JP6198759B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively displayed. When the rotation of a plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the sheet starts and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), the rotation of the plurality of reels stops, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is displayed. There is known a so-called pachislot machine that is given a privilege depending on the game machine.

  In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected by a start switch, a random number is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of the lottery is referred to as an “internal winning combination”), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. If the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the reels based on the internal winning combination.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a gaming machine that can execute a pseudo bonus state and an ART state, which are advantageous for a player, and is different in a pseudo bonus state preparation state and an ART state preparation state is known. (Patent Document 1).

  In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, when the lottery for the transition to the pseudo bonus state is won in the normal state (RT1), the transition is made from the normal state (RT1) to the preparation state for the pseudo bonus state (RT4) to prepare for the pseudo bonus state. In the state (RT4), when the symbol combination of “7 Lip” is displayed, the state is shifted to the pseudo bonus state (RT3). In addition, when the lottery of the ART state is won in the normal state (RT1), the normal state (RT1) is shifted to the ART state preparation state (RT2), and in the pseudo bonus state preparation state (RT4), “RT3 ”Is displayed, the state is shifted to the ART state (RT3). This makes the game diverse.

JP 2014-42658 A

  However, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, the RT gaming state in which the preparation state is executed is (RT4) even though the RT gaming state in which the pseudo bonus state and the ART state are executed is common (RT3). Therefore, there is a problem that the number of RT gaming states is unnecessarily increased and the storage capacity is compressed.

  The present invention has been made in view of such points, and its purpose is to unnecessarily increase the preparation state of an advantageous state while ensuring the diversity of the game and to press the storage capacity. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the occurrence of the game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) that displays a plurality of symbols variably in a plurality of columns, and an input that detects a game medium input operation. Based on the operation detection means (for example, medal sensor 35S) and the insertion operation detection means detecting the insertion of a predetermined number of the game media, the start operation detection means (for example, start switch 16S) detects the start operation. ) And an internal winning combination determining means (for example, main control circuit 41) for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, and a stop operation detection for detecting a stop operation The symbol change in the symbol display means based on the stop operation detected by the means (for example, the stop switch 17S) and the stop operation detection means A stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 41) for controlling the stop of the display, and when the change display of the symbols on the symbol display means is stopped by the stop control means, the combination is stopped based on the combination of the stopped symbols Winning determination means (for example, main control circuit 41) for determining winning or non-winning, and profit granting means (for example, main control circuit 41, sub-control circuit 42) for giving profit based on the determination result by the winning determination means. ), And a first probability (for example, 8980/65536) in which the winning probability of a plurality of replay roles (for example, data pointers 1 to 5 for small roles / replays) is relatively low A first gaming state (for example, RT0, RT3) and a second gaming state (for example, 54613/65536) having a relatively high winning probability for a plurality of the replay roles. For example, RT2, RT4) and a third gaming state (for example, RT1) different from the first gaming state and the second gaming state, and the first condition is satisfied in the first gaming state. When (for example, winning ART1), start notification of the first transition procedure (for example, the procedure of the stop operation to be shifted to ART1 from normal during preparation of ART1,) in the first gaming state, When the second condition is satisfied (for example, winning ART2), a transition procedure for starting notification of a second transition procedure (for example, a procedure for a stop operation to be shifted to ART2 through normal preparation from ART2) The notification means (for example, the sub-control circuit 42 for controlling the liquid crystal display device 11) and the first transition procedure are the first combination of symbols (for example, the combination of symbols related to the replay 1) in the first gaming state. ) And the transition to the third gaming state (for example, a stop operation procedure in which replay 1 will win when “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as an internal winning combination) In the third gaming state, a procedure for displaying a second symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination relating to Replay 2) and shifting to the second gaming state (for example, “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5”). ”Is a stop operation procedure in which the replay 2 will win when it is determined as an internal winning combination, and the first transition procedure is notified, so that the first advantageous state (for example, during ART1) ) To control the first advantageous state control means (for example, the sub control circuit 42) and the second transition procedure in the first gaming state, the combination of the third symbol (for example, replay 3) Stop that will cause Replay 3 to win when the procedure for displaying the symbol combination) and shifting to the third gaming state (for example, “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is determined as an internal winning combination) Operation procedure) and in the third gaming state, a fourth symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination related to Replay 4) is displayed and a procedure for shifting to the second gaming state (for example, “normal lip + When “Replay 4 + Replay 6” is determined as an internal winning combination, the replay 4 will be a winning operation procedure), and the second transition procedure is notified to notify the second advantageous state ( For example, the second advantageous state control means (for example, the sub-control circuit 42) that controls during the ART2) and the first transition procedure are informed so that the first gaming state can be When a transition is made to the gaming state, in the third gaming state, the preparation state of the first advantageous state (for example, the preparation state of ART1) is notified, and the second transition procedure is notified State notifying means for notifying that in the third gaming state, the state is the preparation state of the second advantageous state (for example, the ART2 preparation state) when the first gaming state is shifted to the third gaming state. (E.g., a sub-control circuit 42 that controls the liquid crystal display device 11), and the third gaming state that is shifted in the first transition procedure, and the third transition that is shifted in the second transition procedure. The gaming state is a common gaming state .

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first transition procedure is a procedure in which the combination of the third symbols is not displayed in the first gaming state (for example, “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” When the winning combination is determined, the procedure of the stop operation that does not win the replay 3 and the procedure that does not display the combination of the fourth symbols in the third gaming state (for example, “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” ”Is a stop operation procedure in which the replay 4 is not won when the internal winning combination is determined, and the second transition procedure does not display the first symbol combination in the first gaming state. A procedure (for example, a procedure of a stop operation in which replay 1 is not awarded when “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as an internal winning combination) and the third game In the state, it is a procedure that does not display the second symbol combination (for example, a stop operation procedure that does not allow the replay 2 to be won when “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as an internal winning combination), The state notification means is configured to notify the first advantageous state (for example, in the second gaming state, for example, when the first transition procedure is notified and the third gaming state is shifted to the second gaming state). , The operation state of ART1), and when the second game procedure is transferred from the third game state to the second game state by notifying the second transition procedure, It is notified that it is in the second advantageous state (for example, the operating state of ART1).

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the first condition is satisfied (for example, winning ART1), the first transition procedure is notified, the first advantageous state (for example, during ART1) is controlled, and the first When the condition of 2 is satisfied (for example, winning ART2), the second transition procedure is notified, and the third gaming state (for example, RT1) is controlled by controlling to the second advantageous state (for example, during ART2). Since it is possible to function both as a preparation state in the first advantageous state (for example, during ART1 preparation) and as a preparation state for the second advantageous state (for example, in preparation for ART2), the diversity of games is guaranteed. However, it is possible to prevent the storage capacity from being compressed by unnecessarily increasing the advantageous ready state.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the second gaming state transitions from the third gaming state based on the display of the combination of the second symbols (for example, RT2 ) And a second high-probability gaming state (for example, RT4) that is different from the first high-probability gaming state and transitions based on the display of the fourth symbol combination from the third gaming state. Yes, the winning probabilities of the plurality of replay roles in the first high probability gaming state and the second high probability gaming state are the same in the second probability.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first gaming state is a first case where the first gaming state transitions from the first gaming state to the third gaming state based on the display of the first symbol combination. Transition from the first gaming state to the third gaming state based on the display of a combination of the third symbols different from the low probability gaming state (for example, RT0) and the first low probability gaming state There is a second low probability gaming state (for example, RT3), and the winning probability of the plurality of replay roles in the first low probability gaming state and the second low probability gaming state is the first probability. It is characterized by being identical.

  Moreover, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first advantageous state is achieved while reducing the amount of information stored in a predetermined storage area (for example, the main ROM 52) of the main control circuit (for example, the main control circuit 41). Alternatively, depending on whether the second advantageous state is controlled, the first gaming state of the transition source (for example, RT0 and RT3) or the second gaming state of the transition destination (for example, RT2 and RT4) Since it can be recognized that the game state is different, for example, even when it is desired to vary the lottery probability of the production (for example, “lock”) on the main control circuit side, It is possible to prevent the amount of information stored in the storage area from increasing unnecessarily.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the storage capacity from being compressed by unnecessarily increasing the advantageous preparation state while ensuring the diversity of the game.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external structure of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. In the pachislo machine in this embodiment, it is a front view of the state of the front panel in the state where a movable part exists in an initial position. In the pachislo machine in this embodiment, it is a front view of the state of the front panel in the state where a movable part exists in a production | presentation position. It is a disassembled perspective view of the front panel of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine according to the present embodiment, with the front door opened. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure with which the pachislot machine in this embodiment is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the normal internal lottery table of the pachislot machine in this embodiment, (b) is a figure which shows the normal lottery value change table of the pachislot machine in this embodiment, (c) is this implementation It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for bonuses of the pachislot machine in a form. (A) is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for the small part replay of a pachislot machine in this embodiment, (b) is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses of a pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. In the pachi-slot machine according to the present embodiment, it is a diagram showing a correspondence table between the internal winning combination and the stop operation order. (A) is a figure which shows the transition flow of RT game state of the pachislot machine in this embodiment, (b) is a figure which shows the transition conditions of RT game state of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing the normal ART1 lottery table of the pachislot machine in the present embodiment, (b) is a diagram showing the ART2 lottery table in the ART of the pachislot machine in the present embodiment, (c) is the present embodiment. The figure which shows the normal ART2 lottery table of the pachi-slot machine in FIG. 8, (d) is the figure which shows the ART2 initial game number lottery table of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment, (e) is the addition in the ART2 of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment It is a figure which shows a game number lottery table. It is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the game of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of the main CPU of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process by control of the sub CPU of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process in ART1 of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process in ART2 of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ART preparation process of the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ART winning process of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ART transfer lottery process of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of receiving a prize operation command of a pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation at the time of shifting to ART1 of the pachislot machine in this embodiment, and shifting to ART2.

[Function flow of pachislot machine]
First, with reference to FIG. 1, the main structure of the pachislot machine 1 in this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a functional flow of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. In the pachislot machine 1, each means shown in FIG. 1 executes a necessary process, and a function performed by each means is exhibited, thereby enabling a player to execute a game.

<Input operation detection means>
The input operation detecting means detects an input operation of a game medium such as a medal or a coin by the player. When an operation for inserting a predetermined number of game media (for example, three medals) is detected, detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means described later is permitted. In addition, a predetermined pay line is activated in a symbol display means to be described later (hereinafter, the activated pay line is referred to as an “effective line”). In the present embodiment, the medal sensor 35S that detects insertion of a medal by a player constitutes an insertion operation detection unit. Note that the types of game media that can be detected are not limited to medals, but include coins, tokens, game balls, or electromagnetic game media having a value equivalent to these.

<Starting operation detection means>
The start operation detecting means detects a start operation by the player. When a start operation is detected, symbol variation display by symbol display means described later is started. In addition, a random number value used when an internal winning combination determining means to be described later determines an internal winning combination is extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). In addition, an effect random number value used when the effect control means (to be described later) determines the effect is extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 32767). In the present embodiment, the start switch 16S that detects the operation of the start lever 16 by the player constitutes a start operation detecting means. Note that the type, number, and numerical range of random numbers to be extracted are not limited to this, and the number of random values that are required in the game can be extracted from a predetermined numerical range. .

<Internal winning combination determination means>
The internal winning combination determining means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations. That is, the combination of symbols allowed to be displayed on the active line is determined by determining the internal winning combination. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that refers to various tables and executes an internal lottery process based on the extracted random number value constitutes an internal winning combination determining means. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as medal payout, replay operation, bonus operation, etc. are given to the player, and other so-called “losing” Such a thing is provided.

  In addition, the pachislot machine can perform control to stop the progress of the game. Such control is referred to as “lock” (or “freeze”). For convenience, the control that stops the progress of the game that is executed at the start of the game is called “game start lock”, and the control that stops the progress of the game that is executed at the end of the game is called “game end lock”. Call. In other words, the “game start lock” is a control in which the progress of the game is stopped in the sense that the operation to the stop button is not effective for a predetermined period after the start lever is operated, “Lock at the end of the game” means that the operation of the game is stopped in the sense that the operation to the bet button or the operation to the start lever is not effective for a predetermined period after the stop button is operated. Control. Of course, the trigger of “lock” is not limited to the above. For example, after the start lever is operated and any one of the stop buttons is operated, the subsequent operation is valid for a predetermined period. It is good also as performing the control which does not become.

  Here, the internal winning combination determination means can determine whether or not to perform “locking” by lottery based on the extracted random number value, instead of the internal winning combination or together with the internal winning combination. In this case, a plurality of random number values are extracted, an internal winning combination is determined based on one of the random number values, and whether to perform “lock” based on the other random number value is determined. It is good.

<Design display means>
The symbol display means variably displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns. That is, when the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol fluctuation display is started, and when the stop control is executed by the stop control means described later, the symbol fluctuation display is ended. In the present embodiment, the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the display window 4 constitute a symbol display means. Note that the symbol display means is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a symbol image display means (for example, an image display device) that variably displays a plurality of symbol images in a plurality of columns.

<Stop operation detection means>
The stop operation detecting means detects a stop operation by the player. When the stop operation is detected, the symbol change display by the symbol display means is stopped by the stop control means described later. In the present embodiment, the stop switch 17S that detects the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R by the player constitutes a stop operation detecting means.

  The first stop operation that is performed first when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, the stop operation that is performed after the first stop operation is the second stop operation, and the second stop operation is performed next. The stop operation that is performed is referred to as a third stop operation.

<Stop control means>
The stop control unit controls the stop of the symbol variation display in the symbol display unit. That is, when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol display on the symbol display means is stopped based on the stop control information set according to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Control. In the present embodiment, when the player operates the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R, the reel stop control process is executed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to various stop control information. The main control circuit 41 that constitutes a stop control means.

  Here, in the pachi-slot machine, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”. When the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 1 symbol. The maximum number of sliding pieces is not limited to these and can be set as appropriate.

  The stop control means uses the specified time for the symbol combinations that are permitted to be displayed due to the determination of the internal winning combination, and the maximum slip so that the symbol combinations are displayed along the active line as much as possible. Stops reel rotation within the range of the number of frames.

  On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not allowed to be displayed due to the determination of an internal winning combination, the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols is used so that they are not displayed along the effective line using the specified time. To stop reel rotation.

  In addition, the stop control means changes the combination of symbols displayed according to a predetermined stop operation order (for example, the order in which a plurality of stop buttons are operated) by the determined internal winning combination. In some cases, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed with reference to the predetermined stop operation sequence.

<Winning determination means>
The winning determination means determines whether or not there is a winning according to the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means. That is, when the change display of the symbols is stopped by the stop control means, the winning or non-winning of the combination is determined based on the combination of symbols stopped on the active line. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that refers to a symbol combination table or the like and executes a winning search process based on the symbol combination displayed on the symbol display means constitutes a winning determination means.

<Profit grant means>
The profit granting means grants a profit corresponding to the winning combination of symbols when the winning determination means determines that there is a winning. That is, according to the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means, a corresponding profit is given to the player. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that executes a medal payout process based on the result of the winning search process constitutes a profit granting unit. In addition, when the profit to be granted is given by the control of the sub control circuit 42, the sub control circuit 42 constitutes a profit giving means.

  Here, the profit granted by the profit granting means includes the medal payout, the re-game operation that allows the same amount of game media as the current game to be automatically inserted, and the game can be played again. Re-play high probability state (replay time) that increases the winning probability of winning combination, special gaming state (bonus) that increases the internal winning combination probability related to the payout of medals, stop operation appropriate to the player By notifying this information, the operation of a specific gaming state (assist time) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals becomes high can be cited. In addition, the profit which a profit provision means gives is not restricted to this.

  Thus, in the pachislot machine, when the player's throwing operation is detected by the throwing operation detecting means and the player's starting operation is detected by the starting operation detecting means, the internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. At the same time, the symbol display by the symbol display means is started. Then, when the stop operation of the player is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the stop control means controls the change display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means is the winning determination means When it is determined that the symbol combination is related to winning, a profit corresponding to the symbol combination is given by the profit granting means. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game (unit game) in the pachislot machine.

<Production control means>
The effect control means performs lottery based on the extracted effect random number and other information (for example, information related to the internal winning combination), and determines what is to be executed this time from a plurality of types of effects. Further, the effect control means controls the effect execution means described later so that the determined effect is appropriately executed. In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 that refers to various tables, determines at least the effect contents based on the extracted effect random number value, and executes the effect according to the determined effect contents. Configure the means. It should be noted that the above-described “lock” can also be regarded as an aspect of the effect. In this case, the main control circuit 41 constitutes an effect control means.

  In addition, when the predetermined notification condition is satisfied, the effect control means determines an effect for notifying the player of information necessary for the game (for example, information regarding the stop operation order and information regarding the game history). In this case, the effect control means can also be referred to as notification control means.

<Direction execution means>
The effect execution means executes the effect determined by the effect control means. That is, it means various devices used for effects such as a display device or lamp that performs an effect appealing to the eye, a speaker that performs an effect appealing to the hearing, or an effect button that performs an effect appealing to the sense of touch. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 11, the lamp group 21, and the speakers 20L and 20R constitute an effect executing means. The production execution means is not limited to these, and may be, for example, a movable body (an accessory) provided at a position visible from the front side of the pachislot machine, or a plurality of reels (for example, reels) 3L, 3C, and 3R) may be displayed in a varying manner in a different manner from the normal symbol variation display manner.

  In addition, when the effect execution means determines an effect for notifying the player of information necessary for the game (for example, information regarding the stop operation order and information regarding the game history) by the effect control means, The information is notified to the player. In this case, the effect execution means can also be referred to as notification means.

[Pachislot machine structure]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 2-6, the structure of the pachislot machine 1 in this embodiment is demonstrated.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the front panel in a state where the movable parts are in the initial position in the pachislot machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the front panel in a state where the movable part is in the effect position in the pachislot machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the front panel in the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, and is a front view with the front door opened. It is.

  The pachi-slot machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, a token, or the like, or a game medium such as a card that stores information on a game value assigned to a player. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot machine 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 includes a cabinet 2a that is a main body that accommodates a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess that is put on when carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

  The front door 2b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, a liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 3) showing a specific example of the display device, and a waist panel 12. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided side by side inside the cabinet 2a. 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. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

  The liquid crystal display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and executes an effect by displaying an image. The liquid crystal display device 11 includes a display unit (display screen) 11a including display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. In the present embodiment, an image is displayed using the entire display unit 11a including the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and an effect is executed.

  The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are formed of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at positions that overlap with the three reel arrangement regions when viewed from the front (player side), and are positioned in front of the three reels (player side). Is provided. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are arranged in succession among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display windows stops. It is set to a size that can display two symbols. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, upper, middle and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each area. In this embodiment, the upper reel region of the left reel 3L, the middle reel region of the middle reel 3C, the line connecting the lower reel region of the right reel 3R (cross down line), the lower reel of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C A line (cross-up line) connecting the middle region and the upper region of the right reel 3R is defined as a winning line for determining whether or not a winning is made.

  The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and is set to a size that covers the liquid crystal display device 11. The front panel 10 is disposed so as to overlap the display unit 11 a side of the liquid crystal display device 11, and covers a decorative frame 101 having a panel opening 101 a that exposes the display unit 11 a of the liquid crystal display device 11, and a front surface of the decorative frame 101. And a protective cover 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 5).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the decorative frame 101 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a panel opening 101a. The decorative frame 101 includes an upper frame portion 111, a lower frame portion 112, a left frame portion 113, and a right frame portion 114. The decorative frame 101 is formed such that a pattern is generated on the surface by mixing a resin with a mixture and performing injection molding. In order to generate a pattern on the surface by such molding, for example, the position of the injection gate may be adjusted.

  The upper frame portion 111 is provided with a plurality of upper engagement holes 111a that open forward. The openings of the plurality of upper engagement holes 111a are each formed in a horizontally long rectangle. An upper engagement piece 126 (described later) of the protective cover 102 is inserted into the plurality of upper engagement holes 111a.

  Further, the left frame portion 113 is provided with a plurality of left engagement holes 113a that open forward, and the right frame portion 114 is provided with a plurality of right engagement holes 114a that open forward. The openings of the plurality of left engagement holes 113a and right engagement holes 114a are each formed in a vertically long rectangle. A left engagement piece 127 and a right engagement piece 128, which will be described later, of the protective cover 102 are inserted into the plurality of left engagement holes 113a and right engagement holes 114a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the protective cover 102 is formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin, and includes a front surface portion 121 facing forward, an upper surface portion 122 facing upward, and a lower surface portion 123 facing downward. And a left side surface portion 124 and a right side surface portion 125 facing sideways.

  Switch notches 121a and 121b for exposing later-described effect switches 22L and 22R are formed in the lower portion of the front surface portion 121. These switch notches 121a and 121b are formed in an arc shape corresponding to the outer shape of the production switches 22L and 22R.

  A plurality of upper engagement pieces 126 are provided on the end surface of the upper surface portion 122. The plurality of upper engagement pieces 126 are formed in a flat plate shape having a plane substantially orthogonal to the vertical direction, and have flexibility. Further, on the upper surface (one plane) of the plurality of upper engagement pieces 126, engagement protrusions 126a are provided.

  When the upper engagement piece 126 is inserted into the plurality of upper engagement holes 111 a of the decorative frame 101, the engagement protrusion 126 a engages with the upper frame portion 111 of the decorative frame 101, and the protective cover 102 comes off from the decorative frame 101. Can not be.

  The left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 of the protective cover 102 are continuous with the front surface portion 121 at an intermediate portion in the front-rear direction. Accordingly, the left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 have a protruding piece 124A and a protruding piece 125A that protrude forward from the front surface portion 121. End surfaces facing the front of the left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 are end surfaces on the protruding piece 124A and the protruding piece 125A side, and are formed in an arc shape so that the central portion protrudes most forward.

  A plurality of right engagement pieces 128 are provided on the end surface facing the rear side of the right side surface portion 125. The left side surface portion 124 is provided with a plurality of left engagement pieces 127 (not shown) in the same manner as the right engagement piece 128 in the right side surface portion 125. The plurality of left engagement pieces 127 and the plurality of right engagement pieces 128 are formed in a flat plate shape having a plane substantially orthogonal to the left-right direction.

  The right side surface portion 125 is provided with a decoration portion 125a. The decorative portion 125 a is formed by applying a texture to a part of the outer surface of the right side surface portion 125. The decorative portion 125a emits light upon receiving light emitted from a light source (not shown) provided in the back of the right engagement hole 114a of the decorative frame 101. In the right side surface 125, a region where the decorative portion 125a is not provided is a light transmitting portion that transmits light.

  Further, the left side surface portion 124 is provided with a decorative portion (not shown) similar to the decorative portion 125a of the right side surface portion 125. A decorative portion (not shown) of the left side surface portion 124 receives light emitted from a light source (not shown) provided in the back of the left engagement hole 113a of the decorative frame 101 and emits light. In the left side surface portion 124, a region where the decoration portion is not provided is a light transmitting portion that transmits light.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the decorative frame 101 is provided with a lamp group 21 and effect switches 22 </ b> L and 22 </ b> R. The lamp group 21 includes, for example, the lamps 21a and 21b in FIG. The lamp group 21 is configured by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the effect content. The effect switches 22L and 22R are provided on the left and right sides of the decorative frame 101, respectively.

  A central movable unit 105, a left movable unit 106, and a right movable unit 107 are attached to the decorative frame 101.

  The central movable unit 105 is disposed in the central portion above the interior of the decorative frame 101 and has a movable part 309 described later. For example, when a specific effect is performed, the central movable unit 105 rotates the movable component 309 at the initial position (see FIG. 3) about the axis extending in the left-right direction and from below the decorative cover 364. Lower. Thereby, the movable component 309 moves to an effect position (see FIG. 4) that covers a part of the display unit 11 a of the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the movable part 309 includes a character part 323, an arch cover 324, and a light emitting display part 325. When the movable part 309 is arranged at the effect position, the character part 323 and the arch cover 324 are arranged. The light emitting display unit 325 is visible from the front of the pachislot machine 1. Although not shown, the arch cover 324 and the light emitting display unit 325 are individually formed with transmissive regions that transmit light emitted from LEDs (not shown) provided on the back surfaces thereof. Yes. In particular, the light-emitting display unit 325 includes a plurality of (for example, three) transmissive regions formed in parallel so that a plurality of levels (for example, three levels) of lighting display can be performed in stages.

  The left movable unit 106 is disposed on the left side in the decorative frame 101 and has a left door 188 described later. The right movable unit 107 is arranged on the right side in the decorative frame 101 and has a right door 189 described later. The left door 188 and the right door 189 are formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape having an appropriate thickness, and one plane faces forward in the initial position.

  For example, when a predetermined effect is performed, the left movable unit 106 rotates the left door 188 at the initial position (see FIG. 3) about an axis extending in the vertical direction. Further, the right movable unit 107 rotates the right door 189 at the initial position around an axis extending in the vertical direction when, for example, a predetermined effect is performed. In the pachislot machine 1, when a predetermined effect is performed, either the left door 188 or the right door 189 may be rotated, or both the left door 188 and the right door 189 may be rotated. Good.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a pedestal portion 13 is formed on the waist panel 12. The pedestal portion 13 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 14, MAX bet button 15A, 1BET button 15B, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, checkout button 18) to be operated by the player. ing.

  The medal slot 14 is provided for receiving a medal dropped on the pachislot machine 1 from the outside by the player. The medals accepted from the medal slot 14 are used for one game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credits). function).

  The MAX bet button 15A and the 1BET button 15B are provided for determining the number of coins used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. In addition, the settlement button 18 is provided for pulling out (discharging) the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start rotation of all the reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. 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.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 13 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 (see FIG. 7) composed of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment display 6 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 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the like. Digital display.

  At the lower part of the door body 9, a medal payout outlet 24, a medal tray 25, speakers 20L, 20R, and the like are provided. The medal payout port 24 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medal tray 25 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 24. In addition, the speakers 20L and 20R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the production contents.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, the cabinet 2a is formed in the substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape by which one surface of the front side was opened. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls main operations of the game in the pachislot machine 1 and the flow between the operations such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of presence / absence of winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) are provided in the center of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 6, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor described later (any of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 7) through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. .

  A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 2a. In addition, a power supply device 4 that supplies necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided on one side of the hopper 33 (left side in the example shown in FIG. 6) in the cabinet 2a. .

  A sub-board 32 constituting a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) to be described later is provided on the upper portion of the back side of the front door 2b (the part opposite to the display screen side). The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Furthermore, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 14 (see FIG. 2) is appropriate. Guide to 33. Although not shown in FIG. 6, a medal sensor 35 </ b> S (see FIG. 7) that detects that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot machine]
Next, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a sub control circuit in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. The pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 41 that performs control related to the progress of a game, a sub-control circuit 42 that performs control related to performance (notification), and a peripheral device (actuator) that is electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit>
The main control circuit 41 is mainly configured by a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other components, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, a display unit drive circuit 64, a hopper drive circuit 65, and a payout completion signal circuit. 66.

  The microcomputer 50 includes a main CPU 51, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 53.

  The main ROM 52 stores a control program for various processes executed by the main CPU 51, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 42, and the like. . The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

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

  Various switches and sensors are connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives input signals from various switches and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R.

  The stop switch 17S detects that each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 16S detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The settlement switch 18S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S detects that a medal inserted into the medal slot 14 has passed through the selector 35. Further, the bet switch 15S detects that the bet button (the MAX bet button 15A or the 1BET button 15B) has been pressed by the player.

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

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

  Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor, thereby determining the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many reels the number of symbols is). Only managed).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 17 times) necessary for rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the value of a symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is changed to “ 1 "is added. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

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

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

  Although not shown, an external concentrated terminal plate is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50. The external concentration terminal board receives signals such as the number of inserted / withdrawn medals from the main control circuit 41, the number of games, information on the presence / absence of bonus operation, and the like, and displays the number of games, the number of bonus operations, etc. It is output as an external signal to an external display or a game room host computer. The external indicator is installed, for example, above the pachislot machine 1, and updates the display in conjunction with the progress of the number of games or the bonus operation, or notifies the bonus operation by a lamp or the like.

<Sub control circuit>
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. . The sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86 as shown in FIG. Further, the sub-control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D (Analog to Digital) converter 92, an amplifier 93, a central movable unit drive circuit 96, a left movable unit drive circuit 97, and a right movable. A unit driving circuit 98 and a rotating lamp driving circuit 99 are included.

  The sub CPU 81 performs video, sound, and light output control according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub ROM 82 basically has a program storage area and a data storage area.

  Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. The control program stored in the program storage area includes, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, a production random number value, and determination of production contents (production data). An effect registration task for performing registration, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the determined content of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp group 21, and a speaker A program such as a voice control task for controlling the output of sound by 20L and 20R is included.

  In the data storage area, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting various effects, a storage area for storing animation data relating to creation of video, and sound data relating to BGM and sound effects And various storage areas such as a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a light on / off pattern.

  The sub RAM 83 has a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control circuit 42 includes the liquid crystal display device 11, the speakers 20 </ b> L and 20 </ b> R, the lamp group 21, the central movable unit 105, the left movable unit 106, the right movable unit 107, and the rotating lamp 543. And other peripheral devices are connected. That is, the operations of these peripheral devices are controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and the created video is generated by the liquid crystal display device 11. Is displayed.

  Further, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 90, the audio RAM 91, the A / D converter 92, and the amplifier 93 output sounds such as BGM through the speakers 20L and 20R according to the sound data designated by the contents of the effects. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp group 21 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

  The sub CPU 81 and the central movable unit drive circuit 96 drive the central movable unit 105 in accordance with the central movable unit drive data specified by the contents of effects. That is, the central movable unit 105 is driven when a specific effect is performed, and moves the movable component 309 to a position covering a part of the display unit 11 a of the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Further, the sub CPU 81 and the left movable unit drive circuit 97 drive the left movable unit 106 in accordance with the left movable unit drive data designated by the effect contents. The sub CPU 81 and the right movable unit drive circuit 98 drive the right movable unit 107 according to the right movable unit drive data specified by the contents of the effect. Further, the sub CPU 81 and the rotating lamp driving circuit 99 drive the rotating lamp 543 according to the rotating lamp driving data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Data table stored in main ROM]
Next, various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Pattern arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 9 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. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between 21 symbol positions “0” to “20” and symbols corresponding to these symbol positions.

  The symbol position data “0” to “20” indicates 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.

  In this embodiment, “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “Yellow 7”, “Replay”, “Bell” and “Watermelon” are set as the types of symbols. It is not limited to this. Further, the arrangement of symbols and the number of symbols arranged are not limited to those shown in FIG.

<Design combination table>
In the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 10, a winning action flag and a payout number are associated with a symbol combination identified by storage area identification data represented by 3 bytes.

  The winning action flag is data assigned corresponding to a combination of unique symbols for representing a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “winning winning combination”), and includes 1 byte (8 bits) data and a storage area type. It is out. The storage area type is data for distinguishing 1-byte data. One byte data includes data corresponding to a combination of a plurality of symbols. Each symbol combination is distinguished by the storage area type and 1-byte data.

  The number of payouts is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player corresponding to each symbol combination. When the combination of symbols arranged along the effective line matches the “combination of symbols” in the symbol combination table, the number of medals discharged or credits by driving the hopper device 33 is counted based on the corresponding payout number. The credit counter is added.

  In the present embodiment, replay, small combination and bonus are defined as winning combinations. When a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed along the active line (that is, when a replay is won), no medal is paid out, but a benefit of replaying is given. In addition, when a combination of symbols related to a small combination is displayed along an active line (that is, when a small combination is won), a benefit of paying out medals corresponding to the above-mentioned payout number is given. Further, when a combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed along the active line (that is, when the bonus is won), no medal is paid out, but a benefit of operating the bonus is given.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, as a symbol combination related to replay, a symbol combination related to “normal lip” and a symbol combination related to “replay 1” to “replay 6” are defined. .

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, combinations of symbols relating to “small role 1” to “small role 8” are defined as symbol combinations relating to small roles.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, combinations of symbols related to “BB1” to “BB3” are defined as symbol combinations related to the bonus.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, in addition to the above, combinations of symbols related to “RT0 transition symbol 1” and “RT0 transition symbol 2” are also defined. The combination of symbols related to “RT0 transition symbol 1” and “RT0 transition symbol 2” is not a combination of symbols related to winning (winning combination), but when these symbol combinations are displayed along an active line Is a combination of symbols that triggers the transition of the RT gaming state to RT0, and is defined by the symbol combination table.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the combination of each above-mentioned symbol is demonstrated, the symbol combination prescribed | regulated in a symbol combination table is not restricted to this. Moreover, the pachislot machine 1 should just identify the combination of each symbol, and it is good also as not providing a symbol combination table.

<Internal lottery table>
In the plurality of internal lottery tables shown in FIG. 11, lottery values and data pointers for each gaming state are associated with winning numbers. The internal lottery table is normally stored in the main ROM 52 for each set value (for example, set values 1 to 6) of the pachislot machine 1. However, in this embodiment, for convenience of explanation, explanation will be made using one internal lottery table.

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

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that assigned data (that is, data pointer) is determined. When the number of times of the determination process for determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative exceeds the number of winning numbers, the result of the internal lottery process is “lost”.

  The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”. 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.

  That is, the data pointer is data used to determine the storage area type and 1-byte data in the small combination / replay winning combination determining table and bonus internal winning combination determining table shown in FIG. For the data pointer, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are individually defined corresponding to each winning number.

  The method of the internal lottery process is not limited to the above-described method. For example, a random number extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is a lottery value corresponding to each winning number. An internal lottery may be performed by sequentially adding and determining whether the result of the addition has become a predetermined value (for example, a value determined in advance for each winning number).

(Normal internal lottery table)
As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the normal internal lottery table referred to in the general gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as “normal gaming state”) that is a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state is the RT0 gaming state ( The lottery value of each winning number in RT0) is defined. When the RT gaming state is shifted, a lottery value for winning numbers “1” to “5” related to replay lottery is changed by referring to a normal lottery value change table described later.

(Normal lottery value change table)
As shown in FIG. 11B, the normal lottery value change table referred to in the normal gaming state is the winning number “1” related to the replay lottery in the RT1 gaming state (RT1) to the RT4 gaming state (RT4). ”To“ 5 ”.

  In an internal lottery process to be described later, first, it is determined whether the gaming state is a bonus gaming state or a normal gaming state, and if it is a bonus gaming state, it is determined to refer to a bonus internal lottery table to be described later. The lottery is performed based on the lottery value defined in the bonus internal lottery table. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, it is decided to refer to the above-mentioned normal internal lottery table, and the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “5” are appropriately changed according to the current RT gaming state. The lottery is performed based on the lottery value defined in the normal internal lottery table after the change.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the internal lottery table itself is not defined for each RT gaming state, only the portion requiring the lottery value change is defined as the normal lottery value change table. The amount of information stored in the storage area of the ROM 52 can be reduced. As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11C, when the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “5” in the RT0 gaming state (RT0) and the RT3 gaming state (RT3) are the same, RT3 The lottery value change table related to the gaming state (RT3) may not be defined. In this case, while reducing the amount of information stored in the storage area of the main ROM 52, it can be recognized that the RT game state is different depending on the main CPU 51. For example, the RT0 game state (RT0) and the RT3 game can be recognized. Even when it is desired to change the lottery probability of “lock” in the state (RT3), it is possible to prevent the amount of information stored in the storage area of the main ROM 52 from being unnecessarily increased.

  In the present embodiment, the winning numbers “1”, “2” and “4” in the RT2 gaming state (RT2) and the RT4 gaming state (RT4) are the same, and the winning numbers “3” and “5” The lottery values of “1” to “5” may be the same. However, the lottery values of “1” to “5” may be the same. In this case, it can be specified that the same lottery value change table is selected in the RT2 gaming state (RT2) and the RT4 gaming state (RT4). Also in this case, the same effect as described above is obtained.

(Bonus internal lottery table)
As shown in FIG. 11 (c), the bonus internal lottery table referred to in the bonus gaming state defines lottery values for each winning number in the bonus gaming state. In the present embodiment, the bonus game state BB game state (when any one of BB1 to BB3 is operating) is always the RB game state (RB is being operated), so the bonus internal lottery table is RB game state internal lottery table.

<Internal winning combination determination table for small role / replay>
In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 12A, data for identifying a combination of winning combinations (winning operation flag) with respect to the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Are associated.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12A, one internal lottery is performed by associating a plurality of symbol combinations (winning operation flags) for which winning is permitted with one data pointer. In the processing, winning of a combination of a plurality of symbols (winning operation flag) can be permitted. These internal lottery methods are called “simultaneous winning” method and “overlapping winning” method.

  In the present embodiment, one symbol combination (winning operation flag) for which winning is permitted can be defined as “internal winning combination”, and winning is permitted for one data pointer. A combination of a plurality of symbols (winning operation flag) can be defined as an internal winning combination, but in the following description, the latter will be defined as an internal winning combination.

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “0” is associated with “losing”.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the data pointer “1” for small winning combination / replay indicates “normal lip” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols that are permitted to win ( As the winning operation flag), “normal lip” is associated.

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the data pointer “2” for small winning combination / replay indicates “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. “Normal Rep”, “Replay 1”, and “Replay 5” are associated with each other as a combination of symbols (winning operation flag).

  Further, in the internal winning combination determination table for the small role / replay, the data pointer “3” for the small role / replay indicates “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. “Normal Rep”, “Replay 2”, and “Replay 5” are associated with each other as a combination of symbols (winning operation flag).

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the data pointer “4” for small winning combination / replay indicates “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. “Normal Rep”, “Replay 3”, and “Replay 6” are associated with each other as a combination of symbols (winning operation flag).

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the data pointer “5” for small winning combination / replay indicates “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. “Normal Rep”, “Replay 4”, and “Replay 6” are associated with each other as a combination of symbols (winning operation flag).

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointers “6” to “13” respectively indicate “small winning combination 1” to “small winning combination 8” as internal winning combinations. As a combination of symbols (winning operation flag) for which winning is permitted, “small combination 1” to “small combination 8” are associated with each other.

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “14” indicates “small winning combination 1 to 8” as the internal winning combination, and a winning pattern is permitted. As combinations (winning operation flags), “small combination 1” to “small combination 8” are associated. In other words, the small combination / replay data pointer “14” is permitted to win all the combinations of symbols related to the defined small combination.

<Bonus internal winning combination determination table>
In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 12B, data for identifying an internal winning combination is associated with the bonus data pointer.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer “0” is associated with “losing”. In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer “1” indicates “BB1” as the internal winning combination, and “ BB1 ”is associated.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer “2” indicates “BB2” as the internal winning combination, and the symbol combination (winning operation flag) for which winning is permitted is “ BB2 ”is associated. In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer “3” indicates “BB3” as the internal winning combination, and “ BB3 ”is associated.

  Here, the internal winning combinations “BB1” to “BB3” are so-called “carry-over combinations”, and when any of “BB1” to “BB3” is determined as the internal winning combination, a combination of corresponding symbols The winnings will be held until wins. A state where the winning combination of the carryover combination is held (carried over) is referred to as “carryover state” or “between flags”. On the other hand, the internal winning combination relating to the above small combination or replay is cleared if the combination of the corresponding symbols is not won in the winning unit game, and is not carried over until the next game.

<Reel stop initial setting table>
In the reel initial setting table shown in FIG. 13, a reel stop control information group corresponding to the winning number is associated with each gaming state.

  The reel stop control information group includes various symbols used for determining the symbol positions to be finally stopped for the rotating left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, and right reel 3R based on the stop operation timing and stop operation sequence. It shows a collection of stop control information.

  For example, when the internal winning combination (winning number 2) of “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 2 is set.

  Here, in the reel stop control information group 2, as shown in FIG. 14 to be described later, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, “replay” is more preferable than “normal lip” or “replay 1”. When the stop control information and the first stop operation in which “5” is preferentially won are performed on the middle reel 3C, “Replay 1” is given priority over “Normal Rep” and “Replay 5”. When the stop control information to be won and the first stop operation are performed on the right reel 3R, “normal lip” is preferentially won over “replay 1” and “replay 5”. The most appropriate stop control information is selected from the reel stop control information group according to which reel is first stopped (whether the first stop operation is performed). , Stop according to the selected stop control information So that the control is carried out.

  Note that the stop control information included in the reel stop control information group includes a stop position (that is, a symbol position at which the actual stop is performed) with respect to a stop operation position (that is, a symbol position at a predetermined position when the stop button is operated). May be defined directly (that is, information that defines how many sliding frames are used) or indirectly (that is, the most appropriate sliding frame within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames). Information for defining conditions for retrieving numbers).

  In FIG. 13, the reel stop control information group in the carryover state (between flags) is not shown, but in the carryover state (between flags), dedicated reel stop control information is omitted. It is also possible to set a group, and only in the case of “losing” (the small role / replay data pointer is “0”), instead of the reel stop control information group 0, the type of bonus carried over (BB1) A reel stop control information group for the carryover state (between flags) according to any one of -3 may be set. In the present embodiment, when the bonus and the replay are won in duplicate, the replay is preferentially won, and when the bonus and the small role are overlapped, the small role is preferentially won. Therefore, even if configured in this way, the player will not suffer any particular disadvantage.

[Correspondence between internal winning combination and stop operation sequence]
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a correspondence relationship between the internal winning combination and the stop operation sequence in the pachislot machine 1 will be described. In the present embodiment, as an example, a case where the stop operation order is three choices (whether the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, or the right reel 3R) will be described. 6 choices at maximum (whether the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, or the right reel 3R, and the second stop operation is the stop operation by the first stop operation) It can be set as appropriate within the range of which reel except for the reels that have been made).

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 1) of “normal lip” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 1 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 1, the “normal lip” is won regardless of which reel is the first stop reel.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 2) of “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 2 is set. The Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 2, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "Replay 5" wins and the first stop When the reel is the middle reel 3C, "Replay 1" is won, and when the first stop reel is the right reel 3R, "Normal lip" is won.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 3) of “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 3 is set. The As shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 3, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "Replay 5" wins and the first stop When the reel is the middle reel 3C, “normal lip” is won, and when the first stop reel is the right reel 3R, “replay 2” is won.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 4) of “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 4 is set. The Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 4, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "Replay 6" wins and the first stop When the reel is the middle reel 3C, “Replay 3” is won, and when the first stop reel is the right reel 3R, “Normal lip” is won.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 5) of “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 5 is set. The Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 3, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "Replay 6" wins and the first stop When the reel is the middle reel 3C, “normal lip” is won, and when the first stop reel is the right reel 3R, “replay 4” is won.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 6) of “small combination 1” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 6 is set. As shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 6, “small role 1” wins regardless of which reel is the first stop reel.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 7) of “small combination 2” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 7 is set. As shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 7, the correct answer of the symbol “red 7” is displayed on the middle reel 3C regardless of which reel is the first stop reel. If the stop operation is performed at the position, “small role 2” will win. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol “red 7” in the middle reel 3C (that is, when the small role 2 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 1 is displayed. It becomes.

  The correct answer position means a stop operation position where a symbol constituting a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed on the effective line within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. For example, when the maximum number of sliding symbols is 4 (4 symbols) and the middle area of the middle reel 3C is a symbol display area constituting a winning line, the symbol position data “17”, “18” of the middle reel 3C. , “19”, “20”, and “0” are correct positions where the symbol “red 7” can be displayed based on the middle area of the middle reel 3C. The same applies to the correct positions of the symbols “blue 7” and “yellow 7” on the middle reel 3C, and the correct positions of the symbols “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “yellow 7” on the right reel 3R.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 8) of “small combination 3” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 8 is set. As shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 8, the correct answer of the symbol “blue 7” is displayed on the middle reel 3C regardless of which reel is the first stop reel. When the stop operation is performed at the position, “small role 3” wins. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol “blue 7” on the middle reel 3C (that is, when the small role 3 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 1 is displayed. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 9) of “small combination 4” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 9 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 9, the correct answer of the symbol “yellow 7” is displayed on the middle reel 3C regardless of which reel is the first stop reel. When the stop operation is performed at the position, “small role 4” wins. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol “yellow 7” in the middle reel 3C (that is, when the small role 4 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 1 is displayed. It becomes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 10) of “small combination 5” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 10 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 10, no matter which reel is the first stop reel, the correct answer of the symbol “red 7” in the right reel 3R. When the stop operation is performed at the position, “small role 5” wins. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol “red 7” on the right reel 3R (that is, when the small role 5 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 2 is displayed. It becomes.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 11) of “small combination 6” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 11 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 11, the correct answer of the symbol “blue 7” is displayed on the right reel 3R regardless of which reel is the first stop reel. When the stop operation is performed at the position, “Small 6” wins. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol “blue 7” on the right reel 3R (that is, when the small role 6 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 2 is displayed. It becomes.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 12) of “small combination 7” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 12 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 12, the correct answer of the symbol “yellow 7” is displayed on the right reel 3R regardless of which reel is the first stop reel. When the stop operation is performed at the position, “small role 7” wins. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol “yellow 7” on the right reel 3R (that is, when the small role 7 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 2 is displayed. It becomes.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 13) of “small combination 8” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 13 is set. As shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 13, the “small combination 8” wins regardless of which reel is the first stop reel. The internal winning combination of “small role 8” is also determined by the winning numbers “14” to “16”, but as described above, “small role 8” has priority over “BB1” to “BB3”. Since the stop control is performed so as to win a prize, in this case, the same stop control is performed as when the “small role 8” is won alone.

  In the present embodiment, the internal winning combination (winning numbers 1 to 5) related to replay is configured so that the winning combination varies depending on the stop operation order, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the winning combination may be made different based on whether or not the stop operation is performed at the correct position in any of the reels.

  In the present embodiment, a part of the internal winning combination (winning numbers 7 to 12) related to the small combination is awarded based on whether or not a stop operation is performed at a correct position on a predetermined reel. Although it is comprised so that a role may differ, it is not restricted to this. For example, the winning combination may be varied depending on the stop operation order.

  That is, for a specific combination, a combination of symbols to be awarded (displayed) is changed according to a stop operation procedure (stop operation order or stop operation timing), and given to the player depending on whether or not the stop operation procedure is notified. Any technique that can vary the profits that can be applied can be applied to the present invention.

[RT gaming state transition]
Next, the transition of the RT gaming state in the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15A is a diagram showing a transition flow of the RT gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 15B is a transition condition of the RT gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. In the present embodiment, a case where there are five RT gaming states (RT0 to RT4) will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the transition is made from RT0 to RT1 due to the replay 1 winning (establishment of transition condition 1), and from RT1 to RT2 the transition is based on the winning of replay 2 (establishing transition condition 2). Here, as shown in FIG. 11, RT0 has a relatively low probability of winning an internal winning combination related to replay, and RT2 has a relatively high internal winning combination related to replay. That is, RT0 is an RT gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player, and RT2 is an RT gaming state that is advantageous for the player.

  RT1 has a higher winning probability of an internal winning combination related to replay than RT0, but has a lower winning probability of an internal winning combination related to replay than RT2. In this sense, it can be said that the RT gaming state is still unfavorable for the player. However, since the internal winning combination (winning number 3) including the replay 2 is a lottery (see FIG. 11), it is advantageous for the player. It can be said that it is a preparation state of RT2, which is a real RT gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the transition from RT3 to RT1 is made by winning a replay 3 (establishment of transition condition 3), and the transition is made from RT1 to RT4 by winning a replay 4 (establishing transition condition 4). . Here, as shown in FIG. 11, RT3 has a relatively low internal winning combination related to replay and RT4 has a relatively high internal winning combination related to replay. That is, RT3 is an RT gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player, and RT4 is an RT gaming state that is advantageous for the player.

  RT1 has a higher winning probability of the internal winning combination related to replay than RT3, but has a lower winning probability of the internal winning combination related to replay than RT4. In that sense, it can be said that the RT gaming state is still unfavorable for the player, but it is advantageous for the player because the internal winning combination (winning number 5) including the replay 4 is drawn (see FIG. 11). It can be said that it is a preparation state of RT4 which is a real RT gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, when the RT0 transition symbol (RT0 transition symbol 1 or RT0 transition symbol 2) is displayed in RT1 to RT4 (transition condition 5 is satisfied), the routine proceeds to RT0. That is, even if the player is in an RT gaming state (RT2 or RT4) that is advantageous to the player, if the “pocket 2” to “pocket 7” are missed (see FIG. 14), the player It will shift (fall) to the disadvantageous RT gaming state (RT0).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in RT0 to RT2 and RT4, when winning a replay 5 or a replay 6 (the transition condition 6 is satisfied), the process proceeds to RT3. That is, even when the player is in the RT gaming state (RT2 or RT4) advantageous to the player, when the player wins the replay 5 or 6 (see FIG. 14), the RT gaming state (RT3 which is disadvantageous to the player) ).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, when the bonus game state (operation of any one of BB1 to BB3) ends (the transition condition 7 is satisfied), the process proceeds to RT0. Although illustration is omitted, when the set value is changed, the process proceeds to RT0. In that sense, it can be said that RT0 is an initial RT gaming state. Regarding the transition condition 7, the transition condition may be that the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB1) is determined as an internal winning combination, and the transition condition may be that the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) has been won. Good. Further, the transition conditions 1 to 6 are satisfied only when the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is not carried over, and the transition condition that is not established when the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is carried over. It is good.

[Data table stored in sub-ROM]
Next, various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Normal ART1 lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the normal ART1 lottery table referred to during normal operation is a lottery indicating whether ART1 is non-winning or winning depending on the determined internal winning combination. Specifies the value. In FIG. 16, “normally” means a state other than ART1, ART2, ART preparation, and ART winning, which will be described later, and a state identified by the sub CPU 81, that is, an ART non-winning which will be described later.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is “small combination 8” and the extracted random number for performance is “10000”, “24576” is subtracted from “10000” to become a negative value. It is determined that he has not won. On the other hand, if the extracted random number for performance is “30000”, even if “24576” is subtracted from “30000”, it does not become a negative value, but from the random number for rendering “5424” to “8192”. ”Is subtracted to become a negative value, and it is determined that ART1 has been won. Similar processing is performed for the lottery table shown below.

<ART2 ART2 lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 16 (b), the ART2 during ART1 lottery table referred to during ART1 is determined as to whether it is non-winning or winning for ART2, depending on the determined internal winning combination. Specifies the value. Here, during ART1, lottery of ART2 is performed instead of lottery of the number of additional games described later. Note that “Replay” written in the internal winning combination column is a general term for the internal winning combination (winning numbers 1 to 5) related to replay, but is not limited to this, and for each type of replay. It is good also as prescribing lottery values individually. The same applies to FIG. 16E described later.

<Normal ART2 lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 16 (c), the normal ART2 lottery table referred to during normal operation is determined as to whether it is non-winning or winning for ART2, depending on the determined internal winning combination. Specifies the value.

<ART2 initial game number lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 16 (d), the ART2 initial game number lottery table referred to at the start of ART2 defines lottery values for the initial game number of ART2. Here, at the start of ART2, the higher the setting value, the higher the probability that the number of initial games of ART2 will increase. That is, the pachislot machine 1 is configured such that the higher the set value, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

<ART2 extra game number lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 16 (e), the extra game number lottery table in ART2 referred to during ART2 defines lottery values for the extra game number of ART2 according to the determined internal winning combination. . Here, during ART2, the lottery for the number of additional games is performed instead of the ART1 lottery. Therefore, if the additional game number of ART2 continues to be added before the initial game number and additional game number at the start of ART2 are digested, ART2 will continue and the player will pay more medals. Can receive.

[Pachislot machine game flow]
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the flow of the game of the pachislot machine 1 will be described. FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing the flow of the game of the pachislot machine in the present embodiment.

  First, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the state in which the player plays a game is during the ART 1 which is the first advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, and the second advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player. It is divided roughly during ART2, during normal, which is a relatively unfavorable normal gaming state than during ART1 and during ART2, and during ART preparation, which is a preparation state for transitioning from normal to ART1 or ART2. .

  Further, during normal times, it is possible to distinguish between a state in which neither ART1 nor ART2 has been won (ART is not winning) and a state in which either ART1 or ART2 has been won (ART is being won). Further, during the ART winning, it is possible to distinguish between the ART1 winning that is in the state of winning the ART1 and the ART2 winning that is in the state of winning the ART2.

  In addition, during ART preparation, it is possible to distinguish between ART1 preparation that has been shifted from ART1 winning and ART2 preparation that has been transferred from ART2 winning.

  When a player plays a game on the pachislot machine 1, normally, the player starts the game from the time when the ART is not won, and if the player wins the ART1 during the ART non-winning, the player will move to the ART1 winning time. . Then, when ART1 is being won, notification of the first transition procedure (stop operation procedure) for shifting to ART1 is started via ART1 preparation from ART1 winning. In addition, when ART2 is won during ART non-winning, the process shifts to ART2 winning, and the second transition procedure (stop) for shifting from ART2 winning to ART2 through ART2 preparation. An operation procedure) is started.

  More specifically, when “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as an internal winning combination when ART1 is being won and RT0 is being held, the stop operation sequence (medium If it is notified that the reel 3C should be operated for the first stop) and wins “Replay 1”, it shifts to ART1 preparation, and when it is preparing for ART1 and is RT1, “normal lip + replay2 + replay 5”. Is determined as an internal winning combination, a stop operation sequence (that the right reel 3R should be operated first) is notified that “Replay 2” will win, and if “Replay 2” is awarded, Migrate to

  On the other hand, if “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is determined as an internal winning combination when ART1 is being won and RT0 is being held, the stop operation sequence (right reel 3R will be selected) that “normal lip” will win. By notifying that the first stop operation is to be performed, it is assumed that the transition is not performed during the preparation of ART2. Here, if the stop operation order does not win “Replay 3”, the other stop operation order (for example, the first stop operation of the left reel 3L) may be notified.

  In addition, when RT1 is being prepared and RT1 is being prepared, if “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as an internal winning combination, the “normal lip” will be awarded (stopping the middle reel 3C). By notifying that the first stop operation is to be performed, it is determined not to shift to ART2. Here, if the stop operation order does not win “Replay 4”, another stop operation order (for example, the first stop operation of the left reel 3L) may be notified.

  In the present embodiment, when the ART1 is being won and the RT3 is in progress, after the transition from RT3 to RT0 (that is, the RT0 transition symbol is displayed in RT3), the first transition procedure described above ( However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-described first transition procedure (stop operation procedure) is also performed when the ART1 is being won and the RT3 is in progress. It is good also as comprising so that this alerting | reporting may be started.

  Also, when the player is in the RT2 win and is in the RT3, if “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence (in which the middle reel 3C is set) If it is notified that the first stop operation is to be performed and “Replay 3” is won, the process proceeds to ART2 preparation. When ART2 is being prepared and is RT1, “Normal Rep + Replay 4 + Replay 6” is an internal winning. When the winning combination is determined, the stop operation sequence (that the right reel 3R should be first stopped) for which "Replay 4" will win is notified, and when "Replay 4" is won, the process proceeds to ART2. .

  On the other hand, if “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination when the game is in the RT2 win and RT3, the stop operation sequence (the right reel 3R is changed to the “normal lip”) will be won. By notifying that the first stop operation is to be performed, it is assumed that the transition is not performed during the preparation of ART1. Here, if the stop operation order does not win “Replay 1”, the other stop operation order (for example, the first stop operation of the left reel 3L) may be notified.

  In addition, when “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination when ART2 is being prepared and is RT1, the stop operation sequence (in which the middle reel 3C is selected) will be awarded as “normal lip”. By notifying that the first stop operation is to be performed, it is assumed that the transition is not performed during ART1. Here, if the stop operation order does not win “Replay 2”, another stop operation order (for example, the first stop operation of the left reel 3L) may be notified.

  In the present embodiment, when ART2 is being won and it is RT0, after the transition from RT0 to RT3 (that is, Replay 5 or Replay 6 wins at RT0), the second transition procedure described above. The notification of the (stop operation procedure) is started, but the notification is not limited to this, and the above-described second transition procedure (stop operation procedure) is also performed when the ART2 is being won and at RT0. ) Notification may be started.

  ART1 starts when “Replay 2” is won during ART1 preparation (RT1) (that is, during ART1), and ends when 50 games that are the number of ART1 games are consumed. During ART1, lottery of ART2 is performed, and when ART2 is won, after ART1 ends, it shifts to ART2 winning and shifts to ART2 in the same manner as described above.

  Further, ART2 starts when winning “Replay 4” in preparation for ART2 (RT1) (that is, during ART2). In ART2, lottery of the initial number of games of ART2 games is to be performed at the start, and in addition, the number of games of ART2 is added in ART2. ART2 ends when the number of ART2 games obtained as a result of these lotteries is digested.

  Here, during ART1 and ART2, when an internal winning combination related to replay is determined, a stop operation procedure (stop operation order) so that it does not shift (fall) to RT3 (replay 5 or replay 6 does not win) ) And when the internal winning combination related to the small role is determined, the procedure of the stop operation (the type of symbol to be pressed) so that it does not shift (fall down) to RT0 (the RT0 transition symbol is not displayed) ) Is notified. As a result, the operation of the replay time (RT2 or RT4) is maintained, and the winning probability of the small role (especially, the small roles 2 to 7) is dramatically improved, so that the player has more medals. Can be paid. Thus, ART1 and ART2 constitute an advantageous state advantageous for the player.

  Note that all of the above notifications may be performed during the ART winning and / or ART preparation, or only within a necessary range. For example, when RT1 is won and RT0 is set, RT3 is not shifted (falls) (replay 5 or replay 6 is not won), but the stop operation procedure (stop operation order) is notified, but is not shifted to RT0 (falls). (The RT0 transition symbol is not displayed.) The procedure of the stop operation (the type of symbol to be pressed) is not notified, and when it is RT3, the transition to RT0 is not performed (falling down). Notification of stop operation procedure (type of symbol to be pressed) is performed, but notification of stop operation procedure (stop operation order) is not performed (replay 5 or replay 6 is not won) that is not transferred (falls down) to RT3. May not be performed.

  In addition, although not shown in the drawings, during the normal period (ART is not winning, ART1 winning and ART2 winning), ART is being prepared (ART1 is being prepared and ART2 is being prepared), and during ART1 or ART2, If any of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination and the winning bonus is won, the bonus gaming state is entered, and when the bonus gaming state ends, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT0 gaming state. (See FIG. 15).

  In the above case, in the present embodiment, the procedure of the stop operation is notified so as to return to the state when the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as the internal winning combination. For example, when a bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART1, and the bonus gaming state related to the bonus is ended, “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is set in the RT0 gaming state. When it is determined as an internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence (the fact that the middle reel 3C should be operated for the first stop) that “Replay 1” will win is informed, and is shifted to ART1 preparation. When “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence (the right reel 3R should be operated in the first stop) that “Replay 2” will win is notified, Return during ART1.

  Further, for example, when a bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART2, and the bonus gaming state related to the bonus is ended, in the RT0 gaming state, “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” ”Or“ ordinary lip + replay 3 + replay 6 ”is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence in which“ replay 5 ”or“ replay 6 ”will win (the first stop operation on the left reel 3L) If it is determined that “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is an internal winning combination during the ART2 winning (RT3 gaming state), The stop operation order (replay 3 is to be performed for the first stop operation) for which "Replay 3" will win is notified, and the process is shifted to ART2 preparation, During the preparation, if “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence (the right reel 3R should be operated in the first stop) in which “Replay 4” will win is determined. Notify and return during ART2. Here, when returning during ART2, when “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT0 gaming state, the stop operation sequence (“Replay 3” will be won) The middle reel 3C may be instructed to perform the first stop operation), and the state may be shifted to ART2 preparation (RT1 gaming state).

  It should be noted that the mode of returning the game playing state when the bonus game state is ended is not limited to this. For example, for ART1, a bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination in any state during ART1 win (ART2 win), ART1 preparation, or ART1 bonus. When the gaming state is finished, it is possible to set the ART1 winning state uniformly. The same applies to ART2.

  Further, when the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART1, and when returning to ART1 again, the number of ART1 games may be recovered as it is, and 50 games are newly added. It may be set, or 50 games may be added to the number of ART1 games when a bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination, and returned.

  In addition, when the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART2 and is returned again during ART2, the number of ART2 games may be restored as it is, and the initial number of games is newly added. It may be determined based on the lottery result of the game, or it may be returned by adding the lottery result of the initial game number to the ART2 game number when the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB3) is determined as the internal winning combination. Good.

[Main control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a main control process of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This main control process is started when the pachislot machine 1 is powered on. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41. The interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 51 is executed every 1.1172 ms.

<Main control processing>
First, when power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 51 executes power-on processing (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 51 executes an initialization process at the end of one game (one unit game) (S11). In this initialization process, for example, a storage area designated in advance to be initialized at the end of one game is initialized. As a result of this initialization processing, information relating to the internal winning combination other than the carryover combination stored in the main RAM 53 is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a medal acceptance / start check process (S12). In this medal acceptance / start check process, a process for detecting medals inserted by a player, a process for determining whether or not the number of medals necessary for starting a game have been inserted (including re-games), and a start operation A process of detecting is executed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random number value and stores it in a random value storage area allocated to the main RAM 53 (S13). Here, the random value includes a value used for the internal lottery process and a value used for the main-side effect lottery process, and is extracted from 0 to 65535 in the present embodiment.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes an internal lottery process (S14). In this internal lottery process, an internal winning combination is determined using an internal lottery table or the like (see FIG. 11) or an internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 12).

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes main-side effect lottery processing (S15). In the main-side effect lottery process, for example, lottery for determining whether or not to perform the “lock” described above is performed. Further, when it is determined to perform “lock”, for example, the type of reel action of each reel for notifying that the bonus has been won internally and that the ART1 or ART2 has been won is determined by lottery. In the reel action, each reel is driven in an effect mode different from a normal rotation mode (a mode in which the reels are rotated forward at a constant speed) to execute an effect.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel stop initial setting process (S16). In this reel stop initial setting process, a reel stop control information group is determined using a reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 13). That is, stop control information for each reel is stored in the main RAM 53 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

  Next, the main CPU 51 generates and stores a start command to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 (S17). The start command is a command for causing the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, the type of internal winning combination, the type of gaming state, the presence / absence of lock, the type of reel action, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a wait process (S18). In this wait process, it is determined 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 has elapsed. Waiting time to wait is digested. The predetermined time in the wait process, that is, the wait time is set to 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game, for example.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes main-side effect execution processing (S19). In the main-side effect execution process, the game start lock, the reel action during the lock execution, and the like are executed based on the lottery result in the main-side effect lottery process in S15.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel rotation start process for rotating all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S20). In this reel rotation start process, a request to start rotation of each reel is made.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel stop control process (S21). In this reel stop control process, a process of detecting a stop operation and a process of performing a stop control of each reel based on the stop control information are executed, and a rotation stop request for each reel is made.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a winning search process (S22). In this winning search process, after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the symbol combination displayed on the effective line and the symbol combination table (see FIG. 10) are collated, and the symbol displayed on the effective line is displayed. Are identified.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a medal payout process for paying out medals to be paid out (the number of payouts) based on the result of the winning search process (S23). In this medal payout process, the hopper driving circuit 65 is controlled and the credit number is updated based on the payout number.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a gaming state control process (S24). In this gaming state control process, a process for controlling the start and end of the bonus gaming state, a process for controlling the transition of the RT gaming state, and a process for controlling the operation of the regame are executed.

  Specifically, on the basis of winning the bonus (BB1 to BB3), the BB gaming state is started, and the upper limit value (for example, 300) of the payout number, which is the end condition of the BB gaming state, is set. In addition, control is performed so that the RB gaming state is always set during the BB gaming state. Further, in the BB gaming state, when the number of medals exceeding the upper limit value of the payout number is paid out, the BB gaming state is ended and the RB gaming state is ended.

  Further, when the RT game state transition condition shown in FIG. 15 is satisfied, control for shifting to the RT game state according to the transition condition is executed. Further, when a replay is won, a control for operating the re-game is executed in the next game.

<Interrupt processing under main CPU control>
First, the main CPU 51 saves a register (S101). Next, the main CPU 51 executes an input port check process (S102). In this input port check process, the presence or absence of signals from various switches and sensors connected to the main CPU 51 is confirmed.

  Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores information on on / off edges of various switches such as the start switch 16S and the stop switch 17S and information on on / off of various sensors such as the medal sensor 35S in the main RAM 53.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes timer update processing (S103). Next, the main CPU 51 executes command transmission processing (S104). In this command transmission process, various commands stored in the main RAM 53 are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

  Note that the command transmitted in this command transmission process includes an initialization command for storing the presence / absence of a change in the set value, information indicating the set value, etc. In the start check process (S12 in FIG. 18), a medal insertion command for storing information indicating the number of inserted medals, the number of credits, and the like, the start command stored in S17 in FIG. 18, and the reel rotation start process (FIG. 18). In step S20), a reel rotation start command storing information indicating that the rotation of each reel has started. In the reel stop control process (S21 in FIG. 18), the type of reel to be stopped (reel 3L, 3C, 3R). Information indicating which stops) and stop position (in which symbol position the reel to stop stops) In the reel stop command in which the information is stored, in the winning search process (S22 in FIG. 18), a winning operation command in which information indicating a winning combination is stored, and if an error occurs (not shown), whether there is an error, an error Error command in which information indicating the type of information is stored, and in this command transmission process, when there is no command to be transmitted, on-edge and off-edge information of various switches stored in the input port check process (S102 in FIG. 19) There are no-operation commands and the like in which information indicating ON / OFF of various sensors is stored.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel control process (S105). In this reel control process, the main CPU 51 drives and controls each stepping motor on the basis of the rotation start request for each reel in the reel rotation start process (S20 in FIG. 18), thereby accelerating the rotation of each reel. And, based on the fact that each reel has reached a predetermined speed (for example, 80 revolutions per minute), a constant speed process for maintaining the predetermined speed is executed by controlling the driving of each stepping motor. Then, based on the rotation stop request for each reel in the reel stop control process (S21 in FIG. 18), the stop process for stopping the rotation of each reel is executed by controlling the driving of each stepping motor. Also, special drive control is executed when the reel action is executed. Although illustration is omitted, the main CPU 51 permits detection of a stop operation based on the fact that the constant speed process is executed in this reel control process (that is, the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is performed). Enabled).

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a lamp / 7SEG drive process (S106). For example, the main CPU 51 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Next, the main CPU 51 restores the register (S107) and ends this interrupt process.

[Sub-control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a startup process under the control of the sub CPU 81 of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. The activation process by the control of the sub CPU 81 is started when the power to the pachislot machine 1 is turned on.

<Start-up process under sub-CPU control>
First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (S301). In this initialization process, the sub CPU 81 clears the storage area of the designated address in the sub RAM 83. Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the main task (S302). In this main task, a vertical synchronization signal for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 11, initialization of an application programming interface (API), and the like are performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a lamp control task (S303). In this lamp control task, the light emission modes of the lamp group 21 and the rotating lamp 543 are controlled according to the lamp data registered in S316 of FIG. Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a sound control task (S304). In this sound control task, the sound output mode of the speakers 20L and 20R is controlled according to the sound data registered in S316 of FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a main board communication task described later in FIG. 21 (S305). In this main board communication task, it is monitored whether various commands are transmitted from the main control circuit 41, or whether the transmitted commands are normal, and based on receiving the normal commands, The determination, start and end of the production (notification) are controlled.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the animation task (S306). In this animation task, display of images on the liquid crystal display device 11 and operation modes of the movable units 105 to 107 are controlled in accordance with animation data registered in S315 of FIG.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks a received command (S311). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a newly received command. If there is no newly received command, the process of S321 may be repeated. The main board communication task is, for example, a periodic interrupt process every 4 ms, and there is a new received command every 4 ms. It may be checked whether or not. Further, the processing may be performed based on the reception of the command.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 extracts a command type (S312). Specifically, which command is the type of the received command is extracted from the header information of the received command.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previous one has been received (S313). If it is determined that a command of a type different from the previous one has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 returns to the process of S311.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a command of a different type from the previous time has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a command reception process described later in FIG. 22 (S314). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S315), lamp / sound data (S316), and registration of the lamp / sound data in accordance with the contents of the effect determined in the command reception processing and the set navigation data (S316). Return to processing.

<Command reception processing>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing command reception processing of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This command reception process is a process executed in S314 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a start command is received (S321). If it is determined that the start command is received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 23 (S322), and ends the command reception process.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the reception of the start command (NO), it determines whether or not it is the reception of the winning action command (S323). If it is determined that a winning operation command is received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a winning operation command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 29 (S324), and ends the command reception process.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S323 that it is not at the time of receiving a winning action command (NO), it executes other command reception process (S325), and ends the command reception process. In this other command reception process, for example, when it is a reception of a medal insertion command, the effect content for outputting the medal insertion sound is determined.

<Processing when receiving a start command>
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This start command reception process is a process executed in S322 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not ART1 is in progress (S401). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is during ART1 (YES), it executes the ART1 processing described later in FIG. 24 (S402) and ends the start command reception processing. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in ART1 (NO), it subsequently determines whether it is in ART2 (S403). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is during ART2 (YES), it performs the ART2 processing described later in FIG. 25 (S404), and ends the start command reception processing.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in ART2 (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not ART is being prepared (S405). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART is being prepared (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes an ART preparing process to be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (S406), and ends the start command receiving process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART is not being prepared (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the ART is being won (S407).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART is being won (YES), it executes the ART winning process to be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (S408), and ends the start command receiving process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART is not being won (NO), it executes an ART shift lottery process described later in FIG. 28 (S409), and determines the contents of the effect during normal based on the internal winning combination etc. In step S410, the start command reception process is terminated.

<Processing during ART1>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing processing during ART1 of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This process during ART1 is a process executed in S402 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART2 lottery table during ART1 (see FIG. 16B), and executes the ART2 lottery based on the internal winning combination (S421). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART 2 has been won (S422). If it is determined that ART2 has not been won (it is non-winning) (NO), the process proceeds to S424. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART2 is won (YES), the ART2 carryover flag is turned on (S423).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for ART1 based on the internal winning combination (S424). This navigation data for ART1 is a procedure of a stop operation (stop operation order) that does not allow the replay 5 to be won (does not shift (fall) to RT3) when “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination. ), And when the internal winning combination related to the small combination is determined, the RT0 transition symbol is not displayed (the transition to RT0 is not performed (falling)). It is data to do. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the contents of the effect during ART1 based on the internal winning combination or the like (S425).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 decrements the ART game number counter by 1 (S426), and then determines whether or not the ART game number counter is 0 (S427). If it is determined that the ART game number counter is not 0 (NO), the ART1 in-process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART game number counter is 0 (YES), it is subsequently determined whether or not the ART2 carryover flag is on (S428). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not ART2 is won during ART1.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART2 carryover flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 81 turns off the ART2 carryover flag, sets ART2 winning during the next game (S429), and ends the processing during ART1. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART2 carryover flag is not on (is off) (NO), the normal game is set from the next game (S430), and the ART1 in-process is terminated.

<Processing during ART2>
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing processing during ART2 of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This ART2 mid-process is a process executed in S404 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the extra game number lottery table during ART2 (see (e) of FIG. 16), and executes the lottery of the extra game number based on the internal winning combination (S441). Next, the sub CPU 81 adds an ART game number counter based on the lottery result of the number of added games (S442).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for ART2 based on the internal winning combination (S443). The navigation data for ART2 is a procedure of a stop operation (stop operation order) that does not allow the replay 6 to win (do not shift to RT3 (fall)) when “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination. ), And when the internal winning combination related to the small combination is determined, the RT0 transition symbol is not displayed (the transition to RT0 is not performed (falling)). It is data to do. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the contents of the effect during ART2 based on the internal winning combination or the like (S444).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 decrements the ART game number counter by 1 (S445), and then determines whether or not the ART game number counter is 0 (S446). If it is determined that the ART game number counter is not 0 (NO), the ART2 in-process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART game number counter is 0 (YES), the normal game is set from the next game (S447), and the ART2 in-process is terminated.

<Processing during ART preparation>
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the ART preparation process of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This ART preparation process is a process executed in S406 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the replay 2 is included in the internal winning combination (S451). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination. If it is determined that replay 2 is included in the internal winning combination (YES), it is subsequently determined whether ART1 is being prepared (S452).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that ART 1 is being prepared (YES), it sets the ART preparing navigation data for winning the replay 2 (S 453), and proceeds to the processing of S 460. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for informing the stop operation procedure (stop operation order) to be transferred during ART1. On the other hand, if it is determined that ART1 is not being prepared (ART2 is being prepared) (NO), ART preparing navigation data for winning a normal lip is set (S454), and the process proceeds to S460. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for informing the stop operation procedure (stop operation order) for maintaining ART2 preparation.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S451 that the internal winning combination does not include the replay 2 (NO), then the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination includes the replay 4 (S455). . That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination. If it is determined that replay 4 is included in the internal winning combination (YES), it is subsequently determined whether ART2 is being prepared (S456).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that ART 2 is being prepared (YES), it sets the ART preparing navigation data for winning the replay 4 (S 457), and proceeds to the processing of S 460. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for informing the stop operation procedure (stop operation order) to be transferred during ART2. On the other hand, if it is determined that ART2 is not being prepared (ART1 is being prepared) (NO), ART preparing navigation data for winning a normal lip is set (S458), and the process proceeds to S460. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for informing a stop operation procedure (stop operation order) for maintaining ART1 preparation.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S455 that the internal winning combination does not include the replay 4 (NO), then the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for ART preparation based on the internal winning combination (S459). ). That is, when the internal winning combination relating to the small combination is determined, the sub CPU 81 notifies the procedure of the stop operation (the type of symbol to be pressed) that does not display the RT0 transition symbol (does not transition to RT0 (fall)). Set the navigation data to do.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the production contents during the ART preparation based on the internal winning combination or the like (S460), and ends the ART preparation process.

<Process during ART winning>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing processing during ART winning of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This ART winning process is a process executed in S408 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the replay 1 is included in the internal winning combination (S471). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination. If it is determined that replay 1 is included in the internal winning combination (YES), it is subsequently determined whether or not ART1 is being won (S472).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART1 is being won (YES), it sets the ART winning-time navigation data for winning the replay 1 (S473), and proceeds to the process of S480. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for notifying the procedure (stop operation order) of the stop operation to be shifted during ART1 preparation. On the other hand, if it is determined that ART1 is not being won (ART2 is being won) (NO), ART winning-time navigation data for winning a normal lip is set (S474), and the process proceeds to S480. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for informing the stop operation procedure (stop operation order) for maintaining the ART2 win.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S471 that the internal winning combination does not include the replay 1 (NO), then the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination includes the replay 3 (S475). . That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination. If it is determined that replay 3 is included in the internal winning combination (YES), it is subsequently determined whether or not ART2 is being won (S476).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART 2 is being won (YES), it sets the ART winning Navi data for winning the replay 3 (S477), and proceeds to the process of S480. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for notifying the procedure (stop operation order) of the stop operation that is shifted during ART2 preparation. On the other hand, if it is determined that ART2 is not being won (ART1 is being won) (NO), ART winning-time navigation data for winning a normal lip is set (S478), and the process proceeds to S480. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets navigation data for informing the stop operation procedure (stop operation order) for maintaining ART1 winning.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S475 that the internal winning combination does not include the replay 3 (NO), then the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for ART winning based on the internal winning combination (S479). ). That is, when the internal winning combination relating to the small combination is determined, the sub CPU 81 notifies the procedure of the stop operation (the type of symbol to be pressed) that does not display the RT0 transition symbol (does not transition to RT0 (fall)). Set the navigation data to do. As described above, this navigation data may not be set when the ART1 is being won and the RT0. With this configuration, there is a difference in the number of medals to be paid out during the ART1 winning and the ART2 winning, so that the gameability can be varied.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines an effect content during the ART winning based on the internal winning combination or the like (S480), and ends the ART winning process.

<ART transfer lottery processing>
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the ART transfer lottery processing of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This ART transfer lottery process is a process executed in S409 of FIG. 23, and is a process executed during ART non-winning.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the normal ART2 lottery table (see (c) of FIG. 16) and executes the ART2 lottery based on the internal winning combination (S491). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART2 is won (S492). If it is determined that ART2 is won (YES), ART2 winning is set from the next game (S493), and the ART transfer lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART2 has not been won (it is non-winning) (NO), the normal ART1 lottery table (see (a) of FIG. 16) is subsequently referred to and based on the internal winning combination. The lottery of ART1 is executed (S494). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART1 is won (S495). If it is determined that ART1 is won (YES), ART1 winning is set from the next game (S496), and the ART transfer lottery process is terminated. In addition, when it is determined that the ART 1 is not won (it is non-winning) (NO), the ART transfer lottery process is also ended.

<Process when receiving a winning action command>
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing processing upon receiving a winning action command of the pachi-slot machine according to the present embodiment. This winning operation command reception process is a process executed in S324 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the replay 1 has been won (S501). If it is determined that the replay 1 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not ART1 is being won (S502). If the sub CPU 81 determines that ART1 is being won (YES), it sets ART1 being prepared from the next game (S503), and ends the process for receiving a winning action command. Also, when it is determined that the ART1 is not being won (NO), the winning operation command receiving process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S501 that the replay 1 has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the replay 3 has been won (S504). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the replay 3 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the ART2 is being won (S505). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART2 is being won (YES), it sets the ART2 preparation from the next game (S506), and ends the process when the winning action command is received. Also, when it is determined that the ART2 is not being won (NO), the winning operation command reception process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S504 that the replay 3 has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the replay 2 has been won (S507). If it is determined that the replay 2 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not ART1 is being prepared (S508). When the sub CPU 81 determines that ART1 is being prepared (YES), it sets ART1 during the next game (S509), sets 50 to the ART game number counter (S510), and receives a winning action command. Exit. Also, when it is determined that ART1 is not being prepared (NO), the winning operation command reception process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S507 that the replay 2 has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the replay 4 has been won (S511). If it is determined that the replay 4 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not ART2 is being prepared (S512). If the sub CPU 81 determines that ART2 is being prepared (YES), it sets ART2 during the next game (S513), and refers to the initial game number lottery table during ART2 (see (d) of FIG. 16). Then, lottery of the initial number of games is executed based on the set value (S514). Next, the sub CPU 81 adds an ART game number counter based on the lottery result of the initial number of games (S515), and ends the process when a winning action command is received.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the replay 4 has not been won in the process of S511 (NO), or when it is determined that the ART 2 is not being prepared in the process of S512 (NO), the sub CPU 81 also receives the winning operation command. End the process.

[Examples of pachislot machines]
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, an example of the effect of the pachislot machine 1 will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of an effect at the time of shifting to ART1 and shifting to ART2 of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 30, ART1 in the present embodiment is described as “ART BONUS”, and ART2 in the present embodiment is described as “ART CHANCE”.

  In the upper part of FIG. 30, from the left, an example of the effect of the liquid crystal display device 11 when the ART 1 is being won, when the ART 1 is being prepared, or during the ART 1 is shown, and each RT gaming state is shown. Show.

  That is, if ART1 is won during normal (when ART is not winning), an image indicating that ART1 has been won is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 together with the characters “ART BONUS!”, So that the winning state of ART1 is displayed. It is notified that it is.

  Further, when shifting from ART1 winning to ART1 preparation, an image indicating that ART1 is being prepared is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 together with the characters “ART BONUS is being prepared”, thereby indicating that the ART1 is ready. Is notified.

  In addition, when the transition from ART1 preparation to ART1 is made, an image indicating that ART1 is in progress is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 together with the characters “ART BONUS”, thereby notifying that the ART1 is operating. Is done.

  Here, the image on the left side of the upper part of FIG. 30 is displayed in the case of RT1 winning state and in the RT0 gaming state (RT0), but is not limited to this. For example, during the ART1 winning state If so, it may be displayed in the RT3 gaming state (RT3), or may be displayed from the transition from the RT3 gaming state (RT3) to the RT0 gaming state (RT0).

  Further, in the lower part of FIG. 30, from the left, an example of the effect of the liquid crystal display device 11 when the ART2 is being won, when the ART2 is being prepared, or during the ART2 is shown, and each RT game is shown. Indicates the state.

  That is, if ART2 is won during normal operation (when ART is not being won), an image indicating that the player has won ART2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 together with the characters “ART CHANCE! It is notified that it is.

  Further, when shifting from ART2 winning to ART2 preparation, an image indicating that ART2 is being prepared is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 together with the characters “ART CHANCE is being prepared”, thereby indicating that the ART2 is ready. Is notified.

  Further, when the ART2 preparation is shifted to the ART2 preparation, an image indicating that the ART2 is in progress is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 together with the characters “ART CHANCE is in progress” to notify that the ART2 is in an operating state. Is done.

  Here, the image on the left side of the lower part of FIG. 30 is displayed in the case of the RT2 winning state and in the RT3 gaming state (RT3), but is not limited to this. For example, during the ART2 winning state If so, it may be displayed in the RT0 gaming state (RT0), or may be displayed from the transition from the RT0 gaming state (RT0) to the RT3 gaming state (RT3).

  In FIG. 30, as an example of an image related to the winning state of ART1, the prepared state of ART1, and the operating state of ART1, a hatched image is displayed, the winning state of ART2, the prepared state of ART2, and As an example of an image related to the operating state of ART2, a plain image is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, different images may be displayed in the winning state of ART1, the prepared state of ART1, and the operating state of ART1, and the winning state of ART2, the prepared state of ART2, and the operating state of ART2, for example, different background images or different It is good also as displaying a character.

  Further, different images may be displayed in the winning state of ART1 and the winning state of ART2, and in the other states, only the display of the above-described characters may be changed to display the same image. Also, different images may be displayed in the prepared state of ART1 and the prepared state of ART2, and in the other states, only the above-described display of characters may be different and the same image may be displayed. Also, different images may be displayed depending on the operating state of ART1 and the operating state of ART2, and in the other states, only the above-described character display may be changed to display the same image.

  Further, in conjunction with the display of the characters and / or the display of the images, or independently of them, the light emission mode of the lamp group 21, the sound output mode of the speakers 20L and 20R, or the movable units 105- It is also possible to notify the winning state of ART1, the prepared state of ART1, and the operating state of ART1, and the winning state of ART2, the prepared state of ART2, and the operating state of ART2 by making the operation mode 107 different.

  For example, when the ART1 is being won or the ART2 is being won, the movable part 309 of the central movable unit 105 is moved from the initial position to the effect position, and then if the ART1 is being won, the left door 188 of the left movable unit 106 is moved. When the ART2 is being won, the right door 189 of the right movable unit 107 is turned to notify which ART is in the winning state. If the ART 1 is being won (or ART 2 is being won), the light-emitting display unit 325 is displayed in one step. If the ART 1 is being prepared (or ART 2 is being prepared), the light-emitting display unit 325 is displayed in two steps. If it is during ART1 (or during ART2), it is good also as notifying the winning state of each ART, a preparation state, and an operation state by making the light emission display part 325 display a 3 step lighting display.

  As described above, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a first probability (for example, 8980/65536) in which the winning probability of a plurality of replay roles (for example, the small role / replay data pointers 1 to 5) is relatively low. A first gaming state (for example, RT0, RT3) and a second gaming state (for example, RT2, RT4) having a second probability (for example, 54613/65536) that has a relatively high winning probability for a plurality of replay roles. ) And a third gaming state (for example, RT1) that is different from the first gaming state and the second gaming state, and the first condition is satisfied (for example, wins ART1) in the first gaming state. , Start notification of the first transition procedure (for example, the procedure of the stop operation to shift to ART1 from normal during preparation of ART1), the second condition is satisfied in the first gaming state (for example, AR 2), a transition procedure notifying unit (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) that starts notification of a second transition procedure (for example, a procedure of a stop operation to be shifted to ART2 from normal during preparation of ART2). Sub-control circuit 42) for controlling the game, and the first transition procedure is to display the first symbol combination (for example, the symbol combination related to Replay 1) in the first gaming state and shift to the third gaming state. In the third game state in the third gaming state (for example, the procedure of the stop operation in which the replay 1 will win when “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination) The procedure (for example, “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5”) for displaying the combination (for example, the combination of symbols related to replay 2) and shifting to the second gaming state is determined as the internal winning combination. 1st advantageous state control for controlling to the first advantageous state (for example, during ART1) by notifying the first transition procedure. In the first gaming state, the means (for example, the sub-control circuit 42) and the second transition procedure display the third symbol combination (for example, the symbol combination relating to the replay 3) in the third gaming state. In the procedure to be transferred (for example, the procedure of the stop operation that the replay 3 will win when “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination) and the third gaming state, When a combination of symbols (for example, a symbol combination related to Replay 4) is displayed and a transition to the second gaming state (for example, “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as an internal winning combination) The second advantageous state control means for controlling to the second advantageous state (for example, during ART2) by informing the second transition procedure). For example, when the sub-control circuit 42) and the first transition procedure are notified, when the first gaming state shifts to the third gaming state, in the third gaming state, the first advantageous state ready state ( For example, in the case of the transition from the first gaming state to the third gaming state by notifying that the state is the ART1 preparation state) and notifying the second transition procedure, in the third gaming state, the second advantage State notifying means (for example, the sub-control circuit 42 for controlling the liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying that the state is in a state ready state (for example, the ART2 ready state).

  In the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first transition procedure is a procedure in which the combination of the third symbols is not displayed in the first gaming state (for example, “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is an internal winning combination. In the third gaming state, the procedure for not displaying the combination of the fourth symbol (for example, “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is an internal winning). This is a stop operation procedure that does not win the replay 4 when it is determined as a winning combination, and the second transition procedure is a procedure that does not display the first symbol combination in the first gaming state (for example, “normal replies”). When “+ Replay 1 + Replay 5” is determined as an internal winning combination, the procedure of the stop operation in which the Replay 1 is not awarded) and the third gaming state, the second symbol set (For example, a procedure of a stop operation in which the replay 2 is not won when the “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as an internal winning combination), and the state notification means By informing the procedure, when the third gaming state is shifted to the second gaming state, the second gaming state is informed of the first advantageous state (for example, the operating state of ART1), and the second When the transition procedure is notified, when the transition is made from the third gaming state to the second gaming state, the second advantageous state (for example, the operating state of ART1) is notified in the second gaming state.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first condition is satisfied (for example, wins the ART1), the first transition procedure is notified, and the first advantageous state (for example, during the ART1) is controlled, When the second condition is satisfied (for example, winning ART2), the second transition procedure is notified, and the second gaming state (for example, during ART2) is controlled to control the third gaming state (for example, RT1). Is able to function as both a preparatory state in the first advantageous state (for example, preparing ART1) and a preparatory state in the second advantageous state (for example, preparing for ART2). While ensuring, it is possible to prevent the storage capacity from being compressed by unnecessarily increasing the advantageous preparation state.

  In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second gaming state is a first high-probability gaming state (for example, RT2) that shifts based on the display of the second symbol combination from the third gaming state. There is a second high-probability gaming state (for example, RT4) that is different from the first high-probability gaming state and shifts based on the display of the fourth symbol combination from the third gaming state. The winning probabilities of the plurality of replay roles in the probability gaming state and the second high probability gaming state are the same in the second probability.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first low probability game when the first gaming state shifts from the first gaming state to the third gaming state based on the display of the first symbol combination. A second low-probability game in the case of transition from the first gaming state to the third gaming state based on the display of a combination of a third symbol that is different from the state (for example, RT0) and the first low-probability state There are states (for example, RT3), and the winning probabilities of the plurality of replay roles in the first low probability gaming state and the second low probability gaming state are the same in the first probability.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, while reducing the amount of information stored in a predetermined storage area (for example, the main ROM 52) of the main control circuit (for example, the main control circuit 41), the first advantageous state or Depending on which of the second advantageous states is controlled, the first gaming state of the transition source (for example, RT0 and RT3) or the second gaming state of the transition destination (for example, RT2 and RT4) differ. Since the game state can be recognized, for example, even when it is desired to vary the lottery probability of the production (for example, “lock”) on the main control circuit side, a predetermined memory of the main control circuit is stored. It is possible to prevent the amount of information stored in the area from increasing unnecessarily.

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Next, a modification of this embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 (mainly the sub CPU 81) constitutes a transition procedure notifying unit, a first advantageous state control unit, and a second advantageous state control unit (see FIGS. 20 to 29). However, these means can also be realized by the main control circuit 41 (mainly the main CPU 51). That is, in this modification, the occurrence of an advantageous state (the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state) (for example, ART transfer lottery), the transition of the advantageous state (the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state) (for example, Control of transition from ART winning to ART through ART preparation by informing the stop operation procedure) and end of advantageous state (first advantageous state and second advantageous state) (for example, number of ART games) In connection with the digestion of the above, a case where management of ART termination control by not notifying the procedure of the stop operation is performed by the main control process will be described.

  First, the main control circuit 41 determines whether or not the first condition is satisfied (wins ART1) and the second condition is satisfied (wins ART2) in the main-side effect lottery process (S15 in FIG. 18). Whether or not is determined by lottery. In this case, for example, the main control circuit 41 performs lottery with reference to the lottery tables shown in FIGS. When the first condition is satisfied (winning ART1), the main control circuit 41 shifts the state in which the game is played from ART non-winning to ART1 winning. Further, when the second condition is satisfied (winning ART2), the main control circuit 41 shifts the state in which the game is performed from ART non-winning to ART2 winning.

  In addition, when the first condition is established (ART1 winning) is determined (transitioned during ART1 winning), the main control circuit 41 starts notification of the first transition procedure, and the second condition is satisfied. When establishment (winning of ART2) is determined (shifting during ART2 winning), notification of the second transition procedure is started. In this case, the main control circuit 41 displays the procedure of the stop operation according to the first transition procedure or the procedure of the stop operation according to the second transition procedure on the 7-segment display 6, for example. Is notified. Specifically, the 7-segment display 6 is formed so as to have a plurality of display areas (for example, three display areas), and a corresponding display area is displayed in accordance with a procedure of a stop operation to be notified. It is turned on in a mode (for example, when informing that the first reel 3R should be operated for the first stop, “1” is displayed in the rightmost display area). In addition, the notification of the above-described transition procedure is performed in the main-side effect execution process (S19 in FIG. 18), whether the type of advantageous state being won (that is, whether the first transition procedure is notified by winning ART1) Whether the second transition procedure has been announced by winning ART2) and the state in which the current game is played (that is, whether it is ART1 winning, ART2 winning, ART1 preparing, ART2 preparing) And a suitable display mode is selected and executed based on the internal winning combination.

  For example, as described above, when ART1 is being prepared and is RT1, if “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination, “replay 2” will be a winning operation sequence. (The right reel 3R should be operated for the first stop) is notified by the display mode of the 7-segment display 6 (for example, “1” is displayed in the rightmost display area), and “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” ”Is determined as an internal winning combination, the stop operation sequence (the fact that the middle reel 3C should be operated in the first stop) in which“ normal lip ”will win is displayed on the 7-segment display 6 (for example, "1" is displayed in the central display area).

  Further, the main control circuit 41 is informed of the first transition procedure, and when the stop operation is performed according to the transition procedure notified by the player, the main control circuit 41 shifts to the first advantageous state (during ART1), and the first advantageous procedure is performed. The state is controlled to the first advantageous state until the end condition of the state is satisfied (for example, unit games for the number of ART1 games are consumed). Further, when the second transition procedure is notified and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the transition procedure notified by the player, the transition to the second advantageous state (during ART2) is made, and the termination condition for the second advantageous state is established. Control is performed in the second advantageous state until a unit game for the number of ART2 games is consumed (for example).

  Further, when the internal winning combination related to the replay is determined in the advantageous state (the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state), the main control circuit 41 depends on the display mode of the 7-segment display 6 as described above. The procedure (stop operation order) of the stop operation is notified so as not to shift (fall down) to RT3 (replay 5 or replay 6 will not win). When the internal winning combination relating to the small winning combination is determined, the display mode of the 7-segment display 6 (for example, when “small winning combination 2” is determined as the internal winning combination is displayed in the central display area. When “R” (Red = “red 7” is suggested) is displayed, and “small role 3” is determined as the internal winning combination, “B” (Blue = “blue 7”) is displayed in the central display area. ), Or “Y” (Yellow = “Yellow 7”) is displayed in the center display area when “Small 4” is determined as the internal winning combination) The procedure of the stop operation (the type of symbol to be pressed) is notified so as not to shift (fall down) to RT0 (the RT0 transition symbol is not displayed).

  As described above, in this modification, the occurrence of the advantageous state (the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state) (for example, the ART transfer lottery), the transition of the advantageous state (the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state) ( For example, the transition control from ART winning to ART through ART preparation by informing the stop operation procedure) and the end of the advantageous state (the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state) (for example, ART As the number of games is exhausted, management of ART termination control by not notifying the stop operation procedure is performed by the main control circuit 41, so that the sub-control circuit (for example, sub-control) is operated by unauthorized means. It is possible to appropriately prevent fraudulent acts made by modifying the circuit 42).

  In this modification, in the configuration of the present invention, the transition procedure notifying unit, the first advantageous state control unit, and the second advantageous state control unit are controlled by the main control circuit 41 and the main control circuit 41. Although it is described that the display 6 is configured, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the state notification means may also be configured by the main control circuit 41 and the 7-segment display 6 controlled by the main control circuit 41.

  In this case as well, the display mode may be selected based on the type of advantageous state being won, the state in which the current game is played, and the internal winning combination. For example, when ART1 is being won, “1” is displayed in the leftmost display area of the 7-segment display 6 and “1” is displayed in the central display area of the 7-segment display 6. If ART1 is being prepared, “1” is displayed in the leftmost display area of the 7-segment display 6 and “2” is displayed in the central display area of the 7-segment display 6. Further, during ART1, “1” is displayed in the leftmost display area of the 7-segment display 6, and “3” is displayed in the central display area of the 7-segment display 6. Further, for example, when ART2 is being won, “2” is displayed in the leftmost display area of the 7-segment display 6 and “1” is displayed in the central display area of the 7-segment display 6. If the ART 2 is being prepared, “2” is displayed in the leftmost display area of the 7-segment display 6 and “2” is displayed in the central display area of the 7-segment display 6. If it is during ART2, “2” is displayed in the leftmost display area of the 7-segment display 6 and “3” is displayed in the central display area of the 7-segment display 6. That is, the type of advantageous state being won is notified by the display mode of the leftmost display area of the 7-segment display 6, and the state in which the current game is performed including this notification is displayed on the 7-segment display 6. Notification is made according to the display mode of the central display area. Here, in the case of notifying the procedure of the stop operation according to the internal winning combination, the control is performed such that the notification is interrupted and the procedure of the stop operation as described above is performed.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to unnecessarily increase the preparatory state of the advantageous state and prevent the storage capacity from being compressed, while using the free storage area, the winning state of the advantageous state The state relating to the preparatory state of the advantageous state and the operating state of the advantageous state (that is, the advantageous state) can be appropriately notified by the control of the main control circuit 41, and the notification during the advantageous state is also performed. Can be done appropriately.

  In this modification, the stop operation procedure is notified by the 7-segment display 6 controlled by the main control circuit 41. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the 7-segment display 6 which is a main control notification means controlled by the main control circuit 41 and the liquid crystal display device 11 which is a sub control notification means controlled by the sub control circuit 42 (controlled by other sub control circuits 42). (Including the speakers 20L and 20R, the lamp group 21 and the like) may be informed of the procedure of the stop operation. That is, for the stop operation procedure, notification by the sub control process may be executed together with the notification by the main control process.

  In this case, the main control circuit 41 generates and stores a start command (S17 in FIG. 18) so that information corresponding to the current playing state is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42. Specifically, when the ART is not being won, the internal winning combination related to the predetermined replay (winning numbers “2” to “5”) or the internal winning combination related to the predetermined small combination (“small combination 2”) When “~ 7” is determined, only information (grouping information) indicating that the internal winning combination related to the predetermined replay or the internal winning combination related to the predetermined small role is determined is stored. However, the internal winning combination related to the predetermined replay or the internal winning combination related to the predetermined small combination is determined, and information (individual information) indicating the procedure of the stop operation is not stored. Generate a start command.

  On the other hand, the main control circuit 41 determines that an internal winning combination (winning numbers “2” to “5”) related to a predetermined replay is determined when the ART is being won (ART1 is being won and ART2 is being won). Generates a start command so that individual information is stored. For example, if “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as an internal winning combination when ART1 is being won, the fact that this is the case and the procedure for the stop operation that the replay 1 will win will be displayed as individual information. When “normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6” is determined as the internal winning combination, that fact and the procedure of the stop operation that the normal lip will win are stored as individual information. Also, for example, when “ART RIP + REPLAY 3 + REPLAY 6” is determined as an internal winning combination when ART2 is being won, and that is the procedure for the stop operation that REPLAY 3 will win. If it is stored as individual information and “normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5” is determined as the internal winning combination, that fact and the procedure of the stop operation that the normal lip will win are stored as individual information. .

  Also, for example, when ART1 is being prepared and “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as an internal winning combination, a message to that effect and a procedure for a stop operation that will be awarded to replay 2 are provided. If it is stored as individual information and “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as an internal winning combination, that fact and the procedure of the stop operation that the normal lip will win are stored as individual information. . Also, for example, when ART2 is being prepared and “normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5” is determined as an internal winning combination, a message to that effect and a procedure for a stop operation that will be awarded to replay 2 are provided. If it is stored as individual information and “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as an internal winning combination, that fact and the procedure of the stop operation that the normal lip will win are stored as individual information. .

  Also, for example, when “normal lip + replay 2+ replay 5” is determined as an internal winning combination during ART1, a message to that effect and a stop operation that will result in replay 2 or normal lip winning. If the procedure is stored as individual information and is in ART2, if “normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6” is determined as an internal winning combination, that fact and that replay 4 or normal lip will win Is stored as individual information. Also, for example, when an internal winning combination (“Minor 2” to “Minor 7”) related to a predetermined small role is determined during ART (during ART 1 and ART 2), that fact and The procedure of the stop operation in which the internal winning combination related to the predetermined small combination is won is stored as individual information.

  Then, when the individual information is included in the start command transmitted from the main control circuit 41, the sub control circuit 42 controls the liquid crystal display device 11 to notify the procedure of the stop operation according to the individual information, When the individual information is not included in the start command transmitted from the main control circuit 41, control is performed so as not to notify the stop operation procedure according to the individual information.

  Note that the data configuration of the grouping information and the individual information can be set as appropriate, but in this modification, a method of transmitting a data ID (identification number) to the sub-control circuit 42 can be given as an example. . Here, the data ID shown below indicates a hexadecimal number. For example, the grouping information of the internal winning combination related to a predetermined replay is defined as a data ID “40H”, and the grouping information of the internal winning combination related to a predetermined small role is defined as a data ID “80H”.

  Further, for example, when the individual information of the internal winning combination relating to the predetermined replay is the winning number “2” and the left reel 3L is to be operated for the first stop, the data ID “03H” is defined, When the reel 3C is to be operated for the first stop, the data ID “05H” is defined. When the right reel 3R is to be operated for the first stop, the data ID “09H” is defined. If the winning number is “3” and the left reel 3L is to be operated for the first stop, the data ID “06H” is defined. If the middle reel 3C is to be operated for the first stop, the data ID is specified. When “0AH” is defined and the right reel 3R is to be operated for the first stop, the data ID “12H” is defined. If the winning number is “4” and the left reel 3L is to be operated for the first stop, the data ID “0CH” is defined. If the middle reel 3C is to be operated for the first stop, the data ID is specified. When “14H” is defined and the right reel 3R is to be operated for the first stop, the data ID “24H” is defined. When the winning number is “5” and the left reel 3L is to be operated for the first stop, the data ID “18H” is defined. When the middle reel 3C is to be operated for the first stop, the data ID is specified. When “28H” is defined and the right reel 3R is to be operated for the first stop, the data ID “48H” is defined. In addition, when the winning number is “3” during ART1, the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R may be stopped for the first time as described above, so a data ID “1AH” different from the above is used. In addition, when the winning number is “5” during the ART2, the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R may be stopped for the first time as described above. 1CH "is specified.

  Here, for example, the individual information including the stop operation order can be configured by combining the grouping information and the stop operation order information. Specifically, in any case of the winning numbers “2” to “5”, when the first reel 3L should be operated to stop, the data ID “41H” is defined, and the middle reel 3C is When the first stop operation is to be performed, the data ID “42H” is defined. When the right reel 3R is to be subjected to the first stop operation, the data ID “44H” is defined, and the left reel 3L or the middle reel 3C is defined. When the first stop operation is to be performed, the data ID “43H” is defined, and when the first reel 3L or the right reel 3R is to be subjected to the first stop operation, the data ID “45H” is defined, and the middle reel 3C or When the first reel 3R is to be stopped for the first time, the data ID “46H” is defined, and when any stop operation order is acceptable, the data ID “47H” may be defined. Even in such a configuration, the sub control circuit 42 can notify the procedure of the stop operation in cooperation with the main control circuit 41.

  In addition, for example, when the individual information of the internal winning combination relating to the predetermined small combination is the winning number “7”, the data ID “81H” is defined, and when the winning number is “8”, the data When the ID “82H” is defined and the winning number is “9”, the data ID “84H” is defined. When the winning number is “10”, the data ID “88H” is defined and the winning number is determined. When it is “11”, the data ID “90H” is defined, and when it is the winning number “12”, the data ID “A0H” is defined.

  Here, for example, the individual information including the stop operation timing (the type of symbol to be pressed) may be configured by combining the grouping information and the information of the stop operation timing (the type of symbol to be pressed). it can. Specifically, when the winning number is “7”, the data ID is defined as “10100000B” (90H). Here, bits 0 to 4 indicate the correct position, bit 5 indicates that the center reel 3C needs to be pushed (stop operation needs to be performed at an appropriate stop operation timing), and bit 6 is , Indicating that it is necessary to push the right reel 3R, and bit 7 indicates the grouping information of the internal winning combination relating to the predetermined small combination. For example, when the winning number is “12”, by specifying the data ID as “11001101B” (CDH), the individual information that the symbol position data of the correct position is “14” for the right reel 3R. Is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

  As described above, in the present modification, the main control circuit 41 is in the advantageous state of winning (for example, during ART winning), in the state of preparing for advantageous (for example, preparing for ART), or advantageous. In a predetermined non-winning state (for example, during ART non-winning) that is not any of the operating states of the state (for example, during ART), the player's degree of advantage changes depending on the stop operation procedure. When the internal winning combination (for example, the winning numbers “2” to “5” or the winning numbers “7” to “12”) is won internally, the sub-control notification means (for example, The state in which the notification disabling information (for example, the above-described grouping information) that disables the notification of the procedure of the stop operation by the liquid crystal display device 11) is transmitted and the game is performed is an advantageous state win state, an advantageous state preparation state, Or work in an advantageous state If the predetermined internal winning combination is an internal winning combination in any of the states, the sub control circuit 42 is stopped by the sub control notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11). Information that can be notified of the procedure (for example, the individual information described above) is transmitted according to the state of playing the game, and the sub-control circuit 42 performs the stop operation based on the reception of the information that can be notified. Announce the procedure. With this configuration, the sub-control circuit 42 side cannot recognize a stop operation procedure that is advantageous (or disadvantageous) for the player in the advantageous non-winning state. Even if some misconduct is made to the control circuit 42, it is possible to prevent the profit from being improperly granted.

  In the present modification, the information that cannot be notified is grouped information (that is, internal winning combinations that play the same or similar roles among a plurality of internal winning combinations (for example, winning numbers “7” to “12”). The small role has been explained by taking as an example information that can identify a group of predetermined internal winning roles that play a role in varying the profits given depending on whether or not it is in an advantageous operating state. For example, common information that is information that cannot determine the determined internal winning combination may be adopted as the information that cannot be notified, and the type of the determined internal winning combination (for example, internal winning combination) It is good also as employ | adopting the classification | category information which is information which can specify the type | mold which is a replay, a small role, or a bonus). Moreover, only the stop operation procedure information (for example, the information on the stop operation sequence described above and the information on the stop operation timing (the type of symbol to be pressed)) that can specify the procedure of the stop operation is adopted as the reportable information. Alternatively, winning information (for example, information on the winning number) that can identify the internal winning combination may be employed.

  In other words, in the present modification, the main control circuit 41 can identify the internal winning combination group (predetermined internal winning combination group) as information that cannot be notified to the sub control circuit 42 (for example, grouping information). Either information that cannot identify the internal winning combination (for example, common information) or information that can identify the type of the internal winning combination (for example, type information) can be transmitted and can be notified. Information that can identify the procedure of the stop operation (for example, stop operation procedure information), information that can identify the internal winning combination (for example, winning information), or information that can identify the internal winning combination and the procedure of the stop operation (For example, individual information) can be transmitted.

  As a result, the sub-control circuit 42 can specify a group of internal winning combinations (predetermined internal winning combination group), a case where no internal winning combination can be specified, a case where a type of internal winning combination can be specified, a predetermined When a stop operation procedure can be specified, an internal winning combination can be specified, and a predetermined stop operation procedure and internal winning combination can be specified, the specification of the pachislot machine (for example, RT Appropriate information can be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42 according to the design of the game state, the design of which stop operation procedure is advantageous for the player for each internal winning combination, and the like.

  Further, in the present modification, when the main control circuit 41 transmits the notification impossibility information to the sub control circuit 42, when all stop operations are completed (or a specific timing thereafter), Information that can be notified (for example, the above-described winning information) may be notified to the sub control circuit 42. With this configuration, even when the main control circuit 41 transmits the notification impossible information, the sub control circuit 42 performs predetermined processing based on the internal winning combination in the unit game (for example, the internal winning combination Based on the result of comparison with the winning combination, a process of determining whether an illegal (or abnormal) winning has occurred can be executed.

  Furthermore, in this modification, as an aspect of transmitting information that cannot identify an internal winning combination, an aspect of transmitting common information is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as employ | adopting the aspect which transmits a start command in the aspect which does not include the information impossibility information itself. In this case, the information amount of the start command can be reduced. Further, a mode in which a start command is not transmitted may be employed. In this case, the control burden of the main control process can be reduced.

  Furthermore, in this modification, when the non-winning state is in the advantageous state (for example, during the ART non-winning state), any of the above-described information is transmitted as the notification impossible information. Dividing the winning state into a plurality of non-winning states (for example, a first non-winning state and a second non-winning state), and different types of information to be transmitted depending on which non-winning state It is good.

  For example, in the first non-winning state in which an advantageous state transition lottery (shift lottery to ART1 or ART2) is performed, in order to execute an effect that enhances expectation (that is, to determine the content of the effect) Information that can identify the group of the winning combination (predetermined internal winning combination) is transmitted, and a specific condition is satisfied (for example, when the internal winning combination related to the predetermined replay is determined in the first non-winning state) In addition, the transition lottery in the advantageous state (transition lottery to ART1 or ART2) is not performed, which shifts based on the first stop operation on the reels other than the left reel 3L, that is, the penalty operation has been performed). In the second non-winning state, information that cannot identify the internal winning combination may be transmitted.

  The type of information to be transmitted may be determined by lottery depending on which of the above-described non-winning states. For example, in the first non-winning state in which the frequency of effects that suggest an internal winning combination is relatively high, information that can identify a group of internal winning combinations (predetermined internal winning combination) is determined. In the second non-winning state in which the probability that information that cannot identify the internal winning combination is determined is set high and the frequency of the performance that suggests the internal winning combination is relatively low, The probability that information that can identify a group of combinations (predetermined internal winning combination) is determined is low, and the probability that information that cannot identify an internal winning combination is determined is set high.

  With this configuration, it is possible to indirectly manage the content and frequency of notification by the sub-control notification unit that is originally managed by the control of the sub-control circuit 42 by the control of the main control circuit 41.

  Further, in the present modification, the main control circuit 41 has a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, an internal winning related to a predetermined replay) in which the degree of player's advantage changes according to the stop operation procedure. In the case of an internal winning combination relating to a combination or a predetermined small combination), a case where information that cannot be notified or information that can be notified is selected and transmitted is described, but by a procedure of a stop operation other than the predetermined internal winning combination In the case of a normal internal winning combination (for example, winning numbers “1”, “6”, “13” to “16”) in which the player's degree of advantage does not change, similarly to the predetermined internal winning combination, the notification impossible information Or it is good also as selecting and transmitting information which can be notified. In addition, for a normal internal winning combination, the reportable information may be transmitted regardless of which state the game is played in. That is, the mode of transmitting information about a normal internal winning combination can be arbitrarily set separately from the mode of transmitting information about a predetermined internal winning combination.

  In the present modification, as described above, main control notification means (for example, 7-segment display 6) controlled by the main control circuit 41 and sub-control notification means (for example, controlled by the sub-control circuit 42) In addition, although the notification of the procedure of the stop operation by the cooperation with the liquid crystal display device 11) has been described, each notification start timing includes all the following aspects.

  The first mode is a mode in which the notification by the main control notification unit and the notification by the sub control notification unit are started substantially simultaneously. For example, the main control circuit 41 determines the internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation (see S14 in FIG. 18), and the notification content of the main control notification means based on the determined internal winning combination. Determination (see S15 in FIG. 18), and based on the determined notification content, notification by the main control notification means is started. On the other hand, the sub control circuit 42 generates and stores a start command including individual information by the main control circuit 41 (see S17 in FIG. 18), and transmits this start command (see S104 in FIG. 19). Based on the fact that the information is received, the notification content of the sub-control notification means according to the individual information is determined, and the notification by the sub-control notification means is started. In the first aspect, each notification start timing is assumed to be before detection of a stop operation is permitted.

  In the first mode, in order to synchronize the notification start timings of the notification by the main control notification unit and the notification by the sub control notification unit, for example, the main control circuit 41, after transmitting the start command, The sub-control circuit 42 may wait until the notification by the sub-control notification unit is started, and then start the notification by the main control notification unit. The timing at which the notification by the main control notification unit is started is determined in advance. In addition, the start command may be transmitted so that the timing is synchronized with the timing at which notification by the sub-control notification unit is started. Further, for example, the respective notification start timings are synchronized when the rotation of each reel starts (when the main control circuit 41 side transmits a reel rotation start command, and when the sub control circuit 42 side receives a reel rotation start command). It is good.

  According to the first aspect, even when the stop control procedure is notified by the main control notification unit and the sub control notification unit, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  The second mode is a mode in which the notification by the sub-control notification unit is started earlier than the notification by the main control notification unit. For example, the main control circuit 41 determines the internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation (see S14 in FIG. 18), and the notification content of the main control notification means based on the determined internal winning combination. Determine (see S15 in FIG. 18). On the other hand, the sub control circuit 42 generates and stores a start command including individual information by the main control circuit 41 (see S17 in FIG. 18), and transmits this start command (see S104 in FIG. 19). The sub-control notification means according to the individual information is determined based on the received information, and the sub-control notification means starts notification based on the reception of the reel rotation start command described above. Thereafter, the main control circuit 41 starts notification by the main control notification means based on the fact that the detection of the stop operation is permitted.

  According to the second aspect, since the notification by the sub-control notification means that is easy to be felt by the player is started earlier than the notification by the main control notification means that is difficult to be felt by the player, Convenience can be improved.

  The third mode is a mode in which the notification by the main control notification unit is started before the notification by the sub control notification unit. For example, the main control circuit 41 determines the internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation (see S14 in FIG. 18), and the notification content of the main control notification means based on the determined internal winning combination. Determination (see S15 in FIG. 18), and based on the determined notification content, notification by the main control notification means is started. The main control circuit 41 transmits a start command including individual information to the sub-control circuit 42 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the notification by the main control notification unit was started. Based on the reception of the start command, the sub-control circuit 42 determines the notification contents of the sub-control notification unit according to the individual information, and starts notification by the sub-control notification unit.

  In this third mode, the main control circuit 41 generates and stores a start command based on the determined internal winning combination, transmits this start command, and then uses a specific command different from this start command. And it is good also as transmitting the specific command containing individual information after progress of predetermined time after the alerting | reporting by a main-control alerting | reporting means is started. Further, the transmission timing of this specific command may be after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start operation was detected, or after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reel rotation start process (S20 in FIG. 18).

  Moreover, in this 3rd aspect, the sub control circuit 41 starts the alerting | reporting by a subcontrol alerting | reporting means after progress of specific time, after receiving the start command (or said specific command) containing separate information. It is good as well. In the third aspect, each notification start timing is assumed to be before detection of a stop operation is permitted.

  According to the third aspect, it is clarified that the control related to the advantageous state is performed by the main control circuit (for example, the main control circuit 41), so that the sub control circuit (for example, the sub control circuit 42). Fraudulent acts against

  In the present modification, the 7-segment display 6 is described as an example of the main control notification unit controlled by the main control circuit 41, but is not limited thereto. For example, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be employed as the main control notification means instead of or together with the 7-segment display 6. In this case, the stop operation procedure may be notified according to the type of lock or the type of reel action.

  For example, as described above, when the stop operation order is notified on the main control circuit 41 side, if the first reel 3L is to be operated for stop, a reel action for starting rotation from the left reel 3L is executed, When the reel 3C is to be operated for the first stop, a reel action for starting rotation from the middle reel 3C is executed. When the right reel 3R is to be operated for the first stop, the reel is started to rotate from the right reel 3C. Perform the action. Further, as described above, when the stop operation timing (the type of symbol to be pressed) is notified on the main control circuit 41 side, the reel that needs to be pressed is temporarily stopped at the correct position. Perform reel action.

  If the type of reel action is transmitted as individual information to the sub-control circuit 42, the main control notification means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and the sub-control notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) controlled by the sub-control circuit 42 cooperate to notify the stop operation procedure.

  Further, in the present modification, the case where only the main control notification means notifies the stop operation procedure, and the case where the main control notification means and the sub control notification means notify the stop operation procedure have been described. As described above, when the main control circuit 41 can guarantee the prevention of unauthorized acts on the sub-control circuit 42 by transmitting the information that cannot be notified or the information that can be notified, only the sub-control notification means It is good also as comprising so that alerting | reporting may be performed.

  As described above, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment according to the modification includes symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R) that variably displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns. A main control circuit (for example, the main control circuit 41) that performs control related to the progress of the game, a notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) that performs notification, and a sub control circuit (for example, the sub control circuit) that performs control regarding notification 42), and the main control circuit includes a loading operation detecting means (for example, a medal sensor 35S) for detecting a gaming medium loading operation, and the loading operation. A start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S) for detecting a start operation on the basis of detection of a predetermined number of the inserted game media by the detecting means, and the start operation detecting means. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, S14 in FIG. 18) for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S) for detecting a stop operation, The stop control means (for example, S21 in FIG. 18) for controlling the stop of the symbol display on the symbol display means based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, and the stop control means A winning determination means (for example, S22 in FIG. 18) for determining a winning or non-winning of a winning combination based on the combination of the stopped symbols when the symbol variation display in the symbol display means is stopped, and the winning determination Based on the result of the determination by the means, a profit granting means for granting profit (for example, S23 in FIG. 18), and a stop advantageous for the player as a state of playing An advantageous state (for example, during ART) in which an operation procedure is notified, a winning state in which it is determined to shift to this advantageous state (for example, during ART winning), and a transition from this winning state to the advantageous state An intermediate preparation state (for example, ART preparation is in progress) and a non-winning state in which it is not determined to shift to the advantageous state (for example, ART non-winning state). A state transition control means for shifting according to conditions, and a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination relating to a predetermined replay, or When the internal winning combination relating to a predetermined small combination) is determined and the state transition control means is controlled to the non-winning state, the sub-control circuit is informed to the notification means. In the case where the notification disabling information (for example, grouping information) for disabling the notification of the stop operation procedure is transmitted, and the state transition control means is controlled to the advantageous state, the winning state, or the preparation state. The information transmitting means (for example, the information transmitting means (for example, individual information) that enables notification of the procedure of the stop operation by the notification means to the sub control circuit according to the state in which the game is performed (for example, S104) in FIG. 19, and the sub-control circuit includes information receiving means (for example, a main board communication task shown in FIG. 21) for receiving information transmitted from the information transmitting means, and the information receiving means Based on the fact that the reportable information is received, the notifying unit is notified of the procedure of the stop operation according to the reportable information.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment according to the modified example, the advantageous state includes a first advantageous state (for example, during ART1) and a second advantageous state (for example, during ART2). Including a winning state of one advantageous state (eg, during the winning of ART1) and a winning state of the second advantageous state (eg, during the winning of ART2), wherein the preparation state is a preparation state of the first advantageous state (eg, preparing for ART1) And a state of preparation of the second advantageous state (for example, in preparation of ART2), and the state transition control means is configured to prepare the first advantageous state from the winning state of the first advantageous state based on the predetermined transition condition. The first advantageous state is shifted to the first advantageous state, the winning state of the second advantageous state is shifted to the second advantageous state, and the second advantageous state is Preparation letter To the second advantageous state, and the information transmitting means is different in at least the ready state of the first advantageous state and the ready state of the second advantageous state (for example, the ART1 is being prepared). The data ID “12H”, which is individual information when the winning number is “3”, and the data ID “0AH”, which is individual information when the ART2 is being prepared and the winning number is “3”) can be transmitted. .

  According to the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment according to the modification, the main control circuit (for example, the main control circuit 41) performs a game managed by the main control circuit (for example, during ART non-winning, ART1 preparation) Depending on the medium or in preparation for ART2, notification impossible information (for example, grouping information) or notification possible information (for example, individual information) is transmitted to the sub control circuit (for example, the sub control circuit 42). Therefore, the sub-control circuit side cannot recognize the procedure of the stop operation that is advantageous (or disadvantageous) for the player in the advantageous non-winning state. Even if it has been made, it is possible to prevent a profit from being improperly granted by a simple configuration. That is, fraud related to the advantageous state (for example, AT or ART) can be sufficiently prevented without increasing the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment according to the modification, the information transmitting means can use the information that can specify the predetermined internal winning group as the notification impossible information (for example, grouping information), the internal winning combination. Either information that cannot specify the combination (for example, common information) or information that can specify the type of the internal winning combination (for example, type information) can be transmitted, and as the notification possible information, Information that can specify the procedure of the stop operation (for example, stop operation procedure information), information that can specify the internal winning combination (for example, winning information), or the procedure of the stopping operation and the internal winning combination can be specified Information (for example, individual information) can be transmitted.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment related to the modified example, the sub-control circuit (for example, the sub-control circuit 42) can specify a predetermined internal winning combination group (internal winning combination group) and the internal winning combination Cannot be specified at all, the type of internal winning combination can be specified, the procedure of the predetermined stop operation can be specified, the internal winning combination can be specified, the procedure of the predetermined stop operation and the internal winning combination Appropriate according to the specifications of the pachislot machine (for example, design of RT game state, design of which stop operation procedure is advantageous for the player for each internal winning combination, etc.) Such information can be transmitted from the main control circuit (for example, the main control circuit 41) to the sub control circuit (for example, the sub control circuit 42).

  The pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  The present invention can be applied to pachinko gaming machines and other gaming machines in addition to the above-described pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a player's game operation (for example, a game ball launch operation) is performed, and an internal winning combination ( For example, whether or not the game is a big win) is determined, and the symbol display is started by the symbol display means, and the symbol is displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined stop condition (for example, the symbol variation time ends). When the display of the change is stopped and a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed, a predetermined profit (for example, a transition to the big hit state) is given. This eliminates the need for a stop operation.

  Further, in this embodiment, the lottery probability of the initial number of games of ART2 is made different depending on the set value (see (d) of FIG. 16), so that the advantageous degree is made different depending on the player. It is not something that can be done. For example, the probability that a predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process may be varied depending on the set value. In this case, for example, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the internal winning combination related to the bonus will be determined as the internal winning combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the RT2 gaming state (RT2) and the RT4 gaming state (RT4), as shown in FIG. 11, the winning numbers “3” and “ Although the lottery value of “5” is set to be different, it is not limited to this. For example, in the RT2 gaming state (RT2), the first specific replay that will win ART2 with a specific probability (for example, 100%) is lottery with a specific winning probability (for example, 1/16384). In the RT4 gaming state (RT4), there is a second specific replay that will be won, where a predetermined number of ART2 games (for example, 100 games) will be added with a specific probability (for example, 100%). It is good also as lottery with a specific winning probability (for example, 1/16384).

  In the present embodiment, in the RT0 gaming state (RT0) and the RT3 gaming state (RT0), as shown in FIG. 11, the sum of the winning probabilities for a plurality of replays and the lottery numbers “1” to “5” are drawn. Although the values are the same, this is not restrictive. For example, in the RT0 gaming state (RT0), the first specific replay that will win ART1 with a specific probability (for example, 100%) is lottery with a specific winning probability (for example, 1/16384). In the RT3 gaming state (RT3), the second specific replay that will win ART2 with a specific probability (for example, 100%) is lottery with a specific winning probability (for example, 1/16384). It is good.

  In these cases, based on having won the first specific replay, the first “lock” effect is performed and the first reel action is executed to win the second specific replay. Based on this, it is possible to perform the second “lock” and execute the second reel action. In addition, based on the fact that the first specific replay is won, the “lock” effect is not performed, but based on the fact that the second specific replay is won, the “lock” effect is performed, and the reel action is performed. It may be executed. In addition, based on winning the second specific replay, the effect based on “lock” is not performed, and based on winning the first specific replay, the effect based on “lock” is performed, and the reel action is performed. It may be executed.

1 Pachislot machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 16 Start lever 16S Start switch 17L, 17C, 17R Stop button 17S Stop switch 41 Main control circuit 42 Sub control circuit 51 Main CPU
53 Main RAM
81 Sub CPU
83 Sub RAM

Claims (4)

A symbol display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns;
An input operation detecting means for detecting an input operation of the game medium;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation based on detection of input of a predetermined number of the game media by the input operation detecting means;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting the stop operation;
Stop control means for controlling the stop of the variable display of symbols in the symbol display means based on the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means;
A winning determination means for determining whether a winning combination or non-winning is based on the combination of the stopped symbols when the symbol variation display on the symbol display means is stopped by the stop control means;
Based on the determination result by the winning determination means, a profit granting means for giving a profit,
A first gaming state that is a first probability that the winning probability of a plurality of replay roles is relatively low;
A second gaming state having a second probability that the winning probability of the plurality of replay roles is relatively high;
A third gaming state different from the first gaming state and the second gaming state;
When the first condition is satisfied in the first gaming state, the notification of the first transition procedure is started, and when the second condition is satisfied in the first gaming state, the notification of the second transition procedure is started. Transition procedure notification means to perform,
In the first transition procedure, in the first gaming state, the first symbol combination is displayed to shift to the third gaming state, and in the third gaming state, the second symbol combination is changed. A procedure for displaying and shifting to the second gaming state,
A first advantageous state control means for controlling to the first advantageous state by informing the first transition procedure;
The second transition procedure includes a procedure for displaying a third symbol combination in the first gaming state and shifting to the third gaming state, and a fourth symbol combination in the third gaming state. A procedure for displaying and shifting to the second gaming state,
A second advantageous state control means for controlling to the second advantageous state by informing the second transition procedure;
By notifying the first transition procedure, when the first gaming state shifts to the third gaming state, the third gaming state is informed that the first advantageous state is ready. And
By notifying the second transition procedure, when the first gaming state is shifted to the third gaming state, it is informed that the second gaming state is ready for the second gaming state. State notification means for performing ,
The gaming machine, wherein the third gaming state transferred in the first transition procedure and the third gaming state transferred in the second transition procedure are a common gaming state . The first transition procedure is a procedure that does not display the third symbol combination in the first gaming state, and a procedure that does not display the fourth symbol combination in the third gaming state,
The second transition procedure is a procedure that does not display the first symbol combination in the first gaming state, and a procedure that does not display the second symbol combination in the third gaming state,
The state notification means includes
By notifying the first transition procedure, when transitioning from the third gaming state to the second gaming state, informing the first advantageous state in the second gaming state,
Notifying the second advantageous state in the second gaming state when the second gaming state is transferred to the second gaming state by notifying the second transition procedure. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. The second gaming state is a first high-probability gaming state that shifts based on the display of the second symbol combination from the third gaming state;
There is a second high-probability gaming state that is different from the first high-probability gaming state and transitions from the third gaming state based on the display of the combination of the fourth symbols.
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning probabilities of the plurality of replay roles in the first high probability gaming state and the second high probability gaming state are the same in the second probability. . The first gaming state is a first low-probability gaming state when the first gaming state transitions to the third gaming state based on the display of the first symbol combination;
Different from the first low-probability gaming state, the second low-probability gaming state in the case of shifting from the first gaming state to the third gaming state based on the display of the third symbol combination. Yes,
4. The winning probability of the plurality of replay roles in the first low probability gaming state and the second low probability gaming state is the same in the first probability. 5. The gaming machine described in 1.

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