JP5635283B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a start switch, a stop switch, and a control unit is known. The start switch detects that the start lever has been operated by the player (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) on condition that a game medium such as a game medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as a medal) has been inserted, A signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels is output. The stop switch detects that the stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels has been pressed by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), and requests to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Is output. A driving force of a stepping motor provided corresponding to each of the reels is transmitted to the plurality of reels. The control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel.

  In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected, a lottery process using random numbers on the program (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery process”) is performed, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and stoppage are stopped. The reel rotation is stopped based on the operation timing. As a result of stopping the rotation of all the reels, when a symbol combination related to the winning is displayed, a privilege associated with the symbol combination is given to the player.

  As a privilege given to the player, the chances of paying out game media (medals, etc.), re-games in which internal lottery processing is performed without consuming the game media next time, and payout of game media are increased. The operation of a bonus game can be mentioned.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that shifts to a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) in which the probability of determining an internal winning combination related to the operation of replay (replay) is changed according to a predetermined condition (Patent Document) 1). According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to reduce the number of medals necessary for playing a game (hereinafter referred to as “multiplying number”) by increasing the probability that an internal winning combination related to replay operation is won. Thus, a gaming state advantageous to the player can be achieved.

  There is also known a gaming machine in which the probability of determining an internal winning combination is different according to the number of pieces to be multiplied (Patent Document 2). According to such a gaming machine, an internal winning combination can be determined with a probability corresponding to the number of pieces to be multiplied.

  On the other hand, in games other than the bonus game, changing the probability that an internal winning combination other than the internal winning combination related to the replay operation is determined is prohibited by rule because there is a risk of excessive gambling. .

JP 2006-122432 A JP-A-8-117390

  However, if the probability determined by the internal winning combination relating to the bonus or the small combination cannot be changed, the gambling can be suppressed, but at the same time, the interest of the game may be significantly reduced.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a point, and it aims at providing the game machine which can heighten the interest of a game, without overwhelming gambling.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player (for example, a start switch 16S to be described later) on condition that the same number of game media as the set number set as the number of pieces that can be played is inserted. )When,
Based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, internal winning combination determination means (for example, internal lottery processing described later) for determining an internal winning combination with a probability determined in advance for each specified number;
Fluctuation display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and a stepping motor 61L described later), which is composed of a plurality of display rows and variably displays symbols necessary for the game based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. , 61C, 61R)
A stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S described later) for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means (for example, a reel stop control process described later) for stopping and controlling the variation display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means;
Game medium giving means for giving a game medium based on a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of display columns (for example, a display combination search process and a medal payout process described later);
A re-game probability is determined in advance, which is a probability that a re-game player that allows detection of a start operation by the start-operation detector without inserting the game medium is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining unit. Re-game probability changing means (for example, an internal lottery table to be described later) for changing according to a predetermined condition,
When the replay probability is changed by the replay probability changing means, specified number changing means for setting a predetermined value for each changed replay probability as a specified number (for example, medal acceptance / start check processing described later) )When,
A first special internal winning combination (for example, “BB1” to be described later) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the first special internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the determination line. Then, the game state is shifted to a first special game state (for example, “BB1 game state” described later) that ends when a predetermined number of the game media are paid out, and the second special internal state is determined by the internal winning combination determination means. When a winning combination (for example, “BB2” to be described later) is determined and a combination of symbols corresponding to the second special internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the determination line, a predetermined number of game media are paid out. The gaming state is shifted to the second special gaming state (for example, “BB2 gaming state” described later) to be ended, and a third special internal winning combination (for example, “RB1 gaming state” described later) is transferred by the internal winning combination determining means. )But When the combination of symbols corresponding to the third special internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the determination line, a third special gaming state (for example, which ends when a predetermined number of game media are paid out) A gaming state control means (for example, the process of S80 in an internal lottery process described later) for shifting the gaming state to “RB1 gaming state” described later),
The re-play probability changing means changes the re-play probability to the first re-play probability on the condition that the first special internal winning combination is determined, so that a first re-play probability game state (for example, described later) "RT0 gaming state") and changing the replay probability to the second replay probability on condition that the third special internal winning combination is determined during the first special gaming state. , Transition to the second replay probability gaming state (for example, “RT1 gaming state” described later),
During the second replay probability gaming state, the probability that the first special internal winning combination and the second special internal winning combination are determined as internal winning combinations is higher than in the first replay probability gaming state. ,
The gaming machine characterized in that the second special internal winning combination has a higher probability of being determined as an internal winning combination than the first special internal winning combination .

  In this gaming machine, the specified number is set by the specified number changing means in accordance with the gaming state (RT state) in which the re-playing probability is changed, and the internal winning combination is determined with the probability corresponding to the set specified number. This makes it possible to change the lottery probability of bonuses and small roles in a game played with the number of multiplied coins corresponding to the specified number without changing the lottery probability of the internal winning combination for the same number of coins.

  According to the present invention, by setting a specified number according to the state of RT, the internal winning combination is determined with a probability corresponding to the number of multiplications corresponding to the specified number. Can enhance the interest of

It is explanatory drawing explaining the functional flow of the game machine in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance structure of the game machine in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of the game machine in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the main control circuit in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the sub control circuit in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol combination table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the table at the time of the bonus action | operation in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the regulation number table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the general internal lottery table A in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the general internal lottery table B in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table A for BB in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the BB general internal lottery table B in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table A for RB in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table B for RBs in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the stop table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection table A in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection table B in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table A in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table B in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination storing area | region in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the carryover combination storage area | region in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game state flag storage area A in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game state flag storage area B in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol storage area in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the process example of the main control circuit in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus action | operation monitoring process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lottery value change process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop control process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the display combination search process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the display combination etc. determination process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus completion | finish check process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the RT game number counter update process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation | movement check process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interruption process by control of the main CPU in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board | substrate communication task performed by the sub CPU in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production registration task performed by the sub CPU in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production content determination process in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the regulation number table in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the general internal lottery table A in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the general internal lottery table B in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of RT transition table in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the regulation number table in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the general internal lottery table A in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the general internal lottery table B in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of RT transition table in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the RT transition condition corresponding | compatible table which concerns on the modification of this invention.

  A pachi-slot showing an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a functional flow according to the embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the pachislot of this embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to the medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

  When a player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

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

  Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. Thereafter, when the stop button is pressed by the player, the reel stop control means performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed.

  In the pachi-slot, 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 reel 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 determination line using the specified time when the internal winning combination allowing the display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Stop the reel rotation so that Further, the reel stop control means stops the rotation of the reel using the specified time so that a combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. 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.

  Also, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of flows, various effects can be achieved by using video display performed by a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof. Done.

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

  When the content of the production is determined, the production execution means is linked to each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reel is started, when the rotation of each reel is stopped, or when the presence / absence of a prize is determined. To proceed with the production. In this way, in the pachislot, the player is given the 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. As a result, the player's interest is improved.

<Pachislot structure>
Next, the structure of the pachislo 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
Note that the structure of the pachislot machine in the second and third embodiments described later is the same as the structure of the pachislo machine 1 in the first embodiment.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot 1.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively.

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are continuously drawn along the circumferential direction.

  A liquid crystal display device 10 is provided in the center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display device 10 includes a display screen including symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R serve as display windows, and are configured to be able to pass through the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. Hereinafter, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R, respectively.

  When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped, among the plural types of symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the middle and lower regions. Each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line that is a combination of any one of the three areas consisting of the upper, middle, and lower stages. It is defined as a line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, four types of winning determination lines are provided: a cross-up line 8a, a top line 8b, a bottom line 8c, and a cross-down line 8d. For example, the cross-up line 8a is composed of a combination of the lower stage of the left main display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right main display window 4R, and the top line 8b includes the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It consists of the combination of the upper stage.

  On the side of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 10, a 7-segment display 6 composed of 7-segment LEDs is provided. The 7-segment display 6 is stored in the pachislot, the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts). Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as credits) is digitally displayed.

  The front door 1b is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 11 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted by the medal slot 11 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the specified number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1 ( So-called credit function).

  The bet button 12 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

  The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18 are stored in the medal tray 19. The lamp (LED or the like) 20 outputs light in a turn-on / off pattern according to the content of the effect. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production.

[Internal structure]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1. In FIG. 3, the front door 1b is opened, and the structure on the back surface side of the front door 1b and the structure inside the cabinet 1a are shown.

  A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 4) is provided above the cabinet 1a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided in the center inside the cabinet 1a. Stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R (see FIG. 4) are connected to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  On the left side of the left reel 3L, a sub board 32 constituting a sub control circuit 42 (see FIG. 4) is provided. The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Below the inside of the cabinet 1a, a medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper) 33 having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided. On the left side of the hopper 33, a power supply device 34 is provided for supplying necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1.

  A selector 35 is provided in the center of the back side of the front door 1b (below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 11 to the hopper 33. A medal sensor 35 </ b> S (see FIG. 4) that detects that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

<Configuration of circuits provided in pachislot>
Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot 1 in this Embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub-control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

[Main control circuit]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the main control circuit 41 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The main control circuit 41 includes a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 50 includes a main CPU 51, a main ROM 52, and a main RAM 53.

  The main ROM 52 has a control program (see FIGS. 29 to 40) executed by the main CPU 51, a data table such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 23), and various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit. The data for transmitting is stored. The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 6 to 23) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

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

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives an input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R. The stop switch 17S detects that each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R has been pressed by the player (stop operation). The stop switch 17S constitutes a stop operation detection unit.

  The start switch 16S detects that the start lever has been operated by the player (start operation). The start switch 16S constitutes start operation detection means. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S detects that the medal received in the medal insertion slot 11 has passed through the selector 35 described above. The bet switch 12S detects that the bet button 12 has been pressed by the player. The medal sensor 35S and the bet switch 12S constitute insertion operation detection means.

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

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

  The stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R 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 61L, 61C, 61R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to each stepping motor 61L, 61C, 61R, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 51 counts the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R after detecting the reel index, so that the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R Manage the number of rotations).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 53. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 53 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to four symbols. Therefore, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the symbols of the left reel 3L in the middle of the left display window 4L and the symbols within the range up to the four symbols ahead are displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. It becomes a symbol that can be stopped.

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

[Sub control circuit]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub-control circuit 42 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub-control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 86, a DSP (digital signal processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 92, and an amplifier 93. It is comprised including.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. 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 41 and an effect registration task for extracting and registering effect contents (effect data) by extracting effect random numbers. , A drawing control task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 10 based on the determined production content, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 20, and a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R. Etc. are included.

  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-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 41.

  The sub-control circuit 42 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 10, speakers 21L and 21R, and the lamp 20 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 85, and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 10.

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

<Configuration of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Design arrangement table]
First, 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, the position of the symbol existing in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the reel index is detected is defined as “0”. Then, “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to each symbol in the order in which the symbol position “0” advances in the reel rotation direction.

  That is, by referring to the value of the symbol counter (“0” to “20”) and the symbol arrangement table, the type of symbol displayed at the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is specified. be able to. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “1”, the symbol “bell” at the symbol position “1” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L.

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.
The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area addition data, and a payout number. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combinations displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along any of the winning determination lines 8a to 8d (see FIG. 2) are symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table. Is determined to be a win. When it is determined that the prize is won, the player is given benefits such as paying out medals, replay operation, and bonus game operation. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

  The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line. This display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol “red 7” of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is displayed along the winning determination line, “BB1 (00000001)” is determined as the display combination.

  The storage area addition data is data for designating a display combination storage area (see FIG. 24) in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, two display combination storage areas A and B are provided. That is, display combinations having the same bit pattern but different contents are managed as different display combinations depending on the difference in the stored areas.

  The payout number represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. When a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, when one of “bell”, “watermelon”, “red cherry”, and “blue cherry” is determined as a display combination, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, “bell”, “watermelon”, “red cherry”, and “blue cherry” are collectively referred to as “small role”.

  When “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Special Replay” are determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. On the other hand, when “SB” is determined as the display combination, the single bonus game is activated, and when “RB” is determined, the regular bonus is activated. When “BB” is determined as the display combination, the big bonus game is activated.

[Bonus operating table]
Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.
When the bonus operation is performed, the bonus operation time table is stored in a game state flag storage area A (see FIG. 26), a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter and a winning number counter provided in the main RAM 53. Defines the data.

  The game state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game to be operated. In the present embodiment, a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a single bonus are provided as bonus game types. The big bonus is called an accessory continuous operation device related to a so-called first type special accessory, and is hereinafter referred to as “BB”. The regular bonus is called a so-called first type special character, and is hereinafter referred to as “RB”. Further, the single bonus is called a so-called ordinary actor and is hereinafter referred to as “SB”.

  The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not a prescribed number (payout number) that triggers the end of the bonus game has been reached. In the present embodiment, the operations of “BB1” and “BB2” are ended when the medal payout reaching the prescribed number “345” is performed.

  That is, the numerical value defined by the bonus operation time table is stored in the bonus end number counter, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operations of “BB1” and “BB2” are completed on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is updated to “0”.

  The game possible number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can be performed in the operation of “RB1” to “RB3”, that is, the so-called game possible number. The winning possible number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in one regular bonus (RB) game, so-called winning possible number.

[Regular number table]
Next, the specified number table will be described with reference to FIG.
The prescribed number table defines a prescribed number that is the number of medals required for one game in accordance with an RT gaming state flag (see FIG. 27) described later.

  In the present embodiment, replay time (RT) is activated. In a game in which the RT is operated, the probability that an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the re-game is determined until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The prescribed number table defines the prescribed number of RT0 gaming states as “3” and the prescribed number of RT1 gaming states as “2”.

  In the present embodiment, the bonus type (including non-bonus (general)) and the RT type are shown as different game states. This is because it is necessary to manage the RT state during the bonus since the bonus state and the RT state do not correspond one-to-one. That is, in the present embodiment, the RT state during the bonus depends on the RT state before the bonus, or the RT state fluctuates during the bonus.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.
The internal lottery table determination table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state and the number of medals. In the case of the BB (1, 2) gaming state and the RB (1-3) gaming state, the RB gaming state column is referred to.

  For example, in the non-bonus (general game) state and the RT0 game state, the general internal lottery table A is used, and “18” is set as the number of lotteries. When the player is in the non-bonus (general game) state and is in the RT1 game state, the general internal lottery table B is used, and “18” is set as the number of lotteries.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, an internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.
The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value when the data pointer is determined 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 used for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 17 and 18) described later. It is data of. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. The lottery value is defined for each setting for adjusting a predetermined expectation value of the kite.

  In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values defined according to each winning number. And then. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). In other words, the winning number when the result of the subtraction becomes negative (“digit” occurs) is won, and the data point assigned to the winning number is acquired.

  Therefore, in the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, 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 is 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)”.

  FIG. 11 shows a general internal lottery table A. The general internal lottery table A defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, the small character / replay data pointer won by the winning number “16” is “1”, and “1” is acquired as the small character / replay data pointer when referring to the general internal lottery table A. The probability is “9000/65536”. When “1” is acquired as the data pointer for the small combination / replay, “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination (see FIG. 17). In addition, there are “2” and “3” as data pointers for the small combination / replay for which “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. Accordingly, in the non-bonus state and the RT0 gaming state (three), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9000/65536.

  FIG. 12 shows a general internal lottery table B. The general internal lottery table B defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, when the general internal lottery table B is referred to, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “9216/65536”. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. That is, in the case of the non-bonus state and the RT1 gaming state (2 cards), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9216/65536.

  FIG. 13 shows the BB general internal lottery table A. The BB general internal lottery table A defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, when the BB general internal lottery table A is referred to, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “9000/65536”. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. That is, in the case of the BB gaming state and the RT0 gaming state (3 cards), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9000/65536.

  FIG. 14 shows the BB general internal lottery table B. The BB general internal lottery table B defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, when referring to the BB general internal lottery table B, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “9216/65536”. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. That is, in the case of the BB gaming state and the RT1 gaming state (two cards), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9216/65536.

  FIG. 15 shows the RB internal lottery table A. The RB internal lottery table A defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, when referring to the RB internal lottery table A, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “9000/65536”. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. That is, in the case of the RB gaming state and the RT0 gaming state (3 cards), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9000/65536.

  FIG. 16 shows the RB internal lottery table B. The RB internal lottery table B defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, when referring to the RB internal lottery table B, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “9216/65536”. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. That is, in the case of the RB gaming state and the RT1 gaming state (two cards), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9216/65536.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
Next, 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. That is, 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 by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are permitted to be displayed along any of the winning determination lines 8a to 8e. 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 is permitted to display all symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). Indicates not to be done.

  FIG. 17 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table defines small winning combinations and replay winning combinations for “0” to “8” of the small winning combination / replay data pointer. That is, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay.

  FIG. 18 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus game for bonus data pointers “0” to “8”.

[Reel stop initial setting table]
Next, the stop table will be described with reference to FIG.
The stop table defines the number of sliding pieces for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R according to the symbol position that is the stop start position.

  In the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped within 190 msec. Specifically, one of the number of sliding symbols “0” to “4” is added to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected, and the value obtained corresponds to the value obtained. The symbol position is determined as the symbol position where the rotation of the reel stops. The symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected is the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped, and this is referred to as a “stop start position”.

  The number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. In other words, the number of symbols passing through the middle of the corresponding display window in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of a stop table used when the winning number is “8-10”. In this stop table, the number of sliding pieces is specified so that “bell / red cherry / bell” is displayed on the top line 8b. For example, if the stop button 17L is pressed while any of the symbols “10” to “20” of the symbol position “10” to “20” of the rotating left reel 3L is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L, the symbol 3 “ Stops in a state where any one of the symbols “0”, “13”, and “18” (replay) is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L. Then, the symbol (bell) of “1”, “14”, or “19” is displayed on the upper stage of the display window 4L.

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
Next, the pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIGS.
The pull-in priority table selection table defines the pull-in priority table number according to the pressing order and each stop operation.

  FIG. 20 shows the pull-in priority table selection table A. This pull-in priority table selection table A is referred to when the winning number is “17” (see FIGS. 11 to 16). In other words, in the present embodiment, “2” is acquired as the small combination / replay data pointer, and when the internal winning combination is “Replay A + Special Replay”, the pull-in priority table selection table A is referred to.

  When the pull-in priority table selection table A is referred to, the pull-in priority table for each stop operation when the pressing order (pressing order) is “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, and “middle left / right”. The number “0” is acquired. For each stop operation when the pressing order is “middle right left”, “right left middle” and “right middle left”, the pull-in priority table number “1” is acquired.

  When the pull-in priority table number “0” is acquired, a pull-in priority table A (see FIG. 22) described later is selected. On the other hand, when the pull-in priority table number “1” is acquired, a pull-in priority table B (see FIG. 23) described later is selected.

  FIG. 21 shows a pull-in priority table selection table B. This pull-in priority table selection table B is referred to when the winning number is “18” (see FIGS. 11 to 16). That is, in the present embodiment, “3” is acquired as the small combination / replay data pointer, and when the internal winning combination is “Replay A + Replay B + Special Replay”, the pull-in priority table selection table B is referred to. .

  When the pull-in priority table selection table B is referred to, the pull-in priority table for each stop operation when the pressing order (pressing order) is “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, and “middle left / right”. The number “1” is acquired. For each stop operation when the pressing order is “middle right left”, “right left middle”, and “right middle left”, the pull-in priority table number “0” is acquired.

[Pull-in priority table]
Next, the pull-in priority table will be described with reference to FIGS.
The pull-in priority table defines the pull-in data according to a predetermined priority.

  The pull-in priority order table is used for searching whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces in the stop table. The priority order defines the order of preferential drawing between the types of symbol combinations related to winning. The pull-in data is represented as 1-byte data. In the structure of the pull-in data, a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the same manner as the internal winning combination and display combination described above.

  In the present embodiment, first, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the stop table described above. However, when there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces, the number is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. In other words, in the present embodiment, a more appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined based on the combination priority of symbols allowed to be displayed by the internal winning combination regardless of the number of sliding symbols acquired from the stop table.

  FIG. 22 shows the pull-in priority table A. The pull-in priority table A is a table that is referred to when the pull-in priority table number is “0”, and defines the priorities “1” to “5” and pull-in data according to the internal winning combination. .

  In the pull-in priority table A, the pull-in data corresponding to “Replay A” is defined for the priority “1”, and the pull-in data corresponding to “special replay, replay B” is defined for the priority “2”. doing. Further, in the pull-in priority table A, the pull-in data corresponding to “BB1, BB2, RB1-3, SB1-3” is defined for the priority “3”, and “bell, The pull-in data corresponding to “Red Cherry, Blue Cherry” is defined. Then, for the priority “5”, the pull-in data corresponding to “watermelon” is defined. Therefore, when the pull-in priority table A is referred to, the display of the symbol combination “Replay A” is given priority over the display of the other symbol combinations.

  FIG. 23 shows the pull-in priority table B. The pull-in priority table B is a table that is referred to when the pull-in priority table number is “1”, and defines the priorities “1” to “5” and the pull-in data according to the internal winning combination. .

  In the pull-in priority table B, pull-in data corresponding to “special replay” is defined for priority “1”, and pull-in data corresponding to “replay A, replay B” is defined for priority “2”. doing. In the pull-in priority table B, the pull-in data corresponding to “BB1, BB2, RB1-3, SB1-3” is defined for the priority “3”, and “bell, The pull-in data corresponding to “Red Cherry, Blue Cherry” is defined. Then, for the priority “5”, the pull-in data corresponding to “watermelon” is defined. Therefore, when the drawing priority order table B is referred to, the display of the symbol combination “special replay” is given priority over the display of other symbol combinations.

<Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG.
The internal winning combination storing area is composed of internal winning combination storing areas A and B each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the internal winning combination storage areas A and B, when “1” is set for a target bit, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to the bit is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost. In the internal winning combination storing areas A and B, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted.

  The main RAM 53 is provided with a display combination storage area (not shown) in which the display combination described above is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as that of the internal winning combination storing area. In the display combination storage area, when “1” stands for a target bit, it indicates that a combination of symbols corresponding to the bit is displayed on the winning determination line. Further, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning is not displayed on the winning determination line.

[Coverage storage area]
Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
When “BB1, BB2, RB1 to 3” are determined as the internal winning combination as a result of the internal lottery, the internal winning combination is stored as the carryover combination in the carryover combination storage area.

  The carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area is held without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7”) is displayed on the winning determination line. While the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery.

[Game state flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIGS.
The gaming state flag storage area stores a gaming state flag consisting of 1 byte. In the game state flag, a unique bonus game or RT is assigned to each bit.

  FIG. 26 shows the game state flag storage area A. A bonus type is assigned to the gaming state flag storage area A. When “1” is set in the target bit in the game state flag storage area A, the corresponding bonus game is activated. For example, when “1” is set in bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area A, the operation of BB1 is performed and the BB1 gaming state is set.

  FIG. 27 shows the game state flag storage area B. RT type is assigned to the game state flag storage area B. When “1” is set in the target bit in the gaming state flag storage area B, the corresponding RT is activated. For example, when “1” is set in bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area B, the RT0 is in operation and is in the RT0 gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state are applied. The RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state are gaming states applied in second and third embodiments described later.

[Design storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
The symbol storage area stores data (symbol code) specifying symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R displayed along any of the winning determination lines.

  The symbol storage area shown in FIG. 28 is a configuration example when the symbol counter of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is “9” (see FIG. 6). The display combination is determined by determining whether or not the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table described above.

<Description of main control circuit operation>
Next, the contents of a program executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU]
First, with reference to FIG. 29, the main flowchart by control of the main CPU51 is demonstrated.

  When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process (S1). In this initialization process, whether or not the main RAM 53 is normal, input / output port initialization, and the like are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 53 (S2). The designated storage area is a storage area that needs to be deleted for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (S3). Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S4). In this process, it is determined whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0. When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed. When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter. The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not any replay has been established in the previous unit game. When any of the replays is established, the medals for the number of coins inserted in the previous unit game are automatically inserted into the automatic insertion counter. Further, the prescribed number is determined with reference to the prescribed number table (see FIG. 9) based on the game state flag. Then, the input of the medal sensor or the like is checked, and when the number of medals is equal to the specified number, 4 is stored in the effective line counter and the start operation is permitted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random number value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 53 (S5). When the extracted random number value is stored in the random value storage area, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32 (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S7). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination. Next, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S8). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 40) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec), and the reels 3L, 3C are controlled. , 3R starts to rotate. At this time, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled to be accelerated until its rotation reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so as to maintain the constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the rotation of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a constant speed (S9). When it is determined that the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is not a constant speed, the main CPU 51 waits until the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed.

  On the other hand, when determining that the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is constant speed, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (S10). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (S11). In this process, the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7) is referred to, and the display combination and the number of medals to be paid out are determined based on the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display combination determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (S12). In this process, RT transition is managed based on the display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a display combination command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S13). The display combination command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a medal payout process (S14). In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the payout number determined in S11.

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the gaming state flag storage area A (see FIG. 26) to determine whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S15). In the gaming state flag storage area A according to the present embodiment, BB1, 2 gaming state flags, RB1-3 gaming state flags, and SB1-3 gaming state flags are stored as bonus operating flags.

  When it is determined that the bonus operating flag is ON, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 37 (S16). In this process, it is checked whether or not to end the operation of the bonus with reference to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S15 that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 51 performs an RT game number counter update process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (S17). This process is performed when the number of games is used as an RT transition condition. In the RT game number counter update process, the number of remaining games in the RT gaming state at that time is updated.

  When the RT game number counter update process is completed or when the bonus end check process of S16 is completed, a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 39 is performed (S18). In this process, it is checked whether or not to start the bonus operation and whether or not to replay. When the bonus operation check process ends, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S2 again.

[Bonus activation monitoring process]
Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the BB2 gaming state flag (see FIG. 26) is on (S31). When determining that the BB2 gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation monitoring process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RB gaming state is in effect (step S32). When the main CPU 51 determines that the RB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation monitoring process and shifts the process to the main flow.

  When it is determined that the RB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 performs the RB1 operating process based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 8) (step S33). In the RB1 operation process, the main CPU 51 sets “8” in the possible game number counter and the possible winning number counter, respectively, and turns on the RB1 gaming state flag. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation monitoring process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 10), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the game state flag and the number of stakes (S61). In this process, when it is determined whether or not the bonus is activated with reference to the game state storage area A, the specified number (multiplied number) is determined with reference to the specified number table (see FIG. 9). An internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times of lottery value subtraction and determination of whether or not a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs lottery value changing processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (S62). In this process, the lottery value of the winning number relating to the replay or / and the small combination is changed according to the gaming state and the number of inserted medals.

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S63). Next, the main CPU 51 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S64).

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S65). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S66). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a digit has been made (S67). When it is determined that no digit has been placed, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the winning number and subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (S68).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S69). When determining that the number of lotteries is not 0, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S65. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of lotteries is 0, the main CPU 51 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and 0 as the bonus data pointer (S70).

  When it is determined that a digit has been obtained in the process of S67, the main CPU 51 acquires a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S71). After the processing of S71 or S70, the main CPU 51 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S72). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 24) (S73).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S74). When determining that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer ( S75).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the RB gaming state (S76). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the RB1 to RB3 gaming state flags is on. When determining that it is not in the RB gaming state, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the BB gaming state (S77). That is, it is determined whether or not the BB1 or BB2 gaming state flag is on.

  When it is determined that the BB gaming state is in the process of S77, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “RB” (S78). When it is determined that the internal winning combination is “RB”, or when it is determined that the BB gaming state is not in the process of S77, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S79). .

  Next, the main CPU 51 turns on the corresponding RT gaming state flag according to the type of bonus (S80). In the present embodiment, when RB1 wins during the BB1 gaming state, the RT0 gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. That is, the RT0 gaming state flag is turned off and the RT1 gaming state flag is turned on. Further, when BB1 is won, the RT1 gaming state is shifted to the RT0 gaming state. That is, the RT1 gaming state flag is turned off and the RT0 gaming state flag is turned on.

  After the process of S80, when it is determined that the internal winning combination is not “RB” in the process of S78, or when it is determined that the RB gaming state is in the process of S76, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area in the process of S76. When it is determined that the stored data is not “00000000”, the main CPU 51 calculates the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area, and stores the result in the internal winning combination storage area (S81). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 clears only the SB bit from the carryover combination storage area. And an internal lottery process is complete | finished and a process is moved to a main flow (refer FIG. 29).

[Lottery value change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the lottery value changing process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the gaming state flag storage area B (see FIG. 27), and determines whether or not the RT gaming state flag is on (S91). When determining that the RT gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 51 refers to the corresponding RT internal lottery table (not shown) and changes the lottery value of the winning number related to the replay (S92).

  After the process of S92 or when it is determined in the process of S91 that the RT gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 ends the lottery value change process and moves the process to the internal lottery process (see FIG. 31).

  This lottery value changing process is a process executed when the RT game state is shifted and only the replay winning probability is changed without changing the multiplied number (small winning / bonus winning probability). Therefore, in the present embodiment, lottery value change processing is not executed.

[Reel stop control process]
Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 obtains a stop table corresponding to the determined internal winning combination (S101). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S102). When determining that the valid stop button has not been pressed, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S102 again and waits for a valid stop button pressing operation.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that a valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 51 resets the corresponding bit in the valid stop button storage area and determines an operation stop button (S103). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (S104).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets “5” as the number of checks (S105). This is because the maximum number of sliding pieces of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is set to “4”. That is, by setting “5” as the number of checks, the number of sliding pieces “0” to “4” is checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the drawing priority table and searches for the symbol position with the highest priority based on the internal winning combination within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (step S106). . In the present embodiment, when the winning number is “17” or “18”, the pull-in priority table is referred to by referring to the pull-in priority table A (see FIG. 20) or the pull-in priority table B (see FIG. 21). select. For other winning numbers, the pull-in priority table A is selected.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the stop table, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, and the search result in the process of S106, and sets the scheduled stop position (S107). In principle, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the acquired stop table. However, if there is a symbol position with a higher priority than the symbol position defined in the stop table, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the symbol position with the higher priority. When the scheduled stop position is determined, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 40) described later, and the rotation of the reel is stopped after the symbol counter is updated to the planned stop position. .

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S108). The reel stop command includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped and the number of sliding pieces.

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 6), acquires a symbol code based on the scheduled stop position, and stores it in the symbol storage area (S109). That is, the symbol displayed on the winning determination line is specified by the reel whose rotation is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S110). When it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is 0, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29). On the other hand, when determining that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0, the main CPU 51 shifts the processing to S102.

[Indicator search process]
Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 clears the display combination storing area and sets the head address of the symbol storing area (see FIG. 28) (S121). That is, an address corresponding to the winning determination line is designated. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the head address of the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7) (S122).

  Next, the main CPU 51 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area (S123). That is, in accordance with the winning determination line, the combination of symbols composed of the symbol of the left reel 3L, the symbol of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol of the right reel 3R is compared with the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area match the symbol combinations specified by the symbol combination table (S124). When it is determined that the three symbol codes match the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the main CPU 51 acquires a winning action flag and storage area addition data (S125). The winning operation flag is data representing a display combination, and is composed of eight bit strings as with the data of the symbol combination table. The storage area addition data is data used to specify one of the display combination storage areas when there are a plurality of display combination storage areas.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the address of the display combination storage area based on the storage area addition data (S126). For example, when the storage area addition data is “0”, the address of the display combination storage area A is set. Subsequently, the main CPU 51 stores the logical sum of the acquired winning action flag and the designated display combination storage area in the display combination storage area (S127). Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the payout number, and adds the acquired payout number to the payout number counter (S128).

  After the process of S128, when it is determined in the process of S124 that the three symbol codes do not match the symbol combination specified by the symbol combination table, the main CPU 51 uses the end code as the data corresponding to the set address. It is determined whether or not there is (set). If the main CPU 51 determines that it is not an end code, that is, it has not searched for all symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the main CPU 51 shifts the processing to S123.

  When determining that the data corresponding to the address set in S129 is an end code, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed (S130). In this processing, the value of the effective line counter stored in the main RAM 53 is transferred in advance to a register, and it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value transferred to this register has become 0. Therefore, in the process of S130, the effective line counter itself stored in the main RAM 53 is not subtracted.

  When determining that the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed in the process of S130, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination search process. On the other hand, when determining that the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has not been executed, the main CPU 51 updates the address of the symbol storage area (S131). In this process, when a plurality of winning determination lines are set, the address of the symbol storage area is updated to an address designating another winning determination line. When the process of S131 is completed, the main CPU 51 shifts the process to S122.

[Indicator determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the display combination determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S141). When the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination determination processing and moves the processing to the main flow (see FIG. 29).

  When the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” in the process of S141, the main CPU 51 determines whether the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is present (S142). When determining that it is in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination determination process and moves the process to the main flow.

  When the main CPU 51 determines that it is not in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state by the processing of S142, the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table and sets the RT gaming state flag based on the gaming state and the display combination (S143). . This process is a process executed when the RT transition is performed with the gaming state and the display combination as a trigger, and is not executed in the present embodiment. When the process of S143 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination determination process and moves the process to the main flow.

[Bonus end check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 turns off the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) gaming state flag (S161). Next, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state is in effect (S162). When determining that it is in the BB gaming state, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0” (S163). When it is determined that the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end process (S164). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter and turns off the BB gaming state flag. Further, the RB gaming state flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the gaming possible number counter are cleared. Note that when the bonus end number counter is “0”, it means that 345 medals have been paid out during the BB gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S165). The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended. When the process of S165 ends, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29).

  When it is determined that the bonus end number counter is not “0” by the process of S163, or when it is determined that the BB gaming state is not in the state of S161, the main CPU 51 determines the RB (RB1, RB2, RB3) gaming state flag. It is determined whether or not is on (S166). When determining that the RB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

  When it is determined in the process of S166 that the RB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 51 decrements the possible game number counter by 1 (S167). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is a small combination (bell, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry) (S168). When it is determined that the display combination is a small combination, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the winning possible number counter (S169).

  After the process of S169 or when it is determined in the process of S168 that the display combination is not a small combination, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is “0” (S170). ). When the main CPU 51 determines that the winning count counter or the possible gaming count counter is not “0”, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

  When it is determined in the process of S170 that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is “0”, the main CPU 51 performs an RB end process (S171). Specifically, the main CPU 51 performs processing such as turning off the RB operating flag and clearing the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When the main CPU 51 performs the RB end process, it ends the bonus end check process and returns the process to the main flow.

[RT game number counter update processing]
Next, RT game number counter update processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is “0” (S181). When the main CPU 51 determines that the RT game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number counter update process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29). On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 51 decrements the RT game number counter by 1 (S182).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is “0” (S183). When the main CPU 51 determines that the RT game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number counter update processing and shifts the processing to the main flow. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 51 turns off the current RT game state flag (S184). Note that any RT gaming state flag may be turned on after the processing of S184. At this time, the RT gaming state flag to be set is preferably determined in advance according to the RT gaming state flag before the transition (turned off in the process of S184) without being determined by lottery or the like. When the process of S184 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number counter update process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is a bonus (BB1, BB2, RB1 to RB3, SB1 to SB3) (S201). When determining that the display combination is a bonus, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs bonus operation processing according to the display combination (S202). In this process, the BB gaming status flag, the RB gaming status flag, or the SB gaming status flag is turned on. When the BB gaming state flag is turned on, “345” is set in the bonus end number counter. Further, when the RB gaming state flag is turned on, “8” is set in the possible gaming number counter and the possible winning number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (S203). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 sets an RT gaming state flag corresponding to the type of bonus, and clears the RT game number counter (S204). This process is a process executed when the RT state is shifted in response to the display of the bonus, and is not executed in the present embodiment.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S205). The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started. When the process of S205 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29).

  When determining that the display combination is not a bonus in the processing of S201, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (replay A, replay B, or special replay) (S206). When it is determined that the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

  When determining that the display combination is replay in the process of S206, the main CPU 51 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (S207). When the process of S207 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S221). Next, the main CPU 51 performs input port check processing (S222). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel control process (S223). In this process, the driving of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled so that the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is started when the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and then the reels are rotated at a constant speed. Is done. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the symbol counter of the corresponding reel is updated by the number of sliding symbols. Then, after the updated symbol counter matches the value corresponding to the planned stop position (the symbol at the planned stop position reaches the middle stage of the display window), the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped. The driving of the stepping motor is controlled.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp and 7-segment drive process (S224). In this processing, drive control of the 7-segment display 6 is performed to display the number of payouts and the number of credits. Next, the main CPU restores the register (S225). When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt process.

<Description of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main board communication task]
First, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S501). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S502).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S503). When determining that the command different from the previous command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S501.

  on the other hand. When determining that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command (S504). A message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. When the process of S504 is completed, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S501.

[Direction registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (S512). When it is determined that there is a message, the sub CPU 81 copies game information from the message (S513). In this process, for example, various data such as the internal winning combination, the type of reel that has stopped rotating, the display combination, and the game state flag specified by the parameters are copied to a storage area provided in the sub-RAM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (S514). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  After the process of S514 or when it is determined that there is no message in the process of S512, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S515). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S516). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S517). The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, and the registration of the ramp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process. When the process of S517 is completed, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S511.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, the effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception (S521). When it is determined that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 extracts a random number value for effect, and determines and registers the effect number by lottery based on the internal winning combination or the like (S522). The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (S523). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. When the effect data is registered, corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as video display are executed. When the process of S523 is completed, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 42).

  In the present embodiment, when any of SB1, SB2 and SB3 is determined as an internal winning combination, effect data for notifying the type of SB determined as an internal winning combination is registered. Therefore, the player can recognize the type of SB determined as the internal winning combination by viewing the effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, when “Replay A + Special Replay” and “Replay A + Replay B + Special Replay” are determined as internal winning combinations, the combination of “Replay A” symbol combinations is displayed. Register the effect data to be notified. Therefore, the player can select whether or not to display the symbol combination “Replay A”. In this embodiment, since the pressing order in which Replay A is displayed is defined according to the type of replay determined as the internal winning combination, the type of replay determined as the internal winning combination is simply notified. You may make it perform the production to do.

  When determining in step S521 that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S524). When it is determined that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and stop button type (S525). When the process of S525 is completed, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process and moves the process to the effect registration task.

  When determining in step S524 that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S526). When determining that the display command is being received, the sub CPU 81 registers the display effect data based on the registered effect number (S527). When the process of S527 is completed, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to the effect registration task.

  When determining in step S526 that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S528). When it is determined that the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for starting the bonus (S529). When the process of S529 is completed, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to the effect registration task.

  When determining in step S528 that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to the effect registration task. On the other hand, when determining that it is time to receive a bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for bonus end (S531). When the process of S531 is completed, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to the effect registration task.

The configuration and operation of the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment have been described above with reference to FIGS.
In the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment, the RB1 is determined as an internal winning combination during the BB1 gaming state, thereby shifting from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. In the RT1 gaming state, the prescribed number is “2”, and the probability that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than that in the RT0 gaming state (see, for example, FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, the transition of the RT gaming state can change not only the replay winning probability but also the bonus winning probability, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination, the RT1 gaming state is shifted to the RT0 gaming state. The probability that “BB2” is determined as the internal winning combination is higher than the probability that “BB1” is determined as the internal winning combination. Therefore, the probability of winning the bonus that does not shift to the RT0 gaming state is higher than the probability of winning the bonus that does not shift to the RT0 gaming state. Therefore, it is easy to maintain an advantageous state for a player who has a high probability that a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. As a result, the operation of the bonus can be continued and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with an RT gaming state that shifts when a bonus such as BB or RB is determined as an internal winning combination, and this RT gaming state is a specific RT gaming state with a prescribed number “2”. In addition, the probability that a small combination is determined as an internal winning combination can be increased. Then, the specific RT gaming state is ended on condition that the combination of symbols of “bonus” is displayed. As a result, it is possible to create a profit to be added to the profit by the bonus between the winning of the bonus and the display.

  The specific RT gaming state described above may be terminated on condition that a predetermined payout number has been reached. Even in this case, the specific RT gaming state can be regarded as the gaming state in which the bonus is activated. In addition, by displaying the bonus that is the carryover combination after the end of the specific RT gaming state, it is possible to produce an effect in which the bonus operation is continuously performed in a pseudo manner.

  In the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, “BB”, “RB”, and “SB” are adopted as bonuses. However, as a gaming machine according to the present invention, instead of BB that enables execution of the RB and RB gaming states in the first embodiment with high probability, MB that enables execution of CT and CT gaming states with high probability. May be adopted.

  Next, a pachislot in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 48.

  The pachislot machine in the second embodiment has the same configuration as the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment. The pachislot in the second embodiment is different from the pachislot 1 in the first embodiment in that the specified number table, the internal lottery table determination table, the general internal lottery table C, the SB internal lottery table C, and the RT transition table. It is.

[Regular number table]
First, the specified number table will be described with reference to FIG.
In the specified number table according to the second embodiment, the specified number of RT0 gaming states is specified as “3”, and the specified number of RT2 gaming states is specified as “2”. That is, in the second embodiment, a transition is made between the RT0 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
Next, an internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.
The internal lottery table determination table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state and the number of medals.

  For example, in the non-bonus (general game) state and the RT0 game state, the general internal lottery table A is used, and “18” is set as the number of lotteries. When the player is in the non-bonus (general game) state and in the RT2 game state, the general internal lottery table C is used, and “18” is set as the number of lotteries.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47, the internal lottery table will be described.
The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value when the data pointer is determined according to the winning number.

  FIG. 46 shows a general internal lottery table C. The general internal lottery table C defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, the small character / replay data pointer to which the winning number “16” wins is “1”, and “1” is acquired as the small character / replay data pointer when referring to the general internal lottery table C. The probability is “9216/65536”. When “1” is acquired as the data pointer for the small combination / replay, “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination (see FIG. 17). In addition, there are “2” and “3” as data pointers for the small combination / replay for which “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. Accordingly, in the case of the non-bonus state and the RT2 gaming state (2 cards), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9216/65536.

  In the general internal lottery table C, SB (SB1, SB2, and SB3) may be determined as an internal winning combination. Note that SB1, SB2, and SB3 are a combination of symbols including symbols (red 7, blue 7, and BAR) arranged so that the retractable ranges are different from each other in at least one reel (left reel 3L). . The pull-in range is a range of pressing positions that can be stopped and displayed within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces.

  FIG. 47 shows an internal lottery table for SB. The internal lottery table for SB defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, when referring to the SB internal lottery table, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “9216/65536”. The probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “0/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “0/65536”. That is, in the case of the SB gaming state and the RT2 gaming state (two cards), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9216/65536.

[RT transition table]
Next, the RT transition table will be described with reference to FIG.
The RT transition table defines the conditions for transitioning the RT gaming state and the transition destination.

  In the second embodiment, when a combination of symbols “watermelon” is displayed during the RT0 gaming state, the state transitions to the RT2 gaming state. In addition, when “SB (any one of SB1, SB2, and SB3)” determined as an internal winning combination cannot be displayed during the RT2 gaming state (when “SB” has been spilled), RT0 Transition to the gaming state.

  In the pachislot machine according to the second embodiment, when the combination of “watermelon” symbols is displayed, the RT0 gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state. In this RT2 gaming state, the prescribed number is “2”, and SB (SB1, SB2, and SB3) is lottery with high probability (see, for example, FIGS. 11 and 46). As a result, not only the replay winning probability but also the SB winning probability can be changed by the transition of the RT gaming state, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in the pachislot of the second embodiment, when the SB determined as the internal winning combination cannot be displayed during the RT2 gaming state ("SB" has been spilled), the RT1 gaming state is entered. Transition. Therefore, the player performs a stop operation such that the combination of symbols “SB” determined as the internal winning combination is displayed to avoid the end of the RT2 gaming state advantageous to the player. As a result, expectation and tension can be given to the player.

  Moreover, SB1, SB2, and SB3 are a combination of symbols including symbols arranged so that the retractable ranges in at least one reel are different from each other. If any of SB1, SB2, and SB3 is determined as an internal winning combination, an effect is provided to notify the type of SB determined as an internal winning combination. Thereby, the player can recognize which of SB1, SB2 and SB3 is determined as the internal winning combination. As a result, it is possible to perform a stop operation such that a combination of symbols of the SB determined as an internal winning combination is displayed, so that the entertainment of the game can be further enhanced.

  As an internal lottery process according to the second embodiment, when an SB is displayed, a small combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the next game with a high probability. This not only prevents the transition to the RT0 gaming state but also gains profits, as well as gains the medal payout, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

  In the pachi-slot of the second embodiment, the SB is determined as an internal winning combination, and the combination of symbols displayed only when the combination of symbols corresponding to the internally won SB cannot be stopped and displayed as a result of the stop operation. The display of a certain “bell / red cherry bell” was set as a condition for shifting from the RT2 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state. However, as the internal winning combination relating to the above conditions, for example, other winning combinations that do not become carryovers such as SCT (Single Challenge Time) can be applied. In addition, the combination of symbols displayed according to the above conditions is not limited to “Bell / Red Cherry / Bell”, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination cannot be stopped and displayed due to the symbol arrangement or stop control. The combination of symbols displayed only on the can be set as appropriate. Furthermore, as a condition for shifting from the RT2 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state, a winning combination that is not a carryover combination is determined as an internal winning combination, and as a result of the stop operation, a combination of symbols corresponding to the determined internal winning combination is displayed. You may not have done it.

  In the pachislot machine according to the second embodiment, an effect of informing the type of SB determined as an internal winning combination is performed, but the number of times of the notification is limited to a predetermined number or determined by lottery. May be. This makes it possible to adjust (manage) the number of medals to be paid out. In addition, as an effect according to the second embodiment, the type may not be notified, and it may be simply notified that the SB has won internally.

  Next, a pachislot in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 53.

  The pachislot machine in the third embodiment has the same configuration as the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment. The pachislot machine in the third embodiment is different from the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment in that a specified number table, an internal lottery table determination table, a general internal lottery table D, a general internal lottery table E, and an RT transition table. It is.

[Regular number table]
First, the specified number table will be described with reference to FIG.
In the specified number table according to the third embodiment, the specified number of RT0 gaming states is specified as “3”, and the specified number of RT3 gaming states is specified as “1 or 2”. This “1 or 2” represents that a game can be played with any number of “1” or “2”. Therefore, the player can arbitrarily select the number to be multiplied. In the third embodiment, a transition is made between the RT0 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.
The internal lottery table determination table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state and the number of medals.

  For example, in the non-bonus (general game) state and the RT0 game state, the general internal lottery table A is used, and “18” is set as the number of lotteries. In the non-bonus (general game) state and the RT3 game state, the general internal lottery table D or the general internal lottery table E is used, and “18” is set as the number of lotteries. The general internal lottery table D is used when the multiplied number is 2, and the general internal lottery table E is used when the multiplied number is 2.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 51 and 52, the internal lottery table will be described.
The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value when the data pointer is determined according to the winning number.

  FIG. 51 shows a general internal lottery table D. The general internal lottery table D defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, the small role / replay data pointer won by the winning number “16” is “1”, and “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer when referring to the general internal lottery table D. The probability is “1024/65536”. When “1” is acquired as the data pointer for the small combination / replay, “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination (see FIG. 17). In addition, there are “2” and “3” as data pointers for the small combination / replay for which “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination. The probability that “2” is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay is “4096/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “4096/65536”. Therefore, in the case of the non-bonus state and the RT3 gaming state (2 cards), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9216/65536.

  FIG. 52 shows a general internal lottery table E. The general internal lottery table E defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1-18. For example, when referring to the general internal lottery table E, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “1024/65536”. Further, the probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “4096/65536”, and the probability that “3” is acquired is also “4096/65536”. That is, in the case of the non-bonus state and the RT3 gaming state (single), the probability that “Replay A” is determined as the internal winning combination is 9216/65536.

  When the general internal lottery table D is used (two sheets), “BB1” and “BB2” are determined as the internal winning combination as compared with the case where the general internal lottery table A is used (see FIG. 11). The probability of doing is high. On the other hand, when the general internal lottery table E is used (one sheet), the probability that “Bell” is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than when the general internal lottery table A is used. . In the general internal lottery table D and the general internal lottery table E, “replay A + special replay” and “replay A + replay B + special replay” are lottery.

[RT transition table]
Next, the RT transition table will be described with reference to FIG.
The RT transition table defines the conditions for transitioning the RT gaming state and the transition destination.

  In the third embodiment, when a combination of symbols of “watermelon” is displayed during the RT0 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT3 gaming state. Further, when the symbol combination “special replay” is displayed during the RT3 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT0 gaming state.

  In the pachislot machine according to the third embodiment, when one RT3 gaming state is applied, the probability that the bonus (BB1, BB2) is determined as an internal winning combination is increased, and two RT3 gaming state In the case of multiplication, the probability that a small combination (bell) is determined as an internal winning combination is increased. This makes it possible to provide two types of gaming states: an RT3 gaming state that is advantageous when the bonus winning probability is high, and an RT3 gaming state that is advantageous when the small role winning probability is high. Then, the player can select a favorite game state from two types of game states according to the number of pieces (1 or 2). Therefore, the player can be involved in the progress of the game, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In addition, in the pachislot machine according to the third embodiment, when the small role / replay data 2 and 3 (winning numbers 17 and 18) are acquired, “special replay” and “replay A” overlap and internal winnings are obtained. It is determined as a combination (see FIG. 17). And the priority order to display is prescribed | regulated according to the pressing order of stop button 17L, 17C, 17R (refer FIG.22 and FIG.23). Note that the order of pressing and the priority order are determined in advance corresponding to the combination (winning number) of the internal winning combination.

  For example, when the winning number is “17”, the pull-in priority table selection table A (see FIG. 20) is used. When the pressing order is “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, or “middle left / right”, “0” is determined as the drawing priority table number, and the drawing priority table A (see FIG. 22). ) Is referenced. In the pull-in priority table A, the replay A is defined as a priority “1” (having the highest priority). Therefore, stop control is performed so that the combination of symbols of Replay A is displayed preferentially.

  On the other hand, when the winning number is “17” and the pressing order is “middle right left”, “right left middle” or “right middle left”, “1” is determined as the drawing priority table number. Reference is made to the pull-in priority table B (see FIG. 23). In the pull-in priority table B, special replay is defined as a priority “1” (having the highest priority). Therefore, stop control is performed so that the special replay symbol combination is preferentially displayed.

  In the pachislot machine according to the third embodiment, the medal acceptance / start check process is performed when a combination of symbols of “special replay” is displayed and a stop mode other than replay (display combination and losing) is displayed. The specified number may be changed as follows. In the third embodiment, when the symbol combination of “special replay” is displayed, the game is shifted to the RT0 gaming state. At this time, the number of medals that are automatically inserted is changed to three in accordance with the change of the specified number to “3”. However, without changing the specified number from “1 or 2”, the number of medals to be automatically inserted is forcibly set to one or two (the number according to the number of times of multiplication). As a result, it is possible to prevent a difference between the number of pieces to be multiplied and the value of the automatic insertion counter in the game in which the symbol combination of “special replay” is displayed.

  That is, when the RT game state transition condition is the determination or display of the internal winning combination related to replaying, the prescribed number after the determination of the internal winning combination other than the internal winning combination related to replaying or display of the stop mode Is preferably changed. The transition of the RT gaming state may be when the internal winning combination related to replay is determined or displayed, or when the internal winning combination other than the internal winning combination related to replaying is displayed or the stop mode is displayed. (Same timing as the specified number) may be used.

  In the pachislot machine according to the third embodiment, the display of the combination of symbols of “special replay” is set as a condition for shifting from the RT3 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state. However, the display combination applied to the condition for shifting from the RT3 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state may be, for example, a small combination or a specific loss (chance, loss, or spill).

  In addition, the pachislot machine according to the third embodiment is configured such that a favorite game state can be selected from two types of game states depending on the number of sheets to be multiplied (one or two). However, a configuration in which the prescribed number is determined by lottery or a configuration in which the prescribed number is alternately determined may be employed.

[Modification]
Next, a modification of the RT transition condition will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 54, in the first modification, when the symbol combination of “red cherry” is displayed during the RT0 gaming state, the game moves to the RT4 gaming state and the symbol combination of “blue cherry” is displayed. Then, transition to the RT5 gaming state. Further, when a combination of symbols of “special replay” is displayed during the RT4 gaming state and the RT5 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT0 gaming state.

  The specified number is set to “2” for the RT4 gaming state, and the specified number is set to “1” for the RT5 gaming state. In the non-bonus (general game) state and the RT4 game state, the general internal lottery table D according to the third embodiment is used. When the player is in the non-bonus (general game) state and is in the RT5 game state, the general internal lottery table D according to the third embodiment is used.

  The RT4 gaming state and the RT5 gaming state may be set so that expected values of profits to be obtained are equal. This setting may be a setting in which the expected value of the gaming state itself is equivalent, and the expected value can be changed by changing the frequency and frequency of notifying the pressing order in which the symbol combination of “special replay” is not displayed. The setting may be equivalent. Note that, as the expected value of the gaming state itself, for example, an expected value of profit obtained by the referenced internal lottery table can be cited.

  In the second modification, in addition to the RT transition condition of the first embodiment, when “RB1” is determined as an internal winning combination during the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state is entered. Further, when “BB (BB1, BB2)” is determined as the internal winning combination during the RT1 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT0 gaming state.

  In the second modification, the BB2 gaming state is not always set to the RB gaming state, but is set to BB1. Specifically, the BB general internal lottery table for BB2 is provided without performing the processing of FIG. And the probability that RB1 will win internally is set higher than at least the BB general internal lottery table of the first embodiment. As a result, once BB2 wins, it will return from the RT1 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state. However, since the probability of winning the RB1 is high, the probability of transitioning to the RT1 gaming state is also high. After the end, it becomes possible to play the game in the RT1 gaming state where it is easy to win the bonus with a high probability. That is, the state where it is easy to win the bonus continues.

  In the third modification, when the combination of symbols “watermelon” is displayed during the RT0 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state. Further, when a combination of symbols of “special replay” is displayed during the RT4 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT5 gaming state. When “BB (BB1, BB2)” is determined as an internal winning combination during the RT4 gaming state and the RT5 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT0 gaming state.

  In the third modification, the prescribed number may be changed stepwise (3 → 2 → 1) as the RT game information shifts. That is, the special replay is determined as a winning combination only in the RT4 gaming state, the prescribed number of RT0 gaming states is defined as “3”, and the prescribed number of RT4 gaming states is defined as “2”. Then, the prescribed number of RT5 gaming states is defined as “1”. In the third modification, the expected value of profit obtained in the RT5 gaming state may be higher than the expected value of profit obtained in the RT4 gaming state.

In the pachislot of the first to third embodiments described above, as the transition condition from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1-3 gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “RT start condition”), the inside of “RB” in the BB gaming state Adopting the “Tokachi” or “Watermelon” label.
In addition, “BB” internal winning, “SB” spill and “special replay” display are adopted as the transition conditions from RT1 to RT0 gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “RT termination condition”) did.
However, the RT start condition and the RT end condition according to the present invention can be set as appropriate. For example, even if a predetermined game (number of games) has been consumed since the start of the RT game state. Good. Moreover, the transition conditions shown in each embodiment and each modification and combinations thereof can also be employed.

  In the pachislot of the first to third embodiments described above, the lottery probability of the internal winning combination is changed for each specified number. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention may be configured to change the payout number of the small role for each specified number. In this case, the number of medals to be paid out is determined according to the specified number in the display combination search process (see FIG. 35).

  In the above-described pachislots of the first to third embodiments, the winning determination line is four lines, but the position and number can be arbitrarily set as the winning determination line according to the present invention. As the winning determination line according to the present invention, for example, five commonly used straight lines may be set, or a bent line that is not a straight line may be applied.

  As mentioned above, although the game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention was explained including the operation effect, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment explained here. It goes without saying that various embodiments are included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

1 ... pachislot machine
3L, 3C, 3R ... reel 4R, 4C, 4R ... display window 17L, 17C, 17R ... stop button 41 ... main control circuit 42 ... sub control circuit 51 ... main CPU
81 ... Sub CPU

Claims (3)

A start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player on condition that the same number of game media as the specified number set as the number of times to be able to play a game are inserted;
Based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a probability determined in advance for each specified number;
Fluctuating display means configured to display a symbol necessary for a game based on detection of a starting operation by the starting operation detecting means, constituted by a plurality of display rows;
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means for controlling to stop the variation display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means;
Game medium giving means for giving a game medium based on a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of display rows;
A re-game probability is determined in advance, which is a probability that a re-game player that allows detection of a start operation by the start-operation detector without inserting the game medium is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining unit. Re-playing probability changing means for changing the given predetermined condition as a trigger;
When the replay probability is changed by the replay probability changing means, a specified number changing means for setting a predetermined value for each changed replay probability as a specified number;
When the first special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the first special internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the determination line, a predetermined number of the game media are stored. A combination of symbols corresponding to the second special internal winning combination, the second special internal winning combination being determined by the internal winning combination determining means by shifting the gaming state to the first special gaming state which is ended when paid out. Is stopped and displayed on the determination line, the game state is shifted to the second special game state which is finished when a specific number of the game media are paid out, and the third special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the combination is determined and the combination of symbols corresponding to the third special internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the determination line, the third special gaming state that ends when the specified number of game media are paid out Play It comprises a gaming state control means for shifting the state, and
The re-play probability changing means changes the re-play probability to the first re-play probability, on condition that the first special internal winning combination is determined, and shifts to the first re-play probability game state, On the condition that the third special internal winning combination is determined during the first special game state, the replay probability is changed to the second replay probability, and the state is shifted to the second replay probability game state. ,
During the second replay probability gaming state, the probability that the first special internal winning combination and the second special internal winning combination are determined as internal winning combinations is higher than in the first replay probability gaming state. ,
The gaming machine characterized in that the second special internal winning combination has a higher probability of being determined as an internal winning combination than the first special internal winning combination . Even if the second special internal winning combination is determined, the replay probability changing means does not shift to the first replay probability game state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is always in the third special game state during the second special game state . When the third special internal winning combination is determined during the first replay probability gaming state, the replay probability changing means shifts to the second replay probability gaming state, and the second replay probability When the first special internal winning combination or the second special internal winning combination is determined during the gaming state, a transition to the first replay probability gaming state is made,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the third special internal winning combination is more likely to be determined during the second special gaming state than during the first special gaming state .

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