JP4343095B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine suitable for diversification of the outcome.

  Conventional gaming machines have a reel stop control table that controls the stop of multiple reels in common, corresponding to each symbol combination at the time of stop, and is used for reel stop control at the timing of reel rotation start One or more reel stop control tables are selected, and when each reel is stopped, an effective reel stop control table corresponding to the stop operation position is further selected from the selected reel stop control table, and when all reels are stopped. The symbol combination based on the reel stop control table that remains valid is realized (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

With this configuration, when the first stop operation is performed, an effective reel stop control table is further selected according to the stop operation position from the plurality of reel stop control tables selected according to the number of coins and the winning type. When there are a plurality of reel stop control tables, one reel stop control table is selected by random number lottery. When the second stop operation is performed, the effective reel stop control table is selected and narrowed down as in the case of the first stop operation. When the third stop operation is performed, the corresponding reel stop control table (1 A predetermined number of frames is sent based on one or the loss (none) to stop all reels.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-9765 (page 9, FIG. 23, etc.)

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the reel stop control table (corresponding to the “stop table”) of the winning line effective by the first stop operation is narrowed down to one, so that the so-called “outcome” is diversified. There is room for further improvement. For example, when the “reel stop control table for displaying a predetermined symbol combination along the top line” is selected by the first stop operation, the reel stop control table selected by the second stop operation and the third stop operation. Then, a predetermined symbol combination is not displayed along the center line, the bottom line, or the like. It should be noted that the effective winning line is narrowed down by the first stop operation, so that the pull-in rate is lowered and the winning rate may be lowered.

  The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of changing a winning line on which a predetermined symbol combination is displayed according to a stop operation position.

(1) In the gaming machine of the present invention, a first reel, a second reel, and a third reel (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) in which a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols is drawn on the outer peripheral surface A symbol display means comprising a plurality of display areas (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) in which a part of the symbol row is displayed for each reel and a plurality of winning lines are set, and a start operation A start signal output means (for example, start switch 6S) for outputting a start signal (for example, start switch signal) for instructing the start of a unit game based on the start game, and a winning combination based on the start signal output by the start signal output means The winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 71 as means for performing the probability lottery process in step S5 in FIG. 11) and the reels are rotated based on the start signal output by the start signal output means. A plurality of symbol change means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, and a motor drive circuit 39) for changing the symbols displayed by the symbol display means are provided so as to correspond to the reels. Stop signal output means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop signal circuit 46) for outputting stop signals for commanding stoppage of symbol variation performed by the means, and the winning combination determining means Based on the winning combination and the stop signal output from the stop signal output means, stop control means (for example, the second and second stop in FIG. 3 and main control circuit 71) as means for performing the irregular stop processing of FIG. 17, and stop control is performed by the stop control means. Identification information storage means (for example, ROM 32) in which a plurality of types of identification information to be referred to are stored, and when the stop signal is output by the stop signal output means, the plurality of set prizes The position of the symbol along the specific winning line of the line is set as the stop operation position, and when the stop control is performed by the stop control means, the position of the symbol along the specific winning line is set as the stop control position. In the gaming machine, the identification information storage means is a stop table that is referred to when the first reel is first controlled to stop, and is configured to win a winning combination along a predetermined winning line. A plurality of first stop tables (for example, the stop table in FIG. 8) in which the amount of symbol movement to the stop control position is set with respect to the stop operation position so that the stop mode is displayed , and the first Lee And a plurality of second stop tables (for example, the stop table in FIG. 7) that are referred to in cases other than the case where the stop control is performed for the first time. A plurality of mask data (for example, mask data in FIG. 9) in which a bit pattern is set corresponding to each reel is stored and set for each value indicating the stop operation position in the second stop table. The bit pattern includes a line change bit that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to change the predetermined pay line when the second reel or the third reel is controlled to stop, and for each reel. When the winning line is changed or not changed, the stop data referred to determine the amount of symbol movement from the stop operation position to the stop control position. And an initial setting process for determining the types of the first stop table and the second stop table corresponding to the winning combination when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. When the first reel is controlled to stop first, stop control is performed with reference to the first stop table determined in the initial setting process, and the stop control position of the first reel is set. Based on the first reel first stop processing, the first reel first stop processing is performed to determine the type of the second stop table to be referred to when the second reel and the third reel are controlled to stop. When the second reel or the third reel is controlled to stop second, the line corresponding to the stop operation position on the second stop table determined in the first reel first stop process is determined. The change bit is referred to determine whether or not to change the winning line, the stop data bit string corresponding to the determination result is referred to, and the second reel stop process after the first reel that performs the stop control is performed. If the second reel or the third reel is controlled to stop third after the first stop processing of the first reel, stop data according to the determination result in the second stop processing after the first stop of the first reel The first reel that performs stop control with reference to the bit string is subjected to the third stop process after the first stop, and when the second reel or the third reel is controlled to stop first, the initial determination process determines In the second stop table, the line change bit corresponding to the stop operation position is referred to determine whether or not the winning line is changed, and stop control is performed referring to the stop data bit string corresponding to the determination result. When the second reel or the third reel is controlled to stop after the irregular first stop process, a stop data bit string corresponding to the determination result in the irregular first stop process is displayed. When the second and third stop processes are performed to perform stop control with reference to the second stop table, mask data corresponding to the reel to be stopped is selected, and If the result of determining whether or not to change the winning line is to change the winning line, the selected mask data is changed, and the value indicating the stop operation position is changed from the stop data bit corresponding to the stop operation position. turn the result of logic operation between the mask data searching stop operation position corresponding to the stop data bit string to be true (e.g., the rotational direction of the reel searching backwards), search longitudinal It has a configuration that determines the difference between the value indicating the stop operation position as the movement amount of symbols.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the stop mode determining means sets one of a plurality of types of stop modes as the stop mode for each stop operation based on the stop signal output from each of the plurality of stop signal output means. Therefore, it is expected that the effective pay line is changed according to the stop mode and the outcome is diversified. In addition, since the effective winning line is not narrowed down by the first stop operation, it is also expected to suppress a decrease in the draw rate or the winning rate.
(2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in (1), the stop control means is based on a first stop control position by the first reel first stop process and a second stop process after the first reel first stop. a second stop control position, the third stop control position determined by the first reel first stop after the third stop process, to identify the display combination corresponding to the symbol of the stop mode based on, and the display combination When the winning combination does not match, the difference relating to the determination of the third stop control position is updated to one of a plurality of preset values, and the second stop table is used to update only the updated difference. When the result of the logical operation with the mask data becomes true when moved from the stop data bit corresponding to the third stop operation position, the updated difference is redetermined as the symbol movement amount ing.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, after the first stop control position corresponding to the first stop operation position is determined along the plurality of winning lines, the second along the plurality of winning lines is determined. Since the second stop control position corresponding to the stop operation position is determined, the symbol combination indicating the winning combination is displayed along any one of the plurality of lines after the third stop operation. In some cases, it is possible to change the winning line during the process from the first stop operation to the third stop operation, and the conventional technology is configured to narrow down the effective stop table to one by probability lottery during the first stop operation. Compared to this, diversification is expected. In addition, since one stop table is determined according to the stop operation position by the stop operation and the subsequent stop operation can be changed by a logical operation using the same stop table, any one of the plurality of stop tables can be changed. It is expected that the number of stop tables stored in the stop mode storage means or the data amount of the stop table will be reduced as compared with the conventional technology configured to eliminate and narrow down by probability lottery. Furthermore, since the stop mode determining means changes the winning line by a logical operation of the mask data and the stopping data, it is expected that the winning line changing process is facilitated.

  Note that a stop operation position, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 7, is a pattern along the center line 8c when stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Code number (corresponding to symbol position). Similarly, the stop control position represents a code number (corresponding to a symbol position) of a symbol displayed along the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed is stopped.

  The present invention includes a stop mode storage unit that stores a plurality of types of stop modes of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation unit, and a plurality of stop modes stored by the stop mode storage unit based on the stop signal output by the stop signal output unit. Of the types of stop modes, a stop mode determining unit that determines any one of the stop modes, and a stop that performs stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol display unit based on the stop mode determined by the stop mode determining unit By providing the control means, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having an effect that the winning line on which a predetermined symbol combination is displayed can be changed according to the stop operation position.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. This gaming machine is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The pachislot machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin, medal, game ball, token, or the like, or a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to a player. In the following description, medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire pachi-slot machine 1, and vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction. These winning lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is indicated by the lighting of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c.

  Here, the winning lines 8a to 8e relate to the success or failure of the winning. Specifically, one symbol (for example, “watermelon (symbol 92)” described later) corresponding to a predetermined role (for example, “watermelon small role” described later) is a predetermined position corresponding to the center line 8c ( For example, if the number of bets to be described later is “3”, it is stopped and displayed at the middle position in the left display window 4L), or a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined winning is any winning line. By being stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to, a predetermined winning combination is won.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R each having a symbol row constituted by a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. The design of each reel can be seen through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and an information display unit 18 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1” and one pay line is activated (when one pay line is set). The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when the BET number is “2” and three pay lines are activated (when three pay lines are set). The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) winning lines are activated (when all (5) winning lines are set). The information display unit 18 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals stored (credited), the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize, and the like.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Information related to the game is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a predetermined pay line is activated as described above.

  A C / P switch 14 that switches credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal unit 10. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 in the lower front part, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the symbol variation display in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated within a predetermined angle range. It is attached movably.

  Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the center of the front surface portion of the pedestal portion 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. Yes. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. In the present embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  Here, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols in the gaming state is basically set to “4” for one or more reels. The “sliding frame number” is basically the number of symbols displayed after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated (after the operation is detected) until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. It is. In addition, the number of symbols (the amount of symbol movement) moved from when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is operated until the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R stops. Specifically, the number of sliding symbols is a predetermined winning line such as the center line 8c in the center of the symbol after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. It matches the number of symbols that crossed.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the “first stop operation” and the stop operation performed after the “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after “second stop operation” and “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 10), which will be described later, as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Blank (design 91)", "Watermelon (design 92)", "Cherry (design 93)", "Replay (design 94)", "Bell (design 95)" A symbol sequence composed of symbols is represented. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, the role of the embodiment includes a replay, a watermelon small role, a bell small role, and a cherry small role.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the combination of symbols, symbol combinations, and the number of payouts will be described.

  Here, “winning” means that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning winning combination (corresponding to “bell bell”, “watermelon small role”, “cherry small role”) stops on the winning line This means that a winning combination (corresponding to “replay”) with a payout number of “0”, that is, a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination with no payout, is stopped and displayed on the winning line. There is a case. However, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination with payout is stopped and displayed on the winning line is set as `` winning '', and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination without payout is stopped and displayed on the winning line. In some cases, both are distinguished as “winning combination”. The above-mentioned “bell small part”, “watermelon small part”, and “cherry small part” may be collectively referred to as “small part”.

  Replay winning is realized by arranging "Replay-Replay-Replay" along the winning line. When winning a replay, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming medals. In other words, the replay is a role that allows a game to be performed without winning game value by winning.

  In addition, the combinations of symbols that the “watermelon small part”, “cherry small part” and “belt small part” will win are as shown.

  The probability lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the probability lottery table of FIG. 4, a cherry small part is won with a probability of “500/16384”, a bell small part is won with a probability of “1500/16384”, and a watermelon of “1761/16384” is won. There is a case where a small role is won, a replay is won with a probability of “2245/16384”, and a loss is won with a probability of “10378/16384”.

  Various determination tables will be described with reference to FIG.

  The stop table group determination table of FIG. 5A is for determining a “stop table group” used for stop control according to the winning combination.

  The control number determination table of FIG. 5B is for determining one of a plurality of “control numbers” by probability lottery according to the winning combination. This control number is identification information for enabling selection of different types of stop tables even for one winning combination.

  The change data determination table for forward pressing in FIG. 5C is determined based on the winning combination and the control number determination table in FIG. 5B when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are stopped by forward pressing. This is for determining “change data for forward pressing” used to change the winning line in accordance with the control number that has been set.

  The change data determination table for irregular pressing in FIG. 5D is determined based on the winning combination and the control number determination table in FIG. 5B when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are stopped by irregular pressing. This is for determining a “stop table (shown in FIG. 7)” according to the control number.

  With reference to FIG. 6, the stop table etc. determination table after a left reel stop is demonstrated.

  In this determination table for the stop after the left reel, etc., for each change data for forward push determined based on the forward push change data determination table of FIG. Data of a stop table number used in the stop control process (step S13 in FIG. 11) and a third stop change flag used in the control change process in FIG. 18 are set.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIG. In the stop table, stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are shown. When the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the stop operation position is a symbol along the center line 8c (specifically, the center of the symbol). Is located above the center line 8c and the center thereof is closest to the center line 8c). The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol displayed along the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been stopped is stopped. Note that “stop operation position” and “stop data” are provided as items in the stop table in FIG. 7, but data “1” to “20” of “stop operation position” is a mask described later. It is also used as a stop control position determined by a logical operation of data and stop data.

Further, 8-bit stop data corresponding to the stop operation position is set in the stop table of FIG. Further, the stop table is used for logical operation with mask data including FIGS. 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, and 9E in the stop control process of FIG. The third bit (b ₂ ) is referred to in order to determine whether or not there is a line change request during a stop operation for stopping the right reel 3R. The sixth bit (b ₅ ) is referred to in order to determine whether or not there is a line change request during the stop operation for stopping the middle reel 3C.

  The left reel first stop sliding frame number determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  This left reel first stop sliding frame number determination table is used to determine the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position and the control number when the first stop operation of the left stop button 7L is performed.

  The mask data will be described with reference to FIG. This mask data is used to determine a stop control position by a logical operation with the stop data in FIG. 7 in a stop control process to be described later with reference to FIG. When a line change flag described later is set to “on”, the bit pattern of the mask data is shifted to the right, and a logical operation with the stop data is performed. Further, when a third stop change valid flag, which will be described later, is set to “on”, the bit immediately adjacent to the bit that is “1” in FIG. 9 is changed to “1”, and the changed mask is set. Stop control is performed so that the data is used for a logical operation with the stop data.

In the mask data for the left reel of FIG. 9A, the first bit (b ₀ ) to the seventh bit (b ₆ ) are “0”, and only the eighth bit (b ₇ ) is “1”. This consists of 8-bit data.

In the middle reel mask data in FIG. 9B, the first bit (b ₀ ) to the fourth bit (b ₃ ) and the sixth bit (b ₅ ) to the eighth bit (b ₇ ) are “0”. , Consisting of 8-bit data in which only the fifth bit (b ₄ ) is “1”.

In the right reel mask data in FIG. 9C, the first bit (b ₀ ), the third bit (b ₂ ) to the eighth bit (b ₇ ) are “0”, and the second bit (b ₁ ) Consists of 8-bit data such that only "1".

The reel check mask data in FIG. 9D includes 8-bit data in which only the eighth bit (b ₇ ) is “1”, which is the same as the left reel mask data in FIG. 9A. This is used in step S106 of the control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

The right reel check mask data in FIG. 9E is 8-bit data in which only the seventh bit (b ₆ ) is “1”. This is used in step S108 of the control change process described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 10 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LEDs 101 and the sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores a probability lottery table (shown in FIG. 4) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and the reel stop mode according to the stop button operation. A table group (including various tables shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 8) for determining the control, various control commands (commands) for transmission to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands and information to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, various flags (including a line change flag and a third stop change valid flag), mask data shown in FIG. 9, mask data (not shown) described later, game state information, and the like are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 10, BET lamps (1-BET lamp 9 a, 2-BET lamp 9 b, maximum BET lamp 9 c) and an information display section are the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30. 18, a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, a stepping motor 49L that rotationally drives the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, 49C and 49R.

  Furthermore, a motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, and the information display unit 18 A display unit driving circuit 48 that controls the driving of the CPU 31 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and generates a start switch signal. The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 10, a random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and a sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The winning combination is determined based on the random number thus sampled and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the code numbers (corresponding to symbol positions) that are sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R on the basis of the rotational position where the reset pulse is generated as described above, and each code A symbol code indicating a symbol provided corresponding to each number is associated.

  Further, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, winning symbol combinations, winning medal dividends, and winning determination codes representing the winnings are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning confirmation is made after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  Based on the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 operates the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the selected stop. Based on the table (shown in FIG. 7), a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  In the stop mode indicating the winning after winning, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  The sub-control circuit 72 includes a microcomputer (not shown) arranged on a circuit board as a main component, and the microcomputer performs a control operation according to a preset program and a ROM as a storage means. And RAM.

  FIG. 11 shows main processing of the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 erases predetermined storage contents (information of a predetermined storage area (for example, an area for storing a winning combination)) in the RAM 33 at the end of the game (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal insertion monitoring and start check processing (step S3). Here, it is determined whether there is an input from the medal sensor 22S and an input from the BET switches 11-13. Further, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. When these determinations are “YES”, the process proceeds to step S4.

  In step S4, the CPU 31 extracts random numbers for probability lottery. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (step S5). Specifically, the winning combination is determined using the random number extracted in step S4 and the probability lottery table of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an “initial determination process” which will be described later with reference to FIG. 13 (step S6). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S7). Specifically, the start command is written in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. This start command includes information indicating the winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game (step S8). When this determination is “YES”, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S10, and “NO”. In step S9, the process proceeds to step S9.

  In step S <b> 9, the CPU 31 performs a game shortest time lapse waiting process. Specifically, the input based on the operation of starting the player's game is invalidated until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. Perform the process.

  In step S10, the CPU 31 sets a timer for monitoring one game. The one-game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the motor drive circuit 39 to start rotation of all reels (step S11), and performs rotation processing of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop permission command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S12). Specifically, a reel stop permission command is written in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33, and a stop permission flag for all reels is set.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a “stop control process” to be described later with reference to FIG. 14 (step S13). Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process (step S14). Specifically, a winning flag for identifying the winning combination of the display combination is set based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Here, the winning is identified based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the winning symbol combination table.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S15). Specifically, the display combination command is written in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. This display combination command includes information indicating the display combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 credits or pays out medals in accordance with the display combination (step S16), and then updates the acquired number.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S17). Specifically, the payout end command is written in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. The payout end command includes information indicating the number of acquired medals.

  FIG. 12 shows a periodic interrupt process of the main control circuit 71. This periodic interrupt process occurs every 1.1173 ms.

  First, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S21). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S when the start lever 6 is pressed.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S22). Specifically, information indicating a reel to be controlled (one of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) is set as a reel identifier, and driving of the reel is controlled.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs 7SEG drive processing (step S23). Specifically, the number of stored medals, the number of medals paid out at the time of winning, and the like are displayed on the information display unit 18.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp driving process (S24). Specifically, the number of medals bet is displayed on the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c.

  FIG. 13 shows details of the initial determination process in step S6 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines a stop table group based on the stop table group determination table of FIG. 5A (step S31). Specifically, a stop table group (any one of “1” to “5”) corresponding to the winning combination won in the probability lottery process in step S5 of FIG. 11 is determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines a control number based on the control number determination table of FIG. 5B (step S32). Specifically, one of a plurality of control numbers corresponding to the winning combination won in the probability lottery process in step S5 of FIG. 11 is determined by the probability lottery. This control number is used in a stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines forward push change data based on the forward push change data determination table of FIG. 5C (step S33). Specifically, the forward pressing change data corresponding to the control number determined in the process of step S32 is determined. The forward push change data is used in a stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines an irregular pressing stop table based on the irregular pressing stop table determination table of FIG. 5D (step S34). Specifically, the irregular pressing stop table corresponding to the control number determined in the process of step S32 is determined. This irregular pushing stop table is used in a stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 14 shows details of the stop control process in step S13 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is stopped (ON) (step S41). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop signal indicating the stop operation is output from the reel stop signal circuit 46. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S42, and when it is “NO”, the above-described determination is repeated.

  In step S42, the CPU 31 sets the reel mask data (any one of FIG. 9A to FIG. 9E) corresponding to the stop button in response to the stop button determined to be ON in step S41. To do. For example, when the stop button 7L for stopping the left reel 3L is stopped, the mask data shown in FIG. 9A is set.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button stop operation determined to be on in step S41 is the first stop operation (step S43). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S45, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S44.

  In step S44, the CPU 31 performs a “second / third stop process” to be described later with reference to FIG. 15, and then proceeds to step S48.

  In step S45, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S46, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S46, the CPU 31 performs a “left reel first stop process” to be described later with reference to FIG. 16, and then proceeds to step S48.

  In step S47, the CPU 31 performs an “anomaly control process” to be described later with reference to FIG. 17, and then proceeds to step S48.

  In step S48, the CPU 31 requests the motor drive circuit 39 to stop the rotation of the reel.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a “control change process” which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18, and then proceeds to step S49.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel stop control related to the third stop operation has been performed (step S50). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 11, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S41.

  FIG. 15 shows the details of the second and third stop processes in step S44 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 performs the previous stop operation and the current stop operation in the order of the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C, and determines whether or not to stop in the order of the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S63, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S62.

  In step S62, the CPU 31 performs the previous stop operation and the current stop operation in the order of the left stop button 7L and the right stop button 7R, and determines whether to stop in the order of the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S63, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S66.

  In step S63, the CPU 31 acquires stop data corresponding to the stop operation position based on a preset stop table. Specifically, in the control change process described later, the left reel first stop process (step S46 in FIG. 14) is performed based on any of the forward push change data in the stop table after the left reel stop determination table in FIG. The stop table corresponding to the stop control position acquired in (1) is determined, and stop data corresponding to the stop operation position is acquired based on this stop table.

Next, the CPU 31 acquires stop data corresponding to the stop operation position based on the stop table determined in step S63, and determines whether or not there is a request for changing the winning line based on the acquired stop data. (Step S64). Specifically, when stopping the reel 3C by the second stop operation, reference, also stops the right reel 3R sixth bit stop data obtained (corresponding to b ₅ in FIG. 9 (b)) the case of, with reference to the third bit of the acquired stop data (corresponding to b ₂ in FIG. 9 (c)), it is determined whether the bit is "1". Here, that the bit is “1” also means that the logical product of the bit “1” and b _{5 in} FIG. 9B or b _{2 in} FIG. 9C becomes “true”. is there. When the determination in step S64 is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S65, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S66.

  In step S <b> 65, the CPU 31 turns on a “line change flag” that allows the change of the winning line of the reel (the middle reel 3 </ b> C or the right reel 3 </ b> R) that has been stopped this time, and sets it in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33.

  In step S66, the CPU 31 sets the “third stop change valid flag” to ON, which validates the setting of the “third stop change flag” corresponding to the stop operation position of the stop table determined in step S63. Judge whether or not. This third stop change valid flag is based on one of the forward push change data, the “third stop change flag” corresponding to the stop control position is on (“1”), and the control change of FIG. When the logical product of the mask data for the reel and the stop data becomes “true” in step S110 in the processing, the data is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. When the determination in step S66 is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S67, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S68.

  In step S67, the CPU 31 updates the bit on the right side of the bit that is “1” in the mask data set in step S42 of FIG. 14 from “0” to “1”. By this update, two adjacent bits in the mask data become “1”.

  In step S68, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the above-described line change flag is on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S69, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S70.

  In step S69, the CPU 31 shifts the bit pattern of the mask data set in step S42 of FIG. 14 to the right.

  In step S70, the CPU 31 determines that the logical product of the bit that is “1” in the mask data and the bit of the stop data is true (“1”) based on the stop table used in step S63. Search for stop data. This search is performed from stop data at the stop operation position.

  Next, the CPU 31 calculates the difference between the stop operation position corresponding to the stop data for which the logical product is “true” and the stop operation position at which the current stop operation is performed based on the search processing in step S70 as “the number of sliding frames”. "Is determined (step S71).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current stop operation is a third stop operation (step S72). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S73, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S76.

  In step S73, the CPU 31 performs a virtual display combination search process. Specifically, the third stop when using the already determined stop control position by the first stop operation, the already determined stop control position by the second stop operation, and the number of sliding symbols determined in step S71. Based on the stop position by the operation, the display combination corresponding to the stop mode of the symbols of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is identified.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an illegal hit (step S74). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the winning combination determined in step S5 in FIG. 11 includes the display combination identified in step S73. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S75, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S76.

  In step S75, the CPU 31 re-determines the number of sliding symbols so as to eliminate the mismatch between the winning combination and the display combination, and proceeds to step S73. Specifically, the number of sliding frames that can be determined in a preset order (here, “0” to “4”) is determined again. For example, when the initial number of sliding frames is “0”, it is determined again in the order of “2”, “4”, “1”, “3”. Alternatively, when the initial number of sliding frames is “1”, it is determined again in the order of “3”, “0”, “2”, “4”. Not limited to this, it may be determined again in another order.

  In step S75, the CPU 31 stands by until the reel rotates by the number of sliding frames determined in step S71.

  FIG. 16 shows details of the first left reel first stop process in step S46 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 calculates the “sliding frame number” corresponding to the current stop operation position and the control number determined in step S32 in FIG. 13 based on the left reel first stop sliding frame number determination table in FIG. Determine (step S81).

  Next, the CPU 31 stands by until the reel rotates by the number of sliding frames determined in step S81 (step S82).

  FIG. 17 shows the details of the irregular stopping process in step S47 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 acquires stop data corresponding to the stop operation position, based on the irregular pressing stop table determined in step S34 of FIG. 13 (step S91).

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for changing a winning line from the stop data acquired in step S91 (step S92). Specifically, when stopping the reel 3C by the first stop operation, reference, also stops the right reel 3R sixth bit stop data obtained (corresponding to b ₅ in FIG. 9 (b)) the case of, with reference to the third bit of the acquired stop data (corresponding to b ₂ in FIG. 9 (c)), it is determined whether the bit is "1". Here, that the bit is “1” also means that the logical product of the bit “1” and b _{5 in} FIG. 9B or b _{2 in} FIG. 9C becomes “true”. is there. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S93, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S95.

Next, the CPU 31 shifts the bit pattern of the mask data set in step S42 of FIG. 14 to the right (step S93). Specifically, when the middle reel 3C is stopped by the first stop operation, “1” of the fifth bit (b ₄ ) of the mask data in FIG. 9B is moved to the fourth bit (b ₃ ). Similarly, when the right reel 3R is stopped, “1” of the second bit (b ₁ ) of the mask data in FIG. 9C is moved to the first bit (b ₀ ).

  Next, based on the determination in step S92, the CPU 31 turns on the “line change flag” indicating the change of the winning line and sets it in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 (step S94).

  Next, the CPU 31 calculates a logical product of the stop data at the stop operation position in the stop table for pushing irregularities used in step S91 and the mask data (step S95). This calculation is performed from the stop data of the stop operation position acquired in step S91.

  Next, the CPU 31 calculates the difference between the stop operation position corresponding to the stop data for which the logical product is “true” and the stop operation position at which the current stop operation is performed based on the search processing in step S95 as “the number of sliding frames”. "Is determined (step S96).

  Next, the CPU 31 stands by until the reel rotates by the number of sliding frames determined in step S96 (step S97).

  FIG. 18 shows details of the control change process in step S49 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current stop operation is the second stop operation (step S101). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S104, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop operation is to stop the left reel 3L by the stop operation of the left stop button 7L. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S103, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S50 in FIG.

  In step S103, the CPU 31 obtains a stop table corresponding to the stop control position based on the number of sliding symbols determined in the left reel first stop process in FIG. decide.

  In step S104, the CPU 31 determines the “third stop corresponding to the stop control position based on the number of sliding symbols determined in the left reel first stop process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the “change flag” is on (“1”). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S105, and when it is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S50 in FIG.

  In step S105, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the previous stop operation and the current stop operation are performed in the order of the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C, and the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C are stopped in this order. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S106, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S107.

In step S106, the CPU 31 sets mask data for reel check in FIG. 9D. In the mask data for reel check, only the eighth bit (b ₇ ) is set to “1”.

  In step S107, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the previous stop operation and the current stop operation are performed in the order of the left stop button 7L and the right stop button 7R, and the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R are stopped in this order. When this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to step S108, and when "NO", the process proceeds to step S50 in FIG.

In step S108, the CPU 31 sets the right reel check mask data shown in FIG. In the right reel check mask data, only the seventh bit (b ₆ ) is set to “1”.

  In step S109, the CPU 31 performs a logical product operation of the stop data detected in step S70 and the mask data set in step S106 or step S108.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the logical product operation in step S109 is “0 (false)” for the bit (step S110). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S50 in FIG. 14, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S111, the CPU 31 turns on the “third stop change valid flag” that validates the setting (“ON”) of the third stop change flag corresponding to the stop control position of the stop data detected in step S70. As a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33.

  Further, specific examples of the stop operation in the initial determination process in step S6 and the stop control process in step S13 when “watermelon” is won in the probability lottery process in step S5 of FIG. 11 in the above-described embodiment. I will give you a description.

[First embodiment]
Here, the player performs a first stop operation of the left stop button 7L, a second stop operation of the middle stop button 7C, and a third stop operation of the right stop button 7R in sequence, and the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel. The case where stop control is performed in the order of 3R is shown. The first stop operation position is “2 (corresponding to code number“ 02 ”)”, the second stop operation position is “3 (corresponding to code number“ 03 ”)”, and the third stop operation position is “2”. "

  First, in the initial determination process of FIG. 13, the stop table group “3” corresponding to “watermelon” is determined based on the stop table group determination table of FIG. Similarly, the control number “1” is determined from among the control numbers corresponding to “watermelon” based on the control number determination table of FIG. Thus, the forward pressing change data “31” corresponding to the control number “1” is determined based on the forward pressing change data determination table of FIG. Similarly, the stop table “7” is determined based on the stop table determination table for irregular pushing in FIG.

After this, since the first stop operation position is “2” of the left reel 3L, in step S42 in the stop control process of FIG. 14, the mask data (b ₇ = 1) corresponding to the left reel 3L in FIG. ) Is set. Thereafter, in the left reel first stop processing of FIG. 16, the number of sliding symbols “3” corresponding to the control number “1” is determined based on the first reel sliding stop number determination table of FIG. . Therefore, the stop control position is “5 (corresponding to code number“ 05 ”)” of the left reel 3L. The design of this code number “05” is “Blank”, and the designs above and below are “Watermelon” and “Bell”, so “Watermelon”, “Blank” and “Bell” are on the left reel 3L. It will line up below.

  Thereafter, in the control change process of FIG. 18, the stop table “corresponding to the stop control position“ 5 ”described above based on the forward push change data“ 31 ”of the stop table determination table etc. after the left reel stop of FIG. 7 "is determined.

After that, since the second stop operation position is “3” of the middle reel 3C, in step S42 of the stop control process of FIG. 14, the mask data (b ₄ = 1) corresponding to the middle reel 3C in FIG. ) Is set. Next, in the second and third stop processes in FIG. 15, since the previous stop operation and the current stop operation are in the order of “left” and “middle”, the stop operation is performed based on the stop table “7” described above. The 8-bit stop data corresponding to the position “3” is acquired. The first bit (b ₀ ) to the eighth bit (b ₇ ) of the stop data are all “0”. Next, referring to the sixth bit (b ₅ ) of the stop data, since it is “0”, it is determined that there is no line change request. Next, since the third stop change valid flag is not set to “ON” by the control change process at the time of the first stop operation described above and there is no line change request as described above, the stop operation position “3”. The logical product of the mask data and the stop data is calculated in order from the stop data corresponding to, and the stop data with the logical product “true” is searched for the fifth bit (b ₄ ). By this search, stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “5” is detected. Next, the difference “2” between the detected stop operation position “5” and the stop operation position “3” is determined as the number of sliding frames. Therefore, the stop control position is “5 (corresponding to code number“ 05 ”)” of the middle reel 3C. Since the code number "05" is "blank" and the symbols above and below are "watermelon" and "Replay", "watermelon", "blank", and "Replay" are displayed from the top on the middle reel 3C. It will line up below.

  Thereafter, in the control change process of FIG. 18, since the third stop change flag is not set to “ON” for the stop control position “5” of the left reel 3L, the process proceeds to step S50 of FIG.

Thereafter, since the third stop operation position is “2” of the right reel 3R, in step S42 of the stop control process of FIG. 14, the mask data (b ₁ = 1) corresponding to the right reel 3R in FIG. ) Is set. Next, in the second and third stop processes of FIG. 15, the previous stop operation and the current stop operation are not in the order of “left” and “middle”, and are not in the order of “left” and “right”. As described above, since the third stop change valid flag is not set to “ON”, 8-bit stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2” is acquired based on the stop table “7” described above. Next, from the stop data, the logical product operation of the mask data and the stop data in FIG. 9C is performed to search for stop data in which the logical product of the second bit (b ₁ ) is “true”. By this search, stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2” is detected, and the number of sliding frames is determined to be “0”. Therefore, the stop control position is “2” of the right reel 3R. The code number “02” is “Replay” and the upper and lower symbols are “Watermelon” and “Bell”, so “Watermelon”, “Replay” and “Bell” are on the right reel 3R from the top down. Will be lined up.

Thereafter, as described above, a virtual display combination search process is performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped by pressing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in order. Here, since “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is displayed along the bottom line 8d of the winning line, in step S74 of the second and third stop processing, an illegal hit is not performed and the number of sliding frames is re-determined. (Step S75) is not performed.
[Second Embodiment]
Here, the player performs a first stop operation of the left stop button 7L, a second stop operation of the middle stop button 7C, and a third stop operation of the right stop button 7R in sequence, and the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel. The case where stop control is performed in the order of 3R is shown. The first stop operation position, the second stop operation position, and the third stop operation position are all “2 (corresponding to code number“ 02 ”)”.

  First, in the initial determination process of FIG. 13, the stop table group “3” corresponding to “watermelon” is determined based on the stop table group determination table of FIG. Similarly, the control number “1” is determined from among the control numbers corresponding to “watermelon” based on the control number determination table of FIG. Thus, the forward pressing change data “31” corresponding to the control number “1” is determined based on the forward pressing change data determination table of FIG. Similarly, the stop table “7” is determined based on the stop table determination table for irregular pushing in FIG.

After this, since the first stop operation position is “2” of the left reel 3L, in step S42 in the stop control process of FIG. 14, the mask data (b ₇ = 1) corresponding to the left reel 3L in FIG. ) Is set. Next, in the left reel first stop process of FIG. 16, the number of sliding symbols “3” corresponding to the control number “1” is determined based on the first reel sliding stop number determination table of FIG. Therefore, the stop control position is “5 (corresponding to code number“ 05 ”)” of the left reel 3L. The design of this code number “05” is “Blank”, and the designs above and below are “Watermelon” and “Bell”, so “Watermelon”, “Blank” and “Bell” are on the left reel 3L. It will line up below.

  Thereafter, in the control change process of FIG. 18, the stop table “corresponding to the stop control position“ 5 ”described above based on the forward push change data“ 31 ”of the stop table determination table etc. after the left reel stop of FIG. 7 "is determined.

Thereafter, since the second stop operation position is “2” of the middle reel 3C, in step S42 in the stop control process of FIG. 14, the mask data (b ₄ = 1) corresponding to the middle reel 3C in FIG. ) Is set. Next, in the second and third stop processes in FIG. 15, 8-bit stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2” is acquired based on the stop table “7” described above. The first bit (b ₀ ), third bit (b ₂ ), fourth bit (b ₃ ), seventh bit (b ₆ ), and eighth bit (b ₇ ) of the stop data are “0”, The second bit (b ₁ ), the fifth bit (b ₄ ), and the sixth bit (b ₅ ) are “1”. Next, referring to the sixth bit (b ₅ ) of the stop data, since it is “1”, it is determined that there is a line change request, and the “line change flag” is set to “ON”. Next, since the third stop change valid flag is not set to “on” by the control change process at the time of the first stop operation described above, and the line change flag is set to “on” as described above, Shift bit pattern of mask data to the right. By this right shift, the fourth bit (b ₃ ) of the mask data becomes “1”. Further, using the mask data after the right shift, the stop data in which the logical product is “true” for the fourth bit is searched in order from the stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2”. By this search, stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “6” is detected. Next, the difference “4” between the detected stop operation position “6” and the stop operation position “2” is determined as the number of sliding frames. Therefore, the stop control position is “6 (corresponding to code number“ 06 ”)” of the middle reel 3C. Since the code number "06" is "Watermelon" and the upper and lower symbols are "Cherry" and "Blank", "Cherry", "Watermelon" and "Blank" are displayed from above on the middle reel 3C. It will line up below.

After this, since the third stop operation position is “2” of the right reel 3R, in step S42 in the stop control process of FIG. 14, the mask data (b ₁ = 1) corresponding to the right reel 3R in FIG. 9C. ) Is set. Next, in the second and third stop processes of FIG. 15, the previous stop operation and the current stop operation are not in the order of “left” and “middle”, and are not in the order of “left” and “right”. As described above, since the third stop change valid flag is not set to “on” and the line change flag is set to “on” as described above, the bit pattern of the mask data is shifted to the right. To do. By this right shift, the first bit (b ₀ ) of the mask data becomes “1”. Further, 8-bit stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2” is acquired based on the stop table “7” described above. The first bit (b ₀ ), third bit (b ₂ ), fourth bit (b ₃ ), seventh bit (b ₆ ), and eighth bit (b ₇ ) of the stop data are “0”, The second bit (b ₁ ), the fifth bit (b ₄ ), and the sixth bit (b ₅ ) are “1”. Next, in order from this stop data, a logical product operation of the mask data after the right shift and the stop data is performed to search for stop data whose logical product of the first bit (b ₀ ) is “true”. By this search, stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “4” is detected. Next, the difference “2” between the detected stop operation position “4” and the stop operation position “2” is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Therefore, the stop control position is “4 (corresponding to code number“ 04 ”)” of the right reel 3R. The design of this code number “04” is “Bell”, and the designs above and below are “Blank” and “Watermelon”, so “Blank”, “Bell” and “Watermelon” are on the right reel 3R from above. It will line up below.

Thereafter, as described above, a virtual display combination search process is performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped by pressing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in order. Here, since “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is displayed along the cross-up line 8a of the winning line, an illegal hit is not made in step S74 of the second and third stop processing, and the number of sliding symbols is determined again. Processing (step S75) is not performed.
[Third embodiment]
Here, the player performs the first stop operation of the middle stop button 7C, the second stop operation of the right stop button 7R, and the third stop operation of the left stop button 7L sequentially, and the middle reel 3C, the right reel 3R, the left reel The case where stop control is performed in the order of 3L is shown. The first stop operation position is “3 (corresponding to code number“ 03 ”)”, and the second stop operation position and the third stop operation position are both “2 (corresponding to code number“ 02 ”)”. To do.

  First, in the initial determination process of FIG. 13, the stop table group “3” corresponding to “watermelon” is determined based on the stop table group determination table of FIG. Similarly, the control number “1” is determined from among the control numbers corresponding to “watermelon” based on the control number determination table of FIG. Thus, the forward pressing change data “31” corresponding to the control number “1” is determined based on the forward pressing change data determination table of FIG. Similarly, the stop table “7” is determined based on the stop table determination table for irregular pushing in FIG.

Thereafter, since the first stop operation position is “3” of the middle reel 3C, the middle reel mask data (b ₄ = 1) of FIG. 9B is set, and step S47 in the stop control process of FIG. In the irregular stop process (details are shown in FIG. 17), stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “3” is acquired based on the stop table “7” determined in the initial determination process of FIG. The first bit (b ₀ ) to the eighth bit (b ₇ ) of the stop data are all “0”. Next, with reference to the sixth bit (b ₅ ) of the stop data, since it is “0”, it is determined that there is no line change request. Next, the logical product operation of the above-described mask data for the middle reel (b ₄ = 1) and the stop data is sequentially performed from the stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “3”, and the logical product is “true” for the fifth bit. Search for stop data that is. By this search, stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “5” is detected. Next, the difference “2” between the detected stop operation position “5” and the stop operation position “3” is determined as the number of sliding frames. Therefore, the stop control position is “5 (corresponding to code number“ 05 ”)” of the middle reel 3C. Since the code number "05" is "blank" and the symbols above and below are "watermelon" and "Replay", "watermelon", "blank", and "Replay" are displayed from the top on the middle reel 3C. It will line up below.

Thereafter, since the second stop operation position is “2” of the right reel 3R, in step 42 in the stop control process of FIG. 14, the mask data (b ₁ = 1) corresponding to the right reel 3R in FIG. ) Is set. Next, in the second and third stop processes of FIG. 15, the previous stop operation and the current stop operation are not in the order of “left” and “middle”, and are not in the order of “left” and “right”. The third stop change valid flag is not set to “ON” by the control change process at the time of the first stop operation described above, and the line change flag is not set to “ON” as described above. Based on the stop table “7”, 8-bit stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2” is acquired. The first bit (b ₀ ), third bit (b ₂ ), fourth bit (b ₃ ), seventh bit (b ₆ ), and eighth bit (b ₇ ) of the stop data are “0”, The second bit (b ₁ ), the fifth bit (b ₄ ), and the sixth bit (b ₅ ) are “1”. Next, the logical product operation of the mask data and the stop data in FIG. 9C is sequentially performed from the stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2”, and the stop data that is “true” for the second bit (b ₁ ). Search for. By this search, stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2” is detected, so the number of sliding frames is determined to be “0”. Therefore, the stop control position is “2” of the right reel 3R. The code number “02” is “Replay” and the upper and lower symbols are “Watermelon” and “Bell”, so “Watermelon”, “Replay”, and “Bell” are on the right reel 3R from the top down. Will be lined up.

Thereafter, since the third stop operation position is “2” of the left reel 3L, in step S42 of the stop control process of FIG. 14, the mask data (b ₇ = 1) corresponding to the left reel 3L in FIG. ) Is set. Next, in the second and third stop processes of FIG. 15, the previous stop operation and the current stop operation are not in the order of “left” and “middle”, and are not in the order of “left” and “right”. The third stop change valid flag is not set to “ON” by the control change process at the time of the first stop operation described above, and the line change flag is not set to “ON” as described above. Based on the stop table “7”, 8-bit stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2” is acquired. Next, in order from this stop data, a logical product operation of the mask data (b ₇ = 1) and the stop data is performed, and stop data whose logical product is “true” is searched for the eighth bit. By this search, stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “5” is detected. Next, the difference “3” between the detected stop operation position “5” and the stop operation position “2” is determined as the number of sliding frames. Therefore, the stop control position is “5” of the left reel 3L. The code number “05” is “Blank”, and the upper and lower symbols are “Watermelon” and “Bell”, so “Watermelon”, “Blank” and “Bell” are on the left reel 3L. Will be lined up.

Thereafter, as described above, a virtual display combination search process is performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped by irregularly pressing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Here, since “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is displayed along the bottom line 8d of the winning line, in step S74 of the second and third stop processing, an illegal hit is not performed and the number of sliding frames is re-determined. (Step S75) is not performed.
[Fourth embodiment]
Here, the player performs the first stop operation of the middle stop button 7C, the second stop operation of the right stop button 7R, and the third stop operation of the left stop button 7L sequentially, and the middle reel 3C, the right reel 3R, the left reel The case where stop control is performed in the order of 3L is shown. The first stop operation position, the second stop operation position, and the third stop operation position are all “2 (corresponding to code number“ 02 ”)”.

  First, in the initial determination process of FIG. 13, the stop table group “3” corresponding to “watermelon” is determined based on the stop table group determination table of FIG. Similarly, the control number “1” is determined from among the control numbers corresponding to “watermelon” based on the control number determination table of FIG. Thus, the forward pressing change data “31” corresponding to the control number “1” is determined based on the forward pressing change data determination table of FIG. Similarly, the stop table “7” is determined based on the stop table determination table for irregular pushing in FIG.

Thereafter, since the first stop operation position is “2” of the middle reel 3C, in the irregular stop process of FIG. 17, the stop operation position is based on the stop table “7” determined in the initial determination process of FIG. Stop data corresponding to “2” is acquired. The first bit (b ₀ ), third bit (b ₂ ), fourth bit (b ₃ ), seventh bit (b ₆ ), and eighth bit (b ₇ ) of the stop data are “0”, The second bit (b ₁ ), the fifth bit (b ₄ ), and the sixth bit (b ₅ ) are “1”. Here, referring to the sixth bit (b ₅ ) of the stop data is “1”, it is determined that there is a line change request. Next, the bit pattern of the mask data (b ₄ = 1) for the middle reel in FIG. 9B is shifted to the right, the fourth bit (b ₃ ) is set to “1”, and the line change flag is set to “ON”. Set. Next, in order from the stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2”, a logical product operation is performed on the mask data (b ₃ = 1) after the right shift and the stop data, and the fourth bit (b ₃ ) is ANDed. Search for stop data whose is "true". By this search, stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “6” is detected. Next, the difference “4” between the detected stop operation position “6” and the stop operation position “2” is determined as the number of sliding frames. Therefore, the stop control position is “6 (corresponding to code number“ 06 ”)” of the middle reel 3C. Since the code number "06" is "Watermelon" and the upper and lower symbols are "Cherry" and "Blank", "Cherry", "Watermelon" and "Blank" are displayed from above on the middle reel 3C. It will line up below.

After this, since the second stop operation position is “2” of the right reel 3R, in step S42 of the stop control process of FIG. 14, the mask data (b ₁ = 1) corresponding to the right reel 3R in FIG. 9C. ) Is set. Next, in the second and third stop processes of FIG. 15, the previous stop operation and the current stop operation are not in the order of “left” and “middle”, and are not in the order of “left” and “right”. Since the third stop change valid flag is not set to “on” by the control change process at the time of the first stop operation, and the line change flag is turned on as described above, the bit pattern of the mask data is changed. Shift to the right and set the first bit (b ₀ ) to “1”. Further, 8-bit stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2” is acquired based on the stop table “7” described above. The first bit (b ₀ ), third bit (b ₂ ), fourth bit (b ₃ ), seventh bit (b ₆ ), and eighth bit (b ₇ ) of the stop data are “0”, The second bit (b ₁ ), the fifth bit (b ₄ ), and the sixth bit (b ₅ ) are “1”. Further, the logical product operation of the mask data (b ₀ = 1) after the right shift and the stop data is performed in order from the stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2”, and the logical product is calculated for the first bit (b ₀ ). Search for stop data that is "true". By this search, stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “4” is detected. Next, the difference “2” between the detected stop operation position “4” and the stop operation position “2” is determined as the number of sliding symbols. Therefore, the stop control position is “4” of the right reel 3R. The code number “04” is “Bell”, and the upper and lower symbols are “Blank” and “Watermelon”, so “Blank”, “Bell” and “Watermelon” are on the right reel 3R from the top down. Will be lined up.

Thereafter, since the third stop operation position is “2” of the left reel 3L, in step S42 of the stop control process of FIG. 14, the mask data (b ₇ = 1) corresponding to the left reel 3L in FIG. ) Is set. Next, in the second and third stop processes of FIG. 15, the previous stop operation and the current stop operation are not in the order of “left” and “middle”, and are not in the order of “left” and “right”. As described above, the third stop change valid flag is not set to “on”, and the line change flag is turned on as described above, so that the bit pattern of the mask data is shifted to the right, 7 bits (b ₆ ) are set to “1”. Further, 8-bit stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2” is acquired based on the stop table “7” described above. Further, in the order corresponding to the stop operation position “2”, a logical product operation is performed on the mask data (b ₆ = 1) after the right shift and the stop data, and the logical product is “true” for the seventh bit (b ₆ ). Search for stop data that is ". By this search, stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “5” is detected. Next, the difference “3” between the detected stop operation position “5” and the stop operation position “2” is determined as the number of sliding frames. Therefore, the stop control position is “5” of the left reel 3L. The code number “05” is “Blank”, and the upper and lower symbols are “Watermelon” and “Bell”, so “Watermelon”, “Blank” and “Bell” are on the left reel 3L. Will be lined up.

Thereafter, as described above, a virtual display combination search process is performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped by irregularly pressing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Here, since “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is displayed along the cross-up line 8a of the winning line, an illegal hit is not made in step S74 of the second and third stop processing, and the number of sliding symbols is determined again. Processing (step S75) is not performed.
[Fifth embodiment]
Here, the player performs a first stop operation of the left stop button 7L, a second stop operation of the right stop button 7R, and a third stop operation of the middle stop button 7C in sequence, and the left reel 3L, the right reel 3R, and the middle reel. The case where stop control is performed in the order of 3C is shown. The first stop operation position and the third stop operation position are “2 (corresponding to code number“ 02 ”)”, and the second stop operation position is “3 (corresponding to code number“ 03 ”)”. .

  First, in the initial determination process of FIG. 13, the stop table group “3” corresponding to “watermelon” is determined based on the stop table group determination table of FIG. Similarly, it is assumed that the control number “3” is determined from among the control numbers corresponding to “watermelon” based on the control number determination table of FIG. Thus, the forward push change data “33” corresponding to the control number “3” is determined based on the forward push change data determination table of FIG. Similarly, the stop table “0” is determined based on the irregular pushing stop table determination table of FIG.

After this, since the first stop operation position is “2” of the left reel 3L, in step S42 in the stop control process of FIG. 14, the mask data (b ₇ = 1) corresponding to the left reel 3L in FIG. ) Is set. Next, in the left reel first stop process (details are shown in FIG. 16) in step S46, the sliding piece corresponding to the control number “3” is based on the left reel first stopping sliding frame number determination table in FIG. The number “2” is determined. Therefore, the stop control position is “4 (corresponding to code number“ 04 ”)” of the left reel 3L. Since the code number “04” is “Bell” and the upper and lower symbols are “Blank” and “Replay”, “Blank”, “Bell”, and “Replay” are displayed from above on the left reel 3L. It will line up below.

  Thereafter, the control change process in FIG. 18 is not the second stop operation but the first stop operation for stopping the left reel 3L. Based on the data “33”, the stop table “25” corresponding to the stop control position “4” is determined. The third stop change flag corresponding to the stop control position “4” is on (“1”).

Thereafter, since the second stop operation position is “3” of the right reel 3R, in step S42 of the stop control process of FIG. 14, the mask data (b ₁ = 1) corresponding to the right reel 3R in FIG. 9C. ) Is set. Next, in the second and third stop processes of FIG. 15, since the order of the previous stop operation and the current stop operation is “left” and “right”, the stop operation is performed based on the stop table “25” described above. The 8-bit stop data corresponding to the position “3” is acquired. The second bit (b ₁ ), the fifth bit (b ₄ ), the sixth bit (b ₅ ), and the eighth bit (b ₇ ) of the stop data are “0”, the first bit (b ₀ ), The third bit (b ₂ ), the fourth bit (b ₃ ), and the seventh bit (b ₆ ) are “1”. Next, referring to the third bit (b ₂ ) of the stop data is “1”, it is determined that there is a line change request. Next, since the third stop change flag is turned on (“1”) during the first stop operation, the first bit (b ₀ ) of the mask data is changed to “1”. With this change, both the first bit (b ₀ ) and the second bit (b ₁ ) in the mask data become “1”. Next, in order from the stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “3”, a logical product operation of the changed mask data and stop data is performed, and stop data in which the logical product is “true” for the first bit or the second bit. Search for. By this search, stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “3” is detected, so the number of sliding frames is determined as “0”. Therefore, the stop control position is “3 (corresponding to code number“ 03 ”)” of the right reel 3R. Since the code number "03" is "Watermelon" and the upper and lower symbols are "Bell" and "Replay", "Bell", "Watermelon" and "Replay" are on the right reel 3R from above. It will line up below.

Thereafter, since the third stop operation position is “2” of the middle reel 3C, in step S42 of the stop control process of FIG. 14, the mask data (b ₄ = 1) corresponding to the middle reel 3C in FIG. ) Is set. Next, in the second and third stop processes of FIG. 15, the previous stop operation and the current stop operation are not in the order of “left” and “middle”, and are not in the order of “left” and “right”. As described above, since the “third stop change valid flag” is on, the fourth bit on the right side of the fifth bit of the mask data is also changed to “1”. Therefore, in the changed mask data, “b ₄ = b ₃ = 1”. Next, 8-bit stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “2” is acquired based on the stop table “25” described above. Further, in order from this stop data, a logical product operation is performed on the changed mask data (b ₄ = b ₃ = 1) and the stop data, and the stop in which the logical product is “true” for the fourth bit or the fifth bit. Search for data. By this search, stop data corresponding to the stop operation position “3” is detected. Next, the difference “1” between the detected stop operation position “3” and the stop operation position “2” is determined as the number of sliding frames. Therefore, the stop control position is “3” of the middle reel 3C. The code number “03” is “Bell”, and the upper and lower symbols are “Replay” and “Cherry”, so “Replay”, “Bell”, and “Cherry” are on the middle reel 3C. Will be lined up.

  Thereafter, as described above, a virtual display combination search process is performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped by pressing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in order. Here, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is not displayed along any of the winning lines, but the display combination “losing” is included in the winning combination “watermelon”. In step S74 of the stop process, no illegal hit occurs.

  According to the first to fourth embodiments described above, the effective winning line is not determined by one in the first stop operation, and the mask data corresponding to the stopped reel is set according to the setting of the line change flag. By using the bit (bit set to “1”) as it is or by using a bit pattern shifted to the right to perform a logical operation with the stop data and determine the stop control position, Can be changed. Here, FIG. 19 shows the change of the pay line according to the first and second embodiments (forward push example). In FIG. 19, in the display window 4L for displaying the symbol of the left reel 3L, the display position of “watermelon” is determined to be “upper” by the first stop operation in both the first and second embodiments. . Thereafter, in the first embodiment, the line is not changed by the second stop operation, and the display position of “watermelon” is determined to be “upper” in the display window 4C for displaying the symbol of the middle reel 3C. . Thereafter, in the first embodiment, the line is not changed by the third stop operation, and the display position of “watermelon” is determined to be “upper” in the display window 4R for displaying the symbol of the right reel 3R. The Therefore, the top line 8b is effective as a winning line. In contrast, in the second embodiment, the line is changed by the second stop operation, and the display position of “watermelon” is determined to be “middle stage” in the display window 4C ′ for displaying the symbol of the middle reel 3C. Is done. Further, in the second embodiment, the line is changed by the third stop operation, and the display position of “watermelon” is determined to be “lower” in the display window 4R ′ displaying the symbol of the right reel 3R. . Therefore, the crossdown 8e is effective as a winning line. Since the winning line is changed in accordance with the stop operation, the line change may be an indication of winning the probability lottery or a notification effect for a skilled player.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, a plurality of symbols are provided so as to correspond to at least the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the pattern variation performed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. A plurality of types of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R for outputting stop signals for commanding stoppages, and a table group (stop table of FIG. 7, etc.) showing a stop mode of symbol variation performed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R A main control circuit 71 as stop mode determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of stop modes stored in the ROM 32 based on the ROM 32 to be stored and the stop signal output by operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. And stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the stop mode determined by the main control circuit 71; And a main control circuit 71, the provided of Te. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

  With this configuration, the main control circuit 71 has a plurality of types according to the stop operation position of the operated stop button based on the stop signal output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 by the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Since one of the stop modes is determined, it is expected that the winning line on which the symbol combination for winning the winning combination is displayed can be changed according to the stop operation position. As described in the above embodiment, when the winning line is changed according to the stop operation, the skilled player can detect the winning of the probability lottery. Therefore, it is expected to provide a pachislot machine that is interesting for a player who excels in the so-called “promotion” technology.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the symbol combination displayed along any of the plurality of winning lines set in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is validated, and at least the winning combination determination is made in the ROM 32. Depending on the winning combination determined by the main control circuit 71 as a means (for example, a small combination of watermelon), for each stop operation position determined by the output timing of the stop signal output by the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, A plurality of stop tables (for example, stop tables 5 and 7 in FIG. 7) storing stop data (in this case, 8-bit data) used for determining a stop control position when controlling the fluctuation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. , 25), and the main control circuit 71 as the stop mode determination means at least operates the determined winning combination and stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the order (stop order of reels 3L, 3C, 3R), one of the plurality of stop tables is determined, and the corresponding bit of stop data for each stop operation position stored in the determined stop table; Based on a logical operation with the corresponding bit of the mask data (any one of (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) in FIG. 9) for each reel to be stopped, The number of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop operation position, and the stop control position is further determined so as to allow the symbol combination indicating that the symbol combination is displayed along any of the plurality of pay lines. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 2.

  With this configuration, the main control circuit 71 serving as a stop mode determination unit is configured to store stop data corresponding to the stop operation position by the operation of the stop button and the reel to be stopped by the stop operation based on the determined one stop table. By the logical operation with the corresponding mask data (including mask data after change or right shift), the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol combination indicating the winning combination is displayed along one of a plurality of winning lines. Further, it may be possible to determine the stop control position.

Further, according to the present embodiment, in the case of a forward press, one stop is performed after the control process by the first stop operation by the left stop button 7L (corresponding to the left reel first stop process in step S46 in FIG. 14). The table is determined, and the same stop table is used for the second and third stop operations, respectively, and predetermined bits of stop data (for example, the sixth bit (b ₅ ) for the middle reel and the third bit (for the right reel) b ₂ )), the necessity of line change is determined, the line can be changed by a logical operation based on a bit pattern (corresponding to the second and third stop processes in step S44 in FIG. 14), and an irregular push is performed In addition, one stop table is determined in accordance with the first stop operation by the left stop button 7L (corresponding to the irregular stop process in step S47 in FIG. 14), and the same for the first, second, and third stop operations. Since the stop table is used to determine the necessity of line change by referring to predetermined bits of the stop data, and the line can be changed by a logical operation based on the bit pattern, the stop table stored in the ROM 32 as compared with the conventional technique. It is also expected that the number or amount of data in the stop table will be reduced. Further, it is expected that the calculation related to the line change of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 is reduced as compared with the conventional technique.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, a symbol combination, and the number of payout. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows various determination tables, such as a stop table group determination table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the stop table etc. determination table etc. after the left reel stop concerning one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the stop table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the left reel 1st stop sliding frame number determination table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mask data according to reel which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the main control circuit concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the periodic interruption process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the initial determination process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the stop control process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd and 3rd stop processing concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the left reel 1st stop process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the irregular stop process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control change process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining change of a pay line concerning one embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachi-slot machine 2 Cabinet
3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
39 Motor drive circuit 49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motor 71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A first reel, a second reel, and a third reel on which a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols is drawn on the outer peripheral surface, and a part of the symbol row are displayed for each reel, and a plurality of winnings are displayed. A symbol display means comprising a plurality of display areas in which lines are set, a start signal output means for outputting a start signal for instructing the start of a unit game based on the start operation, and a start signal output by the start signal output means A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the symbol, and a symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means by rotating each reel based on the start signal output by the start signal output means A stop signal output means that is provided in plural corresponding to each of the reels and that outputs a stop signal for commanding stoppage of the symbol change performed by the symbol change means, and the winning combination deciding unit Stop control means for performing stop control of variation of symbols by stopping the rotation of each corresponding reel based on the winning combination determined by the stop signal output means and the stop signal output by the stop signal output means, and the stop control means An identification information storage means in which a plurality of types of identification information referred to when stop control is performed by:
When a stop signal is output by the stop signal output means, the position of the symbol along a specific pay line among the set pay lines is set as a stop operation position, and stop control is performed by the stop control means. A game machine having the position of the symbol along the specific winning line as a stop control position,
In the identification information storage means,
It is a stop table that is referred to when the first reel is controlled to stop first , and the stop operation position is displayed so that a symbol stop mode for winning a winning combination along a predetermined winning line is displayed. A plurality of first stop tables in which the amount of symbol movement to the stop control position is set;
A plurality of second stop tables that are referred to in cases other than when the first reel is controlled to stop first, wherein a bit pattern is set for each stop operation position;
A plurality of mask data set with a bit pattern corresponding to each of the reels;
The bit pattern set for each value indicating the stop operation position in the second stop table indicates whether or not to change the predetermined pay line when the second reel or the third reel is controlled to stop. In order to determine the line change bit to be referred to and the amount of symbol movement from the stop operation position to the stop control position when the winning line is changed or not changed for each reel. And a stop data bit referred to in
The stop control means includes
When the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, an initial setting process for determining the type of the first stop table and the second stop table corresponding to the winning combination is performed,
When the first reel is controlled to stop first, stop control is performed with reference to the first stop table determined in the initial setting process, and the first reel is controlled based on the stop control position of the first reel. Performing a first reel first stop process for determining a type of the second stop table referred to when the second reel and the third reel are controlled to stop;
When the second reel or the third reel is controlled to stop second after the first reel first stop process, the stop operation position in the second stop table determined in the first reel first stop process. After the first stop of the first reel that performs stop control with reference to the line change bit according to the determination of whether or not to change the winning line, and with reference to the stop data bit string according to the determination result Perform the second stop process,
When the second reel or the third reel is controlled to stop third after the first stop processing of the first reel, a stop data bit string corresponding to a determination result in the second stop processing after the first reel first stop is set. Performing a third stop process after the first stop of the first reel that performs stop control with reference to,
When the second reel or the third reel is controlled to stop first, referring to the line change bit according to the stop operation position in the second stop table determined in the initial determination process, It is determined whether or not to change the winning line, and an irregular first stop process for performing stop control with reference to the stop data bit string corresponding to the determination result is performed.
When the second reel or the third reel is controlled to be stopped after the first irregular stopping process, the second irregularity control is performed with reference to the stop data bit string corresponding to the determination result in the first irregular stopping process. , Perform the third stop process,
When stop control is performed using the second stop table, mask data corresponding to a reel that is subject to stop control is selected, and the determination result of whether or not to change the winning line changes the winning line. If it is, the selected mask data is changed, and in accordance with the stop data bit string in which the result of the logical operation with the mask data is true in the order of the value indicating the stop operation position from the stop data bit corresponding to the stop operation position A game machine characterized by searching for a stop operation position and determining a difference between values indicating stop operation positions before and after the search as a movement amount of the symbol. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The stop control means includes
The first stop control position by the first reel first stop process, the second stop control position by the second stop process after the first reel first stop, and the third stop process after the first reel first stop are determined. The display combination corresponding to the stop mode of the symbol is identified based on the third stop control position, and when the display combination and the winning combination do not match, the determination relating to the determination of the third stop control position When the difference is updated to one of a plurality of preset values and the second stop table is moved from the stop data bit corresponding to the third stop operation position by the updated difference, the mask data and A gaming machine, wherein when the result of a logical operation is true, the updated difference is redetermined as a symbol movement amount.

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