JP2017153700A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To give a special meaning to ready-to-win pips of a specific symbol.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko slot machine 1, by performing reel stop control so that ready-to-win pips of a symbol "watermelon" are not displayed along a crossdown line 8d when "F_watermelon" corresponding to a combination of symbols configuring the symbol "watermelon" is won, the ready-to-win pips of the symbol "watermelon" to be displayed to the crossdown line 8d end up being a bonus ready-to-win result. To be specific, another combination of symbols having symbols other than the symbol "watermelon" as configuring symbols are provided as a combination of symbols corresponding to the "F_watermelon" and, when the symbol "watermelon" is drawn along the crossdown line 8d, other symbols are drawn instead, so that it is prevented that the ready-to-win pips of the symbol "watermelon" are displayed along the crossdown line 8d when the "F_watermelon" is won.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

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

  Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively displayed. When the rotation of a plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the sheet starts and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), the rotation of the plurality of reels stops, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is displayed. There is known a so-called pachislot machine that is given a privilege depending on the game machine.

  In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected by a start switch, a random number is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of the lottery is referred to as an “internal winning combination”), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. If the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the reels based on the internal winning combination.

  With respect to this reel stop control, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine (so-called 5) that is drawn to the maximum within the range of the maximum number of symbols that constitute a symbol combination corresponding to the symbol determined as an internal winning symbol. Unit No.) is disclosed. According to such a gaming machine, control that is not possible to stop control in spite of internal winning, which was possible with a conventional gaming machine (so-called No. 4 machine), is abolished. Since a combination of symbols according to the winning combination can always be prepared, a fair game can be realized.

JP 2012-200197 A

  However, in the stop control that draws the corresponding symbol to the maximum, the drawing of the symbol must be given priority over the item that you want to design, and the specific output such as the reach that was possible with a conventional gaming machine (so-called No. 4 machine) is required. There was a problem that it was difficult to design and develop such that the eyes could be displayed.

  As an example, when one more pattern “watermelon” is displayed on the cross-down active line, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” will be aligned (in the following, one more will be displayed in this way) In this case, the case where the same pattern is arranged is sometimes referred to as a “temple”, and a special meaning such as a reach is given. In games where the role “Watermelon” is won internally, the corresponding “Watermelon” will be pulled in as much as possible, so the “Watermelon” can be drawn on the cross-down effective line even though it can be drawn. I can't. Therefore, even if the bonus is not won, when the role “Watermelon” is won, the tempered appearance of the design “Watermelon” is displayed along the crossdown, and the tempered appearance of the design “Watermelon” is reached. Can no longer be handled.

  In a gaming machine that stops and displays a symbol by a player's stop operation, such as a pachislot machine, it is preferable that various combinations of the symbols can be displayed flexibly in order to improve the gameability. In this regard, the current gaming machine (the so-called No. 5 machine) must perform stop control that draws the corresponding symbol to the maximum as described above, so that it has a special meaning for the tempering appearance of a specific symbol However, the idea by the idea which is not in the past is required.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a demand, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a special meaning to a tempering appearance of a specific symbol.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels). , A reel display window 4) and a plurality of effective lines (for example, a center line 8a, a top line 8b, and a bottom) formed by connecting unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means. Line 8c, cross-down line 8d and cross-up line 8e), start operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting a start operation by the player, and start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol by rotating the reel (for example, main control circuit 91, step Based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, internal winning combination determining means (for example, main control circuit 91) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined probability, Stop operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, stop switch substrate 80) provided to correspond to the reels for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel, and an internal device when the stop operation is detected. The constituent symbol constituting the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is based on one effective line of the plurality of effective lines, and the period from when the stop operation is detected until the rotation of the reel is stopped. Rotation of the reel so that the corresponding design symbol is stopped along the one effective line when it is within the allowable number of drawing symbols allowed to be drawn into one active line in advance Based on the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line when the reel stop control means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) to be stopped and the symbol stop control means stop the change of the symbols. Winning determination means (for example, main control circuit 91) for determining whether or not the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means has been won, and the plurality of effective lines include a first reel A first effective line connecting a first unit symbol display area which is a predetermined unit symbol display area and a second unit symbol display area which is a predetermined unit symbol display area of the second reel, and the first of the first reel At least a second effective line connecting a unit symbol display area and a third unit symbol display area which is a unit symbol display area adjacent to the second unit symbol display area of the second reel, The internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determining means includes a first symbol combination that is a combination of symbols in which a specific symbol (for example, the symbol “watermelon”) is displayed in all the unit symbol display areas connected by the active line. (For example, “C_watermelon”) and a specific symbol is displayed in the unit symbol display area of the first reel among the unit symbol display areas connected by the active line, and the specific symbol is displayed in the unit symbol display area of the second reel. A predetermined combination (for example, “C_watermelon control A”) that is associated with both of a second symbol combination (for example, “C_watermelon control A”) that is a combination of symbols for which a predetermined symbol other than the symbol (for example, the symbol “Replay”) is displayed. F_watermelon "), and the second reel of the plurality of reels is provided with the predetermined symbol within the number of allowed drawing symbols from the specific symbol, When the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, a stop operation for the second reel is performed. If detected, the specific symbol is within the allowable number of drawing with respect to the first effective line, and the specific symbol is not within the allowable number of drawing with respect to the second effective line. Stops rotation of the reel so as to stop the specific symbol along the first effective line, the specific symbol is within the allowable number of drawing-in with respect to the first effective line, and the first 2 When the specific symbol is within the allowable number of drawing-ins with reference to the active line, the rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop the specific symbol along the first active line. If the specific symbol is not within the allowable number of drawing-in with respect to the first effective line, and the specific symbol is within the allowable number of pull-in with reference to the second effective line, the predetermined The reel rotation is stopped so that the symbol is stopped along the first effective line or the second effective line.

  According to such a gaming machine, as the effective line passing through the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, the first effective line passing through the second unit symbol display area of the second reel and the third unit of the second reel A second effective line that passes through the symbol display area, and when it is possible to draw a configuration symbol that constitutes a combination of symbols corresponding to the part winning combination into the first effective line and the second effective line, The rotation of the reel is stopped so that the constituent symbols are stopped along the first effective line or the second effective line. Here, the combination determined as the internal winning combination includes a predetermined combination, and the predetermined combination corresponds to the first symbol combination having a specific symbol as a constituent symbol. Therefore, normally, when the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination and the specific symbol is stopped in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, the second unit symbol display area of the second reel Stop control is performed so that the specific symbol is drawn into the (first effective line) or the third unit symbol display area (second effective line).

  In this regard, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the specific symbol stops in the second unit symbol display area (first effective line), but does not stop in the third unit symbol display area (second effective line), When the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the tempered outcome of the specific symbol is not displayed on the second effective line. Specifically, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, as a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined combination, the first reel combination symbol is used as a specific symbol in addition to the first symbol combination, but the second reel configuration A second symbol combination having a symbol as a predetermined symbol other than the specific symbol is defined, and the predetermined symbol is arranged within the allowable number of drawn-in symbols from the specific symbol of the second reel. In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination and the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, the stop operation for the second reel is detected. Then, when the specific symbol can be drawn into the first effective line (second unit symbol display area), the second reel is stopped and controlled so as to stop the specific symbol on the first effective line, while the first reel If the specific symbol cannot be drawn into the active line, but the specific symbol can be drawn into the second active line (third unit symbol display area), the specific symbol is not stopped in the second effective line. The second reel is stopped and controlled so that a predetermined symbol placed within the allowable number of drawn-in symbols from the specific symbol is stopped at the first effective line or the second effective line.

  As a result, even if the stop control in the current gaming machine (the so-called No. 5 machine) is adopted (stop control that draws the corresponding symbol to the maximum), the predetermined combination having the specific symbol as the constituent symbol is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, it is possible to control the stop so as not to display the tempered mark of the specific symbol on the second effective line (that is, the predetermined symbol drawn in place of the specific symbol in the second reel is also a constituent symbol of the predetermined role) The stop control required by the rules of the so-called Unit 5 can be satisfied). As a result, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to give a special meaning to the tempering appearance of the specific symbol in the second effective line.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when it is determined by the winning determination means that a bonus combination (for example, “F_Red Red Red”, “F_ 鼠鼠 鼠”, “F_MB”) is won, a bonus game (for example, A bonus starting means (for example, a main control circuit 91) for starting a BB gaming state and an MB gaming state, wherein the reel stop controlling means determines that the bonus combination is an internal winning combination and the first reel If the stop operation for the second reel is detected while the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area, the specific symbol is within the allowable number of pull-ins with reference to the second effective line. The rotation of the reel is stopped so that the specific symbol is stopped along the second effective line.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, it is possible to display the tempered appearance of the specific symbol on the second effective line. You can use it as a bonus reach.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. (For example, a reel display window 4), an effective line (for example, a center line 8a) formed by connecting unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means, and the symbol display Pseudo lines (for example, top line 8b, bottom line 8c, cross-down line 8d, and cross-up line 8e) formed by connecting unit symbol display areas different from the unit symbol display area connected by the effective line in the means, , Start operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting a start operation by the player, and the start Based on the detection of the start operation by the operation detection means, the symbol change means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) that changes the symbol by rotating the reel, and the start operation detection by the start operation detection means. Based on the internal winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined probability, and provided to correspond to the plurality of reels for stopping each reel. A configuration pattern that constitutes a combination of a stop operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, stop switch board 80) for detecting a stop operation of the image and a symbol corresponding to an internal winning combination when the stop operation is detected, With reference to the effective line, it is allowed in advance to be drawn into the effective line after the stop operation is detected and before the rotation of the reel is stopped. Reel stop control means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) for stopping the rotation of the reel so as to stop the constituent symbols along the effective line when the number is within the drawing allowable number of symbols, Whether or not the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is won based on the combination of symbols displayed along the active line when the variation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means. A winning determination means (for example, main control circuit 91) for determining, and the plurality of pseudo lines include a first unit symbol display area which is a predetermined unit symbol display area of the first reel and a predetermined number of the second reel. A first pseudo-line (for example, top line 8b) connecting the second unit symbol display area which is a unit symbol display area of the first reel, and the first unit symbol display area of the first reel and the first unit symbol display area. At least a second pseudo line (for example, a cross-down line 8d) connecting a third unit symbol display area which is a unit symbol display area adjacent to the second unit symbol display area of two reels is included, and the internal winning combination determination In the internal symbol combination determined by the means, when a specific symbol (for example, the symbol “watermelon”) is displayed in all the unit symbol display areas connected by the first pseudo line, the unit symbol display connected by the effective line When the specific symbol is displayed in the first symbol combination (for example, “鼠 -replay-orange 2”) displayed in the area and in the unit symbol display area connected by the second pseudo line, the effective line The second symbol combination (for example, “鼠 -watermelon-replay”) displayed in the unit symbol display area connected by the unit symbol and the unit symbol display area connected by the second pseudo line. The specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, and a predetermined symbol other than the specific symbol (for example, the symbol “replay”) is displayed in the third unit symbol display area of the second reel. A predetermined combination (e.g., a plurality of symbol combinations including a third symbol combination (for example, “鼠 -orange 2-orange 2”) displayed in the unit symbol display area connected by the effective line) For example, “F_watermelon”) is included, and the second reel of the plurality of reels is provided with the predetermined symbol within the number of symbols allowed for drawing from the specific symbol, and the reel stop control means When the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination and the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, the stop operation for the second reel is performed. Is detected, the first symbol constituting the first symbol combination with the effective line as a reference is within the allowable number of drawing-in, and the second symbol constituting the second symbol combination is If it is not within the allowable number of drawing-in symbols, the rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop the second symbol along the effective line, and the first symbol combination constituting the first symbol combination is based on the effective line. When one symbol is within the allowable number of drawing symbols and the second symbol constituting the second symbol combination is within the allowable number of drawing symbols, the second symbol is along the effective line. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop, the first symbol constituting the first symbol combination is not within the allowable number of draw-ins with the effective line as a reference, and the second symbol combination is Structure When the second symbol to be formed is within the allowable number of drawn-in symbols, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the third symbol constituting the third symbol combination is stopped along the effective line. Features.

  Also in such a gaming machine, a specific symbol template is drawn into the second pseudo line while drawing a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination (first to third symbol combinations, etc.) along the active line when the predetermined combination is won. Stop control can be performed so as not to display the output (part of the second symbol combination) (that is, when the second reel is stopped after the first reel, Stop control required by the so-called No. 5 regulation to draw the symbols that make up the third symbol combination without drawing the symbols that make up the second symbol combination (the tempered pattern of the specific symbol in the second pseudo line) Can meet). As a result, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to give a special meaning to the tempering appearance of the specific symbol in the second pseudo line when the first reel and the second reel are stopped.

  According to the present invention, a special meaning can be given to the tempering appearance of a specific symbol.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the said pachislot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit with which the said pachislot machine is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the main control circuit of the said pachislot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit of the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the transition flow of the game state of the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table memorize | stored in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize | stored in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize | stored in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize | stored in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table memorize | stored in the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the comparison table | surface of the internal winning combination in the said pachislot machine, and the symbol combination which can be stopped-displayed. It is a figure which shows the comparison table | surface of the internal winning combination in the said pachislot machine, and the symbol combination which can be stopped-displayed. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table memorize | stored in the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table memorize | stored in the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the reel display window of the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the reel stop control example of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the reel stop control example of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the reel stop control example of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the reel stop control example of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the setting value conversion table memorize | stored in the said pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the setting suggestion effect lottery table memorize | stored in the said pachi-slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value conversion process of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop initial setting process of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process of the said pachi-slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process of the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the timing of the various processes regarding the setting suggestion effect of the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the pattern combination of the pachi-slot machine of another embodiment.

  Hereinafter, a pachislot machine will be exemplified as a gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention, and the configuration and operation will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

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

  The internal winning combination determining means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines the internal winning combination. This internal winning combination determining means is one of various processing means (processing functions) provided in a main control circuit described later. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along an effective line described later is determined. Note that the types of symbol combinations are given to the player such as a small role in which medals are paid out, a replay in which a replay (replay) is performed, a bonus role in which a bonus is performed, and the like. Those related to “winning” and those related to other “losing” are 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. This reel stop control means is one of various processing means (processing functions) provided in a main control circuit described later.

  In the pachislot machine, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel 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”. In this embodiment, when the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces (maximum number of sliding pieces) is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum sliding piece Set the number to one symbol.

  The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination permitting the symbol combination display related to the winning is determined, normally, the symbol combination is placed on the active line within a specified time of 190 msec (four symbols). The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means is, for example, 1 at the time of operation of “MB” (middle bonus) that continuously operates a challenge bonus (hereinafter referred to as “CB”) and “CB”, which are second-type special objects. For one or more reels, the rotation of the reels is stopped so that the combination of symbols is displayed as much as possible along the effective line within a specified time of 75 msec (for one symbol). Furthermore, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to stop the rotation of the reels so that combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the active line. Let

  In the present embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R) that is performed first when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is the first stop operation, the first The stop operation performed after the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  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 active line relates to winning. This winning determination means is also one of various processing means (processing functions) provided in the main control circuit described later. Then, when it is determined by the winning determination means that the displayed symbol combination is related to winning a prize, a reward such as a medal payout is given to the player. In a pachislot machine, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game (unit game).

  Also, in the pachislot machine, in the above-described series of gaming operations, 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 Various productions are performed using.

  Specifically, when the start lever is operated, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as an effect random number value) is extracted in addition to the random number value used to determine the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determination means determines the effect to be executed this time from lots of effects related to the internal winning combination. This effect content determination means is one of various processing means (processing functions) provided in a sub-control circuit described later.

  Next, when the content of the effect is determined by the effect content determination means, the effect execution means responds in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reel starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, or when the presence or absence of a prize is determined. Execute. In this way, in the pachislot machine, for example, by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination, there is an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at). It is provided to the player and the player's interest can be improved.

[Pachislot machine 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 machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot machine 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 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. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess that can be put by a carrier when the pachislot machine 1 is carried.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side inside the cabinet 2a. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are also 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. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

  An upper panel unit 10 and a liquid crystal display device 11 are provided above the center of the front door 2b. The upper panel unit 10 is provided in the upper end region of the front door 2b, and the liquid crystal display device 11 is disposed below the upper panel unit 10. The upper panel unit 10 has a light source, and performs an effect by light emitted from the light source. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 11 performs an effect by displaying an image.

  A pedestal 12 is provided in the center of the front door 2b. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with a frame member 13 and various devices to be operated by the player.

  The frame member 13 includes a symbol display area 4, an information display window 14, and a stop button attachment portion 15. As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display area 4 and the information display window 14 are provided in the opening portion of the frame member 13, and the stop button attachment portion 15 is provided in the lower portion of the opening portion of the frame member 13.

  The symbol display area 4 is an area that overlaps the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front (player side), and is arranged on the front side (player side) from the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The The symbol display area 4 functions as a display window, and has a configuration in which three reels 3L, 3C, 3R arranged behind (cabinet 2a side) can be seen through. Therefore, in the following, the symbol display area 4 is referred to as a reel display window 4.

  When the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the reel display window 4 is stopped, the reel display window 4 is continuously arranged among a plurality of symbols provided on the peripheral surface of each reel. Two symbols are displayed in the frame. That is, when the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, one symbol (three in total) is placed in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions for each reel within the frame of the reel display window 4. ) Is displayed.

  The information display window 14 is provided continuously below the reel display window 4 and is disposed so that the surface direction of the information display surface faces upward. The information display window 14 and the reel display window 4 are covered with a transparent window cover 16. The window cover 16 is disposed on the inner surface side of the frame member 13, and has a configuration that cannot be removed from the front surface side of the front door 2b.

  Further, the frame member 13 has a sheet placement portion 17 that faces the information display surface of the information display window 14 with the window cover 16 interposed therebetween. And between the sheet | seat mounting part 17 and the window cover 16, the sheet | seat member (information sheet) in which the information regarding a game was described is arrange | positioned. Therefore, the information sheet is covered with the window cover 16 having a smooth surface without irregularities or gaps, and the window cover 16 serves as an attachment portion of the information sheet.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the window cover 16 cannot be removed from the front side of the front door 2b and has a smooth surface free from irregularities and gaps. An illegal act of accessing the inside of the pachislot machine 1 through the unit can be prevented. The replacement of the information sheet will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the example in which the information display window 14 is formed continuously with the reel display window 4 in the opening of the frame member 13 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The information display window 14 may not be formed continuously with the reel display window 4. That is, the opening of the reel display window 4 and the opening of the information display window 14 may be arranged side by side in the vertical direction.

  The stop button mounting portion 15 is configured by a flat plate member having a substantially trapezoidal surface shape. And the stop button attaching part 15 is provided below the information display window 14, and is provided so that a substantially trapezoidal surface may face the front (player side). The substantially trapezoidal surface of the stop button mounting portion 15 is provided with three through holes through which the three stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R pass side by side.

  The three stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are provided corresponding to each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. These stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R are one of various devices that are operated by the player. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R are also referred to as a left stop button 19L, a middle stop button 19C, and a right stop button 19R, respectively.

  In addition to the stop button, the pedestal unit 12 is provided with a medal slot 20, a MAX bet button 21, a 1-bet button 22, and a start lever 23 as various devices to be operated by the player.

  The medal slot 20 is provided for receiving a medal dropped on the pachislot machine 1 from the outside by the player. The medals accepted from the medal slot 20 are used for one game with the preset number (for example, three) as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the preset number is deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. be able to. That is, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a so-called credit function.

  The MAX bet button 21 and the 1 bet button 22 are provided in order to determine the number used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. The start lever 23 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R).

  Further, as viewed from the front, a 7-segment display 24 including a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided on the left side of the reel display window 4 of the front door 2b. The 7-segment display 24 provides information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the like. Is digitally displayed. Further, a selection button 25 (chance button) is provided on the right side of the reel display window 4 of the front door 2b. The selection button 25 is a button that is pressed by the player when a selection operation such as game play is required. The selection button 25 is connected to a sub-control board 72 described later, and the sub-control board 72 performs detection of pressing of the selection button 25 and control of a selection operation based thereon.

  Side panel units 26L and 26R are provided on both sides of the base 12 of the front door 2b. Each side panel unit has a light source and performs an effect by light emitted from the light source. A settlement button 27 is provided below the left side panel unit 26L. The checkout button 27 is provided to draw out (discharge) medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

  A waist panel unit 31 is provided below the pedestal 12 of the front door 2b. The waist panel unit 31 includes a decorative panel on which an arbitrary image is drawn, and a light source that emits light for illuminating the decorative panel from the back side.

  Below the waist panel unit 31, a medal payout port 32, speaker holes 33L and 33R, and a medal tray unit 34 are provided. The medal payout port 32 guides medals discharged by driving a hopper device 51 (medal payout device) described later to the outside. The medal tray unit 34 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 32. The speaker holes 33L and 33R are provided to output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the performance.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislo machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. 3 and 4 are diagrams showing the internal structure of the pachislot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the front door 2b is opened and the middle door 41 provided on the back side of the front door 2b is closed with respect to the front door 2b. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the front door 2b is opened and the middle door 41 is opened with respect to the front door 2b.

  The cabinet 2a is a box-shaped member, and has a top plate, a bottom plate, left and right side plates, and a back plate. On the upper side inside the cabinet 2a, for example, a cabinet-side speaker 42 for outputting sound effects is provided.

  A cabinet-side relay board 44 is disposed on one side of the cabinet-side speaker 42 (left side in FIGS. 3 and 4). The cabinet side relay board 44 includes a main control board 71 (see FIG. 5 described later) attached to the middle door 41 (see FIGS. 3 and 4), a hopper device 51, and a medal auxiliary storage switch 75 (described later). 5) and a medal payout count switch (not shown).

  An amplifier board 45 that controls the output of sound from the cabinet-side speaker 42 is disposed in the center of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when the interior of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front (player side), the other side of the amplifier board 45 (right side in FIGS. A concentrated terminal board 47 (see FIG. 5 described later) is disposed. The external concentration terminal board 47 is provided for outputting signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachislot machine 1.

  A hopper device 51 (medal paying device), a medal auxiliary storage 52, and a power supply device 53 are disposed in the lower part inside the cabinet 2a.

  The hopper device 51 is attached to a substantially central portion of the bottom plate of the cabinet 2a. The hopper device 51 can accommodate a large amount of medals and has a structure capable of discharging them one by one. The hopper device 51 pays out medals when the number of stored medals exceeds 50, for example, or when the settlement button 27 is pressed and the medals are settled. The medals paid out by the hopper device 51 are discharged from the medal payout port 32 (see FIG. 2).

  The medal auxiliary storage 52 stores medals overflowing from the hopper device 51. The medal auxiliary storage 52 is arranged on the right side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front.

  The power supply device 53 includes a power switch 53a and a power supply board 53b (see FIG. 5 described later). The power supply device 53 is disposed on the left side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The power supply device 53 converts the power of the AC voltage 100V into the power of the DC voltage necessary for each part, and supplies the converted power to each part.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the middle door 41 is disposed at a substantially central portion on the back surface of the front door 2b, and is attached to the front door 2b so that the reel display window 4 (see FIG. 4) can be opened and closed from the back side. It has been.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the middle door 41 is attached with a main control board case 55 in which a main control board 71 described later (see FIG. 5 described later) is housed and three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It has been. Although not shown, a stepping motor (symbol changing means) is connected to each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  In this embodiment, when the middle door 41 is opened with respect to the front door 2b, as shown in FIG. 4, the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placing portion 17 are exposed on the back surface of the front door 2b. As described above, between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17, an information sheet on which information related to the game is described is arranged. The information sheet is inserted into a gap formed between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17 in a state where the middle door 41 is opened and the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17 are exposed. The When exchanging information sheets, the information sheet is exchanged after the middle door 41 is opened.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the main control board case 55 is provided with a setting key switch 56 (see FIG. 5 described later). The setting key-type switch 56 is set when setting any one of a plurality of setting values provided to set the amount of profit given to the player, or set in the pachislot machine 1 It is used when checking the set value. In the present embodiment, the main control board unit is configured by the main control board case 55 and the main control board 71 accommodated in the main control board case 55.

  The main control board 71 accommodated in the main control board case 55 has a main control circuit 91 (see FIG. 6 described later) described later. The main control circuit 91 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot machine 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 91 will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.

  On the upper part of the middle door 41 of the front door 2b, a sub-control board case 57 in which a sub-control board 72 (see FIG. 5 described later) to be described later is accommodated is disposed. The sub control board 72 housed in the sub control board case 57 has a sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 7 described later). The sub-control circuit 101 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 101 will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a later-described sub-relay board 61 (see FIG. 5 described later) is disposed on the right side of the sub-control board case 57 when the front door 2 b is viewed from the back side. The sub relay board 61 is a board that relays connection wiring between the sub control board 72 and the main control board 71. The sub relay board 61 is a relay board that electrically connects the sub control board 72 and a board provided around the sub control board 72. In addition, as a board | substrate arrange | positioned around the sub control board 72, the below-mentioned LED board 62A, 62B etc. are mentioned.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the LED boards 62 </ b> A and 62 </ b> B are provided above the sub control board case 57 when viewed from the back side of the front door 2 b. The LED boards 62A and 62B cause a later-described LED (Light Emitting Diode) 85 (see FIG. 5 to be described later) to emit light according to an effect executed by the control of the sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 7 to be described later). Display the blinking pattern. In addition, the pachislo machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of LED boards in addition to the LED boards 62A and 62B.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 described later is disposed below the sub-relay board 61 (see FIG. 5 described later). The 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 stores opening / closing history information of the middle door 41. The 24h door open / close monitoring unit 63 outputs a signal for displaying an error by the liquid crystal display device 11 to the sub control board 72 (sub control circuit 101) when the middle door 41 is opened.

  Below the middle door 41, lower speakers 65L and 65R are disposed as shown in FIGS. The lower speakers 65L and 65R are arranged at positions facing the speaker holes 33L and 33R (see FIG. 2) on the back surface of the front door 2b, respectively.

  In addition, a selector 66 and a door opening / closing monitoring switch 67 described later (see FIG. 5 described later) are disposed above the lower speaker 65L of the front door 2b. The selector 66 is a device for selecting whether or not the medal material and shape are appropriate, and guides an appropriate medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 20 to the hopper device 51. Although not shown, a medal sensor (insertion operation detecting means) for detecting that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 66.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the door open / close monitoring switch 67 is disposed on the left side of the selector 66 when the front door 2 b is viewed from the back side. The door open / close monitoring switch 67 outputs a security signal for notifying the opening / closing of the front door 2b to the outside of the pachislot machine 1.

  Further, a door relay terminal plate 68 is provided in a region below the reel display window 4 and in a region opened and closed by the middle door 41, as shown in FIG. The door relay terminal board 68 is a board that relays connection wiring between the main control board 71 in the main control board case 55 and various buttons and switches, the sub control board 72, the selector 66, and the game operation display board 81. Yes (see FIG. 5 below). Examples of the various buttons and switches include a MAX bet button 21, a 1 bet button 22, a settlement button 27, a door open / close monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77 described later, a start switch 79, and the like.

<Control system of pachislot machine>
Next, a control system provided in the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachislot machine 1.

  The pachi-slot machine 1 includes a main control board 71 provided on the middle door 41 and a sub-control board 72 provided on the front door 2b. The pachislot machine 1 includes a reel relay terminal board 74, a setting key switch 56, a cabinet-side relay board 44, and a power supply device 53 connected to the main control board 71. Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 includes an external centralized terminal board 47 connected to the main control board 71 via the cabinet-side relay board 44, a hopper device 51, and a medal auxiliary storage switch 75. Since the configuration of the setting key switch 56, the external concentration terminal board 47, and the hopper device 51 has been described above, the description thereof is omitted here.

  The reel relay terminal plate 74 is disposed inside the reel body of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel relay terminal board 74 is electrically connected to stepping motors (not shown) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and relays signals output from the main control board 71 to the stepping motors.

  The medal auxiliary storage switch 75 is provided in the medal auxiliary storage 52 and detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage 52 is full of medals.

  The power supply device 53 includes a power supply board 53b connected to the main control board 71 and a power switch 53a connected to the power supply board 53b. The power switch 53 a is pressed when supplying the necessary power to the pachislot machine 1.

  The pachislot machine 1 also includes a door relay terminal plate 68 and a selector 66, a door open / close monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77, and a checkout switch 78 connected to the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal plate 68. , A start switch 79, a stop switch substrate 80, a game operation display substrate 81, and a sub-relay substrate 61. Since the selector 66, the door opening / closing monitoring switch 67, and the sub relay board 61 have been described above, the description thereof is omitted here.

  The BET switch 77 detects that the MAX bet button 21 or the 1 bet button 22 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 78 detects that the settlement button 27 has been pressed by the player. The start switch 79 (start operation detecting means) detects that the start lever 23 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The stop switch board 80 (stop operation detecting means) includes a circuit for stopping the rotating reel and a circuit for displaying the stopable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch board 80 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that each stop button 19L, 19C, 19R has been pressed by the player (stop operation).

  The game operation display board 81 is connected to the 7-segment display 24, and is inserted when the insertion of medals is accepted, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatable, and when replaying is performed. This is a substrate for displaying the number of medals on the 7-segment display 24. The game operation display board 81 is connected to an LED 82, and the LED 82 lights a mark for displaying the start of a game, a mark for performing a re-game, and the like based on a signal input from the game operation display board 81, for example.

  The sub control board 72 is connected to the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal board 68 and the sub relay board 61. The pachislot machine 1 also includes a sound I / O board 84, LED boards 62A and 62B, and a 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 connected to the sub control board 72 via the sub relay board 61. Since the LED boards 62A and 62B and the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 have been described above, description thereof will be omitted here.

  The sound I / O board 84 outputs sound to a speaker group including lower speakers 65L and 65R and various speakers (not shown).

  The pachi-slot machine 1 includes a ROM cartridge substrate 86 and a liquid crystal relay substrate 87 connected to the sub-control substrate 72. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 and the liquid crystal relay substrate 87 are housed in the sub control board case 57 together with the sub control board 72.

  The ROM cartridge substrate 86 is a substrate for managing production image (video), sound, light (LED group 85) and communication data. The liquid crystal relay substrate 87 is a substrate that relays connection wiring between the sub control substrate 72 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the configuration of the main control circuit 91 mounted on the main control board 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main control circuit 91 of the pachislot machine 1.

  The main control circuit 91 is mainly composed of a microcomputer 92 mounted on the main control board 71. The microcomputer 92 includes a main CPU 93, a main ROM 94, and a main RAM 95.

  The main ROM 94 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 93, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 101, and the like. The main ROM 94 stores a plurality of minimum game times related to the unit game.

  The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 93 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 96, a frequency divider 97, a random number generator 98 and a sampling circuit 99. The clock pulse generation circuit 96 and the frequency divider 97 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 93 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 99 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  The main CPU 93 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motor of each reel after detecting the reel index. Thus, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angle of each reel (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated). The reel index is information indicating that the reel has made one revolution. The reel index includes, for example, an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and a detection piece provided at a predetermined position of each reel and interposed between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit by the rotation of each reel. It is detected by a reel position detector (not shown).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 95. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is incremented by one. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when a reel index is detected by a reel position detector (not shown).

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing 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.

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 101 mounted on the sub control board 72 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the sub control circuit 101 of the pachislot machine 1.

  The sub control circuit 101 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The sub-control circuit 101 basically includes a sub CPU 102, a sub RAM 103, a rendering processor 104, a drawing RAM 105, and a driver 106.

  The sub CPU 102 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 86 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 102 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 91 and an effect registration task for extracting and registering effect contents (effect data) by extracting effect random numbers. Various programs for executing are included. In addition, the control program includes a drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the determined content of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling the output of light from the light source such as the LED group 85, and the speakers 65L and 65R. Various programs for executing a voice control task or the like for controlling the output of sound according to the above are also included.

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

  The sub-RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 91.

  The sub CPU 102, the rendering processor 104, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 105, and the driver 106 create a video according to the animation data designated by the content of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 causes a speaker group such as speakers 65L and 65R to output a sound such as BGM according to the sound data specified by the contents of the effect. Further, the sub CPU 102 controls lighting and extinguishing of the LED group 85 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Pachislot machine game state transition flow]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) of the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment and its transition flow will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 manages the gaming state based on whether or not a bonus is activated. As shown in FIG. 8, the main control circuit 91 distinguishes between the general gaming state and the bonus state based on whether or not a bonus (so-called accessory continuous action device) is activated. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of bonuses are provided as bonuses, and the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state are distinguished based on the type of bonus that is operating.

  In the general gaming state, the bonus is not activated. In this embodiment, the number of medals used in one game is “1 (1 BET)”, “2 (2 BET)”, “3 (3 BET). ) ”, The game is possible.

  The BB gaming state is a state in which the continuous actuating device of the first type special object (RB) is in operation, depending on the role related to BB ("F_Red Red Red" or "F_ 鼠鼠 鼠" described later). A combination of symbols (“C_Red BB” or “C_ 鼠 BB” described later) is displayed along the active line, and the number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state is predetermined. The process ends when the payout number (first end threshold) is exceeded. In the present embodiment, when the number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state exceeds “343” (that is, “344” or more), the main control circuit 91 ends the BB gaming state. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the BB game state is a state in which a game is possible when the number of medals used for one game is “2 (2 BET)”. As will be described later, the main control circuit 91 determines an internal winning combination in the BB gaming state with a probability different from that in the general gaming state with the same number of BETs, and is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state. A combination that will not be played ("F_2BET adjustment combination" described later) is determined as an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability.

  The MB gaming state is a state in which the continuous actuating device of the second type special combination (CB) is in operation, and a combination of symbols (“C_Red” described later) corresponding to the MB related role (“F_MB” described later). MB ”or“ C_ 鼠 MB ”) is displayed along the active line, and the number of medals paid out during the MB gaming state exceeds a predetermined payout number (second end threshold). It ends when In the present embodiment, when the number of medals paid out during the MB gaming state exceeds “118” (that is, “119” or more), the main control circuit 91 ends the MB gaming state. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the MB gaming state is a state in which a game is possible when the number of medals used for one game is “2 (2 BET)”. As will be described later, during the MB gaming state, the main control circuit 91 performs all the combinations of symbols associated with the small combinations that can be determined as internal winning combinations during the general gaming state with the same number of BETs (that is, “ Of the symbol combinations related to “winning”, a symbol corresponding to a symbol combination other than replay and bonus symbol (“F_CB symbol” described later) is always determined as an internal winning symbol.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 always operates the first type special combination (RB) during the BB gaming state and always operates the second type special combination (CB) during the MB gaming state. . Therefore, the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are equivalent, and in the following, they are simply referred to as “BB gaming state” without distinguishing between them, and similarly, the MB gaming state and the CB gaming state are equivalent. In this case, both are simply referred to as “MB gaming state” without distinction.

[Various data tables on the main control side]
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 94 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Pattern arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 9 represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R by data. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between 21 symbol positions “0” to “20” and symbols corresponding to these symbol positions.

  Symbol positions “0” to “20” indicate the positions of symbols arranged along the rotation direction in each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “0” to “20” can be specified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter.

  The types of symbols are "Red 7", "Amber", "BAR1", "BAR2", "Watermelon", "Cherry 1", "Cherry 2", "Orange 1", "Orange 2" and "Replay" Is included.

  The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 9 assigns the symbol located at the middle stage of the reel display window 4 when the reel index is detected (the symbol passing through the middle stage of the reel display window 4) to the symbol position “0”. Correspondences in which symbol positions “0” to “20” are assigned to each of the 21 symbols in the order of movement in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are defined. In this way, by using the middle stage of the reel display window 4 as a reference, the type of symbol positioned in the middle stage of the reel display window 4 can be specified for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Here, symbols are arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the rotation direction, and the symbol positions of the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Since the symbols are assigned in the order of movement, basically, the symbol at the symbol position with the smaller value is arranged more upstream than the symbol at the symbol position with the larger value in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. On the contrary, it can be said that the symbol position with a large value is arranged more downstream than the symbol position with a small value in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. For example, the symbol at the symbol position “11” is arranged upstream of the symbol at the symbol position “12” in the rotation direction.

  Since the symbol position is updated from “0” to “20” and then returns to “0” again, the symbols at symbol positions “20”, “19”,.・ It can be said that it is arranged upstream of the symbol.

<Design code table>
Further, as shown in FIG. 9, each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by a symbol code table and is distinguished by 1 byte (8 bits) data. The symbol code table shown in FIG. 9 represents codes for identifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  As described above, the symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are “Red 7”, “Strawberry”, “BAR1”, “BAR2”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “Orange” There are 10 types of “1”, “Orange 2” and “Replay”.

  In the symbol code table, “00000001” is assigned as data to the “red 7” symbol (symbol code 1). “00000010” is assigned as data to the “鼠” symbol (symbol code 2). “00000011” is assigned as data to the “BAR1” symbol (symbol code 3).

  Similarly, data for “BAR2”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “Orange 1”, “Orange 2” and “Replay” (symbol codes 4 to 10) As “00000100” to “000001010”.

<Design combination table>
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The symbol combination table is a combination of symbols predetermined according to the type of privilege, data stored in the main RAM 95 when the symbol combination is displayed, and when the symbol combination is displayed. Stipulates the correspondence with the benefits (number of medals paid out).

  In this embodiment, a winning combination is determined when the symbol combination displayed along the active line matches the symbol combination (combination) defined in the symbol combination table. When it is determined that the prize is won, the player is given benefits such as paying out medals, re-playing (replay) operation, and bonus game (servant continuous differential device) operation. In addition, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line does not coincide with any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “displacement”. In other words, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to “missing” is not defined in the symbol combination table, thereby defining the symbol combination of “missing”. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and an item “displacement” may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly define “disappearance”.

  The data column in the symbol combination table defines information for identifying a symbol combination displayed along the active line. Specifically, in the data column, a “storage area” in which data of a corresponding symbol combination is stored and a “data (bit corresponding to a symbol combination in 1-byte data) stored in the storage region” Data for designating “)” is defined. In this embodiment, eleven 1-byte storage areas are used to determine the combination of each symbol. For example, “C_red BB” illustrated in FIG. 10 is determined by storing 1 in bit 7 of the storage area 0.

  The combination defined in the symbol combination table means a symbol combination of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed along the effective line when each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. Each combination is defined with a combination name corresponding to the role of the combination and the type of symbol constituting the combination.

  The number of payouts defined in the symbol combination table defines the number of medals to be paid out when the corresponding symbol combination (combination) is displayed. For example, referring to FIG. 10, when a combination name “C_Orange_01” is displayed in a 1BET or 2BET game, 15 medals are paid out, and in a 3BET game, the combination name “C_Orange_01” is changed. When displayed, eight medals are paid out.

  The content column in the symbol combination table indicates the role of each symbol combination and the characteristics of each symbol combination. Referring to FIG. 10, for example, the combination names “C_Red BB” and “C_ 鼠 BB” are combinations of symbols related to the continuous differential device of the first kind special agent (RB) along the effective line. Displayed, the gaming state shifts to the BB gaming state (see FIG. 8). Similarly, the combination names “C_red MB” and “C_ 鼠 MB” are combinations of symbols related to the continuous differential device of the second type special agent (CB), and when displayed along the effective line, The gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state (see FIG. 8).

  The combination names “C_Lip A” to “C_Lip B_02” are combinations of symbols related to replay, and when displayed along the active line, the re-game is activated. The combination names “C_Orange_01” to “C_Orange_12” are combinations of symbols related to orange, and when displayed along the active line at the time of 3 BET, 8 medals are paid out.

  The combination name “C_watermelon” is a combination of symbols related to the watermelon, and the combination names “C_watermelon control A” and “C_watermelon control B” are combinations of symbols related to the reachless watermelon for non-display. When the combination names “C_watermelon” to “C_watermelon control B” are displayed along the active line at the time of 3 BET, one medal is paid out. In addition, the detail of the combination of the symbol which concerns on a watermelon and a watermelon for non-reach eyes display is mentioned later.

  The combination names “C_special A” and “C_special B” are combinations of symbols relating to special combinations, and when displayed along the active line at the time of 3 BET, one medal is paid out. The combination names “C_Cherry A_01” to “C_Cherry F_12” are combinations of symbols related to cherries, and two medals are paid out when displayed along the active line at the time of 3 BETs.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, when the combination names “C_Orange_01” to “C_Cherry F_12” are displayed along the active line at the time of 1 BET or 2 BET, 15 medals are paid out. Therefore, the combination names “C_Orange_01” to “C_Cherry F_12” at the time of 1 BET or 2 BET may be referred to as “15 sheets at the time of 2 BET” below.

  Further, when the combination names “C_adjustment A_01” and “C_adjustment A_02” are displayed along the active line at the time of 2 BET, 7 medals are paid out. Similarly, when the combination names “C_adjustment B_01” and “C_adjustment B_02” are displayed along the active line at the time of 2 BET, 6 medals are paid out. Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of effective lines are provided as effective lines (see FIG. 18 described later), the combination names “C_adjustment A_01” and “C_adjustment A_02”, and the combination names “C_adjustment B_01” and “C_Adjustment B — 02” is always displayed along the effective line at the same time, and only one of the symbol combinations is not displayed along the effective line. Therefore, the combination names “C_adjustment A_01” to “C_adjustment B_02” can be said to be combinations of symbols from which 13 (7 + 6) medals are paid out when displayed along the active line. Sometimes referred to as a “player”.

<Internal lottery table>
Next, an internal lottery table referred to when determining an internal winning combination will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table is provided for each gaming state and defines lottery value information corresponding to each combination. 13A is an internal lottery table referred to in the general gaming state, FIG. 13B is an internal lottery table referred to in the BB gaming state, and FIG. 13C is an MB gaming state. It is an internal lottery table referred in.

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

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the combination to which the lottery is assigned is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, the winning probability of each number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (65536)”.

  Referring to FIG. 13A, in the general gaming state, “F_1, 2 BET combination” and “F_2 BET combination” are determined as internal winning combinations with a predetermined probability during 2 BET, while “F_2 BET adjusting combination” is an internal winning combination. It turns out that it is not decided as a role. Referring to FIG. 13B, it can be seen that, during the BB gaming state, in addition to “F_1, 2 BET combination” and “F_2 BET combination”, “F_2 BET adjustment combination” can be determined as an internal winning combination. Referring to FIG. 13C, it can be seen that during the MB gaming state, the “F_CB combination” is always determined as the internal winning combination.

<Correspondence table of internal winning combination and symbol combination>
FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are comparison tables showing a correspondence relationship with combinations of symbols that can be displayed on the effective line in each internal winning combination when each winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination. A circle in each correspondence table indicates a combination (combination) of symbols that can be displayed on the active line in the combination determined as the internal winning combination.

  Referring to FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, for example, when “F_Orange 1” is an internal winning combination, combinations of symbols of combination names “C_Orange_01” to “C_Orange_12” are stopped on the active line. It can be displayed. In other words, it can be said that “F_Orange 1” is a collective term for a winning combination of 12 flags “C_Orange_01” to “C_Orange_12” simultaneously. Similarly, “F_red, red, red” to “F_CB combination” can also be said to be a collective term for the combination in which the flags associated in FIGS.

  As described above, in the BB gaming state, “F — 2 BET adjusting combination”, which is a generic name of a combination that is not determined as an internal winning combination during the general gaming state, is determined as an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability. That is, the general gaming state is “C_Orange_01” to “C_Orange_12”, “C_Cherry A_01” to “C_Cherry F_12”, and “C_Adjustment A_01” to “C_Adjustment B_02” like “F_2BET adjustment combination”. "" Is not duplicated at the same time.

  Further, as described above, in the MB gaming state, the combination corresponding to all the combinations of symbols (“F_CB combination”) associated with the small combination that can be determined as the internal winning combination during the same number of BETs in the general gaming state. Must be determined as an internal winning combination. Here, referring to FIG. 15, when a combination of symbols associated with “F_2BET combination” that can be determined as an internal winning combination during the 2 BET general gaming state is confirmed, the internal combination during the 2 BET general gaming state It can be seen that “C_adjustment A_01” to “C_adjustment B_02” are included in the combination of symbols associated with the combination that can be determined as the winning combination. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, “C_Adjustment A_01” to “C_Adjustment B_02” are associated with “F_CB combination” in addition to “C_Orange_01” to “C_Cherry F_12”. Yes.

  In the pachi-slot machine 1, the main control circuit 91 varies the stop control according to the internal winning combination, and when the predetermined winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the combinations of the symbols of the correspondence relationships shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped so that (combination) can be displayed. In the correspondence tables shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, all combinations of symbols that may be displayed when a winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination are listed. Even combinations of symbols marked with may not be displayed.

That is, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the stop control (for example, the pattern to be preferentially drawn) is made different depending on the combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed. Even a combination of symbols may not be displayed. For example, when “F_2BET combination” is an internal winning combination, the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination names “C_adjustment A_01” to “C_adjustment B_02” is actually displayed due to the relationship of the symbols drawn in preferentially. There is nothing to do. In this regard, an example of a combination of symbols actually stopped and displayed in this embodiment will be described later with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, “priority pull-in” means “priority pull-in” in addition to the priority pull-in that draws a symbol with a high priority based on the priority, as well as a stop table that defines the number of sliding symbols. This is a concept that includes pre-determining.

<Cylinder stop initial setting table>
Next, with reference to FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, a rotation stop initial setting table referred to when determining reel stop control information for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The spinning stop initial setting table defines reel stop control information used when the winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination in association with the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination and the current gaming state. The main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) refers to the rotation stop initial setting table, acquires reel stop control information corresponding to the internal winning combination and gaming state, and uses the reel stop control information to reels 3L, 3C. 3R is stopped.

  The reel stop control information associated with the winning combination and the gaming state includes a rotation stop number, determination data for each pressing order (drawing priority table number, drawing priority order table number), table number selection value (change status, Stop table data), first cylinder first stop table change data, first cylinder stop data table selection data (left first stop table), first cylinder first stop table change initial data selection Information including a value (change status, table number) and a search order data table number.

  The “determination data by pressing order” includes a pull-in priority table number and a pull-in priority selection table number. The “pull-in priority table number” is a number for selecting a pull-in priority table (not shown). Further, the “pull-in priority order selection table number” is a number for selecting a pull-in priority order selection table (not shown).

  “Table number selection data” is a value that is referred to when all reels are stopped when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L, and includes a change status and stop table data.

  The “stop table number” is a number for selecting a stop table to be referred to when all reels are stopped when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L. The “change status” is data for changing the line status for each game representing the line referred to in the stop table selected based on the stop table data, and is the initial line status in the present embodiment. The state is A line. Here, when the change status is “0”, the line status is not changed. When the change status is “2”, if the line status is A line, the line status is changed to B line.

  1st cylinder first stop table change data, 1st cylinder stop data table selection data, and 1st cylinder 1st stop table change initial data selection value are as follows. That is, the data is referred to when the left reel is 3L.

  The “first-cylinder first stop table change data” indicates whether the same stop table after the first first stop is used after the second stop when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. It is data which shows. If there is a value (other than 0) in the first cylinder first stop table change data, the change data search table is selected based on the planned stop position, and the data is searched for the second and subsequent stops. Select the stop table.

  “First cylinder stop data table selection data” is a number for selecting a first cylinder stop data table (not shown) to be referred to when stopping the first cylinder.

  The “first cylinder first stop table change initial data selection value” is data to be referred to when stopping the second and third cylinders, and includes a table number and a line status. The “table number” is a number for selecting a stop data table after the first cylinder first stop that is referred to when stopping the second and third stop reels. The “change status” is data for changing the line status for each game representing the line referred to in the stop data table after the first cylinder first stop selected based on the table number. When the change status is “0”, the line status is not changed. When the change status is “2”, if the line status is A line, the line status is changed to B line. If the line status is A line or B line, it is changed to C line.

  “Search order table number” is a number for selecting a search order table (not shown) for determining the number of sliding symbols.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in the pachi-slot machine 1, different reel stop control information is defined according to the winning combination (more specifically, the combination of symbols associated with the combination). That is, in the pachislot machine 1, when the internal winning combination is determined, the main control circuit 91 refers to the turning cylinder stop initial setting table and is associated with the combination corresponding to the internal winning combination on a one-to-one basis. The reel stop control information (rotation stop number, etc.) is acquired, and the stop operation is performed based on the acquired reel stop control information and the timing of the stop operation (design position when the stop operation is detected). The rotation of the target reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.

[Example of reel stop control]
Next, an example of reel stop control in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the reel stop control exemplified below is performed based on reel stop control information determined with reference to the spinning stop initial setting table.

<Configuration of reel display window>
First, the configuration of the reel display window 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18A is a diagram showing a symbol display area (unit symbol display area) displayed within the frame of the reel display window 4, and FIG. 18B is an effective line provided in the reel display window 4. FIG.

(Unit symbol display area)
As shown in FIG. 18A, the reel display window 4 has unit symbol display areas 4a, 4b, which are areas for displaying one of a plurality of symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, 4h, 4i are provided. The unit symbol display areas 4a, 4b, and 4c are areas for displaying symbols arranged on the reel 3L in the upper, middle, and lower stages, and the unit symbol display areas 4d, 4e, and 4f are symbols arranged on the reel 3C. The upper part, the middle part, and the lower part are areas to be displayed, and the unit symbol display areas 4g, 4h, and 4i are areas to display the symbols arranged on the reel 3R on the upper part, the middle part, and the lower part.

  These upper, middle and lower regions are provided along the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R. Therefore, the upper area (unit symbol display areas 4a, 4d, 4g) is more reel than the middle area (unit symbol display areas 4b, 4e, 4h) and the lower area (unit symbol display areas 4c, 4f, 4i). Similarly, it can be said that it is provided on the upstream side with respect to the rotation direction of 3L, 3C, 3R. In addition, it can be said that the lower region is provided upstream of the lower region with respect to the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It can be said that it is provided on the downstream side with respect to the rotation direction of 3C and 3R.

(Effective line)
As shown in FIG. 18A, the reel display window 4 displays three symbols out of a plurality of symbols arranged on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Displays a 3 × 3 symbol. In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a line that arbitrarily connects these 3 × 3 symbols is used as an effective line.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, for example, five lines of a center line 8a, a top line 8b, a bottom line 8c, a cross-down line 8d, and a cross-up line 8e are arbitrarily connected as 3 × 3 symbols. Can be considered. The center line 8a is a line connecting the middle regions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the top line 8b is a line connecting the upper regions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the bottom line 8c is a reel. 3L, 3C, 3R are the lines connecting the lower regions, the cross-down line 8d is the line connecting the upper stage of the reel 3L, the middle stage of the reel 3C, and the lower stage of the reel 3R, and the cross-up line 8e is the line of the reel 3L. This is a line connecting the lower stage, the middle stage of the reel 3C, and the upper stage of the reel 3R.

  In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the center line 8a of these five lines is used as an effective line at the time of 1 BET, and the center line 8a, the top line 8b, the bottom line 8c, and the cross-down line 8d at the time of 2BET or 3BET. And all five lines of the cross-up line 8e are used as effective lines.

<Reel stop control for reach eye display>
Next, with reference to FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, reel stop control for reach eye display, which is an example of reel stop control in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, will be described. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the tempered appearance of the symbol “watermelon” displayed along the cross-down line 8d when the reels 3L and 3C are stopped is treated as a bonus reach. That is, when the bonus winning combination (“F_Red Red Red”, “F_ 鼠鼠 鼠”, “F_MB”) is not determined as the internal winning combination, along the cross-down line 8d when the reels 3L and 3C are stopped. Do not display the tempered appearance of the design “Watermelon”.

  By the way, when the combination (F_watermelon) having the symbol “watermelon” as a constituent symbol of the symbol combination (combination) is determined as the internal winning symbol, the pachislot machine 1 configures the symbol combination corresponding to the symbol. Stop control must be performed so that the symbol (the symbol “watermelon”) is pulled in as much as possible within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. Therefore, if the stop operation is performed on the reel 3C at a timing when the symbol “watermelon” can be displayed only on the cross-down line 8d when “F_watermelon” is determined as the internal winning combination, the bonus-related combination is set as the internal winning combination. In spite of the fact that it has not been decided, the balance of the symbol “watermelon” is displayed along the cross-down line 8d.

  In this regard, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the reel stop control shown below is performed so that the tempered appearance of the symbol “watermelon” is not displayed on the cross-down line 8d when the bonus combination is not won. To do.

(Reel stop control when bonus is won (reach eye display))
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of reel stop control when a winning combination relating to a bonus is won. In FIG. 19A, all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. In this case, when a stop operation is performed on the reel 3L, the main control circuit 91 responds to the timing of the stop operation with the upper area (unit symbol display area 4a) of the reel 3L as shown in FIG. The rotation of the reel 3L is stopped so that the symbol “watermelon” is displayed on the screen.

  Subsequently, when a stop operation is performed on the reel 3C, the main control circuit 91 responds to the middle area (unit symbol display area 4e) of the reel 3C as shown in FIG. 19C according to the timing of the stop operation. The rotation of the reel 3C is stopped so that the symbol “watermelon” is displayed. More specifically, the main control circuit 91 performs a stop operation on the reel 3C when the bonus winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination and the symbol “watermelon” is displayed in the upper area of the reel 3L. When detected, the symbol “watermelon” is within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols (within the allowable number of retractable symbols) from the symbol located in the middle area of the reel 3C constituting the cross-down line 8d at the timing when the stop operation is detected. Then, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the symbol “watermelon” is stopped in the middle area (cross-down line 8d) of the reel 3C.

  As a result, the pachislot machine 1 can display the tempered appearance of the symbol “watermelon” on the cross-down line 8d when the winning combination is won.

(Reel stop control when bonus is not won (reach eyes hidden))
Next, FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of reel stop control in the case where the combination related to the bonus is non-winning and “F_watermelon” is winning. As shown in FIG. 20A1, when a stop operation is performed on the reel 3L when the bonus is not won and “F_watermelon” is won, the main control circuit 91 causes the upper area ( The rotation of the reel 3L is stopped so that the symbol “watermelon” is displayed in the unit symbol display area 4a).

  Here, referring to the correspondence table shown in FIG. 14, “F_watermelon” corresponds to a combination of symbols including the combination name “C_watermelon”, and referring to the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 10, the combination name “ “C_watermelon” has the symbol “watermelon” as a constituent symbol in all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Referring to FIG. 18, the effective line passing through the upper region of the reel 3L includes a top line 8b and a cross-down line 8d.

  Therefore, at the timing when the stop operation on the reel 3C is detected, when there is a symbol “watermelon” within the allowable number of symbols drawn from the symbol located in the upper area of the reel 3C constituting the top line 8b, or the cross down line 8d When there is a symbol “watermelon” within the number of symbols allowed to be drawn from the symbol located in the middle area of the reel 3C to be configured, the symbol “watermelon” which is the component symbol of the combination name “C_watermelon” is set along the effective line. It can be displayed.

  In this regard, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the symbol “watermelon” can be displayed (retractable) on the top line 8b, as shown in FIG. Stop the design "Watermelon". More specifically, the main control circuit 91 stops when it detects a stop operation on the reel 3C when the symbol “watermelon” is displayed in the upper area of the reel 3L when the bonus non-winning “F_watermelon” is won. If there is a symbol “watermelon” within the number of symbols allowed to be drawn from the symbol located at the upper region of the reel 3C constituting the top line 8b at the timing when the operation is detected, the symbol “watermelon” is placed on the upper portion of the reel 3C. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop at the region (top line 8b).

  When there is a symbol “watermelon” within the allowable number of symbols drawn from the symbol located in the upper area of the reel 3C constituting the top line 8b at the timing when the stop operation is detected, the symbol “with reference to the top line 8b” When "watermelon" is within the allowable number of draw-ins and the design "watermelon" is within the allowable number of draw-ins based on the cross-down line 8d, and when the "watermelon" is within the allowable number of draw-ins based on the top line 8b On the other hand, the case where the symbol “watermelon” is not within the allowable number of draw-ins with reference to the cross-down line 8d is included.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the bonus non-winning “F_watermelon” is won, the tempered result of the symbol “watermelon” is displayed on the top line 8b but not on the cross-down line 8d.

  By the way, depending on the timing when the stop operation of the reel 3C is detected, the symbol “watermelon” can be drawn into the cross-down line 8d, but may not be drawn into the top line 8b. Specifically, at the timing when the stop operation of the reel 3C is detected, the symbol “watermelon” is not within the allowable number of draws with reference to the top line 8b, and the symbol “watermelon” is drawn with reference to the cross-down line 8d. When the number is within the allowable number of symbols, the symbol “watermelon” cannot be displayed on the top line 8b and can be displayed only on the cross-down line 8d. In such a case, if the symbol “watermelon” is stopped on the cross-down line 8d, the balance of the symbol “watermelon” on the cross-down line 8d cannot be treated as a reach.

  Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in the correspondence table of FIG. 14, “C_watermelon control A” is associated with “F_watermelon” in addition to the combination name “C_watermelon”. With reference to the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 10, the combination name “C_watermelon control A” has the symbol “watermelon” as the component symbol in the reel 3L, but the symbol “Replay” as the component symbol in the reels 3C and 3R. .

  Further, referring to the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 9, in the reel 3C, the symbol “watermelon” is not arranged within the allowable number of retractable symbols in the entire reel 3C, but within the allowable number of retractable symbols from the symbol “watermelon”. It can be seen that the symbol "Replay" is arranged. Specifically, the symbol “Replay” is arranged at the symbol position “10” on the upstream side and the symbol position “14” on the downstream side within the allowable number of symbols drawn from the symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “11”. The symbol “Replay” is arranged in the symbol position “1” on the upstream side and the symbol position “6” on the downstream side within the allowable number of symbols drawn from the symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “4”. ing.

  In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the symbol “watermelon” cannot be displayed on the top line 8b but only on the cross-down line 8d, as shown in FIG. The symbol “Replay” placed within the allowable number of drawn-in symbols from “Watermelon” is stopped in the upper (or middle) region of the reel 3C, and the temperament of the symbol “Watermelon” is displayed on the cross-down line 8d. Is prohibited.

  More specifically, the main control circuit 91 stops when it detects a stop operation on the reel 3C when the symbol “watermelon” is displayed in the upper area of the reel 3L when the bonus non-winning “F_watermelon” is won. At the timing when the operation is detected, there is no symbol “watermelon” within the allowable number of symbols drawn from the symbol located in the upper region of the reel 3C constituting the top line 8b, and the middle portion of the reel 3C constituting the cross-down line 8d If there is a symbol “watermelon” within the number of symbols allowed to be drawn from the symbol located in the area, the symbol “Replay” arranged within the number of symbols allowed to be drawn from this symbol “watermelon” is placed on the upper or middle of the reel 3C. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop in the region (top line 8b or cross down line 8d).

(Effective line to display reach eyes)
In FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the effective line displaying the reach line is the cross-down line 8 d and the effective line used to hide the reach line is the top line 8 b, but any effective line is the reach line. Whether it is used as a display line is arbitrary. In addition, the reach line may be displayed / hidden using a plurality of other effective lines such as the bottom line 8c and the cross-up line 8e.

  In FIGS. 19 and 20, the reach is displayed / not displayed when the reels 3L and 3C are stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the reach eyes may be displayed / hidden when the reels 3L, 3R are stopped, and the reach eyes may be displayed / hidden when the reels 3C, 3R are stopped. Similarly, in FIGS. 19 and 20, the reach is displayed / hidden when the reel 3C is stopped after the reel 3L is stopped, but this stop order is also arbitrary. That is, the reach eye may be displayed / hidden when the reel 3L is stopped after the reel 3C is stopped, and the reach eye may be displayed / hidden in other stop orders.

(Reel arrangement for non-reach display)
In the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in order to hide the reach eye, a symbol “replay” is provided as a symbol combination corresponding to “F_watermelon”, and this symbol “replay” is changed from the symbol “watermelon”. Arranged within the allowable number of drawing-in. Here, referring to FIG. 9, the symbol “replay” is arranged within the allowable number of drawing-in symbols in the entire reel 3 </ b> C, but the symbol for hiding the reach is not composed of at least a tempered stitch. It is sufficient that the symbol “watermelon” to be placed is within the allowable number of drawing-in symbols, and it is not necessary for the entire reel 3C to be within the allowable number of drawing-in symbols.

  More specifically, the design for hiding reach eyes is based on the relationship between the reach eye display line and the reach eye non-display line. It suffices if it is arranged within the allowable number of draw-ins only on either the upstream or downstream side. For example, when the reach-eye display line is the cross-down line 8d and the reach-eye non-display line is the top line 8b as in this embodiment, the symbol for hiding the reach eye is the template. It is only necessary that the number of symbols allowed to be drawn is within the allowable number of draw-ins only on the downstream side of the symbol “watermelon” that constitutes the outcome. On the other hand, the reach eye display line is the top line 8b, and the reach eye non-display line. Is a cross-down line 8d, it is sufficient that the symbol for hiding the reach eye is arranged within the allowable number of draw-ins only on the upstream side of the symbol “watermelon” constituting the tempered eye.

  In other words, if the unit symbol display area connected by the reach eye display line is downstream of the unit symbol display area connected by the reach eye non-display line with respect to the reel rotation direction, the reach eye is displayed. It is only necessary that the symbol for hiding the symbol is arranged within the allowable number of draw-ins on the downstream side of the symbol constituting the tempered stitch in the target reel. On the other hand, if the unit symbol display area connected by the reach eye display line is upstream of the unit symbol display area connected by the reach eye non-display line with respect to the reel rotation direction, the reach eye is displayed. It is only necessary that the symbol for hiding the symbol is arranged within the allowable number of draw-ins on the upstream side of the symbol constituting the tempered stitch in the target reel.

<Reel stop control for payout amount adjustment during bonus>
In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the BB gaming state ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds the first end threshold “343”, and the MB gaming state has a number of medals paid out. 2 When the end threshold “118 sheets” is exceeded, the process ends. Referring to FIG. 10 to FIG. 12, in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state in which a game is played with 2 BETs, basically, every game “15 (predetermined quantity)” medals are paid out. “345” medals are paid out with 23 games, and the MB gaming state ends with “120” medals paid out with 8 games. In the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state, since “2” medals are bet per game, the number of medals acquired by the player during the BB gaming state that ends in 23 games is as follows. , “299”, and the number of medals acquired by the player during the MB gaming state that ends in 8 games is “104”.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to establish a 13-piece combination at the time of 2BET in which “13 (specific quantity)” medals are paid out during the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state in which a game is played with 2 BETs. it can. Here, in the BB gaming state, when “13” medals are paid out once and “15” medals are paid out 22 times, the total number of medals paid out in 23 games is “343”. Since it is “number of sheets” and does not exceed the first end threshold, it is possible to receive a payout of “15 sheets” medals one time. As a result, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by receiving a payout of “13” medals once, a maximum of “358” medals are paid out in 24 games during the BB gaming state, Further, the player can obtain a maximum of “310” medals. Similarly, in the MB gaming state, by receiving a payout of “13” medals once, a maximum of “133” medals are paid out in 9 games, and the maximum number of players is “115”. Medals can be earned.

In the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in order to maximize the number of medals to be paid out during the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state, the payout of a specific number (13) of medals is received “once”. However, the number of payouts of a specific number of medals is arbitrary, and the game in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state may be designed so as to satisfy the following relationship.
Predetermined quantity × (n−x) ≦ first end threshold <predetermined quantity × n
Predetermined quantity × (my) ≦ second end threshold <predetermined quantity × m
However, n, m, x, and y are natural numbers, and x times (predetermined quantity-specific quantity) and y times (predetermined quantity-specific quantity) are smaller than the predetermined quantity.

  When satisfying such a relationship, when “predetermined quantity × (n−x) + specific quantity × x” (that is, the total number of games is n), the “predetermined quantity” is not exceeded. In the case of “quantity × n + specific quantity × x” (that is, the total number of games is n + 1), the first end threshold is exceeded, and similarly, “predetermined quantity × (my) + specific quantity × y”. (Ie, the total number of games is m times) without exceeding the second end threshold, the second end is obtained when “predetermined quantity × y + specific quantity × y” (ie, the total number of games is m + 1 times). The threshold value will be exceeded, and the number of medals to be paid out during the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state can be differentiated.

  When applied to the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the predetermined quantity is “15 sheets”, the specific quantity is “13 sheets”, n is “23 times”, m is “8 times”, x is “1 time”, y is “once”. Further, x and y may be the same value (number of times) or may be different values (number of times). When x and y have the same value, the procedure for maximizing the number of medals to be paid out in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state and the number of times of performing the procedure are also coincident with each other. When y is a different value, the procedure for maximizing the number of medals to be paid out in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state is the same, but the number of times the procedure is performed is different.

(Reel stop control in BB and MB (displays 13-piece combination in 2BET))
As described above, in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state, the number of medals paid out during the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state is maximized by receiving a specific number (13) of medals once. be able to. Here, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a procedure for receiving payout of “13 medals” during the BB gaming state and a procedure for receiving payout of “13 medals” during the MB gaming state. Are the same procedure.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21A, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the BB gaming state (more specifically, when “F_2 BET adjusting role” is won) and the MB gaming state (more specifically, If the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R are stopped without stopping the left reel 3L during the “F_CB role”), the symbol “orange 1 (or orange 2)” follows the cross-up line 8e. Displayed. Referring to the symbol arrangement table of FIG. 9, in the inner reel 3C, the symbol “Replay” is arranged on the symbol “Orange 1 (or Orange 2)”, and in the right reel 3R, the symbol “Orange 1”. It can be seen that the symbol “Replay” is arranged two below (or Orange 2).

  When a stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L in a situation where the symbol “orange 1 (or orange 2)” is displayed along the cross-up line 8e, the main control circuit 91 detects the stop operation. In response to this, the 13-piece combination at the time of 2BET is displayed. Specifically, when the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (successful pressing), the main control circuit 91, as shown in FIG. 21B, displays the upper part of the area displaying the symbol of the left reel 3L. The reel 3L so that the symbol “鼠” is displayed in the (unit symbol display area 4a), the symbol “replay” is displayed in the middle (unit symbol display area 4b), and the symbol “red 7” is displayed in the lower row (unit symbol display area 4c). Stop rotating. As a result, the combination “鼠 -orange 1 (or orange 2) -replay” of the combination names “C_adjustment A_01” and “C_adjustment A_02” is displayed along the cross-down line 8d, and along the top line 8b. The combination “鼠 -Replay-Orange 1 (or Orange 2)” of the combination names “C_Adjust B_01” and “C_Adjust B_02” is displayed (see FIG. 12). Thereby, in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state, “13 (specific quantity)” medals can be paid out.

  On the other hand, when the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (successful pressing), the main control circuit 91 determines that the combination of 15 symbols in the 2BET mode is as shown in FIG. 21 (C) or (D). The rotation of the reel 3L is stopped so as to be displayed along the effective line.

  In the present embodiment, that the timing of the above-described stop operation is appropriate means so-called bitter pressing. Specifically, in the rotating reel 3L, the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol “鼠” is displayed in the upper part of the area for displaying the symbol of the reel 3L, the symbol “replay” is displayed in the middle, and the symbol “red 7” is displayed in the lower part. It is assumed that the timing of the stop operation is appropriate. Of course, the condition that the timing of the stop operation is appropriate is not limited to the bitter press, and can be arbitrarily designed.

(Reel stop control in general (13-sheet combination is not displayed in 2BET))
As described above, in the pachislot machine 1, the reel stop control is performed so that the 13-piece combination at 2 BET can be displayed during the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state, but the 13-piece combination at 2 BET cannot be displayed during the general gaming state. Reel stop control is performed. Here, in the pachislot machine 1, referring to the internal lottery table in FIG. 13, even in the general gaming state, the “F_2BET combination” may be determined as the internal winning combination. “F_2 BET combination” is associated with the combination names “C_adjustment A_01” to “C_adjustment B_02” that constitute the 13 combination combination in 2BET. However, the pachislot machine 1 is in a general gaming state (more specifically, when “F_2BET combination” is won), the reel stops so as to display 15 combinations in 2BET without displaying 13 combinations in 2BET. Take control.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22A, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the left reel 3L is stopped during the general gaming state (more specifically, when “F_2BET combination” is won). When the inner reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped without any change, the symbol “orange 1 (or orange 2)” is displayed along the cross-up line 8e. In the general gaming state, the main control circuit 91 of the pachislot machine 1 displays a combination of 15 symbols in the 2BET along the active line as shown in FIG. 22 (B) or (C). The rotation of the reel 3L is stopped, and the combination of 15 symbols in the 2BET mode shown in FIG. 22D is prohibited from being displayed along the active line. Thus, during the general gaming state, “13” medals are not paid out.

  In the pachislot machine 1, the reel stop control may be performed so that the 13-piece combination is not displayed at the time of 2 BET during the general gaming state, and the left reel 3 </ b> C and the right reel 3 </ b> R are stopped without stopping the left reel 3 </ b> L. The combination name “C_adjustment A_01” constituting the 13-piece combination at the time of 2BET is more specifically selected so that the symbol “orange 1 (or orange 2)” is not displayed along the cross-up line 8e in the first place. The reel stop control may be performed so that both “C_adjustment A_02” and combination names “C_adjustment B_01” and “C_adjustment B_02” are not displayed along the active line.

(Restrictions on pachislot machine rules)
In the pachislot machine, a flag (combination of symbols) that does not hold during a state in which the second special agent is operating (MB gaming state) and a state in which it is not operating (general gaming state) is newly added. Cannot be added. Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “F_2 BET combination” associated with the combination names “C_Adjustment A_01” to “C_Adjustment B_02” during the general gaming state is determined as the internal winning combination. The “F_CB combination” associated with the combination names “C_Adjustment A_01” to “C_Adjustment B_02” can be determined as an internal winning combination while the two types of special combinations are operating (MB gaming state). .

  In addition, in the pachislot machine, because stop control is performed based on the currently established flag, stop control is possible so that a 13-piece combination can be displayed at the time of 2BET in the state where the first type special combination is operating (BB gaming state). On the other hand, in order to perform stop control so that the 13-piece combination at the time of 2BET cannot be displayed during the general gaming state, it is necessary to set different flags.

  Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, “F_2 BET adjustment combination” and “F_2 BET combination” are provided as combinations associated with the combination names “C_adjustment A_01” to “C_adjustment B_02” in the general gaming state. Made it possible to determine only the “F_2BET combination” as an internal winning combination and, during the BB gaming state, determined “F_2 BET adjustment combination” as an internal winning combination. In addition, by changing the reel stop control in each of the “F_2 BET adjustment combination”, “F_CB combination”, and “F_2 BET combination”, it is possible to display the 13-sheet combination in the 2BET when the “F_2 BET adjustment combination” or the “F_CB combination” is won. On the other hand, when the “F_2BET combination” is won, only the 15-sheet combination at the time of 2BET is displayed without displaying the 13-sheet combination at the time of 2BET.

  More specifically, in the case of a pachislot machine, when there are overlapping symbol combinations (flags) related to a small role, priority is given to either “the symbol with the largest number of acquired symbols” or “the symbol with many corresponding flags”. Then, reel stop control is performed (which is prioritized can be determined by the order of stop operations).

  In the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reel stop control information (see FIG. 17) set for the “F_2BET adjustment combination” and the “F_CB combination” has a predetermined stop order (for example, the first stop operation). Is “other than left”), the priority order is defined so as to preferentially draw “the symbol with many corresponding flags”, and the order of the stop operation is other than the predetermined order (for example, the first stop operation is performed). In the case of “Left”), the priority order is defined so that “the symbol with the maximum number of acquired images” is preferentially drawn. On the other hand, the reel stop control information (see FIG. 17) set for “F_2BET combination” has a priority order so that “the symbol with the maximum number of acquired symbols” is drawn with priority regardless of the order of the stop operation. It is prescribed.

  In the case of 13 bets in 2BET, “13” medals are paid out, and in the case of 15 bets in 2BET, “15” medals are paid out. In the case of 2 BETs, the 15 winning combination will be drawn in preferentially. On the other hand, the 13-piece combination at the time of 2BET consists of a combination (flag) of two symbols of the combination names “C_adjustment A_01” “C_adjustment A_02” and the combination names “C_adjustment B_01” “C_adjustment B_02”. Since the 15-hour combination consists of a combination (flag) of one of the combination names “C_Orange_01” to “C_Cherry F_12”, when drawing “Pattern with many corresponding flags” with priority, 2 BET It is possible to draw 13-piece combination at the time of 2BET in preference to 15-piece combination at the time.

  As a result, the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order during the BB gaming state (more specifically, when the “F_2BET adjusting role” is won) and the MB gaming state (more specifically, when the “F_CB role” is won), In addition, when a stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing on a predetermined reel (second stop operation procedure), the main control circuit 91 stops the rotation of the reel so that a 13-piece combination is displayed at the time of 2BET. When the stop operation is performed by a procedure other than the second stop operation procedure (first stop operation procedure), the main control circuit 91 stops the rotation of the reels so that the 15 winning combination is displayed at the time of 2BET. It will be. On the other hand, during the general gaming state (more specifically, when “F_2BET combination” is won), the main control circuit 91 displays the 15-piece combination on the reel so that 15 combinations are displayed at 2BET. The rotation will be stopped.

  As a result, it is possible to display the 13-card combination at the time of 2BET in the same procedure during the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state without displaying the 13-card combination at the time of 2BET during the general gaming state. The number of medals to be paid out in a common procedure can be maximized.

(Combination of symbols composing the 13-piece combination at 2BET)
As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of payouts in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state can be obtained by drawing in the 13-bet combination at the time of 2BET consisting of a combination (flag) of two symbols. Although the maximization is realized, the combination of the symbols constituting the 13-piece combination at the time of 2BET is not limited to two, and may be configured by a combination of any number of three or more symbols ( Since it is necessary to preferentially draw “a symbol with many corresponding flags”, it may be composed of a combination of two or more symbols).

(Procedure for displaying 13 winning combinations in 2BET)
Further, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order and the stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing on the predetermined reel (second stop operation procedure), 13 sheets at 2 BET Although the combination is displayed, the procedure for displaying the 13-piece combination at the time of 2BET is not limited to this procedure, and can be arbitrarily set. That is, it is possible to display the 13-piece combination at the time of 2BET only by the stop operation order, or to enable the display of the 13-piece combination at the time of 2BET only by the timing of the stop operation. By combining with the timing of the operation, it may be possible to display 13 winning combinations at the time of 2 BET.

(BET number in BB gaming state and MB gaming state)
Further, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the BET number in the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state is “2 BET”, but is not limited to this, and any BET number such as “1 BET” or “3 BET” It is good also as adopting. In addition, the number of BETs in the BB gaming state and the number of BETs in the MB gaming state may be the same or different.

<Set value conversion table>
Next, referring to FIG. 23, a setting value referred to when determining information (conversion data) related to a setting value transmitted from the main (main control circuit 91) side to the sub (sub control circuit 101) side. The conversion table will be described. The set value conversion table is provided for each set value and defines lottery value information corresponding to the conversion data. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting is performed under the control of the sub side. In order to perform this setting suggestion effect, the set value is transmitted as it is from the main side to the sub side. Instead, the conversion data obtained by converting the set value is transmitted. The setting value conversion table is used to convert setting values set on the main side into conversion data to be transmitted to the sub side.

  Referring to FIG. 23, for example, in the case of setting values “1”, “3”, and “5”, conversion data B is easier to determine than conversion data A, and setting values “2”, “4”, and “6” are set. In the case, on the contrary, it can be seen that the conversion data A is easier to determine than the conversion data B. In the case of the set values “4”, “5”, and “6”, conversion data X that is not determined by the set values “1”, “2”, and “3” is determined. In the case of “”, it is understood that the conversion data Y that is not determined by the setting values “1” to “5” is determined.

[Various control side data tables]
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 86 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Setting suggestion lottery table>
FIG. 24 is a setting suggestion effect lottery table that is referred to when determining a setting suggestion effect based on the conversion data received from the main side. The setting suggestion effect lottery table is provided for each conversion data, and defines information on lottery values corresponding to the setting suggestion effect.

  Referring to FIG. 24, it can be seen that, for example, the setting suggestion effect corresponding to the conversion data is determined in a one-to-one manner so that the setting suggestion effect A is determined from the conversion data A. Of course, the setting suggestion effect lottery table may be configured such that a plurality of setting suggestion effects can be determined from one conversion data.

  In addition, although the content of each setting suggestion effect is arbitrary, in the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment, for example, the side panel units 26L and 26R provided on both sides of the pedestal portion 12 of the front door 2b are turned on (flashing). A setting suggestion effect is performed by a pattern. Specifically, the setting suggestion effect A lights only the side panel unit 26L (left), the setting suggestion effect B lights only the side panel unit 26R (right), and the setting suggestion effect X includes the side panel units 26L and 26R. (Left / Right) is turned on, and the setting suggestion effect Y is an effect of blinking the side panel units 26L, 26R (left / right).

[Description of main control circuit operation]
Next, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 93 of the main control circuit 91 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main operation processing of pachislot by control of main CPU>
First, the procedure of main operation processing (processing after power-on) of the pachislot machine 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 93 will be described with reference to a flowchart (hereinafter referred to as main flow) shown in FIG.

  First, when power is turned on to the pachislot machine 1, the main CPU 93 performs initialization processing at the time of power-on (S1). In this process, it is determined whether the backup has been normally performed or the setting has been appropriately changed, and initialization corresponding to the determination result is performed.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 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 95 is cleared. Note that the designated storage area here is a storage area that needs to be erased for each unit game (game), such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this process, the medal sensor and the input of the start switch 79 are checked.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs an internal lottery process (S4). In this process, the main CPU 93 refers to the internal lottery table (FIG. 13) according to the current gaming state, and lotteries a combination determined as an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a set value conversion process described later with reference to FIG. 26 (S5). In this process, the main CPU 93 refers to the set value conversion table (FIG. 23) and lots the conversion data from the set values set on the main side.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a start command generation process (S6). In this process, the main CPU 93 generates start command data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 101 and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 95. The start command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 by command data transmission processing in interrupt processing described later with reference to FIG. The start command data includes conversion data determined from the set value in addition to the internal winning combination (the set value itself is not included).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (S7). In this process, reel stop control information used for stop control is determined according to the internal winning combination determined in S4. The determined reel stop control information is stored in the main RAM 95 and used in the reel stop control process of S9.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs reel rotation start processing after performing wait processing (S8). In this process, the main CPU 93 requests the start of rotation of all reels. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, each reel is accelerated and controlled until the rotation speed reaches a constant speed by an interrupt process executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). It is controlled so that a constant speed is maintained.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a reel stop control process to be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (S9). In this process, using the reel stop control information determined in S7, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the left stop button 19L, the middle stop button 19C, and the right stop button 19R are pressed. The

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a winning determination medal payout process (S10). In this winning determination medal payout process, as a result of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, based on the combination of symbols displayed along the active line, the combination of the symbols such as medal payout and re-game operation is determined. Give a profit. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a winning operation command generation process (S11). In this process, the main CPU 93 generates data for a winning action command and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 95. The winning action command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 by a command data transmission process in an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. The winning action command data includes various types of information such as combinations of symbols displayed along the active line.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus end check process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 93 ends the bonus state according to the number of medals paid out during the bonus state (BB gaming state or MB gaming state), and shifts the gaming state to the general gaming state. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus operation check process (S13). In this process, the main CPU 93 activates a bonus (first-type special bonus or second-type special bonus) according to the combination of symbols displayed along the active line. When the bonus operation check process is performed, the main CPU 93 returns the process to S2 assuming that one game (unit game) is completed.

<Set value conversion process>
Next, the setting value conversion process will be described with reference to FIG. In the set value conversion process, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is a timing (predetermined timing) for converting the set value into converted data (S21). If it is the predetermined timing (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently draws conversion data from the set value with reference to the set value conversion table (FIG. 23) (S22), and ends the set value conversion process. . On the other hand, if it is not the predetermined timing (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the set value conversion process. The predetermined timing may be any timing, but details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

<Reel stop initial setting process>
Next, the reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the reel stop initial setting process, first, the main CPU 93 refers to the rotation stop initial setting table (FIGS. 16 and 17) and acquires the number for rotation stop based on the internal winning combination (S31). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the spinning cylinder stop initial setting table and acquires each piece of information based on the spinning cylinder stop number (S32). In this process, the main CPU 93 acquires various types of information associated with the number for stopping the spinning, such as determination data for each pressing order.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (not shown) (S33). That is, the main CPU 93 sets the bits of all symbol code storage areas (excluding unused areas) to “1”. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 stores 3 in the stop button non-operating counter (S34), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operating counter is used to determine the number of stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R that have not been stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 95.

<Reel stop control process>
Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. In the reel stop control process, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S41). This process is a process for determining whether or not a signal is output from the stop switch substrate 80. When the main CPU 93 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed (NO), the main CPU 93 repeatedly executes the process of step S41.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 93 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed (YES), the main CPU 93 selects a pressing order storage area (not shown) and an operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 5) according to the pressed stop button. (Not shown) is updated (S42). That is, the main CPU 93 manages the type of the pressed stop button by updating the operation stop button storage area, and updates the pressing order storage area based on the type and order of the pressed stop button. The order of the stop operation (push order) is managed.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operation counter (S43), determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S44), and stores the stop start position in the main RAM 95 based on the symbol counter (S44). S45). The stop start position is a symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch substrate 80.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a sliding piece number determination process (S46). In this sliding piece number determination process, the number of sliding pieces defined at the stop start position is determined based on the reel stop control information (stop table group) selected based on the internal winning combination from the turning stop initial setting table. It is processing.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated reel stop command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95. Generation processing is executed (S47). The reel stop command data represents the type of reel to be stopped, the stop start position, the number of sliding pieces (or the planned stop position), and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines a planned stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determination data, and stores it in the main RAM 95 (S48). The scheduled stop position is a symbol position obtained by adding any of predetermined numerical values “0” to “4” defined as the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position, and the symbol position where the reel rotation stops. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets the planned stop position as a search symbol position (S49). Next, the main CPU 93 executes symbol code storage processing (S50). In the symbol code storage process, a symbol code of the symbol position data for checking for checking the symbol position of the rotating reel is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 93 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in the symbol code storage process (S51). Next, the main CPU 93 performs a control change process (S52). In this control change process, the stop information group used to stop the reel is updated when the control stop process is in a specific stop position.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S53). This process is a process for determining whether or not a signal is no longer output from the stop switch substrate 80.

  When determining that the pressed stop button has not been released (NO), the main CPU 93 repeatedly executes the process of step S53. On the other hand, when determining that the pressed stop button has been released (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S54). Here, if it is determined that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the pull-in priority storage process (S55), and executes the process of step S41. In this drawing priority order storing process, the drawing priority order of all symbols on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 ends the reel stop control process.

<Interrupt processing under main CPU control>
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93 will be described. First, the main CPU 93 saves the register (S61). Next, the main CPU 93 performs an input port check process (S62). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs timer update processing (S63). In this process, the main CPU 93 performs a process of subtracting a predetermined timer value for each interrupt process, for example. Next, the main CPU 93 performs communication data transmission processing (S64). In this process, the main CPU 93 transmits various commands stored in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 to the sub control circuit 101.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a reel control process (S65). In this process, the main CPU 93 starts the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and thereafter, each reel rotates at a constant speed. Three stepping motors are driven and controlled. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the main CPU 93 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding symbols. Then, the main CPU 93 waits until the updated symbol counter matches the value corresponding to the planned stop position, and drives and controls the corresponding stepping motor so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped. .

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S66). In this process, the main CPU 93 drives and controls the 7-segment display 24 to display the number of payouts and the number of credits. Next, the main CPU 93 performs a register restoration process (S67). After that, the main CPU 93 ends the interrupt process.

[Description of sub-control circuit operation]
Next, the contents of various processes executed by the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 by using a program will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task executed by the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101.

  First, the sub CPU 102 initializes the communication message queue (S101), and checks the received command (S102). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S103). If it is determined that a command different from the previous command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes the process of S101.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a command different from the previous command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 creates game information from the received command and stores the created game information in the sub RAM 103 (S104). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a command analysis process shown in FIG. 31 (S105), and executes the process of S101.

<Command analysis processing>
Next, command analysis processing under the control of the sub CPU 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not conversion data is included in the received command (S111). When the conversion data is included (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently refers to the setting suggestion effect lottery table (FIG. 24) and lots the setting suggestion effect to be executed based on the conversion data (S112). ). On the other hand, if conversion data is not included, an effect to be executed based on the game information created from the received command is determined (S113). If lottery is lottery in S112 or S113, the sub CPU 102 subsequently registers the lottery effect (S114) and ends the command analysis processing. The effects registered in S114 are executed as appropriate under the control of the sub CPU 102.

[Timing of various processes related to setting suggestion effects]
The pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described above. Next, the timing of various processes for executing the setting suggestion effect will be described. In other words, in the above embodiment, conversion data is determined from the set value at a predetermined timing (see S21 in FIG. 26), and this conversion data is included in the command and transmitted to the sub-side to execute the setting suggestion effect. However, the timing for converting this setting value into conversion data, the timing for transmitting the conversion data to the sub-side, and the timing for executing the setting suggestion effect based on the conversion data received from the main side should be set arbitrarily. Can do.

  Hereinafter, an example of setting these timings will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a table showing a correspondence relationship between various processing timings related to the setting suggestion effect.

(Timing to determine the conversion data from the set value)
As shown in FIG. 32, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 93 can determine the conversion data from the set value at various timings such as “once a day”, “every game”, and “predetermined opportunity”. “Once a day” means, for example, that conversion data is determined from a set value at power-on or at a predetermined time. Further, “every game” is to determine conversion data from a set value for each game. In addition, the “predetermined opportunity” means, for example, that a predetermined number of games are performed, that a predetermined time has elapsed, that a predetermined time is reached, that a predetermined lottery is won, The set value is set as the combination is determined, the game state shifts to a predetermined game state (for example, at the start of the bonus state), the predetermined game state is ended (for example, at the end of the bonus state) It is to be done. These “predetermined triggers” can be employed alone or in appropriate combinations.

  In the above embodiment, the conversion data is determined from the set value at the timing when the start operation is detected. However, the timing of the processing in one game is also arbitrary. That is, the main CPU 93 of the pachislo machine 1 detects the start operation, detects the first stop operation, the second stop operation or the third stop operation, and determines the winning (S10 in FIG. 25). Conversion data is determined from the set value at various timings within a single game, such as the timing when the end of the bonus is confirmed (S12 in FIG. 25), the timing when the start of the bonus is confirmed (S13 in FIG. 25), and the like. can do.

(Timing to send conversion data to the sub side)
As shown in FIG. 32, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 93 can transmit the conversion data to the sub-side in a “game for which conversion data has been determined” or other games. That is, when the conversion data is determined from the set value, the main CPU 93 may transmit the conversion data to the sub-side in the game in response to the determination, and the conversion data in any game regardless of the determination. May be transmitted to the sub-side.

  As an arbitrary game not related to the determination of the conversion data, for example, games of various timings such as “once a day”, “every game”, and “predetermined opportunity” can be used. Specific examples of these are as described above.

  In addition, when the conversion data is transmitted to the sub-side in the “game for which conversion data has been determined” or other games, the timing of transmission processing within one game is also arbitrary. Also, the timing at which the conversion data is determined and the timing at which the conversion data is transmitted in one game need not necessarily match. For example, the conversion data is determined at the timing when the start operation is detected, while the conversion data is transmitted at the timing when the stop operation is detected. It is good.

(Timing to execute the setting suggestion effect)
As shown in FIG. 32, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the sub CPU 102 can execute a setting suggestion effect based on the conversion data received from the main side in the “game receiving conversion data” or other games. That is, when the sub CPU 102 receives the conversion data from the main side, the sub CPU 102 may execute the setting suggestion effect in the game in response to the reception of the conversion data. Also, the sub CPU 102 performs the setting suggestion effect in an arbitrary game regardless of the reception. It may be executed.

  As an arbitrary game not related to the reception of the conversion data, for example, games at various timings such as “every game” and “predetermined opportunity” can be used. Specific examples of these are as described above.

  In addition, in the case of performing a setting suggestion effect in “games that have received conversion data” or other games, the timing of effect execution in one game is also arbitrary. Further, in one game, the timing at which the conversion data is received from the main side and the timing at which the setting suggesting effect is performed do not necessarily have to match. For example, the conversion data is received at the timing when the start operation is detected, while the setting suggesting effect is performed at the timing when the winning determination is performed, and the respective timings in one game are different. It is good.

  As shown in FIG. 32, “timing to determine conversion data from set value (conversion timing)”, “timing to transmit conversion data to sub-side (transmission timing)”, and “timing to execute setting suggestion effect (effect execution timing) ) "Can be used in any combination.

[Effect of pachislot machine]
The pachislot machine 1 according to the present invention has been described above. According to such a pachislot machine 1, the following effects can be expected.

(Execution method of setting suggestion production)
In the pachi-slot machine 1, when executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value, the converted data converted from the setting value is transmitted without transmitting the setting value as it is from the main side to the sub side. Thereby, even if information transmitted from the main side to the sub side is illegally stolen, the set value is not grasped. In addition, since the conversion data is transmitted from the main side to the sub side at various timings as shown in FIG. 32, it is difficult to specify the timing at which the conversion data is seen and the damage caused by fraud can be reduced.

(Reel stop control for reach eye display)
Further, the pachislot machine 1 performs reel stop control so that the tempered appearance of the symbol “watermelon” displayed along the cross-down line 8d becomes the bonus reach. That is, the pachislot machine 1 does not display the symbol “watermelon” on the cross-down line 8d when the bonus is not won, and displays the symbol “watermelon” on the cross-down line 8d only when the bonus is won. Show your eyes. Specifically, in the pachi-slot machine 1, in addition to the combination of symbols of the combination name “C_watermelon” with the symbol “watermelon” as the symbol “watermelon” as the symbol combination corresponding to “F_watermelon” A combination of symbols with the combination name “C_Watermelon Control A” with the symbol “Replay” as the configuration symbol of the reel 3C is provided, and the symbol “Replay” is set within the allowable number of drawing-in symbols from the symbol “Watermelon” in the inner reel 3C. Deploy.

  Then, in the pachislot machine 1, when “F_watermelon” is won, the timing of the stop operation for the inner reel 3C is the timing when the symbol “watermelon” is displayed along the cross-down line 8d. Instead of displaying “watermelon” along the cross-down line 8d, the symbol “replay” arranged within the allowable number of drawing-in from the symbol “watermelon” is displayed along the top line 8b or the cross-down line 8d. Reel stop control is performed.

  As a result, when the “F_watermelon” symbol having the symbol “watermelon” is selected, it is possible to stop control so that the tempered output of the symbol “watermelon” is not displayed on the cross-down line 8d. As a result, the current gaming machine ( Even if the reel stop control in the so-called No. 5 machine) is adopted, the reel stop control can be performed so that the tempered appearance of the symbol “watermelon” displayed along the cross-down line 8d becomes a bonus reach. .

  If the symbol “watermelon” is arranged within the allowable number of retractable symbols on the reel 3C, the symbol “watermelon” is not displayed on the cross-down line 8d when the “F_watermelon” is selected, and the top line 8b is displayed. Only the symbol “watermelon” can be displayed, but since many symbols “watermelon” are arranged on the inner reel 3C, the degree of freedom of the symbol arrangement of the inner reel 3C is reduced.

  In this regard, as in the pachislot machine 1, by making a symbol of a different type from the symbol “watermelon” as a constituent symbol, only by arranging the symbol of the different type only around the symbol “watermelon”, a rule is required. Can be treated as a bonus reach for the “Watermelon” symbol on the cross-down line 8d (with different types of symbols only around the “Watermelon”). The different kinds of symbols may be displayed along the cross-down line 8d, but in this case, the tempered appearance of the symbol “watermelon” is displayed along the cross-down line 8d. It has not been).

(Maximum number of medals earned in BB and MB)
Further, in the pachislot machine 1, the number of medals to be paid out during the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state can be maximized by displaying the 13-piece combination at the time of 2BET during the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state a predetermined number of times. . At this time, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the procedure for displaying the 13-piece combination at 2BET during the BB gaming state and the procedure for displaying the 13-piece combination at 2BET during the MB gaming state are common. Turn into. Thereby, adjustment of the number of payouts in a plurality of types of bonuses can be performed in a procedure that is easy for the player to understand.

  In addition, according to the rules of pachislot machines, a flag that does not hold in a state in which the second type special character is in operation (MB gaming state) and is not in operation (general gaming state) (combination of symbols) Cannot be newly added, and the reel stop control must be performed based on the currently established flag. According to the former rule, the pachislot machine 1 must be able to establish a flag corresponding to the 13 winning combination in 2 BET during the general gaming state. On the other hand, if the reel stop control is performed so that the 13-piece combination can be displayed during 2BET during the general gaming state, the misunderstanding that the number adjustment procedure in the bonus is effective even during the general gaming state. Will be confused.

  Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in accordance with the latter rule, “F_2 BET adjustment combination” and “F_2 BET combination combination” having different flags established during the BB gaming state are provided, and “F_2 BET adjustment combination” is provided. Only at the time of winning, the reel stop control is performed so that 13 winning combinations can be displayed in 2BET. As a result, it is possible to display the 13-card combination at the time of 2BET in the same procedure during the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state without displaying the 13-card combination at the time of 2BET during the general gaming state. The number of medals to be paid out in a common procedure can be maximized.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the pachislot machine 1 of the first embodiment, five effective lines (center line 8a, top line 8b, bottom line 8c, cross-down line 8d, and cross-up line 8e) are provided, and among these five effective lines The reel stop control is performed so that the tempered appearance of a specific symbol (symbol “watermelon”) displayed along one active line (cross down line 8d) becomes a bonus reach. Here, the number of effective lines is arbitrary, and whether or not the line that displays the tempered line of the specific symbol is an effective line is also arbitrary.

  Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1 of the second embodiment, the effective line is set as one center line 8a, and the other lines are used as pseudo lines that are not related to the winning determination. In the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the tempered pattern of the specific symbol displayed along the predetermined pseudo line becomes the bonus reach, and is displayed along the pseudo line other than the predetermined pseudo line. Reel stop control is performed so that a tempered game with a specific symbol does not reach a bonus reach.

(Combination of symbols according to “F_Watermelon”)
In the pachislot machine 1 of the second embodiment, since there is one effective line, the type of combination of symbols is different from that of the pachislot machine 1 of the first embodiment. Usually, when the number of effective lines is small, the number of types of symbol combinations becomes enormous. However, in order to facilitate understanding, the minimum necessary for describing the pachislot machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described below. Only limited symbol combinations are shown.

FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to “F_watermelon”. Although there is only one effective line, the player recognizes that the combination of symbols in which the symbol “watermelon” is arranged in a straight line is a combination of symbols corresponding to the role “watermelon”. Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1 of the second embodiment, when “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is displayed along the pseudo line, the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line is set according to “F_watermelon”. Specified as a combination of symbols.
Note that the numerical values in parentheses in FIG. 33 indicate the symbol positions on the corresponding reels. For example, “watermelon (19)” in the left reel 3L indicates the symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “19” of the left reel 3L (see FIG. 9).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33A, when “watermelon (19) -watermelon (11) -watermelon (17)” is displayed along the pseudo line “top line 8b”, the effective line is displayed. “鼠 (18) -Replay (10) -Orange 2 (16)”, which is a combination of symbols displayed along the lines of “Watermelon (19) -Watermelon (11”) as shown in FIG. ) -Watermelon (17) "is displayed along the pseudo-line" cross-down line 8d "," 鼠 (18) -Watermelon (11) -Replay "is a combination of symbols displayed along the active line “(18)” is defined as a combination of symbols corresponding to “F_watermelon”.

As shown in FIG. 33C, in the pachislot machine 1 of the second embodiment, a combination of symbols for watermelon control is also defined as a symbol combination corresponding to “F_watermelon”. Specifically, when “watermelon (19) -replay (14) -watermelon (17)” is displayed along the pseudo line “top line 8b”, it is a combination of symbols displayed along the effective line. A certain “鼠 (18) -orange 2 (13) -orange 2 (16)” is defined as a combination of symbols for watermelon control.
The combination of symbols for watermelon control corresponds to the combination of symbols of the watermelon for non-stop reach in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the first embodiment (“C_watermelon control A” “C_watermelon control B”).

  Here, in FIG. 33, combinations of symbols “組合 せ -Replay-Orange 2”, “鼠 -Watermelon-Replay”, and “鼠 -Orange 2-Orange 2” are illustrated as symbol combinations corresponding to “F_Watermelon”. However, in FIG. 33, only the minimum necessary combination of symbols is shown as described above. That is, the symbol combinations corresponding to “F_watermelon” include symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations illustrated in FIG.

(Reel stop control of the second embodiment)
The reel stop control in the pachislot machine 1 of the second embodiment is basically the same as that of the pachislot machine 1 of the first embodiment. Below, with reference to FIG. 20 which shows the reel stop control example of the pachislot machine 1 of 1st Embodiment, the reel stop control example in the pachislot machine 1 of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 20A1, when a stop operation is performed on the reel 3L when the bonus is not won and “F_watermelon” is won, the main control circuit 91 moves to the upper area of the reel 3L according to the timing of the stop operation. The rotation of the reel 3L is stopped so that the symbol “watermelon” is displayed. Here, when the symbol “watermelon” displayed in the upper area of the reel 3L is the symbol at the symbol position “19”, the symbol “鼠” at the symbol position “18” is displayed in the middle area of the reel 3L. The

  Here, referring to the symbol combination corresponding to “F_watermelon” shown in FIG. 30, in the symbol combination in which the symbol “watermelon” is aligned along the pseudo line “top line 8b”, the symbol “10” at the symbol position “10” is displayed. “Replay” is used as the configuration symbol of the reel 3C, and the symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “11” is included in the configuration of the reel 3C when the symbol “watermelon” is aligned along the pseudo line “cross-down line 8d”. Designed.

  Therefore, at the timing when the stop operation on the reel 3C is detected, the symbol “replay” at the symbol position “10” is within the number of symbols allowed for drawing from the symbol located in the middle area of the reel 3C constituting the effective line “center line 8a”. ”Or when there is a symbol“ watermelon ”at symbol position“ 11 ”, a symbol that is a combination symbol of symbols corresponding to“ F_watermelon ”is displayed along the effective line“ center line 8a ”. It can be displayed.

  In this regard, in the pachislot machine 1 of the second embodiment, the symbol “replay” at the symbol position “10” can be displayed on the active line “center line 8a” 20 (A2), the symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “11” is stopped in the upper area of the reel 3C (that is, the symbol at the symbol position “10”). "Replay" is displayed along the active line).

  Specifically, in FIG. 20A1, the main control circuit 91 detects that the symbol “replay” at the symbol position “10” is detected based on the effective line “center line 8a” when the stop operation on the reel 3C is detected. If the symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “11” is within the allowable number of drawing-in and not within the allowable number of drawing-in symbols, or the symbol position “10” based on the effective line “center line 8a” If the symbol “Replay” is within the allowable number of drawing symbols and the symbol “Watermelon” at the symbol position “11” is within the allowable number of drawing symbols, the symbol “Replay” at the symbol position “10” is displayed. The reel 3C stops rotating so that "" is displayed along the active line. As a result, the balance of the symbol “watermelon” is displayed along the pseudo line “top line 8b” (see FIG. 20A2).

  On the other hand, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the symbol “replay” at the symbol position “10” cannot be displayed on the effective line “center line 8a”, and the symbol position “11” at the effective line “center line 8a”. "Watermelon" can be displayed (Pseudo line "Top line 8b" cannot display the design of "Watermelon" on the pseudo line "Cross down line 8d", and the design of "Watermelon" on the pseudo line "Watermelon" In the case of displayable), as shown in FIG. 20 (B2), the symbol “replay” at symbol position “14” arranged within the allowable number of symbols drawn from symbol “watermelon” at symbol position “11”. Is stopped in the upper (or middle) area of the reel 3C, and the display of the tempered appearance of the symbol “watermelon” on the pseudo line “cross-down line 8d” is prohibited.

  Specifically, in FIG. 20A1, the main control circuit 91 detects that the symbol “replay” at the symbol position “10” is detected based on the effective line “center line 8a” when the stop operation on the reel 3C is detected. When it is not within the allowable number of drawing-in symbols and the timing at which the symbol “watermelon” at the symbol position “11” is within the allowable number of drawing-in symbols is the combination of symbols for watermelon control (see FIG. 33C) The symbol “orange 2” at the symbol position “13” constituting the symbol is displayed along the active line (that is, the symbol “replay” at the symbol position “14” is displayed in the upper area of the reel 3C). The rotation of the reel 3C is stopped.

  As a result, also in the pachislot machine 1 of the second embodiment, when the reels 3L and 3C are stopped at the time of bonus non-winning, the symbol “watermelon” displayed on the pseudo line “cross down line 8d” is displayed. The reel stop control can be performed so as not to cause it. On the contrary, when the bonus is won, the reels 3L and 3C at the time of bonus winning are controlled by performing reel stop control so that the tempered pattern of the pattern “watermelon” displayed along the pseudo line “cross down line 8d” can be displayed. When stopping, it is possible to design the tempered appearance of the symbol “watermelon” displayed along the pseudo line “cross-down line 8d” as a bonus reach.

  Since the symbol “watermelon” is displayed along the pseudo-line “cross down line 8d” when the reels 3L and 3C are stopped, the pseudo-water is displayed in the case where the reels 3L and 3R are stopped. It is possible that the tempered appearance of the symbol “watermelon” displayed along the line “cross-down line 8d” is displayed. That is, when "watermelon (19) -watermelon (11) -watermelon (17)" shown in FIG. 33 (B) is displayed along the pseudo line "cross-down line 8d", it is displayed along the effective line. When the combination of symbols “鼠 (18) -watermelon (11) -replay (18)” is “F_watermelon” in the pressing order “left, middle, right”, it is displayed as described above. On the other hand, in the case of a combination of symbols that is not displayed, when the pressing order is “left, right, middle” when “F_watermelon” is selected, it is a combination of symbols that can be displayed.

  Further, as described in the pachislot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the type of the line for displaying the reach eye is arbitrary regardless of the effective line and the pseudo line, and the stop order for stopping the reach eye is also arbitrary. It is.

[Modification]
The pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to this.

(Small part winning method during MB gaming state)
In the pachislot machine 1 of the above embodiment, during the MB gaming state, all of the small roles ("C_Orange_01" to "C_Adjustment B_02") that can be determined as internal winning combinations during the same general gaming state with the BET number must be obtained. To be determined as an internal winning role. Here, the determination method of the winning combination in the MB gaming state is arbitrary. That is, as in the above-described embodiment, by providing “F_CB combination” corresponding to all of the small combinations that can be established in the general gaming state at the time of 2BET, control is performed so that this “F_CB combination” is always a lottery ( As shown in FIG. 13C), a winning combination in the MB gaming state may be determined, or a process of making all the small combinations a winning combination without performing lottery processing may be performed.

  Here, the process of handling all small combinations without winning lottery processing is, for example, an internal winning combination storage area (not shown) that is provided in the main RAM 95 and stores a combination determined as an internal winning combination. ) Is a process of storing data corresponding to all small combinations without performing the internal lottery process (S4 in FIG. 25) based on the random number value.

  In addition, the internal lottery processing is performed in the same manner as in the general gaming state (however, the role related to the continuous differential device (BB) of the first type special bonus and the continuous differential device (MB) of the second special bonus is not lottery). ) After that, data corresponding to all the small combinations may be stored in the internal winning combination storage area. In this case, even if one of the small roles is won by the internal lottery process, the data corresponding to all the small roles will be stored in the internal winning combination storage area by the subsequent processing. As a result, the type of internal winning combination and the stop control based on the internal winning combination remain unchanged. On the other hand, if the role related to replay is determined as an internal winning combination, “Replay + all small roles” will be an internal winning combination, so whether or not the replay will affect the outcome of the game (such as stop control) Will give.

(Implications of a particular design temper)
In the embodiment described above, the meaning of bonus reach is given to the tempered appearance of a specific symbol, but this is not restrictive. In other words, the pachislot machine 1 is provided with a combination of symbols for control (for example, “C_watermelon control A”, etc.). The reel stop control is performed so as to avoid the display of the symbol), and the meaning of the combination of symbols avoided by the reel stop control is arbitrary. In addition, as a meaning given to the combination of symbols avoided by the reel stop control, for example, in addition to affecting the gameability, it is possible to make the control or design easy without affecting the gameplay.

(Implications affecting gameplay)
For example, the bonus reach as in the above embodiment affects game play. Further, the tempered result of a specific symbol may be used as a bonus chance item instead of a bonus reach eye. For example, the reel stop control is performed so that the tempered appearance of a specific symbol can be displayed under certain conditions not only when the bonus is won but also when the bonus is not victorious. Can be treated as an opportunity with high expectations.

  Also, the tempering appearance of a specific symbol may be treated as a reach eye (chance eye) for shifting to a state advantageous to the player, instead of a bonus reach eye (chance eye). For example, when a combination of symbols transitioning to a high RT having a high replay winning probability is displayed when the reels 3L and 3C are stopped (during the second stop operation) (when the expectation is relatively high). Can be suitably used.

(Implications for easy control or design)
Depending on the arrangement of symbols arranged on the reel, a combination of symbols corresponding to a plurality of roles may be tempered at the time of the second stop. In such a case, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination must be displayed without displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination that is not won at the time of the third stop, and the control is complicated. In addition, it is necessary to set the pattern arrangement and the pattern combination pattern strictly at the time of design by trial and error. In this regard, by performing the reel stop control of the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to avoid the combination of symbols corresponding to a plurality of roles from occurring at the time of the second stop. Design can be made easy.

[Appendix 1]
The pachislot machine 1 of Supplementary Note 1 is as follows.

[Background technology]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively displayed. When the rotation of a plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the sheet starts and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), the rotation of the plurality of reels stops, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is displayed. There is known a so-called pachislot machine that is given a privilege depending on the game machine.

  Such a gaming machine is provided with a plurality of setting values (for example, setting 1 to setting 6) for determining a payout rate (a ratio of game media paid out with respect to game media input). One of the set values is set and operated. For players, the higher the set value (so-called high setting) gaming machines, the higher the possibility of obtaining more gaming media, so the setting value of the gaming machine that the player is playing during the game Hope to figure out.

  Several ideas have been made so that players in the game can grasp the set value, and in recent years, the display contents differ depending on the set value at the end of the bonus state, etc. There is known a gaming machine in which a player can guess a set value.

  Since the production is normally controlled on the sub (sub-control unit) side, when performing the production suggesting such setting (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “setting suggestion production”), the main (main control) A set value needs to be transmitted from the (part) side to the sub side. In this regard, a patent document (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-147786) discloses a gaming machine that transmits setting information from the main side to the sub side every game.

[Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In this way, by sending the setting information to the sub-side every game, it is possible to prevent malfunctioning games, but since the information sent from the main side to the sub-side is the same information for each game, the sub-side from the main side There is a possibility that the setting value will be grasped by the player who stole the information transmitted to the side.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that prevents a setting value from being grasped from information transmitted from the main side to the sub-side.

[Means for solving problems]
A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a main control unit (for example, a main control circuit 91) that performs control related to the progress of a game, and a sub control unit (for example, a sub control circuit 101) that performs control related to effects. The main control unit sets a setting value (for example, a setting value) from among a plurality of setting values provided for setting the amount of profit given to the player. Key-type switch 56), game progress control means (for example, main CPU 93) for controlling the progress of the game based on the setting value set by the setting means, and a plurality of conversions for each of the plurality of setting values A lottery information defining means (for example, a set value conversion table) for defining lottery information for lottering one conversion data with a predetermined probability, and a setting value set by the setting means. Said extraction Based on the information, a set value conversion means (for example, the main CPU 93) for determining one conversion data from the plurality of conversion data, and a command including the one conversion data determined by the set value conversion means, The command transmission means (for example, main CPU 93) that transmits to the sub control unit, and the sub control unit, based on the one conversion data included in the command received from the main control unit, the setting means An effect control means (for example, a sub CPU 102) that executes a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value that has been set is provided.

  According to such a gaming machine, the main control unit determines one set of conversion data for the currently set setting value according to the probability (lottery information) defined for each of the plurality of setting values. The determined conversion data is transmitted to the sub-control unit. As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, since the converted data converted from the set value is transmitted without transmitting the set value to the sub (sub control unit) side, from the main (main control unit) side to the sub side. Even if the transmitted information is stolen illegally, the set value is not grasped. In addition, the sub-control unit executes a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value to the player based on the received conversion data. Therefore, as in a conventional gaming machine, the setting determination by the effect for the player is performed. Can provide opportunities.

[Appendix 2]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 2 is as follows.

[Background technology]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively displayed. When the rotation of a plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the sheet starts and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), the rotation of the plurality of reels stops, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is displayed. There is known a so-called pachislot machine that is given a privilege depending on the game machine.

  In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected by a start switch, a random number is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of the lottery is referred to as an “internal winning combination”), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. If the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the reels based on the internal winning combination.

  With regard to this reel stop control, the patent document (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2012-200197) discloses that the maximum number of sliding symbols constituting the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination determined as the internal winning combination is drawn to the maximum. A gaming machine (so-called No. 5 machine) is disclosed. According to such a gaming machine, control that is not possible to stop control in spite of internal winning, which was possible with a conventional gaming machine (so-called No. 4 machine), is abolished. Since a combination of symbols according to the winning combination can always be prepared, a fair game can be realized.

[Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the stop control that draws the corresponding symbol to the maximum, the drawing of the symbol must be given priority over the item that you want to design, and the specific output such as the reach that was possible with a conventional gaming machine (so-called No. 4 machine) is required. There was a problem that it was difficult to design and develop such that the eyes could be displayed.

  As an example, when one more pattern “watermelon” is displayed on the cross-down active line, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” will be aligned (in the following, one more will be displayed in this way) In this case, the case where the same pattern is arranged is sometimes referred to as a “temple”, and a special meaning such as a reach is given. In games where the role “Watermelon” is won internally, the corresponding “Watermelon” will be pulled in as much as possible, so the “Watermelon” can be drawn on the cross-down effective line even though it can be drawn. I can't. Therefore, even if the bonus is not won, when the role “Watermelon” is won, the tempered appearance of the design “Watermelon” is displayed along the crossdown, and the tempered appearance of the design “Watermelon” is reached. Can no longer be handled.

  In a gaming machine that stops and displays a symbol by a player's stop operation, such as a pachislot machine, it is preferable that various combinations of the symbols can be displayed flexibly in order to improve the gameability. In this regard, the current gaming machine (the so-called No. 5 machine) must perform stop control that draws the corresponding symbol to the maximum as described above, so that it has a special meaning for the tempering appearance of a specific symbol However, the idea by the idea which is not in the past is required.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a demand, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a special meaning to a tempering appearance of a specific symbol.

[Means for solving problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels). , A reel display window 4) and a plurality of effective lines (for example, a center line 8a, a top line 8b, and a bottom) formed by connecting unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means. Line 8c, cross-down line 8d and cross-up line 8e), start operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting a start operation by the player, and start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol by rotating the reel (for example, main control circuit 91, step Based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, internal winning combination determining means (for example, main control circuit 91) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined probability, Stop operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, stop switch substrate 80) provided to correspond to the reels for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel, and an internal device when the stop operation is detected. The constituent symbol constituting the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is based on one effective line of the plurality of effective lines, and the period from when the stop operation is detected until the rotation of the reel is stopped. Rotation of the reel so that the corresponding design symbol is stopped along the one effective line when it is within the allowable number of drawing symbols allowed to be drawn into one active line in advance Based on the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line when the reel stop control means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) to be stopped and the symbol stop control means stop the change of the symbols. Winning determination means (for example, main control circuit 91) for determining whether or not the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means has been won, and the plurality of effective lines include a first reel A first effective line connecting a first unit symbol display area which is a predetermined unit symbol display area and a second unit symbol display area which is a predetermined unit symbol display area of the second reel, and the first of the first reel At least a second effective line connecting a unit symbol display area and a third unit symbol display area which is a unit symbol display area adjacent to the second unit symbol display area of the second reel, The internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determining means includes a first symbol combination that is a combination of symbols in which a specific symbol (for example, the symbol “watermelon”) is displayed in all the unit symbol display areas connected by the active line. (For example, “C_watermelon”) and a specific symbol is displayed in the unit symbol display area of the first reel among the unit symbol display areas connected by the active line, and the specific symbol is displayed in the unit symbol display area of the second reel. A predetermined combination (for example, “C_watermelon control A”) that is associated with both of a second symbol combination (for example, “C_watermelon control A”) that is a combination of symbols for which a predetermined symbol other than the symbol (for example, the symbol “Replay”) is displayed. F_watermelon "), and the second reel of the plurality of reels is provided with the predetermined symbol within the number of allowed drawing symbols from the specific symbol, When the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, a stop operation for the second reel is performed. If detected, the specific symbol is within the allowable number of drawing with respect to the first effective line, and the specific symbol is not within the allowable number of drawing with respect to the second effective line. Stops rotation of the reel so as to stop the specific symbol along the first effective line, the specific symbol is within the allowable number of drawing-in with respect to the first effective line, and the first 2 When the specific symbol is within the allowable number of drawing-ins with reference to the active line, the rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop the specific symbol along the first active line. If the specific symbol is not within the allowable number of drawing-in with respect to the first effective line, and the specific symbol is within the allowable number of pull-in with reference to the second effective line, the predetermined The reel rotation is stopped so that the symbol is stopped along the first effective line or the second effective line.

  According to such a gaming machine, as the effective line passing through the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, the first effective line passing through the second unit symbol display area of the second reel and the third unit of the second reel A second effective line that passes through the symbol display area, and when it is possible to draw a configuration symbol that constitutes a combination of symbols corresponding to the part winning combination into the first effective line and the second effective line, The rotation of the reel is stopped so that the constituent symbols are stopped along the first effective line or the second effective line. Here, the combination determined as the internal winning combination includes a predetermined combination, and the predetermined combination corresponds to the first symbol combination having a specific symbol as a constituent symbol. Therefore, normally, when the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination and the specific symbol is stopped in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, the second unit symbol display area of the second reel Stop control is performed so that the specific symbol is drawn into the (first effective line) or the third unit symbol display area (second effective line).

  In this regard, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the specific symbol stops in the second unit symbol display area (first effective line), but does not stop in the third unit symbol display area (second effective line), When the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the tempered outcome of the specific symbol is not displayed on the second effective line. Specifically, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, as a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined combination, the first reel combination symbol is used as a specific symbol in addition to the first symbol combination, but the second reel configuration A second symbol combination having a symbol as a predetermined symbol other than the specific symbol is defined, and the predetermined symbol is arranged within the allowable number of drawn-in symbols from the specific symbol of the second reel. In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination and the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, the stop operation for the second reel is detected. Then, when the specific symbol can be drawn into the first effective line (second unit symbol display area), the second reel is stopped and controlled so as to stop the specific symbol on the first effective line, while the first reel If the specific symbol cannot be drawn into the active line, but the specific symbol can be drawn into the second active line (third unit symbol display area), the specific symbol is not stopped in the second effective line. The second reel is stopped and controlled so that a predetermined symbol placed within the allowable number of drawn-in symbols from the specific symbol is stopped at the first effective line or the second effective line.

  As a result, even if the stop control in the current gaming machine (the so-called No. 5 machine) is adopted (stop control that draws the corresponding symbol to the maximum), the predetermined combination having the specific symbol as the constituent symbol is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, it is possible to control the stop so as not to display the tempered mark of the specific symbol on the second effective line (that is, the predetermined symbol drawn in place of the specific symbol in the second reel is also a constituent symbol of the predetermined role) The stop control required by the rules of the so-called Unit 5 can be satisfied). As a result, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to give a special meaning to the tempering appearance of the specific symbol in the second effective line.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when it is determined by the winning determination means that a bonus combination (for example, “F_Red Red Red”, “F_ 鼠鼠 鼠”, “F_MB”) is won, a bonus game (for example, A bonus starting means (for example, a main control circuit 91) for starting a BB gaming state and an MB gaming state, wherein the reel stop controlling means determines that the bonus combination is an internal winning combination and the first reel If the stop operation for the second reel is detected while the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area, the specific symbol is within the allowable number of pull-ins with reference to the second effective line. The rotation of the reel is stopped so that the specific symbol is stopped along the second effective line.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, it is possible to display the tempered appearance of the specific symbol on the second effective line. You can use it as a bonus reach.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. (For example, a reel display window 4), an effective line (for example, a center line 8a) formed by connecting unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means, and the symbol display Pseudo lines (for example, top line 8b, bottom line 8c, cross-down line 8d, and cross-up line 8e) formed by connecting unit symbol display areas different from the unit symbol display area connected by the effective line in the means, , Start operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting a start operation by the player, and the start Based on the detection of the start operation by the operation detection means, the symbol change means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) that changes the symbol by rotating the reel, and the start operation detection by the start operation detection means. Based on the internal winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined probability, and provided to correspond to the plurality of reels for stopping each reel. A configuration pattern that constitutes a combination of a stop operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, stop switch board 80) for detecting a stop operation of the image and a symbol corresponding to an internal winning combination when the stop operation is detected, With reference to the effective line, it is allowed in advance to be drawn into the effective line after the stop operation is detected and before the rotation of the reel is stopped. Reel stop control means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) for stopping the rotation of the reel so as to stop the constituent symbols along the effective line when the number is within the drawing allowable number of symbols, Whether or not the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is won based on the combination of symbols displayed along the active line when the variation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means. A winning determination means (for example, main control circuit 91) for determining, and the plurality of pseudo lines include a first unit symbol display area which is a predetermined unit symbol display area of the first reel and a predetermined number of the second reel. A first pseudo-line (for example, top line 8b) connecting the second unit symbol display area which is a unit symbol display area of the first reel, and the first unit symbol display area of the first reel and the first unit symbol display area. At least a second pseudo line (for example, a cross-down line 8d) connecting a third unit symbol display area which is a unit symbol display area adjacent to the second unit symbol display area of two reels is included, and the internal winning combination determination In the internal symbol combination determined by the means, when a specific symbol (for example, the symbol “watermelon”) is displayed in all the unit symbol display areas connected by the first pseudo line, the unit symbol display connected by the effective line When the specific symbol is displayed in the first symbol combination (for example, “鼠 -replay-orange 2”) displayed in the area and in the unit symbol display area connected by the second pseudo line, the effective line The second symbol combination (for example, “鼠 -watermelon-replay”) displayed in the unit symbol display area connected by the unit symbol and the unit symbol display area connected by the second pseudo line. The specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, and a predetermined symbol other than the specific symbol (for example, the symbol “replay”) is displayed in the third unit symbol display area of the second reel. A predetermined combination (e.g., a plurality of symbol combinations including a third symbol combination (for example, “鼠 -orange 2-orange 2”) displayed in the unit symbol display area connected by the effective line) For example, “F_watermelon”) is included, and the second reel of the plurality of reels is provided with the predetermined symbol within the number of symbols allowed for drawing from the specific symbol, and the reel stop control means When the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination and the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel, the stop operation for the second reel is performed. Is detected, the first symbol constituting the first symbol combination with the effective line as a reference is within the allowable number of drawing-in, and the second symbol constituting the second symbol combination is If it is not within the allowable number of drawing-in symbols, the rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop the second symbol along the effective line, and the first symbol combination constituting the first symbol combination is based on the effective line. When one symbol is within the allowable number of drawing symbols and the second symbol constituting the second symbol combination is within the allowable number of drawing symbols, the second symbol is along the effective line. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop, the first symbol constituting the first symbol combination is not within the allowable number of draw-ins with the effective line as a reference, and the second symbol combination is Structure When the second symbol to be formed is within the allowable number of drawn-in symbols, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the third symbol constituting the third symbol combination is stopped along the effective line. Features.

  Also in such a gaming machine, a specific symbol template is drawn into the second pseudo line while drawing a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination (first to third symbol combinations, etc.) along the active line when the predetermined combination is won. Stop control can be performed so as not to display the output (part of the second symbol combination) (that is, when the second reel is stopped after the first reel, Stop control required by the so-called No. 5 regulation to draw the symbols that make up the third symbol combination without drawing the symbols that make up the second symbol combination (the tempered pattern of the specific symbol in the second pseudo line) Can meet). As a result, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to give a special meaning to the tempering appearance of the specific symbol in the second pseudo line when the first reel and the second reel are stopped.

[Appendix 3]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 3 is as follows.

[Background technology]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively displayed. When the rotation of a plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the sheet starts and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), the rotation of the plurality of reels stops, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is displayed. There is known a so-called pachislot machine that is given a privilege depending on the game machine.

  In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected by a start switch, a random number is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of the lottery is referred to as an “internal winning combination”), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. If the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the reels based on the internal winning combination.

  In recent pachislot machines (so-called No. 5 machine), the number of medals paid out during the bonus is used as a condition for ending the bonus. In the patent document (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-135971), the player is stopped. A gaming machine in which the number of payouts can be adjusted according to an operation is disclosed. Also, depending on the gaming machine, there may be a plurality of types of bonuses such as BB (continuous differential device of the first type special character) and MB (continuous differential device of the second type special character) as bonuses. There is also known a gaming machine in which the number of medals that can be obtained during each bonus is different for each of the plurality of types of bonuses.

[Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In such a gaming machine, the number of medals that can be earned during the bonus differs according to the skill and knowledge of the player, so the player will take the necessary steps to obtain maximum profit during the bonus, The game inside can be prevented from becoming monotonous. On the other hand, if the procedure necessary for obtaining the maximum profit is too complicated, it becomes troublesome to memorize the procedure and to perform the procedure, and there is a problem that the interest in the bonus is reduced.

  In particular, in the gaming machine having a plurality of types of bonuses as described above, the procedure for obtaining the maximum profit is different for each bonus, so that it is easy for the player to feel annoyance and further improvement is required.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a demand, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of adjusting the number of payouts for a plurality of types of bonuses in a procedure that is easy for a player to understand.

[Means for solving problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention has a normal state (for example, a general gaming state), a first advantageous state (for example, a BB gaming state) that is advantageous for a player as compared with the normal state, and a second advantageous state as a state for playing a game. A gaming machine having a state (for example, MB gaming state), a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and one of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels Symbol display means for displaying the part (for example, reel display window 4), start operation detection means for detecting the start operation by the player (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79), and start by the start operation detection means Based on the detection of the operation, the symbol changing means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) for changing the symbol by rotating the reel, and the start operation detecting means An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 91) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the starting operation, and corresponding to the plurality of reels, Stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel (for example, main control circuit 91, stop switch board 80), internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the stop operation detecting means The reel stop control means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping) which stops the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the timing when the stop operation is detected by Motor) and a combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means when the variation of the symbols is stopped by the reel stop control means When the change of the symbol is stopped by the profit granting unit (for example, the main control circuit 91) for granting a game medium and the reel stop control unit, the symbol display unit has a first specific role (for example, “F_red”). When a combination of symbols (for example, “C_Red BB” and “C_ 鼠 BB”) corresponding to “red / red” / “F_ 鼠鼠 鼠” is displayed, the first advantageous state is started, and the symbol display means displays the second Advantageous state starting means (for example, main control) that starts the second advantageous state when a combination of symbols (for example, “C_red MB” and “C_ 鼠 MB”) according to a specific combination (for example, “F_MB”) is displayed. Circuit 91) and in the first advantageous state, when the amount of game media exceeding the first end threshold value (for example, 343) is provided by the profit granting means, the first advantageous state is terminated, and the second advantageous state is reached. In the advantageous state by the profit granting means When an amount of game media exceeding the second end threshold value (for example, 118) is provided, an advantage state ending means (for example, main control circuit 91) for ending the second advantage state is provided, The means gives a predetermined amount (for example, 15) of game media when the first symbol combination (for example, 15 winning combinations at the time of 2BET) is displayed on the symbol display means, and the symbol display means has a second on the symbol display means. When a symbol combination (for example, 13 winning combinations at 2BET) is displayed, a specific quantity (for example, 13) of game media less than the predetermined quantity is given, and the reel stop control means is configured to When an internal winning combination determining unit determines that a combination (for example, “F_2BET combination”) associated with both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination is an internal winning combination, the stop Regardless of the procedure of the stop operation for the plurality of reels detected by the operation detection means, the rotation of the reels is stopped so that the first symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display means, and the first advantageous state Alternatively, in the second advantageous state, a combination (for example, “F_2 BET adjustment combination” “F_CB combination”) in which both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination are associated by the internal winning combination determination means is internal. When the winning combination is determined, when the stop operation procedure for the plurality of reels detected by the stop operation detecting means is the first stop operation procedure, the first symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display means. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to be displayed, and the second symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display means in the second stop operation procedure. The rotation of the reel is stopped, and the first end threshold value is smaller than n times the predetermined quantity, and is equal to or larger than a value obtained by adding x times the specific quantity to (nx) times the predetermined quantity, The second end threshold value is smaller than m times the predetermined quantity and not less than a value obtained by adding y times the specific quantity to (my) times the predetermined quantity, and n, m, x, and y Is a natural number, and x times (the predetermined quantity−the specific quantity) and y times (the predetermined quantity−the specific quantity) are smaller than the predetermined quantity.

  In such a gaming machine, the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state usually end when a predetermined number of game media are applied n times or m times, and therefore, during the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. The number of game media that can be acquired by the player is n (or m) times the predetermined number. On the other hand, if the given amount of game media is given n times or m times before the given amount of game media is given, it still reaches n (or m) times the given number of game media. Therefore, the first advantageous state (or the second advantageous state) does not end, and as a result, during the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, the player sets the specific quantity to n (or m) times the predetermined quantity. It is possible to acquire game media having an added value.

  Here, during the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, the first symbol combination to which a predetermined amount of game media is given, or the second to which a specific amount of game media is given according to the procedure of the stop operation. The stop control is performed so that the symbol combination is displayed. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the total number of game media provided during the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state can be adjusted according to the procedure of the stop operation.

  Specifically, during the first advantageous state, the first symbol combination to which a predetermined amount of game media is given in the case of the first stop operation procedure is displayed, and the specific quantity in the case of the second stop operation procedure. The second symbol combination to which the game medium is given is displayed. Therefore, during the first advantageous state, it is possible to adjust the total number of game media provided during the first advantageous state by properly using the two stopping operation procedures, the first stopping operation procedure and the second stopping operation procedure. it can. On the other hand, during the second advantageous state, similarly to the first advantageous state, two stop operation procedures, the first stop operation procedure and the second stop operation procedure, are used properly, so that the second advantageous state is given. The total number of game media can be adjusted.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to adjust the total number of game media provided during the advantageous state in a common procedure in a plurality of types of advantageous state (bonus). As a result, the player can easily understand the procedure for obtaining the maximum profit, and it is possible to prevent the user from feeling annoyed about adopting the procedure and performing the game, and to obtain the maximum profit. Since the player is motivated to perform the procedure from the viewpoint, it is possible to prevent the game in the advantageous state from becoming monotonous.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, during the normal state, the stop control is performed so that the first symbol combination is displayed regardless of the procedure of the stop operation. It is possible to prevent a misunderstanding that the stop operation procedure is effective. Further, in the normal state, only the first symbol combination having a large number of game media to be provided is displayed, so that a small number of game media is not provided during the normal state in which the number adjustment is not required. No unnecessary loss to the user.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the combination associated with both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination includes a plurality of types of combinations, and the internal winning combination determining means In the first advantageous state, it is possible to determine, as an internal symbol combination, a type of combination that cannot be determined as an internal symbol combination in the normal state among the plurality of types of combinations.

  In the state in which the first kind special object is operating in the pachislot machine (first advantageous state), a flag (a combination of symbols) that is not established during the state of not operating (normal state) is newly added. A new flag (combination of symbols) that can not be established in a state in which the second type special agent is in operation (second advantageous state) but is not in operation (normal state) is possible. Cannot be added. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the combination in which both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination are associated in the normal state is determined as the internal winning combination, and the second advantageous state (second The second symbol combination can be displayed even in a state where the seed special object is operating.

  Also, in the pachislot machine, stop control is performed based on the currently established flag, so that the second symbol combination can be displayed and stopped while the first kind special feature is operating. In order to stop the second symbol combination so that it cannot be displayed during the state, it is necessary to set different flags. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination have a plurality of types of roles associated with each other, and cannot be determined as an internal winning combination in a normal state. Is determined as an internal winning combination during the first advantageous state. Accordingly, the flag that is established when the combination associated with both the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination is determined as the internal winning combination is different between the first advantageous state and the normal state. Therefore, the second symbol combination can be stopped so as to be displayable during the first advantageous state, while the second symbol combination can be stopped so as not to be displayed during the normal state. As a result, as described above, the total number of game media provided during the advantageous state can be adjusted by a common procedure in a plurality of advantageous states (bonuses), and the number adjustment procedure is effective even in the normal state. It is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that there is.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachislot machine, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4 ... Reel display window, 19L, 19C, 19R ... Stop button, 91 ... Main control circuit, 101 ... Sub control circuit

Claims (3)

Multiple reels with multiple symbols,
A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols displayed on the reel;
A plurality of effective lines formed by connecting unit symbol display areas each displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
On the basis of detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, symbol variation means for varying the symbol by rotating the reel;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to the plurality of reels for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel;
When the stop symbol is detected, the constituent symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination when the stop operation is detected are detected after the stop operation is detected on the basis of one of the plurality of effective lines. The reel is configured to stop the component symbol along the one effective line when it is within the allowable number of retractable symbols that is permitted in advance until the rotation of the one is stopped. Reel stop control means for stopping the rotation of
Whether or not the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determination unit has won a prize based on the combination of symbols displayed along the active line when the variation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control unit Winning determination means for determining
With
A first unit symbol display area that is a predetermined unit symbol display area of the first reel and a second unit symbol display area that is a predetermined unit symbol display area of the second reel are connected to the plurality of effective lines. A second effective line connecting the first unit symbol display area of the first reel and the third unit symbol display area which is a unit symbol display area adjacent to the second unit symbol display area of the second reel. Contains at least a line,
The internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determining means includes a first symbol combination that is a combination of symbols in which a specific symbol is displayed in all of the unit symbol display areas that are connected to the effective line, and a unit that is connected to the effective line. A combination of symbols in which a specific symbol is displayed in the unit symbol display region of the first reel in the symbol display region, and a predetermined symbol other than the specific symbol is displayed in the unit symbol display region of the second reel. A predetermined combination in which both of the two symbol combinations are associated is included,
Of the plurality of reels, the predetermined reel is arranged within the number of retractable symbols from the specific symbol on the second reel,
The reel stop control means performs a stop operation on the second reel when the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination and the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel. Is detected,
When the specific symbol is within the allowable number of drawing with respect to the first effective line, and the specific symbol is not within the allowable number of drawing with respect to the second effective line, the specific symbol Stop the rotation of the reel so as to stop along the first active line,
When the specific symbol is within the allowable number of drawing with respect to the first effective line, and the specific symbol is within the allowable number of drawing with respect to the second effective line, the specific symbol Stop the rotation of the reel so as to stop along the first active line,
If the specific symbol is not within the allowable number of pull-in symbols with reference to the first effective line, and the specific symbol is within the allowable number of pull-in symbols with reference to the second effective line, the predetermined symbol To stop the rotation of the reel so as to stop along the first effective line or the second effective line,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A bonus starting means for starting a bonus game when the winning combination determining means determines that a bonus combination has been won;
The reel stop control means is configured to stop the second reel when the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination and the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel. Is detected, and when the specific symbol is within the allowable number of drawing-in with respect to the second effective line, the rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop the specific symbol along the second effective line. Let
The gaming machine according to claim 1. Multiple reels with multiple symbols,
A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols displayed on the reel;
An effective line formed by connecting unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means;
A pseudo line formed by connecting unit symbol display areas different from the unit symbol display area connected by the effective line in the symbol display means;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
On the basis of detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, symbol variation means for varying the symbol by rotating the reel;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to the plurality of reels for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel;
A configuration symbol that forms a combination of symbols corresponding to an internal winning combination when the stop operation is detected is between the detection of the stop operation and the rotation of the reel with reference to the effective line. Reel stop control means for stopping the rotation of the reel so as to stop the configuration symbol along the effective line when the drawing is within the allowable number of symbols allowed to be drawn into the active line in advance,
Whether or not the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determination unit has won a prize based on the combination of symbols displayed along the active line when the variation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control unit Winning determination means for determining
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A first unit symbol display area that is a predetermined unit symbol display area of the first reel and a second unit symbol display area that is a predetermined unit symbol display area of the second reel are connected to the plurality of pseudo lines. A second pseudo-line connecting the first unit symbol display area of the first reel and a third unit symbol display area which is a unit symbol display area adjacent to the second unit symbol display area of the second reel. Contains at least a line,
The internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determining means is displayed in the unit symbol display area connected by the effective line when a specific symbol is displayed in all the unit symbol display areas connected by the first pseudo line. The second symbol combination displayed in the unit symbol display area connected by the effective line when the specific symbol is displayed in all of the unit symbol display areas connected by the second pseudo line. , And the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel in the unit symbol display area connected by the second pseudo line, and the specific symbol is displayed in the third unit symbol display area of the second reel. When a predetermined symbol other than symbols is displayed, a plurality of symbol combinations including the third symbol combination displayed in the unit symbol display area connected by the effective line are associated with each other. Predetermined role is included,
Of the plurality of reels, the predetermined reel is arranged within the number of retractable symbols from the specific symbol on the second reel,
The reel stop control means performs a stop operation on the second reel when the predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination and the specific symbol is displayed in the first unit symbol display area of the first reel. Is detected,
The first symbol constituting the first symbol combination is within the allowable number of draws with the effective line as a reference, and the second symbol constituting the second symbol combination is within the allowable number of draw-ins. If not, stop the rotation of the reel so as to stop the second symbol along the effective line,
The first symbol constituting the first symbol combination within the effective line is within the allowable number of draw-in symbols, and the second symbol constituting the second symbol combination is the allowable draw-in number. If it is within, the rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop the second symbol along the effective line,
The first symbol constituting the first symbol combination on the basis of the effective line is not within the allowable number of pull-in symbols, and the second symbol constituting the second symbol combination is the allowable pull-in symbol number. If it is within, the rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop the third symbol constituting the third symbol combination along the effective line,
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