JP4644070B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface, and a plurality of symbols provided on the peripheral surface of each of the reels are provided so as to correspond to the reels. On condition that a display window is displayed so as to be visible to the player and a medal (hereinafter referred to as “game value”) is inserted based on an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”). , A start switch that outputs a signal for instructing the start of rotation of each reel based on an operation by the player (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), and a plurality of switches corresponding to each reel. (Hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), the rotation of each reel and the control of the stop are controlled by controlling the operation of the stop switch that outputs a signal to stop the rotation of each reel and the stepping motor. Gaming machine having a control unit, the performing, so-called pachi-slot machine are known. Usually, in such a pachislot machine, it is determined whether or not the winning or the establishment is made based on the combination of symbols displayed on the display window, and the gaming value is paid out based on the result.

  Currently, when a player performs a start operation, the mainstream pachislot machine performs an internal lottery based on the input game value (hereinafter also referred to as “input value”), and the type of result of the lottery is The reel rotation is stopped based on the internal winning combination and the timing of the stop operation by the player. For this reason, even if it is a game in which an internal winning combination related to winning or establishment is obtained by the above-mentioned internal lottery, if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, it will not be won or established. That is, the player is required to have a predetermined technique (so-called “promotion”).

  By the way, recently, when a specific combination (for example, “bell's small combination”) is won internally, it is determined whether or not the player should be notified of information necessary to align the combinations of symbols related to the specific combination. Is determined based on the degree of acquisition of medals acquired based on the skill (for example, the difference between the “number of game media paid out” and the “number of game media betted”) (for example, patent literature) 1).

Here, in a state where a combination of symbols related to a specific combination is notified over a plurality of unit games, it is determined whether or not to notify based on the amount of medals acquired. Since the information necessary for aligning the combination of symbols related to the role of the player is relatively difficult to be notified, even if the player is relatively inferior in skill, the necessary information It is expected to acquire and sustain interest in games.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-143377 (pages 13, 14, 21, etc.)

  However, in a conventional gaming machine, when a player who has a relatively superior skill is playing a game, it is difficult to obtain the necessary information when a predetermined medal is obtained. There was a problem that the undulations were relatively gentle and it was difficult to maintain interest in games due to lack of fun.

  The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an interesting gaming machine that has undulations in the balls.

(1) The gaming machine of the present invention includes a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) for displaying a plurality of symbols, and a start operation detection means (for example, a start lever 6 and a start switch 6S) for detecting a start operation. ) And a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination (for example, a main control circuit 71 as means for performing an internal lottery process in step S6 in FIG. 14) on the condition that the starting operation is detected by the starting operation detecting means. ) And symbol variation means for varying the symbol displayed by the symbol display means on condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means (for example, means for performing steps S9 to S11 in FIG. 14) Main control circuit 71), stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop signal circuit 46), and the stop operation detection. On the condition that the stop operation is detected by the means, stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means (for example, main control as means for performing the reel stop control processing in step S12 of FIG. 14) Circuit 71) and game value giving means for giving a game value according to the combination of symbols as a result of stopping the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means (for example, the processing of steps S13 to S15 in FIG. 14) A main control circuit 71) as a means for performing and a first symbol combination (for example, "white 7-BAR-red 7") corresponding to the first winning combination (for example, ST lottery combination) by the symbol display means. Whether or not to generate a notification state (for example, ST) informing that the second winning combination (for example, white 7 small combination 01) has been determined by the winning combination determining means on the condition that it is displayed Determining means (for example, the sub-control circuit 72 as means for performing the processes of steps S183 and 184 in FIG. 29) and the second symbol corresponding to the second winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means Whether or not the occurrence of the notification state is determined by the notification display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 5) that displays a combination (for example, “white 7-red 7-red 7”) as notification information, and the determination means. Display for controlling the notification display means based on (the process of step S183 in FIG. 29) and whether or not the second winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means (the process of step S153 in FIG. 26). Control means (for example, the sub-control circuit 72 as a means for performing the game start process in FIG. 26 and the display process in FIG. 29), and the second winning combination includes a plurality of types, and each second winning combination The number corresponding to the role If the combination of symbols is different and the occurrence of the notification state is determined and one of the second winning combinations is determined as the winning combination, the display control means corresponds to the second winning combination corresponding to the second winning combination. The symbol combination of 2 is displayed as notification information, and a predetermined number of games are displayed. The first stop combination is determined by the stop control unit except when the first winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination unit or when the notification state occurs. When one symbol (for example, “white 7 (symbol 91)”) included in the two symbol combinations can be stopped at a predetermined stop position (for example, any one of code numbers “07” to “13” on the display window) When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means at the time when the symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner, the determining means stops determining whether or not to generate the notification state a predetermined number of times . It has a configuration.

In this configuration, one symbol included in the second symbol combination by the stop control unit except when the first winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining unit or when a predetermined state (notification state) occurs. When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means at a time when the stop can be stopped at the predetermined stop position, the determination means stops (does not perform) the determination as to whether or not to generate the predetermined state. The player performs a stop operation at a time when one symbol included in the second symbol combination cannot be displayed. Thereby, since the second symbol combination cannot be displayed except in a predetermined state, the undulations occur in the balls. Further, in the predetermined state, the second symbol combination that could not be displayed in other than the predetermined state can be displayed, and the game value is given by this display, so that the interest in the game is increased. Be expected.

(2) The gaming machine of the present invention is selected on the condition that a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols, a start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation, and a start operation detected by the start operation detecting means. A winning combination determining means for determining a combination, a symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means on the condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, and a stop for detecting a stop operation. The operation detecting means, the stop control means for stopping the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means on the condition that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, and the symbol changing means. As a result of the change of the symbol being stopped, game value giving means for giving a game value corresponding to the combination of symbols, and the first symbol combination corresponding to the first winning combination is displayed by the symbol display means And that on condition that is, a determination unit configured second winning combination that is determined to determine whether or not to generate the notification state is informed by the winning combination determination means is determined by the winning combination determination means A notification display means for displaying the second symbol combination corresponding to the second winning combination as notification information, whether or not the notification means has been determined to be generated by the determining means, and the winning combination determining means Display control means for controlling the notification display means based on whether or not the winning combination is determined, and the second winning combination includes a plurality of types and corresponds to each second winning combination. When the second symbol combination is different, the display control means responds to the second winning combination when the occurrence of the notification state is determined and one of the second winning combinations is determined as the winning combination Announce the second symbol combination As broadcast, displays predetermined number of games, the first winning combination by the winning combination determination means (for example, ST lottery officer) When is determined, or other than when the notification condition (e.g., ST) is generated, When one symbol (for example, “white 7 (symbol 91)”) included in the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display unit, the determination unit determines whether to generate the notification state. Is stopped a predetermined number of times .

According to this configuration, one symbol included in the second symbol combination by the symbol display unit, except when the first winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining unit or when a predetermined state (notification state) occurs. Is displayed, the determination means stops (does not perform) the determination as to whether or not the predetermined state is to be generated, so that the player cannot display one symbol included in the second symbol combination. The stop operation will be performed when possible. Thereby, since the second symbol combination cannot be displayed except in a predetermined state, the undulations occur in the balls. Further, in the predetermined state, the second symbol combination that could not be displayed in other than the predetermined state can be displayed, and the game value is given by this display, so that the interest in the game is increased. Be expected.

  According to the present invention, one symbol included in the second symbol combination is predetermined by the stop control unit except when the first winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining unit or when a predetermined state occurs. When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means at a time when the stop position can be stopped, the determining means stops determining whether or not to generate the predetermined state. A stop operation is performed when one symbol included in the two symbol combinations cannot be stopped at a predetermined stop position. As a result, the second symbol combination cannot be displayed in a state other than the predetermined state, so that it is expected to provide an interesting gaming machine having a undulation in the ball.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows an embodiment in which a gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a “pachislot machine”. In addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., this pachislot machine is played using a game medium such as a card that is given to a player or stores information on the game value that is given. It is assumed that

  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. A liquid crystal display screen (hereinafter also referred to as “screen”) 5a is provided on the front surface of the panel display portion 2a. The reel 3 (left) can be displayed on the screen 5a and disposed on the back side of the liquid crystal. The reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) can be transmissively displayed through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Various effects such as information on the game or animation are displayed on the screen 5a. Here, the notification information of the internal winning combination “White 7 small combination 01” is displayed.

  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 effective lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in an oblique direction. These active lines are set to five by operating the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, the maximum BET switch 13, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. ing. Here, the design of each reel is visible through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R as described above. 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, a WIN lamp 17, a payout display section 18, a bonus game information display section (not shown) and the like are provided. It has been. 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 WIN lamp 17 is turned on when BB or RB is established, and is turned on with a predetermined probability when BB or RB is won internally. The payout display unit 18 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the payout number of medals at the time of winning a prize. The bonus game information display unit is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and displays the number of RB games that can be played and the number of RBs that can be won.

  Here, one game (one game) ends when all reels are stopped. The 1-BET lamp 9a is lit when the number of BETs is “1” and five valid lines are set. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the number of BETs is “2” and five valid lines are set. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and five valid lines are set. The credit display unit (not shown) is composed of 7 segment LEDs and displays the number of stored medals.

  A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10, and on the left side, 1-BET switches 11, 2- A BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, and the like are provided. One of the credited medals is bet on the game by one press operation of the 1-BET switch 11, and one of the credited medals by one press operation of the 2-BET switch 12. Two cards are bet on the game, and the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game is bet by pressing the maximum BET switch 13 once. By operating these BET switches, the above-mentioned effective line is set.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16.

  On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated by the player's operation, and a start to start changing the symbols displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R (starting the game) A lever 6 is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range.

  Three stop buttons (a left stop button 7L, a middle stop button 7C, and a right stop button 7R) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively. Yes.

  Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right of the cabinet 2 (above the medal receiving portion 16).

  Here, the stop operation by pressing the first stop button performed when all the reels are rotating is “first stop operation”, and the stop operation by pressing the second stop button performed next is “second stop”. The stop operation by pressing the third stop button performed after “operation” and “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”. Further, when the operation order of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is expressed, the left stop button 7L is abbreviated as “left”, the middle stop button 7C is abbreviated as “middle”, and the right stop button 7R is abbreviated as “right”. Furthermore, the above-mentioned “left”, “middle”, and “right” are arranged from the left in the order of stop operation. The operation sequence of this embodiment includes “six types” of “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle”, and “right middle left”.

  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 in a ROM 32 (shown in FIG. 12) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, "white 7 (design 91)", "cherry (design 92)", "blank (design 93)", "Replay (design 94)", "blue 7 (design 95) ) "," BAR (symbol 96) "," red 7 (symbol 97) "is a symbol sequence composed of symbols. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG. In addition, when the stop operation is performed at any symbol position (stop operation position) among the code numbers “07” to “13” of the left reel, four symbols are included in one symbol included in the white 7 small role described later. It is arranged so that it can be pulled in.

  FIG. 3 shows a symbol combination table that defines the relationship between symbol combinations (symbol combinations), the contents of the display combination, and the payout number corresponding to the number of medals inserted (number of bets). This is used to determine the display combination based on the stored data in the symbol storage area in which the rotating identifier is not stored in the display combination search process (shown in step S13 in FIG. 14).

  In FIG. 3, establishment of RB is realized by arranging “BAR-BAR-red 7” along the active line. As shown in the bonus operation time table of FIG. 4 to be described later, the possible number of games for the display combination “RB” is “12” and the possible number of winnings is “8”. For example, when the internal winning combination “RB” is established in the general gaming state, the RB gaming state is generated. In this RB gaming state, when 12 games are finished or 8 winnings are established, the game state is shifted to the general gaming state.

  In addition, the establishment of replay is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When the replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, the replay is a display combination that allows a game to be performed without being made to input the game value when established.

  Further, winning of cherry (corresponding to a small part of cherry) is realized by arranging “cherry-ANY-ANY” along the effective line. The number of payouts due to the winning of cherry is “2” in any case where the number of input is “1”, “2”, or “3”.

  In addition, winning of the ST lottery role is realized by arranging “white 7-BAR-red 7” along the active line. The number of payouts due to winning the ST lottery role is “1” for any of the inserted numbers “1”, “2”, and “3”. Furthermore, ST lottery processing using the ST lottery table (shown in FIG. 11) is performed in the display processing (shown in FIG. 29) as a privilege by winning the ST lottery role. Note that ST is a state in which an internal winning combination is notified over a plurality of game units, and in this embodiment, when an internal winning is made to any of white 7 small combination 01 to white 7 small combination 06, an internal winning combination is made. Information for winning a winning combination is notified.

  Further, the winning of the white 7 small role 01 is realized by arranging “white 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line. The number of payouts for winning the white 7 small combination 01 is “15” in any case where the inserted number is “1”, “2”, or “3”.

  Further, the winning of the white 7 small combination 02 is realized by arranging “white 7-red 7-blue 7” along the active line. The number of payouts for winning the white 7 small combination 02 is “15” in any case where the number of inserted coins is “1”, “2”, or “3”.

  The winning of the white 7 small role 03 is realized by arranging “white 7-red 7-white 7” along the active line. The number of payouts due to winning of the white 7 small combination 03 is “15” in any case where the number of input is “1”, “2”, or “3”.

  The winning of the white 7 small role 04 is realized by arranging “white 7-blue 7-red 7” along the active line. The number of payouts for winning the white 7 small role 04 is “15” in any case where the number of input is “1”, “2”, or “3”.

  Further, the winning of the white 7 small role 05 is realized by arranging “white 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active line. The number of payouts for winning the white 7 small role 05 is “15” in any case where the inserted number is “1”, “2”, or “3”.

  Further, the winning of the white 7 small combination 06 is realized by arranging “white 7-blue 7-white 7” along the active line. The number of payouts for winning the white 7 small combination 06 is “15” for any of the inserted numbers “1”, “2”, and “3”.

  Here, since the symbol combination of RB is “BAR-BAR-Red 7” and the symbol combination of ST lottery is “White 7-BAR-Red 7”, both cannot be aimed at the same time. In addition, during RB, the winning probability of “cherry small part” with “2” is high and it is difficult to increase the number of medals. Further, when the winning combination is “other than the ST lottery” and the stop operation position of the left reel 3L is the code number “07” to “13” during the non-ST, the ST lottery is not performed (FIG. 28). Will be described later). Thus, the player does not aim at “white 7 (symbol 91)” of the left reel 3L, but, for example, aims at “BAR (symbol 96)” of the left reel 3L.

  FIG. 4 shows a bonus operating time table. This is used to set various items including the operating flag in the bonus operation check process (shown in FIG. 20). Note that the gaming state according to the present embodiment includes a general gaming state, an RB gaming state (in RB operation), and a carryover state. The carryover state indicates that the RB is internally won, but the symbol combination in which the internal winning combination “RB” is established is not stopped and is in the general gaming state.

  When the display combination is RB, the RB operating flag as the operating flag, “12” as the number of possible games, and “8” as the number of possible winnings are read, and a predetermined storage area ( Game possible number of times storage area, winning possible number of times storage area).

  FIG. 5 shows an internal lottery table determination table. This is used in the internal lottery process (shown in step S6 in FIG. 14) to determine the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state.

  In the general gaming state, “9” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table. In the RB gaming state, “8” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is determined as the internal lottery table.

  FIG. 6 shows an internal lottery table. FIG. 6A is a general gaming state internal lottery table, and FIG. 6B is an RB gaming state internal lottery table. This is used in the internal lottery process (shown in step S6 in FIG. 14) to acquire a lottery value based on the winning number and the number of inserted sheets. This winning number is the same as the number of lotteries described above.

  The internal lottery table for the general gaming state in FIG. 6 (1) is determined in the general gaming state as described above. Here, a winning number and a lottery value are associated with each inserted number. Based on the general game state internal lottery table, one of “1” to “9” may be determined as the winning number.

  The internal lottery table for the RB gaming state in FIG. 6 (2) is determined in the RB gaming state as described above. Here, only the inserted number “2” is set, and the winning number and the lottery value are associated with each other. Based on the RB gaming state internal lottery table, one of “1” to “8” may be determined as the winning number.

  FIG. 7 shows an internal winning combination determination table. This is used to determine the internal winning combination based on the winning number and the gaming state in the internal lottery process (shown in step S6 in FIG. 14).

  Based on this internal winning combination determination table, in the general gaming state, any of RB, replay, losing, white 7 small combination 01 to white 7 small combination 06, cherry small combination, ST lottery combination as an internal winning combination The corresponding winning number may be determined. Further, in the RB gaming state, a winning number corresponding to any one of the loser, white 7 small combination 01 to white 7 small combination 06, cherry small combination, and ST lottery combination may be determined.

  FIG. 8 shows a pull-in priority table. This is used to set data indicating the pull-in priority in the expected display combination storage area (shown in FIG. 10) in the expected display combination storage process (shown in FIG. 15). Here, the data indicating the pull-in priority (priority when pulling the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination), the calculation order corresponding to the pull-in priority, and the content (type) of the internal winning combination are associated with each other. ing. More specifically, the calculation order is set in descending order of the data value indicating the pull-in priority. Note that the data “3” indicating the RB pull-in priority is larger than the data “2” indicating the cherry pull-in priority (higher pull-in priority). Based on the order “2”, data “3” indicating RB is set in the expected display combination storing area. Thus, for example, in the general gaming state, when the RB and the cherry small combination are determined as the internal winning combination, the symbol related to the RB based on the data indicating the drawing priority stored in the expected display combination storing area. Will be displayed preferentially.

  FIG. 9 shows a search order table (here, search order table 0). This is determined according to the drawing priority order corresponding to the internal winning combination and the symbol position to be searched, and is used to determine the number of sliding symbols based on the current search order. Here, the search order is associated with the number of sliding frames.

  FIG. 10 shows the expected display combination storage area. This is because, in the display combination prediction storing process (shown in FIG. 15), the drawing priority order of the rotating reel is predicted according to the current symbol position (stop operation position), and the symbol combination including the symbol at the stop position is predicted. Used to store the corresponding draw priority. Here, for each of the expected display combination storage areas 1 to 3, the symbol position is associated with data indicating the expected type of display combination. The value of this data is set for each display combination or for each group consisting of a plurality of display combinations, and a large value is set in descending order of the drawing priority.

  FIG. 11 shows the ST lottery table. In the display process (shown in FIG. 29), when the value of the ST non-lottery counter is not “1 or more” and the display combination is “ST lottery combination”, it is determined whether or not ST is set. Used for ST lottery. Here, the probability of “winning” and “non-winning” is “64/128”. In the ST non-lottery counter processing (shown in FIG. 28), the ST non-lottery counter has a value of the ST game number counter that is not “1 or more”, and the internal winning combination is “other than ST lottery”, and When the stop operation position is a symbol position of code numbers “07” to “13”, “5” is added. Here, when the value of the ST non-lottery counter is “1 or more”, it is determined that the ST lottery is to be stopped (not performed).

  In this embodiment, when the ST non-lottery counter value is “0” and the symbol combination corresponding to the ST lottery combination is displayed, the ST lottery is performed. Alternatively, when the value of the ST lottery counter is “0” and the ST lottery is won, the ST lottery may be performed. Thus, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the ST lottery cannot be displayed, the ST lottery is performed, so a beginner who cannot look forward to the symbol combination corresponding to the ST lottery Even so, it is possible to play games actively. In addition, ST is always generated when the value of the ST non-lottery counter is “0” and corresponding to the ST lottery but a combination of symbols is displayed or when the ST lottery is determined as an internal winner You may let them. As a result, when a combination of symbols corresponding to the ST lottery is displayed or when the ST lottery is determined as an internal winning combination, the game always moves to ST. In these cases, the player plays a game. It will be more enjoyable and the interest in games will increase.

  FIG. 12 shows 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 liquid crystal based on commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Controls the display device 5, LEDs 101 (for example, payout display unit 18, credit display unit, bonus game information display unit), lamps 102 (for example, WIN lamp 17, BET lamps 9a to 9c), and speakers 21L and 21R. A circuit configuration including the sub-control circuit 72 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. The main control circuit 71 also includes a one-game monitoring timer, an automatic stop timer, a bonus end number counter, and the like.

  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 has an internal lottery table (shown in FIG. 6) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and an internal lottery for determining the internal lottery table. Table determination table (shown in FIG. 5), the aforementioned bonus operation time table (shown in FIG. 4), the aforementioned internal winning combination determination table (shown in FIG. 7), and various control commands for transmission to the sub-control circuit 72 ( Command) is 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 (for example, RB in-operation flag), game state information, and the like are stored. Further, as predetermined storage areas of the RAM 33, there are a symbol storage area (not shown), an internal winning combination storage area (not shown), a display combination storage area (not shown), a display combination expected storage area (shown in FIG. 10), and the like. Is provided.

  In the circuit of FIG. 12, as a main actuator whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a hopper that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41 (for payout). 40) and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R that rotationally drive the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, and a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40 are connected to the output section of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a command 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 command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, C / P switch 14, insertion medal sensor 22S, reel stop signal circuit 46, reel position detection circuit 50, and payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and generates a start switch signal. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal 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 the 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. 12, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Based on the random number sampled in this way and the internal lottery table stored in the ROM 32, the internal winning combination is determined.

  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 storage 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 reel outer peripheral surface. 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 symbol combination table (shown in FIG. 3) is stored in the ROM 32. In this symbol combination table, a combination of symbols to be won or established, the number of medal dividends for winning, and a winning determination code (not shown) indicating the winning or establishment are associated with each other. The symbol combination table is referred to at the time of stop control of the left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, and right reel 3R and when confirming winning or establishment after all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  Based on the lottery process (internal lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 determines the reel based on the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. A signal for controlling the stop of 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If it becomes a stop mode indicating winning or establishment after internal 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”.

  FIG. 13 shows a circuit configuration including the sub-control circuit 72 described above.

  In FIG. 13, the sub control circuit 72 is formed on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes an image control circuit 80 and a sound / lamp control circuit 73. These circuits 73 and 80 each have a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) as a main component, and the sub-microcomputer performs a control operation according to a preset program (image control CPU 82, sound control). A sub-ROM (corresponding to the image control program ROM 84 and the program ROM 75) and a sub RAM (corresponding to the image control work RAM 83 and the work RAM 76) as storage means. Further, the sub control circuit 72 includes a random number generator and a sampling circuit (not shown) in the same manner as the main control circuit 71 for use in the ST lottery process (step S184 in FIG. 29).

  The image control circuit 80 transmits from the main control circuit 71 via the serial port 81 according to the program and the serial port 81 connected to the input / output port of the main control circuit 71 and the serial port 77 of the sound / lamp control circuit 73. Image control CPU 82 that performs a control operation based on a command to be executed or an external signal, an image control program ROM 84 in which the program is stored, and image control as temporary storage means when the program is executed by the image control CPU 82 A work RAM 83 and a calendar IC 85 for storing time information are provided. The image control circuit 80 includes an image control IC 88 connected to the image control CPU 82, an image ROM 86, a video RAM 87, and a control RAM 89.

  The image control CPU 82 determines the display content of the liquid crystal display device 5 in accordance with the program stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on predetermined parameters.

  The image control program ROM 84 stores an image table in which the program relating to the display of the liquid crystal display device 5 and image data corresponding to the display contents are stored. In this effect table, an effect identifier and image data are associated.

  The image ROM 86 stores dot data for forming an image. The video RAM 87 is used as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

  The image control IC 88 forms an image corresponding to the display content (image data) determined by the image control CPU 82 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5. The control RAM 89 stores various control parameters when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

  The image control work RAM 83 stores various information (for example, the values of the ST game number counter and the ST non-lottery counter, the ST lottery table in FIG. 11). The image control work RAM 83 and the calendar IC 85 are backed up so that data is not lost when the power is cut off.

  On the other hand, the sound / lamp control circuit 73 and a serial port 77 connected to the serial port 81 of the image control circuit 80 and a command (main control) transmitted from the image control CPU 82 via the serial ports 81 and 77 according to the program. A sound / lamp control CPU 74 that performs a control operation based on a circuit 71 or a command transmitted from the outside), a program ROM 75 that stores the program, and a sound / lamp control circuit 73 that executes the program. And a work RAM 76 as temporary storage means. The sound / lamp control circuit 73 includes a sound source IC 78 connected to the sound / lamp control CPU 74, a power amplifier 79, and a sound source ROM 91.

  The sound / lamp control CPU 74 controls the lighting of the lamps 102 such as the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, and the WIN lamp (not shown) based on a command (input of the serial port 77) from the image control CPU 82, and a payout display. The lighting of the LEDs 101 such as the unit 18 and the bonus game information display unit (not shown) is controlled. Further, the sound / lamp control CPU 74 determines an effect related to sound output based on the command from the image control CPU 82, and outputs the command to the sound source IC 78. The sound source IC 78 acquires sound data from the sound source ROM 91 based on a command from the sound / lamp control CPU 74 and outputs sounds corresponding to the sound data from the speakers 21L and 21R via the power amplifier 79.

  FIG. 14 shows a processing procedure of reset interrupt processing (RESET interrupt processing) by the main control circuit 71.

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

  Next, the CPU 31 erases the information in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 at the end of the game (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in 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). In the medal insertion monitoring and start check processing, the CPU 31 performs input checks on the insertion medal sensor 22S, the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, and the maximum-BET switch 13, and updates the insertion number counter. Further, the CPU 31 prohibits the update of the inserted number counter when the value of the inserted number counter becomes “3”, and thereafter updates the credit counter when the inserted medal sensor 22S detects the insertion of a medal. Note that, when the replay is displayed in the previous game, the CPU 31 updates the value of the inserted number counter according to the previous inserted number. The CPU 31 checks the input of the start switch 6S and waits until the input of the start switch 6S is performed. It is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is “ON”. If it is “ON”, the start of the unit game is permitted only when the inserted number is two.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a random value extraction process (step S4). In this random value extraction process, the CPU 31 extracts random values used in the internal lottery process in step S6 by random number sampling.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S5). In this gaming state monitoring process, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the RB operating flag is set to “ON”. If it is “ON”, the RB gaming state flag is set to “ON” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process (step S6). In this internal lottery process, the CPU 31 acquires the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries (corresponding to the winning number) based on the internal lottery table determination table (shown in FIG. 5) according to the gaming state. The lottery value is determined based on the acquired internal lottery table (shown in FIG. 6) according to the winning number and the input value. Further, the CPU 31 obtains a random value by the above-described random number sampling, subtracts the lottery value from the random value, and updates the winning number according to the result of the subtraction. The internal winning combination is determined based on the internal winning combination determination table (shown in FIG. 7) in accordance with the winning number and the gaming state thus acquired. When RB is determined as the internal winning combination, the CPU 31 performs processing for storing the RB (carry-over combination flag) in the carry-over combination storage area (not shown) of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a predicted display combination storing process (step S7). Here, before the first stop operation is performed, the stop positions (design positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) by the first stop operation are predicted based on the internal winning combination acquired in step S6. Details of the expected display combination storing process are shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). This start command includes information on the internal winning combination (for example, winning combination identifier, gaming state identifier).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game (step S9). When this determination is “YES”, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S11, and “NO”. In step S10, the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S10, the CPU 31 digests a predetermined waiting time. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player is performed until a predetermined time (for example, “4.1 seconds”) elapses from the start of the previous game.

  In step S11, the CPU 31 requests the motor drive circuit 39 to start rotation of all reels, and performs rotation processing of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The CPU 31 sets various timers. The timer set here includes one game monitoring timer for managing the time of one game (for example, “4.1 seconds”) and the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. And an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R at a predetermined time (for example, “40 seconds”).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process (step S12). In this reel stop control process, the CPU 31 determines one of the expected display combination storage areas (shown in FIG. 10) in the expected display combination storage process in step S7 according to the actual stop operation position (symbol position) of the first stop operation. The stop position is determined based on the number of checks of the symbol position stored in. Details of the reel stop control process are shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process (step S13). In this display combination search process, the CPU 31 displays the display combination (winning or established internal winning combination based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the symbol combination table of FIG. ) Is specified, and data corresponding to the display combination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Thereafter, the CPU 31 performs an illegal check process.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S14). This display combination command includes information regarding the display combination and the number of payouts acquired in step S13.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (step S15). In this medal payout process, the CPU 31 credits or pays out medals according to the display combination acquired in step S13 and the number of payouts. Further, the CPU 31 updates the number of acquired medals. Thereafter, the CPU 31 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 72. This payout end command includes information indicating that the payout of medals has been completed.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the RB operating flag is set to “ON” (step S17). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S18, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S19.

  In step S18, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process. Details of the bonus end check process are shown in FIG.

  In step S19, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process. Details of the bonus operation check process are shown in FIG.

  FIG. 15 shows the details of the expected display combination storing process (step S7 in FIG. 14) of the reset interrupt process performed by the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 sets the head address of the expected display combination storing area 1 (shown in FIG. 10) (step S21).

  Next, the CPU 31 searches for the reel being rotated from the right side based on the number of stop buttons that have not been pressed, and stores the reel as a search target reel (step S22). Specifically, when the number of stop buttons not pressed is “3”, the left reel is stored as a search target reel, and when the number of stop buttons not pressed is “2”, When the reel is stored as a search target reel and the number of stop buttons that are not pressed is “1”, the right reel is stored as a search target reel.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates a symbol storage area (not shown) based on the search target reel and the symbol position (step S23). Here, the symbol storage area is allocated to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33, and is used for storing an identifier indicating the symbol of the search target reel or the rotation of each reel for each effective line.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process (step S24). Details of the display combination search process are shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the drawing priority order based on the drawing priority table (shown in FIG. 8) and stores it as data in the expected display combination storing area (step S25). Specifically, a value stored in an internal winning combination storage area (not shown) in which the internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process in step S6 is stored, and a display combination storing area (not shown) described later. And the value stored in the pull-in priority table and the pull-in data (not shown) corresponding to the pull-in priority are subjected to a logical AND operation, and then the result of this operation is “0”. If it is not “0”, the corresponding drawing priority order is stored in the expected display combination storing area, and if it is “0”, the drawing priority order is updated and the updated drawing priority order is corresponded. In this process, the same calculation is performed on the pull-in data, and the same process is performed until the calculation result is no longer “0”, thereby determining the pull-in priority. The pull-in data is set in the order of operation in the pull-in priority table.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all the drawing-in priority orders for the symbol positions provided in the expected display combination storing area have been determined in the process of step S25 (step S26). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S28, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S27.

  When it is determined as “NO” in the determination in step S26, the CPU 31 updates the symbol position provided in the expected display combination storing area (step S27). Specifically, “1” is added to the symbol position in the expected display combination storing area, and the value obtained by adding “1” is set as the symbol position. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S22, and the same process is repeated until the drawing priority order of all symbol positions is determined.

  If “YES” is determined in the determination in step S26, that is, if it is determined that the drawing priority order is stored in all the symbol positions in the expected display combination storing area, the CPU 31 determines that all the reels in rotation are in rotation. Then, it is determined whether or not the pull-in priority is stored (step S28). When this determination is “YES”, the expected display combination storing process is terminated, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S29.

  When it is determined as “NO” in the determination in step S28, the CPU 31 updates the address of the expected display combination storing area (step S29). Specifically, when the expected display combination storage area 1 is set, the expected display combination storage area 2 is set. When the expected display combination storage area 2 is set, the expected display combination storage area 3 is set. The same processing is repeated until the drawing priority is stored in the symbol positions in the expected display combination storing area corresponding to all the reels that are rotating.

  FIG. 16 shows the details of the display combination search process (step S26 in FIG. 15) by the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 sets a center line as an effective line for searching for a display combination (step S26a).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the combination of symbols has been checked in all the effective lines that search for the display combination (step S26b). Specifically, it is determined whether or not all combinations of symbols of the center line 8c, the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e have been checked. When this determination is “YES”, the display combination search process is terminated, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S26c.

  When it is determined “NO” in step S26b, the CPU 31 sets a symbol combination table (shown in FIG. 3) in order to determine the display combination (step S26c).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines a display combination based on the symbol storage area excluding the symbol storage area of the rotating reel (step S26d).

  Next, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the display combination and the display combination storage area in the display combination storage area (step S26e). Specifically, a logical OR operation is performed on the display combination determined in step S26d and the value stored in the display combination storage area, and the calculation result is stored in the display combination storage area. This process is performed in order to avoid incorrect winnings.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all symbol combinations have been checked (step S26f). Specifically, it is determined whether or not all data stored in the symbol combination table has been checked. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S26g. If “NO”, the process returns to step S26d, and the same processing is repeated until all the data stored in the symbol combination table is checked.

  If “YES” is determined in the determination in step S26f, the CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol storage area and updates the effective line to be searched (step S26g). Specifically, the address of the symbol storage area is updated in the order of the center line 8c, the top line 8b, the bottom line 8d, the cross-up line 8a, and the cross-down line 8e, and the effective line corresponding to the updated address is Set the display combination to the active line to search. For example, when the center line 8c is set as an effective line for searching for a display combination, the display line is changed to the top line 8b. When this process ends, the process returns to step S26b, and the same process is repeated based on the changed symbol area address.

  FIG. 17 shows details of the reel stop control process (step S12 in FIG. 14) by the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been operated (step S31). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop signal is output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 based on the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S33, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S32.

  In step S32, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the aforementioned automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S33, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG.

  In step S33, the CPU 31 performs a stop position determination process. Details of this stop position determination processing are shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S34). This reel stop command includes a reel stop identifier and a reel rotation identifier. The reel stop identifier is information relating to a reel that is stopped by any stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The left reel 3L is “0”, the middle reel 3C is “1”, and the right reel 3R. Is set as “2”. The reel rotation identifier is information indicating the state of each reel ("rotating" or "stopped"), and is set as "1" during rotation and "0" during stop.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a rotating reel (step S35). When this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to step S36, and when "NO", the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG.

  In step S36, the CPU 31 performs a display combination prediction storing process. In this display combination prediction storing process, when a stop operation is performed during reel rotation after the start command is transmitted, a display combination is predicted for a rotating reel that is not stopped based on the planned stop position of the reel. This is the same as the process (step S22) when the first stop operation is assumed in the expected display combination storing process of FIG. When this process is completed, since it is determined that there is a rotating reel in step S35, the remaining rotating reels return to step S31 in order to perform the same process as the process from step S31 to step S35.

  FIG. 18 shows details of the stop position determination process (step S33 in FIG. 17) by the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 searches for and stores the address of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the symbol counter (step S41). Here, “5” is set to the value of the number of checks. That is, all the planned stop positions within the range where the number of sliding frames is 4 frames are checked.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts the number of sliding frames corresponding to the search order equivalent to the number of checks based on the search order table (shown in FIG. 9) (step S42). Referring to the search order table of FIG. 9, for example, when the number of checks is “5”, the number of sliding frames “3” is extracted.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets the address of the stored expected display combination storing area, and adds the number of sliding frames (step S43). For example, when the stop operation position is “10” and “3” is extracted as the number of sliding symbols as described above, the data of the symbol position “13” in the expected display combination storing area is extracted.

  Next, the CPU 31 subtracts the saved data from the data in the current expected display combination storing area (step S44).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made, that is, whether or not the calculation result in step S44 has a negative value (step S45). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S48, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S46.

  When it is determined “YES” in the determination in step S45, the CPU 31 saves the data in the current expected display combination storing area (step S46).

  Next, the CPU 31 provisionally determines the number of sliding frames based on the saved data (step S47).

  When it is determined as “YES” in the determination in step S45 or after the process in step S47, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks (step S48).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks has become “0” as a result of subtracting the number of checks in step S48 (step S49). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S49a, and when “NO”, the process returns to step S42.

  When it is determined “YES” in the determination in step S49, the CPU 31 returns the temporarily determined number of sliding frames and determines the number of sliding frames (step S49a). That is, the number of sliding frames tentatively determined in step S47 is determined as the number of sliding frames.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the symbol counter and the determined number of sliding symbols (step 49b). When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S34 in FIG.

  FIG. 19 shows details of the bonus end check process (step S18 in FIG. 14) by the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and determines whether or not a predetermined display combination winning has been established (step S51). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S52, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S54.

  In step S52, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the winning possible number counter. Further, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter is “0” (step S53). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S56, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S54.

  In step S54, the CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the possible game number counter. Further, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the game possible number counter is “0” (step S55). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S56, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

  In step S56, the CPU 31 performs RB end time processing. Specifically, the RB operating flag, the game possible number counter and the winning possible number counter are cleared.

  FIG. 20 shows details of the bonus operation check process (step S19 in FIG. 14) by the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is RB based on the display combination search process in step S13 of FIG. 14 (step S61). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S62, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S62, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table of FIG. Specifically, an RB operating flag as an operating flag, “12” as a possible number of games, and “8” as a possible number of winnings are read out, and a predetermined storage area (a possible number of games storage area in the RAM 33) (Corresponding to a possible game number counter), a possible winning number storage area (corresponding to a possible winning number counter)).

  FIG. 21 shows interrupt processing (periodic interrupt processing every 1.1173 ms) by the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 saves register data used in the periodic interrupt processing (step S71).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S72). In this input port check process, the CPU 31 confirms an input from the start switch 6S when the start lever 6 is pressed.

  Next, the CPU 31 adds “1” to the interrupt counter (step S73). Further, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the interrupt counter is an even number (step S74). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S81, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S75.

  Next, the CPU 31 sequentially sets information indicating the left reel, the information indicating the middle reel, and the information indicating the right reel as rotation control targets, as reel identifiers, performs reel control processing, and sequentially drives the reels. Control (steps S75 to S80). Details of this reel control processing are shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp blinking control process and a 7SEG drive control process (step S81). In the lamp blinking control process, the CPU 31 sets a command for turning on a WIN lamp or the like provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2 in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Further, in the 7SEG drive control process, a command for displaying on the information display unit 18 the number of stored medals or the number of game balls, the number of medals paid out or the number of game balls paid out, etc. in the RAM 33 is displayed. Set to a predetermined storage area. The above-mentioned command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72.

  Next, the CPU 31 restores the register data saved in step S71 (step S82).

  FIG. 22 shows details of the reel control processing (steps S76, S78, S80 in FIG. 21) by the main control circuit 71.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel is under rotation control (step S91). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S92. If “NO”, the process proceeds to any of steps S77, S79, and S81 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 92, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop scheduled position waiting state is set. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S93, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S95. Note that, in the standby position waiting state, the CPU 31 maintains the constant speed control state of the reels.

  In step S93, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel has reached the planned stop position. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S94, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S95.

  In step S94, the CPU 31 shifts the reel rotation control to the deceleration control state. Thereafter, the control is shifted to a stop control state in which all phases of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R are turned off (excitation stop).

  In step S95, the CPU 31 performs acceleration control, constant speed control, deceleration control or stop control according to the control state of the reel.

  FIG. 23 shows reset interrupt processing by the sub control circuit 72. Here, when the power is turned on, the image control CPU 82 (corresponding to the sub CPU) generates a reset interrupt every 1 / 60S, and further sequentially performs the reset interrupt processing stored in the image control program ROM 84. .

  First, the image control CPU 82 initializes the image control work RAM 83, the control RAM 89, the video RAM 87, and the like (step S101).

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs input monitoring processing (step S102). In this input monitoring process, the image control CPU 82 performs a process for monitoring whether or not a signal is input to the image control circuit 80. For example, the image control CPU 82 determines effect data (such as a menu screen) corresponding to the input of the operation unit if there is an input of the operation unit (not shown) except during the game (such as when the reel 3 is not rotating). To do.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs command input processing (step S103). In this command input process, the image control CPU 82 produces contents (corresponding to the effect data) executed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the LEDs 101, the lamps 102, the speakers 21L, 21R, etc. in accordance with the input commands. To decide. Details of the command input process are shown in FIG.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs image drawing processing (step S104). In this image drawing process, the image control CPU 82 draws the effect image to be displayed based on the effect data determined in step S103. Thereby, an image corresponding to the effect data can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the VDP counter is “2” (step S105). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S106, and if “NO”, the value of the VDP counter is checked again.

  In step S106, the image control CPU 82 returns the value of the VDP counter from “2” to “0”. Further, the image control CPU 82 transmits a bank switching command to the image control IC 88 to switch the display image data area and the write image data area (step S107). After the data areas are thus replaced, the process proceeds to the input monitoring process in step S102, and the processes in steps S102 to S107 described above are repeated.

  FIG. 24 shows various interrupt processes by the sub control circuit 72. Here, (a) is a sub CPU periodic interrupt process, (b) is a sub CPU periodic signal reception interrupt process, and (c) is a sub CPU command signal reception interrupt process. The periodic interrupt process (a) occurs every 2 ms, and the periodic signal reception interrupt process (b) and the command signal reception interrupt process (c) occur every 1/60 s. The sub CPU corresponds to the image control CPU 82 and the sound / lamp control CPU 74.

  In the periodic interrupt process (1), first, the sound / lamp control CPU 74 performs a sound control process (step S111). In this sound control process, the sound / lamp control CPU 74 transmits a sound output command to the sound source IC 78 to control sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R. Next, the sound / lamp control CPU 74 performs a lamp lighting control process (step S112). In this lamp lighting control process, the sound / lamp control CPU 74 transmits a lamp lighting command to a lamp driving circuit (not shown) to light the lamps 102 such as the WIN lamp.

  In the periodic signal reception interrupt process (2), the image control CPU 82 adds “1” to the VDP counter (step S121). Based on the value of the VDP counter, bank switching is performed by the image control IC 88.

  In the command signal reception interrupt process (3), when receiving the command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the image control CPU 82 writes the received command signal as an unprocessed command in a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83. (Step S131). As the unprocessed commands, there are a start command, a reel stop command, a display combination command, and the like.

  FIG. 25 shows details of command input processing (step S103 in FIG. 23) by the sub-control circuit 72.

  First, the image control CPU 82 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is written in a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83 (step S141). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S142, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S104 in FIG.

  In step S142, the image control CPU 82 performs processing corresponding to the unprocessed command. For example, a game start process corresponding to a start command (details are shown in FIG. 26), a reel stop process corresponding to a reel stop command (details are shown in FIG. 27), and a display combination process corresponding to a display combination command (FIG. 29). Show details).

  Next, the image control CPU 82 updates the unprocessed command processed in step S142 in the predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83 to be processed (step S143).

  FIG. 26 shows the details of the game start process by the sub control circuit 72. This is processing corresponding to the start command from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control CPU 82 stores information “game state identifier” relating to the gaming state included in the start command and information “winning role identifier” relating to the internal winning combination in a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83 (step S151). .

  Next, the image control CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the ST non-lottery counter is “1 or more” (step S152). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S153, and the process proceeds to “NO” step S154. In step S153, the image control CPU 82 subtracts “1” from the value of the ST non-lottery counter.

  In step S154, the image control CPU 82 determines whether the value of the ST game number counter is “1 or more”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S155, and the process proceeds to “NO” step S157.

  In step S155, the image control CPU 82 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “one of white 7 small combinations” based on the “winning combination identifier”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S156, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S157.

  In step S156, the image control CPU 82 subtracts “1” from the value of the ST game number counter.

  In step S157, the image control CPU 82 determines an effect identifier based on the aforementioned internal winning combination, the value of the ST game number counter, and the value of the ST non-lottery counter. For example, when the value of the ST game number counter is “1 or more” and the internal winning combination is “white 7 small combination”, an effect identifier for reporting the white 7 small combination is determined. On the other hand, when the value of the ST non-lottery counter is “1 or more”, the value of the ST game number counter is “0”, or the internal winning combination is “other than white 7 small roles” Other than the production identifier for reporting the white 7 small combination is determined.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 sets effect data corresponding to the effect identifier determined in step S157 based on the effect table described above (step S158). This effect data is transmitted to the image control IC 88, and based on this effect data, a predetermined effect image (for example, “white 7 small part 01” displayed on the screen 5a of FIG. 1 is won) is suggested on the liquid crystal display device 5. Image to be displayed).

  FIG. 27 shows details of the reel stop process by the sub-control circuit 72. This is processing corresponding to the reel stop command from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control CPU 82 extracts a reel stop command from an unprocessed command stored in a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83 (step S161).

  Next, the image control CPU 82 determines whether or not the current reel stop is the first stop based on the reel stop command (step S163). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S163, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S165.

  In step S163, the image control CPU 82 produces the effects of the reel that is stopped by the first stop operation and the other two “rotating” reels based on the reel stop identifier and the reel rotation identifier included in the reel stop command. An effect identifier to be shown is determined, and further, effect data corresponding to the effect identifier is set based on the aforementioned effect table. The effect data is transmitted to the image control IC 88, and a predetermined effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the effect data.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs ST non-lottery monitoring processing (step S164). Details of this ST non-lottery monitoring process are shown in FIG.

  In step S165, the image control CPU 82 determines whether or not the current reel stop is the second stop based on the reel stop command. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S166, and the process proceeds to “NO” step S167.

  In step S166, the image control CPU 82, based on the reel stop identifier and the reel rotation identifier included in the reel stop command, the reel that is stopped by the second stop operation, the other "rotating" one reel, and the "stop" An effect identifier indicating the effect of one “reel” is determined, and further, effect data corresponding to the effect identifier is set based on the aforementioned effect table. The effect data is transmitted to the image control IC 88, and a predetermined effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the effect data.

  In step S167, based on the reel stop identifier and the reel rotation identifier included in the reel stop command, the image control CPU 82 produces the effects of the reel that is stopped by the third stop operation and the other two “stopped” reels. An effect identifier to be shown is determined, and further, effect data corresponding to the effect identifier is set based on the aforementioned effect table. The effect data is transmitted to the image control IC 88, and a predetermined effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the effect data.

  FIG. 28 shows details of the ST non-lottery monitoring process (step S164 in FIG. 27) by the sub-control circuit 72.

  First, the image control CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the ST game number counter is “1 or more” (step S171). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S143 in FIG. 25, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S172.

  In step S172, the image control CPU 82 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the “ST lottery combination”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S143 in FIG. 25, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, the image control CPU 82 determines whether or not the first stop is the left reel 3L and the stop operation position (symbol position) is the code number “07 to 13”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S174, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S143 in FIG.

  In step S174, the image control CPU 82 adds “5” to the ST non-lottery counter.

  FIG. 29 shows details of display processing by the sub-control circuit 72. This is processing corresponding to the display combination command from the main control circuit 71.

  First, the image control CPU 82 extracts a display combination command from unprocessed commands stored in a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83 (step S181).

  Next, the image control CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the ST non-lottery counter is “1 or more”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S187, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S183.

  In step S183, the image control CPU 82 determines whether or not the display combination is “ST lottery combination” based on the display combination command. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S184, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S187.

  In step S184, the image control CPU 82 performs ST lottery processing based on the ST lottery table of FIG. Further, the image control CPU 82 determines whether or not the ST lottery is won (step S185). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S186, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S187.

  In step S186, the image control CPU 82 adds “50” to the value of the ST game number counter.

  In step S187, the image control CPU 82 sets effect data corresponding to the effect identifier indicating the display combination based on the effect table described above. The effect data is transmitted to the image control IC 88, and a predetermined effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the effect data. For example, when the value of the ST non-lottery counter is “0”, the display combination is “ST lottery combination”, and the ST lottery is missed, an effect suggesting a loss may be performed.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, when “ST lottery” is determined based on the internal lottery process in step S6 in FIG. 14, or ST in step S184 in FIG. When it is possible to stop the change of one symbol included in any of the symbol combinations of white 7 small role 01 to white 7 small role 06 in the display window except when winning “ST” based on the lottery process When the first stop operation is performed (or when the one symbol is displayed in the display window), “5” is added to the ST non-lottery counter of the sub control circuit 72 (step S174 in FIG. 28). Since the ST lottery process is stopped (YES in step S182 in FIG. 29), the player may perform a stop operation when the one symbol cannot be displayed in the display window.

  In this case, if “white 7 (symbol 91)” is stopped in the display window 4L of the left reel 3L, the ST lottery is not performed, so that the player can select “white 7 (symbol) of the left reel 3L except in the ST state. 91) Since the game is performed so as not to stop "", the white 7 small combination 01 to the white 7 small combination 06 cannot be displayed except in the ST state. In the ST state, any one of the white 7 small combination 01 to the white 7 small combination 06 that could not be displayed in any state other than the ST state can be displayed, and this display gives "15 medals". As a result, interest in games will increase. In addition, in the general gaming state, even when the RB and cherry small combination are determined as the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols related to the RB is given priority based on the priority stored in the expected display combination storing area. Therefore, in the general gaming state, if the player presses the button while avoiding "White 7 (symbol 91)", the cherry symbol is not displayed, and the ball is undulated. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1 (or claim 2).

  According to the present embodiment, when the stop button is operated at a predetermined symbol position (in the range of code numbers “07” to “13”) in the left reel 3L, “white 7” is displayed in the display window frame. The symbols are arranged so that they can be pulled in. In addition, by arranging “BAR (symbol 96)” and “cherry (symbol 92)” apart from each other by N (N: an integer of 6 or less), for example, “cherry” stops in the RB carryover state. Even if the stop operation is performed within the possible range, it has a symbol arrangement that can draw “BAR”, so “cherry” cannot be displayed in the RB carryover state. Undulations can be provided on the balls. In addition, when “white 7” and “cherry” are arranged N (N: an integer equal to or less than 6) apart, for example, when a stop operation is performed within a range where “cherry” can be stopped. Even if there is a symbol array that can draw “white 7”, the ST lottery will not be performed for a predetermined number of unit games. Since the stop operation is performed when it is possible to stop “Cherry”, “Cherry” can no longer be displayed, and undulations can be provided on the balls.

1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachislot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the pattern arranged on the reel of the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table in the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table in the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table in the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table in the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table in the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the drawing priority order table in the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the search order table in the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows the display combination prediction storage area in the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows ST lottery table in the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure containing the main control circuit of the pachislot machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure containing the sub control circuit of the pachislot machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reset process by the main control circuit of the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the display combination prediction storing process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the display combination search process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the reel stop control process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the stop position determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the bonus completion | finish check process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the bonus operation | movement check process of FIG. It is a part of flowchart which shows the interruption process by the main control circuit of the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the reel control process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reset interruption process by the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the various interruption processes by the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the command input process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game start process by the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop process by the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the ST non-lottery monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the display process by the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine of FIG.

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1 Pachislot machine 2 Cabinet 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 82 Image control CPU

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
On the condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination;
On the condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means, the symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means,
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
On the condition that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, stop control means for stopping the change of the symbol being performed by the symbol changing means,
As a result of stopping the change of the symbol being performed by the symbol changing means, game value giving means for giving a game value according to the combination of symbols,
On the condition that the first symbol combination corresponding to the first winning combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a notification state informing that the second winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means is provided. A decision means for deciding whether to generate,
Notification display means for displaying the second symbol combination corresponding to the second winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means as notification information;
Display control means for controlling the notification display means based on whether or not the occurrence of the notification state is determined by the determination means and whether or not a second winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination means;
With
The second winning combination consists of a plurality of types, and the combination of the second symbols corresponding to each second winning combination is different.
If the occurrence of the notification state is determined and one of the second winning combinations is determined as the winning combination, the display control means notifies the second symbol combination corresponding to the second winning combination. As a predetermined number of games,
Except when the first winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means or when the notification state has occurred, one symbol included in the second symbol combination is set at a predetermined stop position by the stop control means. When a stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means at a time when the stop is possible, the determination means stops determining whether or not to generate the notification state a predetermined number of times . A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
On the condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination;
On the condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means, the symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means,
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for stopping the variation of the symbol being performed by the symbol variation means, on the condition that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means,
As a result of stopping the change of the symbol being performed by the symbol changing means, game value giving means for giving a game value according to the combination of symbols,
On the condition that the first symbol combination corresponding to the first winning combination is displayed by the symbol display means, a notification state informing that the second winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means is provided. A decision means for deciding whether to generate,
Notification display means for displaying the second symbol combination corresponding to the second winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means as notification information;
Display control means for controlling the notification display means based on whether or not the occurrence of the notification state is determined by the determination means and whether or not a second winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination means;
With
The second winning combination consists of a plurality of types, and the combination of the second symbols corresponding to each second winning combination is different.
If the occurrence of the notification state is determined and one of the second winning combinations is determined as the winning combination, the display control means notifies the second symbol combination corresponding to the second winning combination. As a predetermined number of games,
When one symbol included in the second symbol combination is displayed by the symbol display unit, except when the first winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining unit or when the notification state occurs, The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination means cancels the determination of whether or not to generate the notification state a predetermined number of times .

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