JP2015006626A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of appropriately managing a ball discharge rate within a predetermined period while attracting interest of a player to any other game state than a bonus game state.SOLUTION: On the condition that a specific drawing pattern combination which is displayed in the state where timing of a stop operation is not suitable is not displayed for 30 games in an RT1 game state, a pachinko slot (1) is shifted to a high replay game state and in the case where the specific drawing pattern combination is displayed, the pachinko slot (1) is shifted to an RT2 game state. At such a time, in the case where MB is internally won before displaying the specific drawing pattern combination, the pachinko slot (1) is not shifted to the RT2 game state even if the specific drawing pattern combination is displayed thereafter. The pachinko slot (1) comprises performance execution means for executing report of information required for shifting from the RT1 game state to the high replay game state, and the report is executed by the performance execution means on the condition that a player wins in a lottery which is performed during an MB game state.

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 gaming machines, it is generally performed to attract the player's interest to the bonus gaming state in which the bonus is activated. As a result, in the gaming state other than the bonus gaming state, The interest was cut away.

  Therefore, in recent years, in order to improve the interest of the player in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state, a state (ART) advantageous to the player by notifying the internal winning combination in a state where the replay is won with high probability A gaming machine that creates and attracts a player's interest as well as a bonus gaming state is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-005978 A

  By the way, a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine is referred to as a revolving type gaming machine, and in order to be installed in a game shop, it must conform to the prescribed tests of the laws on customs business operation and optimization of business. It must be within the predetermined upper limit range for the predetermined rate. In this regard, in a gaming machine such as Patent Document 1, ART and bonus may occur continuously. In such a case, the payout rate in a predetermined period greatly exceeds the upper limit range. .

  As a method for reducing the internal winning probability of the bonus as a method for reducing the winning rate by continuously performing the ART and the bonus while attracting the player's interest to a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state. However, even with such a method, when a bias occurs, ART and bonus are generated continuously, and as a result, the payout rate in a predetermined period greatly exceeds the upper limit range. was there.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately manage the payout rate in a predetermined period while attracting the player's interest in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state.

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines. In the following, “stop information” is information including the timing of the stop operation by the player (the symbol that stops based on the stop operation) and the order of the stop operation.

(1) A plurality of symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and the plurality of symbols. Based on the start operation means operated to start the fluctuation of the display means, and the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation means, the same number of medals as the medals necessary for the start of the game are paid out and specified An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations including a combination and a bonus combination, and a plurality of symbol display means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means. A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R described later) for accepting the stop operation, and the player is operated in response to the stop operation means being operated by the player. Further, stop command means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of a symbol variably displayed by the symbol display means corresponding to the stop operation means, and the stop command signal is output. Accordingly, stop control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for stopping the symbol variation display on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means, and stop control by the stop control means. As a result, a winning combination determination unit (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) for determining a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line in the plurality of symbol display units, and the combination of the symbols determined by the winning determination unit In response to the bonus combination, a medal payout means (for example, a hopper 40 described later) for paying out a predetermined medal and the winning determination means correspond to the bonus combination. On the condition that it is determined that a combination of symbols is displayed, a bonus starting means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) shifts to the bonus gaming state in which the non-increasing / decreasing combination is determined as the internal winning combination every game. ), A bonus ending means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) for ending the bonus gaming state according to a predetermined ending condition, and a notification right capable of granting a right to receive notification of predetermined information in the bonus gaming state. Provided means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) and notification means (for example, a dot display 100 described later) for notifying the predetermined information on condition that the right is granted by the notified right granting means. And the notification right granting unit is redundantly determined when the non-increase / decrease role and the specific role are determined as the internal winning combination. The right is granted with a higher probability than in the case where there is not, and the stop control means prescribes a predetermined symbol when the non-increase / decrease role and the specific role are determined as the internal winning combination So that it can be stopped at the specified stop position, and when the non-increasing / decreasing combination and the specific combination are not determined as the internal winning combination, the predetermined symbol cannot be stopped at the specified stop position. The gaming machine is characterized in that, in the bonus game state, the stop control means also draws a symbol corresponding to the non-increase / decrease combination to the active line in preference to a symbol corresponding to the specific combination.
In addition, the specific combination is a replay that activates a re-game, and the predetermined end condition is that a predetermined number of medals predetermined by the medal payout means are paid out. Machine.

According to such a gaming machine, when a predetermined number of games are played without displaying a specific symbol combination in the RT1 gaming state, the game is in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state and is advantageous to the player. Transition to the gaming state. At this time, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination that can be displayed by the player's stop operation, and is not displayed when the stop information based on the stop operation is predetermined information. Therefore, by providing the effect execution means for notifying the predetermined information, it is possible to control the transition to the high RT gaming state which is a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state and is advantageous for the player.
Here, in the gaming machine, in the bonus game state, only the non-increase / decrease role wins, so that the increase / decrease of medals in the bonus game state does not occur. As a result, even if the bonus combination is won in the high lip game state, it is not very advantageous for the player, and the payout rate in the predetermined period can be appropriately managed.
Even if a specific symbol combination is displayed in the RT1 gaming state, if the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination before that, the RT2 gaming state is not shifted. Therefore, if the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 gaming state, a predetermined number of games can be played without shifting to the RT2 gaming state, and as a result, the high-lip gaming state can be shifted. . As a result, even if a bonus combination that does not cause an increase or decrease in medals in the RT1 gaming state is determined as an internal winning combination, it is not necessary to play the game a predetermined number of times from 1 again, thereby preventing a decrease in interest for the bonus combination. can do.
Further, the high lip game state, which is a situation advantageous for the player other than the bonus game state, is not ended only by determining that the bonus combination is an internal winning combination, and is ended on condition that the bonus combination wins. For this reason, in a situation where the player is advantageous, by performing a stop operation while avoiding winning of the bonus combination, the planned profit is given to the player, and the profit given to the player is appropriately managed be able to.
On the other hand, in order to grant the right to receive notification of predetermined information on the condition that a predetermined lottery performed during the bonus game state is won, attract the player's interest to the presence or absence of internal bonus winning It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player with respect to the bonus combination.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately managing the payout rate in a predetermined period while attracting the player's interest in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state.

The figure which shows a function flow. The figure which shows the transition transition of a gaming state. The figure which shows the external structure of a pachislot. It is a front view of the state which removed the protection panel of the pachislot. The figure which shows the structure of a main control circuit. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows the relationship between a stop operation position and a winning combination. The figure which shows the relationship between a stop operation position and a winning combination. The figure which shows a priority order table. The figure which shows a drawing priority table. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the ART lottery table in MB. The figure which shows the ART lottery table in non-MB. The main flowchart which shows the main processes which main CPU performs. The main flowchart which shows medal reception / start check processing. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows drawing-in priority order storage processing. The flowchart which shows a drawing priority order table selection process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a symbol code storage process. The flowchart which shows priority drawing-in control processing. The flowchart which shows RT control processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of power activation by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the presentation control task by control of sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task by control of sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the command analysis process by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the production content determination process by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the process during RT1 gaming state by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the process in the general gaming state by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the reel stop command reception by control of a sub CPU.

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

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

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

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

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols. In the MB gaming state, which will be described later, in one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, control is performed to stop the rotation within a specified time (75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. Then the maximum number is one symbol.

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

  Thus, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 31 described later) determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the winning line relates to winning. Determine 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. In addition, stop control associated with the first stop operation is referred to as first stop, and stop control associated with the second stop operation and third stop operation is referred to as second stop and third stop, respectively.

  In the pachislot 1, various effects are performed using the light output performed by the dot display device 100, the sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof in the above-described series of flows.

  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 (dot display 100, which will be described later, speakers 9L, 9R, which will be described later), when rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is started. The execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the rotation is stopped or when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the player has the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

<Transition of gaming state>
Here, in the present embodiment, even if the extracted random number values are the same, the internal winning combination determined may be different if the gaming state is different. In the present embodiment, a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an MB gaming state, and a CB gaming state are provided as such gaming states. Here, the MB gaming state is a state in which the accessory continuous operation device relating to the second type special combination is operating, and the CB gaming state is a state in which the second type special combination is operating.
In the following, the general gaming state may be a “high lip gaming state”, and the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state may be “low lip gaming state”.

  In the high lip game state and the low lip game state, the probabilities that a privilege such as re-game operation is given to the player are different. That is, replays A1 to A5 (hereinafter referred to as “replay A”), replays B1 to B5 (hereinafter referred to as “replay B”), replays C1 to C3 (hereinafter referred to as “replay A”) in which a privilege such as re-game activation is given to the player. Replay D1, D2 (hereinafter referred to as “Replay D”), Replay E1 to E12 (hereinafter referred to as “Replay E”, and Replay A to Replay E as “Replay”) are internal winning combinations. The probabilities determined are different. In the present embodiment, the high lip game state has a higher probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination than the low lip game state, and is a state advantageous to a player having a so-called play rate of 1 or more.

FIG. 2 shows a transition diagram of the gaming state provided in this way.
As shown in FIG. 2, when the MB gaming state ends, the MB gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Note that the MB is a carryover combination that is carried over until winning when it is determined as an internal winning combination, and the gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state by winning. The MB gaming state is a gaming state that ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, the gaming state requires two medals to be inserted in order to play one game (unit game). Here, in the MB gaming state, only a combination (no increase / decrease combination) in which two medals are paid out wins. Therefore, in the MB gaming state of the present embodiment, at the time of medal payout, the two medals inserted for starting the game are always paid out. That is, the MB gaming state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the number of medals inserted and the number of medals to be paid out coincide with each other, and there is no increase or decrease in medals.
In game states other than the MB game state, it is necessary to insert three medals in order to play one game, and there is a possibility that a combination (multiplier combination) in which three or more inserted medals will be paid out will win a prize. There is.

The RT1 gaming state transitioned from the MB gaming state transitions to the general gaming state when the 30 games are consumed, and transitions to the RT2 gaming state when an RT action symbol, Replay C or D, which will be described later, wins within 30 games. Therefore, in the RT1 gaming state, if the RT action symbol, Replay C or D does not win for 30 games, the game moves to the high lip gaming state (general gaming state).
On the other hand, the RT2 gaming state shifted from the RT1 gaming state shifts to the general gaming state when 10000 games are consumed. That is, almost no transition from the RT2 gaming state to the high lip gaming state can be expected, and in order to transition to the high lip gaming state, it is necessary to avoid winning RT action symbols, replay C or D in the RT1 gaming state. .

Here, the RT action symbol is a symbol that can be displayed according to the timing of the player's stop operation when a small combination (a small combination / replay data pointer “1-20” described later) is determined as an internal winning combination. It is a combination. The small role is a collective name for small roles 1 to 27 described later. When it is determined as an internal winning combination, the small role is won at 1/27 according to the timing of the player's stop operation (15 medals). ), An RT action symbol is displayed on 26/27 (transition to RT2 gaming state). At this time, the small combinations 1 to 27 are combinations having different timings of the player's requested stop operation, that is, 27 selected small combinations. Specifically, the small roles 1 to 27 are constituted by a combination of three symbols “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, and “black 7” symbol on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R ( 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 ways, see FIG.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of the small combinations 1 to 27 are determined as the internal winning combination (small pointer / replay data pointers “19” and “20”), and the respective combinations are determined in advance. By lottering with a probability, the player cannot grasp the timing of the stop operation required for winning the small role without a notification.

Replay C or D is a symbol that can be displayed depending on the timing of the player's stop operation when a replay (a data pointer “30 to 56” described later) is determined as an internal winning combination. It is a combination. Here, when the small combination / replay data pointer “30 to 56” is determined as the internal winning combination, the replay E is won at 1/27 according to the timing of the player's stop operation, and at 26/27. Replay C or D wins (transition to RT2 gaming state). Specifically, when the small role / replay data pointer “30 to 56” is determined, three symbols “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, and three symbols 3L, 3C, 3R and Replay E wins when the stop operation is aimed at the correct symbol among the “Black 7” symbols, and Replay C or D wins when the stop operation is aimed at the incorrect symbol (3 × 3 × 3 = 27 ways, see FIG.
In this embodiment, in the RT1 gaming state, by determining the 27-choice replay as an internal winning combination, the player is notified of the timing of the stop operation required to avoid the replay C or D winning. Is not able to grasp.

  In order to avoid such an RT operation symbol, replay C or D winning, the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment performs predetermined notification under certain conditions in the RT1 gaming state. By such notification, the player can grasp the timing of the stop operation necessary for avoiding winning of the RT action symbol, Replay C or D, and without changing to the RT2 gaming state in the RT1 gaming state. The game can be digested and the gaming state can be shifted to the high lip gaming state (general gaming state).

  This makes it possible to create a situation that is advantageous to the player during a gaming state other than the bonus operation, and to improve the interest of the gaming state other than the bonus operation that the player is generally not interested in. At this time, in the MB gaming state during the bonus operation, there is substantially no increase or decrease in medals. Therefore, even if the advantage level during the high lip gaming state is increased, the player will not be significantly advantageous, and the predetermined period of time. It is possible to appropriately manage the yield rate at. Further, as will be described later, in the MB gaming state, since lottery for performing notification is performed, the interest of the player with respect to the MB with no increase or decrease in medals is not reduced.

  In addition, in the pachislot 1, if the MB is determined as an internal winning combination before the transition to the RT2 gaming state or the general gaming state in the RT1 gaming state, even if the RT action symbol, Replay C or D wins, There is no transition to the RT2 gaming state. Therefore, when MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 gaming state, it is possible to digest 30 games and shift to the high lip gaming state without worrying about winning the RT action symbol, Replay C or D. . Thus, for example, in the RT1 gaming state, the transition to the RT2 gaming state is continued for 28 games, and even if the MB is determined as the internal winning combination in the 29th game, the high lip game The stop operation for shifting to the state does not need to be performed again from the first game (it is only necessary to avoid the winning of MB), and it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating with respect to the MB with no increase or decrease in medals.

Further, the general gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state when the MB wins, and shifts to the RT2 gaming state (low lip gaming state) when the RT action symbol, replay C or D wins. Therefore, even in the case of transition from the RT1 gaming state (low lip gaming state) to the general gaming state (high lip gaming state), in order to continue the high lip gaming state, the player must Or it is necessary to avoid winning D.
If the MB is determined as an internal winning combination before the transition to the RT2 gaming state in the general gaming state, the RT2 gaming state may be subsequently transitioned even if the RT action symbol, Replay C or D wins. Absent.

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

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment with the protective panel removed.

  The pachislot machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The pachi-slot 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, a token, etc., or a game medium such as a card that stores information on a game value assigned to or given to a player. In the following description, medals are used.

  The housing 4 forming the entire pachi-slot 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. A reel upper display 101 is provided at the top front of the front door 2. In addition, a transparent protective panel 5 is provided substantially in the center of the front face of the front door 2, and a reel effect display 103 and a side effect display 104 are provided on the left and right sides of the protection panel.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a dot display 100 in which a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged in a horizontally long rectangular shape is provided inside the protective panel 5. A reel illuminator 102 is provided below.

  In this embodiment, the dot display 100, the reel upper display 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, and the side effect display 104 are caused to emit light using light emitting diodes (LEDs). However, organic electroluminescence is used. An existing light emitting element can be used as long as it can emit at least green, yellow, blue, and red, such as (organic EL).

  Below the reel illuminator 102, vertically long rectangular display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided. In the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, the center line 8 at the middle stage is displayed. The center line 8 is activated by operating a bet button 11 (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. In the following description, the activated center line 8 may be referred to as a “winning line”.

  A plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a row on the back surface of the front door 2. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a symbol sequence as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game on the outer peripheral surface. The symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are It can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachislot 1 through the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. In the present embodiment, three symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are visible through the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Further, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is variably displayed.

  Below the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a reel lower display 105 for displaying information related to games in the pachislot 1 is provided. A pedestal portion 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the reel lower display 105. Within the horizontal plane of the pedestal 10, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side, an information display 13 that mainly displays information relating to the number of medals is provided in the approximate center, and a bet button 11 is provided on the left side. It is done. Inside the bet button 11 is provided a bet button LED 111 (see FIG. 5) that is turned on when a medal can be inserted.

  By depressing the bet button 11, a number of medals used for a unit game (one game) are inserted, and the center line 8 is activated as described above. The operation of the bet button 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

The information display 13 is provided with an LED (not shown) that lights up in accordance with the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number). The information display 13 also provides information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), the number of medals deposited within the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the like. A digital display (not shown) is provided for digital display to the person.
Further, the information display 13 digitally displays an error code indicating an error relating to the operation of the pachislot 1, a set value, and the like on a digital display (not shown). The information display 13 also has an LED (not shown) that lights when a replay symbol is displayed, or an LED that lights when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be operated, or when a medal can be accepted ( (Not shown) is provided.

  On the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 10, there is provided a settlement button 12 for switching credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the right side of the checkout button 12, a start lever 6 serving as a start operation means for rotating the reel by the player's tilting operation and starting display of symbol variation in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R is provided in a predetermined manner. It is attached so that it can tilt within an angular range.

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotations of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided at substantially the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively. ing. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  Speakers 9L and 9R that provide effects such as sound effects and sounds are provided on the left and right in front of the front door 2, and a medal payout opening 15 through which medals are paid out is provided between the speakers 9L and 9R. ing. At the lowermost part of the front door 2, a medal receiving part 16 for storing the paid-out medals is provided. Also, on the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2 sandwiched between the stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R and the medal receiving part 16, a waist panel 25 with a design corresponding to the model motif is attached. It has been. The waist panel 25 is irradiated to a main panel illuminator (not shown) provided behind.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 1. Next, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. 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. 5 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 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72, and the like. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area 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 insertion slot 22 has passed through the selector. 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 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 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.

(Display etc.)
Further, the microcomputer 30 is provided inside each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the stop button internal LEDs 107L, 107C, 107R for displaying the receiving state, and an information display 13 for displaying information on the number of medals. And are connected.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 6 shows the 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 DSP (digital signal processor) 84, an audio RAM 85, an A / A. A D converter 86 and an amplifier 87 are included.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 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, based on the main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and determining and registering the production content (production data) based on the communication content, or the registered production content An effect control task for effect control is included.

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

  The sub-control circuit 72 also includes a dot display 100, a reel upper display 101, a reel illuminator 102, a reel effect display 103, a side effect display 104, and a lower reel display as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled. The device 105, the bet button LED 111, and the speakers 9L and 9R are connected.

  The sub CPU 81, the DSP 84, the audio RAM 85, the A / D converter 86, and the amplifier 87 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the production contents. In addition, the sub CPU 81 has the dot display 100, the reel upper display 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, the side effect display 104, and the reel lower display 105 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect. Turn on and off.

  For example, the sub CPU 81 controls the dot display 100 in accordance with the LED data specified by the contents of the effect, thereby causing the RT operation pattern, replay C and D to shift to the RT2 gaming state in the RT1 gaming state and the general gaming state. Is notified to win the small roles 1 to 27 and the replay E. For example, when the internal winning combination is the small combination 6 composed of “red 7-white 7-black 7” in the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the portion corresponding to the reel 3L in the dot display 100 is red. It lights up, the part corresponding to the reel 3C is lit in white, and the part corresponding to the reel 3R is lit in black, thereby giving a notification for winning the small part 6.

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

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

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

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the winning line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that a prize is won, and the medal The player is given benefits such as payout, replay operation, replay time operation, and bonus game operation.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, a storage area type, and data indicating the number of payouts. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning line. The storage area type is data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify a later-described display combination storage area for storing a display combination. The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, special small roles, middle tier cherries, strong cherries A1 to A3 (hereinafter referred to as “strong cherries A”), strong cherries B1 to B3 (hereinafter referred to as “strong cherries B”), strong cherries as display combinations. C1 to C3 (hereinafter referred to as “strong cherry C”), strong cherry D1 to D3 (hereinafter referred to as “strong cherry D”), strong cherry E1 to E3 (hereinafter referred to as “strong cherry E”, strong cherry A to E is referred to as “strong cherry”), weak cherry A1 to A3 (hereinafter referred to as “weak cherry A”), weak cherry B1 to B3 (hereinafter referred to as “weak cherry B”), and weak cherry C1 to C3 (hereinafter referred to as “weak cherry A”). Weak cherry C ”), weak cherry D (hereinafter, weak cherry A to D is referred to as“ weak cherry ”), watermelon A to C (hereinafter, referred to as“ watermelon ”), common bell 1-8 (hereinafter,“ common bell ”). " ), A medal is paid out when any one of the small roles 1 to 27 (hereinafter referred to as “small role”) is determined (hereinafter, the role where the medal is paid out is collectively referred to as “all small roles”). May be). The number of payouts is defined according to the number of input, and is paid out up to a predetermined upper limit.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When MB is determined as the display combination, the bonus game is activated. In the RT1 gaming state, when the RT action symbols 1 to 26 (hereinafter referred to as “RT action symbols”), Replay C or Replay D are displayed along the winning line, the gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

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

  The bonus operating time table is a table that defines a gaming state flag that is turned on when the MB gaming state starts, and an end condition of each gaming state. The MB gaming state ends when medals exceeding a prescribed number (44 in the present embodiment) are paid out. Note that the bonus end number counter is data for managing the above-mentioned prescribed number as a trigger end point of the bonus. 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 bonus operation ends on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

[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, the random number for lottery extracted from the predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the 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)”. Unless otherwise indicated in the figure, the lottery range is “0 to 65535”, that is, the probability denominator is “65536”.

  In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated.

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

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3L that is permitted to be displayed along the winning 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 “losing”, which indicates that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted.

  18 and 19 are small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination tables, which define internal winning combinations relating to the payout of medals and internal winning combinations relating to replay operations. FIG. 20 is a bonus internal winning combination determination table, which defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

Here, the internal winning combination determined during the MB gaming state will be described. During the MB gaming state, an internal lottery process (FIG. 37) is performed based on the MB gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 17, and the replay A1 (small role / replay data pointer “57”) is performed with a predetermined probability. Replay A2 (Pocket / Replay Data Pointer “58”), Replay A3 (Pocket / Replay Data Pointer “59”) or Replay A4 (Pocket / Replay Data Pointer “60”) are used as internal winning combinations. It is determined. In the MB gaming state, all the small combinations for which medals are always paid out regardless of the lottery based on the random number value are determined as internal winning combinations (step S66 in FIG. 37). Therefore, during the MB gaming state, “all small roles”, “all small roles + replay A1”, “all small roles + replay A2”, “all small roles + replay A3”, “all small roles + replay A4”. Is determined as an internal winning combination. Here, during the MB gaming state, a lottery (ART lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to notify the winning of the above-mentioned RT operation symbols, replays C and D. If any one of “A1”, “all small combination + replay A2”, “all small combination + replay A3”, and “all small combination + replay A4” is determined as an internal winning combination, the lottery has a high probability. Win (see FIG. 33 described later).
In the MB gaming state, the number of inserted medals is “2”, and when all the small roles related to the payout of medals win, “2” medals are paid out (FIG. 10). reference). Further, as will be described later, in the MB gaming state, all the small combinations are drawn preferentially compared to replay (FIG. 24 described later), and the replay does not win. Therefore, as the internal winning combination, any of “all small roles”, “all small roles + replay A1”, “all small roles + replay A2”, “all small roles + replay A3”, “all small roles + replay A4” Even if it is determined, “2” medals are always paid out during the MB gaming state.

[Relationship between stop operation position and winning combination]
Subsequently, the relationship between the stop operation position and the winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, referring to FIG. 21, as described above, the small roles 1 to 26 are 27 selection small roles, and the data pointers “1 to 20” for the small roles and replays are the 27 selected small roles 1 to 26. One or more of these are data pointers that are determined as internal winning combinations. The small role / replay data pointers “1 to 20” have different target patterns for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and it is difficult for the player to perform a stop operation that gives a correct answer without notification.
Then, referring to FIG. 22, the small pointer / replay data pointers “30 to 56” indicate that the replays A to E overlap with each other and are determined as the internal winning combinations, so that the timing of the stop operation that becomes the correct answer is determined. Each is a different data pointer and implements 27 options of replay. The small role / replay data pointers “30 to 56” also have different targets for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and it is difficult for the player to perform a stop operation that gives a correct answer without notification.
In the pachi-slot 1, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are established so that the relationship between the stop operation position and the winning combination shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 is established by varying the stop control for each value of the small role / replay data pointer. The stop control is realized.

[Priority order table]
With reference to FIG. 23, the priority order table used when the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols will be described. FIG. 23 (1) is a priority order table referred to in a gaming state other than the MB gaming state, and FIG. 23 (2) is a priority order table referred to in the MB gaming state.

  The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding frames corresponding to the sliding frame number determination data and the priority order. For example, when the sliding piece number determination data is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data “0” and the priority order “5”. “3” is acquired as a result, and it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding frames, and then similarly determined in the order of priority order “4” to priority order “1”. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “5” is appropriate first, and whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “1” is appropriate is determined most recently. This is because the priority order “1” is basically determined as the number of sliding frames most preferentially.

[Pull-in priority table]
With reference to FIG. 24, the pull-in priority table will be described. In the present embodiment, when it is determined whether or not the symbol may be displayed for each symbol position during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the drawing priority order table may be displayed within the drawing range. This is used when deciding which symbol should be preferentially drawn when there are multiple.

The drawing priority table defines drawing data indicating the drawing priority between the symbol combinations related to the winning action flag (display combination). “Pull-in priority data” is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify each of the replay, all small combinations, and MBs corresponding to the pull-in priority. “Retraction” or “retraction” basically means that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols are displayed along the winning line. This is to stop the rotation.
“Replay” is a collective term for replays A to E, which are games that can be played without inserting medals, and “all small roles” is a role in which medals are paid out by winning a prize. It is a collective name for special small roles, middle cherries, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, common bells, and small roles.

  With reference to the drawing priority order table number “01”, for example, it is determined that the winning action flag “Replay” wins (possibly) at the first symbol position, and the winning flag at the second symbol position. If it is determined that “all small roles” wins (possibly), the first priority level is “01” because “all small roles” has a higher priority than “replay”. The stop control of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so that the symbol at the symbol position is drawn with priority. The pull-in priority table number “01” is referred to during the MB gaming state, and the pull-in priority table number “00” is referred to a gaming state other than during the MB gaming state (FIG. 40).

  By determining the drawing to be drawn with priority based on such a drawing priority order table, in the MB gaming state, control for drawing all the small combinations with priority over replay is performed.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. The various storage areas may be provided in the main RAM 33 and also in the sub RAM 83.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 25 shows the internal winning combination storing area 1 to the internal winning combination storing area 14 in which data indicating the internal winning combination (winning request flag) is stored. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area.

[Coverage storage area]
FIG. 26 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data indicating a carryover combination is stored. For example, when an MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that the combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the winning line, the data pointer Is provided for the main CPU 31 to identify.

[Design code storage area]
FIG. 27 shows a symbol code storage area 1 to a symbol code storage area 14 in which data indicating the symbol code storage area is stored. In the symbol code storage area, data indicating a winning combination in a rotating reel is stored. For example, when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, all winning combinations can be won, and therefore “1” is stored in all the corresponding bits in the symbol code storage area. Thereafter, when the left reel 3L is stopped (the reels 3C and 3R are rotated), the bit corresponding to the winning combination that cannot be won with the stop of the left reel 3L is updated to “0”. Referring to FIG. 8, for example, when the “blank 1” symbol is stopped on the left reel 3L, the bit corresponding to the MB whose symbol on the left reel 3L is the “BAR” symbol is updated to “0”. On the other hand, the bit corresponding to the replay A whose symbol of the left reel 3L is the “blank 1” symbol is maintained as “1”.

[Display combination storage area]
FIG. 28 shows the display combination storage area 1 to the display combination storage area 14 in which data indicating the display combination (winning action flag) is stored. The value of the symbol code storage area is reflected as it is in the display combination storage area. Therefore, the display combination storing area is updated every time the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The value of the display combination storing area is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the display combination when all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

[Game state flag storage area]
FIG. 29 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state is stored. For example, when it is determined that all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol is displayed, “1” is stored in bit 3 of the gaming state flag storage area. .

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 30 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. The operation stop button storage area also stores data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons. In the embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the currently pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R based on the data stored in bits 0 to 2 of the operation stop button storage area. Further, the main CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not yet been pressed based on data stored in bits 4 to 6 of the operation stop button storage area.

[Push order storage area]
FIG. 31 shows a pressing order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. For example, when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation, “1” is stored in bits 0 and 1. After that, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, among the bits 0 and 1 storing “1”, bit 1 is updated to “0”, and bit 0 is set to “1”. Keep it.

[Retrieve priority data storage area]
FIG. 32 shows a pull-in priority data storage area in which preferential pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each drawing priority data storage area stores priority drawing data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the drawing priority data storage area. In the priority draw ranking data, when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, which combination of symbols related to the display combination or a part thereof is displayed along the winning line It is data which shows.

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

[ART lottery table in MB]
With reference to FIG. 33, the ART lottery table in MB will be described. The MB lottery table is referred to during the MB gaming state, and defines lottery value information about whether or not to win an ART lottery for each winning number. Here, the ART lottery is to realize the above-described notification, that is, in the RT1 gaming state and the general gaming state, to win a small combination 1 to 26 or Replay E (to avoid winning of RT action symbol, Replay C or D). This is a lottery for determining whether or not to perform the notification. When the ART is won, the notification is performed, and when the ART is not determined, the notification is not performed. As described above, in the MB gaming state, when the small role / replay data pointer “56 to 60 (corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 4)” is determined, the ART winning is achieved with a high probability. .

[Non-MB medium ART lottery table]
With reference to FIG. 34, the non-MB ART lottery table will be described. The non-MB ART lottery table is referred to in a gaming state other than the MB gaming state, and defines lottery value information regarding whether or not to win an ART lottery for each winning number. In the pachislot 1, when the small role / replay data pointer “21 to 28 (corresponding to the winning numbers 21 to 28)” is determined, the ART lottery is performed even in a gaming state other than the MB gaming state, The chance to win an ART.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
Next, the contents of a program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 35, a main flowchart showing main processes executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs initialization processing at power-on (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal and whether or not the setting has been appropriately changed, and performs an initialization process according to the determination result.

  In step S2, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the end of one game. For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the expected display combination storing area, and the like. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S3). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether the center line 8 is valid and a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area (step S4). The random number value extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a start command transmission process (step S7). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process (step S254 in FIG. 47) of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S8). In this process, the main CPU 31 stands by until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the previous game start. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel rotation start process (step S9). In this process, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and stores a reel rotation start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order storage process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 (step S10). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 (step S11).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process (step S12). In this process, the main CPU 31 collates the symbol combination displayed along the active line (center line 8) after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped with the symbol combination table (FIGS. 8 to 11), and displays the display combination. And the number of medals to be paid out are determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in step S12 (step S13). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the display combination command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S14). The stored reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (step S15). In this process, the RT gaming state flag is updated according to the display combination.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S16). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 (step S17), and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts operation of the bonus game when the conditions for starting the bonus game are satisfied, and operates the regame when the conditions for replay are satisfied.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 36, a medal acceptance / start check process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the inserted number will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, whether or not it is “0” (step S31). At this time, if there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, if it is other than “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs an automatic insertion process (step S32), and proceeds to step S39. Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted, and the insertion number counter is provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals inserted. Counter.

  On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion number counter is not present, that is, “0”, the main CPU 31 permits medal reception (step S33), and then performs the process of step S34.

  In step S34, the main CPU 31 sets a maximum value of the number of inserted coins according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the inserted number as “2” when the gaming state is the MB gaming state, and sets the maximum value of the inserted number as “3” when the gaming state is other than that. And set.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not medal acceptance is permitted (step S35). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S36, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S39.

  In step S36, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion check processing. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the inserted medal sensor 9S. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion command transmission processing (step S37). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores a medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (step S38). For example, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is the maximum value of the inserted number. At this time, if the value of the input number counter is the maximum value of the input number, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S39. If it is not the maximum value, the main CPU 31 continues to step S35. Perform the process.

  In step S39, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal acceptance (step S40) and ends the medal acceptance / start check processing. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S35.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 37, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (step S51). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a random number value stored in the random value storage area (step S52).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table, acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (step S53). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result is less than “0” (negative) (step S54). At this time, if the subtraction result is negative, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S58), and then performs the process of step S59. On the other hand, if the subtraction result is not negative, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S55.

  In step S55, the main CPU 31 updates the random number and the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value to the value after subtraction in step S53 and updates the winning number to a value obtained by adding “1”. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (step S56). At this time, if all winning numbers are checked, the main CPU 31 sets “0” for the small role / replay data pointer and “0” for the bonus data pointer, and proceeds to step S59. On the other hand, if not all the winning numbers are checked, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S53.

  In step S59, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired winning internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S60).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S61). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S62. When NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S64.

  In step S62, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the bonus data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the carryover combination storage area (step S63), and performs the process of step S64.

  In step S64, the main CPU 31 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination (winning request flag) stored in the carryover combination storing area. Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination storage area 1 and the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination storage area 1.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S65). At this time, if the MB is operating, the main CPU 31 performs the MB operating process (step S66), and ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when the MB is not operating, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process. In the process during MB operation, the main CPU 31 stores internal winning combinations (winning request flags) corresponding to all small combinations in the internal winning combination storage area. As a result of such processing, during the MB operation, “all small roles”, “all small roles + replay A1”, “all small roles + replay A2”, “all small roles + replay A3”, “all small roles” One of “small role + replay A4” is determined. In the pachislot 1, “all small roles”, “all small roles + replay A1”, “all small roles + replay A2”, “all small roles + replay A3”, “all small roles + replay A4” during MB operation. In order to determine any of the above, the processing during the MB operation in step S66 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By changing the configuration of the internal lottery table for the MB gaming state, the MB operation is in progress. One of the above internal winning combinations may be determined.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
The reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S71). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S72, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S74.

  In step S72, the main CPU 31 sets “61” as the turning cylinder stop number. Here, the turning stop number “61” is information defining stop control in which the symbols at symbol positions “2”, “9”, and “16” do not stop in the middle stage of the left reel 3L. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the small winning combination / replay data pointers “57” to “60” are included in the internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process (step S73). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S74, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S75.

  In step S74, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the small role / replay data pointer as the number for turning stop. For example, when “57” is included in the small role / replay data pointer, the main CPU 31 sets “57” as the rotation stop number, and “58” is included in the small role / replay data pointer. In this case, the main CPU 31 sets “58” as the rotation stop number, and if “59” is included in the small role / replay data pointer, the main CPU 31 sets the rotation stop number as the rotation stop number. When “59” is set and “60” is included in the small role / replay data pointer, the main CPU 31 sets “60” as the rotation stop number. The rotation stop number “57” can stop the symbol at symbol position “2” in the middle of the left reel 3L, and cannot stop the symbols at symbol positions “9” and “16”. Rotation stop number “58” can stop the symbol at symbol position “16” in the middle of the left reel 3L and stop the symbols at symbol positions “2” and “9”. The information that defines the impossible stop control, the rotation stop number “59” can stop the symbol at the symbol position “9” in the middle stage of the left reel 3L, and the symbol positions “2” and “16”. ”Is a piece of information that defines stop control that cannot stop the symbol. The rotation stop number“ 60 ”is placed in the middle stage of the left reel 3L in any of the symbols“ 2 ”,“ 9 ”, and“ 16 ”. It is information that defines stop control that can be stopped. In the pachislot 1, during MB operation, when any of the small role / replay data pointers “57 to 60” is determined as the internal winning combination, the symbol positions “2” and “2” are displayed in the middle of the left reel 3L. 9 or 16 can be stopped, and if any of the small role / replay data pointers “57 to 60” has not been determined as an internal winning combination, the middle stage of the left reel 3L None of the symbol positions “2”, “9”, and “16” can be stopped.

  In step S75, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table and acquires each piece of information based on the number for turning stop. For example, the main CPU 31 stops the number of the stop table used at the time of the first stop to the third stop and information necessary for changing the control in the control change process (that is, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop in a specific order. When the information is stopped, the information (such as information used for reselecting the stop table) when it is stopped at a specific position (or when a stop operation is received) is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier (for example, “1” in all bits) in all symbol code storage areas (step S76). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S77) and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operating counter is used for determining the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that are not stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 39, the pull-in priority storage process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (step S91). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S92). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the reel on the left side of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 (step S93). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “21” as the number of symbol checks and “0” as the inspection symbol position (step S94). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a symbol code storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S95).

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area based on the acquired symbol code and the symbol code storing area (step S96). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority data acquisition process (step S97). In this process, the main CPU 31 plays the role corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the display combination storing area, and corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the internal winning combination storing area. Referring to the pull-in priority table selected in step S93, pull-in priority data is acquired. In this process, for a combination for which a winning is determined with one reel (for example, a middle tier cherry confirmed with the left reel 3L), a reel other than the one reel (reel 3C in the case of the middle tier, right The reel 3R) does not acquire the drawing priority data. In addition, when the winning combination for one reel is not determined as the internal winning combination, the drawing priority order data for “stop prohibition” is acquired for the one reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired drawing priority data in a drawing priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel (step S98). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks and adds “1” to the retrieved symbol position (step S99). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S100). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S101, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S95. In this process, it is determined whether all searches for symbol positions “0” to “20” have been performed. In step S101, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a search has been performed for the number of searches. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority storage process, and when NO, performs the process of step S92. In this process, it is determined whether or not all reels have been searched.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
With reference to FIG. 40, a description will be given of a pull-in priority table selection process for selecting a different pull-in priority for each gaming state.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the pull-in priority table number “00” (step S111). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is in operation (step S112). If the MB is in operation, the main CPU 31 updates the drawing priority table number to “01” (step S113) and sets the drawing priority. The table selection process ends. On the other hand, if the MB is not operating in S112, the pull-in priority table selection process is terminated with the pull-in priority table number “00”.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 41, the reel stop control process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (step S131). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S132. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S131 again.

  In step S132, the main CPU 31 updates the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S133). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (step S134).

  Subsequently, in step S135, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process (step S136). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table to determine the number of sliding piece determination data determined for the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S136).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop command transmission process (step S138). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores a reel stop command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information on the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determination data (step S139). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets a planned stop position as a search symbol position (step S140), and performs symbol code storage processing for acquiring a symbol code based on the set search symbol position (step S141).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area based on the acquired symbol code (step S142). For example, when the “blank 1” symbol is set as the search symbol position for the left reel 3L, the bit corresponding to the combination in which the symbol of the left reel 3L is the “blank 1” symbol in the symbol code storage area Is maintained at “1”, while the bit corresponding to the combination in which the symbol of the left reel 3L is a symbol other than the “blank 1” symbol is updated to “0”.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process when necessary according to the search symbol position (step S143). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (step S144). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, it is determined that it is not the third stop time, and the main CPU 31 performs the drawing priority order storing process of FIG. 39 (step S145), and then the step The process of S131 is performed. That is, in the pachislot machine 1, before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, the process of storing the drawing priority data for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R still rotating. Is done. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, it is determined that the stop control at the third stop is finished, and the reel stop control process is finished.

[Design code storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 42, the symbol code storing process for acquiring the symbol code based on the set retrieved symbol position will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets valid line data (step S151). In the present embodiment, since only the center line 8 is an effective line, the line 1 (middle stage-middle stage-middle stage) is set.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets check symbol position data for the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (step S152). In this process, the main CPU 31 sets the symbol position of the symbol corresponding to the set effective line data as the symbol position data for check based on the search symbol position (middle symbol) of the search target reel. Specifically, when the effective line data indicates the middle stage, the search symbol position is used as the check symbol position data as it is, and when the effective line data indicates the upper stage, the search symbol position + 1 is the check symbol position data. Become. In the present embodiment, since the effective line is only the center line 8, the effective line data is always in the middle stage, and the search symbol position is directly used as the check symbol position data.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 obtains a symbol code of the symbol position data for check (step S153), and ends the symbol code storage process.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Referring to FIG. 43, a description will be given of the priority pull-in control process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets a pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S171). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a stop start position (step S172).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target reel is the right reel 3R (step S173), and if it is the right reel 3R, further determines whether or not the MB is operating. (Step S174). At this time, if the MB is operating, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S177. On the other hand, if the search target reel is not the right reel 3R, or if it is the right reel 3R but the MB is not operating, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S175.

  In step S175, the main CPU 31 sets a priority order table according to the sliding piece number determination data, sets “5” to the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks (step S176), and proceeds to step S179.

  In step S177, the main CPU 31 sets the MB gaming state priority order table corresponding to the number of pieces of sliding piece determination, sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order, and sets “2” as the number of checks. Set (step S178), the process proceeds to step S179.

  In step S179, the main CPU 31 sets the sliding piece number determination data as the number of sliding pieces. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 extracts a stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (step S180). Next, the main CPU 31 acquires pull-in priority order data of the stop search position (step S181).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired pull-in priority data (step S182). At this time, if it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding frames (step S1183), and then performs the process of step S184. On the other hand, if it is less than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S184.

  In step S184, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S185). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets the updated number of sliding frames (step S186) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S180.

  As described above, in the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols for displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in with higher priority from among the number of types of sliding symbols. decide.

[RT control processing]
The RT control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S191). At this time, if the MB is operating, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. If the MB is not operating, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S192.

  In step S192, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state. At this time, if it is in the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S199. If it is not in the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S193.

  In step S193, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not MB is included in the internal winning combination. At this time, when MB is included in the internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S198, and when not included, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S194.

  In step S194, the main CPU 31 determines whether any of the RT operation symbols 1 to 26 is displayed. At this time, when none of the RT operation symbols 1 to 26 is displayed, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the replay C or D is displayed (step S195). If neither replay nor D is displayed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S198. On the other hand, when one of the RT operation symbols 1 to 26 and the replay C or D is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (step S196), and sets the RT gaming number counter to 10000. Set (step S197), the RT control process is terminated. Here, the RT game number counter is a counter for counting the number of games in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

  In step S198, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state. At this time, if not in the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, if it is in the RT1 game state, the main CPU 31 subsequently subtracts 1 from the RT game number counter (step S199).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is “0”. At this time, if the RT game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the RT game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the general gaming state, that is, updates the corresponding RT gaming state flag to OFF (step S201), and performs RT control processing. Exit.

  As described above, in the pachislot 1, when MB is included in the internal winning combination, even if any of the RT operation symbols 1 to 26, replay C or D is displayed, the game does not shift to the RT2 gaming state. (If YES in step S193, the process does not pass through steps S194 to S197).

[Bonus end check process]
The bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S211). At this time, if the MB is not in operation, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process, while if the MB is in operation, the main CPU 31 subsequently sets the value of the bonus end number counter to “0”. It is discriminated whether it is smaller than "" (step S212). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S213, and when NO, the main CPU 31 performs a CB end process for updating the CB gaming state flag to off (step S218). End the bonus end check process.

  In step S213, the main CPU 31 performs an MB end process for updating the MB gaming state flag to OFF. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end time command transmission process (step S214). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the bonus end time command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The command data at the end of the bonus includes information such as the type of the bonus that has ended, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect according to the end of the bonus.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the RT1 gaming state flag to ON to update the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S216), and sets “30” to the RT gaming number counter (step S217). End the bonus end check process.

[Bonus activation check process]
With reference to FIG. 46, a bonus operation check process in which the main CPU 31 operates a bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S231). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs a CB operation process for updating the CB gaming state flag to ON (step S232), and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S233.

  In step S233, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operation is performed, that is, whether or not the display combination is an MB. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S234, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S237.

  In step S234, the main CPU 31 updates the turned-on RT gaming state flag to off, updates the MB gaming state flag and the CB gaming state flag to on, and sets “44” to the bonus end number counter. Perform MB operation processing. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S235). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus start command transmission process for storing the bonus start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S236), and ends the bonus operation check process. The stored bonus start command includes information such as the type of bonus that has been started, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect according to the bonus type.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not MB, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S237). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently issues an automatic insertion request (step S238), and the bonus operation check process is terminated. On the other hand, when the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. Note that, based on the automatic insertion request, the value of the insertion number counter is copied to the automatic insertion number counter.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 47, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing the procedure of the interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S251). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S252). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S, the stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt process.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs timer update processing (step S253). Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (step S254). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S255). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, the start operation, and at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S256). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S257), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

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

[Power-on processing]
Referring to FIG. 48, the operation of the sub control circuit 72 when the power is turned on will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing (step S301), and proceeds to step S302. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system.

  In step S302, the production control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S303. In the effect control task, the sub CPU 81 controls the lighting state of various lamps and the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  In step S303, the main board communication task is activated and the process is terminated. In the main board communication task, control data for controlling the production is set based on command data transmitted every 2 ms.

[Direction control task]
With reference to FIG. 49, the effect control task will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the control data has been updated (step S311). At this time, when the control data is updated, the sub CPU 81 performs control data output processing, that is, control of lighting states of various lamps and sound output states from the speakers 9L and 9R based on the control data. Control is performed (step S312). After step S312, or when NO in step S311, the sub CPU 81 repeats the process of step S311.

[Main board communication task]
The main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication messenger queue (step S331), and proceeds to step S332. In step S332, the sub CPU 81 checks the received command and proceeds to step S333. In step S333, the sub CPU 81 determines whether a command different from the previous command is received. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S334, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S332.

  In step S334, the sub CPU 81 creates and stores game information such as an internal winning combination, a gaming state, a set value, and an RT game number counter value from the received command parameters, and then proceeds to step S335. In step S335, the sub CPU 81 performs command analysis processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 51, and proceeds to step S332.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S351), and proceeds to step S352. In step S352, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data determination processing, and proceeds to step S353. In step S353, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data determination processing, and proceeds to step S354. In step S354, the sub CPU 81 converts the determined data into control data, and ends the command analysis process.

[Production content decision processing]
With reference to FIG. 52, the effect content determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to receive an initialization command (step S371). If it is time to receive an initialization command, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization command reception processing (step S372), and ends the effect content determination processing. Note that the initialization command includes, for example, installation value change presence / absence information and setting value information, and in the initialization command reception processing, the sub CPU 81 obtains the information.

  On the other hand, if the initialization command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the medal insertion command is received (step S373). If the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a medal insertion command reception process (step S374), and ends the effect content determination process. Note that the medal insertion command includes, for example, information on whether or not a medal has been inserted, the number of inserted counters, and the value of the credit counter. Set production data.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a start command (step S375). If the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S376), and ends the effect content determination process. The start command includes, for example, information on the type of gaming state flag, the value of the bonus end number counter, and the type of internal winning combination.

  On the other hand, if the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a reel rotation start command reception (step S377). If it is time to receive a reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S378), and ends the effect content determination process. The reel rotation start command includes, for example, information indicating that the rotation of the reel has been started. In the reel rotation start command reception process, the sub CPU 81 obtains such information and obtains necessary effect data. set.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the reel stop command (step S379). If it is time to receive a reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 56 (step S380), and ends the effect content determination process. The reel stop command includes, for example, information on the type of the stopped reel, the stop start position, and the number of sliding frames (or the planned stop position). In the reel stop command reception process, the sub CPU 81 receives these information. And set the necessary production data.

  On the other hand, when it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the display command (step S381). If the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process (step S382), and ends the effect content determination process. The display command includes, for example, information indicating the type of display combination. In the display command reception process, the sub CPU 81 acquires the information and sets necessary effect data.

  On the other hand, if the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (step S383). If it is time to receive a bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus start command reception process (step S384), and ends the effect content determination process. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus has been started. In the bonus start command reception process, the sub CPU 81 obtains such information and sets necessary effect data.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the bonus end command (step S385). If it is time to receive a bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception process (step S386), and ends the effect content determination process. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus has ended. In the bonus end command reception process, the sub CPU 81 obtains such information and sets necessary effect data.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the input state command (step S387). If the input state command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs an input state command reception process (step S388), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when the input state command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process. The input state command includes, for example, information on whether each operation unit such as the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is in an on-edge state or an off-edge state. In the input state command reception process, the sub CPU 81 Acquires these information and sets necessary production data.

[Start command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 53, the start command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S391). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S392, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S396. In step S392, the sub CPU 81 refers to the in-MB ART lottery table and performs an ART lottery based on the internal winning combination (winning number).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART lottery has been won (step S393). At this time, if the ART lottery is won, the sub CPU 81 adds “1” to the ART counter (step S394), and then performs the process of step S395. On the other hand, if the ART lottery is not won, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S395. The ART counter counts the right to perform a notification to avoid winning of RT action symbols, Replay C or D in the RT1 gaming state, that is, a notification for realizing a small role 1 to 27 or a Replay E winning. The counter is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

  In step S395, the sub CPU 81 determines the MB effect data based on the internal winning combination (winning number) and the result of the ART lottery, and ends the start command receiving process. The MB effect data includes MB normal effect data, MB chance announcement effect data, and MB ART determined effect data. If the ART is not win and the win number is “0” in S393, the MB normal effect data is determined with a high probability, and the MB chance announcement effect data is determined with a low probability. Also, if the ART win and the winning number is “0” in S393, the ART confirmed effect data in MB is determined. Also, when the winning numbers are “1” to “3”, the chance announcement effect data during MB is determined. Also, when the winning number is “4”, the MB chance announcement effect data is determined with a high probability, and the MB confirmed ART effect data is determined with a low probability.

  In step S396, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state. At this time, if it is in the RT2 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs lottery based on the internal winning combination (winning number), determines RT2 gaming state effect data (step S397), The process of step S401 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the RT2 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state (step S398). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs an RT1 gaming state process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S399), and then performs a process of step S401. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a general gaming state process described later with reference to FIG. 55 (step S400), and then performs a process of step S401.

  In step S401, the sub CPU 81 refers to the non-MB ART lottery table and performs an ART lottery based on the internal winning combination (winning number). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART lottery has been won (step S402). If it has been won, the ART counter is incremented by “1” (step S403), and a start command is received. End time processing. On the other hand, if the ART lottery has not been won, the sub CPU 81 ends the start command reception process.

[RT1 gaming state processing]
The RT1 gaming state process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART counter is “1” or more (step S411). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 determines RT1 gaming state continuation effect data based on the internal winning combination (winning number) (step S412), and ends the RT1 gaming state processing.
The RT1 game state continuation effect data is effect data for notifying the timing of a stop operation (design to be aimed) for realizing the winning of the small roles 1 to 27 or the replay E. Thus, by performing the game according to the notification, it is possible to avoid winning of the RT operation symbol, Replay C or D, and to shift from the RT1 gaming state (low lip gaming state) to the general gaming state (high lip gaming state). be able to.
Further, the RT1 gaming state continuation effect data is effect data for notifying that when the MB is determined as an internal winning combination. Here, if the MB wins in the RT1 gaming state (low lip gaming state), the MB gaming state is entered and the RT1 gaming state (low lip gaming state) is newly started after the MB ends. Therefore, in order to shift to the general gaming state (high lip gaming state) thereafter, 30 games must be digested from 1 again in the RT1 gaming state (low lip gaming state). Therefore, in the effect based on the RT1 game state continuation effect data, the MB is determined to be determined as the internal winning combination. As a result, even if the MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 gaming state (low lip gaming state), the transition to the general gaming state (high lip gaming state) is performed without transitioning to the MB gaming state. Can do.

  On the other hand, if the ART counter is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs lottery based on the internal winning combination (winning number), determines RT1 gaming state effect data (step S413), and RT1. The game state processing is terminated. The RT1 gaming state effect data is effect data that does not notify the timing of the stop operation for realizing the winning of the small roles 1 to 27 or the replay E, unlike the RT1 gaming state continuation effect data. is there.

[General gaming state processing]
With reference to FIG. 55, the general gaming state processing will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not all games are in the RT1 or RT2 gaming state (step S431). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S432, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S435.

  In step S432, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART counter is “1” or more. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently subtracts “1” from the ART counter (step S433), and then performs the process of step S434. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S434. In step S434, the sub CPU 81 sets 100 to the ART game number counter, and then performs the process of step S437. The ART game number counter notifies the timing of a stop operation for realizing the winning of a small combination 1 to 27 or Replay E in a general gaming state, that is, avoids winning of an RT action symbol, Replay C or D. It is a counter that counts the number of games for notifying the timing of the stop operation to be performed, and is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83

  In step S435, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the ART game number counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART game number counter is “1” or more (step S 436). If it is “1” or more, the sub CPU 81 generally determines based on the internal winning combination (winning number). Game state continuation effect data is determined (step S437), and the processing in the general game state is terminated. On the other hand, if the ART game number counter is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 81 performs lottery based on the internal winning combination (winning number) to determine the RT1 gaming state effect data (step S438), and the general gaming state End the middle process.

  The general game state continuation effect data is the same effect data as the RT1 game state continuation effect data, and the general game state effect data is the same effect data as the RT1 game state effect data.

[Reel stop command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 56, the reel stop command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S451). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S452. If the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception process.

  In step S452, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a stop operation for the left reel 3L has been received. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S453. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception process.

  In step S453, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the planned stop position is any one of “2”, “9”, and “16”. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S454. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception process.

  In step S454, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART lottery (step S392 in FIG. 53) at the time of receiving the start command is won. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently updates the effect data to the special MB in-art determined effect data (step S455), and ends the reel stop command reception process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception process.

  Note that the special MB in-art confirmed effect data is effect data for notifying that the ART lottery has been won. That is, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is won in the ART lottery (step S392 in FIG. 53), and the left reel 3L is in any of the symbol positions “2”, “9”, and “16”. In the case of stopping, the MB chance announcement effect data determined at the time of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is updated to the special MB during ART confirmed effect data.

<Effects of pachislot 1>
The configuration of the pachi-slot 1 and the processing performed by the pachi-slot 1 are as described above. Hereinafter, effects of the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  Pachislot 1 has a high lip gaming state with a high probability that a replay will be determined as an internal winning combination, and provides a notification period for 100 games in which notification is given to win a 27-choice small role in this high lip gaming state. ing. As a result, in the high lip game state, it is possible to enjoy the benefits of winning the 27 selections of small roles while enjoying the benefits of replaying. Therefore, it is possible to create a situation that is advantageous to the player during a gaming state other than during the bonus operation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the gaming state other than the bonus operation that is generally not of interest to the player.

  Here, in pachislot 1, in order to shift to the high lip game state, 30 games are played in the RT1 game state, and before the 30 games are played, the RT action symbol, replay C or When D wins, the high lip game state is not shifted. At this time, since the RT operation symbol, Replay C or D wins according to the timing of the stop operation (“red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, “black 7” symbol), the timing of the stop operation (design to be aimed) By appropriately managing the notification, it is possible to appropriately control the transition to the high lip gaming state.

In the pachislot 1, the MB gaming state, which is the gaming state during the bonus operation, is set to a gaming state in which there is substantially no increase or decrease in medals (two inserted and two paid out). As a result, even if the MB winning is realized after the high lip gaming state is completed, there is no significant advantage for the player.
On the other hand, if the MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 gaming state, it will be easily increased without shifting to the RT2 gaming state even if the RT action symbol, Replay C or D wins. It is possible to shift to the Lip game state. In addition, a lottery is performed during the MB gaming state to determine whether to make a notification for avoiding winning of the RT action symbol, Replay C or D. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating with respect to the MB gaming state.

  Further, the high lip game state does not end when the MB is determined as the internal winning combination, but ends when the MB won internally. Also, MB has the lowest pulling priority (FIG. 24), and in pachislot 1, when replay or small combination is determined as an internal winning combination at the same time, replay or small combination is preferentially drawn. Therefore, even if the MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the high lip game state, the player can avoid winning the MB and perform a stop operation so as to win the replay or small role, As a result, the profit given to the player in the high lip gaming state can be appropriately managed.

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

In the present embodiment, when any of the small role / replay data pointers “57 to 60” is included in the MB gaming state, the ART lottery is won with a high probability or 100% probability, and the symbol position “2” “9” or “16” enables the left reel 3L to be stopped so that the player is informed of the expected degree of winning the ART lottery. Is not limited to this. For example, when winning an ART lottery with a high probability or a probability of 100%, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are controlled so that so-called “7” symbols such as “red 7-red 7-red 7” are aligned. It is good. In this case, whether or not the “7” symbols are aligned may be controlled by the timing of the player's stop operation, or may be controlled by the order of the player's stop operation. Such control can be realized by changing the necessary stop operation in accordance with duplication of the small role / replay data pointer in the MB gaming state.
Further, the stop mode for notifying the degree of expectation of winning the ART lottery may be other than the “7” symbol. For example, the ANY role of the pull-in 1 (the symbol constituting the symbol combination as in the middle cherries in this embodiment) 1 or a plurality of reels may be “ANY”), and the symbols to be stopped on the reels that become ANY may be made different depending on the expected level of winning of the ART lottery. The term “draw-in 1” means that if a winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, a winning is always required without any need for a winning combination. Such control can also be realized by changing the necessary stop operation according to the overlap of the small role / replay data pointer in the MB gaming state.

Further, in the present embodiment, ART lottery is performed based on the value of the small role / replay data pointer (winning number) during the MB gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the reels 3L, 3C are not limited thereto. , ART lottery may be performed based on the stop mode (or stop operation) after the stop of 3R.
For example, in the MB gaming state, if the order of the player's stop operation is correct, the predetermined symbol combination is stopped in the “upper stage-upper stage-upper stage”, the ART lottery is performed, and the stop operation of the player is performed. When the order is incorrect, the predetermined symbol combination may be stopped at “lower stage-lower stage-lower stage” and ART lottery may not be performed. That is, the ART lottery may be performed based on the position where the predetermined symbol combination is stopped.
Further, for example, in the MB gaming state, when the order of the stop operation of the player is correct, the first symbol combination is stopped at “upper stage-upper stage-upper stage” and the second symbol combination is changed to “upper stage”. -If the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination are displayed in duplicate, such as by stopping at “middle stage-lower stage”, the ART lottery is performed, and the order of the player's stop operation is incorrect In this case, only one of the first and second symbol combinations may be stopped at “lower stage-lower stage-lower stage”, and ART lottery may not be performed. That is, the ART lottery may be performed based on whether or not a plurality of symbol combinations are overlapped and stopped.
Also, for example, in the MB gaming state, when the order of the stop operation of the player is correct, the first symbol combination is stopped at a predetermined position, the ART lottery is performed, and the stop operation order of the player If the answer is incorrect, the second symbol combination may be stopped at a predetermined position and the ART lottery may not be performed. That is, the ART lottery may be performed based on the type of the stopped symbol combination.
Such control can also be realized by changing the necessary stop operation according to the overlap of the small role / replay data pointer in the MB gaming state. The ART lottery may be performed with a predetermined probability when the order of the player's stop operation is correct, or may be performed with a predetermined probability according to the number of correct answers during the MB gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the MB gaming state is a gaming state in which only the “two” number of inserted games can be played. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is no increase or decrease in medals during the MB gaming state. The number of inserted sheets may be “3” or “1”.

  In the present embodiment, three display windows (display windows 21L, 21C, 21R) are provided in association with the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reels 3L, 3C, One display window that can visually recognize all of the 3Rs may be provided.

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

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

Claims (2)

A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Start operation means operated to start fluctuation of the plurality of symbol display means;
Based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation means, an internal winning combination is determined from a plurality of combinations including a non-increase / decrease combination, a specific combination, and a bonus combination in which the same number of medals as the number required for starting the game are paid Internal winning combination determination means,
A plurality of stop operation means 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 player; ,
In response to the output of the stop command signal, stop control means for stopping the symbol variation display on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means;
As a result of the stop control by the stop control means, a winning determination means for determining a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on an effective line in the plurality of symbol display means,
Medal payout means for paying out predetermined medals in accordance with the combination of symbols determined by the winning determination means;
Start of bonus for shifting to a bonus gaming state in which the non-increasing / decreasing combination is determined for each game as the internal winning combination on the condition that the winning combination determining unit determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed Means,
Bonus ending means for ending the bonus gaming state according to a predetermined ending condition;
Notification right granting means capable of granting a right to receive notification of predetermined information in the bonus gaming state;
Informing means for informing the predetermined information on the condition that the right is granted by the informing right granting means;
With
The notification right granting unit grants the right with higher probability when the non-increase / decrease role and the specific role are determined to be duplicated as the internal winning combination, as compared with a case where the role is not determined to be duplicated. ,
When the non-increase / decrease combination and the specific combination are determined to overlap as the internal winning combination, the stop control means can stop a predetermined symbol at a specified stop position, and the internal winning combination as the internal winning combination When the non-increase / decrease combination and the specific combination are not determined in an overlapping manner, a predetermined symbol is controlled so that it cannot be stopped at the specified stop position,
The stop control means is also characterized in that, in the bonus game state, the symbol corresponding to the non-increasing / decreasing combination is drawn into the active line in preference to the symbol corresponding to the specific combination. The specific role is a replay that activates a replay;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined end condition is that a predetermined number of medals are paid out by the medal paying means.

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