JP5940026B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  In this type of gaming machine, a player presses a start lever to rotate a plurality of reels, and presses a stop button to stop a plurality of reels to perform one game (hereinafter referred to as a unit game). However, conventionally, there is a gaming machine that executes an effect according to the lottery result of the unit game and a plurality of games after the next time when the player presses the start lever (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

  In such a gaming machine, lottery is performed for a plurality of games by depressing the start lever once, so when a specific combination is won in the next game or later, in the unit game in the next game or later It is possible to perform a precursor effect that suggests a winning combination, and it is expected that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved by giving the player the motivation to continue the game.

JP 2009-39196 A

  However, in a gaming machine that performs a precursor effect when winning a role in the next and subsequent games as described above, the precursor effect to be executed is predetermined, and the precursor effect is displayed. The player may be able to guess about the subsequent development (for example, how many games until the bonus or ART occurs).

  In addition, in a conventional gaming machine, although there are a large number of performance patterns, since the performance that is likely to occur according to the gaming state and various settings is determined in advance, the player repeatedly executes the game and the skill level of the player When the game goes up, the internal state can be inferred, and the subsequent development can be grasped at the time when the specific performance occurs, so that there is a problem that the interest in the game is impaired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances as described above, and the player cannot infer the previous development from the frequency and content of the production, and always enhances the player's interest in the development of the game. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention displays a plurality of reels (3L, 3C, 3R) displaying a plurality of symbols and a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. A plurality of roles based on the detection of the start operation by means (design display areas 4L, 4C, 4R), start operation detection means (start switch 57) for detecting the start operation, and the start operation detection means; The internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 73) for determining the internal winning combination with a predetermined probability from the above, and by rotating the reel based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means Corresponding to symbol variation means (motor drive circuit 38a, reel position detection circuit 38b, stepping motor 38c, main control circuit 71) for varying symbols, and the plurality of reels The stop operation is detected by a stop operation detecting means (stop switch board 58) for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel, the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the stop operation detecting means. Based on the detected timing, stop control means (motor drive circuit 38a, reel position detection circuit 38b, stepping motor) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by stopping the rotation of the reel. 38c, main control circuit 71), game number counting means (sub CPU 82) for counting the number of times a unit game has been executed, and predetermined conditions (special replays 1 to 3 winning) are established in advance. This suggests the possibility of shifting the game state to a specific game state (ART state) that is advantageous to the player for the specified number of games. Predecessor effect execution means (sub CPU 82) for executing a precursor effect based on the probability set in each of a plurality of effect tables (effect lottery tables 1 to 3 in FIGS. 22A to 22C), and the predetermined A game state transition lottery means (sub CPU 82) for performing a lottery as to whether or not to shift the gaming state to the specific gaming state after execution of the unit game of the prescribed number of games accompanied by the indication effect when the condition is established. And a plurality of decision tables each having a plurality of production probabilities set with the probability of determining one production table from the plurality of production tables when the predetermined condition is satisfied (FIGS. 21A to 21F). Among the stage transition tables 1 to 6), the determination table selection means (sub CPU 82) for selecting one determination table and the unit game of the specified number of games are executed before Effect table selection means for selecting one effect table from among the plurality of effect tables for each unit game, using one effect probability among the plurality of effect probabilities included in the determination table selected by the determination table selection means. (Sub CPU 82) and production probability changing means (sub CPU 82) for changing the production probability used by the production table selection means for each predetermined number of games while the unit game of the specified number of games is executed. The precursor effect executing means executes the precursor effect using the effect table selected by the effect table selecting means, and each of the plurality of effect tables executes the specific game after executing the unit game of the specified number of games. It has a configuration with different degrees of expectation for transition to a state.

  With this configuration, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, one of a plurality of decision tables is selected, and whether or not to shift to a specific gaming state after the specified number of games is determined. Is performed, and a precursor effect suggesting the possibility of shifting to a specific gaming state is executed, which is selected from among a plurality of decision tables, and which one of a plurality of effect tables is selected, Since the player cannot guess whether the sign effect has been executed, it is possible to always enhance the interest of the player in developing the game.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the plurality of determination tables may be a first determination table (FIG. 21) that is selected when the game state transition lottery means determines to shift to the specific gaming state. (D) to (f) stage transition tables 4 to 6) and a second determination table (FIG. 21) that is selected when it is determined by the gaming state transition lottery means that the particular gaming state is not to be shifted. (A) to (c) stage transition tables 1 to 3), and the first determination table has a higher degree of expectation for shifting to the specific gaming state than the second determination table. The production table has the production probability having the production probability set to be high in the production table selection means.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention enables a specific game after the execution of a unit game of the specified number of games, when a lot of predictive effects with a high degree of expectation to shift to a specific gaming state are executed. Since the probability of shifting to a state is increased, it is possible to increase the interest of the player for the sign production and to always enhance the interest of the player for the development of the game.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the effect probability changing means is expected to shift to the specific gaming state rather than the current effect probability when the decision table selecting means selects the first decision table. It has the structure comprised so that it may change for every said predetermined | prescribed game frequency to the said production | presentation probability with a high probability that the said production | generation table with a high degree is determined.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a specific gaming state that is greater than the current performance probability for each predetermined number of games when the gaming state transitions to a specific gaming state after execution of the unit game of the prescribed number of games. Since the probability of determining a production table with a high expectation level to shift to is changed to a high production probability, the closer to the specified number of games, the easier it is to execute a precursor production with a high degree of expectation to shift to a specific gaming state, It is always possible to increase the interest of the player in developing the game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the player cannot infer the previous development from the occurrence frequency and contents of effects, and can always enhance the interest of the player in the development of the game.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 1 is an overall perspective view showing an external structure of a pachislot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the front door in order to demonstrate the internal structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the inside of the front door of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the game state transition diagram in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol code table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the pushing order memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and a winning combination of a replay and a small part. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for each game state memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the winning combination determination table for a small part and replay memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A) is an internal winning combination storing area of the pachislot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, (b) is a display combination storing area stored in the main ROM, and (c) is an operation stored in the main ROM. The stop button storage area, (d) shows the pressing order storage area stored in the main ROM, and (e) shows the game state flag storage area stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the drawing priority order table selection table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the drawing priority order table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (b) shows the drawing priority order data storage area memorize | stored in main ROM FIG. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A) is a special replay 1 winning ART lottery table stored in the sub ROM of the pachislot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a special replay 2 winning ART lottery table stored in the sub ROM. (C) is a figure which respectively shows the special replay 3 prize-time ART lottery table memorize | stored in sub-ROM. (A) is the stage transition table 1 stored in the sub ROM of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment, (b) is the stage transition table 2 stored in the sub ROM, and (c) is stored in the sub ROM. The stage transition table 3, (d) stored in the sub ROM, the stage transition table 4 stored in the sub ROM, (e) the stage transition table 5 stored in the sub ROM, and (f) stored in the sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the stage transfer table 6, respectively. (A) is the effect lottery table 1 stored in the sub ROM of the pachislot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, (b) is the effect lottery table 2 stored in the sub ROM, and (c) is the sub ROM. It is a figure which respectively shows the production lottery table 3 memorize | stored in. (A) is a graph showing the transition of the expected level of the stage transition table 1 stored in the sub ROM of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is the expectation of the stage transition table 2 stored in the sub ROM. (C) is a graph showing the transition of the expected level of the stage transition table 3 stored in the sub-ROM, and (d) is the expectation of the stage transition table 4 stored in the sub-ROM. (E) is a graph showing the transition of the expected level of the stage transition table 5 stored in the sub ROM, and (f) is the transition of the expectation of the stage transition table 6 stored in the sub ROM. It is a graph to show. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process at the time of power activation called by the process of step S10 of FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine of medal acceptance / start check processing called in step S12 of FIG. 24. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the internal lottery process called by the process of step S14 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the reel stop initialization process called by the process of step S15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a reel stop control process called by the process of step S20 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of RT control process called by the process of step S24 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the replay action check process called by the process of step S25 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the interruption process by control of main CPU of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control process of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp | ramp control task in the sub control process of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task in the sub control process of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the mother task in the sub control process of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main task in the sub control process of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task in the sub control process of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process called by the process of step S184 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task in the sub control process of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination process called by the process of step S190 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception called by the process of step S215 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process in ART called by the process of step S231 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the ART warning process called by the process of step S233 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the display command reception process called by the process of step S221 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the normal time process called by the process of step S274 in FIG. (A)-(c) is a figure showing the modification of each production lottery table of Drawing 22 (a)-Drawing 22 (c).

  A pachislot machine which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Function flow of pachislot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, when a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 16 is operated, the pachislot machine 1 has one value from a random number in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). (Hereinafter, random value) is extracted.

  The internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 73 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines the internal winning combination. That is, the internal winning combination determining means is configured to detect a plurality of combinations based on detection of a unit game start operation on the start lever 16 (establishment of a predetermined start condition) by a start switch 57 (see FIG. 6) as start operation detection means. The internal winning combination is determined with a predetermined probability from the inside. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along the winning determination lines 8a and 8b (see FIG. 2) described later is determined. Note that the types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as payout of medals, replay (replay) operation, bonus operation, etc. are given to the player, and other so-called “losing” Such a thing is provided. The items related to “winning” are replays of replays 1 and 2 and special replays 1 to 3 described later, which are types of symbol combinations accompanied by the transition of the game state managed by the main control circuit 71, and small role 1 ~ 6 are included.

  Subsequently, after the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, when the stop button 17L, 17C, 17R is pushed by the player, the stop control means includes the internal winning combination and the stop buttons 17L, 17C, Based on the timing at which the 17R is pressed, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed within a specified time from when the stop operation of pressing the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R is executed. Is called. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is the number of four symbols (the maximum number of sliding symbols). ).

  When the internal winning combination permitting the display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined, the stop control means uses the specified time to determine whether the symbol combination is a winning determination line 8a, 8b as an effective line. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces so as to be displayed as much as possible along (see FIG. 2). On the other hand, combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the winning determination lines 8a and 8b (see FIG. 2) using the specified time. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R is all stopped, the display combination determining means (main CPU 73 described later) displays the symbols displayed along the winning determination lines 8a, 8b (see FIG. 2). It is determined whether or not the combination is related to winning. That is, the display combination determining means determines whether or not the combination is established based on the combination of symbols stopped on the winning determination lines 8a and 8b, based on the fact that the change of the symbols is stopped by the stop control means. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. When the symbols displayed along the winning determination lines 8a and 8b (see FIG. 2) are replay 2, special replays 1 to 3 and small role 2 among those related to winning, they are shown in FIG. 9 to be described later. Transition between different gaming states. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game (unit game) in the pachislot machine 1.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1, in the series of flows described above, video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 10, light output performed by the lamp (LED) 20, and sound output performed by the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, and 49R. Alternatively, various effects are performed using these combinations. In addition, a notification sound corresponding to the winning combination is output from the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R. This notification sound is output when the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed. Thereby, the effect performed after the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R ends and the notification sound do not compete with each other.

  When the start lever 16 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as an effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determining means (main CPU 73 or sub CPU 82 described later) determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. To do.

  When the content of the effect is determined, the effect means (the liquid crystal display device 10 described later, the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R described later, and the lamp (LED) 20 described later) starts to rotate the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the execution of the effects is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made. A part of the performance is executed on condition that a bet button (MAXBET button 12, 1BET button 14) as an operation means is operated. When the internal winning combination is a small combination 3-5, the directing means informs the left reel 3L whether the symbol to be stopped is red 7, blue 7, or yellow 7, and the bet button (MAXBET Notification is made to prompt the user to operate the button 12 and the 1BET button 14). In this way, in the pachislot machine 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. To improve the player's interest.

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

<External structure>
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The pachislot machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls or tokens. In the following description, medals are used.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the exterior body 2 of the pachi-slot machine 1 has a cabinet 2a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be opened and closed.

  Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a. The handle 7 is a recess that is put on when carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are displayed at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

  The front door 2b can be unlocked by a door key 15 provided on the right side of the front. The door key 15 has a function of releasing the stop and releasing an error in addition to the function of releasing the lock. By turning the door key 15 counterclockwise, it is possible to cancel the stop and cancel the error.

  A liquid crystal display device 10 is provided at the center of the front door 2b. The liquid crystal display device 10 includes a display screen including symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R as symbol display means, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. It has been. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R serve as display windows, and a part of a plurality of symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the symbols is displayed from the outside. It is displayed so as to be visible. Hereinafter, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are respectively referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R (collectively referred to as display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R).

  When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is stopped, the display window 4L, 4C, and 4R, One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the middle and lower regions. Each of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R has a pseudo line formed by combining any one of the three areas including the upper, middle, and lower stages to be used for determining whether or not a prize is won. It is defined as a line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, two winning determination lines 8a and 8b are provided. The winning determination line 8a includes a combination of the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the lower stage of the right display window 4R. The winning determination line 8b includes a combination of the lower stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right display window 4R.

  On the side of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 10, a 7-segment display 6 including a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided. This 7-segment display 6 digitally displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the like. To do.

  The front door 2b is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The selection button 9a and the determination button 9b are for selecting items in a hall menu (not shown) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10. The medal slot 11 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted in the medal slot 11 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the specified number is deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credits). function).

  The MAXBET button 12 is provided to insert the maximum specified number that can be inserted in one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. The 1BET button 14 is provided to insert one medal into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. A checkout button (not shown) is provided for discharging medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside. The clearing button is provided on the front portion of the front door 2b and can be operated from the outside without opening the front door 2b, like the MAXBET button 12, the 1BET button 14, and the like.

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

  The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a hopper device 34 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18 are stored in the medal tray 19. The lamp (LED or the like) 20 outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the contents of the effect. The speaker holes 21L, 21R, 22L, and 22R are provided to output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the performance.

<Internal structure>
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine 1. In FIG. 3, the front door 2b is released, and the structure on the back side of the front door 2b and the structure inside the cabinet 2a are shown. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the inside of the cabinet 2a. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the back side of the front door 2b.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 31 which comprises the main control circuit 71 (refer FIG. 7) is arrange | positioned at the upper side inside the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 71 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot machine 1 such as determination of the internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 71 will be described later.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided in the center inside the cabinet 2a. Note that FIG. 4 shows a state in which the reel body is exposed by removing the sheet material from each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Stepping motors are connected to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  When the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, a setting key switch 32 and an external concentration terminal plate 33 are disposed on the right side of the right reel 3R.

  The setting key type switch 32 is used when changing or confirming the setting value of the pachislot machine 1. Therefore, the setting value can be changed by the setting key type switch 32. The set value is a value indicating the degree of advantage for the player, and can be set, for example, in six stages “1” to “6”. The main CPU 73, which will be described later, changes the probability that each winning combination such as BB or RB will be determined as an internal winning combination by selecting an internal lottery table, which will be described later, based on the set value. The set values are “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, and “6” when they are arranged in order from the disadvantage to the player. That is, the case where the set value is “6” is most advantageous for the player. The setting key type switch 32 constitutes a setting value changing means.

  The external concentrated terminal plate 33 is attached to the side plate of the cabinet 2a. The external concentration terminal board 33 is provided for outputting signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachislot machine 1.

  Below the inside of the cabinet 2a, a hopper device 34 is provided as a medal payout device having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one. The hopper device 34 pays out medals when the number of stored medals exceeds 50, for example, or when the settlement button is pressed and the medals are settled. The medals paid out by the hopper device 34 are discharged from the medal payout outlet 18 (see FIG. 2).

  When the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, a medal auxiliary store 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper device 34 is disposed on the right side of the hopper device 34. Further, a power supply device 36 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 34 when the interior of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, for supplying necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1. The power supply device 36 includes a power switch 36a and a power supply board 36b (see FIG. 6).

  A sub speaker 37 is disposed between the hopper device 34 and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, a sub-control board case 42 that houses a sub-control board 41 (see FIG. 6) is disposed on the upper side of the back surface of the front door 2 b. The sub control board 41 faces the main control board 31 inside the cabinet 2a via the sub control board case 42. And the sub control board 41 comprises the sub control circuit 81 (refer FIG. 8). The sub-control circuit 81 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 81 will be described later.

  A sub-relay board 43 is disposed on the right side of the sub-control board case 42 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The sub relay board 43 is a board that relays wiring between the sub control board 41 and a board disposed around the sub control board 41. In addition, as a board | substrate arrange | positioned around the sub control board 41, LED board 45A, 45B, 45C mentioned later and the sound I / O board | substrate 46 are mentioned.

  The LED board 45A is disposed above the sub control board case 42 when viewed from the back side of the front door 2b. The LED board 45B is disposed on the right side of the sub-relay board 43 as viewed from the back side of the front door 2b, and the LED board 45C is disposed on the right side of the sub-relay board 43. These LED boards 45A, 45B, and 45C display a blinking pattern according to the effect executed by the control of the sub control circuit 81 (see FIG. 8).

  The sound I / O substrate 46 is disposed at the center (below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) on the back surface of the front door 2b. The sound I / O board 46 outputs sound to speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, and 49R described later.

  A gaming operation display board 47 is disposed below the sound I / O board 46. The game operation display board 47 displays the number of inserted medals on the 7-segment display 6 when accepting insertion of medals, when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatable and when replaying. A substrate for display.

  Upper speakers 48L and 48R are arranged on the left and right sides of the sound I / O board 46 and the game operation display board 47. And lower speaker 49L, 49R is arrange | positioned in the lower side in the back surface of the front door 2b. The upper speakers 48L and 48R face the speaker holes 21L and 21R, respectively, and the lower speakers 49L and 49R face the speaker holes 22L and 22R, respectively.

  A selector 51 and a door open / close monitoring switch 52 are arranged between the upper speaker 48R and the lower speaker 49R. The selector 51 is a device for selecting whether or not the medal material or shape is appropriate, and guides the appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 11 to the hopper device 34. A medal passage sensor (not shown) for detecting that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector 51.

  The door open / close monitoring switch 52 is disposed on the left side of the selector 51 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The door opening / closing monitoring switch 52 outputs a security signal for notifying the opening / closing of the front door 2b to the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  A door relay board 53 is disposed on the right side of the selector 51 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The door relay board 53 is a board that relays wiring between the main control board 31 (see FIG. 4) and various buttons and switches, the sub control board 41 (see FIG. 6), the game operation display board 47 and the selector 51. is there. As various buttons and switches, for example, the MAXBET button 12, the 1BET button 14, a clearing button (not shown), the door open / close monitoring switch 52, and the payout rate are switched to one of six predetermined stages. Examples thereof include a setting change switch (reset switch) (not shown), a 1BET switch 55A, a MAXBET switch 55B, a start switch 57, and the like, which will be described later.

  A 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 54 is disposed below the door relay board 53. The 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 54 stores the opening / closing history of the front door 2b. When the front door 2b is opened or the selector 51 is removed, a signal for displaying an error on the liquid crystal display device 10 is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control circuit 81).

<Control system of pachislot machine>
Next, a control system provided in the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control system of the pachislot machine 1.

  The pachi-slot machine 1 has a main control board 31 disposed in the cabinet 2a and a sub control board 41 disposed in the front door 2b. The main control board 31 includes a setting key switch 32, an external concentration terminal board 33, a hopper device 34, a motor drive circuit 38a, a reel position detection circuit 38b, a power supply board 36b of the power supply device 36, and a medal. An auxiliary warehouse switch 39 is connected. Since the setting key type switch 32, the external concentration terminal board 33, and the hopper device 34 have been described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

  A power switch 36 a and a power plug 36 c are connected to the power supply board 36 b of the power supply device 36. The power plug 36c and the cord connecting the power plug 36c and the power board 36b are drawn out from a through hole (not shown) provided in the back surface of the cabinet 2a. The power plug 36c is inserted into a power outlet provided outside the pachislot machine 1.

  The motor drive circuit 38a outputs a drive signal for rotating each stepping motor 38c provided corresponding to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a command signal from the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 7). Circuit.

  The reel position detection circuit 38b receives an output pulse signal from a photo sensor (not shown), detects the rotational position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and outputs a signal corresponding to the detection result to the main control circuit 71.

  These motor drive circuit 38a, reel position detection circuit 38b, stepping motor 38c, and main control circuit 71 are based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start switch 57 (satisfaction of a predetermined start condition), and each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Is rotated to change a plurality of symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The motor driving circuit 38a, the reel position detection circuit 38b, the stepping motor 38c, and the main control circuit 71 include an internal winning combination determined by an internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 73 described later) and a stop operation detecting means (stop described later). The symbols displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (see FIG. 1) by stopping the rotation of the reels based on the timing at which the stop operation of the reels rotated by the switch board 58) is detected. Stop control means for stopping the fluctuations is configured.

  The medal auxiliary warehouse switch 39 is provided in the medal auxiliary warehouse 35. This medal auxiliary box switch 39 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary box 35 is full of medals.

  The main control board 31 is connected to the selector 51, the door opening / closing monitoring switch 52, the game operation display board 47, the 1BET switch 55A, the MAXBET switch 55B, the clearing switch 56, the start switch 57, and the stop switch via the door relay board 53. The board 58, the stop release switch 63, and the sub relay board 43 are connected. Since the selector 51, the door opening / closing monitoring switch 52, and the game operation display board 47 have been described above, description thereof will be omitted. The main control board 31 and the door relay board 53 and the door relay board 53 and the sub relay board 43 are connected by optical cables, respectively. Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 31 and the door relay board 53. One-way communication from the door relay board 53 to the sub relay board 43 is performed between the door relay board 53 and the sub relay board 43. As a result, one direction from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41 is between the sub control board 41 connected to the sub relay board 43 by a board-to-board (BOARD TO BOARD) and the main control board 31. Communication takes place.

  The 1BET switch 55A detects that the 1BET button 14 has been pressed by the player. The MAXBET switch 55B detects the operation result of the MAXBET button 12 that is operated to perform the MAXBET. The settlement switch 56 detects that a settlement button (not shown) has been pressed by the player. The start switch 57 detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The stop release switch 63 is a switch operated when releasing the stop. The stop release switch 63 is provided on the door key 15 (FIG. 2) for locking / unlocking the front door 2b, and the stop release can be performed by turning this key counterclockwise. Incidentally, by turning the door key 15 counterclockwise, it is possible to perform error cancellation in addition to canceling the stop.

  The stop switch substrate 58 is a substrate constituting a circuit for stopping the rotating reel and a circuit for displaying the stopable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch board 58 is provided with a stop switch for each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R corresponding to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. These stop switches detect that the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed by the player (stop operation). That is, the stop switch board 58 constitutes a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A 7-segment display 6 and an LED 59 are connected to the game operation display board 47. The LED 59 lights, for example, a mark for displaying the start of a game or a mark for performing a re-game.

  The sub control board 41 is connected to the main control board 31 via the door relay board 53 and the sub relay board 43. LED board 45A, 45B, 45C, sound I / O board 46, and 24h door open / close monitoring unit 54 are connected to the sub control board 41 through a sub relay board 43. In addition to the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R, a selection switch SW1 and a determination switch SW2 are connected to the sound I / O board 46. The selection switch SW1 and the determination switch SW2 are switches that receive the operation results of the selection button 9a and the determination button 9b described above with reference to FIG. 3, and are for selecting items in the hall menu. In addition to the LEDs 20, movable body devices 64A and 64B are connected to the LED substrates 45A, 45B and 45C. The movable body devices 64 </ b> A and 64 </ b> B are production movable bodies controlled by the sub-control board 41. Since the LED boards 45A, 45B, 45C, the sound I / O board 46, and the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 54 have been described above, description thereof will be omitted.

  The sub-control board 41 is connected to a ROM cartridge board 61 and a liquid crystal relay board 62. The ROM cartridge substrate 61 and the liquid crystal relay substrate 62 are accommodated in the sub control board case 42 together with the sub control board 41. The ROM cartridge substrate 61 is a substrate for managing production images (video), sound, LED substrates 45A, 45B, and 45C and communication data. The liquid crystal relay substrate 62 is a substrate that relays the wiring between the sub control substrate 41 and the liquid crystal display device 10.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 71 constituted by the main control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 72 installed on the main control board 31 as a main component. The microcomputer 72 includes a main CPU 73, a main ROM 74, and a main RAM 75.

  The main ROM 74 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 73, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 81, and the like. The main RAM 75 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

  Connected to the main CPU 73 are a clock pulse generation circuit 76, a frequency divider 77, a random number generator 78 and a sampling circuit 79. The clock pulse generation circuit 76 and the frequency divider 77 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 73 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 78 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 79 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  The main CPU 73 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R after detecting the reel index. Thereby, the main CPU 73 manages the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated).

  Here, management of the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 75. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for rotation for one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 75 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 38b (see FIG. 6).

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

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

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the sub control circuit 81 constituted by the sub control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the sub control circuit 81 of the pachislot machine 1.

  The sub control circuit 81 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 81 basically includes a sub CPU 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86.

  The sub CPU 82 controls the output of video, sound and light according to the control program stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 61 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The ROM cartridge substrate 61 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 82 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71, or an effect registration task for extracting effect random numbers and determining and registering effect contents (effect data) Is included. In addition, a drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 10 (see FIG. 6) based on the determined effect content, a lamp control task for controlling the output of light by the lamp (LED) 20, speakers 48L, 48R49L, A voice control task for controlling the output of sound by 49R48L, 48R, 49L, and 49R is included.

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

  The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The sub CPU 82, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 85, and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 10.

  Further, the sub CPU 82 causes the speakers 48L, 48R49L, 49R48L, 48R, 49L, and 49R to output sounds such as BGM according to the sound data designated by the contents of the effects. Further, the sub CPU 82 controls lighting and extinguishing of the lamp (LED) 20 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

  The sub control board 41 is housed in the sub control board case 42. The sub-control board case 42 has a plated portion formed on the entire outer surface of the case main body, so that the cost can be reduced as compared with the case where a radio wave blocking sheet is used.

[Game state transition on the main side]
As shown in FIG. 9, the pachislot machine 1 has an RT1 gaming state and an RT2 gaming state as gaming states controlled by the main control circuit 71.

  The RT1 gaming state is a low RT gaming state in which the winning probability of Replay 1 and Replay 2 is lower than the RT2 gaming state, which will be described later, and the internal winning combination is lottery with the lottery value described in the low RT gaming state column in FIG. It is a gaming state to play. In this RT1 game state, the re-game player is internally won in Replay 1 that is not related to the game state transition, Replay 2 that is related to the game state transition, and Special Replays 1 to 3.

  The RT1 gaming state shifts from the RT2 gaming state when the small combination 2 wins in the RT2 gaming state. As shown in FIG. 13, when the winning number of the internal winning combination is 5-7, the small combination 2 first stops the stop buttons other than the stop button 17R, and the small combination 3-5 is applied to the left reel 3L. The stop button 17L is stopped at a position where the 7 symbols corresponding to the winning combination are not drawn out of the 7 symbols (“red 7”, “blue 7”, “yellow 7”). This is a small role that is stopped when it is operated.

  The RT2 gaming state is a high RT gaming state in which the winning probability of Replay 1 and Replay 2 is higher than that of the RT1 gaming state, and a game in which the internal winning combination is lottery with the lottery value described in the high RT gaming state column in FIG. State. In this RT2 gaming state, with respect to the re-gamer, the replay 1 which is not related to the transition of the gaming state and the replay 2 which is related to the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state are won, and the RT2 gaming state is changed from the RT1 gaming state. Special Replays 1 to 3 related to the transition to will not win.

  The RT2 gaming state is shifted by winning a replay 2 or special replays 1 to 3 in the RT1 gaming state. Here, when the special replays 1 to 3 are displayed to shift to the RT2 gaming state, the sub-control circuit 81 is described in the special replays 1 to 3 winning-time ART lottery table shown in FIGS. The lottery for ART is executed with the lottery value thus set, and the gaming state is changed to the ART precursor state. Here, in the present embodiment, winning special replays 1 to 3 constitutes establishment of a predetermined condition.

  In addition, when it is determined that “ART winning is” in the ART winning lottery, the sub-control circuit 81 sets the gaming state to the ART state after the unit game of the prescribed number of games (30 games in this embodiment) is executed. To do. Here, the ART state is a gaming state that is executed when the sub side shifts to the AT gaming state in the main RT2 gaming state, and is realized by the main CPU 73 and the sub CPU 82. In the present embodiment, 30 games are set as the prescribed number of games, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the following description, the prescribed number of games means 30 games.

  Here, the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are not RTs for managing the number of games, and transition to other gaming states only when the transition condition is satisfied. In that sense, the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are infinite RTs.

[Various data tables on the main side]
10 to 19 are various data tables stored in the main ROM 74.

<Pattern arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 10 represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R by data. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between 21 symbol positions “0” to “20” and symbols corresponding to these symbol positions. Symbol positions “0” to “20” indicate the positions of symbols arranged along the rotation direction in each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “0” to “20” can be specified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter. The types of symbols include “red 7”, “blue 7”, “yellow 7”, “watermelon”, “bell”, and “replay”.

  “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, and “Yellow 7” (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as “7 symbols”) are arranged at intervals of 6 frames in each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. When the internal winning combination is special replay 1 to 3 (3 choice replay) or small role 3 to 5 (3 choice bell), by operating the stop buttons 17L, 17C and 17R at an appropriate timing, It is possible to win the winning role.

  For example, for the special replay 1 and the small role 3, the display symbol of the left reel 3L is “red 7”, but the watermelon whose symbol position data is No. 1 from the replay whose symbol position data is No. 16 is the middle stage of the left reel 3L. If the stop button 17L is operated when positioned at, “red 7” stops at the upper or lower stage defining the winning determination lines 8a and 8b in the left reel 3L, and the special replay 3 and the small part 1 can be won. It becomes possible.

  Similarly, with respect to the special replay 2 and the small role 4, if the stop button 17L is operated when the watermelon whose symbol position data is No. 8 from the replay whose symbol position data is No. 2 is positioned in the middle stage of the left reel 3L, the winning is achieved. “Blue 7” stops at the upper or lower stage that defines the determination lines 8a and 8b, and the special replay 2 and the small role 4 can be won.

  Similarly, with respect to the special replay 3 and the small role 5, if the stop button 17L is operated when the watermelon whose symbol position data is 15 from the replay whose symbol position data is No. 9 is positioned in the middle stage of the left reel 3L, the winning is achieved. “Yellow 7” stops at the upper or lower stage defining the determination lines 8a and 8b, and the special replay 3 and the small part 5 can be won.

  That is, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if the middle stage of the left reel 3L is considered as a reference for the stop operation, the symbol position data No. 16 to No. 1 are “red 7” stop areas, and the symbol position data No. 2 to No. 8 The number is the “blue 7” stop area, and the symbol position data Nos. 9 to 15 are the “yellow 7” stop area.

  Since “watermelon”, “bell”, and “replay” are arranged at intervals of two or three frames on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the stop button 17L, 17C, 17R is operated at any timing. Can be stopped at the winning determination lines 8a and 8b. Each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is defined by the symbol code shown in FIG. 11, and is distinguished by 1 byte (8 bits) data.

  The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 10 assigns the symbol located in the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (the symbol passing through the middle stage of the display window) to the symbol position “0” when the reel index is detected. A correspondence relationship in which symbol positions “0” to “20” are assigned to each of the 21 symbols in the order of movement in the reel rotation direction is defined. In this way, by specifying the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R as a reference, the type of symbol positioned in the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is specified for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Can do.

<Design code table>
In the symbol code table shown in FIG. 11, codes for specifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stored. As described above, the symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are “red 7”, “blue 7”, “yellow 7”, “watermelon”, “bell”, and “replay”.

  In the symbol code table, “00000001” is assigned as data to the “red 7” symbol (symbol code 1). “00000010” is assigned as data to the “blue 7” symbol (symbol code 2). “00000011” is assigned as data to the “yellow 7” symbol (symbol code 3). “00000100” is assigned as data to the “watermelon” symbol (symbol code 4). For the “bell” symbol (symbol code 5), “00000101” is assigned as data. “00000110” is assigned as data to the “replay” symbol (symbol code 6).

<Design combination table>
The symbol combination table shown in FIG. 12 defines a correspondence relationship between symbol combinations, winning action flags, and payout numbers.

  In the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the symbol combinations arranged along the activated winning determination lines 8a and 8b are to be determined for winning or operating. That is, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols arranged along the activated winning determination lines 8a and 8b (see FIG. 2) matches a predetermined combination of symbols. This predetermined symbol combination is a symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table. If the combination of symbols arranged along the activated winning determination lines 8a and 8b matches a predetermined symbol combination, the medal payout, the re-game operation, the bonus game operation, or the game state Transition etc. are performed.

<Pattern combination>
The symbol combination includes a combination of the upper symbol of the left reel 3L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 3C, and the lower symbol of the right reel 3R, and the lower symbol of the left reel 3L and the middle symbol of the middle reel 3C. And the upper symbol of the right reel 3R. As described above, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination in the symbol combination table matches the symbol combination lined up along the winning determination lines 8a and 8b that are descending to the right or rising to the right. The combination (display combination) that is the target of the winning determination is “replay combination” and “small combination”.

  The “replay role” is a role in which a game with the same number of medals as the medals inserted for playing the game can be performed without inserting a new medal, and the number of payouts at the time of winning determination is zero. The “replay role” includes “replay 1”, “replay 2”, “special replay 1”, “special replay 2”, and “special replay 3”.

  “Replay 1” is a normal replay in which a winning determination is made when “replay-replay-replay” is arranged along the winning determination lines 8a and 8b.

  “Replay 1” wins simultaneously with “special replay 1”, “special replay 2”, and “special replay 3” when the internal winning combination is “2” to “4”. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 18A, “Replay 1” has a lower priority for drawing than “Special Replay 1”, “Special Replay 2”, and “Special Replay 3”. Therefore, “Replay 1” is displayed when “Special Replay 1”, “Special Replay 2”, and “Special Replay 3” are missed when the internal winning combination is “2” to “4”.

  “Replay 2” is a promotion replay in which a winning determination is made when “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged along the winning lines 8a, 8b. By winning “Replay 2”, the gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  “Special replay 1”, “special replay 2”, and “special replay 3” are replay roles that are determined to win when the seven symbols of the left reel 3L are correct, along the winning determination lines 8a and 8b, respectively. A promotion replay in which a winning determination is made when “Red 7-Replay-Replay”, “Blue 7-Replay-Replay”, and “Yellow 7-Replay-Replay” are arranged. These “special replay 1”, “special replay 2” and “special replay 3” do not win at the same time, and the display symbols on the left reel 3L are “red 7”, “blue 7” and “yellow 7”. It is different in that it is either.

  In the left reel 3L, as described above, “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “yellow 7” are arranged at intervals of 6 frames, and “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “yellow 7” Either of them can be displayed on the winning determination lines 8a and 8b. Therefore, “special replay 1”, “special replay 2”, and “special replay 3” are three-choice replays in a situation where there is no notification regarding the type of the seven symbols of the left reel 3L.

  The “small role” is a small role 1 with a payout number of 1 when the number of inserted medals is 3, a small role 6, a small role 2 with a payout number of 3, and a small role 3 with a payout number of 15. 5 is included.

  The small combination 1 is a single combination in which a winning combination is determined when “Replay-Bell-Watermelon” is arranged along the winning determination lines 8a and 8b.

  The small combination 2 is a lost combination in which “bell-bell-bell” is displayed side by side along the winning determination lines 8a and 8b, and shifts the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state.

  The small roles 3 to 5 are bells that are determined to receive a prize when the 7 symbols of the left reel 3L are correct, and “red 7-bell-bell” and “blue 7--” are determined along the winning determination lines 8a and 8b, respectively. “Bell-Bell” and “Yellow 7-Bell-Bell” are three choice bells for which a winning decision is made. When the small symbols 3 to 5 are won internally and the 7 symbols corresponding to the small roles 3 to 5 cannot be stopped on the left reel 3L, the display combination becomes the small role 2 of the RT transition symbol. .

  The small combination 6 is a single combination in which a winning combination is determined when “bell-bell-watermelon” is arranged along the winning determination lines 8a and 8b.

<Winning action flag>
The winning action flag is data assigned in correspondence with a unique symbol combination to indicate a display combination, and includes 1 byte (8 bits) data and a storage area type. The storage identification data is data for distinguishing 1-byte data. One-byte data includes data related to a combination of a plurality of symbols. Each symbol combination (display combination) is distinguished by storage area identification data and 1-byte data.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, since there are more than 8 types of symbol combinations, all symbol combinations are specified only by 1 byte (8 bits) of data constituting the winning action flag. Cannot be identified or identified. For this reason, in this embodiment, 1-byte data is distinguished using storage area types 1 and 2 (see FIG. 16A). By doing this, even if the value of the 1-byte data is the same, by specifying one of the storage area identification data 1 and 2, the combination of more than 8 types of symbols Can be treated as a combination.

  The storage area type 1 is assigned to the display combinations Replay 1 and 2, the special replays 1 to 3 and the small combinations 1 to 3, and the storage area type 2 is assigned to the display combinations the small combinations 4 to 6. . For 1-byte data, for the assigned storage area type, the bit corresponding to each display combination is set to “1”, and the remaining bits are set to “0”.

  For example, by setting the storage area type value to “1” and the 1-byte data value to “00000100”, the display combination “Replay 1” can be specified, and the storage area type value is set to “2”. "And the value of 1-byte data is" 00000100 ", the display combination" small combination 6 "can be designated.

<Number of payouts>
The number of payouts is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player corresponding to each combination of symbols. When the combination of symbols arranged along the winning determination lines 8a and 8b matches the “combination of symbols” in the symbol combination table, the medals are discharged or credited by driving the hopper device 34 based on the corresponding payout number. Counter addition is performed.

  The number of payouts for the replay role is 0, the number of payouts for the 3 choice bell is 15, the number of payouts for the single role is 1, and the number of payouts for the loser role is 3.

<Indication of winning prizes>
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the relationship between the pressing order and the replay / winning winning combination. Note that the first stop operation in FIG. 13 means that after the start lever 16 is started, a pressing operation (stop operation) is first performed among the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R. Further, “-” in FIG. 13 indicates that the replay symbol is displayed on the reels 3C and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 17C and 17R for which the first stop operation has been executed regardless of the stop operation timing, and the symbol displayed on the reel 3L. It means that the winning combination to win is different. Here, in the present embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 generates a penalty when the stop button 17R is first stopped when the later-described ART precursor flag or the ART flag is not on.

  When a penalty occurs, even if the special replays 1 to 3 are won for a prescribed number of games (6 games in the present embodiment), a special corresponding to the special replay that has been won in step S290 in FIG. In this state, the ART lottery using the ART lottery table (see FIG. 20) at the time of replay winning is not executed. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of games in which a penalty is generated is defined as six games, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, the pachislot machine 1 provides a penalty effect informing the player that the first stop operation of the stop button 17R should not be performed when a penalty occurs, and the liquid crystal display by the real liquid crystal display device 10 and the speakers 48L and 48R. , 49L, 49R.

  In the winning number 1, the internal winning combination is replays 1 and 2. Replay 1 wins the winning determination lines 8a and 8b regardless of the stop operation position of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when the first stop operation is set to the stop buttons 17L and 17C.

  Replay 2 wins the winning determination lines 8a and 8b regardless of the stop operation position of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when the first stop operation is the stop button 17R. Here, since the replay 2 always wins when the first stop operation is the stop button 17R when the winning number is “1”, the stop button 17R is in the state where the ART precursor flag or the ART flag is not on. If a stop operation is performed, a penalty occurs.

  Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1, the ART flag and the ART precursor flag are off, the winning number 1 is internally won, and the first stop operation is performed on the stop button 17R, so that the replay 2 wins and the gaming state When the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state is made, a penalty effect is executed each time the stop button 17R is operated for the first stop in order to maintain the RT2 gaming state. For this reason, the pachi-slot machine 1 can prompt the player to perform the first stop operation of the stop buttons 17L and 17C. Thereby, the pachi-slot machine 1 can return the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state by winning a small role 2 described later.

  In the winning number 2, the internal winning combination is special replay 1 and replay 1. The special replay 1 performs a first stop operation on the stop button 17L, and when red 7 can be stopped at the correct position of the left reel 3L (at the time of correct answer), it wins because the priority drawing order is higher than the replay 1. On the other hand, when red 7 cannot be stopped at the correct position of the left reel (when incorrect answer), replay 1 wins. Here, the correct answer position refers to a position where a target symbol can be stopped on the winning determination lines 8a and 8b within a range of four-frame sliding which is the maximum number of sliding symbols.

  In the winning number 3, the internal winning combination is special replay 2 and replay 1. The special replay 2 performs a first stop operation on the stop button 17L, and when the blue 7 can be stopped at the correct position of the left reel 3L (at the correct answer), it wins because the priority drawing order is higher than the replay 1. On the other hand, when Blue 7 cannot be stopped at the correct position of the left reel (at the time of incorrect answer), Replay 1 wins.

  In the winning number 4, the internal winning combination is special replay 3 and replay 1. The special replay 3 performs the first stop operation on the stop button 17L, and wins a prize because the priority drawing order is higher than the replay 1 when yellow 7 can be stopped at the correct position of the left reel 3L (at the time of correct answer). On the other hand, when yellow 7 cannot be stopped at the correct position of the left reel (at the time of incorrect answer), Replay 1 wins.

  In the winning number 5, the internal winning combinations are the small combinations 1 to 3 and the small combination 6. The small combination 1 and the small combination 6 win a prize when the first stop operation is performed on the stop button 17R. Further, the small role 2 executes the first stop operation on the stop button 17L, and when the red 7 cannot be stopped at the correct position of the left reel 3L (when incorrect), or the first stop operation is performed on the stop button 17C. Win if you run to. On the other hand, the small combination 3 performs the first stop operation on the stop button 17L and wins the red 7 when the red 7 can be stopped at the correct position of the left reel 3L (at the time of correct answer).

  In the winning number 6, the internal winning combination is a small combination 1, a small combination 2, a small combination 4 and a small combination 6. The small combination 1 and the small combination 6 win a prize when the first stop operation is performed on the stop button 17R. Further, the small role 2 executes the first stop operation on the stop button 17L, and when the blue 7 cannot be stopped at the correct position of the left reel 3L (when incorrect), or the first stop operation is performed on the stop button 17C. Win if you run to. On the other hand, the small combination 4 performs the first stop operation on the stop button 17L, and wins when blue 7 can be stopped at the correct position of the left reel 3L (at the time of correct answer).

  In the winning number 7, the internal winning combination is a small combination 1, a small combination 2, a small combination 5 and a small combination 6. The small combination 1 and the small combination 6 win a prize when the first stop operation is performed on the stop button 17R. Further, the small role 2 executes the first stop operation on the stop button 17L, and when the yellow 7 cannot be stopped at the correct position of the left reel 3L (when incorrect), or the first stop operation is performed on the stop button 17C. Win if you run to. On the other hand, the small combination 5 performs the first stop operation on the stop button 17L and wins when yellow 7 can be stopped at the correct position of the left reel 3L (at the time of correct answer).

<Internal lottery table>
FIG. 14 is an internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state. The internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14 is a table that defines lottery values and data pointers for each gaming state corresponding to the winning number.

  In the present embodiment, the random number for lottery extracted from the predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred. Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the dake pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. When the number of times of determination processing whether or not the result of subtraction is negative exceeds a predetermined maximum number, the result of the internal lottery processing is “lost”.

  The winning probability of each winning number as a predetermined probability can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”. In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. In other words, the data pointer is data used to determine the storage area type and 1-byte data in the small role replay winning combination determination table shown in FIG. For the data pointer, a small role / replay data pointer is individually defined corresponding to each of the plurality of winning numbers.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state defines respective lottery values for the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state. In these gaming states, replays 1 and 2 and special replays 1 to 3 have different lottery values, and small roles 1 to 6 have the same lottery values. In the RT1 gaming state, lottery numbers 1 to 7 are allotted lottery values. On the other hand, in the RT2 gaming state, the winning numbers 1 and 5 to 7 are assigned lottery values, but the winning numbers 2 to 4 are not assigned. Regarding the winning number 1, the lottery value in the RT2 gaming state is larger than the lottery value in the RT1 gaming state.

<Internal winning combination determination table for small role / replay>
The internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay shown in FIG. 15 is a display of an internal winning combination (small combination) that allows display of a combination of symbols related to the payout of medals, and a combination of symbols related to replay operation. The internal winning combination (replay) etc. that allow

  The contents of the internal winning combination are determined according to the small combination / replay data pointers “0” to “7”. In the data pointer for the small role / replay, “1” to “7” except “0” corresponding to the loss match the winning numbers shown in FIG.

  Each data pointer corresponds to three 1-byte data. For example, the data pointer 1 corresponding to the replay 1 has the storage area 1 of “00000001” and the storage area 2 of “00000000”, and the data point 5 corresponding to the overlapping winning combination of the small roles 1 to 3 and the small role 6 is The storage area 1 is “11100000” and the storage area 2 is “00000100”.

<Storage area>
FIG. 16A to FIG. 16F are diagrams showing examples of various storage areas stored in the main RAM 75.

<Internal winning combination storage area>
The internal winning combination storing area shown in FIG. 16A is composed of two storage areas of internal winning combination storing areas 1 and 2. The size of each of the internal winning combination storage areas 1 and 2 is 1 byte. Therefore, the overall size of the internal winning combination storing areas 1 and 2 is 2 bytes. The internal winning combination storage areas 1 and 2 store data determined based on the internal winning combination data (storage area type) defined by the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG.

  In the illustrated internal winning combination storing area, for example, bit 0 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 corresponds to replay 1, bit 1 corresponds to replay 2, bit 2 corresponds to special replay 1, bit 3 Corresponds to special replay 2, bit 4 corresponds to special replay 3, bit 5 corresponds to small role 1, bit 6 corresponds to small role 2, bit 7 corresponds to small role 3. It corresponds. Similarly, bit 0 of the internal winning combination storing area 2 corresponds to the small combination 4, bit 1 corresponds to the small combination 5, and bit 2 corresponds to the small combination 6. In the present embodiment, bits 3 to 7 of the internal winning combination storing area 2 are unused.

<Display combination storage area>
The display combination storage area shown in FIG. 16B is composed of two storage areas, display combination storage areas 1 and 2. The size of each of the display combination storage areas 1 and 2 is 1 byte. Therefore, the entire size of the display combination storage areas 1 and 2 is 2 bytes. The display combination storage areas 1 and 2 store data determined based on the display combination data (storage area type) defined by the symbol combination table shown in FIG.

  In the illustrated display combination storage area, for example, bit 0 of display combination storage area 1 corresponds to replay 1, bit 1 corresponds to replay 2, bit 2 corresponds to special replay 1, and bit 3 Corresponding to special replay 2, bit 4 corresponds to special replay 3, bit 5 corresponds to small role 1, bit 6 corresponds to small role 2, and bit 7 corresponds to small role 3. ing. Similarly, bit 0 of the display combination storing area 2 corresponds to the small combination 4, bit 1 corresponds to the small combination 5, and bit 2 corresponds to the small combination 6.

<Operation stop button storage area>
The operation stop button storage area shown in FIG. 16C is 1 byte in size. Bits 4 to 6 are storage areas indicating stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R that can detect a stop operation by the player, that is, effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R. Bits 0 to 2 are storage areas indicating the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R in which the stop operation corresponding to the valid stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is detected immediately before. In this embodiment, bit 3 and bit 7 are unused and “0” is stored.

  Bit 0 corresponds to the left stop button 17L. When the left stop button 17L is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 0. Bit 1 corresponds to the middle stop button 17C. When the middle stop button 17C is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 1. Bit 2 corresponds to the right stop button 17R. When the right stop button 17R is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 2.

  Bit 4 corresponds to the left stop button 17L. When the left stop button 17L is valid, “1” is stored in bit 4. Bit 5 corresponds to the middle stop button 17C. When the middle stop button 17C is valid, “1” is stored in bit 5. Bit 6 corresponds to the right stop button 17R. When the right stop button 17R is valid, “1” is stored in bit 6. In this embodiment, that the stop button is valid means that a stop operation can be detected. The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R corresponding to the reels rotating at a constant speed and capable of detecting a stop operation are referred to as effective stop buttons.

<Pressing order storage area>
The pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 16D is an area for storing information indicating the pressing order of the three stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R. This push-down order storage area has a size of 1 byte, bits 0 to 5 are used, bits 6 and 7 are unused, and “0” is stored.

  Bit 0 corresponds to the pressing order “left → middle → right”, and “1” is stored (turned on) in bit 0 when the pressing order is “left → middle → right”. Similarly, when the pressing order is “left → right → middle”, “1” is stored (turned on) in bit 1, and when the pressing order is “middle → left → right”, “1” is stored in bit 2. Is stored (ON), “1” is stored in bit 3 if “middle → right → left”, and “1” is stored in bit 4 if “right → left → middle”. In the case of “right → middle → left”, “1” is stored (turned on) in bit 5.

<Game state flag storage area>
The gaming state flag storage area shown in FIG. 16 (e) stores a flag for indicating whether the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, and has a size of 1 byte. In this gaming state flag storage area, bits 0 and 1 are used, and bits 2 to 7 are unused, that is, “0” regardless of the gaming state. Bit 0 relates to the RT1 gaming state and bit 1 relates to the RT2 gaming state.

  Bit 0 is set to “1” (ON) when in the RT1 gaming state, and bit 1 is set to “1” (ON) when in the RT2 gaming state. That is, the data in the game state flag storage area is “00000001” in the RT1 gaming state and “00000010” in the RT2 gaming state.

<Pull-in priority table selection table>
In the pull-in priority table selection table shown in FIG. 17, the pull-in priority table number for the stop operation type indicating the stop operation order is associated with each pull-in priority table selection data.

  For example, in the pull-in priority table selection table number “01”, when the first stop operation is “left” and “middle”, the pull-in priority table number “00” is associated with the first stop operation. In the case of “right”, the pull-in priority table number “01” is associated.

  In addition, in the pull-in priority table selection table number “02”, when the first stop operation is “left”, the pull-in priority table number “03” is associated, and the first stop operation is “medium”. In some cases, the pull-in priority table number “04” is associated, and when the first stop operation is “right”, the pull-in priority table number “05” is associated.

<Pull-in priority table>
In the drawing priority order table shown in FIG. 18A, when there are a plurality of symbols that can be displayed in the drawing range (the symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined as an internal winning combination), which symbol is drawn with priority. Represents. In FIG. 18A, for the sake of simplicity, the data of the winning operation flag is omitted.

  In the drawing priority order table, drawing data indicating the drawing priority order of the combination of symbols related to the winning action flag (display combination) is represented. “Pull-in priority data” is information provided for the main CPU 73 to identify pull-in priority.

  Here, “retraction” refers to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols are displayed along the winning lines 8a, 8b. This is to stop the rotation.

  For example, in the drawing priority table number “00”, if it is determined that there is a possibility that the winning action flag “Replay 1” and the winning action flag “Replay 2” will win, “Replay 2” Since the priority of “Replay 1” is higher, the stop control of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so that “Replay 1” is preferentially drawn.

<Retrieve priority data storage area>
The drawing priority data storage area shown in FIG. 18B includes a left reel drawing priority data storage area, a middle reel drawing priority data storage area, and a right reel drawing priority data storage area. . The contents of the middle reel pull-in priority data storage area and right reel pull-in priority data storage area are the same as those of the left reel pull-in priority data storage area. The data storage area will be described.

  The left reel pull-in priority data storage area can store pull-in priority data for each of the symbol position data (see FIG. 10). For example, for symbol position data 0, the roles defined in the priorities 1 to 4 in FIG. 18A (for example, “Replay 1, 2 and Special Replays 1-3” to “Minor 1, 6 ”) and“ end code ”as data 000H are defined, and from these pull-in priority data, any pull-in priority data is stored in the winning combination and other reels 3C and 3R according to the stop position. Stored. Thereby, the left reel 3L is controlled so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the winning determination lines 8a and 8b or is not stopped.

  Similarly, for the symbol position data 1 to 20, the contents corresponding to the data 008H to the data 000H are defined, and from these drawing priority data, the winning positions and the other reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped positions. One of the pull-in priority data is stored according to the above.

<Reel stop initial setting table>
In the reel stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 19, the pull-in priority table selection table number or the pull-in priority table number and the stop table selection data group are associated with the internal winning combination. These various data indicate various table numbers to be selected in the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the progress of one unit game.

  The pull-in priority table selection data is a number for selecting the pull-in priority table selection table shown in FIG. The “pull-in priority table number” is a number for selecting the pull-in priority table shown in FIG.

  The “stop table selection data group” is a number for selecting a stop table or the like that stores the reel pressing position and the number of sliding frames in association with each other, although details are omitted. These numbers are data used to determine “slip piece number determination data”, that is, to determine the positions at which the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped according to the progress of one unit game. .

  In the reel stop initial setting table, an internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer corresponding to the data pointer that is controlled differently depending on the order of the stop operation is associated with the pull-in priority table selection data and stopped regardless of the stop operation order. A pull-in priority table number is associated with an internal winning combination corresponding to a data pointer whose control does not change.

[Sub-side data tables]
20 to 22 are various data tables stored in the sub ROM 87.

<ART lottery table for special replay prizes>
The special replay 1 winning ART lottery table shown in FIG. 20 (a) defines the stage transition table referred to in the ART precursor state and the presence / absence of ART winning when the special replay 1 is won. That is, when the special replay 1 wins, the sub CPU 82 executes the stage transition table used in the ART precursor state and the unit game of the specified number of games based on the lottery value defined in the ART lottery table at the time of special replay 1 winning. It is determined whether or not to change the gaming state to the ART state later.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 20A, the special replay 1 winning ART lottery table has a probability that the ART winning “NO” is determined compared to the probability that the sub CPU 82 is determined to “ART”. Highly regulated.

  The special lottery table for special replay 2 winning shown in FIG. 20 (b) defines the stage transition table referred to in the ART precursor state and the presence / absence of ART winning when the special replay 2 is won. That is, when the special replay 2 wins, the sub CPU 82 executes the stage transition table used in the ART precursor state and the unit game of the specified number of games based on the lottery value specified in the special lottery table at the time of special replay 2 winning. It is determined whether or not to change the gaming state to the ART state later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20B, the special replay 2 winning ART lottery table has a probability that the ART winning “yes” is determined as compared to the probability that the sub CPU 82 is determined as “no” ART winning. Highly regulated.

  The special replay 3 winning ART lottery table shown in FIG. 20 (c) defines the stage transition table referred to in the ART precursor state and the presence / absence of ART winning when the special replay 3 is won. That is, when the special replay 3 wins, the sub CPU 82 executes the stage transition table used in the ART precursor state and the unit game of the specified number of games based on the lottery value specified in the ART lottery table at the time of special replay 3 winning. It is determined whether or not to change the gaming state to the ART state later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20C, the special replay 3 winning ART lottery table has a higher probability of winning “ART” than the special replay 2 winning lottery table shown in FIG. 20B. Has been.

  As shown in FIGS. 20A to 20C, the sub CPU 82 determines that the game state is not shifted to the ART state after the unit game of the specified number of games is executed when the ART winning is “none”. In this case, it is determined that any one of the stage transition tables 1 to 3 is used in the ART precursor state. Further, when the ART CPU win is “Yes”, that is, when it is determined that the game state is shifted to the ART state after the unit game of the predetermined number of games is executed, any of the stage transition tables 4 to 6 is set to ART. Decide to use in the precursor state.

<Stage transition table>
The stage transition tables 1 to 6 as decision tables shown in FIGS. 21A to 21F are special replays that the sub CPU 82 has shown in FIGS. 20A to 20C when the special replays 1 to 3 are won. This table is determined by referring to the ART lottery table at the time of winning, and specifies which effect lottery table is referred to in the ART precursor state. That is, the sub CPU 82 determines the stage of performance for each unit game based on the stage probability specified in the selected stage transition table in the ART precursor state, and refers to the stage lottery table corresponding to the stage of performance. Decide on a prelude direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 21A to 21F, the production probabilities defined in the stage transition tables define the probabilities that the current production stage is maintained or changed for each production stage. . Each stage transition table has six types of performance probabilities, and a different performance probability is used for each predetermined number of games (5 games in the present embodiment). That is, the sub CPU 82 is configured to change the production probability used when determining the production stage for each predetermined number of games.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games for changing the production probability used when the sub CPU 82 determines the production stage is defined as five games, but the present invention is not limited to this. In this embodiment, since the ART precursor state is 30 games and the production probabilities are changed every 5 games, each stage transition table has 6 types of production probabilities. The number of probabilities is not limited to this.

<Direction lottery table>
The effect lottery tables 1 to 3 as the effect tables shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C define the sign effect executed for each unit game in the ART sign state. As shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C, the effect lottery tables 1 to 3 have precursor effects A to C, respectively.

  The production lottery tables 1 to 3 correspond to the production stages shown in FIGS. That is, when the sub CPU 82 determines the stage effect 1 using the stage lottery table 1 when the stage stage 1 is determined as the stage stage in the ART precursor state, the stage lottery is determined when the stage stage 2 is determined as the stage stage. When the stage effect is determined using the table 2 and the stage 3 is determined as the stage, the stage effect is determined using the stage lottery table 3.

  The sign effects A to C are sign effects that suggest the possibility of shifting from the ART sign state to the ART state after a unit game of the specified number of games, and the contents of the effects are different. The contents of the effects of the sign effects A to C are configured such that the degree of expectation (hereinafter simply referred to as “expected degree”) of shifting from the ART sign state to the ART state after execution of the unit game of the specified number of games is different. The degree of expectation of each indication effect is highest for the indication effect C, followed by the indication effect B, and the indication effect A is the lowest.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C, the effect lottery tables 1 to 3 are defined such that the lottery values of the sign effects A to C are different from each other, but any one of the sign effects AC Is a configuration that can win.

  That is, in the ART precursor state, when the stage of production shifts from stage 1 to stage 2 of production, the sub CPU 82 has a high probability of executing the stage effect B having a higher expectation level than the stage effect A, and the stage of production is stage 2 of stage. When the stage shifts to stage 3, the probability of executing the stage effect C having the highest expectation among the stage effects A to C is configured to be high. Even if it is a production, it is configured to be executed when a lottery is won.

  Thereby, when the pachislot machine 1 wins the special replays 1 to 3, one of the stage transition tables 1 to 6 is selected, and whether or not to shift to the ART state after the specified number of games is determined by lottery. The warning effect that suggests the possibility of shifting to the ART state is executed, and any of the stage transition tables 1 to 6 is selected and any of the effect lottery tables 1 to 3 is selected. Since the player cannot guess whether the sign effect has been executed, it is possible to always enhance the interest of the player in developing the game.

<Changes in expectations for each stage transition table>
The graphs shown in FIGS. 23A to 23F show the transition of the expected degree when any of the stage transition tables 1 to 6 shown in FIGS. 21A to 21F is selected in the ART precursor state. It is a graph.

  As shown in FIGS. 23A to 23C, when using the stage transition tables 1 to 3, the sub CPU 82 changes the production probability for every five games in the ART precursor state, and thereby out of the prescribed number of games. Up to 20 games, the production stage may go from production stage 1 to production stage 2 or from production stage 2 to production stage 3, and it is likely that a highly anticipated production will be selected. It is configured so that the sign production with low expectation is likely to be selected.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 23D to 23F, when using the stage transition tables 4 to 6, the sub CPU 82 changes the production probability every 5 games in the ART precursor state, thereby changing the specified number of games. As the unit game is executed, the production stage rises from the production stage 1 to the production stage 2 or from the production stage 2 to the production stage 3, so that it is easy to select a predictive production with a high degree of expectation.

  As a result, the pachislot machine 1 has a higher probability of shifting to the ART state after the unit game of the specified number of games is executed when many of the warning effects with high expectation to shift to the ART state are executed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest for the player's sign production, and always enhance the interest for the player's game development.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 has a higher expectation table in which the game state shifts to the ART state after execution of the unit game of the specified number of games, and the expectation level to shift to the ART state is higher than the current performance probability for each predetermined number of games. Therefore, the closer to the specified number of games, the easier it is to execute a precursor effect with a higher expectation, and it is possible to always increase the interest of the player in developing the game.

[Control processing]
The main CPU 73 of the main control circuit 71 executes various programs according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

<Main control of main CPU>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the main control process.

  First, when power is turned on to the pachislot machine 1, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a power-on process subroutine shown in FIG. 25, which will be described later (S10). In this power-on process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or the setting has been changed appropriately, and an initialization process is executed according to the determination result.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes an initialization process at the end of one game (unit game) (S11). In this process, for example, the initialization storage area at the end of one game is designated and initialized. As a result of this initialization processing, the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area or the display winning combination storing area of the main RAM 75 is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a subroutine for medal acceptance / start check processing shown in FIG. 26 described later (S12). By this medal acceptance / start check process, a process for detecting a medal inserted by the player and a process for detecting a start operation are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 73 extracts a random value and stores it in the random value storage area (S13). Next, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a subroutine of an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 27 described later (S14). The internal lottery process constitutes a process in the internal winning combination determining means.

  Next, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a subroutine for reel stop initial setting control processing shown in FIG. 28 described later (S15). By this reel stop initial setting process, a process for determining a reel stop information group (see FIG. 19) based on the internal winning combination is performed. By this reel stop initial setting process, each piece of information (for example, stop table number) related to reel stop control is stored based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes start command transmission processing for transmitting start command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41 (S16). The start command includes various kinds of information necessary for producing an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes a wait process (S17). This wait process determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time elapses. This is a process to wait until the digestion is complete. The predetermined time in the wait process, that is, the wait time is normally set to 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game, for example.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes a rotation start process for all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the number of inserted medals (S18). This reel rotation start process constitutes the process in the game start command means. Further, along with the reel rotation start process, “01110000” is stored in the operation stop button storage area shown in FIG.

  The reel rotation start process in step S18 described above is executed by an interrupt process (S204 in FIG. 32). This interrupt process is a process executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 milliseconds). By this interruption process, the driving of the stepping motor 38c of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. Thereafter, the driving of the stepping motor 38c is controlled by this interruption process, and acceleration is performed until the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed. Further, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reaches a constant speed thereafter, the driving of the stepping motor 38c is controlled by this interruption process, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are maintained so as to rotate at a constant speed. The

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes reel rotation start command transmission processing for transmitting reel rotation start command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41 (S19). By this reel rotation start command transmission processing, the sub control circuit 81 can recognize the start of reel rotation, and can determine the timing for executing various effects.

  Next, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a subroutine for reel stop control processing shown in FIG. 29 described later (S20). By this process, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes a winning search process (S21). In this winning search process, after all reels are stopped, the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination lines 8a and 8b is checked against the symbol combination table, and the symbol combination displayed for each winning determination line 8a and 8b is determined. This is a process for determining. Specifically, the data stored in the symbol code storage area (not shown) and the data in the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 12 are collated, and the result is displayed in the display combination storage area (FIG. 16B). Store. Specifically, the data in the symbol code storage area is copied as it is into the display combination storage area. At that time, the payout number is obtained with reference to the symbol combination table. By this winning search process, a process of specifying a combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means when all reels are stopped is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes payout of the number of medals corresponding to the displayed symbol combination based on the result of the winning search process (S22). Along with this medal payout process, the drive control of the hopper device 34 and the update of the credit counter are performed based on the payout number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes display command transmission processing for transmitting display command data from the main control board 31 to the sub-control board 41 (S23). The display command includes information such as a display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes RT control processing shown in FIG. 30 described later (S24). The gaming state is updated between the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state by the RT control process.

  Next, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a subroutine for replay operation check processing shown in FIG. 31 described later (S25). By this replay operation check process, a process of performing a replay operation based on the combination of symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. After executing the process of step S25, the main CPU 73 returns the process to step S11 described above.

<Power-on processing>
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of power-on processing called in step S10 of the main control processing shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 73 determines whether the backup is normal (S30). In this determination process, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the backup is normal by performing error detection using the checksum value. For example, when the power is turned off, the set value of the pachislot machine 1 (the value at which the payout rate is set to one of six predetermined stages) and the checksum value calculated from the set value are stored in the main RAM 75 as backup data. In the determination process when the power is turned on, the set value and the checksum value stored in the main RAM 75 are read out. The checksum calculated from the read setting value is compared with the checksum that was backed up. If the comparison results match, it is determined that the backup is normal.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that the backup is normal (YES), it sets the backed-up setting value (S31). As a result, when the backup is normal, the set value before the power is turned off is set.

  After the process of step S31 or when it is determined in step S30 that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the setting change switch is on (S32). When determining that the setting change switch is not on (NO), the main CPU 73 determines whether the backup is normal (S38).

  If it is determined in step S38 that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 73 executes power-on error processing (S40). In this process, the main CPU 73 displays an error display or the like indicating that the backup is not normal. Incidentally, the main CPU 73 does not cancel the error state depending on the operation of the stop release switch or the reset switch in the state where the backup is not normal (backup error), and a new setting change has been made. Only when the error state is cleared.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S32 that the setting change switch is on (YES), the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S33 and executes an initialization process at the time of setting change.

  In the initialization process at the time of changing the setting, for example, the main CPU 73 clears the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area and the display winning combination storing area of the main RAM 75 and also clears the set value.

  After the processing of step S33, the main CPU 73 shifts the processing to step S34, and executes initialization command transmission processing for transmitting initialization command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41. The initialization command data includes, for example, presence / absence of setting value change and setting value information.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S <b> 35 and executes a set value change process. In the setting value changing process, the main CPU 73 selects a setting value from predetermined 1 to 6 in accordance with the operation result of the reset switch, and sets the operation result of the start lever 16 operated subsequently thereto. The set value is confirmed based on this.

  After the set value change process (S35), the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S36, determines whether or not the setting change switch is in the ON state, and continues until the determination result that is not in the ON state is obtained. S36) is repeated. If a determination result (NO) that the setting change switch is not in the on state is obtained, this means that the operation of the setting change switch has been completed, and the main CPU 73 shifts the processing to step S37, An initialization command transmission process for transmitting initialization command data is executed.

  The main CPU 73 ends this subroutine after the process of step S37. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S38 that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 73 shifts the processing to step S39 and returns to the state before the power interruption based on the backup data stored in the main RAM 75. Return.

<Medal reception / start check processing>
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of medal acceptance / start check processing called in step S12 of the main control processing shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (S50). When a replay is won in the previous unit game, medals are automatically inserted in the current unit game. That is, the determination process in step S50 is equivalent to determining whether or not a replay is won in the previous unit game.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in step S50 that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the main CPU 73 executes a process for automatically inserting the same number of medals as the medals inserted in the previous unit game (S51). Specifically, the main CPU 73 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter and clears the automatic insertion counter.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes a medal insertion command transmission process for transmitting medal insertion command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41 (S52), and when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S57. Move.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in the determination process of step S50 that there is no automatic insertion request (NO), the main CPU 73 executes medal acceptance permission (S53). Specifically, the main CPU 73 drives a solenoid of a selector (not shown) to prompt passage of medals in the selector.

  After executing the process of step S53, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S54 to check whether or not there is a medal acceptance permission, until the determination result that the medal acceptance is permitted is obtained ( S54) is repeated. If the determination result that the medal acceptance permission is obtained is obtained (YES), it means that the medal can be accepted, and the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S55 and checks the inserted medal. To do.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in the determination process of step S54 that there is a medal acceptance permission (YES), the main CPU 73 checks the number of inserted medals (S55). By this processing, the value of the inserted number counter is updated according to the number of checked medals.

  After executing the processing of step S55, the main CPU 73 shifts the processing to step S56, and executes medal insertion command transmission processing for transmitting medal insertion command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41 (S56).

  Next, the main CPU 73 shifts the processing to step S57, and determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is the number that can start the game. That is, the main CPU 73 determines whether the number of inserted medals is three.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in the determination process in step S57 that the inserted number of medals is not the number that can start the game (NO), the main CPU 73 returns the process to the above-described step S54.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that the number of medals inserted in the determination process in step S57 is the number that can start the game (YES), it determines whether or not the start switch 57 is on (S58).

  When the main CPU 73 determines that the start switch 57 is not ON in the determination processing in step S58 (NO), the main CPU 73 returns the processing to step S54 described above.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in step S58 that the start switch 57 is on (YES), the main CPU 73 prohibits medal acceptance (S59) and ends the present subroutine. Specifically, without driving a selector (not shown) solenoid, medals inserted into the insertion slot are urged to be discharged from the medal payout opening 18.

<Internal lottery processing>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an internal lottery process called in the process of step S14 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 73 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (S60). In the present embodiment, the gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14 is set regardless of whether the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 73 acquires a random number value stored in the random value storage area (S61).

  Next, the main CPU 73 acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number using the predetermined area of the internal lottery table set in the process of step S60, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (S62). That is, the main CPU 73 collates the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the subtraction result is smaller than 0 (S63).

  When determining that the subtraction result is not smaller than 0 (NO), that is, when determining that so-called borrowing is not performed, the main CPU 73 updates the random number value and the winning number (step S63). S64).

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not all winning numbers in the internal lottery table being used have been checked (S65). In this process, if it is determined that not all the winning numbers have been checked (NO), the main CPU 73 returns the process to step S62 described above.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of step S65 that all winning numbers have been checked (YES), the main CPU 73 sets 0 as the value of the data pointer (S66). That is, the main CPU 73 determines that the display combination is lost as a result of the internal lottery.

  Next, when it is determined that the subtraction result is smaller than 0 in the determination process of step S63 described above (YES), that is, when it is determined that so-called borrowing has been performed, the main CPU 73 uses the internal With reference to the lottery table, the value of the small role / replay data pointer is acquired (S67).

  Next, after executing the processing of step S66 or step S67 described above, the main CPU 73 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 15), and determines the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The internal winning combination is acquired based on (S68). The processing of this step S68 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table using the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer determined in the above-described processing of step S66 or step S67. This is a process of determining a 3-byte data value indicating an internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the replay data pointer.

  Next, the main CPU 73 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the corresponding internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 16A) (S69). The process of step S69 is a process of storing the 3-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S68 in the internal winning combination storing area (storage areas 1 and 2). When the process of step S73 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 73 constitutes an internal winning combination determining means.

<Reel stop initial setting process>
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a reel stop initial setting subroutine called up in step S15 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 73 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 19), and acquires each piece of information based on the turning stop number (S80).

  In the process of step S80, the main CPU 73 specifies, for example, the numbers of stop tables used at the time of the first to third stops and information necessary for performing control change in the control change process (that is, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are specified When the information is stopped in this order, information used for reselecting the stop table when it is stopped (or pressed) at a specific position is acquired.

  The stop table stores information on the number of sliding pieces for the pressed position, either directly or indirectly. Using this information, there is no limit to the player without any disadvantage and no erroneous winnings. Are configured to stop at a stop position intended by the developer.

  Next, the main CPU 73 stores the rotating identifier in each storage area of the symbol code storage area of the main RAM 75 (S81), stores 3 in the stop button non-operating counter (S82), and performs reel stop initial setting processing. finish.

<Reel stop control process>
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a reel stop control process subroutine called up in step S20 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 73 executes a pull-in priority storage process (S90). By this drawing priority order storing process, the main CPU 73 determines the drawing priority order of all symbols of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R. That is, stop information is stored for each symbol position of each rotating reel based on the internal winning combination. For example, in the case of stop permission, the pull-in priority data is stored based on the priority table. On the other hand, when the stop is not permitted (for example, when a winning combination is won), stop prohibition is stored.

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S91). This process is a process for determining whether or not a signal is output from a stop switch provided on the stop switch board 58. When the main CPU 73 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed (NO), it repeats the process of step S91.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that the valid stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R have been pressed in the determination process in step S91 (YES), the main CPU 73 determines the pressed stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R as shown in FIG. The operation stop button storage area shown in FIG. 16 and the pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 16D are updated (S92).

  The main CPU 73 stores the types of operation stop buttons corresponding to the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation in the pressing order storage area shown in FIG. By referencing, it is possible to determine the pressing order of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R.

  Next, the main CPU 73 decrements the stop button non-operating counter by 1 (S93).

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S94).

  Next, the main CPU 73 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter (S95). The stop start position is a symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when a stop operation is detected by the stop switch.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes reel stop command transmission processing for transmitting reel stop command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41 (S96). The reel stop command also includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the stop start position, and the number of sliding pieces (or planned stop position).

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on each information acquired in the reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 28), the pull-in priority order data, and the stop start position (S97). The scheduled stop position is a symbol position obtained by adding any of predetermined numerical values “0” to “4” defined as the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position, and the symbol position where the reel rotation stops. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S98).

  When the main CPU 73 determines in the determination process of step S98 that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 73 executes the pull-in priority storage process (S99), and returns the process to S91.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in the determination process of S98 that the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 73 immediately ends this subroutine.

<RT control processing>
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the RT control process called in the process of step S24 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the small combination 2 has won (S100). Here, since the small role 2 (“bell-bell-bell”) is a transition pattern to the RT1 gaming state (see FIGS. 9 and 12), the gaming state is changed to the RT1 gaming state in the determination processing of step S100. It is determined whether to shift.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in the determination process of step S100 that the small combination 2 is displayed (YES), the main CPU 73 updates the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S101), and ends the present subroutine.

  In step S100, when it is determined that the small combination 2 has not won (NO), the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the special replays 1 to 3 or replay 2 has been won (S102). Here, special replays 1 to 3 ("red 7 / blue 7 / yellow 7-replay-replay") are won only in the RT1 gaming state (see FIG. 14), and the RT1 gaming state is changed to the RT2 gaming state. Promotion replay (see FIGS. 9 and 12). Replay 2 is a promotion replay in which the game state is an ART precursor state or an ART state, which will be described later, and a prize can be won without causing a penalty only when the first stop operation can be performed on the stop button 17R. That is, the main CPU 73 determines whether to shift the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state in the determination process of step S102.

  If it is determined in step S102 that special replays 1 to 3 or replay 2 has won (YES), the main CPU 73 updates the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (S103), and ends the RT control process. If it is determined in step S102 that special replays 1 to 3 and replay 2 have not won (NO), the main CPU 73 ends this subroutine.

  Thus, since the small role 2 is to shift the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (see FIG. 9), the gaming state is updated to the RT1 gaming state with the winning of the small role 2 Is done. In addition, the special replays 1 to 3 and the replay 2 are for shifting the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (see FIG. 9). The state is updated to the RT2 gaming state.

<Replay operation check process>
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the replay operation check process called in the process of step S25 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 73 determines whether one of the replays 1 and 2 or the special replays 1 to 3 has won a prize (S110). When determining that none of the replays 1 and 2 and the special replays 1 to 3 has been won (NO), the main CPU 73 ends the present subroutine.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that any one of the replays 1 and 2 or the special replays 1 to 3 has won (YES), the main CPU 73 makes an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter. (S111), this subroutine is terminated.

<Interrupt processing under main CPU control>
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU 73. This process is called and executed every 1.1172 milliseconds.

  First, the main CPU 73 saves the register (S120). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs an input port check process (S121). In this process, the main CPU 73 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 72. For example, the main CPU 73 stores the on edge and the off edge of the start switch 57, the stop switch, and the like for each interrupt process. The main CPU 73 stores an input state command including information on the on-edge and off-edge of various switches in a communication data storage area of the main RAM 75. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 81 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Accordingly, various effects can be executed using the operation means such as the start lever 16 and the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a timer update process (S122). Next, the main CPU 73 performs a command data transmission process (S123). In this process, command data is transmitted to the sub control circuit 81 of the sub control board 41. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a process of controlling the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S124). More specifically, the main CPU 73 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, that is, in response to the start operation. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a lamp and 7SEG driving process (S125). For example, the main CPU 73 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 restores the register (S126), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Sub-control processing]
The sub CPU 82 of the sub control circuit 81 executes various programs according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

<Processing at power-on>
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sub-control circuit 81 for processing at power-on.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes an initialization process (S130). In this process, the sub CPU 82 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task that is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task that is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates the lamp control task shown in FIG. 34 (S131). The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 82 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 82 every 2 milliseconds, and in response to receiving the timer interrupt event message, It is a process which performs the process which controls a lighting state.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates the sound control task shown in FIG. 35 (S132). The sound control task is a process in which the sub CPU 82 executes a process of controlling a sound output state from the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, and 49R.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates the mother task shown in FIG. 36 (S133) and aborts the process. The mother task is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and a vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from the liquid crystal display device 10 when one frame of video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10. Is used.

<Ramp control task>
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a lamp control task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes a timer interrupt initialization process (S140).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a lamp related data initialization process (S141).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 waits for a timer interrupt (S142). In this process, until the sub CPU 82 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 milliseconds, the sub CPU 82 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization. As a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group for command reception interrupt synchronization can be cited. Further, a task group (not shown) for power supply interrupt synchronization and a task group (not shown) for door monitoring unit communication synchronization can be mentioned.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes the sound control task shown in FIG. 35 (S143). In this process, the task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group which is the same group as the lamp control task is executed. In the embodiment, the priority order of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization is basically the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S143, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S143, the processing of step S152 and step S153 is performed in the sound control task shown in FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes lamp data analysis processing (S144).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes lamp lighting control processing (S145), and returns the processing to step S142.

<Sound control task>
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a sound control task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes an initialization process of sound related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R (S150).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group that is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task (S151).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes sound data analysis processing (S152).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs a sound effect execution process (S153), and returns the process to step S151.

<Mother task>
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the mother task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes activation of the main task (S160).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes activation of the main board communication task (S161).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates the animation task (S162) and aborts the process.

<Main task>
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the main task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes a VSYNC interrupt initialization process (S170).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 waits for VSYNC interrupt (S171).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a drawing process (S172), and returns the process to step S171.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the main board communication task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes initialization of the communication message queue (S180).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a reception command check (S181). Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S182).

  If the sub CPU 82 determines in step S182 that the command different from the previous command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 82 shifts the processing to step S181 described above. On the other hand, if it is determined that a command different from the previous command has been received (YES), it is determined that the received command is a legitimate command, the process proceeds to step S183, and game information is created from the received command. And store.

  Then, the sub CPU 82 calls and executes a command analysis processing subroutine shown in FIG. 39 (S184), and shifts the processing to step S181 described above.

<Command analysis processing>
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process subroutine called up in the process of step S184 of the main board communication task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes effect content determination processing (S190).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes lamp data determination processing (S191).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes sound data determination processing (S192).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 registers each determined data (S193), and ends this subroutine.

<Anime task>
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the animation task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 checks a change from the previous game information (S200). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 determines whether the current game information updated by the interrupt process (see FIG. 32) is different from the game information registered in the sub RAM 83 in the interrupt process up to the previous time. Check whether or not.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 executes object control processing (S201). Specifically, in the above-described step S200, when a check result indicating that the gaming state has changed is obtained, the sub CPU 82 controls the image according to the change in the gaming state.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 executes the animation task management process (S202), and moves the process to the above-described step S200. Specifically, when the power is turned on when the setting change switch provided in the cabinet 2a of the pachislo machine 1 is in the ON state, an initialization command indicating that is sent from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit. By being transmitted to 81, the sub CPU 82 issues a hall menu task execution request corresponding to the initialization command in the animation task management process (S202). Thus, when the initialization command is received, the hall menu is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10.

<Production content determination process>
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of effect content determination processing called up in step S190 of the command analysis processing shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the initialization command is received (S210).

  When it is determined in step S210 that the initialization command is received (YES), the sub CPU 82 calls and executes the initialization command reception process shown in FIG. 45 (S211), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 73 transmits presence / absence of setting value change and information on setting values as an initialization command. The sub CPU 82 receives these as initialization commands in step S211.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S210 that the initialization command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a medal insertion command is received (S212).

  When it is determined in step S212 that the medal insertion command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 82 executes the medal insertion command reception processing (S213) and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 73 transmits the presence / absence of a medal and the value of the inserted number counter / credit counter as a medal insertion command. In step S213, the sub CPU 82 receives these as medal insertion commands.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S212 that the medal insertion command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is a start command reception (S214).

  When it is determined in step S214 that the start command is received (YES), the sub CPU 82 calls and executes the start command reception process shown in FIG. 42 (S215), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 73 transmits a game state flag type, an internal winning combination type, and the presence / absence of a special output flag as a start command. The sub CPU 82 receives these as start commands in step S215.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S214 that the start command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the reel rotation start command is received (S216).

  When it is determined in the determination process of step S216 that the reel rotation start command is being received (YES), the sub CPU 82 executes a reel rotation start command reception process (S217) and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 73 transmits that the rotation of the reel has been started as a reel rotation start command. In step S217, the sub CPU 82 receives this as a reel rotation start command.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S216 that the reel rotation start command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S218).

  When it is determined in step S218 that the reel stop command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 82 executes a reel stop command reception process (S219), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 73 transmits a stop reel type, a stop start position, and the number of sliding pieces (or a planned stop position) as a reel stop command. The sub CPU 82 receives these as a reel stop command in the process of step S219.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S218 that the reel stop command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the display command is received (S220).

  When it is determined in step S220 that the display command is received (YES), the sub CPU 82 executes the display command reception process shown in FIG. 45 (S221), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 73 transmits the type of display combination and the like as a display command. The sub CPU 82 receives these as display commands in the process of step S221.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S220 that the display command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether the input state command is received (S222).

  When it is determined in step S222 that the input state command is received (YES), the sub CPU 82 executes the input state command reception process (S223), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 73 transmits, as an input state command, whether each operation unit is in an on-edge state or an off-edge state. The sub CPU 82 receives these as input state commands in the process of step S223.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S222 that the input state command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

<Processing when receiving a start command>
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of start command reception processing called in step S215 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART flag is on (S230). If it is determined in step S230 that the ART flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 executes ART processing (S231), and ends this subroutine.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S230, when determining that the ART flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART precursor flag is on (S232). If it is determined in step S232 that the ART precursor flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 82 executes ART precursor processing (S233) and ends this subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S232 that the ART precursor flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines the effect data for normal time based on the winning number of the internal winning combination (S234). In this processing, when the internal winning combination is 2 to 4, that is, when the special replays 1 to 3 are won, the sub CPU 82 allows the special replays 1 to 3 to win the special replays 1 to 3 in the liquid crystal display device 10. An effect of notifying that 3 is won is executed. After executing the process of step S234, the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

<Processing during ART>
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a sub-routine of the ART processing that is called in the process of step S231 of the start command reception process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (S240). If it is determined in step S240 that the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (YES), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the winning number of the internal winning combination is “1” (S241). ).

  If it is determined in the process of step S241 that the winning number is “1” (YES), the sub CPU 82 executes a push order navigation effect for transitioning to the RT2 gaming state (S242). Here, the push order navigation effect is an effect in which the stop operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is notified and a predetermined replay or small role is awarded.

  In the process of step S242, the sub CPU 82 executes the effect of informing the player to stop the right reel 3R first by causing the stop button 17R to perform the first stop operation (see FIG. 13) as a push order navigation effect. When the replay 2 wins, the main CPU 73 shifts the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  If it is determined in step S240 that the current gaming state is not the RT1 gaming state (NO), or if it is determined in step S241 that the winning number is not "1" (NO), the sub CPU 82 Executes the push order navigation effect during ART (S243). In this process, the sub CPU 82 causes the push order navigation effect to win the small roles 3 to 5 corresponding to the winning numbers 5 to 7, that is, causes the stop button 17L to perform the first stop operation (see FIG. 13), and the left reel 3L is first operated. An effect of informing the player to stop the game is executed.

  As a result, the main CPU 73 wins the small roles 3 to 5 and maintains the RT2 gaming state when the 7 symbols for establishing the small roles 3 to 5 are displayed when the left reel 3L is stopped. If the 7 symbols that establish 5 are not displayed when the left reel 3L is stopped, the small role 2 is won to shift the gaming state from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (see FIG. 30).

  After executing the process of step S242 or after executing the process of step S243, the sub CPU 82 decrements the ART game number counter by 1 (S244). Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART game number counter is 0 (S245). In this process, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a unit game of a specific number of games (50 games in the present embodiment) has been executed in the ART state.

  If it is determined in the process of step S245 that the ART game number counter is not 0 (NO), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine. By this processing, the sub CPU 82 maintains the ART state even when the gaming state is demoted to the RT1 gaming state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART game number counter is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 82 turns off the ART flag (S246), and ends this subroutine. With this process, the sub CPU 82 ends the ART state.

<ART warning process>
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the ART precursory process called in step S233 of the start command reception process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes a push order navigation effect informing the stop button 17R to execute the first stop operation (S250). By this processing, even if the sub CPU 82 wins the winning numbers 5 to 7 in an internal manner, the RT2 gaming state does not win the small role 2 that shifts from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (see FIG. 13). Can be maintained.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART precursor game number counter is 30 (S251). In this process, if it is determined that the value of the ART precursor game number counter is not 30 (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines the stage transition table (see FIG. 46) determined in step S290 (see FIG. 46) of the normal process described later. 21), the current stage is determined based on the stage determined in the previous unit game and the stage probabilities defined in the stage transition table (S252). Here, the sub CPU 82 is configured to change the production probability used when determining the production stage based on the stage transition table every predetermined number of games (5 games).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the current production stage is the production stage 1 (S253). In this process, if it is determined that the current performance stage is the performance stage 1 (YES) or if it is determined in the process of step S251 that the ART precursor game number counter is 30 (YES), the sub CPU 82 Then, using the effect lottery table 1 (see FIG. 22A), the sign effect to be executed in the current unit game is determined (S254).

  On the other hand, in the process of step S253, when it is determined that the current performance stage is not the performance stage 1 (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the current performance stage is the performance stage 2 (S255). ). In this process, if it is determined that the current stage is the stage 2 (YES), the sub CPU 82 executes the current unit game using the stage lottery table 2 (see FIG. 22B). The sign production to be performed is determined (S256).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S255 that the current performance stage is not the performance stage 2 (NO), the sub CPU 82 uses the production lottery table 3 (see FIG. 22C) to A precursor effect to be executed in the unit game is determined (S257).

  After executing the process of step S254, S256, or S257, the sub CPU 82 subtracts 1 from the ART precursor game number counter (S258). Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART precursor game number counter is 0 (S259). In this process, when it is determined that the ART precursor game number counter is not 0 (NO), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART precursor game number counter is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 82 turns off the ART precursor flag (S260). In this process, the sub CPU 82 turns off the ART precursor flag and ends the ART precursor state because the 30-art ART precursor game as the specified number of games has been executed.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the stage transition table used in the current ART precursor state is one of the stage transition tables 1 to 3 (see FIGS. 21A to 21C). (S261). In this process, if it is determined that the stage transition table is one of the stage transition tables 1 to 3 (YES), the sub CPU 82 ends this subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S261 that the stage transition table is not one of the stage transition tables 1 to 3 (NO), the sub CPU 82 turns on the ART flag and sets the ART game number counter to 50. (S262), and this subroutine is terminated. In this process, when the stage transition tables 4 to 6 are selected from the special lottery table at the time of special replay winning (see FIG. 20), the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART win is “Yes”. The game state is shifted to the ART state.

  In this way, in the process of step S252, the sub CPU 82 performs lottery for determining the stage of performance based on the stage transition table for each unit game, and determines the sign stage effect based on the stage lottery table corresponding to the determined stage of performance. Is configured to do. Thereby, the sub CPU 82 enters an ART precursor state, and even if any of the stage transition tables 1 to 6 is selected, there is a possibility that the effect stage is changed for each unit game.

  That is, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even in the ART precursor state where the same stage transition table is selected, the stage of stage determined for each unit game is determined by lottery, and corresponds to the stage of stage. Since the sign production to be executed based on the production lottery table is determined by lottery, the stage transition table cannot be inferred from the executed sign production, and the player's game development is always interesting. Can be increased.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 82 constitutes a game number counting means, a precursor effect executing means, an effect table selecting means, and an effect probability changing means.

<Display command reception processing>
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display command reception processing called in step S221 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART flag is on (S270). In this process, if it is determined that the ART flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 executes an ART continuation effect (S271), and ends this subroutine. Here, the ART continuation effect is an effect for notifying that the ART state continues in the next unit game.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S270 that the ART flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART precursor flag is on (S272). In this process, if it is determined that the ART precursor flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 82 executes the ART precursor continuous effect (S273), and ends this subroutine. Here, the effect for continuation of the ART precursor is an effect that notifies that the ART precursor state continues in the next unit game.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S272 that the ART precursor flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 executes normal processing (S274) and ends this subroutine.

<Normal processing>
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of normal processing called in step S274 of the display command reception processing shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the first stop operation has been performed on the stop button 17R (S280). In this process, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the player has performed the first stop operation on the stop button 17R based on the reel stop command received in the reel stop command reception process (see step S219 in FIG. 41).

  Also, in this process, if it is determined that the stop button 17R is first stopped (YES), the sub CPU 82 turns on a penalty flag (S281), executes a penalty effect (S282), and the number of penalty games The counter is set to 6 (S283), and this subroutine is terminated. Here, the penalty effect is an effect that informs the player that the first stop operation of the stop button 17R should not be performed, and is executed whenever the stop button 17R is operated for the first stop at a normal time. A person can be prevented from performing the first stop operation of the stop button 17R.

  In the process of step S283, when the stop button 17R is operated for the first stop, the sub CPU 82 sets the value stored in the penalty game number counter to 6 regardless of the value stored in the penalty game number counter. change. Thereby, the sub CPU 82 can return the number of penalty games to 6 games when the stop button 17R is operated again for the first time during the penalty.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S280 that the stop button 17R has not been operated for the first stop (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the penalty flag is on (S284). In this process, if it is determined that the penalty flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 decrements the penalty game number counter by 1 (S285).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the penalty game number counter is 0 (S286). If it is determined in this process that the penalty game number counter is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 82 The penalty flag is turned off (S287), and this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in this process that the penalty game number is not zero (NO), the sub CPU 82 ends this subroutine.

  If it is determined in step S284 that the penalty flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the special replays 1 to 3 have won a prize (S288). In this process, when it is determined that the special replays 1 to 3 have not won (NO), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S288 that special replays 1 to 3 have been won (YES), the sub CPU 82 executes a special replay winning effect (S289). Here, the special replay winning effect is an effect of notifying the player that a special replay for shifting from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state has been won.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 refers to the special replay winning ART lottery table (see FIG. 20) in accordance with the winning special replay, and determines the step transition table (see FIG. 21) (S290).

  Here, when any of the stage shift tables 1 to 3 is determined as the stage shift table with reference to the special replay winning ART lottery table, “None” is determined as the ART win, and the sub CPU 82 The ART state is not shifted to after the end of the ART precursor state (see step S261 in FIG. 44). On the other hand, when any of the stage transition tables 4 to 6 is determined as the stage transition table with reference to the special replay winning ART lottery table, “Yes” is determined as the ART winning table. After completion of the ART precursor state, the state shifts to the ART state (see steps S261 and S262 in FIG. 44).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets the determined stage transition table in the stage transition table storage area of the main RAM 75, sets the ART precursor game number counter to 30 (S291), turns on the ART precursor flag (S292), Exit the subroutine.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 82 constitutes a game state transition lottery means and a decision table selection means.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the special replays 1 to 3 are won, one of the plurality of stage transition tables 1 to 6 is selected, and the ART after 30 games. Whether or not to shift to the state is determined by lottery, and any of the precursor effects A to C suggesting the possibility of shifting to the ART state is executed, but any of the plurality of stage transition tables 1 to 6 is selected Since the player cannot guess which one of the plurality of effect lottery tables 1 to 3 has been selected, the player's game development can always be enhanced. .

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is in the ART state after the unit game of 30 games is executed when many of the precursor effects A to C are performed with a high expectation effect to shift to the ART state. Therefore, it is possible to increase the interest of the player in the precursor effects A to C, and to always increase the interest of the player in the development of the game.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is expected to shift to the ART state rather than the current performance probability every predetermined number of games when the gaming state shifts to the ART state after the unit game of 30 games is executed. Since the probability that a high performance table is determined is changed to a high performance probability, the closer to the specified number of games, the easier it will be to perform a predictive performance with a high degree of expectation, which will always increase the interest of the player in developing the game. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 82 executes a staged lottery for each stage game using the stage transition table (see FIG. 21). However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the game is executed, a transition lottery at the production stage may be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 82 is configured to shift to the ART precursor state when the special replays 1 to 3 are won as a predetermined condition. It may be configured to shift to the ART precursor state when triggered by .about.3.

  In the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 82 wins the special replays 1 to 3, the sub CPU 82 notifies the special replays 1 to 3 in the liquid crystal display device 10 so that the special replays 1 to 3 can be won. The production is configured to be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the production informing that the special replays 1 to 3 are won when the special replays 1 to 3 are won. You may comprise. In addition, when the sub CPU 82 lotteries whether or not to execute the effect of notifying that the special replays 1 to 3 have been won, the sub CPU 82 selects one of a plurality of tables having different lottery values and defines the table. Notification may be executed based on the lottery value.

  In the present embodiment, the specific gaming state advantageous to the player is configured as the ART state, but is not limited thereto, and may be, for example, the AT gaming state. Further, the specific gaming state advantageous to the player may be a so-called bonus game such as a BB gaming state or an RB gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART state is won by winning the special replays 1 to 3 by lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a symbol that may trigger the ART state lottery is not limited. Any combination may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 82 is configured such that the stage 1 is selected for the first game in the ART precursor state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stage for the first game is not limited thereto. Two or three may be selected. Further, the sub CPU 82 may be configured such that any one of the production stages 1 to 3 is selected by lottery from the first game.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the production | presentation stage is comprised from the production | generation stages 1-3, it is not restricted to this, There may exist two or four or more production | presentation stages. In this case, the production lottery tables need the same number of production lottery tables as the number of production stages.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 82 is configured to shift one stage at a time when changing the stage of production. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the stage is changed from stage 1 to stage 3 or production. A plurality of stages may be shifted from stage 3 to stage 1 of production.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART state is won at the time of determining the stage transition table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that the lottery of whether to transfer may be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 82 is set to 50 games as the number of games in the ART state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise. Further, the sub CPU 82 may be configured to increase the number of games in the ART state when a certain condition is satisfied in the ART state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 82 determines the sign effect in the unit game using the effect lottery table shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C in the unit game in the ART sign state. Any one of the effects A to C is always determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sign effect in the unit game may be determined using an effect lottery table shown in FIGS. 47 (a) to 47 (c).

  As a result, the pachislot machine 1 may select a loss in addition to the indication effects A to C, and the execution stage may be changed in the next unit game in which the loss is selected. The stage transition table cannot be inferred from the prelude effect produced, and it is always possible to enhance the interest of the player in developing the game.

  In the present embodiment, the effective lines are the winning determination line 8a composed of a combination of the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the lower stage of the right display window 4R, and the lower stage, middle of the left display window 4L. The winning determination line 8b is a combination of the middle stage of the display window 4C and the upper stage of the right display window 4R, but is not limited to this. For example, the middle stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the right You may comprise the winning determination line which consists of the middle combination of the display windows 4R. Further, the pachislot machine 1 may have a structure having all the above winning determination lines.

1 Pachislot machine (game machine)
3L, 3C, 3R reel 4L, 4C, 4R Symbol display area (design display means)
10 Liquid crystal display devices 17L, 17C, 17R Stop button 38a Motor drive circuit (design variation means, stop control means)
38b Reel position detection circuit (design variation means, stop control means)
38c Stepping motor (design variation means, stop control means)
57S start switch (starting operation detection means)
58 Stop switch board (stop operation detection means)
71 Main control circuit (design variation means, stop control means)
73 Main CPU (Internal winning combination determining means)
74 Main ROM
75 Main RAM
81 Sub-control circuit 82 Sub CPU (prediction effect execution means, gaming state transition lottery means, decision table selection means, effect table selection means)
83 Sub RAM
87 Sub ROM

Claims (3)

Multiple reels with multiple symbols,
A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols displayed on the reel;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
An internal symbol combination determining unit that determines an internal symbol combination with a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting unit;
Based on the fact that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol by rotating the reel;
A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to the plurality of reels for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the design,
A game number counting means for counting the number of times a unit game is executed;
For each of the plurality of effect tables, a prelude effect that suggests the possibility of shifting the game state to a specific game state advantageous to the player for a predetermined number of games when a predetermined condition is established. A sign production execution means to be executed based on the set probability;
Game state transition lottery means for performing lottery as to whether or not to shift the gaming state to the specific gaming state after execution of the unit game of the prescribed number of games accompanied by the indication effect when the predetermined condition is established; ,
A decision table for selecting one decision table from among a plurality of decision tables each having a plurality of production probabilities set with a probability of determining one production table from the plurality of production tables when the predetermined condition is satisfied. A selection means;
While the unit game of the specified number of games is executed, the plurality of effect tables for each unit game using one effect probability among the plurality of effect probabilities included in the determination table selected by the determination table selecting means. Production table selection means for selecting one production table,
Effect probability changing means for changing the effect probability used by the effect table selecting means for each predetermined number of games while the unit game of the specified number of games is executed,
The precursor effect executing means executes the precursor effect using the effect table selected by the effect table selecting means,
Each of the plurality of performance tables has a different expectation level for transition to the specific game state after the unit game of the specified number of games is executed. The plurality of determination tables include a first determination table selected when the game state transition lottery means determines to shift to the specific game state, and the game state transition lottery unit. A second decision table selected when it is decided not to shift to the state,
The first determination table is set to have a higher probability that the effect table selection means will determine the effect table having a higher expectation level for the transition to the specific gaming state compared to the second determination table. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine has the performance probability.   When the determination table selection means selects the first determination table, the effect probability changing means determines the effect table having a higher expectation level for shifting to the specific gaming state than the current effect probability. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming machine is configured to change the performance probability with a high probability for each predetermined number of games.

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