JP5785279B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  In such a gaming machine, there is provided a gaming machine having a function of generating an assist time in which the player is notified of the pressing order of a plurality of stop switches permitted by lottery (for example, patents). Reference 1). According to such a gaming machine, the player can view an effect image in which a predetermined effect is performed by pressing a stop switch in accordance with the notification to enter a predetermined game state.

JP 2007-54318 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, even if the player acquires medals by referring to a predetermined effect, the number of medals that can be obtained in the game is determined in advance, so that the range of game play is wide. It was narrow. Therefore, there has been a demand for a gaming machine that can broaden the range of gameplay and enhance the interest of the player.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can broaden the range of playability and enhance the interest of the player in the game.

  The present invention provides the following.

(1) As a gaming state, a first gaming state (for example, a general gaming state to be described later) having a different probability that a first combination (for example, replay to be described later) is determined as an internal winning combination, and a second gaming state (For example, a later-described RT operation or the like) including at least a plurality of reels (for example, a later-described reel 3L, 3C, 3R, etc.) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface;
A symbol display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later, a main control circuit 71, etc.) having a symbol display area for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel; Start operation means (for example, a start lever 6 described later) that can be operated by the player, and start instruction means for outputting a game start command signal for instructing start of a unit game in response to an operation of the start operation means by the player On the condition that the game start command signal is output by the start command means (for example, a start switch 6S to be described later) and the start command means, the reels are displayed in the symbol display area by starting to rotate the reels. The symbol changing means (for example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, and a main control circuit 71, which will be described later) for changing the symbol being played, Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination (for example, means for performing the processing of S72 in FIG. 32 described later, main control circuit 71 to be described later), and a plurality of reels provided corresponding to each of the reels. Corresponding to a plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which will be described later) for receiving a stop operation, and the stop operation means operated in response to the player operating the stop operation means Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of rotation of the reel (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) and the internal lottery means in response to the output of the stop command signal. Based on the internal winning combination, the reel stop control means (for example, stops the fluctuation of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the reel. For example, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, and a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and gaming state transition means for switching a plurality of gaming states on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied, the gaming state The transition means determines the gaming state as the internal winning combination in the first gaming state on condition that a combination of symbols of the gaming state transition combination is displayed in the symbol display area. Switching to the second gaming state having a higher probability than the first gaming state, and counting the number of times the start of the unit game is established (for example, means for performing the process of S389 in FIG. Sub-control circuit 72 to be described later) and the second combination (for example, special combination 4, special combination 5 or special combination 6 to be described later) are determined as the internal winning combination. Report role The notifying means (for example, the means for performing the processing of S352 in FIG. 48, the sub-control circuit 72 described later) and the winning probability when the number of notifications by the notifying means is relatively large are relatively low. A first notification state (for example, an AT low probability lottery state, which will be described later) and a second notification state in which the winning probability when the number of notifications by the notification unit is relatively high is higher than that in the first notification state. (For example, an AT high probability lottery state, which will be described later), and a notification state switching means for switching a plurality of notification states (for example, means for performing the processing of S389 in FIG. 50, which will be described later, a sub control circuit 72, which will be described later) The notification means performs notification according to the first notification state or the second notification state on the condition that the gaming state is switched to the second gaming state, and the notification state switching means includes: Notification When the state is the first notification state, a predetermined number of unit games are counted by the number-of-games counting means, and a game medium that is inserted while the predetermined number of unit games is counted The notification state is switched to the second notification state on the condition that the ratio of the number of game media paid out to the number exceeds the predetermined value, and the notification state is the second notification state In addition, the game machine is characterized in that the notification state is switched to the first notification state on condition that a change lottery with a probability according to a set value is won.

  Further, in the gaming machine of (1), the reel stop control means is configured such that when the third operation (for example, special watermelon 1 described later) is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation is performed. In the third role, on condition that the stop operation order of the player for each stop operation means is a specific stop operation order (for example, the stop operation order is left / middle / right or left / right / middle). Corresponding symbol combinations (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Watermelon” described later) are displayed in the symbol display area, and other than the specific stop operation sequence (for example, the stop operation sequence is left / middle / right or left / right)・ A combination of symbols (for example, “Replay-Watermelon-Watermelon” described later)) of the game state transition combination (for example, special watermelon spilled eye 1 described later) is displayed in the symbol display area on the condition that it is other than medium. And the gaming state transition means In one gaming state, on the condition that the combination of symbols of the gaming state transition combination is displayed in the symbol display area, the probability that the first combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the first A gaming machine that switches to the second gaming state that is higher than the gaming state.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the breadth of game property can be expanded and the interest to a player's game can be heightened.

It is a figure which shows the function flow of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the external structure of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the structure of a main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the structure of a sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game states. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT operation. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses. It is a figure which shows a stop table determination table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a display combination storage area. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the carryover combination storage area. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the operating flag storage area. It is a figure which shows an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows a production number lottery table. It is a figure which shows a production number lottery table. It is a main flowchart by control of main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows a medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an internal lottery table change process. It is a flowchart which shows RT game number counter (main) update processing. It is a flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. It is a flowchart which shows a sliding piece number determination process. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows an interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the production registration task performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination process performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the various game number counter update process performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the production number lottery process performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the AT lottery process performed by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the display command reception performed by sub CPU.

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

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

  The internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) 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 merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

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

  Here, the reel stop control means indicates that when the special watermelon 1 is determined as an internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence when the stop operation is performed is left / middle / right or left / right / middle. As a condition, the symbol combination “bell-watermelon-watermelon” corresponding to the special watermelon 1 is displayed along the winning determination line. In addition, when the special watermelon 1 is determined as an internal winning combination, the combination of the special watermelon spilled eyes 1 “Replay” is provided on the condition that the stop operation order is other than left / middle / right or left / right / middle. -"Watermelon-Watermelon" is displayed along the winning determination line.

  The game state transition means generally has a probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination in the general game state on condition that the combination of the special watermelon spilled eyes 1 is displayed along the winning determination line. Switch to a higher RT gaming state than the gaming state.

  The notification means notifies the internal winning combination in the AT low probability notification state with a low probability of notification on the condition that the gaming state is switched to the RT gaming state, and on the condition that 400 unit games are counted, The internal winning combination is notified in the AT high probability notification state in which notification is performed with a higher probability than the AT low probability notification state.

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the pachislot 1, the video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the light output performed by the lamp 14, the sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof is used in the above-described series of flows. Various productions are performed.

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

  When the effect content is determined, the effect execution means (the liquid crystal display device 5 described later, the speakers 9L and 9R described later, and the lamp 14 described later), when the reels 3L, 3C and 3R start to rotate, each reel 3L. , 3C, 3R, the execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the player has 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. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

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

<External structure of pachislot>
FIG. 2 shows an external structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

(Reel and display window)
The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2 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. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 2. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a including symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, 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. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and have a configuration capable of transmitting through the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them. I have.

  That is, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R serve as display windows, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display areas. Become. In the present embodiment, video is displayed using the entire display screen 5a including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and an effect is executed.

  The symbol display areas (hereinafter referred to as display windows) 21L, 21C, 21R have a plurality of types arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind them is stopped. Among the symbols, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions within the frame. In addition, a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line formed by combining any one of predetermined areas among the three areas of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. Is defined as a line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, a top line 8b formed by combining the upper stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a center line 8c formed by combining the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, and the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The bottom line 8d formed by combining the lower stage, the upper stage of the left display window 21L, the middle stage of the middle display window 21C, and the lower stage of the right display window 21R, the cross-down line 8e, the lower stage of the left display window 21L, and the middle display window 21C Five cross-up lines 8a formed by combining the middle stage and the upper stage of the right display window 21R are provided as winning determination lines.

(Operating device)
The front door 2 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 10 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals received in the medal slot 10 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited in the pachislot 1 ( So-called credit function).

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The checkout button 12 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 6 is provided to start the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

(Other equipment)
The 7-segment display 13 is made up of 7-segment LEDs. The number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot 1 Information such as the number of medals deposited in the inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp (LED or the like) 14 outputs light in a turn-on / off pattern according to the content of the effect. The speakers 9L and 9R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout opening 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 40 (see FIG. 3 described later) to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

<Internal structure of pachislot>
FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment. The state where the front door 2 is opened and the structure on the back surface side of the front door 2 and the structure inside the cabinet 1a appear is shown.

  A substrate (hereinafter referred to as a main substrate 71A) on which a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 4 described later) is formed is provided above the cabinet 1a. The main control circuit 71 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 71 will be described later.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in the center of the cabinet 1a. Stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R (see FIG. 4 described later) are connected to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  On the left side of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a substrate (hereinafter referred to as sub-substrate 72A) on which a sub-control circuit 72 (see FIG. 4 described later) is formed is provided. The sub-control circuit 72 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described later.

  Below the inside of the cabinet 1a, a medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper) 40 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 40, a power supply device 43 for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachislot 1 is provided.

  A selector 42 is provided at the center of the back side of the front door 2 and below the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The selector 42 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 10 to the hopper 40. Note that a medal sensor 42S (see FIG. 4 to be described later) is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 42, and detects that an appropriate medal has passed.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 1. 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 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 4 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

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

  The main ROM 32 has a data table (see FIGS. 6 to 21 described later) such as a control program (see FIGS. 30 to 42 described later) executed by the main CPU 31 and an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 10 to 12 described later). ), Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 22 to 26 to be described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

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

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

  The medal sensor 42S detects that the medal received in the medal slot 10 has passed through the selector 42 described above. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 13 and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

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

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

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

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 13. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (DSP). A digital signal processor) 88, an audio RAM 89, an A / D converter 90, and an amplifier 91.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program (see FIGS. 43 to 50 described later) stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task (see FIG. 43 to be described later) for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and a random number for production are extracted, and the contents of production (production data) are determined and registered. An effect registration task (see FIG. 44 to be described later), a drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect content, a lamp control task for controlling the output of light by the lamp 14, An audio control task for controlling sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R is included.

  The data storage area is a storage area for storing various data tables (see FIGS. 27 to 29 described later), a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, A storage area for storing sound data relating to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data relating to light on / off patterns, and the like are included.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the lamp 14 as peripheral devices whose operation is controlled.

  The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), and the driver 87 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 5.

  Further, the sub CPU 81, DSP 88, audio RAM 89, A / D converter 90, and amplifier 91 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 14 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

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

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

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

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

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination, a display combination, and a payout number that are predetermined according to the type of privilege. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line.

  The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol “bell” of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed along the winning determination line, “bell (00000001)” is stored in the display combination storage area described later, and the bell wins.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, when a bell, watermelon, special watermelon 1, special watermelon 2, special watermelon 3, special combination 4, special combination 5 or special combination 6 wins as a display combination, medals are paid out. Note that the combination in which these medals are paid out is referred to as “payout”.

  Further, when replay is determined as the display combination, re-playing operation (that is, a state in which a game can be started without inserting medals) is performed. When BB is determined as the display combination, the bonus is activated. 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”.

[Bonus operating table]
With reference to FIG. 9, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus operation is performed and when the RT operation is performed.

  The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, an RT gaming state, and an RB gaming state. The gaming state can be basically distinguished by the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination. Specifically, the gaming state can be distinguished by the type of a role that may be determined as an internal winning combination, the probability of determining as an internal winning combination, and the like.

  The operating flag is information for identifying an operating gaming state (current gaming state). The operating flag of the present embodiment includes an RB operating flag for identifying whether or not RB (first type special combination) is operating, and BB (first type special combination related item). There is a BB operating flag for identifying whether or not the continuous operating device is operating, and an RT operating flag for identifying whether or not the RT is operating. In the present embodiment, the operation of the RB is continuously performed while the operation of the BB is performed.

  Whether or not it is in the RT gaming state can be determined by whether or not an RT operating flag, which will be described later, is on. The operation of RT ends when a prescribed number of unit games (100 times in the present embodiment) are performed. The operation of BB is ended when the medals are paid out to reach the prescribed number (346 in the present embodiment). The RB is activated when a game that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment) is performed, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment), or BB The operation ends when either of the operations ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end timing of the bonus has been reached.

  More specifically, numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus is completed on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

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

  In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative ( An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred. If no digit is generated in any of the winning numbers, it is “lost” (the small character / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are “0”).

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

  FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. FIG. 11 shows an internal lottery table for RT operation. FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table for RB operation. In this embodiment, depending on the situation such as whether the bonus operation or the RT operation is being performed, the type of internal winning combination and the winning probability that are determined are varied by using different types of internal lottery tables. As a result, the expectation held by the player is undulated.

  The internal lottery table for general gaming state (see FIG. 10) and the internal lottery table for RT operation (see FIG. 11) are basically configured in the same manner, but supports replay in the internal lottery table for RT operation. The lottery value is different in that it is larger than the lottery value corresponding to the replay in the internal lottery table for general gaming state (see FIG. 10). That is, in the general gaming state, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is (8980/65536), whereas in the RT gaming state, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is (20000 / 65536). Therefore, in the RT gaming state, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is higher than that in the general gaming state.

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

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

  FIG. 13 shows an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay. 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. 14 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.

[Stop table determination table]
The stop table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the stop table determination table, the type of a stop table (see FIGS. 16 to 21) described later is defined according to the internal winning combination. In other words, the types of stop tables corresponding to the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area 1 and the internal winning combination storing area 2 are defined.

  For example, a bell stop table (not shown) is defined for “bell” (that is, when bit 0 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 is “1”). For “special combination 4” (that is, when bit 3 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area is “1”), a special combination 4 stop table (see FIG. 19) is defined.

  Also, if the internal winning combination specified in the stop table determination table is not applicable (that is, when all the bits of the internal winning combination storing area 1 and the internal winning combination storing area 2 are “0”), the stop for the loss A table (not shown) is determined. In the RB gaming state, it is defined that each stop table is determined by an RB gaming state stop table determination table (not shown).

[Stop table]
The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. The stop table is used when stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the pressing operation is performed on condition that the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed. A stop table is provided for each of the internal winning combinations.

  FIG. 16 is a special watermelon 1 stop table, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is the special watermelon 1. FIG. 17 is a special watermelon 2 stop table, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is the special watermelon 2. FIG. 18 is a stop table for the special watermelon 3 and is referred to when the internal winning combination is the special watermelon 3. FIG. 19 is a stop table for special combination 4, which is referred to when the internal winning combination is special combination 4. FIG. 20 is a stop table for the special combination 5 and is referred to when the internal winning combination is the special combination 5. FIG. 21 shows the stop table 6 for the special combination 6 and is referred to when the internal winning combination is the special combination 6.

  More specifically, when the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 determines a stop table corresponding to the internal winning combination. In the embodiment, the internal winning combination and the stop table are provided in a one-to-one correspondence.

  In the stop table, information on the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the stop start position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is defined. 16 to 21, “all” means all six stop operation sequences, and “other than...” Means, for example, “left / middle / right, left / right / middle”. If “other than”, the four stop operation sequences except for “left / middle / right and left / right / middle” are “middle / left / right, middle / right / left, right / middle / left” , And “Right / Left / Middle” stop operation sequence. That is, “other than...” Means four stop operation sequences except the stop operation sequence of “.

  The “stop start position” refers to the position of the symbol on the center line 8c when the stop operation is performed. More specifically, when a stop button 7L, 7C, 7R provided corresponding to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is pressed, the center of the symbol is above the middle symbol stop position, and the center is The symbol position closest to the middle symbol stop position.

  “The number of sliding pieces” refers to the symbols moved in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. Numbers. For example, in the stop table shown in FIG. 16, the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the stop start position “16” of the right reel 3R is “3”. Referring to FIG. 6 described above, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “16” of the right reel 3R is “blank”, and the symbol corresponding to the symbol position “19” is “watermelon”. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the right stop button 7R is operated when the “blank” of the symbol position “16” reaches the position of the center line 8c, the symbol stop position at the middle stage of the right display window 4R is set. The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that “watermelon” is stopped.

  In this embodiment, the number of symbols that can move in the display window after the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed until the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R stops. (The maximum number of sliding pieces) is defined as 4.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the special watermelon 1 is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 7 described above, in the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the special watermelon 1 is “bell-watermelon-watermelon”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 6 described above, in the left reel 3L, the symbol positions corresponding to “bell” are “18”, “14”, “10”, “6”, and “2”. Referring to FIG. 16, when the stop operation order is “left / middle / right, left / right / middle”, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the stop at the left reel 3L is stopped. Regardless of the stop start position, the “bell” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation sequence is “other than left / middle / right, left / right / middle”, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on other than the left reel 3L, the left reel 3L No matter which stop start position is, “Replay” stops at the middle symbol stop position of the left display window 4L, so “bell” is the middle symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. Can't stop. Therefore, even if the special watermelon 1 is determined as an internal winning combination, if the first stop operation is not performed on the left reel 3L, the “bell” stops at the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. There is no case to do.

  In the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, regardless of the stop start position, the “watermelon” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle stage of the central display window 4C. Therefore, in order to establish the special watermelon 1 as the display combination, in addition to the special watermelon 1 being determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence is “left / middle / right, left / right / middle”. That is, it is required to perform the first stop operation on the left reel 3L. For this reason, even if the special watermelon 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, the special watermelon 1 can be stopped and displayed only with a probability of one third due to the stop operation order of the player.

On the other hand, when the special watermelon 1 is determined as an internal winning combination, if the stop operation order is “other than left / middle / right, left / right / middle”, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R The display mode is “Replay-Watermelon-Watermelon”. Therefore, when the first stop operation is performed on other than the left reel 3L, the special watermelon spilled eye 1 is established as a display combination as the spilled eye of the special watermelon 1.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when the special watermelon 2 is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 7 described above, in the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the special watermelon 2 is “watermelon-bell-watermelon”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 6 described above, in the middle reel 3C, the symbol positions corresponding to “bell” are “18”, “14”, “10”, “6”, and “2”. Referring to FIG. 17, when the stop operation order is “middle / left / right, middle / right / left”, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, the stop at the middle reel 3C is stopped. Regardless of the stop start position, the “bell” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the display window 4C.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation order is “other than middle / left / right, other than middle / right / left”, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on other than the middle reel 3C, the middle reel 3C No matter which stop start position is, since “Replay” stops at the middle symbol stop position of the display window 4C in the middle, the “bell” middle symbol stop position in the middle display window 4C Can't stop. Therefore, even if the special watermelon 2 is determined as an internal winning combination, if the first stop operation is not performed on the middle reel 3C, the “bell” stops at the symbol stop position of the middle display window 4C. There is no case to do.

  In the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R, regardless of the stop start position, the “watermelon” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle stage of the central display window 4C. Therefore, in order to establish the special watermelon 2 as the display combination, in addition to the special watermelon 2 being determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence is “middle / left / right, middle / right / left”. That is, it is required to perform the first stop operation on the middle reel 3C. For this reason, even if the special watermelon 2 is determined as an internal winning combination, the special watermelon 2 can be stopped and displayed only with a probability of one third due to the stop operation order of the player.

On the other hand, when the special watermelon 2 is determined as an internal winning combination and the stop operation order is “other than middle / left / right, other than middle / right / left”, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R The display mode is “watermelon-replay-watermelon”. Therefore, when the first stop operation is performed with respect to other than the middle reel 3C, the special watermelon spilled eye 2 is established as a spilled eye of the special watermelon 2 as a display combination.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the special watermelon 3 is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 7 described above, in the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the special watermelon 3 is “watermelon-watermelon bell”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 6 described above, in the right reel 3R, the symbol positions corresponding to “bell” are “18”, “14”, “10”, “6”, and “2”. Referring to FIG. 18, when the stop operation order is “right / left / middle, right / middle / left”, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the stop on the right reel 3R is stopped. Regardless of the stop start position, the “bell” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the right display window 4R.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation order is “other than right / left / middle, other than right / middle / left”, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on other than the right reel 3R, the right reel 3R No matter which stop start position is, “Replay” stops at the middle symbol stop position of the right display window 4R, so “bell” is the middle symbol stop position of the right display window 4R. Can't stop. Therefore, even if the special watermelon 3 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the first stop operation is not performed on the right reel 3R, the “bell” stops at the symbol stop position of the right display window 4R. There is no case to do.

  In the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C, regardless of the stop start position, the “watermelon” stops at the middle symbol stop position of the right display window 4R. Therefore, in order to establish the special watermelon 3 as the display combination, in addition to the special watermelon 3 being determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence is “right / left / middle, right / middle / left”. That is, it is required to perform the first stop operation on the right reel 3R. For this reason, even if the special watermelon 3 is determined as the internal winning combination, the special watermelon 3 can be stopped and displayed only with a probability of one third due to the stop operation order of the player.

On the other hand, when the special watermelon 3 is determined as an internal winning combination and the stop operation order is “other than right / left / middle, right / middle / left”, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R The display mode is “watermelon-watermelon-replay”. Therefore, when the first stop operation is performed on other than the right reel 3 </ b> R, the special watermelon spilled eye 3 is established as a display role as the spilled eye of the special watermelon 3.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the special combination 4 is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 7 described above, in the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 4 is “red 7-watermelon-watermelon”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 6 described above, in the left reel 3L, there are two symbol positions “20” and “16” corresponding to “red 7”. Referring to FIG. 19, when the stop operation sequence is “left / middle / right, left / right / middle”, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the stop on the left reel 3L is stopped. When the start position is “12” to “20”, “Red 7” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the left display window 4L. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the left reel 3L is “0” to “11”, “red 7” is displayed on the left display window even if the special combination 4 is determined as the internal winning combination. There is no case of stopping at the 4L symbol stop position.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation sequence is “other than left / middle / right, left / right / middle”, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on other than the left reel 3L, the left reel 3L No matter what the stop start position is, the “bell” stops at the middle symbol stop position of the left display window 4L, so “red 7” stops the middle symbol stop of the left display window 4L. Can't stop in position. Therefore, even if the special combination 4 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the first stop operation is not performed on the left reel 3L, “red 7” is set as the symbol stop position of the left display window 4L. There is no case to stop.

  In the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, regardless of the stop start position, the “watermelon” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle stage of the central display window 4C. Therefore, in order to establish the special combination 4 as the display combination, in addition to the special combination 4 being determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence is “left / middle / right, left / right / middle”. That is, it is required to perform the first stop operation on the left reel 3L and to operate the stop button 7L at an appropriate timing. For this reason, even if the special combination 4 is determined as the internal winning combination, the special combination 4 can be stopped and displayed only with a probability of one third due to the stop operation order of the player.

  On the other hand, when the special combination 4 is determined as the internal winning combination and the stop operation order is “other than left / middle / right, left / right / middle”, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R The display mode is “Bell-Watermelon-Watermelon”. Therefore, when the first stop operation is performed on other than the left reel 3L, the special combination spill 4 is established as the display combination as the special combination 4.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when the special combination 5 is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 7 described above, in the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 5 is “watermelon-red 7-watermelon”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 6 described above, in the middle reel 3C, the symbol position corresponding to “red 7” is one place of “4”. Referring to FIG. 20, when the stop operation sequence is “middle / left / right, middle / right / left”, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, the stop at the middle reel 3C is stopped. When the start position is “0” to “4”, “red 7” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the middle display window 4C. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the middle reel 3C is “5” to “20”, even if the special combination 5 is determined as the internal winning combination, the display window in which “red 7” is the middle There is no case of stopping at the 4C symbol stop position.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation order is “other than middle / left / right, other than middle / right / left”, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on other than the middle reel 3C, the middle reel 3C No matter which stop start position is, the “bell” stops at the middle symbol stop position of the middle display window 4C, so “red 7” is middle symbol stop at the middle display window 4C. Can't stop in position. Therefore, even if the special combination 5 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the first stop operation is not performed on the middle reel 3C, “red 7” is placed at the symbol stop position of the middle display window 4C. There is no case to stop.

  In the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R, regardless of the stop start position, the “watermelon” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle stage of the central display window 4C. Therefore, in order to establish the special combination 5 as the display combination, in addition to the special combination 5 being determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation order is “middle / left / right, middle / right / left”. That is, it is required to perform the first stop operation on the middle reel 3C and to operate the stop button 7C at an appropriate timing. For this reason, even if the special combination 5 is determined as an internal winning combination, the special combination 5 can be stopped and displayed only with a probability of one third due to the stop operation order of the player.

  On the other hand, when the special combination 5 is determined as the internal winning combination and the stop operation order is “other than middle / left / right, other than middle / right / left”, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R The display mode is “watermelon-bell-watermelon”. Therefore, when the first stop operation is performed on other than the middle reel 3C, the special combination spill 5 is established as the display combination as the special combination 5 spill.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a display mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when the special combination 6 is determined as the internal winning combination will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 7 described above, in the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 6 is “watermelon-watermelon-red 7”. Therefore, referring to FIG. 6 described above, in the right reel 3R, there are three symbol positions “20”, “12”, and “4” corresponding to “red 7”. Referring to FIG. 21, when the stop operation order is “right / left / middle, right / middle / left”, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, the stop on the right reel 3R is stopped. When the starting position is “0” to “4”, “8” to “12”, “16” to “20”, “Red 7” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the right display window 4L. To do. On the other hand, when the stop start position on the right reel 3R is “5” to “20”, “red 7” is displayed on the right display window even if the special combination 6 is determined as the internal winning combination. There is no case of stopping at the 4R symbol stop position.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation order is “other than right / left / middle, other than right / middle / left”, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on other than the right reel 3R, the right reel 3R No matter which stop start position is, the “bell” stops at the middle symbol stop position of the right display window 4R, so “red 7” stops the middle symbol stop of the right display window 4R. Can't stop in position. Therefore, even if the special combination 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the first stop operation is not performed on the right reel 3R, “red 7” is set as the symbol stop position of the right display window 4R. There is no case to stop.

  In the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C, the “watermelon” stops at the symbol stop position in the middle of the right display window 4C regardless of the stop start position. Therefore, in order to establish the special combination 6 as the display combination, in addition to the special combination 6 being determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation order is “right / left / middle, right / middle / left”. That is, it is required to perform the first stop operation on the right reel 3R and operate the stop button 7R at an appropriate timing. For this reason, even if the special combination 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, the special combination 6 can be stopped and displayed only with a probability of one third due to the stop operation order of the player.

  On the other hand, when the special combination 6 is determined as the internal winning combination and the stop operation order is “other than right / left / middle, other than right / middle / left”, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R The display mode is “watermelon-watermelon-bell”. Therefore, when the first stop operation is performed on other than the right reel 3 </ b> R, the special combination spill 6 is established as the display combination as the special combination 6 spill.

  Although not shown, a bell stop table, a watermelon stop table, and a replay stop table are also provided.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
This completes the description of the contents of the data table stored in the main ROM 32. Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
The configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 23 show an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 2 in which data indicating an internal winning combination is stored, and a display winning combination storing area 1 to a display winning combination in which data relating to a display winning combination is stored. Region 2 is shown. FIG. 24 shows the display combination storage area 3 in which data related to special watermelon spills 1 to 3 and special combination spills 4 to 6 is stored. The internal winning combination storing area stores the internal winning combination represented by the above-mentioned 1-byte data. When the bit is set to “1”, display of the corresponding symbol combination is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  The main RAM 33 is provided with a display combination storage area in which the display combination is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. When “1” is set in the bit, the corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line.

[Coverage storage area]
The structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  As a result of the aforementioned lottery, when an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus is determined, this is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as the carryover combination) related to the operation of the bonus stored in the carryover combination storage area is retained without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line. It has become. And while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, it is stored in the internal winning combination storage area regardless of the result of the lottery described above.

[Operation flag storage area]
With reference to FIG. 26, the configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described.

  The operating flag storage area stores an operating flag consisting of 1 byte. In the operating flag, a unique bonus and RT are assigned to each bit. When “1” is set in bit 0 or bit 1, the corresponding bonus is activated. When bit 1 is set to “1”, the RT is operating. The state when all bits are “0” is defined as a general gaming state.

[Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM]
This completes the description of the configuration of the various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[AT lottery table]
First, an AT (assist time) lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The AT lottery table is a table used when the sub CPU 81 lotteries the number of games (unit game number) for executing the AT function.

  Here, the AT function means a function for displaying information on the internal winning combination on the liquid crystal display device 5, and the AT function is continuously performed as many times as the number of games lottered by the AT lottery table. A gaming state in which this AT function is executed is called an AT gaming state. In the AT gaming state, the symbol information related to the internal winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 while the reel is driven to rotate. For this reason, the player can know the symbol related to the internal winning combination during the reel stop operation, and actively perform the stop operation so that the notified symbol is stopped and displayed along the winning determination line. It becomes possible to aim for winning a prize.

  The AT lottery table includes an AT high probability lottery table (see FIG. 27A) having a high winning probability of a large number of AT times (indicating the number of unit games until the AT gaming state is completed), and an AT high probability lottery table. There is provided an AT low probability lottery table (see FIG. 27B) that has a high winning probability of the number of ATs that is lower than the number of AT. Whether or not the lottery is performed based on the AT high probability lottery table or the AT low probability lottery table when the AT lottery is performed depends on whether the AT high probability state flag described later is on / off Is judged by. The AT high probability state flag is recorded in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83 of the sub control circuit 72.

  In the AT lottery table, lottery values are defined for each AT number corresponding to the internal winning combination. When receiving the start command, the sub CPU 81 acquires a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 1023”, and uses the acquired random number value as an internal winning combination included in the start command. The number of ATs is determined by sequentially subtracting the corresponding lottery values and determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred).

  When the number of ATs other than 0 is won, the AT notification state flag is set to ON, and a numerical value corresponding to the number of ATs won in the AT number counter is set. When the unit game is performed for the corresponding AT number, more specifically, when the value of the AT number counter becomes 0, the AT notification state flag is set to OFF. The AT notification state flag and the AT number counter are recorded in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

[Direction number lottery table]
Next, the effect number lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The effect number lottery table is a table that is used when the sub CPU 81 determines the contents of effects for performing effects using the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9L and 9R, the lamp 14, and the like. Recorded in the ROM 82.

  As the effect number lottery table, different lottery tables are used depending on a state in which an AT game is performed (AT notification state) and a state in which an AT game is not performed (AT non-notification state). Specifically, when the AT notification state flag is set to ON, a production number lottery table for the AT notification state (see FIG. 28) is used, and the AT notification state flag is set to OFF. An effect number lottery table (see FIG. 29) for the AT non-notification state is used.

  In the effect number lottery table (see FIG. 28) for the AT notification state, the contents of the effect are “Lose”, “Special watermelon 1 notification”, “Special watermelon 2 notification”, “Special watermelon 3 notification”, “Special role 4”. “Notification”, “Special Role 5 Notification”, “Special Role 6 Notification”, “Bell Notification”, “Watermelon Notification”, “Replay Notification”, and “Bonus Notification” are defined. “Lose” indicates a notification content that does not give a special effect, “Special Watermelon 1 Notification”, “Special Watermelon 2 Notification”, “Special Watermelon 3 Notification”, “Special Role 4 Notification”, “Special Role 5 Notification”, “Special Role 6 Notification” is “Stop from the left reel !!”, “Stop from the middle reel !!”, “Stop from the right reel !!”, “Stop from the left reel!” Comments such as “Aim!”, “Stop from the middle reel and aim at the special role 5!”, And “Stop from the right reel and aim at the special role 6!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The display combination related to each special watermelon 1 to 3 and the display combination related to each special combination 4 to 6 are stopped in the stop operation order corresponding to each internal winning combination as shown in each stop table of FIGS. It is established by performing an operation. Therefore, the display combination related to each special watermelon 1 to 3 and the display combination related to each special combination 4 to 6 can be stopped and displayed only at an equal ratio (probability of 1/3) according to the stop operation sequence. . Since the internal winning combination cannot be known in the normal gaming state, the player should determine which special watermelon 1 to 3 or the special combination 4 to 6 should be used for the stop operation sequence. It is not easy to judge. However, in the AT gaming state, the display indicating that the stop operation order corresponding to the symbol related to the internal winning combination is aimed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as described above, so that the player can stop the displayed symbol. By performing the stop operation as described above, it becomes possible to positively aim to establish a small role.

  Similarly, “Bell notification”, “Watermelon notification”, “Replay notification” and “Bonus notification” shown in the production contents are “Aim for the bell!”, “Aim for the watermelon!” “!” And “Aim for Red 7!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The player can establish a winning corresponding to the internal winning combination by performing a stop operation according to the comment displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  These effects are determined for each internal winning combination according to the random value. In the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment, the production content corresponding to each internal winning combination is determined with a probability of 100% (in the random value range of 0 to 1023, the digit for each value of 1024 is determined. Therefore, a comment corresponding to the internal winning combination is always displayed in the AT notification state. The determination of the content of the production is not necessarily limited to the one realized with a probability of 100%, but the probability that the content of the production is determined by changing the lottery value defined in the production number lottery table. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that varies. Also, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the internal winning combination corresponding to all internal winning combinations is displayed, but only the comments corresponding to some internal winning combinations are displayed. It may be configured as described above.

  For example, in the case of performing the “replay notification” effect, the comment “Replay is established!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, but the replay symbol is based on the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 6. As will be apparent, the bell symbols are arranged so that the interval between the bell symbols is within 4 symbols. It is possible to always stop display on the judgment line. Therefore, the player can easily establish a prize related to replay without actively displaying a comment “replay established!” On the liquid crystal display device 5, and “replay established !!” Even if the comment is not displayed, there is no risk of losing the profit that the player can obtain.

  In the effect number lottery table (see FIG. 29) for the AT non-notification state, the contents of the effects are “losing”, “1 light-off effect”, “2 light-off effect”, “3 light-off effect”, “sound effect 1”, “Sound effect 2”, “character effect (winning)”, and “character effect (losing)” are defined. “Lose” indicates a notification content that does not give a special effect, “1 light-off effect” means content that turns off the left stop button 7L, and “2 light-off effect” means content that turns off the left stop button 7C. , “3 lights off effect” means contents for turning off the left stop button 7R.

  In addition, “sound effect 1” and “sound effect 2” have a role of exciting the game by performing different sound outputs. More specifically, “sound effect 1” is a sound effect that is generally performed in the case of a loss or when “bell”, “replay”, etc. are determined as internal winning combinations, and “sound effect 2” , “Special watermelon 1”, “Special watermelon 2”, “Special watermelon 3”, “Special role 4”, “Special role 5”, “Special role 6” and “Watermelon” are determined as internal winning combinations Is a sound effect generally performed in

  Furthermore, “Character effect (winning)” and “Character effect (losing)” indicate the contents of performing visual effects by displaying an animation using the character on the liquid crystal display device 5. More specifically, “character effect (win)” is an effect performed when BB (red 7) is won as an internal winning combination, and “character effect (losing)” is BB (red 7) as an internal winning combination. This is an effect that is performed when anything other than) is won.

  Even when the AT game is not performed, the player can predict the internal winning combination based on the contents of these effects.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
The description of the configuration of the various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 has been described above. Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
First, with reference to FIG. 30, the main flowchart by control of the main CPU31 is demonstrated. When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (S1). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 33 (S2). In this process, for example, an internal winning combination storage area (see FIGS. 22 to 23) and a display combination storage area (see FIGS. 22 to 24) are stored in a storage area that needs to be deleted for each game. Data is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 (S3). In this processing, input checks of the medal sensor 42S and the start switch 6S are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 33 (S4). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 to 33 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value. Next, the main CPU 31 performs RT game number counter (main) update processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (S6). In this process, when the RT game number counter (main) is subtracted to 0, the RT operating flag is turned off. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S7). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S8). When the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R are driven by an interrupt process (see FIG. 42 described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Is controlled, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (S9). In this process, the input of the stop switch 7S is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop button is pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 searches for a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and determines a payout number or the like based on the result (S10). As a result of the search, when the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7), the corresponding display combination and the number of payouts are determined. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (S11). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (S12). In this process, the hopper 40 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the determined payout number. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S13). In this process, the numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S14). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 41 (S15). 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.

  The main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 after S15 or when it is determined in S14 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S16). In this process, it is checked whether or not the bonus operation is started. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion number counter is 0 (S31). When it is determined that the automatic insertion number counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S32). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 42 is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector 42 is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion number counter to the insertion number counter (S33). Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion number counter (S34). S33 and S34 are processes for replaying.

  After S32 or S34, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S35). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S36). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S37). In this process, for example, the maximum value is changed to 2.

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the passage of medals has been detected after S37 or when it is determined in S36 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S38). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S39). When determining that the inserted number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the inserted number counter (S40). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (S41). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S39 that the inserted number counter is the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S42). The main CPU 31 checks the bet switch 11S after S42, after S41, or when it is determined that the passage of medals is not detected in S38 (S43). In this process, a numerical value corresponding to the bet button 11 is added to the inserted number counter while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S44). When it is determined that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to S38, whereas when it is determined that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is on (S45). ).

  When determining that the start switch 6S is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S38, whereas when determining that the start switch 6S is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (S46). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 42 is not driven, and medals are expelled. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, an internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the main CPU 31 determines an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 10 to 12) and the number of lotteries (S61). The operating flag storage area (see FIG. 26) is referred to, and the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined according to whether or not the bonus is activated. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times that a lottery value is subtracted and a determination is made as to whether a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (S62). In this process, the internal lottery table is changed to the RT lottery internal lottery table in response to the RT operating flag being turned on. Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S63). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S64).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S65). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S66). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been taken (S67). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (S68).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S69). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S65. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and serves as the bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S70).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S67 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 acquires a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S71). After S71 or S70, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 13), and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S72).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIGS. 22 to 23) (S73). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 25) is 0 (S74). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 14) and determines the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer. Is acquired (S75). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S76).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 25) is not 0 after S76 or in S74, the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area 1 (FIG. 22). And the result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area 1 (S77). That is, the internal winning combination relating to the bonus operation is carried over.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not BB is determined as an internal winning combination (S78). If the main CPU 31 determines that BB has not been determined as an internal winning combination, the main CPU 31 terminates the internal lottery process. If the main CPU 31 determines that BB has been determined as an internal winning combination, is the RT operating flag on? It is determined whether or not (S79).

  When determining that the RT operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process, whereas when determining that the RT operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT operating flag (S80). . Next, the main CPU 31 updates the RT game number counter (main) to 0 (S81). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

[Internal lottery table change processing]
Next, the internal lottery table changing process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (S91). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT operating flag is not ON, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery table changing process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 sets the internal lottery table The lottery table (see FIG. 10) is changed to the RT lottery internal lottery table (see FIG. 11) (S92). When this process ends, the internal lottery table change process ends.

[RT game number counter update processing]
Next, the RT game number counter (main) update process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (main) is 1 or more (S101). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter (main) is not 1 or more, the main CPU 31 ends the RT game number counter (main) update process, while determining that the RT game number counter (main) is 1 or more. When this happens, the RT game number counter (main) is decremented by 1 (S102).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter (main) is 0 (S103). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter (main) is not 0, the main CPU 31 terminates the RT game number counter (main) update process, while when determining that the RT game number counter (main) is 0. Then, it is determined whether or not the RT operating flag is ON (S104). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT in-operation flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the RT game number counter (main) update process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT in-operation flag is on, the main CPU 31 sets the RT in-operation flag. Turn off (S105). Next, the main CPU 31 updates the RT game number counter (main) to 0 (S106). When this process ends, the RT game number counter (main) update process ends.

[Reel stop control process]
Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S111). When the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, it waits until it is pressed.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 31 invalidates the operation of the corresponding stop button (S112). The valid and invalid states of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are managed in a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 33.

  Next, the number of sliding pieces determination process described later with reference to FIGS. 37 to 39 is performed. In this process, the number of sliding symbols is determined with reference to the stop table according to the type of the internal winning combination and the stop operation order (S113).

  Next, the main CPU 31 shifts to waiting for a scheduled stop position (S114). When waiting for the planned stop position, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by an interrupt process described later (see FIG. 42 described later), and the position of the symbol with the highest priority reaches the middle stage of the corresponding display window. The reels are stopped from rotating after waiting.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S115). The reel stop command includes a parameter for specifying the type of the stopped reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a stop button whose operation is valid (S116). That is, it is determined whether there is a reel that is still rotating. When determining that there is a stop button with an effective operation, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S111, and when determining that there is no stop button with an effective operation, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process.

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 37 to 39, the sliding piece number determination process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is the first stop operation (S121). When determining that the main CPU 31 is the first stop operation, the main CPU 31 determines whether the internal winning combination is any one of the special watermelon 1 to the special watermelon 3 or the special combination 4 to the special combination 6 (S122). When the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is not one of the special watermelon 1 to the special watermelon 3 or the special combination 4 to the special combination 6, or when it is determined in S121 that it is not the first stop operation, The number of sliding pieces is determined with reference to the stop table corresponding to the winning combination (S123). When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S122 that the internal winning combination is any of the special watermelon 1 to the special watermelon 3 or the special winning combination 4 to the special combination 6, the internal winning combination is either the special watermelon 1 or the special combination 4. It is determined whether or not (S124).

  When determining that the internal winning combination is either the special watermelon 1 or the special winning combination 4, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the special watermelon 1 (S125). When determining that the internal winning combination is the special watermelon 1, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the corresponding reel is the left reel 3L (S126). When the main CPU 31 determines that the corresponding reel is the left reel 3L, the main CPU 31 refers to the special watermelon 1 stop table (see FIG. 16) to determine the number of sliding frames for which the special watermelon 1 is established as a display combination ( S127). When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S126 that the corresponding reel is not the left reel 3L, the main CPU 31 refers to the special watermelon 1 stop table (see FIG. 16) and determines the number of sliding pieces for which the special watermelon spilled stitch 1 is established. (S128). When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S125 that the internal winning combination is not the special watermelon 1, it determines whether or not the corresponding reel is the left reel 3L (S129). When the main CPU 31 determines that the corresponding reel is the left reel 3L, the main CPU 31 refers to the special combination 4 stop table (see FIG. 19) and determines the number of sliding pieces in which the special combination 4 is established as the display combination ( S130). When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S129 that the corresponding reel is not the left reel 3L, the main CPU 31 refers to the special role 4 stop table (see FIG. 19), and the sliding piece in which the special role spilling eye 4 is established as the display role. The number is determined (S131). When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S124 that the internal winning combination is not the special watermelon 1 or the special combination 4, it determines whether the internal winning combination is the special watermelon 2 or the special combination 5. (S132). When determining that the internal winning combination is either the special watermelon 2 or the special winning combination 5, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the special watermelon 2 (S133).

  When determining that the internal winning combination is the special watermelon 2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the corresponding reel is the middle reel 3C (S134). When the main CPU 31 determines that the corresponding reel is the middle reel 3C, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table for the special watermelon 2 (see FIG. 17) and determines the number of sliding pieces for which the special watermelon 2 is established as a display combination ( S135). When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S134 that the corresponding reel is not the middle reel 3C, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table for the special watermelon 2 (see FIG. 17), and the sliding piece in which the special watermelon spilling eye 2 is established as a display combination. The number is determined (S136). When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  When determining that the internal winning combination is not the special watermelon 2 in S133, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the corresponding reel is the middle reel 3C (S137). When the main CPU 31 determines that the corresponding reel is the middle reel 3C, the main CPU 31 refers to the special combination 5 stop table (see FIG. 20) and determines the number of sliding pieces in which the special combination 5 is established (S138). When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S137 that the corresponding reel is not the middle reel 3C, the main CPU 31 refers to the special role 5 stop table (see FIG. 20) and determines the number of sliding symbols for which the special role spill 5 is established. (S139). When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S132 that the internal winning combination is not the special watermelon 2 or the special combination 5, it determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the special watermelon 3 (S140).

  When determining that the internal winning combination is the special watermelon 3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the corresponding reel is the right reel 3R (S141). When the main CPU 31 determines that the corresponding reel is the right reel 3R, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table for the special watermelon 3 (see FIG. 18) and determines the number of sliding pieces for which the special watermelon 3 is established as a display combination ( S142). When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S141 that the corresponding reel is not the right reel 3R, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table for the special watermelon 3 (see FIG. 18), and the sliding piece in which the special watermelon spilling eye 3 is established as a display role. The number is determined (S143). When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  When determining that the internal winning combination is not the special watermelon 3 in S140, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the corresponding reel is the right reel 3R (S144). When the main CPU 31 determines that the corresponding reel is the right reel 3R, the main CPU 31 refers to the special combination 6 stop table (see FIG. 21) to determine the number of sliding pieces in which the special combination 6 is established as the display combination ( S145). When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S144 that the corresponding reel is not the right reel 3R, the main CPU 31 refers to the special role 6 stop table (see FIG. 21), and the sliding piece in which the special role spill 6 is established as the display role. The number is determined (S146). When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (S151). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 9), and performs BB operation processing (S152). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on, and a predetermined value is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 25) (S153). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S154). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S151 that the display combination is not BB, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S155). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (S156). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not replay in S155, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is the special watermelon spilled eye 1 (S157). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is the special watermelon spilling eye 1, it turns on the RT operating flag (S158). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 9) and sets 100 to the RT game number counter (main). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S157 that the display combination is not the special watermelon spilling eye 1, it determines whether or not the display combination is the special watermelon spilling eye 2 (S160). When determining that the display combination is the special watermelon spilling eye 2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (S161).

  When determining that the RT operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, whereas when determining that the RT operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT operating flag (S162). ). Next, the main CPU 31 updates the RT game number counter (main) to 0 (S163). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S160 that the display combination is not the special watermelon spilled eye 2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (S164). When determining that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process, whereas when determining that the BB operating flag is on, whether or not the RB operating flag is on. Is determined (S165).

  When determining that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 reads the bonus operating time table (see FIG. 9). Referring to FIG. 4, processing at the time of RB operation is performed (S166). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned on, and predetermined values are set in the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

[Bonus end check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the bonus end check process will be described. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S171). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs BB end time processing (S172). In this process, the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus are cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S173). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S171 that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (S174). In this process, the possible game number counter is decremented by one, and if there is a win, the possible pay number counter is decremented by one. Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S175).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process, while determining that the possible winning number counter or the possible game number counter is 0, Processing at the end of RB is performed (S176). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 saves a register (S181). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (S182). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 7S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S183). In this process, when the start of rotation of all reels 3L, 3C, 3R is requested, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, and then the stepping motors 49L, 49C, The drive of 49R is controlled. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel waits for the number of sliding pieces and the rotation is decelerated and stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7-segment drive process (S184). Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S185). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71. Next, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main board communication task]
With reference to FIG. 43, the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU81 is demonstrated. First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (S301). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the command (S302).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S303). If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the process proceeds to S301. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores the command in the message queue (S304).

[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 (S311). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message (S312). When the sub CPU 81 determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (S313). For example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, an operating flag, and the like specified by 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. 45 (S314). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  The sub CPU 81 registers animation data after S314 or when it is determined that there is no message in S312 (S315). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S316). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S317). The registration of animation data, the registration of sound data, and the registration of lamp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process (see FIG. 45 described later). When this process ends, the process proceeds to S311.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 45, the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed by sub CPU81 is demonstrated. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception time (S321). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 46 (S322). In this processing, various game number counter update processing and effect number determination processing are performed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S323). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and the type of the operation stop button (S324). The operation stop button is a button that is pressed out of the effective stop buttons. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S325). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs AT lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 (S326). In this process, a process for determining the number of ATs in the AT gaming state is performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 50 (S327). In this process, processing for calculating a short-time payout rate and a long-time payout rate, which will be described later, is performed, and the effect data at the time of display is registered based on the registered effect number. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S328). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus start effect data (S329). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S330). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus end effect data (S331). . When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

[Start command reception processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 46, a flowchart of start command reception processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 performs various game number counter update processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 (S331). In this process, a process for turning off the AT notification state flag, a process for adding a short-time game number counter, a long-time game number counter, and the like are performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect number lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 48 (S332). In this process, a process of determining the content of the effect according to whether the AT notification state flag is on or off is performed. Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (S333). The production number is data for designating production contents to be executed this time. The production 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 this process ends, the start command reception process ends.

[Various game number counter update processing]
Next, a flowchart of various game number counter update processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the value of the AT number counter recorded in the sub RAM 83 to determine whether or not the value of the AT number counter is 0 (S341). When determining that the value of the AT number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 performs subtraction processing for the AT number counter (S342). In this process, a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the AT number counter is performed. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines again whether or not the value of the AT number counter is 0 (S343). When determining that the value of the AT number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the AT notification state flag to OFF (S344).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the AT number counter is 0 in S341 after S344, and determines that the value of the AT number counter is not 0 in S343, the value of the short time game counter Whether or not is 400 is determined (S345).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the short time game counter is 400, the sub CPU 81 clears (sets to 0) the value of the short time game counter (S346). Next, the sub CPU 81 clears the short-time payout rate (S347). Here, the short-time payout rate means the payout rate calculated in the display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. The payout rate is obtained by dividing a value corresponding to the number of paid-out medals by a value corresponding to the number of inserted medals.

  Sub CPU81 performs addition processing of the short time game number counter after S347 or when it is determined in S345 that the short time game number counter is not 400 (S348). In this process, a process of adding 1 to the value of the short-time game number counter is performed. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs addition processing for the long-time game number counter (S349). In this process, a process of adding 1 to the value of the long-time game number counter is performed. When this process ends, the various game number counter update process ends.

[Direction number lottery processing]
Next, a flowchart of the effect number lottery process executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT notification state flag is on (S351). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT notification state flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 uses the AT notification state effect number lottery table (see FIG. 28) to notify the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination. A production number is determined (S352).

  When determining that the AT notification state flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 uses the effect number lottery table for the AT non-notification state (see FIG. 29) based on the internal winning combination to obtain the effect number for the normal effect. Determine (S353).

  The sub CPU 81 stores the determined production number in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83 after S353 or after S352 (S354). When this process ends, the effect number lottery process ends.

[AT lottery processing]
Next, a flowchart of AT lottery processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (S361). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT operating flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT lottery process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT operating flag is turned on, whether or not the AT notification state flag is turned on. Is discriminated (S362).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT notification state flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 terminates the AT lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the AT notification state flag is not ON, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT high probability state flag to It is determined whether or not the AT high probability lottery table (FIG. 27A) is preferentially used as a lottery table used for AT lottery in the gaming state (this state is referred to as an AT high probability lottery state). (S363). The AT high probability state flag is a flag that is set to ON in the display command reception process that will be described later with reference to FIG. 50, and the output rate when the number of games of 6000 unit games or more is performed (this output rate) The rate is referred to as the long-time payout rate) is 150% or more, and when the number of games of 400 unit games is played (this payout rate is referred to as the short-time play rate). Is set to ON when is over 300%. In the AT high probability lottery state, when the special combination 4 to the special combination 6 are determined as the internal winning combination, the number of ATs of 50 times or more is always set.

  When determining that the AT high probability lottery state is in effect, the sub CPU 81 performs an end lottery process in the AT high probability lottery state (S364). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 changes from the AT high probability lottery state to the AT low probability lottery state (AT low probability lottery table as a lottery table (FIG. 27B) based on the information regarding the set value of the pachislot 1 acquired by the initial command. ) Is preferentially used), and the probability of changing the lottery state is determined. For example, when the set value is “1”, the probability is 1/50, when the set value is “4”, the probability is 1/100, and when the set value is “6”, the probability is 1/150. In the case of “H”, the lottery state is changed from the AT high probability lottery state to the AT low probability lottery state with a probability of 1/200. The sub CPU 81 uses the random number value to perform an end lottery process to determine whether or not the lottery state changes from the AT high probability lottery state to the AT low probability lottery state.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT high probability lottery state is ended (the lottery state changes from the AT high probability lottery state to the AT low probability lottery state) based on the end lottery process (S364). Is determined (S365). When determining that the AT high probability lottery state has not ended, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT high probability lottery table (FIG. 27A) and determines the number of ATs based on the internal winning combination acquired by the start command. (S366). On the other hand, when determining that the AT high probability lottery state has ended, the sub CPU 81 sets the AT high probability state flag to OFF (S367).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT low probability lottery table (FIG. 27 (b)) after S367 or when it is determined in S363 that the AT high probability lottery state is not established. Based on this, the AT number is determined (S368). The determined AT number is recorded in the AT number counter.

  Next, after S368 or after S366, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT number counter and determines whether or not the determined AT number is 0 (S369). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT lottery processing. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT number counter is not 0, it sets the AT notification state flag to ON (S370). When this process ends, the AT lottery process ends.

[Process when receiving display command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 50, a flowchart of display command reception processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination acquired by the display command is a display combination with a payout (S381). In the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment, bells, watermelons, special watermelons 1 to 3 and special roles 4 to 6 correspond to display combinations with payout.

  When the display combination has a payout, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of adding a value corresponding to the payout number to the acquired medal counter (S382). Here, the acquired medal counter is a counter recorded in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83, and is a counter used for calculating a short-time payout rate and a long-time payout rate, which will be described later.

  After S382 or after determining that the display combination is not paid out in S381, the sub CPU 81 performs processing for adding a value corresponding to the inserted number acquired from the medal insertion command to the inserted medal counter (S383). Here, the inserted medal counter is a counter recorded in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 83, and is used for calculating a short-time payout rate and a long-time payout rate, which will be described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a short-time payout rate calculation process based on the value of the acquired medal counter and the value of the inserted medal counter added after the short-time game number counter is cleared (S384). More specifically, the value obtained by dividing the value of the acquired medal counter by the value of the inserted medal counter is represented by% (percentage) as the payout rate.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a long-time payout rate calculation process based on the acquired medal counter value and the inserted medal counter value added after the long-time game number counter is cleared (S385).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the value of the long-time game number counter to determine whether or not the number of games played after the long-time game number counter is cleared is equal to or greater than 6000 unit games ( S386). When determining that the number of games is equal to or greater than 6000 unit games, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the long-time payout rate is equal to or greater than 150% (S387). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the long-time payout rate is 150% or more, it sets the AT high probability state flag to ON (S388).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines after S388 or when the number of games is not more than 6000 unit games in S386, or when it is determined that the long-time play rate is not 150% or more in S387, the sub-game number counter With reference to this value, it is determined whether or not the number of games played after the short-time game number counter is cleared is a 400 unit game number (S389). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the number of games is 400 unit games, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the short-time payout rate is 300% or more (S390). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the short-time payout rate is 300% or more, it sets the AT high probability state flag to ON (S391).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines after S391 that the number of games is not 400 unit games in S389, or when it is determined in S390 that the short-time payout rate is not 300% or more, the sub CPU 81 is based on the registered effect number. Then, effect data registration processing at the time of display is performed (S392). When this process ends, the display command reception process ends.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the AT lottery is performed and the AT gaming state is started when the RT operating flag is turned on and becomes the RT gaming state. In order to enter the RT gaming state that triggers the start of the AT gaming state, it is necessary to establish the special watermelon spilling eye 1 that is the spilling of the special watermelon 1. In order for this special watermelon spilled eye 1 to be established as a display combination, when the special watermelon 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, it is necessary to perform a stop operation in a stop operation sequence in which the special watermelon 1 is not established as the display combination. It is.

  That is, when the special watermelon 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, the first stop operation is performed on the parts other than the left reel 3L, whereby the RT operation can be started and the AT gaming state can be started. Therefore, the player can change the game state by his / her stop operation. As a result, the player himself / herself can increase the interest of the game by expanding the range of game playability.

  Furthermore, the RT gaming state is started on the condition that the special watermelon spilling eye 1 other than the role determined as the internal winning combination is established as the display combination, and the AT gaming state is waited for the start of the RT gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress excessive entry into the AT gaming state and adjust so as not to exceed the payout rate regulated by laws and regulations.

  Further, in the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment, the short-time payout rate is calculated every time 400 units of the game have elapsed, and when the short-time payout rate is 300% or more, in the AT gaming state AT lottery is performed using an AT high probability lottery table that increases the probability of winning a large number of ATs. In AT lottery using the AT high probability lottery table, when the special combination 4, special combination 5 and special combination 6 which are display combinations with 15 payout combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, the number of ATs is always set. The information related to the internal winning combination is notified. For this reason, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, there is a possibility that an AT lottery with a large number of executions will be performed corresponding to an internal winning combination with a high payout rate every 400 games. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the AT game by changing the notification state every time. Therefore, the notification state in the game can be changed by an unprecedented method, and the game width can be widened and the player's interest in the game can be enhanced.

  Moreover, since the calculation of the short-time payout rate is newly calculated for every 400 unit games, even if the payout rate is less than 300% due to the calculation of one short-time payout rate, the next 400 By improving the payout rate in the unit game, there is a possibility of winning the AT lottery based on the AT high probability lottery table. Therefore, the player may expect the possibility of AT lottery with the AT high probability lottery table with a new feeling in the next 400 game units even if the payout rate does not reach 300% in the first 400 unit games. It is possible to improve the interest in the next game.

  Furthermore, once the AT lottery is performed by the AT high probability lottery table, the AT high probability lottery is set until the AT high probability state flag is set off by the AT high probability lottery state end lottery process based on the set value. The state will be maintained. Accordingly, when the player shifts to the AT high probability lottery state, the player is more likely to continue performing the AT lottery using the AT high probability lottery table, and can continuously obtain more profits. It becomes possible.

  On the other hand, if the AT high-probability lottery state continues for a long time, the player's psychology will normally continue with a high number of ATs, which may lead to a decrease in interest. For this reason, in the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment, even after the transition to the AT high probability lottery state, in the AT lottery process, the lottery state is AT with a probability of 1/50 to 1/200 according to the set value of the pachislot 1. Processing to change from the high probability lottery state to the AT low probability lottery state is performed. For this reason, even after the transition to the AT high probability lottery state, there is still a possibility that the lottery state will subsequently shift to the AT low probability lottery state. The game can be kept higher by the change, and the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced by giving the game a change.

  Furthermore, the transition to the AT high probability lottery state based on the above-mentioned payout rate is not limited to every 400 unit game, but also the long-term game implementation state after the initialization process (S1) is performed in the pachislot 1. Judgment is made in consideration. Specifically, when 6000 game units or more have elapsed since the game counter was cleared for a long time and the payout rate is 150% or more, AT lottery using the AT high probability lottery table is performed. Therefore, the probability that the lottery state shifts to the AT high probability lottery state and the number of ATs with a large number is won increases. For this reason, in a gaming machine that is playing a game of 6000 unit games or more, there is a possibility that the long-term payout rate is calculated and the AT high probability state flag is set to ON in the display command reception process. Therefore, a player who is playing many games can easily obtain a profit from the AT high probability lottery state, and can improve the interest of the player according to the number of games.

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

1 Pachislot 2 Front door 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 83 Sub RAM

Claims (2)

A gaming machine including at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state with different probabilities that the first combination is determined as an internal winning combination as a gaming state,
A symbol display means having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel;
A start operation means operable by the player;
Start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding start of a unit game in response to an operation of the start operation means by a player;
On condition that the game start command signal is output by the start command means, the symbol change means for changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display area by starting rotation of the reels;
Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations in response to the game start command signal;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation;
A stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to the stop operation means being operated by a player;
In response to the output of the stop command signal, the symbol displayed in the symbol display area is changed by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means. Reel stop control means for stopping
Gaming state transition means for switching a plurality of gaming states on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied;
With
In the first gaming state, the gaming state transition means sets the gaming state as an internal winning combination on the condition that a combination of symbols of the gaming state transition combination is displayed in the symbol display area. Switching to the second gaming state with a probability determined as being higher than the first gaming state,
Game number counting means for counting the number of times the start of the unit game is established;
Informing means for notifying the determined second combination when the second combination is determined as an internal winning combination;
The first notification state in which the winning probability is relatively low when the number of notifications by the notification unit is relatively high, and the winning probability when the number of notifications by the notification unit is relatively high is the first notification state . A notification state switching means for switching a plurality of notification states including a second notification state that is higher than the one notification state ;
Further comprising
The notification means performs notification in the first notification state or the second notification state on the condition that the gaming state is switched to the second gaming state,
The notification state switching means includes
When the notification state is the first notification state, a predetermined number of unit games are counted by the game number counting means, and the unit game is inserted while the counted predetermined number of unit games are performed. The notification state is switched to the second notification state on condition that the ratio of the number of game media paid out to the number of game media exceeds a predetermined value,
A gaming machine, wherein when the notification state is the second notification state, the notification state is switched to the first notification state on condition that a change lottery with a probability according to a set value is won. When the third combination is determined as an internal winning combination, the reel stop control means is configured such that the player's stop operation order for each stop operation means when the stop operation is performed is a specific stop operation order. On the condition that the combination of symbols corresponding to the third combination is displayed in the symbol display area, the combination of symbols of the game state transition combination combination is displayed on the condition that it is other than the specific stop operation order. Display in the symbol display area,
In the first gaming state, the gaming state transition means sets the gaming state as an internal winning combination on the condition that a combination of symbols of the gaming state transition combination is displayed in the symbol display area. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is switched to the second gaming state in which the probability determined as is higher than the first gaming state.

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