayed on the left side above the display screen 23 corresponding to this condition. The cumulative difference count display image 123 is displayed on the upper right side of the display screen 23. The mission game count display image 130 additionally displays the number of games since the mission started. The cumulative difference count display image 123 subtracts the amount of game value output as a payout from the amount of game value of the player in the mission, and displays the cumulative difference number in real time.

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

<Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit>
First, with reference to FIG. 22, the main flowchart by control of main CPU31 is demonstrated. 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. 23 (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. 24 (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. When it is determined that the RT game number counter has become 0, the ceiling replay time (RT) 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. 29 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. 25 (step S9). In this process, the input of the stop switch 7S is checked, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped based on the timing when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed and the internal winning combination. In the embodiment of the present invention, this process functions as a symbol stop control means for stopping and displaying a symbol.

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (step S14). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus operating flag is on (step S14: YES), the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (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 described later with reference to FIG. 26 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, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S31). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0 (step S31: YES), the medal passage permission is performed (step S32). The solenoid of the selector 26 is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector 26 is prompted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 9 to 11) 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 to 11) 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 a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether or not a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 9 to 11).

  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 11) 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. 12) 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), the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 13). The internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (step S75). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 16) (step S76).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 16) is not 0 after step S76 or in step S74 (step S74: NO), the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 16) and the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 15), and the result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 15) (step S77). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the 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.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S121). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB (step S121: YES), the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 8) and performs BB operation processing (step S122). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 16) (step S123). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S124). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S144). Then, mission operation processing described later with reference to FIG. 28 is performed (step S145). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, when the main CPU determines in step S141 that the bonus end number counter is not 0 (step S141: NO), the main CPU updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (step S146). 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 S147).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the possible winning number counter or the possible game number counter is not 0 (step S147: NO), the bonus end check process ends, while the possible winning number counter or the possible game number counter is 0. When it is determined that there is an image (step S147: YES), processing at the end of RB is performed (step S148). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When the process of step S148 is finished, the bonus end check process is finished.

  Next, the mission operation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 performs a mission operation process (step S151). Here, for example, clearing the result of a previously performed mission, or processing of reading the condition and result of a previous mission when performing multiple mission operations.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines a condition for turning on the RT valid flag (step S152). Specifically, a mission condition that is a condition for turning on the RT valid flag is determined by a random number using a mission condition table (see FIG. 14) for setting the RT valid flag. Then, the determined mission condition is stored in the main RAM 33. When a mission is operated a plurality of times, the mission condition may be determined based on the previous mission condition and information on the result.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a mission display command (S153). Here, a video display command corresponding to a mission condition that is a condition for turning on the RT valid flag determined in step S152 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the mission condition includes a temporal condition (step S154). When the main CPU 31 determines that the mission condition includes a temporal condition (step S154: YES), the main CPU 31 performs a mission time measurement process (step S155). Specifically, the elapsed time from the start of the mission is measured based on the clock pulse generated by the clock pulse generation circuit 34.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a cumulative difference count process (step S156). Specifically, the mission start stored in the main RAM 33 as the output game value storage means is calculated from the total amount of game values input from the start of the mission by the player stored in the main RAM 33 as the input game value storage means. The total output amount of game value output from is subtracted for each game, and the cumulative difference is counted.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the cumulative difference satisfies a predetermined condition before a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the mission (step S157). Specifically, before the elapsed time from the mission start measured in step S155 becomes equal to the mission time determined in step S152 based on the mission condition table (see FIG. 14) for setting the RT valid flag, It is determined whether or not the cumulative difference number is greater than or equal to the cumulative difference number determined based on the mission condition table (see FIG. 14) for setting the RT valid flag in step S125. When the main CPU 31 determines that the cumulative difference satisfies a predetermined condition before the mission time stored in the main RAM 33 becomes equal to the elapsed time from the start of the mission (step S157: YES), the mission is successful. Is stored (step S158). Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores in the main RAM 33 that the mission was successful.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the game history information satisfies a predetermined condition (step S159). Specifically, the main CPU 31 here says, for example, that “Replay” is stopped and displayed in the chance zone, or that the number of games in the general gaming state after the mission is over a certain number of times. It is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. When determining that the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S159: YES), the main CPU 31 turns on the ceiling replay time (RT) operating flag. Then, the mission operation process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 cannot determine that the cumulative difference satisfies the predetermined condition before it becomes equal to the mission time stored in the main RAM 33 (step S157: NO), it stores the mission failure (step S167). .

  When the main CPU 31 cannot determine that the mission condition includes a time condition (step S154: NO), the main CPU 31 performs a game number counting process (step S164). Here, the number of games since the mission was started is counted.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a cumulative difference count process (step S165). Specifically, the mission start stored in the main RAM 33 as the output game value storage means is calculated from the total amount of game values input from the start of the mission by the player stored in the main RAM 33 as the input game value storage means. The total output amount of game value output from is subtracted for each game, and the cumulative difference is counted.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the accumulated difference satisfies a predetermined condition before the number of games reaches the predetermined number (step S166). Specifically, the mission limit game number which is determined based on the mission condition table (see FIG. 14) for setting the RT valid flag and stored in the main RAM 33 in step S152 is read out, and step S155 is performed. It is determined whether or not the cumulative difference satisfies a predetermined condition before the number of games counted from the start of the mission is equal to the number of mission-limited games stored in the main RAM 33.

  Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the cumulative difference satisfies a predetermined condition before the number of mission games stored in the main RAM 33 equals the number of games since the start of the mission (step S166: YES). The success of the mission is stored (step S158). When the main CPU 31 cannot determine that the cumulative difference satisfies a predetermined condition before the number of mission games stored in the main RAM 33 is equal to the number of games from the start of the mission (step S166: NO), The mission failure is stored (step S167). When this process ends, the mission operation process ends.

  Thus, if the player wants to activate the ceiling replay time (RT) operation after the end of the big bonus, the game value obtained with the big bonus is a condition for enabling the ceiling replay time (RT) operation. Input to satisfy the mission requirements and operate to consume game value. On the other hand, after the end of the big bonus, a player who does not need to activate the ceiling replay time (RT) operation should perform an operation so as to satisfy the mission condition which is a condition for enabling the ceiling replay time (RT) operation. Therefore, the player does not need to perform an operation to consume the game value, and plays a mission for the purpose of obtaining a large amount of game value. As a result, in order to satisfy the mission conditions, the player consumes the game value to enable the ceiling replay time (RT) operation or the ceiling replay time (RT) operation is enabled. However, it is possible to select whether to operate to obtain more game value without consuming the game value in the mission. Therefore, instead of simply playing a game according to the game history information, etc., the game content can be selected by the player's intention, so the number of game variations increases, the game does not become monotonous, and the player's interest is improved It becomes possible.

  Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) under the control of 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 the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS.

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  The main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 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. 32 (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. 32, the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed by sub CPU81 is demonstrated. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception (step S321). When determining that the start command is received (step S321: YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a mission image determination process (step S322). In this process, a mission effect image corresponding to the condition for turning on the RT valid flag determined in step S152 of FIG. 28 when a predetermined gaming state (for example, determined by lottery) is in the chance zone is determined. sign up.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 extracts an effect random number, determines an effect number by lottery based on an internal winning combination or the like, and registers it (step S323). The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (step 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). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  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 S329). When the sub CPU determines that it is time to receive the bonus start command (step S329: YES), it registers the effect data for starting the bonus (step S330). For example, when a ceiling replay time (RT) command is received, effect data for the ceiling replay time (RT) is registered and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (see FIG. 20B). . When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when it is determined that the bonus start command is not received (step S329: NO), the sub CPU determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (step S331). When determining that the bonus end command is not received (step S331: NO), the sub CPU ends the effect content determination process, while determining that the bonus end command is received (step S331: YES). The effect data for ending the bonus is registered (step S332). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Thereby, it is determined whether or not the operation of the ceiling replay time (RT) is valid depending on whether or not the player operates to satisfy the mission condition which is a condition for validating the ceiling replay time (RT). Therefore, the player can select the game content by his / her own intention, and the player can select and play the desired game content at that time, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced. . In addition, even for a player who has played a plurality of times, it is possible to enjoy a variety of games by his / her own intention, so that he / she can be prevented from getting bored due to the monotony of the game.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the mission condition, which is a condition for enabling the operation of the ceiling replay time (RT), is determined by a combination of the mission game number and the cumulative difference number, or the mission game time and the cumulative difference number. Although this is executed, the number of mission games, the playing time, and the cumulative difference number are determined, and if all conditions are satisfied, the RT valid flag may be turned on, or the number of mission games Although the game time and the cumulative difference number are determined, the RT validity flag may be turned on when either one of the number of games in the mission or the game time and the cumulative difference number are satisfied.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, it is assumed that the mission is operated during the chance zone after the end of the big bonus. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured to operate.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the mission is operated only once. However, the mission may be performed a plurality of times. In the case of performing a plurality of times, the second mission is performed when an operation that satisfies the conditions of the first mission cannot be performed. The mission condition may be determined so that the operation of the second mission can be satisfied by an easier operation than the operation of the first mission. According to this, a game can be provided according to the skill level of a player, and the interest of a wide range of players can be improved. Note that if the conditions of a mission with a high degree of difficulty are met, or if there is a large cumulative difference in game value that is the difference between the total amount of game value thrown out during the mission and the total amount of game value paid out during the mission, The condition for shifting to the replay time (RT) may be set to be advantageous to the player.

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

It is a figure which shows the function flow of the pachislot which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the external structure of the pachislot which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the pachislot which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game states which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB operation | movement which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT action 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 mission condition table which sets RT effective flag 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 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 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 mission operation | movement 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.

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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 (3)

Game value input detection means for detecting the game value input by the player;
Input game value storage means for accumulating and storing the game value detected by the game value input detection means,
Start operation detecting means for detecting a 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 value output means for outputting a game value based on the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by the symbol stop control means;
Output game value storage means for accumulating and storing the game value output by the game value output means;
History information storage means for storing history information 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 control means includes
The accumulated value stored in the output game value storage means from the accumulated value stored in the input game value storage means in a game executed within a predetermined number of times or within a predetermined time after the game mode using the second table is completed. On the condition that the cumulative difference in game value less than
A gaming machine, wherein when the history information stored in the history information storage means satisfies a predetermined condition, control is performed to shift to a gaming mode using the third table. Throwing condition determination means for determining the predetermined number of times or a predetermined time of the game executed after the game mode using the second table is ended, and a predetermined number of the cumulative difference number of the game values;
Game state display means for displaying the number of games or game time determined by the insertion condition determining means, the determined cumulative difference number, the remaining number or time remaining for each game, and the cumulative difference number for each game. And comprising
The game control means displays on the gaming state display means the determined number of games or game time, the determined cumulative difference number, the remaining number or remaining time for each game, and the accumulated difference number for each game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is displayed. The random number value range corresponding to the replay combination that is included in the plurality of combinations and is related to the 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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