JP2012245419A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that increases expectation of a player for a game by enhancing game property.SOLUTION: A main CPU (31) of a Pachinko slot machine (1) is configured to start BB that is advantageous to a player, on condition that a symbol combination corresponding to the BB is stopped and displayed along a win determination line. During the BB, the main CPU starts RB that is more advantageous than that of the BB, on condition that a symbol combination corresponding to the RB is stopped and displayed along the win determination line. The main CPU changes an internal lottery table to an internal lottery table for a regular game state during the BB, on condition that a symbol combination corresponding to the BB is stopped and displayed along the win determination line. When the RB is determined as an internal winning combination during the BB, the main CPU selects an internal lottery table for an RT game state during the BB in which a probability that a replay may be determined as an internal winning combination is higher than that of the internal lottery table for the regular game state during the BB.

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.

  In such a gaming machine, the number of payable coins at the time of the bonus game is determined and set in response to the BB winning for the bonus operation (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the player can play a bonus game until the set payable number is reached.

JP 2007-20954 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, after winning the BB for the bonus operation, the game is only played until the determined payable number of medals are paid out. Therefore, during the bonus operation, the player only uses the predetermined payable number, and thus the player's expectation cannot be further improved.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can broaden the range of game playability and improve the player's sense of expectation for the game.

  The present invention provides the following.

  (1) A plurality of symbol display means (for example, symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols, and an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations Internal winning combination determination information storage means (for example, a main ROM 32, which will be described later, a main CPU 31 which will be described later) and a unit for storing a plurality of internal winning combination determination information (for example, an internal lottery table which will be described later) An internal lottery means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for determining an internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determination information in response to satisfying a start condition of a game (for example, one game described later) A stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and receiving a player's stop operation; Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of a symbol variably displayed on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to an operation of the stop operation means by a technician. For example, a stop control means (for example, a figure to be described later) that stops the change display of the symbol on the corresponding symbol display means in response to the internal winning combination determination information and the stop command signal. 24 means for performing the process of S8, a later-described main CPU 31 and the like, and a winning combination determining means for determining whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed by the symbol displaying means relates to winning (for example, described later) 24. When the winning determination is made by the means for performing the processing of S9 in FIG. 24, the main CPU 31 described later) and the winning determination means, the plurality of symbol display means stop. Game value giving means for giving a predetermined amount of game value to the player according to the displayed symbol combination (for example, means for performing the processing of S11 in FIG. 24 described later, main CPU 31 described later, etc.) The player performs an operation in a state advantageous to the player on condition that the symbol combination corresponding to BB (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” described later) is stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display means. When the advantageous state operating means (for example, the means for performing the processing of S122 in FIG. 29 described later, the main CPU 31 described later) and the advantageous state operating means are operating in the advantageous state, the plurality of symbol displays The special state operation that operates in a special state more advantageous than the advantageous state on condition that the symbol combination corresponding to RB (for example, “red 7-watermelon-watermelon” described later) is stopped and displayed by the means. When a special state operation is performed by means (for example, means for performing processing of S124 in FIG. 29 described later, main CPU 31 described later) and the special state operation means, the winning determination means performs a predetermined number of times. Special state ending means (for example, means for performing the processing of S146 in FIG. 30 to be described later, main CPU 31 to be described later) and the internal lottery means for ending the operation in the special state on condition that the winning of the game is determined. Accordingly, the first combination (for example, the special watermelon 2, the special watermelon 3 "or the second combination in which the amount of game value given by the game value providing means is smaller than the first combination among the plurality of combinations. When one of the combinations (for example, the special watermelon 1) is determined as an internal winning combination, the stop operation order of the stop operation means that permits winning of the first combination and the second combination is determined. Stop operation order determining means (for example, a means for performing the processing of S8 in FIG. 24 described later, a main CPU 31 to be described later) and notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 to be described later, a sub CPU 81 to be described later) And the stop control means, when the internal lottery means determines the first winning combination or the second winning combination as an internal winning combination, the determination result of the stop operation order determining means and the actual Whether or not to stop display the symbol combination corresponding to the first hand or the second hand by the plurality of symbol display means, based on the stop operation order stopped by the stop operation means, The notification means determines whether or not to notify information related to the determination by the stop operation order determination means when the special state operation means is operating in a special state, and the determination result A game machine characterized in that information relating to the determination by the stop operation order determination means is notified based on the information.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), when the special state operating means is operated in an advantageous state by the advantageous state operating means, the symbol combination corresponding to RB is stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display means. In this case, the special state is operated more advantageously than the advantageous state. The special state ending unit ends the operation in the special state on condition that the winning determination unit determines a predetermined number of winnings when the special state operating unit is operating in a special state. The stop operation order determination unit is configured such that one of the plurality of roles is a first combination or a second combination in which the amount of game value given by the game value adding unit is smaller than the first combination. When it is determined as a combination, the stop operation order of the stop operation means that permits winning of the first combination and the second combination is determined. Then, when the first combination or the second combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop control means sets the determination result of the stop operation order determination means and the stop operation order actually stopped by the stop operation means. Based on this, it is controlled whether or not to stop display the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination or the second combination.

  For this reason, the operation in a special state is ended when a predetermined number of winnings are performed. Therefore, the player can obtain more game value by displaying the second combination out of the first combination and the second combination while the special state is activated. Can do. In other words, the player can increase the game value that can be obtained while the special state is activated by his / her stop operation. The expectation of the person can be improved.

  The notifying means determines whether or not to notify information related to the determination by the stop operation order determining means when the operation in a special state is being performed, and relates to the determination by the stop operation order determining means based on the determination result Broadcast information. For this reason, when the operation of a special state is performed, the player follows the notification by the notification means, and the player can stop and display the second combination out of the first combination and the second combination. The game value can be obtained. That is, the player can increase the game value that can be obtained while the special state is being operated by confirming the notification by the notification means and performing the stop operation. The expectation of the player when the operation is performed can be improved.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to broaden the range of playability and improve the player's expectation for the game.

It is a figure which shows the function flow of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the external structure of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal structure 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 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 RT game states. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for BB general game states. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT game state in BB. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states. 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 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 which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows a production number lottery table. It is a figure which shows a production number lottery table. 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 an internal lottery process. It is a flowchart following FIG. 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 an interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the production registration task performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination process performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the various game number counter update process performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the production number lottery process performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the AT lottery process performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the display command reception performed by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of 2nd Example. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table of 2nd Example. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table of 2nd Example. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows AT lottery processing performed by the sub CPU of 2nd Example.

[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 referred to as pachislot) 1 in the embodiment of the first example 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 switching means determines a plurality of internal winning combinations including first internal winning combination determination information and second internal winning combination determination information having a higher probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination than the first internal winning combination determination information. Switch information. The internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value based on the switched internal winning combination determination information and determines the 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.

  The advantageous state actuating means operates the BB advantageous for the player on the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the BB is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. The special state actuating means performs the RB operation more advantageous than the BB operation on the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to the RB is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line when the BB operation is performed. .

  The switching means switches the internal winning combination determination information to the first internal winning combination determination information on the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to BB is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line, and the operation of BB is performed. When RB is determined as the internal winning combination, the internal winning combination determining information is switched to the second internal winning combination determining information.

  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.

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

  Further, in the pachislot 1, 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.

[Pachislot structure]
The functional flow of the pachislot 1 has been described above. Next, the structure of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<External structure of pachislot>
FIG. 2 shows an external structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

(Reel and display window)
The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2 that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 2. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a including symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and have a configuration capable of transmitting through the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them. I have.

  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 (hereinafter referred to as display windows) 21L, 21C, 21R have a plurality of types arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind them is stopped. Among the symbols, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions within the frame. In addition, a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line formed by combining any one of predetermined areas among the three areas of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. Is defined as a line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, a top line 8b formed by combining the upper stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a center line 8c formed by combining the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, and the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The bottom line 8d formed by combining the lower stage, the upper stage of the left display window 21L, the middle stage of the middle display window 21C, and the lower stage of the right display window 21R, the cross-down line 8e, the lower stage of the left display window 21L, and the middle display window 21C Five cross-up lines 8a formed by combining the middle stage and the upper stage of the right display window 21R are provided as winning determination lines.

(Operating device)
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 received in the medal slot 10 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited in the pachislot 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 6 is provided to start 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.

(Other equipment)
The 7-segment display 13 is made up of 7-segment LEDs. The number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot 1 Information such as the number of medals deposited in the inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp (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 opening 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 40 (see FIG. 3 described later) to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

<Internal structure of pachislot>
FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment. The state where the front door 2 is opened and the structure on the back surface side of the front door 2 and the structure inside the cabinet 1a appear is shown.

  A substrate (hereinafter referred to as a main substrate 71A) on which a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 4 described later) is formed is provided above the cabinet 1a. The main control circuit 71 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 71 will be described later.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in the center of the cabinet 1a. Stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R (see FIG. 4 described later) are connected to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  On the left side of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a substrate (hereinafter referred to as sub-substrate 72A) on which a sub-control circuit 72 (see FIG. 4 described later) is formed is provided. The sub-control circuit 72 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described later.

  Below the inside of the cabinet 1a, a medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper) 40 having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided. On the left side of the hopper 40, a power supply device 43 for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachislot 1 is provided.

  A selector 42 is provided at the center of the back side of the front door 2 and below the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The selector 42 is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 10 to the hopper 40. Note that a medal sensor 42S (see FIG. 4 to be described later) is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 42, and detects that an appropriate medal has passed.

[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. 6 to 16 to be described later) such as a control program (see FIGS. 24 to 31 to be described later) executed by the main CPU 31 and an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 10 to 14 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. 17 to 20 to be 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 11S detects that the bet button 11 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 (see FIGS. 32 to 39 described later) 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 (see FIG. 32 to be described later) for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and a random number for effects are extracted, and the contents of the effects (effect data) are determined and registered. An effect registration task (see FIG. 33 to be described later), a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect content, a lamp control task for controlling the output of light by the lamp 14, An audio control task for controlling sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R is included.

  The data storage area is a storage area for storing various data tables (see FIGS. 21 to 23 to be described later), a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, A storage area for storing sound data relating to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data relating to light on / off patterns, 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 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the 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 referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol 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]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 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 medal payout, replay operation, RT operation, and bonus game operation 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 (00000001)” is stored in the display combination storage area described later, and the bell wins.

  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 bell, watermelon, special watermelon 1, special watermelon 2, or special watermelon 3 wins as a display combination, medals are paid out. Note that the combination in which these medals are paid out is referred to as “payout”.

  Further, when replay is determined as the display combination, re-playing operation (that is, a state in which a game can be started without inserting medals) is performed. When BB is determined as the display combination, the bonus is activated. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”. Special spilled eyes 1 to 3 are displayed when the special watermelons 1 to 3 are spilled. Further, even when special spilled eyes 1 to 3 are determined as display combinations, medals are not paid out.

[Bonus operating table]
With reference to FIG. 9, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus operation is performed.

  The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, an RT gaming state, a BB gaming state, and an RB gaming state.

  The general gaming state is a gaming state having no carryover described later, and is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player as compared to other gaming states.

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a general gaming state during BB, an RT gaming state during BB, and an RB gaming state. Further, the BB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted 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.

  In the BB gaming state (the BB gaming state in the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state), if the RB wins internally, the RB carryover state (RB carrying state in the BB) over one or more games in the BB gaming state When the symbol combination corresponding to RB is displayed, the game state is shifted from the RB carryover state (RB carryover state during BB) to the RB game state in the BB game state.

  When the RB wins internally during the BB general gaming state, the RT gaming state during the BB gaming state (RT gaming state during BB) is shifted from the BB general gaming state. Even when the current gaming state is shifted to the RT gaming state during BB, the RB carryover state continues. However, when the BB gaming state end condition is satisfied during the BB RT gaming state, the RB carryover state (RB during RB carryover state) is shifted to the RT gaming state in the general gaming state. That is, the RT gaming state is continuously performed even after the BB gaming state ends.

  The condition for generating the BB gaming state is establishment of BB. 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, 346), and the gaming state is the general gaming state or RT Transition to the gaming state. At this time, when the RT is in operation, the state shifts to the RT gaming state, and when the RT is not in operation, the state shifts to the general gaming state.

  In the RB gaming state, the transition condition is met when one of the conditions that the predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) the game is completed and the predetermined number of times (for example, two times) that the winning is established is satisfied. The game state is established and the game state shifts to the BB general game state.

  The condition for generating the carryover state is either internal winning for BB or internal winning for RB during the BB gaming state. The transition condition is established when the BB or RB is established, the BB gaming state is ended, or the RB gaming state is started in the BB gaming state, and the gaming state is BB gaming state, RB gaming state, or general Transition to the gaming state.

  The condition for generating the general gaming state during BB is that the BB is established, or that the RB gaming state ends during the BB gaming state. When the BB gaming state ends or the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state starts, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  The condition for generating the RT gaming state during BB is that RB is determined as an internal winning combination during BB. When one of RB is established or special spills 1 to 3 are established, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state or the general gaming state.

  The condition for generating the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state is that RB is established during the BB gaming state. When any of the conditions that the predetermined number of times (for example, twelve times) the game is completed, the predetermined number of times (for example, two times) is realized, or the BB gaming state is ended is satisfied. The transition condition is established, and the gaming state shifts to a general gaming state (BB general gaming state) during the BB gaming state.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). In the operating flag of the present embodiment, an RB operating flag for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is operating, and BB (an accessory continuous operating device related to the first type special accessory) are operated. There is a BB operating flag for identifying whether or not the RT is operating, and an RT operating flag for identifying whether or not the RT is operating. Hereinafter, the RB operating flag and the BB operating flag are collectively referred to as “bonus operating flag”.

  The operation of BB is ended when the medals are paid out to reach the prescribed number (346 in the present embodiment). The RB is activated when a game that reaches the specified number of times (12 times in the present embodiment) is performed, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times (2 times in the present embodiment), or BB The operation ends when either of the operations ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end timing of the bonus has been reached.

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

[Internal lottery table 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, as the gaming state, a general gaming state, an RT gaming state, a general gaming state during BB, an RT gaming state during BB, and an RB gaming state are provided. Hereinafter, BB and RB are 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. 26 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 general gaming state during BB, the RT gaming state during BB, and the RB gaming state are in a state where the bonus is activated.

  Here, the general gaming state, the RT gaming state, the BB general gaming state, and the RT gaming state during BB have 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 the internal winning combination is higher in the RT gaming state and the RT gaming state during the BB, and the replay is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state and the BB general gaming state. The probability is low.

  The RB gaming state is an advantageous gaming state as compared to the general gaming state, the general gaming state during BB, the RT gaming state, and the RT gaming state during BB, and increases the number of symbol combinations related to winning for each prescribed number, or This is a state in which the probability related to winning every prescribed number is increased. The RB gaming state can continue to operate until a predetermined number of gaming results are obtained that do not exceed 12 when predetermined. The RB gaming state can be identified by turning on or off an RB gaming state flag provided to identify whether or not the gaming state is an RB gaming state. When the RB gaming state flag is on, When the state is the RB gaming state and is off, the gaming state is a gaming state different from the RB 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. If no digit is generated in any of the winning numbers, it is “lost” (the small character / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are “0”).

  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. 10 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. FIG. 11 shows an RT lottery state internal lottery table. FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table for the general gaming state during BB. FIG. 13 shows an internal lottery table for the RT gaming state during BB. FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery table for RB operation. In this embodiment, depending on the situation such as whether the bonus operation or the RT operation is being performed, the type of internal winning combination and the winning probability that are determined are varied by using different types of internal lottery tables. As a result, the expectation held by the player is undulated.

  The general gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 10) and the RT gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 11) are basically configured in the same manner, but are compatible with the RT gaming state internal lottery table. The lottery value to be different is different in that it is larger than the lottery value corresponding to the replay in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (see FIG. 10). That is, in the general gaming state, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is (8980/65536), whereas in the RT gaming state, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is (20000 / 65536). Therefore, in the RT gaming state, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than that in the general gaming state.

  Further, the internal lottery table for the BB general gaming state (see FIG. 12) and the internal lottery table for the BB RT gaming state (see FIG. 13) are basically configured in the same way, but the BB medium RT game The difference is that the lottery value corresponding to the replay in the internal lottery table for state is larger than the lottery value corresponding to the replay in the internal lottery table for BB general gaming state. That is, in the BB general gaming state, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is (8980/65536), whereas in the BB RT gaming state, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination. Is different in that it is (20000/65536). Therefore, in the RT gaming state during BB, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than in the general gaming state during BB.

  Further, the general lottery state internal lottery table (see FIG. 10) and the BB medium gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 12) have the same probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination. Similarly, the RT lottery state internal lottery table (see FIG. 11) and the BB medium RT gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 13) have the same probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. 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. 15 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. 16 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. In the figure, “left middle right” means that the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, the second stop operation is the middle stop button 7C, and the third stop operation is the right stop button 7R. That means.

  Here, the case where the special watermelon 1, the special watermelon 2, and the special watermelon 3 are determined as the internal winning combination will be described. When the special watermelon 1 is determined as an internal winning combination, each corresponding symbol is displayed so that the special watermelon 1 is stopped and displayed as a display combination only when the order of the stop operation is “left middle right”. The display is stopped and displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. Therefore, in order to establish the special watermelon 1 as the display combination, in addition to the special watermelon 1 being determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation order is “left / middle / right”, that is, the left It is required to perform the first stop operation on the reel 3L, the second stop operation on the middle reel 3C, and the third stop operation on the right reel 3R. For this reason, even if the special watermelon 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, the special watermelon 1 can be stopped and displayed only with a probability of 1/6 due to the stop operation sequence of the player. If the stop operation is performed in any other stop operation order (“left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right / left”, “right / left middle”, or “right middle / left”), special spilled eye 1 is established as a display role. To do.

  Similarly, when the special watermelon 2 is determined as the internal winning combination, each corresponding pattern is displayed so that the special watermelon 2 is stopped and displayed as a display combination only when the order of the stop operation is “middle left and right”. Is stopped and displayed on each display window 21L, 21C, 21R. Therefore, in order to establish the special watermelon 2 as the display combination, in addition to the special watermelon 2 being determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation order is “middle / left / right”, that is, It is required to perform the first stop operation on the reel 3C, the second stop operation on the left reel 3L, and the third stop operation on the right reel 3R. For this reason, even if the special watermelon 2 is determined as the internal winning combination, the special watermelon 2 can be stopped and displayed only with a probability of 1/6 due to the stop operation sequence of the player. If the stop operation is performed in any other stop operation sequence (“left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle right / left”, “right left middle”, “right middle left”), the special spilled eye 2 is displayed as a display combination. To establish.

  When the special watermelon 3 is determined as an internal winning combination, each corresponding symbol is displayed so that the special watermelon 3 is stopped and displayed as a display combination only when the order of the stop operation is “middle right”. The windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are stopped and displayed. Therefore, in order to establish the special watermelon 3 as the display combination, in addition to the special watermelon 3 being determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation order is “right / left / middle”, that is, the right It is required to perform the first stop operation on the reel 3R, the second stop operation on the left reel 3L, and the third stop operation on the middle reel 3C. For this reason, even if the special watermelon 3 is determined as the internal winning combination, the special watermelon 3 can be stopped and displayed only with a probability of 1/6 due to the stop operation order of the player. When the stop operation is performed in any other stop operation sequence (“left middle right”, “right / left middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right / left”, “right middle left”), the special spilled eye 3 is displayed as a display combination. To establish.

[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 FIGS. FIGS. 17 to 18 show an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 2 in which data indicating an internal winning combination is stored, and a display winning combination storing area 1 to a display winning combination in which data relating to the display winning combination is stored. Region 2 is shown. 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. In the operating flag, a unique bonus and RT are assigned to each bit. When “1” is set in bit 0 or bit 1, the corresponding bonus is activated. When bit 1 is set to “1”, the RT is operating. The state when all bits are “0” is defined as a general gaming state.

[Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM]
This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[AT lottery table]
First, an AT (assist time) lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The AT lottery table is a table used when the sub CPU 81 lotteries the number of games (unit game number) for executing the AT function.

  Here, the AT function means a function for displaying information on the internal winning combination on the liquid crystal display device 5, and the AT function is continuously performed as many times as the number of games lottered by the AT lottery table. A gaming state in which this AT function is executed is called an AT gaming state. In the AT gaming state, the symbol information related to the internal winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 while the reel is driven to rotate. For this reason, the player can know the symbol related to the internal winning combination during the reel stop operation, and actively perform the stop operation so that the notified symbol is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. It becomes possible to aim for winning a prize.

  In the AT lottery table, lottery values are defined for each AT number corresponding to the internal winning combination. When receiving the start command, the sub CPU 81 acquires a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 1023”, and uses the acquired random number value as an internal winning combination included in the start command. The number of ATs is determined by sequentially subtracting the corresponding lottery values and determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred).

  When the number of ATs other than 0 is won, the AT notification state flag is set to ON, and a numerical value corresponding to the number of ATs won in the AT number counter is set. When the unit game is performed for the corresponding AT number, more specifically, when the value of the AT number counter becomes 0, the AT notification state flag is set to OFF. The AT notification state flag and the AT number counter are recorded in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

[Direction number lottery table]
Next, an effect number lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The effect number lottery table is a table that is used when the sub CPU 81 determines the contents of effects for performing effects using the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9L and 9R, the lamp 14, and the like. Recorded in the ROM 82.

  As the effect number lottery table, different lottery tables are used depending on a state in which an AT game is performed (AT notification state) and a state in which an AT game is not performed (AT non-notification state). Specifically, when the AT notification state flag is set to ON, a production number lottery table for the AT notification state (see FIG. 22) is used, and the AT notification state flag is set to OFF. An effect number lottery table (see FIG. 23) for the AT non-notification state is used.

  In the production number lottery table (see FIG. 22) for the AT notification state, the contents of the production include “losing”, “special watermelon 1 notification”, “special watermelon 2 notification”, “special watermelon 3 notification”, “bell notification”, “Watermelon notification”, “Replay notification”, “RB notification”, and “BB notification” are defined. “Lose” indicates a notification content that does not give a special effect, and “special watermelon 1 notification”, “special watermelon 2 notification”, and “special watermelon 3 notification” are each “stop in the order of left middle right !!” , “Stop in the order of middle left and right !!” and “Stop in the order of right and left middle!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  As shown in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table in FIG. 15, the display winning combinations related to the special watermelons 1 to 3 are established by performing a stop operation in the stop operation sequence corresponding to each internal winning combination. Therefore, the display combination relating to each of the special watermelons 1 to 3 can be stopped and displayed only at an equal ratio (1/6 probability) according to the stop operation order. Since it is not possible to know the internal winning combination in the normal gaming state, it is not easy for the player to determine which special watermelon 1 to 3 corresponding symbol combination should be performed for the stop operation. . However, in the AT gaming state, the display indicating that the stop operation order corresponding to the symbol related to the internal winning combination is aimed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as described above, so that the player can stop the displayed symbol. By performing the stop operation as described above, it becomes possible to positively aim to establish a small role.

  Similarly, “Bell notification”, “Watermelon notification”, “Replay notification”, “RB notification”, and “BB notification” shown in the production contents are “Aim for the bell !!” and “Aim for the watermelon, respectively”. , “Replay completed!”, “Aim for RB!”, And “Aim for BB!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The player can establish a winning corresponding to the internal winning combination by performing a stop operation according to the comment displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  These effects are determined for each internal winning combination according to the random value. In the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment, the production content corresponding to each internal winning combination is determined with a probability of 100% (in the random value range of 0 to 1023, the digit for each value of 1024 is determined. Therefore, a comment corresponding to the internal winning combination is always displayed in the AT notification state. The determination of the content of the production is not necessarily limited to the one realized with a probability of 100%, but the probability that the content of the production is determined by changing the lottery value defined in the production number lottery table. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that varies. Also, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the internal winning combination corresponding to all internal winning combinations is displayed, but only the comments corresponding to some internal winning combinations are displayed. It may be configured as described above.

  For example, in the case of performing the “replay notification” effect, the comment “Replay is established!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, but the replay symbol is based on the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 6. As will be apparent, the bell symbols are arranged so that the interval between the bell symbols is within 4 symbols. It is possible to always stop display on the judgment line. Therefore, the player can easily establish a prize related to replay without actively displaying a comment “replay established!” On the liquid crystal display device 5, and “replay established !!” Even if the comment is not displayed, there is no risk of losing the profit that the player can obtain.

  In the effect number lottery table (see FIG. 23) for the AT non-notification state, the contents of the effects are “losing”, “1 extinguishing effect”, “2 extinguishing effect”, “3 extinguishing effect”, “sound effect 1”, “Sound effect 2”, “character effect (winning)”, and “character effect (losing)” are defined. “Lose” indicates a notification content that does not give a special effect, “1 light-off effect” means content that turns off the left stop button 7L, and “2 light-off effect” means content that turns off the left stop button 7C. , “3 lights off effect” means contents for turning off the left stop button 7R.

  In addition, “sound effect 1” and “sound effect 2” have a role of exciting the game by performing different sound outputs. More specifically, “sound effect 1” is a sound effect that is generally performed in the case of a loss or when “bell”, “replay”, etc. are determined as internal winning combinations, and “sound effect 2” , “Special Watermelon 1”, “Special Watermelon 2”, “Special Watermelon 3”, “Watermelon” and the like are sound effects generally performed when the internal winning combination is determined.

  Furthermore, “Character effect (winning)” and “Character effect (losing)” indicate the contents of performing visual effects by displaying an animation using the character on the liquid crystal display device 5. More specifically, “character effect (win)” is an effect performed when BB (red 7) is won as an internal winning combination, and “character effect (losing)” is BB (red 7) as an internal winning combination. This is an effect that is performed when anything other than) is won.

  Even when the AT game is not performed, the player can predict the internal winning combination based on the contents of these effects.

[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, contents of a 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. 24, a main flowchart by the control of the main CPU 31 will be described. 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, an internal winning combination storage area (see FIGS. 17 to 18) and a display combination storage area (see FIGS. 17 to 18) are stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game. Data is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (S3). 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 (S4). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 26 to 27 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S6). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S7). When the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R are driven by an interrupt process (see FIG. 31 to be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Is controlled, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (S8). 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 searches for a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and determines a payout number or the like based on the result (S9). As a result of the search, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7), the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (S10). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal payout process (S11). 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 (S12). 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 is on (S13). 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. 30 (S14). 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.

  The main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 after S14 or when it is determined in S13 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S15). 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. 25, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion number counter is 0 (S31). When it is determined that the automatic insertion number counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S32). 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 (S33). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion number counter (S34). S33 and S34 are processes for replaying.

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

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the passage of medals has been detected after S37 or when it is determined in S36 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S38). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S39). When determining that the inserted number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the inserted number counter (S40). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (S41). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S39 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S42). The main CPU 31 checks the bet switch 11S after S42, after S41, or when it is determined that the passage of medals is not detected in S38 (S43). In this process, a numerical value corresponding to the bet button 11 is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S44). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S38, whereas when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is on (S45). ).

  When determining that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S38, whereas when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (S46). 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.

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 9), and determines the type and number of lotteries in the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 10 to 14) based on the type of the operating flag (S61). ). In this process, the operating flag storage area (see FIG. 20) is referred to, and the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined according to whether or not the bonus is activated. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S63). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S64).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S65). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S66). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been taken (S67). 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 (S68).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S69). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S65. 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 (S70).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S67 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 (S71). After S71 or S70, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 15) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S72).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIGS. 17 to 18) (S73). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 19) is 0 (S74). 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. 16) and determines the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer. Is acquired (S75). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S76).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 19) is not 0 after S76 or in S74, the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area 1 (FIG. 17). And the result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area 1 (S77). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not BB is determined as an internal winning combination (S78). When determining that BB has been determined as an internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (S79). When determining that the RT operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT operating flag (S80). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  If the main CPU 31 determines in S78 that BB has not been determined as an internal winning combination, or if it is determined in S79 that the RT operating flag is not on, whether or not RB has been determined as an internal winning combination Is determined (S81). When the main CPU 31 determines that RB has not been determined as an internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 terminates the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that RB has been determined as an internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT operating flag ( S82). 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 a valid stop button has not been pressed, it waits until it is pressed.

  When determining that a valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 31 invalidates the 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, based on the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 includes each position 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) when the stop button is pressed. Among the symbol positions, the symbol position with the highest priority is searched (S104). In this process, the position of the symbol that can display the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination along the winning determination line is determined as the position of the symbol with the highest priority.

  Next, the main CPU 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 shifts to waiting for a scheduled stop position (S106). When waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by an interrupt process described later (see FIG. 31 described later), and the position of the symbol with the highest priority reaches the middle stage of the corresponding display window. The reels are stopped from rotating after waiting.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a 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 whose 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 with an effective operation, the process proceeds to S101, and when it determines that there is no stop button with an effective operation, 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 BB (S121). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 8) and performs the BB operation processing (S122). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in S121, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is RB (S123). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is RB, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 8) and performs RB operation processing (S124). In this process, the RB operation time flag is turned on, and predetermined values are set in the possible game number counter and the possible winning number counter.

  The main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 19) after S124 or after 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 RB 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 RT operating flag is on (S129). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT in-operation flag is not on, the bonus operation check process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT in-operation flag is on, the display combination is a special spillage 1 to 3 It is determined whether or not any of them (S130). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not one of the special spills 1 to 3, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, and determines that the display combination is one of the special spills 1 to 3. Sometimes, the RT operating flag is turned off (S131). 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 performs BB end time processing (S142). In this process, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and various counters for managing the carryover combination storage area and the bonus end timing are cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S143). 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 updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (S144). 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 (S145).

  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 (S146). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, 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 (S181). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (S182). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 7S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S183). 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 and 7-segment drive process (S184). Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S185). 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 the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main board communication task]
With reference to FIG. 32, a main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (S301). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the command (S302).

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

[Direction registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S311). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message (S312). When the sub CPU 81 determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (S313). For example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, an operating flag, and the like specified by parameters are copied to a storage area provided in the sub-RAM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (S314). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  The sub CPU 81 registers animation data after S314 or when it is determined that there is no message in S312 (S315). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S316). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S317). The registration of animation data, the registration of sound data, and the registration of lamp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process (see FIG. 34 described later). When this process ends, the process proceeds to S311.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed by sub CPU81 is demonstrated. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (S321). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 35 (S322). In this process, various game number counter update processes and effect number lottery processes are performed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S323). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and the type of the operation stop button (S324). The operation stop button is a button that is pressed out of the effective stop buttons. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S325). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is received, it performs AT lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (S326). In this process, a process for determining the number of ATs in the AT gaming state is performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 (S327). In this process, the effect data at the time of display is registered based on the registered effect number. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

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

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

[Start command reception processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, a flowchart of start command reception processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 performs various game number counter update processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (S341). In this process, a process for turning off the AT notification state flag is performed based on the AT number counter.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect number lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (S342). In this process, a process of determining the content of the effect according to whether the AT notification state flag is on or off is performed. Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (S343). The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time. The production data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. When the effect data is registered, corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as video display are executed. When this process ends, the start command reception process ends.

[Various game number counter update processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, a flowchart of various game number counter update processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the value of the AT number counter recorded in the sub RAM 83 to determine whether or not the value of the AT number counter is 0 (S351). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the AT number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the various game number counter update processing. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the AT number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 performs subtraction processing of the AT number counter. It performs (S352). In this process, a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the AT number counter is performed. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines again whether or not the value of the AT number counter is 0 (S353). When determining that the value of the AT number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the AT notification state flag to OFF (S354). When this process ends, the various game number counter update process ends.

[Direction number lottery processing]
Next, a flowchart of the effect number lottery process executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT notification state flag is on (S361). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT notification state flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 notifies the internal winning combination using the AT notification state effect number lottery table (see FIG. 22) based on the internal winning combination. An effect number is determined (S362).

  When determining that the AT notification state flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 uses the effect number lottery table for the AT non-notification state (see FIG. 23) based on the internal winning combination to obtain the effect number for the normal effect. Determine (S363).

  Sub CPU81 memorize | stores the determined production number in the predetermined area | region of sub RAM83 after S363 or after S362 (S364). When this process ends, the effect number lottery process ends.

[AT lottery processing]
Next, a flowchart of AT lottery processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (S371). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT operating flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT lottery process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT operating flag is turned on, whether or not the AT notification state flag is turned on. Is discriminated (S372).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT notification state flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 terminates the AT lottery process. When determining that the AT notification state flag is not ON, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table (FIG. 21). The AT number is determined based on the acquired internal winning combination (S373). The determined AT number is recorded in the AT number counter.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT number counter and determines whether or not the determined AT number is 0 (S374). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 terminates the AT lottery processing. On the other hand, when determining that the AT number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the AT notification state flag to ON (S375). When this process ends, the AT lottery process ends.

[Process when receiving display command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, a flowchart of display command reception processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  The sub CPU 81 performs a registration process of effect data at the time of display based on the registered effect number (S381). When this process ends, the display command reception process ends.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the RB is determined as an internal winning combination during the BB general gaming state, the RT operating flag is set on, and the replay is performed as an internal winning combination. A game is started in the RT gaming state (RT gaming state during BB) that has a high probability of being determined. In this RT gaming state, when RB is established as a display combination, or when special watermelons 1 to 3 are determined as internal winning combinations, special spilled eyes 1 to 3 are established as a display combination due to a mistake in the stop operation sequence. Otherwise, the RT gaming state is continued until BB is determined as an internal winning combination. This RT gaming state is continued even after BB ends. Therefore, after the RB is determined as the internal winning combination, the player can play the game in the RB gaming state by establishing the RB as the display combination and not establish the RB as the display combination. You can also play games depending on the state.

  During the operation of the BB, the player sets the RB as a display combination and sets the RB as a display role at the end of the operation of the BB where the payout number of medals is close to the maximum value of the bonus end number counter 346. It is more profitable to play a game in the RT gaming state that is continuously performed even after the end of the BB than to obtain a small number of remaining medals in the game according to the state.

  Therefore, by ending BB without establishing RB as a display combination, the player can continue to have a high probability of replay being determined as an internal winning combination (RT gaming state) even after the end of BB. You can play games. For this reason, in order to play a game in the RT gaming state even after the end of the BB, the player's technical intervention is required, so that the player's range of game play can be expanded. Thereby, even after the end of the BB, the player's sense of expectation for the game can be improved.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, “Special Watermelon 1” and “Special Watermelon 2” that are required to perform a stop operation in a predetermined stop operation sequence in order to be established as a display combination in the RB gaming state. , “Special Watermelon 3” is determined as an internal winning combination. Among them, “Special Watermelon 2” and “Special Watermelon 3” pay out more medals than “Special Watermelon 1”. Further, during the RB gaming state, the order of stop operations necessary to establish each internal winning combination as a display combination is notified.

  The structure, control circuit, etc. of the gaming machine of the second embodiment are basically the same as the gaming machine of the first embodiment. However, instead of the AT lottery process of FIG. 38, the AT lottery process of FIG. 44 is performed. Further, the symbol combination table of FIG. 40 is referred to instead of the symbol combination table of FIG. Further, instead of the bonus operation time table of FIG. 8, the bonus operation time table of FIG. 41 is referred to. Further, instead of the internal lottery table determination table of FIG. 9, the internal lottery table determination table of FIG. 42 is referred to. Further, instead of the RB gaming state internal lottery table of FIG. 14, the RB gaming state internal lottery table of FIG. 43 is referred to.

[AT lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 43, the flowchart of the AT lottery process of the second embodiment executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (S401). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the RB operating flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT lottery process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RB operating flag is on, whether or not the AT notification state flag is on. Is discriminated (S402).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT notification state flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 terminates the AT lottery process. When determining that the AT notification state flag is not ON, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table (FIG. 21). The AT number is determined based on the acquired internal winning combination (S403). The determined AT number is recorded in the AT number counter.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT number counter and determines whether or not the determined AT number is 0 (S404). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT lottery process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the AT notification state flag to ON (S405). When this process ends, the AT lottery process ends.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the AT lottery is performed when the RB operating flag is turned on and the RB gaming state is set, and the game in the AT gaming state is started. In the RB gaming state, the game state shifts to the BB general gaming state when eight winnings are established. During this RB gaming state, “special watermelon 1”, “special watermelon 2”, and “special watermelon 3” are determined as internal winning combinations.

  Among these, when “Special Watermelon 1”, “Special Watermelon 2”, and “Special Watermelon 3” are determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation order of the player is stopped according to the order of the stop operation corresponding to each internal winning combination. Only when the operation is performed, each internal winning combination is established as a display combination.

  Therefore, in order for the player to receive more medals for a limited number of winnings of 8 times, the “Special Watermelon 1” with a smaller number of medals is displayed according to the notification in the AT gaming state. It is necessary to perform a stop operation so that “special watermelon 2” and “special watermelon 3”, which have more medals to be paid out than “special watermelon 1”, are established as display combinations. . Thereby, the player can obtain more medals by stopping and displaying “Special Watermelon 2” and “Special Watermelon 3” in accordance with the notification.

  That is, the player can increase the number of medals that can be obtained in the RB gaming state in which the RB is activated by his / her stop operation. Therefore, in order to increase the number of medals that can be obtained in the RB gaming state, the player's technical intervention is required, so that the player's range of gaming ability can be expanded. Thereby, the player's sense of expectation for the game in the bonus can be improved.

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

  In this embodiment, the AT number lottery determination with reference to the AT lottery table is performed when the RT operating flag is ON. That is, although it is performed regardless of whether it is a BB gaming state (RT gaming state during BB) or a non-BB RT gaming state, it is not limited to this. For example, determination by lottery of the number of ATs may be performed only when the RT operating flag is on and the BB operating flag is on. Thus, the AT number is determined only in the RT gaming state during BB. Therefore, in order to receive notification by the AT in the RT gaming state that is continuously performed even after the end of the BB, attention is paid to the AT lottery in the BB gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the player's expectation for the game in the bonus.

1 Pachislot 2 Front door 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 72 Sub control circuit 83 Sub RAM

Claims (1)

A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols;
Internal winning combination determination information storage means for storing a plurality of internal winning combination determination information for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations;
An internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination determining information in response to satisfying the start condition of the unit game;
Stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means, and accepting a player's stop operation;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of a symbol variably displayed on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to an operation of the stop operation means by a player; ,
In accordance with the internal winning combination determination information and the stop command signal, stop control means for stopping the change display of the symbol in the corresponding symbol display means,
A winning determination means for determining whether or not the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means relates to a winning;
A game value granting unit for granting a predetermined amount of game value to a player in accordance with a combination of symbols stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display units when the winning determination unit determines that a prize has been won; ,
On the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to BB is stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display means, advantageous state operating means for performing an operation in a state advantageous to the player;
When an advantageous state is operated by the advantageous state actuating means, a special combination advantageous to the advantageous state is provided on the condition that the symbol combination corresponding to RB is stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display means. Special state actuating means for actuating various states;
Special state ending means for ending the operation in the special state on condition that a predetermined number of winnings are determined by the winning determination means when the special state operating means is operating in a special state; ,
The internal lottery means has any one of the plurality of roles as a first combination or a second combination in which the amount of game value given by the game value granting unit is less than the first combination. A stop operation order determining means for determining a stop operation order of the stop operation means for permitting winning of the first and second winning combinations when determined as an internal winning combination;
An informing means for informing about a game;
With
When the first combination or the second combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal lottery unit, the stop control unit determines the result of determination by the stop operation order determination unit and actually the stop operation unit. Control whether or not to stop display the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination or the second combination by the plurality of symbol display means based on the stop operation sequence that has been stopped operation,
The notification means determines whether or not to notify information related to the determination by the stop operation order determination means when an operation in a special state is performed by the special state operation means, and based on the determination result Information about the determination by the stop operation order determination means is notified.

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