JP2010005258A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables a manufacturer and a third party testing organization to conduct a test more appropriately on a performance of the game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a main control means for determining an internal winning combination on detection of a start signal, rotating/stopping each of a plurality of reels and determining according to a combination of symbols/pictures indicated on the plurality of the reels whether winning a prize or not, so as to control a progress of the game; a sub-control means for determining one of a plurality kinds of performance contents from the determined internal winning combination and executing the performance based on the determined performance content, so as to control the execution of the performance in accordance with the progress of the game controlled by the main control means; and a test signal output means for outputting the test signal on the progress of the game controlled by the main control means to the outside while externally outputting the test signal on the execution of the performance controlled by the sub-control means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a start lever is provided by a player on the condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side and a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as a medal) is inserted. A player is provided with a start switch that detects an operation (hereinafter referred to as a start operation) and outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels, and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. A stop switch that detects that the reel has been pressed (hereinafter referred to as a stop operation) and outputs a signal for requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop, and a driving force provided for each of the plurality of reels. Controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and stop switch. Gaming machine is known and a control unit for rotating and stopping of the reels.

  In the gaming machine as described above, when a start operation by a player is detected, a lottery process using random numbers (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery process) is performed on a program. The combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed is determined. In the internal lottery process, a data table that specifies a plurality of types of internal winning combinations and random values (in other words, winning probabilities) when each internal winning combination is determined is extracted based on the detection of the start operation. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random value.

  Then, the rotation of each reel is stopped based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop operation by the player is detected. When a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed as a result of stopping the rotation of all reels, a privilege associated with the combination of symbols is given to the player. As a privilege to be given to the above-mentioned player, it is possible to pay out medals, etc., to operate the re-game where the result of the internal lottery processing can be obtained without consuming medals etc. next time, and to pay out medals etc. A game that operates a bonus game that increases the winning probability of such an internal winning combination has become the mainstream.

  By the way, from the viewpoint of social impact, etc., the gaming machine as described above can be played by winning a prize between consecutive games for a certain period of time so that the player's gambling will not be significantly affected. The number of medals to be paid out to the player, or the number of medals etc. that the gaming machine pays out to the player due to the establishment of a prize during a continuous game for a certain period of time It is required that the performance of the gaming machine, such as the difference in the number of medals etc. that are thrown into the game by the player during the game, is designed according to a predetermined standard.

In view of this, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a gaming machine manufacturer, a third party testing organization, or the like can perform testing related to gaming machines (see, for example, Patent Document 1). When the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is connected to the testing machine, the gaming machine exchanges a test signal related to gaming operation with the testing machine. Perform the action. And when an inverter, a connector, and an I / F board are provided between the testing machine and the gaming machine to realize the compatibility of both signals, and when a test signal related to gaming operation is received from the testing machine, By controlling to respond to the test signal, the performance test of the gaming machine is automated.
JP 2006-6550 A

  Generally, a gaming machine has a main control circuit that controls the main flow related to games, such as internal lottery processing, reel control based on the result, and operation of a bonus game, and the flow of games controlled by the main control circuit. And a sub-control circuit for controlling an effect to be executed by video display, sound output, and light output. Since it is the operation of the main control circuit that directly affects the number of medals and the like that can be obtained by the player (that is, the number of medals), the conventional game machine described above has a test on the operation of the main control circuit. Only the signal was output, and only the operation of the main control circuit was the object of evaluation in the testing machine.

  However, recently, a gaming machine has been proposed in which the content of the effect performed in the sub-control circuit 72 indirectly affects the number of medals and the like that can be acquired by the player. In such a gaming machine, for example, when an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols related to payout of medals etc. is determined, an effect that informs the player of the type, or a state advantageous to the player When an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols that triggers the start (or end) of replay (for example, a replay time with a relatively high probability) is determined by the player There are things that give a notice to the.

  When such an effect is performed, the player can know the combination of symbols to be aimed at by the effect, so the number of medals, etc. is larger than when the above effect is not performed. Can be increased relatively easily. For this reason, in the gaming machine as described above, if only the operation of the main control circuit is targeted for evaluation in the testing machine, there is a possibility that the performance of the gaming machine cannot be properly evaluated.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a gaming machine manufacturer, a third party testing organization, or the like can more appropriately perform a test related to the performance of the gaming machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  (1) An internal lottery means (for example, an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 28 described later) for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start signal, and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface ( For example, reel rotation means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later) for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, stop signal detection, and internal winning determined by the internal lottery means. As a result of the reel stop means (for example, reel stop control processing shown in FIG. 30 described later) stopping rotation of the corresponding reel based on the winning combination and the rotation of the plurality of reels by the reel stop means, At least a winning determination means (for example, a display combination determination process shown in FIG. 33 to be described later) for determining whether or not a winning is based on a combination of symbols displayed on the reels. The main control means (for example, main control circuit 71 and microcomputer 30 described later) for controlling the progress of the game, and at least a plurality of types of effect contents (for example, based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means) , An effect content is determined based on the effect content determined by the effect content determination means (for example, a start command reception process shown in FIG. 51 described later) and the effect content determination means. And at least an effect execution means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5, speakers 21L and 21R, and a lamp 101, which will be described later), and controls the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game controlled by the main control means. Control means (for example, sub-control circuit 72 and microcomputer 80 described later) and test signals relating to the progress of the game controlled by the main control means (For example, test signals shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 to be described later) are output to the outside, and test signals (for example, test signals shown in FIG. 5 to be described later) relating to execution of effects controlled by the sub-control unit are externally output. Test signal output means (for example, main-side test signal output processing 1 shown in FIG. 37 described later, main-side test signal output processing 2 shown in FIG. 38, sub-side test signal output task shown in FIG. 53), A gaming machine characterized by having it.

  According to this gaming machine, the test signal related to the progress of the game controlled by the main control means is output to the outside, and the test signal related to the performance execution controlled by the sub control means is output to the outside. Information related to the execution of performance controlled by the sub-control means can be the target of the test evaluation on the testing machine, and the manufacturer or third party testing organization of the gaming machine can test the performance of the gaming machine. Can be expected to do more appropriately.

  (2) The test signal output means outputs to the outside a test signal that can specify the content of the effect determined by the effect content determination means, as a test signal related to the execution of the effect controlled by the sub-control means. The gaming machine of (1) characterized.

  According to this gaming machine, since a test signal that can specify the content of the effect determined by the effect content determining means is output to the outside, information on the effect content executed by the sub-control means is used for the test in the test machine. It becomes possible to make it a target of evaluation, and it can be expected that a manufacturer of a gaming machine, a third party testing organization, etc. will perform a test relating to the performance of the gaming machine more appropriately.

  (3) The effect content determining means can determine effect contents (for example, an effect number 21 to an effect number 25 described later) that suggests to the player the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means, The test signal output means is an effect controlled by the sub-control means when an effect content that suggests to the player the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means is determined by the effect content determination means. (1) or (2), characterized in that, as a test signal relating to execution, a test signal capable of specifying the contents of performance suggesting to the player the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means is output to the outside. Game machines.

  According to this gaming machine, when an effect content that suggests the determined internal winning combination to the player is determined, a test signal that can specify that the effect content has been determined is output to the outside. Therefore, it is possible to specify on the testing machine side that the content of the performance suggesting the determined internal winning combination to the player has been determined. Therefore, for example, when an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to winning is determined, evaluation of a winning ball etc. is performed with a high possibility that a combination of symbols related to winning will be displayed. Will be able to. Thereby, it can be expected that a manufacturer of a gaming machine, a third party testing organization, and the like perform a test relating to the performance of the gaming machine more appropriately.

  (4) The main control means includes an advantageous state starting means (for example, S194 of bonus end check processing shown in FIG. 34 described later) for starting a state advantageous for the player (for example, a replay time described later), and the plurality When a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols for Replay 2 described later) is displayed by the reels, advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state (for example, determining the display combination shown in FIG. 33 described later) The effect content determination means is an internal winning combination (for example, replay 1 + replay 2, replay 1+ described later) that permits display of the predetermined symbol combination by the internal lottery means. When the replay 2 + replay 3) is determined, predetermined effect contents (for example, an effect number 26 described later, an effect number 2 described later) suggesting that to the player. ) Can be determined, and the test signal output means, as the test signal relating to the execution of the effect controlled by the sub-control means, when the predetermined effect content is determined by the effect content determination means, The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein a test signal capable of specifying the performance contents is output to the outside.

  According to this gaming machine, an advantageous state for the player is started, and when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed by a plurality of reels, the advantageous state is terminated. Further, when an internal winning combination permitting display of a predetermined symbol combination that triggers an advantageous state to end is determined, it is possible to determine a predetermined effect content that suggests to that effect to the player. When the predetermined content is executed, the player knows that the internal winning combination that allows the display of the combination of symbols that triggers the advantageous state is determined. Therefore, the player can relatively easily avoid the end of the advantageous state by performing a stop operation on each reel so that a predetermined symbol combination is not displayed.

  And when the predetermined effect content is determined, a test signal that can specify that the predetermined effect content has been determined is output to the outside, so that the advantageous state can be avoided from ending. It is possible to specify on the testing machine side that the production content is executed. Therefore, when an internal winning combination that allows display of a predetermined symbol combination is determined, it is possible to evaluate the appearance of a ball as a possibility that an advantageous state will continue without ending. Become. Thereby, it can be expected that a manufacturer of a gaming machine, a third party testing organization, and the like perform a test relating to the performance of the gaming machine more appropriately.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which a gaming machine manufacturer, a third party testing organization, or the like can perform a test relating to the gaming machine performance more appropriately.

  A gaming machine (hereinafter, pachislot 1) according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a configuration in which the pachislot machine 1 and the testing machine 300 are connected via an interface board (I / F board) 200A and an I / F board 200B will be described with reference to FIG.

  The testing machine 300 communicates with each of a later-described main control circuit 71 (FIG. 8) and sub-control circuit 72 (FIG. 9) of the pachislot machine 1 to exchange various test signals, and accumulates and analyzes communication records. Thus, the performance of the pachislot 1 is evaluated. The I / F board 200A controls connection signals (corresponding to various test signals) between the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 and the tester 300 to ensure connection compatibility. In addition, the I / F board 200B ensures connection compatibility by controlling interface signals (corresponding to various test signals) between the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot machine 1 and the tester 300.

  In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the I / F board 200A is mounted on the main control circuit 71, and a game test program (FIGS. 37 and 38 to be described later) is executed in the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1. By attaching the I / F board 200B to the sub-control circuit 72 and executing a game test program (FIG. 53 described later) in the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot 1, it is possible to execute a test operation related to the game operation. I have to.

  That is, the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a main control circuit in addition to outputting a test signal from the main control circuit 71 side that controls the main flow of the game such as internal lottery processing and reel rotation and stop control. The test machine 300 can more appropriately evaluate the performance of the pachislot machine 1 by outputting the test signal also from the sub-control circuit 72 side that controls the execution of the performance in conjunction with the flow of the game controlled in 71. The purpose is to do so.

  For example, in the sub control circuit 72, when the content of the effect informing the player of the internal winning combination determined in the main control circuit 71 is determined, the fact that the content of the effect has been determined is determined on the side of the sub control circuit 72. By transmitting to the testing machine 300, it is possible to evaluate the appearance of balls and the like on the assumption that the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is likely to be displayed.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a microcomputer (denoted as a microcomputer in the figure) 30 and an I / O port 38 of the main control circuit 71, and an inverter 111 that inverts an output by performing a NOT operation on a signal from the I / O port 38. 112, and an inverter 113 that performs NOT operation on the signal to the I / O port 38 and inverts the input, and each inverter 111, 112, 113 is provided on the I / F board 200A side. Connectors 121, 122, and 123 for connecting to connectors (denoted as CN in the figure) 201, 202, and 203 are included.

  In addition, the pachislot 1 performs a NOT operation on the microcomputer 80 (denoted as a microcomputer in the figure) and the I / O port 98 of the sub control circuit 72 and the signal from the I / O port 98 to invert the output. An inverter 114 to be connected to the inverter 114, and a connector 124 for connecting to a connector (denoted as CN in the figure) 204 on the I / F board 200B side.

  Here, the connector 121 is used for transmission in the main-side test signal output processing 1 (FIG. 37) described later. The connector 122 is used for transmission in main-side test signal output processing 2 (FIG. 38) described later. Further, the connector 124 is used for transmission in a sub test signal output task (FIG. 53) described later.

  The I / F board 200A is connected to the connectors 201, 202, and 203 for connecting to the connectors 121, 122, and 123 on the main control circuit 71 side of the pachislot 1 and the connectors 301, 302, and 303 on the testing machine 300 side. Inverters 211 and 212 for performing NOT operation on the signals from connectors 251, 252, and 253 of Pachislot 1 and the main control circuit 71 of pachislot 1 to invert the input, and amplitude-modulating the signals inverted by the inverters 211 and 212 Electronic components 221 and 222 such as an amplitude modulation circuit, photocouplers 231 and 232 for transmitting signals modulated by the electronic components 221 and 222 to the testing machine 300 while being electrically insulated, and the photocouplers IN that performs NOT operation on the signals from 231 and 232 and inverts the output to the testing machine 300 Has a chromatography data 241 and 242, the. In addition, the I / F board 200A performs an NOT operation on the signal from the testing machine 300 to invert the input, and the pachislot 1 side while electrically insulating the signal inverted by the inverter 243 And an inverter 213 that performs a NOT operation on the signal from the photocoupler 233 and inverts the output to the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot 1.

  On the other hand, the I / F board 200B includes a connector 204 for connecting to the connector 124 on the sub-control circuit 72 side of the pachislot 1, a connector 254 for connecting to the connector 304 on the testing machine 300, and a sub-control of the pachi-slot 1. An inverter 214 that performs NOT operation on the signal from the circuit 72 to invert the input, an electronic component 223 such as an amplitude modulation circuit that modulates the signal inverted by the inverter 214, and amplitude modulation by the electronic component 223 A photocoupler 234 that transmits the generated signal to the test machine 300 while being electrically insulated, and an inverter 244 that performs a NOT operation on the signal from the photocoupler 234 and inverts the output to the test machine 300; Have

  The photocouplers 231, 232, 233, and 234 have light emitting diodes, phototransistors, and the like. When the light emitting diodes emit light, current (photocurrent) flows between the collector and base of the phototransistor and is turned on. Note that the photocoupler can operate at a higher speed than, for example, an optical MOSFET, and its output changes depending on the input current value. The amplitude modulation circuit of the electronic components 221, 222, and 223 includes, for example, an amplifier circuit using transistors, a resonance circuit using L and C, a circuit that feeds back the output of the resonance circuit to the amplifier circuit on the input side, and the like. A current having a frequency component matching the resonance frequency is generated.

  The testing machine 300 includes a general-purpose microcomputer 330, connectors 301, 302, and 303 for connecting to the connectors 251, 252, and 253 on the I / F board 200A side, and the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot 1 to the I / F board. 200A, NOT operation is performed on the signals received via connectors 301 and 302, inverters 311 and 312 that invert the inputs, and NOT operation is performed on the signal from microcomputer 330, and the pachislot And an inverter 313 that inverts an output to one main control circuit 71. In addition, the testing machine 300 is transmitted via the I / F board 200B from the connector 304 for connecting to the connector 254 on the I / F board 200B side and the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 and via the connector 304. An inverter 314 that performs NOT operation on the received signal and inverts the input. The microcomputer 330 includes a CPU that performs a control operation according to a preset test program, and a ROM and a RAM that are storage means.

  Next, test signals exchanged by communication performed between the pachislot machine 1 and the testing machine 300 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 2 shows a list of test signals output from the connector 121 of the main control circuit 71 described above. That is, it is a test signal sent from the main control circuit 71 to the testing machine 300. The test signal shown in FIG. 2 is output by executing an interrupt process (main-side test signal output process 1 shown in S259 in FIG. 36) that is executed at a certain period described later.

  The test signal output from the connector 121 of the main control circuit 71 is a signal indicating the phase position of each stepping motor that drives each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. For example, for the left reel 3L, there are a left reel motor phase A signal, a left reel motor phase B signal, a left reel motor phase C signal, and a left reel motor phase D signal.

  FIG. 3 shows a list of test signals output from the connector 122 of the main control circuit 71 described above. That is, it is a test signal sent from the main control circuit 71 to the testing machine 300. The test signal shown in FIG. 3 is output by executing an interrupt process (main-side test signal output process 2 shown in S260 of FIG. 36) that is executed at a constant cycle described later.

  The test signal output from the connector 122 of the main control circuit 71 includes a closing permission signal, a BB operating signal, an RB operating signal, a re-playing operating signal, a start permission signal, a inserted number signal, a left reel stop permission signal, There are a reel stop permission signal, a right reel stop permission signal, a payout request signal, a left reel index signal, a middle reel index signal, a right reel index signal, and an internal winning combination 1 signal to an internal winning combination 8 signal.

  FIG. 4 shows a list of test signals input from the connector 123 of the main control circuit 71 described above. That is, it is a test signal sent from the testing machine 300 to the main control circuit 71. The test signal shown in FIG. 4 is input by executing an interrupt process (test signal input process shown in S253 in FIG. 36) that is executed at a certain period described later.

  Test signals input from the connector 123 of the main control circuit 71 include a bet switch signal, a start switch signal, a left reel stop switch signal, a middle reel stop switch signal, a right reel stop switch signal, and a payout switch signal. In the pachi-slot 1, in addition to a signal for detecting that each operating device such as a start lever has been operated by the player, an internal lottery process, reel rotation and stop, etc. based on the above signal sent from the testing machine 300 We will proceed with the process.

  FIG. 5 shows a list of test signals output from the connector 124 of the sub-control circuit 72 described above. That is, it is a test signal sent from the sub control circuit 72 to the test machine 300. The test signal shown in FIG. 5 is output by executing a sub-side test signal output task (FIG. 53) described later.

  The test signal output from the connector 124 of the sub-control circuit 72 includes effect number 1 signal to effect number 8 signal (the effect number signal can be arbitrarily added, changed or modified), AT effect signal and ART signal. There is a signal during production. That is, a signal indicating what effect contents are executed in the sub-control circuit 72 is sent to the testing machine 300. The contents and output timing of these test signals will be described later with reference to a data table and a flowchart to be described later. With these test signals, the testing machine 300 can determine, for example, whether or not the content of the effect affects the increase / decrease in the number of balls, and the performance of the pachislot machine 1 can be more appropriately evaluated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the structure on the exterior of the pachi-slot 1 will be described.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R), circuit boards, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each reel 3 is configured by adhering a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame (see FIG. 7 described later). See).

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display unit 5a formed of a liquid crystal panel, protective glass (not shown), or the like. The display unit 5a is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front. The display unit 5a includes a symbol display area 4 (4L, 4C, 4R).

  The symbol display area 4 is provided corresponding to each reel 3, and is configured to be able to transmit through the reel 3 provided behind the reel 3. That is, the symbol display area 4 functions as a display window, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reel 3 provided behind the symbol display area 4. Moreover, in the area | region except the symbol display area 4 in the display part 5a, an image | video is displayed and an effect is performed.

  When the rotation of the reel 3 provided behind the symbol display area (hereinafter referred to as a display window) 4 is stopped, among the plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the reel 3, an upper stage, a middle stage, One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each area in the lower row.

  In addition, a pseudo line formed by combining any one of the three regions including the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage of each display window 4 is a target line for determining whether or not to win ( (Winning determination line). In the present embodiment, a straight line (center line) 8 formed by combining the middle stage of the left display window, the middle stage of the middle display window, and the middle stage of the right display window is provided as the winning determination line.

  Below the liquid crystal display device 5, there are provided various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 22 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted at the medal slot 22 are inserted into a single game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1. (So-called credit function). In this embodiment, the result of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 28 described later) is defined as “one game” being performed, and the internal lottery process is performed. The number of times the result is obtained is defined as “the number of games”.

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot.

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

  The 7-segment indicator 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot 1 Information such as the number of medals deposited in the inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp 101 outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the production contents. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the pachi-slot 1 will be described.

  A plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction on the peripheral surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, on the peripheral surface of each reel 3, positions divided into 21 in the rotation direction (positions specified by a symbol counter managed by a main CPU 31 described later, symbol positions “0” to “20” ”), Red 7 (symbol 61), blue 7 (symbol 62), replay (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64), bullet (symbol 65), white blank (symbol 66) and black blank (symbol 67). ) Is arranged, a total of 21 symbols are arranged.

  Each reel 3 is controlled by a main CPU 31 (described later) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute) in a direction from the top to the bottom (arrow direction in the figure). A plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the reel 3 varies with its rotation.

  In this embodiment, in principle, the corresponding reel 3 is rotated within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed (or when a stop switch signal is transmitted from the testing machine 300). Control to stop is performed. The number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is called “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols. Therefore, for example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed (or when a stop switch signal for the left reel 3L is transmitted from the testing machine 300), four symbols from the symbol of the left reel 3L in the middle of the left display window 4L are displayed. When each symbol within the previous range reaches the middle stage of the left display window 4L, its rotation can be stopped.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, among the symbol positions “0” to “20” of the right reel 3R, the symbol positions “6” to “16” are defined as the first range. The symbol position “0” to symbol position “5” and the symbol position “17” to symbol position “20” are defined as the second range.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the right reel 3R, “red 7” of the symbol 61 is arranged at the symbol position “1” and the symbol position “3”. That is, the symbol “red 7” is included in the first range, but is not included in the second range. Hereinafter, the first range is referred to as “red 7 range”.

  Further, “blue 7” of the symbol 62 is arranged at the symbol position “13” and the symbol position “15”. That is, the symbol “blue 7” is included in the second range, but is not included in the first range. Hereinafter, the second range is referred to as “blue 7 range”.

  The number of symbols arranged in the red 7 range (that is, 11) occupies approximately half of the number of all symbols (that is, 21) arranged on the peripheral surface of the right reel 3R. . In addition, the number of symbols arranged in the blue 7 range (that is, 10) is within the range of red 7 out of the number of all symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the right reel 3R (that is, 21). It occupies the other half excluding the number of symbols arranged.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

  First, the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33.

  In the main ROM 32, a control program executed by the main CPU 31 (for example, FIGS. 26 to 38 described later), a data table such as an internal lottery table (for example, FIGS. 10 to 21 described later), and a sub control circuit 72 are stored. Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (for example, FIGS. 22 to 25 described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

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

  A switch or the like is connected to the I / O port (input / output port) 38 of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R.

  The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation). The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 22S detects that a medal received at the medal slot 22 has passed through a selector (not shown). The selector is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, etc., and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 22 to the hopper. The medal sensor 22S is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player.

  Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 18, and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the I / O port 38 of the microcomputer 30.

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

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

  The stepping motor 49 has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motor 49 is transmitted to the reel 3 through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motor 49, the reel 3 rotates at a constant angle.

  In the present embodiment, the 1-2 phase excitation method is adopted as the excitation method of the stepping motor 49. That is, the four phases consisting of the A phase, the B phase, the C phase, and the D phase are expressed as “0 (D phase / A phase) → 1 (A phase) → 2 (A phase / B phase) → 3 (B phase) → 4 (B phase / C phase) → 5 (C phase) → 6 (C phase / D phase) → 7 (D phase) → return to 0 ”is excited.

  The main CPU 31 manages the rotation angle of the reel 3 by counting the number of times a pulse is output to the stepping motor 49 after detecting the reel index. More specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motor 49 is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 33. Each time a predetermined number (for example, 16 times) of pulse outputs necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 33 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each of the three reels 3, and the value is cleared each time the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50.

  That is, in this embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. It is possible to detect the position of each symbol in the reel rotation direction with reference to the detected position.

  The I / O port 38 of the microcomputer 30 is connected to the aforementioned I / F board (interface board) 200A through a connector. The I / F board 200A is connected to the I / O port 338 of the testing machine 300 via a connector. In other words, the microcomputer 30 of the pachislot machine 1 and the microcomputer 330 of the test machine 300 are electrically connected via the I / F board (interface board) 200A, and signals necessary for the test test (FIGS. 2 to 2). 4).

  Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 via the I / O port 98, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. .

  The sub control circuit 72 includes a microcomputer 80, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (digital signal processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 88, an amplifier 89 and a lamp installed on the circuit board. A drive circuit 92 is included. The microcomputer 80 includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82 and a sub RAM 83.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  The program storage area stores a control program (for example, FIGS. 48 to 53 described later) executed by the sub CPU 81. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task (FIG. 48) for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and a random number for production are extracted, and the contents of production (identified by the production number described later). An effect registration task (FIG. 49) for performing determination and registration, and a sub-side test signal output task (FIG. 53) for communicating signals necessary for the test fire test to the testing machine 300 are included. In addition to this, a drawing task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined production content, an animation control task, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 101, and the sound of the speakers 21L and 21R. A sound control task for controlling output is included (not shown).

  The data storage area is specified by a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing data (effect number described later) for specifying the contents of effects to be executed by sound, light, or a combination thereof, or the effect number. Storage area for storing data (hereinafter referred to as effect data) to be executed by video, sound, light, or a combination thereof, a storage area for storing animation data specified by the effect data and related to creation of the video, BGM and effects A storage area for storing sound data related to sound, a storage area for storing lamp data related to a light on / off pattern, and the like are included.

  The sub RAM 83 is provided with a work area for executing the above-described control program. For example, a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71 and a storage area for registering the determined effect number and effect data are provided.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the lamp 101 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  A rendering processor 84 is connected to the I / O port 98 of the microcomputer 80. A rendering RAM 85 (including a frame buffer 86) and a driver 87 are connected to the rendering processor 84. The rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85, and the driver 87 create a video based on the animation data designated by the effect number, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  A DSP (digital sound processor) 90 is connected to the I / O port 98 of the microcomputer 80. An audio RAM 91 and an A / D converter 88 are connected to the DSP 90. The DSP 90 and the audio RAM 91 generate a sound such as BGM based on the sound data specified by the production number, and output the generated sound through the A / D converter 88 and the amplifier 89 through the speakers 12L and 21R.

  A lamp driving circuit 92 is connected to the I / O port 98 of the microcomputer 80. The lamp driving circuit 92 turns on and off the lamp 101 based on the lamp data specified by the production number.

  The I / F board 200B described above is connected to the I / O port 98 of the microcomputer 80 via a connector. The I / F board 200B is connected to the I / O port 338 of the testing machine 300 via a connector. That is, the microcomputer 80 of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot machine 1 and the microcomputer 330 of the tester 300 are electrically connected via the I / F board 200B, and signals necessary for the test test (see FIG. 5). Communication).

  Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel 3 and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and each of “1 (00000001)” to “7 (00000111)” is assigned according to the seven symbols of red 7 (symbol 61) to black blank (symbol 67). It has been.

  In the symbol arrangement table, the symbol position “0” is defined as the position where the symbol displayed in the middle of the display window when the reel index is detected. Then, with reference to the symbol position “0”, “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to the positions where the symbols are arranged in the order in which the reels rotate.

  That is, by referring to the value of the symbol counter (“0” to “20”) and the symbol arrangement table, it is possible to specify the symbol type displayed at the middle of the display window at that time. For example, when the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “1”, the symbol displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L is the symbol “replay” at the symbol position “1”. The combination of symbols displayed on the winning determination line 8 can be identified by referring to the symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table when the rotation of each reel 3 is stopped.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area type data, and a payout number.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by each reel 3 along the winning determination line 8 matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that a winning has been established. The Then, as a result of the determination of winning, a privilege such as paying out medals, re-game operation, and bonus game operation is given to the player. If the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line does not coincide with any of the symbol combinations defined by the reel symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

  The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, the symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” including the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C and the symbol “replay” of the right reel 3R is displayed along the winning determination line 8. Then, “Replay 1 (00001000)” is determined as the display combination.

  The storage area type data is data for designating the type of the display combination storage area in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, two display combination 1 storage areas and two display combination 2 storage areas are provided. In other words, the display areas are managed as different kinds of display combinations according to the difference in the stored areas, and even if each is composed of the same bit pattern, a combination of different symbols can be specified.

  The payout number represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. When a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, medals are paid out when “small combination 1”, “small combination 2” or “small combination 3” is determined as the display combination.

  Further, when “Replay 1”, “Replay 2”, or “Replay 3” is determined as the display combination, a replay is performed. When “replay 2” is determined as the display combination in a state where a replay time (hereinafter referred to as RT) is being operated (RT gaming state), the RT operation is terminated (see FIG. 33 described later). reference). When “BB1” or “BB2” is determined as the display combination, the big bonus game is activated.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table defines data stored in the storage areas of the operating flag, the bonus end number counter, the game possible number counter, and the winning number counter provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus game is operated. is doing.

  The bonus game operating flag is data for identifying whether or not the target bonus game is operating. In the present embodiment, as bonus game types, a big bonus (called a so-called “continuous actuating device for a first type special feature, hereinafter referred to as“ BB ”)” and a regular bonus (so-called “first type 1”). It is called a special accessory and is hereinafter referred to as “RB”). The BB is provided with a first BB (hereinafter referred to as BB1) and a second BB (hereinafter referred to as BB2).

  Although described in detail later, the operation of the RB is continuously performed while the operation of the BB is being performed (see S228 to S230 in FIG. 35 described later). When the RB is actuated, an internal winning combination permitting display of a symbol combination related to the payout of medals is determined with a relatively high probability (see FIG. 18 described later).

  The operations of BB1 and BB2 are finished when the medals reaching the prescribed number “253” are paid out. The operation of the RB ends when a game that reaches the specified number of times “8” is performed, when a winning that reaches the specified number of times “8” is established, or when the operation of the BB ends.

  The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger for ending the bonus game has been reached. More specifically, when each bonus game is activated, a numerical value defined by the bonus activation time table is stored in each counter, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus game. As a result, the operation of the bonus game corresponding to the condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0” ends.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of an internal lottery performed by referring to an internal lottery table described later, and is data for designating an internal winning combination. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by each reel 3 along the winning determination line 8. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  FIG. 13 shows an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay. The internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay defines an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to payout of medals and an internal winning combination that allows display of a combination of symbols related to replay. The internal winning combination acquired with reference to the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay is stored in an internal winning combination 1 storage area provided in the main RAM 33 described later.

  FIG. 14 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations that permit display of symbol combinations related to the operation of the bonus game. The internal winning combination acquired with reference to the bonus internal winning combination determination table is stored in an internal winning combination 2 storage area provided in the main RAM 33 described later.

  In the present embodiment, two internal winning combinations 1 storage area and internal winning combination 2 storage area are provided. In other words, in the present embodiment, similar to the display combination described above, the different stored areas are managed as different types of internal winning combinations, and even if they are composed of the same bit pattern, each has a different design. The combination display is allowed.

  When the small combination / replay data pointer is “5”, “00011000 (replay 1 + replay 2)” is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, the symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” including the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C and the symbol “replay” of the right reel 3R, and the symbol of the left reel 3L are displayed. The display of the symbol combination “white blank-replay-replay” including “white blank”, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C and the symbol “replay” of the right reel 3R is permitted.

  When the bonus data pointer is “1”, “0000001 (BB1)” is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” including the symbol “red 7” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “red 7” of the middle reel 3C and the symbol “red 7” of the right reel 3R is displayed. Allowed.

  When each data pointer is “0”, “losing” is determined as an internal winning combination, which means that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted. Show.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (“4” in the present embodiment) when the stop button is pressed by the player. The rotation of each reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible on the winning determination line (so-called pull-in control). On the other hand, for the combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the rotation of each reel is stopped so as not to be displayed on the winning determination line (so-called kick control).

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table determination table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state. The game state indicates whether or not a bonus game operation or RT operation is being performed, and more specifically based on data stored in an operating flag storage area (FIG. 24) described later. Identified. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table to be referred to in the internal lottery process is selectively used according to the gaming state, thereby changing the type of internal winning combination determined and the winning probability.

  Next, an internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table stipulates the lottery value when the data pointer (the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer) and the data pointer are determined according to the winning number.

  In the internal lottery of the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values defined according to each winning number, and the result of the subtraction is This is done by determining whether or not it is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). That is, when the result of subtraction becomes negative (when a digit is generated), it means that the corresponding winning number is won, and the data pointer assigned thereto is acquired.

  For example, when referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 16, if the extracted random number value is “5000”, when the lottery value “1000” corresponding to the winning number “1” is subtracted, The result (ie “4000”) is not negative. Subsequently, when the lottery value “7500” corresponding to the winning number “2” is subtracted from the subtraction result, the result (that is, “−3500”) becomes negative, and “2 (small) is used as the data pointer for the small role / replay. "2" "and" 0 "are determined as the bonus data pointer.

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

  In addition, you may make it prescribe | regulate the lottery value when each data pointer is determined according to several steps. For example, four levels of setting data including setting 1, setting 4, setting 6, and setting H may be provided, and the lottery value may be defined so that the winning probability of the data pointer differs according to each setting data. Setting data is set and managed by an administrator of a game store or the like where the pachislot 1 is installed.

  FIG. 16 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 8.

  Here, the small character replay data pointer when the internal winning combination permitting display of the combination of symbols related to replay (that is, replay 1 to replay 3) is determined is “4 (replay 1)”, “ 5 (Replay 1 + Replay 2) ”and“ 6 (Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3) ”.

  When the winning number is “4”, “8978” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “4 (replay 1)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “5”, “1” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “5 (replay 1 + replay 2)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “6”, “1” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “6 (replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3)” is determined.

  When the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is referred to, the probability that the internal winning combination permitting the display of the combination of symbols related to replaying is determined is that each of the data pointers “4”, “5” and “6” is From the sum of the lottery values when determined, “8980/65536” is obtained.

  FIG. 17 shows an RT lottery state internal lottery table. The RT lottery state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 8.

  The RT gaming state internal lottery table has the same configuration as the general gaming state internal lottery table except that the lottery values assigned to the winning numbers 4 to 6 are different.

  In the RT gaming state internal lottery table, when the winning number is “4”, “32000” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “4 (replay 1)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “5”, “5120” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “5 (replay 1 + replay 2)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “6”, “5120” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “6 (replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3)” is determined.

  When the RT lottery state internal lottery table is referred to, the probability that an internal winning combination permitting the display of the combination of symbols relating to replaying is determined is that each of the data pointers “4”, “5” and “6” is The sum of the lottery values at the time of determination is “42240/65536”. Further, when referring to the RT lottery state internal lottery table, the probability that “Replay 1 + Replay 2” or “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined as the internal winning combination refers to the internal lottery table for general gaming state. Increased compared to time.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the display of the combination of symbols relating to the re-game is displayed in accordance with each of when referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state and when referring to the internal lottery table for RT gaming state. It is possible to change the probability that an internal winning combination to be permitted is determined. That is, when referring to the RT gaming state internal lottery table, the opportunity for re-game operation is increased as compared to referring to the general gaming state internal lottery table. That is, the player can obtain the result of the internal lottery process while suppressing the consumption of medals.

  FIG. 18 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state. The RB gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 3.

  When the internal lottery table for RB gaming state is referred to, the combination of symbols related to the payout of medals (that is, small combination 1 to small combination 3) is compared to when the internal lottery table for general gaming state is referred to. The internal winning combination that permits display is determined with a very high probability.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reel stop initial setting table defines a stop table according to the small role / replay data pointer. The stop table is used to determine the number of sliding pieces, that is, to determine the position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped.

  The reel stop initial setting table defines the stop table “A1” when the small role / replay data pointer is “5 (replay 1 + replay 2)”. Further, when the small role / replay data pointer is “6 (replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3)”, the stop table “A2” is defined. Although not shown in the figure, the reel stop initial setting table also defines a stop table corresponding to other small role / replay data pointers.

  Next, the stop table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The stop table defines 1-byte stop data corresponding to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”. The stop data includes information indicating whether or not the symbol position associated with the stop data is appropriate as a position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped.

  The stop data includes information indicating whether or not the corresponding symbol position is appropriate as a position to stop the rotation of the reel, the bit corresponding to the “A line” column and the bit corresponding to the “B line” column. There are two types by assigning. In addition, the stop data defines which one of these two types of information should be adopted by assigning a bit corresponding to the “line change” column.

  In other words, it can be said that there are two ways to determine the position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped. Even at the same symbol position, the reel rotation depends on whether the “A line” or the “B line” is referred to. It is possible to make the position where the stop stops differ. Such a configuration is intended to compress information.

  The specific configuration of the stop data will be described. Of the 8 bits (bit 0 to bit 7), bit 1 is in the column of “Right reel A line”, bit 0 is in the column of “Right reel B line”, Bit 2 corresponds to the column “change right reel line”.

  Bit 4 corresponds to a column of “middle reel A line”, bit 3 corresponds to a column of “middle reel B line”, and bit 5 corresponds to a column of “middle reel line change”. Further, bit 7 corresponds to the column “left reel A line”, and bit 6 corresponds to the column “left reel B line”.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation by the player is detected by the stop switch 7S is referred to, and the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value (hereinafter referred to as “stop start position”). The number of sliding pieces is determined with reference to. A symbol position obtained by adding the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position is a symbol position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped (hereinafter referred to as “scheduled stop position”).

  The number of sliding pieces is determined with reference to the stop table as follows. First, according to the type of the stop button in which the stop operation is detected (or the stop switch signal transmitted from the testing machine 300), it is specified which of the 8 bit strings constituting the stop data is to be referred to. Specifically, when the left stop button 7L is pressed (or when a stop switch signal for the left reel 3L is transmitted from the testing machine 300), the column of the “left reel A line” of bit 7 is designated. . When the middle stop button 7C is pressed (or when a stop switch signal for the middle reel 3C is transmitted from the testing machine 300), the column of “middle reel A line” of bit 4 is designated. Further, when the right stop button 7R is pressed (or when a stop switch signal for the right reel 3R is transmitted from the testing machine 300), the column of the “right reel A line” of bit 1 is designated.

  Then, referring to the designated bit string, for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not “1” is defined as the corresponding data. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where “1” is defined as the corresponding data is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Whether or not the bit string to be referred to is changed from the “A line” column to the “B line” column is determined when the reel targeted for the first stop is the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R. (See S136 and S137 in FIG. 31 described later).

  In the present embodiment, a stop operation performed by the player while all three reels 3 are rotating is referred to as a first stop operation. Further, following the first stop operation, the stop operation performed by the player while the two reels are being rotated is referred to as a second stop operation, and while the remaining one reel is being rotated. A stop operation performed by the player is referred to as a third stop operation.

  The determination as to whether or not to change the bit string to be referenced from the “A line” column to the “B line” column is performed as follows. When “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position with reference to the “change in middle reel line” or “change in right reel line” column in the stop table, the “A line” column is used. It is determined that the change to the column “B line” (hereinafter, line change) is performed. When it is determined to change the line, the “B line” column of each reel is designated and the above search is performed.

  FIG. 20 shows the stop table A1. Referring to the column of “Left reel A line”, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the symbol positions “0”, “4”, “7”, “10”, “14”, and “19”. . When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at these symbol positions, the symbol “white blank” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L (see FIG. 7).

  Similarly, referring to the “middle reel A line” column, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the symbol positions “1”, “5”, “9”, “13”, and “17”. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at these symbol positions, the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C (see FIG. 7).

  Further, referring to the column of “Right A Line”, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the symbol positions “4”, “8”, “12”, “17”, and “20”. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at these symbol positions, the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R (see FIG. 7).

  Accordingly, when the “A line” column of each reel is referred to, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol combination “white blank-replay-replay” of the replay 2 is displayed on the winning determination line 8. Will be.

  On the other hand, referring to the column of “left reel B line”, “1” is added to the data corresponding to the symbol positions “1”, “5”, “8”, “11”, “15”, and “20”. It is prescribed. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at these symbol positions, the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L (see FIG. 7).

  Similarly, referring to the column of “middle reel B line”, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the symbol positions “1”, “5”, “9”, “13”, and “17”. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at these symbol positions, the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C (see FIG. 7).

  Further, referring to the column of “right reel B line”, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the symbol positions “4”, “8”, “12”, “17”, and “20”. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at these symbol positions, the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R (see FIG. 7).

  Therefore, when the “B line” column of each reel is referred to, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” of Replay 1 is displayed on the winning determination line 8. It will be.

  Further, referring to the column “change of middle reel line”, “0” is defined for data corresponding to all symbol positions. For this reason, when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, the line is not changed, and the column to be referred to remains “A line”.

  On the other hand, referring to the column “change right reel line”, symbol position “0” to symbol position “5” and symbol position “17” to symbol position “20” (these symbol positions are the above-mentioned “red 7 range”. “1” is defined for the data corresponding to the symbol position, and “0” is defined for the data corresponding to the other symbol positions (that is, corresponding to the blue 7 range). For this reason, when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the line is changed when the stop start position is within the red 7 range, and the column to be referred to is changed from “A line” to “ “B line”.

  Thus, when “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R and the stop start position is within the red 7 range, The combination of symbols of Replay 1 is displayed. In other cases, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L or the middle reel 3C, or when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the stop start position is When it is within the blue 7 range, the symbol combination of Replay 2 is displayed.

  FIG. 21 shows the stop table A2. The stop table A2 has the same configuration as the stop table A1 described above, except that the data defined in the column “change right reel line” is different.

  Referring to the column “change right reel line” defined by the stop table A2, the data corresponding to the symbol position “6” to the symbol position “16” (these symbol positions correspond to the aforementioned “blue 7 range”). “1” is defined in the data, and “0” is defined in the data corresponding to the other symbol positions (that is, corresponding to the red 7 range). For this reason, when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the line is changed when the stop start position is within the blue 7 range, and the column to be referred to is changed from “A line” to “ “B line”.

  That is, when “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined as the internal winning combination, when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R and the stop start position is within the blue 7 range, The combination of symbols of Replay 1 is displayed. In other cases, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L or the middle reel 3C, or when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the stop start position is When it is within the red 7 range, the symbol combination of Replay 2 is displayed.

  As will be described later with reference to the flowchart, in the present embodiment, the RT operation is started on the condition that the operation of BB (BB1 or BB2) is completed (see S194 in FIG. 34). When the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined during the RT operation, if the combination of symbols of Replay 2 is displayed, RT Is finished (see S174 in FIG. 33).

  That is, in order to prolong the operation of RT, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined, the combination of symbols of Replay 2 is displayed. It is necessary to avoid.

  As described above, when “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, and the stop start position is in the red 7 range so that the stop start position is within the red 7 range. If the stop button 7R can be pressed, display of the symbol combination of the replay 2 can be avoided. As a result, it is possible to avoid the end of the RT operation. On the other hand, when this is not performed, the symbol combination of Replay 2 is displayed, and as a result, the operation of RT ends.

  If “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined as the internal winning combination, the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R and the right stop is performed so that the stop start position is within the blue 7 range. If the button 7R can be pressed, display of the symbol combination of Replay 2 can be avoided. As a result, it is possible to avoid the end of the RT operation. On the other hand, when this is not performed, the symbol combination of Replay 2 is displayed, and as a result, the operation of RT ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the RT lottery state internal lottery table (FIG. 17), the winning probability of the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” and the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” are won. Each lottery value is defined so that the probabilities are the same. As a result, it is difficult to predict which is determined from the bias of the winning probability.

  Therefore, during RT operation, it is not known which of the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” and the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined (that is, in the ART effect state described later). When not, the player needs to select either the red 7 range or the blue 7 range depending on luck or intuition. In other words, it is not easy for a skilled person to prolong the operation of RT, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling unfairness caused by individual differences in skills as much as possible. .

  Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination 1 storing area and an internal winning combination 2 storing area each consisting of 1 byte.

  The internal winning combination 1 storage area stores the internal winning combination acquired with reference to the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay described above. The internal winning combination 2 storage area stores the internal winning combination acquired with reference to the bonus internal winning combination determination table described above. When “1” stands for a target bit, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to that bit is permitted. When all the bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “4”, “replay 1 + replay 2 (00011000)” is determined as the internal winning combination. Thus, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, display of all combinations of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted. Based on the stop operation by the player, one of the symbol combinations corresponding to each of the bits is displayed on the winning determination line.

  The main RAM 33 is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination described above is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. That is, when “1” stands for the target bit, it indicates that the symbol combination corresponding to the bit is displayed on the winning determination line. When all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning is not displayed on the winning determination line, and the content is lost.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. When the internal winning combination (BB1 and BB2) related to the operation of the bonus game is determined as a result of the lottery performed with reference to the aforementioned internal lottery table or the like, this is stored in the carryover combination storing area.

  The internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game stored in the carryover combination storage area (hereinafter referred to as the carryover combination) is retained without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line. (It is called carryover). Then, while there is a carryover combination, in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery described above, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (see S76 in FIG. 28 described later).

  Next, the configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The operating flag storage area consists of 1 byte, and a unique bonus game or RT is assigned to each bit. When “1” stands for the target bit, it means that a bonus game or RT corresponding to the bit is being operated. In the present embodiment, the state when all bits are “0” is defined as the general gaming state.

  Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol storage area stores data (symbol code) for specifying the symbol of each reel displayed along the winning determination line 8 described above.

  Specifically, the symbol code related to the symbol of the left reel 3L displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, the symbol code related to the symbol of the middle reel 3C displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C, and the middle of the right display window 4R. The symbol code related to the symbol of the right reel 3R displayed in is stored. The illustrated storage example is for the case where the symbol counter of each reel is “0”. The combination of symbols stored in the symbol storage area is compared with the combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table, and a display combination is determined by determining whether or not they match.

  In the present embodiment, only one center line is adopted as the winning determination line of the pachislot 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type can be arbitrarily added and changed. When the number of winning determination lines is increased, an area corresponding to each winning determination line is provided in the symbol storage area.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU of the main control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 26, the main flowchart by control of main CPU is demonstrated.

  When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (S1). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 33 (S2). For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area, is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (S3). In this process, the medal sensor and start switch input are checked. Next, the main CPU 31 extracts random values and stores them in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 32 (S4). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined based on the random value.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (S6). In this process, the stop table is determined based on the internal winning combination. Next, the main CPU 31 sets a start command (S7). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination. When the start command is set, it is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 by an interrupt process (FIG. 36, which will be described later) executed at a certain cycle (1.1173 msec) which will be described later. The same).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the game time management timer is 0 (whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game) (S8). When the main CPU 31 determines that the game time management timer is not 0, the main CPU 31 digests the wait time (S9). That is, it waits until the game time management timer is updated to zero. When the main CPU 31 determines that the game time management timer is 0 after S9 or in S8, the main CPU 31 uses the game time management timer to measure 4.1 seconds (more specifically, 4.1 seconds). An appropriate value is set (S10). The game time management timer is decremented by 1 by an interrupt process (FIG. 36) described later.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S11). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor 49 is controlled by an interrupt process (described later, FIG. 36), and the rotation of each reel 3 is started. Each reel 3 is controlled to be accelerated until its rotation reaches a constant speed, and then maintained at a constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (S12). Wait until the rotation of each reel 3 reaches a constant speed. Next, the main CPU 31 sets a reel stop permission command (S13). Next, the main CPU 31 turns on a stop permission flag for each reel (S14).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (S15). In this process, the input of the stop switch 7S is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel 3 is stopped based on the timing when the stop button 7 is pressed and the stop table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (S16). In this process, the symbol combination table is referred to, and the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line. Next, the main CPU 31 sets a display command (S17). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (S18). The main CPU 31 turns on the payout request flag when the payout number determined in S16 exceeds zero. When the hopper 40 is driven or the number of credits is updated, the payout request flag is turned off.

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S19). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (S20). When determining that the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (S21). It is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the bonus end timing.

  After determining that the BB operating flag is not on in S20 or after S21, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 35 (S22). It is checked whether or not to start the bonus operation and whether or not to replay. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S31). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S32). When it is determined that the automatic loading counter is 0, the loading permission flag is turned on (S33). The selector solenoid is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector is prompted.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter in order to replay (S34). Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the re-game operating flag (S35). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (S36).

  The main CPU 31 refers to a test signal input check storage area provided in the RAM 33 after S36 or S33 (which will be described later, a storage area for managing the state of the edge level of the signal transmitted from the tester 300). It is determined whether or not the bet switch signal is on (S37). When determining that the bet switch signal is ON, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S38). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S39). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 1 in the effective line counter (S40). Next, the main CPU 31 sets a medal insertion command (S41). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S38 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S42). After determining that the bet switch signal is not on after S42 or S41 or in S37, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S43). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S37, whereas when determining that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 turns on the start permission flag (S44). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the test signal input check storage area provided in the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the start switch signal is on (S45).

  When determining that the start switch signal is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S37, whereas when determining that the start switch signal is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the input permission flag and the start permission flag (S46). When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 15) and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the operating flag storage area (FIG. 24) (S61). Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S62). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S63).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table (FIG. 16 and the like) and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S64). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S65). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative and a digit is performed (S66). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not used, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the winning number and subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (S67).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S68). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S64. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and serves as the bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S69).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S66 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S70). After S69 or S70, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 13) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S71). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination 1 storage area (S72).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S73). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 14) and determines the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer. Obtain (S74). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S75).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S73 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 after S75, the main CPU 31 calculates the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area. Store in the internal winning combination 2 storage area (S76). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (FIG. 19), selects a stop table based on the small role / replay data pointer, and stores its address (S91).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” indicating that it is rotating in each symbol storage area (S92). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operating counter provided in the main RAM 33 (S93). The stop button non-operating counter is data for counting stop buttons for which a stop operation has not been detected. When this process ends, the reel stop initial setting process ends.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the test signal input check storage area provided in the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the stop switch signal is on (S111). When determining that the stop switch signal is not on, the main CPU 31 waits until the stop switch signal is turned on. When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop switch signal is on, the main CPU 31 decrements the stop button non-operating counter by 1 (S112). Next, the main CPU 31 turns off the reel stop permission flag of the corresponding reel (S113). For example, when the stop switch signal for the left reel 3L is on, the reel stop permission flag of the left reel 3L is turned off.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 (S114). In this process, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the stop table. Next, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a planned stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols (S115). When the planned stop position is stored, the driving of the stepping motor 49 is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 36) to be described later, and the corresponding reel is waited for the symbol counter to be updated to the value of the planned stop position. The rotation of 3 is stopped. It should be noted that if one of the number of sliding pieces and the planned stop position is determined, the other is also determined.

  In this embodiment, in principle, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the stop table described above, but in addition to satisfying the internal winning combination in addition to the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table. If there is an appropriate number of sliding pieces, it may be changed to this appropriate number of sliding pieces. That is, the stop table can be complemented by determining a more appropriate number of sliding symbols based on the internal winning combination and priority (priority 1: replay, priority 2: bonus, priority 3: small role). it can. However, if there is no more appropriate number of sliding pieces besides the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table, as a rule, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table. The rotation is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets a reel stop command (S116). The reel stop command includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped and the number of sliding pieces. Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires a symbol code based on the planned stop position, and stores it in the symbol storage area (S117).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S118). When determining that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process, and when determining that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S111.

  Next, the sliding piece number determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (S131). When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 2, it performs second and third stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 32 (S132). In this process, the number of sliding pieces of the reel 3 corresponding to the second stop or the third stop is determined. When this process is performed, the sliding piece number determination process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 2 in S131, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol counter (S133). The acquired symbol counter value is treated as the stop start position.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number search process (S134). In this process, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the stop start position with reference to the stop table (for example, FIGS. 20 and 21) determined in the reel stop initial setting process.

  For example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed (or when the stop switch signal for the left reel 3L is ON), the main CPU 31 refers to the column of “left reel A line” in bit 7 and stops the stop start position. To each symbol position in the range from the maximum number of sliding symbols to whether or not the corresponding data is “1”. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the number of sliding symbols determined as a result of the search (S135). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel to be stopped is the left reel 3L (S136). When the reel targeted for the first stop is the left reel 3L, the main CPU 31 ends the sliding piece number determination process.

  On the other hand, when the reel targeted for the first stop is the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process (S137). In this process, it is determined whether or not to change the line.

  Specifically, the main CPU 31 refers to the “change middle reel line” column if the reel targeted for the first stop is the middle reel 3C, and “right reel line change” if it is the right reel 3R. ”Column is determined to determine whether“ 1 ”is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position. When the main CPU 31 determines that “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position, it sets the line change valid flag provided in the main RAM 33 to ON. When this process is performed, the sliding piece number determination process is terminated.

  Next, the second and third stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change valid flag is on (S151). When the main CPU 31 determines that the line change valid flag is ON, the main CPU 31 refers to the B line of the reel to be searched and performs a sliding frame number search process (S152).

  For example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed (when a stop switch signal for the left reel 3L is detected), the main CPU 31 refers to the “left reel B line” column of bit 6 and starts from the stop start position. For each symbol position up to the range of the number of sliding symbols, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1”. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” is determined as the number of sliding symbols. When this process is performed, the second and third stop processes are terminated.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the line change valid flag is not ON, the main CPU 31 refers to the A line of the reel to be searched and performs a sliding frame number search process (S153).

  For example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed (when a stop switch signal for the left reel 3L is detected), the main CPU 31 refers to the “left reel A line” column of bit 7 and starts from the stop start position. For each symbol position up to the range of the number of sliding symbols, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1”. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” is determined as the number of sliding symbols. When this process is performed, the second and third stop processes are terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33, a display combination determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table (FIG. 11) and determines the display combination and the number of payouts based on the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area (S171). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay 2 (S172). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not Replay 2, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determination process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is Replay 2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (S173). When determining that the RT operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determination process. When determining that the RT operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 sets the RT operating flag to OFF (S174). When this process is performed, the display combination determination process is terminated.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (S191). When determining that the winning is achieved, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S192). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs BB end time processing (S193). In this process, both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and the bonus end number counter, the winning possible number counter, and the possible gaming number counter are cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT operating flag (S194). Next, the main CPU 31 sets a bonus end command (S195). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S192 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 decrements the winning possible number counter by 1 (S196). The main CPU 31 decrements the possible game number counter by 1 after S196 or when it is determined in S191 that no winning has been established (S197).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S198). When the main CPU 31 determines that the winning count counter or the possible gaming count counter is not 0, the bonus end check process is terminated. When the main CPU 31 determines that the possible winning count counter or the possible gaming count counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs an RB end process (S199). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. Next, a bonus end command is set (S200). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (BB1 or BB2) (S221). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 12) (S222). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on according to the type of BB, and a numerical value corresponding to the specified number is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (S223). Next, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT operating flag (S224). Next, the main CPU 31 sets a bonus start command (S225). When this process is performed, the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in S221, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (replay 1, replay 2 or replay 3) (S226). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S227). When this process is performed, the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  When determining that the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (S228). When the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation checking process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB operating flag is on, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is on (S229).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation checking process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RB operating flag is not ON, the RB operating process is performed based on the bonus operating table (S230). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned on, and numerical values corresponding to the specified number of times are set in the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter, respectively. When this process is performed, the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves a register (S251). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S252). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a test signal input process (S253). In this process, the main CPU 31 monitors the edge level of the test signal sent from the testing machine 300 and stores the state of the edge level in the test signal input check storage area provided in the RAM 33. For example, when the edge level of the start switch signal is turned on, it is stored in the test signal input check storage area. Then, by referring to this test signal input check storage area, it is checked whether a test signal such as a start switch signal is sent from the tester 300 (for example, S111 in FIG. 30 described above).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (S254). Specifically, various commands (such as a start command) set by executing the main flowchart (FIG. 26) described above are transmitted to the sub control circuit 72.

  Next, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the interrupt counter (S255). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the interrupt counter is an even number (S256). When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the interrupt counter is an even number, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7 SEG drive control process (S257).

  On the other hand, when determining that the value of the interrupt counter is not an even number, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S258). In this process, when the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor 49 is controlled so as to start the rotation of each reel 3 and then perform the rotation at a constant speed. In addition, when the number of sliding pieces and the planned stop position are determined, the symbol counter of the corresponding reel 3 is updated by the number of sliding pieces and waits for a match with the planned stop position (in other words, the position of the planned stop position). Waiting for the symbol to reach the middle stage of the display window), the driving of the stepping motor 49 is controlled so as to decelerate and stop the rotation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs main-side test signal output processing 1 described later with reference to FIG. 37 (S259). In this processing, a signal (motor phase signal) indicating a phase in which excitation is performed for each stepping motor 49 is transmitted to the tester 300 based on pulse data (pulse counter or the like) corresponding to each stepping motor 49. .

  After S259 or S257, the main CPU 31 performs main-side test signal output processing 2 described later with reference to FIG. 38 (S260). In this process, various test signals such as a loading permission signal and a start permission signal are transmitted to the testing machine 300.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs various timer update processes (S261). In this processing, various timers such as a game time management timer are subtracted. Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S262). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

  Subsequently, the main-side test signal output processing 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 tests the left reel motor phase A signal, the left reel motor phase B signal, the left reel motor phase C signal, and the left reel motor phase D signal based on the pulse data managed for the left stepping motor 49L. The data is output to the machine 300 (S281). In the testing machine 300, the position of each reel 3 in the rotation direction is specified based on each reel motor phase signal and each reel index signal described later.

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs a middle reel motor phase A signal, a middle reel motor phase B signal, a middle reel motor phase C signal, and a middle reel motor phase D signal based on the pulse data managed for the middle stepping motor 49C. Output to the testing machine 300 (S282).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs a right reel motor phase A signal, a right reel motor phase B signal, a right reel motor phase C signal, and a right reel motor phase D signal based on the pulse data managed for the right stepping motor 49R. Output to the testing machine 300 (S283). When this process ends, the main-side test signal output process 1 ends.

  Subsequently, the main-side test signal output processing 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 outputs a loading permission signal to the testing machine 300 based on a loading permission flag (turned on in S33 of FIG. 27 and turned off in S46) (S301).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs a BB operating signal to the testing machine 300 based on the BB operating flag (turned on in S222 in FIG. 35 and turned off in S193 in FIG. 34) (S302).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs an RB operating signal to the testing machine 300 based on the RB operating flag (turned on in S230 of FIG. 35 and turned off in S193 or S199 of FIG. 34) (S303). ).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs a re-game operation signal to the testing machine 300 based on the re-game operation flag (turned on in S35 of FIG. 27 and turned off in S2 of FIG. 26) (S304). ).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs a start permission signal to the tester 300 based on the start permission flag (turned on in S44 of FIG. 27 and turned off in S46) (S305).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs an input number signal to the testing machine 300 based on the input number counter (updated in S39 of FIG. 27) (S306).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs a left reel stop permission signal to the testing machine 300 based on the stop permission flag for the left reel (turned on in S14 of FIG. 26 and turned off in S113 of FIG. 30) ( S307).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs a middle reel stop permission signal to the testing machine 300 based on the middle reel stop permission flag (turned on in S14 of FIG. 26 and turned off in S113 of FIG. 30) ( S308).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs a right reel stop permission signal to the testing machine 300 based on the right reel stop permission flag (turned on in S14 of FIG. 26 and turned off in S113 of FIG. 30) ( S309).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs a payout request signal to the testing machine 300 based on the payout request flag (turned on and off in S18 of FIG. 26) (S310).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs a left reel index signal to the testing machine 300 based on the detection of the left reel index by the reel position detection circuit 50 (S311).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs a middle reel index signal to the testing machine 300 based on the fact that the middle reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50 (S312).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs a right reel index signal to the testing machine 300 based on the detection of the right reel index by the reel position detection circuit 50 (S313).

  Next, the main CPU 31 outputs an internal winning combination signal to the testing machine 300 based on the internal winning combination storing area (the internal winning combination is stored in S72 and S76 of FIG. 28) (S314). When this process ends, the main-side test signal output process 2 ends.

  The table stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 and the contents of the program executed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 have been described above. Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 39 to 53, the table stored in the control ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 and the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  In the sub-control circuit 72, the video displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R, the light output from the lamps 101L and 101R, or the light controlled by the program controlled by the main control circuit 71 described above The contents of the production by these combinations are determined and executed.

  First, an effect state managed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40. FIG. 39 shows the relationship between the gaming state managed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 and the effect state managed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72.

  When the gaming state is the general gaming state, if the AT game number counter is 0, the rendering state is the “general rendering state”. On the other hand, if the AT game number counter is 1 or more, the effect state is “AT effect state”. In the AT directing state, as the internal winning combination “pocket 1”, “pocket 2”, “pocket 3”, “replay (replay 1, replay 1 + replay 2 or replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3)” or “BB ( When “BB1 or BB2)” is determined, the type is notified to the player. Therefore, the player can display the symbol combination “bullet-ANY-ANY” or the like of the small role 1 relatively easily, and can receive the payout of medals.

  Further, when the gaming state is the RT gaming state, if the AT game number counter is 0, the rendering state is “RT rendering state”. On the other hand, if the AT game number counter is 1 or more, the effect state is “ART effect state”. In the ART production state, the “winning role 1”, “small role 2”, “small role 3”, “replay 1”, “replay 1 + replay 2”, “replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3” or “BB” When “(BB1 or BB2)” is determined, the type is notified to the player.

  As will be described later in detail, in the ART effect state, when the aforementioned internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined in the main control circuit 71, or when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined. The predetermined content of the effect (the effect number 25 or effect number 26 described later) is determined, and the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined. This is notified to the player.

  More specifically, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image that suggests to the player that the red 7 range of the right reel 3R should be aimed. Further, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image that suggests to the player that the blue 7 range of the right reel 3R should be aimed.

  That is, in the ART production state, it is not necessary to select either “red 7 range” or “blue 7 range” of the right reel 3R by relying on intuition or luck, and it is not necessary to press the stop button. Compared to the case where the operation is not performed, it is relatively easy to avoid the end of the RT operation.

  When the gaming state is the BB gaming state, the rendering state is “BB rendering state”. As will be described later with reference to the flowchart, in the BB effect state, when a combination of symbols of the small role 3 is displayed, any of a plurality of predetermined (10, 20 or 30) numerical values is determined by lottery. It is determined and added to the AT game number counter (S583 in FIG. 52).

  FIG. 40 shows an effect state flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 83.

  The effect state flag storage area consists of 1 byte, and a unique effect state is assigned to each bit. When “1” stands for the target bit, the effect state corresponding to that bit is activated. In the present embodiment, the state when all bits are “0” is defined as the general effect state.

  Next, the contents of the data table stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, an effect selection initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect selection initial setting table defines an effect lottery table selection table according to the effect state. For example, when the effect state is the AT effect state, the effect lottery table selection table Ba is selected, and when the effect state is the ART effect state, the effect lottery table selection table Bb is selected.

  Next, an effect lottery table selection table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The effect lottery table selection table defines the effect lottery table according to the internal winning combination. FIG. 42 shows the effect lottery table selection table A that is selected in the general effect state. In the effect lottery table selection table A, when the internal winning combination is “losing”, the effect lottery table “A1” is selected. When the internal winning combination is “small combination (small combination 1, small combination 2 or small combination 3)”, the effect lottery table “A2” is selected. When the internal winning combination is “Replay (Replay 1, Replay 1 + Replay 2, or Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3)”, the effect lottery table “A3” is selected. When the internal winning combination is “BB (BB1 or BB2)”, the effect lottery table “A4” is selected.

  FIG. 43 shows an effect lottery table selection table Ba selected when the AT effect state is set. In the effect lottery table selection table Ba, when the internal winning combination is “losing”, the effect lottery table “B1” is selected. Further, when the internal winning combination is “small role 1”, the production lottery table “B2” is “small role 2”, when the production lottery table “B3” is “small role 3”, the production lottery table “ “B4” is selected. When the internal winning combination is “Replay (Replay 1, Replay 1 + Replay 2, or Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3)”, the effect lottery table “B5” is selected. When the internal winning combination is “BB (BB1 or BB2)”, the effect lottery table “B6” is selected.

  FIG. 44 shows an effect lottery table selection table C that is selected when the RT effect state is set. In the effect lottery table selection table C, when the internal winning combination is “losing”, the effect lottery table “C1” is selected. When the internal winning combination is “small combination (small combination 1, small combination 2 or small combination 3)”, the effect lottery table “C2” is selected. Further, when the internal winning combination is “Replay 1”, the effect lottery table “C3” is selected, and when “Replay 1 + Replay 2” or “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3”, the effect lottery table “C4” is selected. . When the internal winning combination is “BB (BB1 or BB2)”, the effect lottery table “C5” is selected.

  FIG. 45 shows an effect lottery table selection table Bb that is selected when the ART effect state is set. In the effect lottery table selection table Bb, when the internal winning combination is “losing”, the effect lottery table “B1” is selected. Further, when the internal winning combination is “small role 1”, the production lottery table “B2” is “small role 2”, when the production lottery table “B3” is “small role 3”, the production lottery table “ “B4” is selected. When the internal winning combination is “Replay 1”, the effect lottery table “B5” is “Replay 1 + Replay 2”. When the effect lottery table “B7” is “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” The lottery table “B8” is selected. When the internal winning combination is “BB (BB1 or BB2)”, the effect lottery table “B6” is selected.

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

  The effect lottery table defines the effect number and the lottery value when the effect number is determined. In the effect lottery table B2, “256” is defined as the effect number 21 and the lottery value assigned to the effect number 21, so the effect number 21 is always determined. Similarly, the production number 22 to the production number 27 are always determined for each of the production lottery tables B3 to B8. The production numbers 21 to 27 are not determined when they are not in the AT production state or the ART production state (or even if decided, the lottery value has a low probability such as “1”). Is preferred.

  Next, the effect configuration table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect configuration table defines effect data according to the effect number. The effect data is data for designating video data, sound data, and lamp data. In FIG. 47, only the contents of the video data are shown, and the sound data and the ramp data are omitted. When the production number is determined, production data associated with the production number is uniquely obtained.

  The production data is defined according to the timing at which the start (that is, when the rotation of each reel 3 is started), the first stop, the second stop, the third stop, and the display (when rotation of all the reels is stopped) is performed. ing. By obtaining the production data according to each timing, the corresponding video is displayed at each timing, and the player sees that a predetermined story is developed by displaying these series of videos. Is displayed.

  Here, the content of the concrete effect performed based on each effect number is demonstrated. In the production number 1, an image showing the hero character walking at the start is displayed. In effect number 10, an image in which a plurality of balloons appear at the start is displayed. These production numbers may be selected in the general production state (see FIG. 42 and FIG. 46). However, even if the video is displayed based on these production numbers, the type of the internal winning combination determined, etc. It prevents the player from knowing.

  In the production number 21, an image in which a silver balloon appears at the start is displayed. When this video is displayed, the player can know that the internal winning combination “Small 1” has been determined. Similarly, at the start of the production number 22 to the production number 25, the video suggesting the corresponding internal winning combination is displayed, and the player knows that the corresponding internal winning combination has been determined. become able to. Thereby, in the AT effect state or the ART effect state, the player can display the combination of symbols related to the payout of medals relatively easily.

  In the production number 26, a red balloon and a blue balloon appear at the start, and an image in which the red balloon is closed up is displayed. In effect number 27, a red balloon and a blue balloon appear at the start, and an image in which the blue balloon is closed is displayed. The red balloon and the blue balloon respectively correspond to the red 7 range and the blue 7 range of the right reel 3R, and when one of them is closed up, it is determined which range should be selected. To be informed.

  That is, as described above, when the internal winning combination “replay 1 + replay 2” is determined in the ART effect state, the effect number 26 is determined as a result of referring to the effect lottery table B7 (see FIG. 46). The player can know that the red 7 range of the right reel 3R should be selected. Also, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined in the ART effect state, the effect number 27 is determined as a result of referring to the effect lottery table B8 (see FIG. 46), so the player Can know that the blue 7 range of the right reel 3R should be selected. Thereby, in the ART effect state, the player can avoid the end of the operation of the RT relatively easily compared to the RT effect state.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, a main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (S501). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the command (S502).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S503). If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the process proceeds to S501. If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores the command in the message queue (S504), and then proceeds to S501.

  Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message (S512). When the sub CPU determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (S513). For example, the internal winning combination, the type of reel that has stopped rotating, the display combination, the operating flag, and other information are copied to the storage area provided in the sub-RAM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 (S514). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no message after S514 or in S512, registration of animation data (S515) and registration of sound data (S516) based on the effect number and effect data registered in the process of S514. The lamp data is registered (S517).

  When the animation data is registered, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image. When the sound data is registered, sounds such as BGM are output from the speakers 21L and 21R. When the lamp data is registered, the lamp 101 outputs light. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S511.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 50, a flowchart of effect content determination processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a start command (S531). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 51 (S532). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S533). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers the stop effect data according to the registered effect number and the type of the stop button (S534). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S535). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a display command reception time, it performs a display command reception time process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (S536). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S537). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command is received, it registers the bonus start effect data (S538). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S539). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus end effect data (S540). . When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect state monitoring process based on the game state and the AT game number counter sent from the main control circuit 71 (S561). For example, when the sub CPU 81 is in the RT gaming state and the AT game number counter is 1 or more, the sub CPU 81 turns on the ART effect state flag in the effect state flag storage area.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 extracts and stores an effect selection random value (S562). Next, the sub CPU 81 selects an effect lottery table selection table based on the effect selection initial setting table (FIG. 41) (S563). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect lottery table selection table (FIGS. 42 to 45) and selects the effect lottery table based on the internal winning combination (S564).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect lottery table (FIG. 46), determines the effect number by lottery, and registers it (S565). When the production number is registered, a test signal that can specify the production number is output to the testing machine 300 by performing a sub-side test signal output task (FIG. 53) described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table (FIG. 47), and registers the effect data at the start based on the registered effect number (S566). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT game number counter is 0 (S567). When determining that the AT game number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the start command reception process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT game number counter is not 0, the AT game number counter is decremented by 1 (S562). When this process ends, the start command reception process ends.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is the small combination 3 (S581). When determining that the display combination is the small combination 3, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB effect state is set (S582). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the BB effect state, the sub CPU 81 determines one of a plurality of AT game numbers (10, 20 or 30) provided by lottery and adds it to the AT game number counter (S583). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the BB effect state, it adds the AT game number (10) to the AT game number counter (S584).

  The sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the time of display based on the registered effect number after determining that the display combination is not the small combination 3 after S 584 or S 583 (S 585). When this process is performed, the display command reception process is terminated.

  Next, the sub-side test signal output task will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-side test signal output task is activated together with the above-described main board communication task when the pachislot 1 is powered on.

  The sub CPU 81 outputs an effect number signal based on the registered effect number (registered in S566 in FIG. 51) (S601). The area where the production number is registered in the sub-RAM 83 is checked, and when the production number is registered, a corresponding production number signal is output to the testing machine 300. For example, when the production number 25 (based on this, a red balloon and a blue balloon appear and an image in which the red balloon is displayed is displayed) is registered, the production number 25 is determined. A signal indicating that this has been done is sent to the testing machine 300.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 outputs an AT effect in-progress signal to the testing machine 300 based on the AT effect state flag (managed in S561 of FIG. 51) (S602). Next, the sub CPU 81 outputs an ART effect in-progress signal to the testing machine 300 based on the ART effect state flag (managed in S561 of FIG. 51) (S603). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S601.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a test signal related to the progress of the game controlled by the main control circuit 71 is output to the testing machine 300 via the I / F board 200A, and the sub control circuit 72 is used. Since the test signal related to the execution of the effect controlled by the control unit is output to the testing machine 300 via the I / F board 200B, the information related to the execution of the effect controlled by the sub-control circuit 72 is obtained by the testing machine 300. It becomes possible to make it an object of the evaluation of the test, and it can be expected that the manufacturer of the gaming machine, the third party testing organization, etc. will perform the testing regarding the performance of the gaming machine more appropriately.

  More specifically, as a test signal related to the execution of the effect controlled by the sub-control circuit 72, a test signal that can specify the effect number (see FIG. 47) determined by the effect content determination process (S532 in FIG. 50) ( 5) is output to the testing machine 300, so that the information on the contents of the performance executed by the sub-control circuit 72 can be the target of the test evaluation by the testing machine 300.

  Further, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, when an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to winning (for example, a small combination 1 to a small combination 3) is determined in the AT effect state or the ART effect state. The production number (for example, production number 21 to production number 25 shown in FIG. 47) that suggests the type to the player can be determined.

  And when the production number suggesting to the player the type of the internal winning combination is determined, a test signal that can specify that the production number has been determined is output to the testing machine 300. It becomes possible to specify on the testing machine 300 side that the content of the presentation suggesting the determined internal winning combination to the player has been determined. Therefore, for example, when an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to winning is determined, a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, and there is a high possibility that a medal will be paid out. Can be evaluated.

  Furthermore, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the bonus game operation ends, the RT operation is started, and during the RT operation, the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay”. When “3” is determined and the symbol combination of Replay 2 is displayed, the RT operation is terminated.

  Further, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined in the ART effect state, it is possible to avoid display of the combination of symbols of Replay 2. An effect number (effect number 26 and effect number 27 shown in FIG. 47) that suggests to the player the range on the peripheral surface of the right reel 3R (the aforementioned red 7 range or blue 7 range) can be determined. ing.

  When the production number is determined, a test signal that can specify that the production number has been determined is output to the testing machine 300, so that the RT operation can be prevented from ending. It becomes possible to specify on the side of the testing machine 300 that the production content has been determined. Therefore, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” or the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined in the ART effect state, it is determined that the internal winning combination relating to the replay is simply determined. In addition to the above, it is possible to evaluate a ball and the like as having a high possibility of continuing without the RT operation being completed.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the reel, internal lottery means, reel rotation means, reel stop means, winning determination means, main control means, effect content determination means, effect execution means, sub-control means, test signal output means, etc. provided in the gaming machine of the present invention The specific configuration is not limited to the above-described elements of the present embodiment. In addition, the specific contents employed for the test signal relating to the execution of the performance controlled by the sub-control means are not limited to the above-described elements of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, as the test signal output means, a main control side test signal output means for outputting a test signal relating to the progress of the game controlled by the main control means to the outside, and execution of an effect controlled by the sub control means. A sub-control-side test signal output means for outputting a test signal to the outside, and each of the main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the testing machine 300 via an I / F board. The present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the test signal related to the progress of the game controlled by the main control means and the test signal related to the execution of the effect controlled by the sub control means may be collectively sent to the testing machine 300. In this case, for example, the configuration shown in FIG. 54 can be adopted.

  In FIG. 54, the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 and the tester 300 are connected via the I / F board 200C, and the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot 1 and the tester 300 are connected via the I / F board 200D. Is shown. In the configuration shown in FIG. 54, information related to the progress of a game controlled by the main control circuit 71 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 by various commands, and then a test signal related to the progress of the game controlled by the main control circuit 71 The test signal related to the execution of the effect controlled by the sub-control circuit 72 is transmitted from the sub-control circuit 72 side to the testing machine 300 collectively. 54, the same reference numerals as those shown in FIG. 1 denote the same functions as those described with reference to FIG.

  The I / F board 200 </ b> C controls connection signals (corresponding to various test signals) between the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot machine 1 and the tester 300 to ensure connection compatibility. In the pachislot machine 1 adopting the configuration shown in FIG. 54, the I / F board 200C is attached to the sub-control circuit 72, and the game test program (FIGS. 37, 38 and 53 described above) is executed in the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot machine 1. By executing, the test operation related to the game operation can be executed.

  The pachislot machine 1 adopting the configuration shown in FIG. 54 performs NOT operation on the microcomputer 80 (denoted as a microcomputer in the figure) and the I / O port 98 of the sub-control circuit 72 and the signal from the I / O port 98. Inverters 111, 112, and 114 for applying and inverting the outputs, and provided for each of the inverters 111, 112, and 114, and connectors (denoted as CN in the figure) 201, 202, and 204 on the I / F board 200C side. Connectors 121, 122, and 124 for connecting to.

  The I / F board 200C is connected to the connectors 201, 202, and 204 for connecting to the connectors 121, 122, and 124 on the sub-control circuit 72 side of the pachislot 1 and the connectors 301, 302, and 304 on the testing machine 300 side. Inverters 211, 212, 214 that perform NOT operation on the signals from the connectors 251, 252, 254, and the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 to invert the input, and are inverted by the inverters 211, 212, 214. An electronic component 221, 222, 223 such as an amplitude modulation circuit that modulates the amplitude of the signal, and a photocoupler that transmits the signal modulated in amplitude by the electronic component 221, 222, 223 to the testing machine 300 while being electrically insulated. 231, 232, 234, and NOT calculation for signals from the photocouplers 231, 232, 234 Subjected, having an inverter 241,242,244 for inverting an output to tester 300. If it does in this way, it will become possible to collectively output a test signal to the testing machine 300 from the gaming machine 1 side through one I / F board.

  In this embodiment, a test signal that can specify the effect number determined by the effect content determination process is output to the outside as a test signal related to the execution of the effect controlled by the sub-control means. However, the type of information transmitted as a test signal can be arbitrarily added and changed. For example, it is possible to transmit a counter value (for example, an AT game number counter) or a flag state (for example, an effect state flag) that is referred to when determining the effect number. In some cases, it may be preferable to perform a test relating to the performance of the gaming machine more appropriately.

  Also, in the present embodiment, as the content of the effect that indirectly affects the increase or decrease of the game, the content of the content that suggests to the player the type of the internal winning combination related to winning and the operation of the RT are terminated. Although the content of the presentation which suggests the information for avoidance with respect to a player is employ | adopted, it is not restricted to this. In other words, in a gaming machine adopting a configuration that can determine the contents of effects that indirectly affect the increase or decrease of medals etc. that can be acquired by the player, a test signal that can specify the contents of the effects is output to the outside. The kind of production contents can be arbitrarily added and changed.

  For example, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed by a plurality of reels, an advantageous state starting means for starting an advantageous state is provided, and the production content determining means permits display of the predetermined symbol combination by an internal lottery means. When the internal winning combination to be determined is determined, it is possible to determine a predetermined effect content that suggests to that effect to the player, and the test signal output means determines the predetermined effect content by the effect content determination means. Is determined, a test signal capable of specifying the predetermined effect content may be output to the outside as a test signal related to the execution of the effect controlled by the sub-control means.

  In this case, for example, the lottery value when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” and the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” are determined in the general gaming state internal lottery table (FIG. 16) is “500”, respectively. To increase the probability that each internal winning combination is determined in the general gaming state. And when the symbol combination of Replay 2 is displayed, the structure which performs the process which turns on an RT operating flag may be employ | adopted. In addition, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined, the combination of symbols of Replay 2 is determined such that when the stop start position is included in “Red 7 range”, the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2+” When “Replay 3” is determined, the stop table is corrected so that the stop start position is displayed when it is included in the “blue 7 range”.

  In addition, the display of the combination of symbols related to the start or end of the advantageous state is performed according to whether or not the stop start position is included in a specific range of the specific reel, but not limited to this, For example, whether or not a specific reel (for example, the right reel 3R) is selected in the first stop, and a specific symbol position (for example, the symbol position “2” of the right reel 3R) of the specific reel is the stop start position. It is also possible to adopt whether or not the reels are stopped or whether or not the reels are stopped in a predetermined order (for example, right → middle → left, etc.). In this case, the production content suggesting the player to select the specific reel, the production content suggesting the player to press the stop button at a specific symbol position on the specific reel, It is possible to determine the contents of the effect that suggests the player to select reels in a predetermined order, and when these are determined, a test signal that can specify the contents of the effect is output to the testing machine 300 You may make it do. Even in this case, it can be expected that a test relating to the performance of the gaming machine is performed more appropriately.

  In the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined, the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” when the stop start position is included in the “Red 7 range”. If the stop start position is included in the “blue 7 range”, it is possible to avoid the display of the combination of symbols of Replay 2, but each range is configured. A test signal that can identify the symbol position may be output to the testing machine 300.

  In other words, in relation to the determination of the production content that indirectly affects the increase / decrease in the number of balls, the symbol position that makes it possible to avoid the display of the target symbol combination or the target symbol combination. You may make it output the test signal which can specify the symbol position which can be displayed with respect to the testing machine 300. FIG. In this case, the symbol position signal is added to the test signal output from the connector 124 of the sub-control circuit 72 (see FIG. 5). In addition, a step of outputting a symbol position signal is added in the sub-side test signal output task (see FIG. 53).

  For example, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2” is determined in the ART effect state, the symbol position “0” to the symbol position “5” and the symbol position “17” to the symbol position constituting the “Red 7 range”. A symbol position signal indicating “20” is output to the testing machine 300. Further, for example, when the internal winning combination “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” is determined in the ART effect state, the symbol position signal indicating the symbol positions “6” to “16” constituting the “blue 7 range”. Is output to the testing machine 300.

  In this way, on the test machine 300 side, in relation to the determination of the production content, the symbol position (or the symbol combination to be targeted) that can avoid displaying the symbol combination to be targeted is displayed. It is possible to specify a symbol position that can be used). For example, when the testing machine 300 can output a right reel stop switch signal to the pachislot machine 1 so that the rotation of the right reel 3R stops at the specified symbol position described above, the RT operation actually ends. Since it is possible to cause the pachislot machine 1 to perform an operation to avoid this, it may be preferable to perform a test relating to the performance of the gaming machine more appropriately.

  Moreover, although the replay time is adopted as an advantageous state, the present invention is not limited to this, and an AT effect state can also be adopted. That is, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, the AT effect state may be started or ended.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present embodiment has a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface thereof, and insertion signal detection means for detecting an insertion signal (for example, the medal reception / reception shown in FIG. 27 described above). S37) of the start check process, start signal detecting means for detecting the start signal (for example, S45 of medal reception / start check process shown in FIG. 27), and the start signal detected by the start signal detecting means. An internal lottery means (for example, the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 28 described above) that determines an internal winning combination based on the detection, and a reel rotating means (for example, the aforementioned stepping motor 49 described above) that rotates each of the plurality of reels. Stop signal detection means (for example, S111 of the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 30) and stop signal detection means for detecting the stop signal according to each reel. Reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the detection of the stop signal performed by the internal lottery means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means (for example, the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 30); When a combination of symbols relating to payout of game media is displayed by the plurality of reels, payout means for paying out game media to the player (for example, S18 in the main flowchart shown in FIG. 26 described above), Bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game in which an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols related to the payout of the game medium by the internal lottery means is determined with a relatively high probability (for example, in FIG. 35 described above) A bonus operation check process), and after the bonus game is operated by the bonus game operation means, the payout means The payout counting means for counting the paid out game media (for example, S19 in the main flowchart shown in FIG. 26), and the bonus when the game media counted by the payout count means reach a prescribed payout number. When a combination of symbols relating to replay is displayed by the bonus game end means (for example, the bonus end check process shown in FIG. 34 described above) and the plurality of reels, the replay is performed. When the operation of the bonus game is ended by the means (for example, S227 of the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 35 described above) and the bonus game end means, the combination of symbols related to the replay is determined by the internal lottery means. A high probability state of replay in which the internal winning combination allowing display is determined with a relatively high probability (for example, the above-mentioned Replay high probability state starting means (for example, S194 of the bonus end check process shown in FIG. 34) and a plurality of reels, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, the above-mentioned replay 2 symbol). ) Is displayed, a replay high probability state ending means for ending the replay high probability state (for example, the display combination determination process shown in FIG. 33 described above) is provided.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel stop means is provided on the condition that a first internal winning combination that allows display of a predetermined symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the position specified by the position specifying unit when the stop signal is detected by the stop signal detecting unit is within the first range including the position where the first symbol is arranged, the predetermined symbol While the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped so that a combination of symbols different from the combination is displayed by the symbol display unit, the position specifying unit detects when the stop signal is detected by the stop signal detection unit. When the specified position is within the second range including the position where the second symbol different from the first symbol is arranged, the predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means. The rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, and the production content determination means indicates the production content that suggests the first symbol to the player when the internal lottery determination means determines the first internal winning combination. decide.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel stop means is provided on the condition that the second internal winning combination allowing the display of a predetermined symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the position specified by the position specifying unit is within the first range when the stop signal is detected by the stop signal detecting unit, the predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display unit. As described above, when the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped and the position specified by the position specifying means when the stop signal is detected by the stop signal detecting means is within the second range, The rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped so that a combination of symbols different from the predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display means, and the effect content determination means is connected to the internal lottery determination means. Ri when the second internal winning combination is determined, determining a suggestive effect content of the second symbol to the player.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a connecting means (for example, the above-described I / F board 200A, I / F board) that is interposed between the testing machine and the gaming machine to realize the connection compatibility of both signals. 200B), and the test signal output means outputs a test signal relating to the progress of the game controlled by the main control means to the outside via the connection means, and provides an effect controlled by the sub control means. A test signal relating to execution is output to the outside, and when the main control means receives a test signal relating to gaming operation from the testing machine via the connection means, the main control means proceeds with the progress of the game in response to the test signal. Control.

  1 and FIG. 6, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 and its peripheral devices, the table configurations shown in FIG. 10 to FIG. 21 and FIG. The configuration of the storage area of the RAM shown in FIGS. 22 to 25 and 40, the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 26 to 38 and FIGS. 48 to 53, the specific examples of the test signals shown in FIGS. Any change or modification can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In addition to the slot machine (cylinder-type game machine) provided with the mechanical reel as in the present embodiment, the game machine such as a video slot that displays the reels and the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface thereof with images. The present invention can be applied.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the present embodiment only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

It is a figure which shows the structure by which the pachi-slot 1 and the testing machine 300 are connected via an interface board. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a test signal output from the pachislot machine 1 to the testing machine 300. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a test signal output from the pachislot machine 1 to the testing machine 300. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the test signal input with respect to the pachislot 1 from the testing machine 300. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a test signal output from the pachislot machine 1 to the testing machine 300. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachi-slot 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol distribute | arranged to the surrounding surface of a reel. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the pachislot 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows a reel stop initial setting table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows a carryover combination storage area. It is a figure which shows the operating flag storage area. It is a figure which shows a symbol storage area. It is a figure which shows the main flowchart performed by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a medal reception / start check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop initial setting process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sliding piece number determination process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a 2nd and 3rd stop process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a display time etc. determination process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by main CPU31. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main side test signal output process 1 by main CPU31. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main side test signal output process 2 by main CPU31. 7 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a gaming state managed by a main control circuit 71 and a notification gaming state managed by a sub control circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows a production | presentation state flag storage area. It is a figure which shows the initial setting table for production | presentation selection of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery table selection table of the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery table selection table of the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery table selection table of the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery table selection table of the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery table group of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation structure table of the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task by sub CPU81. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect registration task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of effect content determination processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of start command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of display command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sub test signal output task. It is a figure which shows the structure by which the pachi-slot 1 and the testing machine 300 are connected via an interface board.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Sub ROM
83 Sub RAM
200A interface board 200B interface board 300 testing machine

Claims (4)

An internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of a start signal; reel rotation means for rotating a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on respective peripheral surfaces; Displayed by a plurality of reels as a result of the reel stop means stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means and the rotation of the plurality of reels being stopped by the reel stop means. Winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination is based on a combination of symbols, and main control means for controlling the progress of the game,
An effect content determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of effect contents based on at least the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means, and an effect based on the effect contents determined by the effect content determining means Production control means, at least, sub-control means for controlling the execution of the production according to the progress of the game controlled by the main control means,
Test signal output means for outputting a test signal related to the progress of the game controlled by the main control means to the outside and outputting a test signal related to execution of the effects controlled by the sub control means. A gaming machine characterized by The test signal output means includes
The game according to claim 1, wherein a test signal that can specify the content of the effect determined by the effect content determining means is output to the outside as a test signal related to the execution of the effect controlled by the sub-control means. Machine. The production content determination means includes
It is possible to determine the production content that suggests to the player the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means,
The test signal output means includes
When the production content that suggests to the player the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means is determined by the production content determination means,
As a test signal related to the execution of the performance controlled by the sub-control means, a test signal that can specify the content of the performance suggesting to the player the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means is output to the outside. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above. The main control means includes
Advantageous state starting means for starting a state advantageous to the player;
An advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state when a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed by the plurality of reels;
The production content determination means includes
When the internal winning combination allowing the display of the predetermined symbol combination is determined by the internal lottery means, it is possible to determine a predetermined effect content that suggests to that effect to the player,
The test signal output means includes
When the predetermined effect content is determined by the effect content determining means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a test signal capable of specifying the predetermined effect content is output to the outside as a test signal related to execution of the effect controlled by the sub-control means. .

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