JP2019107344A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of smoothly proceeding with a game even when a plurality of game states occur simultaneously.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko slot machine 1, as a result of a main control circuit 91 performing RT control of an MB penetration type which maintains the current RT state regardless of winning, operation, and termination of MB, a high probability replay state (RT2 state) and an MB game state may occur at the same time. When the high probability replay state (RT2 state) and the MB game state occur at the same time, a sub control circuit 101 displays the number of remaining games in the high probability replay state on a liquid crystal display device 11. When the number of remaining games is "0" in the MB game state, however, "EX" is displayed instead of displaying the number of remaining games. In the Pachinko slot machine 1, the number of game in the MB game state is lower than that in the high probability replay state, thereby giving a player an option at the time of winning the MB in the high probability replay state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 55

Description

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

  Conventionally, when a player inserts game media such as medals and coins (hereinafter referred to as "insert operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are displayed respectively. The rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the surface starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result A so-called pachislot machine, which is provided with a benefit according to the situation, is known.

  In such a gaming machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, random numbers are extracted and lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of the lottery is referred to as "internal winning combination") and drive control of the stepping motor is performed. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

  Also, conventionally, a gaming machine having a predetermined winning probability state in which the probability that a predetermined winning combination is determined to be an internal winning combination is high is known, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a playing combination of playing a replay role. A gaming machine provided with a high probability re-playing state (RT) in which the winning probability increases is disclosed. According to such a gaming machine, since the state advantageous to the player also exists in the games other than the bonus game, the interest of the game can be improved.

JP, 2016-104425, A

  Here, in a conventional gaming machine having a predetermined winning probability state, it is general that the predetermined winning probability state is ended when the bonus winning combination is won when the bonus winning combination is won during the predetermined winning probability state. However, in recent years, there is also known a gaming machine in which the predetermined winning probability state continues through the bonus game without ending the predetermined winning probability state even if the bonus combination is won. However, if the predetermined winning probability state is not ended by the bonus, the bonus game and the predetermined winning probability state may occur at the same time, and the player may be confused.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of smoothly proceeding with a game even when a plurality of gaming states occur simultaneously.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention comprises a plurality of start operation detecting means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and a plurality of start operations detected by the start operation detection means. Variable display means (eg, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of fluctuating display of identification display (eg, symbols displayed on reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and detection of start operation by the start operation detection means A combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for determining a winning combination with a predetermined probability out of a plurality of combinations, and a stop operation detection means for detecting a stop operation for stopping variable display of the variable display means (For example, main control circuit 91, stop switch board 80), according to the winning combination determined by the combination determination means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means It is a gaming machine provided with stop control means (for example, main control circuit 91) for stopping change display of the change display means, and as a game state to play a game, a normal gaming state and a state more than the normal gaming state High probability re-playing state (for example, RT2 which is high RT) with high probability that a re-playing part is determined to be a winning combination, and a bonus state (for example, MB gaming state) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. And a plurality of gaming states including a predetermined state (for example, RT2 transition symbol is displayed during RT0 or RT3), the predetermined state starting means (for example, the main) which starts the high probability re-gaming state Control circuit 91), counting means (for example, main control circuit 91) for counting the number of games played during the high probability replay state, and the number counted by the counting means is a predetermined number of times (for example, 20) Times) The predetermined state ending means (for example, the main control circuit 91) which ends the high probability re-gaming state when it reaches, and a display counter (for example, the number of times counted by the counting means during the high probability re-gaming state) When the liquid crystal display device 11) and the display result according to the bonus combination (for example, symbol combination of "C_MB") is displayed when the variable display is stopped, the bonus state is started and the bonus state is When the game period reaches a predetermined period (for example, medals exceeding 108 are paid out), the specific state control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) which ends the bonus state, and the combination determination means When it is determined as a winning combination, a carry-over means (for example, the main control circuit 91) carries over the bonus combination as a winning combination until a display result corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed. And the predetermined state ending means reaches the predetermined number of times counted by the counting means even when the bonus state is started or ended during the high probability re-gaming state. Until the predetermined gaming state is ended, the counting means continues counting the number of times during the high probability replay state even in the bonus state, and the display counter A specific display (for example, "EX" is displayed) is performed when the number of times reaches the predetermined number of times in the bonus state, and the combination determining means keeps the bonus combination carried over as the winning combination. The number of games according to the predetermined period for which the bonus state is to be ended (for example, 10), without determining a bonus combination other than the bonus combination currently carried over as a winning combination. ) Is characterized by less than the predetermined number of times so that the high probability re-gaming state is terminated.

  According to such a gaming machine, the high probability re-gaming state and the bonus state occur simultaneously because the high probability re-gaming state does not end even when the bonus state is started or ended during the high probability re-gaming state. There is something to do. Here, the high probability re-gaming state ends when the number of games in the high probability re-gaming state reaches a predetermined number, but when the number of games reaches the predetermined number during the bonus state and the high probability re-gaming state, The display on the display counter that displays the number of times of playing during the high probability re-playing state changes to a specific display. As a result, it becomes clear whether the player is in the mere bonus state or in the bonus state and the high probability re-game state, so that the player can smoothly proceed with the game without any fear of confusion.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the counting of the number of games in the high probability re-gaming state continues even during the bonus state and the high probability re-gaming state, and the high probability re-gaming state ends. Less than the predetermined number of times to be done. In addition, while the bonus combination is carried over as the winning combination, since the bonus combination other than the carried over bonus combination is not newly decided as the winning combination, for example, the bonus combination was won during the high probability re-playing state In this case, it is better to start the bonus state immediately, or to start the bonus state after having digested the high probability replay state, and it is possible for the player to select. As a result, it is possible to have an unconventional strategic game property, and to improve the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, even when a plurality of gaming states occur simultaneously, the game can be smoothly advanced.

It is a figure showing a functional flow of a pachislot machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a figure which shows the external appearance structure of the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the display counter of the said pachislot. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit with which the said pachislot is equipped. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the main control circuit of the said pachislot. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the subcontrol circuit of the said pachislot. It is a figure showing the transition flow of the game state of the above-mentioned pachislot. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the contrast table of the internal winning combination in the said pachislot and the symbol combination which can be stopped and displayed. It is a figure showing an outline of a lock lottery table and a bonus challenge in the above-mentioned pachislot. It is a figure which shows the example of control of the bonus challenge production | presentation in the said Pachislot. It is a figure which shows another example of the bonus challenge production | presentation in the said Pachislot. It is a figure showing a tempy sound lottery table and a tempy sound determination table in the above-mentioned pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing of the said pachislot. It is a flow chart which shows lock lottery processing of the above-mentioned pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop initialization process of the said pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control processing of the said pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of the main CPU of the said pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of command reception by control of the sub CPU of the said pachislot. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of command reception by control of the sub CPU of the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the flow of immediate alignment of BB part in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows another example of the stop control at the time of a strong special winning combination in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows another example of immediate alignment of BB part in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows another example of immediate alignment of BB part in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows another example of immediate alignment of BB part in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the classification of the tempering sound output at the time of BB tempering in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows another example of the tempai sound output at the time of BB temper in the said pachislot. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a pachislot liquid crystal display device according to another embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view of a liquid crystal panel unit in the above-mentioned pachislot. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sheet | seat member in the said pachislot. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the subcontrol circuit of the said pachislot. It is a figure showing the transition flow of the game state of the above-mentioned pachislot. It is a figure which shows the relationship between MB of the said pachislot and RT state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between MB of the said pachislot and RT state. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table memorize | stored in the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the contrast table of the internal winning combination in the said pachislot and the symbol combination which can be stopped and displayed. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing of the said pachislot. It is a flow chart which shows RT control processing of the above-mentioned pachislot. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation in the high probability re-gaming state loop of the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation in the high probability re-gaming state loop of the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation in the high probability re-gaming state loop of the said pachislot. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation in the high probability re-gaming state loop of the said pachislot. It is a figure showing an example of an effect in MB gaming state of the above-mentioned pachislot.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, a pachi-slot machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention, and the configuration and operation thereof 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 a game. In addition to the medals, for example, coins, gaming balls, point data or tokens for gaming may be applied as gaming media. Further, the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out gaming media, but is applied to an enclosed type gaming machine that encloses gaming media such as gaming balls and provides benefits as electronic data, such as points obtained when predetermined grant conditions are satisfied. It is also possible.

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

  The winning combination determination means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value, and determines an internal winning combination (a winning combination). The combination determining means is one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the main control circuit described later. By the determination of the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols permitting display along the effective line described later is determined. In addition, as a combination type of symbol, a player is given a privilege such as a small combination in which a medal is paid out, a replay in which a replay operation is performed, a bonus combination in which a bonus operation is performed, etc. The thing related to "winning" and the thing related to what is called "others" other than that are provided.

  In addition, when the start lever is operated, rotation of the plurality of reels is performed. After that, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the 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. . The stop control means is one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the main control circuit described later.

  In the pachi-slot machine, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) after the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols moving with the rotation of the reel within this prescribed time is referred to as the “number of sliding symbols”. Then, in the present embodiment, when the prescribed period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols (maximum sliding symbol number) is determined to be four symbols, and when the prescribed period is 75 msec, the maximum sliding symbol The number is set to one pattern.

  When an internal winning combination that permits combination display of symbols relating to winning is determined, the stop control means normally follows the effective line within the specified time of 190 msec (for four symbols of symbols). Stop the rotation of the reel so that it is displayed as much as possible. In addition, the stop control means is, for example, one at the time of operation of "MB" (middle bonus) for continuously operating a second type special service, a challenge bonus (hereinafter referred to as "CB") and "CB". With respect to the above reels, the rotation of the reels is stopped so that the combination of the symbols is displayed as much as possible along the effective line within a prescribed time of 75 msec (for one symbol). Furthermore, the stop control means stops the rotation of the reel so that the combination of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the effective line, using various prescribed times corresponding to the game state. .

  In the present embodiment, the first stop operation of the reel stop operation (the operation of the stop button 17L, 17C, 17R) performed first when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is the first stop operation, the first The stop operation performed subsequent to the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed subsequent to the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  Thus, when the rotations of the plurality of reels are all stopped, the prize determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the activated line relates to a prize. 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 that the combination of the displayed symbols relates to winning by the winning determination means, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. In the pachislot machine, the above series of flows are performed as one game (unit game).

  Further, in the pachislot machine, various effects are performed using the output of light performed by various lamps, the output of sound performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof in the flow of the series of game operations described above. The effect performed by the pachislot machine is not limited to the output of light by various lamps and the output of sound by speakers, and may include display of an image performed by a display device such as a liquid crystal display device.

  Specifically, when the start lever is operated, a random number for presentation (hereinafter, referred to as a random number for presentation) is extracted separately from the random number used to determine the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect determination means randomly determines the effect to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents corresponding to the internal winning combination. The effect determination means is one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the sub control circuit described later.

  Next, when the effect content is determined by the effect determining means, the effect executing means interlocks with each opportunity such as start of reel rotation, stop of rotation of each reel, determination of presence or absence of winning, etc. Run. Thus, in the pachislot machine, for example, there is an opportunity to know or anticipation of the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of the symbols to be aimed) by executing the presentation content corresponding to the internal winning combination. It is provided to the player, and the interest of the player can be improved.

[Structure of pachislot machine]
Next, the structure of the pachi slot 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

<Appearance structure>
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi slot 1. FIG. 3 is a view showing the configuration of the display counter 6 provided in the pachi slot 1. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi slot 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet 2a that accommodates a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be able to open and close. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only the handle 7 on one side is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a concave portion which is used when carrying the pachislot 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side in the horizontal direction. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has a cylindrical reel body and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) designs are drawn at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction. In addition, the reel main body is provided with a reel back light which emits light to the back surface of the sheet material. The reel back light is controlled by a sub control circuit 101 described later to turn on and off.

  The front door 2 b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, and a display device 11. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be able to open and close using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi slot 1.

  The display device 11 is attached to the upper portion of the door main body 9 and includes a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged in a matrix. Then, in the display device 11, effect (notification) is performed by a dot pattern represented by lighting and extinguishing a plurality of LEDs. The present invention is not limited to this, and the display device 11 provided above the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R may be a liquid crystal display device.

  Below the display device 11, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided. Hereinafter, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R, respectively.

  The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are formed of, for example, a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at positions overlapping the arrangement areas of the three reels as viewed from the front (the player side), and are positioned in front of the three reels (the player side) Provided in Therefore, the player can visually recognize three reels provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  In the present embodiment, when the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are among the plurality of symbols provided on the circumferential surfaces of the respective reels. The three symbols arranged in series are configured to be displayed in the frame. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas of each reel.

  The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R connect the displayed 3 × 3 pattern linearly, and the upper right diagonal cross-up line, the upper top line, the middle middle line, the lower bottom line, and the lower right diagonal Cross-down line is displayed. In this embodiment, all of these five lines are effective lines, and the winning determination is made based on the combination of the symbols displayed along these five lines.

  The activated line is activated by operating a MAX bet button 14 or 1 BET button 15 described later or inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 13. Here, operating the MAX bet button 14 or the 1 BET button 15 is equivalent to inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, in the case of "the inserted number of medals", both the bet number by the operation of the above-mentioned MAX bet button 14 or 1 BET button 15 and the inserted number actually inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 are included.

  Of the five lines, the number of lines activated as an effective line may be made different depending on the number of medals inserted, for example, when the number of medals inserted is “3”, 5 When all the lines of the book are effective lines and the number of medals inserted is “1” or “2”, only a part of the five lines may be effective lines.

  The front panel 10 is attached to the top of the door body 9. The front panel 10 is formed in a frame shape that exposes the display device 11. A lamp group 21 is provided on the top of the front panel 10. The lamp group 21 is configured of an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and lights and extinguishes light in a pattern corresponding to the contents of effects.

  Further, on the left side of the front panel 10, three BET lamps 8 arranged in the vertical direction are provided. The three BET lamps 8 are controlled by a sub control circuit 101 described later. The number of lit three BET lamps 8 indicates the number of medals used in one game.

  In the present embodiment, the number of medals used in one game is set to 1 to 3. For example, when the number of medals used for one game is set to "1", one BET lamp 8 (for example, the BET lamp 8 located at the bottom) lights up, and the other BET lamps 8 (one in the middle and one) The BET lamp 8) located at the top turns off.

  A pedestal 12 is formed at the center of the door body 9. The pedestal 12 is provided with various devices (the medal insertion slot 13, the MAX bet button 14, the 1 BET button 15, the start lever 16, and the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R) to be operated by the player.

  The medal insertion slot 13 is provided to receive a medal dropped from the outside into the pachislot 1 by the player. The medal received from the medal insertion slot 13 is used for one game with the preset number (for example, 3) as the upper limit, and the portion exceeding the preset number is deposited inside the pachislot 1 Can do (so-called credit function).

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1 BET button 15 are provided to determine the number of medals to be used for one game from the medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal 12 is provided with a settlement button. The settlement button is provided to pull out (discharge) the medals deposited inside the pachislot 1.

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

  The pedestal 12 is also provided with a display counter 6. As shown in FIG. 3, the display counter 6 has a display counter 61 for displaying the number of medals deposited in the inside of the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the bonus gaming state. It comprises a display counter 62 for displaying etc., and a display counter 63 for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a bonus (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts). These three display counters 6 (display counters 61, 62, 63) are controlled by a sub control circuit 101 described later. In the present embodiment, the display counter 6 is formed of a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode). However, the display counter 6 is not limited to this, and may be a display capable of displaying numbers and arbitrary characters.

  At the lower part of the door main body 9, a medal payout opening 18, a medal receiving tray 19, speakers 20L, 20R and the like are provided. The medal payout opening 18 leads the medals discharged by the driving of the hopper device 51 described later to the outside. The medal receiver 19 stores the medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. Further, the speakers 20L and 20R output sounds such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the effects.

<Control system of pachislot machine>
Next, a control system included in the pachi slot 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the pachi slot 1.

  The pachi slot 1 has a main control board 71 and a sub control board 72. The pachi slot 1 also has a reel relay terminal board 74, a setting key switch 56, a ratio indicator 58, a cabinet side relay board 44 and a power supply 53 connected to the main control board 71. Furthermore, the pachi slot 1 has an external concentrated 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.

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

  The setting key type switch 56 is set to the pachi slot 1 when setting any setting value out of a plurality of setting values provided to set the size of the profit to be provided to the player. It is used when checking the set value.

  The ratio display 58 is connected to the main control board 71, and displays various ratios such as a specific section ratio and an item ratio based on a signal output from the main control board 71. The “specific section ratio” means the ratio of the number of games in the gaming state advantageous to the player to the number of games in all the gaming states (ie, the total number of games). In this case, the gaming state advantageous to the player may be, for example, a notification state (ART state) for notifying information advantageous to the player, and, in addition to this notification state, transition to the notification state A chance zone with a high degree of expectation may also be included. Also, a bonus state started during the notification state may be included in the advantageous game state in this case. Also, the “character ratio” means that the total number of medals paid out during operation of any one of the medals with respect to the total number of medals paid out in all gaming states (ie, the total payout number) It means the ratio occupied. In addition, with any kind of goods, it is a kind of special kind of thing, a kind of thing continuous operating device pertaining to the first kind of special kind of thing, a second kind of special kind of thing, a kind of second kind of special kind of work A device, or a regular item. In addition, since the player is in an advantageous state also during the ART state or the chance zone, any item may be included in the operating state.

  The ratio display 58 is constituted by a four-digit, 7-segment LED, and the upper two digits indicate the type of ratio to be displayed, and the lower two digits indicate the value of the ratio. The ratio indicator 58 is provided inside the pachislot 1 because the manager (the clerk of the game arcade or the like) checks the pachislot 1 for any unauthorized alteration or the like. At this time, it is preferable that the ratio display 58 be provided inside the main control board case covering the main control board 71 in order to prevent the ratio display 58 itself from being tampered with.

  The cabinet-side relay board 44 is a relay board for electrically connecting the main control board 71, the external concentrated terminal plate 47, the hopper device 51, and the medal auxiliary storage switch 75. The external concentration terminal board 47 is provided to output signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachi-slot 1.

  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 the medals when the stored medals exceed, for example, 50 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 opening 18 (see FIG. 2).

  The medal auxiliary storage switch 75 detects whether the medal auxiliary storage (not shown) is full of medals. The medal auxiliary storage stores the medals overflowing from the hopper device 51.

  The power supply device 53 includes a power supply substrate 53 b connected to the main control substrate 71 and a power switch 53 a connected to the power supply substrate 53 b. The power switch 53a is operated to the on side when supplying the necessary power to the pachi slot 1. When the power switch 53a is turned on, the power device 53 converts the power of the AC voltage 100 V into the power of the DC voltage required in each part. It converts and supplies the converted power to each part. Further, the power switch 53a is operated to the off side when the power supply to the pachi slot 1 is cut off, and when the power switch 53a is turned off, the power supply device 53 cuts the power supply to the pachi slot 1.

  The pachi slot 1 is connected to the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal board 68 and the door relay terminal board 68, the selector 66, the door open / close monitoring switch 67, the BET switch 77, the settlement switch 78, A start switch 79, a stop switch board 80 and a sub relay board 64 are provided.

  The selector 66 is a device for selecting whether or not the material, shape, and the like of the medals are appropriate, and guides the appropriate medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 to the hopper device 51. Although not shown, a medal sensor (input operation detection means) for detecting that a proper medal has passed is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector 66.

  The door open / close monitoring switch 67 outputs a security signal for notifying the opening / closing of the front door to the outside of the pachi slot 1. The BET switch 77 detects that the MAX bet button 14 or 1 BET button 15 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 78 detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player. The start switch 79 detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The stop switch substrate 80 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 substrate 80 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R has been pressed by the player (stop operation).

  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 64. The pachi slot 1 also has a sound I / O substrate 83 and an LED substrate 84 connected to the sub control substrate 72 via the sub relay substrate 64.

  The sound I / O substrate 83 outputs sound to a speaker group including the speakers 20L and 20R and various speakers (not shown). The LED board 84 causes the various lamp groups 21 controlled by the sub control board 72 to emit light, and causes the various lamp groups 21 to light, blink, and extinguish in a pattern according to the effect. The LED board 84 also controls the light emission of the display counter 6 under the control of the sub control board 72 to notify the player of information such as the number of credits and the number of payouts.

  The pachi slot 1 also has a ROM cartridge substrate 86 connected to the sub control substrate 72. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 is accommodated in the sub control substrate case 57 together with the sub control substrate 72. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 is a substrate for managing voice, light and communication data for presentation.

<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. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the main control circuit 91 of the pachi-slot 1.

  The main control circuit 91 mainly includes 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 instructions (commands) to the sub control circuit 101, and the like. The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by the execution of the control program.

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

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

  Here, 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. Then, each time the pulse counter counts the output of a predetermined number of pulses necessary for the rotation of one symbol, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is incremented by one. In the present embodiment, the number of pulse outputs required to rotate one symbol is 16 (in other words, when 16 pulses are output, the reel rotates by one symbol). 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 detection unit (not shown).

  That is, in this embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is managed how many symbol rotations have been performed 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 substrate 72 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the sub control circuit 101 of the pachislot 1.

  The sub control circuit 101 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effects based on commands transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The sub control circuit 101 basically includes a sub CPU 102 and a sub RAM 103.

  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 response to 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.

  The program storage area stores a control program to be executed by the sub CPU 102. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 91, and a random number value for effect extraction, and an effect registration task for determining and registering effect contents (effect data) Contains various programs to run the The control program also includes a lamp control task that controls the light output by the light source such as the lamp group 21 based on the determined effect contents, a voice control task that controls the sound output by the speaker group such as the speakers 20L and 20R, etc. It also includes various programs to execute.

  The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables, and a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content. The data storage area also includes a storage area for storing sound data relating to BGM and sound effects, and a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a light on / off pattern.

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

  Further, the sub CPU 102 causes the speaker group such as the speakers 20L and 20R to output a sound such as BGM according to the sound data designated by the contents of the effect. Further, the sub CPU 102 controls lighting and extinguishing of the lamp group 21 and the display counter 6 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Transition flow of the gaming state of the pachislot machine]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) of the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment and the transition flow thereof will be described. FIG. 7A is a transition flow diagram of the basic gaming state of the pachislot 1 and FIG. 7B is a table summarizing the transition conditions of the gaming state.

  First, with reference to FIG. 7A, the transition flow of the basic gaming state of the pachislot 1 will be described, that is, the transition flow of the gaming state accompanying the activation of the bonus. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 manages the gaming state based on the presence / absence of winning / operation of a bonus.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (A), the main control circuit 91 is a bonus (a character continuous actuation device ("F_BB" in this embodiment) according to a first kind special character and a role according to a second kind special character). The bonus non-winning state, the bonus flags, and the bonus gaming state are distinguished on the basis of the presence / absence of winning / operation of the object continuous differential device ("F_MB" in the present embodiment). Specifically, the bonus non-winning condition is a condition in which the bonus is not won and the bonus is not activated, and between the bonus flags is a condition in which the bonus is won and the bonus is not activated, The gaming state is a state in which the bonus is activated.

  The presence or absence of a bonus winning is managed based on data stored in an internal winning combination storing area (not shown) provided in main RAM 33, and the presence or absence of a bonus operation is a gaming state flag provided in main RAM 33. It is managed based on data stored in a storage area (not shown). Here, in Pachi-Slo 1 of the present embodiment, when the combination (more specifically, “F_BB” or “F_MB”) related to the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, the corresponding bonus is operated until the corresponding bonus is activated. The role is carried over as an internal winning combination.

  Between bonus flags, the part associated with the bonus is carried over as an internal winning combination, and between BB flags, “F_BB” is carried over as an internal winning combination, and between MB flags is “F_MB”. It has been carried over as an internal winning combination. In Pachi-Slot 1, during the bonus flag, the player is not determined to be the internal winning combination for the bonus other than the one for the bonus carried over. That is, since "F_BB" is carried over as the internal winning combination during the BB flag, "F_MB" is not determined as the internal winning combination, and "F_MB" is carried over as the internal winning combination during the MB flag. Therefore, “F_BB” will not be determined as an internal winning combination.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, when the main control circuit 91 determines (1) “F_BB” as an internal winning combination in the bonus non-winning condition, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state between the BB non-winning condition and the BB flag. (2) If "F_MB" is determined as an internal winning combination in the bonus non-winning state, the gaming state is shifted between the bonus non-winning state and the MB flag.

  Further, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the BB flag to the BB gaming state when the bonus gaming state is started when "F_BB" determined as an internal winning combination is won among (3) BB flags. Also, (4) "M_F" which is determined as an internal winning combination is won between MB flags, and when the bonus gaming state is started, the gaming state is shifted from the MB flags to the MB gaming state.

  The main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the bonus gaming state (BB gaming state or MB gaming state) to the bonus non-winning state when the bonus end conditions are satisfied and the bonus ends in (5) bonus gaming state. . In the Pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the termination condition of the bonus is that the number of medals paid out reaches the prescribed number, for example, the prescribed number of BB gaming state is "345", and the prescription of MB gaming state is defined. The number is "105".

[Various data tables 1 on the main control side]
Subsequently, configurations of various data tables stored in the main ROM 94 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 14.

<Symbol arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 8 represents by data the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between 21 symbol positions “0” to “20” and symbols corresponding to each of the symbol positions.

  The symbol positions “0” to “20” indicate the positions of the symbols arranged along the rotational 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 identified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter.

  As a kind of pattern, "red 7", "white BAR", "black BAR", "gear", "watermelon", "cherry 1", "cherry 2", "replay", "bell" and "blank" Contains.

  In the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 8, the symbol located in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (the symbol passing through the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) when the reel index is detected While assigning to “0”, the correspondence relationship in which the symbol positions “0” to “20” are assigned to each of the 21 symbols is specified in the order of moving in the rotational direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In this way, by using the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R as a reference, the type of the symbol located in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is specified for every three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Can.

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

  The symbols used in the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment are "red 7", "white BAR", "black BAR", "gear", "watermelon", "cherry 1", "cherry 2", "replay", " There are 10 types of "bell" and "blank". In the symbol code table, "00000001" is assigned as data to "red 7" symbol (symbol code 1), and "00000010" is assigned as data to "white BAR" symbol (symbol code 2). It is done. Similarly, "00000011" to "00001010" are assigned as data to each of the symbols (symbol code 3 to 10) of "black BAR" to "blank".

<Symbol combination table>
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. The symbol combination table is a combination of symbols predetermined according to the type of benefit, and a combination of the symbols and data stored in the main RAM 95 when the combination of the symbols is displayed. Define the correspondence with the benefits of (the number of medals paid out).

  In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line matches the combination of the symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it is determined to be a winning. Then, when it is determined that the player has won, the player is given a privilege such as payout of medals, operation of replay (replay), and operation of a bonus game (character continuous operating device). When the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line does not match any of the combinations of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it becomes a so-called "off". That is, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination of “off” is defined by not defining the combination of symbols corresponding to “off” in the symbol combination table. The present invention is not limited to this, and an item of "displacement" may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly define "displacement".

  The data field in the symbol combination table defines information for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the valid line. Specifically, in the data column, there is a "storage area" in which data of a combination of corresponding symbols is stored, and "a bit corresponding to a combination of symbols in data (1 byte data) stored in the storage area. Data for specifying a) is defined.

  The combination defined in the symbol combination table means a symbol combination of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R displayed along the effective line when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. In each combination, a combination name according to the role of the combination and the type of symbols constituting the combination is defined.

  Further, the payout number specified in the symbol combination table specifies the number of medals to be paid out when the corresponding symbol combination is displayed. For example, referring to FIG. 9, eight medals are paid out when a combination of symbols of combination name "C_BELL" is displayed in a 3-BET game. In addition, the content column in the symbol combination table indicates the role of each symbol combination and the feature of each symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB" is displayed along the active line, the gaming state shifts to the BB gaming state. Further, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_MB" is displayed along the effective line, the gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state.

  In addition, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_Replay" is displayed along the effective line, the replay operation is performed. In addition, when the symbol combination of the combination name “C_BELL” is displayed along the effective line, eight medals are paid out for 1 BET or 3 BET, and 15 medals are paid out at 2 BET time. In addition, when the symbol combination of the combination names “C_watermelon_01” and “C_watermelon_02” is displayed along the effective line, 14 medals are paid out.

  In addition, when the symbol combination of the combination name “C_special 01” and “C_special 02” is displayed along the effective line, one medal is paid out. Here, the symbol combinations of the combination names “C_special 01” and “C_special 02” are symbol combinations that can be stopped and displayed when “F_special role A” to “F_special role C” are determined as the internal winning combination. (See FIG. 13 described later). And “F_special role A” to “F_special role C” are not determined as an internal winning combination alone in the bonus non-winning state, and either “F_BB” or “F_MB” is always duplicated It is determined as an internal winning combination (see FIG. 11 described later). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the combination name "C_special 01" or "C_special 02" ("F_special role A" to "F_special role C") must be one in which either "F_BB" or "F_MB" is duplicated It is a bonus duplicating role.

  Also, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_strong special" is displayed along the effective line, 14 medals are paid out. Here, the symbol combination of the combination name “C_strong special” is a symbol combination that can be displayed in a stopped state when “F_strong special role” is determined as an internal winning combination (see FIG. 13 described later). Then, "F_strong special role" is not determined as an internal winning combination alone in the bonus non winning condition, and "F_BB" is always determined as an internal winning combination (see FIG. 11 described later). . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the combination name “C_strong special (“ F_strong special role ”)” is a BB duplication determined role in which “F_BB” always overlaps. "Gear-gear-gear", which is the symbol combination of the combination name "C_strong special", is a preparation for immediate alignment of "red 7-red 7-red 7" which is the symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB". This point will be described later.

  In addition, when the symbol combination of the combination name “C_BB special — 01” and “C_BB special — 02” is displayed along the effective line, 14 medals are paid out. In addition, when the symbol combinations of combination names “C_cherry 01 — 01” to “C_cherry 05 — 07” are displayed along the effective line, two medals are paid out. In addition, when the symbol combination of combination names “C_Cherry 06_01” to “C_Cherry 08_09” is displayed along the active line, two medals are paid out for 1 BET or 3 BET, and 15 medals are generated at 2 BET. Be paid out. In addition, when the symbol combination of combination names “C_Cherry 09” to “C_Cherry 10_08” is displayed along the active line, two medals are paid out for 1 BET or 3 BET, and 14 medals are paid for 2 BET. Be paid out. In addition, when the symbol combination of the combination name “C_cherry 11” is displayed along the effective line, six medals are paid out.

  In the following, the combination names “C_Cherry 01_01” to “C_Cherry 01_05” may be referred to as “C_Cherry 01”, and the combination names “C_Cherry 02_01” to “C_Cherry 02_02” are referred to as “C_Cherry 02”. Sometimes called, combination names "C_Cherry 03_01" to "C_Cherry 03_45" may be called "C_Cherry 03", and combination names "C_Cherry 05_01" to "C_Cherry 05_07" as "C_Cherry 05" Sometimes called, combination names "C_Cherry 06_01" to "C_Cherry 06_02" may be called "C_Cherry 06", and combination names "C_Cherry 07_01" to "C_Cherry 07_07" to "C_Cherry 0 The combination names "C_Cherry 08_01" to "C_Cherry 08_09" may be called "C_Cherry 08", and the combination names "C_Cherry 10_01" to "C_Cherry 10_08" to "C_Cherry 10". Sometimes called

<Internal lottery table>
Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, an internal lottery table to be referred to when determining the internal winning combination will be described. The internal lottery table is provided for each gaming state, and defines lottery value information corresponding to each combination.

  FIG. 11 (A) is an internal lottery table referred to during the bonus non-winning state, FIG. 11 (B) is an internal lottery table referred to between BB flags, and FIG. 12 (C) is FIG. 12 (D) is an internal lottery table referred to during the BB gaming state, and FIG. 12 (E) is referred to during the MB gaming state. It is an internal lottery table.

  In the present embodiment, a random number value for lottery extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is sequentially subtracted by a lottery value (not shown) according to each combination, and the result of subtraction is negative. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not (so-called "whole") has occurred.

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

  Here, during the BB flag, the internal winning combination is determined with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11B, but during the BB flag, a gaming state in which “F_BB” is carried over as the internal winning combination. Therefore, in addition to the internal winning combination determined with reference to the internal lottery table, “F_BB” carried forward is also determined as the internal winning combination. The same applies to the MB flags, and in addition to the internal winning combination determined with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12C, the carryover "F_MB" is also determined as the internal winning combination. Further, referring to FIG. 12 (E), although the internal lottery in the MB gaming state always becomes "off", all the small winning combinations in the MB gaming state regardless of the result of the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table ("F_bell" to "F_1 sheet holder") is determined as the internal winning combination.

<Correspondence table of internal winning combination and symbol combination>
FIG. 13 is a table showing a correspondence relationship with combinations of symbols which 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 effective line, in the role determined as the internal winning combination.

  In Pachi-Slot 1, the main control circuit 91 changes the stop control according to the internal winning combination and the game state, and when the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols of the correspondence shown in FIG. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped so that the combination can be displayed.

  In addition, referring to the correspondence table shown in FIG. 13, when “F_BELL” is determined as an internal winning combination, in addition to the combination name “C_BELL”, combination names “C_cherry 01” to “C cherry 05” and The symbol combination of "C_cherry 11" can be displayed. Here, when “F_BELL” is determined as the internal winning combination, basically, the symbol combination of the combination name “C_BELL” is displayed, but when irregular pressing is performed (that is, the first When the stop operation is for a reel other than the left reel 3L), the symbol combination of the combination name "C_BELL" may not be displayed due to the relationship of the reel arrangement. Therefore, in such a case, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the combination name “C_cherry 11” and the symbol combination of any of “C_cherry 01” to “C cherry 05” are combined indicate.

  Referring to FIG. 9, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_BELL" is displayed at the time of 3 BET, eight medals are paid out, while the symbol combination of the combination name "C_cherry 11" is displayed at the time of 3 BET. When six medals are paid out and a symbol combination of any of the combination names "C_cherry 01" to "C cherry 05" is displayed at 3 BET, two medals are paid out. Therefore, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, even if the stop operation is performed at a timing when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_BELL" can not be displayed by the irregular push when "F_BELL" is determined as the internal winning combination, It is possible to display a symbol combination (cherry) having a payout of the same number (8 sheets = 6 sheets + 2 sheets) in combination.

<Lock lottery table>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14 (A), a lock lottery table to be referred to when deciding whether or not to perform lock control at the start of the game will be described. In addition, the lottery using the lock lottery table is performed based on the random number value for lottery extracted from among the random number values of “0 to 255”.

  The lock lottery table defines lottery value information on the lottery result as to whether or not lock control is performed for each internal winning combination. The main control circuit 91 refers to the lock lottery table and performs the lock control when the watermelon or more (except for “F_Replay” and “F_Bell”) is determined as the internal winning combination during the bonus non-winning condition at 3 BET. Decide whether to do it or not. When the lottery is won (with lock), the main control circuit 91 performs lock control to temporarily delay the start of the game and transmits a lock command to the sub control circuit 101. On the contrary, when the lottery is not won (no lock), the main control circuit 91 starts the game without performing the lock control.

<Bonus challenge production>
Here, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when winning a lottery with reference to the lock lottery table, the main control circuit 91 and the sub control circuit 101 perform bonus challenge effect. Subsequently, an outline of this bonus challenge will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 (B) to 16.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment has the game characteristic of playing a game aiming at the bonus gaming state, and the bonus is made during the bonus non-winning state (or between the bonus flags). When the winning of the part can be expected, a bonus challenge may be provided to reward the player with the expected degree of winning. In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, when more than watermelon is won, it can be expected that the bonus part will be won twice (refer to FIG. 11A). A lottery is performed using the lock lottery table shown in FIG. 14 (A), and a bonus challenge effect is executed when the lottery is won.

  In the bonus challenge production, it is not preferable that dropping occurs, so watermelon, cherries, special roles (“F_ special role A” to “F_ special role C”) and strong special roles (“F_ strong special role”) In order not to lose everything, all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are urged to perform a stop operation aiming at the “white BAR” symbol. That is, it can be said that the bonus challenge effect is an effect which urges the player to perform a stop operation (a stop operation aiming at the “white BAR” symbol) for displaying a combination of symbols above the watermelon when the reel is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, in the bonus challenge effect, the overlapping expectation of the bonus combination is suggested according to the symbol combination displayed by the stop operation aiming at the “white BAR” symbol, for example, according to the watermelon When the symbol combination ("C_watermelon_01" "C_watermelon_02") is displayed, the overlapping expectation degree of the bonus combination is the lowest, and the symbol combination according to the cherry ("C_cherry 01_01" to "C_cherry 10_08") If is displayed, it indicates that the bonus player's overlapping expectation is low next. On the other hand, when the symbol combination ("C_special 01" "C_special 02") according to the special combination that is the bonus duplication determined combination is displayed, either "F_BB" or "F_MB" is duplicated. If the symbol combination ("C_strong special") is displayed according to the strong special role who is the BB double-decision role, suggesting that the win has been made, "F_BB" is duplicated and won Suggest.

<Example of effect of bonus challenge effect>
Then, with reference to FIG. 15, the example of a production | presentation of the bonus challenge production | presentation in the pachislot 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated. When the player performs a game start operation (operation of the start lever 16), the main control circuit 91 of the pachislot 1 determines an internal winning combination and performs lottery (lock lottery) using a lock lottery table. Normally, when the player performs the start operation, the game is started (the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated), but when the lock lottery is won, as shown in FIG. 15A, the main control circuit 91 temporarily delays (locks) the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, during this lock period, the main control circuit 91 moves the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by one pulse (1/16 pattern) in the rotational direction, and then returns it to the original position. (Move in the reverse direction by one pulse). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15C, the main control circuit 91 starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the sub control circuit 101 outputs a specific sound from the speakers 20L, 20R. By causing the lamp group 21 to emit light in a specific light emission mode, the player is notified that a bonus challenge is to be performed.

  As described above, in the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment, the player can be notified that the bonus challenge effect is performed by outputting a specific sound or emitting light in a specific light emission mode. However, the output of the specific sound or Prior to light emission in a specific light emission mode, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are moved by one pulse. From the player's point of view, it is notified that the bonus challenge effect will be executed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R watching for the stop operation. Can be communicated reliably.

  In addition, at the time of executing the bonus challenge effect, as a result of the output of a specific sound or the emission of a specific light emission mode, it is understood that not only the player in the game but also the surrounding people perform the bonus challenge effect. become. At this time, in the pachislot 1, prior to the output of a specific sound or the emission of a specific light emission mode, the player gives notice using reels 3 L, 3 C, 3 R at which the player is gazing Therefore, it is possible for the player to grasp that the bonus challenge effect is to be performed before being grasped by the surrounding people, and the player in the game can have a sense of superiority.

  In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, notification that the bonus challenge effect is to be performed is performed by outputting a specific sound from the speakers 20L and 20R and causing the lamp group 21 to emit light in a specific light emission mode. However, it is not limited to this. That is, in the control shown in FIG. 15 (B), it is sufficient that the advance notice using the reels 3L, 3C, 3R at which the player is watching can be performed prior to the notification that the bonus challenge effect is to be performed. The effect execution means for notifying that effect is to be performed is not limited to the speakers 20L, 20R or the lamp group 21, but may be any effect execution means such as a display device such as a liquid crystal display.

<Display name of effect during bonus challenge effect>
Further, in the case of executing the bonus challenge effect in the Pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the effect name is displayed using the display counter 6 at the start of the bonus challenge effect. Here, the number of credits and the number of payouts are usually displayed on the display counter 6 (display counters 61, 62, 63), but when the sub control circuit 101 receives a lock command from the main control circuit 91, The name of the effect of the effect to be executed is displayed instead of the display of. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 15 (D), the sub control circuit 101 regards the three display counters 61, 62, 63 as one display unit, and "BONUS" which is the name of a bonus challenge effect. The character string "CHALLENGE" is displayed across the three display counters 61, 62, 63 so as to flow (scrolling) from the right to the left.

  When the effect name of the bonus challenge effect is displayed across the three display counters 61, 62, 63, all characters constituting the effect name may be displayed continuously, or the display counters 61, 62. , 63, and a predetermined number of characters may be hidden and displayed. For example, when displaying the "CHALLENGE" portion (or a part thereof) of the "BONUS CHALLENGE", the former sequentially displays "CH", "ALL", and "EN" from the display counters 61, 62, and 63. All characters that make up "CHALLENGE" are displayed continuously.

  On the other hand, the latter is displayed in the order of "CH" (A) "LLE" (N) "GE" sequentially from the display counters 61, 62, 63, and a predetermined number of adjacent display counters 61, 62, 63 are displayed. Do not display characters. That is, "A" is not displayed between the display counter 61 and the display counter 62, and "N" is not displayed between the display counter 62 and the display counter 63. In other words, the display counter 6 causes the display counter 61 to display "CH" of "BONUS CHALLENGE" which is the effect name of the bonus challenge effect, and also displays the letter "A" following the displayed "CH" Instead, “LLE” following “CHA” is displayed on the display counter 62 next to the display counter 61. The number of characters not displayed between the adjacent display counters 61, 62, 63 is arbitrary, and may be one character or two or more characters.

  In addition, the timing at which the effect name of the bonus challenge effect is displayed on the display counter 6 is arbitrary. For example, the timing when the lock lottery is won and the lock command is received from the main control circuit 91 (one pulse for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) (The timing before moving) may be simultaneous with the main control circuit 91 moving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by one pulse, and the main control circuit 91 may be a reel 3L, 3C, 3R. It may be the timing at which the rotation of (1) is started (simultaneously with the output of a specific sound or the emission in a specific light emission mode).

  As described above, the pachislot 1 normally displays the number of credits, the number of payouts, and the like on the display counter 6, but when executing a bonus challenge effect, since the effect name is displayed instead of the indication, the liquid crystal display It is possible to display an effect name of an effect to be executed by the pachislot 1 without providing a display device such as. The present invention enables display of the effect name without requiring a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and the effect of displaying the effect name is not limited to the bonus challenge effect, and Even in the case of a pachislot where there is a display device such as a liquid crystal display or the like, it is included that display of the effect name can be performed on the display counter 6. Further, in the pachislot 1, since the effect names are displayed across the three display counters 61, 62, 63, even long effect names that can not be displayed by one display counter can be appropriately displayed.

<Another example of effect name display during bonus challenge effects>
Subsequently, another example of the effect name display during the bonus challenge effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the name of the effect is displayed at the start of the bonus challenge effect in which the player is notified of the expectation of winning the bonus role. However, the display mode of this effect name is expected to be the effect of winning the bonus role. It may be different depending on the degree.

  FIG. 16A is a display mode lottery table used when making the display mode of the effect name different in accordance with the expectation of winning of the bonus combination. In addition, the lottery using a display mode lottery table is performed based on the random number value for lottery extracted out of the random value of "0-255." Further, the lottery using the display mode lottery table may be performed by the main control circuit 91 and the result of the lottery may be notified to the sub control circuit 101, or the sub control circuit 101 may be directly performed.

  The display mode lottery table defines information on the lottery value for the lottery result of the display mode of the effect name for each presence or absence of a bonus combination. When "normal" is determined as the lottery result, the sub control circuit 101 displays the effect name in the normal display mode (see FIG. 15D), and when "special" is determined as the lottery result. Shows the name of the effect in a special display manner. Note that the special display mode may be any mode that can be displayed on the specification of the display counter 6. For example, as shown in FIG. In addition, red letters may be displayed as opposed to normal black letters, and a character string that normally flows from the right may be displayed as a character string that flows from the left.

  In addition, the special display mode is not limited to making all the effect names different from the normal display mode, but also includes making only a part different. For example, the first character of the effect name may be displayed in the same display manner as the normal display manner, and the display manner may be changed from the subsequent characters.

  Further, the lottery of the display mode may be different depending on at least the winning expectation of the bonus combination, and as shown in FIG. 16 (A), the lottery result may be different for each kind of bonus combination winning. However, regardless of the type of bonus combination being won, the lottery results may be the same. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 16A, “special” may be determined even when the bonus combination is not won but is not limited thereto, and the lottery probability is 0 May be included.

[Various data table 1 of sub control side]
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 86 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Tempai sound lottery table and tempy sound determination table>
FIG. 17A is referred to when determining the category of the tempering sound to be output when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the game at the start of the game in which "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination. FIG. 17 (B) shows a tempai sound lottery table based on a line on which the “C_BB” symbol combination is tempered when the symbol combination of “C_BB” is actually tempered in the game. Among the categories of the tempy sounds determined with reference to, it is a tempy sound determination table to be referred to when determining the actually produced hot sound.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the tempare sound extraction table defines information on the lottery value for the category of the tempo sound for each number of times and the setting value that “F_BB” is determined as the internal winning combination. In addition, the lottery using a tempai sound lottery table is performed based on the random number value for lottery extracted out of the random value of "0-32767". Further, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the “BB first time” means the period from when the power is turned on and the first BB gaming state is started after the pachislot 1 starts operation (that is, operation starts) "B_BB" in the period when BB gaming state has not been performed since then refers to a game determined as an internal winning combination, and "after BB second time" means after Pachislot 1 starts operation A game in which "F_BB" is determined as an internal winning combination after the first BB gaming state is started.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17B, the temppy sound determination table defines a tempai sound to be actually output for each line and tempai category on which the symbol combination of “C_BB” is tempered. For example, when "SP sound 2" is determined as the category of the tempering sound, if the line that is actually tempered is in the middle stage, the "setting suggestion sound" is defined as the tempering sound, and if it is other than the middle stage. "SP sound 1" is defined as the tempy sound. The “setting indication sound” is a tempering sound that has different probabilities of being output according to the setting value. The player can perform setting estimation from the frequency at which the setting indication sound is output as the tempering sound.

  In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 101 determines the category of the tempy sound at the start of the game in which "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination, and during the game the symbol of "C_BB" When the combination is actually tempered, the tempo sound to be actually output is determined based on the tempered line.

  Specifically, when "SP sound 1" is determined as the category of tempy sound at the start of the game, the secondary control circuit 101 causes the pattern combination of "C_BB" to be tempai in the middle of the game, and thus the tempy sound When "special sound 2" is determined and the tempo is tapped other than in the middle stage, "special sound 1" is determined as the tempy sound and is output from the speakers 20L and 20R. In addition, if "SP sound 2" is determined as the category of tempy sound at the start of the game, the secondary control circuit 101 indicates "set as a tempy sound" if the symbol combination of "C_BB" is in the middle in the game. If the "sound" is determined and tempering is performed at other than the middle stage, "special sound 1" is determined as the tempering sound, and is output from the speakers 20L and 20R.

  In addition, when "normal sound 1" is decided as a category of tempy sound at the start of the game, the sub control circuit 101 sets "normal sound" as a tempy sound regardless of the line on which the symbol combination of "C_BB" Similarly, when "normal sound 2" is determined as the category of the tempy sound, the sub control circuit 101 sets "temporary sound" regardless of the line on which the symbol combination "C_BB" The "normal sound 2" is determined and output from the speakers 20L and 20R.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 17A, in the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment, the “SP sound 2” is determined as the category of the tempai sound only at the “first BB time” and “the second BB or later”. There is no way to decide. And, "SP indication 2" is decided as the category of the tempai sound and "the set indication sound" is decided as the tempai sound to be actually outputted, and only when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempered in the middle stage is there. Therefore, in the Pachislot 1 of this embodiment, "F_BB" is determined as an internal winning combination during the period from when the power is turned on and the Pachislot 1 starts to operate until the first BB gaming state is started. In the game, only when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempered in the middle, there is a possibility that "set indication sound" may be outputted as a tempai sound.

  In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, even if the game in which "F_BB" is determined to be an internal winning combination, the symbol combination of "C_BB" does not temporarily rise in the middle unless a predetermined stop operation is performed. It is also good. Specifically, in the main control circuit 91, the first stop operation is for the left reel L, and the "red 7" symbol of the symbol position "15" is located in the middle of the left display window 4L. Only when the first stop operation is performed at the same timing (that is, only when the first stop operation for the left reel 3L is pressed so-called), the symbol combination of "C_BB" can be tempered in the middle step The stop control may be performed, and in other cases, the stop control of the reel may be performed so as not to temper the symbol combination of "C_BB" in the middle.

  Moreover, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the “setting indication sound” may be output as the tempy sound only when “SP sound 2” is determined as the category of the tempy sound. In pachislot 1 the category “SP sound 2” may only be determined in case of setting 6 and not in the case of other setting values. Therefore, in the case of the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, when the “setting indication sound” is output, it is determined that the setting 6 is set. In this regard, the “setting indication sound” only needs to indicate a setting value, and does not have to be a tempering sound that can definitely notify that it is a specific setting value. That is, the category "SP sound 2" may be determined with other setting values, and in this case, the setting value can be suggested from the difference in the probability that the category "SP sound 2" is determined. .

  Further, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, although the sub control circuit 101 determines the temper sound, the present invention is not limited thereto. The main control circuit 91 determines the temp sound and the determination result is sub By notifying the control circuit 101, the sub control circuit 101 may output the tempering sound notified from the speakers 20L and 20R.

  Further, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 101 determines the category of the tempy sound at the start of the game in which “F_BB” is determined as the internal winning combination, and then determines whether the middle stage Although the tempo sound to be output is determined in accordance with this, it is not limited to this. The secondary control circuit 101 does not perform any lottery at the start of the game, and when a combination of symbols of "C_BB" is exhausted in the game in which "F_BB" is determined as an internal winning combination, among a plurality of temppai sounds It is also possible to determine one tempo sound from the above and output it from the speakers 20L and 20R. In this case, it is possible to determine "set indication sound" only at the middle stage tempai by determining one tempai sound out of a plurality of tempai sounds according to the line on which the symbol combination "C_BB" is tempered. Can.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the setting indication sound can be output as the tempering sound from the start of the business of the game arcade to the start of the first BB gaming state. As a result, not only can it be possible to promote the operation of the game at the start of the operation of the game arcade, but also the operation at the start of the operation can be promoted by promoting the operation at the start of business. As a result, you can expect to accelerate the operation of the day.

  By the way, depending on the gaming machine, an error may occur during business, and it may be necessary to temporarily turn off the power to clear the error. The pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment is not in a period until the first BB gaming state is started after the power is temporarily turned off, but the first BB game after the start of the business of the gaming store is started. It outputs a setting sound while the state is started. Therefore, the sub control circuit 101 needs to distinguish between the turning on of the power accompanying a temporary power interruption and the turning on of the power upon opening of the business.

  Specifically, a power on detection circuit (not shown) and a power loss detection circuit (not shown) are arranged on the sub control board 72, and the sub control circuit 101 detects the power on detection circuit and the power loss detection. Based on the signal from the circuit, it is detected that the power supply device 53 is turned on and the power supply device 53 is turned off. When the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 detects the power off, it acquires the date and time (year, month, day, hour, minute and second) from the RTC (real time clock: not shown) arranged in the sub control circuit 101. Save to Also, when the power is detected, the date and time are acquired from the RTC, and the time when the power is cut off is compared with the acquired date and the date and time when the power stored in the sub RAM 103 is detected to be cut. Acquire the power interruption period shown.

  If the power is turned off with the end of business and the power is turned on with the start of business, the power-off period will be several hours or more. On the other hand, when the power is temporarily disconnected, the power-off period is only a few minutes. Therefore, the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 determines that it is the business start time when the power-off period is equal to or longer than the predetermined time (for example, 4 hours), and then the first BB gaming state is started. Control to enable output of the setting indication sound.

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

<Main operation process of pachislot by control of main CPU>
First, the procedure of the main operation processing (processing after power on) of the pachislot 1 performed by the control of the main CPU 93 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 18 (hereinafter referred to as the main flow).

  First, when the pachi slot 1 is powered on, the main CPU 93 performs initialization processing at power on (S1). In this process, it is determined whether the backup has been normally performed or whether the setting has been properly 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, data in the designated storage area in the main RAM 95 is cleared. The designated storage area referred to here is, for example, a storage area in which it is necessary to erase data for each unit game (game) such as the internal winning combination storing area and the display combination storing area.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this process, the medal insertion operation, the input of the start switch 79, and the like are checked. When the medal insertion operation is detected in this process, the main CPU 93 generates data of a medal insertion command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 95. . The 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 the interrupt processing described later with reference to FIG. The medal insertion command data includes information such as the number of medals inserted.

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

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs lock lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (S5). In this process, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not to perform the bonus challenge effect when the winning of the part relating to the bonus can be expected, and performs the lock control to delay the start of the game when performing the bonus challenge effect. Do.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs start command generation processing (S6). In this process, the main CPU 93 generates data of a start command 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 data includes various information such as an internal winning combination and a game state.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a reel stop initial setting process described later with reference to FIG. 20 (S7). In this process, reel stop control information to be used for the 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 is used in the reel stop control processing of S9.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs reel rotation start processing (S8). In this process, the main CPU 93 requests start of rotation of all the reels. Then, when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, each reel is accelerated and controlled until its rotational speed reaches a constant speed by an interrupt process executed at a constant period (1.1172 msec), and thereafter, It is controlled to maintain a constant speed.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a reel stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 21 (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 at which the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C and the right stop button 17R are pressed. Ru.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a winning determination medal payout process (S10). In this award-winning medal payout process, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and based on the combination of symbols displayed along the activated line, according to the combination of the symbols such as payout of medals and operation of replay Grant benefits.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a winning operation command generation process (S11). In this process, the main CPU 93 generates data of a winning operation command 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 prize operation command data includes various types of information such as combinations of symbols displayed along the effective line.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs bonus end check processing (S12). In this process, the main CPU 93 ends the bonus state according to the number of medals paid out during the bonus state, and shifts the gaming state to the corresponding gaming state. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs bonus operation check processing (S13). In this process, the main CPU 93 activates a bonus in accordance with the combination of symbols displayed along the activated line. When the bonus end check process is performed, the main CPU 93 returns the process to S2 on the assumption that one game (unit game) has ended.

<Lock lottery processing>
Next, the lock lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. In the lock lottery process, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not watermelon or more is determined as an internal winning combination (S51). In this process, the main CPU 93 selects “F_ watermelon”, “F_ cherry A”, “F_ cherry B”, “F_ special role A”, “F_ special role B”, “F_ special role C” or “F_ strong special role” as internal winning combinations. It is determined whether or not any of the above is determined. If any of these is determined as an internal winning combination, it is determined as YES.

  When the watermelon or more is not determined as the internal winning combination (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the lock lottery process, while the watermelon or more is determined as the internal winning combination (YES), the main The CPU 93 subsequently performs lock lottery with reference to the lock lottery table shown in FIG. 14 (A) (S52). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not lock lottery has been won (S53), and when lock lottery has not been won (NO), the lock lottery process is ended.

  On the other hand, if the lock lottery has been won (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs lock command generation processing (S54). In this process, the main CPU 93 generates data of a lock command 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.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs lock control processing (S55), and ends the lock lottery processing. In this process, the main CPU 93 temporarily delays the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and moves the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by one pulse (1/16 pattern) in the rotational direction, and then the original Return to position (move one pulse in reverse direction).

<Reel stop initialization process>
Next, the reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the reel stop initialization process, first, the main CPU 93 refers to a rotation stop initialization table (not shown) and acquires a rotation stop number based on an internal winning combination (S71). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the rotation stop initial setting table, and acquires each information based on the rotation stop number (S72). In this process, the main CPU 93 acquires, for example, various types of information associated with the number for stopping the rotation, such as determination data by pressing order.

  Then, the main CPU 93 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (not shown) (S73). That is, the main CPU 93 sets the bits of all symbol code storage areas (except the unused area) to "1". Subsequently, the main CPU 93 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (S74), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operation counter is for determining the number of stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R for which the player has not performed a stop operation, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 95.

<Reel stop control processing>
Subsequently, the reel stop control processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the reel stop control process, the main CPU 93 first determines whether a valid stop button has been pressed (S91). This process is a process of determining whether a signal is output from the stop switch substrate 80 or not. When the main CPU 93 determines that the effective stop button is not pressed (NO), the main CPU 93 repeatedly executes the process of step S91.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the valid stop button has been pressed (YES), the pressing order storage area (not shown) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. Not shown) and updated (S92). That is, the main CPU 93 manages the type of the pressed stop button by updating the activated stop button storage area, and updates the pressed order storage area based on the type of the pressed stop button and the order thereof. And manage the order (stopping order) of the stop operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operation counter (S93), determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S94), and stores the stop start position in the main RAM 95 based on the symbol counter ( S95). The stop start position is a symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch substrate 80.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a sliding symbol number determination process (S96). The number of sliding symbols determination processing determines the number of sliding symbols specified at the stop start position based on reel stop control information (stop table group) selected based on the internal winning combination from the winding stop initial setting table. It is a process.

  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 the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95. The generation process is executed (S97). The reel stop command data indicates 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 (S98). The planned stop position is a symbol position obtained by adding any one of predetermined numerical values “0” to “4” defined as the number of sliding symbols to the stop start position, and the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets a planned stop position as a search symbol position (S99). Next, the main CPU 93 executes symbol code storage processing (S100). In this symbol code storage process, the symbol code of the check symbol position data 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 by the symbol code storage processing (S101). Next, the main CPU 93 performs control change processing (S102). In this control change process, the stop information group used to stop the reel is updated when it is at the specific stop position.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether the pressed stop button has been released (S103). This process is a process of determining whether or not the signal is not output from the stop switch substrate 80.

  When the main CPU 93 determines that the pressed stop button is not released (NO), the main CPU 93 repeatedly executes the process of step S103. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the pressed stop button has been released (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S104). Here, if it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 executes a drawing priority storing process (S105), and executes the process of step S91. In this pull-in priority storing process, the pull-in priority of all the 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 processing.

<Interrupt process by control of main CPU>
Subsequently, interrupt processing under control of the main CPU 93 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 93 saves the register (S131). Next, the main CPU 93 performs input port check processing (S132). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs timer update processing (S133). In this process, the main CPU 93 executes, for example, a process of subtracting the value of a predetermined timer for each interrupt process. Next, the main CPU 93 performs communication data transmission processing (S134). 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 reel control processing (S135). 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 required to start the rotation of all the reels, and thereafter rotates each reel at a constant speed, Drive control of three stepping motors. 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 for the updated symbol counter to match 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 lamp 7 segment drive processing (S136). Next, the main CPU 93 performs register restoration processing (S137). After that, the main CPU 93 ends the interrupt processing.

[Description of operation of sub control circuit]
Next, contents of various processing executed by the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. FIG.

<Process when receiving command>
FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 are flowcharts showing a flow of command reception processing executed by the sub control circuit 101 when predetermined command data is received from the main control circuit 91.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether it is time to receive a lock command (S151). If it is time to receive a lock command (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently sets effect data of a bonus challenge effect (S152), and ends the command reception process. The set effect data of the bonus challenge effect is executed at a predetermined timing. For example, as shown in FIGS. 15C and 15D, the sub CPU 102 outputs a specific sound at the start of the bonus challenge effect, or plays a bonus challenge effect by emitting light in a specific light emission mode. By notifying the player or displaying the effect name on the display counter 6, the type of effect to be executed is notified to the player.

  If it is not the lock command reception time in S151 (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether it is the start command reception time (S153). If it is time to receive the start command (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination (S154). If “F_BB” is not determined as the internal winning combination (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the command reception process.

  On the other hand, if “F_BB” is determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether any of “F_Replay”, “F_Bell” and “F_watermelon” is determined as the internal winning combination It is determined whether or not it is (S155). If none of "F_Replay", "F_Bell" and "F_ Watermelon" is determined to be an internal winning combination (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently refers to the tempo sound lottery table shown in FIG. Then, the category of the tempering sound is extracted and set (S156), and the command reception process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if any of "F_Replay", "F_Bell" and "F_ Watermelon" is determined as the internal winning combination (NO), the sub CPU 102 performs the processing at the time of receiving the command without performing the lottery of the tempy sound. finish. Here, in Pachi-Slot 1, when any of "F_Replay", "F_Bell" and "F_ Watermelon" and "F_BB" are determined as the internal winning combination, "C_BB" is selected because of the design to draw in preferentially. Even if the symbol combination is tempering, the symbol combination of "C_BB" may not be displayed. Therefore, even if "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 102 draws in more preferentially, and in the game determined as the internal winning combination at the same time, the combination that can not display the symbol combination of "C_BB" is At the same time, if it has been decided as an internal winning combination, the lottery of the tempy sound will not be performed.

  If it is not the start command reception time at S153 (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether it is the reception time of the reel stop command (S157). If the reel stop command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently shifts the process to S171 of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is time to receive the reel stop command (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether "F_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination and the symbol combination of "C_BB" has been exhausted. (S158). When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 102 ends the processing at the time of command reception, while when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether SP sound 1 is set as the category of tempy sound. It is determined whether or not it is (S159).

  If the SP sound 1 is set as the category of the tempering sound (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether the “first BB” and “C_BB” are tempering in the middle (S160). . If “BB first” and “C_BB” are in the middle step (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines the special sound 2 as the temper sound, and outputs the special sound 2 from the speakers 20L and 20R. (S161), the command reception process ends. On the other hand, if “BB first” and “C_BB” are not tempered in the middle stage (NO), sub CPU 102 subsequently determines special sound 1 as a tempy sound, and special sound 1 from speakers 20L and 20R. It outputs (S162), and ends the command reception processing.

  If SP sound 1 is not set as the category of the tempering sound in S159 (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether SP sound 2 is set as the category of the tempering sound (S163) . Then, if the SP sound 2 is set as the category of the tempering sound (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether the “first BB” and “C_BB” are tempering in the middle ( S164).

  If “BB first time” and “C_BB” are in the middle stage (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines the setting indication sound as the tempering sound, and outputs the setting indication sound from the speakers 20L and 20R. (S165), the command reception process ends. On the other hand, if “BB first” and “C_BB” are not tempered in the middle stage (NO), sub CPU 102 subsequently determines special sound 1 as a tempy sound, and special sound 1 from speakers 20L and 20R. It outputs (S166), and ends the command reception processing.

  Further, if SP sound 2 is not set as the category of the tempy sound in S163 (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently outputs normal sound 1 or normal sound 2 from the speakers 20L and 20R as the tempy sound ( S167), the command reception processing ends. Specifically, the sub CPU 102 outputs the normal sound 1 from the speakers 20L and 20R when the normal sound 1 is determined as the category of the tempy sound, and when the normal sound 2 is determined, The normal sound 2 is output from the speakers 20L and 20R.

  Moving to FIG. 24, if it is not at the reel stop command reception time at S175 of FIG. 23 (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether it is at the reception time of the winning operation command (S171). If it is time to receive a winning operation command (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether "F_BB" or "F_MB" is determined as an internal winning combination (S172). If neither “F_BB” nor “F_MB” has been determined as the internal winning combination (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the command reception process.

  On the other hand, if "F_BB" or "F_MB" is determined as the internal winning combination (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently displays the symbol combination "C_BB" or "C_MB" along the effective line. It is determined whether or not it is (S173). If the symbol combination “C_BB” or “C_MB” is displayed along the valid line (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the command reception process.

  On the other hand, if any symbol combination of "C_BB" and "C_MB" is not displayed along the effective line (NO), sub CPU 102 counts the number of medals deposited inside pachislot 1 (the number of credits) It is determined whether or not "0" is "0" (S174). If the number of credits is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns on a notification lamp (not shown) for notifying the player that the bonus combination has been won (S175), and receives the command. When the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of credits is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the notification lamp lighting flag on (S176), and ends the command reception processing.

  Further, if it is not at the winning operation command reception time at S171 (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether it is at the medal insertion command reception time (S177). If the medal insertion command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the command reception processing, while if the medal insertion command is received (YES), the sub CPU 102 continues the notification lamp. It is determined whether the lighting flag is on (S178).

  If the notification lamp lighting flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the command reception processing, while if the notification lamp lighting flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 continues the processing. The notification lamp is turned on (S179), the notification lamp lighting flag is turned off (S180), and the command reception process is ended.

[Lighting control of notification lamp]
Here, with reference to the process of FIG. 24, the lighting control of the notification lamp in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachislot 1 has a notification lamp (not shown) and lights up the notification lamp when the bonus combination ("F_BB" or "F_MB") is determined as the internal winning combination, and the bonus combination is won. To the player that he is In the Pachi-Slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, the notification lamp is lit while the next game is started, and a bonus is notified. In this case, notifying the bonus winning without performing the next game when winning the bonus combination may be referred to as "complete notification".

  Specifically, when the bonus is not activated at the end of the game winning the bonus role (at the time of receiving the winning operation command), the sub control circuit 101 of the Pachislot 1 refers to the number of credits and lights the notification lamp. It controls (refer to S171-S176). That is, when the number of credits is "0", the sub control circuit 101 immediately turns on the notification lamp (see S175). As a result, when the number of credits is “0”, winning of a bonus is notified at the end of the game winning the bonus combination. By lighting the notification lamp at the end of the game when the number of credits is “0” as described above, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game without noticing that the bonus combination has been won. .

  On the other hand, when the number of credits is "one or more", the sub control circuit 101 does not turn on the notification lamp at the end of the game winning the bonus (when the winning operation command is received), but the notification lamp The lighting flag is set to ON, and the notification lamp is turned on at the timing when the player performs the medal insertion operation to perform the next game (at the time of receiving the medal insertion command) (see S179). Thereby, when the number of credits is “1 or more”, the game winning the bonus part is ended, and the winning of the bonus is notified at the timing when the insertion operation of the medal is performed to perform the next game. Become. In addition, since the game is started by operating the start lever 16 after the medals are inserted, until the next game is started by lighting the notification lamp at the timing when the medal insertion operation is performed. You can turn on the notification lamp during.

  In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, when the credit number is "0", the notification lamp is turned on at the end of the game, and when the credit number is "one or more", the medal for the next game is Although the notification lamp is turned on at the timing when the closing operation is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, when the number of credits is less than the predetermined number, the sub control circuit 101 turns on the notification lamp at the end of the game, and when the number of credits is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the timing when the medal of the next game is inserted. The notification lamp may be turned on. The predetermined number at this time may be an arbitrary number, but may be, for example, the minimum number used for one game or the maximum number (three sheets) used for one game.

[Immediate bonus combination]
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 25, an immediate alignment of symbol combinations relating to a bonus combination in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, "gear-gear-gear" which is a symbol combination of the combination name "C_strong special" is "red 7-red 7" which is a symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB". -It is preparation for immediate alignment of "Red 7".

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25A, “gears-gears-gears” which is a symbol combination of combination name “C_strong special” is along an effective line (for example, a cross-down line descending to the right) When displayed, the "gear" symbol of the symbol position "5" is displayed on the right reel 3R on the effective line. Since the "red 7" symbol forming the symbol combination of combination name "C_BB" in the right reel 3R is the symbol position "13", the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol in the right reel 3R Is "8 frames".

  In addition, the "gear" symbol of symbol position "4" is displayed on the reel 3C in the effective line, and the distance between the "gear" symbol is "7 frames" and the symbol position "11" "Replay" symbol is placed. Similarly, on the left reel 3L on the effective line, the "gear" symbol of symbol position "3" is displayed, and the distance between the "gear" symbol is "6 frames" and the symbol position is "9" "Black BAR" design is arranged.

  Here, in the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R simultaneously start rotation, and rotate at the same speed from the start of rotation until the stop. Therefore, in the next game in which "gears-gears-gears" is displayed along the cross-down line downward to the right, the "red 7" design of the symbol position "13" of the right reel 3R and the symbol of the reel 3C in the middle The reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate in a horizontal row, with the "replay" symbol at position "11" and the "black BAR" symbol at symbol position "9" on the left reel 3L.

  At this time, in the reel 3C in the middle, the symbol position "13" of the right reel 3R rotates in line with the "red 7" symbol, and rotates in line with the symbol position "11" of the "replay" symbol in the reel position 3C. The "red 7" symbol (symbol position "14") constituting the symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB" is disposed "three frames" ahead.

  Similarly, in the left reel 3L, the "black BAR" symbol of the symbol position "9" of the left reel 3L rotates in line with the "red 7" symbol of the symbol position "13" of the right reel 3R. The "red 7" symbol (symbol position "15") which composes the symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB" is disposed at the "6 frames" ahead.

  Therefore, when three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are compared between adjacent reels, the “red” of the middle reel 3C ahead of the right reel 3R between the right reel 3R and the middle reel 3C. The 7 "symbol is arranged, and the" red 7 "symbol of the left reel 3L is arranged" 3 frames "ahead of the middle reel 3C in the middle reel 3C and the left reel 3L. In other words, in the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the "red 7" symbols are arranged such that the interval becomes "three frames" in order from the right reel 3R.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 25B, in the next game in which "gears-gears-gears" is displayed along the effective line, the stop operation is performed aiming at the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 3R. Then you can pull in the "Red 7" symbol by performing stop operation with a fixed rhythm (interval for the symbol "3 frames") in order of the reel 3C in the middle and the reel 3L on the left, combination name "C_BB" "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7", which is a combination of symbols, can be displayed on the active line. As described above, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, "gears-gears-gears" which is a symbol combination of the combination name "C_strong special" is "red 7-red 7-red" which is a symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB". It is a preparation for immediate alignment of 7 ".

  Here, as described above, “F_strong special role” corresponding to the combination name “C_strong special” is not determined as an internal winning combination alone in the bonus non-winning state, and “F_BB” is always duplicated. It is a BB duplicating role determined as an internal winning combination. Therefore, when "gear-gear-gear" which is a symbol combination of combination name "C_strong special" is displayed along the effective line (in a state other than between MB flags), "F_BB" must also be an internal winning combination It will be decided. As a result, in the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment, the display itself of "gear-gear-gear" which detects the winning of the bonus becomes a preparation for immediate alignment of "red 7-red 7-red 7". There is no need to prepare in preparation for the game after detecting the winning.

  Although FIG. 25 illustrates an example in which "gear-gear-gear" is displayed along a cross-down line descending to the right, it is displayed along a parallel effective line or a cross-up line rising to the right. In this case, although the interval between the "red 7" symbols between adjacent reels is different, "gear-gear-gear" is similarly a preparation preparation for immediate alignment of "red 7-red 7-red 7". That is, in the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, the interval in the rotational direction of the reels of the “gear” symbol and the “red 7” symbol in the same reel is drawn so as to change by a constant interval between adjacent reels ( When “gears-gears-gears” are displayed along the linear effective line, “8 frames”, “10 frames”, “12 frames” (see FIG. 8) from the reel 3R on the right are adjacent to each other. As a result of arranging "red 7" symbols at fixed intervals between reels, "gear-gear-gear" becomes an immediate alignment preparation for "red 7-red 7-red 7".

  The interval between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol, which changes between adjacent reels, determines the rhythm of the stop operation when performing immediate alignment from the preparation point, and the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 8 is It is only an example. That is, the smaller the change in the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol between adjacent reels, the faster the rhythm of the stop operation when performing immediate alignment, and the "gear" symbol between adjacent reels The larger the change in the interval with the “red 7” symbol, the slower the rhythm of the stop operation when performing the immediate alignment, and the symbol arrangement can be set arbitrarily.

<Another example of stop control at the time of winning “F_strong special role”>
As described above, in Pachi-Slo 1 of the present embodiment, "F_strong special role (" C_strong special ")" is basically a symbol combination of combination name "C_strong special" because it is a BB duplicate determination role. Basically, if "gear-gear-gear" is displayed along the effective line, then basically, "red 7-red 7-red 7", which is a symbol combination of combination name "C_BB", along the effective line It can be displayed.

  However, “F_strong special role (“ C_strong special ”)” may be determined as an internal winning combination even between MB flags (see FIG. 12C), and between MB flags, Since "F_MB" is carried over as an internal winning combination and "F_BB" other than "F_MB" is not determined as an internal winning combination, "Gear-Gear-Gear" is valid between the MB flags. Even when displayed along the line, "red 7-red 7-red 7" can not be displayed along the valid line.

  In this case, since the display of "gear-gear-gear" for detecting the winning of "F_BB" does not become a preparation for immediate alignment of "red 7-red 7-red 7", as shown in FIG. If "F_strong special role" is determined as an internal winning combination during the flag, the main control circuit 91 sets "gears-gears-gears", which is a preparation for immediate alignment of "red 7-red 7-red 7". The reels 3L, 3C, 3R may be controlled so as not to be displayed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26A, when "F_strong special role" is determined as an internal winning combination during bonus inactivity other than between MB flags, "F_BB" must also be duplicated. Since it is determined as the internal winning combination, the main control circuit 91 can display the "gear-gear-gear", which is a preparation for immediate alignment of "red 7-red 7-red 7", on the reels 3L, 3C, Control 3R.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26B, when "F_strong special role" is determined as an internal winning combination between MB flags, "F_MB" is carried over, so "F_BB" is an internal winning combination. It has not been decided. Therefore, the main control circuit 91 controls the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so as not to display "gears-gears-gears", which is a preparation for immediate alignment of "red 7-red 7-red 7".

  In addition, in the pachislot, when the internal winning combination that permits combination display of symbols related to winning is determined in the specification, the reel is rotated so that the combination of the symbols is displayed as much as possible along the effective line. You need to stop it. Therefore, when "F_strong special role" is determined as an internal winning combination between MB flags, it is not possible to display the symbol combination "off" without displaying the corresponding symbol combination.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26B, when "F_strong special role" in the middle of MB flags is determined as an internal winning combination, it is impossible to display "gears-gears-gears" which is an immediate alignment preparation stage In order to control the machine, a symbol combination other than "gear-gear-gear" is provided as a symbol combination corresponding to "F_strong special role", and this symbol combination is drawn in priority to "gear-gear-gear". It is necessary to control the reels 3L, 3C and 3R. As a result, the symbol combination for which the display is permitted is not displayed without being displayed as "disengagement", and while the reel stop control in the pachislot is satisfied, the instant of "red 7-red 7-red 7" is made between the MB flags. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be controlled so that "gears-gears-gears", which is a preparation for alignment, is not displayed.

  As a specific example, in Pachi-Slo 1 of the present embodiment, “F_strong special role” is a role associated with payout of 14 medals (that is, combination name “C_strong special” is paid out of 14 medals Such symbol combination is changed, for example, as a replay role in which the operation of replay (replay) is performed (that is, the combination name “C_strong special” is changed as a symbol combination related to the operation of replay), “ Combination names "C_strong special" and "C_Replay" are set as symbol combinations corresponding to F_strong special role.

  Then, while the bonus is not activated except during the MB flag, the main control circuit 91 determines that “F_strong special role” is determined as the internal winning combination, “gears-gears according to the combination name“ C_strong special ”. "Gear" is displayed along the effective line, and the game is activated. On the other hand, when "F_strong special role" is determined as an internal winning combination between MB flags, main control circuit 91 follows "Replay-Replay-Replay" along the effective line according to the combination name "C_Replay". Display, and activate the replay. Thus, the reels 3L and 3C are displayed so that "gears-gears-gears", which is a preparation for immediate alignment of "red 7-red 7-red 7", are not displayed between MB flags while satisfying reel stop control in pachislots. , 3R can be controlled.

<Another example of immediate alignment of bonus roles>
Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29, another example of immediate alignment of symbol combinations related to a bonus combination in the pachislot 1 will be described. In the pachislot 1 of the above embodiment, only "red 7-red 7-red 7" is provided as a symbol combination according to BB in the pachislot 1, but in the following, "red 7" is attached as a symbol combination according to BB. -"Red 7-Red 7" and "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" shall be provided. Of course, the following another example is not limited to two symbol combinations according to BB, and is applicable to a plurality of three or more symbol combinations according to BB.

  In addition, below, the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" is called "BB1", and the symbol combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" is called "BB2". Further, on each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the "red 7" symbol, the "blue 7" symbol, the "gear" symbol, and the "blank" symbol are drawn at predetermined intervals.

(Multiple immediate alignment from one preparation eye)
In the example shown in FIG. 25, "gears-gears-gears", which is a symbol combination of combination name "C_strong special", becomes an immediate alignment preparation of one symbol combination "red 7-red 7-red 7". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and "gears-gears-gears" may be a preparation for immediate alignment of the two graphic combinations. This point will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol is the first interval (A frame) for the right reel 3R, and the second interval (A for the reel 3C in the middle). A frame + B frame) and the left reel 3L have a third interval (A frame + B frame + B frame). Therefore, when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are compared between adjacent reels, the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol is such that the distance between the right reel 3R becomes wider by "B". The picture is drawn.

  As described above, when the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol in the same reel is drawn so as to change by a fixed distance between adjacent reels, "gear-gear-gear" is "red As shown in FIG. 27C, a stop operation is performed by aiming for the “red 7” symbol on the right reel 3R for the next game, as shown in FIG. 27 (C). "Red 7-red 7-red 7" can be displayed on the effective line by performing stop operation with a fixed rhythm in the order of the middle reel 3C and the left reel 3L.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 27B, the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol is the fourth interval (C frame) for the right reel 3R and the fifth reel 3C in the middle. The interval (C frame + B frame) and the left reel 3L are the sixth interval (C frame + B frame + B frame). Therefore, when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are compared between adjacent reels, the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol is such that the distance between the right reel 3R becomes wider by "B". The picture is drawn. As a result, "gears-gears-gears" is a preparation for immediate alignment of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7", and as shown in FIG. 27D, "blue 7" in the right reel 3R for the next game. Display the "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" on the effective line by performing stop operation aiming at the symbol and then performing stop operation with a certain rhythm in the order of the inner reel 3C and left reel 3L. Can.

  In FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, the difference between the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol between adjacent reels and the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol between adjacent reels Although the difference is referred to as "B-frame", the present invention is not limited to this, and the difference in the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol between adjacent reels and the "gear" between adjacent reels The difference between the symbol and the “blue 7” symbol may be different.

  As described above, the difference in the spacing between the symbols between adjacent reels determines the rhythm of the stop operation at the time of immediate alignment. Therefore, make the difference in the interval between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol between adjacent reels the same as the difference in the interval between the "gear" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol between the adjacent reels. Then, the rhythm of the stop operation at the time of immediate alignment can be made to coincide with "red 7-red 7-red 7" and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7", and "between adjacent reels" The stop at the time of immediate alignment by making the difference of the interval of "gear" symbol and "red 7" symbol and the difference of the interval of "gear" symbol and "blue 7" symbol between adjacent reels different The rhythm of operation can be made to differ by "red 7-red 7-red 7" and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7".

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 27, with respect to the "gear" symbol, the "red 7" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol and both are arranged to be wider by a fixed interval in order from the right reel 3R. In this respect, the order in which the spacing is increased relative to the "gear" symbol may be made different between the "red 7" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, the gap between the “gear” symbol and the “red 7” symbol on the same reel is arranged to be wider by a fixed interval in order from the right reel 3R (FIG. 28 (A ), The intervals between the "gear" symbol and the "blue 7" symbol in the same reel are arranged so as to be wider by a fixed interval in order from the left reel 3L (FIG. 28 (B)).

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 28C, in the next game in which "gears-gears-gears" is displayed along the effective line, the stop operation is performed aiming at the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 3R, After that, “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” can be displayed on the effective line by performing stop operation with a fixed rhythm in the order of the inner reel 3C and the left reel 3L (BB1 is pressed immediately by reverse pressing) Match). Similarly, as shown in FIG. 28D, in the next game where "gears-gears-gears" is displayed along the effective line, the stop operation is performed aiming at the "blue 7" symbol on the left reel 3L, After that, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” can be displayed on the effective line by performing stop operation with a fixed rhythm in the order of middle reel 3C and right reel 3R (BB2 is immediately pressed Match).

  Further, in recent pachislot machines, a plurality of symbol combinations may be displayed for one BB flag, or a plurality of BB flags may be provided for each of a plurality of symbol combinations. The former is, for example, a pachislo that enables display of both symbol combinations of "red 7-red 7-red 7" and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" with respect to one BB flag "F_BB". is there. Also, for the latter, for example, the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" can be displayed when "F_BB1" is determined as an internal winning combination, and "F_BB2" is determined when an internal winning combination is determined. Can not be displayed, conversely, the symbol combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" can be displayed when "F_BB2" is determined as an internal winning combination, and "F_BB1" is determined when an internal winning combination is determined. It is a pachislot that can not be displayed.

  In the case of the former, such as pachislot, the player prefers "red 7-red 7-red 7" and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" after "F_BB" is determined as an internal winning combination. The symbol combination of can be selected to perform the stop operation. In the latter case, only symbol combinations corresponding to the BB flag determined as the internal winning combination can be stopped and displayed, and after “F_BB1” is determined as the internal winning combination, the player Performs the stop operation aiming at "red 7-red 7-red 7" and after "F_BB2" is determined as the internal winning combination, the player aims for "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7". Stop operation will be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 27 or 28, when a plurality of immediate arrangements can be made from one preparation point, a plurality of symbol combinations may be displayed for one BB flag, and each plurality of symbol combinations may be displayed. A plurality of BB flags may be provided in.

  Specifically, in the former case, the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" is used as the type of part that can be determined as an internal winning combination. "F_BB" which can be displayed and "gear-gear-gear" symbol combination can be displayed, and "F_BB" is always duplicated if it is determined as an internal winning combination during bonus non-operation except between MB flags. And “F_strong special role” determined as an internal winning combination. And so that the symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" becomes the immediate alignment preparation eye of the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" Arrange the symbols so that the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol on the same reel changes by a fixed interval between adjacent reels (draw the symbol on the reel) This can be realized by drawing a symbol so that the distance between the symbol and the "blue 7" symbol changes at regular intervals between adjacent reels.

  Also, in the latter case, "F_BB1" which can display the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" as the type of role that can be determined as an internal winning combination, "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" "F_BB2" which can display symbol combination of "" and "gear-gear-gear" symbol combination can be displayed, and if it is determined as an internal winning combination during bonus non-operation except for between MB flags It has "F_strong special role" in which either of F_BB1 "or" F_BB2 "is always determined as an internal winning combination. And so that the symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" becomes the immediate alignment preparation eye of the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" Arrange the symbols so that the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol on the same reel changes by a fixed interval between adjacent reels (draw the symbol on the reel) This can be realized by drawing a symbol so that the distance between the symbol and the "blue 7" symbol changes at regular intervals between adjacent reels.

  In the latter case, when “F_strong special role” is determined as an internal winning combination in the bonus non-winning condition, either “F_BB1” or “F_BB2” is necessarily determined as an internal winning combination. It will be Therefore, in the case of the pachislot like the latter, it is not possible to specify the pattern to be aimed only from the symbol combination of "gears-gears-gears", and the player is required to make two choices in the case of immediate alignment. As a result, it is possible to give the player an unprecedented playability.

  At this time, the probability of overlapping with “F_strong special role” may be the same probability for “F_BB1” and “F_BB2”, or may be different probabilities. If they have the same probability, the two choices in the next game in which the symbol combination of "gears-gears-gears" is displayed will be hit with a probability of 50%, and if they have different probabilities, the two choice is made. The probability of correct answer will also be different.

  Further, the probability of overlapping “F_strong special role” and “F_BB1” and “F_BB2” may be made different depending on the set value. For example, in the setting 1, when “F_strong special role” is determined as an internal winning combination in the bonus non-winning condition, “F_BB1” is simultaneously duplicated with a probability of 60%, and “F_BB2” with a probability of 40%. In the setting 6, on the contrary, “F_BB1” is overlapped and won with a probability of 40%, and “F_BB2” is overlapped and won with a probability of 60%. Also, for example, in the setting 1, when “F_strong special role” is determined as an internal winning combination in the bonus non-winning condition, “F_BB1” and “F_BB2” are simultaneously won with the same probability and set 6 “F_BB1” and “F_BB2” win with different probability with different probability. By doing this, it is possible to add a new element of setting suggestion to the second choice of the next game in which the symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" is displayed.

(Multiple preparation from multiple preparation eyes)
By the way, in the example shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, one symbol combination "gear-gear-gear" is two, "red 7-red 7-red 7" and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7". It is a preparation for the quick alignment of the symbol combination. In this respect, a plurality of symbol combinations may be provided to function as a quick alignment preparation.

  Specifically, as a type of part that can be determined as an internal winning combination, "F_BB1" capable of displaying a symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" and "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" "F_BB2" which can display a symbol combination and "F_BB1" which can be displayed as a symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" and which can be displayed as a bonus combination during non-MB flag operation The symbol combination of "F_strong special role 1" and "blank-blank-blank" which can be determined as an internal winning combination by all means can also be displayed, and can be displayed inside while the bonus is not activated except between MB flags. "F_BB2" also has "F_strong special role 2" which is determined as an internal winning combination in duplicate whenever determined as a winning combination.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 29A, in the same reel, the symbol combination of "gears-gears-gears" becomes the immediate alignment preparation eye of the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7". Arrange the symbols so that the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol changes by a fixed interval between adjacent reels (draw the symbol on the reels), and as shown in Fig. 29 (B), The "blank" and "blue 7" symbols on the same reel so that the "blank-blank-blank" symbol combination is the immediate alignment preparation of the "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7" symbol combination. The symbols are arranged so that the intervals change by a constant interval between adjacent reels (the symbols are drawn on the reels).

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 29C, in the next game where "gears-gears-gears" is displayed along the effective line, the stop operation is performed aiming at the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 3R, After that, “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” can be displayed on the effective line by performing stop operation with a fixed rhythm in the order of the middle reel 3C and the left reel 3L. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 29D, in the next game in which "blank-blank-blank" is displayed along the activated line, the stop operation is performed by aiming for the "blue 7" symbol on the left reel 3L, After that, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” can be displayed on the effective line by performing stop operation in a certain rhythm in the order of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R.

  As described above, even in the case where a plurality of symbol combinations that function as immediate alignment preparation eyes are provided, it is also possible to allow only the immediate alignment of one symbol combination from each preparation eye, as described above, and It is also possible to enable immediate alignment of multiple symbol combinations from each preparation point. In addition, when it is possible to immediately align a plurality of symbol combinations from each preparation point, as described above, a plurality of symbol combinations may be able to be displayed for one BB flag, and a plurality of symbol combinations may be made. A plurality of BB flags may be provided for each symbol combination, and further, a setting suggestion element may be added as described above.

  Further, while a plurality of symbol combinations that function as an immediate alignment preparation may be set, a symbol combination that is to be aligned may be one. As an example, as a type of part that can be determined as an internal winning combination, "F_BB" capable of displaying a symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" and a symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" are displayed "F_strong special role 1" which is determined as an internal winning combination whenever it is determined as an internal winning combination during a bonus non-operation other than between the MB flags that is possible, and "blank- "F_BB" is also determined as an internal winning combination if the symbol combination of "blank-blank" can be displayed and it is determined as an internal winning combination while the bonus is not activated except between MB flags. It has "strong special role 2".

  And the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol on the same reel so that the symbol combination of "gear-gear-gear" becomes the immediate alignment preparation symbol for "red 7-red 7-red 7" Arrange the design so that the space between them changes by a constant space between the adjacent reels (draw the design on the reel), and the “blank-blank-blank” pattern combination is “red 7-red 7-red Arrange the symbols so that the spacing between the “blank” symbol and the “red 7” symbol on the same reel changes by a fixed interval between adjacent reels, so that the symbol alignment preparation of the symbol combination of “7” is made immediately. Draw a pattern on the

  At this time, for example, the symbols are arranged such that the distance between the "gear" symbol and the "red 7" symbol in the same reel is sequentially increased by a fixed interval from the left reel 3L (draw the symbol on the reel) The symbols may be arranged such that the distance between the “blank” symbol and the “red 7” symbol in the reels is sequentially increased by a constant distance from the right reel 3R (the symbols may be drawn on the reels). By doing this, the symbol combination of "gears-gears-gears" becomes an immediate preparation preparation for forward pressing of symbol combinations of "red 7-red 7-red 7", and "blank-blank-blank" symbols The combination is the immediate alignment preparation of the reverse push of the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7".

[Tempai sound when BB tempering]
Then, with reference to FIG. 30, the tempering sound output when the symbol combination which concerns on the bonus combination in the pachislot 1 of this embodiment is tempering will be described.

  In FIG. 30A, in the game in which "F_BB" in the period from the start of operation of Pachislot 1 to the start of the first BB gaming state after the power is turned on is determined as the internal winning combination. , "C_BB" indicates a tempai sound that may be emitted when the symbol combination temper in the middle. As described in FIG. 17, in this case, the pachislot 1 according to this embodiment can output any one of “normal sound 1”, “normal sound 2”, “special sound 1”, “special sound 2”, and “setting indication sound”. There is sex.

  In FIG. 30B, "F_BB" in the period after the first BB gaming state is started after the power is turned on and the Pachislot 1 starts operating is determined as the internal winning combination. In a game, when the symbol combination of "C_BB" tempers in the middle, it shows the temper sound which may be emitted. In this case, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, there is a possibility that one of "normal sound 1", "normal sound 2", "special sound 1" and "special sound 2" is output.

  Further, FIG. 30C shows a tempering sound that may be emitted when the symbol combination of “C_BB” is tempering other than in the middle in the game in which “F_BB” is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, regardless of whether or not the first BB gaming state is started, the pachislot 1 of this embodiment outputs one of "normal sound 1", "normal sound 2" and "special sound 1" there is a possibility.

<Another Example of Tempai Sound at BB Tempai>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 31, another example related to the output of the “setting indication sound” when the symbol combination of “C_BB” is filled up will be described. FIG. 31 (A) is an output example of the “setting indication sound” in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, and FIGS. 31 (B) to (D) are other examples regarding the output of the “setting indication sound”.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, in the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, “F_BB” in the period from when the power is turned on and the first pachislot state is started after the pachi slot 1 starts operation. In the game in which “is determined as the internal winning combination, there is a possibility that“ setting indication sound ”is output when the symbol combination of“ C_BB ”is filled up in the middle. In other words, in the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment, the “setting indication sound” is output when (condition 1) the first BB wins and (condition 2) the middle stage tempe, and the second and subsequent BB wins When tempering to anything other than the middle stage, "setting indication sound" is not output.

(Another example 1)
In this respect, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), regarding (condition 1), “setting indication sound” is output with a predetermined probability not only at the time of the first BB but also at the second and subsequent BBs. It may be Specifically, the secondary control circuit 101 is the first BB at the time of winning (that is, within the period from when the power is turned on and the pachislot 1 starts to operate until the first BB gaming state is started). "F_BB" is a game determined as an internal winning combination) when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempered in the middle, "set indication sound" is output with high probability, and also at the second and subsequent BB winning (that is, , "F_BB" is a game determined as an internal winning combination in the period after the power is turned on and the first BB gaming state is started after Pachislot 1 starts operation. A symbol of "C_BB" When the combination is tempered in the middle, the “setting indication sound” may be output with low probability. At this time, for a BB winning after a predetermined number of times, it is possible not to output the "setting indication sound", and the probability of outputting the "setting indication sound" every time the number of times the BB gaming state is performed increases. It may be lowered.

  Note that high probability / low probability in FIG. 31 is for comparison, and in the example shown in FIG. 31 (B), “setting indication sound” is output with high probability if it is the winning of the first BB. It means that the probability of outputting the “setting indication sound” is higher if the first BB is won than the second and subsequent BB wins.

(Another example 2)
Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), also under (condition 2), “setting indication sound” is output with a predetermined probability not only at the middle stage tempe (predetermined stop operation) but also in other cases. It may be As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the middle tempai is the first stop operation for the left reel 3L, and the “red 7” symbol needs to be pressed in the first stop operation. is there. If the player presses a bit, some players may not be able to enjoy the output of the "setting indication sound" at all. Therefore, for example, the “setting indication sound” may be output even when the symbol combination “C_BB” is tempered by performing the stop operation in a predetermined push order (specific stop operation).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempered in the middle stage at the winning of the first BB (that is, when it is detected that the stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing) ), When the "set indication sound" is output with high probability, and the stop operation is performed by reverse pressing when the first BB is won, and the symbol combination of "C_BB" tempers (that is, the stop operation is the right reel) 3R, when done in the order of reel 3C)), output "set indication sound" with low probability, and if it is neither middle stage tempai nor reverse tempio at the time of the first win of BB, "set indication sound" It is also possible not to output.

(Another example 3)
Further, as shown in FIG. 31C, the sub control circuit 101 controls the output of the “setting indication sound” according to the number of games elapsed since the “F_BB” was determined as the internal winning combination. It is also good. Specifically, even when the first BB is won, the sub control circuit 101 is powered on, and the first period from the start of operation of the pachislot 1 to the start of the first BB gaming state Until the predetermined number of games are played from the game in which “F_BB” is determined as the internal winning combination, “set indication sound” can be output when the symbol combination of “C_BB” is in the middle. The game is run a predetermined number of times from the game in which "F_BB" is initially determined as the internal winning combination in the period from when the power is turned on and the first BB gaming state is started after Pachislot 1 starts operating. After that, even if the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempered in the middle, the "set indication sound" may not be output.

  Also in this case, the probability of outputting the "setting indication sound" may be changed. For example, the sub control circuit 101 is powered on and the first BB gaming state after the pachislot 1 starts to operate. In the period until the start, before "F_BB" is determined as an internal winning combination from the game for which the predetermined number of games have been played a predetermined number of times, "C_BB" symbol combination with high probability when it runs out in the middle After outputting the setting indication sound and performing the game a predetermined number of times, the “setting indication sound” may be output with low probability when the symbol combination of “C_BB” is filled up in the middle. Also, the probability of outputting the “setting indication sound” may be lowered each time the number of games elapsed since the “F_BB” is determined as the internal winning combination increases.

(Another example 4)
Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (D), the sub control circuit 101 may control the output of the “setting indication sound” according to the presence or absence of lighting of the notification lamp. Here, in the above embodiment, when the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, the notification lamp is lit as the pachislot 1 of the complete notification in which the notification lamp is lit without playing the next game, but in the case of this another example 4, it is not a complete notification. Is preferred.

  In the case of the other example 4, the secondary control circuit 101 is on the winning of the first BB before the notification lamp is lit (power is turned on, and until the first BB gaming state is started after the pachislot 1 starts operation) In the period in which “F_BB” is a game in which “F_BB” is determined to be an internal winning combination at the beginning of the period), if “C_BB” symbol combination is tempered in the middle, “setting indication sound” can be output. Even after the notification lamp lights up, it may be possible to output the "setting indication sound".

  Also in this case, the probability of outputting the “setting indication sound” may be changed. For example, the sub control circuit 101 causes the symbol combination of “C_BB” to be in the middle at the first match of BB before the notification lamp lights. When tempering, “prompt indication sound” is output with high probability, and when the symbol combination of “C_BB” tempers in the middle at the first BB win after the notification lamp lights up, “proposition sound” is output with low probability You may do it.

  Note that the notification lamp may be turned on arbitrarily if it is not a complete notification. For example, the notification lamp is turned on with a predetermined probability during a game in which a bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination (between bonus flags) Alternatively, the notification lamp may be turned on when the game during the bonus flag reaches a predetermined number of times.

  Further, as described in FIG. 24, when the number of credits is less than the predetermined number, the notification lamp is turned on at the end of the game in which the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination (that is, when all reels are stopped). It is also possible to announce that the bonus combination has been won. At this time, when the number of credits is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the probability of lighting the notification lamp is set to a predetermined probability (less than 100%). The lighting control of the notification lamp is possible, such as lighting the notification lamp at the end of the game.

  As a result, if you are playing a game with a small number of credits, there is a risk that the notification lamp will light up immediately after the bonus combination is decided as the internal winning combination, and you miss the opportunity to receive the output of the "setting indication sound" It will Therefore, after the start of business, it can be expected to play a game while securing a sufficient number of credits, and the operation of the game at the time of business start can be promoted.

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

<Reel control at the start of bonus challenge production>
In the case of a pachislot player, there may be a bonus challenge effect which urges a player to aim for a "white BAR" symbol and perform a stop operation so that a dropout does not occur when a bonus combination win can be expected. When the bonus challenge effect is performed, the sub control circuit 101 notifies the player that the bonus challenge effect is to be performed by outputting a specific sound or by causing the lamp group 21 to emit light in a specific light emission mode. However, before this notification, the main control circuit 91 moves the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by one pulse (1/16 pattern) in the rotational direction, and then returns it to its original position (one pulse in the reverse direction) Move only a minute).

  From the player's point of view, it is notified that the bonus challenge effect will be executed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R watching for the stop operation. Can be communicated reliably. In addition, it is possible to recognize that the bonus challenge effect is performed by the people other than the player by sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R and the light emission of the lamp group 21. Since it is difficult to check the movements of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, only the player can grasp that the bonus challenge effect is performed before being grasped by the surrounding people, and a sense of superiority is felt to the player in the game Can be

[Various functions of main control board and sub control board]
In order to realize the control specific to the pachislot 1 as described above, the main control board (main control circuit 91, main CPU 93) and the sub control board (sub control circuit 101, sub CPU 102) of the pachislot 1 are as follows. It has a function.

The main control board 71 is connected to the start switch 79 and the stop switch board 80, and controls the progress of the game shown in FIG. Therefore, the main control board 71 functions as start operation detection means, stop operation detection means, and stop control means.
In addition, in the case of bonus game effect which urges to stop operation aiming at the “White BAR” symbol, the sub control board 72 outputs a specific sound from the speakers 20L and 20R, and the lamp group The sub control board 72, the speakers 20L and 20R, and the lamp group 21 function as effect executing means in order to inform the player that a bonus challenge effect is to be provided by emitting light 21 in a specific light emission mode. .

  Further, the main control board 71 controls rotation / stop of the reels, and rotates the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by one pulse (1/16 pattern) prior to the above notification when performing bonus challenge effect. The main control board 71 functions as symbol variation means in order to start rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R after moving in a direction and varying the symbol by a predetermined amount.

<Display of the effect name that does not require a display device>
In addition, in pachislot 1, the number of credits, the number of payouts, etc. are displayed on the display counter 6 under normal conditions, but when executing bonus challenge effects, liquid crystal displays etc. It is possible to display the name of the effect performed by the pachislot 1 without providing the display device of the above. At this time, in the pachislot 1, since the effect names are displayed across the three display counters 61, 62, 63, even long effect names that can not be displayed by one display counter can be appropriately displayed.

  Further, in Pachi-Slot 1, the display of the effect name during the bonus challenge effect may be made to differ according to the expectation of winning of the bonus combination. For the player, it is possible to estimate the winning expectation of the bonus combination from the display mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Various functions of main control board and sub control board]
In order to realize the control specific to the pachislot 1 as described above, the main control board (main control circuit 91, main CPU 93) and the sub control board (sub control circuit 101, sub CPU 102) of the pachislot 1 are as follows. It has a function.

  The main control board 71 is connected to the start switch 79 and the stop switch board 80, and controls the progress of the game shown in FIG. Therefore, the main control board 71 functions as game control means. Further, since the sub control board 72 performs predetermined effects by controlling the speakers 20L and 20R and the lamp group 21, the sub control board 72, the speakers 20L and 20R, and the lamp group 21 function as effect executing means. Do.

  In addition, while in pachislot 1 the information regarding medals such as the number of credits and the number of payouts is displayed on display counter 6 (display counters 61, 62, 63) under normal conditions, it is replaced with the display when executing bonus challenge effect. In order to display the effect name, the display counter 6 (display counters 61, 62, 63) functions as a display counter.

<Immediate alignment of bonus roles>
Also, in Pachi-Slot 1, the symbol combination "gear-gear-gear" of the combination name "C_strong special", which is the BB overlap determination combination, is "red 7-red 7-red 7", which is the symbol combination of the combination name "C_BB". In the next game, where "gears-gears-gears" is displayed along the effective line, stop operation is performed aiming at the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 3R, and then The "red 7" symbol can be pulled in by performing the stop operation in the order of the reel 3C in the middle and the reel 3L on the left in the order of the fixed rhythm (the interval of the symbol "3 frames"). As a result, in Pachi-Slot 1, the display itself of "gears-gears-gears", which senses the winning of the bonus, becomes a preparation for immediate alignment of the bonus role, and therefore, in preparation for the game after detecting the winning of the bonus There is no need to prepare, and it is possible to easily realize the immediate arrangement of bonus parts.

[Various functions of main control board and sub control board]
In order to realize the control specific to the pachislot 1 as described above, the main control board (main control circuit 91, main CPU 93) and the sub control board (sub control circuit 101, sub CPU 102) of the pachislot 1 are as follows. It has a function.

  The main control board 71 is connected to the start switch 79 and the stop switch board 80, and controls the progress of the game shown in FIG. Therefore, the main control board 71 functions as game control means. Further, since the sub control board 72 performs predetermined effects by controlling the speakers 20L and 20R and the lamp group 21, the sub control board 72, the speakers 20L and 20R, and the lamp group 21 function as effect executing means. Do.

  Further, the main control board 71 starts the BB gaming state when the symbol combination of "C_BB" is displayed along the effective line, and when the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed along the effective line, the MB gaming is performed. In order to start the state, the main control board 71 functions as a specific state control means. When the main control board 71 determines that “F_BB” or “F_MB” is determined as the internal winning combination, “C_BB” symbol combination or “C_MB” symbol combination is displayed along the effective line. In order to carry over F_BB "and" F_MB "as the internal winning combination, the main control board 71 functions as a carry over means.

  Also, while the main control board 71 carries over “F_MB” as the internal winning combination (during the MB flag), “gears-gears-gears” even if “F_strong special role” is determined as the internal winning combination. The main control board 71 functions as game control means in order to control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the symbol combination of "is not displayed.

<Temping sound at the first BB win (setting indication sound)>
In addition, in Pachislot 1, in the game in which "F_BB" in the period from when the power is turned on and the first BB gaming state is started after Pachislot 1 starts operation is determined as the internal winning combination, When the symbol combination of "C_BB" tempers in the middle, there is a possibility of outputting a "setting indication sound". In this way, it is possible to promote the operation of the game at the start of operation of the game arcade. Since the operation calls the operation in terms of the player's psychology, by promoting the operation at the start of sales as in the case of the Pachislot 1, the operation of the surroundings is also invited, and as a result, the promotion of the operation of one day can be expected .

[Various functions of main control board and sub control board]
In order to realize the control specific to the pachislot 1 as described above, the main control board (main control circuit 91, main CPU 93) and the sub control board (sub control circuit 101, sub CPU 102) of the pachislot 1 are as follows. It has a function.

  The main control board 71 is connected to the start switch 79 and the stop switch board 80, and controls the progress of the game shown in FIG. Therefore, the main control board 71 functions as start operation detection means, combination determination means, stop operation detection means, stop control means, and specific game control means. Further, the main control board 71 is connected to the setting key type switch 56, and among the plurality of setting values provided for setting the size of the profit to be provided to the player, one of the setting values is selected. For setting, the main control board 71 and the setting key type switch 56 function as setting means.

  Further, a power on detection circuit (not shown) and a power disconnection detection circuit (not shown) are arranged on the sub control board 72, and the power supply 53 is powered on by these circuits, and In order to detect that the power is turned off at 53, the sub control board 72 functions as a power on detection means and a power off detection means. Then, since the sub control board 72 acquires the power off period indicating the time during which the power is cut off from the date and time when the power cut is detected and the date and time when the power is detected, the sub control board 72 It functions as a period acquisition means.

  In addition, if the number of credits is less than the predetermined number, the sub control board 72 lights a notification lamp at the end of the game (that is, when all the reels are stopped), and that the bonus combination is won. In order to notify, the sub control board 72 and the notification lamp function as a notification means.

  In addition, the sub control board 72, the power is turned on, the game from “F_BB” of the period from the start of operation of the pachislot 1 to the start of the first BB gaming state is determined as the internal winning combination In the case where the symbol combination of "C_BB" is tempted in the middle or the like, the "set indication sound" may be determined as the tempy sound, so the sub control board 72 functions as an effect determination means. Further, when the secondary control board 72 determines the tempy sound, the secondary control board 72 and the speakers 20L and 20R function as effect execution means, since the secondary sound is output from the speakers 20L and 20R.

Second Embodiment
Subsequently, another embodiment of the pachi slot 1 according to the present invention will be described. The pachi slot 1 of the second embodiment shown below is different from the pachi slot 1 of the first embodiment and the various examples in the game characteristics, and the control and the various processes described in the first embodiment and the various examples are different. Can be applied similarly. Further, in the second embodiment, detailed description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment will be omitted.

[Structure of pachislot machine]
First, the structure of the pachi slot 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG. In the pachi slot 1 of the first embodiment, the display device 11 disposed on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is a display device configured of a plurality of LEDs disposed in a matrix. In the pachi slot 1, this display device 11 is a liquid crystal display device. That is, in the pachi slot 1 of the first embodiment and the pachi slot 1 of the second embodiment, it is different whether or not the display devices disposed on the front of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are liquid crystal display devices. In the second embodiment, the display device disposed on the front surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is referred to as "liquid crystal display device 11."

<Configuration of Liquid Crystal Display Device>
FIG. 32 is an exploded perspective view of the liquid crystal display device 11, and FIG. 33 is an exploded perspective view of the liquid crystal panel unit 201.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the liquid crystal display device 11 includes a liquid crystal panel unit 201, a holding member 202 for holding the liquid crystal panel unit 201, a sheet member 203, a cover member 204, and cover retainers 205 and 206. There is.

  The liquid crystal panel unit 201 includes a liquid crystal panel 241 (see FIG. 33), which will be described later, and a liquid crystal window 247 and the like. The liquid crystal window 247 is disposed in front of the liquid crystal panel 241 and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R exposed below the liquid crystal panel 241. The liquid crystal window 247 is formed of a transparent material that allows the liquid crystal panel 241 and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to be viewed. The configuration of the liquid crystal panel unit 201 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The holding member 202 is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape whose front is opened, and includes an upper portion 202a, a lower portion 202b, a left side portion 202c, a right side portion 202d, and a back plate 202e. The liquid crystal panel 241 is disposed in the upper half area of the holding member 202, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R face the lower half area of the holding member 202.

  Further, the holding member 202 is provided with the light guide plate units 221L and 221R. The light guide plate units 221 </ b> L and 221 </ b> R are disposed in front of the liquid crystal window 247 and on both left and right sides in the holding member 202.

  A reel opening 208 (see FIG. 33) for exposing the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is formed in the back plate 202e of the holding member 202. Further, a plurality of vent holes 209 (see FIG. 33) are formed in the back plate 202e. Air for cooling the liquid crystal panel unit 201 passes through the plurality of air vents 209. Further, a liquid crystal substrate unit is attached to the surface of the back plate 202e facing the rear.

  The sheet member 203 is disposed in front of the light guide plate units 221 </ b> L and 221 </ b> R, and is formed in a square sheet shape substantially the same as the opening of the holding member 202. The sheet member 203 is formed with a plurality of liquid crystal openings 211 facing the liquid crystal panel 241 and a reel exposing opening 212 facing the reel opening 208 of the holding member 202.

  The liquid crystal opening 211 is smaller than the liquid crystal panel 241 (see FIG. 33). Here, the details of the liquid crystal opening 211 formed in the sheet member 203 will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, although a predetermined design (decorative image) related to the pachi slot 1 is drawn on the sheet member 203, this point will also be described later with reference to FIG.

  The sheet member 203 is opposed to the liquid crystal panel 241 (see FIG. 33), and when the liquid crystal panel 241 is irradiated with light, the design drawn on the sheet member 203 emits light. Further, in the area facing the light guide plate units 221L, 221R of the sheet member 203, information related to the game is drawn. These pieces of information emit light when the light emitted from the light guide plate units 221L and 221R is irradiated, and informs the player of information related to the game. In addition, the information which concerns on a game is comprised by a several pattern, and light-guide plate unit 221L, 221R is comprised so that irradiation of light is possible separately with respect to a several pattern. In addition, as information concerning the game, for example, a display for notifying the number of medals used in the game, a display for notifying the type of bonus to be started, a display for notifying a winning of the bonus (notice lamp), etc. it can.

  The cover member 204 is disposed in front of the sheet member 203. The cover member 204 is formed of a transparent material and is formed of a rectangular plate covering the opening of the holding member 202. The cover pressers 205 and 206 sandwich and fix the cover member 204 with the holding member 202.

  The cover presser 205 is formed in a plate shape extending along the left side of the sheet member 203, and is fixed to the left side portion 202 c of the holding member 202 using a screw. The cover presser 206 is formed in a plate shape extending along the right side of the sheet member 203, and is fixed to the right side portion 202d of the holding member 202 using a screw.

<Configuration of liquid crystal panel unit>
Next, the configuration of the liquid crystal panel unit will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, the liquid crystal panel unit 201 includes a liquid crystal panel 241, a liquid crystal diffusion sheet 242, liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b and 243c, a rear frame 244, a light source substrate 245, and a heat dissipation member 246. And the liquid crystal window 247 described above.

  The liquid crystal panel 241 is formed of a substantially rectangular plate elongated in the left-right direction, and is formed of two substrates and a liquid crystal material or the like interposed therebetween. In front of the liquid crystal panel 241, the above-described liquid crystal window 247 (see FIG. 32) is disposed. As described above, the liquid crystal window 247 is formed of a transparent material that allows the liquid crystal panel 241 and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to be viewed.

  The liquid crystal diffusion sheet 242 is disposed at the rear of the liquid crystal panel 241, and is formed in substantially the same rectangular shape as the liquid crystal panel 241. The liquid crystal diffusion sheet 242 diffuses the light emitted from the liquid crystal light guide plates 243 a, 243 b and 243 c and makes the light enter the liquid crystal panel 241.

  The liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, and 243c are disposed behind the liquid crystal diffusion sheet 242, and are each formed of a rectangular plate. The front surfaces of the liquid crystal light guide plates 243 a, 243 b and 243 c are light emitting surfaces, and are opposed to the liquid crystal diffusion sheet 242. The liquid crystal light guide plates 243 a, 243 b and 243 c are image light guide plates for guiding light for displaying the image of the liquid crystal panel 241, or decoration for guiding light for causing the liquid crystal panel 241 to emit single color (for example, white). It is used as a light guide plate for a panel.

  The rear frame 244 holds the liquid crystal light guide plates 243 a, 243 b and 243 c, the liquid crystal diffusion sheet 242, and the liquid crystal panel 241. The rear frame 244 has a frame portion 251 formed in a rectangular frame shape, a heat conduction plate 252, and partition portions 253 and 254.

  The heat conduction plate 252 is disposed inside the frame portion 251, and is formed of a rectangular plate sized to occupy the upper half in the frame portion 251. An opening 251 a for exposing the reels 3 L, 3 C, 3 R is provided below the heat conduction plate 252 inside the frame 251.

  The heat conductive plate 252 is formed of a member having high thermal conductivity, for example, a sheet metal, and has a first flat surface 252 a facing forward and a second flat surface facing rearward. The rear surfaces of the liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, and 243c are in contact with the first flat surface 252a of the heat conduction plate 252 via a reflection sheet (not shown). The heat radiating member 246 abuts on the second flat surface of the heat conducting plate 252. Further, between the heat conduction plate 252 and the upper side 251 b of the frame portion 251, a substrate slit (not shown) through which the light source substrate 245 passes is provided.

  The partition portions 253 and 254 are provided on the first flat surface 252 a of the heat conduction plate 252. The partition parts 253 and 254 are members of a ridge extending in the vertical direction, and divide the first flat surface 252 a into three regions aligned in the horizontal direction. Further, the plurality of LEDs mounted on the light source substrate 245 are divided into three groups corresponding to the liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, and 243c.

  The light source substrate 245 is attached to the upper side 251 b of the frame portion 251. The light source substrate 245 is formed in a rectangular plate shape extending along the upper side 251 b of the frame portion 251, and has two planes orthogonal to the vertical direction. A plurality of LEDs and a plurality of connectors 259 are mounted on the lower surface of the light source substrate 245.

  The plurality of LEDs are disposed on the side of the first flat surface 252 a of the heat conduction plate 252. The light emitted from the plurality of LEDs is applied to the upper end surfaces of the liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, and 243c. The light source substrate 245 is provided with a plurality of wide portions 245 a for mounting a plurality of connectors 259. The plurality of wide portions 245 a and the plurality of connectors 259 are disposed on the second plane side of the heat conduction plate 252.

  The heat dissipation member 246 is disposed at the rear of the rear frame 244 and abuts on a second plane of the heat conduction plate 252. The heat dissipation member 246 is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape that is long in the left-right direction, and the length in the left-right direction is set to a length that straddles the liquid crystal light guide plates 243a, 243b, and 243c. A plurality of fins are provided on the surface of the heat dissipation member 246 opposite to the surface in contact with the heat conduction plate 252. The plurality of fins face the plurality of vent holes 209 provided in the back plate 202 e of the holding member 202.

  A substrate bonding portion 261 is provided on the upper side of the heat dissipation member 246. The substrate bonding portion 261 is formed in a plate shape continuously projecting forward to the upper side of the heat dissipation member 246, and has two flat surfaces orthogonal to the vertical direction. A flat surface facing the upper side of the light source substrate 245 is attached to the lower surface of the substrate bonding portion 261 using a thermally conductive adhesive tape. Further, the heat dissipation member 246 is provided with a plurality of openings 262 for avoiding interference with the plurality of wide portions 245 a of the light source substrate 245 and the plurality of connectors 259.

<Sheet member>
Subsequently, the sheet member 203 will be described with reference to FIG. 34 shows only the upper part (broken line in FIG. 32) of the sheet member 203 facing the liquid crystal panel 241, and the lower part of the sheet member (reel exposing opening 212 excluding the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) The display of is omitted.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33, the sheet member 203 is disposed on the front surface of the liquid crystal panel unit 201, and hides the liquid crystal panel 241 (display surface of the liquid crystal display device 11) from the front surface. As shown in FIG. 34A, in the sheet member 203, a plurality of liquid crystal openings 211 (liquid crystal openings 211a, 211b, 211c, 211d, and 211e) smaller than the liquid crystal panel 241 are formed. As a result, in the pachi slot 1, only a part (liquid crystal effect area) of the liquid crystal panel 241 seen through the liquid crystal opening 211 can be seen from the player side.

  The liquid crystal opening 211 a is the largest opening among the plurality of liquid crystal openings 211 and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape. The liquid crystal opening 211b is an opening formed in a distorted shape in which a plurality of rectangles are attached, and the liquid crystal opening 211c is an opening formed in a small, substantially rectangular shape. The liquid crystal opening 211d is an opening formed in the shape of a blade of a sword, and the liquid crystal opening 211e is an opening formed in a substantially circular shape.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34B, a predetermined design (decorative image) is drawn in the area of the sheet member 203 other than the liquid crystal opening 211. As an example, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the sheet member 203 has a design in which a sword is stuck on a wall surface on which bricks are stacked, and a design for raising a fire pillar from a sphere on the upper left portion of the wall surface Is drawn.

  As shown in FIG. 34C, in the pachislot 1, the liquid crystal display area formed by the liquid crystal opening portion 211 displays a predetermined effect image (video), whereby the liquid crystal along with the design drawn on the sheet member 203. Enables various effects by display.

  Specifically, the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211a functions as the main liquid crystal portion in a normal pachislot, and the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211a corresponds to the game result in each game Normal presentation (normal liquid crystal presentation) is performed. In the pachi slot 1, the liquid crystal rendering area seen from the liquid crystal opening 211a is an area distinguishable from the design drawn on the sheet member 203, and a decoration image integral with the decoration image drawn on the periphery is not displayed. Controlled by

  The liquid crystal rendering area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211b functions as a sub liquid crystal portion. In a normal time, in the liquid crystal rendering area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211 b, a decoration image having one or more integrity with the decoration image drawn around the liquid crystal opening 211 b of the sheet member 203 is displayed. In addition, a decorative image having a unity (with a decorative image drawn in the periphery) is a decorative image representing a design integrated with the decorative image drawn in the periphery, and the decoration drawn in the periphery It is a decorative image having continuity on the image and the design.

  In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, bricks displayed in the liquid crystal rendering area that are viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211b (representative of brick wall surface integrally with surrounding decoration image), as the decoration image having such integrality, The blade part of the sword displayed in the liquid crystal rendering area seen from the liquid crystal opening 211d (representing the sword stuck to the brick wall together with the surrounding decoration image), displayed in the liquid crystal rendering area seen from the liquid crystal opening 211e The effect image representing the fireball to be used (representing the fireball that burns up with the pillar of fire integrated with the surrounding decoration image) is used.

  As shown in FIG. 34C, in the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211b, a decorative image of brick that constitutes a part of the wall surface of the brick drawn on the sheet member 203 is displayed. Therefore, in a normal state, the liquid crystal rendering area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211 b is integrated with the design drawn on the sheet member 203, and can not be distinguished from the design drawn on the sheet member 203.

  On the other hand, in the case of performing a predetermined effect, the display of the decoration image integrated with the design drawn around the liquid crystal opening 211b is stopped, and the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211b is An effect image (video) corresponding to the predetermined effect is displayed. As an example, at the time of execution of a predetermined effect, the decoration image of the brick displayed at the time of normal collapses in the liquid crystal effect area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211b, and a predetermined character (for example, an internal winning combination or expectation of bonus winning) An effect image (video) in which a character suggesting a degree appears is displayed.

  Therefore, at the time of execution of a predetermined effect, the integrity of the liquid crystal effect area seen through the liquid crystal opening 211 b and the design drawn on the sheet member 203 is broken, and both can be distinguished. From the player's point of view, it is not possible in the prior art because it is possible to give surprises to the player because it is understood that a part of the image is considered to be an image of the liquid crystal display. Control of the liquid crystal display becomes possible.

  In the liquid crystal rendering area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211b, usually, a decorative image (brick) integrated with the design drawn on the periphery is displayed. It is also possible to add a change on the display as it is in a state of being integrated with the design drawn in (ie, the representation of the wall surface of the brick together). For example, the color of the brick to be displayed may be changed, or, for example, the brick may be displayed to vibrate. Even when color changes and operations are applied in this manner, a decorative image (brick) continuous from the design drawn on the periphery is drawn in the liquid crystal rendering area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211 b. There is no loss of integrity with the design drawn around. As a result, it is possible to perform effects (the display of a part of which changes) which can not be performed when only one design is drawn on the sheet member 203, and it is possible to give a surprise to the player. , It becomes possible to control the liquid crystal display not in the prior art.

  Here, as described above, the liquid crystal opening 211 b is formed in a distorted shape in which a plurality of rectangles are attached. This is to prevent the design drawn on the sheet member 203 from being cut off halfway when the integrity with the design is lost while securing the integrity with the surrounding design. That is, since the design drawn on the sheet member 203 in the pachi slot 1 is a wall surface of a brick, the liquid crystal opening 211b is formed in accordance with the shape of the stacked individual bricks. In other words, the shape of the liquid crystal opening 211b is formed in accordance with the boundaries of the stacked individual bricks.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34C, a mini character is displayed in the liquid crystal rendering area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211c. The mini character moves in accordance with the internal winning combination, etc., and reports the expectation of the internal winning combination, the bonus winning, and the like.

  Further, in the liquid crystal rendering area viewed from the liquid crystal opening 211d, a rendering image (video) of the blade portion of the sword is displayed. This effect image (blade of a sword) expresses the sword stabbed on the wall of a brick by unifying it with the surrounding design. In the pachislot 1, the color of the effect image (blade of the sword) displayed in the liquid crystal effect area seen through the liquid crystal opening 211 d is changed, etc. to notify the internal winning combination, the expectation of the bonus win, etc.

  In addition, in the liquid crystal rendering area seen from the liquid crystal opening 211e, a rendering image (video) representing a fire ball is displayed. This effect image (fireball) expresses the fireball that burns up by raising the pillar of fire by integrating it with the surrounding design. In the pachi-slot 1, the color of the effect image (fireball) displayed in the liquid crystal effect area seen through the liquid crystal opening 211e is changed, etc. to notify the internal winning combination, the expectation of the bonus win, etc.

  In the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, the liquid crystal rendering area can be viewed from the player side by forming the liquid crystal opening 211 in a part of the sheet member 203, but the liquid crystal rendering area from the player side The method of making the sheet visible is not limited to providing the sheet member 203 with the opening. For example, by making the sheet member 203 partially colorless and transparent, it is possible to make the liquid crystal effect area visible from the player side without providing the opening.

<Control system of pachislot machine>
Next, a control system included in the pachi slot 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachi slot 1 of the second embodiment, since the liquid crystal display device 11 is provided, the configuration of the sub control circuit 101 that controls the liquid crystal display device 11 is different from that of the pachi slot 1 of the first embodiment.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 35 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the sub control circuit 101 of the pachi-slot 1 according to the second embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 101 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effects based on commands 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 response to 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.

  The program storage area stores a control program to be executed by the sub CPU 102. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 91, and a random number value for effect extraction, and an effect registration task for determining and registering effect contents (effect data) Contains various programs to run the Further, the control program includes a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the determined effect contents, a lamp control task for controlling light output by a light source such as the lamp group 21, speakers 20L and 20R. Also included are various programs for executing a voice control task or the like that controls the output of sound according to the above.

  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 relating to creation of a video. The data storage area also includes a storage area for storing sound data relating to BGM and sound effects, and a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a light on / off pattern.

  The sub RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and presentation 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 an image according to the animation data specified by the effect content, and cause the liquid crystal display device 11 to display the created image.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 causes the speaker group such as the speakers 20L and 20R to output a sound such as BGM according to the sound data designated by the contents of the effect. Further, the sub CPU 102 controls lighting and extinguishing of the lamp group 21 and the display counter 6 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Transition flow of the gaming state of the pachislot machine]
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) of the pachislot 1 of the second embodiment and the transition flow thereof will be described. FIG. 36 (A) is a transition flow diagram of the basic gaming state of the pachislot 1 and FIG. 36 (B) is a table summarizing transition conditions of the gaming state and types of RT state. FIG. 36 (C) is a diagram showing an outline of a loop type RT in the pachi-slot 1 according to the second embodiment.

  First, with reference to FIG. 36 (A), the transition flow of the basic gaming state of the pachislot 1 will be described, that is, the transition flow of the gaming state accompanying the operation of the bonus or RT state. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 manages the gaming state on the basis of the presence / absence of winning / operation of a bonus, the type of internal winning combination related to replay, and the winning probability thereof.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (A), the main control circuit 91 is a bonus (characters continuous actuation device ("F_BB1" and "F_BB2" in this embodiment) according to a first class special character and a second kind special character The bonus non-winning state, the bonus flags, and the bonus gaming state are distinguished on the basis of the presence / absence of winning / operation of the bonus continuous differential according to (the present embodiment “F_MB”). Specifically, the bonus non-winning condition is a condition in which the bonus is not won and the bonus is not activated, and between the bonus flags is a condition in which the bonus is won and the bonus is not activated, The gaming state is a state in which the bonus is activated.

  The presence or absence of a bonus winning is managed based on data stored in an internal winning combination storing area (not shown) provided in main RAM 33, and the presence or absence of a bonus operation is a gaming state flag provided in main RAM 33. It is managed based on data stored in a storage area (not shown). Here, in Pachi-Slo 1 of the present embodiment, when a combination related to a bonus (more specifically, “F_BB”, “F_BB2” or “F_MB”) is determined as an internal winning combination, the corresponding bonus is activated until the corresponding bonus is activated. The role associated with the bonus is carried over as an internal winning combination.

  Between bonus flags, the part associated with the bonus is carried over as an internal winning combination, while between BB flags, "F_BB1" or "F_BB2" is carried over as an internal winning combination, and between MB flags "F_MB" has been carried over as an internal winning combination. In Pachi-Slot 1, during the bonus flag, the player is not determined to be the internal winning combination for the bonus other than the one for the bonus carried over. That is, since “F_BB1” or “F_BB2” is carried over as the internal winning combination during the BB flag, BB and “F_MB” of the “F_BB1” and “F_BB2” which are not carried forward are determined as the internal winning combination. In addition, since "F_MB" is carried over as the internal winning combination during the MB flag, "F_BB1" and "F_BB2" are not determined as the internal winning combination.

  In addition, the main control circuit 91 provides four types of RT states, RT0 to RT3 states, in which the types of internal winning combinations related to replay and their winning probabilities are different from each other. Although it is in the RT state, details are omitted because it is not related to the present invention). These RT0 to RT3 states are managed based on data stored in a game state flag storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 33. Specifically, the pachi slot 1 has three flags of RT1 state flag to RT3 state flag, and the RT state is managed by managing on / off of these flags by the main RAM 33. When all the RT state flags are off, the main control circuit 91 specifies that the current RT state is the RT0 state.

  As shown in FIG. 36B, when the main control circuit 91 determines (1) “F_BB1” or “F_BB2” as an internal winning combination in the bonus non-earning state, the game is performed between the bonus non-earning state and the BB flag. When the main control circuit 91 shifts the state and (F) BB_B1 or F_BB2 determined as an internal winning combination among (2) BB flags wins, and the bonus gaming state starts, the BB flag Transition the gaming state from to the BB gaming state.

  The main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the BB gaming state to the RT3 state in which the bonus is not won, when the bonus ending condition is satisfied and the bonus is ended in the (3) BB gaming state. In the Pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the termination condition of the bonus is that the number of medals paid out reaches the specified number, for example, the specified number of BB gaming state is "360", and the MB gaming state is defined. The number is "120". During the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state, 2 BET games are performed, and 12 medals are paid out each time, so the BB gaming state continues for 30 games, and 300 players (= (12 x 30)- Win a medal of (2 × 30)). Similarly, the MB gaming state continues for 10 games, and the player obtains 100 (= (12 × 10) − (2 × 10)) medals.

  Further, when the RT2 transition symbol is displayed in the (4) RT3 state, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the RT3 state to the RT2 state (replay probability: high probability). The RT2 transition symbol in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment is "Replay-Replay-Replay" which is a symbol combination of the combination name "C_RT2 transition lip".

  Further, when the RT1 transition symbol is displayed in (5) RT3 state, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the RT3 state to the RT1 state (replay probability: low probability). The RT1 transition design in the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment is "dragon-dragon-dragon" which is a symbol combination of the combination name "C_dragon".

  In addition, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the RT2 state to the RT0 state when 20 games have passed in the (6) RT2 state. In addition, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the RT1 state to the RT0 state when 10000 games have passed in the (7) RT1 state.

  Also, when the RT2 transition symbol is displayed in the (4) RT0 state, the main control circuit 91 causes the gaming state to transition from the RT3 state to the RT2 state (replay probability: high probability), and (5) in the RT3 state, When the RT1 transition symbol is displayed, the gaming state is shifted from the RT3 state to the RT1 state (replay probability: low probability).

  Also, (8) in the bonus non-winning condition, when “F_MB” is determined as the internal winning combination, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state between the bonus non-winning condition and the MB flag, and the main control circuit 91 (9) Between the MB flags, when the "F_MB" determined as the internal winning combination is won and the bonus gaming state is started, the gaming state is shifted from the MB flags to the MB gaming state. The main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state from the MB gaming state to the bonus non-winning state when the bonus end condition is satisfied and the bonus ends in (10) MB gaming state.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as the types of bonus, BB (character continuous actuation device related to a first class special character) and MB (character continuous differential according to a second type special character) Device). As shown in FIG. 36A, in the pachislot 1 of this embodiment, although the RT state is transitioned with BB as a trigger (for example, in transition condition (1), the flags are exchanged at the winning of “F_BB1” and “F_BB2”) Transition to RT, and transition condition (3), transition to RT3 state at the end of BB gaming state), and does not transition RT state triggered by MB.

  That is, in Pachislot 1, the RT state does not shift on the condition that “F_MB” is determined as the internal winning combination, and the RT state does not shift on the condition that the MB gaming state has started. Also, there is no transition of the RT state on the condition that the MB gaming state has ended. The fact that the current RT state is maintained regardless of the winning, activation, and ending of the bonus in this manner is hereinafter referred to as "the RT state penetrates the bonus". In the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, since the RT state penetrates the MB, it can be referred to as "the MB penetrating RT".

  In Pachislot 1, since the RT state penetrates the MB, it stays in any state of the RT0 to RT3 state during the MB gaming state (MB gaming state and RT0 state, MB gaming state and RT1 state, During the MB gaming state, 12 medals are paid out for each game during the MB gaming state and the RT2 state, the MB gaming state and the RT3 state), and 10 games are ended continuously, so the degree of advantage during the MB gaming state is , It is the same regardless of the type of RT state that is staying.

  Next, the types of RT states (except for the flag RT between BB flags) in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 36B, in the RT0 state, the RT which is not operating in any of the RT1 to RT3 states is in the non-operating state, and the probability of winning the internal winning combination relating to replay is high. When the transition symbol is displayed, the game transitions to the RT1 or RT2 state.

  The RT1 state is a limited RT managed by the number of games, and is a low probability replay state (low rep) with a low probability of winning an internal winning combination relating to replay, and transitions to the RT0 state when 10000 games have elapsed. . The RT1 state is a general gaming state in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment (that is, a gaming state relatively disadvantageous to the player).

  The RT2 state is a limited RT managed by the number of games, and is a high probability re-gaming state (high rip) with a high probability of winning internal winning combinations relating to replay, and transitions to the RT0 state when 20 games have passed . The RT2 state is a game state in which the net increase per game ("the number of medals paid out-the number of medals used for the game") during the period is a positive value without including the bonus game state. , It is a gaming state relatively advantageous to the player.

  Further, the RT3 state is an infinite RT which does not shift in the number of games, and is a low probability re-gaming state (low rep) where the winning probability of the internal winning combination relating to replay is low, RT1 when the transition symbol is displayed Or transition to the RT2 state.

  In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the RT2 state, which is a high probability re-gaming state, can be repeatedly transferred to the RT2 state, which is a high probability re-gaming state, by shifting the RT2 state continuing for 20 games between the RT0 or RT3 states. I have to. Such playability which can be repeatedly transferred to the high probability re-game state is hereinafter referred to as "loop type RT".

  Here, with reference to FIG. 36C, an outline of the loop type RT in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, when the BB gaming state ends, the main control circuit 91 shifts the gaming state to the RT3 state. In Pachislot 1, the transition to the RT3 state after the end of the BB gaming state is the entrance to the high probability re-gaming state loop.

  As shown in FIG. 36A, the RT3 state may shift to the RT2 state which is a high probability re-gaming state, or may shift to the RT1 state which is a low probability re-gaming state. Therefore, the RT3 state can be regarded as a chance zone (CZ) to the high probability re-game state. And, in the RT3 state, if it is possible to shift to the high probability replay state (RT2 state) before falling to the low probability replay state (RT1 state), the high probability replay state loop (first time) starts Do.

  Specifically, in the RT3 state, when the replay (RT2 transition symbol) is displayed, the CZ is successful, and the high probability replay state is entered. On the other hand, in the RT3 state, when the small winning combination (seven-piece hand combination (RT1 transition symbol)) is displayed, the CZ fails and the loop of the high probability re-gaming state ends.

  Once transitioning to the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), after 20 games have passed, the state shifts to the RT0 state. As shown in FIG. 36A, this RT0 state may also shift to the RT2 state which is a high probability re-gaming state, and may also shift to the RT1 state which is a low probability re-gaming state. , RT0 state can also be considered as a chance zone (CZ) to the high probability replay state.

  Then, in the RT0 state, if it is possible to shift to the high probability replay state (RT2 state) before falling to the low probability replay state (RT1 state), the high probability replay state will loop. Specifically, when the replay (RT2 transition symbol) is displayed in the RT0 state, the CZ is successful, and the high probability replay state is looped. On the other hand, when the small winning combination (seven winning combination (RT1 transition symbol)) is displayed in the RT0 state, the CZ fails and the loop of the high probability re-gaming state ends.

  After that, when 20 games of the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) have passed, the high probability re-gaming state loops as a result of shifting again to the RT0 state which is CZ. That is, in the Pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, after the BB gaming state ends, the RT2 state which is a high probability re-gaming state loops and CZ fails as long as the CZ (RT3 state or RT0 state) succeeds. It falls to RT1 state which is a re-playing state.

  As described above, in Pachi-Slot 1, a loop in the high probability re-gaming state is realized by shifting again to the CZ (RT0 state) to the high probability re-gaming state after the end of the high probability re-gaming state. In Pachislot 1, the CZ (RT3 state) at the entrance of the loop in the high probability replay state and the CZ (RT0 state) while looping make the winning probability of the internal winning combination relating to replay different. The condition that the loop succeeds is displayed as the symbol combination related to the replay. As a result, in Pachislot 1, the success probability of the loop can be made different between the entrance (RT3 state) of the loop and the inside of the loop (RT0 state).

  At this time, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, “display of symbol combination relating to replay” is used as a condition (transition condition to the RT2 state) under which CZ succeeds (loop continues). On the other hand, even when CZ fails (loop ends) is used as a condition (transition condition to the RT1 state), CZ at the entrance of the loop and CZ while looping relate to the replay internal By varying the winning probability of the winning combination, the success probability (failure probability) of the loop can be made different between the entrance of the loop and the inside of the loop.

(Relationship between MB and RT status)
As described above, in the Pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the RT state is set to the MB penetration type which does not shift on condition of the win, operation, and end of MB. In such an MB penetrating RT, the RT state may be different between the first half and the second half of the MB gaming state, and the RT state may change midway between MB flags. In this regard, the relationship between the MB and the RT state will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing the relationship between the RT0 and RT3 states and the MB, which is an infinite RT managed according to the displayed symbol combination, not the number of games, and the transition condition is a game with transition conditions. It is a figure which shows the relationship between RT2 and RT1 state which is finite RT managed by number, and MB.

  First, the pattern A of FIG. 37 will be described. Pattern A shows the relationship between the RT0 state which is infinite RT and MB, and MB ("F_MB") in the "A-1" game is not determined as an internal winning combination, and "A-2" game MB is decided as an internal winning combination in. Since the RT state of Pachislot 1 is an MB penetrating RT, even if MB is determined as an internal winning combination, the RT state does not shift on the condition of that. Therefore, in the pattern A, the RT state of the "A-1" game is also maintained in the "A- 2" game that has won the MB (the state is still in the RT0 state).

  Subsequently, in the pattern A, the MB is started at the "A-3" game (that is, the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed, and the MB is activated). Also in this case, since the RT state does not shift on condition of the start of the MB, the RT state of the "A-2" game is also maintained in the "A-3" game started by the MB (RT0 state as it is).

  Thereafter, in the pattern A, the MB ends at the “A-4” game (ie, more than 120 medals are paid out in the MB, and the MB operation is ended). Also in this case, since the RT state does not shift on condition of the end of the MB, the RT state of the "A-3" game is maintained also in the "A-4" game in which the MB has ended (RT0 state as it is).

  Then, since the MB is finished in the "A-4" game, the "A-5" game is a non-winning condition of the MB whose MB is not determined as an internal winning combination, but in this case also, the RT Since the state does not shift, the RT state of the "A-4" game eye is also maintained in the "A-4" game eye (the state of RT0 remains).

  As described above, during the RT0 state which is an infinite RT, the RT state is maintained regardless of the winning, activation, or termination of the MB. This point is also true during the RT3 state, which is the same infinite RT. That is, as shown in pattern B, even if the MB is hit, activated, or ended during the RT3 state, the RT state is maintained at the RT3 state.

  Subsequently, pattern C is a pattern representing transition control of the RT state between MB flags in the RT0 state which is infinite RT. The transition control of the RT state shown in the pattern C is similarly applied to the RT3 state which is the same infinite RT.

  In the pattern C, the MB is determined as the internal winning combination in the "C-2" game, and the gaming state is shifted between the MB flags. And in the "C-3" game, an RT1 transition symbol is displayed between the MB flags in the RT0 state. If normal (other than between MB flags), the RT1 transition symbol is displayed during the RT0 state, the RT state shifts to the RT1 state (see FIG. 36A), but the bonus combination is carried over as the internal winning combination. While the transition symbol is displayed, the RT state is not transitioned between the flags. Therefore, in the pattern C, although the RT1 transition symbol is displayed on the "C-3" game, the RT state is maintained in the RT0 state.

  In the "C-4" game, an RT2 transition symbol is displayed between MB flags in the RT0 state. Also in this case, the RT state does not shift even if the transition symbol is displayed during the flag, so in the pattern C, although the RT2 transition symbol is displayed on the "C-4" game, RT The state is maintained at the RT0 state. Then, in the pattern C, the RT state is maintained at the RT0 state even if the MB starts and ends thereafter.

  In addition, it is also conceivable that the same symbol combination as the RT1 transition symbol or the RT2 transition symbol is displayed during the MB gaming state, but in the pachislot 1, the RT state is maintained as it is without transitioning the RT state in this case as well. .

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the RT0 state and the RT3 state are used as the CZ to the high probability replay state. As shown in the pattern C, when the MB is determined as an internal winning combination during the CZ looping the high probability replay state, the CZ does not succeed / fail between the MB flags and during the MB gaming state. Therefore, during the RT0 state or RT3 state during the MB flag, or in the RT0 state or RT3 state during the MB gaming state, it does not become the CZ of the loop of the high probability replay state, and then the loop after the MB gaming state ends. CZ resumes, CZ succeeds on display of replay (RT2 transition symbol), and CZ fails on 7-piece combination (RT1 transition symbol) display.

  Subsequently, with reference to patterns D to F shown in FIG. 38, the relationship between the transition of the RT state in the finite RT where the transition condition is managed by the number of games and the MB will be described. In FIG. 38, the relationship between the transition of the RT state in the finite RT and the MB is described taking the RT2 state as an example, but the RT1 state which is the finite RT applies similarly (however, the RT1 state is the transition condition). Because the number of games is 10000, it is practically impossible that the number of remaining games will be "0".

  As described above, the RT2 state ends when 20 games have passed, and shifts to the RT0 state. The number of RT games in FIG. 38 indicates the number of remaining games in the RT2 state, which is a limited RT. Pattern D in FIG. 38 shows a pattern in which the RT2 state penetrates from MB winning to completion, without becoming "0" even if the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is MB's winning, starting, and ending. The pattern F indicates the pattern when the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "0" during the MB flag, and the pattern F is the pattern when the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "0" during the MB gaming state Indicates

  In the pattern D, MB is not determined as an internal winning combination in the "D-1" game. Further, since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state in the “D−1” game is “19”, the RT state is maintained in the RT2 state without transition.

  Subsequently, although MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the "D-2" game, the RT state of Pachislot 1 is an MB penetrating RT, so MB is determined as an internal winning combination. However, the RT state does not shift on the condition of that. Then, since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state in the "D-2" game is "18", the RT state does not shift, and the gaming state becomes the RT2 state during the MB flags.

  Subsequently, although the MB is started at the "D-3" game, since it is an MB penetrating RT, the RT state does not shift on condition of the start of the MB. Then, since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "17" in the "D-3" game, the RT state does not shift, and the gaming state becomes the RT2 state in the MB gaming state.

  Thereafter, when the MB gaming state continues for 10 games (as a result of paying the specified number (120) of medals), the MB gaming state ends. In the pattern D, the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed on the "D-3" game, and the MB gaming state starts at the end of the "D-3" game, so the "D-4" game ( The MB gaming state continues from the number of remaining games in the RT2 state “16”) to the “D-6” game (the number of remaining games in the RT2 state “7”), and the MB gaming state at the end of the “D-6” game Is finished.

  In pattern D, although the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is reduced to “16” to “7” by the “D-4” game to the “D-6” game in the MB gaming state, the number of remaining games in the RT2 state Since “0” is not “0”, the RT state of the “D-4” game eyes to the “D-6” game eyes is maintained at the RT2 state.

  Subsequently, in the "D-7" game, the MB after the end of the MB gaming state is not determined as the internal winning combination, but the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is also here. Since the RT state is “6”, the RT state is maintained in the RT2 state without transition.

  After that, when the number of remaining games in the RT2 state becomes “0”, the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state as described above with reference to FIG. And since the RT0 state and the RT3 state are used as the CZ to the high probability re-gaming state, when the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state, the CZ to the high probability re-gaming state starts.

  Subsequently, pattern E indicates a pattern in which the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is “0” during the MB flag. In the pattern E, the MB is not determined as an internal winning combination in the "E-1" game. Further, since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "2" in the "E-1" game, the RT state is maintained in the RT2 state without transition.

  Subsequently, although the MB is determined as the internal winning combination in the "E-2" game, since the RT state of Pachislot 1 is the MB penetrating RT, the RT state shifts on condition of the MB win. There is no. Then, since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state in the “E-2” game is “1”, the RT state does not shift, and the gaming state becomes the RT2 state during the MB flags.

  Subsequently, in the "E-3" game, MB has not yet started. Then, since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is “0” in the “E-3” game, the RT state shifts to the RT0 state when the “E-3” game ends, and as a result, the following “ The game state of the “E-4” game eye is in the RT0 state during the MB flag.

  Here, as described above, in the pachislot 1 of this embodiment, the RT0 state and the RT3 state are used as the CZ to the high probability replay state, but during the MB flag and during the MB gaming state, the CZ is successful / CZ temporarily suspends without failure. Therefore, as in pattern E, when the number of remaining games in the RT2 state becomes “0” during the MB flag and shifts to the RT0 state during the MB flag, then, after the end of the MB gaming state, the probability is high. The CZ to the replay state will be resumed. Specifically, in the pattern E, since the MB ends at the “E-6” game, the next “E-7” game is in the non-MB winning RT0 state, and this “E- CZ from 7th game to high probability replay state is resumed.

  Subsequently, the pattern F indicates a pattern in which the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is “0” during the MB gaming state. In the pattern F, the MB is not determined as an internal winning combination in the "F-1" game. Further, since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "3" in the "F-1" game, the RT state is maintained in the RT2 state without transition.

  Subsequently, although the MB is determined as the internal winning combination in the "F-2" game, since the RT state of Pachislot 1 is the MB penetrating RT, the RT state shifts on condition of the MB win. There is no. Then, since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is "2" in the "F-2" game, the RT state does not shift, and the gaming state becomes the RT2 state during the MB flags.

  Subsequently, although the MB is started at the "F-3" game, since it is an MB penetrating RT, the RT state does not shift on condition of the start of the MB. Then, since the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is “1” in the “F-3” game, the RT state does not shift. On the other hand, the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed on the "F-3" game, and the MB gaming state starts at the end of the "F-3" game, so the "F-3" game At the end of, the gaming state is shifted from the RT2 state during the MB flag to the RT2 state in the MB gaming state.

  Subsequently, although the "F-4" game is in the RT2 state during the MB gaming state, the number of remaining games in the RT2 state in the "F-4" game is "0", so "F--" At the end of the 4th game, the RT state shifts to the RT0 state, and as a result, the gaming state of the next "F-5" game eye is the RT0 state in the MB gaming state.

  As described above, the RT0 state is used as a CZ to a high probability re-gaming state, but the CZ does not succeed / fail during the MB gaming state, and the CZ temporarily suspends, as in the pattern F. If the number of remaining games in the RT2 state becomes “0” during the MB gaming state and shifts to the RT0 state during the MB gaming state, then, waiting for the end of the MB gaming state, the CZ to the high probability replay state It will be resumed. Specifically, in the pattern F, since the MB ends in the "E-6" game, the next "E-7" game is in the non-MB winning RT0 state, and this "E- CZ from 7th game to high probability replay state is resumed.

  The pachislot 1 has a relationship shown in the patterns D to F between the MB and the RT state, so that it is possible to have strategicity in the start timing of the MB when the MB is won during the RT2 state. That is, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 subtracts the number of remaining games in the RT2 state (finite RT) during the MB flag and also during the MB gaming state, and the number of games in which the RT2 state ends (20 The game is set longer than the number of games (10 games) at which the MB gaming state ends. Therefore, in Pachislot 1, when the MB is started in the RT2 state, if the RT2 state continues even after the end of the MB (pattern D), the RT2 state has already ended at the end of the MB. (Patterns E and F).

  In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the RT2 state is a gaming state in which the net increase number per game during the period is a positive value without including the bonus gaming state. As a strategic option considering the merits of the player, “RT complete run” not starting MB until the number of remaining games in RT2 state becomes “0” or “MB immediate start” starting MB as soon as possible It becomes either.

  In the case of "RT complete", since the number of games in the RT2 state can be completely consumed, there is an advantage that all the RT2 states, in which the net increase number becomes a positive value without including the bonus gaming state, can be enjoyed. However, during the MB flag, there is a disadvantage that the internal lottery within the MB flag becomes disadvantageous because the new bonus combination is not lottery.

  On the other hand, in the case of “MB immediate start”, in the RT2 state remaining after ending the MB gaming state, the advantage unique to the RT2 state (a net increase number does not include the bonus gaming state and a positive value) is enjoyed However, there is an advantage that it is possible to receive the internal lottery that the bonus part can be drawn, but since the number of RT2 state games is absorbed even during the MB flag and during the MB gaming state, the bonus is in the inactive state. The disadvantage is that the number of games in the RT2 state is reduced.

  From the player's point of view, when the player wins the MB during the RT2 state, it is selected whether “RT complete” or “MB immediate start” is obtained from the number of remaining games in the RT2 state at the winning timing. It is possible to have a playability that is not unique to It should be noted that it is at the timing of winning MB, the specification of pachislots such as the winning probability of the bonus combination, the number of medals obtainable in the bonus gaming state, the net increase number during the finite high RT, etc. It differs depending on the number of remaining games in the effective high RT.

[Various data tables 1 on the main control side]
Subsequently, configurations of various data tables stored in the main ROM 94 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 49. FIG.

<Symbol arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 39 represents by data the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between 21 symbol positions “0” to “20” and symbols corresponding to each of the symbol positions.

  The symbol positions “0” to “20” indicate the positions of the symbols arranged along the rotational 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 identified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter.

  As types of symbols, "red 7A", "red 7B", "white 7", "BAR", "cherry A", "cherry B", "dia A", "dia B", "dragon" and " "Replay" is included.

  In the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 39, when the reel index is detected, the symbol located in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (the symbol passing through the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) While assigning to “0”, the correspondence relationship in which the symbol positions “0” to “20” are assigned to each of the 21 symbols is specified in the order of moving in the rotational direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In this way, by using the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R as a reference, the type of the symbol located in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is specified for every three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Can.

<Symbol code table>
Further, as shown in FIG. 39, each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by a symbol code table and is distinguished by data of 1 byte (8 bits). The symbol code table shown in FIG. 39 represents a code for specifying a symbol disposed on the surface of three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The symbols used in the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment are "red 7A", "red 7B", "white 7", "BAR", "cherry A", "cherry B", "dia A", "dia B" , "Dragon" and "Replay" are 10 types. In the symbol code table, "00000001" is assigned as data to "red 7A" symbol (symbol code 1), and "00000010" is assigned as data to "red 7B" symbol (symbol code 2). It is done. Similarly, "00000011" to "00001010" are assigned as data to each of the symbols "White 7" to "Replay" (symbol codes 3 to 10).

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

  In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line matches the combination of the symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it is determined to be a winning. Then, when it is determined that the player has won, the player is given a privilege such as payout of medals, operation of replay (replay), and operation of a bonus game (character continuous operating device). When the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line does not match any of the combinations of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it becomes a so-called "off". That is, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination of “off” is defined by not defining the combination of symbols corresponding to “off” in the symbol combination table. The present invention is not limited to this, and an item of "displacement" may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly define "displacement".

  The data field in the symbol combination table defines information for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the valid line. Specifically, in the data column, there is a "storage area" in which data of a combination of corresponding symbols is stored, and "a bit corresponding to a combination of symbols in data (1 byte data) stored in the storage area. Data for specifying a) is defined.

  The combination defined in the symbol combination table means a symbol combination of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R displayed along the effective line when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. In each combination, a combination name according to the role of the combination and the type of symbols constituting the combination is defined.

  Further, the payout number specified in the symbol combination table specifies the number of medals to be paid out when the corresponding symbol combination is displayed. For example, referring to FIG. 40, seven medals are paid out when a combination of symbols of combination name "C_Dragon" is displayed in a 3-BET game. In addition, the content column in the symbol combination table indicates the role of each symbol combination and the feature of each symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 40, when symbol combinations of combination names “C_BB1” to “C_BB2B” are displayed along the active line, the gaming state shifts to the BB gaming state. Further, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_MB" is displayed along the effective line, the gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state.

  In addition, when the symbol combination of the combination name “C_RT2 transition ripple” is displayed along the activated line, the re-playing operation is performed, and when it is displayed during the RT0 or RT3 state, the RT state becomes the RT2 state. Transition. In addition, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_ control lip 1" and "C_ control lip 2" is displayed along the effective line, the replay operation is performed.

  In addition, when the symbol combination of the combination name “C_dragon” is displayed along the effective line, seven medals are paid out in 3 BET, and 12 medals are paid out in 2 BET. Further, the symbol combination of the combination name "C_dragon" is the above-mentioned RT1 transition symbol (seven pieces), and when it is displayed during the RT0 or RT3 state, the RT state shifts to the RT1 state.

  In addition, when the symbol combination of combination names “C_diamond_01” and “C_diamond_02” is displayed along the effective line, twelve medals are paid out. In addition, when the symbol combination “C_white cherry A_01” to “C_white cherry _03” is displayed along the effective line, 4 medals are paid out for 3 BET, and 12 medals are paid for 2 BET. Be paid out.

  In addition, when the symbol combination of the combination name "C_ black cherry A_01" to "C_ black cherry B_06" is displayed along the effective line, one medal is paid out in 3 BET, and 12 medals are paid in 2 BET. Be paid out. When the symbol combinations of combination names "C_control combination A" to "C_control combination C" are displayed along the effective line, one medal is paid out in 3 BET, and 12 medals are paid out in 2 BET. .

  Hereinafter, the combination names “C_BB2A” and “C_BB2B” may be referred to as “C_BB2”, and the combination names “C_diamond_01” and “C_diamond _02” may be referred to as “C_diamonds”. White Cherry A_01-"C_White Cherry_03" may be called "C_White Cherry A", and combination names "C_Black Cherry A_01"-"C_Black Cherry A_08" may be called "C_Black Cherry A" There are cases where the combination names "C_ black cherry B_01" to "C_ black cherry B_06" are called "C_ black cherry B".

<Internal lottery table>
Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 41 to 48, an internal lottery table to be referred to when determining the internal winning combination will be described. The internal lottery table is provided for each gaming state, and defines lottery value information corresponding to each combination.

  “RT0 (3 BET)” in FIG. 41A is an internal lottery table to be referred to during the RT0 state where the bonus is not won, and “RT1 (3 BET)” in FIG. 42B is an internal lottery table to be referred to during the RT1 state of the winning state, and "RT2 (3 BET)" in FIG. 42B is an internal lottery table to be referred to during the RT2 state of the bonus not winning state. 42 (B) for “RT3 (3 BET)” is an internal lottery table to be referred to during the RT3 state in which the bonus is not won.

  Further, “BB1 (3 BET)” in FIG. 43C is an internal lottery table referred to between BB flags carrying over “F_BB1” as an internal winning combination, and “BB2 in FIG. 43C”. "(3 BET)" is an internal lottery table which is referred to between BB flags carrying over "F_BB2" as an internal winning combination.

  Also, “RT0 (3 BET)” in FIG. 44 (D) is an internal lottery table referred to during the RT0 state between MB flags, and “RT1 (3 BET)” in FIG. 44 (D) is the MB It is an internal lottery table referred to during RT1 state between flags, and "RT2 (3 BET)" in FIG. 45 (E) is an internal lottery table referred to during RT2 state between MB flags, as shown in FIG. “E for RT3 (3 BET)” in (E) is an internal lottery table referred to during the RT3 state between MB flags.

  FIG. 46F is an internal lottery table referred to during the BB gaming state.

  Also, “RT0 (3 BET)” in FIG. 47 (G) is an internal lottery table referred to during the RT0 state in the MB gaming state, and “RT1 (3 BET)” in FIG. 47 (G) is the MB The internal lottery table referred to during the RT1 state in the gaming state, and "RT2 (3 BET)" in FIG. 48H is the internal lottery table referred to during the RT2 state in the MB gaming state, as shown in FIG. “H for RT3 (3 BET)” in (H) is an internal lottery table which is referred to during the RT3 state of the MB gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, a random number value for lottery extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is sequentially subtracted by a lottery value (not shown) according to each combination, and the result of subtraction is negative. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not (so-called "whole") has occurred.

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

  Here, since it is a gaming state in which "F_BB1" is carried over as the internal winning combination during the BB1 flag, in addition to the internal winning combination determined with reference to the internal lottery table, the "F_BB1" carried forward is also internally Determined to be the winning combination. In addition, since it is a gaming state in which “F_BB2” is carried over as the internal winning combination during the BB2 flag, in addition to the internal winning combination determined with reference to the internal lottery table, “F_BB2” carried forward is also internally winning. Determined as a role.

  In addition, since it is a gaming state in which "F_MB" is carried over as an internal winning combination during the MB flag, in addition to the internal winning combination determined with reference to the internal lottery table, "F_MB" carried forward is also internal winning. Determined as a role. In addition, during the MB gaming state, all small winning combinations (“F_Dragon” to “F_special winning combination D”) are determined as internal winning combinations regardless of the result of internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table.

<Correspondence table of internal winning combination and symbol combination>
FIG. 49 is a table showing the correspondence with combinations of symbols that can be displayed on the effective line in each internal winning combination when the respective winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations. A circle in each correspondence table indicates a combination (combination) of symbols that can be displayed on the effective line, in the role determined as the internal winning combination.

  In Pachi-Slot 1, the main control circuit 91 changes the stop control according to the internal winning combination and the game state, and when the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols of the correspondence shown in FIG. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped so that the combination can be displayed.

[Description of operation of main control circuit]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51, the contents of various processing executed by the main CPU 93 of the main control circuit 91 using a program will be described.

<Main operation process of pachislot by control of main CPU>
First, the procedure of the main operation processing (processing after power on) of the pachislot 1 performed by the control of the main CPU 93 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 51 (hereinafter referred to as the main flow).

  First, when the pachi slot 1 is powered on, the main CPU 93 performs initialization processing at power on (S201). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (S202). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S203).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs an internal lottery process (S204). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether "F_BB1" or "F_BB2" is determined as an internal winning combination (S205). If “F_BB1” or “F_BB2” is determined as the internal winning combination (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets between BB flags (between flags RT) (S206).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs start command generation processing (S207). A reel stop initial setting process is performed (S208). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs reel rotation start processing (S209). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs reel stop control processing (S210).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a winning determination medal payout process (S211). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a winning operation command generation process (S212). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs bonus end check processing (S213). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs bonus operation check processing (S214). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs RT control processing described later with reference to FIG. 51 (S215). When the RT control process is performed, the main CPU 93 returns the process to S2 on the assumption that one game (unit game) has ended.

<RT control processing>
Next, RT control processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the RT control process, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the BB gaming state is over (S231). If it is time to end the BB gaming state, the RT3 state is set as the RT state (S232), and the RT control processing is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is not the end of the BB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the RT1 or RT2 state is in progress (S233). If the RT1 or RT2 state is in progress (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently updates the value of the game number counter (S234). The game number counter is a counter that counts the number of games (game number) in the RT1 or RT2 state.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether the value of the game number counter is 0 (S235). If the value of the game number counter is not 0 (NO), the RT control processing is ended, while if the value of the game number counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 sets the RT state as the RT state. Is set (S236), and the RT control process is ended.

  On the other hand, if the RT1 or RT2 state is not in progress (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not MB is not won and infinite RT is in progress (S237). The main CPU 93 determines YES in S 237 when in the RT0 or RT3 state where the bonus is not won, and otherwise determines NO. If the bonus non winning condition RT0 or RT3 is not in progress (NO), the RT control process is ended, while the bonus non winning condition RT0 or RT3 is in progress (YES), the main CPU 93 Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the RT1 transition symbol (seven pieces) is displayed (S238).

  If the RT1 transition symbol is displayed during the RT0 or RT3 state in the bonus non-winning state (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets the RT1 state as the RT state, and sets “10000” in the game number counter. It sets (S239), and ends RT control processing.

  On the other hand, if the RT1 transition symbol is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether the RT2 transition symbol (replay) is displayed (S240). If the RT2 transition symbol is not displayed (NO), while the RT control processing is ended, if the RT2 transition symbol is displayed during the RT0 or RT3 state where the bonus is not won (YES), the main Subsequently, the CPU 93 sets the RT2 state as the RT state, sets "20" in the game number counter (S241), and ends the RT control processing.

[Example of production in pachislot]
Then, with reference to Drawing 52-Drawing 56, the example of an effect in pachislot 1 of this embodiment is explained. The effect example (effect screen) shown in FIGS. 52 to 56 is displayed in the liquid crystal effect area formed by the liquid crystal opening 211 a.

<Example of production in RT2 (high ripple) loop>
First, with reference to FIG. 52, an effect example when the RT2 state loops will be described. As described above, in the Pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the RT2 state continuing for 20 games is repeatedly transferred to the RT2 state by transitioning between the RT0 state and the RT3 state (loop type RT). FIG. 52 shows an example of a basic effect when the RT2 state loops.

  In the loop type RT in the pachislot 1 of this embodiment, first, the transition to the RT3 state after the end of the BB gaming state becomes the entrance of the loop in the high probability re-gaming state. FIG. 52A shows an example of effect at the end of the BB gaming state (the entrance of the loop). When the BB gaming state ends, the sub control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11 to, for example, produce an effect in which the main character escapes the tunnel toward the CZ rendering stage (battle stage).

  In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the effect stage is a kind of effect state and is determined according to the game state. Therefore, the player can grasp (or guess) the current gaming state from the current rendering stage. As the effect stage, it is possible to use, for example, the type of character to be displayed, the action of the character, or a combination of these, in addition to the background and the scene. In Pachi-Slot 1, for example, the battle stage is used during CZ (RT0 or RT3 state) of the loop, and the hopping stage described later is in high probability replay state (RT2 state) or high probability replay state (RT2 state) ) It is used during MB flags, during MB gaming state, etc., triggered by MBs won during. It should be noted that between the MB flags triggered by the MB won during the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) is the RT2 state within the MB flags and after the high probability re-gaming state has been terminated between the MB flags RT0 state between MB flags. The same applies to the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won during the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), and the RT2 status during the MB gaming state and the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) won by the MB are over It says RT0 state in the MB gaming state after being done.

  Subsequently, during CZ of the loop (RT3 state after the end of the BB gaming state), as shown in FIG. 52 (B), the sub control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11, and for example, the main character is an enemy Perform battle rendition against the character. This battle rendition is performed on a rendition stage for battle rendition (battle stage).

  Then, when the RT2 transition symbol (replay) is displayed in the CZ of the loop, the CZ is successful, and the sub control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11 as shown in FIG. 52 (C-1). For example, an effect is produced in which the main character defeats the enemy character. When the CZ succeeds, the RT state shifts to the RT2 state, and the high probability replay state is started. During the high-probability replay state (RT2 state), as shown in FIG. 52 (D-1), the sub control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11, and for example, the main character pulls a truck and runs. Make a presentation. This fast running effect is performed on the high-probability re-playing state performance stage (fast running stage).

  Then, when 20 games have passed in the RT2 state, the RT2 state ends and the state shifts to the RT0 state. In Pachi-Slot 1, since the RT0 state is the CZ of the loop, at the end of the final game in the RT2 state, the sub control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11, and, for example, the presentation stage (battle stage of the main character is CZ Effect to go through the tunnel towards)) (return to FIG. 52 (A)).

  On the other hand, when the RT1 transition symbol (seven pieces) is displayed in the CZ of the loop, the CZ fails, and the sub control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11 as shown in FIG. 52 (C-2). Then, for example, the main character loses the enemy character. If the CZ fails, the RT state shifts to the RT1 state and falls to a general gaming state (normal time) which is disadvantageous to the player. During normal operation, as shown in FIG. 52 (D-2), the sub control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11 to perform an optional effect for normal operation. An optional effect for normal time is performed on an effect stage for normal time.

  As described above, in the pachislot 1, during the loop in the high probability re-gaming state, perform effects directed to the battle stage at the start of the CZ of the loop, perform battle effects in the battle stage during the CZ, and accelerate the sprint stage Performs a galloping effect at.

<Example of production in RT2 and MB>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 53 to FIG. 55, an example of effect when the MB is won / started / finished during the high probability re-game state (RT2 state) will be described. Here, FIGS. 53 to 55 correspond to the patterns D to F in FIG. 38, although the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is different. That is, FIG. 53 shows an example of presentation when the RT2 state passes from the winning of the MB to the end without becoming "0" even if the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is MB's winning, starting and ending (pattern D) 54 shows an example (pattern E) when the number of remaining games in the RT2 state becomes “0” during the MB flag, and FIG. 55 shows that the number of remaining games in the RT2 state is the MB gaming state It is an example of presentation (pattern F) when it becomes "0" during.

  An example of an effect shown in FIG. 53 (A) is an example of an effect in the RT2 state during the non-MB win. As described above, during the RT2 state, which is a high probability re-game state, an effect is performed in which the main character pulls a cart and runs sprinting on the sprinting stage. At this time, the sub control circuit 101 controls the liquid crystal display device 11 to display the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state). In the example shown in FIG. 53A, it is displayed that the number of remaining games in the high probability re-game state (RT2 state) is "20" (LAST 20 game).

  The number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 is updated every game, and in the next game, the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) as shown in FIG. The number of remaining games in) is updated to "19" (LAST 19 games).

  In the example shown in FIG. 53, MB is won (“F_MB” is determined as an internal winning combination) at the start of the next game shown in FIG. 53 (B). FIG. 53C shows a rendering example of the high probability re-game state (RT2 state) of the game won by MB. In this case, the sub control circuit 101 takes over the effects of the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), and the sub control circuit 101 counts the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) even when the game is won by MB. Continue updating the That is, as shown in FIG. 53C, in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) in which the MB is won (during the MB flag), an effect is performed in which the main character pulls a cart and runs sprinting on the sprinting stage At the same time, the number of remaining games in the high probability replay state (RT2 state) is updated to "18".

  Not only during the MB winning game but also during the MB flag, the sub control circuit 101 takes over the rendering of the high probability re-playing state (RT2 state), and the sub control circuit 101 also performs during the MB flag. Continue updating the number of remaining games in the high probability replay state (RT2 state). That is, as shown in FIG. 53 (D), in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB flag, an effect is produced in which the main character pulls a cart and runs sprinting on the sprinting stage. The number of remaining games in the state (RT2 state) is updated to "17".

  When the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed along the effective line between MB flags, MB starts. In the example shown in FIG. 53, the MB starts at the end of the game shown in FIG. 53 (D). Therefore, from the next game in FIG. 53 (D), the gaming state is the RT2 state in the MB gaming state. FIG. 53E shows an example of effects in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) in the MB gaming state. Also in this case, the sub control circuit 101 takes over the presentation of the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), and the sub control circuit 101 keeps the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) even during the MB gaming state. Continue updating the

  That is, as shown in FIG. 53 (E), in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) in the MB gaming state, an effect is performed in which the main character pulls a truck and runs sprinting on the sprinting stage. The number of remaining games in the state (RT2 state) is updated to "16". In this way, during high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), the Gale stage is used as an effect stage regardless of the MB non winning condition, during the flags or during the MB gaming state, for example, during the MB gaming state The high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) may be set as the night's gallop stage, and the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB non-winning condition or between flags may be set as the day's gallop stage. In addition, the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB gaming state and the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB non-winning or during the flag are changed (or added) to day and night and displayed The type of character and the action of the character to be displayed may be made different.

  Next, FIG. 53F shows an example of effects of the final game in the MB gaming state. In the example shown in FIG. 53, since the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) does not become “0” during the MB gaming state, also in this case, the sub control circuit 101 selects the high probability re-gaming state (RT2). The secondary control circuit 101 continues updating the number of remaining games in the high probability re-game state (RT2 state). That is, as shown in FIG. 53 (F), in the final game in the MB gaming state, an effect is produced in which the main character pulls a truck and runs sprinting on the sprint stage, and the remaining games in the high probability replay state (RT2 state) The number has been updated to "7".

  When the MB gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to a high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during MB non winning. In the example shown in FIG. 53, since the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) is not yet "0", in this case as well, the sub control circuit 101 produces the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) The sub control circuit 101 continues updating the number of remaining games in the high probability re-play state (RT2 state). That is, as shown in FIG. 53 (G), in the next game after the MB gaming state is finished, an effect is produced in which the main character pulls a truck and runs sprinting on the sprinting stage, and in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) The number of remaining games has been updated to "6".

  Thereafter, when the number of remaining games in the high probability re-game state (RT2 state) becomes "0", the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state when the game is over. In this case, as shown in FIG. 53H, the sub control circuit 101 performs an effect stage in which the main character is CZ at the end of the game in which the number of remaining games in the high probability replay state (RT2 state) has become "0". Perform the effect of going through the tunnel towards (Battle stage).

  As described above, in Pachi-Slot 1, even when MB is won, started and ended during the high probability re-gaming state, the staging stage (spinning stage) in the high probability re-gaming state is followed to perform effects.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 54, an effect example in which the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) becomes “0” during the MB flag will be described. In FIG. 54A, the gaming state is a high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during MB non-winning, and the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) is “5”.

  In the example shown in FIG. 54, at the start of the next game shown in FIG. 54 (A), MB is won (“F_MB” is determined as an internal winning combination). FIG. 54 (B) shows an example of effect of high probability re-game state (RT2 state) of the game won by MB. Similar to FIG. 53C, in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) in which the MB has been won (during the MB flag), an effect is produced in which the main character pulls a carriage and runs on the sprinting stage. The number of remaining games in the probability re-game state (RT2 state) is updated to "4".

  In the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB flag, if the number of games is digested without starting the MB, the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state, and the gaming state is the RT0 state during the MB flag become. FIG. 54C shows an example of effects when the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state during the MB flag. In pachislot 1, falling to the low probability re-gaming state (RT1 state) in the loop occurs when CZ of the loop fails, and even if the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) ends, the low probability re-gaming state The transition to the CZ (RT0 state) of the loop without fail to fall to the (RT1 state). Also, as described above, CZ does not succeed / fail between the MB flags and during the MB gaming state.

  Therefore, in Pachislot 1, when the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state during the MB flag, the secondary control circuit 101 takes over the effect of the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state). That is, as shown in FIG. 54C, when the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT0 state during the MB flag, an effect is performed that the main character pulls a truck and runs sprinting on the sprinting stage. At this time, since the RT0 state is not managed by the number of games, the sub control circuit 101 displays "LUCKY" indicating that the flag is in progress, instead of displaying the number of remaining games, and a symbol corresponding to MB. Display "BAR-BAR-BAR" indicating the combination.

  Thereafter, when the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed along the effective line, the MB starts, and the gaming state shifts from the RT0 state between MB flags to the RT0 state in the MB gaming state. Since CZ does not succeed / fail even during the MB gaming state, the sub control circuit 101 is high even in the RT0 state during the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won during the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state). Take over the effect of the probability re-playing state (RT2 state). That is, as shown in FIG. 54 (D), an effect is produced in which the leading character pulls the cart and runs sprinting on the sprinting stage. At this time, after the end of the MB gaming state, CZ of the loop (RT0 state during MB non winning) becomes the secondary control circuit 101, instead of displaying the number of remaining games, CZ of the loop after the end of the MB gaming state "EX" is displayed to indicate that is to be performed.

  Thereafter, at the end of the final game in the MB gaming state, as shown in FIG. 54 (E), the secondary control circuit 101 effects that the main character escapes the tunnel toward the CZ presentation stage (battle stage). Do. Then, in the next game (RT0 state in which the MB non-operation) has ended in the MB gaming state, the secondary control circuit 101 performs a battle effect in which the main character battles against the enemy character as shown in FIG. 54 (F).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 55, an example of effect when the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) becomes “0” during the MB gaming state will be described. In FIG. 55A, the gaming state is the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB flags, and the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) is “9”. In the example shown in FIG. 55, the MB starts at the end of the game shown in FIG. 55 (A). Therefore, from the next game in FIG. 55 (A), the gaming state is the RT2 state during the MB gaming state.

  As described above, in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) during the MB gaming state, the sub control circuit 101 takes over the presentation of the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), and the sub control circuit 101 performs the MB operation. Even during the gaming state, updating of the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) is continued. That is, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) in the MB gaming state, an effect is performed in which the main character pulls a truck and runs sprinting on the sprinting stage. The number of remaining games in the state (RT2 state) is updated to "8".

  Since the MB gaming state continues for 10 games, when the MB gaming state starts at the timing when the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) is "8", the high probability re-gaming state (RT2) is performed during the MB gaming state State) ends. FIG. 55C shows an example of rendering when the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) becomes “0” during the MB gaming state, and the main character pulls the dolly to sprint on the sprint stage. An effect to be performed is performed, and the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) is updated to “0”.

  In FIG. 55C, since the number of remaining games in the high probability replay state (RT2 state) is “0”, the RT state transitions from the RT2 state to the RT0 state, while the MB gaming state starts. Since 10 games have not passed since then, it is still continuing. Therefore, the gaming state in the next game in FIG. 55 (C) is the RT0 state in the MB gaming state.

  As described above, the sub control circuit 101 also performs the rendering of the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) also in the RT0 state in the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won in the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state). take over. Therefore, in the subsequent game, as shown in FIG. 55 (D), an effect is performed in which the main character pulls a cart and runs sprinting on the sprinting stage. At this time, after the end of the MB gaming state, CZ of the loop (RT0 state during MB non winning) becomes the secondary control circuit 101, instead of displaying the number of remaining games, CZ of the loop after the end of the MB gaming state "EX" is displayed to indicate that is to be performed. That is, in Pachislot 1, the display of the number of remaining games is continued even in the RT2 state in the MB gaming state, but when the number of remaining games is "0", it is called "EX" instead of the display of the number of remaining games. Display.

  Thereafter, at the end of the final game in the MB gaming state, as shown in FIG. 55 (E), the secondary control circuit 101 effects that the main character escapes the tunnel toward the CZ presentation stage (battle stage). Do. Then, in the next game (RT0 state in which the MB non-operation) has ended the MB gaming state, the sub control circuit 101 performs a battle effect in which the main character fights against the enemy character, as shown in FIG. 55 (F).

  As described above, in Pachi-Slot 1, when the MB is won during the high probability re-gaming state, even if the high probability re-gaming state is ended before the MB gaming state triggered by the won MB is ended, the high Performs rendering by following the rendering stage (spinning stage) in the probability re-game state. At this time, in Pachislot 1, the display of the remaining game number of the high probability re-gaming state continues even during the MB flag and during the MB gaming state, but after the remaining game number becomes “0”, the remaining game number is Instead of the display, display according to the gaming state is performed ("LUCKY" during the MB flag, "EX" during the MB gaming state).

<Example of effects in MB>
Subsequently, FIG. 56 shows an example of an effect in the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won during the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) and an MB gaming triggered by the MB won during the normal time (RT1 state). An example of the effect during the state is shown.

  As described above, during the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won during the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), the production stage (the galling stage) during the high probability re-gaming state is taken over. That is, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), an effect is performed that the leading character pulls the cart and runs.

  On the other hand, in the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won in the normal time (RT1 state), the rendering is performed using an effect stage unique to the MB gaming state. That is, as shown in FIG. 56 (B), an effect in the MB gaming state is performed using an optional effect stage that informs that the bonus game is in progress.

  As described above, in the pachislot 1, the effect in the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won during the high probability re-gaming state is different from the effect in the MB gaming state triggered by the MB hit normally. Specifically, the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won in the normal state is high while the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won in the high probability re-playing state is high while the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won by the normal time is used. Take over the staging stage (speeding stage) in the probability re-game state. Thereby, even in the case where the high probability re-gaming state and the MB gaming state occur at the same time, the connection in the rendering can be improved.

  That is, since the Pachislot 1 of this embodiment adopts the MB penetrating RT, when the MB starts during the limited high probability replay state, the remaining games in the high probability replay state at the end of the MB The number may or may not remain. Therefore, if an effect stage specific to the MB gaming state is used in the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won during the high probability re-gaming state, the number of remaining games in the high probability re-gaming state remains at the end of the MB. If not, there is a possibility that the player may give an impression that the high probability re-game state has ended before the player notices. In this respect, in Pachislot 1, in the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won during the high probability re-gaming state, in order to take over the effect stage (the galling stage) in the high probability re-gaming state and display the number of remaining games The connection on the rendering side is improved, and it is possible to prevent the high probability re-game state from ending before the player is unaware.

  In Pachislot 1, if the number of remaining games in the high probability replay state becomes “0” during the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won during the high probability replay state, the number of remaining games is displayed instead. Display “EX”. If the number of remaining games is "0", the advantageous state (RT2 state) for the player is ended if the mere high probability re-gaming state is in the high probability re-gaming state during the MB gaming state, Even if the number of remaining games reaches "0", the player's advantageous state (bonus state) does not end. Therefore, by changing the display of the number of remaining games to "EX", it is possible for the player to grasp whether it was simply the high probability re-playing state or the high probability re-playing state during the MB gaming state. Even in the case where a plurality of advantageous states for the player occur simultaneously, the player can be made to proceed smoothly without any fear of confusion.

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

<Finite high probability re-playing state which penetrates MB>
In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 performs MB penetration type RT control that maintains the current RT state regardless of the win, operation, and termination of the MB. Thereby, the high probability re-gaming state does not end even when the MB gaming state starts or ends during the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state), so the high probability re-gaming state and the MB gaming state occur simultaneously There is something to do. At this time, in the Pachislot 1 sub-control circuit 101 displays the limited number of remaining high probability gaming states on the liquid crystal display device 11, but the number of remaining games in the high probability gaming state during the MB gaming state is “ When it becomes 0, "EX" is displayed instead of the display of the number of remaining games. As a result, in the pachislot machine 1, even when a plurality of states advantageous to the player occur at the same time, there is no fear of the player being confused, and the game can be smoothly advanced.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, the number of games for which the high probability re-gaming state ends (20 games) is set longer than the number of games for which the MB gaming state ends (10 games). Thereby, if the player wins MB during the high probability re-gaming state, whether "RT complete run" or "MB immediate start" is obtained from the number of remaining games of the high probability re-gaming state at the winning timing Can be selected to have an unconventional strategic gameplay.

  Further, in Pachislot 1, the effect in the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won during the high probability re-gaming state is different from the effect in the MB gaming state triggered by the MB hit at the normal time. Specifically, the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won in the normal state is high while the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won in the high probability re-playing state is high while the MB gaming state triggered by the MB won by the normal time is used. Take over the staging stage (speeding stage) in the probability re-game state. Thereby, even when the high probability re-gaming state and the MB gaming state occur at the same time, the connection in the rendering aspect can be improved, and the high probability re-gaming state ends without the player noticing It is possible to prevent it from

  In Pachislot 1, when the high probability re-gaming state (RT2 state) ends during the MB gaming state, the main control circuit 91 shifts the RT state from the RT2 state to the RT0 state, but the sub control circuit 101 The staging stage is maintained as it is the galloping stage, and after the end of the MB gaming state, it is changed to the battle stage according to the CZ. In this way, while making the limited high probability re-gaming state MB penetration type, by maintaining the staging stage during the MB gaming state, even if a plurality of advantageous states for the player occur simultaneously, the rendering aspect I can improve the connection in

[Various functions of main control board and sub control board]
In order to realize the control specific to the pachislot 1 as described above, the main control board (main control circuit 91, main CPU 93) and the sub control board (sub control circuit 101, sub CPU 102) of the pachislot 1 are as follows. It has a function.

  The main control board 71 is connected to the start switch 79 and the stop switch board 80, and controls the progress of the game shown in FIG. Therefore, the main control board 71 functions as a game control means, a start operation detection means, a combination determination means, a carryover means, a stop operation detection means and a stop control means. Further, the sub control board 72 performs predetermined effects on the liquid crystal display device 11 in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 71. Therefore, the sub control board 72 and the liquid crystal display device 11 function as effect executing means.

  In addition, the main control board 71 starts the RT2 state when the RT2 transition symbol is displayed in the RT0 or RT3 state, and starts the RT1 state when the RT1 transition symbol is displayed in the RT0 or RT3 state. 71 functions as a predetermined state starting means, a first control means and a third control means. Then, the main control board 71 counts the number of games played during the RT2 state, and ends the RT2 state when the number of games reaches 20 times, so the main control board 71 counts the counting means, the predetermined state It functions as an end means and a second control means.

  Also, the main control board 71 starts the MB gaming state when the symbol combination of "C_MB" is displayed, and ends the MB gaming state when medals exceeding the prescribed number are paid out during the MB gaming state. The main control board 71 functions as specific state control means.

  In addition, the sub control board 72 displays the number of remaining games in the state RT2 on the liquid crystal display device 11 during the state RT2, and when the number of remaining games becomes “0” in the MB gaming state, the number of remaining games is displayed. Since the "EX" is displayed, the sub control board 72 and the liquid crystal display device 11 function as a display counter.

  In the case of Pachislot 1, as an example where a plurality of states advantageous to the player occur simultaneously, a case where a predetermined gaming state (high probability re-gaming state) and a specific gaming state (MB gaming state) are simultaneously generated is taken as an example. Although explained, it is not limited to this. The predetermined gaming state may be, for example, a gaming state in which a bonus such as a BB gaming state or an MB gaming state is in operation, and a notification section (AT: assist) notifying of a mode of stop operation advantageous for the player. It may be a time), or may be a chance zone where the degree of transition to the informing section is expected to be high. Similarly, the specific gaming state may be, for example, a gaming state in which a bonus such as a BB gaming state is in operation, and a notification section (AT: assist time) informing a mode of stop operation advantageous for the player And may be a chance zone having a high degree of expectation for transition to the informing section. It may be a high probability re-gaming state in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination relating to the replay is high.

  In this case, the start condition and the end condition of the specific gaming state can be any conditions according to the gaming state to be adopted. For example, when using AT as a specific gaming state, the number of games may be used as the ending condition, or the number of sets may be used, and the number and difference of medals paid out during AT may be used. It is also possible to use the number of sheets, or to use the number of times (the number of times of navigation) informing a notification affecting the payout of medals during AT, and also the result of the continuation determination performed at an arbitrary timing during AT. May be used.

<Display effect that is integrated with the surrounding decoration image>
In the pachi slot 1, the liquid crystal panel 241 is covered with the sheet member 203 from the front, and the liquid crystal aperture 211 is formed in a part of the sheet member 203 to make the shape of the liquid crystal rendering area arbitrary. Moreover, in the pachi slot 1, while drawing the design of the wall surface where bricks were piled up to the sheet member 203, decoration which is united with the design drawn on the periphery in the liquid crystal rendering area usually seen from the opening 211b for liquid crystal The image is displayed, and when the predetermined effect is performed, the display of the integrated decorative image is stopped, and the effect image according to the predetermined effect (for example, the effect image in which the brick is broken and the predetermined character appears) is displayed. . From the player's point of view, it is understood that what was thought to be a decorative image is actually a part of the image of the liquid crystal display, and you will feel astonishing. Becomes possible.

[Various functions of main control board and sub control board]
In order to realize the control specific to the pachislot 1 as described above, the main control board (main control circuit 91, main CPU 93) and the sub control board (sub control circuit 101, sub CPU 102) of the pachislot 1 are as follows. It has a function.

  Since the pachi slot 1 includes the liquid crystal display device 11 and the sheet member 203 provided on the front surface of the liquid crystal panel 241 of the liquid crystal display device 11, the liquid crystal display device 11 of the pachi slot 1 functions as a liquid crystal display device. The sheet functions as a sheet member 203. Further, since the liquid crystal opening 211b is formed in the sheet member 203, the liquid crystal opening 211b functions as an opening corresponding to a predetermined effect area. The sub control board 72 functions as a control unit to control the display of the liquid crystal display device.

[Modification]
For example, in the Pachislot 1 of the second embodiment, the loop type is made by transitioning to the RT3 state after termination of the BB gaming state, setting the first CZ in the loop type RT to the RT3 state, and setting the second and subsequent CZs to the RT0 state. The success probability of CZ during RT is to be different between the first and second and subsequent times. In this respect, for example, by transitioning to the RT0 state after the end of the BB gaming state, the success probability of CZ in the loop type RT can be made equal between the first and the second and subsequent times. Also, the BB gaming state triggered by "F_BB1" and the BB gaming state triggered by "F_BB2" are set to different gaming states like the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state, and transition is made after the BB1 gaming state ends. The RT state to be performed may be different from the RT state to shift after the BB2 gaming state ends. For example, the RT state transitioning to the end of the BB1 gaming state may be the RT3 state, and the RT state transitioning to the transition after the BB2 gaming state may be the RT4 gaming state with a higher / low probability of winning of replay than the RT3 state. Further, the RT state transitioning after the end of the BB1 gaming state may be set to the RT0 state, and the RT state transitioning to after the BB2 gaming state ends may be set to the RT3 state.

  Further, the privilege to be given to the player is not limited to the payout of medals and the activation of the bonus state, and is optional. For example, not only rewards related to withdrawals given to the player (for example, transition to ART state, addition to duration of ART state, transition to CZ, addition to duration of CZ), as well as benefits other than withdrawal (For example, release of bonus image, custom release of pachislot 1, custom release of premiere effect (lottery probability, stage, character, etc.), link function with mobile terminal (right to obtain image and game information with mobile terminal) Etc.).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and various modifications, the pachislot machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. Features other than the features unique to the pachislot 1 such as the features relating to the reel control of the present invention and the features relating to setting change and confirmation are also applicable to gaming machines called "pachinko" and similar effects can be obtained. For example, check sum generation and determination processing, various processing using main CPU 93 dedicated instruction code (address specification processing using Q register, soft timer update processing, 7 segment LED drive processing, communication data generation storage processing, etc. The features of various processes using the non-specified ROM area and the non-specified RAM area are also applicable to "pachinko".

  Also, the setting value may be one step only. At this time, the setting change process may be performed or may be omitted. In the case of leaving the setting change process, only the same setting can be retouched, so the process is substantially to clear the RAM. Even when the set value is set to only one step, a mode is provided for lottery (such as first hit and / or addition) in an advantageous state (such as ART state), and the number of times that a predetermined combination is won with a predetermined probability is counted By switching this mode when the number of times reaches a specified value, it is possible to cause unevenness in the balls.

  In this case, a value obtained by multiplying the denominator of the predetermined probability and the specified value is a wave of one ball. If the value is defined so as to be switched by the number of games corresponding to one day, even if the setting value is one step, it can be regarded as comparable with a plurality of gaming machines provided. For example, assuming that the working time of one day is 11 hours, 11h = 39600 sec. Therefore, assuming that the minimum time taken for one game is 4.1 seconds in accordance with the rule, the maximum number of games per day is 39600/4. 1 = about 9659 times. In addition, since it is not realistic not to have a break (meal or toilet) at all, I think that the number of games per day is about 8,000 times. Since the predetermined probability is set to 1/32 and the specified value is set to 256, 32 × 256 = 8192 is obtained, so that it is possible to switch the wave of the ball out in about one day.

  Furthermore, it is possible to stabilize the earnings in a two-day cycle by alternately switching between the mode advantageous to the player and the mode disadvantageous to the player every time the number of times that the predetermined combination has been won reaches a prescribed value. It can contribute to the sales of the store. In addition, although the case where setting value was made into 1 step was demonstrated, it is not restricted to 1 step and diversion is possible. More specifically, if employed without changing the number of setting values, it is possible to make the wave of the outgoing ball more complicated without increasing the number of setting values. In addition, if the number of set values is reduced, it is possible to compensate for the decrease in the set values and becoming monotonous.

  In addition, if the number of setting values can be reduced, the data capacity can be reduced accordingly. If it is possible to set the six levels of setting values to one level of setting values, data can be reduced to 1/6. In addition, the development cost for designing to the desired payout rate at each stage is also 1/6. Furthermore, although only game machines that are suitable for the test are permitted to be used for sales, it is possible to shorten the time required for the test.

[Scalability of gaming machine according to the other embodiment]
In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the player's medal insertion operation (i.e., an operation of inserting a hand-held medal into the medal insertion slot 13 or an operation of the MAX bet button 14 or 1 BET button 15 for a credited medal). ) Is started by the operation of inserting and inserting the game, and when there is a payout of medals when the game is over, the hopper device 51 is driven and the medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 18, or credited Although the form has been described, it is not limited to this.

  For example, the present invention is applied to all forms in which game media necessary for the game are inserted by the player, a game is played based thereon, and a benefit is awarded based on the result of the game (for example, medals are paid out). It can apply. That is, not only the form in which the game medium is inserted (hanged) by a physical player's operation and the game medium is paid out, but the main control circuit 91 (main control board 71) itself is a game medium owned by the player May be electromagnetically managed to enable games without medals. In addition, the game medium management device which is attached to (connected to) the main control circuit 91 (main control board 71) and manages game media may be electromagnetically used to manage game media held by the player electromagnetically. Alternatively, it may be another substrate (another substrate in the gaming machine) connected to the main control circuit 91.

  In this case, the gaming medium management device is a device provided in the gaming machine, having ROM and RWM (or RAM), and bi-directional communication with an external gaming medium handling device (not shown) via a predetermined interface. It is possible to be connected, and the lending operation of gaming media (that is, the operation of providing the necessary gaming media when the player performs the operation of inserting the gaming media) or the prize for winning the role related to the payout of gaming media ( The game media payout operation when the role is established (that is, the operation of acquiring the necessary game media when the player is paid out the game media), or the game media to be used for the game It is sufficient that the operation of recording electromagnetically can be performed. In addition, the gaming media management device displays the number of gaming media held on the front of the pachislot 1 based on not only management of the actual number of gaming media but also, for example, management results of the number of gaming media. A number display device (not shown) may be provided to manage the number of game media displayed on the stored game media number display device. That is, the gaming media management device may be capable of recording and displaying the total number of gaming media that the player can use for gaming by an electromagnetic method.

  Also, in this case, the gaming media management device has the capability of allowing the player to freely transmit a signal indicating the number of gaming media recorded to the external gaming media handling device, and the player In addition to the case of direct operation, the number of recorded game media can not be reduced, and when an external connection terminal board (not shown) is provided between an external game medium handling device It is desirable that the player can not transmit a signal indicating the recorded number of game media without using the external connection terminal board.

  In addition to the above, the gaming machine is provided with a lending operation means operable by the player, a return (settlement) operation means, and an external connection terminal board, and the gaming medium handling device is a slot for inserting valuable values such as bills, a recording medium (For example, an IC card) insertion slot, a non-contact communication antenna for receiving electronic money etc. from a portable terminal, etc., other operation means such as lending operation means, return operation means, game medium handling device side external connection terminal board It may be provided (all not shown).

  As the flow of the game at that time, for example, the player deposits a valuable value to the game medium handling device by any method, and subtracts a predetermined number of valuable values based on the operation of any one of the lending operation means described above. The game media corresponding to the valuable value subtracted from the game media handling device to the game media management device is increased. Then, the player plays a game, and when the game medium is required, the above operation is repeated. Thereafter, a predetermined number of game media are obtained as a result of the game, and the game media management device transmits the number of game media from the game media management device to the game media handling device by operating any return operation means when ending the game. The medium handling device ejects a recording medium recording the number of game media. The gaming media management device clears the number of gaming media stored by itself when transmitting the number of gaming media. The player brings the discharged recording medium to a prize counter or the like to exchange prizes, or moves the game platform to play a game based on the game medium recorded on another platform.

  In the above example, all gaming media are transmitted to the gaming media handling apparatus, but the gaming machine or gaming media handling apparatus transmits only the number of gaming media desired by the player and the gaming media possessed by the player It may be divided and processed. In addition to discharging the recording medium, cash or cash equivalents may be discharged, or may be stored in a portable terminal or the like. Further, the gaming medium handling device may insert a member recording medium of the game arcade, and store the member recording medium in the member recording medium so as to be able to play again later.

  Further, in the gaming machine or game medium handling apparatus, it is possible to execute the lock operation for locking the data communication of the game medium or the valuable value to the game medium handling apparatus or the game medium management apparatus by operating the predetermined operation means (not shown). It is also good. At that time, the player may be stored by setting information which can be known only to the player such as a one-time password, or by an imaging means provided in the gaming machine or the gaming medium handling apparatus.

  In addition, as described above, this gaming media management device may be capable of playing a game only without medals, or gaming media may be inserted (hanged) by the action of a physical player. It may be possible to play the game in a form in which money is paid out, and a form in which the game can be made without medals, or in both forms. In this case, the game medium management device may adopt a method of directly controlling the selector 66 and the hopper device 51 described above, which are controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main control board 71), Adopting a method that enables control to perform control to record and display the total number of game media that the player can use for gaming based on the transmission of the control result by an electromagnetic method. You can also.

  Further, although the above describes the case of applying the gaming media management device to the pachislot 1, the gaming media management device is similarly provided in the slot machine and the enclosed type gaming machine using the gaming ball described above, and the player Game media can be controlled.

  As described above, by providing the above-described gaming medium management device, it is possible to reduce the number of selectors 66 and the hopper device 51 inside the gaming machine compared to the case where the gaming medium is physically provided for gaming. Not only can reduce the cost and production cost of the game, but also prevent the player from directly contacting the game media, and the game environment can be improved, noise can be reduced, and the number of devices has been reduced. It also reduces the power consumption of In addition, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts through the insertion slot and the payout opening of the game media and the game media. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving various environments surrounding the gaming machine.

<Supplementary Note (Summary of the Invention)>
[First game machine]
In recent years, various effects are generally performed according to the progress of a game, and, for example, JP-A-2016-104425 is equipped with a display device (liquid crystal display) for displaying an image and relates to the game There is disclosed a gaming machine which effects by means of video.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to perform various effects by the image displayed on the display device, but some players may not be able to enjoy the effects without noticing that the effects are being performed, In recent years, there has been a demand for further improvement over the control of presentation using a display device.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above first problem, and the first object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the possibility that a player may miss that a presentation is performed. It is.

  A plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, start operation detection means (for example, main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting a start operation by a player Design variation means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) for varying the pattern by rotating the reel in response to detection of the start operation by the operation detection means, and provided corresponding to the plurality of reels Stop operation detection means (for example, main control circuit 91, stop switch board 80) for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel, and the stop operation detection means stop the rotation of the reel according to the stop operation Stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol by causing the symbol combination, and the combination of the predetermined symbol when the rotation of the reel is stopped An effect executing unit (eg, main control circuit 91, sub control circuit 101) capable of executing a specific effect (eg, bonus challenge effect) for prompting the player to stop operation for displaying The effect execution means informs the player that the specific effect is to be performed when the specific effect is performed, and the symbol variation means performs the specific effect when the specific effect is performed. A game machine characterized in that the reel is started to rotate after the symbol is changed by a predetermined amount before the notification by the execution means.

[Second and third game machines]
Also, in recent years, various effects are generally performed according to the progress of a game, and, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-104425 is equipped with a display device (liquid crystal display) for displaying an image. There has been disclosed a gaming machine which performs effects relating to a game by video. According to such a gaming machine, various effects can be performed by the image displayed on the display device, and a predetermined character (sentence) is displayed on the display device to allow the player to be executed. It can convey the name of the stage of the stage.

  In such a gaming machine, there is also a gaming machine which transmits the name of the effect of the effect being executed to the player by displaying a predetermined character (text) on the display device, but on the display device where the effect is performed Even if the effect name is displayed on the screen, there is no surprise and there is a risk that the player may get bored.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above second problem, and the second object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of transmitting a presentation name to a player in a surprising and rich manner. Intended to provide.

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a second gaming machine having the following configuration.

  A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification displays (for example, symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and the progress of the game using the variable display means It is a gaming machine provided with a gaming control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) to control, and a presentation counter (for example, the display counter 6) capable of displaying information related to gaming and effects are executed according to the progression of the game And the display counter is configured to execute the predetermined effect (for example, a bonus challenge effect) when the effect executing means performs a predetermined effect (for example, a bonus challenge effect). A gaming machine characterized by displaying an effect name of the predetermined effect in place of the information on the game at the start of the effect of.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the display counter comprises a plurality of display counters and displays the name of the effect of the predetermined effect, the effect name of the predetermined effect is straddled over the plurality of display counters. It may be characterized by displaying.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the effect name of the predetermined effect includes a predetermined character string (for example, "BONUS CHALLENGE"), and the display counter straddles the plurality of display counters to perform the predetermined effect. When displaying the name of the effect, the first character of the predetermined character string or the first character string (for example, “CH”) is displayed on the first display counter (for example, the display counter 61). The second character or the second character string (for example, “A”) following the first character of the predetermined character string or the first character string is not displayed; The second character or the third character string following the second character or the second character string of the predetermined character string in the second display counter (for example, the display counter 62) adjacent to the display counter (For example, "LL It may be characterized by displaying a ").

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a third gaming machine having the following configuration.

  A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification displays (for example, symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and the progress of the game using the variable display means A game machine including game control means (for example, main control circuit 91) to control, which can determine whether or not to give a bonus (for example, bonus game state) to the player. For example, when the main control circuit 91) and the provision determination means determine to give the benefit, a benefit giving means (for example, the main control circuit 91) capable of giving the benefit, and a display counter capable of displaying information about a game (For example, display counter 6) and effect execution means (for example, main control circuit 91, sub control circuit 101) capable of executing effects according to the progress of the game, the effect execution means being executable The effect includes a predetermined effect (for example, a bonus challenge effect) that suggests the determination result of the application of the benefit by the application determining means, and the effect executing means performs the predetermined effect on the display counter. In the case where the effect name of the predetermined effect can be displayed in a plurality of display modes (for example, upper case or lower case), and the probability of displaying the predetermined effect name in a predetermined display mode, the assignment determination means A gaming machine characterized by being different between when it is decided to give a privilege and when it is decided not to give the privilege.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine for playing a game using gaming value (for example, medals), and the display counter includes information (for example, credits and the number of payouts) regarding the gaming value. It may be a display counter to be displayed.

[Fourth to eighth game machines]
Further, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-52358 discloses a gaming machine which starts a bonus gaming state advantageous to a player when a combination of symbols corresponding to a bonus combination is displayed. By the way, in the gaming machine which starts the bonus gaming state by the combination of the displayed symbols, the player needs to perform the stop operation aiming at the combination of the symbols corresponding to the bonus role, so the so-called poor game of eye-pressing operation The problem is that it takes time for the player to start the bonus game state.

  Therefore, in recent years, a gaming machine is also known in which a preparation eye can be displayed that can easily display a combination of symbols according to a bonus combination. For example, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the combination of symbols "BAR-BAR-Don 1" is the preparation of the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination "Don 1-Don 1-Don 1". Specifically, the player performs a stop operation aiming at the “Don 1” symbol of the symbol position “3” on the left reel in the next game in which the preparation eyes are displayed, and then, the middle reel and the right It is possible to stop and display a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination "Don 1-Don 1-Don 1" only by performing the stop operation on the reel at a constant rhythm (interval).

  According to such a gaming machine, it is necessary to prepare a preparation in advance, aim only at the first stop in the next game, and operate the second stop and the third stop at a certain rhythm to obtain an arbitrary symbol Since it is possible to display a combination (for example, a combination of symbols according to a bonus combination) (so-called, immediate alignment of bonus), only one reel is pushed and a player who is not good at pushing Is also beneficial. However, in the conventional gaming machine, preparation is prepared after preparation of the preparation in the game after detecting the winning of the bonus part, and the bonus is immediately arranged in the next game. There were not many players to play.

  The present invention has been made to solve the third problem, and a third object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which can easily realize an instant alignment of a combination of symbols.

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a fourth gaming machine having the following configuration.

  The progress of the game using the plurality of reels is controlled according to the plurality of reels (for example, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of symbols and the winning combination determined from the plurality of roles. A game control means (for example, main control circuit 91) is provided, and when a combination of specific symbols (for example, symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the variation of the symbols is stopped, a specific gaming state is displayed. It is a startable gaming machine, and the plurality of roles are determined as a winning combination with a specific combination (for example, "F_BB") capable of displaying a combination of the specific symbols when determined as a winning combination. And a predetermined symbol combination (for example, symbol combination of "C_strong special") can be displayed, and when it is determined as the winning combination, the specific combination is always determined as the winning combination as well. (For example, "F_ strong special And “,” and each of the plurality of reels includes a specific symbol (for example, “red 7” symbol) constituting a combination of the specific symbols according to the specific combination and the predetermined combination. A predetermined symbol (for example, "gear" symbol) constituting the combination of the predetermined symbols is drawn, and the distance between the predetermined symbol and the specific symbol in the same reel is a constant distance between adjacent reels. A game machine characterized by being drawn to change.

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a fifth gaming machine having the following configuration.

  The progress of the game using the plurality of reels is controlled according to the plurality of reels (for example, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of symbols and the winning combination determined from the plurality of roles. Game control means (for example, main control circuit 91), and the combination of the first or second symbol (for example, "red 7-red 7-red 7" or "blue" when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped When 7-blue 7-blue 7 ") is displayed, it is a gaming machine capable of starting a specific gaming state, wherein the plurality of reels are provided horizontally side by side, and the plurality of roles are won. A combination of a specific combination (for example, "F_BB") capable of displaying the combination of the first or second symbols when determined as a combination, and a combination of predetermined symbols determined as a combination (for example, "C_strong special" Symbol combination) can be displayed, and it is decided as a winning combination. In this case, the specific combination is also determined as a winning combination (for example, “F_strong special combination”), and each of the plurality of reels includes the predetermined combination according to the specific combination. The first symbol (for example, "red 7" symbol) which constitutes the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol (for example, "blue 7" symbol) which constitutes the combination of the second symbol according to the specific combination And a predetermined symbol (for example, a "gear" symbol) constituting a combination of the predetermined symbols according to the predetermined combination and the reels of the predetermined symbol and the first symbol in the same reel The interval in the direction of rotation of the left reel is drawn sequentially from the left reel so as to increase by a fixed interval, and the interval in the direction of rotation of the reel from the predetermined symbol and the second symbol on the same reel is from the right reel The intervals will increase in order Gaming machine characterized in that it is drawn.

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a sixth gaming machine having the following configuration.

  The progress of the game using the plurality of reels is controlled according to the plurality of reels (for example, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of symbols and the winning combination determined from the plurality of roles. Game control means (for example, main control circuit 91), and the combination of the first or second symbol (for example, "red 7-red 7-red 7" or "blue" when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped When 7-blue 7-blue 7 ") is displayed, it is a gaming machine capable of starting a specific gaming state, wherein the plurality of reels are provided horizontally side by side, and the plurality of roles are won. A first specific combination (for example, BB1) capable of displaying the combination of the first symbol when determined as a combination and a second specific combination capable of displaying the combination of the second pattern when determined as a winning combination A combination of predetermined symbols (for example, BB2) and a predetermined winning combination For example, the symbol combination of "C_strong special" can be displayed, and when it is determined as the winning combination, either the first specified combination or the second specified combination is always determined as the combination. Symbol (for example, “F_strong special character combination”), and each of the plurality of reels includes a first symbol (a combination of the first symbols according to the first identification combination) For example, the "red 7" symbol), the second symbol (for example, "blue 7" symbol) constituting the combination of the second symbol according to the second specific combination, and the predetermined according to the predetermined combination A predetermined symbol (for example, "gear" symbol) constituting a combination of symbols is drawn, and the distance between the predetermined symbol and the first symbol in the same reel in the rotational direction of the reel is from the left reel It is drawn in order to become wide at regular intervals, and INTRODUCTION intervals in the rotational direction of the reel and said predetermined pattern and the second symbol in the reel, the gaming machine characterized in that it is drawn to be wider by a predetermined distance in order from the right reel.

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a seventh gaming machine having the following configuration.

  The progress of the game using the plurality of reels is controlled according to the plurality of reels (for example, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of symbols and the winning combination determined from the plurality of roles. Game control means (for example, main control circuit 91), and the combination of the first or second symbol (for example, "red 7-red 7-red 7" or "blue" when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped When 7-blue 7-blue 7 ") is displayed, it is a gaming machine capable of starting a specific gaming state, and the plurality of roles have the combination of the first symbols when determined as a winning combination. When it is determined that the first specific combination (for example, BB1) that can be displayed and the second specific combination (for example, BB2) that can display the combination of the second symbols when it is determined to be the winning combination be determined to be the winning combination. Display the third symbol combination (for example, the symbol combination according to the strong special role 1) And the first specified combination is also determined as the winning combination whenever it is determined to be the winning combination (for example, strong special combination 1), and is determined to be the winning combination And a fourth combination of symbols (for example, combination of symbols according to strong special combination 2) can be displayed, and when it is determined to be a winning combination, the second specified combination must be combined as a winning combination A second predetermined combination (for example, strong special combination 2) to be determined is included, and each of the plurality of reels constitutes a first combination of the first symbols according to the first specific combination. A second symbol constituting a combination of the symbol, the second symbol according to the second special combination, and a third symbol constituting the combination of the third symbol according to the first predetermined combination The 4th design which constitutes the combination of the said 4th design according to the 2nd predetermined part is drawn The interval between the third symbol and the first symbol in the same reel is drawn so as to change by a constant interval between adjacent reels, and the fourth symbol and the second symbol in the same reel A game machine characterized in that the interval of is drawn so as to change at regular intervals between adjacent reels.

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides an eighth gaming machine having the following configuration.

  The progress of the game using the plurality of reels is controlled according to the plurality of reels (for example, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of symbols and the winning combination determined from the plurality of roles. Game control means (for example, main control circuit 91), and the combination of the first symbol (for example, "C_BB" symbol) is determined for the plurality of roles as the winning combination. A second specific combination (for example, “F_BB”) that can be displayed and a second specific combination that can be displayed (for example, “C_MB”) can be displayed. It is possible to display a combination (for example, “F_MB”) and a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “C_strong special” symbol combination) determined to be a winning combination, and the second specific combination as a winning combination In the game that has not carried over as A predetermined combination (for example, “F_strong special combination”) in which the first specific combination is also determined as the winning combination whenever it is determined to be the combination includes each of the plurality of reels, A specific symbol (for example, "red 7" symbol) constituting the combination of the first symbol according to the first specific combination and a predetermined symbol (for example, the same) constituting the combination of the predetermined symbol according to the predetermined combination , And the "gear" symbol) is drawn, and the distance between the predetermined symbol and the specific symbol in the same reel is drawn so as to change at regular intervals between adjacent reels, and the variation of the symbol stops When the combination of the first symbol is displayed, the first specific gaming state (for example, BB gaming state) can be started, and the second symbol combination is displayed when the variation of the symbol is stopped. Second specified game state For example, the specific state control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) capable of starting MB gaming state), and the first specific combination is determined as the winning combination until the combination of the first symbol is displayed If the first specified combination is carried as a winning combination and the second specified combination is determined as a combination, the second specified combination is carried over as a combination until the combination of the second symbols is displayed. Means (e.g., main control circuit 91), and the game control means determines the first specific combination as a winning combination while the carry-over means carries over the second specific combination as a winning combination. If the predetermined combination is determined to be the winning combination in a game in which the carry-over means carries the second specific combination as the winning combination without changing the symbol, the variation of the symbol is stopped. The combination is A game machine characterized by controlling the plurality of reels so as not to be displayed.

[The ninth to thirteenth gaming machines]
Further, in such a gaming machine, a plurality of setting values (for example, setting 1 to setting 6) are provided which determine the payout rate (the ratio of the paid-out game media to the inserted game media). One of multiple setting values is set and operated. From the player's point of view, it is more likely that a gaming machine with a set value with a high payout rate (so-called high setting) can obtain more gaming media, so the setting value of the gaming machine in which the player is playing a game during the game Hope to figure out.

  There have been several attempts to suggest the set value to the player. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-337506 has a general role and a special role as internal winning combinations, and the general role is internal winning If the probability that the special winning combination is internally won differs depending on the setting value, and if the special winning combination is internally won, the special winning combination is dealt with when the predetermined stop operation is performed. There is disclosed a gaming machine in which a combination of symbols to be displayed is stopped and displayed, while a combination of symbols corresponding to a general combination is displayed and stopped if a predetermined stop operation is not performed.

  Here, from the player side, it is useful to select the gaming machine by suggesting the setting value, but from the game shop side, the suggestion of the setting value contributes to promoting the operation of the gaming machine. expect. However, in the devices proposed so far to suggest the set value, the contribution to the promotion of the operation of the gaming machine is small, and further improvement is required.

  The present invention has been made to solve the fourth problem, and a fourth object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suggesting settings that contribute to promotion of operation.

  In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a ninth gaming machine having the following configuration.

  A plurality of identification displays (e.g., the reel 3L, etc.) in response to start operation detection means (e.g., main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. According to the detection of the start operation by the variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying the symbols displayed on 3C, 3R, among the plurality of combinations according to detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means Combination determination means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for determining a winning combination with the probability of: and stop operation detection means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means According to the stop switch board 80), the winning combination determined by the combination determination means, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means, the fluctuation display of the variable display means When the combination of specific symbols (for example, symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) to be stopped and the variable display of the variable display means is stopped, it is specified Specific game control means (for example, main control circuit 91) capable of starting a game state (for example, BB gaming state), and power on detection means (for example, power supply device 53, power on detection circuit) for detecting power on And setting means (e.g., a setting key type switch 56) for setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player, and the plurality of roles are successful. The specific game control (for example, "F_BB") which can display the combination of the specific symbol when it is determined to be a role is included, and after the power on detection is detected by the power on detection unit, the specific game control is performed. In the game in which the specific combination is determined as the winning combination (for example, at the time of the first “F_BB” winning) in the period until the first specific gaming state is started by the stage (for example, at the time of the first “F_BB” winning), the stop operation detection means An effect determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the sub control circuit) capable of determining whether to perform a setting suggestive effect suggesting the set value set by the setting means when a predetermined stop operation (for example, middle step tempe) is detected 101) and the effect execution means (for example, the sub control circuit 101, the speakers 20L and 20R) for performing the setting indication effect when it is determined that the effect determination means performs the setting indication effect Machine.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the power-off detection means (for example, the power supply device 53, the power-off detection circuit) for detecting the power-off and the power-off are detected after the power off is detected. Power-off period acquiring means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the sub-control circuit 101) for acquiring the power-off period up to 1 hour, and the effect determining means further comprises: The specific combination in the period from when the power is turned on when the disconnection period is equal to or longer than the predetermined period until when the first specific gaming state is started by the specific gaming control means is a winning combination. In the game determined as, when the stop operation detection means detects the predetermined stop operation, it is possible to decide to perform the setting suggestion effect, while the power cut period acquired by the power cut period acquisition means is If it is less than the fixed period, the specific part in the period from when the power is turned on to when the first specific gaming state is started by the specific game control means is determined as the winning combination. In the game, even if the stop operation detection means detects the predetermined stop operation, it may not be determined to perform the setting suggestion effect.

  In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a tenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

  A plurality of identification displays (e.g., the reel 3L, etc.) in response to start operation detection means (e.g., main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. According to the detection of the start operation by the variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying the symbols displayed on 3C, 3R, among the plurality of combinations according to detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means Combination determination means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for determining a winning combination with the probability of: and stop operation detection means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means According to the stop switch board 80), the winning combination determined by the combination determination means, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means, the fluctuation display of the variable display means When the combination of specific symbols (for example, symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) to be stopped and the variable display of the variable display means is stopped, it is specified Set one of the setting values from the specific game control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) capable of starting a game state (for example, BB gaming state) and a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player Setting means (for example, a setting key type switch 56), and the plurality of combinations can display a combination of the specific symbols when determined as a winning combination (for example, "F_BB" And the specific state inactive period until the first specific game state is started by the specific game control means (for example, the period until the first “F_BB” is won). Role In the game determined to be the winning combination, when the stop operation detection means detects a predetermined stop operation (for example, a middle grade), it is possible to decide whether to perform a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value set by the setting means An effect execution means (for example, the sub control circuit 101) for performing the setting suggestion effect when it is determined that the effect determination means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the sub control circuit 101) and the effect determination means perform the setting suggestion effect. Speakers 20L and 20R), and the effect determining means is configured to suggest the setting until a predetermined number of games are played from the game in which the specific combination is first determined to be a winning combination in the specific state inactive period While it is possible to decide to perform the effect, after the predetermined number of games have been played, the setting is made even if the stop operation detection means detects the predetermined stop operation A game machine characterized by not deciding to perform a suggestive effect.

  A plurality of identification displays (e.g., the reel 3L, etc.) in response to start operation detection means (e.g., main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. According to the detection of the start operation by the variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying the symbols displayed on 3C, 3R, among the plurality of combinations according to detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means Combination determination means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for determining a winning combination with the probability of: and stop operation detection means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means According to the stop switch board 80), the winning combination determined by the combination determination means, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means, the fluctuation display of the variable display means When the combination of specific symbols (for example, symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) to be stopped and the variable display of the variable display means is stopped, it is specified Set one of the setting values from the specific game control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) capable of starting a game state (for example, BB gaming state) and a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player Setting means (for example, a setting key type switch 56), and the plurality of combinations can display a combination of the specific symbols when determined as a winning combination (for example, "F_BB" And the specific state inactive period until the first specific game state is started by the specific game control means (for example, the period until the first “F_BB” is won). Role In the game determined to be the winning combination, when the stop operation detection means detects a predetermined stop operation (for example, a middle grade), it is possible to decide whether to perform a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value set by the setting means An effect execution means (for example, the sub control circuit 101) for performing the setting suggestion effect when it is determined that the effect determination means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the sub control circuit 101) and the effect determination means perform the setting suggestion effect. The speaker 20L, 20R), and notification means (for example, a notification lamp) capable of notifying the player of that effect when the specific combination is determined as a winning combination, and the effect determination means is in the specific state Of the games in which the specific part is determined to be the winning combination in the inactive period, it is possible to determine that the setting suggestion effect is to be performed in the game before the notification means performs the notification. On the other hand, in the game after the notification means has made the notification, it is not determined that the setting suggestion effect is to be performed even if the stop operation detection means detects the predetermined stop operation. .

  In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides an eleventh game machine having the following configuration.

  A plurality of identification displays (e.g., the reel 3L, etc.) in response to start operation detection means (e.g., main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. According to the detection of the start operation by the variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying the symbols displayed on 3C, 3R, among the plurality of combinations according to detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means Combination determination means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for determining a winning combination with the probability of: and stop operation detection means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means According to the stop switch board 80), the winning combination determined by the combination determination means, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means, the fluctuation display of the variable display means When the combination of specific symbols (for example, symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) to be stopped and the variable display of the variable display means is stopped, it is specified Set one of the setting values from the specific game control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) capable of starting a game state (for example, BB gaming state) and a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player Setting means (for example, a setting key type switch 56), and the plurality of combinations can display a combination of the specific symbols when determined as a winning combination (for example, "F_BB" And the specific combination in the period until the first specific gaming state is started by the specific gaming control means (for example, the period until the first “F_BB” is won). As In the fixed game, when the stop operation detection means detects a predetermined stop operation (for example, middle grade), it is determined that the setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value set by the setting means is performed with a predetermined probability. It is possible that, when the stop operation detecting means detects a specific stop operation (for example, a specific pressing order) different from the predetermined stop operation, the setting means has a specific probability different from the predetermined probability. If it is determined that the effect determination means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the sub control circuit 101) that can be determined to perform the setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value set, and the effect determination means performs the setting suggestion effect, A game machine characterized by further comprising effect execution means (for example, a sub control circuit 101, speakers 20L, 20R) for performing the setting suggestion effect.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the stop operation detection means detects the predetermined stop operation when the stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing, and the specification when the stop operation is performed in a specific order. The stop operation may be detected, and the predetermined probability may be higher between the predetermined probability and the specific probability.

  In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a twelfth game machine having the following configuration.

  A plurality of identification displays (e.g., the reel 3L, etc.) in response to start operation detection means (e.g., main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. According to the detection of the start operation by the variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying the symbols displayed on 3C, 3R, among the plurality of combinations according to detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means Combination determination means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for determining a winning combination with the probability of: and stop operation detection means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means According to the stop switch board 80), the winning combination determined by the combination determination means, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means, the fluctuation display of the variable display means When the combination of specific symbols (for example, symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) to be stopped and the variable display of the variable display means is stopped, it is specified Specific game control means (for example, main control circuit 91) capable of starting a game state (for example, BB gaming state), credit means (for example, main control circuit 91) for storing gaming value used for gaming, and a player And setting means (for example, setting key type switch 56) for setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the game, and the plurality of roles are determined as winning combinations A specific combination (for example, "F_BB") capable of displaying the combination of the specific symbols when included is included, and the specific state until the first specific gaming state is started by the specific game control means has not been made In the game in which the specific part in the period (for example, the period until the first “F_BB” is won) is determined to be the winning combination, the stop operation detection means performs a predetermined stop operation (for example, middle step temppai) An effect determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the sub control circuit 101) capable of determining whether or not to carry out a setting suggestive effect suggesting the setting value set by the setting means when detected, and the effect determining means indicate the setting If it is determined that the effect is to be performed, an effect execution means (for example, the sub control circuit 101, the speakers 20L, 20R) for performing the setting suggestion effect, and the specific combination are determined as winning combinations, the player is notified of that. A possible notification means (for example, a notification lamp) and further provided, wherein the effect determination means is a game in which the specific part is determined to be a winning combination in the specific state inactive period, In the game before the notification means performs the notification, it can be determined to perform the setting suggestion effect, while in the game after the notification means performs the notification, the stop operation detection means is the predetermined Even if the stop operation is detected, it is not determined that the setting suggestion effect is to be performed, and the notification means is less than the predetermined amount for game value stored by the credit means in the game in which the specific part is determined as the winning combination. In the case of (0 sheet, for example), when the stop control means stops the variable display of the variable display means, it is notified that the specific part is determined to be a winning combination.

  In order to solve the fourth problem, the present invention provides a thirteenth game machine having the following configuration.

  A plurality of identification displays (e.g., the reel 3L, etc.) in response to start operation detection means (e.g., main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. According to the detection of the start operation by the variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying the symbols displayed on 3C, 3R, among the plurality of combinations according to detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means Combination determination means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for determining a winning combination with the probability of: and stop operation detection means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means According to the stop switch board 80), the winning combination determined by the combination determination means, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means, the fluctuation display of the variable display means When the combination of specific symbols (for example, symbol combination of "C_BB") is displayed when the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) to be stopped and the variable display of the variable display means is stopped, it is specified Set one of the setting values from the specific game control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) capable of starting a game state (for example, BB gaming state) and a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player Setting means (for example, a setting key type switch 56), and the plurality of combinations can display a combination of the specific symbols when determined as a winning combination (for example, "F_BB" In the game in which the specific combination is determined to be the winning combination, when the stop operation detection means detects a predetermined stop operation (for example, middle step tempe), the set value set by the setting means is If the effect determination means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the sub control circuit 101) capable of deciding whether to perform setting suggestion effect to instinct and the effect determining means perform the setting indication effect, the setting suggestion effect is performed The effect executing means (for example, the sub control circuit 101, the speakers 20L and 20R) is further provided, and the effect determining means is the period until the first specific gaming state is started by the specific gaming control means. When the predetermined stop operation is detected in the game in which the specific combination is determined as the winning combination, it is possible to determine that the setting suggestion effect is to be performed with a first probability, and the first specific gaming state starts When the predetermined stop operation is detected in the game in which the specific combination is determined to be a winning combination in the period after being performed, the setting suggestion effect is generated with a second probability lower than the first probability. A game machine characterized by being determinable to be performed.

[14th to 17th game machines]
Also, conventionally, a gaming machine having a predetermined winning probability state in which the probability that a predetermined winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination is high is known, for example, in JP-A-2016-104425, the operation of replaying A gaming machine having a high probability re-playing state (RT) in which the probability of winning such a replay role is high is disclosed. According to such a gaming machine, since the state advantageous to the player also exists in the games other than the bonus game, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Here, in a conventional gaming machine having a predetermined winning probability state, it is general that the predetermined winning probability state is ended when the bonus winning combination is won when the bonus winning combination is won during the predetermined winning probability state. However, in recent years, there is also known a gaming machine in which the predetermined winning probability state continues through the bonus game without ending the predetermined winning probability state even if the bonus combination is won. However, if the predetermined winning probability state is not ended by the bonus, the bonus game and the predetermined winning probability state may occur at the same time, and the player may be confused.

  The present invention has been made to solve the fifth problem, and the fifth object of the present invention is a game capable of smoothly proceeding with a game even when a plurality of gaming states occur simultaneously. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a fourteenth game machine having the following configuration.

  A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification displays (for example, symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and the progress of the game using the variable display means It is a gaming machine provided with a gaming control means (for example, main control circuit 91) to control, and when a predetermined condition (for example, RT2 transition symbol is displayed during RT0 or RT3) is satisfied, a predetermined gaming state (for example, , RT2), a counting means (eg, main control circuit 91) for counting the number of games played during the predetermined gaming state, and the counting The predetermined state ending means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for ending the predetermined gaming state when the number counted by the means reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times), and the predetermined gaming state during the predetermined gaming state Counting When a display counter (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) for displaying the number of times the stage has counted and a specific start condition (for example, display of symbol combination of "C_MB") are satisfied, a specific gaming state (for example, MB gaming) State control means (e.g., main control circuit 91) that ends the specific gaming state when specific end conditions (e.g., more than 108 medals are paid out) are started. The predetermined state ending means is the predetermined one until the number counted by the counting means reaches the predetermined number even when the specific gaming state is started or ended during the predetermined gaming state. In the predetermined gaming state, the counting means continues counting the number of times without ending the gaming state, and the display counter is configured to Even when in the gaming state, the display of the number is performed, and when the number reaches the predetermined number during the specific gaming state, a specific display (for example, “EX” is displayed instead of the display of the number. ) A gaming machine characterized by performing.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the predetermined gaming state is a high probability re-gaming state with a high probability that the re-playing role is determined to be a winning combination, and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It may be characterized by being in a bonus state.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a fifteenth game machine having the following configuration.

  A plurality of identification displays (e.g., the reel 3L, etc.) in response to start operation detection means (e.g., main control circuit 91, start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player and detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. According to the detection of the start operation by the variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying the symbols displayed on 3C, 3R, among the plurality of combinations according to detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means Combination determination means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for determining a winning combination with the probability of: and stop operation detection means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for detecting the stop operation for stopping the variable display of the variable display means According to the stop switch board 80), the winning combination determined by the combination determination means, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means, the fluctuation display of the variable display means It is a gaming machine provided with stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for stopping, and as a gaming state for playing a game, a normal gaming state and a replaying role more than a normal gaming state A plurality of games including a high probability re-gaming state (for example, RT2 which is high RT) with a high probability of being determined and a bonus state (for example, MB gaming state) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. A predetermined state start unit (for example, the main control circuit 91) which starts the high probability replay state when it has a state and satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, the RT2 transition symbol is displayed during RT0 or RT3); When the counting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for counting the number of games played during the high probability re-gaming state and the number counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times), High probability A predetermined state ending means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for ending the gaming state, and a display counter (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) for displaying the number of times counted by the counting means during the high probability replaying state When the variable display is stopped and the display result according to the bonus combination (for example, symbol combination of "C_MB") is displayed, the bonus state is started, and the gaming period of the bonus state reaches a predetermined period. (For example, when the medals exceeding 108 are paid out), the specific state control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) which ends the bonus state, and the combination determination means determine the bonus combination as the winning combination, A carry-over means (for example, a main control circuit 91) for carrying over the bonus combination as a winning combination until a display result corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed; The predetermined state ending means is the predetermined gaming state until the number of times counted by the counting means reaches the predetermined number of times, even when the bonus state is started or ended during the high probability re-gaming state The counting means continues counting the number of times during the high probability re-gaming state even during the bonus state, and the display counter keeps the number during the bonus state without ending the When the predetermined number of times is reached, a specific display (for example, “EX” is displayed), and the combination determining means may carry out other than the bonus combination carried over while the carryover means carries the bonus combination as a winning combination. The number of games according to the predetermined period (for example, 10 times) according to the predetermined period when the bonus state is to be ended without newly determining a bonus combination as a winning combination. Gaming machine state is characterized in that less than the predetermined number of times would end.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a sixteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

  A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification displays (for example, symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and the progress of the game using the variable display means A gaming machine comprising: game control means for controlling (for example, main control circuit 91) and effect executing means (for example, liquid crystal display device 11) capable of executing effects relating to a game, wherein predetermined conditions (for example, RT0) Alternatively, if the RT2 transition symbol is displayed during RT3), predetermined state start means (for example, main control circuit 91) for starting a predetermined gaming state (for example, RT2) different from the normal gaming state (for example, main control circuit 91) When the counting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for counting the number of games played during the gaming state and the number counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times), the predetermined A predetermined state ending means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for ending the skill state; and a display counter (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) for displaying the number of times counted by the counting means during the predetermined gaming state. When a specific start condition (for example, display of symbol combination of "C_MB") is satisfied, a specific gaming state (for example, MB gaming state) is started and a specific end condition (for example, more than 108 medals is paid out) And the specific state control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) which ends the specific gaming state, and the predetermined state ending means is configured to set the specific gaming state during the predetermined gaming state. Even when the start or end is performed, the counting means does not end the predetermined gaming state until the number of times counted by the counting means reaches the predetermined number of times. Even during the skill state, the counting of the number is continued during the predetermined gaming state, and the display counter displays a specific indication (for example, when the number reaches the predetermined number during the particular gaming state) "EX" is displayed), the effect executing means performs the effect using a predetermined effect stage during the predetermined gaming state, and during the specific gaming state started during the normal gaming state The effect is performed using a specific effect stage different from the predetermined effect stage, and during the specific gaming state started during the predetermined game state, the predetermined effect stage is used to perform the effect. A game machine characterized by performing effects.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the predetermined gaming state is a high probability re-gaming state with a high probability that the re-playing role is determined to be a winning combination, and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It may be characterized by being in a bonus state.

  In order to solve the fifth problem, the present invention provides a seventeenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

  A variable display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification displays (for example, symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and the progress of the game using the variable display means It is a gaming machine provided with a gaming control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) to control, and an effect execution means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) capable of executing effects related to the game. A plurality of gaming states including one gaming state (for example, RT0 or RT3), a second gaming state (for example, RT2) that is advantageous for the player, and a third gaming state (for example, RT1) that is disadvantageous for the player A first control unit (for example, the main control circuit 91) which starts the second gaming state when the first condition (for example, the RT2 transition symbol is displayed) is satisfied in the first gaming state; 2) The counting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for counting the number of games played during the gaming state, and the number of times counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times). When the second control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) which ends the gaming state and starts the first gaming state and the second condition (for example, the RT1 transition symbol is displayed) is satisfied in the first gaming state A third control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for starting the third gaming state, and a display counter (for example, a liquid crystal display device for displaying the number counted by the counting means during the second gaming state) 11) If the display result corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed when the variable display is stopped, a bonus state (for example, MB gaming state) advantageous to the player is started, and the gaming period of the bonus state is Predetermined period And a specific state control unit (eg, main control circuit 91) that terminates the bonus state when it reaches (eg, a period until medals of more than 108 are paid out), the first control unit Even when the bonus state is started or ended in the second gaming state, the second gaming state is not ended until the number of times counted by the counting means reaches the predetermined number, and When the number counted by the counting means reaches the predetermined number, the second gaming state is ended even in the bonus state, the first gaming state is started, and the counting means Even during the bonus state, the counting of the number is continued during the second gaming state, and the display counter performs a specific display when the number reaches the predetermined number during the bonus state, The effect executing means performs the effect using the first effect stage during the first gaming state, and performs the effect using the second effect stage during the second gaming state, When the second gaming state ends and the first gaming state starts during the bonus state started during the second gaming state, the second effect stage is used until the bonus state ends. A gaming machine, wherein the effect is performed, and the effect is performed using the first effect stage after the bonus state is ended.

[The eighteenth game machine]
In addition, in such a gaming machine, various effects are generally performed according to the progress of the game, and, for example, in JP-A-2016-104425, a display device for displaying an image (liquid crystal There is disclosed a gaming machine which is provided with a display and performs effects relating to a game by video.

  According to such a game machine, although various effects can be performed by the image displayed on the display device, there is a problem that the simple display of the image lacks interest, and in recent years, the display device has been used. There is a need to further improve the control of presentation.

  The present invention has been made to solve the sixth problem, and a sixth object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game using a display device. To aim.

  In order to solve the sixth problem, the present invention provides an eighteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

  A gaming machine that advances a game by fluctuating and stopping a plurality of identification displays (for example, symbols displayed on reels 3L, 3C, 3R), and a liquid crystal display device (for example, a liquid crystal display that performs effects relating to the game) Device 11), control means (for example, sub control circuit 101) for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display device, and a decorative sheet (for example, for example, covering the display surface of the liquid crystal display device from the front) A sheet member 203), the decoration sheet is provided with a region (for example, a liquid crystal opening 211b) which allows a part of the display surface of the liquid crystal display device to be visible, and the control unit In the effect area of the liquid crystal display device visually recognized from the area of the decorative sheet, a decoration image integrated with the predetermined decoration image drawn on the decoration sheet is displayed, and a predetermined performance is displayed. Gaming machine, wherein the execution at the time to stop displaying the ornamental image with integrity and the predetermined decoration image can be displayed in the effect image in accordance with the predetermined effect is.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a first area (for example, a first area where the first effect area of the liquid crystal display device displaying the decoration image integral with the predetermined decoration image is visible on the decoration sheet) A second region (for example, a liquid crystal opening 211a) capable of visually recognizing a second effect area different from the first effect area, and the control unit is configured to By displaying a specific effect image in the effect area, effects in each game may be executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachi slot, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4L, 4C, 4R ... Reel display window, 17L, 17C, 17R ... Stop button, 91 ... Main control circuit, 101 ... Sub control circuit

Claims (1)

Start operation detection means for detecting a start operation by a player;
Variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification displays according to the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means;
Combination determining means for determining a winning combination with a predetermined probability from among a plurality of combinations in accordance with detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting unit;
Stop operation detection means for detecting a stop operation for stopping variable display of the variable display means;
Stop control means for stopping the variable display of the variable display means according to the winning combination determined by the combination determination means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means;
A gaming machine comprising
As a gaming state for playing a game, a normal gaming state, a high probability re-gaming state with a high probability that a replay role is determined to be a winning combination than the normal gaming state, and a player more than the normal gaming state Have a plurality of gaming states, including an advantageous bonus state;
Predetermined state start means for starting the high probability replay state when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Counting means for counting the number of games played during the high probability replay state;
Predetermined state ending means for ending the high probability re-gaming state when the number counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number;
A display counter for displaying the number of times counted by the counting means during the high probability re-game state;
When the display result corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed when the variable display is stopped, the bonus state is started, and when the gaming period of the bonus state reaches a predetermined period, the bonus state is ended. Control means,
A carry-over means for carrying over the bonus combination as a winning combination until the combination determination means determines the bonus combination as a winning combination, until a display result corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed;
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The predetermined state ending means is the predetermined game until the number of times counted by the counting means reaches the predetermined number of times even when the bonus state is started or ended during the high probability replay state. Without leaving the state
The counting means continues counting the number of times during the high probability re-game state even during the bonus state,
The display counter performs a specific display when the number of times reaches the predetermined number of times during the bonus state,
The combination determining means does not newly determine a bonus combination other than the bonus combination carried over as the winning combination while the carryover means carries over the bonus combination as the winning combination.
The number of games according to the predetermined period in which the bonus state is to be ended is less than the predetermined number in which the high probability re-gaming state is to be ended.
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