JP5603982B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, it is detected that a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a game medal, a coin, etc. (hereinafter referred to as a “medal, etc.”) and a start lever is operated by a player, A start switch that requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels are detected by the player, and the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel is requested. A stop switch that outputs a signal, a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and that transmits each driving force to each reel, and a stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch A reel control unit that controls the operation of each reel and rotates and stops each reel, and the start lever is operated. Is detected, the lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the reel rotation is stopped based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which the stop button is detected. A game machine called pachislot is known.

  In such gaming machines, it is generally performed to attract the player's interest to the bonus gaming state in which the bonus is activated. As a result, in the gaming state other than the bonus gaming state, The interest was cut away.

  Therefore, in recent years, in order to improve the interest of the player in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state, a state (ART) advantageous to the player by notifying the internal winning combination in a state where the replay is won with high probability A gaming machine that creates and attracts the player's interest as well as the bonus gaming state is also known (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-005978 A

  By the way, a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine is referred to as a revolving type gaming machine, and in order to be installed in a game shop, it must conform to the prescribed tests of the laws on customs business operation and optimization of business. It must be within the predetermined upper limit range for the predetermined rate. In this regard, in a gaming machine such as Patent Document 1, ART and bonus may occur continuously. In such a case, the payout rate in a predetermined period greatly exceeds the upper limit range. .

  As a method for reducing the internal winning probability of the bonus as a method for reducing the winning rate by continuously performing the ART and the bonus while attracting the player's interest to a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state. However, even with such a method, when a bias occurs, ART and bonus are generated continuously, and as a result, the payout rate in a predetermined period greatly exceeds the upper limit range. was there.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately manage the payout rate in a predetermined period while attracting the player's interest in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state.

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines.

(1) A plurality of symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and a bonus game operation Provided in correspondence with a plurality of gaming states including a bonus gaming state in which a bonus game is performed, a normal gaming state in which the operation of the bonus game is not performed, and a high lip gaming state having a higher probability of replay than the normal gaming state Refer to internal lottery table acquisition means (for example, main control circuit 71 described later) for acquiring an internal lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state from the internal lottery table and the internal lottery table acquired by the internal lottery table acquisition means Then, an internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations, and the internal winning combination determining means When a bonus combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, a bonus carry-over means for carrying over the bonus combination as an internal winning combination until a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means ( For example, a plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means, which will be described later, and which receive a player's stop operation. And a stop command for outputting a stop command signal for instructing to stop the symbol displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to the player operating the stop operation means. In response to the means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) and the stop command signal being output, the symbol change display on the symbol display means Stop control means for stopping (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) and winning determination means for determining a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means as a result of stop control by the stop control means (for example, described later) Main control circuit 71) and medal payout means (for example, hopper 40 described later) for paying out predetermined medals on the condition that the winning combination determination means determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination is displayed. And a bonus start that starts the operation of the bonus game and shifts the gaming state to the bonus gaming state on condition that the winning combination determination unit determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed. Means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) and a bonus on condition that a predetermined number of medals are paid out in the bonus game state. A bonus ending means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) for ending the game operation and shifting the gaming state from the bonus gaming state to the normal gaming state, and an internal lottery corresponding to the bonus gaming state A table (for example, an internal lottery table in FIG. 17 described later) has an internal winning combination with a probability of 100% only for a non-increasing / decreasing role (for example, a special role described later) in which the same number of medals as the number of medals required for starting a game are paid out. The internal lottery tables corresponding to the normal game state and the high lip game state (for example, internal lottery tables in FIGS. 13 to 16 described later) exceed the medals necessary for the start of the game. An increasing number combination (for example, a selection bell described later) from which the number of medals are paid out is determined as an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability, and in the bonus game state, On the condition that a lottery to be performed is won, notification right granting means for granting the right to receive notification of the internal winning combination (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 for executing the processing of FIG. 57 described later), and the notification right grant On the condition that the right is granted by the means, effect execution means for notifying the information necessary for winning the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means (for example, speakers 9L and 9R described later) ), And a gaming machine.

According to such a gaming machine, a situation advantageous to the player is included in the gaming state in which the bonus game is not operated, by notifying the internal winning combination by the effect executing means in the high lip gaming state. It will be. Further, in the bonus gaming state in which the bonus game is operating, only the non-increasing / decreasing combination is determined as the internal winning combination, so that the medal increase / decrease does not occur in the bonus gaming state. As a result, even if the bonus combination is won in a situation that is advantageous to the player other than the bonus game state, it is not significantly advantageous for the player, and the payout rate in the predetermined period can be appropriately managed.
In addition, the high lip game state, which is advantageous for the player other than the bonus game state, does not end if the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, but only on condition that the bonus game is started. finish. For this reason, in a situation where the player is advantageous, by performing a stop operation while avoiding winning of the bonus combination, the planned profit is given to the player, and the profit given to the player is appropriately managed be able to.
On the other hand, by winning the lottery in the bonus game state, the right of notification by the effect execution means for giving an advantageous situation is granted. Thereby, after preventing the player's interest in the bonus combination from being lowered, it is possible to appropriately manage the payout rate in a predetermined period while attracting the player's interest in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately managing the payout rate in a predetermined period while attracting the player's interest in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state.

The figure which shows a function flow. The figure which shows the transition transition of a gaming state. The figure which shows the external structure of a pachislot. It is a front view of the state which removed the protection panel of the pachislot. The figure which shows the structure of a main control circuit. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows the number selection table for spinning cylinder stops. The figure which shows a rotation stop initial setting table. The figure which shows a drawing priority table. The figure which shows the stop table for left 1st stops. The figure which shows a priority order table. The figure which shows a change data search table. The figure which shows the structural example of a stop data table. The figure which shows the stop data table after the left 1st stop. The figure which shows the stop data table after the left 1st stop. The figure which shows the stop data table for random. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the flow of stop control of a pachislot. The main flowchart which shows the main processes which main CPU performs. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows drawing-in priority order storage processing. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding piece number determination process. The flowchart which shows priority drawing-in control processing. The flowchart which shows a 2nd, 3rd stop process. The flowchart which shows a line change bit check process. The flowchart which shows a line mask data change process. The flowchart which shows winning operation search processing. The flowchart which shows RT control processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of power activation by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of RT by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the AR winning time process by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of AR non-winning by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the display combination command reception by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of MB by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the AR count start process by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the determination process by control of a sub CPU.

[Functional flow of pachislot]
Embodiments according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the functional flow of the gaming machine (hereinafter, pachislot) 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 6 is operated, one value (hereinafter referred to as a random value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines the internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Subsequently, after the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop control means (a motor drive circuit 39 described later, a stepping described later) The motors 49L, 49C, and 49R perform control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed.

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols.

  The reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning line using the specified time when an internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Thus, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated using the specified time so that they are not displayed along the winning line. To stop.

  Thus, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 31 described later) determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the winning line relates to winning. Determine whether or not. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot 1.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed first when all reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is performed. The stop operation performed after the second stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. In addition, stop control associated with the first stop operation is referred to as first stop, and stop control associated with the second stop operation and third stop operation is referred to as second stop and third stop, respectively.

  In the pachislot 1, various effects are performed using the light output performed by the dot display device 100, the sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof in the above-described series of flows.

  When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determining means (sub-CPU 81 described later) determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the effect content is determined, the effect execution means (dot display 100, which will be described later, speakers 9L, 9R, which will be described later), when rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is started. The execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the rotation is stopped or when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

<Transition of gaming state>
Here, in the present embodiment, even if the extracted random number values are the same, the internal winning combination determined may be different if the gaming state is different. In the present embodiment, such a game state includes a general game state, an RT game state, a medium general game state per MB interior, a medium RT game state per MB interior, and a MB game state. In the following, the general game state and the medium general game state per MB inside may be collectively referred to as “normal game state”, and the RT game state and the medium RT game state per MB internal are collectively referred to as “high lip game”. State ".

  In the normal gaming state and the high lip gaming state, the probabilities that a privilege such as re-game activation is given to the player are different. That is, the probabilities of replay 1, replay 2, replay 3, and replay 4 (hereinafter referred to as “replay” if not distinguished) given to the player as benefits such as replay operations are different as internal winning combinations, respectively. . In the present embodiment, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is lower in the normal gaming state than in the high lip gaming state.

FIG. 2 shows a transition diagram of the gaming state provided in this way.
As shown in FIG. 2, when an MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, a transition is made to the general gaming state when hitting inside the MB. Transition to the RT gaming state. Here, the MB is a carryover combination that is carried over until winning when it is determined as an internal winning combination, and corresponds to a so-called bonus combination. A state in which such a bonus combination is carried over (general general gaming state per MB internal, medium RT gaming per MB internal) may be referred to as “between flags” below.

  When the MB wins between these flags, the middle bonus is activated, and the gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state. The MB gaming state is a gaming state that ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, the gaming state requires two medals to be inserted in order to play one game (unit game). Also, in the MB gaming state, only a combination (no increase / decrease combination (for example, a special combination described later)) from which two medals are paid out is determined as an internal winning combination, and the other combination is determined as an internal winning combination. There is no case. Therefore, in the MB gaming state of the present embodiment, at the time of medal payout, the two medals inserted for starting the game are always paid out. That is, the MB gaming state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the number of medals to be inserted matches the number of medals to be paid out and is a gaming state in which there is no increase or decrease in medals.

  When a predetermined number of medals are paid out in the MB gaming state and the middle bonus is consumed, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. In this general gaming state, when a bell spill is displayed, the replay time is activated, and the gaming state shifts to the RT gaming state.

  It should be noted that the bell spilled eyes can be displayed according to the timing of the player's stop operation when “selection bell (data pointer“ 1 to 27 ”for small role / replay described later)” is determined as the internal winning combination. It is a combination of symbols. The selection bell is a generic name of selection bells 1 to 27 described later. When it is determined as an internal winning combination, the selection bell wins at 1/27 according to the timing of the player's stop operation (15 medals). ), A bell spilled eye is displayed at 1/27 (replay time operation), and a role is lost at 25/27. The selection bells 1 to 27 are roles having different timings of the player's stop operation required, that is, 27 small combinations. Specifically, the selection bells 1 to 27 are configured by combining three symbols “red 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, and “yellow 7” symbol in the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R ( 3 × 3 × 3 = 27). In the present embodiment, this selection bell is determined as an internal winning combination with a certain probability (about once in about 5.7 games) in the normal game state and the high lip game state.

In addition, when the replay time is activated, the probability of determining the replay as an internal winning combination increases dramatically. As an example, in a state where the replay time is not activated (normal game state), the replay is determined as an internal winning combination with a probability of once in about 7.3 games, whereas the replay time is activated. In the state being played (high lip game state), the replay is determined as an internal winning combination with a probability of about 1.8 per game.
The replay time operating condition (that is, the transition condition to the high lip gaming state) is a display of the bell spilling in the general gaming state, and the replay time end condition (that is, the high lip gaming state to another gaming state). The condition for transition to (1) is that the MB wins in the high lip game state. In other words, the high lip game state is ended by winning the MB, and is not ended by the internal winning of the MB. More specifically, even if an MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT gaming state, the transition from the high Lip gaming state to another gaming state is merely performed by shifting to the middle RT gaming state in the same high Lip gaming state. There is no migration.

  In the present embodiment, under certain conditions, a notification is made to display the bell spilled eyes in the general gaming state, and the high lip gaming state (RT gaming state, hitting inside the MB inside) that is shifted by the display of the bell spilling eyes. In order to win a choice bell in the RT gaming state).

  Such a notification for winning the selection bell in the high lip gaming state can create a situation advantageous to the player during the gaming state other than during the bonus operation. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the gaming state other than the bonus operation that is generally not of interest to the player. In addition, in the MB gaming state during the bonus operation, there is substantially no increase or decrease in medals. Therefore, even if the advantage level during the high lip gaming state is increased, the player will not be significantly advantageous. The payout rate can be managed appropriately. In addition, as will be described later, the “certain condition” on which the notification is performed is a lottery performed when a specific combination (for example, a cherry to be described later) is determined as an internal winning combination in the medium general gaming state within the MB. It is to win. Therefore, in order to receive the notification, the MB must be won internally, and the player's interest in the MB with no increase or decrease in medals is not reduced.

[Pachislot structure]
The functional flow of the pachislot 1 has been described above. Next, the structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment with the protective panel removed.

  The pachislot machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The pachi-slot 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, a token, etc., or a game medium such as a card that stores information on a game value assigned to or given to a player. In the following description, medals are used.

  The housing 4 forming the entire pachi-slot 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. A reel upper display 101 is provided at the top front of the front door 2. In addition, a transparent protective panel 5 is provided substantially in the center of the front face of the front door 2, and a reel effect display 103 and a side effect display 104 are provided on the left and right sides of the protection panel.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a dot display 100 in which a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged in a horizontally long rectangular shape is provided inside the protective panel 5. A reel illuminator 102 is provided below.

  In this embodiment, the dot display 100, the reel upper display 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, and the side effect display 104 are caused to emit light using light emitting diodes (LEDs). However, organic electroluminescence is used. An existing light emitting element can be used as long as it can emit at least green, yellow, blue, and red, such as (organic EL).

  Below the reel illuminator 102, vertically long rectangular display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided. In the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, the center line 8 at the middle stage is displayed. The center line 8 is activated by operating a bet button 11 (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. In the following description, the activated center line 8 may be referred to as a “winning line”.

  A plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a row on the back surface of the front door 2. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a symbol sequence as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game on the outer peripheral surface. The symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are It can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachislot 1 through the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. In the present embodiment, three symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are visible through the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Further, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is variably displayed.

  Below the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a reel lower display 105 for displaying information related to games in the pachislot 1 is provided. A pedestal portion 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the reel lower display 105. Within the horizontal plane of the pedestal 10, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side, an information display 13 that mainly displays information relating to the number of medals is provided in the approximate center, and a bet button 11 is provided on the left side. It is done. Inside the bet button 11 is provided a bet button LED 111 (see FIG. 5) that is turned on when a medal can be inserted.

  By depressing the bet button 11, a number of medals used for a unit game (one game) are inserted, and the center line 8 is activated as described above. The operation of the bet button 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

The information display 13 is provided with an LED (not shown) that lights up in accordance with the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number). The information display 13 also provides information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), the number of medals deposited within the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the like. A digital display (not shown) is provided for digital display to the person.
Further, the information display 13 digitally displays an error code, a set value, and the like indicating an error related to the operation of the pachislot 1 on a digital display (not shown). The information display 13 also has an LED (not shown) that lights when a replay symbol is displayed, or an LED that lights when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be operated, or when a medal can be accepted ( (Not shown) is provided.

  On the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 10, there is provided a settlement button 12 for switching credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the right side of the checkout button 12, a start lever 6 serving as a start operation means for rotating the reel by the player's tilting operation and starting display of symbol variation in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R is provided in a predetermined manner. It is attached so that it can tilt within an angular range.

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotations of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided at substantially the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively. ing. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  Speakers 9L and 9R that provide effects such as sound effects and sounds are provided on the left and right in front of the front door 2, and a medal payout opening 15 through which medals are paid out is provided between the speakers 9L and 9R. ing. At the lowermost part of the front door 2, a medal receiving part 16 for storing the paid-out medals is provided. Also, on the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2 sandwiched between the stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R and the medal receiving part 16, a waist panel 25 with a design corresponding to the model motif is attached. It has been. The waist panel 25 is irradiated to a main panel illuminator (not shown) provided behind.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 1. Next, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer)
The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU) 31, a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM) 32, and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM) 33.

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72, and the like. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

(Random number generator etc.)
The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

(Switch etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 42S detects that the medal received in the medal insertion slot 22 has passed through the selector. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

  The motor drive circuit 39 controls driving of stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion in accordance with each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 counts the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after detecting the reel index, thereby rotating the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly the reels 3L, 3C, The number of symbols 3R has rotated) is managed, and the positions of the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are managed.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

(Display etc.)
Further, the microcomputer 30 is provided inside each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the stop button internal LEDs 107L, 107C, 107R for displaying the receiving state, and an information display 13 for displaying information on the number of medals. And are connected.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 6 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a DSP (digital signal processor) 84, an audio RAM 85, an A / A. A D converter 86 and an amplifier 87 are included.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and determining and registering production contents (production data) based on the communication contents, dot display 100, reel upper display Lamp 101, reel illuminator 102, reel effect indicator 103, side effect indicator 104, reel lower indicator 105, lamp control task for controlling light output by bet button LED 111, and sound output by speakers 9L and 9R. Includes sound control tasks to control.

  The data storage area stores a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, and a sound data related to BGM and sound effects. A storage area, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like are included.

  The sub-control circuit 72 also includes a dot display 100, a reel upper display 101, a reel illuminator 102, a reel effect display 103, a side effect display 104, and a lower reel display as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled. The device 105, the bet button LED 111, and the speakers 9L and 9R are connected.

  The sub CPU 81, the DSP 84, the audio RAM 85, the A / D converter 86, and the amplifier 87 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the production contents. In addition, the sub CPU 81 has the dot display 100, the reel upper display 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, the side effect display 104, and the reel lower display 105 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect. Turn on and off.

  For example, the sub CPU 81 controls the dot display device 100 according to the LED data specified by the contents of the performance, thereby giving a notification for winning the selection bell. For example, when the selection bell is the selection bell 6 (see FIG. 9) configured of “red 7-blue 7-yellow 7” in the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, it corresponds to the reel 3L in the dot display 100. The part is lit in red, the part corresponding to the reel 3C is lit in blue, and the part corresponding to the reel 3R is lit in yellow, thereby giving a notification for winning the selection bell.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Design arrangement table]
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and data (hereinafter, symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol positions existing in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order of advance in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. “0” to “20” are respectively assigned to the positions. Therefore, by managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols existing mainly in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R and It is possible to always manage the type of the symbol.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the winning line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that a prize is won, and the medal The player is given benefits such as payout, replay operation, replay time operation, and bonus game operation.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, a storage area type, and data indicating the number of payouts. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning line. The storage area type is data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify a later-described display combination storage area for storing a display combination. The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, medals are paid out when any one of cherry, bell 1, 2, special bell 1-4, selection bell 1-27, and special combination is determined as the display combination. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of input, and is paid out up to a predetermined upper limit.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When MB is determined as the display combination, the bonus game is activated. Further, in the general gaming state, when the bell spilled eyes are displayed along the winning line, the gaming state shifts to the RT gaming state. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

[Bonus operating table]
With reference to FIG. 11, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus operation is performed.

  The bonus operating time table is a table that defines a gaming state flag that is turned on when the MB gaming state starts, and an end condition of each gaming state. The MB gaming state ends when medals exceeding a prescribed number (37 in the present embodiment) are paid out. Note that the bonus end number counter is data for managing the above-mentioned prescribed number as a trigger end point of the bonus. More specifically, numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the bonus operation ends on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
With reference to FIG. 12, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information indicating the internal lottery table and information indicating the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state and the number of inserted games. The gaming state includes the types of internal winning combinations that may be determined in the internal lottery process in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, and the operation of the bonus game. It is a state that is distinguished by whether or not it exists. The inserted number indicates the number of medals inserted into the pachi-slot 1 prior to the start of the game. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value (random number value for lottery) extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, in the normal game state and the high lip game state, one game is played by inserting “2” or “3” medals, and the MB game state is “2”. One game is played by inserting “medals”. That is, in the normal game state and the high lip game state, a game with the number of inserted “2” or “3” is possible, whereas in the MB game state, only a game with the inserted number of “2” is possible. It has become.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

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

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”. Unless otherwise indicated in the figure, the lottery range is “0 to 65535”, that is, the probability denominator is “65536”.

  In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated.

  Here, referring to the internal lottery table for MB gaming state shown in FIG. 17, in the MB gaming state, the special combination (non-increasing / decreasing combination) is determined as the internal winning combination with a probability of 100% (65536/65536). This special combination is a so-called pull-in combination that is always won regardless of the player's stop operation when it is determined as an internal winning combination. When winning as a display combination as shown in FIG. 10, two medals are paid out. It is. As described above, in the MB gaming state, a game is played by inserting two medals, and therefore, in the MB gaming state of the present embodiment, no increase or decrease in medals occurs.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3L that is permitted to be displayed along the winning line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “losing”, which indicates that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted.

  (1) in FIG. 18 is an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay, which defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals and an internal winning combination relating to the replay operation. (2) in FIG. 19 is a bonus internal winning combination determination table, which defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

[Table used to stop reels 3L, 3C, 3R]
A table used for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, by using such various tables, an appropriate display combination is controlled according to the order of the stop operation.

[Cylinder stop number selection table]
With reference to FIG. 20, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table used when the main CPU 31 initializes various tables to be referred to when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped will be described.

  The rotation stop number selection table defines information indicating the rotation stop number corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer and the number of inserted coins. The spinning stop number corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer may be different depending on the value of the bonus data pointer. The rotation stop number is a number that the main CPU 31 refers to when selecting a pull-in priority order table and a stop table, which will be described later.

[Cylinder stop initial setting table]
Referring to FIG. 21, the rotation stop initial setting table is determined as a symbol (internal winning combination) that may be displayed among the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that are rotating for each rotation stop number. The symbol of the drawing priority order table for performing the determination as to whether or not the symbol position is “0” to “20” for each symbol position, corresponding to when the first stop operation is performed. Information for selecting a stop table for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (left first stop stop table number, first cylinder first stop table change data number, left first stop after stop) Table numbers, random stop data table numbers, etc.).

  The left first stop table number selects the first left stop table for performing the stop control of the left reel 3L when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L. It is information for. Further, the table change data number for the first cylinder first stop is the stop table number after the first left stop based on the result of the first stop of the left reel 3L (that is, the stop position of the left reel 3L). This is information for determining whether or not to change. The stop table number after the first left stop is the stop table number after the first left stop for performing stop control of the remaining reel 3C and the right reel 3R when the left reel 3L stops for the first time. This is information for selection. The random stop data table number is a random stop data table for performing stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the first stop operation is performed on a reel other than the left reel 3L. This is information for selection.

[Pull-in priority table]
With reference to FIG. 22, the pull-in priority table will be described. In the present embodiment, when it is determined whether or not the symbol may be displayed for each symbol position during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the drawing priority order table may be displayed within the drawing range. This is used when deciding which symbol is preferentially drawn when there are a plurality of symbols.

The drawing priority table defines drawing data indicating the drawing priority between the symbol combinations related to the winning action flag (display combination). “Pull-in priority data” is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify each of the replay, the small combination, and the bonus corresponding to the pull-in priority. “Retraction” or “retraction” basically means that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols are displayed along the winning line. This is to stop the rotation.
“Replay” is a collective term for replays 1 to 4 that can be played without inserting medals, and “small role” is a cherry that is paid out by winning a medal. , Bells 1, 2, Special Bells 1-4, Selection Bells 1-27, and Special Roles, and “Bonus” refers to an MB that is a role in which a bonus game is operated. In the following, among the small roles, a role (cherry, bell 1, 2, special bell 1-4, selection bell 1-27) having a larger number of payouts than the inserted number may be referred to as an increasing number. In some cases, a combination (special role) with the same number of payouts is called a non-increasing or decreasing role.

  With reference to the drawing priority table number “PLVLTB00”, for example, it is determined that the winning operation flag “Replay” wins (possibly) at the first symbol position, and the winning flag at the second symbol position. In the case where it is determined that “small role” wins (possibly), in the drawing priority table number “PLVLTB00”, “Replay” has higher priority than “small role”, so the first symbol The stop control of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so that the position symbols are drawn with priority.

  By determining the symbols to be drawn with priority based on such a drawing priority order table, in the gaming state between the flags, priority is given to replays or small roles (especially, selection bells 1 to 27) over the carrying over MB. Then, pull-in control is performed.

[Left first stop table]
The left first stop table will be described with reference to FIG. The left first stop table is referred to when the left stop button 7L is pressed as the first stop operation. The left first stop table defines the left first stop table number and the sliding piece number determination data for each symbol position data when the stop operation is performed. The symbol position data when the stop operation is performed is information indicating the symbol position (stop start position) of the symbol displayed in the middle of the display window 21L when the stop operation is performed. The sliding piece number determination data is information for determining the number of sliding pieces.

[Priority order table]
With reference to FIG. 24, the priority order table used when the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols will be described. FIG. 24 (1) is a priority order table referenced in a gaming state other than the MB gaming state, and FIG. 24 (2) is a priority order table referenced in the MB gaming state.

  The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding frames corresponding to the sliding frame number determination data and the priority order. For example, when the sliding piece number determination data is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data “0” and the priority order “5”. “3” is acquired as a result, and it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding frames, and then similarly determined in the order of priority order “4” to priority order “1”. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “5” is appropriate first, and whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “1” is appropriate is determined most recently. This is because the priority order “1” is basically determined as the number of sliding frames most preferentially.

[Change data search table]
Referring to FIG. 25, when the first stop operation is for the left reel 3L, the left first stop table number after the stop selected based on the rotation stop initial setting table is assigned to the left reel 3L. The change data search table that is changed based on the stop position will be described.

The change data search table stores the first left stop post-stop table number after the change in association with the first cylinder first stop table change data number and the stop position of the first stopped left reel 3L. Referring to the rotating cylinder stop initial setting table of FIG. 21, for example, when the rotating cylinder stop number is “0”, the first rotating cylinder first stop table change data number is “00”, the first left stop “10” is selected as the post-stop table number. Referring to the change data search table of FIG. 25, subsequently, a stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and when the symbol at symbol position “11” stops on the center line 8 on the left reel 3L, The stop table number “10” after the left first stop selected in the setting table is changed to “09”.
In the figure, “B line” means B line search data described later, and “B line” does not indicate “A line search data” described later.

[Stop data table]
Next, the stop data table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 26 shows a configuration example of the stop data table (including the first stop data table after the first stop and the random stop data table), and FIGS. 27 to 28 show the first stop data table after the first stop. Reference numeral 29 denotes a random stop data table.

  Referring to FIG. 26, the stop data table includes 8 bits, and stop data or change bits including “0” or “1” corresponding to the symbol position data are defined for each bit. Here, bit 7 and bit 6 are data to be referred to when the left reel 3L is stopped, bit 7 defines A line search data, and bit 6 defines B line search data. Bit 4 and bit 3 are data to be referred to when the inner reel 3C is stopped. Bit 4 defines A line search data, and bit 3 defines B line search data. Bit 1 and bit 0 are data to be referred to when the right reel 3R is stopped. Bit 1 defines A line search data, and bit 0 defines B line search data.

  In the A line search data and the B line search data, stop data consisting of “0” or “1” corresponding to the symbol position data is defined. Stop data “1” means that the corresponding symbol position is the scheduled stop position of the reel, and stop data “0” means that the corresponding symbol position is not the scheduled stop position of the reel. For example, referring to bit 4 of the stop data table “07” after the first left stop in FIG. 27A, “1” is stored as stop data in the symbol position data “4”. Therefore, when the stop start position is the symbol positions “0” to “4”, “4” is determined as the scheduled stop position. When the stop start position is “0”, “4” is determined as the number of sliding pieces determination data. When the stop start position is “1”, “3” is determined as the number of sliding pieces determination data. When the stop start position is “2”, “2” is determined as the number of sliding pieces determination data. When the stop start position is “3”, “1” is determined as the number of sliding pieces determination data. When the stop start position is “4”, “0” is determined as the number of sliding piece determination data. The A line search data and the B line search data basically use the A line search data, but when a line change occurs, the B line search data is used instead of the A line search data.

  Bit 5 is referred to when the middle reel 3C is stopped, and defines a line change bit when the middle reel is stopped. Bit 3 is referred to when the right reel 3R is stopped, and a line change bit when the right reel is stopped. Is stipulated. In the line change bit, a change bit consisting of “0” or “1” corresponding to the symbol position data is defined. The change bit “1” is displayed when stop control is performed on the stopped reel and the remaining reels when the stop operation is performed at the corresponding symbol position (when the stop start position is the symbol position of the change bit “1”). This means that the line search data to be used is changed from the A line search data to the B line search data, and the change bit “0” means that the line change is not performed when the operation is stopped at the corresponding symbol position. To do.

  With reference to bit 5 of the stop data table “08” after the first left stop in FIG. 27B, the change bit “1” is defined in the symbol position data “17” to “0”. Therefore, when stop control is performed on the reel 3C in the middle with reference to the stop data table “08” after the first left stop, the line is changed when the stop operation is performed at the symbol positions “17” to “0”. Stop control is performed based on the B line search data of 3, and line change is not performed if performed at other positions, and stop control is performed based on the A line search data of bit 4.

[Left first stop data table after stop]
27 to 28, the stop data table after the first left stop is composed of 8 bits, and stop data or change bits corresponding to the symbol position data are defined for each bit.

[Random stop data table]
Referring to FIG. 29, the random stop data table is composed of 8 bits, and stop data or change bits corresponding to the symbol position data are defined for each bit. The random stop data table is referred to when the first stop operation is not the left stop button 7L.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. The various storage areas may be provided in the main RAM 33 and also in the sub RAM 83.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 30 shows an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 7 in which data indicating the internal winning combination (winning request flag) is stored. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area.

[Coverage storage area]
FIG. 31 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data indicating a carryover combination is stored. For example, when an MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that a combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the winning line, the data pointer Is provided for the main CPU 31 to identify.

[Display combination storage area]
FIG. 32 shows the display combination storage area 1 to the display combination storage area 8 in which data indicating the display combination (winning action flag) is stored. The display combination determined in the winning action search process is stored in the corresponding area.

[Game state flag storage area]
FIG. 33 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state is stored. For example, if it is determined that all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to the bell spill is displayed, “1” is stored in the corresponding bit of the gaming state flag storage area. The

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 34 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. The operation stop button storage area also stores data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons. In the embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the currently pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R based on the data stored in bits 0 to 2 of the operation stop button storage area. Further, the main CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not yet been pressed based on data stored in bits 4 to 6 of the operation stop button storage area.

[Design code storage area]
FIG. 35 shows a symbol code storage area in which symbol identifiers are stored. The symbol code storage area stores a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the winning line. That is, the main CPU 31 can acquire a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the winning line, based on the value stored in the symbol code storage area.

[Retrieve priority data storage area]
FIG. 36 shows a pull-in priority data storage area in which preferential pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each drawing priority data storage area stores priority drawing data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the drawing priority data storage area. The priority pull-in order data is displayed when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, or the combination of symbols related to any display combination or a part thereof is displayed along any of the winning lines. This is data indicating whether or not to be performed (FIG. 22).

[Selection bell stop control]
Choice bells 1-27 consist of a combination of three symbols "Red 7", "Blue 7", and "Yellow 7" on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Bell wins (15 medal payouts), bell spilled eyes are displayed at 1/27 (replay time operation), and loses at 25/27. With reference to FIG. 37, the stop control of 1/27 of the selection bell winning and the stop control of 1/27 of the bell spilling display among the stop controls when the selection bell 1 is internally won will be described. Note that when control other than the stop control described below is performed, the winning of the selection bell 1 and the display of the bell spill are not performed, and the player loses.

  Referring to FIG. 37 (1), when selection bell 1 (small role / replay data pointer “1”) is determined as the internal winning combination, “4” is determined as the rotation stop number (FIG. 20). ), “01” is determined as the first stop table number for the first stop (FIG. 21). Further, when the number for stopping the cylinder is “4”, “10” is determined as the stop table number after the first left stop, and “02” is determined as the table change data number for the first cylinder first stop. (FIG. 21).

  Referring to FIG. 37 (2-A), when the stop operation is performed in the symbol position “17” to “0” in the left first stop table number “01”, the left display window 21L The “red 7” symbol at symbol position “0” stops at the middle position.

Referring to FIG. 37 (3-A), when the symbol at symbol position “0” stops at the middle position of the left display window 21L, the stop table number after the first left stop is not changed (FIG. 25). ), The stop control of the inner reel 3C and the right reel 3R is performed based on the stop table number “10 (FIG. 28 (4))” after the first left stop determined based on the rotation stop number. . As a result, in the inner reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the stop operation is performed at a position where the “red 7” symbol constituting the symbol combination of the selection bell 1 can be stopped (symbol positions “17” to “0”). Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (3-A), “red 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed along the center line 8, and the selection bell 1 wins.
Referring to the left first stop data table “10” in FIG. 28 (4), the stop data corresponding to the symbol position data “0” which is the symbol position of the “red 7” symbol is not “1”. It is “0” (that is, it is not defined as a stop position on the data table). However, in the pachi-slot 1, the sliding piece determination data determined with reference to the data table is changed to the actual number of sliding pieces based on the priority order table (FIG. 24), so that the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is determined. The pattern corresponding to is preferentially drawn. Therefore, even in the stop control using the stop data table “10” after the first left stop, in the situation where the selection bell 1 can win when the “red 7” symbol is drawn, for example, in the inner reel 3C In the situation where the “red 7” symbol is stopped in the middle of the left display window 21L, in the right reel 3R, the “red 7” symbol is stopped in the middle of the left display window 21L and the middle display window 21C. If it is a situation, the “Red 7” symbol will be drawn preferentially and the selection bell 1 will win.

  On the other hand, referring to FIG. 37 (2-B), when the stop operation is performed in the symbol position “1” to “9” in the first stop table number “01” for the left stop, the display window 21L The “Replay A” symbol at symbol position “4” or “9” stops at the middle position, that is, the “blue 7” symbol at symbol position “5” or “10” stops at the upper position of the display window 21L. To do. In the left reel 3L, the “red 7” symbol constituting the selection bell 1 is arranged only at the symbol position “0” and is not pulled in preferentially.

Referring to FIG. 37 (3-B), when the symbol at symbol position “4” or “9” stops at the middle position of the left display window 21L, the stop table number after the first left stop is “10”. Is changed to “8” (FIG. 25).
With reference to the stop table “08” after the first stop at the left in FIG. 27 (2), when the stop operation is performed at symbol positions “17” to “0” in the inner reel 3C, the line is changed and the bit is changed. The stop control of the inner reel 3C is performed based on the third B line search data. As a result, in the middle reel 3C, the “red 7” symbol at the symbol position “0” stops in the middle of the middle display window 21C. Further, the line change is also performed for the right reel 3R, and stop control is performed based on the B line search data of bit 0. When the stop operation is performed at the symbol positions “20” to “1”, the right reel 3R The “bell” symbol at symbol position “1” stops in the middle of the display window 21R.
As a result, “replay A-red 7-bell” is displayed along the center line 8 (“blue 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed on the lower right), and bell spilled eyes 2 are displayed.

As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the data table is defined so as to stop the bell spillers 1 to 6 that are not subject to priority pull-in, and the selection bells 1 to 27 that are subject to priority pull-in are not stopped. In addition, the selection bells 1 to 27 perform control for winning with priority attraction. This realizes 27-choice stop control when 1 / 2-27 is selected as an internal winning combination (1/27 is a selection bell, 1/27 is a bell spill, 25/27 is lost). .
In the spinning cylinder stop initial setting table (FIG. 21), all of the selection bells 1 to 27 are associated with “10” as the stop table number after the first left stop. The stop table number “10” after the first left stop is a table number for preventing the bell spilled eyes from being displayed. When the bell spilled eyes are displayed, the left table number “10” is always left based on the change data search table (FIG. 25). The stop table number after the first stop is changed.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 38, a main flowchart showing main processes executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks whether the main RAM 33 is normal, initializes an input / output port, and the like.

  In step S2, the main CPU 31 performs designated storage area initialization processing. For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the expected display combination storing area, and the like. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (step S3). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether the center line 8 is valid and a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number for lottery and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). The random number value for lottery extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S7). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process (step S294 in FIG. 52) of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S8). Next, the main CPU 31 stores reel rotation start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S9). The stored reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order storage process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 (step S10). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S11).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a winning operation search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 48 (step S12). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination and the medal payout number. Next, the main CPU 31 stores the display combination command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S13). The stored reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S12 (step S14). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 (step S15). In this process, the RT gaming state flag is updated according to the display combination.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus is operating, that is, whether or not the MB gaming state is set (step S16). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S17). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S18. On the other hand, when the determination in step S16 is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S18.

  In step S18, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 51, and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts operation of the bonus game when the conditions for starting the bonus game are satisfied, and operates the regame when the conditions for replay are satisfied.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 39, the internal lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the random number for lottery and the game state will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the gaming state flag storage area and acquires a gaming state flag (step S31). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table, and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the type of the gaming state flag (step S32).

  In step S33, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number for lottery stored in the random number storage area and sets it as random number data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table (step S34). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the random number data (step S35).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S36). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S35 is negative. At this time, if a digit is placed, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S41), and then performs the process of step S42. On the other hand, when the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S37.

  In step S37, the main CPU 31 updates the random number data (updates the value after subtraction in step S35). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries (step S38). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S39). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the small character / replay data pointer and “0” as the bonus data pointer (step S40). Subsequently, the process of step S42 is performed. On the other hand, if the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S34.

  In step S42, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired winning internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S43).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S44). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S45, whereas when NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S48.

  In step S45, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the bonus data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a bonus has been won, that is, whether or not an MB corresponding to the bonus data pointer “1” has been acquired as an internal winning combination (step S46). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the carryover combination storage area (step S47), and performs the process of step S48. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S48.

  In step S48, the main CPU 31 obtains data stored in the carryover combination storing area, and stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area 1 and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storage area 1.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
The reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the reel stop initial setting process, the type of the stop table used in the first stop operation is determined.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs a turning cylinder stop number selection process (step S51). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the spinning cylinder stop number selection table and selects a spinning cylinder stop number that corresponds one-to-one with the value of the data pointer. In addition, when the bonuses are duplicated and won internally, the number of the rotation stop to be selected may be made different.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the rotation stop initial setting table, and based on the rotation stop number, the drawing priority order table number, the left first stop table number, and the first rotation stop table change data. The number, the left first stop table number after stop, and the random stop data table number are acquired (step S52).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier (0FFH) in all symbol code storage areas (step S53). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S54), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operating counter is used for determining the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that are not stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 41, the drawing priority order storing process will be described. In the drawing priority order storing process, the winning combination with the highest priority is determined among the winning combinations that can be displayed for each symbol code storage area.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (step S71). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S72). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the reel on the left side of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets “0” in the symbol position data and “21” in the symbol check count (step S73). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the symbol codes for the number of winning lines in the symbol code storage area for the current symbol position data of the search target reel (step S74).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area from the symbol codes stored in all the symbol code storing areas (step S75). That is, the bit of the combination (design combination) that can be displayed is kept on. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order acquisition process (step S76). This process is based on whether the stored symbol code is an internal winning combination or a displayable combination, and the drawing priority data is obtained by referring to the selected drawing priority table. To do.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired drawing priority data in the drawing priority data storage area (step S77). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks and adds symbol position data (step S78). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S79). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S80, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S74. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not all the searches for symbol positions “0” to “20” have been performed. In step S80, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search has been performed for the number of times of search. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority order storage process, and when NO, performs the process of step S72. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not a search has been performed for all reels.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 42, the reel stop control process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination, the timing of the stop operation by the player, and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (step S91). At this time, when valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S92. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S91 again.

  In step S92, the main CPU 31 updates the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S93). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (step S94).

  Subsequently, in step S95, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a number of sliding pieces determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S96), and performs the process of step S97. In step S97, the main CPU 31 stores the reel stop command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information on the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  In step S98, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determination data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets symbol position data of the planned stop position (step S99), and performs symbol code storage processing for storing the set symbol position data in the symbol code storage area (FIG. 35) (step S100).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop operation is for the left stop button 7L (step S101). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues with the process of step S102, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues with the process of step S105. In step S102, the main CPU 31 obtains a change data search table based on the first cylinder first stop table change data (step S102). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is necessary to change the stop table after the first left stop (step S103). That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol position data stored in the symbol code storage area matches the left first stop table change symbol position (see FIG. 25). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S104, and when NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S105.

  In step S104, the left first stop table number after stop according to the first cylinder first stop table change data number is acquired. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0” (step S105). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, it is determined that it is not the third stop time, and the main CPU 31 performs the drawing priority order storing process of FIG. 41 (step S106), and then the step The process of S91 is performed. That is, in the pachislot machine 1, before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, the process of storing the drawing priority data for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R still rotating. Is done. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, it is determined that the stop control at the third stop is finished, and the reel stop control process is finished.

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
With reference to FIG. 43, the sliding piece number determining process in which the main CPU 31 determines the procedure for determining the sliding piece number determining data will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (step S111). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the first stop time (the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2”) (step S112). At this time, if it is the first stop time, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S114. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of the first stop, the main CPU 31 performs the second and third stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S113), and then performs the processing of step S123.

  In step S114, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S115, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S117.

  In step S115, the main CPU 31 acquires the first left stop table based on the first left stop table number. Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the first stop table for the left stop, acquires the number of sliding pieces determination data based on the stop start position (step S116), and performs the process of step S123.

  In step S117, the main CPU 31 obtains a random stop data table based on the operation stop button and the random stop data table number. Next, the main CPU 31 sets the A line status (step S118), and sets the line change bit to ON based on the random change status number (step S119). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 (step S120), and subsequently performs a line mask data change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Step S121). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding stop data table and generates slip piece number determination data based on the search result based on the stop start position (step S122).

  In step S123, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44, and ends the number of sliding pieces determination process.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
With reference to FIG. 44, the priority attraction | suction control process which showed the procedure of the process in which main CPU31 determines the number of sliding frames is demonstrated.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table, and corrects the address based on the sliding piece number determination data (step S131). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the acquired sliding piece number determination data as the number of sliding pieces (step S132), and then performs the process of step S133. In step S133, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S135, and when NO, the process of step S134 is subsequently performed.

  In step S134, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order, sets “5” as the number of checks, and then performs the process of step S136. In step S135, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order, sets “2” as the number of checks, and then performs the process of step S136.

  In step S136, the main CPU 31 sets the initial value of the pull-in priority data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 extracts a stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (step S137). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires pull-in priority data at the stop search position (step S138), and determines whether or not it is equal to or higher than the pull-in priority data acquired previously (step S139). At this time, if it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding frames (step S140), and then performs the process of step S141. On the other hand, if it is less than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S141.

  In step S141, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S142). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets the updated number of sliding frames (step S143) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S137.

  As described above, in the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols for displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in with higher priority from among the number of types of sliding symbols. decide.

[Second and third stop processing]
With reference to FIG. 45, the second and third stop processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the second stop time (step S151). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S152, and when NO, the process of step S154 is subsequently performed. In step S152, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S153, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S154.

  In step S153, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a line mask data change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 (step S154). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding stop data table, generates slip piece number determination data based on the search result based on the stop start position (step S155), and ends the second and third stop processes. .

[Line change bit check processing]
The line change bit check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit at the stop start position is on (step S171). If this determination is YES, the B line status is set (step S172), and the line change bit check process is terminated. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the line change bit check process is terminated.

[Line mask data change processing]
The line mask data changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the B line status is set (step S191). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 changes the line mask data for the B line in accordance with the operation stop button (step S192), and ends the line mask data changing process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the line mask data changing process.

[Winning action search process]
With reference to FIG. 48, the winning action search process in which the main CPU 31 determines the display combination and the payout number will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and sets the top address of the symbol storing area (step S211). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table (step S212), and performs the process of step S213.

  In step S213, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the symbol code stored in the symbol storage area, and determines whether or not they match (step S214). If they match, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S215. If they do not match, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S217.

  In step S215, the main CPU 31 stores a winning action flag in the display combination storing area, acquires the corresponding payout number and adds it to the payout number counter (step S216), and performs the process of step S217.

  In step S217, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol combination table. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is an end code (step S218). If it is an end code, the process is terminated. If it is not an end code, the process of step S213 is performed. .

[Bonus end check process]
The RT control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT gaming state flag is on (step S231). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S232. In step S232, it is determined whether the MB is determined as an internal winning combination. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S233.

  In step S233, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not bell spilled eyes are stored in the display combination storing area. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S234, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. In step S234, the main CPU 31 sets the RT gaming state flag to ON and ends the RT control process. As described above, in this embodiment, when the RT game state flag is not on and the MB is not determined as an internal winning combination (general game state), and the bell spilled eyes are displayed along the winning line, The gaming state flag is updated to on.

[Bonus end check process]
The bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 subtracts the value of the payout number from the value of the bonus end number counter (step S251). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0” (step S252). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S253, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  In step S253, the main CPU 31 updates the MB gaming state flag to off. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores bonus end time command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S254), and ends the bonus end check processing. The command data at the end of the bonus includes information such as the type of the bonus that has ended, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect according to the end of the bonus.

[Bonus activation check process]
With reference to FIG. 51, a bonus operation check process in which the main CPU 31 operates a bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S271). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S272, and when NO is determined, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S277.

  In step S272, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag (step S273), and updates the MB gaming state flag to ON (step S274). Next, the main CPU 31 sets “37” in the bonus end number counter (step S275), and subsequently stores the bonus start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S276). Exit. The stored bonus start command data includes information such as the type of bonus that has been started, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process to be described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect according to the bonus type.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not MB, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is any of replays 1 to 4 (step S277). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S278) and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 52, an interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing a procedure of an interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S291). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S292). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S, the stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt process.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs timer update processing (step S293). Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (step S293). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S295). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request for starting rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, in response to a start operation, and at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S296). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S297), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Power-on processing]
With reference to FIG. 53, the operation of the sub-control circuit 72 when the power is turned on will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing (step S301), and proceeds to step S302. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task, a sound control task, which are timer interrupt synchronization task groups, and a mother task, which is a VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization task group.

  In step S302, a lamp control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S303. In the lamp control task, in response to receiving a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 ms, the sub CPU 81 performs processing for controlling lighting states of various lamps.

  In step S303, the sound control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S304. In the sound control task, the sub CPU 81 performs processing for controlling a sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  In step S304, the mother task is activated and the process is terminated. The mother task is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization.

[Start command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 54, the start command reception process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in a high lip game state (step S311). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs RT processing described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S312), and ends the start command reception processing. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a process of step S313.

  In step S313, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the normal gaming state. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S314. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the start command reception process.

  In step S314, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AR counter is 1 or more. Here, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, in the high lip game state, notification (27 notifications) necessary for winning the choice bell determined as an internal winning combination may be performed. This notification is performed with 111 games as one set during the high lip game state, and the AR counter is a counter that counts the number of sets for performing the 27-option notification. That is, when the AR counter is “1”, a notification for winning the selection bell is performed for 111 games in the high lip game state. The AR counter is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

  When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs an AR winning process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56 (step S315), and ends the start command receiving process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs an AR non-winning process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 57 (step S316), and ends the start command receiving process.

[RT processing]
With reference to FIG. 55, the RT process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AR navigation game number counter is 1 or more (step S331). Here, the AR navigation game number counter is a counter that counts the number of games of 111 games that are notified of the choice bell winning in the high lip game state, and is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S334, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S332.

  In step S332, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the inside of the MB is being hit. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs a notification (MB (black) -red 7 (red) -red 7 (red)) notification urging the MB winning) and ends the RT process. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the RT process.

  In step S334, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the AR navigation game number counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the selection bell is determined as an internal winning combination (step S335). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently notifies that the selection bell is won. (Step S336), and the RT process is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the RT process.

  As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the AR navigation game number counter is “1” or more in the high lip game state, if the selection bell is determined as the internal winning combination, Notification required for winning the bell, that is, notification of the stop operation required for each of the selection bells 1 to 27 (in the case of the selection bell 1, all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are aimed at the “red 7” symbol. Notification). On the other hand, when the AR navigation game number counter is “0” in the high lip game state, even if the selection bell is determined as the internal winning combination, notification necessary for winning the selection bell is not performed. Further, in the pachislot 1, when the AR navigation game number counter is “1” or more in the high lip game state, the MB winning notification is not performed even if the MB is determined as the internal winning combination. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the high lip game state is ended only by the MB winning, so when the AR navigation game number counter is “1” or more, the MB winning notification is not performed. The high lip gaming state does not end during the 111 games in which the bell winning notification is made. In Pachislot 1, replay or a small role is drawn in preference to MB (see FIG. 22), but in the high lip game state, when neither replay nor small role is determined as an internal winning combination, It is good also as performing alerting | reporting for avoiding winning of MB.

[AR winning process]
With reference to FIG. 56, the AR winning process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the inside of the MB is being hit (step S351). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a notification for prompting MB winning (step S352), and ends the AR winning process.

  On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the selection bell is determined as the internal winning combination (step S353). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs notification for displaying the bell spilled eyes (step S354), and ends the AR winning process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the AR winning process.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AR counter is “1” or more in the general gaming state (the gaming state that is not hitting the inside of the MB in the normal gaming state), the selection bell is the internal winning combination Is determined, the notification necessary for displaying the bell spilled eyes, that is, the notification of the stop operation required for each of the selection bells 1 to 27 (in the case of the selection bell 1, “blue 7” is displayed on the left reel 3L. A notification is made to aim the “red 7” symbol on the symbols and the remaining reels 3C and 3R). When the bell spilled eyes are displayed according to this notification, the transition from the general gaming state to the RT gaming state is performed, and then the selection bell is notified for 111 games (FIG. 55).

[AR non-winning process]
With reference to FIG. 57, the AR non-winning process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the inside of the MB is being hit (step S371). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S372, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the AR non-winning process.

  In step S372, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not cherry is determined as the internal winning combination. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S373. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the AR non-winning process.

  In step S373, the sub CPU 81 performs an AR lottery process. In this process, the sub CPU 81 extracts one lottery value from the random number range “0 to 32767” and performs a predetermined lottery based on the lottery value. Note that the AR lottery is won with a probability of 10,000 / 32768, and is non-winning with a probability of 22768/32768. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AR lottery process has been won (step S374). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 stores the number of winning AR counters in the AR counter (step S375), and ends the AR non-winning process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the AR non-winning process. The number of AR counters stored when winning the AR lottery can be arbitrarily set.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AR counter is “0”, the winning of the AR lottery performed when the cherry is determined as the internal winning combination in the inside game state in the middle of the MB. As a condition, a predetermined value is stored in the AR counter, and then a predetermined notification (notification of a bell spill for shifting to the high lip gaming state, and notification for selection bell winning in the high lip gaming state) Done.

[Process when receiving display command]
With reference to FIG. 58, a display combination command reception process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S391). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs MB processing described later with reference to FIG. 59 (step S392), and ends the display combination command reception processing. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a process of step S393.

  In step S393, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bell spilled eyes are displayed along the winning line. If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs an AR count start process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S394), and ends the display combination command reception process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a determination process described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S395), and ends the display combination command reception process.

[MB processing]
With reference to FIG. 59, the MB time process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in a high lip game state (step S411). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently updates the AR navigation game number counter to “0” (step S412), and ends the MB time processing, while when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 The CPU 81 ends the MB time process. As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the high lip gaming state is ended when the MB is won (step S273 in FIG. 51), and the notification period for prompting the selection bell is also ended.

[AR count start processing]
With reference to FIG. 60, the AR count start process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the normal gaming state is set (step S431). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S432, and if NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the AR count start process.

  In step S432, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the inside of the MB is being hit. When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the AR count start process, and when it is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S433.

  In step S433, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AR counter is “1” or more. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 decrements the AR counter by “1”, sets “111” to the AR navigation game number counter (step S434), and ends the AR count start process, while NO If so, the sub CPU 81 ends the AR count start process.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the bell spillage is displayed along the winning line during the general gaming state where the AR counter is “1” or more (the gaming state which is not in the MB inside the normal gaming state). On the condition that the selection bell is won, a set of notifications for winning the selection bell is started, and then notification for winning the selection bell is performed for 111 games.

[Determination process]
The determination process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the normal gaming state is set (step S451). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S452, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the determination process.

  In step S452, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the inside of the MB is being hit. When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the determination process. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S453.

  In step S453, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a bell spilled eye display notification has been issued. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 clears the AR counter (step S454) and ends the determination process, while when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the determination process.

  As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the AR counter is cleared when the bell spilled eyes are not displayed along the winning line despite the notification for the bell spilled eyes being displayed.

<Effects of pachislot 1>
The configuration of the pachi-slot 1 and the processing performed by the pachi-slot 1 are as described above. Hereinafter, effects of the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  Pachislot 1 has a high lip game state with a high probability that a replay will be determined as an internal winning combination, and in this high lip game state, 111 games that perform a notification to win an option bell that is a 27-choice small role A notification period (AR period) is provided. Thereby, in the high lip game state, it is possible to enjoy the benefits of the choice bell prize while enjoying the benefits of replaying. Therefore, it is possible to create a situation that is advantageous to the player during a gaming state other than during the bonus operation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the gaming state other than the bonus operation that is generally not of interest to the player.

  Here, the high lip gaming state and the AR period do not end when the MB is determined as the internal winning combination, but ends when the internal winning MB wins (step S273 in FIG. 51 and step S412 in FIG. 59). ). Also, the MB has the lowest pulling priority (FIG. 22), and in the pachislot 1, if the replay or selection bell is determined as an internal winning combination at the same time, the replay or selection bell is pulled in with priority. Therefore, even if the MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the high lip game state, the player can avoid the MB winning and perform the stop operation so that the replay or the selection bell is won. As a result, the profit given to the player during the AR period can be appropriately managed.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, the MB gaming state, which is a gaming state in which the bonus is operating, is set to a gaming state where two or more medals are not increased or decreased (two are inserted and two are paid out). As a result, even if the MB prize is realized after the AR period, there is no significant advantage for the player.

  On the other hand, a notification that prompts the player to win a choice bell on the condition that a lottery performed only when a specific winning combination (for example, a cherry to be described later) is determined as an internal winning combination in the general game state in the inside of the MB In addition, notification is made to prompt the display of bell spilled eyes for shifting to the high lip game state. Therefore, the presence / absence of an internal winning of the MB contributes to a “certain condition” that triggers a transition to an advantageous situation for the player, thus preventing a decrease in the interest of the player with respect to the MB related to the bonus operation. can do.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

In this embodiment, lottery (AR lottery) on whether or not to perform notification is performed on the condition that the internal winning is given to the cherries in the general game state in which the inside of the MB is hit (step S373 in FIG. 57), The conditions for performing the AR lottery are not limited to this. For example, an AR lottery may be performed on the condition that other winnings are won internally in the general gaming state inside the MB, and it is always or constant regardless of the internal winning combination in the general gaming state per MB. The AR lottery may be performed with a probability of.
In addition, the AR lottery may be performed during the MB game state in which the bonus is activated, not in the general game state during the MB inside. In this case, in the present embodiment, only the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination in the MB gaming state, but a plurality of winning combinations (two payouts are preferable each) are determined in the MB gaming state. It is also possible to perform the AR lottery on the condition that a specific combination among the plurality of combinations is determined as an internal winning combination. Further, the AR lottery may be performed constantly or with a certain probability regardless of the internal winning combination during the MB gaming state.
In the present embodiment, the MB gaming state is a gaming state in which only the “two” number of inserted games can be played. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is no increase or decrease in medals during the MB gaming state. The number of inserted sheets may be “3” or “1”.

  In the present embodiment, three display windows (display windows 21L, 21C, 21R) are provided in association with the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reels 3L, 3C, One display window that can visually recognize all of the 3Rs may be provided.

  In addition to the pachislot machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation in the above-described pachislot machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 71 Main control circuit 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
72 Sub-control circuit

Claims (1)

A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
A plurality of gaming states including a bonus gaming state in which a bonus game is activated, a normal gaming state in which the bonus game is not activated, and a high lip gaming state with a higher probability of replay compared to the normal gaming state An internal lottery table acquisition means for acquiring an internal lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state from the corresponding internal lottery table;
With reference to the internal lottery table acquired by the internal lottery table acquisition means, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations;
When the bonus combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the bonus combination is displayed as an internal winning combination until the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Bonus carry-over means to carry over as,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and receiving a player's stop operation;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of a symbol variably displayed on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to an operation of the stop operation means by a player; ,
In response to the output of the stop command signal, stop control means for stopping the symbol display on the symbol display means;
As a result of the stop control by the stop control means, a winning determination means for determining a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means,
A medal payout means for paying out a predetermined medal on the condition that the winning combination determination means determines that a combination of symbols corresponding to a small combination is displayed;
Bonus starting means for starting the operation of the bonus game and shifting the gaming state to the bonus gaming state on condition that the winning combination judging means determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed. ,
In the bonus gaming state, on the condition that a predetermined number of medals are paid out, a bonus ending means for ending the operation of the bonus game and shifting the gaming state from the bonus gaming state to the normal gaming state;
With
The internal lottery table corresponding to the bonus game state is configured such that only the non-increase / decrease combination in which the same number of medals as the medals necessary for starting the game are paid out is determined as an internal winning combination with a probability of 100%.
The internal lottery table corresponding to the normal game state and the high lip game state is such that an increasing number combination in which the number of medals exceeding the number required for starting the game is paid out is determined as an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability. Configured,
Notification right granting means for granting a right to receive notification of the internal winning combination on the condition that a lottery performed in the bonus game state is won;
Production execution means for notifying information necessary for winning the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, on condition that the right is granted by the notification right granting means;
A gaming machine comprising:

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