JP2009285216A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can impart varieties for a game during a bonus game, and can attract the interest of a player to the game during the bonus game. <P>SOLUTION: The main CPU (31) of this Pachinko slot machine (1) starts the operation of an NB when the winning of an NB-operating combination has been established, and at the same time, turns on an under-RT2-operation flag. Also, the main CPU (31) turns off the under-RT2-operation flag when a JAC is internally won during the operation of the NB, and at the same time, turns on an under-RT3-operation flag. Then, the main CPU (31) turns off the under-NB-operation flag when the completion conditions for the NB are satisfied, and in the meantime, performs a control for keeping the under-RT-operation flag, which is being turned on, as it is. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, it has a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface, and a symbol display window that is provided in correspondence with each reel and displays a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel. The symbols are displayed on the symbol display window by rotating all the reels based on the player's input of game value such as medals and the start operation on the start lever, and stopping each reel based on the stop operation on the stop button by the player. A game machine (so-called “pachi-slot”) that stops and displays is known. Such a gaming machine gives a privilege (for example, a medal) to a player when a combination of symbols related to a combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window, that is, when a combination is established.

As the types of roles, there are a small role that grants a game value to a player by being established, and a re-game character that permits re-game without input of the game value (hereinafter referred to as “replay”). In addition, a combination of a general gaming state in which a normal game is played and a combination of symbols related to a bonus game operating combination in the general gaming state is stopped and displayed, so that a small role is used as an internal winning combination in comparison with the general gaming state over a predetermined period. A gaming machine provided with a bonus game that increases the probability of determination is known (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a gaming machine, a game can be advantageously performed in comparison with the general gaming state by starting a bonus game.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-211227

  However, according to the above-described gaming machine, the player may simply perform a stop operation until the payout of a predetermined medal is completed during the bonus game, and the interest in the game during the bonus game may be reduced. was there.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving diversity to a game in a bonus game and attracting interest in the game in the bonus game. .

  (1) A plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each circumferential surface, and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the reel are displayed. Displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel on the basis of the symbol display means having symbol display areas (the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R described later) and a predetermined start condition being satisfied. Based on the fact that the symbol changing means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later) is changed and the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the internal winning symbol is selected from a plurality of roles with a predetermined probability. Internal lottery means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for determining a combination (for example, a small combination / replay data pointer described later, a bonus data pointer described later) and a stop for detecting a stop operation. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on operation detection means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later), an internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means, and a stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means. The reel stop control means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area, and when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means, the symbol A winning determination means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for determining a combination of symbols displayed in the display area and a game value (for example, a medal described later) are given according to the combination of the symbols determined by the winning determination means. A combination of a game value giving means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) and a symbol determined by the winning determination means And a re-game actuating means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that operates the re-game based on the above, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a role related to the re-game operation is an internal winning combination (for example, a later-described Based on a combination of replay probability changing means (for example, means for updating an RT operating flag, which will be described later, main CPU 31 which will be described later) and a symbol determined by the winning determination means. Special game starting means (for example, means for turning on an NB operating flag described later, main CPU 31 described later) for starting a special game (for example, NB described later) that is relatively advantageous to the player, and a predetermined end condition Special game ending means for ending the special game (for example, turning off an NB operating flag, which will be described later) on condition that (for example, 29 payouts) are satisfied And the internal lottery means can determine a specific combination (for example, JAC described below) as an internal winning combination only during the special game, and change the replay probability The means is changed to a first probability that the combination of the re-game operation is determined as an internal winning combination on the condition that the special game is started by the special game start unit. (For example, when the operation of NB is started, the RT2 operating flag is turned on), and on the condition that the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination, the combination related to the replay operation is determined as an internal winning combination A probability of being changed to a second probability different from the first probability (for example, an RT2 operating flag is turned off and an RT3 operating flag is turned on in an internal lottery of JAC) Machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the replay probability changing means changes the replay probability to the first probability that is relatively high on the condition that the special game is started, On the condition that the winning combination is determined, the replay probability is changed to a second probability different from the first probability. As a result, the probability of replaying during the special game is changed, and diversity can be imparted to the game during the special game. Further, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied during the special game, the special game end means ends the special game, but the re-game probability changing means does not change the probability of the re-game. As a result, the probability of the replay during the special game is applied even after the special game ends, that is, the change in the probability of the replay during the special game is maintained as it is even after the special game ends. Therefore, the player is very interested in the internal winning of the specific role during the special game, and as a result, the player can be interested in the game during the special game.

  In addition, the internal lottery means determines the specific combination for changing the replay probability to the second probability as the internal winning combination only during the special game, so that the specific combination becomes an internal winning combination after the special game is over. Not determined. As a result, in the game after the end of the special game, when the special game is ended without changing to the second probability, the probability of the replay is changed to the first probability with the start of the special game. The replay probability is not changed to the second probability. That is, in the game after the end of the special game, the game can be played with the first probability that the probability of the re-game is relatively high. Therefore, the player is further interested in the internal winning of the specific role during the special game, and as a result, the player can be interested in the game during the special game.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), a game value addition number counting means (for example, a medal payout number given by the game value giving means in the special game (for example, a medal payout number described later)) The special game ending unit further includes a main CPU 31 and a medal detection unit 40S, which will be described later, and the special game ending unit counts a predetermined number (for example, 29) by the game value giving number counting unit. A gaming machine characterized by ending special games.

  (2) According to the gaming machine described in the above, the special game ends when a predetermined number of game values are given, so that the player is more interested in the internal winning of the specific role during the special game. Become. As a result, it is possible to attract interest in a game during a special game.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can give diversity to the game in special game and can attract interest with the game in special game can be provided.

[Functional flow of pachislot]
Embodiments according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the functional flow of the gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as pachislot) 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  The internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) 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 the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop control means (a motor drive circuit 39 described later, a stepping described later) The motors 49L, 49C, and 49R perform control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed.

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control for 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 reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined 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. Then, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. On the other hand, combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that they are not displayed along the winning determination line using the specified time. Stop rotation.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R is all stopped, the winning combination determining means (main CPU 31 described later) relates to the winning combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot 1.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed first when all reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is performed. The stop operation performed after the second stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, in the above-described series of flows, video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, light output performed by a lamp (such as the WIN lamp 17), sound output performed by the speakers 21L and 21R, or these Various effects are performed using the combination of

  When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect control means (sub-CPU 81 to be described later) determines, by lottery, what to execute this time from a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the effect content is determined, the effect execution means (the liquid crystal display device 5 described later, speakers 21L, 21R described later) rotates the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. The execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when each is stopped or when a determination is made whether there is a winning or not. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

<Transition of gaming state>
Here, in the present embodiment, even if the extracted random number values are the same, the internal winning combination determined may be different if the gaming state is different. The gaming state is determined by turning on / off the state management flag. In the present embodiment, an RT operating flag and a bonus operating flag are provided as such state management flags (see FIG. 35 described later). The RT operating flag is a general term for an RT1 operating flag, an RT2 operating flag, an RT3 operating flag, an RT4 operating flag, an RT5 operating flag, an RT6 operating flag, an RT7 operating flag, and an RT8 operating flag. The bonus operating flag is a general term for the NB operating flag, the RB1 operating flag, and the RB2 operating flag. The bonus operating flag includes a BB operating flag, an MB operating flag, and a CB operating flag.

  The RT in-operation flag basically has an internal replay (lock replays 1 and 2 described later, normal replay, fall replay, or rush replay (data pointers “4” to “8” for small roles and replays described later)). This is a state management flag used to change the probability determined as a winning combination. In addition, the bonus operating flag is basically a small role other than replay (a small character / replay data pointer “1” to “3” described later) or a bonus (a bonus data pointer “1” to “14” described later). ") Is a state management flag used to change the probability of being determined as an internal winning combination. Note that when the bonus operating flag is on, the player is basically in a more advantageous state than when it is off.

  The gaming states determined by these state management flags include “general gaming state”, “RT1 gaming state” (RT1 operating flag is on), “RT2 gaming state” (RT2 operating flag is on), “RT3 gaming "Status" (RT3 operating flag is on), "RT4 gaming state" (RT4 operating flag is on), "RT5 gaming state" (RT5 operating flag is on), "RT6 gaming state" (RT6 operating flag is ON), “RT7 gaming state” (RT7 operating flag is ON), “NB gaming state (RT2)” (NB operating flag and RT2 operating flag are ON), “NB gaming state (RT3)” (NB operating) The medium flag and the RT3 operating flag are on), “NB gaming state (RT4)” (the NB operating flag and RT4 operating flag are on), “RB2 gaming state (RT4)” ( B operation flag and RT4 operation flag is ON), "RB1 game state" (RB1 operation flag is ON), "CB game state" (CB operation flag is ON) is provided.

  FIG. 2 shows a transition transition diagram of a plurality of gaming states provided in this way, and FIG. 3 shows a correspondence relationship between the transition conditions of the gaming state.

  (1) First, the transition from the RT1 gaming state to another gaming state will be described. The RT1 gaming state ("RT1 in operation" in the figure) includes a general gaming state, an RT2 gaming state ("RT2 in operation" in the figure), an RT3 gaming state ("RT3 in operation" in the figure), an RT4 gaming state (in the figure) “RT4 in operation”, RT5 gaming state (“RT5 in operation”), RT6 gaming state (“RT6 in operation”), RT7 gaming state (“RT7 in operation”), and RT8 In any gaming state ("RT8 in operation" in the figure), BB1 to BB4 (hereinafter referred to as BB operating combination), MB1 to MB3 (hereinafter referred to as MB operating combination), NB1 to NB6 as internal winning combinations (Hereinafter, referred to as NB operating combination) is started, and ends when a winning combination of BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is established. That is, the RT1 gaming state corresponds to a state where the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is carried over as an internal winning combination.

  In the RT1 operating state, when the winning of the BB operating combination is established, the BB operation is shifted to, and when the MB operating combination is established, the MB operation is shifted. As will be described later, while the BB is operating, the RB1 gaming state continuously operates until the number of medals paid out exceeds 345. In the RB1 gaming state, the number of games reaches 8 times or a prize is won. The process is terminated when the number of times reaches 8 times. Further, as will be described later, during the MB operation, the CB gaming state is continuously operated until the number of medals paid out exceeds 230.

  In addition, when the NB operating combination winning is established in the RT1 gaming state, the NB operating flag is turned on and the RT2 operating flag is turned on. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the NB gaming state (RT2) (“NB operating and RT2 operating” in the figure). The NB operating flag does not turn off until the number of medals paid out exceeds 29. In addition, during the NB operation, any state management flag of the RT2 operating flag, the RT3 operating flag, the RT4 operating flag, and the RB2 operating flag is updated to ON according to a predetermined condition.

  (2) Next, the transition from the NB gaming state (RT2) to another gaming state will be described. Based on the fact that JAC, which will be described later, is determined as an internal winning combination in the NB gaming state (RT2), the RT3 operating flag is updated to ON and the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the NB gaming state (RT2) to the NB gaming state (RT3) ("NB operating and RT3 operating" in the figure). If the number of medals paid out while the NB operating flag is on exceeds 29 before JAC is determined as an internal winning combination in the NB gaming state (RT2), the RT2 operating flag remains on. At the same time, the NB operating flag is updated to OFF. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the NB gaming state (RT2) to the RT2 gaming state.

  (3) Next, the transition from the NB gaming state (RT3) to another gaming state will be described. The NB gaming state (RT3) starts when JAC is determined as an internal winning combination in the NB gaming state (RT2), and ends when a JAC winning is established. That is, it corresponds to the state where JAC is carried over as an internal winning combination. In addition, when the JAC winning is established in the NB gaming state (RT3), the RB2 operating flag and the RT4 operating flag are updated to ON, and the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the NB gaming state (RT3) to the RB2 gaming state (RT4) (in the figure, “NB operating, RB2 operating and RT4 operating”). In the NB gaming state (RT3), when the number of medals paid out while the NB operating flag is on exceeds 29 before the JAC winning is established, the RT3 operating flag remains on. The NB operating flag is updated to OFF. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the NB gaming state (RT3) to the RT3 gaming state. Note that JAC is sometimes referred to as an RB2 actuator because the transition to the RB2 gaming state (RT4) is performed when a JAC winning is established.

  (4) Next, the transition from the RB2 gaming state (RT4) to another gaming state will be described. The RB2 gaming state (RT4) is terminated when the number of games reaches four times or when the number of winnings reaches four, that is, the RB2 operating flag is updated to OFF. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the RB2 gaming state (RT4) to the NB gaming state (RT4) ("NB operating and RT4 operating" in the figure). When the number of medals paid out while the NB operating flag is on exceeds 29 in the RB2 gaming state (RT4), the RT4 operating flag is kept on and the RB2 operating flag and the NB operating The medium flag is updated off. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the RB2 gaming state (RT4) to the RT4 gaming state.

  (5) Next, the transition from the NB gaming state (RT4) to another gaming state will be described. The NB gaming state (RT4) ends when the number of medals paid out while the NB operating flag is on exceeds 29. Specifically, the RT4 operating flag is kept on and the NB operating flag is updated to off. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the NB gaming state (RT4) to the RT4 gaming state.

  (6) Next, the transition from the RT2 gaming state to another gaming state will be described. The RT2 gaming state is a gaming state that is started based on the end of the NB gaming state (RT2). When the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT2 gaming state, the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF and the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. Note that the RT2 gaming state only shifts to the RT1 gaming state.

  (7) Next, the transition from the RT3 gaming state to another gaming state will be described. The RT3 gaming state is a gaming state that is started based on the end of the NB gaming state (RT3). In the RT3 gaming state, when a winning rush replay (rush replay 1, rush replay 2, or rush replay 3) to be described later is established, the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF and the RT8 operating flag is updated to ON. . As a result, the gaming state shifts from the RT3 gaming state to the RT8 gaming state. In the RT3 gaming state, when a fall replay winning described later is established, the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF and the RT7 operating flag is updated to ON. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the RT3 gaming state to the RT7 gaming state. Hereinafter, the fall replay is referred to as an RT7 operating combination, and the inrush replay 1, the inrush replay 2, and the inrush replay 3 may be collectively referred to as an RT8 operating combination.

  In the RT3 gaming state, if the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination before the entry replay or the falling replay winning is established, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state.

  (8) Next, the transition from the RT4 gaming state to another gaming state will be described. The RT4 gaming state is a gaming state that is started based on the end of the NB gaming state (RT4). In the RT4 gaming state, when the winning of the fall replay is established, the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF and the RT7 operating flag is updated to ON. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the RT4 gaming state to the RT7 gaming state.

  If the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination before the fall replay winning is established in the RT4 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. In addition, when a rush replay win is established in the RT4 gaming state, any of the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, and NB operating combination is always determined as the internal winning combination, and therefore, the RT4 gaming state is determined from the RT4 gaming state. There is no transition to the state.

  (9) Next, the transition from the RT5 gaming state or the RT7 gaming state to another gaming state will be described. The RT5 gaming state starts when the MB operation ends, and the RT7 gaming state starts when a fall replay win is established in the RT3 gaming state or the RT4 gaming state. When the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT5 gaming state or the RT7 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. On the other hand, when 799 games have elapsed in the RT5 gaming state or the RT7 gaming state without transitioning to the RT1 gaming state, the gaming state transitions to the general gaming state (the RT operating flag that is on is updated to off).

  (10) Next, the transition from the RT6 gaming state to another gaming state will be described. The RT6 gaming state starts when the operation of the BB ends, and ends when the rush replay winning is established. That is, when the winning of the rush replay is established, the RT6 operating flag is updated to OFF and the RT8 operating flag is updated to ON. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the RT6 gaming state to the RT8 gaming state. However, if the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is determined as an internal winning combination before the rush replay winning is established, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. On the other hand, in the RT6 gaming state, when 799 games have passed without transitioning to another gaming state, the gaming state transitions to the general gaming state (the RT6 operating flag is updated to OFF).

  (11) Next, the transition from the RT8 gaming state to another gaming state will be described. The RT8 gaming state starts when a rush replay winning is established in the RT3 gaming state and the RT6 gaming state, and ends when the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, and NB operating combination are determined as internal winning combinations. That is, when the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, and NB operating combination are determined as the internal winning combination, the RT8 operating flag is updated to OFF and the RT1 operating flag is updated to ON. As a result, the gaming state Shifts from the RT8 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. On the other hand, in the RT8 gaming state, when three games have elapsed without transitioning to the RT1 gaming state, the transition is made to the general gaming state (the RT8 operating flag is updated to OFF).

  (12) Next, the transition from the general gaming state to another gaming state will be described. When the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state, the RT1 operating state is shifted to, and the general gaming state is changed to another gaming state / operating state under other conditions. There is no migration.

  Here, the RT operating flag is basically a state management used for changing a probability that a replay (a small combination / replay data pointer “4” to “8” described later) is determined as an internal winning combination. The probability that a replay is determined as an internal winning combination when one of the RT operating flags is on, or when all the RT operating flags are off will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 to 26, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is relatively high when the RT2 operating flag to the RT4 operating flag are on, the RT1 operating flag and the RT5 operating When the middle flag to the RT8 operating flag are on, the flag is relatively low. Further, when all the RT operating flags are off (in the case of a general gaming state), the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is relatively high. Therefore, the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state and the general gaming state may be collectively referred to as “high RT” below, and the RT1 gaming state and the RT5 gaming state to RT8 gaming state are collectively referred to below. May be referred to as “low RT”.

  Consider “High RT”. First, in the RT2 gaming state in the high RT, the RT1 gaming state is changed only when the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination, otherwise the RT2 gaming state Remains. That is, when the RT2 gaming state is entered, the replay is determined as the internal winning combination until the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination.

  Next, in the RT3 gaming state of the high RT, in addition to the case where the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the RT7 gaming state is entered when the RT7 operating combination is won. Transition to the RT8 gaming state occurs when the RT8 winning combination is established. Here, the RT7 gaming state shifts to a general gaming state with a high RT when 799 games have elapsed, whereas the RT8 gaming state shifts to a general gaming state with a high RT only after three games have elapsed.

  Next, in the RT4 gaming state in the high RT, in addition to the case where the BB operating combination, the MB operating combination, or the NB operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the RT7 gaming state is entered when the RT7 operating combination is won. Transition. On the other hand, in the RT4 gaming state, when the RT8 operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is always determined as the internal winning combination (the winning combination in FIG. 19 described later). No. “92” to “94”), even if an RT8 winning combination is established, it does not shift to the RT8 gaming state but shifts to the RT1 gaming state. That is, in the RT4 gaming state, the game does not shift to the RT8 gaming state in which the transition to the high RT can be made only after three games have elapsed, and only transitions to the RT7 gaming state in which the transition to the high RT is not performed unless 799 games have elapsed.

  In the general gaming state of the high RT, the game moves to the RT1 gaming state only when the BB operating combination, the MB operating combination, or the NB operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination. It remains.

  Here, since the probability that the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the same regardless of the RT operating flag, in the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state, The RT2 gaming state is the most advantageous state, the RT3 gaming state is the next advantageous state, and the RT4 gaming state is the next advantageous state.

  The RT2 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state are determined by the RT2 operating flag to the RT4 operating flag, and the RT2 operating flag to the RT4 operating flag are determined by JAC as an internal winning combination, or It is updated when a JAC prize is established.

  That is, in the NB gaming state (RT2), when the JAC is determined as an internal winning combination, the RT2 operating flag is updated to OFF and the RT3 operating flag is updated to ON. In the NB gaming state (RT3), when the JAC winning is established, the RT3 operating flag is updated to OFF and the RT4 operating flag is updated to ON.

  Therefore, in the NB gaming state (RT2), when JAC is not determined as an internal winning combination and the number of paid-out medals exceeds 29 while the NB operating flag is on, the BB operating combination and MB operation are performed thereafter. The replay is determined as the internal winning combination until the combination or the NB operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination.

  As will be described in detail later, a JAC winning can be prevented from being established at the timing of the player's stop operation. Therefore, in the NB gaming state (RT3), when the stop operation is performed so that the JAC winning is not established, and the number of medals paid out while the NB operating flag is on exceeds 29, the high RT is thereafter set. It is possible to play a game in the RT3 gaming state where there is a possibility of transitioning to the RT8 gaming state that can be easily shifted to the general gaming state.

  On the other hand, when a JAC win is established at the timing of the stop operation, the game is played in the RT4 gaming state where it is difficult to shift to the RT7 gaming state where it is difficult to shift to the high gaming state. .

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the NB operation ends, the NB operating flag is updated to OFF, while the RT operating flag that was ON during the NB operation is maintained as it is. In other words, the RT operation flag that was on during the operation of the NB is penetrated and applied until after the RT operation is completed. While the NB is operating, the RT operating flag that is turned on by the JAC internal winning or the JAC winning is different, so the RT state after the NB is operating can be made different by the JAC internal winning or the JAC winning. Can improve the interest of the game.

<Bonus notification status>
Referring again to FIG. 1, in this embodiment, four types of BB operating roles, three types of MB operating roles, and six types of NB operating roles are provided. In other words, a total of 13 types of roles related to the operation of the bonus are provided. Here, since the 13 types of combinations have different symbol combinations (FIG. 30 to be described later), even if the BB operating combination, MB operating combination, or NB operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination, If it is impossible to grasp whether or not is determined as an internal winning combination, the player cannot stop the corresponding symbol combination, and as a result, the bonus cannot be activated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a plurality of bonus notification states (sub game states described later) are provided as a state for notifying (notifying) the type of bonus determined as an internal winning combination, and the plurality of bonus notification states are set to predetermined states. By shifting according to the conditions, the announcement of the bonus type is made diverse. Details of the transition of the bonus notification state will be described later.

[Pachislot structure]
A specific structure of the pachislot machine 1 for realizing such a game state transition will be described below.

<External structure of pachislot>
FIG. 4 shows the external structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pachislot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 6) described later, and the like, and a front door that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. 1b.

  A panel display portion 2a and a liquid crystal display portion 2b as substantially vertical surfaces are formed in front of the center portion of the front door 1b. Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row inside the front of the central portion of the cabinet 1a (the back of the liquid crystal display portion 2b). On the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn on each outer peripheral surface. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be seen through the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and within the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. The symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R vary as the reels rotate. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the present embodiment constitute the reel of the present invention, and the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R constitute the symbol display area of the present invention.

  A substantially horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the panel display 2a and the liquid crystal display 2b. On the left side of the pedestal 10, a 1-BET button 11, a 2-BET button 12, and a maximum BET button 13 for betting credited medals by a push button operation are provided. The 1-BET button 11 is inserted with one of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The 2-BET button 12 is inserted with two of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. The maximum BET button 13 can be operated by pressing one time, and three of the credited medals (that is, the maximum number that can be inserted in one game (however, the maximum number that can be inserted in the RB1 gaming state is 2). Sheet)). By operating these BET buttons 11, 12, 13, a pay line described later is activated.

  On the right side of the pedestal portion 10, a medal slot 22 is provided. In accordance with the medal inserted into the medal slot 22, a pay line described later is activated.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between credit (Credit) and payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the C / P button 14. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. Further, in the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the payout are paid out from the medal payout exit 15 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout exit 15 are sent to the medal receiving unit 16. Can be stored. Note that winning means stopping a combination of symbols relating to a small combination on an activated winning line. The small role is a role in which medals are paid out when established.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. The speakers 21L and 21R output game sounds such as performance sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

  A start lever 6 is provided on the right side of the C / P button 14. The start lever 6 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's start operation, and starts changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the player's stop operation are located on the right side of the start lever 6 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10, respectively. Is provided. Here, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, the first stop of the rotation of the reels is referred to as a first stop, which is performed after the first stop and the two reels are rotated. The second stop of the rotation of the reel that is performed when the operation is performed is referred to as the second stop, which is performed after the second stop, and is performed last when the rotation of the remaining one reel is performed. Stopping the rotation of the reel is referred to as a third stop. The stop operation for the player to stop for the first time is referred to as a first stop operation. Similarly, a stop operation for the player to stop the second stop is referred to as a second stop operation, and a stop operation for the third stop is referred to as a third stop operation.

  An LED 101 is provided on the upper portion of the front door 1b. The LED 101 emits light with a light emission pattern corresponding to the game situation, and effects and notifications are performed.

  The panel display unit 2 a includes a WIN lamp 17, BET lamps 9 a to 9 c, a payout number display unit 18, and a credit display unit 19.

  The WIN lamp 17 notifies the player that the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus can be displayed by lighting. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are lit according to the number of medals inserted to play a game (that is, the number of inserted medals). The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the 1-BET button 11 is operated or when one medal is inserted into the medal slot. The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when the 2-BET button 12 is operated or when two medals are inserted into the medal slot. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the maximum BET button 13 is operated or when three medals are inserted.

  The payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19 are each composed of a 7-segment LED, and display the payout number of medals at the time of winning and the number of stored medals.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b is disposed on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front side, displays an image, and is drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The displayed design is displayed transparently. The transmittance in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R can be changed.

  The liquid crystal display unit 2b has an effect display area 23, a frame image having a predetermined shape so as to surround the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a background image constituting a predetermined image or a background in the image at the time of the effect. Display images that contain.

  In each of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, one symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in each of the vertically long rectangular symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and arranged on the peripheral surface of the corresponding reel. Three symbols are displayed.

  The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with five pay lines that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages in each of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R described above. Specifically, a top line 8b, a bottom line 8d, a center line 8c, a cross-up line 8a, and a cross-down line 8e are provided. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the pachislot 1 determines whether the winning combination is established or not based on the combination of symbols displayed on the activated winning line. Hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an activated line, and the activated winning line is referred to as an inactivated line.

  The top line 8b is a line formed by connecting the upper regions of the symbol display regions 4L, 4C, and 4R. The center line 8c is a line formed by connecting the middle regions of the symbol display regions 4L, 4C, and 4R. The bottom line 8d is a line formed by connecting the lower regions of the symbol display regions 4L, 4C, and 4R. The cross-up line 8a is a line formed by connecting the lower part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the upper part of the right symbol display area 4R. The cross down line 8e is a line formed by connecting the upper part of the left symbol display area 4L, the middle part of the middle symbol display area 4C, and the lower part of the right symbol display area 4R.

  The effect display area 23 is a display area excluding the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R in the liquid crystal display unit 2b. This effect display area 23 displays a predetermined image and produces an effect. In addition, not only the effect display area 23 but also the entire liquid crystal display unit 2b including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R can display a predetermined image and perform an effect.

[Design arrangement table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the symbol arrangement table defining the symbol positions of symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol arrangement table that defines the symbol positions of symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment.

  A reel sheet is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged on the reel sheet is drawn. Specifically, a symbol sequence consisting of a red 7A symbol, a red 7B symbol, a green 7 symbol, a green symbol 1 symbol, a green symbol 2 symbol, a cherry symbol, a blank symbol, a watermelon symbol, a bell symbol, and a replay symbol is drawn. ing.

  Code numbers “00” to “20” for specifying the position of each symbol are determined in advance for each symbol, and the symbol arrangement table is stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 described later with reference to FIG. Yes.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
Next, a circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1 including a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 60, the sub control circuit 70, the main control circuit 60, or the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. . FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the pachislot 1.

<Main control circuit>
The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of a series of games such as determination of an internal winning combination and reel control. The main control circuit 60 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37.

  The main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on the random number value and an internal lottery table described later, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the detection of the internal winning combination and the stop operation. Let In addition, when the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is displayed based on the combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. It is determined whether the winning combination has been made, and based on the display of the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination, a benefit such as paying out medals according to the established combination is given to the player.

  Further, the main CPU 31 starts the NB gaming state when it is determined that the NB operating combination 1 to the NB operating combination 6 are established, and ends the NB gaming state based on the satisfaction of the NB gaming state end condition. Further, the main CPU 31 starts the RT3 operating state without ending the NB gaming state based on the fact that JAC is determined as the internal winning combination during the NB gaming state, and in the case of the JAC carryover state, the RT3 operating state. The RT3 operation state is ended based on the determination that JAC is established or the NB gaming state end condition is satisfied.

  Further, the main CPU 31 starts the RB2 gaming state without ending the NB gaming state based on the determination that the JAC is established in the RT3 operating state, and based on the satisfaction of the NB gaming state ending condition. End the RB2 gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 31 determines with a probability that is different from the RT3 operating state in the RB2 gaming state, with cherry, replay 1 or replay 2 as an internal winning combination. Furthermore, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the detection of the stop operation at a timing at which the symbol combination related to JAC can be stopped and displayed in the symbol display area. The symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area.

  Further, the main CPU 31 counts the number of paid-out medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S during the NB gaming state, and ends the NB gaming state based on the fact that the number of paid-out medals reaches 75.

  Also, the main CPU 31 starts the RT5 operating state based on the end of the NB gaming state.

  The main CPU 31 of the present embodiment includes the winning combination determination means, stop control means, display combination determination means, game value assignment means, special game control means, first specific game state control means, and second specific game according to the present invention. A state control means, a gaming value addition number counting means, and a high probability re-gaming state control means are configured.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number in the range of “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  Further, in the pachi-slot 1, the extracted random number value is stored in a random value storage area of the RAM 33 described later. Then, for each game, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 38 and 39), which will be described later, based on the random value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33.

  In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may make it the structure which performs random number sampling within the microcomputer 30, ie, on the operation program of the main CPU31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a program related to the processing of the main CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 36 to 45 to be described later), various tables (for example, see FIG. 5 and to FIGS. 8 to 32 to be described later), a sub control circuit 70. Various control commands (commands) and the like for transmitting to are stored.

  Various information obtained by the processing of the main CPU 31 is set in the RAM 33. For example, information for identifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, operating state, payout number, bonus carryover status, setting value, etc., various counters and flags are set. Some of these pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 by the above-described command. Further, the RAM 33 stores carryover combination information for carrying over the JAC as an internal winning combination until it is determined that the JAC is established after the JAC is determined as the internal winning combination. Note that the RAM 33 of the present embodiment constitutes a carryover combination information storage unit of the present invention.

  In the circuit of FIG. 6, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, a WIN lamp 17, a payout number display unit 18, a credit display unit 19, and a hopper 40. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and the like. The exchange of signals between these actuators and the main CPU 31 is performed via the I / O port 38.

  In addition, each circuit for controlling the operation of each actuator described above is connected to the output unit of the microcomputer 30 in response to a control signal output from the main CPU 31. Each circuit includes a motor drive circuit 39, a lamp drive circuit 45, a display unit drive circuit 48, and a hopper drive circuit 41.

  The lamp driving circuit 45 controls the drive of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17. Thereby, the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 are turned on and off.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 drives and controls the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19. As a result, various information (such as the number of credits) is displayed on the payout number display unit 18 and the credit display unit 19.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 drives and controls the hopper 40. Thereby, the medal accommodated in the hopper 40 is paid out.

  The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated and stopped. Note that the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R of the present embodiment constitute the symbol changing means of the present invention.

  Also, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers outputting a control signal to each circuit and each actuator described above are connected to the input section of the microcomputer 30. Each switch and each circuit includes a start switch 6S, stop switches 7LS, 7CS, 7RS, 1-BET switch 11S, 2-BET switch 12S, maximum BET switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, setting value change There are a switch 200S, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS are collectively referred to as the stop switch 7S.

  The start switch 6S detects a player's start operation on the start lever 6 and outputs a start signal instructing the start of the game to the microcomputer 30.

  The stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the detected stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. A stop signal to be commanded is output to the microcomputer 30. Note that the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS of the present embodiment constitute stop operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The BET switches 11S to 13S detect a player's insertion operation for each BET button, and output a signal instructing insertion of one, two, or three medals from the credited medals to the microcomputer 30. .

  The C / P switch 14S detects a player's switching operation on the C / P button 14, and outputs a signal for switching the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 30. Further, when the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal instructing the payout of medals credited to the pachislot 1 is output to the microcomputer 30.

  The set value change switch 200S includes a setting key type switch (not shown) linked to a power switch (not shown), a reset switch (not shown), and the like. The set value can be changed by the set value change switch 200S.

  The set values can be set in four stages of “1”, “4”, “6”, and “H”, and by selecting an internal lottery table to be described later based on the set values, BB1 to BB4. , MB1 to MB3, NB1 to NB6, JAC, cherry or the like is changed to the probability of being determined as an internal winning combination. Therefore, the set value can be said to be a value for setting the so-called payout rate, which is calculated from the total number of inserted medals and the total number of paid out medals. The set values are “1”, “4”, “6”, and “H” when arranged in order from the one that is disadvantageous to the player (the one with the lowest payout rate). That is, the case where the set value is “H” is most advantageous for the player (the payout rate is the highest).

  The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player's insertion operation, and outputs a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 30.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and generates a signal for detecting the position of the symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The payout completion signal circuit 51 indicates that the payout of medals has been completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 40S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number. Generate a signal to indicate.

  The sub control circuit 70 performs various processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on various commands output from the main control circuit 60 such as a start command described later. The sub control circuit 70 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 60, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 70.

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the sub control circuit 70 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101. The sub control circuit 70 determines and displays an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect, determines and outputs the lighting pattern of the LED 101, and the effect sound and sound effect output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Control and output control.

  Details of the configuration of the sub control circuit 70 in the present embodiment will be described later.

  In the pachislot 1, when a signal for starting a game is output from the start switch 6S by a player's operation on the start lever 6 on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is output to the motor drive circuit 39, and the stepping motor 49L , 49C, 49R drive control (for example, excitation to each phase) starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. At this time, the number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a pulse counter. In the pachi-slot 1, when the “16” pulse is output, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R move by one symbol. The number of symbols moved is counted, and the counted value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 as a symbol counter. That is, every time the pulse counter counts “16”, the symbol counter is updated by “1”.

  A reel index is obtained from the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation and is output to the main CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. With the output of the reel index, the pulse counter and the symbol counter set in the RAM 33 are cleared to “0”. In this way, the symbol position within one rotation range is specified for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The distance that each symbol moves by one symbol by the rotation of the reel is called one frame. That is, moving the symbol by one frame corresponds to updating the symbol counter by “1”.

  In order to associate the rotation positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, a symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5) is stored in the ROM 32. This symbol arrangement table includes code numbers from “00” to “20” that are sequentially assigned at fixed rotation pitches of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the position where the reel index is output. A symbol code for identifying the type of symbol provided corresponding to each code number is associated with each other.

  When a start signal is output from the start switch 6S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37. In the pachi-slot 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 33. Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value stored in the random value storage area.

  After the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have reached constant speed rotation, when a stop signal is output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by a stop operation, based on the output stop signal and the determined internal winning combination, A control signal for stopping and controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39. The motor drive circuit 39 drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the display combination retrieval process, that is, the determination process of the formation / non-establishment of the combination is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The search for the display combination is performed based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 30) stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper driving circuit 41 and the hopper 40 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal indicating completion of the medal payout. . Thereby, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 41, and the drive of the hopper 40 is stopped. Note that the medal detection unit 40S of the present embodiment constitutes the game value addition number counting means of the present invention.

  When the credit mode is switched by the C / P switch 14S, if it is determined that the winning symbol combination is displayed, the payout amount corresponding to the winning symbol combination is stored in the credit of the RAM 33. Add to the number counter. Further, a control signal is output to the display unit driving circuit 48 and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the credit display unit 19. Here, there are cases where the medal payout or the addition of the payout number to the credit counter, which is performed when a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, is simply referred to as “payout”.

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of the sub-control circuit of the pachislot 1.

  The sub-control circuit 70 performs control for performing effects related to games using video, sound, light, and the like. The sub-control circuit 70 determines the contents of effects based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and performs various effects processes. The sub control circuit 70 includes a sub CPU 71, a control ROM 72, an SDRAM 73, a rendering processor 74, a drawing SDRAM 75 (including a frame buffer 76), a driver 77, an A / D converter 78, and an amplifier 79. The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 70 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101. The LED 101 functions not only as a decorative lamp (see FIG. 4) provided on the front surface of the pachi-slot 1 but also as a back lamp provided inside the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Based on the program stored in the control ROM 72, the sub CPU 71 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5, output control of the speakers 21L and 21R, lighting control of the LED 101, and the like. Specifically, the sub CPU 71 receives a gaming state and various commands from the main control circuit 60 and stores various information in the SDRAM 73. The sub CPU 71 executes the program while referring to the game state information, the internal winning combination information and the like stored in the SDRAM 73, thereby causing the rendering device such as the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101 to perform. Determine the content. Further, the sub CPU 71 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 via the rendering processor 74 based on the determined effect content, and controls the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R and the lighting of the LED 101.

  In addition, the sub CPU 71 executes a random number acquisition program stored in the control ROM 72, thereby acquiring a random value used when determining the contents of effects and the like. However, when a random number generator and a sampling circuit are provided in the sub-control circuit 70 as in the main control circuit 60, this processing is not necessary.

  The control ROM 72 has a program storage area for storing programs executed by the sub CPU 71 and a data storage area for storing various tables. The program storage area includes an operating system, a device driver, an inter-board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 60, an LED control task for controlling light output by the LED 101, and sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R. The voice control task for controlling the effect, the effect registration task for determining the content of the effect, the drawing control task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined content of the effect, and the like are stored. On the other hand, the data storage area includes a table storage area for storing an effect determination table and the like, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and a voice control data storage area for storing sound data such as BGM and sound effects And an LED control data storage area for storing a lighting pattern and the like.

  The SDRAM 73 is used as work temporary storage means when the sub CPU 71 executes each program. For example, the SDRAM 73 stores information such as commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60, effect content information, game state information, internal winning combination information, display combination information, various counters, and various flags.

  The rendering processor 74 performs a process for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on an image display command or the like received from the sub CPU 71. Data necessary for processing performed by the rendering processor 74 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 75 at the time of activation. The rendering processor 74 generates image data by superimposing the image data developed on the drawing SDRAM 75 in order from the background image located at the rear to the image located at the front, and supplies the image data to the liquid crystal display device 5 via the driver 77. To do. As a result, an image corresponding to the effect content determined by the sub CPU 71 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The drawing SDRAM 75 has two frame buffers 76 of a writing image data area and a display image data area. The writing image data area stores image data generated by the rendering processor 74 and displays a display image. The image data area stores image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The rendering processor 74 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to sequentially display image data by alternately switching these frame buffers (that is, the banks are switched).

  The A / D converter 78 converts the sound data in the digital format selected by the sub CPU 71 based on the contents of the effect into sound data in the analog format, and transmits it to the amplifier 79. The amplifier 79 amplifies the analog-format sound data received from the A / D converter 78 based on the volume adjusted by a volume adjustment knob (not shown) provided in the pachislot 1 and supplies the amplified sound to the speakers 21L and 21R. Send. As a result, a sound corresponding to the effect content determined by the sub CPU 71 is output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

[Configuration of data table stored in ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
Next, an internal lottery table determination table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, an internal lottery table used for determining an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 38 and 39) and the number of lotteries are defined for each gaming state. The gaming state is determined by a state management flag (bonus operating flag and RT operating flag).

  Referring to FIG. 8, for example, when both the bonus operating flag and the RT operating flag are off, that is, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used. “107” is determined as the number of lotteries.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, an internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table is a table used when performing internal lottery in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 29 and 30) described later, that is, when determining an internal winning combination. In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. The data pointer is data used for determining a hit request flag, which will be described later, and a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are defined. Numeric values from “0” to “8” are defined as the small role / replay data pointer, and “0” to “14” are defined as the bonus data pointer. The winning request flag corresponds to one or a plurality of combinations, and a group of one or more combinations is determined as an internal winning combination according to the small combination / replay data pointer, and according to the bonus data pointer Any bonus among BB1 to BB4, MB1 to MB3, NB1 to NB6, and JAC is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Each internal lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to each winning number for each set value. The internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 26 show lottery values corresponding to the setting value “1”, and the lottery values corresponding to the setting value “4”, the setting “6”, and the setting value “H”, respectively. Is omitted.

  Next, a method for determining a data pointer using a lottery value, that is, an internal lottery method will be described. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535”, and a lottery value corresponding to each winning number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value and a digit is performed. This is done by determining whether or not. Digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of subtraction is negative. According to this internal lottery method, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (“ 65536 ”)”.

  Note that various types of lottery performed using lottery values, which will be described later, are the same as those for determining the data pointer. Hereinafter, the various lottery methods based on the lottery value are the same as the internal lottery method, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  In this embodiment, each internal lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, but the lottery value is a ratio with respect to “0 to 65535” that is a range in which random number values are extracted. Therefore, instead of the lottery value, a random number width (for example, “0 to 654”) corresponding to each winning number can be defined as the winning range. Specifically, an internal winning combination can be determined by determining which winning number corresponds to which winning number corresponds to the random number value. That is, defining the lottery value by each internal lottery table is synonymous with defining the random number width (winning range) for each combination.

  The internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is a table used in the general gaming state, and lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “107” are defined. Yes. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state includes a winning number “2” to a winning number “13”, a winning number “15” to a winning number “26”, a winning number “28” to a winning number “39”, and a winning number “41”. -Winning number "52", winning number "54"-winning number "65", winning number "67"-winning number "90", winning number "92"-winning number "94" Any one of “1” to “8” is defined as the data pointer for use, and any one of “1” to “3”, “5” to “13” is defined as the bonus data pointer. The winning number “2” to the winning number “13”, the winning number “15” to the winning number “26”, the winning number “28” to the winning number “39”, and the winning number “41” to the winning number. “52”, winning number “54” to winning number “65”, winning number “67” -When the winning number "90", the winning number "92"-the winning number "94" are determined, a combination consisting of one or more combinations among a plurality of small combinations or replays is an internal winning combination At the same time, any bonus (BB1 to BB3, MB1 to MB3, NB1 to NB6) is determined as an internal winning combination. Here, the determination of a plurality of combinations as an internal winning combination is synonymous with the fact that each of the combinations constituting the plurality of combinations is determined as an internal winning combination at the same time.

  In addition, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state includes the winning number “1”, the winning number “14”, the winning number “27”, the winning number “40”, the winning number “53”, the winning number “66”, and the winning number “ For “91”, any value from “1” to “8” is defined as the small role / replay data pointer, and “0” is defined as the bonus data pointer. When the number “1”, the winning number “14”, the winning number “27”, the winning number “40”, the winning number “53”, the winning number “66”, and the winning number “91” are determined, Only a combination of one combination or multiple combinations from the small combination or replay is determined as an internal winning combination, and bonuses (BB1 to BB3, MB1 to MB3, NB1 to NB6) are not determined as internal winning combinations.

  Further, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, a numerical value of “0” is defined as the small role / replay data pointer for the winning numbers “95” to “107”, and the bonus data pointer is “ Since any numerical value from “1” to “13” is defined, when the winning number “95” to the winning number “107” is determined, any bonus (BB1 to BB4, MB1 to MB3) is determined. , NB1 to NB6) are determined as internal winning combinations.

<Win probability of replay>
Consider the internal lottery table in more detail. First, the probability that replays in the general gaming state, RT2 gaming state to RT8 gaming state (small role / replay data pointers “4” to “8”) are determined as internal winning combinations will be considered. As described above, when any bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Therefore, in the following, the case where the replay is determined as the internal winning combination and the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination, that is, the case where the replay is determined as the internal winning combination alone will be considered.

  First, in the general gaming state, when the winning number is “40”, the winning number “53”, the winning number “66”, and the winning number “91”, the replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone. Since the total value of the lottery values for these winning numbers is “45410”, in the general gaming state, the replay is determined independently as an internal winning combination with a probability of “45410/65536 (about 69%)”.

  Next, in the RT2 gaming state, when the winning number is “40”, the winning number is “53”, and the winning number is “66”, the replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone. Since the total value of the lottery values for these winning numbers is “55000”, in the RT2 gaming state, the replay is determined independently as an internal winning combination with a probability of “55000/65536 (about 84%)”.

  Next, in the RT3 gaming state, when the winning number is “40”, the winning number is “53”, the winning number is “66”, the winning number is “79”, and the winning number is “92”, the replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone. Is done. Since the total value of the lottery values for these winning numbers is “56216”, in the RT3 gaming state, the replay is determined independently as an internal winning combination with a probability of “56216/65536 (about 86%)”.

  Next, in the RT4 gaming state, when the winning number is “40”, the winning number “53”, the winning number “66”, and the winning number “79”, the replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone. Since the total value of the lottery values for these winning numbers is “40200”, in the RT4 gaming state, the replay is determined independently as an internal winning combination with a probability of “40200/65536 (about 61%)”.

  Next, in the RT5 gaming state and the RT7 gaming state, when the winning number is “40”, the winning number is “53”, and the winning number is “66”, the replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone. Since the sum of lottery values for these winning numbers is “8800”, the replay is determined as an internal winning combination with the probability of “8800/65536 (about 13%)” in the RT5 gaming state and the RT7 gaming state. Is done.

  Next, in the RT6 gaming state, when the winning number is “40”, the winning number “53”, the winning number “66”, or the winning number “91”, the replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone. Since the total value of the lottery values for these winning numbers is “8860”, in the RT6 gaming state, the replay is determined independently as an internal winning combination with a probability of “8860/65536 (about 14%)”.

  Next, in the RT8 gaming state, when the winning number is “64”, the replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone. Since the total value of the lottery value for this winning number is “8800”, in the RT8 gaming state, the replay is determined as an internal winning combination with a probability of “8800/65536 (about 13%)”.

  From the above, it can be said that the general gaming state, RT2 gaming state to RT4 gaming state are “high RT” with a high probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone, and the RT5 gaming state to RT8 gaming state is replayed. It can be said that the probability of being determined as an internal winning combination alone is “low RT”.

<Winning of fall replay and rush replay>
Next, a fall replay (small role / replay data pointer “7”) and inrush replay (small role / replay data pointer “8”) in the RT2 gaming state to the RT8 gaming state will be examined. As described above, when the winning of the fall replay (RT7 operating combination) is established, the state shifts to the RT7 gaming state, and when the winning of the rush replay (RT8 operating combination) is established, the state shifts to the RT8 gaming state. Therefore, in the following, the case where only the fall replay or the rush replay is determined as the internal winning combination and the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination, that is, the case where the falling replay or the rush replay is determined as the internal winning combination alone is considered. .

  First, in the RT2 gaming state, when a fall replay or rush replay is determined as an internal winning combination, any bonus is always determined as an internal winning combination (see FIG. 14). Therefore, in the RT2 gaming state, the fall replay or the rush replay is not determined as an internal winning combination alone.

  Next, in the RT3 gaming state, when the winning number is “79”, the fall replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone, and when the winning number is “92”, the rush replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone. (See FIG. 17). Therefore, in the RT3 gaming state, the fall replay or rush replay may be determined as an internal winning combination alone.

  Next, in the RT4 gaming state, when the winning number is “79”, the fall replay is determined independently as an internal winning combination (see FIG. 19). On the other hand, when a rush replay is determined as an internal winning combination, any bonus is always determined as an internal winning combination. Therefore, in the RT4 gaming state, the fall replay may be determined as an internal winning combination alone, but the rush replay is not determined as an internal winning combination alone.

  Next, in the RT5 gaming state and the RT7 gaming state, when a fall replay or rush replay is determined as an internal winning combination, any bonus is always determined as an internal winning combination (see FIG. 23). Therefore, in the RT5 gaming state and the RT7 gaming state, the fall replay or the rush replay is not determined as an internal winning combination alone.

  Next, in the RT6 gaming state, when the winning number is “91”, the rush replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone (see FIG. 24). On the other hand, when a fall replay is determined as an internal winning combination, any bonus is always determined as an internal winning combination. Therefore, in the RT6 gaming state, the rush replay may be determined as an internal winning combination alone, but the falling replay is not determined as an internal winning combination alone.

  Next, in the RT8 gaming state, when a fall replay or rush replay is determined as an internal winning combination, any bonus is always determined as an internal winning combination (see FIG. 26). Therefore, in the RT8 gaming state, the fall replay or the rush replay is not determined as an internal winning combination alone.

  From the above, it can be said that the gaming states that can transition to the RT7 gaming state are the RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state, and the gaming states that can transition to the RT8 gaming state are the RT3 gaming state and the RT6 gaming state.

<Contrast between RT3 gaming state and RT4 gaming state>
Here, the RT7 gaming state shifts to a general gaming state having a high RT when 799 games have elapsed, whereas the RT8 gaming state transitions to a general gaming state having a high RT when three games have elapsed. Therefore, when transitioning to the RT8 gaming state, it is easy to transition to high RT, and when transitioning to the RT7 gaming state, it is difficult to transition to high RT. As a result, the RT8 gaming state is an advantageous gaming state compared to the RT7 gaming state.

  From the above, it can be said that the RT3 gaming state is a gaming state that may be able to immediately transition to a high RT even when it transitions to a low RT, while the RT4 gaming state transitions to a low RT. Can be said to be a gaming state in which it is difficult to shift to high RT.

  Also, consider the case where the fall replay in the RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state is determined solely as an internal winning combination. With reference to the winning number “79” in FIG. 17, in the RT3 gaming state, the lottery value when the fall replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone is “2048”. On the other hand, with reference to the winning number “79” in FIG. 19, in the RT3 gaming state, the lottery value when the fall replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone is “20000”. Therefore, in the RT4 gaming state, it is easier to shift to the RT7 gaming state, which is disadvantageous for the player, compared to the RT3 gaming state.

  Therefore, in the RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state, there is a possibility that the RT3 gaming state may shift to the RT8 gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and the probability that the RT7 gaming state is disadvantageous to the player It can be said that it is an advantageous gaming state at a low point. It can be said that the RT3 gaming state is more advantageous from the viewpoint that the combined probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone is high.

<Contrast between RT2 gaming state and RT3 gaming state>
In the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state, the combined probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone is higher in the RT3 gaming state. However, in the RT3 gaming state, there is a possibility of shifting to the RT7 gaming state, which is disadvantageous for the player. In addition, in the general gaming state and the RT2 gaming state that are easily shifted to after the transition to the RT8 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state has a higher total rate at which the replay is determined as an internal winning combination alone. The RT2 gaming state is an advantageous gaming state in the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state in consideration of the fact that the bonus does not subsequently shift to another gaming state without internal winning. It can be said.

<Bonus overlap probability for rock replay>
Next, lock replay 1 and lock replay 2 (small role / replay data pointers “4” and “5”) will be considered. A lock replay may be determined as an internal winning combination overlapping with a bonus, or a lock replay may be determined as an internal winning combination alone. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the probability (overlap probability) that the lock replay and the bonus overlap to be determined as an internal winning combination is different for each set value. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an overlap probability for each set value in the general gaming state. In other game states, the overlap probability is defined to be different for each set value as in the general game state.

  Referring to FIG. 27, for lock replay 1, the duplication probability when the setting value is “1” is “60/260 (23%)”, and the duplication probability when the setting value is “4” is “82”. / 282 (29%) ”, the overlap probability when the set value is“ 6 ”is“ 104/304 (34%) ”, and the overlap probability when the set value is“ H ”is“ 126/326 ”. (38%) ". That is, the lock replay 1 and the bonus are determined as internal winning combinations by overlapping with a high probability that the set value is advantageous to the player. Similarly, for the lock replay 2, the set value is determined as an internal winning combination with a high probability that is advantageous to the player.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, the internal winning combination determination table for bonus combination / replay and the internal winning combination determination table for bonus stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table for the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table and the bonus internal winning combination determining table are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination determining table.

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination based on a data pointer in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 38 and 39) described later. In the internal winning combination determination table, a hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer is defined. The winning request flag is data for identifying an internal winning combination. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the data, and which combination is an internal winning combination can be identified based on which bit is “1”. The winning request flag includes an internal symbol combination 1 storage area, an internal symbol combination 2 storage area, an internal symbol combination 3 storage area, an internal symbol combination 4 storage area, or an internal symbol combination 5 storage area (which will be described later). The internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination 3 storage area, the internal winning combination 4 storage area and the internal winning combination 5 storage area are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination storage area). Data.

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table shown in FIG. 28, hit request flags corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointers “0” to “8” are defined. Specifically, the small role / replay data pointer 0 corresponds to loss, and the small role / replay data pointer 1 corresponds to cherry, special role 1, and special role 2 (cherry). The small role / replay data pointer 2 corresponds to cherry, bell 1, and bell 2 (bell). The small role / replay data pointer 3 corresponds to cherry, special role 1, special role 2, bell 1, and bell 2 (strong bell). The small role / replay data pointer 4 corresponds to replay 1, replay 2, chance replay 1, chance replay 2, and chance replay 3 (rock replay 1). The small role / replay data pointer 5 corresponds to replay 1, replay 2, and chance replay 1 (lock replay 2). The small role / replay data pointer 6 corresponds to replay 1 and replay 2 (normal replay). The small role / replay data pointer 7 corresponds to fall replay (fall fall replay). The small role / replay data pointer 8 corresponds to rush replay 1, rush replay 2, and rush replay 3 (rush replay). When the small combination / replay data pointers “1” to “6” and “8” are determined, a plurality of combinations are determined as internal winning combinations at the same time. The winning request flag data 1 is stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the winning request flag data 2 is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area, and the winning request flag data 3 is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area. Stored.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 29, hit request flags corresponding to bonus data pointers “0” to “14” are defined. Specifically, the bonus data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss, the bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to BB1, the bonus data pointer “2” corresponds to BB2, and the bonus The data pointer “3” corresponds to BB3, and the bonus data pointer “4” corresponds to BB4. Next, the bonus data pointer “5” corresponds to MB1, the bonus data pointer “6” corresponds to MB2, and the bonus data pointer “7” corresponds to MB3. Next, the bonus data pointer “8” corresponds to NB1, the bonus data pointer “9” corresponds to NB2, the bonus data pointer “10” corresponds to NB3, and the bonus data pointer “11”. "Corresponds to NB4, the bonus data pointer" 12 "corresponds to NB5, and the bonus data pointer" 13 "corresponds to NB6. Next, the bonus data pointer “14” corresponds to JAC. The winning request flag data 4 is stored in the internal winning combination 4 storage area, and the winning request flag data 5 is stored in the internal winning combination 5 storage area.

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of the symbol combination table of the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment.

  In the symbol combination table, a combination of symbols related to the privilege display displayed on the active line or a combination of symbols related to the transition of the gaming state, data indicating a display combination corresponding to the symbol combination, and a storage area type , And the number of payouts. The display combination data includes a display combination 1 storage area, a display combination 2 storage area, a display combination 3 storage area, a display combination 4 storage area, a display combination 5 storage area (display combination 1 storage area, The display combination 2 storage area, the display combination 3 storage area, the display combination 4 storage area, and the display combination 5 storage area are collectively referred to as a display combination storage area). Further, in which display combination storage area the data is stored is defined by the storage area type.

  In the symbol combination table, as a display combination, cherry, special combination 1, special combination 2, bell 1, bell 2, replay 1, replay 2, chance replay 1 to chance replay 3, fall replay, rush replay 1 to rush replay 3 , BB1 to BB4, MB1 to MB3, NB1 to NB6, and JAC are defined.

  For example, cherry is established by displaying “cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol” on the active line. When the cherry is established, two medals are paid out when the number of inserted medals is three, and 15 medals are paid out when the number of inserted medals is two. . “ANY” represents that any symbol may be used.

  Special role 1 is established by displaying “Red 7A design-Blank design-Blank design” on the active line, and Special role 2 is valid for “Green symbol 2 design-Blank design-Blank design”. It is established by being displayed on the line. When special combination 1 and special combination 2 are established, 4 medals are paid out when the number of inserted medals is 3, and 15 when the number of inserted medals is 2. The medal is paid out.

  JAC is established when “red 7B-bell-bell” is displayed on the active line. When the JAC winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the RB2 gaming state (RT4).

  Here, referring to the symbol arrangement table of FIG. 5, “red 7B” is arranged at only one symbol position “17” in the left reel. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces is four, so depending on the timing of the player's stop operation, “red 7B” may not stop on the left reel. That is, JAC does not win a prize depending on the timing of the player's stop operation.

  As described above, when the JAC is determined as an internal winning combination during the operation of the NB, the RT3 operating flag is updated to ON and the NB gaming state (RT3) is entered. When the JAC winning is established, the RT4 operating flag is set. It is updated to ON and shifts to the RB2 gaming state (RT4). When the operation of the NB ends, the RT operating flag that was on during the operation of the NB is maintained as it is. That is, when the operation of the NB ends in the NB gaming state (RT3), the RT3 gaming state is reached, and when the operation of the NB ends in the NB gaming state (RT4), the RT4 gaming state is reached. Further, in the RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state is a more advantageous gaming state.

  From the player's point of view, it is possible to shift to a more advantageous RT3 gaming state after the NB operation ends by performing a stop operation so that JAC winning is not established during the NB operation.

  In the present embodiment, the rush replay 1 to the rush replay 3 and the fall replay are determined as internal winning combinations (in the case of the small role / replay data pointer “7” or “8”). Wins regardless of the player's stop operation. That is, determining that the rush replay 1 to the rush replay 3 or the falling replay is the internal winning combination is synonymous with the establishment of the rush replay 1 to the rush replay 3 or the falling replay winning.

  Further, with reference to the internal lottery table for NB gaming state (RT3) (FIG. 18) and the internal lottery table for RB2 gaming state (RT4) (FIG. 21), the number of payouts during the operation of NB will be examined.

  Since the number of inserted medals is 3 during NB operation, if the small role / replay data pointer is “1”, two medals will be awarded if a cherry (Cherry-ANY-ANY) win is established. It is paid out (in the case of winning along two active lines, 3 medals are paid out). Similarly, when a special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won, four medals are paid out.

  Further, when the small role / replay data pointer is “2”, when the winning of the bell 1 or the bell 2 is established, ten medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, when the small role / replay data pointer is “2”, the bell 1 or the bell 2 is controlled to be drawn with priority over the cherry. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the small role / replay data pointer is “2”, the winning of cherry is not established.

  In addition, when the small role / replay data pointer is “3”, ten medals are paid out when the winning of the bell 1 or the bell 2 is established. In the present embodiment, when the small role / replay data pointer is “3”, control is performed so that bell 1 or bell 2 is drawn in preference to cherry, special role 1, or special role 2. To do. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “3”, the winning of cherry, special combination 1 or special 2 is not established.

  As described above, during the operation of the NB, when the small role / replay data pointer is “1”, two or four medals are paid out and the small role / replay data pointer is “2” or In the case of “3”, 10 medals are paid out.

  Here, considering the NB gaming state (RT3), in the NB gaming state (RT3), the total value of the lottery value corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “1” is “202” (FIG. 18 and FIG. 18). 9). The sum of lottery values corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “2” is “532”, and the sum of lottery values corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “3” is “7520”. is there. Therefore, in the NB gaming state (RT3), the total value of the lottery value corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer to which 2 or 4 medals are paid out is “202”, and 10 medals are paid out. The total value of the lottery value corresponding to the combination / replay data pointer is “8052”.

  Similarly, when considering the RB2 gaming state (RT4), the total value of the lottery value corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer from which 2 or 4 medals are paid out is “7052”, and 10 medals have The sum of the lottery values corresponding to the payout / replay data pointer to be paid out is “7520” (see FIG. 21).

  Therefore, in the NB gaming state (RT3) and the RB2 gaming state (RT4), it becomes possible to receive more medals per game in the NB gaming state (RT3). That is, in the RB2 gaming state (RT4) compared to the NB gaming state (RT3), the sum of the lottery values corresponding to the small payout / replay data pointer with a large number of payouts is small, and the small role / replay data pointer with a small payout is reduced. The sum of the corresponding lottery values is large.

  Here, the operation of the NB ends when “29” medals are paid out during the operation of the NB. In addition, during the operation of the NB, a game is played by inserting three medals. As described above, when JAC is determined as an internal winning combination during NB operation, basically, when a stop operation is performed so as not to establish a JAC winning and the NB gaming state (RT3) is maintained. More medals can be obtained (the number of net increase is larger) than when the JAC winning is established and the RB2 gaming state (RT4) is entered.

  Note that, as described above, when the operation of the NB ends without the JAC being determined as an internal winning combination during the operation of the NB, the game proceeds to the RT2 gaming state which is more advantageous than the RT3 gaming state. Here, when JAC is not determined as an internal winning combination during NB operation, for example, in the NB gaming state (RT2), the winning of Bell 1 or Bell 2 with 10 payouts is established three times in succession. This is the case.

[Bonus operating table]
Next, the bonus operation time table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The bonus operation time table is a table used when setting conditions for terminating the operation of BB, the operation of MB, the operation of NB, and the operation of RB. In the bonus operation time table, the BB operation, MB operation, NB operation, and RB operation end conditions are defined. Specifically, in the bonus operation time table, “345” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the BB operation end condition, and “230” for the value of the bonus end number counter as the MB operation end condition. “29” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as an NB operation end condition. Also, in the bonus operation time table, “8” and “8” are defined as the RB1 operation end condition for the values of the number of games that can be played and the number of times that the game can be won, respectively. “4” and “4” are defined for the possible number of times, respectively. That is, in the pachislot 1, the operation of the BB is terminated when the number of paid-out medals exceeds 345, the operation of the MB is terminated when the number of paid-out medals exceeds 230, and the operation of the NB is The process ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 29. In addition, the operation of RB1 is finished when eight games are played or won eight times, and the operation of RB2 is finished when four games are played or won four times. .

[Priority table]
Next, a priority table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of the priority table of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the priority order table shown in FIG. 32, a priority order (that is, priority order 1 to priority order 3) is defined for each combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. Specifically, the priority order is defined according to the pull-in data 1, the pull-in data 2, the pull-in data 3, the pull-in data 4 and the pull-in data 5 corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. The priority order indicates the order in which the winning is preferentially performed between the winning internal winning combinations. The pull-in data has the same configuration as the internal winning combination storing area, and each bit corresponds to each combination. In the priority table, the combination of symbols related to replay (replay 1, replay 2, chance replay 1 to chance replay 3, fall replay, rush replay 1 to rush replay 3) is the first priority (highest priority). The second highest priority is a combination of symbols related to bonuses (BB1 to BB4, MB1 to MB3, NB1 to NB6, JAC). Next, the third highest priority is a combination of symbols related to the small combination (cherry, special combination 1, special combination 2, bell 1, bell 2).

[Configuration of storage area provided in RAM]
Next, the internal winning combination storing area and the carryover combination storing area secured in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination storing area of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of the carryover combination storage area of the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination 1 storing area, an internal winning combination 2 storing area, an internal winning combination 3 storing area, an internal winning combination 4 storing area, and an internal winning combination 5 storing area. Has been. The internal winning combination 1 storage area, the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the internal winning combination 3 storage area, the internal winning combination 4 storage area, and the internal winning combination 5 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the RAM 33, respectively. Stores internal winning combination information. Each internal winning combination storage area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”. Specifically, the bits “0” to “4” constituting the internal winning combination 1 storage area store “1” data, respectively, so that cherry, special combination 1, special combination 2, bell 1, Bell 2 indicates that it is an internal winning combination. In addition, each bit of bits “0” to “4” constituting the internal winning combination 2 storage area stores data of “1”, so that replay 1, replay 2, chance replay 1, chance replay 2, Shows that chance replay 3 is an internal winning combination. Further, each bit of “0” to “3” constituting the internal winning combination 3 storage area stores data of “1”, so that the fall replay, the rush replay 1, the rush replay 2, and the rush replay 3 respectively. Indicates that this is an internal winning combination. In addition, each bit of “0” to “6” constituting the internal winning combination 4 storage area stores “1” data, so that BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, MB1, MB2, and MB3 are respectively stored. Indicates that this is an internal winning role. In addition, each bit of “0” to “6” constituting the internal winning combination 5 storage area stores “1” data, so that NB1, NB2, NB3, NB4, NB5, NB6, and JAC respectively Indicates that this is an internal winning role. When a display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, data indicating the display combination is stored in the display combination storage area on the RAM 33. The display combination storage area is the same as the internal winning combination storage area. It becomes the composition of.

  Next, the carryover combination storage area of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. The carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33, and includes a carryover combination 1 storage area and a carryover combination 2 storage area, and stores carryover combination information. Each carryover combination storage area indicates the carryover state by storing data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”. Specifically, each of the bits “0” to “6” constituting the carryover combination 1 storage area stores the data “1”, so that the BB1 carryover state, the BB2 carryover state, the BB3 carryover state, BB4 carryover state, MB1 carryover state, MB2 carryover state, and MB3 carryover state. Further, the bits “0” to “6” constituting the carryover combination 2 storage area store “1” data, respectively, so that the NB1 carryover state, the NB2 carryover state, the NB3 carryover state, and the NB4 carryover state, respectively. NB5 carryover state, NB6 carryover state, and JAC carryover state.

  Next, the state management flag storage area in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of the state management flag storage area of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The state management flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 33, and includes a state management flag 1 storage area and a state management flag 2 storage area. The state management flag storage area stores data of “0” (off) or “1” (on) in each area of bits “0” to “7”, thereby determining which operating flag is on or off. Indicates whether or not Specifically, the bits “0” to “5” constituting the state management flag 1 storage area store “1” data, respectively, so that the BB operating flag, MB operating flag, NB This indicates that the operating flag, CB operating flag, RB1 operating flag, or RB2 operating flag is on. The bits “0” to “7” constituting the state management flag 2 storage area store data of “1”, so that an RT1 operating flag, an RT2 operating flag, an RT3 operating flag, RT4, respectively, are stored. It indicates that the operating flag, the RT5 operating flag, the RT6 operating flag, the RT7 operating flag, or the RT8 operating flag is on. When all the bits in the state management flag storage area are “0”, that is, when all the operating flags are OFF, this indicates that the game is in the general gaming state.

  For example, the update of the RT2 operating flag will be described. The RT2 in-operation flag is updated to ON on the condition that the NB operation is started (that is, on the condition that the combination of symbols related to the NB operation is displayed), and the bonus including JAC is an internal winning combination. Will be updated off on condition that it is determined as That is, even when the operation of the NB ends, the RT2 operating flag does not turn off with the end of the operation of the NB. Here, in the present embodiment, JAC is determined as an internal winning combination only during the operation of the NB. In other words, there is no case where JAC is determined as an internal winning combination after the end of NB operation. Therefore, when the NB operation is completed with the RT2 operating flag being on, bonuses other than JAC (that is, BB1 to BB4, MB1 to 3 and NB1 to NB6) are determined as internal winning combinations thereafter. Will remain on until.

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This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the RAM 33. Next, the contents of a program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 36, the reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 60 will be described. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a flowchart of reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 31 performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a reset interrupt when power is turned on and a voltage is applied to the reset terminal, and the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 32 is sequentially performed based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

  First, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1). Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing for restoring register data and execution addresses stored in the RAM 33 when the power is turned off. Further, the main CPU 31 transmits a setting change command to the sub-control circuit 70 when the setting value is changed. The setting change command includes information indicating a setting value.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the change end lock control flag is ON (step S2). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the variation end lock control flag is not on, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area at the end of the game (step S3). Specifically, the main CPU 31 erases data in the writable area in the RAM 33 used in the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the current game in the writable area in the RAM 33, and enters the sequence program in the current game. Specify the start address of. On the other hand, when determining that the variation end lock control flag is on, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S2 until the variation end lock control flag is turned off.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S4).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (step S5). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the insertion number counter is updated by checking the medal sensor 22S and the BET switches 11S, 12S, 13S, etc., and the input of the start switch 6S is checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value for determining an internal winning combination (step S6). Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value from the range of “0” to “65535” by the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37, and stores the extracted random value in the random value storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39 (step S7). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination with reference to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 8) and the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 9 to 27).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the start command in the communication data storage area of the RAM 33 (step S8). The start command includes, for example, information such as game state information and internal winning combination information.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores a reel rotation start command in the communication data storage area of the RAM 33 (step S9), and requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S10). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 (step S11). In the reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on a stop signal output from the stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS by the stop operation of the player.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the above-described symbol combination table (see FIG. 30), and determines the display combination based on the symbol combination displayed along the effective line (step S12).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lock determination process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 (step S13), and proceeds to the process of step S14.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the change end lock control flag is ON (step S14). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the variation end lock control flag is OFF, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S16. On the other hand, when determining that the variable end lock control flag is ON, the main CPU 31 sets a counter corresponding to the end-time lock information in the lock counter (step S15), and proceeds to the process of step S16. In this process, for example, “5000” is set in the lock counter. The value of the lock counter is decremented by 1 by the interrupt process (FIG. 45) performed every 1.1173 ms. Therefore, “5000” set in the lock counter becomes “0” in about 5.6 seconds.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the variation end lock control flag is OFF in the process of step S14 or when the process of step S15 is completed, the main CPU 31 then stores the display command in the communication data storage area of the RAM 33 (step S16). ).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S17). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 31 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 33 based on the payout number in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the value of the credit counter is displayed on the credit display unit 19. In the payout mode, the main CPU 31 drives and controls the hopper 40 by the hopper drive circuit 41 based on the payout number to pay out medals.

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (step S18). Specifically, when the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the number of medals paid out in step S17 is subtracted from the value of the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the BB operating flag, the MB operating flag, or the NB operating flag is on (step S19). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that any of the BB operating flag, the MB operating flag, or the NB operating flag is on, it performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S20). The process proceeds to step S22. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that none of the BB operating flag, the MB operating flag, or the NB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs an RT control process to be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S21). Transition to processing.

  Next, when the process of step S19 or step S20 is completed, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (step S22). When this process ends, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S2.

  As described above, the main CPU 31 executes the processing from step S2 to step S22 as processing in one game (one game), and when the processing in step S22 ends, the processing in step S2 is executed to execute processing in the next game. Migrate to

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a view showing a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S34. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is on, it determines whether or not the RB1 operating flag is on (step S32).

  When determining that the RB1 operating flag is on in the process of step S32, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB1 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 turns on the RB1 operating flag (step S33) and ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S31 that the BB operating flag is not on, it determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (step S34). At this time, when determining that the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns on the CB operating flag (step S35), and ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that the MB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. When the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S5 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39, the internal lottery process will be described. 38 and 39 are flowcharts showing the internal lottery process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 8), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S41).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the random value acquired in the process of step S6 as a random number value for determination, and sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (step S42).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S43). In this process, the set determination random number value is subtracted based on the acquired lottery value.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has become a negative value (step S44). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer based on the winning number (step S48), and proceeds to the processing of step S49. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that no digit has been placed, it next adds “1” to the winning number and subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries (step S45). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S46).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is “0” in the process of step S46, the main CPU 31 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer to be “0” (step S47). Transition to processing. On the other hand, when determining that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S43. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S43 to step S46 (hereinafter referred to as “repetition processing”) until the number of lotteries becomes “0” or a digit is obtained.

  Next, after finishing the process of step S47 or the process of step S48, the main CPU 31 then determines whether the small role / replay data pointer is less than “4”, that is, the small role / replay data pointer. It is determined whether or not the value is any one of “1” to “3” (step S49). At this time, if the main CPU 31 determines that the small role / replay data pointer is not less than “4”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S51. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is less than “4”, the main CPU 31 designates the address of the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S50), and proceeds to the processing of step S54.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small role / replay data pointer is not less than “4” in the process of step S49, the small role / replay data pointer is less than “7”, that is, the small role / replay data pointer is smaller than “7”. It is determined whether or not the value of the replay data pointer is any of “4” to “6” (step S51). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is less than “7”, the main CPU 31 designates the address of the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S52), and proceeds to the processing of step S54. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is not less than “7”, the main CPU 31 designates the address of the internal winning combination 3 storage area (step S53), and proceeds to the processing of step S54.

  When the main CPU 31 finishes the processing of step S50, step S52, or step S53, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and obtains a winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. (Step S54).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores a hit request flag in the internal winning combination storing area designated by the address (step S55). Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores data 1, data 2 and data 3 of the winning request flag defined in the internal winning combination determination table for the small winning combination / replay, and stores the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 respectively. Store in the area, internal winning combination 3 storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S61). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S <b> 69. On the other hand, when determining that the carryover combination storage area is “0”, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is “0” (step S62).

  When determining that the bonus data pointer is “0” in the process of step S62, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S69. On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus data pointer is not “0”, then the bonus data pointer is less than “8”, that is, the bonus data pointer is any one of “1” to “7”. It is determined whether or not (step S63). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus data pointer is less than “8”, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, acquires the winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer, and acquires it. The winning request flag is stored in the carryover combination 1 storage area (step S64), and the process proceeds to step S68. Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores the hit request flag data 4 defined in the bonus internal winning combination determination table in the carryover combination 1 storage area. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus data pointer is not less than “8”, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer. The winning request flag is stored in the carryover combination 2 storage area (step S65), and the process proceeds to step S66. Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores data 5 of the hit request flag defined in the bonus internal winning combination determination table in the carryover combination 2 storage area.

  When the process of step S65 is completed, the main CPU 31 next determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is “14” (step S66). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus data pointer is not “14”, the process proceeds to step S68. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus data pointer is “14”, it turns off all RT operating flags that are turned on, then clears the RT game number counter and RT3 operating flag. Is turned on (step S67), and the process proceeds to step S69.

  When the main CPU 31 finishes the process of step S64 or determines that the bonus data pointer is not “14” in the process of step S66, it turns off all RT operating flags that are turned on. The RT game number counter is cleared and the RT1 operating flag is turned on (step S68), and the process proceeds to step S69.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S61 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is not “0”, or when it determines that the bonus data pointer is “0” in the process of step S62, Alternatively, after the processing of step S68 is completed, the logical sum of the carryover combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 4 storage area is stored in the internal winning combination 4 storage area, and the carryover combination 2 storage area and the internal winning combination 5 storage area are stored. The logical sum is stored in the internal winning combination 5 storage area (step S69), and the process proceeds to step S70.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on (step S70). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the CB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S72. On the other hand, when determining that the CB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 sets “1” to bits 0 to 4 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S71), and proceeds to the processing of step S72.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S70 that the CB operating flag is not on, or when the process of step S71 is completed, all the bits “0” to “2” of the internal winning combination 3 storage area are set. It is determined whether it is ON, that is, whether or not the lock replay 2 is an internal winning combination (step S72). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 sets the variation end lock control flag to ON (step S73), and ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process.

  When the main CPU 31 finishes the internal lottery process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S8 in FIG.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop switch has been pressed (step S81). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether stop switches 7LS, 7CS, and 7RS corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are turned on based on a stop operation by the player. At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop switch has not been pressed, it executes the process of step S81 again. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S81 until an effective stop switch is pressed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S81 that the effective stop switch has been pressed, the main CPU 31 invalidates the pressing operation of the stop button (step S82).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of symbol checks (step S83).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (step S84). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S87. On the other hand, when determining that the MB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not the left stop button 7L has been pressed (step S85).

  When determining that the left stop button 7L has not been pressed in the process of step S85, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S87. On the other hand, when it is determined that the left stop button 7L has been pressed, the number of symbol checks is changed to “2” (step S86), and the process proceeds to step S87.

  The main CPU 31 determines that the MB operating flag is not on in the process of step S84, determines that the left stop button 7L is not pressed in the process of step S85, or performs the process of step S86. When finished, next, the symbol position having the highest priority within the range of the symbol check count from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter is searched, and the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the search result (step S87). .

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines a stop control position based on the determined number of sliding symbols and the stop start position (step S88). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines the stop control position by adding the determined number of sliding symbols and the stop start position. Here, when a pressing operation is performed on the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol in the middle area of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R is referred to as a “stop start position”. The stop control for stopping the symbol within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols “4” from the stop start position to the middle region of the symbol display regions 4L, 4C, 4R is referred to as “retraction”. The stop control position is a symbol position corresponding to a symbol that is stopped and displayed in the middle area of the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R when the number of sliding frames is drawn from the stop start position. For example, if the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “10” and the determined number of sliding symbols is “2”, the main CPU 31 determines “12” as the stop control position of the left reel 3L, and The rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped so that the symbol at the position “12” is stopped and displayed in the middle area of the symbol display area 4L.

  Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to a stop control position wait (step S89). Specifically, the main CPU 31 stops the reel stop control process based on the determined stop control position until a reel control process (step S205) of an interrupt process (see FIG. 45) described later is performed. . The main CPU 31 restarts the reel stop control process from step S89 when the corresponding reel is stopped by the reel control process (step S205) of the interrupt process.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores a reel stop command in the communication data storage area of the RAM 33 (step S90). The reel stop command includes data indicating the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is effective (step S91). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S81. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing from step S81 to step S91 until it is determined that all reels have stopped. On the other hand, when determining that there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process.

  When the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S12 in FIG.

  Next, the lock determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the lock determination process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a chance replay (step S101). At this time, if it is a chance replay winning, the variation end lock control flag is set to ON (step S102), and the lock determination process is ended. On the other hand, if it is not a chance replay winning, the lock determination process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 31 ends the lock determination process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S14 in FIG.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the display combination is chance replay, the change end lock control flag is set to ON (step S102). The change end lock control flag is also set to ON when the internal winning combination is lock replay 2 (small combination / replay data pointer “5”) (see step S73 in FIG. 39). Here, the display winning combination is a chance replay. When the internal winning combination is lock replay 1 or lock replay 2 (small pointer / replay data pointer “4” or “5”), the internal winning combination is lock replay. In the case of 2, the change end lock control flag is already set on before the display combination becomes the chance replay. Therefore, the change end lock control flag is set to ON by the process of step S102 when the internal winning combination is lock replay 1. In other words, even when the internal winning combination is the lock replay 1, if the display combination is not the chance replay, the variation end lock control flag is not set to ON. For example, when “watermelon” does not stop on the left reel 3L, the display combination does not become a chance replay.

  Here, when the change end lock control flag is set to ON, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the insertion of medals is not accepted for a predetermined period (for example, about 5.6 seconds) (FIG. 36). (See step S2). For this reason, when the internal winning combination is the lock replay 1, when the display combination becomes the chance replay, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the insertion of medals for a predetermined period is not accepted (locked). On the other hand, even if the internal winning combination is lock replay 1, if the display combination is other than chance replay (for example, replay 1 or replay 2), such lock is not applied. That is, the player himself can select whether or not to lock the game.

  In addition, as described above, since the lock replay may be determined as an internal winning combination overlapping with the bonus, when the game is locked, the player is determined that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination. You can have a sense of expectation about being. In particular, since such a sense of expectation is realized by locking the game without accepting the insertion of medals, the player does not miss the effect on the bonus.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 42, the bonus end check process will be described. FIG. 42 is a view showing a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag (RB1 operating flag or RB2 operating flag) is on (step S111). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operation flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S113. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S112).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S112 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S113. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S115.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S111 that the RB operating flag is on, or determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” in the process of step S112, the main CPU 31 then receives a prize. It is determined whether or not it is established (step S113). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that no winning has been established, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S124. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that a winning has been established, it then determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S114).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S114 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S122. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S115.

  When determining that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” in the process of step S112 or the process of step S114, the main CPU 31 then determines whether or not it is the end of BB (step S115). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is the time of the end of the BB, it next sets the RT6 operating flag to ON, sets 799 to the RT game number counter (step S116), and then proceeds to the processing of step S120. Transition.

  On the other hand, when determining that it is not the end of the BB, the main CPU 31 then determines whether it is the end of the MB (step S117). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is at the end of MB, it next sets the RT5 operating flag to ON, sets 799 to the RT game number counter (step S118), and then proceeds to the processing of step S120. Transition.

  On the other hand, when determining that it is not at the end of the MB, the main CPU 31 then clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S119).

  When the process of step S116, the process of step S118, or step S119 is completed, the main CPU 31 sets the BB operating flag, the MB operating flag, and the NB operating flag to OFF (step S120). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the bonus end time command in the communication data storage area of the RAM 33 (step S121), and ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S114 that the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 then subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter (step S122). It is determined whether or not the value is “0” (step S123).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S123 that the value of the winning possibility counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S126. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the winning possible number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S124.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that a winning is not established in the process of step S113, or when it is determined that the value of the winning possible number counter is not “0” in the process of step S123, the game possible number counter “1” is subtracted from the value of (step S124).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the possible game number counter subtracted in the process of step S124 is “0” (step S125). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S126. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the possible winning number counter is “0” in the process of step S123, or when the value of the possible game number counter is “0” in the process of step S125, Next, the RB operating flag is set to OFF (step S126), and the bonus end check process is ended.

  When the main CPU 31 finishes the bonus end check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S22 in the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 36) by the main CPU 31.

  Next, the RT control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the RT control process performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a fall replay (step S131). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not a fall replay, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S133. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is a fall replay, it turns off all RT operating flags, then turns on the RT7 operating flags and sets 799 to the RT game number counter ( Step S132). When the process of step S132 ends, the RT control process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not a fall replay in the process of step S131, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is a rush replay (rush replay 1, rush replay 2, or rush replay 3) ( Step S133). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not inrush replay, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S135. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is inrush replay, it turns off all RT operating flags, then turns on RT8 operating flags and sets the RT game number counter to 3 ( Step S134). When the process of step S134 ends, the RT control process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not inrush replay in the process of step S133, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT5 operating flag to RT8 operating flag are on (step S135). At this time, when it is determined that the RT5 operating flag to RT8 operating flag are not ON, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S135 that the RT5 operating flag to the RT8 operating flag are on, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the RT game number counter (step S136). It is determined whether or not the value is “0” (step S137). At this time, when determining that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process.

  When determining that the value of the RT game number counter is “0” in the process of step S137, the main CPU 31 sets the RT operating flag to OFF (step S138), and ends the RT control process.

  When the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S22 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 36) by the main CPU 31.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the bonus operation check process will be described. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed in the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (any one of BB1 to BB4) (step S141). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 performs the BB operation process based on the bonus operation table (step S142), and proceeds to the process of step S148. Specifically, “345” is set in the bonus end number counter and the BB operating flag is turned on. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not BB, the main CPU 31 then determines whether the display combination is MB (any of MB1 to MB3) (step S143).

  When determining that the display combination is not MB in the process of step S143, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is NB (any of NB1 to NB6) (step S145). On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is MB, the main CPU 31 performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S144), and proceeds to the processing of step S148. Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “230” in the bonus end number counter and turns on the MB operating flag.

  When determining that the display combination is not NB in the process of step S145, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S151. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is NB, the main CPU 31 performs NB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S146). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “29” in the bonus end counter and turns on the NB operating flag. Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT2 operating flag (step S147), and proceeds to the process of step S148.

  After completing the process of step S142, step S144, or step S147, the main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (step S148) and turns off the RT1 operating flag (step S149).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores a bonus start command in the communication data storage area of the RAM 33 (step S150), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the process of step S145 that the display combination is not NB, it next determines whether or not the display combination is JAC (step S151). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not JAC, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S155. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is JAC, the main CPU 31 turns on the RB2 operating flag (step S152), sets the RT3 operating flag to off (step S153), and also sets the RT4 operating flag. Is set to ON (step S154). After the process of step S154, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process.

  When determining that the display combination is not JAC in the process of step S151, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay, that is, the display combination is replay 1, replay 2, chance replay 1 to chance replay 3, It is determined whether it is any of the fall replay, rush replay 1 to rush replay 3 (step S155). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S156) and ends the bonus operation check process.

  When the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S2 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 36) by the main CPU 31.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 45, an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU will be described. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU performed by the main control circuit 60 of the present embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

  First, the main CPU 31 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. (Step S201). This is because when the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the point of interruption. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S202). Specifically, the main CPU 31 checks signals from each switch.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input state command setting process (step S203). Specifically, the main CPU 31 checks the input of the start lever and the operation stop button.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (step S204). Specifically, the main CPU 31 transmits a command to the sub control circuit 70.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S205). Specifically, when there is a reel rotation start request, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and performs control for rotating at a constant speed. The main CPU 31 transmits a constant speed rotation command to the sub-control circuit 70 when the rotation of the reel becomes constant speed. Further, when the planned stop position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 40), the main CPU 31 indicates the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding reel indicating the planned stop position. When the value becomes the same as the value, control is performed to stop the reel. For example, when the value indicating the planned stop position is “4”, the main CPU 31 performs control for stopping the corresponding reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lock counter is “0” (step S206). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the lock counter is “0”, it proceeds to the processing of step S210. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lock counter is not “0”, the lock counter is updated (step S207). Specifically, “1” is subtracted from the value of the lock counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lock counter is “0” (step S208).

  When determining that the lock counter is not “0” in the process of step S208, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S210. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lock counter is “0”, the variable end lock control flag that is on is turned off (step S209), and the process proceeds to step S210.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the lock counter is “0” in the process of step S206, determines that the lock counter is not “0” in the process of step S208, or after completing the process of step S209. Then, a lamp and 7SEG drive control process is performed (step S210). Specifically, the main CPU 31 turns on or off each display unit (payout number display unit 18 and credit display unit 19) according to the display numerical value, and turns on various lamps (BET lamp 9 and WIN lamp 17) in a timely manner. Turn on or off.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs lock counter management processing (step S211), and restores the register with reference to the value saved in the RAM 33 in step S201 (step S212). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted by the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

[Operational effects of main control circuit 60]
The configuration of the main control circuit 60 of the pachi-slot 1 has been described above. The operational effects obtained by using such a configuration will be described below.

<NB operation and RT operation>
When the winning combination of the NB operating combination is established, the NB operating flag is turned on to start the NB operation, and the RT2 operating flag is turned on. If the JAC wins during the operation of the NB, the RT2 operating flag is turned off and the RT3 operating flag is turned on. Also, when the winning JAC is won, the RT3 operating flag is turned off and the RT4 operating flag is turned on. Here, the RT operating flag is a state management flag used for changing the probability that the replay is internally won. Therefore, it is possible to vary the probability that the replay will win internally by JAC internal winning or JAC winning during NB operation. Therefore, diversity can be given to the game during operation of NB, and an interest can be improved.

  When the NB termination condition is satisfied and the NB operation is terminated, the NB operation flag is turned off while the RT operation flag that was on during the NB operation is maintained on. As a result, even after the end of the NB, the replay probability changed by the JAC internal winning or the JAC winning during the operation of the NB is applied, that is, the operation of the RT penetrates the NB.

  As described above, the RT2 gaming state is more advantageous in the RT2 gaming state in which the RT2 operating flag is on and the RT3 gaming state in which the RT3 operating flag is on. Therefore, the player expects the JAC to satisfy the end condition without operating the NB during the operation of the NB, and can attract the player's interest in the game during the NB operation.

  Note that the NB end condition is that 29 medals are paid out, which is satisfied when the bell 1 or the bell 2 having 10 payouts wins three times. Therefore, the player is interested in the establishment of the winning of the bell 1 or the bell 2 during the operation of the NB, and can attract the player's interest in the game during the operation of the NB.

  Further, as described above, the RT3 gaming state is more advantageous in the RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state in which the RT4 operating flag is on. Therefore, the player expects to satisfy the end condition without establishing a JAC prize during the operation of the NB. In particular, a JAC winning can be avoided by a stop operation for the left reel 3L, so that the player can select whether or not the RT4 operating flag is turned on. As a result, the stop operation does not become monotonous during the operation of the NB, and the player can be interested in the game during the NB operation.

  Here, when a JAC winning is established, the RB2 operating flag is turned on in addition to the RT4 operating flag, so that the gaming state shifts from the NB gaming state (RT3) to the RB2 gaming state (RT4). The expected value of medals given per game (unit game) differs between the NB gaming state (RT3) and the RB2 gaming state (RT4). Specifically, the NB gaming state (RT3) has a higher expected value of medals per unit game than the RB2 gaming state (RT4). The NB end condition is that 29 cards are paid out, and the number of medals required for starting the unit game during the NB operation is NB gaming state (RT3) and RB2 gaming state (RT4). Both are three. Therefore, basically, the net increase in the number of medals during NB operation is greater in the NB gaming state (RT3) than in the RB2 gaming state (RT4). From the player's point of view, JAC winning is not only related to turning on / off the RT operating flag but also related to the net increase in the number of medals during NB operation. Become. As a result, the stop operation does not become monotonous during the operation of the NB, and the player can be interested in the game during the NB operation.

<Lock control and stop operation>
In the present embodiment, when the lock replay 1 (the small combination / replay data pointer “4”) is determined as the internal winning combination, the chance replay 1 or the chance replay 2 is awarded about 5.6. Lock the game for seconds. Here, since the lock replay 1 has a possibility of overlapping with the bonus, when the game is locked, the player has great expectation that the bonus is won internally. In particular, since the game cannot be played for about 5.6 seconds, the player will not miss that the bonus may have been won internally.

  On the other hand, there may be a player who attaches importance to the flow of the game. For such a player, there is a period during which the game cannot be performed and the flow of the game is obstructed, and there is a risk that the interest will decline. Also in this regard, even if the lock replay 1 is determined as an internal winning combination, the game is not locked if the chance replay 1 or the chance replay 2 is not won. And since the chance replay 1 or chance replay 2 winning may not be established due to the player's stop operation, the chance replay 1 or chance replay 2 winning is established even if the lock replay 1 is won internally. By performing the stop operation so as not to cause the game to be locked, the game is not locked and the flow of the game is not hindered.

  Therefore, it is possible to select whether or not the player himself / herself will lock the lock in the game, and control according to the player's preference can be performed, so that the interest can be improved.

  The probability that the lock replay 1 is determined as an internal winning combination overlapping with the bonus varies depending on the set value. Therefore, the player can guess the set value from the operation of the bonus after the lock is performed.

[Configuration of data table stored in control ROM]
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the control ROM 72 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Sub game state transition table]
First, the sub gaming state transition table will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 60. In the present embodiment, a total of 13 types of winning combinations are provided, and these 13 types of combinations have different symbol combinations. Therefore, even if the winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, if the player cannot determine which winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, the player must stop the corresponding symbol combination. I can't. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by providing a plurality of bonus notification states (sub game states described later) as a state of notifying the type of bonus determined as an internal winning combination, and by shifting these sub game states, The bonus type notifications are rich in variety. The transition of the sub gaming state includes transition based on an internal winning combination and transition based on a result of a mini game described later. The sub gaming state transition table is a table that defines the transition of the sub gaming state based on the internal winning combination.

  As such a sub game state, for example, as shown in FIG. 46, various game states such as “1” to “17” are provided. Among these sub game states, the symbol notification state of “3” is a state in which the type of bonus is notified. The bonus type is notified when the sub gaming state shifts to the symbol notification state, and is not notified when the sub gaming state is another sub gaming state. In this embodiment, by providing a sub game state that easily shifts to the symbol notification state and a sub game state that hardly shifts, the bonus type notifications are rich in diversity. Regarding the transition to the symbol notification state, basically, the “9” battle production state (winning first game) → “10” battle production state (winning second game) → “11” battle production state (winning three games) Eye) → “3” symbol notification state, or “5” notification standby state (remaining 2 games) → “4” notification standby state (remaining 1 game) → “3” symbol notification state.

  Note that the reset state of “1” is, for example, a sub game state where the pachislot 1 stays when the power is turned on. Also, among “1” to “17”, “3” to “5” and “9” to “11” indicate the possibility of staying in a state where any bonus is determined as an internal winning combination and carried over. It is a certain sub game state. In addition, “1”, “2”, “6” to “8”, “12” to “14” are sub-gaming states in which there is no possibility of staying when any bonus is carried over as an internal winning combination It is.

  The sub gaming state transition table will be described. The sub gaming state transition table is provided for each current sub gaming state when the bonus is not established, when the bonus is established, and after the bonus is established. Here, when the bonus is not established, no bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. When the bonus is established, any bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. Is a state in which any bonus is carried over after being determined as an internal winning combination.

  The sub gaming state transition table defines lottery value information corresponding to the transition destination sub gaming state for each internal winning combination. The internal winning combination loss when the bonus is established and after the bonus is established is a state in which the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination alone.

  Here, the transition from each sub game state to the symbol notification state is examined.

  Referring to the sub gaming state transition table (for reset state) in FIG. 46, when the sub gaming state is in the reset state, if a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination (when the bonus is established), the notification standby state ( 2 games). Then, it shifts to the symbol notification state via the notification standby state (one game).

  Next, referring to the sub game state transition table (for normal state) in FIG. 47, when the sub game state is in the normal state, if the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, the symbol notification state, the notification standby state (Remaining 1 game), notification standby state (remaining 2 games), or battle effect state (winning 1st game) is transferred with a predetermined probability. Therefore, it shifts to the symbol notification state in a mode different from the reset state.

  Next, referring to the sub gaming state transition table (for high probability replay state) in FIG. 48, when the sub gaming state is the high probability replay state, the symbol notification state is determined when a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. , Transition to a notification standby state (1 remaining game), a notification standby state (2 remaining games), or a battle effect state (1st victory game) with a predetermined probability different from the normal state. Therefore, the state is shifted to the symbol notification state in a manner different from the reset state and the normal state.

  Next, referring to the sub game state transition table (for battle effect state (defeated first game)) in FIG. 52, if the sub game state is the battle effect state (defeated first game), the internal winning combination When the bonus is determined, the game always shifts to the battle effect state (the second winning game). Then, it shifts to the symbol notification state via the battle effect state (winning third game). Therefore, it shifts to the symbol notification state in a mode different from the reset state, normal state, and high probability replay state.

  Next, referring to the sub game state transition table (for battle effect state (defeated second game)) in FIG. 53, if the sub game state is the battle effect state (defeated second game), the internal winning combination When the bonus is determined, the game always shifts to a battle production state (winning third game). Then, it shifts to the symbol notification state thereafter. Therefore, the state is shifted to the symbol notification state in a different manner from the reset state, the normal state, the high probability replay state, and the battle effect state (first game for defeat).

  Next, referring to the sub game state transition table (for battle effect state (defeated third game)) in FIG. 54, if the sub game state is the battle effect state (defeated third game), the internal winning combination When the bonus is determined as follows, the symbol notification state, notification standby state (1 remaining game), notification standby state (2 remaining game), or battle production state (1st victory game), normal state, high probability replay state Transition with different predetermined probabilities. Therefore, the state is shifted to the symbol notification state in a different manner from the reset state, the normal state, the high probability replay state, the battle effect state (defeat first game), and the battle effect state (defeat second game).

  Next, referring to the sub game state transition table (for clearing the first game (losing)) in FIG. 58, if the sub gaming state is clearing (losing) the first game, a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. If it is done, it will be in the normal state, high probability replay state, battle effect state (defeat) The game moves with a predetermined probability different from that in the third game). Therefore, a state different from the reset state, normal state, high-probability replay state, battle effect state (defeat 1st game), battle effect state (defeat 2nd game), battle effect state (defeat 3rd game) Will migrate.

  Next, with reference to the sub gaming state transition table (for the second game clear (losing)) in FIG. 59, when the sub gaming state is the second game clearing (losing), a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. If it is done, it will be in normal state, high probability replay state, battle effect state (defeat) The third game) shifts with a predetermined probability different from the first game clear (losing). Therefore, reset to symbol notification state, normal state, high probability replay state, battle production state (defeat 1st game), battle production state (defeat 2nd game), battle production state (defeat 3rd game), 1st game It will shift in a different manner from clear (losing).

  Next, referring to the sub gaming state transition table (for the third game clear (losing)) in FIG. 60, if the sub gaming state is the third game clearing (losing), a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. If it is done, it will be in the normal state, high probability replay state, battle effect state (defeat) The third game) shifts with a predetermined probability different from the first game clear (lost) and the second game clear (lost). Therefore, reset to symbol notification state, normal state, high probability replay state, battle production state (defeat 1st game), battle production state (defeat 2nd game), battle production state (defeat 3rd game), 1st game Clear (losing) and the second game clear (losing) will be transferred in a different manner.

  As described above, in the transition of the sub game state based on the internal winning combination, the state transitions to the symbol notification state in a different manner depending on the current sub game state. Therefore, it is possible to make the bonus type notifications rich in diversity. In other words, when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, there are cases where it is possible to receive a bonus type notification by immediately shifting to the symbol notification state, or to shift to the notification standby state (remaining two games). In some cases, it may not be possible to receive a bonus type for several games.

  On the other hand, regardless of the current sub-game state, the sub-game state that may be transferred when a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination includes a symbol notification state, a notification standby state (the remaining one game), and a notification standby state ( The remaining 2 games) or a battle effect state (winning first game). Each of these sub game states always shifts to the symbol notification state after several games. For example, in the case of a battle effect state (winning first game), the process proceeds from battle effect state (winning second game) → battle effect state (winning third game) → design notification state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the bonus type is always notified after several games after the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Note that the sub gaming state is shifted not only by the internal winning combination but also by the game result of the mini game, but the transition of the sub gaming state based on the game result of the mini game will be described later.

[Direction lottery table]
Next, the effect lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is an effect lottery table (for symbol notification state) used when the sub gaming state is the symbol notification state. The effect lottery table is provided for each sub game state, but illustration of the effect lottery table in other sub game states is omitted.

  The effect lottery table defines lottery value information corresponding to the effect number for each internal winning combination. When the sub game state is the symbol notification state, the BB1 notification effect (effect number “4”) is always selected when the internal winning combination is BB1. When the BB1 notification effect is selected, it is notified that the bonus type determined as the internal winning combination is BB1. Thus, when the sub game state is the symbol notification state, the type of bonus determined as an internal winning combination is always notified. The bonus type is notified by the liquid crystal display device 5 or the like.

[Direction composition table]
Next, the effect configuration table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 62 is an effect configuration table that defines data constituting a battle game effect performed when the effect numbers are “17” to “22”. The battle game effect 1 (defeat) with the effect number “17” is an effect number selected when the sub game state is the battle effect state (the first game with the defeat) “6”, and the effect number “18” "Battle Game Effect 2 (Defeat)" is an effect number selected when the sub game state is "7" Battle Effect State (Defeat 2nd Game). Battle Game Effect 3 with Effect Number "19" (Defeat) is an effect number that is selected when the sub game state is the battle effect state (8th game for defeat) of “8”. Also, the battle game effect 1 (win) of the effect number “20” is an effect number selected when the sub game state is the battle effect state (first game of victory) “9”, and the effect number “21” "Battle Game Effect 2 (Victory)" is an effect number selected when the sub game state is "10" Battle Effect State (Victory 2nd Game), and Battle Game Effect 3 with Effect Number "22" (Victory) is an effect number that is selected when the sub game state is the battle effect state (win 3rd game) of “10”. In addition, illustration is abbreviate | omitted about the production | presentation structure table about production numbers other than production numbers "17"-"22".

  Here, the battle game is one of mini-games that trigger the transition of the sub game state. In the present embodiment, a game is adopted in which the result varies depending on whether or not the timing of the player's stop operation is an appropriate timing. The battle game is a mini game that is continuously played for a maximum of 3 games, but may be terminated without playing 3 games depending on the timing of the player's stop operation.

  The battle game effect is effect data at the start of variation (when a start command is transmitted), effect data at the time of the first stop operation to the third stop operation (when a stop command is transmitted), and when a display combination is determined (display command transmission) Time) production data.

  Here, in the effect data at the time of the first stop operation to the third stop operation, the effect data for success and the effect data for failure are provided, but at the time of the first stop operation to the time of the third stop operation. Success / failure is determined by whether or not a stop operation has been performed at a predetermined timing. That is, when each stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, the effect data for success is determined, and when it is performed at an inappropriate timing, the effect data for failure is determined.

  In addition, for the effect data when the display combination is determined, effect data for success and effect data for failure are provided. Success / failure when the display combination is determined is comprehensively determined depending on whether each stop operation succeeds or fails. For example, when all of the first stop operation to the third stop operation are successful, it is determined that the determination when the display combination is determined is also successful, or two of the first stop operation to the third stop operation are performed. When the above stop operation is successful, it can be determined that the determination when the display combination is determined is also successful. That is, the determination of success / failure when the display combination is determined is comprehensively determined by the first stop operation to the third stop operation, and can be set as appropriate. The determination when the display combination is determined is not performed in the battle game effect 3 (defeat) or the battle game effect 3 (win), which is the third game of the battle game, and one effect data is always determined. Is done.

  For example, when battle game effect 1 (defeat) is determined, “00H” (1 game start effect (defeat) effect data) is determined as effect data at the start of variation. Further, when the first stop operation is appropriate, “06H” (first stop success effect data) is determined as the effect data at the time of the first stop operation, and on the other hand, when the first stop operation is not appropriate. , “07H” first stop failure production data) is determined. Similarly, when the second stop operation or the third stop operation is appropriate, “08H” or “10H” is determined as effect data at the time of the second stop operation or the third stop operation, and the second stop operation or When the third stop operation is not appropriate, “09H” or “11H” is determined as effect data at the time of the second stop operation or the third stop operation. Further, when it is determined that the first stop operation to the third stop operation are comprehensively determined to be successful, “13H” (game clear (defeat) effect data is determined as the effect data when the display combination is determined, If it is determined that it is a failure, “12H” (game continuation effect data) is determined as effect data when the display combination is determined.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
Next, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  With reference to FIG. 63, the operation of the sub-control circuit 70 when the power is turned on will be described.

  When the power is turned on, first, the sub CPU 71 performs initialization processing (step S301), and proceeds to step S302. In this process, the sub CPU 71 performs error checking and initialization of the task system for the SDRAM 73, the drawing SDRAM 75, and the like. The task system includes a lamp control task and a sound control task that are task groups for timer interrupt synchronization, and a mother task that is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization.

  In step S302, a lamp control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S303. The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 71 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 ms to the sub CPU 71. In response to the sub CPU 71 receiving the timer interrupt event message, the sub CPU 71 A process for controlling the lighting state of the LEDs 101 and the like is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the sound control task which is the same timer interrupt synchronization task group.

  In step S303, the sound control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S304. In the sound control task, the sub CPU 71 performs processing for controlling the sound output state from the speakers 21L and 21R, and moves to the lamp control task which is the same timer interrupt synchronization task group.

  In step S304, a drawing task is activated and the process proceeds to step S305. The drawing task will be described later with reference to FIG. 64, but it waits for the sub CPU 71 to receive a VSYNC interrupt signal transmitted to the sub CPU 71 every 1000/30 ms, and this VSYNC interrupt signal is sent to the sub CPU 71. , The sub CPU 81 performs processing for controlling the display state on the liquid crystal display device 131.

  In step S305, the main board communication task is activated and the process is terminated. The main board communication task will be described later with reference to FIG. 65. The main board communication task waits for the sub CPU 71 to receive various commands transmitted from the main CPU 31 provided in the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 71. In response to the reception of various commands by the sub CPU 71, the sub CPU 71 performs processing according to the received commands. For example, when a start command is received from the main CPU 31, the sub CPU 71 performs a start command reception process, and when receiving a reel stop command from the main CPU 31, the sub CPU 71 performs a reel stop command reception process.

  Next, the drawing task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 71 performs initialization processing of drawing related data related to the display state on the liquid crystal display device 5 (step S311), and proceeds to step S312. In step S312, a VSYNC event wait is performed, and the process proceeds to step S313. In this process, until the sub CPU 71 receives the VSYNC interrupt signal every 1000/60 ms, the sub CPU 71 executes a task different from the drawing task.

  In step S313, “1” is added to the value of the VSYNC counter, and the process proceeds to step S314. In step S314, it is determined whether or not the value of the VSYNC counter is “2” or more. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S315, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S312. In step S315, the value of the VSYNC counter is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S316.

  In step S316, the effect data stored in the drawing data storage area is confirmed, and the process proceeds to step S317. In step S317, animation data is determined based on the effect data and the frame counter, and the process proceeds to step S318.

  In step S318, animation processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S319. In step S319, “1” is added to the value of the frame counter, and the process proceeds to step S312.

  In the embodiment, addition of the VSYNC counter is performed every 1000/60 ms, and animation processing and addition of the frame counter are performed every time this addition is performed twice. Accordingly, the image change and the frame counter update in the liquid crystal display device 5 are performed every 1000/30 ms.

  Next, the main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 71 initializes the transmission messenger queue, and proceeds to step S322. In step S322, command reception is checked, and the process proceeds to step S323. In step S323, it is determined whether a command different from the previous command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S324, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S322.

  In step S324, game information such as an internal winning combination, gaming state, setting value, and RT game number counter value is created from the received command parameters, and the process proceeds to step S325. In step S325, the created game information is stored in the message queue, and the process proceeds to step S326. In step S326, a received command analysis process described later with reference to FIG. 66 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S272.

  Next, received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not a start command is received (step S331). At this time, when the start command is received, a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 67 is performed (step S332), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the start command is not received, it is then determined whether or not the reel stop command is received (step S333). At this time, if it is time to receive a reel stop command, then a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 70 is performed (step S334), and the received command analysis process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, it is then determined whether or not it is at the time of receiving the display command (step S335). At this time, if it is a display command reception time, then a display command reception time process described later with reference to FIG. 71 is performed (step S336), and the reception command analysis process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a display command, it is then determined whether or not it is at the time of receiving a bonus start command (step S337). At this time, when the bonus start command is received, a bonus start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 72 is performed (step S338), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not when a bonus start command is received, it is then determined whether or not a bonus end command is received (step S339). At this time, if it is time to receive a bonus end command, then a bonus end time command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 73 is performed (step S340), and the received command analysis process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is not when the bonus end command is received, it is then determined whether or not the input state command is received (step S341). At this time, if it is an input state command reception time, then an input state command reception time processing is performed (step S342), and the reception command analysis processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the input state command, next, processing corresponding to the received command is executed (step S343), and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  Next, the start command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 71 performs various game number counter update processing (step S351), and then sets the frame counter to 0 (step S352). Subsequently, a sub gaming state determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 is performed (step S353).

  When the process of step S353 is completed, the sub CPU 71 performs an effect number lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 (step S354), and then refers to the effect configuration table and based on the registered effect numbers. The effect data at the start operation is registered (step S355). When the process of step S355 ends, the start command reception process ends.

  As described above, when the start command is received, the frame counter is updated to zero. That is, the frame counter of the effect image is reset. The reset frame counter is incremented by 1 every 1000/30 ms in the drawing task.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 68, the sub gaming state determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 71 extracts an effect random number (step S361). Next, a sub gaming state transition table is determined based on the current sub gaming state (step S362). When the sub gaming state transition table is determined, the determined sub gaming state transition table is referred to, and a new sub gaming state is determined based on the presence / absence of bonus, the internal winning combination, and the random number for performance (step S363). ). When a new sub game state is determined, the determined sub game state is set (step S364), and the sub game state determination process is terminated.

  Next, the effect number lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines an effect lottery table based on the determined sub gaming state (step S371). Subsequently, with reference to the determined effect lottery table, the effect number is determined based on the internal winning combination and the effect random number (step S372). Subsequently, the determined production number is set (step S373), and the production number lottery process is terminated. Although the effect number is determined using the random number value extracted in the sub gaming state determination process, a random value for determining the effect number may be separately extracted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 70, processing at the time of reel stop command reception will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the production number is “18” to “23”, that is, whether or not it is a battle game production (step S381). At this time, if it is a battle game effect, then the frame counter at the time of command reception is confirmed (step S382). When the frame counter at the time of command reception is confirmed, the effect configuration table is referred to, the effect data at the time of stop operation is set based on the effect number and the frame counter (step S383), and the reel stop command reception process ends.

  In the process of step S383, for example, in the first stop operation, when the frame counter is “20” to “80”, the effect data for success is set, and when it is other than “20” to “80” Set the production data for failure. As described above, in the present embodiment, by setting the presentation data based on the value of the frame counter when the reel stop command is received, the presentation data that differs depending on whether or not the stop operation is appropriately performed Can be set. Note that the frame counter is reset when a start command is received, and is incremented by 1 every 1000/30 ms in the drawing task. Therefore, the period during which it is determined that the stop operation has been appropriately performed is about 1 second. I can say that.

  When it is determined in step S381 that the effect number is not “18” to “23”, the sub CPU 71 then refers to the effect configuration table and sets the effect data at the time of the stop operation based on the effect number ( In step S384), the reel stop command reception process is terminated.

  Next, display command reception processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the current sub game state is one of the sub game states “6” to “11” (step S391). In the sub game states “6” to “11”, a battle game (mini game) is executed. In other words, the determination in step S391 is to determine whether or not a battle effect is currently being performed. is there.

  Here, when it is determined that the battle effect is not being performed, the sub CPU 71 subsequently refers to the effect configuration table, sets effect data at the time of display based on the effect number (step S401), and receives a display command. The process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the battle effect is being performed, the sub CPU 71 subsequently performs a stop operation determination process (step S392). In this process, for example, an appropriate stop operation is determined from the first stop operation to the third stop operation, and the display combination is determined after comprehensively determining from the first stop operation to the third stop operation. Determine the mini game result (success / failure).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not the mini game result when the display combination is determined is successful (step S393). At this time, if it is not successful (failure), it is determined whether or not the mini game is the final game, that is, whether or not the sub game state is “8” or “11”. At this time, if the sub game state is not “8” or “11”, the effect composition table (12H) is set based on the effect number with reference to the effect configuration table, and the display command receiving process is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, if the mini game result when the display combination is determined is successful, or if it is a failure but the final game of the mini game, whether or not the bonus has been established, that is, the sub game state is “ It is determined whether or not any of “9” to “11” (step S396). At this time, if the sub game state is any one of “9” to “11”, the sub CPU 71 refers to the effect configuration table, and based on the effect number, the effect data for clearing the game at the time of the bonus ( 14H) is set (step S397), and then the symbol notification state is set as the sub gaming state (step S398). When the process of step S398 is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends the display command reception process.

  On the other hand, when the sub game state is not any of “9” to “11”, that is, when the sub game state is any of “6” to “8”, the sub CPU 71 refers to the effect configuration table. Then, the game clear effect data (13H) is set based on the production number (step S399), and then the sub game state is set based on the number of games that have cleared the mini game (step S400). . For example, when the first game of the mini game is cleared, the first game clear (losing) of “12” is set as the sub game state, and when the second game of the mini game is cleared, the sub game state is set. If the third game clear (losing) of “13” is set and the third game of the three mini games is cleared, the third game clear (losing) of “14” is set as the sub gaming state. When the process of step S400 is completed, the sub CPU 71 ends the display command reception process.

  Thus, when the mini game is cleared (YES in step S393) and a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination (YES in step S396), the symbol is immediately displayed as the sub game state regardless of the current sub game state. A notification state is set (step S398). That is, the sub game state can be shifted not only by the internal winning combination but also by the game result of the mini game. For the player, since the type of bonus can be grasped by appropriately performing the stop operation and clearing the mini game, the disadvantage of losing medals due to the inability to grasp the type of bonus can be avoided. Therefore, the degree of intervention of the player in the mini game can be increased.

  Further, even if the mini game is failed, it is continuously performed for three games, so that even a player who cannot appropriately perform the stop operation can play the mini game with peace of mind.

  On the other hand, in the final game of the mini game, since the mini game is always cleared (YES in step S394), even a player who cannot clear the mini game can grasp the type of bonus after three games. Thereby, the loss of medals can be suppressed to a certain limit.

  If the mini game is cleared (YES in step S393) and no bonus is determined as an internal winning combination (NO in step S396), the sub gaming state is set based on the number of games that have cleared the mini game. (Step S400). With respect to this point, the sub gaming state transition table of FIG. 58 (for the first game clear (losing)), the sub gaming state transition table of FIG. 59 (for the second game clear (losing)), the sub gaming state transition table of FIG. (For 3rd game clear (lost)) is considered.

  When paying attention to the bonus establishment in FIGS. 58 to 60, when the sub gaming state is the first game clear (losing), the sub gaming state is the second game clearing (losing) and the third game clearing (losing). It shifts to the symbol notification state with a higher probability than the case. Further, when the sub game state is clear (losing) for the second game, the state shifts to the symbol notification state with a higher probability than when the sub game state is clear (losing) for the third game. That is, the earlier the mini game is cleared, the sooner it becomes possible to shift to the symbol notification state. In particular, when the sub game state is the first game clear (losing), it is possible to shift to the symbol notification state earlier than other sub game states such as the normal state. And if it transfers to a symbol notification state, since the type of bonus determined as an internal winning combination is announced, the disadvantage of loss of medals can be avoided.

  As described above, even if the mini game is cleared in a state where the bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination (sub game states “6” to “8”), The timing at which the bonus type determined as an internal winning combination is announced will be different. As a result, regardless of whether or not the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, the player is interested in the mini game, and can increase the player's intervention in the mini game.

  Considering the case where the mini game cannot be cleared without being determined as an internal winning combination, in such a case, for example, if the mini game cannot be cleared in one game, the sub gaming state is the battle effect state (defeated two games). If the second game of the mini game cannot be cleared, the sub game state shifts to the battle effect state (the third game lost). If attention is paid to the time when the bonus is established in these sub game states, the state of the symbol notification is not shifted in these sub game states. Therefore, in these sub game states, the type of bonus is not announced when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. Therefore, when the mini game is cleared, it is easier to shift to the symbol notification state than when the mini game cannot be cleared.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 72, a bonus start command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is a BB start time (step S411). At this time, when it is time to start BB, “BB operation state” is set as the sub game state (step S412), and subsequently, the determination process of the BB effect is performed (step S413). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends the bonus start command.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the BB start time, it is determined whether it is the MB start time (step S414). At this time, when it is time to start MB, “MB operating state” is set as the sub game state (step S415), and subsequently, MB effect determination processing is performed (step S416). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends the bonus start command.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not at the start of MB, “NB operating state” is set as the sub gaming state (step S417), and NB effect determination processing is performed (step S418). When this process ends, the sub CPU 71 ends the bonus start command.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the process at the time of bonus end command reception will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 71 determines whether or not it is at the end of BB (step S421). At this time, when it is determined that the time is BB end time, the BB end determination process is performed (step S422), and then the process of step S426 is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not at the end of BB, it is determined whether it is at the end of MB (step S423). At this time, when it is determined that the time is MB end, MB end determination processing is performed (step S424), and then step S426 is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not at the end of MB, an NB end determination process is performed (step S425), and then a process of step S426 is performed. In step S426, the “normal state” is set as the sub gaming state, and the bonus end command reception processing is ended.

[Display example of liquid crystal display device]
The operation of the sub control circuit 70 is as described above. Next, a display example of a mini game (battle game) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  (1) in FIG. 74 is a display example at the start of variation in the mini game. According to (1) of FIG. 74, the target 501 and the target scope 505 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The target 501 moves on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 by adding the frame counter.

  (2) of FIG. 74 is a display example at the time of the first stop operation in the mini game. In the mini game, when the stop operation is performed, an effect of attacking the target scope 505 is performed. In (2) of FIG. 74, the target 501 and the target scope 505 are displayed so as to overlap each other, and a state in which the target 501 is attacked is displayed. As a result, as shown in (3) of FIG. 74, a state of destroying the target 501 (first stop success) is displayed.

  On the other hand, as shown in (4) of FIG. 74, when the timing of the first stop operation is not appropriate, the attack accompanying the first stop operation is not performed on the target 501. As a result, as shown in (5) of FIG. 74, a state where the target 501 cannot be destroyed (first stop failure) is displayed.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the target 501 is destroyed at the timing (frame counters “20” to “80”) at which the stop operation is performed, and the success / failure for each stop operation is determined based on the result.

  Next, referring to FIG. 75, when success / failure for each stop operation is determined, it is determined whether or not the mini game itself is cleared. 75 (6) and (7) are display examples when the mini game is cleared, and FIG. 85 (8) is a display example when the mini game continues.

  Here, whether or not the mini game is cleared is comprehensively determined by success / failure for each stop operation. For example, if all of the first stop operation to the third stop operation are successful, the mini game can be cleared, and if two or more stop operations are successful, the mini game can be cleared. In addition, a stop operation that needs to be successful in order to clear the mini game is lottery, and if the stop operation is successful, the mini game may be cleared. In the present embodiment, it is always determined that the mini game is cleared in the third game of the mini game.

  When it is determined that the mini game is cleared, the defeat / win is determined depending on whether or not a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination (whether or not the bonus is carried over). (6) in FIG. 75 is a display example in a state where no bonus is carried over, and “defeat” 551 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, (7) in FIG. 75 is a display example in a state where the bonus is carried over, and “win” 553 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mini game is not cleared, “continue” 555 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 ((8) in FIG. 75).

[Operational effects of sub-control circuit 70]
The configuration of the sub control circuit 70 of the pachi-slot 1 has been described above. The operational effects obtained by using such a configuration will be described below.

<Internal winning combination and bonus announcement>
In the present embodiment, when a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, a symbol notification state is provided as a state of notification of a bonus type (sub game state), and a plurality of sub game states are provided in addition to this symbol notification state. . When these sub game states shift based on the internal winning combination, the sub game state transition based on the internal winning combination shifts to the symbol notification state in a different manner depending on the current sub game state. Therefore, the transition to the symbol notification state can be rich, and as a result, the bonus type notification can be rich. In other words, when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, there are cases where it is possible to receive a bonus type notification by immediately shifting to the symbol notification state, or to shift to the notification standby state (remaining two games). In some cases, it may not be possible to receive a bonus type for several games.

  On the other hand, when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, the game always shifts to the symbol notification state after several games regardless of the current sub game state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the bonus type is always notified after several games after the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

<Mini game and bonus announcement>
In addition, the sub gaming state is also shifted depending on the result of the mini game whose result differs depending on the player's stop operation. In particular, if a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination in a state where the mini game is cleared, the state immediately shifts to the symbol notification state regardless of the current sub game state. Therefore, the player can grasp the type of bonus by appropriately performing the stop operation and clearing the mini game. As a result, it is possible to avoid the disadvantage of loss of medals due to the fact that the type of bonus cannot be grasped by the own stop operation. Therefore, the player actively plays the mini game, and the degree of intervention of the player in the mini game can be increased.

  In addition, even if the mini game is failed, the mini game is continuously performed for three games. Therefore, even a player who cannot appropriately perform the stop operation can play the mini game with peace of mind.

  In the final game of the mini game, since the mini game is always cleared, even a player who cannot clear the mini game can grasp the type of bonus after three games. Thereby, the loss of medals can be suppressed to a certain limit.

  On the other hand, if the bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination in the state where the mini game is cleared, the sub gaming state is set based on the number of games that have cleared the mini game. In the sub gaming state based on the number of games that have cleared these mini games, the sub gaming state that is more likely to shift to the symbol notification state is determined as the number of games that have cleared the mini game is smaller. In particular, when the mini game is cleared in the first game, a sub gaming state in which it is easier to shift to the symbol notification state later than the other sub gaming states is determined. Therefore, when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination thereafter, the bonus type is announced earlier as the number of games that have cleared the mini-game is smaller. As a result, regardless of whether or not the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, the player is interested in the mini game, and can increase the player's intervention in the mini game.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  In this embodiment, when the lock replay 2 is internally won, the variable end lock control flag is turned on. However, the variable end lock control flag is turned on when the lock replay 1 is internally won. It may be only when Replay 1 or Chance Replay 2 wins.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the small combination / replay data pointers “1” to “8” are determined, any bonus may be determined as an internal winning combination. However, it is not limited to this. For example, only when the lock replay 1 is determined as an internal winning combination, any bonus may be determined as an internal winning combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the sub game state is the second game clear (losing) or the third game clearing (lost), the first game is cleared when the lose or normal replay is determined as the internal winning combination ( However, this is not a limitation. For example, when the second game is cleared (lost), the sub game state may be maintained while the second game is cleared (lost), and when the third game is cleared (lost), the third game The sub game state may be maintained with the eyes cleared (losing).

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub game state is the battle effect state (first game for defeat) or the battle effect state (second game for defeat), if the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, The gaming state is assumed to shift to the battle effect state (winning second game) and the battle effect state (winning third game), but is not limited to this. For example, if the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination when the sub game state is the battle production state (first game for defeat) or the battle production state (second game for defeat), the battle production state (third game for defeat) It is good also as shifting to various sub game states with the same probability as). In this way, when the mini game is cleared in a state where the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination, it is possible to make it easier to shift to the symbol notification state than when the mini game cannot be cleared thereafter.

  In this embodiment, a mini game based on the timing of the stop operation is used, but the type of mini game is not limited to this. As long as the mini game has a different result depending on the stop operation, for example, the mini game may be determined to be cleared based on the order of the stop operation.

  Furthermore, in addition to the pachislot machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation of the gaming machine 1 described above is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

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Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2b ... Liquid crystal display part 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 4L, 4C, 4R ... Symbol display area 5 ... Liquid crystal display device 21L, 21R ... Speaker 101 ... LED30 ... Microcomputer 31 ... Main CPU32 ... ROM33 ... RAM60 ... Main control circuit

Claims (2)

A symbol display means having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
An internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped to change the symbol displayed in the symbol display area. Reel stop control means for stopping
A winning determination means for determining a combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display area when the variation of the symbols is stopped by the reel stop control means;
Game value giving means for giving a game value according to the combination of symbols determined by the winning determination means;
Re-game actuating means for actuating re-game based on the combination of symbols determined by the winning determination means;
Replay probability changing means for changing a probability that a combination related to the operation of the replay is determined as an internal winning combination by satisfying a predetermined condition;
Special game starting means for starting a special game relatively advantageous to the player based on the combination of symbols determined by the winning determination means;
Special game ending means for ending the special game on condition that a predetermined ending condition is satisfied;
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The internal lottery means can determine a specific combination as an internal winning combination only during the special game,
The replay probability changing means is
On the condition that the special game is started by the special game start means, the first game is changed to a first probability that the probability that the combination related to the operation of the re-game is determined as an internal winning combination,
On the condition that the specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, the probability that the combination related to the operation of the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is changed to a second probability different from the first probability. A gaming machine characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Game value addition number counting means for counting the number of game value given by the game value grant means in the special game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special game ending means ends the special game based on a predetermined number of games being counted by the game value giving number counting means.

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