JP4732150B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that produces a game based on performance data.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, for example, there is a pachislot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 below. In this pachi-slot machine, symbols are stopped and displayed on a winning line that is activated according to the number of inserted medals, and medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed. Further, the game is played in either a normal mode in which a normal game is played or a special mode in which a bonus game is played. The bonus game includes a big bonus (BB) that gives a relatively large profit to the player and a regular bonus (RB) that gives a relatively small profit to the player. In addition, a predetermined effect table is determined from a plurality of effect tables according to each mode, the type of bonus game being operated, and the like, and a game effect is performed based on the determined effect table.

Further, in Patent Document 2 below, there are a plurality of effect tables that are determined in accordance with the gaming state, such as at the time of normal game, at the time of winning a prize, and at the time of replay (RT) where the winning probability of replay is set high. A provided pachislot machine is disclosed. Also in this pachislot machine, similarly to the pachislot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the effect table is determined according to the gaming state and the game effect is performed based on the determined effect table.
JP 2004-249089 A (paragraphs [0023] to [0025], [0047] to [0049]) JP-A-2005-245847 (paragraphs [0071] to [0079], [0102], [0103])

  However, in the pachislot machines as shown in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 above, in order to change the production mode of the production by determining one production table from a plurality of production tables according to the gaming state or the like, It is necessary to store a plurality of performance tables in the storage device in advance. For this reason, in the conventional pachislot machine, the storage device is burdened with a storage capacity for storing a plurality of performance tables in the storage device.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and a unit game is started based on a symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols and a start operation performed after a game medium is inserted. Based on the detection of the signal output by the start signal output means for outputting a command signal, the input number counting means for counting the number of game media input to the game, and the signal output by the start signal output means. The winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination in each unit game from among a plurality of winning combinations, and the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the detection of the signal output by the start signal output means A symbol changing means for changing the symbol, a stop signal output means for outputting a signal for commanding stop of the symbol fluctuation performed by the symbol changing means based on the stop operation, and a winning combination Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the winning combination determined by the means and detection of the signal output by the stop signal output means, and symbol display by this stop control means Based on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the means, game medium payout means for paying out game media to the player, payout number counting means for counting the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means, A calculation means for calculating a difference between the number of inputs counted by the number-of-insertions counting means and the number of payouts counted by the number-of-payout counting means; an effect data storage means for temporarily storing effect data related to the effect of the game; The effect means for effecting the game based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means, and the specific effect data is stored in the effect data storage means Preparative to the condition, on the basis of the difference calculated by the calculation means, characterized in that a presentation data erasing means for erasing the specific effect data stored by effect data storage means.

  According to this configuration, when the effect data is temporarily stored by the effect data storage means, a game effect is performed based on the stored effect data. Further, on the condition that the specific effect data is stored by the effect data storage means, the specific effect data stored by the effect data storage means is erased based on the difference calculated by the calculation means. For this reason, since the presence or absence of the production based on the specific production data changes depending on the difference between the number of inserted game media and the number of payouts, the conventional production performed by determining one production table from a plurality of production tables Similarly, a change can be brought about in the production | generation aspect. Accordingly, since it is not necessary to store a plurality of performance tables in the storage device as in the conventional case, the burden on the storage capacity of the storage device is reduced. In addition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the difference calculated by the calculation means, an effect based on specific effect data is generated, so that the effect is prevented from becoming monotonous. It is possible to produce games.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, as described above, it is not necessary to store a plurality of performance tables in the storage device, so the burden on the storage capacity of the storage device is reduced. In addition, the production is prevented from becoming monotonous, and various games can be produced.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  Three reels 2, 3, 4 are rotatably provided at the center of the main body of the pachislot machine 1. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 2 to 4, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbols) is drawn. Three symbols drawn on each of the reels 2 to 4 are observed through the display windows 5 to 7 in front of the pachislot machine 1. The display windows 5 to 7 are provided with a total of five pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B. Each of the reels 2 to 4 and the display windows 5 to 7 constitute symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols. Further, on the lower right side of the display windows 5 to 7, a medal slot 8 into which a medal as a game medium is inserted is provided.

  Prior to the start of the game (game), if the player inserts one medal from the medal insertion slot 8 or operates the 1-stored medal insertion button 26 described later, the central single winning line L1 is activated. Is done. When two medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 8 or a two-stored medal insertion button 27 described later is operated, the three horizontal winning lines L1, L2A, and L2B are activated. Further, when three medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 8 or a three-stored medal insertion button 28 described later is operated, all of the five winning lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B are activated. In addition, the winning line activated afterwards is referred to as an activated winning line.

  Further, game operation indicators 9 to 12, BET lamps 13 to 15, a stored number display unit 16, and a start lamp 17 are provided on the left side of the display windows 5 to 7. The game operation indicators 9 to 12 and the BET lamps 13 to 15 are controlled to be turned on according to the game situation, and the player is notified of the game situation at that time. The stored number display unit 16 is made up of three-digit 7-segment LEDs (light emitting diodes), and displays the number of medals currently credited on a medal counter inside the machine. The start lamp 17 is lit when the reels 2 to 4 are operable.

  Further, on the right side of the display windows 5 to 7, a bonus count display section 18, a WIN lamp 19, a payout number display section 20, and an insert lamp 21 are provided from the top. The bonus count display unit 18 is composed of a three-digit 7-segment LED and displays the remaining number of bonus games. The WIN lamp 19 is turned on when, for example, winning combination symbols are arranged on the activated winning line. The number-of-payout display unit 20 is composed of a 3-digit 7-segment LED and displays the number of medals to be paid out by winning. The insert lamp 21 is lit when a medal can be accepted.

  A liquid crystal display device 22 is provided immediately below the display windows 5 to 7. On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 22, a cross key 23, a “o” button 24, an “x” button 25, a 1 stored medal insertion button 26, a 2 stored medal insertion button 27, and a 3 stored medal insertion button 28 are provided. . The cross key 23 is used when detecting the four-way switch operation in the up / down / left / right directions and selecting an information item to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 22. The “◯” button 24 is a button for determining the information item selected by the cross key 23, and the “X” button 25 is a button for canceling the information item selected by the cross key 23. In addition, the stored medal insertion buttons 26 to 28 are used for one game instead of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 8 when the number of medals is displayed on the stored number display unit 16 and the medal is credited. Used when betting 3 medals.

  Also, a stored medal settlement button 29, a start lever 30, and stop buttons 31, 32, and 33 are provided below the liquid crystal display device 22 from the left side. The stored medal settlement button 29 is used to switch between whether to play a game by crediting a medal into the machine or directly by inserting a medal into the medal slot 8 and playing all the medals credited inside the machine. Used when paying out and paying. When the start lever 30 is operated by the player, the reels 2 to 4 start rotating all at once. The stop buttons 31 to 33 are arranged corresponding to the respective reels 2 to 4, and the operation is activated when the rotation of each of the reels 2 to 4 reaches a constant speed, and according to the player's operation The rotation of each reel 2 to 4 is stopped.

  In addition, a medal tray 37 is provided at the lower front portion of the pachi-slot machine 1. The medal tray 37 stores medals paid out from the medal payout opening 38. In addition, a payout display section 39 is provided at the upper front portion of the pachislot machine 1 to indicate a symbol combination that results in winning a prize and how many medals are paid out in response to the winning of the prize. A pair of speakers 96, 96 are provided on the left and right sides.

  Each of the reels 2 to 4 is configured as a rotary reel unit shown in FIG. 2, and is attached to the frame 41 via a bracket 42. Each of the reels 2 to 4 has a reel band 44 attached to the outer periphery of the reel drum 43. A symbol row is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel band 44. Each bracket 42 is provided with a stepping motor 45, and the reels 2 to 4 are rotated by driving the stepping motor 45.

  The structure of each reel 2-4 is shown in FIG. In the figure, the same parts as those in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, a lamp case 46 is provided inside the reel drum 43 behind the reel band 44. In each of the three chambers of the lamp case 46, reel back lamps 47a and 47b are provided. 47c are attached. These reel back lamps 47 a to 47 c are configured by attaching LEDs 47 that emit a plurality of different colors to a substrate 48, as shown in FIG. 5B, and the substrate 48 is attached to the back surface of the lamp case 46. ing. A photo sensor 49 is attached to the bracket 42. The photo sensor 49 detects that the shielding plate 50 provided on the reel drum 43 passes through the photo sensor 49 as the reel drum 43 rotates.

  The reel back lamps 47a to 47c are controlled to be lit by a lamp driving circuit 89 (see FIG. 6) described later. When the reel back lamps 47a to 47c are turned on, among the symbols drawn on the reel band 44, three symbols located at the front of each reel back lamp 47 are individually illuminated from behind, and each display window 5 is illuminated. Three symbols are projected on each of -7.

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols drawn on the reel bands 44 of the left, middle and right reels 2 to 4 are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “0” to “20”, and these code numbers are stored in a program ROM 65 (see FIG. 5) described later as a data table. On each reel 2 to 4, there are seven types of symbols: “red 7”, “blue 7”, “cherry”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “replay”, and “blank” with nothing written. A symbol string composed of Each reel 2 to 4 is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

  The gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes “general gaming state”, “BB internal winning state”, “MB internal winning state”, “RB gaming state”, and “CB gaming state”. Each of these five game states basically realizes the type and operation of a winning combination (internal winning combination) that may be determined in the probability lottery process (see FIG. 15, S8) described later. Are distinguished by the type of bonus such as BB or MB. Here, the winning combination is determined in the probability lottery process, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined in the probability lottery process is actually stopped on the activated winning line by the player's stop operation. When displayed, a display combination is established. In the present embodiment, the winning combination of the pachislot machine 1 includes a “cherry” small role, a “bell” small role, a “watermelon” small role, a “combined role” consisting of these three small roles, a “replay”, There are “BB”, “MB”, and “losing”.

  The winning flag of the bonus for BB or MB is the next time from when each bonus is determined as a winning combination until the combination of symbols corresponding to the determined bonus is actually stopped and displayed on the activated pay line. It is carried over to the subsequent games and held as a carryover combination in a later-described control RAM 66 (see FIG. 5). The other winning flags of the winning combination are valid only in the unit game won, and are not carried over to the next unit game. The unit game means that the reels 2 to 4 rotate according to the player's operation on the start lever 30 and then the reels 2 to 4 stop rotating according to the player's operation on the stop buttons 31 to 33. Until this time, medals are paid out according to the combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line, or before the start of the next unit game is permitted (the next game starts). .

  “BB internal winning state” and “MB internal winning state” indicate that the bonus combination of the BB or MB has been won internally, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus is not displayed on the activated pay line. The flag is carried over. Hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as “internal winning state (carry-over state)”.

  In addition, a combination of symbols corresponding to the internally won BB is displayed on the activated winning line and the display combination of BB is established, and the process is terminated on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. A special game that is relatively advantageous to the player is hereinafter referred to as a “BB game”. The predetermined condition for ending this “BB game” is that, in the present embodiment, 345 medals determined in advance are paid out to the player. In the “BB game”, “RB game state” in which an RB game that is relatively advantageous to the player is played continuously occurs. The RB game is played with a limit of 12 games and 8 winnings. When the BB operating flag is on, the RB game state is such that the RB game is continuously performed a plurality of times until the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In addition, a combination of symbols corresponding to the internally won MB is displayed on the activated winning line and an MB display combination is established, and the process is terminated on the condition that a predetermined condition is established. The special game that is relatively advantageous to the player is hereinafter referred to as “MB game”. In this embodiment, the predetermined condition for ending the “MB game” is that 253 medals determined in advance are paid out to the player. In the “MB game”, a “CB game state” in which a CB game that is relatively advantageous to the player is played continuously occurs. In the CB game, the stop control of the left reel 2 is performed based only on the operation timing of the stop button 31 by the player. When the MB operating flag is on, the CB game state is such that the CB game is continuously performed a plurality of times until the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  5 and 6 show circuit configurations configured on the main control board 61 and the sub control board 62 that control the game processing operation of the pachislot machine 1 described above.

  The control unit in the main control board 61 shown in FIG. 5 includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer) 63 as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 63 includes a main CPU (central processing unit) 64 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a program ROM (read only memory) 65 that is a program storage means, and a control RAM (random access) with a backup function. -Memory) 66.

  Connected to the main CPU 64 are a clock pulse generating circuit 67 and a frequency divider 68 for generating a reference clock pulse, a random number generator 69 for generating a random number in a certain range, and a sampling circuit 70 for specifying one of the generated random numbers. Has been. Further, an I / O port (input / output port) 71 for transmitting / receiving a signal to / from a peripheral device (actuator) described later is connected. The program ROM 65 has a storage section that stores various tables (see FIGS. 7 to 10, 12, and 13) to be described later, a sequence program for executing a game on the pachislot machine 1, and the like. The control RAM 66 counts the inserted number counter for counting the number of medals inserted in a unit game by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 8 and the betting operation by the stored medal insertion buttons 26 to 28, and the number of medals paid out in the unit game. An area for storing a payout number counter, an effective line counter for counting the number of winning lines to be activated, and the like are provided. Information on the number of inserted medals and the number of payouts in the unit game counted by each counter is transmitted to the sub-control board 62 by a bet command and a payout end command described later (FIGS. 15, S5, S20, FIG. 23, (See S203).

  The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 63 include a stepping motor 45 that rotationally drives the reels 2 to 4, various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, a start lamp 17, a WIN lamp 19, an insert lamp. 21), various display units (game operation indicators 9 to 12, stored number display unit 16, bonus count display unit 18, payout number display unit 20), and hopper 72 for storing medals. These are driven by a motor drive circuit 73, each lamp drive circuit 74, each display unit drive circuit 75, and a hopper drive circuit 76, respectively. These drive circuits 73 to 76 are connected to the main CPU 64 via the I / O port 71 of the microcomputer 63.

  As main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 63 to generate a control signal, the inserted medal sensor 8S for detecting a medal inserted from the medal slot 8 and the operation of the start lever 30 are used. There are a start switch 30S for detecting the stored medal, a stored medal insertion switch 26S-28S for detecting the operation of the stored medal insertion button 26-28, and a stored medal adjustment switch 29S for detecting the operation of the stored medal adjustment button 29. When a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 8 or when any one of the stored medal insertion buttons 26 to 28 is operated, each winning line L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, L3B is selected according to the number of inserted coins as described above. Is activated. Further, when the start lever 30 is operated after the medal is inserted, a start signal instructing the start of the unit game is output from the start switch 30S, and the winning combination is determined by the microcomputer 63.

  The start lever 30 and the start switch 30S constitute start signal output means for outputting a start signal for instructing the start of the unit game based on the start operation performed on the start lever 30 by the player after the medal is inserted. is doing. The microcomputer 63 constitutes a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination in each unit game by lottery from among a plurality of predetermined winning combinations based on the detection of the start signal output by the start signal output means. is doing.

  Further, as the input signal generating means, there is a reel position detection circuit 77 that receives the output pulse signal from the photosensor 49 and detects the rotational position of each reel 2-4. The photo sensor 49 is included in the driving mechanism of each reel 2 to 4 and is not shown in the figure. The reel position detection circuit 77 counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 45 after the rotation of the reels 2 to 4 is started, and writes this count value in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66. Accordingly, the control RAM 66 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within one rotation range for each of the reels 2 to 4. The photo sensor 49 generates a reset pulse every time the reels 2 to 4 make one rotation. This reset pulse is given to the main CPU 64 via the reel position detection circuit 77, and the count value of the drive pulse counted by the control RAM 66 is cleared to "0". By this clearing process, the deviation generated between the movement display of each symbol and the rotation of each stepping motor 45 is eliminated every rotation. The stepping motor 45, the motor drive circuit 73, the reel position detection circuit 77, and the microcomputer 63 change the symbols displayed by the reels 2 to 4 based on the detection of the start signal output by the start signal output means. The symbol change means which performs is comprised.

  Further, as the input signal generating means, the reel stop signal circuit 78 for generating a signal for stopping the corresponding reels 2 to 4 when the stop buttons 31 to 33 are operated, and the number of medals paid out from the hopper 72 are counted. There are a medal detection unit 72S and a payout completion signal generation circuit (not shown). These are also connected to the main CPU 64 via the I / O port 71. The payout completion signal generation circuit pays out medals when the actually paid out medal count value input from the medal detection unit 72S reaches the payout number data represented by the count signal input from each display unit drive circuit 75. Generates a signal to detect completion of

  The reel stop signal circuit 78 outputs a stop signal that outputs a stop signal instructing the symbol change means to stop the change based on the stop operation performed on the stop buttons 31 to 33 by the player. Is configured. Further, the stepping motor 45, the motor driving circuit 73, the reel position detection circuit 77, and the microcomputer 63 are based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop signal output by the stop signal output means. Stop control means is provided for performing stop control of symbol fluctuation performed by the symbol changing means. In this embodiment, when there is a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the range of the number of sliding frames from 0 frame to 4 frames from the position on the activated pay line at the timing when the stop signal is output, The variation of the symbol performed by the symbol variation means is stopped and controlled in such a manner that the symbol is drawn on the activated pay line. Further, the stop control means, in the CB gaming state, is a mode in which the symbols are stopped by the symbol changing means in such a manner that the symbols are stopped at the number of sliding frames of 0 or 1 frame based on the timing at which the stop signal is output. The fluctuation of the second symbol is controlled to stop. The hopper 72, the medal detector 72S, the hopper drive circuit 76, the payout completion signal generating circuit, and the microcomputer 63 pay out a medal to the player based on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means by the stop control means. It constitutes a medium payout means.

  Further, a sub-control unit communication port 79 is connected to the I / O port 71, and the microcomputer 63 sends a signal to the sub-control board 62 via the sub-control unit communication port 79. The sub control board 62 shown in FIG. 6 is provided with a main control unit communication port 88 for receiving this signal. Communication between the sub control unit communication port 79 and the main control unit communication port 88 is performed only in one direction from the sub control unit communication port 79 to the main control unit communication port 88. In the present embodiment, the signal sent from the sub-control unit communication port 79 to the main control unit communication port 88 is a 7-bit command type indicating the control type and a maximum 24-bit length command content. It is composed of the parameters represented.

  The sub control board 62 performs a game effect process based on a control signal from the main control board 61. The control unit in the sub-control board 62 is configured with the microcomputer 81 as a main component. Similarly to the microcomputer 63 on the main control board 61, the microcomputer 81 includes a sub CPU 82 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a program ROM 83 that is a program storage unit, and a control RAM 84 with a backup function. A clock pulse generation circuit 85 for generating a reference clock pulse and a frequency divider 86 are also connected to the sub CPU 82. Further, the sub CPU 82 further transmits / receives signals to / from the main control unit communication port 88 and an actuator described later. / O port 87 is connected.

  The program ROM 83 stores a program used when the sub CPU 82 performs control processing on the sub control board 62, an effect table (see FIG. 14) referred to when determining effect data, and the like. The control RAM 84 has a working memory area for storing information related to pachislot games. This work memory area includes an area for storing a winning combination identifier indicating the type of winning combination, an area for storing a flag indicating a gaming state, and a bet command transmitted from the main control board 61 (FIGS. 15, S5, 23, In accordance with S203), an area for storing a total inserted number counter for counting the number of inserted medals since the power is turned on, a payout end command transmitted from the main control board 61 (see FIGS. 15, S20, 23, and S203). Accordingly, the area includes a total payout number counter that counts the number of medals paid out from when the power is turned on, and an area that stores an effect identifier that is effect data determined by the effect table. The values of these identifiers, flags, counters, and the like are updated based on various commands transmitted from the main control board 61, arithmetic processing results of the sub CPU 82, and the like. In the present embodiment, the value of the total insertion number counter and the total payout number counter are cleared only when the pachislot machine 1 is disconnected.

  The microcomputer 81 constitutes an insertion number counting means for counting the number of medals inserted into the pachislot game (a so-called IN number that is the number of medals since the power was turned on), and the medal paid out by the hopper 72 It also constitutes a payout number counting means for counting the number of sheets (the so-called OUT number that is the number of payouts when the power is turned on). Further, the microcomputer 81 constitutes a calculating means for calculating a difference sheet number which is a difference between the inserted sheet number counted by the inserted number counting means and the paid-out sheet number counted by the paid-out number counting means. In the present embodiment, the difference number is calculated as “(total payout number counter value) − (total input number counter value)”. Further, the control RAM 84 constitutes effect data storage means for temporarily storing effect identifiers (“effect identifier A” to “effect identifier F”, “no effect identifier”) that are effect data related to the effect of the pachislot game. ing.

  As actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 81, there are reel back lamps 47a to 47c built in the reels 2 to 4, respectively. Lighting of the reel back lamps 47 a to 47 c is controlled by a driving signal from a lamp driving circuit 89 connected to the I / O port 87. Further, as the input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 81 to generate a control signal, there are the above-described cross key 23, “◯” button 24 and “×” button 25.

  The I / O port 87 is connected to an image control work RAM 98, a VDP (video display processor) 90, and a sound source IC 91. The VDP 90 is connected to a character ROM 92 storing character data, a video RAM 93 which is a color display display buffer memory, and an image control work RAM 98 is also connected. The microcomputer 81 fetches information such as the type of the winning flag from the main control board 61 via the main control unit communication port 88, and determines an effect identifier based on the fetched information and the like. Then, an effect image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 22 is selected according to the determined effect identifier. Then, the effect image selected by controlling the VDP 90 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 22.

  In addition, a sound ROM 94 storing sound data is connected to the sound source IC 91, and the sound source IC 91 emits sound from the speakers 96 and 96 through the power amplifier 95 under the control of the microcomputer 81. The microcomputer 81 controls the sound source IC 91 and the power amplifier 95 based on information input from the main control board 61 via the main control unit communication port 88, and operates a medal insertion sound, a start lever operation sound, and a stop button operation. Sound effects such as sounds and game sounds during bonus games are output from the speakers 96 and 96.

  The microcomputer 81, the VDP 90, the image control work RAM 98, and the sound source IC 91 constitute an effect unit that performs an effect of the pachislot game based on the effect identifier stored in the effect data storage unit. Further, the microcomputer 81 is stored by the effect data storage means based on the difference number calculated by the calculation means on the condition that the “effect identifier F” which is the specific effect data is stored by the effect data storage means. The effect data erasing means for erasing the “effect identifier F” is configured (see FIG. 26). In the present embodiment, when the difference number is less than “+5000”, the “effect identifier F” is deleted by the effect data erasing means.

  Next, various tables stored in the program ROM 65 of the main control board 61 and various storage areas in the control RAM 66 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram conceptually showing a display combination determination table used when determining the display combination and the number of medals to be paid out in the display combination search process (see S16 in FIG. 15) described later.

  As shown in the figure, in the display combination determination table, the combination of symbols, the number of medals paid out, and the display combination are associated with each other. When the symbol combination represented in the symbol combination column in the figure is stopped and displayed on the activated pay line, the display combination represented in the corresponding display combination column is determined and the corresponding payout number column is displayed. The number of medals shown in is paid out to the player.

  As shown in the figure, “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged along the activated pay line, whereby the small part of “Cherry” is determined as the display combination. At this time, if the number of inserted medals is 1 or 2, 15 medals are determined as the payout number, and if the number of inserted medals is 3, 4 medals are determined as the payout number. Note that “ANY” represents any symbol. In addition, by arranging “Bell-Bell-Bell” along the activated pay line, the small part of “Bell” is determined as a display combination, and 15 medals are determined as the payout number regardless of the number of medals inserted. Is done. In addition, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged along the activated winning line, whereby the small combination of “watermelon” is determined as the display combination. At this time, if the number of inserted medals is 1 or 2, 15 medals are determined as the payout number, and if the number of inserted medals is 3, 8 medals are determined as the payout number. In addition, by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the activated pay line, “Replay (replay)” is determined as a display combination, and 0 medals are determined as the number of payouts. However, when “Replay” is determined as the display combination, the same number of medals as the number inserted in the game in the unit game are automatically inserted in the next unit game. Further, by arranging “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” along the activated pay line, “BB” is determined as the display combination, and 0 medals are determined as the payout number. When “BB” is determined as the display combination, the BB game is activated as described above. Further, by arranging “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the activated pay line, “MB” is determined as the display combination, and 0 medal is determined as the payout number. When “MB” is determined as the display combination, the MB game is activated as described above. When symbol combinations other than the above are arranged along the activated pay line, “losing” is determined as the display combination, and 0 medals are determined as the payout number.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram conceptually showing a probability lottery table determination table used in a probability lottery process (see FIG. 15, S8) described later.

  In the probability lottery table determination table, each gaming state described above, the type of the probability lottery table used in the probability lottery process, and the number of lotteries executed in the probability lottery process are associated with each other. As shown in the figure, in the probability lottery process in the general gaming state, the probability lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the probability lottery table, and 6 is set as the number of lotteries. Also in the probability lottery process in the internal winning state, the probability lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the probability lottery table, and 4 is set as the number of lotteries. Also in the probability lottery process in the CB gaming state during MB gaming, the general gaming state probability lottery table is selected as the probability lottery table, and 3 is set as the number of lotteries. Further, in the probability lottery process in the RB gaming state during the BB game, the RB gaming state probability lottery table is selected as the probability lottery table, and the number of lotteries is set to 3.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram conceptually showing a probability lottery table determined by the probability lottery table determination table shown in FIG. 8, where FIG. 9 (a) is a general game state probability lottery table, and FIG. 9 (b) is an RB. It is a game state probability lottery table.

  Each probability lottery table is used when a winning combination is determined in a probability lottery process (see S8 in FIG. 15) described later. In the probability lottery table, numerical data for dividing a predetermined range of random numbers generated by the random number generator 69 and extracted by the sampling circuit 70 into respective winning numbers is set for each inserted number of medals.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the random number table for the general gaming state stores lottery values for classifying random numbers in the range of “0” to “65535” into the winning numbers “1” to “6”. Yes.

  The winning number “1” includes a lottery value “1” when the number of inserted medals is 1, a lottery value “4” when the number of inserted medals is 2, and a lottery value “when the number of inserted medals is 3. 1024 "is assigned. The winning probability at which the winning number is determined to be “1” in the probability lottery process is “1/65536” when the number of inserted medals is one, “4/65536” when the number of inserted medals is two, When the number of inserted medals is 3, it is “1024/65536”.

  The winning number “2” includes a lottery value “1” when the number of inserted medals is 1, a lottery value “4” when the number of inserted medals is 2, and a lottery value when the number of inserted medals is 3. The value “4695” is assigned. The winning probability at which the winning number is determined to be “2” in the probability lottery process is “1/65536” when the number of inserted medals is one, “4/65536” when the number of inserted medals is two, When the number of inserted medals is 3, it is “4695/65536”.

  The winning number “3” includes a lottery value “1” when the number of inserted medals is 1, a lottery value “4” when the number of inserted medals is 2, and a lottery value when the number of inserted medals is 3. The value “512” is assigned. The winning probability at which the winning number is determined to be “3” in the probability lottery process is “1/65536” when the number of inserted medals is one, “4/65536” when the number of inserted medals is two, When the number of inserted medals is 3, it is “512/65536”.

  In addition, a lottery value “8980” is assigned to the winning number “4” regardless of the number of inserted medals from 1 to 3. The winning probability at which the winning number is determined to be “4” in the probability lottery process is “8980/65536” regardless of the number of inserted medals.

  The winning number “5” and the winning number “6” include a lottery value “12” when the number of inserted medals is 1, and a lottery value “24” when the number of inserted medals is 2. When the number is three, the lottery value “96” is assigned. The winning probability for determining the winning number “5” or “6” in the probability lottery process is “12/65536” when the number of inserted medals is 1, and “24” when the number of inserted medals is 2. / 65536 ", when the number of inserted medals is 3, it is" 96/65536 ".

  Thus, in the general gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 9A, as the number of inserted medals increases, the probability that the winning numbers “1” to “6” except the winning number “4” are determined is as follows. It is high.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, the RB gaming state probability lottery table stores lottery values for classifying random numbers in the range of “0” to “65535” into the winning numbers “1” to “3”. Has been. Since a game for betting one medal is always performed in the RB gaming state, only the lottery value when the number of inserted medals is one is stored in the RB gaming state probability lottery table.

  The lottery value “1” is assigned to the winning number “1”, and the winning probability that the winning number is determined to be “1” in the probability lottery process is “1/65536”. In addition, the lottery value “65531” is assigned to the winning number “2”, and the winning probability that the winning number is determined to be “2” in the probability lottery processing is “65531/65536”. The lottery value “1” is assigned to the winning number “3”, and the winning probability that the winning number is determined to be “3” in the probability lottery process is “1/65536”.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, in the RB gaming state, the probability that the winning number “2” is determined is very high.

  When the winning numbers are not determined to be “1” to “6” by the probability lottery tables shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the winning number is determined to be “0”.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram conceptually showing an internal winning combination determination table used when determining a winning combination based on the winning number determined by the probability lottery table shown in FIG.

  In the internal winning combination determination table, each winning number “0” to “6” and each winning combination are associated with each game state.

  The winning number “0” is associated with “losing” in the general gaming state and the RB gaming state, “BB” in the BB internal winning state, “MB” in the MB internal winning state, and “complex” in the CB gaming state. "Position" is associated.

  The winning numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” include “cherry”, “bell”, and “bell” in any of the general gaming state, the RB gaming state, the BB internal winning state, and the MB internal winning state, respectively. “Watermelon” is associated, and “combined role” is associated in the CB gaming state.

  The winning number “4” is associated with “replay” in the general gaming state, the BB internal winning state, and the MB internal winning state, and is not associated with the winning combination in the RB gaming state and the CB gaming state.

  The winning number “5” is associated with “BB” in the general gaming state, and no winning combination is associated with the RB gaming state, the BB internal winning state, the MB internal winning state, and the CB gaming state.

  The winning number “6” is associated with “MB” in the general gaming state, and no winning combination is associated with the RB gaming state, the BB internal winning state, the MB internal winning state, and the CB gaming state.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram conceptually showing the internal winning combination storing area in the control RAM 66, in which data indicating the type of winning combination determined by the probability lottery process using FIGS. 8 to 10 is stored.

  The internal winning combination storing area is composed of a plurality of storage areas provided corresponding to each winning combination, in which 1-bit data having a value of “0” or “1” is stored. When the winning combination is determined in each unit game, “1” is stored in the storage area corresponding to the determined winning combination, and “0” is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the other winning combinations. The For example, when “combined combination” is determined as the winning combination, “1” is stored in the storage areas corresponding to “watermelon”, “bell”, and “cherry” as shown in FIG. “0” is stored in the area.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram conceptually showing a symbol storage area determination table provided in the program ROM 65 used in the display combination search process (see FIG. 15, S16) described later, and FIG. 2 is a diagram conceptually showing a symbol storage area provided in a control RAM 66. FIG.

  In the symbol storage area determination table shown in FIG. 6A, the code numbers of symbols displayed in the upper, middle and lower stages of the display windows 5 to 7 when the reels 2 to 4 are stopped are stored. A storage area address in the RAM 66 is stored. The storage area includes a center line symbol storage area, a top line symbol storage area, a bottom line symbol storage area, a cross down line symbol storage area, and a cross up line symbol storage area. The center line symbol storage area stores the code numbers of the symbols aligned on the middle pay line L1 of each reel 2-4. The top line symbol storage area has a code number of each symbol aligned on the upper winning line L2A of each reel 2-4, and the bottom line symbol storage area has a lower winning line L2B of each reel 2-4. The code number of each symbol aligned above is stored. In the cross-down line symbol storage area, the code numbers of symbols arranged on the winning line L3B on the upper left reel 2, the middle reel 3 middle, and the lower right reel 4 lower line, and the left reel in the cross-up line symbol storage area. 2 The code numbers of the symbols arranged on the pay line L3A on the lower stage, the middle reel 3 middle stage, and the right reel 4 upper stage are stored.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the control RAM 66 is provided with the above-described symbol storage areas specified by the address in the address column. In each of these symbol storage areas, the code numbers of symbols stopped and displayed on the reels 2 to 4 shown in the data column are stored. In the symbol storage area shown in FIG. 6B, as an example, in the centerline symbol storage area designated by the address “101”, “replay” and “bell” displayed in the middle of each reel 2 to 4 And the code number of “Watermelon” is stored. In the top line symbol storage area designated by the address “102”, code numbers “watermelon”, “cherry” and “bell” displayed on the upper stage of each reel 2 to 4 are stored. In the bottom line symbol storage area designated by the address “103”, code numbers “BELL”, “REPLAY”, and “BLUE 7” displayed at the bottom of each reel 2 to 4 are stored. . In the cross-down line symbol storage area designated by the address “104”, the code numbers of “watermelon”, “bell” and “blue 7” displayed on the upper, middle and lower of each reel 2 to 4 are displayed. Is remembered. Further, in the cross-up line symbol storage area designated by the address “105”, code numbers of “bells” displayed in the lower, middle and upper stages of the reels 2 to 4 are stored.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram conceptually showing an operation time table referred to by the main CPU 64 at the time of operation of bonuses such as BB and MB. FIG. 13 (a) is a table for BB operation, and FIG. 13 (b) is an RB operation. The hour table, (c) in the figure, shows the MB operation time table.

  Each operating table is composed of a storage area and data stored in the storage area. The BB operation time table and the MB operation time table are used in bonus operation check processing (see FIG. 21, S122, S124) described later, and the RB operation time table is used in bonus operation monitoring processing (see FIG. 16, S33) described later. Used.

  The BB operating flag storage area in the BB operating time table shown in FIG. 6A stores data of the BB operating flag indicating that the BB is operating, and the storage area for the payable number of sheets includes BB. Stored is the maximum number of medals that can be paid out from when the operating flag is turned on until it is cleared. In the present embodiment, the maximum number data is set to “345”.

  In the RB operation time storage area in the RB operation time table shown in FIG. 5B, RB operation flag data indicating that the RB is operating and the gaming state is in the RB gaming state is stored. In addition, in the storage area for the possible number of games, data on the maximum number of games that can be performed from when the RB operating flag is turned on until it is cleared is stored. Stores the maximum number-of-winnings data that can establish a winning in which medals are paid out after the RB operating flag is turned on and cleared. In the present embodiment, the maximum game number data and the maximum winning number data are set to “12” and “8”, respectively.

  In the storage area of the operating flag in the MB operating time table shown in FIG. 6C, the data of the MB operating flag indicating that the MB is operating is stored. The maximum number data that is the maximum number of medals that can be paid out from when the operating flag is turned on until it is cleared is stored. In the present embodiment, the maximum number data is set to “253”.

  Data such as the payable number in each table is read out from the program ROM 65 and stored in the control RAM 66 at the address indicated in the storage area during the game, and is sent to the sub-control board 62 to the control RAM 84. Is also remembered.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram conceptually showing an effect table used in an effect determination process (see FIG. 26, S322) described later.

  The effect table is stored in the program ROM 83 of the sub control board 62. In this effect table, the winning combination determined in the probability lottery process (see S8 in FIG. 15), the effect identifier set for each winning combination, and the numerical range of “0” to “255” for each winning combination. The random number range assigned to the production identifier and the probability (winning rate) that the random number extracted from the numerical range of “0” to “255” by the sub control board 62 is distributed to the random number range assigned to each production identifier. It is associated.

  As shown in the figure, when the small role of “Bell” is determined as the winning combination, any one of the three effect data “effect identifier A”, “effect identifier C” or “no effect identifier” is selected. The production data is determined. A random number range of “0” to “127” is assigned to “effect identifier A”, and the probability that “effect identifier A” is determined when the small role of “Bell” is determined as the winning combination is , “128/256”. Further, a random number range of “128” to “191” is assigned to “effect identifier C”, and “effect identifier C” is determined when the small role of “Bell” is determined as the winning combination. The probability is “64/256”. Further, a random number range of “192” to “255” is assigned to “no effect identifier”, and “no effect identifier” is determined when the small role of “Bell” is determined as the winning combination. The probability is “64/256”.

  Further, when “replay” is determined as the winning combination, any effect data is determined from the three effect data of “effect identifier A”, “effect identifier D”, or “no effect identifier”. A random number range of “0” to “4” is assigned to “effect identifier A”, and the probability that “effect identifier A” is determined when “replay” is determined as the winning combination is “5”. / 256 ". In addition, a random number range of “5” to “132” is assigned to “effect identifier D”, and the probability that “effect identifier D” is determined when “replay” is determined as a winning combination is: “128/256”. In addition, a random number range of “133” to “255” is assigned to “no effect identifier”, and the probability that “no effect identifier” is determined when “replay” is determined as a winning combination is: “123/256”.

  Further, when the small part of “watermelon” is determined as the winning combination, any one of the effect data of “effect identifier B” or “effect identifier C” is determined. A random number range of “0” to “191” is assigned to “effect identifier B”, and the probability that “effect identifier B” is determined when the small part of “watermelon” is determined as the winning combination is , “192/256”. Further, a random number range of “192” to “255” is assigned to “effect identifier C”, and “effect identifier C” is determined when the small combination of “watermelon” is determined as the winning combination. The probability is “64/256”.

  Further, when the small part of “cherry” is determined as the winning combination, the effect data of “effect identifier E” is determined. A random number range of “0” to “255” is assigned to “effect identifier E”, and the probability that “effect identifier E” is determined when the small role of “Cherry” is determined as the winning combination is , “256/256”. Accordingly, when the small part of “Cherry” is determined as the winning combination, the game effect is always performed based on the effect data of “Production identifier E”.

  When “BB” is determined as the winning combination, “effect identifier A”, “effect identifier B”, “effect identifier C”, “effect identifier D”, “effect identifier E”, “effect identifier F” or One of the effect data is determined from the seven effect data “no effect identifier”. A random number range of “0” to “15” is assigned to “effect identifier A”, and the probability that “effect identifier A” is determined when “BB” is determined as the winning combination is “16”. / 256 ". In addition, a random number range of “16” to “79” is assigned to “effect identifier B”, and when “BB” is determined as the winning combination, the probability that “effect identifier B” is determined is “64/256”. In addition, a random number range of “80” to “95” is assigned to “effect identifier C”, and the probability that “effect identifier C” is determined when “BB” is determined as the winning combination is: “16/256”. Further, a random number range of “96” to “111” is assigned to “effect identifier D”, and the probability that “effect identifier D” is determined when “BB” is determined as the winning combination is: “16/256”. Further, a random number range of “112” to “175” is assigned to “effect identifier E”, and the probability that “effect identifier E” is determined when “BB” is determined as the winning combination is: “64/256”. Further, a random number range of “176” to “239” is assigned to “effect identifier F”, and the probability that “effect identifier F” is determined when “BB” is determined as the winning combination is: “64/256”. Further, a random number range of “240” to “255” is assigned to “no effect identifier”, and the probability that “no effect identifier” is determined when “BB” is determined as the winning combination is: “16/256”.

  As described above, “effect identifier F” is effect data determined only when the winning combination is “BB”, and the effect performed based on the effect data of “effect identifier F” is “BB”. This is a notification effect (premium effect) for notifying the winning determination. When “no production identifier” is determined as the production identifier, no production is performed regardless of the winning combination.

  Next, the control operation of the main CPU 64 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, when the power of the pachislot machine 1 is turned on, the main CPU 64 performs an initialization process at the start of the game (see S1 in FIG. 15). Specifically, the contents stored in the control RAM 66 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, set value processing is performed (S2). In the set value process, a process for determining one set value from a plurality of preset set values “1” to “6” having different degrees of advantage for the player is performed. A value at which the payout rate indicating the ratio of the total number of medals paid out with respect to the total number of balls is converged is set. Information indicating the set value determined by the set value processing is stored in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66, transmitted to the sub-control board 62, and stored in the work memory area of the control RAM 84. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 clears the designated RAM area of the control RAM 66 at the end of the previous game (S3). Specifically, data deletion of the area used in the previous game, writing of parameters necessary for the next game, designation of the start address of the sequence program of the next game, and the like are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus operation monitoring process to be described later (S4), and subsequently performs a medal insertion / start check process (S5). In the medal insertion / start check process, the main CPU 64 automatically inserts medals for the medal insertion request, or the number of insertions stored in the control RAM 66 based on inputs from the insertion medal sensor 8S and the stored medal insertion switches 26S to 28S. In addition to updating the counter value, the number of winning lines to be activated is set in the activated line counter in accordance with the value of the inserted number counter, and the input from the start switch 30S based on the operation of the start lever 30 is checked. Further, the main CPU 64 sets a bet command including information such as the value of the inserted number counter in the transmission data storage area of the control RAM 66. After confirming the input from the start switch 30S, the main CPU 64 extracts the random number for lottery generated by the random number generator 69 by the sampling circuit 70 (S6). Next, the main CPU 64 performs a gaming state monitoring process described later (S7), performs a probability lottery process described later (S8), and subsequently determines a stop table used in the stop control process (see S15) ( S9).

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets a start command in the transmission data storage area of the control RAM 66 (S10). The start command is a command including information such as the gaming state identified in S7 and the winning combination determined in the probability lottery process in S8. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation (S11). When this determination is “No”, the wait process is performed until 4.1 seconds elapse (S12). In the weight process, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation of starting the game of the player (here, a process of waiting for the start of rotation of each reel 2 to 4) is performed. When 4.1 seconds have passed since the start of the previous reel rotation, the main CPU 64 sets a game monitoring timer in the control RAM 66 (S13). This game monitoring timer is a timer for monitoring the time of each unit game, and is used for automatic stop for automatically stopping the reels 2 to 4 without the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 31 to 33. This timer is also included.

  When the process of S13 is completed, the main CPU 64 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 2 to 4 (S14), and starts the rotation of all the reels 2 to 4. Subsequently, a stop control process described later is performed (S15), and then a display combination search process described later is performed (S16). The display combination specified in the display combination search process does not match the winning combination determined by the probability lottery process (see S8), and the display combination displayed on the activated winning line is incorrect. If it is an illegal hit, an illegal error is displayed on the payout number display unit 20 and the liquid crystal display device 22. When the display combination is normal and not illegal hit, the main CPU 64 sets the display combination command in the transmission data storage area of the control RAM 66 (S17). The display combination command is a command including information such as a combination type of symbols that are actually displayed on the activated pay line.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a medal payout process (S18). In the medal payout process, the number of medals (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the display combination determined in the display combination search process (see S16) is paid out to the player. In this medal payout process, if a game is played with credit, the stored number displayed on the stored number display unit 16 is increased by the number of paid-out medals acquired by winning, and the medal slot 8 If a game is being played by inserting medals into the medals, the number of medals won by winning is paid out to the medal tray 37. Subsequently, the value of the bonus end number counter is updated based on the value of the payout number counter (S19). Specifically, when the BB game is being played, the value of the payout number counter is subtracted from the value of the BB bonus end number counter, and when the MB game is being played, the payout number is calculated from the value of the MB bonus end number counter. Subtract the counter value. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 sets a payout end command (payout command) including the value of the payout number counter and information on the completion of the medal payout process in the transmission data storage area of the control RAM 66 (S20).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the control RAM 66 to determine whether or not the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, the CB operating flag, or the MB operating flag is “ON” (S21). If this determination is “No” and none of the flags is “on”, a bonus operation check process described later is performed (S22). On the other hand, if the determination in S21 is “Yes” and at least one of the operating flags is “on”, a bonus end check process described later is performed (S23). When the process of S22 or S23 ends, the game process returns to S3 and the next new unit game is started.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the bonus operation monitoring process performed in FIGS. 15 and S4 will be described.

  In this bonus operation monitoring process, first, the main CPU 64 refers to the control RAM 66 to determine whether or not the BB operating flag is “ON” (see S31 in FIG. 16). When the BB operating flag is “on” and the determination in S31 is “Yes”, the main CPU 64 subsequently determines whether or not the RB operating flag is “on” (S32). If the RB operating flag is “ON” and the determination in S32 is “Yes”, the bonus operation monitoring process ends. On the other hand, when the RB operating flag is “off” and the determination in S32 is “No”, the main CPU 64 sets the RB operating flag to “on” based on the RB operating time table (see FIG. 13B). RB operation processing is performed (S33), and the bonus operation monitoring processing is terminated.

  If the BB operating flag is “off” and the determination in S31 is “No”, then the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is “on” (S34). When the MB operating flag is “ON” and the determination in S34 is “Yes”, the main CPU 64 sets the CB operating flag to “ON” (S35) and ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, if the MB operating flag is “off” and the determination in S34 is “No”, the bonus operation monitoring process ends.

  Next, the gaming state monitoring process performed in FIGS. 15 and S7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this gaming state monitoring process, first, the main CPU 64 refers to the control RAM 66 to determine whether or not the RB operating flag is “ON” (see S81 in FIG. 17). When this determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 64 sets the gaming state to the RB gaming state (S82). If the determination in S81 is “No”, then the main CPU 64 refers to the control RAM 66 to determine whether or not the CB operating flag is “on” (S83). When this determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 64 sets the gaming state to the CB gaming state (S84). If the determination in S83 is “No”, then the main CPU 64 refers to the carryover combination storage area of the control RAM 66 and determines whether or not a carryover combination is set (S85). When this determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 64 sets the gaming state to the BB internal winning state or the MB internal winning state according to the carryover combination (S86). When the determination in S85 is “No”, the main CPU 64 sets the gaming state to the general gaming state (S87). When the gaming state is set in S82, S84, S86 or S87, the gaming state monitoring process ends.

  Next, the probability lottery process performed in FIGS. 15 and S8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this probability lottery process, first, the main CPU 64 refers to the probability lottery table determination table (see FIG. 8), determines the type of the random lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (see FIG. 18, S91). The determined lottery count is set in the lottery count counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 sets “1” as the initial value of the winning number in the winning number storage area of the control RAM 66 (S92), and sets the random number value extracted in the processing of FIGS. 15 and S6 in the register of the main CPU 64. (S93). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 refers to the probability lottery table of the type determined in S91 (see FIG. 9), and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number “1” and the number of inserted medals (S94). The acquired lottery value is set in the lottery value accumulation area of the control RAM 66. If a lottery value has already been set in the lottery value accumulation area, a value obtained by adding the acquired lottery value to the set lottery value is set in the lottery value accumulation area.

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value acquired in S94 from the random value set in the register in S93 (S95), and whether or not a digit is obtained by this subtraction, that is, the disturbance set in S93. It is determined whether or not the numerical value belongs to the numerical value range of the lottery value set in the lottery value accumulation area of the control RAM 66 (S96). Specifically, the lottery value “D” set in the lottery value accumulation area is subtracted from the random value “X” set in the register of the main CPU 64, and the value “X−D” obtained by this subtraction is subtracted. Determine positive or negative. If the value of “X−D” is positive and the determination in S96 is “No”, the random value “X” does not belong to the numerical value range of the lottery value “D”. Adds “1” to the winning number set in the winning number storage area of the control RAM 66 (S97), and subtracts “1” from the value of the lottery counter (S98). On the other hand, when the value of “X−D” is negative and the determination in S96 is “Yes”, the random value “X” belongs to the numerical range of the lottery value “D”, and the process is S101. Move on.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the remaining lottery count is “0”, that is, whether or not the lottery count counter value is “0” after the determination in S96 is performed for the lottery count determined in S91. It is determined whether or not (S99). If this determination is “No”, the process returns to S94 and the processes of S94 to S99 described above are repeated. On the other hand, if the remaining number of lotteries becomes “0” and the determination in S99 is “Yes”, the main CPU 64 sets “0” as the winning number (S100).

  If the random value set in S93 belongs to the random number range of the lottery value set in the lottery value accumulation area, the value obtained by subtraction in S95 is negative and the determination in S96 is “Yes”, or the process of S100 Then, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 10), determines the winning combination based on the winning number set in the control RAM 66 and the current gaming state, and determines the determined winning combination. Data representing the combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 11) of the control RAM 66 (S101). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the determined winning combination is BB or MB (S102). If this determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 64 sets the winning combination as a carryover combination in the carryover combination storage area of the control RAM 66 (S103). When the determination of S102 is “No” or when the processing of S103 is finished, the main CPU 64 subsequently determines the winning combination determined in the current unit game and the carryover combination carried over to the current unit game. The logical sum is determined as a winning combination, and the determined winning combination is stored in the internal winning combination storing area of the control RAM 66 (S104). That is, if a bonus such as BB or MB is carried over as a carryover in the previous unit game, and a small role other than these bonuses is determined as a winning role in this unit game, the bonus and small role as a carryover Etc., both winning flags are set.

  Next, the stop control process performed in FIGS. 15 and S15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this stop control process, first, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not any of the stop buttons 31 to 33 is operated to turn on an effective stop switch (see S161 in FIG. 19). If none of the stop buttons 31 to 33 is operated and this determination is “No”, then whether or not 40 seconds have elapsed from the start of reel rotation, that is, an automatic stop timer (see S13 in FIG. 15). It is determined whether or not the value of “0” is “0” (S162). When this determination is “No”, the process returns to S161, and the processes of S161 and S162 are repeated.

  When one of the stop buttons 31 to 33 is operated and the determination in S161 becomes “Yes”, or when the value of the automatic stop timer becomes “0” and the determination in S162 becomes “Yes”, The main CPU 64 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the stop table determined in FIG. 15, S9 (S163). In this embodiment, in the general gaming state, the internal winning state, and the RB gaming state, the number of sliding symbols of each reel 2 to 4 is determined based on the winning combination determined by the probability lottery process and the timing of the stop operation by the player. Are determined in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames, respectively, and stop control is performed. Further, in the CB gaming state, the composite combination is determined as the winning combination (see FIG. 10), and the stop control of the left reel 2 is based on the timing of the stop operation by the player, and the number of sliding frames is 0 frame or more. The stop control of the reel 3 and the reel 4 is performed by determining the number of sliding frames in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the timing of the stop operation by the player. It will be.

  Next, the main CPU 64 waits for the reels 2 to 4 corresponding to the stop buttons 31 to 33 that have been stopped to rotate by the number of sliding frames (S164), and corresponds to the stop buttons 31 to 33 that have been stopped. The rotation stop of the reels 2 to 4 is requested (S165). Subsequently, based on the symbol storage area determination table (see FIG. 12A), the main CPU 64 stops the code number of each symbol displayed in the display window of the reel corresponding to the stop button operated in S161 ( The identifier is set in each symbol storage area (see FIG. 12B) designated by the addresses “101” to “105” of the control RAM 66 (S166). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not there is a rotating reel (S167). If this determination is “Yes”, the process returns to S161 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when all the reels 2 to 4 are stopped and the determination in S167 is “No”, the stop control process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the display combination retrieval process performed in FIGS. 15 and S16 will be described.

  In this display combination retrieval process, first, the main CPU 64 obtains the head address of the symbol storage area (see FIG. 12B) provided in the control RAM 66 (see S111 in FIG. 20). In the areas designated by the addresses “101” to “105” of the symbol storage area, as described above, combinations of the code numbers of the symbols arranged on the pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B are set. Has been. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the effective line counter set in the medal insertion / start check process of FIG. 15, S5 is “0” (S112). When this determination is “No”, the main CPU 64 pays out medals based on the combination of symbols stored at the address “101” in the symbol storage area and the display combination determination table (see FIG. 7). The number of sheets and the display combination are determined (S113). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the value of the effective line counter (S114) and adds “1” to the address indicating the symbol storage area to obtain the next address of the symbol storage area (S115). ). Thereafter, the processing returns to S112 and the above-described processing is repeated. The symbol combination stored in the addresses “102” to “105” and the display combination determination table (see FIG. 7) are stored for each activated pay line. Based on this, it is sequentially determined whether or not the symbol combinations corresponding to the display combination are prepared. When the determination in S112 is “Yes”, the display combination and payout number for all the activated pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B are specified, and the display combination search process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the bonus operation check process performed in FIGS. 15 and S22 will be described.

  In the bonus operation check process, first, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the display combination actually displayed on the activated pay line is BB (see S121 in FIG. 21). When this determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 64 performs BB operation time processing based on the BB operation time table (see FIG. 13A) (S122). In this process, the main CPU 64 sets the BB operating flag to “ON” based on the BB operating time table, and sets “345”, which is the payout possible number at the BB operating time, to the bonus end number counter.

  On the other hand, when the determination in S121 is “No”, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (S123). If this determination is “No”, that is, if the display combination is neither BB nor MB, the bonus operation check process ends. On the other hand, if the determination in S123 is “Yes”, the main CPU 64 performs MB operation processing based on the MB operation table (see FIG. 13C) (S124). In this process, the main CPU 64 sets the MB operating flag to “ON” based on the MB operating time table, and sets “253”, which is the payout possible number during MB operating, to the bonus end number counter.

  When the process of S122 or S124 ends, the main CPU 64 clears the carryover combination corresponding to the display combination established in the current unit game (S125), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the bonus end check process performed in FIGS. 15 and S23 will be described.

  In this bonus end check process, first, the main CPU 64 refers to the control RAM 66 to determine whether or not the RB operating flag is “ON” (see S131 in FIG. 22). When not in the RB gaming state and the determination in S131 is “No”, the main CPU 64 sets the CB operating flag (see S35 of FIG. 16, FIG. 16), which has been set “ON” in the bonus operation monitoring process, to “OFF” (S132). ). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 refers to the control RAM 66 to determine whether or not the MB bonus end number counter is “0” (S133). If this determination is “No”, the bonus end check process ends. On the other hand, if the MB bonus end number counter is “0” and the determination in S133 is “Yes”, the process proceeds to S142.

  On the other hand, in the RB gaming state, if the determination in S131 is “Yes”, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a winning is achieved in the unit game in the current RB gaming state (S134). When this determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 64 refers to the control RAM 66 to determine whether or not the BB bonus end number counter is “0” (S135). When the number of payouts during BB operation reaches 345 and the determination in S135 is “Yes”, the main CPU 64 performs BB end processing to set the BB operation flag to “off” (S136), and the processing is S142. Move on.

  When the number of payouts during MB operation reaches 253 and the determination of S133 is “Yes”, or when the processing of S136 ends, the main CPU 64 refers to the control RAM 66 and then sets the MB operation flag. Is determined to be "ON" (S142). If this determination is “No”, the bonus end check process ends. On the other hand, if the determination in S142 is “Yes”, an MB end process is performed to set the MB operating flag to “off” (S143), and the bonus end check process ends.

  When the determination in S135 is “No”, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the value of the RB winning number counter, that is, the number of possible winnings (S137), and whether or not the number of possible winnings is “0”. Is discriminated (S138). When the possible number of winnings is not “0” and the determination in S138 is “No”, or when the winning in the unit game in the current RB gaming state is not established and the determination in S134 is “No” Then, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RB game number counter, that is, the possible number of games (S139). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the possible number of games is “0” (S140). If this determination is “No”, the bonus end check process ends. On the other hand, when the possible number of games is “0” and the determination in S140 is “Yes”, or when the possible number of winning is “0” and the determination in S138 is “Yes”, the main CPU 64 operates the RB. An RB end time process is performed to set the middle flag to “OFF” (S141), and the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 23, the outline of the interrupt process periodically performed by the main control board 61 every 1.1173 [msec] will be described.

  In this interrupt process, first, the main CPU 64 temporarily saves data stored in the register in a predetermined area of the control RAM 66 (see S201 in FIG. 23). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs an input port check process (S202). In this input port check process, the presence / absence of a signal input to the I / O port 71 from the input signal generating means such as the inserted medal sensor 8S or the start switch 30S is checked. get. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs a command transmission process (S203). The command transmission process is a process for transmitting a command (see FIG. 15, S5, S10, S17 and S20) set in the transmission data storage area of the control RAM 66 in the main control board 61 to the sub control board 62.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a reel control process for controlling the rotation of the reels 2 to 4 (S204), and then performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (S205). In the lamp 7SEG driving process, various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, start lamp 17, WIN lamp 19, insert lamp 21) are turned on or off according to the timing of turning on or off each lamp, Each display unit constituting the stored number display unit 16, the bonus count display unit 18, the payout number display unit 20, and the like is turned on or off according to the display numerical value. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs timer update processing (S206). In the timer update process, the main CPU 64 performs a process of subtracting “1” counts from the value of the automatic stop timer. By executing this timer update process, the automatic stop timer is decremented by “1” counts every 1.1173 [msec]. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 restores the data saved in the predetermined area of the control RAM 66 in S201 to the register (S207), and ends the interrupt process.

  Next, a game process controlled by the sub CPU 82 of the sub control board 62 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an outline of main processing performed by the sub CPU 82.

  In this main process, when the pachislot machine 1 is powered on and a signal is input to the reset terminal of the sub CPU 82, the sub CPU 82 permits initialization of the control RAM 84, video RAM 93, and image control work RAM 98, and interrupts. The initialization process is executed (see S301 in FIG. 24). Next, the sub CPU 82 performs a process of monitoring input from the operation unit such as the cross key 23, the “o” button 24, and the “x” button 25 (S302), and then processes a command from the main control board 61. A command input process is performed (S303). In the command input process, a process corresponding to an unprocessed command received from the main control board 61 and stored in a predetermined area of the control RAM 84 is executed. Next, the sub CPU 82 performs a difference number calculation process described later (S304), and performs an effect determination process described later (S305). In the effect determination process, the type of effect identifier (“effect identifier A” to “effect identifier F”, “no effect identifier”), which is effect data, is determined. Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 instructs the liquid crystal display device 22 to render an effect image based on the effect identifier determined in S305 and stored in the control RAM 84, or outputs sound effects or the like to the speakers 96, 96. Command output processing is performed (S306).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the difference number calculation process shown in S304 of FIG.

  In the difference number calculation process, first, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a bet command has been received from the main control board 61 (see S311 in FIG. 25). If this determination is “Yes”, the sub CPU 82 performs a process of updating the value of the total inserted number counter stored in the control RAM 84 of the sub control board 62 (S312). On the other hand, if the determination in S311 is “No”, then the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a payout command has been received from the main control board 61 (S313). If this determination is “No”, that is, if neither a bet command nor a payout command has been received, the difference calculating process ends. On the other hand, when the determination in S313 is “Yes”, the sub CPU 82 performs a process of updating the value of the total payout number counter stored in the control RAM 84 of the sub control board 62 (S314). When the update of the total input number counter in S312 or the update of the total payout number counter in S314 is completed, the sub CPU 82 then continues from the time of power-on based on the value of the total input number counter and the value of the total payout number counter. A difference number, which is a difference between the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals, is calculated (S315).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing details of the effect determination process shown in S305 of FIG.

  In the effect determination process, first, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a start command has been received from the main control board 61 (see S321 in FIG. 26). When this determination is “No”, the effect determination process ends. On the other hand, if the determination in S321 is “Yes”, the sub CPU 82 performs lottery based on the winning combination determined in the probability lottery process (see FIG. 15, S8) and the effect table (see FIG. 14), and the effect identifier. Types ("effect identifier A" to "effect identifier F", "no effect identifier") are determined. Then, the determined type of performance identifier is stored in a predetermined area of the control RAM 84 (S322).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the effect identifier determined in S322 and stored in the control RAM 84 is “effect identifier F” (S323). When this determination is “No”, the effect determination process ends. On the other hand, if the determination in S323 is “Yes”, it is subsequently determined whether or not the difference number calculated in the difference number determination process (see S315 in FIG. 25) is “+5000” or more (S324). When this determination is “Yes”, the effect determination process ends. On the other hand, if the difference number is less than “+5000” and the determination in S324 is “No”, the sub CPU 82 clears the “effect identifier F” stored in the control RAM 84 (S325). When “effect identifier F” is cleared, “no effect identifier” is determined as effect data.

  Accordingly, when the difference number is “+5000” or more, the stored “effect identifier F” is not cleared, and a premium effect based on the “effect identifier F” may be performed. If it is less than +5000 ”, the stored“ production identifier F ”is cleared, so even if“ production identifier F ”is determined as the production identifier by lottery, the premium production based on“ production identifier F ”is performed. Never done.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to this embodiment, as described above, when the effect identifier is temporarily stored in the predetermined area of the control RAM 84 by the effect data storage means in the process of FIG. Based on the stored effect identifier, the effect of the pachislot game is performed by the command output process of FIG. 24, S306. Also, in the process of FIG. 26, S322, the “effect identifier F”, which is the specific effect data, is determined as the effect identifier by the effect data storage means, stored in a predetermined area of the control RAM 84, and the determination in S324 is “No”. When the difference number is less than “+5000”, the “effect identifier F” stored in the predetermined area of the control RAM 84 is deleted by the process of S325. For this reason, during the game, whether or not to delete the “effect identifier F” is determined by the difference number calculated from the number of inserted medals and the number of payouts that constantly change, and the occurrence of the premium effect based on this “effect identifier F”. Since the presence / absence also changes, it is possible to bring about a change in the production mode of the production, as in the case of the conventional production performed by determining one production table from the plurality of production tables. Accordingly, since it is not necessary to store a plurality of performance tables in the program ROM 83 or the like as in the prior art, the burden on the storage capacity of the storage device such as the program ROM 83 is reduced. Further, when the difference number becomes “+5000” or more, “Prediction identifier F” is not cleared but a premium effect based on “Production identifier F” is performed, thereby preventing the production from becoming monotonous. A variety of games can be produced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the “effect identifier F” is deleted based on the difference number has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the difference number, the “effect identifier F” stored in the control RAM 84 may be deleted based on the inserted number, the paid-out number, the number of acquired medals during the bonus operation, and the like. Also, not based on the number of medals, based on the game time, the number of games, the number of bonus operations, the number of small winnings established, the number of missed small roles, or player information that differs for each player such as men and women, It is also possible to delete the “effect identifier F” stored in the control RAM 84.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the “effect identifier F” is erased when the difference number is less than “+5000” has been described, but the value of the difference number from which the “effect identifier F” is erased is appropriately set. It can be changed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the “effect identifier F” corresponding to “BB” is deleted has been described. However, when another winning combination such as “MB” other than “BB” is determined, It is also possible to delete one of the effect identifiers determined corresponding to the winning combination.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the presence / absence of the “effect identifier F” is determined based on the difference number and the occurrence mode of the effect when winning “BB” is changed has been described. However, instead of erasing the data of the effect identifier based on the difference number in this way, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a plurality of effect tables having different types of effect identifiers to be determined are switched based on the difference number.

  FIG. 27 conceptually shows an effect table used for a pachislot machine having this configuration, and FIG. 27A shows an effect table A used when the difference number is “+5000” or more. b) is an effect table B used when the difference sheet number is less than “+5000”. The pachislot machine in this configuration has the same configuration as that of the above embodiment except that the effect identifier is determined by switching and using the two effect tables A and B shown in FIGS. Yes.

  The effect table A is the same effect table as the effect table (see FIG. 14) in the above embodiment, and the effect table A and the effect table B include the presence / absence of the “effect identifier F” corresponding to “BB”, and The configuration is the same except that the winning rate of “no production identifier” corresponding to “BB” is different. That is, in the effect table B, there is no “effect identifier F” as an effect identifier corresponding to “BB”. In addition, “no effect identifier” corresponding to “BB” in the effect table B includes random number ranges “176” to “239” assigned to “effect identifier F” corresponding to “BB” in the effect table A; The same numerical value range as the random number ranges “176” to “255”, which is a combination of the random number ranges “240” to “255” assigned to “no effect identifier” corresponding to “BB”, is assigned.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the effect determination process performed by the sub CPU 82 of the pachislot machine having the above configuration in place of the effect determination process shown in FIG.

  In this effect determination process, first, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a start command has been received from the main control board 61 (see S401 in FIG. 28). When this determination is “No”, the effect determination process ends. On the other hand, when the determination in S401 is “Yes”, the sub CPU 82 sets the effect table B in a predetermined area of the control RAM 84 (S402). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the difference number calculated in the difference number determination process (see FIG. 25, S315) is “+5000” or more (S403). When the difference number is “+5000” or more and the determination in S403 is “Yes”, the effect table A is set in a predetermined area of the control RAM 84 instead of the effect table B, and the effect table to be used is changed from the effect table B to the effect table. A process of switching to A is performed (S404). On the other hand, when the difference number is less than “+5000” and the determination in S403 is “No”, or when the processing of S404 is completed, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines the probability lottery processing (see FIG. 15, S8). The lottery is performed based on the winning combination and the effect table determined in S402 or S404, and the type of effect identifier (“effect identifier A” to “effect identifier F”, “no effect identifier”) is determined. Then, the determined type of effect identifier is stored in a predetermined area of the control RAM 84 (S405).

  Accordingly, when the difference number is “+5000” or more, the effect table is switched to the effect table A in which the premium effect based on the “effect identifier F” may be performed, and the effect identifier lottery is performed. If it is less than “+5000”, the effect table lottery is performed with reference to the effect table B in which the premium effect based on the “effect identifier F” is not performed.

  According to this configuration, although the burden on the storage capacity of the storage device such as the program ROM 83 in which the production tables A and B are stored cannot be reduced, the presence / absence of occurrence of premium production changes by switching the production table. Therefore, as in the above embodiment, the production is prevented from becoming monotonous, and various game productions are possible.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachislot machine has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko machine that produces a game based on performance data. is there. Even when the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the pachislot machine by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the rotation reel unit which comprises the pachislot machine shown in FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of each reel which comprises the rotating reel unit shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol row drawn on the outer peripheral part of each reel shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure comprised by the main control board of the pachislot machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure comprised by the sub control board of the pachislot machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows notionally the display combination determination table used for the pachi-slot machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows notionally the probability lottery table determination table used for the pachislot machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows notionally the probability lottery table used for the pachislot machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows notionally the internal winning combination determination table used for the pachislot machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows notionally the internal winning combination storing area of control RAM provided in the main control board of the pachi-slot machine shown in FIG. (A) is a figure which shows notionally the symbol storage area determination table used for the pachislot machine shown in FIG. 1, and (b) shows the symbol storage area of the control RAM provided in the pachislot machine shown in FIG. It is a figure shown notionally. It is a figure which shows notionally the table at the time of an operation | movement used for the pachislot machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows notionally the production | presentation table used for the pachislot machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the game processing by main CPU of the pachislot machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the game state monitoring process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the probability lottery process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the stop control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the display combination search process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the bonus operation | movement check process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the bonus completion | finish check process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the regular interruption process by main CPU of the pachi-slot machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process by the sub CPU of the pachi-slot machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the difference number calculation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the effect determination process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows notionally the production table used for the pachi-slot machine by the modification of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the effect determination process by sub CPU of the pachislot machine by the modification of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachi slot machine 2-4 ... Reel 5-7 ... Display window 8 ... Medal insertion slot 8S ... Insertion medal sensor 16 ... Stored number display part 20 ... Dividend number display part 22 ... Liquid crystal display device 26-28 ... Stored medal insertion button 26S-28S ... Stored medal insertion switch 30 ... Start lever 30S ... Start switch 31-33 ... Stop button 37 ... Medal tray 61 ... Main control board 62 ... Sub control board 63, 81 ... Microcomputer 64 ... Main CPU
65, 83 ... Program ROM
66, 84 ... Control RAM
72 ... Hopper 82 ... Sub CPU
96, 96 ... Speakers L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, L3B ... Winning line

Claims (1)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of a unit game based on a game medium being inserted and a start operation being performed;
An input number counting means for counting the number of game media input to the game,
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination in each unit game by lottery from a plurality of predetermined winning combinations based on detecting the signal output by the start signal output means;
Based on the detection of the signal output by the start signal output means, the symbol change means for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means;
A stop signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing to stop the change of the symbol performed by the symbol change means based on the stop operation being performed;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determination means and detection of the signal output by the stop signal output means;
Based on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means by the stop control means, game medium payout means for paying out game media to the player,
A payout number counting means for counting the number of game media paid out by the game medium payout means;
Calculating means for calculating a difference between the number of inputs counted by the number-of-insertions counting means and the number of payouts counted by the number-of-payout counting means;
Effect data storage means for temporarily storing effect data related to the effect of the game;
Production means for producing a game based on the production data stored by the production data storage means;
Production data for erasing the specific production data stored by the production data storage unit based on the difference calculated by the calculation unit on the condition that the specific production data is stored by the production data storage unit A gaming machine comprising an erasing means.

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