JP2015019961A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in games by executing stop control which prevents monotonous game.SOLUTION: In a case where a special inner section winning prize is determined, stop controlling means determines shifting symbol number defining means to be used in a former game among two successive games as special first shifting symbol number defining means; and determines the shifting symbol number defining means to be used in the next game as special second shifting symbol number defining means. When stop control is executed by using the special first shifting symbol number defining means, changeable display of pattern is stopped to be a first special stop mode. When the stop control is executed by using the special second shifting symbol number defining means, the changeable display of pattern is stopped to be a second special stop mode. In addition, the second special stop mode has a condition where characters on a plurality of display lines are shifted at the same symbol number from the first special stop mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a start switch, a stop switch, and a control unit is known. The start switch detects that the start lever has been operated by the player (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) on condition that a game medium such as a game medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as a medal) has been inserted, A signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels is output. The stop switch detects that the stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels has been pressed by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), and requests to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Is output. A driving force of a stepping motor provided corresponding to each of the reels is transmitted to the plurality of reels. The control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel.

  In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected, lottery processing using random numbers (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery processing”) is performed on the program, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”). And the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the timing of the stop operation. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the symbol combination related to the winning is displayed, a privilege corresponding to the symbol combination is given to the player. As an example of a privilege granted to a player, a replay (hereinafter also referred to as “replay”) in which an internal lottery process is performed again without paying out game media (medals, etc.) or consuming the game media. An operation of a bonus game in which a game medium payout opportunity increases can be cited.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that uniquely determines a symbol stop position based on an internal winning combination and a stop operation by a player is known (Patent Document 1). According to such a gaming machine, since the determined internal winning combination is reflected in the stop control, there is a high possibility that the combination of symbols corresponding to the determined internal winning combination is displayed in a stopped state. It is expected to keep sex.

JP 2009-125236 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the player performs the same stop operation, a similar stop mode (display mode of the symbols displayed in a stop mode) is obtained each time, and the game becomes monotonous. There was a fear.

  The present invention has been made in view of these points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game by performing stop control so that the game does not become monotonous.

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

A loading operation detecting means (for example, a medal sensor 35S described later) for detecting a gaming medium loading operation;
Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S described later) for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal lottery processing described later) for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, the variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three reels to be described later) are displayed. Stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R),
A stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S described later) for detecting a stop operation by the player;
A plurality of moving piece number defining means (for example, a stop table described later) for defining a time from when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means to when the variable display of the symbol is stopped;
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means, at least one moving piece number defining means of the plurality of moving piece number defining means, and detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, Stop control means (for example, a reel stop control process described later) for stopping the variable display;
A game medium for giving a game medium (for example, a medal described later) based on a symbol combination displayed along a winning determination line extending over the plurality of display lines by stopping the variable display in the plurality of display lines. Granting means (for example, a medal payout process described later);
A special internal winning combination (for example, “BB2” described later) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the special internal winning combination (for example, “white 7” to “white 7” described later). ”—“ White 7 ”) is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line, a special game that starts a special game that increases the probability that an internal winning combination corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the game medium will be displayed. Game starting means (for example, bonus operation check processing described later),
The stop control means uses a moving piece number defining means used in the first game of two consecutive games when the special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. The moving piece number defining means (for example, “stop table A4” to be described later) is determined, and the moving piece number defining means to be used in the next game is set as the second special moving piece number defining means (for example, “stop table B4 to be described later). ))
When stop control is performed using the first moving piece number defining means for special use, when a stop operation is performed at the first timing (for example, the pressing position described later is the 12th symbol position of the left reel 3L, The stop control means is in the first special stop mode (for example, the stop mode shown in FIG. 51A described later), in the case of the 10th symbol position of the middle reel 3C and the 0th symbol position of the right reel 3R). To stop the change display of the design
When stop control is performed using the second moving piece number defining means for special use, when a stop operation is performed at the second timing (for example, the pressed position described later is the 0th symbol position of the left reel 3L, The stop control means is in the second special stop mode (for example, the stop mode shown in FIG. 51B described later), in the case of the 20th symbol position of the middle reel 3C and the 13th symbol position of the right reel 3R. To stop the change display of the design
The second special stop mode is a state in which the symbols of the plurality of display columns deviate from a preset number of frames from the first special stop mode,
When the special internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the stop mode in two consecutive games will be the first special stop mode and the second special stop mode is other than the special internal winning combination. When an internal winning combination is determined, there is a higher probability that the stop mode in two consecutive games will be the first special stop mode and the second special stop mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the stop control means is used this time based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the moving piece number defining means used in the previous game. The moving frame number defining means may be determined, and the second special stop mode may be a state in which the symbols of the plurality of display columns are shifted by one frame from the first special stop mode.

  In the gaming machine configured as described above, the stop tables used in two consecutive games for which a special internal winning combination is determined are different. Thereby, it is possible to prevent two consecutive games in which a special internal winning combination is determined from being in a similar stop mode. As a result, it is possible to perform stop control so that the game does not become monotonous and to enhance the interest of the game.

  In the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, the second special stop mode is a state in which the symbols of the plurality of display columns are deviated from the first special stop mode by a preset number of frames. Thereby, it can be suggested that the special internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the stop mode (the outcome) in the two consecutive games in which the special internal winning combination is determined. As a result, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

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

A loading operation detecting means (for example, a medal sensor 35S described later) for detecting a gaming medium loading operation;
Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S described later) for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal lottery processing described later) for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, the variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three reels to be described later) are displayed. Stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R),
A stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S described later) for detecting a stop operation by the player;
A plurality of moving piece number defining means (for example, a stop table described later) for defining a time from when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means to when the variable display of the symbol is stopped;
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means, at least one moving piece number defining means of the plurality of moving piece number defining means, and detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, Stop control means (for example, a reel stop control process described later) for stopping the variable display;
A game medium for giving a game medium (for example, a medal described later) based on a symbol combination displayed along a winning determination line extending over the plurality of display lines by stopping the variable display in the plurality of display lines. Granting means (for example, a medal payout process described later);
A special internal winning combination (for example, “BB2” described later) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the special internal winning combination (for example, “white 7” to “white 7” described later). ”—“ White 7 ”) is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line, a special game that starts a special game that increases the probability that an internal winning combination corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the game medium will be displayed. Game starting means (for example, bonus operation check processing described later),
The stop control means uses a moving piece number defining means used in the first game of two consecutive games when the special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. The moving piece number defining means (for example, “stop table A4” to be described later) is determined, and the moving piece number defining means to be used in the next game is set as the second special moving piece number defining means (for example, “stop table B4 to be described later). ))
When stop control is performed using the first moving piece number defining means for special use, when a stop operation is performed at the first timing (for example, the pressing position described later is the 12th symbol position of the left reel 3L, The stop control means is in the first special stop mode (for example, the stop mode shown in FIG. 51A described later), in the case of the 10th symbol position of the middle reel 3C and the 0th symbol position of the right reel 3R). To stop the change display of the design
When stop control is performed using the second moving piece number defining means for special use, when a stop operation is performed at the second timing (for example, the pressed position described later is the 0th symbol position of the left reel 3L, The stop control means is in the second special stop mode (for example, the stop mode shown in FIG. 51B described later), in the case of the 20th symbol position of the middle reel 3C and the 13th symbol position of the right reel 3R. To stop the change display of the design
The second special stop mode is a state in which the symbols of the plurality of display columns deviate from a preset number of frames from the first special stop mode,
In the stop control means, when an internal winning combination other than the special internal winning combination is determined, the stop mode in two consecutive games is not the first special stop mode and the second special stop mode. As described above, the game machine is characterized by stopping the variable display of the symbols.

  Also in the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, it is possible to prevent two consecutive games in which a special internal winning combination is determined from having a similar stop mode. As a result, it is possible to perform stop control so that the game does not become monotonous and to enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, the first special stop mode and the second special stop mode are used only in two consecutive games in which a special internal winning combination is determined. Therefore, it is possible to notify that a special internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the stop mode (distance) in two consecutive games. That is, the stop mode in the two games can be regarded as a so-called reach. As a result, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the interest of the game by performing stop control so that the game does not become monotonous.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the functional flow of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance structure of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 shows an internal structure of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view in a state where a front door is opened. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure with which the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table at the time of the bonus action | operation in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of RT transition table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the regulation number table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for general game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RB game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the initial stop table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of stop table A1 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of stop table A2 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of stop table A3 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of stop table A4 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of stop table A5 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of stop table B1 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of stop table B3 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of stop table B4 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of stop table B5 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table C3 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation stop button storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the process example of the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the medal acceptance / start check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the attraction | saving priority order storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the symbol code storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of RT control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus completion | finish check process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation | movement check process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interruption process by control of main CPU in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production registration task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production content determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop aspect in case BB is not determined as an internal winning combination in one Embodiment of this invention (the 1). It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop mode (the 1) in case BB is determined as an internal winning combination in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop mode (the 2) in case BB is not determined as an internal winning combination in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop aspect (the 2) in case BB is determined as an internal winning combination in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop aspect (the 3) in case BB is not determined as an internal winning combination in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop mode (the 3) in case BB is determined as an internal winning combination in one Embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, a pachislot machine that is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the pachislot of this embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to the medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

<Function flow>
First, the functional flow of the pachislot will be described with reference to FIG.
In the pachislot of this embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to the medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

  When a player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

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

  Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. Thereafter, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Do. The reel stop control means is responsible for a main control circuit described later.

  In the pachislot, basically, a control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”. When the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 1 symbol.

  When the internal winning combination allowing the symbol combination display related to winning is determined, the reel stop control means usually displays the symbol combination within the specified time of 190 msec (four symbols) for the winning determination line. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means is defined for one or more reels when, for example, a challenge bonus (CB), which is a second-type special accessory, and a middle bonus (MB) for continuously operating the CB are operated. The reel rotation is stopped so that the combination of symbols is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line within a time of 75 msec (for one symbol). Furthermore, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to rotate the reels so that combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. This winning determination means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. When it is determined by the winning determination means that it is related to winning, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player. In the pachislot, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game.

  Further, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of flows, video display performed by a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed.

  When the start lever is operated, 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 value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. This effect content determination means is carried out by a sub-control circuit described later.

  When the contents of the effect are determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the rotation of the reels starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, or when determining whether there is a winning. In this way, in the pachislot machine, 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 possible to improve the player's interest.

<Pachislot structure>
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot 1.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 2a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively.

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are continuously drawn along the circumferential direction.

  A liquid crystal display device 10 is provided at the center of the front door 2b. The liquid crystal display device 10 includes a display screen including symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R serve as display windows, and are configured to be able to pass through the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Hereinafter, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R, respectively.

  When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped, among the plural types of symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the middle and lower regions. Each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line that is a combination of any one of the three areas consisting of the upper, middle, and lower stages. It is defined as a line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, five types of winning determination lines are provided: a cross-up line 8a, a top line 8b, a center line 8c, a bottom line 8d, and a cross-down line 8e. For example, the cross-up line 8a is a line that connects the lower region of the left main display window 4L, the middle region of the middle display window 4C, and the upper region of the right main display window 4R, and the top line 8b includes the main display window 4L, This is a line connecting the upper region of 4C and 4R.

  On the side of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 10, a 7-segment display 6 composed of 7-segment LEDs is provided. The 7-segment display 6 is stored in the pachislot, the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts). Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as credits) is digitally displayed.

  The front door 2b is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 11 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted by the medal slot 11 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the specified number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1 ( So-called credit function).

  The bet button 12 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

  The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18 are stored in the medal tray 19. The lamp (LED or the like) 20 outputs light in a turn-on / off pattern according to the content of the effect. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1.

  The cabinet 2a is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one surface on the front side opened. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachislot machine 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of the presence / absence of a prize, and the like. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) are provided in the center of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 3, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor described later (any of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 4) via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. .

  A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 2a. In addition, a power supply device 34 that supplies necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided on one side (left side in the example shown in FIG. 3) of the hopper 33 in the cabinet 2a.

  A sub-board 32 constituting a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) to be described later is provided on the upper portion of the back side of the front door 2b (the part opposite to the display screen). The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Furthermore, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 11 (see FIG. 2) is appropriate. To guide. Although not shown in FIG. 3, a medal sensor 35 </ b> S (see FIG. 4) that detects that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

<Configuration of circuits provided in pachislot>
Next, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
FIG. 4 is a block configuration diagram of the entire circuit provided in the pachislot 1. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sub-control circuit.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub-control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to these circuits.

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 41 is mainly configured by a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other components, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, a display unit drive circuit 64, a hopper drive circuit 65, and a payout completion signal circuit. 66.

  The microcomputer 50 includes a main CPU 51, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 53.

  The main ROM 52 stores a control program for various processes executed by the main CPU 51, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 42, and the like. . The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  Connected to the main CPU 51 are a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56 and a sampling circuit 57. The clock pulse generation circuit 54 and the frequency divider 55 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 51 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 56 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). Then, the sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  Various switches and sensors are connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives input signals from various switches and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R.

  The stop switch 17S detects that each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The stop switch 17S is a specific example of the stop operation detecting means according to the present invention. The start switch 16S detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The start switch 16S is a specific example of the start operation detecting means according to the present invention. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S detects that a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 has passed through the selector 35. This medal sensor 35S shows a specific example of the insertion operation detecting means according to the present invention. The bet switch 12S detects that a bet button (MAX bet button or 1BET button) has been pressed by the player.

As peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 50, there are three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, a 7-segment display 6, and a hopper 33. The three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R show a specific example of the variation display means according to the present invention.
A drive circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50.

  The motor drive circuit 62 controls the drive of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R provided corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively. The reel position detection circuit 63 detects, for each reel, a reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

  Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor, thereby determining the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many reels the number of symbols is). Only managed).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the value of the symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is set to “1”. "Is added. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the value of the symbol counter, it is managed how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not medals discharged from the hopper 33 have reached a predetermined payout number. To do.

[Sub control circuit]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. . As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86. Further, the sub control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D (Analog to Digital) converter 92, an amplifier 93, and a movable decoration unit drive circuit 96.

  The sub CPU 81 performs video, sound, and light output control according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub ROM 82 basically has a program storage area and a data storage area.

  Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. The control program stored in the program storage area includes, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, a production random number value, and determination of production contents (production data). An effect registration task for performing registration, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 10 based on the determined contents of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling light output from the lamp 20, and a speaker 21L , 21R includes a program such as a voice control task for controlling sound output.

  In the data storage area, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting various effects, a storage area for storing animation data relating to creation of video, and sound data relating to BGM and sound effects And various storage areas such as a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a light on / off pattern.

  The sub RAM 83 has a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, peripheral devices such as the liquid crystal display device 10, speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R, and the lamp 20 are connected to the sub control circuit 42. That is, the operations of these peripheral devices are controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and the created video is generated by the liquid crystal display device 10. Is displayed.

  The sub CPU 81, DSP 90, audio RAM 91, A / D converter 92, and amplifier 93 output sound such as BGM from the speakers 21L and 21R according to the sound data specified by the contents of the presentation. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 20 in accordance with the lamp data specified by the contents of the effect.

<Configuration of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Design arrangement table]
First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table is data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code (in FIG. 6) that specifies the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R and the type of symbol arranged at each position. )))).

  In the symbol arrangement table, when a reel index is detected, the position of the symbol arranged in the middle area of each reel within the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as “0”. Then, in each reel, “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are set as symbol positions in the order of advance in the reel rotation direction (the direction of arrow A in FIG. 6) with reference to symbol position “0”. Assigned to a symbol.

  That is, by referring to the symbol counter values ("0" to "20") and the symbol arrangement table, the display is displayed in the upper, middle and lower regions of each reel within the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is possible to specify the type of symbol that is displayed. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “7”, the upper, middle, and lower regions of the left reel 3L within the frame of the display window 4L are respectively “ Symbols corresponding to “Replay”, “BAR” at symbol position “7” and “Peach Cherry” at symbol position “6” are displayed.

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol combination table defines a correspondence relationship between a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination (storage area), and a payout number.

  In this embodiment, a winning combination is determined when the symbol combination displayed by the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R along the effective line matches the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table. The When it is determined that a prize is won, the player is given benefits such as medal payout and replay operation. If the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “lost”. That is, in this embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to “losing” is not defined in the symbol combination table, thereby defining the symbol combination “losing”. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the item “losing” may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly define “losing”.

  Various data described in the display combination column in the symbol combination table is data for identifying a symbol combination displayed along the active line. “Data” in the display combination column is represented by 1-byte data, and a unique symbol combination (content of display combination) is assigned to each bit in the data.

  The “storage area” data in the display combination column is data for designating a display combination storage area (to be described later) (see FIG. 30 to be described later) in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, two display combination storage areas are provided. In the present embodiment, display combinations having the same bit pattern (1-byte data pattern) and having different contents are managed as different display combinations depending on the “storage area”.

  The numerical value described in the payout number column in the symbol combination table represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. In the combination of symbols to which a numerical value of 1 or more is given as the “paid-out number” data, the same number of medals are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the number of inserted medals is three, and when one of “watermelon” and “orange” is determined as the display combination, six medals are paid out. Done. Further, in this embodiment, when there are three medals inserted and “Bell” is determined as the display combination, eight medals are paid out, and “Red Cherry” and “Peach Cherry” are displayed as the display combination. When one of the two is determined, two medals are paid out.

  On the other hand, if the number of inserted medals is two and any one of “watermelon”, “orange”, “bell”, “red cherry” and “peach cherry” is determined as a display combination, The medal is paid out. In the present embodiment, for example, when one of the symbol combinations related to “Replay 1” or “Replay 2” is determined as the display combination, the replay is activated.

[Bonus operating table]
Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table stores data stored in a game state flag storage area (see FIG. 31) provided in the main RAM 53 when a bonus operation is performed, in a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning number counter. It prescribes.

  The game state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game to be operated. In this embodiment, a big bonus and a regular bonus are provided as bonus game types. The big bonus is called an accessory continuous operation device related to a so-called first type special accessory, and is hereinafter referred to as “BB”. The regular bonus is called a so-called first type special character, and is hereinafter referred to as “RB”. The operation of RB is continuously performed while the operation of BB is performed.

  The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not a prescribed number (payout number) that triggers the end of the bonus game has been reached. In the present embodiment, the operation of BB1 that is started with the display of "red 7"-"red 7"-"red 7" and the display of "white 7"-"white 7"-"white 7" are displayed. The operation of BB2 that is started as an opportunity ends when a medal that reaches the specified number “345” is paid out.

  That is, the numerical value defined by the bonus operation time table is stored in the bonus end number counter, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus ends on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is updated to “0”.

  The game possible number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can be played in the operation of “RB”, that is, the so-called game possible number. The winning possible number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in one regular bonus (RB) game, so-called winning possible number.

[RT transition table]
Next, the RT transition table will be described with reference to FIG. The RT transition table defines the correspondence relationship between the RT gaming state transition condition and the destination RT gaming state. In the present embodiment, two types of gaming states, RT0 gaming state (normal gaming state) and RT1 gaming state (replay high probability gaming state), are provided as RT gaming states. In the RT1 gaming state, an internal lottery table, which will be described later, is set so that the winning probability of “replay” (replaying) is higher than that in the RT0 gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination corresponding to “BB” or “RB” is displayed on the winning determination line during the RT1 gaming state, the RT gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state. To do. In addition, if “BB” or “RB” is won during the RT0 gaming state, and the symbol combination corresponding to “BB” or “RB” is not displayed on the winning determination line, the RT gaming state However, the RT0 gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state.

  The transition process of the RT gaming state when “BB” or “RB” is won during the RT0 gaming state and the combination of symbols corresponding to “BB” or “RB” is displayed on the winning determination line Is as follows. In this case, first, when “BB” or “RB” is won during the RT0 gaming state, the RT gaming state shifts from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. Next, when a symbol combination corresponding to “BB” or “RB” is displayed on the winning determination line, the RT gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state. That is, in this case, the internal lottery process based on the RT1 gaming state is not performed, and it is substantially equivalent to no transition of the RT gaming state.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the period from the winning of “BB” or “RB” until the combination of symbols corresponding to “BB” or “RB” is stopped (drawn), that is, “BB gaming state” ”Or“ RB gaming state ”flagged period (hereinafter referred to as“ between BB flag ”and“ between RB flag ”), the gaming state becomes RT1 gaming state where the winning probability of“ replay ”is high. Become. In addition, although the example which performs the transition of RT gaming state at the time of a reel stop display was demonstrated here, this invention is not limited to this, The transition of RT gaming state by winning of "BB" or "RB" It may be performed when the winning combination is determined (in the internal lottery process).

[Regular number table]
Next, the specified number table will be described with reference to FIG.
The prescribed number table defines a prescribed number that is the number of medals required for one game in accordance with an RB gaming state flag (see FIG. 31) described later.

  The specified number table specifies “3” as the specified number of game states in which the bonus is not activated (“general game state”, “RT1 game state”, etc.). On the other hand, the prescribed number of gaming states in which the bonus is operating (“BB1 gaming state”, “BB2 gaming state”, “RB1 gaming state”, and “RB2 gaming state”) is defined as “1”.

  In the present embodiment, the bonus type (including non-bonus (general)) and the RT type are shown as different game states. This is because it is necessary to manage the RT state during the bonus since the bonus state and the RT state do not correspond one-to-one.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table determination table defines the correspondence between the internal lottery table used in various gaming states and the number of lotteries.

  For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, an internal lottery table for general gaming state described later (RT0: see FIG. 12) is used, and “16” is set as the number of lotteries. When the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, an RT1 gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 13) described later is used, and “16” is set as the number of lotteries. Further, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, an RB gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 14) described later is used, and “16” is set as the number of lotteries.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines the correspondence between the data pointer and the lottery value when this data pointer is determined in various winning numbers.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is used for designating an internal symbol combination defined by an internal symbol combination determination table (see FIGS. 15 and 16) described later. It is data. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. The lottery value is defined for each setting (settings 1 to 6) for adjusting the expected value of the lottery set in advance.

  In the internal lottery processing of the present embodiment, first, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535) are sequentially subtracted by lottery values defined corresponding to each winning number. Next, it is determined (internal lottery) whether the result of the subtraction has become negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). When the result of subtraction becomes negative (a “digit” occurs) at a predetermined winning number, it means that the winning number is won, and the data point assigned to the corresponding winning number is acquired.

  Therefore, in the internal lottery process according to the present embodiment, the larger the number specified as the lottery value, the higher the probability that assigned data (that is, the data pointer) is determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value defined for each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the internal lottery table for general gaming state (RT0). This internal lottery table for general gaming state is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state (non-bonus) and the RT0 gaming state.

  The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines the relationship between the lottery value corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “16” and the data pointer. For example, in the general gaming state, when referring to the general gaming state internal lottery table, the probability that the winning number “13” is won and “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “9000 / 65536 ".

The small character / replay data pointer “1” corresponds to “Replay 1” + “Replay 2”, and “2” corresponds to “Watermelon” + “Orange”. The small role / replay data pointer “3” corresponds to “red cherry” + “peach cherry”, and “4” corresponds to “bell”.
Further, the bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to “BB1”, and “2” corresponds to “BB2”. The bonus data pointer “3” corresponds to “RB1”, and “4” corresponds to “RB2”.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of the RT1 internal lottery table. This RT1 internal lottery table is referred to when the gaming state is the general gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. The RT1 internal lottery table defines the relationship between lottery values and data pointers in the winning numbers “1” to “16”.

  In this embodiment, when the RT1 gaming state is entered, the probability of the internal winning combination (winning number “13”) related to replaying is “18000/65536”, which is that of the RT0 gaming state (normal gaming state) (9000). / 65536: predetermined probability).

  In the present embodiment, an RT1 internal lottery table that defines the relationship between lottery values and data pointers for all winning numbers is provided separately from the RT0 internal lottery table (general gaming state internal lottery table). Although provided, the present invention is not limited to this. As a gaming machine of the present invention, an RT1 internal lottery table that defines only the lottery value of “Replay (winning number“ 13 ”)” is provided. In the standard internal gaming state lottery table (RT0), “Replay” Only the lottery value “” may be changed.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an internal lottery table for an RB gaming state. This internal lottery table for RB gaming state is referred to when the gaming state is the RB gaming state. The RB gaming state internal lottery table defines the correspondence between lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “16”.

  For example, when referring to the RB gaming state internal lottery table, the probability that the winning number “16” is won and “4” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “57200/65536”. That is, in the RB game letter, “4” is acquired as the small combination / replay data pointer, and the probability that “Bell” is determined as the internal winning combination is higher than in the general gaming state.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the data pointer and the internal winning combination. That is, when the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination data is uniquely acquired by the internal winning combination determination table.

  The “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table is data for identifying a combination of symbols on the left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, and right reel 3R that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line. The “internal winning combination” is represented by 1-byte data in the same way as the “display combination” in the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 7, and a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the 1-byte data. Assigned. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of “internal winning combination” is “losing”. This is because all symbol combinations specified by the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 7 are displayed. Indicates that it is not allowed.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the configuration of the bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus game with respect to bonus data pointers “1” to “4”. In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, “◯” indicates an internal winning combination to be won in the acquired bonus data pointer. For example, when “1” is acquired as the bonus data pointer, “BB1” is won as the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a configuration of a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table defines small winning combinations and replay winning combinations for “1” to “4” of the small winning combination / replay data pointers. That is, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines a correspondence relationship between the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or the internal winning combination relating to the replay operation.

  The symbol “◯” in the small winning combination / replay winning symbol determination table indicates the internal winning combination to be won in the acquired small winning combination / replay data pointer. In the present embodiment, when “2” is acquired as the small combination / replay data pointer, “watermelon” and “orange” are won as the internal winning combination, and the small combination / replay data pointer is used. When “3” is acquired, “Red Cherry” and “Peach Cherry” are won as internal winning combinations.

[Initial stop table determination table]
Next, the initial stop table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The initial stop table determination table defines the correspondence between the winning number and the type of stop table used in the first game (game) after the pachislot 1 is powered on.

  For example, when the winning number “1” is won in the first game (game) after the power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, the initial stop table determination table is referred to and “stop table A3” is determined as the stop table type. . When the winning number “1” is won, “1” is acquired as the bonus data pointer, and “BB1” is determined as the internal winning combination. Therefore, when “BB1” is determined as the internal winning combination in the first game (game) after the power is turned on to the pachislot machine 1, the “stop table A3” is used to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Is done.

[Stop table determination table]
Next, the stop table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The stop table determination table defines the type of stop table used this time according to the internal winning combination and the type of stop table used last time. This stop table determination table is used in the second and subsequent games (games) after the pachislot 1 is powered on.

  For example, when referring to the stop table determination table, if the internal winning combination is “BB1” and the previously used stop table is “stop table A1,” “stop table A3” is used as the stop table used in the current game. Is determined.

[Stop table]
Next, an example of a stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. The stop table defines the number of sliding pieces for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R according to the symbol position that is the stop start position. The stop table shows a specific example of the moving piece number defining means according to the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped within 190 msec. Specifically, one of the number of sliding symbols “0” to “4” is added to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected, and the value obtained corresponds to the value obtained. The symbol position is determined as the symbol position where the rotation of the reel stops. The symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected is the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped, and this is referred to as a “stop start position”.

  The number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. In other words, the number of symbols passing through the middle of the corresponding display window in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the stop table A1. This stop table A1 is one of the stop tables that are referred to in the case of a loss. When stop control is performed using the stop table A1, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L when the stop operation is performed on the left stop button 17L is the symbol position "6", the number of sliding symbols is " 2 "is determined.

  When stop control is performed using the stop table A1, if the stop start position on the middle reel 3C when the stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 17C is the symbol position "7", the number of sliding symbols is “3” is determined. If the stop start position on the right reel 3R when the stop operation is performed on the right stop button 17R is “7”, “2” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the stop table A2. This stop table A2 is one of the stop tables that are referred to when “watermelon” + “orange” is determined as the internal winning combination. When stop control is performed using the stop table A2, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L when the stop operation is performed on the left stop button 17L is the symbol position "6", the number of sliding symbols is " 3 "is determined.

  Further, when stop control is performed using the stop table A2, if the stop start position on the middle reel 3C when the stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 17C is the symbol position "7", the number of sliding symbols is obtained. “1” is determined. If the stop start position on the right reel 3R when the stop operation is performed on the right stop button 17R is “7”, “2” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the configuration of the stop table A3. This stop table A3 is one of the stop tables that are referred to when “BB1” is independently determined as the internal winning combination. When stop control is performed using the stop table A3, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L when the stop operation is performed on the left stop button 17L is the symbol position "6", the number of sliding symbols is " 3 "is determined.

  When stop control is performed using the stop table A3, if the stop start position on the middle reel 3C when the stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 17C is the symbol position "7", the number of sliding symbols is “1” is determined. If the stop start position on the right reel 3R when the stop operation is performed on the right stop button 17R is “7”, “2” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the configuration of the stop table A4. This stop table A4 is one of stop tables that are referred to when “BB2” is independently determined as an internal winning combination. When stop control is performed using the stop table A4, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L when the stop operation is performed on the left stop button 17L is the symbol position "12", the number of sliding symbols is " 1 "is determined.

  Also, when stop control is performed using the stop table A4, if the stop start position on the middle reel 3C when the stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 17C is the symbol position "10", the number of sliding symbols is obtained. “2” is determined. If the stop start position on the right reel 3R when the stop operation is performed on the right stop button 17R is “0”, “3” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the stop table A5. The stop table A5 is one of stop tables that are referred to when “red cherry” + “peach cherry” is determined as an internal winning combination. When stop control is performed using the stop table A5, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L when the stop operation is performed on the left stop button 17L is the symbol position "11", the number of sliding symbols is " 2 "is determined.

  Further, when stop control is performed using the stop table A5, if the stop start position on the middle reel 3C when the stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 17C is the symbol position "13", the number of sliding symbols is obtained. “1” is determined. If the stop start position on the right reel 3R when the stop operation is performed on the right stop button 17R is the symbol position “11”, “0” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the stop table B1. The stop table B1 is one of stop tables that are referred to in the case of a loss. When stop control is performed using the stop table B1, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L when the stop operation is performed on the left stop button 17L is the symbol position "6", the number of sliding symbols is " 3 "is determined.

  Further, when stop control is performed using the stop table B1, if the stop start position on the middle reel 3C when the stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 17C is the symbol position "7", the number of sliding symbols is obtained. “2” is determined. If the stop start position on the right reel 3R when the stop operation is performed on the right stop button 17R is “7”, “4” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the stop table B3. This stop table B3 is one of the stop tables that are referred to when “BB1” is independently determined as the internal winning combination. When stop control is performed using the stop table B3, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L when the stop operation is performed on the left stop button 17L is the symbol position "6", the number of sliding symbols is " 3 "is determined.

  When stop control is performed using the stop table B3, if the stop start position on the middle reel 3C when the stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 17C is the symbol position "7", the number of sliding symbols is “2” is determined. If the stop start position on the right reel 3R when the stop operation is performed on the right stop button 17R is “7”, “4” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the stop table B4. This stop table B4 is one of stop tables that are referred to when “BB2” is independently determined as an internal winning combination. When stop control is performed using the stop table B4, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L when the stop operation is performed on the left stop button 17L is the symbol position "11", the number of sliding symbols is " 3 "is determined.

  Further, when stop control is performed using the stop table B4, if the stop start position on the middle reel 3C when the stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 17C is the symbol position "14", the number of sliding symbols is obtained. “1” is determined. Then, if the stop start position on the right reel 3R when the stop operation is performed on the right stop button 17R is “11”, “1” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the stop table B5. This stop table B5 is one of the stop tables that are referred to in the case of a loss. When stop control is performed using the stop table B5, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L when the stop operation is performed on the left stop button 17L is the symbol position "11", the number of sliding symbols is " 1 "is determined.

  Further, when stop control is performed using the stop table B5, if the stop start position on the middle reel 3C when the stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 17C is the symbol position "14", the number of sliding symbols is obtained. “3” is determined. If the stop start position on the right reel 3R when performing a stop operation on the right stop button 17R is the symbol position “11”, “2” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the stop table C3. This stop table C3 is one of the stop tables that are referred to when “BB1” is independently determined as the internal winning combination. When stop control is performed using the stop table C3, if the stop start position on the left reel 3L when the stop operation is performed on the left stop button 17L is the symbol position "6", the number of sliding symbols is " 2 "is determined.

  Further, when stop control is performed using the stop table C3, if the stop start position on the middle reel 3C when the stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 17C is the symbol position "7", the number of sliding symbols is obtained. “0” is determined. If the stop start position on the right reel 3R when the stop operation is performed on the right stop button 17R is “7”, “3” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

[Pattern winning action flag data table]
Next, the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table defines the correspondence between the reel type and the internal winning combination data that can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the winning determination line. That is, by referring to the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table, the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time can be determined. The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is provided corresponding to the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7).

  For example, when the symbol “BAR” is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, it can be displayed in the storage areas 1 and 2 corresponding to the symbol code “00000001” (BAR) in the reel type “left”. “1” is stored in the bit corresponding to the internal winning combination. Data defined in the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is logically AND stored with data stored in a symbol code storage area (see FIG. 34) described later.

<Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. Although not described here (not shown), the main RAM 53 is also provided with storage areas for various control data, various flags, various counters and the like used for the various reel effects described above.

[Display combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the display combination storage area includes display combination storage areas 1 and 2 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the display combination storage areas 1 and 2, when a predetermined bit is set to “1” (stored), a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the active line. Indicates. On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning is not displayed on the active line.

  The main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storing area (not shown). The internal winning combination storing area is configured similarly to the display winning combination storing area shown in FIG. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 and 2, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted. When all the bits are “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”.

  The main RAM 53 is provided with a carryover combination storage area (not shown). As a result of the internal lottery, when “BB1”, “BB2”, “RB1” and “RB2” are determined as the internal winning combination, the internal winning combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area as the carryover combination. The carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area is cleared until the corresponding symbol combination (for example, “Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7” of “BB1”) is displayed on the winning determination line. It is kept without being. While the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery.

[Game state flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
The gaming state flag storage area is composed of gaming state flag storage areas 1 each represented by 1-byte data. In the present embodiment, in the gaming state flag, a unique bonus type or RT type is assigned to each bit of the gaming state flag storage area 1.

  In each of the gaming state flag storage areas 1, when “1” is stored (standing) in a predetermined bit, it indicates that the bonus game or RT corresponding to the predetermined bit is being operated. . For example, when “1” is stored in bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area 1, the operation of BB1 is performed and the BB1 gaming state is set.

[Operation stop button storage area]
Next, the configuration of the operation stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
The operation stop button storage area stores an operation stop button flag consisting of 1 byte. In the operation stop button flag, the operation state of the stop button is assigned to each bit.

  For example, if the left stop button 17L is a stop button that has been pressed this time, that is, an operation stop button, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the operation stop button storage area. Also, for example, if the left stop button 17L is a stop button that has not yet been pressed, that is, an effective stop button, “1” is stored in bit 4. Based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area, the main CPU 51 identifies the stop button that has been pressed this time and the stop button that has not yet been pressed.

[Push order storage area]
Next, the configuration of the pressing order storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
The pressing order storage area stores a pressing order flag consisting of 1 byte. In the pressing order flag, the type of stop button pressing order is assigned to each bit. For example, when the pressing order of the stop button is “left middle right”, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the pressing order storage area.

[Design code storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol code storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol code storage area stores, for each active line, the symbol code (symbol code storage region 1) of the symbol of the reel that was most recently stopped and the displayable symbols (symbol code storage regions 2 to 14). The After all the reels are stopped, the symbol codes corresponding to the display combination are stored in the symbol code storage areas 2 to 14.

  In this embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the winning operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) of the stop control position is read from the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table (see FIG. 29), and the winning operation flag is read out. The data is ANDed with the data already stored in the symbol code storage area. Then, the ANDed data is stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG.

<Description of main control circuit operation>
Next, contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main operation processing of pachislot by control of main CPU]
First, the procedure of the main operation process of the pachislot machine 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to a main flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, when the power is turned on to the pachislot machine 1, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process when the power is turned on (S1). In this initialization process, it is determined whether the backup has been normally performed, whether the setting has been changed appropriately, and the like, and initialization corresponding to the determination result is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (S2). In this initialization process, the data in the designated storage area in the main RAM 53 is cleared. Note that the designated storage area here is a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this processing, input checks of the medal sensor 35S and the start switch 16S are performed. The details of the medal acceptance / start check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts random values (0 to 65535) and stores the extracted random values in a random value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (S4). Next, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random value extracted in S4. The details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop initial setting process (S6). In this reel stop initial setting process, the type of stop table to be used this time is determined using the initial stop table determination table or the stop table determination table. Further, “3” is stored in the stop button non-operating counter provided in the main RAM 53.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a start command transmission process (S7). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 42. Note that the start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a wait process (S8). In this process, when the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, the main CPU 51 digests the waiting time until the predetermined time elapses.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel rotation start process (S9). In this process, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 44) described later that is executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). Then, the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is started. At this time, each reel is subjected to acceleration control until the rotation speed reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so as to maintain the constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority storage process (S10). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires the pull-in priority data and stores it in the pull-in priority data storage area. The details of the pull-in priority storage process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop control process (S11). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R are respectively pressed and the internal winning combination. The details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a winning search process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 51 stores the data in the symbol code storage area (after symbol code storage area 2 in FIG. 34) in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 30). In this process, the symbol combination displayed on the effective line (winning determination line) after all of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped is collated with the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). . Then, the main CPU 51 may determine whether or not the display combination is displayed on the active line, and store the determination result in the display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a medal payout process (S13). In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the number of payouts of the display combination determined in S12, and medals are paid out. At this time, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7), the number of inserted medals is two or three, and the number of medals to be paid out varies depending on the display combination, but the maximum payout. The number of sheets (payout upper limit) is 15.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs RT control processing (S14). In this process, the main CPU 51 manages the RT gaming state. Details of the RT control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs payout end command transmission processing (S15). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 42.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end check process (S16). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus game and checks whether or not the operation of the bonus game is to end. The details of the bonus end check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation check process (S17). In this process, the main CPU 51 checks whether or not to start the operation of the bonus game and whether or not to replay. Details of the bonus operation check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 described later. When the bonus operation check process ends, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S2, and repeats the processes after S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the medal acceptance / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 35) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (S31). The presence / absence of the automatic insertion request is determined by determining whether or not the automatic insertion counter is “0”. That is, the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic input request when the automatic input counter is “0”, and determines that there is an automatic input request when the automatic input counter is “1” or more.

  The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not a display combination related to re-playing has been established in the previous unit game. When the display combination related to the re-game is established, the medals for the number of coins inserted in the previous unit game are automatically inserted into the automatic insertion counter.

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S31 that there is an automatic loading request (when S31 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs an automatic loading process (S32). In this process, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and then the value of the automatic insertion counter is cleared. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs a process of S39 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S31 that there is no automatic insertion request (when S31 is NO), the main CPU 51 permits medal acceptance (S33). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is driven, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 11 are accepted. The received medals are counted and guided to the hopper 33.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum number of inserted sheets according to the gaming state (S34). Specifically, in the RB1, RB2 (BB1, BB2) gaming state, the maximum value of the inserted number is set to “2”, and in the other gaming states (general gaming state), the maximum value of the inserted number is set to “3”. Set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (S35). In S35, when the main CPU 51 determines that the medal acceptance is not permitted (when S35 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S39 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S35 that the medal acceptance is permitted (S35 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal insertion check process (S36). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a medal is inserted, and adds “1” to the inserted number counter when a medal is inserted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 42 (S37). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (S38). In S38, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number is not the game start possible number (when S38 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes after S35. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S38 that the inserted number is the game start possible number (when S38 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S39 described later. In the present embodiment, the game start possible number in the RB1, RB2 (BB1, BB2) game state is “2”, and the game start possible number in the other game states (general game state) is “3” ( (See FIG. 11).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the start switch is on (S39). When the main CPU 51 determines in S39 that the start switch is not on (when S39 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes after S35.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S39 that the start switch is on (when S39 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal acceptance prohibition process (S40). By this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is not driven, and the inserted medal is discharged from the medal payout opening 18. When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the medal acceptance / start check process, and moves the process to S4 of the main flow (see FIG. 35).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the internal lottery process performed in S5 in the main flow (see FIG. 35) will be described. In the present embodiment, internal lottery processing using various internal lottery tables described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing internal lottery processing (internal winning combination determining means).

  First, the main CPU 51 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (S41). That is, the main CPU 51 grasps the current gaming state with reference to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 31), and determines the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table based on the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 11). decide. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times of lottery value subtraction and determination of whether or not a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a random value stored in the random value storage area (S42). Then, the main CPU 51 sets “1” as the initial value of the winning number.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (S43).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S43 is less than 0 (negative value) (S44).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S44 that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when S44 is NO), the main CPU 51 updates the random number value and the winning number (S45). Specifically, the value of the calculation result is set to a random value, and the winning number is incremented by one.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (S46). When it is determined in S46 that the main CPU 51 has not checked all the winning numbers (when S46 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S43 and repeats the processes after S43.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S46 that the main CPU 51 has checked all winning numbers (when S46 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the data pointer (S47). That is, the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer.

  Here, returning to the description of the processing of S44 again, when the main CPU 51 determines in S44 that the calculation result is less than 0 (negative value) (when S44 is YES), the main CPU 51 In accordance with the winning number, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are acquired (S48).

  After the processing of S47 or S48, the main CPU 51 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table (see FIG. 16) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S49). ).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S50).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S51). In S51, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” (when S51 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S54 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S51 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (when S51 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the internal winning combination determination table for bonus ( Referring to FIG. 15), an internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (S52).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S53).

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (S54). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process, and moves the process to S6 of the main flow (see FIG. 35).

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 38, a description will be given of the pull-in priority storage process performed in S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 35).

  First, the main CPU 51 stores the stop button non-operating counter in the main RAM 53 as the number of searches (S81). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a search target reel determination process (S82). In this process, for example, the main CPU 51 selects a predetermined reel from the rotating reels and determines the selected reel as a search target reel.

  For example, in S82, when all (three) reels are being rotated, the left reel 3L is first determined as the search target reel. Thereafter, various processes up to S91 described later are performed on the left reel 3L. When the process returns to S82 again, next, the middle reel 3C is determined as a search target reel. Then, various processes up to S91 to be described later are performed on the middle reel 3C, and when returning to S82 again, the right reel 3R is next determined as a search target reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority table selection process (S83). In this process, a pull-in priority table (not shown) is selected based on the internal winning combination (small pointer / replay data pointer) and the operation stop button.

  The pull-in priority order table is used for searching whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces obtained based on the stop table. This pull-in priority table defines the correspondence between the pull-in data and a predetermined priority. The priority order is data that defines the order of priority stop display (drawn) between the types of symbol combinations related to winning. Each pull-in data is a 1-byte data, like the “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 and the “display combination” in the symbol combination table shown in FIG. A unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the 1-byte data.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (S84). Then, the main CPU 51 performs a symbol code acquisition process (S85). In this process, the symbol code corresponding to the current symbol position data located on the effective line (winning determination line) of the search target reel is stored in the symbol code storage area. At this time, symbol codes for the number of valid lines are stored. Details of the symbol code acquisition process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storing area (see FIG. 30) based on the acquired symbol code and the data in the symbol code storing area (see FIG. 34) (S86). At this time, regardless of whether the internal winning combination is won or not, a combination of symbols that can be displayed (a displayable combination) is stored in the display combination storing area based on the stopped symbol.

  In this embodiment, the symbol code storage area information (symbol code and displayable role corresponding thereto) is updated for each reel to be stopped. At this time, the displayable combination may be obtained from data prepared in advance that defines the correspondence between the stopped reel symbol and the corresponding displayable combination, or the stopped reel symbol. And the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). When the former method is used, the correspondence relationship between the symbol and the displayable combination changes for each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a drawing priority order acquisition process (S87). In this process, the main CPU 51 draws priority for the combination whose bit is “1” in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 30) and whose bit is “1” in the internal winning combination storage area. With reference to the rank table, the pull-in priority data is acquired.

  In the case of a reel that is “ANY” when a symbol of a winning combination (for example, a role relating to “red cherry” and “peach cherry”: see FIG. 7) is displayed on some reels, Do not get the pull-in priority data for that role. Further, if there is a possibility that a winning combination that has not been won is confirmed in the reel for which winning is confirmed, the drawing priority data is set to “stop prohibited (all bits 0)”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired pull-in priority data in a pull-in priority data storage area (not shown) (S88). At this time, the pull-in priority data is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area so that each priority value corresponds to a bit in the storage area. Next, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the symbol position data and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (S89).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S90). In S90, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is not 0 (when S90 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S85 and repeats the processes after S85.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is 0 in S90 (when S90 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the search has been performed for the number of searches (S91).

  In S91, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has not searched the number of times of search (when S91 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S82 and repeats the processes after S82. On the other hand, when it is determined in S91 that the main CPU 51 has searched as many times as the number of searches (when S91 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority storage process, and the process is S11 of the main flow (see FIG. 35). Move to.

[Design code acquisition processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the symbol code acquisition process performed in S85 in the flowchart (see FIG. 38) of the drawing priority order storage process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets valid line data (S101). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 51 then sets the symbol position data for checking the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S102). For example, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to acquire information on the middle stage of the search target reel, the check symbol position data indicating the middle stage is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a symbol code of the symbol position data for checking (S103). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storing process, and moves the process to S86 of the drawing priority storing process (see FIG. 38).

[Reel stop control process]
Next, the reel stop control process performed in S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 35) will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the reel stop control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing reel stop control processing (stop control means).

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S121). In S121, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effective stop button is not pressed (when S121 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S121 and the effective stop button pressing operation is executed. Wait until.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S121 that a valid stop button has been pressed (in the case where S121 is YES), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 33) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 33). 32) is updated (S122). Next, the main CPU 51 decrements the stop button non-operating counter by 1 (S123).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S124). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the stop start position in the main RAM 53 based on the symbol counter (S125).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number determination process (S126). In this sliding piece number determination process, the number of sliding pieces of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is determined with reference to the stop table determined in the reel stop initial setting process (S6 in FIG. 35). In the present embodiment, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the stop table, but this is temporary, and the acquired stop number of the reel is not immediately determined by the acquired number of sliding pieces. Moreover, in this embodiment, when there exists an appropriate number of sliding pieces from the number of sliding pieces acquired based on the stop table, the number of sliding pieces is changed with reference to a drawing priority table (not shown).

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S127). The reel stop command transmitted in this process includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the number of sliding pieces, and the ON / OFF edge of the stop switch. Note that the ON / OFF edge information of the stop switch may be monitored by an interrupt process described later, and the information may be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a planned stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determined in S126, and stores the determined planned stop position in the main RAM 53 (S128). In this process, the main CPU 51 adds the number of sliding frames to the stop start position, and sets the result as the planned stop position.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the scheduled stop position determined in S128 as a search symbol position (S129). Next, the main CPU 51 performs the symbol code acquisition process described with reference to FIG. 39 (S130). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 34) using the acquired symbol code (S131).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S132). When the main CPU 51 determines in S132 that the pressed stop button has not been released (when S132 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S132 and waits until the pressed stop button is released. To do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S132 that the pressed stop button has been released (when S132 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop command transmission process (S133). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42. At this time, the data structure of the reel stop command to be transmitted is the same as that of the reel stop command transmitted in S127. However, the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S133 is different from the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S127.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (S134). When the main CPU 51 determines in S134 that the inoperative counter is not “0” (in the case where S134 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the pull-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 38 (S135). ). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S121 and repeats the processes after S121.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S134 that the inoperative counter is “0” (in the case where S134 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 35). (Refer to S12).

[RT control processing]
Next, the RT control process performed in S14 in the main flow (see FIG. 35) will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the RT control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 9) to check RT game state transition conditions that can be established in the transition source (current) RT game state (S151).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT gaming state transition condition is satisfied (S152). In S152, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state transition condition is not satisfied (when S152 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S154 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S152 that the RT game state transition condition is satisfied (when S152 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 9) and transitions. Based on the condition, the RT state flag of the transfer destination is set to a predetermined bit in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 31), and the gaming state flag storage area is updated (S153).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs display command transmission processing (S154). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 42. The display command includes parameters that specify a display combination, a payout number, and the like. Then, after the processing of S154, the main CPU 51 ends the RT control processing and moves the processing to S15 of the main flow (see FIG. 34).

[Bonus end check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 42, the bonus end check process performed in S16 in the main flow (see FIG. 35) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether “BB” (“BB1” or “BB2”) is in operation with reference to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 31) (S161). In S161, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” is not in operation (when S161 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing, and the processing is S17 in the main flow (see FIG. 35). Move to.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S161 that “BB” is in operation (when S161 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”. Is discriminated (S162).

  In S162, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0” (when S162 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs bonus end time processing (S163). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter and turns off the gaming state flag (BB gaming state flag) corresponding to “BB” in operation. When the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”, it means that the number of medals paid out exceeds 345 during the BB gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end command transmission process (S164). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 42. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs initialization processing at the end of the bonus (S165). After the process of S165, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to S17 of the main flow (see FIG. 35).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S162 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than “0” (when S162 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets each value of the winning number counter and the possible number of games counter. Update (S166). The value of the winning count counter is decremented by “1” when a small role (a medal payout) is displayed, and the value of the possible number of games counter is “1” for one game regardless of the stop symbol. Subtracted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (S167). In S167, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is not “0” (when S167 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process. Then, the process proceeds to S17 of the main flow (see FIG. 35).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S167 that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the number-of-games counter is “0” (when S167 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs processing at the end of RB. (S168). Specifically, processing such as turning off the gaming state flag (RB gaming state flag) corresponding to “RB”, clearing the winning possible number counter and the gaming possible number counter, and the like are performed. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and proceeds to S17 of the main flow (see FIG. 35).

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the bonus operation check process performed in S17 in the main flow (see FIG. 35) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “BB” (“BB1” or “BB2”) is in operation (S181). In S181, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” is not in operation (S181 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S184 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S181 that “BB” is in operation (when S181 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “RB” is in operation (S182). ). In S182, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is in operation (in the case where S182 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 35). Move to S2.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is not in operation in S182 (when S182 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 8). Is performed (S183). After the process of S183, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 35).
As described above, the operation of “RB” is continuously performed while the operation of “BB” is performed. The operation of “RB1” is continuously performed while the operation of “BB1” in the present embodiment is performed, and the operation of “RB2” is continuously performed while the operation of “BB2” is performed. To be done.

  If S181 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus game is a win (S184). In S184, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is not a winning game (when S184 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S188 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is a win in S184 (when S184 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the winning bonus game based on the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 8). A corresponding bonus activation process is performed (S185). In this embodiment, in this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus operating time table (see FIG. 8), sets “1” to the corresponding bit in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 31), The value of the bonus end number counter is set to a predetermined value (“345” in this embodiment). Further, in this process, the RB operation process described in S183 is also performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S186). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus start command transmission process (S187). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 42. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started. After S187, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 35).

  If S184 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning combination related to replaying is a win (S188). In S188, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination relating to replay is not a prize (when S188 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 35). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, in S188, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to replaying is a win (when S188 is YES), the main CPU 51 requests automatic insertion of medals (S189). That is, the main CPU 51 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter. After the process of S189, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 35).

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 51 performed in S9 in the main flow (see FIG. 35) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S191). Next, the main CPU 51 performs an input port check process (S192). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a timer update process (S193). In this process, for example, the main CPU 51 performs a process of subtracting the value of the lock timer for each interrupt process. Next, the main CPU 51 performs communication data transmission processing (S394). In this processing, various commands are mainly transmitted to the main control circuit 41 and the sub control circuit 42 as appropriate.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel control process (S195). In this process, the main CPU 51 starts rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, and thereafter, each reel rotates at a constant speed. The three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R are driven and controlled. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding symbols. Then, the main CPU 51 waits for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the scheduled stop position (the symbol at the scheduled stop position reaches the area on the active line (winning determination line) of the display window). The corresponding stepping motor is driven and controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp and 7-segment drive process (S196). In this process, the main CPU 51 controls the 7-segment display 6 to display the number of payouts and the number of credits. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a register restoration process (S197). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt process.

<Description of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, the contents of various processes (tasks) executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main board communication task]
First, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S501). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S502).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous command is received (S503). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S503 that the command different from the previous command has not been received (when S503 is NO), the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S501 and repeats the processes after S501.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S503 that the sub CPU 81 has received a command different from the previous one (when S503 is YES), the sub CPU 81 stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (S504). ). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the processing of S504, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S501 and repeats the processing after S501.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message in the message queue (S512). In S512, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no message in the message queue (when S 512 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs a process of S515 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S512 that there is a message in the message queue (when S512 is YES), the sub CPU 81 copies game information from the message (S513). In this process, for example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, and a game state flag specified by parameters are copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83. The

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing (S514). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines the contents of the effect, registers the effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. Details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S515). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S516). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S517). These registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process in S514. Sub-CPU81 returns a process to S511 after S517, and repeats the process after S511.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the effect content determination process performed in S514 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 46) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a start command is received (S521).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S521 that the start command is being received (when S521 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines and registers the effect number based on the internal winning combination. Here, the production number is data for designating the content of the production to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers start effect data in accordance with the registered effect number (S523). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as display of video are executed. After the process of S523, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 46).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S521 that the start command is not received (S521 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S524).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S524 that the reel stop command is being received (when S524 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines the stop time according to the registered effect number and the type of the operation stop button. The effect data is registered (S525). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 46).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S524 that the reel stop command is not received (when S524 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S526).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is being received in S526 (when S526 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the display effect data according to the registered effect number and display combination. (S527). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 46).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S526 that the display command is not received (S526 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S528).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S528 that the bonus start command is being received (YES in S528), the sub CPU 81 registers bonus start effect data (S529). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 46).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S528 that the bonus start command is not received (NO in S528), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S530). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S530 that the bonus end command is being received (S530 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus end effect data (S531). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 46).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is not received in S530 (when S530 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and the process of the effect registration task (see FIG. 46). Move to S515.

<Stop display operation>
Next, the stop display operation in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The stop display operation in the present embodiment described below is realized by the main control circuit 41 controlling stop of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R via the motor drive circuit 62. .

  FIG. 48A is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “watermelon” + “orange” is determined as an internal winning combination and stop control is performed using the stop table A2. The game in which “watermelon” + “orange” is determined as the internal winning combination is assumed to be the nth game after the pachislot 1 is powered on.

  Here, it is assumed that the stop table A1 is used for stop control of the (n-1) th game (previous game). If the stop table used last time is the stop table A1, and “watermelon” + “orange” is determined as the internal winning combination in this game, the stop table A2 is determined as the stop table used this time. (See FIG. 18). When stop control is performed using the stop table A2, the stop start position (hereinafter referred to as “pressed position”) is the 6th symbol position of the left reel 3L, the 7th symbol position of the middle reel 3C, Assume that it is the 7th symbol position on the right reel 3R.

  In this case, “3” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 20). As a result, as shown in FIG. 48A, the symbol (orange) arranged at the 10th symbol position on the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (bell) placed at the 9th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (replay) arranged at the eighth symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  As the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C, “1” is determined (see FIG. 20). As a result, as shown in FIG. 48A, the symbol (orange) placed at the 10th symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (bell) placed at the 9th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (replay) arranged at the eighth symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower part of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, “2” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 20). As a result, as shown in FIG. 48A, the symbol (replay) arranged at the tenth symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (bell) placed at the 9th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (peach cherry) placed at the eighth symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  FIG. 48B is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “losing” is determined as the internal winning combination in the (n + 1) th game and stop control is performed using the stop table B1. When the stop table A2 is used in the nth game and the internal winning combination in the (n + 1) th game is “losing”, the stop table B1 is determined as the stop table used this time (see FIG. 18). ).

  Also in the (n + 1) th game, it is assumed that the pressed position is the 6th symbol position of the left reel 3L, the 7th symbol position of the middle reel 3C, and the 7th symbol position of the right reel 3R. In this case, “3” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 24). As a result, as shown in FIG. 48B, the symbol (orange) placed at the 10th symbol position on the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (bell) placed at the 9th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (replay) arranged at the eighth symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  As the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C, “2” is determined (see FIG. 24). As a result, as shown in FIG. 48B, the symbol (replay) placed at the symbol number 10 of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (bell) placed at the 9th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (orange) arranged at the eighth symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, “4” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 24). As a result, as shown in FIG. 48B, the symbol (orange) arranged at the 12th symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (watermelon) arranged at the eleventh symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (replay) arranged at the tenth symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  FIG. 48C is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “losing” is determined as the internal winning combination in the (n + 2) game, and stop control is performed using the stop table A1. If the stop table B1 is used in the (n + 1) game, and the internal winning combination in the (n + 2) game is “losing”, the stop table A1 is determined as the stop table to be used this time (FIG. 18).

  Also in the (n + 2) game, it is assumed that the pressed position is the 6th symbol position of the left reel 3L, the 7th symbol position of the middle reel 3C, and the 7th symbol position of the right reel 3R. In this case, “2” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 19). As a result, as shown in FIG. 48C, the symbol (bell) arranged at the 9th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (replay) placed at the eighth symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (BAR) arranged at the seventh symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  “3” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C (see FIG. 19). As a result, as shown in FIG. 48C, the symbol (peach cherry) placed at the eleventh symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (replay) arranged at the 10th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (bell) placed at the 9th symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, “2” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 19). As a result, as shown in FIG. 48C, the symbol (replay) arranged at the tenth symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (bell) placed at the 9th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (peach cherry) placed at the eighth symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the stop table used this time is determined based on the previously used stop table and the internal winning combination, even if the internal winning combination (losing) is the same, the used stop table is different. There is. Thereby, even if the determined internal winning combination is the same and the stop operation (pressing position) is the same, the stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be made different (FIGS. 48B and 48C). reference). As a result, it is possible to prevent the reels 3L, 3C, 3R from being similar to each other and prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  FIG. 49A is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “BB1” is determined as an internal winning combination and stop control is performed using the stop table A3. A game in which “BB1” is determined as an internal winning combination is assumed to be the nth game after the pachislot 1 is powered on.

  Here, it is assumed that the stop table A1 is used for stop control of the (n-1) game (previous game). When the stop table used last time is the stop table A1, and (BB) “BB1” is determined as the internal winning combination in the game (this game), the stop table A3 is determined as the stop table used this time. (See FIG. 18). When stop control is performed using the stop table A3, the pressed positions are the 6th symbol position of the left reel 3L, the 7th symbol position of the middle reel 3C, and the 7th symbol position of the right reel 3R. Suppose.

  In this case, “3” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 21). As a result, as shown in FIG. 49A, the symbol (orange) arranged at the 10th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (bell) placed at the 9th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (replay) arranged at the eighth symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  As the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C, “1” is determined (see FIG. 21). As a result, as shown in FIG. 49A, the symbol (bell) arranged at the 9th symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (orange) placed at the 8th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (BAR) arranged at the seventh symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, “2” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 21). As a result, as shown in FIG. 49A, the symbol (replay) arranged at the tenth symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (bell) placed at the 9th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (peach cherry) placed at the eighth symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  FIG. 49B is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “BB1” is determined as an internal winning combination in the (n + 1) th game and stop control is performed using the stop table B3. The internal winning combination of “BB1” is carried over until the corresponding symbol combination “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” is stopped and displayed.

  Therefore, in the (n + 1) th game, “losing” is determined by the internal lottery, and as a result, “BB1” is determined alone as the internal winning combination. By the way, when the stop table A3 is used in the nth game, and the internal winning combination of the (n + 1) th game is “BB1,” the stop table B3 is determined as the stop table used this time (FIG. 18).

  Also in the (n + 1) th game, it is assumed that the pressed position is the 6th symbol position of the left reel 3L, the 7th symbol position of the middle reel 3C, and the 7th symbol position of the right reel 3R. In this case, “3” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 25). As a result, as shown in FIG. 49B, the symbol (orange) arranged at the 10th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (bell) placed at the 9th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (replay) arranged at the eighth symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  As the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C, “2” is determined (see FIG. 25). As a result, as shown in FIG. 49B, the symbol (replay) arranged at the tenth symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (bell) placed at the 9th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (orange) arranged at the eighth symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, “4” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 25). As a result, as shown in FIG. 49B, the symbol (orange) placed at the 12th symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (watermelon) arranged at the eleventh symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (replay) arranged at the tenth symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  FIG. 49C is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “BB1” is determined as an internal winning combination in the (n + 2) game and stop control is performed using the stop table C3. Also in the (n + 2) game, “losing” is determined by internal lottery, and as a result, “BB1” as a carryover combination is determined independently as an internal winning combination.

  As described above, when the stop table B3 is used in the (n + 1) th game, and the internal winning combination in the (n + 2) game is “BB1,” the stop table C3 is used as the stop table used this time. It is determined (see FIG. 18).

  Also in the (n + 2) game, it is assumed that the pressed position is the 6th symbol position of the left reel 3L, the 7th symbol position of the middle reel 3C, and the 7th symbol position of the right reel 3R. In this case, “2” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 28). As a result, as shown in FIG. 49C, the symbol (bell) placed at the 9th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (replay) placed at the eighth symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (BAR) arranged at the seventh symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  As the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C, “0” is determined (see FIG. 28). As a result, as shown in FIG. 49C, the symbol (orange) arranged at the eighth symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (BAR) arranged at the 7th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (orange) arranged at the symbol position of the 6th symbol of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower part of the middle display window 4C.

  Also, “3” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 28). As a result, as shown in FIG. 49C, the symbol (watermelon) arranged at the eleventh symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (replay) placed at the tenth symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (bell) arranged at the 9th symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  The stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R shown in FIG. 49A is the same as the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R shown in FIG. 48A. That is, when “BB1” is determined as the internal winning combination and “Watermelon” + “Orange” is determined as the internal winning combination, the same stop is performed if the stop operation (pressing position) is the same or similar. It becomes an aspect.

  For example, only when “BB1” and “watermelon” + “orange” are determined as the internal winning combination, the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is changed to the stop mode shown in FIGS. 48A and 49A. Assume that a stop table determination table and a stop table are defined. In this case, if the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is the stop mode shown in FIGS. 48A and 49A, “watermelon” + “orange” or “BB1” is determined as the internal winning combination. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that “BB1” has been determined as an internal winning combination, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, even when “BB1” and “watermelon” + “orange” are determined as the internal winning combination, the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is changed to the stop mode shown in FIGS. 48A and 49A. A stop table determination table and a stop table may be defined. In this case, when “BB1” and “watermelon” + “orange” are determined, the probability that the stop mode becomes the stop mode shown in FIGS. 48A and 49A is “BB1”, “watermelon” + “orange”. "" Is determined to be higher than the probability that the stop mode becomes the stop mode shown in FIGS. Thereby, it can be suggested that “BB1” is determined as the internal winning combination. As a result, it is possible to increase opportunities for the player to have a sense of expectation that “BB1” may be determined as an internal winning combination, and to increase the interest of the game.

  The stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R shown in FIG. 49B is the same as the stop mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R shown in FIG. 48B. That is, when “BB1” is determined as an internal winning combination in two consecutive games, and “watermelon” + “orange” is determined in order as an internal winning combination in two consecutive games. If the stop operation (pressed position) is the same or similar, the same stop mode is set.

  As a result, in a plurality of consecutive games in which “BB1” is not determined as the internal winning combination, the player can have a sense of expectation that “BB1” may be determined as the internal winning combination. , Can enhance the interest of the game.

  FIG. 50A is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “watermelon” + “orange” is determined as an internal winning combination and stop control is performed using the stop table A2. The game in which “watermelon” + “orange” is determined as the internal winning combination is assumed to be the nth game after the pachislot 1 is powered on.

  Here, it is assumed that the stop table A1 is used for stop control of the (n-1) th game (previous game). If the stop table used last time is the stop table A1, and “watermelon” + “orange” is determined as the internal winning combination in this game, the stop table A2 is determined as the stop table used this time. (See FIG. 18). When the stop control is performed using the stop table A2, the pressing positions are the symbol position 12 of the left reel 3L, the symbol position 10 of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol position 0 of the right reel 3R. Suppose there was.

  In this case, “1” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 20). As a result, as shown in FIG. 50A, the symbol (orange) arranged at the 14th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (white 7) arranged at the 13th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (bell) arranged at the 12th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  As the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C, “2” is determined (see FIG. 20). As a result, as shown in FIG. 50A, the symbol (orange) placed at the 13th symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (white 7) placed at the 12th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (peach cherry) placed at the eleventh symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower part of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, “3” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 20). As a result, as shown in FIG. 50A, the symbol (watermelon) arranged at the fourth symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (replay) placed at the third symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (red cherry) arranged at the second symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  FIG. 50B is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “losing” is determined as the internal winning combination in the (n + 1) th game and stop control is performed using the stop table B1. When the stop table A2 is used in the nth game and the internal winning combination in the (n + 1) th game is “losing”, the stop table B1 is determined as the stop table used this time (see FIG. 18). ).

  Assume that the pressed position in the (n + 1) th game is the 0th symbol position of the left reel 3L, the 20th symbol position of the middle reel 3C, and the 9th symbol position of the right reel 3R. In this case, “1” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 24). As a result, as shown in FIG. 50B, the symbol (replay) arranged at the second symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (red 7) placed at the first symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (bell) arranged at the symbol position of the number 0 of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  As the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C, “1” is determined (see FIG. 24). As a result, as shown in FIG. 50B, the symbol (red 7) arranged at the first symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (replay) arranged at the symbol number 0 is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (bell) arranged at the symbol number 20 of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, “3” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 24). As a result, as shown in FIG. 50B, the symbol (white 7) placed at the 13th symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (orange) placed at the 12th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (watermelon) arranged at the eleventh symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  FIG. 51A is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “BB2” is determined as an internal winning combination and stop control is performed using the stop table A4. The game in which “BB2” is determined as the internal winning combination is assumed to be the nth game after the pachislot 1 is powered on.

  Here, it is assumed that the stop table A1 is used for stop control of the (n-1) game (previous game). When the stop table used last time is the stop table A1 and (BB) “BB2” is determined as the internal winning combination in the game (this game), the stop table A4 is determined as the stop table used this time. (See FIG. 18). When the stop control is performed using the stop table A4, the pressed positions are the symbol position 12 of the left reel 3L, the symbol position 10 of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol position 0 of the right reel 3R. Suppose.

  In this case, “1” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 22). As a result, as shown in FIG. 51A, the symbol (orange) arranged at the 14th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (white 7) arranged at the 13th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (bell) arranged at the 12th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  As the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C, “2” is determined (see FIG. 22). As a result, as shown in FIG. 51A, the symbol (orange) placed at the 13th symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (white 7) placed at the 12th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (peach cherry) placed at the eleventh symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower part of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, “3” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 22). As a result, as shown in FIG. 51A, the symbol (watermelon) arranged at the fourth symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (replay) placed at the third symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (red cherry) arranged at the second symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  FIG. 51B is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “BB2” is determined as an internal winning combination in the (n + 1) th game and stop control is performed using the stop table B4. The internal winning combination of “BB2” is carried over until the corresponding symbol combination “White 7”-“White 7”-“White 7” is stopped and displayed.

  Therefore, in the (n + 1) th game, “losing” is determined by internal lottery, and as a result, “BB2” is determined independently as an internal winning combination. By the way, when the stop table A4 is used in the nth game, and the internal winning combination of the (n + 1) th game is “BB2,” the stop table B4 is determined as the stop table used this time (FIG. 18).

  In this (n + 1) th game, it is assumed that the pressed position is the 0th symbol position of the left reel 3L, the 20th symbol position of the middle reel 3C, and the 9th symbol position of the right reel 3R. In this case, “1” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 26). As a result, as shown in FIG. 51B, the symbol (replay) placed at the second symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (red 7) placed at the first symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (bell) arranged at the symbol position of the number 0 of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  As the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C, “1” is determined (see FIG. 26). As a result, as shown in FIG. 51B, the symbol (red 7) arranged at the first symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (red 7) arranged at the 0th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (bell) arranged at the symbol number 20 of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, “4” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 26). As a result, as shown in FIG. 51B, the symbol (bell) placed at the 14th symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (white 7) arranged at the 13th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (orange) arranged at the 12th symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

As shown in FIG. 51A and FIG. 51B, in this embodiment, it is notified that “BB2” is determined as an internal winning combination by a stop mode (outcome) in two consecutive games.
(N) In the game, “BB2” is determined as an internal winning combination, and “White 7” — “White 7” — “White 7” is stopped at a predetermined timing that cannot be stopped and displayed. In this case, the symbol “white 7” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L and the middle display window 4C. Then, in the (n + 1) th game, when a stop operation is performed at a specific timing at which “white 7” − “white 7” − “white 7” cannot be stopped and displayed, “white 7” is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R. "Is stopped and displayed.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 51C, “white 7” symbols are arranged in the middle of (n) the left display window 4L and middle display window 4C of the game and the middle of (n + 1) right display window 4R of the game. . For example, when something other than “BB2” is determined as an internal winning combination, the symbol “white 7” is not arranged in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R due to the stop mode in two consecutive games. Assume that a stop table determination table and a stop table are defined. In this case, if the symbol “white 7” is arranged in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R due to the stop mode (outcomes) in two consecutive games, “BB2” is determined as the internal winning combination. Can be notified

  In addition, when something other than “BB2” is determined as an internal winning combination, the symbol “white 7” is arranged in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R according to the stop mode in two consecutive games. A stop table determination table and a stop table may be defined. In this case, it is possible to increase opportunities for the player to have a sense of expectation that “BB2” may be determined as an internal winning combination, and to increase the interest of the game.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 50A, “watermelon” + “orange” is determined as the internal winning combination, and the stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing at which the combination of symbols corresponding to “watermelon” or “orange” cannot be stopped and displayed. When it is performed, the symbol “white 7” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L and the middle display window 4C. At this time, the player has a sense of expectation that “BB2” may be determined as an internal winning combination.

  As shown in FIG. 50B, when “losing” is determined in the next game and a stop operation is performed at a specific timing, the symbol “white 7” stops in the middle of the right display window 4R. Do not show. Therefore, the symbol “white 7” is not lined up in the middle of (n) the left display window 4L and middle display window 4C of the game and the middle of (n + 1) right display window 4R of the game. And when something other than “BB2” is determined as the internal winning combination, the symbol “white 7” is not arranged in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R due to the stop mode in the two consecutive games. If the stop table determination table and the stop table are defined, the player recognizes that “BB2” is not determined as the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 52A is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “red cherry” + “peach cherry” is determined as an internal winning combination and stop control is performed using the stop table A5. A game in which “red cherry” + “peach cherry” is determined as an internal winning combination is assumed to be (n) game after the pachislot 1 is powered on.

  Here, it is assumed that the stop table A1 is used for stop control of the (n-1) th game (previous game). If the stop table used last time is the stop table A1, and “red cherry” + “peach cherry” is determined as the internal winning combination in this game, the stop table A5 is determined as the stop table used this time. (See FIG. 18). When the stop control is performed using the stop table A5, the pressing positions are the 11th symbol position of the left reel 3L, the 14th symbol position of the middle reel 3C, and the 11th symbol position of the right reel 3R. Suppose there was.

  In this case, “2” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 23). As a result, as shown in FIG. 52A, the symbol (orange) arranged at the 14th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (white 7) arranged at the 13th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (bell) arranged at the 12th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  As the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C, “1” is determined (see FIG. 23). As a result, as shown in FIG. 52A, the symbol (replay) arranged at the number 15 symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (bell) arranged at the 14th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (orange) arranged at the 13th symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower part of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, “0” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 23). As a result, as shown in FIG. 52A, the symbol (orange) arranged at the 12th symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (watermelon) arranged at the eleventh symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (replay) arranged at the tenth symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  FIG. 52B is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “losing” is determined as the internal winning combination in the (n + 1) th game and stop control is performed using the stop table B5. When the stop table A5 is used in the nth game and the internal winning combination in the (n + 1) th game is “losing”, the stop table B5 is determined as the stop table used this time (see FIG. 18). ).

  Assume that the pressed position in the (n + 1) th game is the 11th symbol position of the left reel 3L, the 14th symbol position of the middle reel 3C, and the 11th symbol position of the right reel 3R. In this case, “1” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 27). As a result, as shown in FIG. 52B, the symbol (white 7) placed at the 13th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (bell) arranged at the 12th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (replay) arranged at the eleventh symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  As the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C, “3” is determined (see FIG. 27). As a result, as shown in FIG. 52B, the symbol (watermelon) arranged at the 18th symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (red cherry) placed at the 17th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (bell) arranged at the 16th symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the middle display window 4C.

  Also, “2” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 27). As a result, as shown in FIG. 52B, the symbol (bell) placed at the 14th symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (white 7) arranged at the 13th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (orange) arranged at the 12th symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  FIG. 53A is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “BB2” is determined as an internal winning combination and stop control is performed using the stop table A4. The game in which “BB2” is determined as the internal winning combination is assumed to be the nth game after the pachislot 1 is powered on.

  Here, it is assumed that the stop table A1 is used for stop control of the (n-1) game (previous game). When the stop table used last time is the stop table A1 and (BB) “BB2” is determined as the internal winning combination in the game (this game), the stop table A4 is determined as the stop table used this time. (See FIG. 18). When stop control is performed using the stop table A4, the pressed positions are the 11th symbol position of the left reel 3L, the 14th symbol position of the middle reel 3C, and the 11th symbol position of the right reel 3R. Suppose.

  In this case, “2” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 22). As a result, as shown in FIG. 53A, the symbol (orange) placed at the 14th symbol position on the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (white 7) arranged at the 13th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (bell) arranged at the 12th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  As the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C, “0” is determined (see FIG. 22). As a result, as shown in FIG. 53A, the symbol (replay) placed at the symbol position 15 of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (bell) arranged at the 14th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (orange) arranged at the 13th symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower part of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, “0” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 22). As a result, as shown in FIG. 53A, the symbol (orange) arranged at the 12th symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (watermelon) arranged at the eleventh symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (replay) arranged at the tenth symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  FIG. 53B is an explanatory diagram showing a stop mode when “BB2” is determined as the internal winning combination in the (n + 1) th game and stop control is performed using the stop table B4. The internal winning combination of “BB2” is carried over until the corresponding symbol combination “White 7”-“White 7”-“White 7” is stopped and displayed.

  Therefore, in the (n + 1) th game, “losing” is determined by internal lottery, and as a result, “BB2” is determined independently as an internal winning combination. By the way, when the stop table A4 is used in the nth game, and the internal winning combination of the (n + 1) th game is “BB2,” the stop table B4 is determined as the stop table used this time (FIG. 18).

  In this (n + 1) th game, it is assumed that the pressed position is the 11th symbol position of the left reel 3L, the 14th symbol position of the middle reel 3C, and the 11th symbol position of the right reel 3R. In this case, “3” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 26). As a result, as shown in FIG. 53B, the symbol (replay) arranged at the symbol number 15 of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and the left reel 3L is displayed on the middle stage of the left display window 4L. The symbol (orange) arranged at the 14th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (white 7) placed at the symbol position of the thirteenth symbol of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the left display window 4L.

  As the number of sliding pieces of the middle reel 3C, “1” is determined (see FIG. 26). As a result, as shown in FIG. 53B, the symbol (bell) arranged at the 16th symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle reel 3C is displayed on the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. The symbol (replay) arranged at the 15th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (bell) arranged at the 14th symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the middle display window 4C.

  Further, “1” is determined as the number of sliding pieces of the right reel 3R (see FIG. 26). As a result, as shown in FIG. 53B, the symbol (white 7) arranged at the 13th symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the right reel 3R is displayed on the middle stage of the right display window 4R. The symbol (orange) placed at the 12th symbol position is stopped and displayed. Then, the symbol (watermelon) arranged at the eleventh symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed at the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

As shown in FIGS. 53A and 53B, in the present embodiment, it is notified that “BB2” has been determined as an internal winning combination by a stop mode (outcome) in two consecutive games.
(N) In the game, “BB2” is determined as an internal winning combination, and “White 7” — “White 7” — “White 7” is stopped at a predetermined timing that cannot be stopped and displayed. In this case, the reel stop control is performed so that the stop mode (outgoing) shown in FIG. 53A is obtained. Then, in the (n + 1) th game, when a stop operation is performed at a specific timing at which “white 7” − “white 7” − “white 7” cannot be stopped and displayed, the stop mode (out) shown in FIG. 53B The reel stop control is performed so that

The stop mode shown in FIG. 53B is obtained by rotating each reel one frame (for one symbol) with respect to the stop mode shown in FIG. 53A.
That is, in the (n) game, the symbol (white 7) placed at the 13th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, and in the (n + 1) game, the left display window 4L The symbol (orange) placed at the 14th symbol position of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed in the middle row.

  In the (n) game, the symbol (bell) placed at the 14th symbol position of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C, and in the (n + 1) game, the middle display window 4C is displayed. The symbol (replay) arranged at the symbol position 15 of the middle reel 3C is stopped and displayed in the middle stage. In the (n) game, the symbol (watermelon) arranged at the eleventh symbol position of the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R, and in the (n + 1) game, the right display window 4R is displayed. The symbol (orange) placed at the symbol position of the number 12 symbol on the right reel 3R is stopped and displayed in the middle.

  As a result, regularity occurs in the stop mode of the (n) game and the (n + 1) game. For example, when a game other than “BB2” is determined as an internal winning combination, the stop table determination table and the stop table are defined so that regularity does not occur in the stop mode in two consecutive games. . In this case, if regularity occurs in the stop mode (outcomes) in two consecutive games, it can be notified that “BB2” is determined as the internal winning combination.

  Note that the stop table determination table and the stop table may be defined so that regularity occurs in the stop mode in two consecutive games when anything other than “BB2” is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, it is possible to increase opportunities for the player to have a sense of expectation that “BB2” may be determined as an internal winning combination, and to increase the interest of the game.

  On the other hand, when “red cherry” + “peach cherry” is determined as the internal winning combination, and a stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing at which the combination of symbols corresponding to those winning combinations cannot be stopped and displayed, FIG. 52A The stop control of the reels is performed so that the stop mode (outline) shown in FIG. The stop mode shown in FIG. 52 is the same as the stop mode shown in FIG. 53A. Therefore, the player has a sense of expectation that “BB2” may be determined as an internal winning combination.

  Then, when “losing” is determined in the next game and a stop operation is performed at a specific timing, the reel stop control is performed so that the stop mode (outcome) shown in FIG. 52B is obtained. The stop mode shown in FIG. 52B is not the one in which each reel is rotated by one frame (for one symbol) with respect to the stop mode shown in FIG. 52A, but in the stop mode of (n) game and (n + 1) game. Regularity does not occur. If a stop table determination table and a stop table are defined so that regularity does not occur in the stop mode in two consecutive games when anything other than “BB2” is determined as an internal winning combination, The player recognizes that “BB2” has not been determined as an internal winning combination.

  As mentioned above, although the game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention was explained including the operation effect, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment explained here. It goes without saying that various embodiments are included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the stop table used in the current game is determined based on the type of the stop table used in the previous game and the internal winning combination determined in the current game. However, the gaming machine of the present invention may be configured to determine a stop table used in the current game based on the previous game stop mode and the internal winning combination determined in the current game.

  In this embodiment, one stop table is used in one game (game). However, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a plurality of stop tables may be used in one game (game). For example, a stop table used when the first stop operation is performed on the left stop button 17L and a stop table used when the first stop operation is performed on the middle stop button 17C or the right stop button 17R are provided. Also good.

  Further, in this embodiment, when “BB2” is determined as an internal winning combination, regularity is generated in the stop mode in two consecutive games. As a specific example, the (n + 1) th game stop mode has a regularity in which the symbols are shifted by one frame from the (n) game stop mode. However, the difference between the symbols of the stop mode of the (n + 1) game with respect to the stop mode of the (n) game may not be the same number, and may be a predetermined number of pieces.

1 ... pachislot machine
3L, 3C, 3R ... reel 4R, 4C, 4R ... display window 17L, 17C, 17R ... stop button 41 ... main control circuit 42 ... sub control circuit 51 ... main CPU
81 ... Sub CPU

Claims (3)

An input operation detecting means for detecting an input operation of the game medium;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Fluctuation display means that is constituted by a plurality of display rows, and that variably displays symbols necessary for the game based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
A plurality of moving piece number defining means for defining a time from when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means until the variable display of the symbol is stopped;
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means, at least one moving piece number defining means of the plurality of moving piece number defining means, and detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation display;
A game medium providing means for providing a game medium based on a symbol combination displayed along a winning determination line extending over the plurality of display columns by stopping the variable display in the plurality of display columns;
When the special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the special internal winning combination is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line, the symbol related to the grant of the game medium Special game starting means for starting a special game that increases the probability that an internal winning combination corresponding to the combination of
The stop control means uses a moving piece number defining means used in the first game of two consecutive games when the special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Determine the moving piece number defining means, and determine the moving piece number defining means to be used in the next game as the special second moving piece number defining means,
When stop control is performed using the first moving piece number defining means for special use and the stop operation is performed at the first timing, the stop control means is configured to be in the first special stop mode. Stop changing the symbol display,
When stop control is performed using the second moving piece number defining means for special use and the stop operation is performed at the second timing, the stop control means is configured to be in the second special stop mode. Stop changing the symbol display,
The second special stop mode is a state in which the symbols of the plurality of display columns deviate from a preset number of frames from the first special stop mode,
When the special internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the stop mode in two consecutive games will be the first special stop mode and the second special stop mode is other than the special internal winning combination. A gaming machine, wherein when an internal winning combination is determined, a probability that a stop mode in two consecutive games is the first special stop mode and the second special stop mode is higher. The stop control means determines the moving piece number defining means to be used this time based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the moving piece number defining means used in the previous game,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second special stop mode is a state in which symbols of the plurality of display rows are shifted by one frame from the first special stop mode. An input operation detecting means for detecting an input operation of the game medium;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Fluctuation display means that is constituted by a plurality of display rows, and that variably displays symbols necessary for the game based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
A plurality of moving piece number defining means for defining a time from when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means until the variable display of the symbol is stopped;
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means, at least one moving piece number defining means of the plurality of moving piece number defining means, and detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation display;
A game medium providing means for providing a game medium based on a symbol combination displayed along a winning determination line extending over the plurality of display columns by stopping the variable display in the plurality of display columns;
When the special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the special internal winning combination is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line, the symbol related to the grant of the game medium Special game starting means for starting a special game that increases the probability that an internal winning combination corresponding to the combination of
The stop control means uses a moving piece number defining means used in the first game of two consecutive games when the special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Determine the moving piece number defining means, and determine the moving piece number defining means to be used in the next game as the special second moving piece number defining means,
When stop control is performed using the first moving piece number defining means for special use and the stop operation is performed at the first timing, the stop control means is configured to be in the first special stop mode. Stop changing the symbol display,
When stop control is performed using the second moving piece number defining means for special use and the stop operation is performed at the second timing, the stop control means is configured to be in the second special stop mode. Stop changing the symbol display,
The second special stop mode is a state in which the symbols of the plurality of display columns deviate from a preset number of frames from the first special stop mode,
In the stop control means, when an internal winning combination other than the special internal winning combination is determined, the stop mode in two consecutive games is not the first special stop mode and the second special stop mode. As described above, the game machine is characterized by stopping the variable display of the symbols.