JP2009285119A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine can further enhance the amusement by adding novel game properties. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes symbol display means 120L, 120C and 120R for variably displaying a plurality of symbols; a compensation bet receiving means 61 for receiving a compensation bet as the compensation for the play; a start lever 500 permitting the game starting operation by a player; stop buttons 112L, 112C and 112R for stopping/displaying a prescribed combination of a plurality of symbols variably displayed by the symbol display means; a memory 63; and a CPU 61. The CPU 61 determines compensation points by a lottery in the game in which the compensation bet is received, and actuates the compensation if the determined compensation points are prescribed points or more. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

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

  As such a gaming machine, when a game is started after an investment value per game is inputted and a prize is obtained for the game, a slot machine in which a prize payout having a value determined for each kind of prize is paid. In addition to the input of the investment value, the insurance investment value input before the start of the game is detected to reach a predetermined value and an insurance signal is output, and during this insurance signal output period A slot machine is conceivable in which the investment value for each input game is integrated and an insurance dividend is paid when the integrated value reaches a predetermined value (see Patent Document 1).

Also, transition from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state based on the difference (difference number) between the number of gaming media thrown into the gaming machine and the number of gaming media paid out from the gaming machine according to the gaming result A gaming machine has been considered (see Patent Document 2).
On the other hand, there has been proposed a slot machine that increases payment when a player loses beyond a prescribed amount (see Patent Document 3).
JP-A-4-244178 JP 2006-158875 A US Pat. No. 5,911,0048

  However, the above-mentioned conventional gaming machines are those that simply pay an insurance dividend when the investment value reaches a predetermined value, or those that simply increase the payment to the player when the player loses beyond a prescribed amount Therefore, the compensation process for the player itself does not have game playability.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest by adding new gaming characteristics even in the compensation process.

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols, a start lever capable of starting a game by a player, a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation, and the start operation detecting means. A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the detection of the start operation performed, and a symbol variation for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the detection of the starting operation performed by the start operation detecting means. Based on the means, the stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means. Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation, and winning determination means for determining occurrence of winning according to a combination of symbols stopped by the stop control, A winning / dispensing means for paying out a number of game media corresponding to the winning based on the occurrence of a winning entry, a compensating bet receiving means for receiving a compensating bet for executing compensation processing for the game, and the compensating bet In response to accepting, when the point determination means for determining the number of points for compensation by lottery, the point accumulation means for accumulating the determined number of points, and the accumulated number of points reaches a predetermined number, Compensation payout means for paying out game media for compensation, and reset means for resetting the accumulated points based on the contents of the generated winnings are provided.

  According to this gaming machine, when a predetermined number of points determined by lottery are accumulated, a game medium for compensation is paid out (compensation is activated), so that the compensation activation timing can be changed. . As a result, the game itself can be provided in the compensation itself, and the fun of the game can be further enhanced accordingly.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols, a start lever capable of starting a game by a player, a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation, and the start operation detection. The winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination based on the detection of the starting operation performed by the means, and the variation of the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the detection of the starting operation performed by the starting operation detecting means. Based on the symbol variation means, the stop operation detection means for detecting the stop operation, the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means, the symbol variation means The winning determination means for determining the occurrence of winning according to the combination of the stop control means for performing stop control of the symbol variation performed by the above and the symbols stopped by the stop control. A payout / payout means for paying out a number of game media corresponding to the winning based on the occurrence of the win, a compensation bet accepting means for accepting a compensation bet for executing compensation processing for the game, and the compensation Point determination means for determining the number of points for compensation by point lottery according to acceptance of the bet for game, first and second point accumulation means for accumulating the determined number of points, and a compensation bet for the game If the number of points accumulated in the first reset means and the second point accumulation means reaches a threshold, on the condition that the first point accumulation means is reset. The lottery table for switching the lottery table of the point determination means to a lottery table having a high probability of determining a larger number of points than the point lottery. Based on the contents of the generated prize winning means, the payout means for paying out the game medium for compensation when the number of points accumulated in the first point accumulating means reaches a predetermined number. And second reset means for resetting the number of points accumulated in the first and second accumulation means.

  According to this gaming machine, the accumulated value of the first point accumulating means is reset on the condition that no compensation bet for the game has been made. As a result, one of the conditions is that the compensation bet has been made in a predetermined number of consecutive games, and the game media as the compensation is paid out, and the number of points is not reset by the first reset means. When the accumulated value of the second point accumulating means that accumulates reaches a threshold value, the period when the payout due to winning is not performed as a gaming machine continues for a long time by controlling so that a larger number of points is lottered In addition, it is possible to advance the timing of compensation.

  In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention may be configured such that the first reset means accumulates the first point accumulating means when the supplementary bet is desired to be continuously played a predetermined number of times. It is characterized by resetting the value.

  According to this gaming machine, the accumulated value of the first point accumulating means is reset on the condition that the supplementary bet for the game has not been made a predetermined number of times. As a result, on the condition that frequent betting is made, the game medium is paid out as compensation, and the number of points is accumulated without being reset by the first reset means. When the accumulated value of the point accumulating means reaches a threshold value, control is performed so that a larger number of points is drawn. It becomes possible to advance the time.

  In addition to the above configuration, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the first reset means resets the accumulated value of the first point accumulating means when the game is not executed for a predetermined time. It is a feature.

  According to this gaming machine, when the game is not executed for a predetermined time, that is, when the player is replaced, the accumulated value of the first point accumulating means is reset. Thereby, on the condition that the betting for compensation is made for each player, the game medium as the compensation is paid out, and the points are accumulated without being reset by the first resetting means. If the accumulated value of the second point accumulating means reaches the threshold value, control will be made so that a larger number of points will be lottered. It becomes possible to advance the activation time.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention also includes a symbol display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a supplementary bet accepting means for accepting a supplementary bet for supplementing the game, and a game start operation by the player. A possible start lever, a stop button for stopping and displaying the plurality of symbols variably displayed on the symbol display means in a predetermined combination, a memory, and a CPU. A process for detecting the start operation, a process for determining a winning combination based on the detection of the start operation, a process for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the detection of the start operation, Based on the process of detecting the stop operation by the stop button, the determined winning combination and the detection of the stop operation, the plurality of variably displayed A process of stopping and displaying a pattern, a process of determining the occurrence of a winning according to the combination of the symbols displayed to be stopped, and a process of paying out a number of game media according to the winning based on the occurrence of the winning A process of receiving a compensation bet for executing a compensation process for the game by the compensation bet accepting means, a process of determining the number of compensation points by lottery according to acceptance of the compensation bet, Based on the process of accumulating the determined number of points in the memory, the process of paying out game media for compensation when the accumulated number of points reaches a predetermined number, and the contents of the generated winnings, And a process of resetting the accumulated number of points.

  According to this gaming machine, when a predetermined number of points determined by lottery are accumulated, a game medium for compensation is paid out (compensation is activated), so that the compensation activation timing can be changed. . As a result, the game itself can be provided in the compensation itself, and the fun of the game can be further enhanced accordingly.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance interest by adding new gaming characteristics even in the compensation process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot.

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

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

  When the content of the production is determined, the production execution means is linked to each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reel is started, when the rotation of each reel is stopped, or when the presence / absence of a prize is determined. To proceed with the production. In this way, in the pachislot, the player is given the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. As a result, the player's interest is improved.

  The pachislot in the present embodiment is provided with a compensation execution means in addition to the above configuration. This compensation execution means starts from a game by inserting a medal for starting a game by a player and operating a start lever, determining an internal winning combination, stopping a reel by operating a stop button by the player, A series of games up to the determination of winning according to the combination and the payout of medals based on the result of the winning determination are regarded as unit games, and the player pays insurance (compensation) bets (insurance) for each unit game. Bet), and if the player has not paid out a certain medal in the game result of multiple games in which such an insurance (compensation) bet is placed, the medal as insurance money against the insurance premium Payout (payout as compensation) is made.

  As a feature of the present embodiment, the compensation execution means (main control circuit 50 (described later)) has an insurance (compensation) bet (insurance bet) replaced with a compensation bet receiving means (main CPU 61 (described later)). Compensation points are determined by lottery of the point determination means (lottery means) in the game played through the game, and the compensation points are accumulated by the point accumulating means for each game. When this compensation point becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined point (when the predetermined point is reached), a predetermined number of game media are paid out as insurance (compensation).

  The accumulated compensation points can be used to obtain advantageous game results for the player when a lot of game media is paid out to the player during a plurality of unit games, or when the player wins a BB role. It will be reset if As a result, when the number of game media obtained by the player is less than the number of game media input by the player, the game media as insurance (compensation) for the player is paid out. ing.

  In this way, in the unit game where an insurance bet is made, the compensation points obtained in each unit game by determining the compensation points by lottery are not necessarily the same point for each unit game, and as a result, are accumulated. The compensation activation timing that is activated when the compensation points become equal to or greater than a predetermined point (when the predetermined point is reached) is also different. That is, it is possible to add to the compensation process the gameability that the compensation activation timing depends on the result of the compensation lottery in each unit game. In this way, by adding the gameability in the compensation process to the pachislot, it becomes possible to further enhance the interest of the pachislot.

  Furthermore, the pachislot of this embodiment basically includes a first point accumulating means that is reset when a player is replaced. When a player is replaced, for a new player, When the compensation point of the first point accumulating means is reset and accumulation of the compensation points is started from an initial value (for example, 0), and the accumulated point of the first point accumulating means becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined point (predetermined point) In addition to this, there is provided a second compensation point accumulating means that is not reset even if the player is replaced, and the compensation points accumulated in the second compensation point accumulating means are Switch to a lottery table with a high probability of obtaining a larger compensation point when the number of points exceeds the specified point (when the specified point is reached). Lottery of the point is to be carried out.

  Thereby, in the second point accumulating means, even if the player is replaced, the compensation point accumulated by the previous player is handed over to the next player, and the handed over compensation point becomes a predetermined point or more. (When the predetermined point is reached), it will be easier to obtain larger compensation points, so that regardless of the replacement of the player, the unit game where the insurance bet has been made will be constant for a certain period of time. In a pachislot that has not been paid out, control is performed such that compensation is easily performed.

  In this way, in addition to the basic control of compensation for a player, regardless of the replacement of the player, control of ease of supplementary activation based on the accumulated points is executed for each pachislot, not the player. It is possible to have a game such as a difference in the timing of compensation activation depending on the size of the compensation points accumulated for the pachislot.

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

<External structure of pachislot>
FIG. 2 shows an external structure of the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment.

(Reel and display window)
The pachi-slot 10 includes a cabinet 20 that houses reels (left reel 120L, middle reel 120C, right reel 120R), a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 30 that is attached to the cabinet 20 so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 20, three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are provided side by side. Each reel 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 center of the front door 30, a liquid crystal display device 210 as a symbol display means and an image display means is provided. The liquid crystal display device 210 includes a display screen including a symbol display area, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R when viewed from the front. The symbol display area is provided corresponding to each of the three reels, and has a configuration capable of transmitting the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R provided behind the reels.

  In other words, the symbol display area functions as a display window, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R provided behind the symbol display area. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display area is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The symbol display area (hereinafter referred to as a display window) includes a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the surface of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R when the rotation of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R provided behind the symbol display area is stopped. One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas in the frame. In addition, a pseudo line formed by combining any one of the three areas including the upper, middle, and lower stages of each display window is a target line for determining whether or not to win (winning) Judgment line).

  In the present embodiment, a top line 126a that combines the upper stages of the display windows, a center line 126b that combines the middle stages of the display windows, a bottom line 126c that combines the lower stages of the display windows, and an upper stage of the left display window. The cross-down line 126d is a combination of the middle stage of the middle display window and the lower stage of the right display window, and the cross-up line 126e is a combination of 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. It is provided as a winning judgment line.

(Operating device)
The front door 30 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The first medal slot 40A accepts a medal for playing a game, and accepts a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted at the medal insertion slot 40A are inserted into one 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 10. (So-called credit function). The front door 30 is provided with a second medal slot 40B. The medal inserted into the medal slot 40B is accepted as an insurance (compensation) bet (insurance bet).

  The bet button 132 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 10. The checkout button 134 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 10 to the outside.

  The start lever 500 is provided to start rotation of all the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R.

  Stop buttons (left stop button 112L, middle stop button 112C, and right stop button 112R) are associated with each of the three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels.

(Other equipment)
The 7-segment display 114 includes a 7-segment LED. 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 The information such as the number of medals deposited in 10 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player. The 7-segment display 135 is made up of 7-segment LEDs, and displays a first compensation point (described later) accumulated in the main RAM 63.

  A lamp (LED or the like) 212 outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the production contents. The speaker 214 outputs sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 42 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 42 are stored in the medal tray 44.

<Internal structure of pachislot>
FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment. The state where the front door 30 is opened and the structure on the back surface side of the front door 30 and the structure inside the cabinet 20 appears is shown.

  A board constituting the main control circuit 50 (hereinafter referred to as a main board) is provided above the inside of the cabinet 20. The main control circuit 50 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachi-slot 10 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of a reel, and determination of presence / absence of a winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 50 will be described later.

  Three reels 120L, 120C, and 120R are provided in the center of the inside of the cabinet 20. A stepping motor is connected to each reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  On the left side of the three reels 120L, 120C, 120R, a substrate (hereinafter referred to as a sub-substrate) constituting the sub-control circuit 80 is provided. The sub-control circuit 80 is a circuit that controls execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 80 will be described later.

  Below the interior of the cabinet 20, a medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper) 150 having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided. On the left side of the hopper 150, a power supply device 160 for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachislot 10 is provided.

  Selectors 31A and 31B are provided in the center of the back side of the front door 30 and below the display window. The selectors 31 </ b> A and 31 </ b> B are devices for selecting whether or not medals are appropriate in material, shape, and the like. A route for guiding medals inserted into the first medal slot 40A is communicated with the entrance of the selector 31A so that the medals inserted into the first medal slot 40A pass through the selector 31A. It has become. The entrance of the selector 31B communicates with a route for guiding medals inserted into the second medal insertion slot 40B, and the medals inserted into the second medal insertion slot 40B pass through the selector 31B. It is like that.

  Further, as the outlets of the selectors 31A and 31B, there are provided an outlet communicating with a route for guiding medals to the hopper 150 and an outlet communicating with a route for guiding medals to the medal payout port 42, respectively. As a result, among the medals inserted into the first medal insertion slot 40A or the second medal insertion slot 40A, the medals whose material and shape are determined to be appropriate are guided to the hopper 150 by the selector 31A or 31B. The medal determined to be inappropriate is guided to the medal payout exit 42.

  In the selector 31A, a path through which medals pass is provided with a first medal sensor 40SA (described later) so as to detect an appropriate number of passing medals. Further, in the selector 31B, a second medal sensor 40SB (described later) is provided in a path through which medals pass, and an appropriate number of passing medals is detected. As a result, in the selector 31A, the number of medals inserted into the first medal slot 40A (medals inserted for gaming) is counted by a predetermined counter (described later) via the first medal sensor 40SA. In the selector 31B, the number of medals inserted into the second medal slot 40B (medals inserted for insurance) is counted by a predetermined counter (described later) via the second medal sensor 40SB. It has become so.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot. Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot 10 in this Embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 50, a sub-control circuit 80, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 4 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 50 of the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer)
The main control circuit 50 includes a microcomputer 60 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 60 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU) 61, a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM) 62, and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM) 63.

  The main ROM 62 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 61, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 80, and the like. The main RAM 63 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

  Further, the main RAM 63 is provided with an area in which compensation points (described later) determined by lottery executed for each unit game where an insurance bet is made are accumulated. In the case of the present embodiment, a first storage area that stores a first compensation point that is reset when the player is replaced, and a second compensation point that is accumulated without being reset even when the player is replaced are stored. And a second storage area to be set.

(Random number generator etc.)
Connected to the main CPU 61 are a clock pulse generation circuit 52, a frequency divider 53, a random number generator 54 and a sampling circuit 55. The clock pulse generation circuit 52 and the frequency divider 53 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 61 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 54 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 55 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

(Switch etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 60. The main CPU 61 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 71L, 71C, and 71R. The stop switch 112S, which is a stop operation detection means, detects that each of the three stop buttons 112L, 112C, 112R has been pressed by the player (stop operation). Further, the start switch serving as the start operation detecting means detects that the start lever 500 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The bet switch 132S detects that the bet button 132 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 134S detects that the settlement button 134 has been pressed by the player.

  The first medal sensor 40SA is provided in the medal passage route determined to be appropriate by the selector 31A, detects that the medal passes through this route, and sends the detection result to the main CPU 61. The main CPU 61 counts the detection results from the first medal sensor 40SA to obtain the number of medals (medals bet for gaming) inserted into the first medal insertion slot 40A. The main CPU 61 stores information representing the number of medals in the main RAM 63. As a result, the main RAM 63 stores the number of medals bet in each unit game (the number of bets).

  The second medal sensor 40SB is provided in a medal passage route determined to be appropriate by the selector 31B, detects that a medal passes through this route, and sends the detection result to the main CPU 61. The main CPU 61 stores the detection result from the second medal sensor 40SB in the main RAM 63. As a result, information indicating whether or not an insurance medal has been inserted for each unit game is stored in the main RAM 63.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 60 include stepping motors 71L, 71C, 71R, a 7-segment display 114, and a hopper 150. Further, a circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 60.

  The motor drive circuit 72 controls driving of stepping motors 71L, 71C, 71R provided corresponding to the reels 120L, 120C, 120R. The reel position detection circuit 70 detects a reel index indicating that the reel has made one revolution by means of an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part in accordance with each reel 120L, 120C, 120R.

  The stepping motors 71L, 71C, 71R 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 71L, 71C, 71R is transmitted to the reels 120L, 120C, 120R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 71L, 71C, 71R, the reels 120L, 120C, 120R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 61 counts the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 71L, 71C, 71R after detecting the reel index, thereby rotating the rotation angles of the reels 120L, 120C, 120R (mainly, how many symbols the reels have) The position of each symbol arranged on the surface of the reels 120L, 120C, 120R is managed.

  The display unit driving circuit 115 controls the operations of the 7-segment displays 114 and 135. The hopper drive circuit 152 controls the operation of the hopper 150. The payout completion signal circuit 153 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 151 provided in the hopper 150, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 150 have reached the payout number.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit 80 of the pachislot 10 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 80 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 50 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 50. The sub-control circuit 80 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a rendering processor 86, a drawing RAM 84, a driver 91, a DSP (DSP). A digital signal processor) 92, an audio RAM 95, an A / D converter 93, and an amplifier 94.

  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 50. 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 50. 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 50 and an effect registration task for extracting and registering effect contents (effect data) by extracting effect random numbers. A drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 210 based on the determined production content, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp 212, a voice control task for controlling sound output by the speaker 214, and the like. 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 80 is connected to a liquid crystal display device 210, a speaker 214, and a lamp 212 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 86, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer 85) 84, and the driver 91 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the effect, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device.

  Further, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 92, the audio RAM 95, the A / D converter 93, and the amplifier 94 output a sound such as BGM from the speaker 214 in accordance with the sound data specified by the production content. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 212 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachi-slot 10. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 62 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Design arrangement table]
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 120L, 120C, and 120R and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol position existing in the middle of the display window is set to “0”, and “0” to ““ 20 ”is assigned. 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.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by each reel 120L, 120C, 120R 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 120L, 120C, 120R 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”.

[Bonus operating table]
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 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”.

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

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

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

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

[Internal winning combination determination table]
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 of the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”, which indicates that any display of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table described above is not permitted.

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

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

[Internal winning combination storage area] / [Cover holding combination storage area]
[Internal winning combination storage area]
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 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.

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

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

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

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

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
In addition to the various storage areas described above, the main RAM 63 (FIG. 7) stores a first storage area for storing first compensation points, which will be described later in FIG. 28, and a second storage for storing second compensation points. And have a region. Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 50 and the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 80 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
First, with reference to FIG. 16, the main flowchart by the control of the main CPU 61 will be described. When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 10, first, the main CPU 61 performs an initialization process (S1). Next, the main CPU 61 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 63 (S2). For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area, is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 61 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (S3). In this processing, input checks of the medal sensor 31 and the start switch 500S are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 61 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 63 (S4). Next, the main CPU 61 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. Next, the main CPU 61 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 80 (S6). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 61 requests the start of rotation of all reels 120L, 120C, 120R (S7). When the start of rotation of all reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is requested, the stepping motors 71L, 71C, and 71R are driven by an interrupt process (FIG. 22 described later) that is executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Controlled, rotation of each reel 120L, 120C, 120R is started.

  Next, the main CPU 61 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (S8). In this process, the input of the stop switch 112S is checked, and the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R are pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 61 searches for a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e, and determines a payout number or the like based on the result (S9). As a result of the search, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination lines 126a to 126e matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU 61 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 80 (S10). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 61 performs medal payout processing (S11). Based on the determined payout number, the hopper 150 is driven and the credit number is updated. Next, the main CPU 61 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S12). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 61 calls and executes a subroutine for compensation processing shown in FIG. 31 described later (S13). The compensation processing sub-routine is for making a compensation with respect to a player using a compensation bet (insurance bet) as one of the conditions.

  Next, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S14). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 21 (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 61 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 after S15 or when it is determined in S14 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S16). It is checked whether or not the bonus operation starts. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S31). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S32). The solenoid of the selector 31 is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector 31 is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 61 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (S33). Next, the main CPU 61 clears the automatic insertion counter (S34). S33 and S34 are processes for replaying.

  After S32 or S34, the main CPU 61 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S35). Next, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S36). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 61 changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S37). For example, the maximum value is changed to 2.

  The main CPU 61 determines whether or not the passage of medals has been detected after S37 or when it is determined in S36 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S38). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S39). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 61 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S40). Next, the main CPU 61 stores 5 in the valid line counter (S41). Next, the main CPU 61 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit (S42). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 61 determines in S39 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 61 adds 1 to the credit counter (S43). The main CPU 61 checks the bet switch 132S after S43, after S42, or when it is determined that the passage of medals is not detected in S38 (S44). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button 132 is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S45). If it is determined that the inserted number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S38. On the other hand, if it is determined that the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value, an insurance bet processing subroutine shown in FIG. (S46). Next, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the start switch 500S is in an on state (start operation state) (S47).

  When determining that the start switch 500S is not in the start operation state, the main CPU 61 proceeds to S38, whereas when determining that the start switch 500S is in the start operation state, the main CPU 61 prohibits medal passage (S48). In the medal prohibition process, the solenoids of the selectors 31A and 31B are not driven, and the discharge of medals to the medal payout opening 42 is prompted. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 61 as a winning combination determining means determines an internal lottery table and the number of lotteries (S71). The operating flag storage area is referred to, and the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined according to whether or not the bonus is activated. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 61 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a random number for determination (S72). Next, the main CPU 61 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S73).

  Next, the main CPU 61 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S74). Next, the main CPU 61 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S75). Next, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not a digit has been made (S76). When the main CPU 61 determines that the digit is not set, the main CPU 61 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (S77).

  Next, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S78). When the main CPU 61 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S64. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 61 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and serves as the bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S79).

  When the main CPU 61 determines in S66 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 61 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S80). After S70 or S69, the main CPU 61 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S81).

  Next, the main CPU 61 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S82). Next, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S83). When the main CPU 61 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 61 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer (S84). ). Next, the main CPU 61 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S85).

  After determining that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 after S85, the main CPU 61 calculates the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area, and the result Is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (S86). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

[Reel stop control process]
Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 61 as stop control means determines whether or not an effective stop button 112L, 112C, 112R has been pressed (S101). When the main CPU 61 determines that the effective stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R are not pressed, the main CPU 61 stands by until it is pressed.

  When the main CPU 61 determines that the valid stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R have been pressed, the main CPU 61 invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop button (S102). The valid and invalid states of the stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R are managed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 63.

  Next, the main CPU 61 sets 5 as the number of checks (S103). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to “4”, when the stop button 112L, 112C, 112R is pressed, the position of the symbol in the middle stage of the corresponding display window is included, and then 4 Up to the position of the individual symbol is the target of the check. That is, any of the five numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, based on the internal winning combination, the main CPU 61 determines the number of checks including the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window (hereinafter referred to as stop start position) when the stop button 112L, 112C, 112R is pressed. Among the positions of the symbols within the range, the position of the symbol with the highest priority is searched (S104). In this process, the position of the symbol that can display the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination along the winning determination line is determined as the position of the symbol with the highest priority.

  Next, the main CPU 61 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (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 61 proceeds to wait for a scheduled stop position (S106). When a transition is made to waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process to be described later, and the corresponding reels 120L, 120C, 120R are waited for the position of the symbol with the highest priority to reach the middle stage of the corresponding display window. The rotation of is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 61 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 80 (S107). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not there are stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R whose operations are valid (S108). That is, it is determined whether there is a reel that is still rotating. When the main CPU 61 determines that there are stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R that are effective in operation, the main CPU 61 proceeds to S101. On the other hand, when it determines that there are no stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R that are effective in operation, the main CPU 61 Exit.

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (S121). When the main CPU 61 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 61 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs the BB operation processing (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 61 clears the carryover combination storage area (S123). Next, the main CPU 61 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit (S124). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in S121, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S125). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 61 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S126).

  When determining that the display combination is not replay in S125, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (S127). When the main CPU 61 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 61 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that the BB operating flag is on, whether or not the RB operating flag is on. Is determined (S128).

  When the main CPU 61 determines that the RB in-operation flag is on, the main CPU 61 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 61 determines that the RB in-operation flag is not on, the main CPU 61 refers to the bonus operation time table. Time processing is performed (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.

[Bonus end check process]
Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S141). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 61 performs BB end time processing (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 61 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit (S143). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 61 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in S141, the main CPU 61 updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (S144). The possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and when there is a win, the possible pay number counter is decremented by one. Next, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S145).

  When the main CPU 61 determines that the winning count counter or the possible game count counter is not 0, the main CPU 61 ends the bonus end check process, whereas when determining that the winning count counter or the possible game count counter is 0, Processing at the end of RB is performed (S146). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, interrupt processing (1.1173 msec) under the control of the main CPU 61 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 61 saves a register (S161). Next, the main CPU 61 performs an input port check process (S162). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 61 performs a reel control process (S163). In this process, the driving of the stepping motors 71L, 71C, and 71R is controlled so that when the start of rotation of all the reels 120L, 120C, and 120R is requested, the rotation of each reel is started and then rotated at a constant speed. Is done. In addition, when the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motors 71L, 71C, 71R is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is continued for the number of sliding pieces and the rotation is decelerated and stopped. .

  Next, the main CPU 61 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S164). Next, the main CPU 61 calls and executes a subroutine of reset processing 2 shown in FIG. 33 described later (S165). As will be described later, in the reset process 2, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the value of the flag F_compensation is set to 0, the medal compensation is shifted from the permitted state to the prohibited state, and the value of the counter C_game_count_sub is initialized. It is. As a result, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a player is assumed to have changed, such as when a game has not been played for a certain period of time), the reset process 2 compensates for this. When the processing becomes invalid, the compensation processing by the compensation execution means is not executed.

  Next, the main CPU 61 restores the register (S166). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 61 of the main control circuit 50. Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 80 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main board communication task]
With reference to FIG. 23, a main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 performs a reception check on the command transmitted from the main control circuit (S301). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the command (S302).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S303). If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the process proceeds to S301. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores the command in the message queue (S304).

[Direction registration task]
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 (S311). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message (S312). When the sub CPU 81 determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (S313). For example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has 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.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (S314). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  The sub CPU 81 registers animation data after S314 or when it is determined that there is no message in S312 (S315). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S316). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (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 proceeds to S311.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed by sub CPU81 as an effect content determination means is demonstrated. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (S321). When determining that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 extracts the effect random number, determines the effect number by lottery based on the internal winning combination, and registers it (S322). The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time.

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

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S324). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and the type of the stop button (S325). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S326). When determining that the display command is being received, the sub CPU 81 registers the display effect data based on the registered effect number (S327). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S328). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus start effect data (S329). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S330). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus end effect data (S331). . When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process.

  Next, processing related to compensation executed by the main CPU 61 will be described using a flowchart and a table. Note that the flowcharts and tables shown below are merely examples for executing control processing in the main control circuit 50, and are not limited to this processing procedure.

[Insurance bet processing]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of insurance bet processing called and executed in the processing of step S46 of FIG. That is, the insurance bet process shown in FIG. 26 is called and executed when it is determined in step S45 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 17 that the insertion number counter is the maximum value.

  First, the main CPU 61 displays a screen for allowing the player to confirm that the insurance betting process is to be executed (S401). Specifically, the process of step S401 is a process of transmitting to the sub-control circuit 80 a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 210 to display an insurance bet execution confirmation screen. Upon receiving this command, the sub control circuit 80 displays an insurance bet execution confirmation screen on the liquid crystal display device 210.

  FIG. 27 shows an example of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 210 by executing the process of step S401. The message “Do you want to make an insurance bet? Yes (YES) → Insert a medal into the special slot No (NO) → Please operate the start lever as it is” is displayed on the LCD 210. The The player operates according to this message. When a player desires an insurance bet, he can place an insurance bet by inserting a medal into a dedicated medal slot (second medal slot 40B). On the other hand, if an insurance bet is not desired, the player can start the game without making an insurance bet by immediately operating the start lever 500.

  After executing the process of step S401 described above, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not to execute an insurance bet (S402). As described above, this determination process is a process for determining whether or not a medal has been inserted into a dedicated medal slot (second medal slot 40B). In this process, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted into the second medal insertion slot 40B based on the detection result of the second medal sensor 40SB (FIG. 4). The insurance bet is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the dedicated medal slot (second medal slot 40B) is provided has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one medal slot 40A is used for the game. The insertion of medals for use and insurance bets may be accepted. In this case, the main CPU 61 displays a message prompting the user to operate the bet button 132 again in the process of step S401, and executes an insurance bet when the player operates the bet button 132 according to this display. You can do it.

  When the main CPU 61 determines that the insurance bet is to be executed in the determination processing in step S402 described above (YES), the main CPU 61 determines whether the value of the flag F_compensation is 0 (S403). The flag F_compensation is a flag indicating a state in which the medal compensation (insurance) process is permitted or prohibited. The main CPU 61 executes medal compensation processing in a state where the compensation processing is permitted, and does not execute medal compensation processing in a state where the compensation processing is prohibited. This compensation process means a series of processes from acceptance of a compensation (insurance) medal bet to activation of compensation.

  When the value of the flag F_compensation is 1, it indicates that the medal compensation is permitted. When the value of the flag F_compensation is 0, it indicates that the medal compensation is prohibited. Show. In this way, by changing the value of the flag F_compensation, the medal compensation process can be shifted from the permitted state to the prohibited state or from the prohibited state to the permitted state.

  When the main CPU 61 determines that the value of the flag F_compensation is 0 in the determination process of step S403 described above (YES), that is, determines that the medal compensation is prohibited, the main CPU 61 sets the value of the flag F_compensation to 1. (S404). Thus, by setting the value of the flag F_compensation to 1, the medal compensation is shifted from the prohibited state to the permitted state. Next, the value of the counter C_payout_medal is initialized, for example, the value is set to 0 (S405). The counter C_payout_medal indicates the total number of medals that have been paid out when the medal compensation is permitted. As shown in FIG. 32 to be described later, when the value of the counter C_payout_medal becomes equal to or larger than a predetermined value (when the predetermined value is reached), the compensation process (the value of the flag F_compensation, the first and second compensation points) is reset. Will be. In other words, when a certain number of medals are paid out in a game in which compensation is permitted, the compensation process is reset assuming that there is a sufficient payout for the player (described later).

  Note that the first compensation point is a point that is randomized and accumulated for each unit game, and is reset when a player is replaced. Further, the second compensation points are points that are drawn and accumulated for each unit game and are not reset even if the player is replaced. These compensation points are accumulated in each storage area (first and second storage areas) set in the main RAM 63 as shown in FIG. In the initial state immediately after the pachislot machine 10 is turned on, both the first and second compensation points are reset to zero.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the flag F_compensation is not 0 in the determination process of step S403 described above, it is determined that the unit game that has been performed before this is already in the permitted state for the compensation of medals. In this case, since the flag F_compensation is already 1 and it is not necessary to set it to 1 again, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing from step S403 to step S406 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the second compensation point stored in the main RAM 63 is equal to or greater than a predetermined point (S406). The second compensation point is a point that is not reset even if the player is switched as described above. If the second compensation point has not reached the predetermined point, the main CPU 61 proceeds from step S406 to step S407. And the first compensation point lottery table is set for lottery. This first compensation point lottery table is a table for determining one of candidate compensation points “0 points”, “5 points”, and “10 points” by lottery as shown in FIG. These lottery points have the same lottery value.

  That is, the probability that each compensation point is determined by lottery is set to be equal. Thus, when the first compensation point lottery table shown in FIG. 29 is selected, “0 points”, “5 points”, “10 points” in the compensation point lottery processing executed in step S409 described later. Are equally likely to be selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S406 that the second compensation point is equal to or greater than the predetermined point, this was executed with an insurance bet placed on the pachislot machine 10 regardless of the player's replacement. As a result of a plurality of unit games, it means that a situation advantageous to the player, such as paying out a lot of game media or winning a BB role, has not occurred, and the main CPU 61 proceeds from step S406 to step S408. Then, the second compensation point lottery table is set for lottery. This second compensation point lottery table is a table for determining one of candidate compensation points “0 point”, “5 points”, and “10 points” by lottery as shown in FIG. Among the lottery values of these compensation points, the lottery value of “0 points” is the smallest, and the values are large in the order of “5 points” and “10 points”. That is, the probability that the “10 points” compensation point is determined by lottery is large, and the probability that “5 points” and “0 points” are determined in this order is small. Accordingly, when the second compensation point lottery table shown in FIG. 30 is selected, there is a high probability that the “10 points” compensation point is selected in the compensation point lottery processing executed in step S409 described later. Become.

  In this way, regardless of the player's change, as a result of a plurality of unit games executed with an insurance bet made on the pachislot 10, it is advantageous for the player to pay out a lot of game media or win a BB role. When the situation does not occur, a large compensation point is easily determined by lottery.

  After the process of step S407 or step S408, the main CPU 61 shifts the process to step S409, and the first compensation point lottery table set in step S407 described above as the first compensation point and the second compensation point. Or it determines by lottery using the 2nd compensation point lottery table set in above-mentioned step S408. That is, when the first compensation point lottery table is set, the first compensation point lottery table is used to determine the first compensation point and the second compensation point by lottery. When the second compensation point lottery table is set, the first compensation point and the second compensation point are determined by lottery using the second compensation point lottery table.

  In this process, the main CPU 61 uses a first compensation point lottery table (FIG. 29) or a second compensation point lottery table (FIG. 30) to set a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). One value (hereinafter referred to as a random value) is extracted from the random number, and a compensation point is determined by lottery based on the extracted random value. That is, 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 subtraction becomes negative (so-called “digit” The lottery of the compensation points is performed by determining whether or not “” has occurred. In this manner, the compensation point lottery process in step S409 is executed for each unit game in which an insurance bet has been placed.

  The main CPU 61 accumulates the points determined by lottery in the first storage area and the second storage area of the main RAM 63, respectively, so that the first compensation point and the second storage area of the first storage area are stored. Each second compensation point is updated. Thereby, the 1st compensation point reset for every player and the 2nd compensation point accumulated regardless of change of a player are each updated. At the same time, the main CPU 61 displays the updated first compensation point on the 7-segment display 135 (FIGS. 2 and 4). By displaying the first compensation point that triggers the compensation activation in this way, the player can grasp which point until the compensation activation. This makes it possible for the player to have the will to continue the game.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the first compensation point and the second compensation point are the points determined by one lottery, and the respective compensation points (the first storage area and the second storage of the main RAM 63). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lottery for the first compensation point and the lottery for the second compensation point may be performed individually.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the insurance bet is not executed in the determination process in step S402 described above (NO), the value of the flag F_compensation is set to 0 (S410). By setting the value of the flag F_compensation to 0, the medal compensation process can be prohibited.

  Next, the main CPU 61 resets the first compensation point (S411). As a result, when the insurance bet is not made, the first compensation point is reset.

  When executing the process of step S409 described above or executing the process of step S411, the main CPU 61 deletes the insurance bet execution confirmation screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 210 (S412), and ends this subroutine. To do. The process of step S412 is a process of transmitting a command for erasing the insurance bet execution confirmation screen on the liquid crystal display device 210 to the sub-control circuit 80. By receiving this command, the sub-control circuit 80 controls the liquid crystal display device 210 to erase the insurance bet execution confirmation screen.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the insurance bet is not executed (NO), the value of the flag F_compensation is set to 0 and the medal compensation is immediately prohibited and the first compensation is made. Reset points. In this way, when the player has not made an insurance bet even once, the medals are immediately prohibited from being compensated. However, the number of times the insurance bet has not been taken is counted, and when the player does not operate the insurance bet for a predetermined number of times, the medal compensation is prohibited and the first compensation point is reset. You may do it. In this case, even if the player carelessly forgot to make an insurance bet, the medal compensation permission state can be maintained and the first compensation point can be maintained.

  The processing of the subroutine shown in FIG. 26 confirms with the player whether or not to make an insurance bet every time a unit game is started. Therefore, whether or not the player wishes to continue the medal compensation processing. Can be confirmed, and the intention of the player can be accurately reflected. In this way, instead of confirming an insurance bet every time a bet operation is performed to start a unit game, once the insurance bet is set, the compensation allowance state should be maintained. Also good. In such a case, since the operation of the insurance bet can be simplified and the unit game can be started immediately, the unit game can be smoothly advanced without causing the player to feel stress.

[Filling process]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a compensation processing subroutine that is called and executed in step S13 of FIG.

  First, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the value of the flag F_compensation is 1, that is, whether or not the medal compensation is permitted (S421). When it is determined that the value of the flag F_compensation is not 1 (NO), that is, when it is determined that the medal compensation is prohibited, this subroutine is immediately ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the flag F_compensation is 1 (YES), a subroutine of reset processing 1 shown in FIG. 32 described later is called and executed (S422). As will be described later, the reset process 1 is a process for setting the value of the flag F_compensation to 0 and shifting from a permitted state to a prohibited state for medal compensation when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Next, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not it is non-winning, that is, whether or not a predetermined combination could not be won (S423). When it is determined that a predetermined combination can be won (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  When the main CPU 61 determines in the determination process of step S423 that the predetermined combination cannot be won (YES), the first compensation point accumulated in the main RAM 63 becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined point. It is determined whether or not (S406). This first compensation point is a compensation point that is reset when the player is replaced as described above. That is, it is a compensation point accumulated for each player.

  If this first compensation point is greater than or equal to a predetermined point, this means that after the player starts a game with an insurance bet, there are advantageous states such as many payouts and winnings about BB over multiple games. This means that it has not occurred, and the main CPU 61 shifts the processing from step S424 to step S425, and executes medal compensation (S425). This medal compensation is a process of paying out a predetermined number of game media. This process includes not only a process of actually paying out medals from the medal payout opening 42 but also a process of increasing the number of credits by depositing medals inside the pachislot 10 without paying out from the medal payout opening 42. Including. As described above, the medal compensation includes not only actual payout of medals but also internal processing such as increasing the value of a variable indicating the number of medals.

  Next, the main CPU 61 sets the value of the flag F_compensation to 0 (S426), shifts the medal compensation from the permitted state to the prohibited state, and ends this subroutine. As described above, when compensation is activated in step S425, a series of compensation processing ends, and the flag F_compensation is set to 0 to shift to a prohibited state.

  Next, the main CPU 61 resets the first and second compensation points (S427). Thus, when compensation is activated, both the first compensation point accumulated for each player and the second compensation point accumulated regardless of the replacement of the player are reset.

  The compensation process shown in FIG. 31 is a case where the predetermined winning combination cannot be won by the judgment process in step S423 and the judgment process in step S424, and the first compensation point is equal to or greater than the predetermined point. When there was, the medal was compensated.

  In addition, the compensation process shown in FIG. 31 shows a case where medals are immediately compensated when the conditions for compensating medals are satisfied. However, in this case, medals are paid out for winning. In some cases, it may be difficult to understand whether the medals are paid out by winning or the medals are paid out by compensation. For this reason, when medals are paid out by winning, it is preferable that medals are paid out by compensation after at least one unit game is performed. By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player the reason why the medal has been paid out. This is when the number of unit games played is counted after it is detected that the payout of medals by winning a predetermined winning combination is completed, and it is determined that the counted number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. The process for starting the medal compensation process may be started.

[Reset process 1]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the reset process 1 that is called and executed in the process of step S422 in FIG. 31 described above.

  First, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the predetermined winning combination won by the internal lottery process can be won (S441). If it is determined that the predetermined combination can be won (YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the counter C_payout_medal is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (S442). When it is determined that the value of the counter C_payout_medal is less than the predetermined value (NO), it is determined whether or not a winning combination such as a BB winning combination is expected (S445). When the main CPU 61 determines that the winning combination BB has not been won in the determination process of step S445, the main CPU 61 immediately ends this subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the BB role has been won, the main CPU 61 shifts the processing from step S445 to step S443 to set the value of the flag F_compensation to 0, and further shifts the processing to step S444 to the main RAM 63. The accumulated first and second compensation points are reset, and this subroutine is terminated. In other words, when the winning BB role is won, and when it is compensated that many medals are acquired afterwards, the original purpose of the game that the player can make a profit can be achieved. There is no need for activation, the medal compensation is disabled, and the first and second compensation points are reset.

  Even when the main CPU 61 determines that the value of the counter C_payout_medal is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (YES) in step S442 described above, the main CPU 61 sets the value of the flag F_compensation to 0 (S443), and the first and second The compensation point is reset (S444), and this subroutine is finished. That is, when a predetermined winning combination is won, when the cumulative payout number of medals exceeds a predetermined value, the player can obtain a profit by repeating the unit game. Since the original purpose has been achieved, there is no need to compensate for medals, the medal compensation is disabled, and the first and second compensation points are reset.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination processing in step S441 described above that the predetermined combination cannot be won (NO), the main CPU 61 ends this subroutine.

[Reset process 2]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the reset process 2 that is called and executed in the process of step S165 of FIG. This process is executed every predetermined time, for example, every 1.1173 msec, by the interrupt process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start lever 500 was operated by the player (S461). When it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start lever 500 was operated by the player (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  The predetermined time described above is a time when a certain player stops the game with the pachislot 10 and can determine that another player has started a new game with the pachislot 10, that is, it can be determined that the player has been replaced. It may be determined in advance. Further, when the start lever 500 is operated by the player, the timer 192 (FIG. 4) is started, and the determination value in step S461 is compared by comparing the timer value with the predetermined time described above. can do. This timer value indicates the time between one unit game and another unit game that is performed after the one unit game is played. This timer value only needs to indicate the time between two consecutive unit games.

  When the main CPU 61 determines in step S461 that the predetermined time has elapsed since the start lever 500 was operated by the player (YES), the main CPU 61 sets the flag F_compensation to 0 (S462), Change the compensation from the permitted state to the prohibited state.

  Next, the main CPU 61 resets the first compensation points accumulated in the first storage area of the main RAM 63 (S463), and then ends this subroutine. Thus, by executing the reset process 2 of FIG. 33, the first compensation point is reset. In other words, when it can be determined that the game has been performed with the player changed, the first compensation points accumulated for each player are reset.

  In the reset process 2, only the first compensation point accumulated for each player is reset, so that the second compensation point which is the compensation point set in the pachislot 10 is reset even if the player is replaced. Will not be.

[Compensation processing operation]
FIGS. 34A to 34C are diagrams showing a lottery state of compensation points until the cumulative total of the first compensation points reaches a predetermined number of points (for example, 1000 points) and compensation is activated. As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment described above, when the player starts the compensation process by making the first compensation bet (insurance bet), FIG. The insurance bet process shown is executed, and the compensation points are determined by the lottery process (time point t1) of the compensation points in step S409 of the insurance bet process (in the case of FIG. 34A, 0 sheets). The compensation points are accumulated as first and second compensation points in the first and second storage areas of the main RAM 63.

  Then, when the player continues to make an insurance bet in the subsequent unit game, the insurance betting process shown in FIG. 26 is executed, and the compensation point is determined by the lottery process (time t2) of the compensation points in step S409 of the insurance betting process. (In the case of FIG. 34 (a), 0 sheets). In this way, when the player repeats the insurance bet for each successive unit game, a compensation point is determined by lottery for each unit game, and the determined number of compensations is determined by the first and the first number in the main RAM 63. Are stored as first and second compensation points in two storage areas.

  In the example of the compensation process shown in FIG. 34 (a), 5 points (P), 10 points (P), 5 points (P), respectively, are obtained by lottery of the compensation numbers at time points t3, t4, t5, t7 and time point t1000. 1 point (P) sheets and 1 point (P) compensation points are determined and stored in the main RAM 63.

  Then, when the first compensation point reaches 1000 points (P) without the total number of medals acquired by the player in each unit game reaching the predetermined number, or many medals are paid out to the player. When the first compensation point reaches 1000 points (P) without winning the promised BB role, compensation is activated (time t1000), and a predetermined number of medals are received. To be paid out.

  This compensation activation timing is the timing when the cumulative total of the first compensation points determined by lottery in each unit game reaches a predetermined point (for example, 1000 points), so that the first insurance bet is made. The period from the start of compensation to the start of compensation differs for each compensation process.

  That is, in the example shown in FIG. 34B, at the time t1300, the first compensation point reaches a predetermined point (for example, 1000 points), and compensation is activated. In this way, when the first compensation point obtained by accumulating the compensation points determined by lottery reaches a predetermined point (when it exceeds the predetermined point), the compensation is activated, and thus differs for each compensation process. Compensation will be activated at the timing. It is possible to further enhance the interest of the pachislot machine 10 by adding the gameability that the timing of the compensation activation is different to the compensation processing.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, apart from the first compensation point that is reset when the player is replaced, the second compensation point that is not reset even when the player is replaced is accumulated, and this compensation point becomes a predetermined point. When it reaches (when it reaches a predetermined point or more), the lottery is changed to the second compensation point lottery table where a large point is easily determined. As a result, in a situation where the payout of medals is low in the pachislot machine 10 regardless of the player's change, the first compensation points are accumulated up to a predetermined point (for example, 1000 points) at an earlier timing. The compensation will be activated.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), at the time point t4, the first compensation point is a cumulative total of 1 point (P) and 10 points (P) obtained by lottery at the time points t1 and t4. If the second compensation point, which has been accumulated since the player was replaced, has reached a predetermined point even though only 11 points have been accumulated, the first compensation point lottery table (see FIG. Since the lottery is performed after changing from 29) to the second compensation point lottery table (FIG. 30), in a lottery thereafter (after time t5), a state in which a large point (10 points) is easily determined continues. As a result, at an early timing (for example, time t146), the first compensation point reaches a predetermined point (for example, 1000 points) and compensation is activated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, based on the control that the compensation is activated based on the first compensation point that is the compensation point for the player, the second compensation that is not reset even if the player is replaced. Based on the points, lottery is performed using the second compensation point lottery table in which large compensation points are easily determined, and the lottery results are accumulated in the first compensation points, regardless of the replacement of the player. When a state where a lot of medals have not been paid out continues in the pachi-slot 10, it is possible to activate compensation early.

[Other embodiments]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the compensation point lottery table is changed based on the second compensation point obtained by accumulating the points determined by lottery has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In each unit game where an insurance bet is placed, the second compensation point is simply counted up by one point, and when the count result reaches a predetermined value, the second compensation point lottery table is changed. It may be. In this case, for example, for the second compensation point, lottery may be performed using a compensation point lottery table in which the lottery result of the points is always “1 point”.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the second medal slot 40B for insurance betting is provided in addition to the first medal slot 40A for gaming has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, only the first medal insertion slot 40A may be provided, and the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 40A may be distributed for gaming and insurance betting. In this case, for example, when an insurance bet is made as shown in FIG. 35 instead of the display shown in FIG. 27 after the gaming bet is in the MAX bet state, the bet button 132 is operated again. Prompt the player to It is assumed that an insurance bet is placed when the player operates the bet button 132 again and inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 40A (or when credits are used). In this way, by making it possible to place a game bet and an insurance bet with only one medal slot, for example, the two selectors 31A and 31B can be configured by only one selector 31A. The configuration can be simplified.

(Outline of pachislot)
The pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment includes a symbol display means (reels 120L, 120C, 120R) for displaying a plurality of symbols, a start lever 500 that allows a player to start a game, and a start of detecting a start operation. An operation detecting means (start lever switch 500S), a winning combination determining means (main control circuit 50) for determining a winning combination based on detection of a starting operation performed by a starting operation detecting means (start lever switch 500S), a starting operation Symbol change means (main control circuit 50) for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means (reels 120L, 120C, 120R) based on detection of the start operation performed by the detection means (start lever switch 500S), and stop Stop operation detecting means (stop switch 112S) for detecting an operation, and winning combination determiner Based on the winning combination determined by the (main control circuit 50) and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means (stop switch 112S), the variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation means (main control circuit 50) Based on stop control means (main control circuit 50) for performing stop control, winning determination means (main control circuit 50) for determining the occurrence of a winning according to the combination of symbols stopped by the stopping control, and on the occurrence of winning A payout / dispensing means (main control circuit 50) for paying out a number of game media corresponding to the winnings, a compensation bet receiving means (main control circuit 50) for accepting a compensation bet for executing compensation processing for the game, A point determination means (main control circuit 50) for determining the number of points for compensation by lottery according to acceptance of the compensation bet, and a point for accumulating the determined number of points. Based on the contents of the winning accumulation means (main RAM 63), the compensation payout means (main control circuit 50) for paying out the game media for compensation when the accumulated number of points reaches a predetermined number. And reset means (main control circuit 50 (reset process 1 in FIG. 32)) for resetting the accumulated number of points.

  According to the above configuration, when a predetermined number of points determined by lottery are accumulated, the supplementary game medium is paid out (compensation is activated), whereby the compensation activation timing can be changed. As a result, the game itself can be provided in the compensation itself, and the fun of the game can be further enhanced accordingly.

  Further, the pachi-slot 10 in the present embodiment detects symbol display means (reels 120L, 120C, 120R) for displaying a plurality of symbols, a start lever 500 that allows a player to start a game, and a start operation. A start operation detecting means (start lever switch 500S), a winning combination determining means (main control circuit 50) for determining a winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means (start lever switch 500S), and a start A symbol changing means (main control circuit 50) for changing a symbol displayed by the symbol display means (reels 120L, 120C, 120R) based on detection of a start operation performed by the operation detecting means (start lever switch 500S); Stop operation detection means (stop switch 112S) for detecting stop operation, and winning combination The symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means (main control circuit 50) based on the winning combination determined by the means (main control circuit 50) and the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means (stop switch 112S). Stop control means (main control circuit 50) for performing stop control of the player, winning determination means (main control circuit 50) for determining the occurrence of winning according to the combination of symbols stopped by the stopping control, and generation of winning A payout / payout means (main control circuit 50) for paying out a number of game media according to the winnings, and a compensation bet accepting means (main control circuit 50) for accepting a compensation bet for executing compensation processing for the game. , Point determination means (main control circuit 50) for determining the number of points for compensation by point lottery according to acceptance of the compensation bet, and the determined number of points The first and second point accumulating means (first and second storage areas of the main RAM 63) to be accumulated and the first point accumulating means (main RAM 63) on condition that no compensation bet has been made for the game. First reset means (main control circuit 50 (step S411 in FIG. 26, reset processing 2 in FIG. 33)) and second point accumulation means (in the main RAM 63). When the number of points accumulated in the second storage area) reaches a threshold value, the lottery table of the point determination means (main control circuit 50) is a lottery table with a high probability of determining a larger number of points than the point lottery ( A lottery table switching means (main control circuit 50) for switching to the second compensation point lottery table) and a first point accumulating means (first of the main RAM 63). When the number of points accumulated in the storage area) reaches a predetermined number, the first payout means (main control circuit 50) for paying out the game media for compensation and the content of the generated winnings And second reset means (main control circuit 50 (reset processing 1 in FIG. 32)) for resetting the number of points accumulated in the second accumulation means (first and second storage areas of the main RAM 63), It is characterized by providing.

  According to the above configuration, the accumulated value of the first point accumulating means is reset on the condition that no compensation bet for the game has been made. As a result, one of the conditions is that the compensation bet has been made in a predetermined number of consecutive games, and the game media as the compensation is paid out, and the number of points is not reset by the first reset means. When the accumulated value of the second point accumulating means that accumulates reaches a threshold value, the period when the payout due to winning is not performed as a gaming machine continues for a long time by controlling so that a larger number of points is lottered In addition, it is possible to advance the timing of compensation.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the pachislot 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the first reset means (main control circuit 50) has the first resetting bet when a supplementary bet is desired to be made a predetermined number of times. The accumulated value of the point accumulation means (first storage area of the main RAM 63) is reset.

  According to the above configuration, the accumulated value of the first point accumulating means is reset on the condition that the supplementary bet for the game has not been made continuously for the predetermined number of games. As a result, on the condition that frequent betting is made, the game medium is paid out as compensation, and the number of points is accumulated without being reset by the first reset means. When the accumulated value of the point accumulating means reaches a threshold value, control is performed so that a larger number of points is drawn. It becomes possible to advance the time.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the pachislot 10 according to the present embodiment includes a first reset unit (main control circuit 50) that performs first point accumulation unit (main control) when the game is not executed for a predetermined time. The accumulated value of the first storage area of the RAM 63 is reset.

  According to the above configuration, when the game is not executed for a predetermined time, that is, when the player is replaced, the accumulated value of the first point accumulating means is reset. Thereby, on the condition that the betting for compensation is made for each player, the game medium as the compensation is paid out, and the points are accumulated without being reset by the first resetting means. If the accumulated value of the second point accumulating means reaches the threshold value, control will be made so that a larger number of points will be lottered. It becomes possible to advance the activation time.

  Further, the pachislot 10 according to the present embodiment includes a symbol display means (reels 120L, 120C, 120R) in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and a supplementary bet accepting means (mainly) that accepts a supplementary bet for compensating for a game. A control circuit 50), a start lever 500 capable of a game start operation by a player, and a plurality of symbols variably displayed on symbol display means (reels 120L, 120C, 120R) for stopping and displaying in a predetermined combination Stop buttons 112L, 112C, and 112R, a memory (main RAM 63), and a CPU (main CPU 61) are provided. The CPU (main CPU 61) detects a game start operation by the start lever 500, and performs a start operation. The process of determining the winning combination based on the detection and the design based on the detection of the start operation A process of changing the symbols displayed by the indicating means (reels 120L, 120C, 120R), a process of detecting a stop operation by the stop buttons 112L, 112C, 112R, a detection of the determined winning combination and stop operation, Based on the number of symbols displayed in a variable manner, the processing for determining the occurrence of a winning according to the combination of the symbols displayed in a stopped state, and the number of winnings based on the occurrence of a winning The number of points for compensation is determined by lottery according to processing for paying out game media, processing for accepting a compensation bet for executing compensation processing for a game by the compensation bet accepting means, and acceptance of the compensation bet. Processing, processing for accumulating the determined number of points in the memory (main RAM 63), and when the accumulated number of points reaches a predetermined number A process of paying out game media for filling, based on the contents of the generated prize, and the process of resetting the number of points accumulated, characterized in that the run.

  According to the above configuration, when a predetermined number of points determined by lottery are accumulated, the supplementary game medium is paid out (compensation is activated), whereby the compensation activation timing can be changed. As a result, the game itself can be provided in the compensation itself, and the fun of the game can be further enhanced accordingly.

It is a figure which shows the function flow of a pachislot. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of a pachislot. It is a perspective view which shows the inside of a pachislot. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a pachislot. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation | movement table of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storing area of main RAM. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area of main RAM. It is a figure which shows the operating flag storage area | region of main RAM. It is a figure which shows the main flowchart by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a medal reception and start check process by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by control of main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production registration task by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the insurance bet process by control of main CPU. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the liquid crystal display device which promotes an insurance bet. It is a figure which shows the 1st and 2nd storage area of main RAM. It is a figure which shows the 1st compensation number lottery table used for lottery of the compensation number. It is a figure which shows the 2nd compensation number lottery table used for lottery of the compensation number. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the compensation (compensation) process by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset process 1 by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset process 2 by main CPU. It is a figure where it uses for description of operation | movement of a compensation process. It is a figure which shows the other example of a display of the liquid crystal display device which promotes an insurance bet.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachislot 31A, 31B Selector 40A, 40B Medal slot 40SA, 40SB Medal sensor 50 Main control circuit 60 Microcomputer 61 Main CPU
62 Main ROM
63 Main RAM
80 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Sub ROM
83 Sub RAM
112L, 112C, 112R Stop button 112S Stop switch 120L, 120C, 120R Reel 122L, 122C, 122R Display window 210 Liquid crystal display device 500 Start lever 500S Start switch

Claims (5)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
A start lever that allows the player to start the game,
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on detection of a starting operation performed by the starting operation detecting means;
A symbol change unit that changes a symbol displayed by the symbol display unit based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection unit;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means;
In accordance with the combination of symbols stopped by the stop control, winning determination means for determining occurrence of winning,
A prize payout means for paying out a number of game media according to the prize based on the occurrence of the prize;
A compensation bet accepting means for accepting a compensation bet for executing compensation processing for the game;
Point determination means for determining the number of points for compensation by lottery according to acceptance of the compensation bet;
Point accumulation means for accumulating the determined number of points;
A compensation payout means for paying out a game medium for compensation when the accumulated number of points reaches a predetermined number;
A gaming machine comprising: reset means for resetting the accumulated number of points based on the content of the generated winning. A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
A start lever that allows the player to start the game,
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on detection of a starting operation performed by the starting operation detecting means;
A symbol change unit that changes a symbol displayed by the symbol display unit based on detection of a start operation performed by the start operation detection unit;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means;
In accordance with the combination of symbols stopped by the stop control, winning determination means for determining occurrence of winning,
A prize payout means for paying out a number of game media according to the prize based on the occurrence of the prize;
A compensation bet accepting means for accepting a compensation bet for executing compensation processing for the game;
Point determination means for determining the number of points for compensation by point lottery according to acceptance of the compensation bet;
First and second point accumulating means for accumulating the determined number of points;
First reset means for resetting the accumulated value of the first point accumulating means on the condition that no compensation bet has been made for the game;
A lottery table that switches the lottery table of the point determination means to a lottery table having a high probability of determining a larger number of points than the point lottery when the number of points accumulated in the second point accumulation means reaches a threshold value. Switching means;
A compensation payout means for paying out a game medium for compensation when the number of points accumulated in the first point accumulation means reaches a predetermined number;
A gaming machine comprising: second reset means for resetting the number of points accumulated in the first and second accumulation means based on the contents of the generated winning prize.   The said 1st reset means resets the accumulation value of the said 1st point accumulation means, when the said compensation bet was not made | formed continuously predetermined number of games. Gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first reset means resets the accumulated value of the first point accumulating means when the game is not executed for a predetermined time. A symbol display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a supplementary bet accepting means for accepting a supplementary bet for compensating the game, a start lever that allows a player to start a game, and the symbol display A stop button for stopping and displaying the plurality of symbols variably displayed on the means in a predetermined combination, a memory, and a CPU;
The CPU
A process for detecting a game start operation by the start lever;
A process of determining a winning combination based on detection of the start operation;
A process of changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the detection of the start operation;
A process for detecting a stop operation by the stop button;
Based on the determined winning combination and the detection of the stop operation, a process of stopping and displaying the plurality of symbols displayed in a variable manner,
A process for determining the occurrence of a winning according to the combination of the symbols displayed in a stopped state,
A process of paying out a number of game media corresponding to the winning based on the occurrence of the winning;
Processing for accepting a compensation bet for executing compensation processing for the game by the compensation bet accepting means;
A process of determining the number of points for compensation by lottery in response to receiving the compensation bet;
A process of accumulating the determined number of points in the memory;
A process of paying out a game medium for compensation when the accumulated number of points reaches a predetermined number;
And a process for resetting the accumulated number of points based on the contents of the generated winning prize.

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