JP2019195654A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of properly managing multiple game states.SOLUTION: A Pachinko slot machine 1 performs ART1 lottery and ART2 lottery during normal time, notifies information for displaying a replay 1 when the ART1 lottery is won, and notifies information for displaying a replay 3 when the ART2 lottery is won. Further, in the Pachinko slot machine 1, when the replay 1 is displayed during the ART1 lottery or when the replay 3 is displayed during the ART2 lottery, a state is shifted to an ART preparation state. In the Pachinko slot machine 1, the ART preparation in which the ART1 is won and the ART preparation in which the ART2 is won are distinguished to control the information to be notified.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

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

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

  Such gaming machines generally have a credit function for storing gaming media inside. In a gaming machine having a credit function, a player can play a game using stored game media without newly inserting game media, but the number of game media that can be stored (number of credits) Since there is a limit (generally 50 cards), the player needs to insert a new game medium before the number of credits reaches zero.

  By the way, when the player is concentrated in the game, the start lever may be operated without noticing that the number of credits has become zero. From the player's point of view, the flow of his / her game is interrupted and the willingness of the game is lost. Therefore, it is desired that the player be notified in advance before the number of credits reaches zero. In this regard, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that intuitively notifies the player that the number of credits has decreased by controlling a lamp or the like in accordance with the number of credits and prompts the player to insert game media. Has been.

JP 2008-237335 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is room for further improvement because only the notification is made according to the number of credits. In other words, the progress of a player's game using the credit function varies from player to player. For example, some players may use a game medium stored after storing a large amount of the game medium owned by the player. For example, there are also players who play a game without using a credit function much by inserting a game medium necessary for playing the game every time.

In the latter case, since the number of credits is basically always small, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 prompts the user to insert a gaming medium every time. However, for the latter player, the insertion of the game medium is already included as an operation in the flow of the player's own game, so notification as in Patent Document 1 is unnecessary, and it is troublesome for the player. There is also.
In recent years, a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming states is also known in order to realize various gaming properties. However, when having a plurality of gaming states, it is required to appropriately manage the plurality of gaming states. It is done.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately managing a plurality of gaming states.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a game using the reels by stopping the rotation of the reels according to a winning combination determined from a plurality of combinations. Game control means (for example, sub-CPU 81) for making a predetermined game-related decision (eg, ART1 lottery, ART2 lottery), and the game control means is a first decision (eg, ART1 winning) Can be used to notify information for displaying a first symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination related to Replay 1), and when the game control means makes a second determination (for example, ART2 winning), The notifying means (for example, the sub CPU 81) capable of notifying information for displaying the second symbol combination (for example, the symbol combination related to the replay 2), and the game control means, the first When the first symbol combination is displayed in the state where the determination is being performed, or when the second determination is being performed by the game control means, the second symbol combination is displayed. And a state control means (for example, a sub CPU 81) capable of starting a predetermined state (for example, during ART preparation) and a first effect as the effect state in the predetermined state in which the first determination is performed by the game control means The state (for example, ART1 is being prepared) can be set, and the second effect state (for example, ART2 is being prepared) can be set as the effect state in the predetermined state in which the second determination is performed by the game control means And an effect state control means (for example, a sub CPU 81).

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the notifying unit is configured to perform a third symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination related to Replay 2) when the first effect state is set as the effect state in the predetermined state. ) Can be notified, and when the second effect state is set as the effect state in the predetermined state, a fourth symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination related to the replay 4) is selected. Information for display can be notified.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the effect state control means can set a third effect state (for example, during ART1) as the effect state when the third symbol combination is displayed in the predetermined state. When the fourth symbol combination is displayed in the predetermined state, a fourth effect state (for example, during ART2) can be set as the effect state.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the plurality of combinations include at least a first combination corresponding to the third symbol combination and other symbol combinations (for example, “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5”), and at least A second combination (for example, “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6”) corresponding to the fourth symbol combination and the other symbol combinations is included, and the effect state control means sets the first effect state. In the predetermined state, when the first combination is determined as the winning combination, information for displaying the third symbol combination is notified, while the first presentation state is set in the predetermined state When the second combination is determined as the winning combination, information for displaying other symbol combinations corresponding to the second combination is notified, and the second presentation state is set to the predetermined state. When the second combination is determined as the winning combination, information for displaying the fourth symbol combination is notified, while the first combination is set in the predetermined state in which the second presentation state is set. Is determined as a winning combination, information for displaying another symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is notified.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the effect state control means is the first effect state until the predetermined state is started by the state control means after the first determination is made by the game control means. It is possible to set 5 performance states (for example, during ART1 winning), and the 6th performance state is the 6th performance state until the predetermined state is started by the state control unit after the second determination is made by the game control unit. An effect state (for example, during ART2 winning) can be set.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately manage a plurality of gaming states.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external structure of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. In the pachislo machine in this embodiment, it is a front view of the state of the front panel in the state where a movable part exists in an initial position. In the pachislo machine in this embodiment, it is a front view of the state of the front panel in the state where a movable part exists in a production | presentation position. It is a disassembled perspective view of the front panel of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine according to the present embodiment, with the front door opened. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure with which the pachislot machine in this embodiment is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. In the pachi-slot machine according to the present embodiment, it is a diagram showing a correspondence table between the internal winning combination and the stop operation order. It is a figure which shows the transition outline | summary of RT game state of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the lottery table regarding ART of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the medal insertion / start check process of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state control process of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of the main CPU of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp | ramp 7SEG drive process of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process by control of the sub CPU of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process in ART1 of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process in ART2 of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ART preparation process of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ART winning process of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ART transfer lottery process of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of receiving a prize operation command of a pachislot machine in this embodiment.

[Function flow of pachislot machine]
First, with reference to FIG. 1, the main structure of the pachislot machine 1 in this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a functional flow of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. In the pachislot machine 1, each means shown in FIG. 1 executes a necessary process, and a function performed by each means is exhibited, thereby enabling a player to execute a game.

<Input operation detection means>
The input operation detecting means detects an input operation of a game medium such as a medal or coin by the player. When an operation for inserting a predetermined number of game media (for example, three medals) is detected, detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means described later is permitted. In addition, a predetermined pay line is activated in a symbol display means to be described later (hereinafter, the activated pay line is referred to as an “effective line”). In the present embodiment, the medal sensor 35S that detects insertion of medals by the player and the main control circuit 41 that receives a signal from the medal sensor 35S constitute insertion operation detecting means. Note that the types of game media that can be detected are not limited to medals, but include coins, tokens, game balls, or electromagnetic game media having a value equivalent to these.

<Starting operation detection means>
The start operation detecting means detects a start operation by the player. When a start operation is detected, symbol variation display by symbol display means described later is started. In addition, a random number value used when an internal winning combination determining means to be described later determines an internal winning combination is extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). In addition, an effect random number value used when the effect control means (to be described later) determines the effect is extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 32767). In the present embodiment, the start switch 16S that detects the operation of the start lever 16 by the player and the main control circuit 41 that receives a signal from the start switch 16S constitute start operation detecting means. Note that the type, number, and numerical range of random numbers to be extracted are not limited to this, and the number of random values that are required in the game can be extracted from a predetermined numerical range. .

<Internal winning combination determination means>
The internal winning combination determining means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations. That is, the combination of symbols allowed to be displayed on the active line is determined by determining the internal winning combination. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that refers to various tables and executes an internal lottery process based on the extracted random number value constitutes an internal winning combination determining means. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as paying out medals, replaying (replaying), bonusing, etc. are given to the player, and so-called “losing”. Such a thing is provided.

  In addition, the pachislot machine can perform control to stop the progress of the game. Such control is referred to as “lock” (or “freeze”). For convenience, the control that stops the progress of the game that is executed at the start of the game is called “game start lock”, and the control that stops the progress of the game that is executed at the end of the game is called “game end lock”. Call. In other words, the “game start lock” is a control in which the progress of the game is stopped in the sense that the operation to the stop button is not effective for a predetermined period after the start lever is operated, “Lock at the end of the game” means that the operation of the game is stopped in the sense that the operation to the bet button or the operation to the start lever is not effective for a predetermined period after the stop button is operated. Control. Of course, the trigger of “lock” is not limited to the above. For example, after the start lever is operated and any one of the stop buttons is operated, the subsequent operation is valid for a predetermined period. It is good also as performing the control which does not become.

  Here, the internal winning combination determination means can determine whether or not to perform “locking” by lottery based on the extracted random number value, instead of the internal winning combination or together with the internal winning combination. In this case, a plurality of random number values are extracted, an internal winning combination is determined based on one of the random number values, and whether to perform “lock” based on the other random number value is determined. It is good.

<Design display means>
The symbol display means variably displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns. That is, when the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol fluctuation display is started, and when the stop control is executed by the stop control means described later, the symbol fluctuation display is ended. In the present embodiment, the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the display window 4 constitute a symbol display means. The symbol display means is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a symbol image display means (for example, an image display device) that displays a plurality of symbol images in a plurality of columns.

<Stop operation detection means>
The stop operation detecting means detects a stop operation by the player. When the stop operation is detected, the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the stop control means described later. In the present embodiment, the stop switch 17S that detects the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R by the player and the main control circuit 41 that receives a signal from the stop switch 17S constitute stop operation detecting means.

  The first stop operation that is performed first when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, the stop operation that is performed after the first stop operation is the second stop operation, and the second stop operation is performed next. The stop operation that is performed is referred to as a third stop operation.

<Stop control means>
The stop control unit controls the stop of the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit. That is, when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol display on the symbol display means is stopped based on the stop control information set according to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Control. In the present embodiment, when the player operates the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R, the reel stop control process is executed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to various stop control information. The main control circuit 41 that constitutes a stop control means.

  Here, in the pachi-slot machine, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”. When the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 1 symbol. The maximum number of sliding pieces is not limited to these and can be set as appropriate.

  The stop control means uses the specified time for the symbol combinations that are permitted to be displayed due to the determination of the internal winning combination, and the maximum slip so that the symbol combinations are displayed along the active line as much as possible. Stops reel rotation within the range of the number of frames.

  On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not allowed to be displayed due to the determination of an internal winning combination, the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols is used so that they are not displayed along the effective line using the specified time. To stop reel rotation.

  In addition, the stop control means changes the combination of symbols displayed according to a predetermined stop operation order (for example, the order in which a plurality of stop buttons are operated) by the determined internal winning combination. In some cases, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed with reference to the predetermined stop operation sequence.

<Winning determination means>
The winning determination means determines whether or not there is a winning according to the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means. That is, when the change display of the symbols is stopped by the stop control means, the winning or non-winning of the combination is determined based on the combination of symbols stopped on the active line. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that refers to a symbol combination table or the like and executes a winning search process based on the symbol combination displayed on the symbol display means constitutes a winning determination means.

<Profit grant means>
The profit granting means grants a profit corresponding to the winning combination of symbols when the winning determination means determines that there is a winning. That is, according to the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means, a corresponding profit is given to the player. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that executes a medal payout process based on the result of the winning search process constitutes a profit granting unit. In addition, when the profit to be granted is given by the control of the sub control circuit 42, the sub control circuit 42 constitutes a profit giving means.

  Here, the profit granted by the profit granting means includes the medal payout, the re-game operation that allows the same amount of game media as the current game to be automatically inserted, and the game can be played again. Re-play high probability state (replay time) that increases the winning probability of winning combination, special gaming state (bonus) that increases the internal winning combination probability related to the payout of medals, stop operation appropriate to the player By notifying this information, the operation of a specific gaming state (assist time) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals is increased can be exemplified. In addition, the profit which a profit provision means gives is not restricted to this.

  Thus, in the pachislot machine, when the player's throwing operation is detected by the throwing operation detecting means, and when the player's starting operation is detected by the starting operation detecting means, the internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. At the same time, the symbol display by the symbol display means is started. Then, when the stop operation of the player is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the stop control means controls the change display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means is the winning determination means When it is determined that the symbol combination is related to winning, a profit corresponding to the symbol combination is given by the profit granting means. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game (unit game) in the pachislot machine.

<Production control means>
The effect control means performs lottery based on the extracted effect random number and other information (for example, information related to the internal winning combination), and determines what is to be executed this time from a plurality of types of effects. Further, the effect control means controls the effect execution means described later so that the determined effect is appropriately executed. In the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 that refers to various tables, determines the content of the effect based on at least the extracted random number for the effect, and executes the effect according to the determined content of the effect, Configure the means. It should be noted that the above-described “lock” can also be regarded as an aspect of the effect. In this case, the main control circuit 41 constitutes an effect control means.

  In addition, when the predetermined notification condition is satisfied, the effect control means determines an effect for notifying the player of information necessary for the game (for example, information regarding the stop operation order and information regarding the game history). In this case, the effect control means can also be referred to as notification control means.

<Direction execution means>
The effect execution means executes the effect determined by the effect control means. That is, it means various devices used for effects such as a display device or lamp that performs an effect appealing to the eye, a speaker that performs an effect appealing to the hearing, or an effect button that performs an effect appealing to the sense of touch. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 11, the lamp group 21, and the speakers 20L and 20R constitute an effect executing means. The production execution means is not limited to these, and may be, for example, a movable body (an accessory) provided at a position visible from the front side of the pachislot machine, or a plurality of reels (for example, reels) 3L, 3C, and 3R) may be displayed in a varying manner in a different manner from the normal symbol variation display manner.

  In addition, when the effect execution means determines an effect for notifying the player of information necessary for the game (for example, information regarding the stop operation order and information regarding the game history) by the effect control means, The information is notified to the player. In this case, the effect execution means can also be referred to as notification means.

[Pachislot machine structure]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 2-6, the structure of the pachislot machine 1 in this embodiment is demonstrated.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the front panel in a state where the movable parts are in the initial position in the pachislot machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the front panel in a state where the movable part is in the effect position in the pachislot machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the front panel in the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, and is a front view with the front door opened. It is.

  The pachi-slot machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin, a medal, a game ball, a token, etc., or a game medium such as a card that stores a game value information assigned to a player or assigned. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot machine 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 includes a cabinet 2a that is a main body that accommodates a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be opened and closed. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess that is put on when carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

  The front door 2b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, a liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 3) showing a specific example of the display device, and a waist panel 12. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable 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 machine 1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided side by side inside the cabinet 2a. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

  The liquid crystal display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and executes an effect by displaying an image. The liquid crystal display device 11 includes a display unit (display screen) 11a including display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. In the present embodiment, an image is displayed using the entire display unit 11a including the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and an effect is executed.

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

  In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are arranged in succession among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display windows stops. It is set to a size that can display two symbols. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, the upper, middle, and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each area. In this embodiment, the upper reel region of the left reel 3L, the middle reel region of the middle reel 3C, the line connecting the lower reel region of the right reel 3R (cross down line), the lower reel of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C A line (cross-up line) connecting the middle region and the upper region of the right reel 3R is defined as a winning line for determining whether or not a winning is made.

  The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and is set to a size that covers the liquid crystal display device 11. The front panel 10 is disposed so as to overlap the display unit 11 a side of the liquid crystal display device 11, and covers a decorative frame 101 having a panel opening 101 a that exposes the display unit 11 a of the liquid crystal display device 11, and a front surface of the decorative frame 101. And a protective cover 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 5).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the decorative frame 101 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a panel opening 101a. The decorative frame 101 includes an upper frame portion 111, a lower frame portion 112, a left frame portion 113, and a right frame portion 114. The decorative frame 101 is formed such that a pattern is generated on the surface by mixing a resin with a mixture and performing injection molding. In order to generate a pattern on the surface by such molding, for example, the position of the injection gate may be adjusted.

  The upper frame portion 111 is provided with a plurality of upper engagement holes 111a that open forward. The openings of the plurality of upper engagement holes 111a are each formed in a horizontally long rectangle. An upper engagement piece 126 (described later) of the protective cover 102 is inserted into the plurality of upper engagement holes 111a.

  Further, the left frame portion 113 is provided with a plurality of left engagement holes 113a that open forward, and the right frame portion 114 is provided with a plurality of right engagement holes 114a that open forward. The openings of the plurality of left engagement holes 113a and right engagement holes 114a are each formed in a vertically long rectangle. A left engagement piece 127 and a right engagement piece 128, which will be described later, of the protective cover 102 are inserted into the plurality of left engagement holes 113a and right engagement holes 114a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the protective cover 102 is formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin, and includes a front surface portion 121 facing forward, an upper surface portion 122 facing upward, and a lower surface portion 123 facing downward. And a left side surface portion 124 and a right side surface portion 125 facing sideways.

  Switch notches 121a and 121b for exposing later-described effect switches 22L and 22R are formed in the lower portion of the front surface portion 121. These switch notches 121a and 121b are formed in an arc shape corresponding to the outer shape of the production switches 22L and 22R.

  A plurality of upper engagement pieces 126 are provided on the end surface of the upper surface portion 122. The plurality of upper engagement pieces 126 are formed in a flat plate shape having a plane substantially orthogonal to the vertical direction, and have flexibility. Further, on the upper surface (one plane) of the plurality of upper engagement pieces 126, engagement protrusions 126a are provided.

  When the upper engagement piece 126 is inserted into the plurality of upper engagement holes 111 a of the decorative frame 101, the engagement protrusion 126 a engages with the upper frame portion 111 of the decorative frame 101, and the protective cover 102 comes off from the decorative frame 101. Can not be.

  The left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 of the protective cover 102 are continuous with the front surface portion 121 at an intermediate portion in the front-rear direction. Accordingly, the left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 have a protruding piece 124A and a protruding piece 125A that protrude forward from the front surface portion 121. End surfaces facing the front of the left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 are end surfaces on the protruding piece 124A and the protruding piece 125A side, and are formed in an arc shape so that the central portion protrudes most forward.

  A plurality of right engagement pieces 128 are provided on the end surface facing the rear side of the right side surface portion 125. The left side surface portion 124 is provided with a plurality of left engagement pieces 127 (not shown) in the same manner as the right engagement piece 128 in the right side surface portion 125. The plurality of left engagement pieces 127 and the plurality of right engagement pieces 128 are formed in a flat plate shape having a plane substantially orthogonal to the left-right direction.

  The right side surface portion 125 is provided with a decoration portion 125a. The decorative portion 125 a is formed by applying a texture to a part of the outer surface of the right side surface portion 125. The decorative portion 125a emits light upon receiving light emitted from a light source (not shown) provided in the back of the right engagement hole 114a of the decorative frame 101. In the right side surface 125, a region where the decorative portion 125a is not provided is a light transmitting portion that transmits light.

  Further, the left side surface portion 124 is provided with a decorative portion (not shown) similar to the decorative portion 125a of the right side surface portion 125. A decorative portion (not shown) of the left side surface portion 124 receives light emitted from a light source (not shown) provided in the back of the left engagement hole 113a of the decorative frame 101 and emits light. In the left side surface portion 124, a region where the decoration portion is not provided is a light transmitting portion that transmits light.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the decorative frame 101 is provided with a lamp group 21 and effect switches 22 </ b> L and 22 </ b> R. The lamp group 21 includes, for example, the lamps 21a and 21b in FIG. The lamp group 21 is configured by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the effect content. The effect switches 22L and 22R are provided on the left and right sides of the decorative frame 101, respectively.

  A central movable unit 105, a left movable unit 106, and a right movable unit 107 are attached to the decorative frame 101.

  The central movable unit 105 is disposed in the central portion above the interior of the decorative frame 101 and has a movable part 309 described later. For example, when a specific performance is performed, the central movable unit 105 rotates the movable component 309 at the initial position (see FIG. 3) about the axis extending in the left-right direction and from below the decorative cover 364. Lower. Thereby, the movable component 309 moves to an effect position (see FIG. 4) that covers a part of the display unit 11 a of the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the movable part 309 includes a character part 323, an arch cover 324, and a light emitting display part 325. When the movable part 309 is arranged at the effect position, the character part 323 and the arch cover 324 are arranged. The light emitting display unit 325 is visible from the front of the pachislot machine 1. Although not shown, the arch cover 324 and the light emitting display unit 325 are individually formed with transmissive regions that transmit light emitted from LEDs (not shown) provided on the back surfaces thereof. Yes. In particular, the light-emitting display unit 325 includes a plurality of (for example, three) transmissive regions formed in parallel so that a plurality of levels (for example, three levels) of lighting display can be performed in stages.

  The left movable unit 106 is disposed on the left side in the decorative frame 101 and has a left door 188 described later. The right movable unit 107 is arranged on the right side in the decorative frame 101 and has a right door 189 described later. The left door 188 and the right door 189 are formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape having an appropriate thickness, and one plane faces forward in the initial position.

  For example, when a predetermined effect is performed, the left movable unit 106 rotates the left door 188 at the initial position (see FIG. 3) about an axis extending in the vertical direction. Further, the right movable unit 107 rotates the right door 189 at the initial position around an axis extending in the vertical direction when, for example, a predetermined effect is performed. In the pachislot machine 1, when a predetermined effect is performed, either the left door 188 or the right door 189 may be rotated, or both the left door 188 and the right door 189 may be rotated. Good.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a pedestal portion 13 is formed on the waist panel 12. The pedestal portion 13 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 14, MAX bet button 15A, 1BET button 15B, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, checkout button 18) to be operated by the player. ing.

  The medal slot 14 is provided for receiving a medal dropped on the pachislot machine 1 from the outside by the player. The medals accepted from the medal slot 14 are used for one game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credits). function).

  The MAX bet button 15A and the 1BET button 15B are provided for determining the number of coins used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. In addition, the settlement button 18 is provided for pulling out (discharging) the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start rotation of all the reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 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.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 13 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 (see FIG. 7) composed of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment display 6 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts) and the number of medals deposited within the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits). Digital display. Thus, in this embodiment, the 7-segment display 6 functions as a credit notification unit that notifies the player of the number of credits.

  At the lower part of the door body 9, a medal payout port 24, a medal tray 25, speakers 20L, 20R, and the like are provided. The medal payout port 24 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medal tray 25 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 24. Moreover, the speakers 20L and 20R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the production.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, the cabinet 2a is formed in the substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape by which one surface of the front side was opened. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operations of the game in the pachislot machine 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of presence / absence of a winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) are provided in the center of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 6, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor described later (any of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 7) through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. .

  A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 2a. In addition, a power supply device 4 that supplies necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided on one side of the hopper 33 (left side in the example shown in FIG. 6) in the cabinet 2a. .

  A sub-board 32 constituting a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) to be described later is provided on the upper portion of the back side of the front door 2b (the part opposite to the display screen). The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls execution of effects by displaying images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Furthermore, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of a medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 14 (see FIG. 2) is appropriate. Guide to 33. Although not shown in FIG. 6, a medal sensor 35 </ b> S (see FIG. 7) that detects that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot machine]
Next, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a sub control circuit in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. The pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 41 that performs control related to the progress of a game, a sub-control circuit 42 that performs control related to performance (notification), and a peripheral device (actuator) that is electrically connected thereto.

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

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

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

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

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

  The stop switch 17S detects that each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 16S detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The settlement switch 18S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S detects that a medal inserted into the medal slot 14 has passed through the selector 35. Further, the bet switch 15S detects that the bet button (the MAX bet button 15A or the 1BET button 15B) has been pressed by the player.

  As peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 50, there are three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, a 7-segment display 6, and a hopper 33. A drive circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50.

  Here, an outline of control of the 7-segment display 6 by the microcomputer 50 (main CPU 51) will be described. The main CPU 51 controls the display mode of the 7-segment display 6 according to the number of credits. Specifically, the main CPU 51 controls the display of the 7-segment display 6 so that a numerical value indicating the number of credits is simply lit and displayed in a normal state, while the number of credits is a predetermined number (for example, five). In the state below, the display of the 7-segment display 6 is controlled so as to blink the numerical value indicating the credit amount. For the player, it can be understood from the flashing display of the credit amount that the credit amount has decreased, and a new medal is inserted into the medal slot 14.

  By the way, depending on the player, there is a player who inserts the number of medals necessary for playing the game (or the number + α) every time, and the player uses the medals stored after inserting a large number of medals once. Some players do. In the former case, since the inserted medals are difficult to store, the number of credits is basically less than a predetermined number in many cases. In such a case, since it is troublesome to flash the number of credits each time, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of credits exceeds a specific number and then increases to a sufficient number, and then becomes less than a predetermined number. Only in some cases, the number of credits is displayed blinking. In the case of the former player, since the number of credits is unlikely to exceed a specific number, such control can prevent unnecessary notification regarding the decrease in the number of credits.

  Note that the specific number for determining that the number of credits has increased to a sufficient number can be appropriately adjusted according to the game situation. Here, the number of credits is increased by displaying a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination related to the insertion of medals by the player or the payout of medals as a result of the game. In a gaming state unfavorable to the player (for example, a general gaming state), the number of medals used (bet) in a unit game is larger than the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out in a unit game, so the number of credits is Basically, it increases with the insertion of medals by the player. On the other hand, in a game state advantageous to the player (for example, bonus game state or ART), the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out in the unit game is larger than the number of medals used in the unit game. The number increases according to the game result even if the player does not insert medals.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the number of credits increases according to the player's insertion of medals, the specific number is set to 35 (first specific number), for example, and the credit is determined according to the result of the game in the advantageous state. When the number increases, the specific number is, for example, 50 sheets (second specific number) which is the maximum number of credits that can be credited. Then, the main CPU 51 controls the display of the 7-segment display 6 so as to blink the numerical value indicating the credit amount when the credit amount reaches a specific number corresponding to the game situation and then becomes less than a predetermined number. .

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the sufficient number of credits decreases, the number of credits blinks to prompt the player to insert medals. On the other hand, the main CPU 51 returns the flashing display of the credit number on the 7-segment display 6 to the lighting display when the role of the notification by the flashing display ends. As an example, when the player newly inserts a medal in the blinking display state, the main CPU 51 returns the blinking display to the lit display because the role of the notification by the blinking display has already ended. As another example, when the player operates the checkout button, the player is more likely to end the game and the role of notification by flashing display has ended, so the main CPU 51 displays flashing display. Return to the lit display. As another example, when the player does not perform an operation for a predetermined time in a blinking display state (for example, when a demo screen is displayed), in order to reset the previous state once, The main CPU 51 returns the blinking display to the lighting display.

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

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

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

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 17 times) required for rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the value of the symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is changed to “ 1 "is added. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

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

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

  Although not shown, an external concentrated terminal plate is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50. The external concentration terminal board receives signals such as the number of inserted / withdrawn medals from the main control circuit 41, the number of games, information on whether or not to operate a bonus, and displays such signals as the number of games and the number of bonus operations. It is output as an external signal to an external display or a game room host computer. The external indicator is installed, for example, above the pachislot machine 1, and updates the display in conjunction with the progress of the number of games and the bonus operation, or notifies the bonus operation by a lamp or the like.

<Sub control circuit>
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. . The sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86 as shown in FIG. Further, the sub-control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D (Analog to Digital) converter 92, an amplifier 93, a central movable unit drive circuit 96, a left movable unit drive circuit 97, and a right movable. A unit driving circuit 98 and a rotating lamp driving circuit 99 are included.

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

  Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. The control program stored in the program storage area includes, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, a production random number value, and determination of production contents (production data). An effect registration task for performing registration, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the determined content of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp group 21, and a speaker A program such as a voice control task for controlling the output of sound by 20L and 20R is included.

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control circuit 42 includes the liquid crystal display device 11, the speakers 20 </ b> L and 20 </ b> R, the lamp group 21, the central movable unit 105, the left movable unit 106, the right movable unit 107, and the rotating lamp 543. Peripheral devices such as are connected. That is, the operations of these peripheral devices are controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and the created video is generated by the liquid crystal display device 11. Is displayed.

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

  The sub CPU 81 and the central movable unit drive circuit 96 drive the central movable unit 105 in accordance with the central movable unit drive data specified by the contents of effects. That is, the central movable unit 105 is driven when a specific effect is performed, and moves the movable component 309 to a position covering a part of the display unit 11 a of the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Further, the sub CPU 81 and the left movable unit drive circuit 97 drive the left movable unit 106 in accordance with the left movable unit drive data designated by the effect contents. The sub CPU 81 and the right movable unit drive circuit 98 drive the right movable unit 107 according to the right movable unit drive data specified by the contents of the effect. Further, the sub CPU 81 and the rotating lamp driving circuit 99 drive the rotating lamp 543 according to the rotating lamp driving data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Data table stored in main ROM]
Next, various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

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

  In this embodiment, “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “Yellow 7”, “Replay”, “Bell” and “Watermelon” are set as the types of symbols. It is not limited to this. Further, the arrangement of symbols and the number of symbols arranged are not limited to those shown in FIG.

<Design combination table>
In the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 10, a winning action flag and a payout number are associated with a symbol combination identified by storage area identification data represented by 3 bytes.

  The winning action flag is data assigned corresponding to a combination of unique symbols for representing a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “winning combination”), and includes 1 byte (8 bits) data and a storage area type. It is out. The storage area type is data for distinguishing 1-byte data. One-byte data includes data corresponding to a combination of a plurality of symbols. Each symbol combination is distinguished by the storage area type and 1-byte data.

  The number of payouts is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player corresponding to each symbol combination. When the combination of symbols arranged along the valid line matches the “combination of symbols” in the symbol combination table, the number of medals discharged or the number of credits by driving the hopper 33 is counted based on the corresponding payout number. Credit counter addition is performed.

  In the present embodiment, replay, small combination and bonus are defined as winning combinations. When a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed along the active line (that is, when a replay is won), no medal is paid out, but a benefit of replaying is given. In addition, when a combination of symbols related to a small combination is displayed along an active line (that is, when a small combination is won), a benefit of paying out medals corresponding to the above-mentioned payout number is given. Further, when a combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed along the active line (that is, when the bonus is won), no medal is paid out, but a benefit of operating the bonus is given.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, as a symbol combination related to replay, a symbol combination related to “normal lip” and a symbol combination related to “replay 1” to “replay 6” are defined. .

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, combinations of symbols relating to “small role 1” to “small role 8” are defined as symbol combinations relating to small roles.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, combinations of symbols related to “BB1” to “BB3” are defined as symbol combinations related to the bonus.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, in addition to the above, combinations of symbols related to “RT0 transition symbol 1” and “RT0 transition symbol 2” are also defined. The combination of symbols related to “RT0 transition symbol 1” and “RT0 transition symbol 2” is not a combination of symbols related to winning (winning combination), but when these symbol combinations are displayed along an active line Is a combination of symbols that triggers the transition of the RT gaming state to RT0, and is defined by the symbol combination table.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the combination of each above-mentioned symbol is demonstrated, the symbol combination prescribed | regulated in a symbol combination table is not restricted to this. Moreover, the pachislot machine 1 should just identify the combination of each symbol, and it is good also as not providing a symbol combination table.

<Internal lottery table>
In the plurality of internal lottery tables shown in FIG. 11, lottery values and data pointers for each gaming state are associated with winning numbers. The internal lottery table is normally stored in the main ROM 52 for each set value (for example, set values 1 to 6) of the pachislot machine 1. However, in this embodiment, for convenience of explanation, explanation will be made using one internal lottery table.

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

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that assigned data (that is, data pointer) is determined. When the number of times of the determination process for determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative exceeds the number of winning numbers, the result of the internal lottery process is “lost”.

  The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”. In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later.

  That is, the data pointer is data used to determine the storage area type and 1-byte data in the small combination / replay winning combination determining table and bonus internal winning combination determining table shown in FIG. For the data pointer, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are individually defined corresponding to each winning number.

  The method of the internal lottery process is not limited to the above-described method. For example, a random number extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is a lottery value corresponding to each winning number. An internal lottery may be performed by sequentially adding and determining whether the result of the addition has reached a predetermined value (for example, a value determined in advance for each winning number).

(Normal internal lottery table)
As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the normal internal lottery table referred to in the general gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as “normal gaming state”) that is a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state is the RT0 gaming state ( The lottery value of each winning number in RT0) is defined. When the RT gaming state is shifted, a lottery value for winning numbers “1” to “5” related to replay lottery is changed by referring to a normal lottery value change table described later.

(Normal lottery value change table)
As shown in FIG. 11B, the normal lottery value change table referred to in the normal gaming state is the winning number “1” related to the replay lottery in the RT1 gaming state (RT1) to the RT4 gaming state (RT4). ”To“ 5 ”.

  In an internal lottery process to be described later, first, it is determined whether the gaming state is a bonus gaming state or a normal gaming state, and if it is a bonus gaming state, it is determined to refer to a bonus internal lottery table to be described later. The lottery is performed based on the lottery value defined in the bonus internal lottery table. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, it is decided to refer to the above-mentioned normal internal lottery table, and the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “5” are appropriately changed according to the current RT gaming state. The lottery is performed based on the lottery value defined in the normal internal lottery table after the change.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the internal lottery table itself is not defined for each RT gaming state, only the portion requiring the lottery value change is defined as the normal lottery value change table. The amount of information stored in the storage area of the ROM 52 can be reduced. As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11C, when the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “5” in the RT0 gaming state (RT0) and the RT3 gaming state (RT3) are the same, RT3 The lottery value change table related to the gaming state (RT3) may not be defined. In this case, while reducing the amount of information stored in the storage area of the main ROM 52, it can be recognized that the RT game state is different depending on the main CPU 51. For example, the RT0 game state (RT0) and the RT3 game can be recognized. Even when it is desired to change the lottery probability of “lock” in the state (RT3), it is possible to prevent the amount of information stored in the storage area of the main ROM 52 from being unnecessarily increased.

  In the present embodiment, the winning numbers “1”, “2” and “4” in the RT2 gaming state (RT2) and the RT4 gaming state (RT4) are the same, and the winning numbers “3” and “5” The lottery values of “1” to “5” may be the same. However, the lottery values of “1” to “5” may be the same. In this case, it can be specified that the same lottery value change table is selected in the RT2 gaming state (RT2) and the RT4 gaming state (RT4). Also in this case, the same effect as described above is obtained.

(Bonus internal lottery table)
As shown in FIG. 11 (c), the bonus internal lottery table referred to in the bonus gaming state defines lottery values for each winning number in the bonus gaming state. In the present embodiment, the bonus game state BB game state (when any one of BB1 to BB3 is operating) is always the RB game state (RB is being operated), so the bonus internal lottery table is RB game state internal lottery table.

<Internal winning combination determination table for small role / replay>
In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 12A, data for identifying a combination of winning combinations (winning operation flag) with respect to the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Are associated.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12A, one internal lottery is performed by associating a plurality of symbol combinations (winning operation flags) for which winning is permitted with one data pointer. In the processing, winning of a combination of a plurality of symbols (winning operation flag) can be permitted. These internal lottery methods are called “simultaneous winning” method and “overlapping winning” method.

  In the present embodiment, one symbol combination (winning operation flag) for which winning is permitted can be defined as “internal winning combination”, and winning is permitted for one data pointer. A combination of a plurality of symbols (winning operation flag) can be defined as an internal winning combination, but in the following description, the latter will be defined as an internal winning combination.

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “0” is associated with “losing”.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the data pointer “1” for small winning combination / replay indicates “normal lip” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols that are permitted to win ( As the winning operation flag), “normal lip” is associated.

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the data pointer “2” for small winning combination / replay indicates “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. “Normal Rep”, “Replay 1”, and “Replay 5” are associated with each other as a combination of symbols (winning operation flag).

  Further, in the internal winning combination determination table for the small role / replay, the data pointer “3” for the small role / replay indicates “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. “Normal Rep”, “Replay 2”, and “Replay 5” are associated with each other as a combination of symbols (winning operation flag).

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the data pointer “4” for small winning combination / replay indicates “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. “Normal Rep”, “Replay 3”, and “Replay 6” are associated with each other as a combination of symbols (winning operation flag).

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the data pointer “5” for small winning combination / replay indicates “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. “Normal Rep”, “Replay 4”, and “Replay 6” are associated with each other as a combination of symbols (winning operation flag).

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointers “6” to “13” respectively indicate “small winning combination 1” to “small winning combination 8” as internal winning combinations. As a combination of symbols (winning operation flag) for which winning is permitted, “small combination 1” to “small combination 8” are associated with each other.

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “14” indicates “small winning combination 1 to 8” as the internal winning combination, and a winning pattern is permitted. As combinations (winning operation flags), “small combination 1” to “small combination 8” are associated. In other words, the small combination / replay data pointer “14” is permitted to win all the combinations of symbols related to the defined small combination.

<Bonus internal winning combination determination table>
In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 12B, data for identifying an internal winning combination is associated with the bonus data pointer.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer “0” is associated with “losing”. In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer “1” indicates “BB1” as the internal winning combination, and “ BB1 ”is associated.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer “2” indicates “BB2” as the internal winning combination, and the symbol combination (winning operation flag) for which winning is permitted is “ BB2 ”is associated. In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer “3” indicates “BB3” as the internal winning combination, and “ BB3 ”is associated.

  Here, the internal winning combinations “BB1” to “BB3” are so-called “carry-over combinations”, and when any of “BB1” to “BB3” is determined as the internal winning combination, a combination of corresponding symbols The winnings will be held until wins. A state where the winning combination of the carryover combination is held (carried over) is referred to as “carryover state” or “between flags”. On the other hand, the internal winning combination relating to the above small combination or replay is cleared if the combination of the corresponding symbols is not won in the winning unit game, and is not carried over until the next game.

<Reel stop initial setting table>
In the reel initial setting table shown in FIG. 13, a reel stop control information group corresponding to the winning number is associated with each gaming state.

  The reel stop control information group includes various symbols used for determining the symbol positions to be finally stopped for the rotating left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, and right reel 3R based on the stop operation timing and stop operation sequence. It shows a collection of stop control information.

  For example, when the internal winning combination (winning number 2) of “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 2 is set.

  Here, in the reel stop control information group 2, as shown in FIG. 14 to be described later, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, “replay” is more preferable than “normal lip” or “replay 1”. When the stop control information and the first stop operation in which “5” is preferentially won are performed on the middle reel 3C, “Replay 1” is given priority over “Normal Rep” and “Replay 5”. When the stop control information to be won and the first stop operation are performed on the right reel 3R, “normal lip” is preferentially won over “replay 1” and “replay 5”. The most appropriate stop control information is selected from the reel stop control information group according to which reel is first stopped (whether the first stop operation is performed). , Stop according to the selected stop control information So that the control is carried out.

  Note that the stop control information included in the reel stop control information group includes a stop position (that is, a symbol position at which the actual stop is performed) with respect to a stop operation position (that is, a symbol position at a predetermined position when the stop button is operated) May be defined directly (that is, information that defines how many sliding frames are used) or indirectly (that is, the most appropriate sliding frame within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames). Information for defining conditions for retrieving numbers).

  In FIG. 13, the reel stop control information group in the carryover state (between flags) is not shown, but in the carryover state (between flags), dedicated reel stop control information is omitted. It is also possible to set a group, and only in the case of “losing” (the small role / replay data pointer is “0”), instead of the reel stop control information group 0, the type of bonus carried over (BB1) A reel stop control information group for the carryover state (between flags) according to any one of -3 may be set. In the present embodiment, when the bonus and the replay are won in duplicate, the replay is preferentially won, and when the bonus and the small role are overlapped, the small role is preferentially won. Therefore, even if configured in this way, the player will not suffer any particular disadvantage.

[Correspondence between internal winning combination and stop operation order]
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the correspondence relationship between the internal winning combination and the stop operation sequence in the pachislot machine 1 will be described. In the present embodiment, as an example, a case where the stop operation order is three choices (whether the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, or the right reel 3R) will be described. 6 choices at maximum (whether the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, or the right reel 3R, and the second stop operation is the stop operation by the first stop operation) It can be set as appropriate within the range of which reel except for the reels that have been made).

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 1) of “normal lip” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 1 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 1, the “normal lip” is won regardless of which reel is the first stop reel.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 2) of “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 2 is set. The Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 2, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "Replay 5" wins and the first stop When the reel is the middle reel 3C, "Replay 1" is won, and when the first stop reel is the right reel 3R, "Normal lip" is won.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 3) of “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 3 is set. The As shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 3, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "Replay 5" wins and the first stop When the reel is the middle reel 3C, “normal lip” is won, and when the first stop reel is the right reel 3R, “replay 2” is won.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 4) of “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 4 is set. The Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 4, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "Replay 6" wins and the first stop When the reel is the middle reel 3C, “Replay 3” is won, and when the first stop reel is the right reel 3R, “Normal lip” is won.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 5) of “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 5 is set. The Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 3, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "Replay 6" wins and the first stop When the reel is the middle reel 3C, “normal lip” is won, and when the first stop reel is the right reel 3R, “replay 4” is won.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 6) of “small combination 1” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 6 is set. As shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 6, “small role 1” wins regardless of which reel is the first stop reel.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 7) of “small combination 2” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 7 is set. As shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 7, the correct answer of the symbol “red 7” is displayed on the middle reel 3C regardless of which reel is the first stop reel. If the stop operation is performed at the position, “small role 2” will win. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol “red 7” in the middle reel 3C (that is, when the small role 2 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 1 is displayed. It becomes.

  The correct answer position means a stop operation position where a symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed on the effective line within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. For example, when the maximum number of sliding symbols is 4 (4 symbols) and the middle area of the middle reel 3C is a symbol display area constituting a winning line, the symbol position data “17”, “18” of the middle reel 3C. , “19”, “20”, and “0” are correct positions where the symbol “red 7” can be displayed based on the middle area of the middle reel 3C. The same applies to the correct positions of the symbols “blue 7” and “yellow 7” on the middle reel 3C, and the correct positions of the symbols “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “yellow 7” on the right reel 3R.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 8) of “small combination 3” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 8 is set. As shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 8, the correct answer of the symbol “blue 7” is displayed on the middle reel 3C regardless of which reel is the first stop reel. When the stop operation is performed at the position, “small role 3” wins. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol “blue 7” on the middle reel 3C (that is, when the small role 3 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 1 is displayed. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 9) of “small combination 4” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 9 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 9, the correct answer of the symbol “yellow 7” is displayed on the middle reel 3C regardless of which reel is the first stop reel. When the stop operation is performed at the position, “small role 4” wins. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol “yellow 7” in the middle reel 3C (that is, when the small role 4 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 1 is displayed. It becomes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 10) of “small combination 5” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 10 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 10, no matter which reel is the first stop reel, the correct answer of the symbol “red 7” in the right reel 3R. When the stop operation is performed at the position, “small role 5” wins. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol “red 7” on the right reel 3R (that is, when the small role 5 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 2 is displayed. It becomes.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 11) of “small combination 6” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 11 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 11, the correct answer of the symbol “blue 7” is displayed on the right reel 3R regardless of which reel is the first stop reel. When the stop operation is performed at the position, “Small 6” wins. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol “blue 7” on the right reel 3R (that is, when the small role 6 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 2 is displayed. It becomes.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 12) of “small combination 7” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 12 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 12, the correct answer of the symbol “yellow 7” is displayed on the right reel 3R regardless of which reel is the first stop reel. When the stop operation is performed at the position, “small role 7” wins. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol “yellow 7” on the right reel 3R (that is, when the small role 7 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 2 is displayed. It becomes.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 13) of “small combination 8” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 13 is set. As shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 13, the “small combination 8” wins regardless of which reel is the first stop reel. The internal winning combination of “small role 8” is also determined in the winning numbers “14” to “16”, but as described above, “small role 8” has priority over “BB1” to “BB3”. Since the stop control is performed so as to win a prize, in this case, the same stop control is performed as when the “small role 8” is won alone.

  In the present embodiment, the internal winning combination (winning numbers 1 to 5) related to replay is configured so that the winning combination varies depending on the stop operation order, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the winning combination may be made different based on whether or not the stop operation is performed at the correct position in any of the reels.

  In the present embodiment, a part of the internal winning combination (winning numbers 7 to 12) related to the small combination is awarded based on whether or not a stop operation is performed at a correct position on a predetermined reel. Although it is comprised so that a role may differ, it is not restricted to this. For example, the winning combination may be varied depending on the stop operation order.

  That is, for a specific combination, a combination of symbols to be awarded (displayed) is changed according to a stop operation mode (stop operation order or stop operation timing), and given to the player depending on whether or not the stop operation mode is notified. Any technique that can vary the profits that can be applied can be applied to the present invention.

[RT gaming state transition]
Next, the transition of the RT gaming state in the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15A is a diagram showing a transition flow of the RT gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 15B is a transition condition of the RT gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. In the present embodiment, a case where there are five RT gaming states (RT0 to RT4) will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the transition is made from RT0 to RT1 due to the replay 1 winning (establishment of the transition condition 1), and from RT1 to RT2 the transition is based on the winning of the replay 2 (establishing the transition condition 2). Here, as shown in FIG. 11, RT0 has a relatively low probability of winning an internal winning combination related to replay, and RT2 has a relatively high internal winning combination related to replay. That is, RT0 is an RT gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player, and RT2 is an RT gaming state that is advantageous for the player.

  RT1 has a higher winning probability of an internal winning combination related to replay than RT0, but has a lower winning probability of an internal winning combination related to replay than RT2. In this sense, it can be said that the RT gaming state is still unfavorable for the player. However, since the internal winning combination (winning number 3) including the replay 2 is a lottery (see FIG. 11), it is advantageous for the player. It can be said that it is a preparation state of RT2, which is a real RT gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the transition from RT3 to RT1 is made by winning a replay 3 (establishment of transition condition 3), and the transition is made from RT1 to RT4 by winning a replay 4 (establishing transition condition 4). . Here, as shown in FIG. 11, RT3 has a relatively low internal winning combination related to replay and RT4 has a relatively high internal winning combination related to replay. That is, RT3 is an RT gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player, and RT4 is an RT gaming state that is advantageous for the player.

  RT1 has a higher winning probability of the internal winning combination related to replay than RT3, but has a lower winning probability of the internal winning combination related to replay than RT4. In that sense, it can be said that the RT gaming state is still unfavorable for the player, but it is advantageous for the player because the internal winning combination (winning number 5) including the replay 4 is drawn (see FIG. 11). It can be said that it is a preparation state of RT4 which is a real RT gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, when the RT0 transition symbol (RT0 transition symbol 1 or RT0 transition symbol 2) is displayed in RT1 to RT4 (transition condition 5 is satisfied), the routine proceeds to RT0. That is, even if the player is in an RT gaming state (RT2 or RT4) that is advantageous to the player, if the “pocket 2” to “pocket 7” are missed (see FIG. 14), the player It will shift (fall) to the disadvantageous RT gaming state (RT0).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in RT0 to RT2 and RT4, when winning a replay 5 or a replay 6 (the transition condition 6 is satisfied), the process proceeds to RT3. That is, even when the player is in the RT gaming state (RT2 or RT4) advantageous to the player, when the player wins the replay 5 or 6 (see FIG. 14), the RT gaming state (RT3 which is disadvantageous to the player) ).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, when the bonus game state (operation of any one of BB1 to BB3) ends (the transition condition 7 is satisfied), the process proceeds to RT0. Although illustration is omitted, when the set value is changed, the process proceeds to RT0. In that sense, it can be said that RT0 is an initial RT gaming state. Regarding the transition condition 7, the transition condition may be that the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB1) is determined as an internal winning combination, and the transition condition may be that the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) has been won. Good. Further, the transition conditions 1 to 6 are satisfied only when the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is not carried over, and the transition condition that is not established when the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is carried over. It is good.

[Data table stored in sub-ROM]
Next, various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Normal ART1 lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the normal ART1 lottery table referred to during normal operation is a lottery indicating whether ART1 is non-winning or winning depending on the determined internal winning combination. Specifies the value. In FIG. 16, “normally” means a state other than ART1, ART2, ART preparation, and ART winning, which will be described later, and a state identified by the sub CPU 81, that is, an ART non-winning which will be described later.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is “small combination 8” and the extracted random number for performance is “10000”, “24576” is subtracted from “10000” to become a negative value. It is determined that he has not won. On the other hand, if the extracted random number for performance is “30000”, even if “24576” is subtracted from “30000”, it does not become a negative value, but from the random number for rendering “5424” to “8192”. ”Is subtracted to become a negative value, and it is determined that ART1 has been won. Similar processing is performed for the lottery table shown below.

<ART2 ART2 lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 16 (b), the ART2 during ART1 lottery table referred to during ART1 is determined as to whether it is non-winning or winning for ART2, depending on the determined internal winning combination. Specifies the value. Here, during the ART1, the lottery of the ART2 is performed instead of the lottery of the number of additional games to be described later. Note that “Replay” described in the internal winning combination column is a general term for the internal winning combination (winning numbers 1 to 5) related to replay, but is not limited to this, and for each type of replay. It is good also as prescribing lottery values individually.

<Normal ART2 lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 16 (c), the normal ART2 lottery table referred to during normal operation is determined as to whether it is non-winning or winning for ART2, depending on the determined internal winning combination. Specifies the value.

<ART2 initial game number lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 16 (d), the ART2 initial game number lottery table referred to at the start of ART2 defines lottery values for the initial game number of ART2. Here, at the start of ART2, the higher the setting value, the higher the probability that the number of initial games of ART2 will increase. That is, the pachislot machine 1 is configured such that the higher the set value, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

[Pachislot machine game flow]
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the flow of the game of the pachislot machine 1 will be described. FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing the flow of the game of the pachislot machine in the present embodiment.

  First, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the state in which the player plays a game is during the ART 1 which is the first advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, and the second advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player. It is divided roughly during ART2, during normal, which is a relatively unfavorable normal gaming state than during ART1 and during ART2, and during ART preparation, which is a preparation state for transitioning from normal to ART1 or ART2. .

  Further, during normal times, it is possible to distinguish between a state in which neither ART1 nor ART2 has been won (ART is not winning) and a state in which either ART1 or ART2 has been won (ART is being won). Further, during the ART winning, it is possible to distinguish between the ART1 winning that is in the state of winning the ART1 and the ART2 winning that is in the state of winning the ART2.

  In addition, during ART preparation, it is possible to distinguish between ART1 preparation that has been shifted from ART1 winning and ART2 preparation that has been transferred from ART2 winning.

  When a player plays a game on the pachislot machine 1, normally, the player starts the game from the time when the ART is not won, and if the player wins the ART1 during the ART non-winning, the player will move to the ART1 winning time. . Then, when the ART1 is being won, the notification of the first transition procedure (a mode of the stop operation) for shifting to the ART1 is started from the ART1 being won through the preparation of the ART1. In addition, when ART2 is won during ART non-winning, the process shifts to ART2 winning, and the second transition procedure (stop) for shifting from ART2 winning to ART2 through ART2 preparation. The notification of the operation mode) is started.

  More specifically, when “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as an internal winning combination when ART1 is being won and RT0 is being held, the stop operation sequence (medium If it is notified that the reel 3C should be operated for the first stop) and wins “Replay 1”, it shifts to ART1 preparation, and when it is preparing for ART1 and is RT1, “normal lip + replay2 + replay 5”. Is determined as an internal winning combination, a stop operation sequence (that the right reel 3R should be operated first) is notified that “Replay 2” will win, and if “Replay 2” is awarded, Migrate to

  On the other hand, if “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is determined as an internal winning combination when ART1 is being won and RT0 is being held, the stop operation sequence (right reel 3R will be selected) that “normal lip” will win. By notifying that the first stop operation is to be performed, it is assumed that the transition is not performed during the preparation of ART2. Here, if the stop operation order does not win “Replay 3”, the other stop operation order (for example, the first stop operation of the left reel 3L) may be notified.

  In addition, when RT1 is being prepared and RT1 is being prepared, if “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as an internal winning combination, the “normal lip” will be awarded (stopping the middle reel 3C). By notifying that the first stop operation is to be performed, it is determined not to shift to ART2. Here, if the stop operation order does not win “Replay 4”, another stop operation order (for example, the first stop operation of the left reel 3L) may be notified.

  In the present embodiment, when the ART1 is being won and the RT3 is in progress, after the transition from RT3 to RT0 (that is, the RT0 transition symbol is displayed in RT3), the first transition procedure described above ( The notification of the stop operation mode) is started, but is not limited to this, and the above-described first transition procedure (stop operation mode) is also performed when the ART1 is being won and the RT3 is in progress. It is good also as comprising so that this alerting | reporting may be started.

  Also, when the player is in the RT2 win and is in the RT3, if “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence (in which the middle reel 3C is set) If it is notified that the first stop operation is to be performed and “Replay 3” is won, the process proceeds to ART2 preparation. When ART2 is being prepared and is RT1, “Normal Rep + Replay 4 + Replay 6” is an internal winning. When the winning combination is determined, the stop operation sequence (that the right reel 3R should be first stopped) for which "Replay 4" will win is notified, and when "Replay 4" is won, the process proceeds to ART2. .

  On the other hand, if “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination when the game is in the RT2 win and RT3, the stop operation sequence (the right reel 3R is changed to the “normal lip”) will be won. By notifying that the first stop operation is to be performed, it is assumed that the transition is not performed during the preparation of ART1. Here, if the stop operation order does not win “Replay 1”, the other stop operation order (for example, the first stop operation of the left reel 3L) may be notified.

  In addition, when “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination when ART2 is being prepared and is RT1, the stop operation sequence (in which the middle reel 3C is selected) will be awarded as “normal lip”. By notifying that the first stop operation is to be performed, it is assumed that the transition is not performed during ART1. Here, if the stop operation order does not win “Replay 2”, another stop operation order (for example, the first stop operation of the left reel 3L) may be notified.

  In the present embodiment, when ART2 is being won and it is RT0, after the transition from RT0 to RT3 (that is, Replay 5 or Replay 6 wins at RT0), the second transition procedure described above. The notification of (mode of stop operation) is to be started, but is not limited to this, and the above-described second transition procedure (mode of stop operation) is also performed when ART2 is being won and it is RT0. ) Notification may be started.

  ART1 starts when “Replay 2” is won during ART1 preparation (RT1) (that is, during ART1), and ends when 50 games that are the number of ART1 games are consumed. During ART1, lottery of ART2 is performed, and when ART2 is won, after ART1 ends, it shifts to ART2 winning and shifts to ART2 in the same manner as described above.

  Further, ART2 starts when winning “Replay 4” in preparation for ART2 (RT1) (that is, during ART2). In ART2, a lottery of the initial number of ART2 games is performed at the start, and further, the number of ART2 games is added during ART2. ART2 ends when the number of ART2 games obtained as a result of these is digested. The addition of the number of ART2 games will be described later.

  Here, during ART1 and ART2, when an internal winning combination related to replay is determined, a stop operation mode (stop operation order) so that it does not shift (fall) to RT3 (replay 5 or replay 6 does not win) ) And when the internal winning combination related to the small combination is determined, the mode of the stop operation (the type of the symbol to be pressed) so that it does not shift (fall down) to RT0 (the RT0 transition symbol is not displayed) ) Is notified. As a result, the operation of the replay time (RT2 or RT4) is maintained, and the winning probability of the small role (especially, the small roles 2 to 7) is dramatically improved, so that the player has more medals. Can be paid. Thus, ART1 and ART2 constitute an advantageous state advantageous for the player.

  Note that all of the above notifications may be performed during the ART winning and / or ART preparation, or only within a necessary range. For example, when RT1 is won and RT0 is set, RT3 is not transferred (falling down) (replay 5 or replay 6 is not won), but a stop operation mode (stopping operation order) is notified, but is not transferred to RT0 (falling down). (The RT0 transition symbol is not displayed.) The stop operation mode (the type of symbol to be pushed) is not notified, and when it is RT3, the transition to RT0 is not performed (falling down). Notify the mode of stop operation (type of symbol to be pressed), but do not shift (fall down) to RT3 (do not win Replay 5 or Replay 6) Report of mode of stop operation (stop operation order) May not be performed.

  In addition, although not shown in the drawings, during the normal period (ART is not winning, ART1 winning and ART2 winning), ART is being prepared (ART1 is being prepared and ART2 is being prepared), and during ART1 or ART2, If any of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination and the winning bonus is won, the bonus gaming state is entered, and when the bonus gaming state ends, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT0 gaming state. (See FIG. 15).

  In the above case, in the present embodiment, the mode of the stop operation is notified so that the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB1) is returned to the state when it is determined as the internal winning combination. For example, when a bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART1, and the bonus gaming state related to the bonus is ended, “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is set in the RT0 gaming state. When it is determined as an internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence (the fact that the middle reel 3C should be operated for the first stop) that “Replay 1” will win is informed, and is shifted to ART1 preparation. When “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence (the right reel 3R should be operated in the first stop) that “Replay 2” will win is notified, Return during ART1.

  Further, for example, when a bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART2, and the bonus gaming state related to the bonus is ended, in the RT0 gaming state, “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” ”Or“ ordinary lip + replay 3 + replay 6 ”is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence in which“ replay 5 ”or“ replay 6 ”will win (the first stop operation on the left reel 3L) If it is determined that “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is an internal winning combination during the ART2 winning (RT3 gaming state), The stop operation order (replay 3 is to be performed for the first stop operation) for which "Replay 3" will win is notified, and the process is shifted to ART2 preparation, During the preparation, if “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence (the right reel 3R should be operated in the first stop) in which “Replay 4” will win is determined. Notify and return during ART2. Here, when returning during ART2, when “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT0 gaming state, the stop operation sequence (“Replay 3” will be won) The middle reel 3C may be instructed to perform the first stop operation), and the state may be shifted to ART2 preparation (RT1 gaming state).

  It should be noted that the mode of returning the game playing state when the bonus game state is ended is not limited to this. For example, for ART1, a bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination in any state during ART1 win (ART2 win), ART1 preparation, or ART1 bonus. When the gaming state is finished, it is possible to set the ART1 winning state uniformly. The same applies to ART2.

  Further, when the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART1, and when returning to ART1 again, the number of ART1 games may be recovered as it is, and 50 games are newly added. It may be set, or 50 games may be added to the number of ART1 games when a bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination, and returned.

  In addition, when the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART2 and is returned again during ART2, the number of ART2 games may be restored as it is, and the initial number of games is newly added. It may be determined based on the lottery result of the game, or it may be returned by adding the lottery result of the initial game number to the ART2 game number when the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as the internal winning combination. Good.

  When the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART1 and is returned again during ART1, ART1 before and after the bonus game state may be managed as the same ART1. It is good also as managing as different ART1. Specifically, when the ART1 before the bonus gaming state is the first set of ART1, the ART1 after the bonus gaming state may be managed as the first set of ART1, or the second set of ART1. It may be managed.

  Also, when a bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART2, and when returning again during ART2, ART2 before and after the bonus game state may be managed as the same ART2. It is good also as managing as different ART2. In this regard, in this embodiment, the ART2 before and after the bonus game state is managed as the same ART2.

[Main control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main control processing>
First, when power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 51 executes power-on processing (S10). In this power-on process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or the setting has been changed appropriately, and an initialization process is executed according to the determination result.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes an initialization process at the end of one game (one unit game) (S11). In this initialization process, for example, a storage area designated in advance to be initialized at the end of one game is initialized. As a result of this initialization processing, information relating to the internal winning combination other than the carryover combination stored in the main RAM 53 is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (S12). In this medal acceptance / start check process, a process for detecting medals inserted by a player, a process for determining whether or not the number of medals necessary for starting a game have been inserted (including re-games), and a start operation A process for detecting the error is executed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random number value and stores it in a random value storage area allocated to the main RAM 53 (S13). Here, the random value includes a value used for the internal lottery process and a value used for the main-side effect lottery process, and is extracted from 0 to 65535 in the present embodiment.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes an internal lottery process (S14). In this internal lottery process, an internal winning combination is determined using an internal lottery table (see FIG. 11) or an internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 12).

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes main-side effect lottery processing (S15). In the main-side effect lottery process, for example, lottery for determining whether or not to perform the “lock” described above is performed. Further, when it is determined to perform “lock”, for example, the type of reel action of each reel for notifying that the bonus has been won internally and that the ART1 or ART2 has been won is determined by lottery. In the reel action, each reel is driven in an effect mode different from a normal rotation mode (a mode in which the reels are rotated forward at a constant speed) to execute an effect.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel stop initial setting process (S16). In this reel stop initial setting process, a reel stop control information group is determined using a reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 13). That is, stop control information for each reel is stored in the main RAM 53 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

  Next, the main CPU 51 generates and stores a start command to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 (S17). The start command is a command for causing the sub CPU 81 to recognize the type of internal winning combination, the type of gaming state, the presence / absence of lock, the type of reel action, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a wait process (S18). In this wait process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time has elapsed. Waiting time to wait is digested. The predetermined time in the wait process, that is, the wait time is set to 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game, for example.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes main-side effect execution processing (S19). In the main-side effect execution process, a game start lock, a reel action during the lock execution, and the like are executed based on the lottery result in the main-side effect lottery process in S15.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel rotation start process for rotating all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S20). In this reel rotation start process, a request to start rotation of each reel is made. In this reel rotation start process, the main CPU 51 generates and stores a reel rotation start command to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42. The reel rotation start command is a command for causing the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, the timing at which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start rotating.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel stop control process (S21). In this reel stop control process, a process of detecting a stop operation and a process of performing a stop control of each reel based on the stop control information are executed, and a rotation stop request for each reel is made. In this reel stop control process, the main CPU 51 generates and stores a reel stop command to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42. The reel stop command includes, for example, the type of reel for which the stop operation has been performed, the timing at which the stop operation has been performed, the reel position at which the stop operation has been performed, the type of symbol displayed in accordance with the stop operation, and the like. This is a command for the CPU 81 to recognize.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a winning search process (S22). In this winning search process, after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the symbol combination displayed on the effective line and the symbol combination table (see FIG. 10) are collated, and the symbol displayed on the effective line is displayed. Are identified. In this winning search process, the main CPU 51 generates and stores a winning action command to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42. The winning operation command is, for example, a command for causing the sub CPU 81 to recognize a result of winning search processing and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a medal payout process for paying out medals to be paid out (the number of payouts) based on the result of the winning search process (S23). In this medal payout process, the hopper drive circuit 65 is controlled and the credit amount is updated based on the payout number.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a game state control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (S24). In this gaming state control process, a process for controlling the start and end of the bonus gaming state, a process for controlling the transition of the RT gaming state, and a process for controlling the operation of the regame are executed.

  Specifically, on the basis of winning the bonus (BB1 to BB3), the BB gaming state is started, and the upper limit value (for example, 300) of the payout number, which is the end condition of the BB gaming state, is set. Further, control is performed so that the RB gaming state is always set during the BB gaming state. Further, in the BB gaming state, when the number of medals exceeding the upper limit value of the payout number is paid out, the BB gaming state is ended and the RB gaming state is ended.

  Further, when the RT game state transition condition shown in FIG. 15 is satisfied, control for shifting to the RT game state according to the transition condition is executed. Further, when a replay is won, a control for operating the re-game is executed in the next game.

  In this gaming state control process, the main CPU 51 generates and stores a bonus start command and a bonus end command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42. The bonus start command is a command for causing the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, that the BB gaming state has started, and the bonus end command, for example, causes the sub CPU 81 to recognize that the BB gaming state has ended. It is a command for. In the game state control process, the main CPU 51 may generate and store a game end command. The game end command is a command for causing the sub CPU 81 to recognize that one unit game has ended, for example.

<Medal reception / start check processing>
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the medal acceptance / start check process executed in step S12 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 permits acceptance of medals (S31). For example, the main CPU 51 drives the solenoid of the selector 35 to form a path so that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 14 passes through the selector 35. Subsequently, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is set (S32). If a symbol combination related to replay is displayed in the previous unit game, medals are automatically inserted in the current unit game. The automatic insertion counter is a counter used when automatically inserting medals, and is set on condition that a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed.

  If it is determined in step S32 that the automatic insertion counter is set (YES), the main CPU 51 copies the value set in the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (S33). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 clears the automatic insertion counter (S34).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S32 that the automatic insertion counter is not set (NO), or after the processing of S34 is executed, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum number of insertions according to the gaming state (S35). . In the present embodiment, the main CPU 51 sets three as the maximum number of inserted games when the gaming state is other than the BB gaming state (RB gaming state), and the maximum number of inserted games when the gaming state is BB gaming state (RB gaming state). Set 2 as the value.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a medal passage is detected (step S36). When the main CPU 51 determines that the passage of medals has been detected (YES), it subsequently determines whether or not the number of credits is blinking (S37). If the main CPU 51 determines that the number of credits is blinking (YES), then it clears the multiple storage state (S38). The multiple storage state is a state indicating that the number of credits has exceeded a specific number and has increased sufficiently, and is managed by a predetermined flag provided in the main RAM 53.

  As described above, the main CPU 51 returns the flashing display of the credit number on the 7-segment display 6 to the lighting display when the role of the notification by the flashing display ends. The process of S38 is a process performed to return from blinking display to lighting display. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of credits is displayed blinking on condition that the number of credits is less than a predetermined number when the multiple storage state is set (see S111 to S113 in FIG. 22 described later). Therefore, by clearing the multiple storage state in S38, the number of credits returns from blinking display to lighting display.

  Following the processing of S38 or when it is determined in S37 that the number of credits is not blinking (NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S39). . When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value (NO), the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S40).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number counter is the maximum value in step S39 (YES), the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the credit counter for counting the number of credits (S41). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the credit counter is 35 or more (that is, the number of credits is 35 or more) (S42). When determining that the credit counter is 35 or more (YES), the main CPU 51 sets the multiple storage state (S43). Thus, when the number of credits reaches the first specific number (35) in accordance with the player's insertion of medals, the main CPU 51 sets a multi-storage state indicating that the number of credits has increased to a sufficient level. To do.

  Following the processing of S43 and S39, when it is determined in S36 that the passing of medals has not been detected (NO), or when it is determined in S42 that the credit counter is not 35 or more (NO), the main CPU 51 Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the bet switch 15S is on (S44). If it is determined that the bet switch 15S is on (YES), the main CPU 51 subsequently adds a numerical value corresponding to the operated bet button to the insertion number counter (S45).

  Subsequent to the processing of S45 or when it is determined in S44 that the bet switch 15S is not on (NO), the main CPU 51 subsequently determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value ( S46). If it is determined that the inserted number counter has not reached the maximum value (NO), the process proceeds to S36. On the other hand, if it is determined that the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (YES), the main CPU 51 Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the start switch 16S is on (S47).

  When the main CPU 51 determines that the start switch 16S is not on (NO), the main CPU 51 proceeds to the processing of S36, while when it determines that the start switch 16S is on (YES), the medal passage prohibition is prohibited. Perform (S48). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 is not driven, and medals are urged to be discharged. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

<Game state control processing>
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the gaming state control process executed in step S24 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a combination of symbols related to BB is displayed (S51). If the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination related to BB is displayed (YES), it performs a bonus operation process (S52), and ends the gaming state control process. In this bonus activation process, the BB gaming state is started, and an upper limit value (for example, 300) of the payout number, which is an end condition of the BB gaming state, is set. In addition, control is performed so that the RB gaming state is always set during the BB gaming state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S51 that the symbol combination related to BB is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is the end of BB (S53). If the main CPU 51 determines that it is at the end of BB (YES), it performs a process at the end of bonus (S54). In the bonus end process, the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are terminated, and the gaming state is shifted to RT0.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the credit counter is 50 (S55). When the main CPU 51 determines that the credit counter is not 50 (NO), it ends the gaming state control process, whereas when it determines that the credit counter is 50 (YES), The storage state is set (S56), and the game state control process is terminated. As described above, when the number of credits reaches the second specific number (50) according to the result of the game during the bonus (in the advantageous state), the main CPU 51 indicates that the number of credits has increased to a sufficient level. Set the storage state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S53 that the BB is not finished (NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a combination of symbols related to the RT transition is displayed (S57). If the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination related to the RT transition is displayed (YES), the main CPU 51 shifts the gaming state to the RT gaming state according to the transition condition (S58).

  Subsequent to the processing of S58 or when it is determined in S57 that the symbol combination related to RT transition is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to replay is displayed. (S59). When the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination related to replay is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 51 ends the gaming state control process, whereas when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination related to replay is displayed. (YES), the value of the inserted number counter is set in the automatic insertion counter (S60), and the gaming state control process is terminated.

<Interrupt processing under main CPU control>
First, the main CPU 51 saves a register (S101). Next, the main CPU 51 executes an input port check process (S102). In this input port check process, the presence or absence of signals from various switches and sensors connected to the main CPU 51 is confirmed.

  Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores information on on / off edges of various switches such as the start switch 16S and stop switch 17S and information on the on / off of various sensors such as the medal sensor 35S in the main RAM 53.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the settlement switch 18S is turned on as a result of the process of S102 (S103). When it is determined that the settlement switch 18S is on (YES), the main CPU 51 subsequently clears the multiple storage state (S104).

  Subsequent to the process of S104 or when it is determined in S103 that the settlement switch 18S is not on (NO), the main CPU 51 executes a timer update process (S105). Next, the main CPU 51 executes command transmission processing (S106). In this command transmission process, various commands stored in the main RAM 53 are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

  Note that the command transmitted in this command transmission process includes an initialization command for storing the presence / absence of a set value change, information indicating the set value, and the medal reception / In the start check process (S12 in FIG. 18), a medal insertion command for storing information indicating the number of inserted medals and the number of credits, the start command stored in S17 in FIG. 18, and the reel rotation start process (FIG. 18). In step S20), a reel rotation start command storing information indicating that the rotation of each reel has started. In the reel stop control process (S21 in FIG. 18), the type of reel to be stopped (reel 3L, 3C, 3R). Indicates which stops) and stop position (in which symbol position the reel to stop stops) In the reel stop command in which information is stored, in the winning search process (S22 in FIG. 18), in the winning action command in which information indicating the winning combination is stored, in the gaming state control process (S24 in FIG. 18), in the BB gaming state A bonus start command storing information indicating the start of the game, a bonus end command storing information indicating the end of the BB gaming state, etc., a game end storing information indicating the end of one unit game, etc. Error command in which information indicating the presence / absence of error, error type, etc. is stored when a command or error occurs (not shown), and input port check processing when there is no command to be transmitted in this command transmission processing On-edge / off-edge information of various switches and on / off of various sensors stored in (S102 in FIG. 21). And the like no-operation commands such as information indicating a are stored.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel control process (S107). In this reel control process, the main CPU 51 drives and controls each stepping motor on the basis of the rotation start request for each reel in the reel rotation start process (S20 in FIG. 18), thereby accelerating the rotation of each reel. And, based on the fact that each reel has reached a predetermined speed (for example, 80 revolutions per minute), a constant speed process for maintaining the predetermined speed is executed by controlling the driving of each stepping motor. Then, based on the rotation stop request for each reel in the reel stop control process (S21 in FIG. 18), the stop process for stopping the rotation of each reel is executed by controlling the driving of each stepping motor. Also, special drive control is executed when the reel action is executed. Although illustration is omitted, the main CPU 51 permits detection of a stop operation based on the fact that the constant speed process is executed in this reel control process (that is, the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is performed). Enabled).

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a lamp and 7SEG driving process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 22 (S108). For example, the main CPU 51 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Next, the main CPU 51 restores the register (S109) and ends this interrupt process.

<Lamp 7SEG drive processing>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the lamp and 7SEG driving process executed in step S108 of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the multiple storage state is set (S111). If it is determined that the multiple storage state is set (YES), the main CPU 51 subsequently determines whether or not the credit counter is less than 5 (S112). When the credit counter is less than 5 (YES), the main CPU 51 controls the display of the 7-segment display 6 so as to display the number of credits in a blinking manner (S113), and ends the lamp / 7SEG drive processing. As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the sufficient number of credits decreases, the number of credits blinks to prompt the player to insert medals.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the multiple storage state is not set (NO), or when it is determined that the credit counter is not less than 5 (NO), the main CPU 51 displays 7 segments so that the number of credits is lit. The display on the display 6 is controlled (S114), and the lamp and 7SEG driving process is terminated. Thus, in the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of credits is lit and displayed during normal times. Moreover, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the role of notification by flashing display is finished and the multiple storage state is cleared, the number of credits displayed by flashing is returned to lighting display.

[Sub-control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a startup process under the control of the sub CPU 81 of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. The activation process by the control of the sub CPU 81 is started when the power to the pachislot machine 1 is turned on.

<Start-up process under sub-CPU control>
First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (S301). In this initialization process, the sub CPU 81 clears the storage area of the designated address in the sub RAM 83. Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the main task (S302). In this main task, initialization of a vertical synchronizing signal and an application programming interface (API) for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 11 is performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a lamp control task (S303). In this lamp control task, the light emission modes of the lamp group 21 and the rotating lamp 543 are controlled according to the lamp data registered in S316 of FIG. Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a sound control task (S304). In this sound control task, the sound output mode of the speakers 20L and 20R is controlled according to the sound data registered in S316 of FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a main board communication task described later in FIG. 24 (S305). In this main board communication task, it is monitored whether various commands are transmitted from the main control circuit 41, or whether the transmitted commands are normal, and based on receiving the normal commands, The determination, start and end of the production (notification) are controlled.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the animation task (S306). In this animation task, display of an image on the liquid crystal display device 11 and an operation mode of the movable units 105 to 107 are controlled according to animation data registered in S315 of FIG.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks a received command (S311). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a newly received command. If there is no newly received command, the process of S321 may be repeated, and the main board communication task is, for example, a periodic interrupt process every 4 ms, and there is a new received command every 4 ms. It may be checked whether or not. Further, the processing may be performed based on the reception of the command.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 extracts a command type (S312). Specifically, which command is the type of the received command is extracted from the header information of the received command.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previous one has been received (S313). If it is determined that a command of a type different from the previous one has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 returns to the process of S311.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a command of a different type from the previous time has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a command reception process described later in FIG. 25 (S314). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S315), lamp / sound data (S316), and registration of the lamp / sound data in accordance with the contents of the effect determined in the command reception processing and the set navigation data (S316). Return to processing.

<Command reception processing>
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a command reception process of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This command reception process is a process executed in S314 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a start command is received (S321). If it is determined that the start command is received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 26 (S322), and ends the command reception process.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the reception of the start command (NO), it determines whether or not it is the reception of the winning action command (S323). If it is determined that a winning operation command is received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a winning operation command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 32 (S324), and ends the command reception process.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S323 that it is not at the time of receiving a winning action command (NO), it executes other command reception process (S325), and ends the command reception process. In this other command reception process, for example, when it is a reception of a medal insertion command, the effect content for outputting the medal insertion sound is determined.

<Processing when receiving a start command>
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This start command reception process is a process executed in S322 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not ART1 is in progress (S401). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is during ART1 (YES), it executes the ART1 processing described later in FIG. 27 (S402), and ends the start command reception processing. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in ART1 (NO), it subsequently determines whether it is in ART2 (S403). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in ART2 (YES), it executes the ART2 in-process described later in FIG. 28 (S404), and ends the start command receiving process.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in ART2 (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not ART is being prepared (S405). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART is being prepared (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes an ART preparing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (S406), and ends the start command receiving process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART is not being prepared (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the ART is being won (S407).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART is being won (YES), it executes the ART winning process described later in FIG. 30 (S408), and ends the start command receiving process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART is not being won (NO), the sub CPU 81 executes an ART shift lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 (S409), and determines the contents of the normal effect based on the internal winning combination etc. In step S410, the start command reception process is terminated.

<Processing during ART1>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing processing during ART1 of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This process during ART1 is a process executed in S402 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART2 lottery table during ART1 (see FIG. 16B), and executes the ART2 lottery based on the internal winning combination (S421). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART 2 has been won (S422). If it is determined that ART2 has not been won (it is non-winning) (NO), the process proceeds to S424. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART2 is won (YES), the ART2 carryover flag is turned on (S423).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for ART1 based on the internal winning combination (S424). This navigation data for ART1 is a procedure of a stop operation (stop operation order) that does not allow the replay 5 to be won (does not shift (fall) to RT3) when “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination. ), And when the internal winning combination related to the small combination is determined, the RT0 transition symbol is not displayed (the transition to RT0 is not performed (falling)). It is data to do. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the contents of the effect during ART1 based on the internal winning combination or the like (S425).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 decrements the ART game number counter by 1 (S426), and then determines whether or not the ART game number counter is 0 (S427). If it is determined that the ART game number counter is not 0 (NO), the ART1 in-process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART game number counter is 0 (YES), it is subsequently determined whether or not the ART2 carryover flag is on (S428). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not ART2 is won during ART1.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART2 carryover flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 81 turns off the ART2 carryover flag, sets ART2 winning during the next game (S429), and ends the processing during ART1. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART2 carryover flag is not on (is off) (NO), the normal game is set from the next game (S430), and the ART1 in-process is terminated.

<Processing during ART2>
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing during ART2 of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This process during ART2 is a process executed in S404 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the extra game number lottery table during ART2 (see (e) of FIG. 16), and executes the lottery of the extra game number based on the internal winning combination (S441). Next, the sub CPU 81 adds an ART game number counter based on the lottery result of the number of added games (S442).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for ART2 based on the internal winning combination (S443). The navigation data for ART2 is a procedure of a stop operation (stop operation order) that does not allow the replay 6 to win (do not shift to RT3 (fall)) when “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination. ), And when the internal winning combination related to the small combination is determined, the RT0 transition symbol is not displayed (the transition to RT0 is not performed (falling)). It is data to do. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the contents of the effect during ART2 based on the internal winning combination or the like (S444).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 decrements the ART game number counter by 1 (S445), and then determines whether or not the ART game number counter is 0 (S446). If it is determined that the ART game number counter is not 0 (NO), the ART2 in-process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART game number counter is 0 (YES), the normal game is set from the next game (S447), and the ART2 in-process is terminated.

<Processing during ART preparation>
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the ART preparation process of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This ART preparation process is a process executed in S406 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the replay 2 is included in the internal winning combination (S451). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination. If it is determined that replay 2 is included in the internal winning combination (YES), it is subsequently determined whether ART1 is being prepared (S452).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that ART 1 is being prepared (YES), it sets the ART preparing navigation data for winning the replay 2 (S 453), and proceeds to the processing of S 460. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for informing the stop operation procedure (stop operation order) to be transferred during ART1. On the other hand, if it is determined that ART1 is not being prepared (ART2 is being prepared) (NO), ART preparing navigation data for winning a normal lip is set (S454), and the process proceeds to S460. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for informing the stop operation procedure (stop operation order) for maintaining ART2 preparation.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S451 that the internal winning combination does not include the replay 2 (NO), then the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination includes the replay 4 (S455). . That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination. If it is determined that replay 4 is included in the internal winning combination (YES), it is subsequently determined whether ART2 is being prepared (S456).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that ART 2 is being prepared (YES), it sets the ART preparing navigation data for winning the replay 4 (S 457), and proceeds to the processing of S 460. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for informing the stop operation procedure (stop operation order) to be transferred during ART2. On the other hand, if it is determined that ART2 is not being prepared (ART1 is being prepared) (NO), ART preparing navigation data for winning a normal lip is set (S458), and the process proceeds to S460. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for informing a stop operation procedure (stop operation order) for maintaining ART1 preparation.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S455 that the internal winning combination does not include the replay 4 (NO), then the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for ART preparation based on the internal winning combination (S459). ). That is, when the internal winning combination relating to the small combination is determined, the sub CPU 81 notifies the procedure of the stop operation (the type of symbol to be pressed) that does not display the RT0 transition symbol (does not transition to RT0 (fall)). Set the navigation data to do.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the production contents during the ART preparation based on the internal winning combination or the like (S460), and ends the ART preparation process.

<Process during ART winning>
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing processing during ART winning of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This ART winning process is a process executed in S408 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the replay 1 is included in the internal winning combination (S471). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination. If it is determined that replay 1 is included in the internal winning combination (YES), it is subsequently determined whether or not ART1 is being won (S472).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART1 is being won (YES), it sets the ART winning-time navigation data for winning the replay 1 (S473), and proceeds to the process of S480. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for notifying the procedure (stop operation order) of the stop operation to be shifted during ART1 preparation. On the other hand, if it is determined that ART1 is not being won (ART2 is being won) (NO), ART winning-time navigation data for winning a normal lip is set (S474), and the process proceeds to S480. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for informing the stop operation procedure (stop operation order) for maintaining the ART2 win.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S471 that the internal winning combination does not include the replay 1 (NO), then the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination includes the replay 3 (S475). . That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination. If it is determined that replay 3 is included in the internal winning combination (YES), it is subsequently determined whether or not ART2 is being won (S476).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART 2 is being won (YES), it sets the ART winning Navi data for winning the replay 3 (S477), and proceeds to the process of S480. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for notifying the procedure (stop operation order) of the stop operation that is shifted during ART2 preparation. On the other hand, if it is determined that ART2 is not being won (ART1 is being won) (NO), ART winning-time navigation data for winning a normal lip is set (S478), and the process proceeds to S480. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for informing the stop operation procedure (stop operation order) for maintaining ART1 winning.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S475 that the internal winning combination does not include the replay 3 (NO), then the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for ART winning based on the internal winning combination (S479). ). That is, when the internal winning combination relating to the small combination is determined, the sub CPU 81 notifies the procedure of the stop operation (the type of symbol to be pressed) that does not display the RT0 transition symbol (does not transition to RT0 (fall)). Set the navigation data to do. As described above, this navigation data may not be set when the ART1 is being won and the RT0. With this configuration, there is a difference in the number of medals to be paid out during the ART1 winning and the ART2 winning, so that the gameability can be varied.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines an effect content during the ART winning based on the internal winning combination or the like (S480), and ends the ART winning process.

<ART transfer lottery processing>
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the ART transfer lottery processing of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This ART transfer lottery process is a process executed in S409 of FIG. 26, and is a process executed during ART non-winning.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the normal ART2 lottery table (see (c) of FIG. 16) and executes the ART2 lottery based on the internal winning combination (S491). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART2 is won (S492). If it is determined that ART2 is won (YES), ART2 winning is set from the next game (S493), and the ART transfer lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART2 has not been won (it is non-winning) (NO), the normal ART1 lottery table (see (a) of FIG. 16) is subsequently referred to and based on the internal winning combination. The lottery of ART1 is executed (S494). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART1 is won (S495). If it is determined that ART1 is won (YES), ART1 winning is set from the next game (S496), and the ART transfer lottery process is terminated. In addition, when it is determined that the ART 1 is not won (it is non-winning) (NO), the ART transfer lottery process is also ended.

<Process when receiving a winning action command>
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing processing upon receiving a winning operation command of the pachi-slot machine according to the present embodiment. This winning operation command reception process is a process executed in S324 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the replay 1 has been won (S501). If it is determined that the replay 1 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not ART1 is being won (S502). If the sub CPU 81 determines that ART1 is being won (YES), it sets ART1 being prepared from the next game (S503), and ends the process for receiving a winning action command. Also, when it is determined that the ART1 is not being won (NO), the winning operation command reception process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S501 that the replay 1 has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the replay 3 has been won (S504). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the replay 3 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the ART2 is being won (S505). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART2 is being won (YES), it sets the ART2 preparation from the next game (S506), and ends the process when the winning action command is received. Also, when it is determined that the ART2 is not being won (NO), the winning operation command reception process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S504 that the replay 3 has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the replay 2 has been won (S507). If it is determined that the replay 2 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not ART1 is being prepared (S508). When the sub CPU 81 determines that ART1 is being prepared (YES), it sets ART1 during the next game (S509), sets 50 to the ART game number counter (S510), and receives a winning action command. Exit. Also, when it is determined that ART1 is not being prepared (NO), the winning operation command reception process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S507 that the replay 2 has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the replay 4 has been won (S511). If it is determined that the replay 4 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not ART2 is being prepared (S512). If the sub CPU 81 determines that ART2 is being prepared (YES), it sets ART2 during the next game (S513), and refers to the initial game number lottery table during ART2 (see (d) of FIG. 16). Then, lottery of the initial number of games is executed based on the set value (S514). Next, the sub CPU 81 adds an ART game number counter based on the lottery result of the initial game number (S515), and ends the process when receiving a winning action command.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the replay 4 has not been won in the process of S511 (NO), or when it is determined that the ART 2 is not being prepared in the process of S512 (NO), the sub CPU 81 also receives the winning operation command. End the process.

[Effect of pachislot machine]
Thus, the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment can notify the player that the credit number has decreased by blinking the credit number on the 7-segment display 6. In particular, in the pachislot machine 1, when the number of credits is simply reduced, the display mode is not changed to blinking display, and the number of credits is less than a predetermined number after the number of credits once exceeds a specific number. As long as the display mode is changed to blinking display. Here, in the case of playing a game by inserting medals necessary for the game every time, the pachislot machine 1 is not necessary in such a case because the number of credits is unlikely to become a multiple storage state exceeding a specific number. There is no notification. On the other hand, in the case of playing a game with a large amount of medals stored in advance, the number of credits tends to be in a multi-storage state exceeding a specific number. Can be appropriately urged to insert a medal. As a result, according to the pachi-slot machine 1, it is possible to notify that the number of credits has decreased at a preferred timing for each player.

  Moreover, in the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment, the specific number which is a threshold value for determining a multi-reservoir state according to the increase mode of the number of credits is varied. For example, when the number of credits increases in response to a player's medal insertion operation, the specified number is 35 (the first specified number), while the number of credits is paid out during an advantageous state such as a bonus. In the case of increasing according to medals, a limit of 50 sheets that can be credited (second specific number) is used as the specific number. This makes it possible to determine whether or not a multi-reservation state has been reached according to the game situation, and as a result, it is possible to notify that the number of credits has decreased at a favorable timing for the player.

  Moreover, in the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment, when the role of the notification by the blinking display is finished, the blinking display of the credit number on the 7-segment display 6 is returned to the lighting display. As an example, when a player newly inserts a medal in a blinking display state, since the role of notification by the blinking display has already ended, the blinking display is returned to the lit display. As another example, when the player operates the checkout button, the player is more likely to end the game afterwards, and the role of notification by flashing display has ended. return. As another example, when the player does not perform an operation for a predetermined time in a blinking display state (for example, when a demo screen is displayed), in order to reset the previous state once, Return the blinking display to the lit display. As a result, it is possible to avoid unnecessary notification that the role has been completed and to avoid annoying the player.

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

  The present invention can be applied to pachinko gaming machines and other gaming machines in addition to the above-described pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a player's game operation (for example, a game ball launch operation) is performed, and an internal winning combination ( For example, whether or not the game is a big win) is determined, and the symbol display is started by the symbol display means, and the symbol is displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined stop condition (for example, the symbol variation time ends). When the display of the change is stopped and a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed, a predetermined profit (for example, a transition to the big hit state) is given. This eliminates the need for a stop operation.

  In the pachislot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the 7-segment display 6 is used as an example of a credit notification unit that notifies the number of credits. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the liquid crystal display device 11 may notify the number of credits in a different manner, and a predetermined LED is arranged in the medal insertion slot 14 or the like, and the light emission mode (lighting / flashing, color) of the LED according to the number of credits. Etc.) may be different. Moreover, it is good also as notifying that the number of credits decreased by auditory alerting instead of visual alerting | reporting. For example, the above-described notification may be performed by outputting a predetermined sound effect only when the number of credits decreases after the multi-reservation state, and not outputting the sound effect in other cases.

  Moreover, it is good also as making the circuit which controls the said credit alerting | reporting means differ according to the apparatus and apparatus used as a credit alerting | reporting means. That is, in the above embodiment, since the 7-segment display 6 is used as the credit notification means, the main control circuit 41 controls the credit notification means. However, when the liquid crystal display device 11 or the like is used as the credit notification means. The sub-control circuit 42 controls the credit notification means.

  In the pachislot machine 1 of the above embodiment, the bonus state is adopted as an example of the advantageous state, and the multi-reservation state is set when the number of credits is 50 (second specific number) at the end of the bonus. In this respect, the bonus state is merely an example of the advantageous state, and other states such as AT and ART may be used as the advantageous state. If the circuit that controls the credit notification means is the main control circuit 41 and the circuit that controls the advantageous state is the sub-control circuit 42, the main control circuit 41 grasps the end of the advantageous state by an arbitrary method. Also good. For example, in the case of a gaming machine (so-called ART machine) that involves a transition of the RT gaming state in the advantageous state (ART) operation, such as the pachislot machine 1 of the above embodiment, the RT game managed on the main control circuit 41 side. By determining the number of credits when the state shifts (falls), the multiple storage state can be set at the end of the advantageous state. Further, in the case of a gaming machine (so-called AT machine) that does not involve the transition of the RT gaming state in the operation in the advantageous state (AT), the main control circuit 41 is between the most recent predetermined number of games (for example, between 30 games). The number of medals paid out is always counted, and when more than 50 medals are paid out during the predetermined number of games, the multiple storage state is set at the end of the advantageous state by setting the multiple storage state. Can be set.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 of the above embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 manages the transition control to the advantageous state (eg, “ART1” or “ART2”), manages the duration of the advantageous state, and during the advantageous state. Although the notification (navigation) to be performed is managed, one or all of these controls may be performed in the main control circuit 41.

  The transition control to the advantageous state includes, for example, control related to whether or not to shift to the advantageous state (in the above embodiment, a lottery to transition to ART1 or a lottery to ART2). Further, for example, in the case of a pachislot machine (for example, a high probability state and a low probability state) in which a plurality of states having different winning probabilities are provided in the lottery for transition to the advantageous state, the control related to the transition between the states is also performed in the advantageous state. Can be included in the transition control.

  Further, as management of the duration of the advantageous state, for example, determination of the initial number of games in the advantageous state (in the above embodiment, lottery of the initial game number of ART2), determination of the number of additional games in the advantageous state (in the above embodiment) In addition, for example, in the case of a pachislot machine where the advantageous state continues with a predetermined probability, lottery of whether or not to continue is included in the management of the duration of the advantageous state. it can.

  The duration of the advantageous state includes the number of unit games in the advantageous state (in the above embodiment, managed by the ART game number counter), and information advantageous to the player during the advantageous state is notified. And the number of medals awarded during the advantageous state and the number of sets when a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) is set as one set.

  At this time, the number of medals awarded during the advantageous state may be a net increase obtained by subtracting the number of medals used in the game from the number of medals paid out in the same game. In addition, the number of medals awarded during the advantageous state may be calculated based on medals actually increased during the advantageous state (calculation based on actual values). It may be calculated based on the number of medals scheduled to increase when the navigation is followed (calculation based on an ideal value). Also, the number of medals awarded during the advantageous state may not be increased depending on the type of the internal winning combination. For example, with respect to some roles that have a low probability of being determined as an internal winning combination, or for a combination that switches between display / non-display of the combination of symbols depending on the timing of the stop operation, the corresponding combination is determined as an internal winning combination However, the number of medals awarded during the advantageous state may not be increased or decreased.

  In addition, the management of the notification (navigation) performed during the advantageous state is the control for notifying the mode of the stop operation advantageous for the player using the liquid crystal display device 11 or the like (in the above-described embodiment, during the navigation data for ART1 or during the ART2) Navigation data).

  In addition, as a mode of the stop operation to notify the player, the order of the stop operation in which a combination of symbols advantageous to the player is displayed (the replay 5 in the navigation data for ART1 is not won (not transferred (falls down) to RT3). ) Notification of stop operation mode (stop operation order)) and timing of stop operation necessary for displaying the combination of the symbols (RT0 transition symbol in ART1 navigation data is not displayed) (Notification of transition to RT0 (not falling)) Notification of a stop operation mode (a type of symbol to be pressed)).

  In addition, as an advantageous state, the winning probability of the internal winning combination relating to the replay is not changed (or changed within a range not affecting the game playability), and the mode of the stop operation which is advantageous for the player is set. It is also possible to use a so-called “AT” to notify, and to operate a replay high probability state (replay time) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to replay is increased, and a stop operation that is advantageous to the player It is good also as using what is called "ART" which alert | reports the aspect of.

  In the pachislot machine of the above embodiment, an effect determined with a predetermined probability according to the internal winning combination, that is, one or a plurality of effects are performed for one internal winning combination. In this regard, the display (notification) uniquely corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 41 may be performed together with the effect. Specifically, the display corresponding to the determined internal winning combination may be performed on the above-described 7-segment display 6 or a display unit (not shown) for displaying the internal winning combination. The display of the internal winning combination is preferably performed under the control of the main control circuit 41. In this way, the main control circuit 41 itself notifies the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 41, so that a gaming machine that ensures fairness can be provided.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the lottery probability of the initial number of games of ART2 varies depending on the set value (see (d) of FIG. 16), so that the advantageous degree varies depending on the player. It is not something that can be done. For example, the probability that a predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process may be varied depending on the set value. In this case, for example, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the internal winning combination related to the bonus will be determined as the internal winning combination.

  Also, in the above embodiment, in the RT2 gaming state (RT2) and the RT4 gaming state (RT4), as shown in FIG. 11, the winning numbers “3” and “ Although the lottery value of “5” is set to be different, it is not limited to this. For example, in the RT2 gaming state (RT2), the first specific replay that will win ART2 with a specific probability (for example, 100%) is lottery with a specific winning probability (for example, 1/16384). In the RT4 gaming state (RT4), there is a second specific replay that will be won, where a predetermined number of ART2 games (for example, 100 games) will be added with a specific probability (for example, 100%). It is good also as lottery with a specific winning probability (for example, 1/16384).

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the RT0 gaming state (RT0) and the RT3 gaming state (RT0), as shown in FIG. 11, the sum of the winning probabilities of a plurality of replays and the lottery numbers “1” to “5” are drawn. Although the values are the same, this is not restrictive. For example, in the RT0 gaming state (RT0), the first specific replay that will win ART1 with a specific probability (for example, 100%) is lottery with a specific winning probability (for example, 1/16384). In the RT3 gaming state (RT3), the second specific replay that will win ART2 with a specific probability (for example, 100%) is lottery with a specific winning probability (for example, 1/16384). It is good.

  In these cases, based on having won the first specific replay, the first “lock” effect is performed and the first reel action is executed to win the second specific replay. Based on this, it is possible to perform the second “lock” and execute the second reel action. In addition, based on the fact that the first specific replay is won, the “lock” effect is not performed, but based on the fact that the second specific replay is won, the “lock” effect is performed, and the reel action is performed. It may be executed. In addition, based on winning the second specific replay, the effect based on “lock” is not performed, and based on winning the first specific replay, the effect based on “lock” is performed, and the reel action is performed. It may be executed.

[Appendix]
It is an object of the appended gaming machine to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying that the number of credits has decreased at a preferred timing for each player.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a credit counting means (for example, a credit counter) for counting the number of credits indicating the number of game media stored therein, and a credit notification means for notifying the credit number counted by the credit counting means. (For example, 7-segment display 6), when the number of credits exceeds a specific number, state setting means (for example, main control circuit 41) for setting a multiple storage state, and the number of credits in the multiple storage state Determination means (for example, main control circuit 41) for determining whether or not the predetermined number less than the specific number has been reached, wherein the credit notification means reduces the credit number to less than the predetermined number by the determination means. If it is determined that the notification has occurred, the notification mode is changed from the first notification mode (for example, lighting display) to the second notification mode (for example, blinking display). The features.

  According to such a gaming machine, the credit notification means can notify the player that the number of credits has decreased by changing the notification mode. Here, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the notification mode is not changed when the number of credits is simply less than a predetermined number, and after the number of credits exceeds a specific number, the number of credits becomes less than the predetermined number. Only in the case of change, the notification mode is changed. As described above, in a situation where a game is played with a necessary game medium inserted every time, it is difficult to become a multi-reservation state in which the number of credits exceeds a specific number. Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is unnecessary in such a situation. There is no notification. On the other hand, in a state in which a large amount of game media is stored in advance and a game is played, a multi-storage state in which the number of credits exceeds a specific number is likely to occur, and thereafter, by changing the notification mode according to the decrease in the number of credits, It is possible to prompt the player to insert the game medium appropriately. As a result, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to notify that the number of credits has decreased at a preferable timing for each player.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention has an advantageous state (for example, a bonus state) in which the degree of expectation of the game medium given to the player is high and a normal state in which the degree of expectation is lower than the advantageous state. The credit counting means increases the number of credits according to game media input by a player or based on game results, and the state setting means Is increased according to the player's insertion of game media, and the increased number of credits exceeds the first specific number (for example, 35), the multi-storage state is set, and the number of credits is advantageous. When the number of credits after the increase exceeds the second specific number (for example, 50 cards) different from the first specific number, the multi-reservation state is set. Do And wherein the door.

  Generally, in an advantageous state such as a bonus, the number of credits increases to the limit of the number that can be stored (for example, 50) at the end of the advantageous state. On the other hand, when a player manually inserts game media, even a player who plays a game by storing a large amount of game media rarely inserts the game media up to the limit of the number that can be stored. is there. For this reason, it is preferable that the threshold value (specific number) for determining that the number of credits is in a multi-reserved state varies depending on the game situation. In this regard, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the number of credits increases in accordance with the insertion of game media by the player, the first specific number is used as a threshold value, and the grant of game media in which the credit count is in an advantageous state In the case of increasing according to the second threshold, a second threshold different from the first specific number is used as the threshold. Thereby, it can be determined whether or not a multi-reservation state has been reached in accordance with the game situation, and as a result, it can be notified that the number of credits has decreased at a favorable timing for the player.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the state setting means accepts the insertion of a game medium by a player in a situation where the notification mode of the number of credits is the second notification mode, the multiple storage in the set It is characterized by clearing the state.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the credit notification means changes the notification mode, thereby notifying the player that the number of credits has decreased, and prompting the player to insert game media. Here, when the player inserts the game medium with this notification, even if the number of credits after inserting the game medium is still small, the role of the notification is already over, and further notification continues. Annoying the player. In this regard, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the player inserts the game medium after notification, the multiple storage state is cleared, and the result notification mode (because the determination means determines NO) is also the first notification. Returning to the mode, the notification is terminated. This is suitable without bothering the player.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the state setting means clears the multiple storage state in the set when receiving a settlement operation for returning the game medium stored by the player in the multiple storage state. It is characterized by that.

  The settlement operation for returning the stored game media is usually performed when the player finishes the game. In such a case, if the notification that the number of credits has been reduced continues, unnecessary notification will be given to the player who newly starts the game. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the notification is terminated by clearing the multiple storage state after the settlement operation. Thereby, it can be notified to a new player that the number of credits has decreased at a preferred timing.

1 Pachislot machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 16 Start lever 16S Start switch 17L, 17C, 17R Stop button 17S Stop switch 41 Main control circuit 42 Sub control circuit 51 Main CPU
53 Main RAM
81 Sub CPU
83 Sub RAM

Claims (5)

A gaming machine comprising a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed and progressing a game using the reels by stopping the rotation of the reels according to a winning combination determined from a plurality of combinations. ,
Game control means for making a predetermined decision regarding the game;
When the game control means makes a first decision, information for displaying the first symbol combination can be notified, and when the game control means makes a second decision, the second symbol combination is displayed. An informing means capable of informing the information,
When the first symbol combination is displayed in the state where the first determination is made by the game control means, or in the state where the second determination is made by the game control means When the symbol combination of 2 is displayed, state control means capable of starting a predetermined state;
The first effect state can be set as the effect state in the predetermined state in which the first determination is performed by the game control means, and the second state is determined in the predetermined state in which the game control means is determined. Production state control means capable of setting the second production state as the production state;
A gaming machine further comprising: When the first effect state is set as the effect state in the predetermined state, the informing means can notify information for displaying a third symbol combination, and the effect state in the predetermined state is set as the effect state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the second effect state is set, information for displaying the fourth symbol combination can be notified. When the third symbol combination is displayed in the predetermined state, the effect state control means can set the third effect state as the effect state, and the fourth symbol combination is displayed in the predetermined state. Then, the fourth effect state can be set as the effect state. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: The plurality of roles include at least a first role corresponding to the third symbol combination and other symbol combinations, and a second role corresponding to at least the fourth symbol combination and other symbol combinations,
The production state control means includes:
When the first combination is determined as a winning combination in the predetermined state in which the first production state is set, information for displaying the third symbol combination is notified while the first production state When the second combination is determined as the winning combination in the predetermined state in which is set, information for displaying other symbol combinations corresponding to the second combination is notified,
When the second combination is determined as a winning combination in the predetermined state in which the second presentation state is set, information for displaying the fourth symbol combination is notified while the second presentation state When the first combination is determined as the winning combination in the predetermined state in which is set, information for displaying another symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is notified. The gaming machine described in 1. The production state control means includes:
The fifth effect state can be set as the effect state until the predetermined state is started by the state control means after the first determination is made by the game control means.
The sixth effect state can be set as the effect state until the predetermined state is started by the state control unit after the second determination is made by the game control unit. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of 4.