JP5902258B2 - Revolving machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

  Conventionally, a start lever is provided by a player on condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side and medals, coins, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “medals etc.”) are inserted. A start switch that detects an operation (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) and outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels, and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels Is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and a stop switch that detects that the player has been pressed by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) and outputs a signal requesting the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel. Stepping motors that transmit respective driving forces to the reels, and stepping motors based on signals output by the start switch and stop switch. It controls the operation of the motor, the reel-type gaming machine is known and a control unit for rotating and stopping of the reels. Usually, in such a spinning machine, when rotation of all reels is stopped, it is determined whether or not a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed to the player by the plurality of reels. When it is determined that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, winning is established, and medals are paid out to the player.

  At present, when a player's start operation is detected in a mainstream spinning machine, lottery using a random number is performed, and the result (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination") and a stop operation by the player are detected. The reel rotation is stopped based on the timing. For example, as a result of the lottery, when an internal winning combination that allows display of the combination of symbols related to the winning is determined, if a stop operation by the player is detected, the combination of symbols is displayed. The rotation of the reel continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec), and then stops. In addition, for the combination of symbols that the determined internal winning combination does not permit display, the reel rotation continues within the predetermined period and then stops so that the display is avoided.

  In the above conventional swivel-type gaming machine, the internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals etc. is relatively high on condition that the combination of the corresponding symbols is displayed as a result of the rotation of all the reels being stopped. The one that operates the bonus game determined by the probability is the mainstream. Recently, the number of medals paid out to the player since the operation of the bonus game is started is counted, and the operation is terminated on the condition that the number has reached a predetermined number. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2005-124642

  However, in the above-described conventional swivel-type gaming machine, as a result of the operation of the bonus game, the number of medals to be paid out to the player is uniform, so that the expectation that the player has has an ups and downs. There was a problem that it felt chipped and monotonous.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a rotating game machine that can cause a player to have an ups and downs when the bonus game is activated.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following spinning machine.

The spinning machine according to claim 1 is based on a plurality of reels (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, and detection of a start operation. Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination by lottery (for example, internal lottery processing described later) and reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels (for example, stepping motors 49l, 49C, 49R described later) Stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for detecting a stop operation corresponding to the type of the plurality of reels, detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means, and the internal winning combination Based on the internal winning combination determined by the determination unit, the reel stop unit (for example, reel stop control process described later) for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel, and the reel stop unit When a special symbol combination (for example, red 7-red 7-red 7 to be described later) is displayed by a plurality of stopped reels, a bonus end number counter (to be described later is set to 0) until a special condition is satisfied. The internal winning combination (for example, watermelon-watermelon-orange described later) that allows display of a specific symbol combination (for example, JAC1 described later) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Special state operating means (for example, S174 in a bonus operation check process described later) for operating the state (for example, BB1 described later), and the reel when the special state operation is performed by the special state operating means The first specific symbol combination (for example, the symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-related to JAC1 to be described later) by a plurality of reels stopped by the stopping means. "Range") is displayed, until a specific condition is satisfied (for example, until a bonus end number counter described later is updated to 0, or a winning possible number counter or a possible gaming number counter described later) Until the value is updated to 0), a specific state operating means (for example, S181 in a bonus operation check process described later) for operating a specific state (for example, RB described later), and a plurality of stops stopped by the reel stop means When the special symbol combination is displayed by the reel, until the first condition different from each of the special condition and the specific condition is satisfied (for example, until the operation of RT1 described later is started). Or, until a later-described RT3 operation or RT4 operation is started), a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a later-mentioned First state actuating means for actuating a first state (for example, RT2 to be described later) in which an internal winning combination (for example, a special replay to be described later) that allows display of (m-star-bell) is determined with a predetermined probability (For example, S177 in the bonus operation check process described later) and when the special state operation unit is operating the special state, the plurality of reels stopped by the reel stop unit cause the first specific When the combination of symbols is displayed, until the second condition different from each of the special condition and the specific condition is satisfied (for example, until the operation of RT3 or RT4 described later is started), A second state (for example, described later) in which an internal winning combination allowing display of the predetermined symbol combination by the internal winning combination determining means is determined with a probability higher than the predetermined probability. RT2) second state actuating means (for example, S182 in the bonus action check process described later), and the first state actuating means satisfies the special condition in the special state and the special condition is established. When the first state is activated when the state is finished, the first state is actuated after the special state operation is finished, and the second state actuating means is configured to satisfy the special condition in the special state. If the second state is activated when the special state is established and the special state is terminated, the second state is activated after the special state is terminated, and the special state operation is terminated by the first state actuating means. When the operation of the later first state is performed or when the operation of the second state after the operation of the special state is performed by the second state operation unit, the reel stop unit stops the operation. When a combination of the predetermined symbols is displayed by a plurality of reels, advantageous state operating means (for example, S235 in the RT control processing described later) for operating a state advantageous for the player (for example, RT3 described later), and When the first state operation means performs the first state operation after the special state operation ends, or the second state operation means performs the second state operation after the special state operation ends. When a predetermined symbol combination different from the predetermined symbol combination (for example, orange-watermelon bell described later) is displayed by a plurality of reels stopped by the reel stop means It further comprises disadvantageous state operating means (for example, S233 in RT control processing described later) for operating in a disadvantageous state (for example, RT4 described later) for the player. The internal winning combination determining means, after the special state operation is completed by the first state operation means, when the second state operation means is performing the second state operation after the special state operation is completed. first at a lower probability than when the state of operation is being performed in said determining the internal winning combination that allows the display of a combination of predetermined symbols, the advantageous condition actuating means, the disadvantageous state operation When the operation in the unfavorable state is performed by the means, even if the combination of the predetermined symbols is displayed by the plurality of reels stopped by the reel stop means, the operation in the advantageous state is not performed. It is characterized by.

  According to this spinning-type game machine, an operation in a disadvantageous state for the player is performed based on the display of a predetermined combination of symbols. When a special symbol combination is displayed, the special state is activated, and an internal winning combination that allows display of a predetermined symbol combination is determined with a given probability. When a specific symbol combination is displayed in the case where a certain symbol combination is displayed, an internal winning that allows the display of a predetermined symbol combination is performed until the specific state is activated and the disadvantageous state is activated. The combination is determined with a probability lower than the given probability.

  That is, whether or not the operation in the disadvantageous state is difficult to be performed is determined by whether or not a specific symbol combination is displayed while the operation in the special state is performed. Therefore, when the special state operation is performed, the player is expected to have an internal winning combination that allows display of a specific symbol combination, and a plurality of reels are expected. As a result of the rotation of the player being stopped, the player becomes angry with the combination of symbols displayed to the player, so that the player can have a undulating expectation in a special state. .

  Further, in the above-mentioned spinning-type game machine, when a special combination of symbols is displayed when a special state operation is performed, a special condition is established while the disadvantageous state operation is not performed. As a result, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed after the operation in the special state is completed, the operation in the disadvantageous state is performed. In other words, even if a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed while the special state operation is being performed, the disadvantageous state operation is not performed, so the special state has a disadvantageous state. It is possible to prevent a disadvantageous state of operation from occurring before it is determined whether or not it becomes difficult to perform the operation, thus preventing the player from losing interest in a special state. be able to.

  According to this rotating type gaming machine, when the operation in the special state is performed, when the first specific symbol combination is displayed, the operation in the specific state is performed. Then, when the first specific symbol combination is displayed, an internal winning combination that allows display of a predetermined symbol combination is performed until an adverse operation is performed. Decided with a probability lower than the probability. In other words, a plurality of types of specific symbol combinations are provided, and when a specific one of them is displayed, it is difficult for the operation in a disadvantageous state to be performed, so the operation in the special state is performed. During this time, it is suitable for preventing the player from being bored due to monotonousness.

  Further, once the first specific symbol combination is displayed, the disadvantageous state operation is unlikely to continue until the disadvantageous state operation is performed. Even if a specific symbol combination is displayed, the state in which the operation of the disadvantageous state is difficult to be performed does not end, and the player's sense of achievement and satisfaction can be maintained.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the second state operating means displays the first specific symbol combination by a plurality of reels stopped by the reel stopping means in the special state. After the second state is activated, the second specific symbol combination (for example, the symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon bell” related to JAC2 to be described later) by the plurality of reels stopped by the reel stop means. When is displayed, the operation of the second state is maintained.

  According to the swivel-type gaming machine of the present invention, when a special symbol combination is displayed, the special state operation is performed, and the predetermined symbol combination display relating to the disadvantageous state operation is allowed. If an internal winning combination is determined with a given probability, and if a special symbol combination is displayed when this special state is activated, it will be in a disadvantaged state until the disadvantaged state is activated. Since the internal winning combination that allows display of a predetermined symbol combination related to the operation of the player is determined with a probability lower than the given probability, the player in the case where the operation in the special state is performed Will be able to make ups and downs in the feeling of expectation.

2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a main reel display unit 5 and a sub reel display unit 10 of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a main reel display unit 5 of the slot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 3 shows an arrangement of symbols arranged on the reel surface of the slot machine 1. FIG. 3 is a view showing an arrangement of symbols displayed by sub reels of the slot machine 1. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the slot machine 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table determination 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 an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. 7 is a transition diagram of gaming states managed by a main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows a carryover combination storage area. It is a figure which shows the operating flag storage area. It is a figure which shows an effective stop button storage area. It is a figure which shows a symbol storage area. It is a figure which shows the main flowchart performed by CPU31. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action | operation monitoring process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a medal reception / start check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a display combination search process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT control processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by CPU31. It is a figure which shows the time chart regarding the state of each operating flag managed in the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the time chart regarding the state of each operating flag managed in the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows a symbol display table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination display table. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production registration task performed by sub CPU.

  A configuration of a rotating game machine (hereinafter referred to as “slot machine 1”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an external structure of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the main reel display unit 5 and the sub reel display unit 10. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the main reel display unit 5.

  The slot machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. A main reel display portion 5 is provided at the front center of the front door 1b. Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided in a horizontal row behind the main reel display portion 5 and inside the cabinet 1a (not shown).

  The three reels 3L, 3C, 3R have a cylindrical structure, and rotate and stop in the vertical direction from top to bottom by driving stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later. A plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged at predetermined intervals on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The main reel display section 5 has vertically long rectangular openings 4L, 4C, 4R (hereinafter, main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) at positions corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. These main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided with a transparent and transparent member such as glass or plastic as a protective member. Then, through the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the operations of rotating and stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are visible from the player side.

  In addition, each of the three main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R displays one symbol in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in the window frame when the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. Thus, three symbols out of a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the corresponding reel are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, each of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R has a pseudo line formed by connecting one of predetermined areas among the upper, middle, and lower areas. Is formed, and it is determined whether or not a prize is won based on a combination of symbols displayed along this line (hereinafter referred to as a winning determination line).

  As the types of winning determination lines in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the first line 8a, the second line 8b, the third line 8c, the fourth line 8d, the fifth line 8e, the sixth line 8f, Eight types including a seventh line 8g and an eighth line 8h are provided. For example, the first line 8a is a combination of the upper stages of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the second line 8b is the upper stage of the left main display window 4L, the lower stage of the middle main display window 4C, and the right main display window. Combining the upper 4R.

  On the other hand, a sub reel display unit 10 is provided in front of the front door 1 b and above the main reel display unit 5. As shown in FIG. 2, three reels 23L, 23C, and 23R (hereinafter referred to as sub-reels 23L, 23C, and 23R) larger than the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are located behind the sub-reel display unit 10 and inside the cabinet 1a. ) Are provided in a horizontal row.

  The sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R have a cylindrical structure, and are rotated and stopped basically in the vertical direction from top to bottom by driving stepping motors 149L, 149C, and 149R described later. A plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged at predetermined intervals on the peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R. As will be described later, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R have a larger number of symbols arranged on their peripheral surfaces than the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The sub reel display unit 10 has vertically long rectangular openings 24L, 24C, 24R (hereinafter, sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R) at positions corresponding to the three sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R. Each of the three sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R displays one symbol in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in the window frame when the rotation of the corresponding sub reel is stopped. The size of the three symbols out of the plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the corresponding sub reel is displayed.

  The main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R are not necessarily configured to correspond one-to-one with the corresponding three reels. A configuration in which symbols arranged on the surface of each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed (that is, without a partition) may be adopted.

  Although described in detail later, in the present embodiment, operations such as rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are performed appropriately reflecting the result of an internal lottery described later, This is done to determine whether or not there is a prize such as a payout. On the other hand, the operations such as rotation and stop of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are performed regardless of whether or not a winning is made, and it is determined that the winning is decided by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. This is performed mainly for the purpose of production, such as informing the person in an easy-to-understand manner. Basically, operations such as rotation and stop of the sub reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are performed in conjunction with operations such as rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R are provided with transparent and transparent members such as glass and plastic as protective members. A synthetic resin color film (hereinafter, referred to as a light-transmitting synthetic resin film) whose light transmittance is set lower than that of glass or the like employed as the protective member on the back side of the sub display windows 24L, 24C and 24R (inside the cabinet 1a). A smoke film) is attached (not shown).

  In addition, back lamps are provided in the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R at positions corresponding to the upper, middle, and lower regions of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R (not shown). . As the back lamp, it is preferable to employ a light emitting element having high luminance such as an LED (light emitting diode) or a halogen lamp as a light source. The back lamp can illuminate a part of the peripheral surface of each of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R located in the upper, middle, and lower regions of each of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R from the inside toward the front. It has become.

  According to the above configuration, when the back lamp is turned off, the sub reels 23L and 23C provided behind the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R through the sub display windows 24L due to the presence of the smoke film. , 23R rotation and its stop operation become invisible from the player side. On the other hand, when the back lamp is turned on, the amount of light transmitted through the smoke film increases, so that each sub reel 23L, 23C, 23R provided behind the sub display window 24L, 24C, 24R is provided. The player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the player from the player side. Further, in the present embodiment, a partially invisible state and a visible state can be obtained by turning on and off the back lamp for each sub reel type and each region type of each sub display window. It is possible to create a state.

  In this embodiment, a transparent member such as glass or plastic is provided as a protective member in the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R, and a smoke film is pasted on the back side thereof. However, the protection member itself may be made of glass or the like (smoke glass or the like) whose light transmittance is set lower than colorless and transparent glass or the like. In addition, for example, a liquid crystal display panel may be adopted, and a visible state and an invisible state may be controlled by adjusting voltage application.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R are formed with pseudo lines formed by connecting any one of the three regions including the upper, middle, and lower stages respectively. Then, by the combination of symbols displayed along this line (hereinafter referred to as an effect line), an effect is provided informing the player that a winning has been established and its type. There are five production lines, a cross-up line 28a, a top line 28b, a center line 28c, a bottom line 28d, and a cross-down line 28e. For example, the top line 28b is formed by combining the upper stages of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R.

  As shown in FIG. 1, one reel 110 (hereinafter referred to as 4th reel 110) is provided above the sub reel display unit 10 and inside the cabinet 1a. The 4th reel 110 has a cylindrical structure, and basically rotates and stops in the lateral direction from left to right by driving a stepping motor 249 described later. The operations such as the rotation of the 4th reel 110 and the stop thereof are performed mainly for the purpose of production in the same manner as the operations of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R described above.

  An opening 112 (hereinafter referred to as a 4th display window 112) is formed above the sub reel display unit 10 and at a position corresponding to the 4th reel 110. The 4th display window 112 is provided with a transparent and transparent member such as glass as a protective member. Then, through the 4th display window 112, the rotation and stop operation of the 4th reel 110 provided behind the 4th display window 112 are visible from the player side.

  On the right side of the main reel display portion 5, a medal slot 22 is provided for receiving medals dropped from the outside by the player's hand. Basically, when one medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 22, one is counted as the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number). Then, after the inserted number reaches the maximum number (three or two in the present embodiment), the number of medals dropped into the medal slot 22 is a predetermined number (50 in the present embodiment). As an upper limit, it can be deposited in the slot machine 1 (so-called credit function).

  On the left side of the reel unit 10, a 1-bet button 11 and a maximum-bet button 13 are provided for determining the number of coins to be inserted from the medals deposited in the slot machine 1 as described above. When each bet button is pressed, a value corresponding to the type of the bet button is counted as the number of inserted sheets (that is, 1 for the 1 bet button 11 and 3 for the maximum bet button 13).

  On the left side of the sub-reel display unit 10, a 7-segment display 18 composed of 7-segment LEDs is provided. The 7-segment display 18 is configured to display the number of medals to be paid out to the player when the combination of symbols related to winning is displayed along the above-described winning determination lines 8a to 8h (hereinafter referred to as payout number), slot machine, The number of medals owned by the player in 1 (hereinafter referred to as “credit number”) is digitally displayed.

  Below the 1-bet button 11, there is provided a settlement button 14 for discharging medals deposited in the slot machine 1 from a medal payout opening 15 provided at the lower front. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are collected in the medal receiving part 16.

  A start lever 6 for starting rotation of all three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is provided below the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. On the right side of the start lever 6, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels. For example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped.

  Hereinafter, when all three of the reels are rotating, when any one of the stop buttons is pressed by the player, it is referred to as “first stop operation” or “first stop”. Further, when the remaining two of the three reels are rotating, any one of the corresponding stop buttons is pressed by the player as “second stop operation” or “second stop”. " Furthermore, when the remaining one of the three reels is rotating, the time when the corresponding stop button is pressed by the player is referred to as “third stop operation” or “third stop”.

  Lamps 101L and 101R made of LEDs are provided on the upper portion of the front door 1b. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the operation performed by the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R described above, the operation performed by the 4th reel 110, the light output performed by the lamps 101L and 101R, and the sound performed by the speakers 21L and 21R. The production is performed by the output of these or a combination thereof.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  Plural kinds of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, on the surface of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, positions divided by 18 in the rotation direction (positions specified by a symbol counter provided in a RAM 33 described later, symbol positions “0” to “0”) “17”), red 7 (symbol p1), blue 7 (symbol p2), orange (symbol p3), watermelon (symbol p4), plum (symbol p5), red cherry (symbol p6), blue cherry (symbol) A total of 18 symbols are arranged by arranging any of symbols p7), bells (design p8), stars (design p9), and moon (design p10).

  Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 (described later) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute) in the direction of the arrow in the figure, and the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Inside, a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R vary with the rotation thereof.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each sub reel 23L, 23C, 23R of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  On the surface of each sub reel 23L, 23C, 23R, a plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction. More specifically, on the surface of each of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R, positions divided by 21 in the rotation direction (positions specified by a sub reel symbol counter provided in the SDRAM 83 described later, the symbol position “0 ”To“ 20 ”), red 7 (symbol p11), blue 7 (symbol p12), bell (symbol p13), replay (symbol p14), chance replay (symbol p15), small pouch (symbol p16), A total of 21 symbols are arranged by arranging any of light (symbol p17), basket (symbol p18), net (symbol p19), and large chinoko (symbol p20).

  The sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are controlled by a sub control circuit 72, which will be described later, so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute) in the direction of the arrow in the figure, and the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R Inside, the plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R vary with the rotation thereof.

  Next, a circuit configuration of the slot machine 1 including a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, a main control circuit 71, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. To do.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The ROM 32 has a control program executed by the CPU 31 (for example, see FIGS. 32 to 41 to be described later), various tables such as an internal lottery table to be described later (for example, see FIGS. 8 to 26 to be described later), and a sub control circuit 72. Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) are stored. The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas (for example, see FIGS. 27 to 31 described later) such as an internal winning combination storage area described later, and stores various data.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process, which will be described later, is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one value (hereinafter, random number value) from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the circuit of FIG. 6, the 7-segment display 18, the hopper 40, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R are the main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30. Each output port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each actuator described above. Each circuit includes a display unit driving circuit 48, a motor driving circuit 39, and a hopper driving circuit 41.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls display of various information (such as the number of payouts) by the 7-segment display 18. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the driving of the hopper 40 that functions as a medal payout device that can accommodate a large amount of medals and can discharge them one by one, and controls the discharge of medals.

  The motor drive circuit 39 outputs the pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby controlling the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. And stop control thereof. In the present embodiment, gears (not shown) that transmit the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided, and the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R are provided. On the other hand, by outputting pulses a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), the rotation of one symbol arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Each input port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and inputs a predetermined signal that triggers the control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, maximum bet switch 13S, settlement switch 14S, setting change switch 19S, reset switch 20S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection circuit 50, and payout completion signal A circuit 51 is connected.

  The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been pushed down by the player. The stop switch 7S detects that each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed by the player.

  The 1-bet switch 11S detects that the 1-bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. The maximum bet switch 13S detects that the maximum bet button 13 has been pressed by the player. The medal sensor 22S detects that a medal inserted into the medal slot 22 by the player passes through a selector (not shown). The selector is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal inserted from the medal slot 22 to a hopper 40 having a storage unit capable of storing a large amount of medals. A passage is formed. In the present embodiment, this is referred to as “insertion operation” including that a player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 and each bet button is pressed by the player.

  The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player. The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the medals discharged by the hopper 40 have reached the payout number by the operation of the medal detection unit 40S.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have rotated once for each type of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit. In the present embodiment, by detecting the number of times pulses are output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have made one rotation is detected, It is possible to detect the position in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (also referred to as the rotation angle of the reel with reference to the position where the reel index is detected).

  The number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the RAM 33, and the output of a predetermined number of pulses necessary for the rotation of one symbol as described above is output as the pulse. Every time it is counted by the counter, the symbol counter provided in the RAM 33 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided according to the type of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the value is cleared every time a reel index is detected by a reel position detection circuit 50 described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the ROM 32 of the present embodiment stores the positions in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R managed by the symbol counter and the types of symbols arranged at the respective positions. A data table (hereinafter referred to as symbol arrangement table) in which data to be identified (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) is associated is stored.

  When the reel index is detected, the symbol arrangement table displays a symbol located on the center line 8c (more precisely, the center of the middle region in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). As the position “0”, the symbol positions “0” to “17” are assigned to the symbols in the order of movement in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The type can be specified according to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbol counter controlled by the CPU 31 constitutes position specifying means for specifying the position in the rotation direction of the reel according to the type of the reel. The symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table constitute symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol at a predetermined position.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the stop button is pressed, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (for example, 190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. ing. That is, for the player, if the rotation of the reel is stopped within the lapse of the specified time after pressing the stop button, the target symbol is stopped after moving downward.

  In the present embodiment, this is called so-called “slip” of the reel, and for convenience of explanation, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is called “the number of slide pieces”. More specifically, the number of symbols passing through a reference position (for example, the center line 8c) during the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S to when the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped is the sliding piece. Although it is a number, this is managed by the value of the above-mentioned symbol counter that is updated after the stop button is pressed.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the number of sliding pieces is basically set to “3” except for an exception (when the CB described later is in operation and the left stop button is pressed). ing. Therefore, when the stop button is pressed, for example, when any of the symbols within the range of three symbols ahead from the symbol on the center line 8c reaches the center line 8c, the corresponding reel It is possible to stop the rotation.

  In the present embodiment, the numerical value determined as the number of sliding symbols is added to the symbol position (hereinafter referred to as “stop start position”) corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. This symbol position becomes the symbol position where the reel rotation stops (this is referred to as “scheduled stop position”).

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected, and one-way communication from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 is performed. Then, the sub control circuit 72 performs various processes such as determination and execution of the contents of effects based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Sub-reel 23L, 23C, 23R, 4th reel 110, speakers 21L, 21R and lamp 101 (including a back lamp) are connected to sub-control circuit 72 as main actuators whose operations are controlled. The sub-control circuit 72 constitutes effect data determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of effect data, and effect executing means for executing effects based on the determined effect data.

  The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a control ROM 82, and an SDRAM 83 as main components. Based on the various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 follows the control program stored in the control ROM 82, the operations of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R, the operation of the 4th reel 110, the sound, the light Control the output. The SDRAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage unit for work when the sub CPU 81 executes a control program. The SDRAM 83 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The control ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program. Specifically, the main board communication task for controlling the communication with the operating system, the device driver, and the main control circuit 71, the determination of the contents of effects (effect data described later), and the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R Registration of sub-reel data for controlling operation, registration of 4th reel data for controlling operation of 4th reel 110, sound effect request for outputting sound by speakers 21L and 21R, and lamps 101L and 101R An effect registration task for registering LED data for light output, a sub-reel control task for rotating and stopping the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R, and a 4th reel for rotating and stopping the 4th reel 110 Control tasks etc. are included.

  The data storage area is a table storage area for storing various tables, an effect data storage area for storing a plurality of types of effect data, a reel data storage area for storing sub-reel data and 4th reel data, an LED that defines a light lighting pattern, etc. An LED control data storage area for storing data and a sound data storage area for storing sound data such as BGM and sound effects are included.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is provided with a digital signal processor (hereinafter referred to as DSP) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89 for controlling the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  The DSP 90 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and outputs designated sound data in accordance with a signal (command) output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the DSP 90 is expanded in the audio RAM 91. The A / D converter 88 converts sound data from digital to analog. When analog conversion is performed, the signals are output from the speakers 21L and 21R via an amplifier 89 which is an amplifier.

  Further, the lamp 101 is connected to the sub CPU 81. The sub CPU 81 controls the light output from the lamp 101 based on the LED control data storage area for storing the light lighting pattern and the like.

  The sub CPU 81 is connected to a sub reel motor drive circuit 139 and a sub reel position detection circuit 150. Further, a 4th reel motor drive circuit 239 and a 4th reel position detection circuit 250 are connected to the sub CPU 81.

  The sub reel motor drive circuit 139 and the 4th reel motor drive circuit 239 have basically the same functions as the motor drive circuit 39 in the main control circuit 71. The sub reel motor drive circuit 139 outputs pulses to the stepping motors 149L, 149C, and 149R to control driving thereof, and controls rotation and stop of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R. The 4th reel motor drive circuit 239 controls the drive of the 4th reel 110 by outputting a pulse to the stepping motor 249, and controls the rotation and stop of the 4th reel 110.

  The sub reel position detection circuit 150 and the 4th reel position detection circuit 250 have basically the same functions as the functions of the reel position detection circuit 50 in the main control circuit 71. The sub reel position detection circuit 150 detects that each sub reel 23L, 23C, 23R has made one rotation. The 4th reel position detection circuit 250 detects that the 4th reel 110 has made one rotation.

  Also in the sub-control circuit 72, each position in the rotation direction managed by a symbol counter provided for each reel is associated with a symbol code specifying the type of symbol placed at each position. Based on the obtained data table (for example, a sub-reel symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 44 to be described later), it is possible to specify the type of symbol located in the middle of the display window.

  Hereinafter, various tables stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table represents the arrangement (see FIG. 4) of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by data, and each position in the rotation direction of the reel managed by the symbol counter. In accordance with “0” to “17”, a symbol code indicating the type of symbol placed at each position is defined. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and each of “1 (00000001B)” to “10 (0000010B)” is assigned according to the ten symbols of red 7 (symbol p1) to month (symbol p10). ing.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed along the above eight winning determination lines 8a to 8h matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, Payout, replay operation, bonus game operation, replay time (hereinafter, “RT”) operation, and the like are performed. When a symbol combination specified by the symbol combination table is displayed, a predetermined benefit such as a medal payout is given to the player. Therefore, the symbol combination table includes a combination of symbols related to so-called winning. Is prescribed.

  The symbol combination table defines data indicating symbol combinations, a winning action flag, and a payout number. The winning operation flag is data for specifying the type of symbol combination displayed for the winning determination line. The winning action flag is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit, and a display combination storage area described later (more specifically, a display combination consisting of 1 byte each. 1 storage area, display combination 2 storage area, and display combination 3 storage area). If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the predetermined symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, “losing” is determined as the winning action flag. Is done.

  The storage area identification data is data for specifying the type of the display combination storage area in which the corresponding winning action flag is stored (more specifically, an offset for calculating the address of the storage area). In the present embodiment, there are three display combination 1 storage areas, display combination 2 storage areas and display combination 3 storage areas, and data stored in these display combination storage areas (more specifically, For convenience of explanation, the logical sum of the winning operation flags specified according to each winning determination line is referred to as a “display combination”. In other words, in this embodiment, since there are more than eight combinations of symbols defined by the symbol combination table, it is managed as a different display combination with the difference in the area to be stored, and the same bit is assumed. Even if it is composed of patterns, it is possible to specify different combinations of symbols.

  When the winning action flag is determined, it is stored in the corresponding storage area and the display combination is determined. Therefore, it can be said that the determination of the winning action flag and the determination of the display combination are equivalent. In the following description, when a winning action flag or a display combination is determined, this is synonymous with displaying the corresponding symbol combination along any of the winning determination lines 8a to 8h.

  The payout number is data representing the number of medals to be paid out to the player. Based on the numerical value, medals are discharged by driving the hopper 40 and a credit counter is added. In the present embodiment, when cherries 1 to 3 are determined as the winning operation flags, a numerical value exceeding 0 is determined as the payout number, and medals are paid out.

  Further, the payout number is defined according to when the input number is 2 and when the input number is 3. In the present embodiment, when the inserted number is 3, 5 is determined as the payout number, and when the inserted number is 2, 8 is determined as the payout number. Therefore, the smaller the inserted number is, the more The number of payouts is determined.

  When normal replay 1 to normal replay 4, falling replay or special replay is determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. When the re-game is activated, the same number of medals will be automatically inserted at the next time without being based on the player's insertion operation. You do n’t have to spend.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the special replay is determined as the display combination, the operation of RT3 that is relatively advantageous to the player described later is performed, and when the fall replay is determined as the display combination, the player described later is operated. A relatively disadvantageous RT4 operation is performed.

  It should be noted that the symbol combination “Plum-Star-Bell” relating to special replay in the present embodiment corresponds to a predetermined symbol combination. RT3 in the present embodiment corresponds to an advantageous state for the player. In addition, the symbol combination “orange-watermelon-bell” related to the fall replay in the present embodiment corresponds to a predetermined symbol combination different from a predetermined symbol combination. RT4 in the present embodiment corresponds to a disadvantageous state for the player.

  When JAC1 or JAC2 is determined as the display combination, a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) described later is activated. Further, when JAC1 is determined as the display combination, the operation of RT1 described later is performed. The symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-orange” relating to JAC1 in the present embodiment corresponds to a specific symbol combination. In the relationship with the symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-bell” according to JAC2, the former corresponds to a first specific symbol combination and the latter corresponds to a second specific symbol combination. RB in the present embodiment corresponds to a specific state. In addition, RT1 in the present embodiment corresponds to the second state.

  When BB1 or BB2 is determined as the display combination, a later-described big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) is operated, and an later-described RT2 is performed. Note that the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” according to BB1 in the present embodiment corresponds to a special symbol combination. Further, in the relationship with the symbol combination “Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7” relating to BB2, the former corresponds to the first special symbol combination, and the latter corresponds to the second special symbol combination. Equivalent to. Further, BB1 in the present embodiment corresponds to a special state. In the relationship with BB2, the former corresponds to the first special state, and the latter corresponds to the second special state. In addition, RT2 in the present embodiment corresponds to the first state.

  Further, when MB is determined as the display combination, a middle bonus (hereinafter referred to as MB) described later is activated.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The bonus operation time table defines data stored in the storage area of the RAM 33 when the operation of the bonus game (RB, BB and MB described above) is determined. The bonus operating time table defines, as data stored in the RAM 33, an operating flag, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning possible number counter.

  The in-operation flag is data for specifying the type of bonus game to be operated. The bonus end number counter is data for managing the number of medals to be paid out to the player. The game possible number counter is data for managing the number of times that the start operation is detected (hereinafter, the number of games). In the present embodiment, when a lottery process using a random number described later is executed based on the detection of the start operation, 1 is counted as the number of games. The winning possible number counter is data for managing the number of times that a display combination related to the payout of medals is determined.

  In the present embodiment, when the operation of BB1 is performed or when the operation of BB2 is performed, 345 is set in the bonus end number counter, and 105 is set in the bonus end number counter when the MB operation is performed. As a result of subtraction of the bonus end number counter, the operation of the bonus game corresponding to the condition that the value is updated to 0 ends. In the present embodiment, the fact that the value is updated to 0 as a result of subtraction of the bonus end number counter corresponds to a special condition.

  Further, when the RB is operated, 12 is set in the possible game number counter, and 8 is set in the possible winning number counter. As a result of subtraction of each counter, one of the values is updated to 0, or as a result of subtraction of the bonus end number counter, the value of the RB is updated to 0. finish. In this embodiment, as a result of the subtraction of the possible game number counter or the possible winning number counter being updated, either value is updated to 0, or as a result of the subtraction of the bonus end number counter being 0. It is equivalent to a specific condition to be updated.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag according to the data pointer. The data pointer is defined by an internal lottery table, which will be described later, and is data used for determining the hit request flag. The internal lottery table, which will be described later, defines a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer as data pointers.

  The winning request flag is data stored in an internal winning combination storing area (more specifically, an internal winning combination 1 storing area, an internal winning combination 2 storing area, and an internal winning combination 3 storing area each consisting of 1 byte). Basically, it is data having a size of 1 byte in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  In the present embodiment, the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area (more specifically, the logical sum of hit request flags) is referred to as “internal winning combination” for convenience of explanation. In other words, in the present embodiment, since there are more than 8 combinations of symbols related to winning a prize, they are managed as different types of internal winning combinations with different storage areas, and are composed of the same bit pattern. Even so, it is possible to allow display of combinations of different symbols. It can be said that the determination of the data pointer, which will be described later, the determination of the hit request flag, and the determination of the internal winning combination are in an equivalent relationship.

  In addition, the internal winning combination is data that identifies the type of symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed for the winning determination lines 8a to 8h among the symbol combinations related to winning (see FIG. 9). For example, when the contents are “red cherry 1 to red cherry 3”, the display of the combination of symbols relating to each of the red cherry 1, the red cherry 2, and the red cherry 3 is allowed. When the data pointer is “0”, the content is “lost”, which indicates that any display of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table is not allowed.

  In the present embodiment, if an internal winning combination relating to winning is determined, when the stop button is pressed, the above-described “slip” of the reel is used to allow the symbol to be permitted by the internal winning combination. The rotation of each reel is stopped (so-called “pull-in”) so that the combination is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line. On the other hand, for example, when “losing” is determined as an internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that is not permitted by the internal winning combination is displayed along the winning determination line using the “slip” described above. Stop the rotation of each reel (so-called “kicking”).

  FIG. 11 shows an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines a winning request flag relating to the payout of medals or the operation of replay.

  The hit request flag “Cherry 1 to Cherry 3” is determined when the small role / replay data pointer is “1”. Further, when the small character / replay data pointer is “2”, the hit request flag “normal replay 1 to normal replay 4” is small, and when the small character / replay data pointer is “3”, the hit request flag “falling replay” is small. The hit request flag “special replay” is determined when the combination / replay data pointer is “4”. Further, a hit request flag “JAC1” is determined when the small role / replay data pointer is “5”, and a hit request flag “JAC2” is determined when the small role / replay data pointer is “6”.

  FIG. 12 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag related to the operation of the bonus game.

  When the bonus data pointer is “1”, the hit request flag “MB” is set. When the bonus data pointer is “2”, the hit request flag “BB1” is set. When the bonus data pointer is “3”, the hit request flag is set. “BB2” is determined.

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state is a concept that is determined based on data stored in an operating flag storage area, which will be described later, and is used for convenience of description when identifying an internal lottery table.

  For example, the “RT1 gaming state” is when only the operation of RT1 is performed. In addition, the time when the operation of BB1 and the operation of RT1 are performed is referred to as “BB general gaming state (RT1)”. Furthermore, the time when the operation of BB1, the operation of RB, and the operation of RT1 is performed is referred to as “RB gaming state (RT1)”. Note that when neither the bonus game operation nor the RT operation is performed, the “general game state” is set. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table is selectively used according to the illustrated gaming state, thereby changing the type of internal winning combination and the winning probability determined, and as a result, the expectation held by the player is undulated. ing.

  FIG. 14 shows a transition diagram of gaming states managed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 in accordance with a control program described later.

  Although details will be described with reference to a flowchart described later, in the present embodiment, when BB1 or BB2 is determined as the display combination, the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2 is performed and the operation of RT2 is performed. . When JAC1 is determined as the display combination during the operation, the RB is operated, and the RT1 is operated more easily for the player than the RT2. In other words, after the operation of the BB is finished, whether or not the game can be advanced in a state advantageous to itself depends on the result of lottery processing executed while the operation of the BB is performed, the timing when the user presses the stop button, Because the player is involved, the player can spend a joyful time while the BB is active.

  Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning number. In the present embodiment, a random number extracted from a predetermined range of numerical values “0 to 65535” is a lottery corresponding to each winning number starting with a winning number 1 defined in the internal lottery table. Internal lottery is performed by sequentially subtracting by value and determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether so-called “borrowing” has occurred). The number of lotteries defined by the above-mentioned internal lottery table determination table indicates the number of times that it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned borrowing has occurred for each winning number.

  In other words, the lottery value defines the number of random values when the data to which it is assigned (that is, the data pointer in the internal lottery table and the hit request flag) is determined. Specifically, it can be said that it defines the probability that relevant data is determined. The probability (winning probability) that the data pointer corresponding to each winning number is determined is expressed by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (ie, 65536)”. Can do. The larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the winning probability and the easier the data pointer is determined.

  In the present embodiment, as a result of the lottery, both the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are acquired, and each acquired data pointer is 0 (later to be described later). If not, a winning request flag related to the payout of medals, which will be described later, or a winning request flag related to the operation of the re-game, and a winning request flag related to the operation of the bonus game are both determined.

  FIG. 15 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 17.

  FIG. 16 shows an internal lottery table for the BB1 general gaming state (RT1). FIG. 17 shows an internal lottery table for the BB1 general gaming state (RT2). FIG. 18 shows an internal lottery table for the BB2 general gaming state (RT1). FIG. 19 shows an internal lottery table for the BB2 general gaming state (RT2).

  Here, a case where the above four internal lottery tables are selected will be described with reference to FIG. 14 described above. In the present embodiment, when BB1 is determined as the display combination, the operation of BB1 and the operation of RT2 are performed, and first, the internal lottery table for BB1 general gaming state (RT2) is selected. Then, when the internal lottery table for the BB1 general gaming state (RT2) is selected, the operation of RT1 is performed instead of the operation of RT2 on the condition that JAC1 is determined as the display combination. When the operation of RT1 is performed, the BB1 general gaming state (RT1) internal lottery table is selected instead of the BB1 general gaming state (RT2) internal lottery table.

  In addition, when BB2 is determined as the display combination, as described above, first, the internal lottery table for BB2 general gaming state (RT2) is selected, and JAC1 is determined as the display combination. The internal lottery table for BB2 general gaming state (RT1) is selected.

  Here, the internal lottery table (FIGS. 16 and 17) selected when the operation of BB1 is performed and the internal lottery table (FIGS. 18 and 19) selected when the operation of BB2 is performed. ) With the latter, the probability that the hit request flag “JAC1” is determined is higher than that of the former. Therefore, when the operation of BB2 is performed, the probability that the operation of RT1 is performed is higher than when the operation of BB1 is performed.

  FIG. 20 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state (RT1). FIG. 21 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state (RT2).

  A case where the above two internal lottery tables are selected will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, JAC1 or JAC2 is determined as the display combination in the BB1 general gaming state (RT1) or BB2 general gaming state (RT1), or the BB1 general gaming state (RT2) or BB2 general gaming state (RT2). ), When JAC1 is determined as the display combination, the RB is activated and the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state (RT1) is selected. In contrast, when JAC2 is determined as the display combination in the BB1 general gaming state (RT2) or the BB2 general gaming state (RT2), the RB is activated and the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state (RT2) is selected. Is done.

  The two internal lottery tables define lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 4, respectively. In these internal lottery tables, the probability that the hit request flag “cherry 1 to cherry 3” is determined is remarkably increased as compared to other internal lottery tables.

  FIG. 22 shows an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. FIG. 23 shows an internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state. FIG. 24 shows the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state. FIG. 25 shows an internal lottery table for RT4 gaming state. FIG. 26 shows an internal lottery table for RT5 gaming state.

  The case where the above five internal lottery tables are selected will be described with reference to FIG. When the operation of BB1 is finished or the operation of BB2 is finished, as described above, it is determined that JAC1 is determined as an indicator during the operation. An internal lottery table is selected. On the other hand, when the operation of RT2 is performed as a result of JAC1 not being determined as a display combination during the operation, the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is selected. Also, when the operation of the MB ends, the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is selected.

  Also, when the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is selected or when the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is selected, RT3 is activated when “special replay” is determined as the display combination. Thereafter, the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is selected. On the other hand, when the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is selected or the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is selected, if “falling replay” is determined as the display combination, RT4 After that, the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table is selected.

  Further, when the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is selected, when the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is selected, when the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is selected, the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table is selected. When the table is selected or the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is selected, when BB1, BB2 or MB is determined as the hit request flag, the internal lottery table for the RT5 gaming state is selected thereafter. Will come to be.

  The five RT game state internal lottery tables basically have a winning number for determining a hit request flag “normal replay 1 to normal replay 4”, “falling replay” or “special replay” related to re-game operation. Except that the type and the size of the lottery value are different, the configuration is basically the same as that of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

  That is, in this embodiment, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT2 gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming By properly using each of the state internal lottery tables, the probability that the hit request flag relating to the re-game operation is determined is varied.

  Here, except for the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table and the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, the general gaming state internal lottery table, the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table, the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table, and the RT5 gaming state internal In the lottery table, RT3 is compared with the probability that the hit request flag related to the replay operation is determined (here, the total probability that each of normal replay 1 to normal replay 4, falling replay and special replay is determined). The internal lottery table for gaming state is the highest, the internal lottery table for general gaming state is the next highest, the internal lottery table for RT5 gaming state is the next highest, and the internal lottery table for RT4 gaming state is the lowest.

  Therefore, for example, when the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is used, the opportunity for the re-game operation to be performed is increased compared to when the above-described RT4 gaming state internal lottery table is used. Thus, it is possible to enjoy the lottery execution related to the determination of the internal winning combination while suppressing consumption of medals. In other words, the RT3 gaming state of the present embodiment is positioned as the most advantageous state for the player except when the bonus game is activated, while the RT4 gaming state is the gaming state. It is positioned as the most unfavorable state for the person. In the RT4 gaming state, the expected value is less than “1”, so that the consumption of medals tends to increase.

  Here, in the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table and the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, the probability that the hit request flag relating to the re-game operation is determined is substantially equal to the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table. However, the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are positioned as periods for determining whether the transition is made to the RT3 gaming state having the highest degree of advantage for the player or the RT4 gaming state having the lowest degree. It has been.

  Here, when comparing the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table and the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, the former has a lower probability of determining “tumbling replay” as a hit request flag than the latter. There is a high probability that “special replay” is determined as the request flag. On the other hand, the latter has a higher probability that “falling replay” is determined as the hit request flag, while the probability that “special replay” is determined as the hit request flag is lower than the former. The total probability of determining each of the normal replay 1 to the normal replay 4, the fall replay and the special replay is higher in the former than in the latter.

  Further, in the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, even if “falling replay” is determined as the winning request flag, the winning request flag related to the operation of the bonus game is determined at the same time. As a result, since the operation of RT5 is performed, the operation of RT4 unfavorable to the player is not performed.

  According to such a configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the operation of BB1 is performed and when the operation of BB2 is performed, the combination of symbols related to JAC1 is set along the winning determination line. As a result, whether or not the operation of RT1 can be started is a key for the player to win more medals. For this reason, the player may spend the operation of BB1 and the operation of BB2 while expanding his expectation that the operation of RT1 advantageous to himself / herself will be performed and being delighted with the combination of the displayed symbols. become able to.

  In the following, various storage areas provided in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination 1 storing area, an internal winning combination 2 storing area, and an internal winning combination 3 storing area each consisting of 1 byte. Each of bits 0 to 2 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area corresponds to each of cherry 1, cherry 2 and cherry 3 (note that bits 3 to 7 are not used). Also, each of bits 0 to 5 of the internal winning combination 2 storage area corresponds to normal replay 1, normal replay 2, normal replay 3, normal replay 4, fall replay, and special replay (note that bit 6 and bit 7 are not used). Further, bit 0, bit 1 and bit 5 to bit 7 of the internal winning combination 3 storage area correspond to JAC1, JAC2, MB, BB1 and BB2, respectively (note that bits 2 to 4 are not yet set). use).

  For example, when the data stored in the internal symbol combination 2 storage area is “00100000B” and the data stored in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area and the internal symbol combination 3 storage area is “0”, the contents Becomes "special replay". Further, when the data stored in each storage area is “0”, the content is lost.

  The RAM 33 is provided with a display combination storing area for storing the above-described winning action flag. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as that of the internal winning combination storing area.

  Next, the structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  When any one of MB, BB1, and BB2 is determined as the winning request flag, this is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination storage area corresponds to the configuration of the internal winning combination 3 storage area described above, and bit 5 to bit 7 correspond to MB, BB1, and BB2, respectively.

  As will be described later, the MB, BB1, or BB2 stored in the carryover combination storage area is held until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line. This is a so-called “carry-over”, and in the present embodiment, the MB, BB1, or BB2 stored in the carry-over combination storage area is referred to as “carry-over combination”.

  While MB, BB1, or BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, it is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area regardless of the extracted random number value. This is because the internal winning combination storage area is initialized while the carryover combination storage area is not initialized after the player performs a stop operation and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stops. It is realized by. The carryover combination storage area constitutes a carryover means.

  Next, the configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operating flag storage area includes an operating flag 1 storage area and an operating flag 2 storage area each consisting of 1 byte, and a unique type is assigned to each bit of each area.

  The in-operation flag 1 storage area corresponds to an in-operation flag for identifying a bonus game, and each of bits 0 to 3 includes an RB operation flag, a BB1 operation flag, a BB2 operation flag, and a challenge bonus (hereinafter referred to as a challenge bonus). , CB) corresponding to the operating flag and the MB operating flag (bits 4 to 7 are not used).

  The operating flag 2 storage area corresponds to an operating flag for identifying RT, and each of bits 0 to 4 includes an RT1 operating flag, an RT2 operating flag, an RT3 operating flag, and an RT4 operating This corresponds to the flag and the RT5 operating flag (bits 5 to 7 are not used).

  In the present embodiment, for example, “activate” such as BB1 is synonymous with setting 1 to a bit corresponding to the in-operation flag. Also, “operation is completed” is synonymous with setting the bit corresponding to the operating flag to 0. For example, when the data stored in the operating flag 1 storage area is “00000010B” and the data stored in the operating flag 2 storage area is “00000001B”, the operation of BB1 and the operation of RT1 Thus, the above-mentioned internal lottery table for BB1 general gaming state (RT1) is selected. When the data stored in each in-operation flag storage area is “0”, neither the bonus game nor the RT is operating and the general gaming state is entered.

  Next, the configuration of the effective stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effective stop button storage area consists of 1 byte, and a unique stop button type is assigned to each bit. Bit 0 corresponds to the left stop button, bit 1 corresponds to the middle stop button, and bit 2 corresponds to the right stop button (note that bits 3 to 7 are unused). Specifically, in the effective stop button storage area, a stop button that can detect a stop operation is used as an effective stop button, and its type (in other words, a type of a stop button corresponding to a reel that is rotating at a constant speed). ) Is stored.

  The RAM 33 is provided with an operation stop button storage area having the same configuration as the effective stop button storage area. The operation stop button storage area stores data capable of identifying the type of the stop button in which the stop operation corresponding to the effective stop button was detected immediately before.

  Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol storage area, data specifying the symbols of the reels positioned on the eight winning determination lines 8a to 8h (that is, the symbol code described above) is stored. For example, in the case of the first line 8a, a symbol code relating to the symbol of the left reel 3L located on the upper stage of the left display window 4L, a symbol code relating to the symbol of the middle reel 3C located on the upper stage of the middle display window 4C, The symbol code related to the symbol of the right reel 3R located in the upper stage of the right display window 4R is stored.

  The illustrated storage example is for the case where the symbol position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is “1”. As will be described later with reference to the flowchart, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination related to the above-described winning is displayed based on the data stored in the symbol storage area.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 32, a flowchart according to control of the main CPU will be described. When the slot machine 1 is powered on, first, the CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step (hereinafter abbreviated as “S”) 1). Next, a storage area for initialization at the end of the game is designated and initialized (S2). For example, the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area or the display combination storage area of the RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (S3). Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (S4). This process constitutes an insertion operation detection means for detecting medals inserted by the player and a start operation detection means for detecting a start operation.

  Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area (S5). Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (S6). This process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (S7). The start command includes information such as an internal winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game time management timer is 0 (whether or not 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game) (S8). When the CPU 31 determines that the game time management timer is not 0, the CPU 31 digests the wait time (S9). That is, it waits until the game time management timer is updated to zero. When the CPU 31 determines that the game time management timer is 0 after S9 or in S8, the game time management timer is set to 4.1 seconds (more specifically, a value corresponding to measurement of 4.1 seconds). Set (S10). The game time management timer is decremented by 1 by an interrupt process executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec) which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel rotation start command (S11). Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S12). Further, “00000111B (007H)” is stored in the effective stop button storage area, and “000H” is stored in the operation stop button storage area.

  When the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process (FIG. 41 described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec), and the rotation of the reels is started. Then, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by this interruption process, and acceleration is performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed.

  Next, the CPU 31 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (S13). Note that when the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by the above interrupt processing, and the rotation of the reel is maintained at a constant speed. The control (start, acceleration, constant speed, etc.) related to the rotation of the reel performed by the interrupt processing constitutes a reel rotating means.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (S14). This process constitutes a reel stop means. Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (S15). This processing constitutes search means for searching whether or not the symbol combination displayed by the symbol display means is a combination of symbols related to winning as a result of the rotation of all reels being stopped.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 72 (S16). The display command includes information such as a display combination. Next, the CPU 31 pays out medals (S17). Specifically, the drive control of the hopper 40 and the update of the credit counter are performed based on the payout number counter. This process constitutes a payout means for paying out medals based on the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter (S18). Specifically, when the bonus end number counter is a numerical value exceeding 0, the numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the counter. Next, the CPU 31 refers to the operating flag storage area and determines whether or not the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on (S19). Here, in the present embodiment, when the flag is on, it means when 1 is set in the corresponding bit string, and when the flag is off, it is when the corresponding bit string is 0.

  When the CPU 31 determines in S19 that the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on, it performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 39 (S20). When the CPU 31 determines in S19 that the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is not on, it performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 (S21). The CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 38 after S20 or after S21 (S22). When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

  Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (S31). When determining that the MB operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that the MB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 turns on the CB operating flag (S32). . When this process ends, the bonus operation monitoring process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S51). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S52). Specifically, a solenoid of a selector (not shown) is driven to prompt the medal to pass through the selector. When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter and clears the automatic insertion counter (S53).

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been detected after S52 or after S53 (S54). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the CPU 31 refers to the operating flag storage area and sets the maximum insertion value (S55). Specifically, the CPU 31 sets 2 as the maximum input value when the CB operating flag is on or when the RB operating flag is on, and sets 3 as the maximum input value otherwise.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (S56). When determining that the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S57). Next, the CPU 31 stores 8 in the valid line counter (S58). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (S59). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  When the CPU 31 determines in S56 that the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S60). When determining that the passage of the medal is not detected in S54, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the medal is in the process of passing after S59 or after S60 (S61). When the CPU 31 determines that the medal is not in the middle of passing, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch (S62). When the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified and the insertion number counter is updated.

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value when it is determined in S61 that the medal is being passed or after S62 (S63). When it is determined that the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the process proceeds to S54, whereas when it is determined that the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is on (S64). . When the CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not turned on, the CPU 31 proceeds to S54, whereas when it is determined that the start switch 6S is turned on, the medal passage is prohibited (S65). Specifically, the solenoid of the selector (not shown) is not driven, and medals are urged to be discharged from the medal payout opening 15. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the operating flag storage area (S81). In addition, the CPU 31 determines the number of lotteries with reference to the carryover combination storage area. Next, the CPU 31 sets the extracted random number value as a random number value for determination, and sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S82).

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (S83). Next, the CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S84). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (S85). When the CPU 31 determines that the digit is not performed, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (S86). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S87).

  When the CPU 31 determines in S87 that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S83. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the CPU 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and 0 as the bonus data pointer. Set (S88). In other words, the internal winning combination is lost.

  When it is determined in S85 that a digit has been made, the CPU 31 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S89). After S88 or after S89, the CPU 31 designates the address of the corresponding internal winning combination storing area based on the acquired small combination / replay data pointer (S90). Specifically, the CPU 31 stores the address of the internal winning combination 1 storage area when the small combination / replay data pointer is 1, the address of the internal winning combination 2 storage area when 2 or 4, and the internal winning combination at other times. 3 Specify the storage area address.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires a hit request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S91). Next, the CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (S92). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S93).

  When the CPU 31 determines in S93 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, it determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is 0 (S94). When the CPU 31 determines that the bonus data pointer is 0, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, acquires a winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer, and stores it in the carryover combination storage area ( S95). Next, the CPU 31 clears the RT game number counter and sets the RT5 operating flag to ON (S96). The CPU 31 once clears the operating flag 2 storage area and sets the RT5 operating flag to ON.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 in S93 after S96, or determines that the bonus data pointer is not 0 in S94, the CPU 31 stores the internal carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination. The logical sum with the combination 3 storage area is stored in the internal winning combination 3 storage area (S97).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on (S98). When the CPU 31 determines that the CB operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when the CPU 31 determines that the CB operating flag is on, bits 0 to 2 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area. Is set to ON (S99). That is, during the operation of the CB, display of the symbol combinations “Cherry 1” to “Cherry 3” relating to the payout of medals is allowed regardless of the lottery result. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S111). If the CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, it repeats S111. When determining that the valid stop button has been pressed, the CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the valid stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button (S112). Next, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (S113). Next, the CPU 31 sets 4 as the number of checks (S114).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on (S115). When determining that the CB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether the operation stop button is a left stop button (S116). When determining that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the CPU 31 changes the number of checks to 2 (S117).

  When the CPU 31 determines that the CB operating flag is not on in S115 after S117, or determines that the operation stop button is not the left stop button in S116, the CPU 31 corresponds to the symbol counter based on the internal winning combination. Within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position (the stop start position described above), the symbol position with the highest priority is searched (S118). This processing is based on an internal winning combination, and a predetermined range from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying unit when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit (for example, the maximum number of sliding symbols “3 frames”). "Priority comparison means for comparing priorities according to symbols up to symbols in the range" ".

  In S118, the CPU 31 basically sets the symbol position having the highest priority that allows the symbol included in the symbol combination permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination to be displayed along the winning determination line. The symbol position is determined. For example, “BB1” is determined as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state, and as a result of the rotation of the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C being stopped, the symbol “red 7” is displayed along the eighth line 8h. If the stop start position of the remaining rotating right reel 3R is “3” (see FIG. 4), the symbol “red 7” is selected from the symbol position “3” to the symbol position “7”. The symbol position “4” that can be displayed along the eighth line 8h is determined as the symbol position with the highest priority.

  In the present embodiment, an internal winning combination (for example, special replay + BB1) that allows both the display of the symbol combination related to the replay operation and the display of the symbol combination related to the bonus game operation is determined. There is a possibility, but at this time, the symbol position is determined so that the display of the symbol combination related to the re-game operation is given priority. Further, there is a possibility that an internal winning combination (for example, cherry 1 to cherry 3 + BB1) that allows both the display of the combination of symbols related to the payout of medals and the display of the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game may be determined. At this time, the symbol position is determined so that display of the symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus game is prioritized.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding pieces based on the search result, and sets the planned stop position (S119). When the planned stop position is set, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 41) at a certain cycle, which will be described later, and after the symbol counter is updated to the value of the planned stop position, The rotation is stopped.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (S120). In response to the reel stop command, information such as the type of the reel whose rotation is stopped, the stop start position, and the planned stop position is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires a symbol code based on the planned stop position, and stores it in the symbol storage area (S121). For example, when the scheduled stop position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is “1”, the symbol code is stored as shown in FIG. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S122). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S111. On the other hand, when the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, the reel stop control process ends.

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

  First, the CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and sets the head address of the symbol storing area (S141). As the start address, an address corresponding to the first line 8a is set. Next, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table (S142). An address corresponding to cherry 1 is set as the head address.

  Next, the CPU 31 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area (S143). That is, according to the address, the combination of the symbol consisting of the symbol of the left reel, the symbol of the middle reel, and the symbol of the right reel corresponding to the winning determination line is compared with the symbol combination specified by the symbol combination table. .

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not both match (S144). When it is determined that they match, the CPU 31 acquires a winning action flag and storage area identification data (S145). For example, when the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area corresponding to the eighth line 8h is “red 7-red 7-red 7”, it matches the symbol combination related to BB1 in the symbol combination table; Become.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets the address of the display combination storage area based on the storage area identification data (S146). For example, when the storage area identification data is 1, the address of the display combination 1 storage area is set. Next, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the winning action flag and the designated expected display combination storage area in the expected display combination storage area (S147). Next, the CPU 31 obtains the payout number and adds it to the payout number counter (S148).

  The CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol combination table after determining that it does not match after S148 or in S144 (S149). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether it is an end code (S150). If the CPU 31 determines that it is not an end code, that is, does not search for all symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the process proceeds to S143, whereas if it is determined to be an end code, the effective line It is determined whether or not the number of times corresponding to the counter has been executed (S151).

  If the CPU 31 determines in S151 that the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has not been executed, it updates the address of the symbol storage area (S152), and proceeds to S142. When the CPU 31 determines in S151 that the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed, it determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 3 (S153). When determining that the insertion number counter is 3, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the payout number counter exceeds 15 (S154).

  When the CPU 31 determines in S154 that the payout number counter does not exceed 15, the display combination search process is terminated, whereas when it is determined that the payout number counter exceeds 15, the value of the payout number counter is set to 15. (S155) The display combination search process is terminated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the value of the inserted number counter is 3, the maximum value of the payout number counter is set to 15, for example, a combination of symbols related to payout of medals for a plurality of winning determination lines is displayed. Even if the payout number counter exceeds 15, the value is changed to 15 which is the maximum value.

  When the CPU 31 determines in S153 that the insertion number counter is not 3, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the payout number counter exceeds 10 (S156). When the CPU 31 determines in S156 that the payout number counter does not exceed 10, the display combination search process is terminated, whereas when it is determined that the payout number counter exceeds 10, the value of the payout number counter is set to 10. (S157) The display combination search process is terminated.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (S171). When determining that the display combination is MB, the CPU 31 performs MB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (S172).

  When determining in S171 that the display combination is not MB, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 (S173). When determining that the display combination is BB1, the CPU 31 performs BB1 operation processing based on the bonus operation table (S174).

  When determining in S173 that the display combination is not BB1, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB2 (S175). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB2, the CPU 31 performs a BB2 operation process based on the bonus operation table (S176). In addition, the process of S174 and S175 comprises a special state action | operation means.

  The CPU 31 sets an RT2 operating flag after S176 or after S174 (S177). At this time, the CPU 31 once clears the operating flag 2 storage area and then turns on the RT2 operating flag. The process of S177 constitutes a first state operating unit. The CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area after S177 or after S172 (S178). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command (S179). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not BB2 in S175, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is JAC1 (S180). When it is determined that the display combination is JAC1, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (S181). Next, the CPU 31 sets an RT1 operating flag (S182). At this time, the CPU 31 once clears the operating flag 2 storage area and then turns on the RT1 operating flag. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends. In addition, the process of S182 comprises a 2nd state action | operation means. In addition, when the first condition is satisfied, the first state ending means is configured to end the operation of the first state.

  When determining that the display combination is not JAC1 in S180, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is JAC2 (S183). When it is determined that the display combination is JAC2, the CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (S184). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends. In addition, the process of S181 and S183 comprises a specific state action | operation means.

  When determining that the display combination is not JAC2 in S183, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S186). When determining that the display combination is not replay, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is replay, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S187). This process constitutes a re-game actuating means. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (S201). When determining that the RB operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a winning is achieved (S202). When the CPU 31 determines in S201 that the RB operation flag is not on or determines that a winning is established in S202, it determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S203).

  When the CPU 31 determines in S203 that the bonus end number counter is 0, it performs BB / MB end processing (S204). In this process, the operating flag 1 storage area is cleared, and the bonus end number counter, the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. Note that the process of S204 constitutes a special state ending unit that ends the operation of the special state when a special condition is satisfied. Further, the process of S204 constitutes a specific state ending unit that ends the operation of the specific state when a specific condition is satisfied.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB operation has ended (S205). When the CPU 31 determines that the operation of the MB has ended, it sets the RT2 operating flag to ON (S206). The CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 after S206 or when it is determined in S205 that the MB operation has not ended (S207). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in S203, the CPU 31 decrements the winning possible number counter by 1 (S208). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter is 0 (S209). When the CPU 31 determines in S209 that the possible winning number counter is not 0, or when it is determined in S202 that no winning has been established, the CPU 31 decrements the possible game number counter by 1 (S210). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game possible number counter is 0 (S211). When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is not 0, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the possible game number counter is 0 in S211 or determines that the possible game number counter is 0 in S209, the CPU 31 performs an RB end time process (S212). 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. Note that the process of S212 constitutes a specific state ending unit that ends the operation of the specific state when a specific condition is satisfied.

  Next, the RT control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on (S231). When determining that the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a fall replay (S232). When determining that the display combination is a fall replay, the CPU 31 turns on the RT4 operating flag and sets 1000 in the RT game number counter (S233). The CPU 31 once clears the operating flag 2 storage area and turns on the RT4 operating flag. When this process ends, the RT control process ends. In addition, the process of S233 comprises the disadvantageous state operation means which performs the operation | movement of a disadvantageous state for a player. In addition, when the first condition is satisfied, the first state ending means is configured to end the operation of the first state. Further, when the second condition is satisfied, second state ending means is configured to end the operation of the second state.

  If the CPU 31 determines in S232 that the display combination is not a fall replay, it determines whether or not the display combination is a special replay (S234). When determining that the display combination is special replay, the CPU 31 turns on the RT3 operating flag and sets 3000 in the RT game number counter (S235). The CPU 31 once clears the operating flag 2 storage area and turns on the RT3 operating flag. When this process ends, the RT control process ends. In addition, the process of S235 comprises the advantageous state operation means which performs the operation | movement of a state advantageous for a player. In addition, when the first condition is satisfied, the first state ending means is configured to end the operation of the first state. Further, when the second condition is satisfied, second state ending means is configured to end the operation of the second state.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is not turned on in S231, or when it is determined that the display combination is not a special replay in S234, the RT3 operating flag or the RT4 operating flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not (S236). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT3 operating flag or the RT4 operating flag is not on, the CPU 31 ends the RT control process, while when determining that the RT3 operating flag or the RT4 operating flag is on, the CPU 31 The value of the number counter is decremented by 1 (S237).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (S238). When the CPU 31 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 ends the RT control process. When the CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is 0, the CPU 31 turns off the RT3 operating flag or the RT4 operating flag. (S239). When this process ends, the RT control process ends.

  Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) will be described with reference to FIG. 41 under the control of the main CPU.

  First, the CPU 31 saves the register (step S251). Next, the CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S252). Specifically, the CPU 31 checks the input of signals from each switch.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs an input state command setting process (S253). For example, when there is an input from the stop switch 7S, the CPU 31 sets a command corresponding to the type of the corresponding stop button. Next, the CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (S254). Specifically, the CPU 31 transmits the command set in S253 to the sub control circuit 72.

  Note that the sub control circuit 72 can specify that the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed and its type based on the command transmitted in S254, and based on this, the corresponding sub reel 23L, The rotation of 23C and 23R is stopped. That is, in the present embodiment, in addition to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R managed by the main control circuit 71, the stop buttons 7L, 23L, 23C, 23R managed by the sub control circuit 72 are also controlled by the player. It is also possible to stop the rotation based on the timing at which 7C and 7R are pressed.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S255). Specifically, when a reel rotation start request is made, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, and then rotate at a constant speed. When the planned stop position is determined, the rotation is decelerated and stopped after the symbol counter of the corresponding reel is updated to the same value as the planned stop position.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7SEG driving process (step S256). Next, the CPU 31 performs a timer management process (step S257). Various timers are updated. Next, the CPU 31 restores the register (step S258). When this process ends, the interrupt process with a cycle of 1.1173 ms ends.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a result of the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, the combination of symbols related to BB1 along the winning determination lines 8a to 8h or When the combination of symbols related to BB2 is displayed, the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2 is performed and the operation of RT2 is performed. When JAC1 is determined as the display combination when the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2 is performed, the operation of RT3 and the operation of RT3 that is relatively advantageous to the player are performed as compared with RT2. Easy to operate RT1.

  More detailed contents will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 42 is a time chart showing on / off transition of each operating flag when JAC1 is determined as a display when the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2 is performed. FIG. 43 is a time chart showing the transition of each operating flag on or off when JAC1 is not determined as a display combination when the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2 is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 42, when BB1 or BB2 is determined as the display combination, the BB1 operating flag or the BB2 operating flag is turned on, and the RT2 operating flag is turned on. Thereafter, when JAC1 is determined as a display combination when the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2 is performed, the RT2 operating flag is turned off, and the RT1 operating flag is turned on instead. Once the RT1 operating flag is turned on, the RT1 operating flag is not turned off even if JAC2 is determined as a display combination thereafter. When the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2 is completed, the condition in which the operation of RT1 ends is different, so that the state in which the RT1 operating flag is on is continued thereafter.

  As described above, the probability that the internal winning combination “special replay” related to the operation of RT3 advantageous to the player during the operation of RT1 is determined is the internal winning combination “falling replay” related to the operation of RT4 disadvantageous to the player. Is higher than the probability of being determined. When the special replay is determined as the display combination, the RT3 in-operation flag is turned on, and as a result, the player can reduce the consumption of medals, and the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game or the bonus game. It becomes possible to wait for the winning combination to be determined, and to gradually increase the number of medals owned.

  On the other hand, if JAC1 is not determined as a display when the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2 is performed, the RT2 operating flag remains on, and when the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2 ends ( Since RT2 has different conditions for ending its operation), the state in which the RT2 operating flag is on is continued thereafter.

  As described above, the probability that the internal winning combination “falling replay” related to the RT4 operation which is disadvantageous to the player during the operation of RT2 is determined is the internal winning combination “special replay” related to the RT3 operation advantageous to the player. If the fall replay is determined as the display combination, the RT4 operating flag is turned on, and as a result, the player cannot receive the benefit that consumption of medals is suppressed.

  In this way, whether the RT1 operation that produces an advantageous result for the player or the RT2 operation that produces an unfavorable result is performed is displayed during the operation of the BB1 or the operation of the BB2. It is determined depending on whether JAC1 is determined as a role.

  Therefore, while the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2 is being performed, the player has an expectation that JAC1 is determined as an internal winning combination, and the three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R As a result of the rotation of the player being stopped, the player will be relieved by the combination of symbols displayed to the player, so that the player can have an ups and downs of expectation during the operation of the BB. become. In addition, while the operation of BB is being performed, the player can be given the motivation to push the stop button in a timely manner in order to display the combination of symbols related to JAC1, so that the player is bored. You can prevent it from happening.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, a plurality of types (ie, JAC1 and JAC2) are provided as display combinations related to the operation of the RB, and a specific one of these (ie, JAC1) is provided. When it is determined, the RT1 is operated so as to produce a result advantageous to the player. Therefore, since the player can be made to think about which of these is determined as an internal winning combination in the BB1 general gaming state or the BB2 general gaming state, Therefore, it is suitable for preventing the player from getting bored.

  In addition, as described above, once JAC1 is determined as the display combination, even if JAC2 is determined thereafter, the operation of RT2 causing a disadvantageous result to the player is not performed, so that the player achieves A feeling and satisfaction can be maintained.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, a plurality of types of BBs (that is, BB1 and BB2) are provided, and the probability that JAC1 is determined as an internal winning combination is varied. did. Therefore, the expectations of the player can be made different when the operation of BB1 is performed and when the operation of BB2 is performed. In addition, before the operation of BB1 and the operation of BB2, the player can think about which of these is determined as an internal winning combination, and the corresponding combination of symbols is displayed. The expectation that a player has when he / she can be raised. As a result, it is suitable for making the player feel depressed and not being bored due to monotony.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, immediately after the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2, the RT3 operation advantageous to the player or the RT4 operation disadvantageous to the player is performed. However, since the operation of RT1 and the operation of RT2 are performed as the previous stage in which it is determined whether to shift to any of these, it is possible to prolong the expectation that the player has. .

  Even if the RT2 operation that causes a disadvantageous result to the player is performed, the probability is lower than that when the RT1 operation is performed, but the RT3 operation advantageous to the player is performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from having any expectation even if the operation of RT2 is started as a result of the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2 being completed. The person's interest can be sustained.

  On the other hand, when the RT1 operation that produces a result advantageous to the player is performed, the bonus game is always made when the special replay related to the operation of RT4 disadvantageous to the player is determined as the hit request flag. Since the hit request flag related to the operation of the player is determined together, it is possible to eliminate the anxiety that the operation of RT4 that is disadvantageous to the player is performed while prolonging the expectation that the player holds. Yes.

  The contents of the program executed in the main control circuit 71 in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment have been described above. Next, with reference to FIGS. 44 to 47, the table stored in the control ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 and the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  In the sub control circuit 72, according to the progress of the program controlled by the main control circuit 71 described above, the operation of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R, the operation of the 4th reel 110, sound, light, or the contents of the production by these combinations Determine and execute this.

  First, various tables stored in the control ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 and 45.

  FIG. 44 shows a sub reel symbol arrangement table. The symbol arrangement table for sub reels represents the arrangement of symbols (see FIG. 5) arranged on the surface of each sub reel 23L, 23C, 23R by data, and is provided by symbol counters provided corresponding to each. In accordance with each position “0” to “20” in the rotation direction of the managed sub-reel, a symbol code indicating the type of symbol placed at each position is defined. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and each of “1 (00000001B)” to “10 (00001010B)” is assigned according to 10 symbols of red 7 (symbol p11) to large chinoko (symbol p20). It has been.

  FIG. 45 shows a sub reel symbol combination table. The sub reel symbol combination table defines display combinations determined by the main control circuit 71 and combinations of symbols to be displayed by the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R. For example, when any of the display combinations “normal replay 1” to “normal replay 4” is determined in the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 displays the replay (symbol p14) shown in FIG. The sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are controlled to rotate and stop so as to be displayed along any of the production lines 28a to 28e in the windows 24L, 24C, and 24R.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (S501). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the command (S502). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S503). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it has not received a command different from the previous one, it moves to S501. If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores it in the message queue (S504), and proceeds to S501.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 47, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message (S512). When the sub CPU 81 determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (S513). For example, various data managed in the main control circuit 71 such as an internal winning combination, a display combination, an operating flag, an operation stop button, and the like are copied to a predetermined area of the SDRAM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing (S514). In this process, according to the type of the received command, the content of the effect is determined and registered, and the effect data based on the registered effect content is selected and executed. For example, when receiving a display combination command, the sub CPU 81 refers to the above-described sub reel symbol combination table so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the display combination is displayed along the effect lines 28a to 28e. A control pattern for stopping the rotation of 23L, 23C, and 23R is determined.

  The sub CPU 81 registers sub reel data and registers 4th reel data after S 514 or when it is determined that there is no message in S 512 (S 515). The registration of the sub reel data and the registration of the 4th reel data are performed based on the effect contents registered in the effect content determination process. In this process, when the sub reel data is registered, the sub reel control task (not shown) controls the rotation of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R and the stop operation thereof. When the 4th reel data is registered, the 4th reel control task (not shown) controls the rotation of the 4th reel 110 and the stop operation thereof.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 makes a sound effect request (S516). The sound effect request is made to the DSP 90 based on the effect content registered in the effect content determination process. Next, the sub CPU 81 registers LED data (S517). The registration of the LED data is performed based on the effect content registered in the effect content determination process. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S511.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the reel type game machine of the present invention has a reel, an internal winning combination determining means, a reel rotating means, a stop operation detecting means, a reel stopping means, a special state operating means, a specific state operating means, a first state operating means, The specific configuration of the second state actuating means and the like is not limited to each element of the present embodiment described above and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, immediately after the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2 is finished, the operation of RT3 advantageous to the player or the operation of RT4 disadvantageous to the player is performed. However, the operation of RT1 and the operation of RT2 are performed as the previous stage in which it is determined whether to shift to any of these, but the present invention is not limited to this, the operation of BB1 or BB2 Immediately after the operation is completed, the operation of RT3 advantageous to the player or the operation of RT4 disadvantageous to the player may be performed. In this case, the operation of RT3 may be performed when JAC1 is determined as the display combination, while the operation of RT4 may be performed when JAC1 is not determined as the display combination.

  That is, the slot machine 1 has an internal symbol combination that allows display of a predetermined symbol combination (the above-mentioned special replay) or an internal symbol combination that allows display of a predetermined symbol combination different from the predetermined symbol combination. The first internal lottery table (the above-mentioned RT2 gaming state internal lottery table) for which (the above-mentioned fall replay) is determined and the internal winning combination that allows display of a combination of predetermined symbols are more effective than the first internal lottery table. A second internal lottery table (the aforementioned RT1 gaming state described above) that is determined with a high probability or whose internal winning combination that allows display of the predetermined symbol combination is determined with a lower probability than the first internal lottery table. Internal lottery table) and an internal winning combination (the above-mentioned normal replay) that allows display of a combination of symbols related to replay operation is determined with a relatively high probability. A lottery table (the above-mentioned RT3 gaming state internal lottery table) and a fourth internal lottery table (described above) in which an internal winning combination that allows display of a combination of symbols related to re-game operation is determined with a relatively low probability. RT4 gaming state internal lottery table), and when the operation in the special state is finished, the first internal lottery table is determined when the operation in the first state (RT2 described above) is being performed. On the other hand, the second internal lottery table is determined when the operation of the second state (the aforementioned RT1) is performed, and the operation of the first state is performed or the second state When the predetermined symbol combination is displayed, the third internal lottery table is determined while the predetermined symbol combination is displayed. Internal lottery tape And so as to determine the Le. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the operation in the first state is completed, when the operation in the first state is performed, the fourth internal lottery table is determined while the second state is in operation. When the operation is performed, the third internal lottery table may be determined.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, BB is adopted as the special state and two types of BB1 and BB2 are provided as the special state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is only one type. There may be more than two types. It is also possible to adopt MB.

  That is, the slot machine 1 has a first special internal lottery table in which an internal symbol combination that allows display of a specific symbol combination is determined, and an internal symbol combination that allows display of a specific symbol combination. And a second special internal lottery table determined with a higher probability than the special internal lottery table, and when the first special symbol combination is displayed, the first special internal lottery table is determined. On the other hand, when the second special symbol combination is displayed, the second special internal lottery table is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a special symbol combination is displayed as one, when this is displayed, a special internal lottery table in which an internal symbol combination that allows display of the specific symbol combination is determined is determined. You may do it. Also, an internal lottery table can be provided according to the type of special state, and a different internal lottery table can be determined according to each.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, RB is adopted as the specific state and two types of JAC1 and JAC2 are provided as a combination of symbols related to the operation, but the present invention is not limited to this, There may be only one type, or more than two types. When more than two types are provided, the RT is operated with different probabilities that an internal winning combination or the like that allows display of a predetermined symbol combination is determined depending on when each is displayed. It is also possible.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability that JAC2 is determined as an internal winning combination is made different between when BB1 is operating and when BB2 is operating. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be equal to each other.

  In the present embodiment, the internal winning combination relating to the re-game operation is determined with a relatively high probability as an advantageous state for the player to be finally determined when JAC1 is determined as the display combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to employ a state in which an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals is determined with a relatively high probability (so-called small role concentration). In this case, the player can increase the medals owned in a relatively short period of time.

  In the present embodiment, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R displayed to the player in the sub reel display unit 10 are mechanical reels whose operations are controlled by the stepping motors 149L, 149C, and 149R. The present invention is not limited to this, and the sub reel display unit 10 is configured as a display screen of a liquid crystal display device, and the operations of rotating and stopping the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are expressed by images displayed on the display screen. May be.

  Also, the apparatus configuration shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the circuit configuration shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and its peripheral devices, the table configuration shown in FIGS. 8 to 26, and the table configuration shown in FIGS. The configuration of the storage area of the RAM shown in FIG. 4 and the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 32 to 41 can be arbitrarily changed or modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In addition to the slot machine as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a video slot that displays reels and symbols arranged on the surface thereof with images. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation in the slot machine is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  The effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Main reel display part 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 10 Sub reel display part 23L, 23C, 23R Sub reel 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Control ROM
83 SDRAM

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination by lottery based on detection of the start operation;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to the type of the plurality of reels;
Reel stop means for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel based on the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detection means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means;
When a special symbol combination is displayed by a plurality of reels stopped by the reel stop means, the internal winning combination permitting the display of the specific symbol combination by the internal winning combination determining means until a special condition is satisfied. Special state actuating means for performing a special state act in which a hand is determined;
When the special state operation means performs the special state operation, a specific condition is established when the first specific symbol combination is displayed by the plurality of reels stopped by the reel stop means. Until the specific state operation means for performing the operation of the specific state,
When the special symbol combination is displayed by a plurality of reels stopped by the reel stop means, the internal winning is performed until a first condition different from each of the special condition and the specific condition is satisfied. First state actuating means for actuating a first state in which an internal winning combination that allows display of a combination of predetermined symbols by the combination determining means is determined with a predetermined probability;
When the special state operation means performs the operation in the special state, when the first specific symbol combination is displayed by a plurality of reels stopped by the reel stop means, the special condition and Until the second condition different from each of the specific conditions is satisfied, the internal symbol combination allowing the display of the combination of the predetermined symbols is determined with a probability higher than the predetermined probability by the internal symbol combination determining means. Second state actuating means for performing the actuated second state;
With
When the first state is activated when the special condition is satisfied and the special state is finished in the special state, the first state actuating means is a first state after the special state operation is finished. Perform the operation of
When the second state is activated when the special condition is satisfied and the special state is finished in the special state, the second state actuating means is a second state after the special state operation is finished. Perform the operation of
When the first state operation means performs the operation in the first state after the end of the special state operation, or the second state operation means performs the operation in the second state after the end of the special state operation. If the combination of the predetermined symbols is displayed by a plurality of reels stopped by the reel stopping means, the advantageous state operating means for performing an operation in an advantageous state for the player,
When the first state operation means performs the operation in the first state after the end of the special state operation, or the second state operation means performs the operation in the second state after the end of the special state operation. When a predetermined symbol combination different from the predetermined symbol combination is displayed by a plurality of reels stopped by the reel stop means, a disadvantageous state in which the player operates in a disadvantageous state. An actuating means,
The internal winning combination determining means is:
When the second state operation means performs the second state operation after the special state operation ends, the first state operation means performs the first state operation after the special state operation ends. Determining an internal winning combination that allows display of the predetermined symbol combination with a lower probability than
Said advantageous state actuating means comprises:
When the disadvantageous state actuating means performs the disadvantageous state operation, even if the predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the plurality of reels stopped by the reel stop means, the advantageous state operation is performed. A swing-type game machine characterized by not performing the game. The second state operating means is
In the special state, after the first specific symbol combination is displayed by the plurality of reels stopped by the reel stop means and the second state is activated, the plurality of stops stopped by the reel stop means 2. The revolving game machine according to claim 1, wherein when the second specific symbol combination is displayed by the reel, the operation of the second state is maintained.

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