JP2010042167A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of eliminating malfunction due to the erroneous detection of the operation of a start lever while increasing excitement and enjoyment of a game by vibrating the start lever as a performance. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachislot machine (1) includes a vibration motor (610) for vibrating the start lever 6, a main CPU (31) permits the rotation start of reels (3L, 3C, 3R) by the end of the consumption processing of waiting time, and a sub CPU (81) executes the control of driving the vibration motor (610) on condition that the rotation start of the reels (3L, 3C, 3R) is not permitted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

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

As such a gaming machine, one that vibrates a start lever is known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). According to this gaming machine, it is possible to produce an effect of vibrating the start lever in accordance with the gaming situation.
JP 2000-210409 A JP 2000-5375 A

  However, although the effects can be diversified by vibrating the start lever, the operation of the start lever is detected by the start lever vibration due to the effect, and the malfunction of the game start process is erroneously performed. There was a problem.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that eliminates malfunction caused by erroneously detecting an operation of the start lever while improving the fun of the game by vibrating the start lever as an effect.

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  (1) Symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) and display windows 21L, 21C, which will be described later, having a plurality of display units (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) that display a plurality of types of symbols. , 21R, etc.), a start lever that can be operated by the player (for example, a start lever 6 described later), and start of a unit game (for example, one game described later) in response to the operation of the start lever A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal (for example, a start switch 6S described later) and establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, completion of wait time digestion processing (wait processing described later)) , A variation start permission means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that permits the start of the variation of the symbols displayed by the symbol display means, and the game start command means. On the condition that the start command signal is output and the start of variation is permitted by the variation start permission unit, a symbol variation start control unit that performs control to start variation of the symbol displayed by the symbol display unit ( For example, on the condition that the start of variation is not permitted by the variation start permission means by a vibration device (for example, vibration motor 610 described later) that vibrates the start lever and the variation start permission unit. A gaming machine comprising vibration device control means (for example, a sub-CPU 81 described later) that performs control for driving the vibration device.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the vibration device control means performs control to drive the vibration device that vibrates the start lever on the condition that the start of symbol variation is not permitted by the variation start permission means. . As a result, the variation of the symbol is not started by the vibration of the start lever by controlling the vibration device, so that the malfunction that the variation of the symbol is started by the vibration of the start lever by the vibration device is eliminated. Diversify the production and improve the fun of the game.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the game machine further includes time measuring means (for example, means for performing wait time digestion processing (wait processing) described later), and the variation start permission means includes the time On the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds from the start of reel rotation in the previous game described later) is measured by the measuring means, the start of the variation of the symbols displayed by the symbol displaying means is started. A gaming machine characterized by permission.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), the change start permission means permits the start of the symbol change on the condition that the predetermined time has been measured. Therefore, since the start lever is vibrated by the vibration device only until the predetermined time elapses, the player shortens the operation interval of the start lever in an attempt to confirm the vibration by the vibration device. Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), an internal winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations in accordance with the game start command signal (for example, a diagram to be described later) Vibration mode determination for determining one vibration mode from a plurality of types of vibration modes based on the means for performing the process 35, a main CPU 31 described later) and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means. Means (for example, means for performing the processing of S394 described later, a sub CPU 81 described later), and the vibration device control means based on the vibration mode determined by the vibration mode determination unit. A game machine characterized by performing control to vibrate the machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (3), since the internal winning combination is notified according to the vibration mode, it is possible to diversify the production, and the player operates the start lever in order to confirm the notification of the internal winning combination by the vibration device. The interval will be shortened, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to eliminate malfunction caused by erroneously detecting the operation of the start lever while improving the interest of the game by vibrating the start lever as an effect.

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

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

  The internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

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

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

  The reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning determination line using the specified time when an internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Then, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. On the other hand, combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that they are not displayed along the winning determination line using the specified time. Stop rotation.

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

  Further, in the pachislot 1, the video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the light output performed by the lamp 14, the sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof is used in the above-described series of flows. Various productions are performed.

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

  When the effect content is determined, the effect execution means (the liquid crystal display device 5 described later, the speakers 9L and 9R described later, and the lamp 14 described later), when the reels 3L, 3C and 3R start to rotate, each reel 3L. , 3C, 3R, the execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

  In particular, the vibration motor 610 executes the effect by vibrating the start lever 6 only when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not permitted. In this way, the malfunction of starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R due to the vibration of the start lever 6 by the vibration motor 610 is eliminated, and the entertainment is improved by diversifying the production. Can do.

[Pachislot structure]
The functional flow of the pachislot 1 has been described above. Next, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, 1 called pachislot in this Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachi-slot 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pachi-slot 1.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a serving as a housing for housing the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2 attached to the front side F (the F side in FIG. 2) of the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. A front panel 8 is provided on the front side F of the front door 2. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side F of the front door 2 and between the front door 2 and the front panel 8. The liquid crystal display device 5 is fixed to the upper T portion of the front door 2 by a mounting frame.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a including symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and is positioned on the front side (F side in FIG. 2) superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. It is provided to do. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided on the rear side R (the R side in FIG. 2). The structure which can permeate | transmit is provided.

  That is, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R serve as display windows, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display areas. Become. In the present embodiment, video is displayed using the entire display screen 5a including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and an effect is executed.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are, among a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them is stopped. One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas in the frame. In addition, it is determined whether or not a prize is awarded for a pseudo line formed by combining any one of predetermined areas of the upper, middle, and lower areas of each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. It is defined as the target line (winning determination line).

  The front door 2 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 10 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted by the medal slot 10 are inserted into one game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credit function). ).

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The checkout button 12 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever unit 600 is provided for starting the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The lamp (LED or the like) 14 outputs light in a turn-on / off pattern according to the content of the effect. The speakers 9L and 9R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 15 guides the discharged medals to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 1. Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot 1 in this Embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 4 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer)
The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU) 31, a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM) 32, and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM) 33.

  The main ROM 32 has a data table (see FIGS. 10 to 19 to be described later) such as a control program (see FIGS. 31 to 40 to be described later) executed by the main CPU 31 and an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 14 to 17 to be described later). ), Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 20 to 22 described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

(Random number generator etc.)
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.

(Switch etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 42S detects that the medal received in the medal slot 10 has passed through the selector 42 described above. The bet switch 11AS detects that the bet button 11A has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 13 and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

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

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 counts the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after detecting the reel index, thereby rotating the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly the reels 3L, 3C, The number of symbols 3R has rotated) is managed, and the positions of the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are managed.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 13. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (DSP). A digital signal processor) 88, an audio RAM 89, an A / D converter 90, and an amplifier 91.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task (not shown) for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and a random number for production are extracted, and production contents (production data) are determined and registered. Production registration task (not shown), a drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the decided production content, a lamp control task for controlling the output of light by the lamp 14, and the speakers 9L and 9R This includes a voice control task for controlling the output of sound.

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

  The sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the lamp 14 as peripheral devices whose operation is controlled.

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

  Further, the sub CPU 81, DSP 88, audio RAM 89, A / D converter 90, and amplifier 91 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 14 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

Further, the sub CPU 81 performs the lighting control of the bet button 11 according to the bet button lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

  Further, the sub CPU 81 controls driving of the vibration motor 610. The start lever 6 vibrates by the drive control of the vibration motor 610.

<Start lever unit>
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an internal configuration of the start lever unit 600.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the start lever unit 600 includes a start lever 6, a cushion rubber 614, a holder 616, a housing 618, a harness cover 620, a collar 622, a spring 624, a spring stopper 626, a shaft end cap 628, a sensor case 630, and the like. The start switch 6S is used.

  Further, the start lever 6 includes an upper hemispherical body 602, a substantially C-shaped motor stopper 606, a vibration motor 610, a motor socket 608, a shaft 612, and a lower hemispherical body 604.

  Next, the configuration of the start lever unit 600 and the start lever 6 will be described in detail.

  The upper hemispherical body 602 and the lower hemispherical body 604 are fixed to the shaft 612 in the start lever 6. At this time, the motor stopper 606 is sandwiched between the upper hemispherical body 602 and the shaft 612. Thereby, the vibration motor 610 is fixed in the shaft 612 in a state in which forward movement is restricted by the motor stopper 606.

  Further, a cylindrical cushion rubber 614 is inserted into the shaft 612, the holder 616 is attached, and the holder 616 is installed inside the housing 618. Here, the rear part of the holder 616 is formed in a substantially spherical shape, and is placed on the receiving part of the housing 618. Further, a harness cover 620 is installed behind the holder 616. Further, by attaching the collar 622 to the shaft 612, the holder 616 is slidably maintained on the receiving portion of the housing 618. Further, the spring 624 is inserted, the spring stopper 626 is further inserted, and the shaft end cap 628 is attached to the shaft 612. Accordingly, the start lever 6 is tilted by holding the housing 618 and operating the start lever 6 so that the start lever 6 returns to the original position immediately after that.

  A cylindrical sensor case 630 is attached to the rear portion of the housing 618, and is installed inside the sensor case 630 so as to face the spring stopper 626. The detector of the start switch 6S operates according to the tilting of the spring stopper 626. A switch member is applicable as the detector of the start switch 6S, and the start switch 6S generates an on / off signal according to the operation of the switch member.

<Operation button unit>
FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the operation button unit 200.

  The operation button unit 200 includes a button main body 260, a bet button 11, a button main body 260, a spring 300, a light emitter unit 281, and a contact unit 290.

  The bet button 11 includes a button base portion 250 and a button cover portion 225 as a button cover for the bet button 11. The bet button 11 is configured to be operable by the player, and is accommodated so as to be slidable with respect to the button main body 260.

  The button cover part 225 is disposed on the upper side T of the button base part 250. The button cover portion 225 has a function as a button cover constituting the front surface of the bet button 11. The button cover part 225 includes a button cap 210, a character sheet 230, a half mirror 220 made of a semi-transmissive member, and a prism sheet 240.

  The button cap 210 is disposed on the uppermost side T of the operation button unit 200. The button cap 210 includes a short outer cylinder portion 212 and a planar button cap surface 211 that closes the upper side T of the short outer cylinder portion 212. The lower side B of the button cap 210 is open and formed in a short cylindrical shape. The short outer tube portion 212 is provided with a pair of cap projecting portions 214a and 214b that project outward. Cap engaging holes 213a and 213b are provided above the cap protrusions 214a and 214b (T direction) of the button cap 210, respectively.

  The half mirror 220 is disposed between the button cap 210 and the character sheet 230. The half mirror 220 is composed of a semi-transmissive member composed of a flat disk-shaped sheet. According to the present embodiment, the half mirror 220 is made of a film material that can transmit part of the irradiation light emitted from the light emitter 284.

  The character sheet 230 is disposed between the half mirror 220 and the prism sheet 240 on the lower side B of the button cap 210. The character sheet 230 is composed of a flat disk-like light-transmitting resin sheet. On the front surface (T direction) of the character sheet 230, a translucent character composed of different colors is drawn. According to the present embodiment, MAX characters 231 configured as green characters and CHANCE characters 232 formed as pink characters are drawn on the character sheet 230 by silk printing.

  The prism sheet 240 is disposed at the bottom of the button cover 225 on the back side of the character sheet 230. The prism sheet 240 is made of a flat disk-like light-transmitting resin sheet, and gives light emitted from the light emitter 284 to the surface in the direction of the character sheet 230. Therefore, by irradiating the prism sheet 240 with light from the light emitter 284, the light emitted from the light emitter 284 is made uniform and uniform, and the light quantity of the entire character sheet 230 is made uniform.

  The button base 250 is disposed on the upper side T of the button main body 260. The button base 250 is slidably accommodated with respect to the button main body 260.

  A spring 300 is provided between the button base 250 and the button body 260 so as to be repelled by a force that pushes the button base 250 downward B. The spring 300 is formed by a coil spring formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and is arranged so that the button base 250 and the button main body 260 can repel each other. For this reason, the spring 300 repels against the force by which the player pushes the bet button 11 downward B.

  A light emitting unit 281 is disposed below the button main body 260. The light emitter unit 281 includes a light emitter 284 having an LED capable of irradiating a plurality of types of colors, and a light emitter unit substrate formed in a planar shape for fixing the light emitter 284. The illuminant 284 is based on a signal transmitted from the main CPU 31, such as blue, light blue, or green light that is similar to the green MAX character 231 drawn on the character sheet 230, or similar to the pink CHANCE character 232. It is formed so that it can irradiate light such as red, pink or orange.

  The light emitter unit 281 is fixed to the button main body 260 by a screw 286. Further, a contact point unit 290 is disposed below the light emitter unit 281 B.

<Bet button>
Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, light having the same color as the green MAX character 231 drawn on the character sheet 230 or the same color as the pink CHANCE character 232 is emitted from the light emitter 284 of the bet button 11. The case will be described. The character sheet 230 is provided on the back surface of the button cover 210.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the case where the light emitter 284 emits red, pink, or orange light that is the same color as the pink CHANCE character 232 drawn on the character sheet 230 will be described.

  The light emitter 284 irradiates the back surface of the character sheet 230 with red, pink or orange light. A green MAX character 231 and a pink CHANCE character 232 are drawn on the character sheet 230 irradiated with red, pink or orange light from the light emitter 284. The color of light emitted from the illuminant 284 is red, pink or orange, which is similar to the color of the CHANCE character 232 drawn on the character sheet 230. As a result, the red, pink or orange light emitted from the light emitter 284 is transmitted from the back surface of the character sheet 230 toward the front surface, so that characters from the front surface of the character sheet 230 are transmitted. The CHANCE character 232 of the same color as the red, pink or orange light drawn on the sheet 230 becomes invisible.

  On the other hand, the MAX character 231 drawn on the character sheet 230 is green, which is a color of a system different from the red, pink, or orange light emitted from the light emitter 284. Therefore, the MAX character 231 is not made invisible by red, pink, or orange light emitted from the light emitter 284.

  Therefore, when red, pink or orange light is emitted from the light emitter 284, the CHANCE character 232 having the same color as the light emitted from the light emitter 284 is assimilated to the light color. Even if the player visually recognizes the character sheet 230 from the front surface of the character sheet 230, the CHANCE character 232 cannot be recognized. On the other hand, the MAX character 231 having a color different from the light emitted from the light emitter 284 is not assimilated with the color of the light, so that the player can visually recognize only the MAX character 231.

  With reference to FIG. 9, the case where the light-emitting body 284 irradiates blue, light blue, or green light which is a color similar to the green MAX character 231 drawn on the character sheet 230 is demonstrated.

  The light emitter 284 irradiates the back surface of the character sheet 230 with blue, light blue or green light. A green MAX character 231 and a pink CHANCE character 232 are drawn on the character sheet 230 irradiated with blue, light blue or green light from the light emitter 284. The color of light emitted from the light emitter 284 is blue, light blue, or green, which are similar to the color of the MAX character 231 drawn on the character sheet 230. As a result, the blue, light blue, or green light emitted from the light emitter 284 is transmitted from the back surface of the character sheet 230 toward the front surface. The MAX character 231 of the same color as the green light drawn on the sheet 230 becomes invisible.

  On the other hand, the CHANCE character 232 drawn on the character sheet 230 is pink which is a color of a system different from the blue, light blue or green light emitted from the light emitter 284. Therefore, the CHANCE character 232 is not made invisible by blue, light blue, or green light emitted from the light emitter 284.

  Therefore, when blue, light blue, or green light is emitted from the light emitter 284, the MAX character 231 having the same color as the light emitted from the light emitter 284 is assimilated to the light color. Even if the player visually recognizes the character sheet 230 from the front surface of the character sheet 230, the MAX character 231 cannot be recognized. On the other hand, the CHANCE character 232 having a color different from that of the light emitted from the light emitter 284 is not assimilated into the color of the light, so that the player can visually recognize only the CHANCE character 232.

  For this reason, by changing the color of the light emitted by the light emitter 284 to a color similar to the color of the character indicating an unnecessary function drawn on the character sheet 230, only the character indicating the necessary function is displayed on the character sheet 230. Can be displayed.

  From this, even if it is a case where the several function of a game machine is provided in one operation button unit, the character which a player can visually recognize can be changed. Therefore, the characters displayed on the operation button unit 200 can be changed according to the function of the gaming machine.

  Thereby, even if a plurality of functions are provided in one operation button unit 200, it is possible for the player to easily grasp the functions provided in the operation button unit 200. Therefore, for example, the operation button unit 200 used for production and the operation button unit 200 for determining the number of medals used for the game can be combined to reduce the cost and increase the space on the arrangement space. The restriction problem can be solved.

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

[Design arrangement table]
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and data (hereinafter, symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol positions existing in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order of advance in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. “0” to “20” are respectively assigned to the positions. Therefore, by managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols existing mainly in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R and It is possible to always manage the type of the symbol.

[Design combination table]
With reference to FIG. 11, a symbol combination table defined for each of the game states of the general game state, the RT1 game state, and the RT2 game state, which will be described later, will be described. FIG. 11 shows a symbol combination table. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined to be a prize, Benefits such as paying out medals, re-game operations, and bonus game operations are given to the player.

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

  The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol “bell” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along the winning determination line, “bell (00000010)” is determined as the display combination.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, when a cherry, bell, or watermelon is determined as a display combination, medals are paid out.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB1 and BB2 are determined as display combinations, a bonus operation is performed. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

[Bonus operating table]
With reference to FIG. 12, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus operation is performed and when the RT is operated.

  The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, a BB1 gaming state, a BB2 gaming state, and an RB gaming state.

  The general game state is basically a game state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate (game value given to a player for a unit game value bet on a game)” is smaller than “1”. . Further, it is a gaming state without a carryover role described later, and is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player as compared with other gaming states.

  The BB1 gaming state and the BB2 general gaming state are gaming states configured by the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state. Further, the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 general gaming state are basically gaming states configured by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the first type special accessory” is operating.

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is operating.

  The condition for generating the BB1 gaming state is establishment of BB1. When the acquired number (for example, so-called “pure increase number” or “payout number”) exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 346), the game state transition condition is satisfied (satisfied), and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. To do.

  The condition for generating the BB2 gaming state is establishment of BB2. The game state transition condition is satisfied (satisfied) when the acquired number (for example, so-called “pure increase number” or “payout number”) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 246), and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. To do.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). In the operating flag of this embodiment, an RB operating flag for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is operating, and BB1 (a continuous action device for a first type special accessory) are operated. A BB1 operating flag for identifying whether or not the BB2 is operating, a BB2 operating flag for identifying whether or not BB2 (a continuous action device related to the first type special object) is operating, and RT1 There is an RT1 operating flag for identifying whether or not RT2 is operating, and an RT2 operating flag for identifying whether or not RT2 is operating. Hereinafter, the BB1 operating flag and the BB2 operating flag are collectively referred to as “bonus operating flag”.

  The operation of BB1 ends when the medals are paid out to reach the prescribed number (346 in the present embodiment). The operation of BB2 ends when medals are paid out to reach the prescribed number (246 in this embodiment). The RB is activated when a game that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment) is performed, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment), or BB1 Alternatively, the operation is terminated when either the operation of BB2 is completed. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end timing of the bonus has been reached.

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

[Internal lottery table determination table]
The internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table determination table defines information on the type of the internal lottery table and information on the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state. In the embodiment, a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, a BB1 general gaming state, and a BB2 gaming state are provided as gaming states. Hereinafter, the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are collectively referred to as “RT gaming state”. Further, BB1 and BB2 are hereinafter collectively referred to as “bonus”.

  The gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (see FIG. 35 to be described later), the probability that an internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, and the maximum number of sliding pieces (maximum sliding piece) Number) and whether or not the bonus is activated. In the embodiment, the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state are in a state where the bonus is activated.

  Here, the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state are states having different probabilities that a replay to be described later is determined as an internal winning combination. In the embodiment, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is highest in the RT2 gaming state, next in the RT1 gaming state, and lowest in the general gaming state.

  The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value, which will be described later, from one random value (so-called determination random value) extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

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

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

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

  FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. FIG. 15 shows an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. FIG. 16 shows an internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state. FIG. 17 shows an internal lottery table for RB operation. In the present embodiment, depending on the situation such as whether or not the bonus is activated, the type of internal winning combination and the winning probability that are determined are varied by using different types of internal lottery tables. , The expectation that the player holds is undulating.

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

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3L that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”, which indicates that any display of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table described above is not permitted.

  FIG. 18 shows a small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay. FIG. 19 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

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

[Internal winning combination storage area]
The configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination storing area stores the internal winning combination represented by the above-mentioned 1-byte data. When the bit is set to “1”, display of the corresponding symbol combination is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost.

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

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

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

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

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

[Description of command parameters]
This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33. Next, command parameters will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the input state command is a command transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 when the button is input, and the input state command parameter shown in FIG. 23 is composed of 8 bits. Furthermore, each bit is associated with a button type. For example, when “1” is stored in bit 0, it indicates that the left stop button has been input.

  The start command is a command transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 when the lottery result is acquired after detecting the start lever. The start command parameter shown in FIG. 24 includes two parameters, parameter 1 and parameter 2. Yes. Further, each parameter of parameter 1 and parameter 2 is composed of 8 bits.

  Parameter 1 is an area in which bits 6 and 7 are used to identify an RT gaming state. When the combination of bits 6 and 7 is “00”, there is no RT (general gaming state), In the case of “01”, it is RT1, and in the case of “10”, it is RT2.

  Parameter 2 is an area in which bits 0 to 5 are used to identify an internal winning combination. For example, when “1” is stored in bit 2, it indicates that the watermelon has been internally won. .

  Other command contents include “initialization command”, “demo display command”, “medal insertion command”, “reel rotation start command”, “reel stop command”, “display command”, “payout end command”, There are a “bonus end command” and a “bonus start command”.

  The transmission timing of these commands is as follows: “Initialization command is“ when setting is changed ”, demo display command is“ when 10 seconds have elapsed from the end of the game ”, medal insertion command is“ when medal is inserted ”, and reel rotation start command is“ reel rotation ” "Start", reel stop command is "reel stop", display command is "when display combination is established", payout end command is "payout end", bonus end command is "bonus winning", bonus start command is "bonus "When displaying".

  As a transmission process of these commands, when a command transmission event occurs, first, a transmission command is set in the communication data storage area, and the set transmission command is transmitted by an interrupt process.

[Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM]
This completes the description of the command parameters. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Direction composition table]
With reference to FIG. 25, the effect composition table will be described. The effect configuration table defines the contents of the effect and the BET button lamp data according to the effect number.

  When the production number is 0, a normal production is performed. This normal effect is an effect by sound output from the speakers 9R and 9L and / or an effect by light emitted from the lamp 14.

  When the production number is 1, the character A production is performed. This effect is an effect in which the character A is displayed on the display screen 5a.

  When the production number is 2, the character B production is performed. This effect is an effect in which the character B is displayed on the display screen 5a.

  When the production number is 3, the character C production is performed. This effect is an effect in which the character C is displayed on the display screen 5a.

  When the production number is 4, production 1 before button operation is performed. This effect is an effect in which the bet button 11 is lit in blue from the start of fluctuation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R until the third stop. By lighting the bet button 11 in blue, the bet button 11 is displayed as “CHANCE”.

  When the production number is 5, production 2 before button operation is performed. This effect is an effect in which the bet button 11 is lit in light blue from the start of fluctuation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R until the third stop. By turning on the bet button 11 in light blue, the bet button 11 is displayed as “CHANCE”.

  When the production number is 6, production 3 before button operation is performed. This effect is an effect in which the bet button 11 is lit in green from the start of fluctuation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R until the third stop. By lighting the bet button 11 in green, the bet button 11 is displayed as “CHANCE”.

  Here, the data type of the BET button lamp data will be described.

  At the start (when the start lever is ON), the data type corresponding to the RT gaming state is set regardless of any of the effect numbers 0-6. When the production number is 0 to 3, the set data type is kept unchanged until the display combination is established (when the display command is received). When the production number is 4-6, the data type corresponding to the production number is set from the start of fluctuation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the third stop, and when the display combination is established (when the display command is received) The data type corresponding to the RT gaming state is reset.

  Further, as will be described later with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27, when the RT gaming state is “no RT”, the red bet button is lit, and when the RT gaming state is “RT1”, the bet button is lit in pink. When the RT gaming state is “RT2”, the bet button is lit in orange.

  Therefore, when the production number is 0 to 3, the bet button 11 is displayed as “MAX” and does not change until the display combination is established (when the display command is received).

  When the production numbers are 4 to 6, the bet button 11 is displayed as “MAX” at the start (when the start lever is turned on) and when the display combination is established (when the display command is received).

[BET button lamp data table]
The BET button lamp data table will be described with reference to FIG. The BET button lamp data table defines the correspondence between data types and BET button lamp data.

  The data type “00H” is red lighting lamp data, the data type “01H” is pink lighting lamp data, the data type “02H” is orange lighting lamp data, and the data type “03H” is blue lighting lamp data. The data type “04H” corresponds to the light blue lamp data, and the data type “05H” corresponds to the green light lamp data.

[Data type determination table]
The data type determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The data type determination table defines the correspondence between the RT gaming state and the data type.

  The RT gaming state “No RT” corresponds to the data type “00H”, the RT gaming state “RT1” corresponds to the data type “01H”, and the RT gaming state “RT2” corresponds to the data type “02H”. Yes.

[Vibration mode lottery table]
The vibration mode lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The vibration mode lottery table defines the vibration content and the lottery value for each internal winning combination in accordance with the vibration data.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 1023” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each effect type number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, vibration data) to which it is assigned is determined. The winning probability of each vibration data can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each vibration data / the number of all random values that may be extracted (1024)”.

  Here, the vibration content will be described. Small vibration, medium vibration and large vibration represent the magnitude of the amplitude when the start lever 6 vibrates. Large vibration has the largest amplitude, medium vibration has the second largest amplitude, and small vibration has the third largest (smallest) amplitude. The intermittent vibration is an intermittent vibration, and the time zone in which the start lever 6 is oscillating and the time zone in which the start lever 6 is not oscillated are alternately repeated at a constant cycle.

[Direction number lottery table (at the start of change)]
With reference to FIG. 29, an effect number lottery table (at the start of variation) will be described. The production number lottery table (at the start of variation) defines the production contents and the lottery value for each internal winning combination in accordance with the production number. This table is referred to in the effect lottery process described later with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 1023” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each effect type number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the production number) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each effect number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each effect number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (1024)”.

  The contents of the effect are as described above in the description of the effect configuration table in FIG.

[Production number update table (with button detection)]
With reference to FIG. 30, an effect number update table (with button detection) will be described. The production number update table (with button detection) defines the production contents and lottery values for each internal winning combination in accordance with the production number. This table is referred to in input state command reception processing described later with reference to FIG. Specifically, the reference is made when the bet button 11 is pressed when the bet button 11 is lit in blue, light blue, or green and the bet button 11 is displayed as “CHANCE”. .

  In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 1023” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each effect type number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the production number) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each effect number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each effect number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (1024)”.

  As for the contents of the effect, the post-button operation effect 1 is an effect in which the character D is displayed on the display screen 5a. The post-button operation effect 2 is an effect in which the character E is displayed on the display screen 5a. Furthermore, the post-button operation effect 3 is an effect in which the character F is displayed on the display screen 5a.

  As described above, when the bet button 11 is pressed while the bet button 11 is lit in blue, light blue, or green and the bet button 11 is displayed as “CHANCE”, the characters D to F are displayed. Either one is displayed on the display screen 5a according to the lottery result.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
The description of the configuration of the various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 has been described above. Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
First, with reference to FIG. 31, the main flowchart by control of the main CPU31 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). In this process, for example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 20) or a display combination storage area (see FIG. 20), is cleared. .

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process (S3). In this process, when the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, a process is performed to update the RB operating flag to on so that the RB gaming state continues even after the RB gaming state ends. Is called.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (S4). In this processing, input checks of the medal sensor 42S and the start switch 6S are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 33 (S5). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. Next, the main CPU 31 sets a start command and transmits the start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S7). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game (S8). When the main CPU 31 determines that 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting 4.1 seconds to the game time management timer (S10). When it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, wait time digestion processing (wait processing) is performed (S9). In this process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player is performed until 4.1 seconds elapse after the reel rotation in the previous game is started. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting 4.1 seconds to the game time management timer (S10). After the process of S10, the main CPU 31 sets a reel rotation start command and outputs a reel rotation start command. The data is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (S11).

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S12). When the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by an interrupt process (not shown) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Then, rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is started.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (S13). In this process, the input of the stop switch 7S is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop button is pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and determines a display combination or the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (S14). As a result of the reference, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table (see FIG. 11), the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU 31 sets a display command and transmits the display command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S15). 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 (S16). In this process, the hopper 40 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the determined payout number. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S17). In this process, the numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag (BB1 operating flag or BB2 operating flag) is on (S18). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 38 (S19). In this process, it is checked whether or not to end the operation of the bonus with reference to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus. When it is determined in S18 that the bonus operating flag is not on, RT game number control processing described later with reference to FIG. 39 is performed (S15). In this process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of subtracting the RT game number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 37 after S19 or after S20 (S21). In this process, it is checked whether or not the bonus operation is started. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 sets a waiting time (30 seconds) in the demonstration display timer (S31). Next, it is determined whether or not the automatic insertion number counter is 0 (S32). When it is determined that the automatic insertion number counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S33). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 42 is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector 42 is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion number counter to the insertion number counter and clears the automatic insertion number counter (S34). S34 is a process for replaying.

  After S33 or S34, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not both the insertion number counter and the credit counter are 0 (S35). When the main CPU 31 determines that both the inserted number counter and the credit counter are 0, the main CPU 31 performs a credit insertion process described later with reference to FIG. 33 (S37). When the main CPU 31 determines that both the inserted number counter and the credit counter are not 0, it performs a settlement switch check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (S36), and then performs a credit insertion process (S37). ).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been detected (S38). When the main CPU 31 determines that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 31 performs processing for setting the maximum insertion value in accordance with the operating flag storage area (S39).

  Next, the insertion number counter determines whether or not the maximum insertion value has been reached (S40). When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S41). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter (S42). Next, the main CPU 31 sets a medal insertion command and transmits the medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (S43). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S40 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S44). The credit counter is for specifying the number of medals that are credited. When determining that the medal passage is not detected after S43, after S44, or in S38, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the specified insertion number (S45). If the main CPU 31 determines that the input number counter is the specified input number, it determines whether or not the start switch is on (S48). If it is determined that the insertion number counter is not the prescribed insertion number, it is determined whether or not the value of the demonstration display timer is 0 (S46).

  Next, when determining that the value of the demonstration display timer is 0, the main CPU 31 sets a demonstration display command and transmits the demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S47). When the process of S47 is completed, the process proceeds to S35. If it is determined in the process of S46 that the value of the demonstration display timer is not 0, the process proceeds to S35.

  If the main CPU 31 determines in S45 that the insertion number counter is the specified insertion number, it determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (S48). When determining that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S35, whereas when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (S49). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 42 is not driven, and medals are expelled. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

[Credit insertion processing]
Next, the credit insertion process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 obtains the maximum input value according to the operating flag storage area (see FIG. 22) (S51). This process is a process for obtaining the maximum value of the number of inserted sheets with reference to the gaming state because the maximum inserted value differs depending on the gaming state. Next, the main CPU 31 obtains credit counter data (S52). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the credit insertion switch (bet button 11) is on (S53).

  When determining that the credit insertion switch is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the credit counter is 0 (S54). If it is determined that the credit insertion switch is not on, the process proceeds to S38 in FIG.

  If the main CPU 31 determines that the credit counter is 0, it proceeds to S38 in FIG. If it is determined that the credit counter is not 0, 1 is added to the inserted number counter, and 1 is subtracted from the credit counter (S55). When the processing of S55 ends, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum insertion value (S56).

  If the main CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S38 in FIG. If it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum insertion value, the process proceeds to S54.

[Checkout switch check processing]
Next, the adjustment switch check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the settlement switch (the settlement button 12) is on (S61). If it is determined that the settlement switch is on, it is determined whether or not the insertion number counter is 0 (S62). If it is determined that the checkout switch is not on, the process proceeds to S37 in FIG.

  When determining that the insertion number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 obtains credit counter data (S66). If it is determined that the insertion number counter is not 0, the value of the insertion number counter is acquired (S63).

  When the processing of S63 is completed, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (S64), and then sets 0 to the payout inserted number counter or credit counter (S65).

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains credit counter data (S66). The process of S66 is also performed when it is determined in S62 that the insertion number counter is 0. Next, it is determined whether or not the credit counter is 0 (S67).

  When determining that the credit counter is 0, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S37 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the credit counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S64.

[Internal lottery processing]
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 (see FIG. 13) and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (S71). For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for general gaming state (see FIG. 14) is selected based on the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 13), and “6” is selected as the number of lotteries. It is determined. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S72). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S73).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S74). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S75). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (S76). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (S77).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S78). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S74. 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 (S79).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S76 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 acquires a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S80). After S80 or S79, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 18), and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S81).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 20) (S82). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 21) is 0 (S83). 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 (see FIG. 19), and determines the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer. Is acquired (S84). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S85).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 21) is not 0 after S85 or in S83, the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 20). And the result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (S86). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

[Reel stop control process]
Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S101). When the main CPU 31 determines that an effective stop button has not been pressed, it waits until it is pressed.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (S103). In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, when the stop button is pressed, including the symbol position in the middle of the corresponding display window, Up to the position is subject to check. That is, any of the five numerical values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, the main CPU 31 is within the range of the number of checks including the position of the symbol in the middle of the corresponding display window (hereinafter referred to as the stop start position) from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter when the stop button is pressed. The symbol position with the highest priority is searched for (S104). In this process, the position of the symbol that can display the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination along the winning determination line is determined as the position of the symbol with the highest priority.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (S105). The number of symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position with the highest priority is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Next, the main CPU 31 proceeds to stop control position waiting (S106). When shifting to the stop control position wait, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by an interrupt process (not shown), and waits for the position of the symbol with the highest priority to reach the middle stage of the corresponding display window. The rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets a reel stop command and transmits the reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S107). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid (S108). That is, it is determined whether there is a reel that is still rotating. When the main CPU 31 determines that there is a stop button for which the pressing operation is valid, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S101, whereas when it determines that there is no stop button for which the pressing operation is effective, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process.

[Bonus activation check process]
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 BB1 (S121). When determining that the display combination is BB1, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 12) and performs BB1 operation processing (S122). In this process, the BB1 operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB1 in S121, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB2 (S123). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB2, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 12) and performs BB2 operation processing (S124). In this process, the BB2 operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  The main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 21) after S124 or S122 (S125). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S126). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB2 in S123, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S127). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (S128). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not replay in S127, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (S129). When the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, while determining that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, It is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is on (S130).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the RB in-operation flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RB in-operation flag is not on, the main CPU 31 reads the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 12) Referring to FIG. 5, the RB operation process is performed (S131). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned on, and predetermined values are set in the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

[Bonus end check process]
Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S141). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag is on (S142). When the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB1 (S143). In the BB1 end process, the BB1 operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and various counters for managing the bonus end timing are cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 sets the RT1 operating flag to ON and sets 33 to the RT game number counter (S144).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S142 that the BB1 operating flag is not on, it performs BB2 end time processing (S145). In the BB2 end process, the main CPU 31 turns off the BB2 operating flag and the RB operating flag, and clears various counters for managing the bonus end timing.

  After S145, the main CPU 31 sets the RT2 operating flag to ON and sets 33 to the RT game number counter (S146). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 after S146 or S144 (S147). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in S141, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on (S148). When the main CPU 31 determines that the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 updates the possible winning count counter or the possible gaming count counter (S149). In this process, the possible game number counter is decremented by one, and if there is a win, the possible pay number counter is decremented by one.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S150). When the main CPU 31 determines that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process, while determining that the possible winning number counter or the possible game number counter is 0, Processing at the end of RB is performed (S151). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

[RT game number control processing]
Next, the RT game number control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the RT1 operating flag to the RT2 operating flag is on (S161).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that any of the RT1 operating flag to the RT2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 decrements the RT game number counter by 1 (S162). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is zero. When determining that the RT game number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 sets the RT1 operating flag to the RT2 operating flag to OFF (S164). When this process ends, the RT game number counter update process ends.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 saves a register (S171). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (S172). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 7S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input state command setting process (S173). In this process, it is checked what input has been made among the start lever 6 and the bet button 11. Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing for transmitting an input state command or the like to the sub-control circuit 72 (S174).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S175). In this process, when the start of rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, and then the stepping motors 49L, 49C, The drive of 49R is controlled. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel waits for the number of sliding pieces and the rotation is decelerated and stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (S176). Next, the main CPU 31 performs timer management processing (S177). Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S178). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71. Next, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Power on]
With reference to FIG. 41, the operation of the sub control circuit 70 when the power is turned on will be described.

  When the power is turned on, first, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (S301), and proceeds to S302. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error checking of the SDRAM 73, the drawing SDRAM 75, etc., and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task and a sound control task that are task groups for timer interrupt synchronization, and a mother task that is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization.

  In S302, the sub CPU 81 activates a lamp control task, and proceeds to S303. The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 ms to the sub CPU 81. In response to the sub CPU 81 receiving this timer interrupt event message, the sub CPU 81 A process for controlling the lighting state of the LEDs 101 and the like is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the sound control task which is the same timer interrupt synchronization task group.

  In S303, the sub CPU 81 activates a sound control task, and proceeds to S304. In the sound control task, the sub CPU 81 performs processing for controlling the sound output state from the speakers 21L and 21R, and moves to the vibration device control task which is the same timer interrupt synchronization task group.

  In S304, the sub CPU 81 activates the vibration device control task, and proceeds to S305. In the vibration device control task, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the vibration of the start lever 6 based on the vibration data (see FIG. 28), and moves to the lamp control task which is the same timer interrupt synchronization task group.

  In S305, the sub CPU 81 activates the mother task and aborts the process. The mother task will be described with reference to FIG.

[Mother Task]
Next, the mother task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 activates a drawing task (S311), and proceeds to S312. In the drawing task, the sub CPU 81 waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a VSYNC interrupt signal transmitted to the sub CPU 81 every 1000/30 ms, and in response to the sub CPU 81 receiving the VSYNC interrupt signal, Processing for controlling the display state on the liquid crystal display device 131 is performed.

  In step S312, the sub CPU 81 activates the main board communication task and proceeds to step S313. The main board communication task will be described later with reference to FIG. 46. However, the main board communication task waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive various commands transmitted from the main CPU 31 provided in the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 81. In response to the reception of various commands by the sub CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs processing in accordance with the received commands. For example, when a start command is received from the main CPU 31, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process, and when receiving a reel stop command from the main CPU 31, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process.

  In step S313, the sub CPU 81 executes the “drawing task” of the task group for VSYNC interrupt synchronization, and proceeds to step S313.

[Ramp control task]
Next, the lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes lamp related data (S321), and proceeds to S322. Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a 2 ms event wait process, and proceeds to S323.

  Next, in S323, the sub CPU 81 executes the next task “sound control task” of the same group (task group for timer interrupt synchronization). In this process, the sub CPU 81 jumps the process to the sound control task described in FIG.

  In step S324, the sub CPU 81 extracts lamp data from the lamp storage area, and proceeds to step S325. This process is performed when the process jumps from the vibration device control task described in FIG.

  Next, in step S325, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data analysis processing, and proceeds to step S326. In S326, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp lighting control process, and proceeds to S322.

Sound control task
Next, a sound control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes sound related data (S331), and proceeds to S332.

  Next, in S332, the sub CPU 81 executes the next task “vibration device control task” of the same group (task group for timer interrupt synchronization). In this process, the sub CPU 81 jumps the process to the vibration device control task described in FIG.

  In step S333, the sub CPU 81 extracts the sound data from the sound storage area, and proceeds to step S334. This process is performed when the process jumps from the lamp control task described in FIG.

  Next, in step S334, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data analysis processing, and proceeds to step S335. In S335, the sub CPU 81 performs a sound output control process, and proceeds to S332.

[Vibration device control task]
Next, the vibration device control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes vibration related data (S341), and proceeds to S342.

  Next, in S342, the sub CPU 81 executes the next task “lamp control task” of the same group (task group for timer interrupt synchronization). In this process, the sub CPU 81 jumps the process to the lamp control task described in FIG.

  In step S343, the sub CPU 81 extracts vibration data from the vibration storage area, and proceeds to step S344. This process is performed when the process jumps from the sound control task described with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S344, the sub CPU 81 performs vibration data analysis processing, and proceeds to step S345. In S345, the sub CPU 81 performs a vibration control process, and proceeds to S342.

[Main board communication control task]
Next, the main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the transmission messenger queue (S351), and proceeds to S352. In step S352, the sub CPU 81 checks for command reception, and then proceeds to step S353. In step S353, the sub CPU 81 determines whether a command different from the previous command is received. If it is determined that a command different from the previous command is received, the process proceeds to S354. If it is determined that a command different from the previous command is not received, the process proceeds to S352.

  In S354, the sub CPU 81 creates game information such as an internal winning combination, a gaming state, a setting value, and a value of the RT game number counter from the received command parameters, and proceeds to S355. In S355, the sub CPU 81 stores the created game information in the game data storage area, and proceeds to S356. In S356, the sub CPU 81 performs command analysis processing described with reference to FIG. 47, and proceeds to S352.

[Command analysis processing]
Next, command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process described with reference to FIG. 48 (S361), and proceeds to S362. Next, in step S362, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data determination and storage processing, and then proceeds to step S363. Next, in step S363, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data determination and storage processing, and then proceeds to step S352.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, the effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a medal insertion command is received (S371). At this time, if the medal insertion command is received, then the medal insertion command reception process is performed (S372), and the effect content determination process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a medal insertion command, it is then determined whether or not it is at the time of receiving a start command (S373). At this time, if it is at the time of receiving the start command, next, the process at the time of receiving the start command, which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the start command, it is then determined whether or not it is at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command (S375). At this time, if it is time to receive a reel rotation start command, a reel rotation start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 51 is performed (S376), and the effect content determination process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command, it is then determined whether or not it is at the time of receiving the reel stop command (S377). At this time, if it is time to receive a reel stop command, a reel stop command reception process is then performed (step S378), and the effect content determination process ends. In the reel stop command reception processing, the production data at the time of reel stop is registered based on the registered production number with reference to the production configuration table (FIG. 25).

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a reel stop command, it is then determined whether or not it is at the time of receiving a display command (step S379). At this time, if it is a display command reception time, a display command reception time process is then performed (step S380), and the effect content determination process is terminated. In the display command reception process, the effect composition table (FIG. 25) is referred to, and the effect data when the display combination is established is registered based on the registered effect number. According to the effect composition table (FIG. 25), the effect data at the time when the display combination is established (when the display command is received) can be obtained by referring to the data type determination table (FIG. 27) regardless of the effect number. It is decided and registered according to.

  On the other hand, if the display command is not received, it is then determined whether or not the input state command is received (step S381). At this time, if it is at the time of receiving the input state command, next, an input state command receiving process described later with reference to FIG. 52 is performed (step S382), and the effect content determining process is ended. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the input state command, next, processing corresponding to the received command is executed (step S383), and the effect content determination processing is ended.

[Start command reception processing]
Next, the start command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs various game number counter update processing (S391), and then executes effect lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 (S392).

  When the processing of S392 is completed, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the wait timer is 500 ms or longer (S393). This wait timer is set (initial value 4000 ms) in the reel rotation start command reception process described in FIG. Therefore, determining whether the wait timer is 500 ms or more is determining whether the elapsed time from the start of reel rotation in the previous game is within 3500 ms. When determining that the wait timer is 500 ms or longer, the sub CPU 81 performs vibration data determination processing (S394). This process is performed by referring to the vibration mode lottery table (FIG. 28). When the process of S394 ends, the sub CPU 81 registers vibration data (S395).

  In S393, when it is determined that the wait timer is not 500 ms or longer, or when the process of S395 is completed, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table (FIG. 25) and starts based on the registered effect number. The effect data at the time of operation (when the start lever is on) is registered (S396). According to the production configuration table (FIG. 25), the production data at the start operation (when the start lever is turned on) corresponds to the RT game state by referring to the data type determination table (FIG. 27) regardless of the production number. Determined and registered. When the process of S396 ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the start command reception process.

[Direction lottery processing]
Next, the effect lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 acquires and stores an effect selection random value (S401). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect number lottery table (at the start of variation) (FIG. 29), and determines the effect number based on the start command parameter (internal winning combination) and the acquired effect selection random value. (S402).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a specific effect number (effect number = 4 to 6) (S403). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the specific production number (production number = 4 to 6), it turns on the production button valid flag (S404).

  In S403, when it is determined that the effect number is not a specific effect number (effect number = 4 to 6), or when the process of S404 ends, the sub CPU 81 registers the determined effect number (S405).

[Reel rotation start command reception processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 51, the reel rotation start command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 sets a wait timer to 4000 ms (S411). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table (FIG. 25), and registers effect data at the start of reel rotation (at the start of fluctuation) based on the registered effect number (S412). When the process of S412 ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel rotation start command reception process.

[Process when receiving input status command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 51, an input state command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BET button has been operated (S421). If it is determined that the BET button has been operated, the process of S422 is performed. If it is determined that the BET button has not been operated, the sub CPU 81 ends the input state command reception process.

  In step S422, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the effect button valid flag is on. If it is determined that the effect button valid flag is on, the process of S423 is performed. If it is determined that the effect button valid flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 ends the input state command reception process.

  In step S423, the sub CPU 81 turns off the effect button valid flag. Next, in step S424, the sub CPU 81 performs effect data determination processing. In this process, the effect number is determined based on the internal winning combination and the effect selection random value with reference to the effect number lottery table (with button detection) (FIG. 30).

  When the processing of S424 ends, the sub CPU 81 performs effect data update processing in S425. In this process, the registered effect data is updated. When the processing of S425 ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the input state command reception processing.

  As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the sub CPU 81 controls to drive the vibration motor 610 that vibrates the start lever 6 on the condition that the rotation start of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not permitted. Thus, since the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not started by the vibration of the start lever by driving the vibration motor 610, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are not driven by the vibration of the start lever 6 by the vibration motor 610. The malfunction of starting the rotation of the game can be eliminated, and the entertainment can be improved by diversifying the production.

  Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the sub CPU 81 determines the emission color based on the function control means that is enabled, and causes the light emitter 284 to emit light. The light emitter 284 emits light of the same color as each character drawn on the button cover 210. Thus, even when the bet button 11 is provided with a plurality of functions, the visible character can be changed to “MAX” or “CHANCE” depending on the emission color of the light emitter 284. The character can be changed together. Accordingly, the player can grasp the function of the bet button 11 while having a plurality of functions with the bet button 11, and the button dedicated to production is also used as another operation button. The problem of restriction can be solved.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the vibration of the start lever 6 by the vibration motor 610 is controlled until the wait time elapses. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be in a game standby (during demonstration screen display) or during a lock period (a period during which no start lever operation is accepted).

  In the above-described embodiment, the bet button 11 is provided with a plurality of functions and the light emission of the bet button 11 is controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The settlement button 12, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the like may be provided with a plurality of functions, and light emission may be controlled according to the functions.

It is a figure which shows the function flow of a pachislot. It is a front view of a pachislot. It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the structure of a main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the structure of a sub control circuit. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a start lever unit. It is an exploded view of an operation button unit. It is the figure which turned on the color of the color similar to pink of a bet button. It is the figure which turned on the color of the same color as green of a bet button. 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 lottery table determination table. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game states. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT2 game states. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the carryover combination storage area. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the operating flag storage area. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of an input state command parameter. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a start command parameter. It is a figure which shows an effect structure table. It is a figure which shows a BET button lamp data table. It is a figure which shows a data classification determination table. It is a figure which shows a vibration mode lottery table. It is a figure which shows a production number lottery table (at the time of a fluctuation | variation start). It is a figure which shows an effect number update table (with button detection). It is a main flowchart by control of main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows a medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart which shows a credit insertion process. It is a flowchart which shows a settlement switch check process. It is a flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows RT game number control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of power activation. It is a flowchart which shows a mother task. It is a flowchart which shows a lamp | ramp control task. It is a flowchart which shows a sound control task. It is a flowchart which shows a vibration apparatus control task. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production content determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of start command reception. It is a main flowchart which shows an effect lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows a reel rotation start command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of input state command reception.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit

Claims (3)

A symbol display means having a plurality of display units for displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
A start lever that can be operated by the player;
A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a unit game in response to an operation of the start lever;
Fluctuation start permission means for permitting the start of the fluctuation of the symbol displayed by the symbol display means when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Control for starting the change of the symbol displayed by the symbol display means on condition that the game start command signal is output by the game start command means and the start of change is permitted by the change start permission means. A symbol variation start control means to perform;
A vibration device for vibrating the start lever;
A gaming machine comprising: vibration device control means for performing control to vibrate the vibration device on condition that the start of variation is not permitted by the variation start permission means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
It further comprises time measuring means for measuring time,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the change start permission means permits the start of the change of the symbol displayed by the symbol display means on the condition that a predetermined time is measured by the time measurement means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations in response to the game start command signal;
Vibration mode determining means for determining one vibration mode from a plurality of types of vibration modes based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means,
The gaming machine control unit performs control for driving the vibration unit based on the vibration mode determined by the vibration mode determination unit.

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