JP6486404B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine called a pachislot machine that includes a plurality of reels, a start switch, a stop switch, a stepping motor, and a reel control unit is known. The plurality of reels are configured by arranging a plurality of symbols on each surface. The start switch detects that a game medal, a coin or the like (hereinafter referred to as “medal or the like”) is inserted, and that the start lever is operated by the player, and requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels.

  The stop switch detects that a player has pressed a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and outputs a signal requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop. The stepping motor is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and transmits each driving force to each reel. The reel control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel.

  For example, in such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine that operates a state in which replay is won with a high probability (high RT), and a state in which a winning combination is notified during high RT (hereinafter referred to as ART). (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  According to this gaming machine, replay is lottered with a high probability during ART, and information related to winning of an internal winning combination is notified, so that the player can play an advantageous game without reducing medals.

JP 2007-171166 A

  However, the conventional gaming machine described above has a problem that the game during ART becomes monotonous and the interest is reduced. In other words, since ART games are games that reduce the amount of medals consumed by winning a replay with a high probability, the majority of ART games are displayed as replays. As a result, the player gets bored with monotonous gameplay in which a large number of replays are displayed in spite of being an advantageous game state, and as a result, it has become a cause of diminishing interest. In the current gaming machine, it is possible to increase the probability of winning a replay during ART, but it is not possible to change the probability of a payout with a payout.

  It is an object of the present invention to appropriately increase the number of games in an advantageous gaming state and improve the interest so as not to give a disadvantage to the player.

  The present invention provides a symbol display means (for example, a symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel and a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel. , Reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, and display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later, and a plurality of reels are rotated based on the fact that a predetermined start condition has been satisfied. Based on the fact that the symbol changing means (for example, each reel motor 49L, 49C, 49R described later) that changes each displayed symbol and the predetermined start condition is satisfied, an internal winning combination is selected from a plurality of roles. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for determining a combination and a plurality of stop operation means (for example, for receiving a player's stop operation) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. The reels are rotated based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means in response to the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R) described above and the player operating the stop operating means. A combination of symbols displayed on the effective line in the symbol display area when all reels are stopped by the reel stop control means (for example, main control circuit 71 described later) to be stopped and the reel stop control means. In response to a profit granting means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) and a special start condition, a stop operation information advantageous to the player is notified until a special end condition is satisfied. Special gaming state transition means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for transitioning to the special gaming state to be performed, and a period until the special termination condition is satisfied in the special gaming state A period management means for managing, wherein the internal winning combination determining means includes a first internal winning combination that allows a specific symbol combination to be displayed on the active line, and the effective line. A second internal winning combination that allows the combination of the specific symbols to be displayed on different non-effective lines, and the profit granting means can determine the specific symbols on the effective lines. When the combination is displayed, a predetermined number of game media are paid out, and when the specific symbol combination is displayed on the ineffective line, the game media is not paid out, and the period management means When the specific symbol combination is displayed on the active line, the period until the special end condition is satisfied is reduced, and the specific symbol combination is displayed on the ineffective line In the above A gaming machine characterized by not reducing a period until a special termination condition is satisfied.

  In the present invention, when the second internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the specific symbol combination is displayed on the ineffective line, a predetermined combination is displayed on the effective line. A gaming machine, wherein a combination of symbols is displayed, and the profit giving means activates a re-game when the predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the active line.

  Further, according to the present invention, the replay of the apparent small role is merely a replay and not a small role, so that even if the apparent replay of the small role is displayed, the number of ART games is not subtracted. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately count the number of ART games so as not to give a disadvantage to the player.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately count the number of games in an advantageous gaming state and improve the interest without causing any disadvantage to the player.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional flow. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a transition transition of the gaming state. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external structure of the pachislot machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the main control circuit. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement table. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table. FIG. 6-2 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table. FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating a flag configuration. FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a flag configuration. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table determination table. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 14 is a main flowchart showing main processes performed by the main CPU. FIG. 15 is a main flowchart showing medal acceptance / start check processing under the control of the main CPU. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an internal lottery process under the control of the main CPU. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing reel stop initial setting processing under the control of the main CPU. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing lock processing under the control of the main CPU. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an effect registration task under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an effect content determination process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a reel stop command reception process under the control of the sub CPU.

  Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[Functional flow of pachislot]
Embodiment 1 according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the functional flow of the gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachislot” as appropriate) 1 in the first embodiment will be described.

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

  The internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which medals are paid out, replays, etc. are given to the player, and those other than so-called “losing”. Yes.

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

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols.

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

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

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

  When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determination means (sub control circuit 72 described later) determines by lottery what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the production contents are determined, the production execution means (speakers 9L and 9R, the liquid crystal display device 5 described later), when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started. When each is stopped, the execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the player has the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

[Game state transition]
Here, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, even if the extracted random number values are the same, the internal winning combination to be determined may be different if the gaming state is different. As shown in FIG. 2, in the gaming machine 1, “red 7-blue 7-cherry 2”, which is a combination of symbols corresponding to MB (middle bonus), is displayed on the active line 8a as a gaming state. "MB" gaming state to be transferred in the case of the game, "non-flagged" gaming state in which the MB is not internal winning, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the MB, MB is internal winning The previous state “between MB flags” gaming state is provided.

  The “between MB flags” gaming state includes an “ordinary” gaming state and an “AT” gaming state in which information on a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified. In the “normal” gaming state, AT lottery is performed with reference to the AT lottery table for each game, and when the AT is won, 100 is set in the AT counter and the state shifts to the “AT” gaming state. In addition, when a non-left reel is first stopped, AT lottery is not performed as a penalty. Here, in the “normal” gaming state, since this penalty exists, the game is mainly digested by first stopping the left reel, but the left reel is stopped first as described later. In this case, even if the bell role (middle left and right bell 1 to right middle left bell 6) wins internally, the middle bell (medal payout number “8”) will not be aligned, and the left special roles 1 to 16 (medals) The number of payouts “1”) is only 1/6.

  In the “AT” gaming state, mainly when the middle left / right bell 1 to the right middle / left bell 6 are internally won, the symbol corresponding to the “middle bell” in which the number of medals to be paid out is eight small roles. The order of the reel stop operation is notified so that the combination can be stopped. Then, in the “AT” gaming state, when the number of games corresponding to the numerical value set in the AT counter is exhausted, the AT is terminated and the “normal” gaming state is entered. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the period of staying in the “MB flag” gaming state is mainly long, and the “MB flag” gaming state becomes the main gaming state during gaming.

  In the “between MB flag” gaming state, a combination of replay symbols is displayed on the active line 8a and the ineffective line, and a combination of bell symbols is displayed on the ineffective line along with a normal replay for winning. "Bellip", which is a replay to win a prize, is provided as an internal winning combination. By making the winning probability (1 / 3.39) of the bell lip higher than the winning probability (1 / 7.3) of the normal replay, the display ratio of the normal replay can be reduced, resulting in a monotonous game. It is possible to improve the interest by avoiding this. Further, when “Bellip” wins, the lock is activated so that the player can release the game lock by operating the bet button 11, and the player feels that the player has operated the bet button 11. By making it obtainable, it is possible to make the player feel as if a small role has actually been displayed.

[Pachislot structure]
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows the external structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The pachislot machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The pachi-slot 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, a token, etc., or a game medium such as a card that stores information on a game value assigned to or given to a player. In the following description, medals are used.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a serving as a housing for housing the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a circuit board, and the like, a front door 2 attached to the front side of the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable, and a front side of the front door 2 And a front panel 4 serving as a panel portion. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame. In addition, a vertically long rectangular symbol display area 21 </ b> L, 21 </ b> C, 21 </ b> R is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the front door 2.

  The front door 2 is a part of the door body, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 2. The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side of the front door 2 and between the front door 2 and the front panel 4. The liquid crystal display device 5 is fixed to the upper part of the front door 2 by a mounting frame.

  In addition, the liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a including symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side overlapping with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and can transmit the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided on the back side thereof. Is provided. In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, an effective line 8a is provided as a winning determination line.

  That is, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R function as display windows, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them. Become. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, among the plural types of symbols arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas in the frame. In addition, it is determined whether or not a prize is awarded for a pseudo line formed by combining any one of predetermined areas among the upper, middle, and lower areas of each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. It is defined as the target line (effective line). In the present embodiment, the effective line 8a is only one middle line.

  The front door 2 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 10 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted by the medal slot 10 are inserted into 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 credit function). ).

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot. The bet button 11 is provided with a MAX bet button for determining insertion of a maximum number of medals and a 1 bet button for determining insertion of one medal. The checkout button 12 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot.

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of the main control circuit of the pachislot. The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, a main RAM 33, and the like.

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, various data tables, data of various control commands (commands) transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the like. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

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

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives inputs from various switches and controls operations of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R.

  The stop switch 7S detects that the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed by the player to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The medal sensor 42S detects a medal received in the medal insertion slot 10. The MAX bet switch 11S detects that the MAX bet button has been pressed by the player. The 1-bet switch 12S detects that the 1-bet button has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 13S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

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

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

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

  The main CPU 31 manages the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R after detecting the reel index. The main CPU 31 manages the positions of a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by managing the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R, and the lamp 14, and controls them according to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 is a sub CPU that controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in a sub ROM (not shown) in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. (Not shown).

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

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol position in the middle of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order of advance in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. “0” to “20” are assigned to the positions of symbols, respectively. Therefore, by managing the number of symbols that have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols that exist mainly in the middle of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. And it is possible to always manage the kind of design.

  For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “6”, the upper, middle and lower regions of the left reel 3L have “bell” and symbol position “6” in the symbol position “7”, respectively. "Replay" and symbols corresponding to "watermelon 1" at symbol position "5" are displayed.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 6-1 and 6-2. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the effective line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that a prize is won, Benefits such as payout, replay operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player. FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating a symbol combination table when three sheets are used.

  Each symbol combination table defines a symbol combination (combination) determined in advance according to the type of privilege and a winning action flag. In the symbol combination table, the main CPU 31 identifies, as a winning operation flag, 1-byte data for identifying symbol combinations displayed along the active line and an internal winning combination storing area to be described later for storing the data. The storage area identification data provided, the contents (name) of the display combination, the RT transition indicating the RT gaming state to be transitioned when a combination of symbols is displayed, and the number of payouts are defined.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, as the display combination, middle bell, left special combination 1-16, middle special combination 1-16, right special combination 1-16, CD watermelon 1-3, upper watermelon 1, 2, CU watermelon, or When any one of cherries 1 to 16 is determined, medals are paid out. In addition, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “lost”.

  When any one of the middle lip, CU lip 1-4, upper bell lip 1-4, and CD bell lip 1, 2 is determined as the display combination, the re-game is activated. Further, when the MB is determined as the display combination, the state shifts to the MB gaming state.

  When “MB” is determined as the display combination, the middle bonus game is activated. This “MB” is a so-called accessory continuous operation device related to a so-called second type special accessory, and continuously operates “CB”, which is a second type special accessory. MB ends with payout exceeding 24 sheets.

[Flag configuration]
With reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the relationship between the internal winning combination and the combination of symbols that may be displayed will be described. A flag configuration indicating an internal winning combination and a display combination that may be displayed when the internal winning combination is won will be described. FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B are diagrams illustrating the flag configuration. As shown in FIG. 7, when a predetermined internal winning combination is won, different symbol combinations may be displayed depending on the reel stop order and the reel stop position.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the middle left / right bell 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, the middle bell, the left special combination 1, the left special combination 4, the left special combination 13, the left special combination 16, Middle Special Role 1, Medium Special Role 4, Medium Special Role 5, Medium Special Role 8, Medium Special Role 10, Medium Special Role 11, Medium Special Role 14, Medium Special Role 14, or Medium Special Role 15 may be stopped and displayed is there.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the bell lip is determined as the internal winning combination, any one of the upper bell lip 1 to 4 and the CD bell lip 1 or 2 may be stopped and displayed. When this bell lip is determined as an internal winning combination, the symbol combination “replay-red 7-replay” of the display combination “upper bell lip 1” and the display combination “upper bell lip 2” are combined as a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip. The symbol combination “Replay-BAR-Replay”, the symbol combination “Replay-Wings-Replay” of the display combination “Upper Bell Lip 3”, or the symbol combination “Replay-Cherry 2-Replay” of the display combination “Upper Bell Lip 4” "Is displayed on the effective line 8a, and although not on the effective line 8a, the bell symbols are aligned and displayed on the upper horizontal line of each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. Further, as a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip, “Replay-Bell-Watermelon 1” of the display combination “CD Bell Lip 1” and “Replay-Bell-Watermelon 2” of the display combination “CD Bell Lip 2” are on the active line 8a. In addition to being displayed on the active line 8a, bell symbols are diagonally displayed on the upper, middle and lower rows of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C and 21R. In this way, the bell lip is an apparent small role replay displayed during the MB flag (RT1). In other words, in the middle of the MB flag, the replay is internally won with a high probability, so that it is not a monotonous game with many replays displayed in spite of the advantageous gaming state. A replay and the above-described replay of a small role are provided to avoid a monotonous game.

  Here, for each internal winning combination, an example of a stop operation will be described to explain which display combination is to be stopped and displayed. First, when any of the middle left / right bell 1 to the right middle / left bell 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, when the left reel 3L is first stopped, any one of the left special combination 1 to the left special combination 16 is 6 minutes. 1 ready. Further, when the normal lip is determined as an internal winning combination, when the left reel 3L is stopped for the first time, the bell is pulled into the middle stage at the position where the watermelon stops at the lower stage of the left reel 3L, and the CU lips 1 to 4 are aligned. Other roles (Bellip, Watermelon, Cherry) draw the winning role.

  Next, when any of the middle left and right bells 1 to 6 is determined as an internal winning combination, the middle bells are aligned when the reels are stopped in the middle and right and left order. Further, when any of the middle right / left bell 1 to middle right / left bell 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the reels are stopped in the middle / left / right order, the middle special combination 1 to middle special combination 16 are arranged in half. . Further, when any of the right / left middle bell 1 to right / right / left bell 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the reels are stopped in the middle / left / right order, the left special combination 1-the left special combination 16, the right special combination 1- Right special role 16 is aligned in half. Further, when the normal lip is determined as the internal winning combination, the CU lips 1 to 4 are arranged when the reels are stopped in the middle and right and left order. Other roles (Bellip, Watermelon, Cherry) draw the winning role.

  Here, for example, in the above case, when any of the middle right left bell 1 to middle right left bell 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the reels are stopped in the middle left and right order, the middle special combination 1 to the middle special combination 16 It is said that the center right / left bell 1 to the middle right / left bell 6 are determined as the internal winning combination, and the reels are stopped in the order of the middle right and left. If the player performs the reel stop operation without being aware of the stop position, it means that one of the medium special combination 1 to the medium special combination 16 is arranged with a probability of “1/2”. In other words, when any one of the middle right left bell 1 to the middle right left bell 6 is determined as an internal winning combination and the reels are stopped in the order of middle left and right, all the combinations of the predetermined symbol combinations are applied. The probability that the pattern combination corresponding to the medium special combination 1 to the medium special combination 16 is displayed is ½.

  Next, when any one of the middle right / left bell 1 to the middle left / right bell 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, when the reels are stopped in the middle right / left order, the middle special combination 1 to the middle special combination 16 are halved. It's aligned. Further, when any of the middle right left bell 1 to middle right left bell 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, the middle bells are aligned when the reels are stopped in the middle right left order. Also, if any of the right / left middle bell 1 to right / right / left bell 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, and the reels are stopped in the middle right / left order, the right special combination 1 to the right special combination 16 are halved. It's aligned. Further, when the normal lip is determined as the internal winning combination, the CU lips 1 to 4 are arranged when the reels are stopped in the middle right / left order. Other roles (Bellip, Watermelon, Cherry) draw the winning role.

  Next, when any of the middle right / left bell 1 to the middle right / left bell 6 is determined as an internal winning combination, if the reels are stopped in the order of right / left middle, the left special combination 1 to the left special combination 16 and the middle special combination 1 to Medium special roles 16 are arranged in half. Further, when any of the right / left middle bell 1 to the right / left middle bell 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, the middle bells are aligned when the reels are stopped in the order of right / left middle. Further, when any of the right middle left bell 1 to right middle left bell 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the reels are stopped in the order of right left middle, the right special combination 1 to the right special combination 16 are halved. It is aligned with. Further, when the normal lip is determined as an internal winning combination and the reels are stopped in the order of right and left, the CU lips 1 to 4 are arranged. Other roles (Bellip, Watermelon, Cherry) draw the winning role.

  Next, when any one of the middle right / left bell 1 to the middle right / left bell 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the reels are stopped in the order of right middle left, the middle special combination 1 to the middle special combination 16 are halved. It is aligned with. Further, when any of the right / left middle bell 1 to the right / left middle bell 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the reels are stopped in the order of the right middle left, the right special combination 1 to the right special combination 16 are halved. It's aligned. Further, when any of the right middle left bell 1 to the right middle left bell 6 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the reels are stopped in the order of right middle left, the middle bells are aligned. Further, when the normal lip is determined as the internal winning combination, the CU lips 1 to 4 are arranged when the reels are stopped in the order of the middle right and left. Other roles (Bellip, Watermelon, Cherry) draw the winning role.

  Here, an example in which the middle left / right bell 1 is determined as an internal winning combination will be described as to which display combination is stopped and displayed according to the stop operation. For example, when the middle left / right bell 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the left reel 3L is first stopped, the left special combination 1, the left special combination 4, the left special combination 13, and the left special combination 16 are reduced to 1/6. Stop display with probability. Further, when the middle left / right bell 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the reels are stopped in the middle / left / right order, the middle bell stops and is displayed. Further, when the middle left / right bell 1 is determined as an internal winning combination, if the reels are stopped in the middle right / left order, the middle special combination 1, the middle special combination 4, the middle special combination 5, the middle special combination 8, the middle special combination 10 Any one of the medium special combination 11, the medium special combination 14, and the medium special combination 15 is stopped and displayed with a probability of 1/2.

  Also, when the middle left / right bell 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the reels are stopped in the order of right / left middle, the left special combination 1, the left special combination 4, the left special combination 13, the left special combination 16, the middle special combination 1 , Medium special combination 4, medium special combination 5, medium special combination 8, medium special combination 10, medium special combination 11, medium special combination 14, medium special combination 14, and medium special combination 15 are stopped and displayed with a probability of half. In addition, when the middle left / right bell 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, if the reels are stopped in the order of middle right / left, the middle special combination 1, the middle special combination 4, the middle special combination 5, the middle special combination 8, the middle special combination 10, any of the medium special combination 11, the medium special combination 14, and the medium special combination 15 is stopped and displayed with a probability of 1/2.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table. The internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small character / replay data pointer. In addition, as a lottery value, a coefficient and probability when RT is not operated (RT0), a coefficient when RT is operated (RT1), and the probability of internal winning are defined. Here, RT non-operating (RT0) refers to a “non-flag” gaming state, and RT operating (RT1) refers to an “MB flag” gaming state.

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

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”. Unless otherwise indicated in the figure, the lottery range is “0 to 65535”, that is, the probability denominator is “65536”.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the probability that the bell role (the bell role of any one of the middle left and right bells 1 to the right middle left bell 6) is high when RT is not activated (RT0) and when RT is activated (RT1), The probability that a loser will win is extremely low. Further, only when the RT is activated (RT1), the bell lip is defined as an internal winning combination, and the probability of winning the replay is higher than when the RT is not activated (RT0). When the bell lip is won internally and a symbol combination corresponding to the bell lip is displayed, a lock process (see FIG. 18) described later is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, at the RT operation (RT1), the winning probability of the bell lip (1 / 3.39) is defined to be higher than the winning probability of the normal replay (1 / 7.3). . Thereby, it is possible to reduce the display ratio of the normal replay while increasing the display ratio of the bell lip, and to improve the interest by avoiding a monotonous game.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
With reference to FIG. 9, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information indicating the internal lottery table and information indicating the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state.

  The gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the bonus game This is a state distinguished depending on whether or not (ART) is being operated. The internal lottery table is a type of internal lottery table used in each gaming state. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value, which will be described later, from one random number value (random number value for lottery) extracted by a sampling circuit (not shown).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the number of lotteries is “29” in all gaming states. The RT0 gaming state internal lottery table is used in the RT0 gaming state, and the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is used in the RT1 gaming state.

[Display combination storage area]
FIG. 10 shows the display combination storage area 1 to the display combination storage area 12 in which data indicating that a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination (winning request flag) is displayed on the winning determination line is stored. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area. First, the configuration of the display combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the display combination storage area is composed of display combination storage areas 1 to 12 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the display combination storage areas 1 to 12, when “1” stands for a predetermined bit (when stored), a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the winning determination line. It shows that. On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning or the symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus game is not displayed on the winning determination line.

[Coverage storage area]
FIG. 11 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when an MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that a combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the active line, the data pointer Is provided for the main CPU 31 to identify.

[Game state flag storage area]
FIG. 12 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state flag is stored. The value of the gaming state flag is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the current gaming state. For example, “1” is stored in bit 0 in the MB gaming state, “1” is stored in bit 1 in the RT0 gaming state, and bit 1 is stored in the RT1 gaming state. “1” is stored in 2. Here, the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 8 described above is set by the main CPU 31 in accordance with the data indicating the game state flag stored in the game state flag storage area. For example, when “1” is stored in bit 1, an internal lottery table for RT 0 is set by the main CPU 31.

[Push order storage area]
FIG. 13 shows a pressing order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. For example, when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation, “1” is stored in bits 0 and 1. After that, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, among the bits 0 and 1 storing “1”, bit 1 is updated to “0”, and bit 0 is set to “1”. Keep it.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, there is no so-called big bonus or regular bonus, but when the symbol combination “red 7-blue 7-cherry 2” corresponding to MB is displayed, similarly to the so-called big bonus or regular bonus, The system shifts to ART (RT4 gaming state), which increases the medals to be paid out and enhances the interest of the player.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 14, the main flowchart which showed the main processes which the main CPU31 performs is demonstrated.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs initialization processing at power-on (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal and whether or not the setting has been appropriately changed, and performs an initialization process according to the determination result.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (step S2). For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in an internal winning combination storage area, a display combination storage area, or the like. Then, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 15 (step S3).

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number for lottery and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). The random number for lottery extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 16 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, based on the result of the internal lottery process, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process (described later in detail with reference to FIG. 17) for storing information related to the reel stop control (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 sets various data used for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a start command transmission process (step S7). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in command data transmission processing of interrupt processing described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S8). In this process, the main CPU 31 stands by until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the start of the previous game. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S9). In this process, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and stores a reel rotation start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Then, the main CPU 31 stores the reel rotation start command data in the communication data storage area (step S10). In this process, the drawing priority order is stored for each symbol on the rotating reel based on the internal winning combination.

  Then, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority storage process (step S11). In this process, on the basis of the result of the internal lottery process, for each symbol position of the rotating reel, when the stop is permitted, the drawing priority data is stored, and when the stop is not permitted (that is, In the case where a winning combination is won, the suspension prohibition is stored.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process (step S12). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the left stop button 7L, the middle stop button 7C, and the right stop button 7R are respectively pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process (step S13). In this process, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination displayed along the effective line after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped with the symbol combination table, determines the symbol combination displayed on the effective line 8a, and displays the symbol combination. The combination is determined and stored in the display combination storage area, and the number of medals to be paid out is determined. If the main CPU 31 determines that the replay combination has won, it makes an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter. The automatic insertion number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted, and the insertion number counter is for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals inserted. This is a counter provided. The automatic insertion number counter and the insertion number counter are stored in predetermined areas of the main RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in step S13 (step S14). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a display command transmission process for transmitting a hit signal or the like to a hall computer or the like via an external concentrated terminal board (not shown) (step S15).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a locking process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 18 (step S15). Then, the main CPU 31 performs a game state transition control process (step S17). In this process, if the game condition start condition or end condition is satisfied, the game state is shifted. Next, the process of step S2 is performed.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 15, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described, which shows a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a value of an automatic insertion counter, that is, whether or not it is “0” (step S21). At this time, if there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, if it is other than “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs an automatic insertion process (step S22), and proceeds to step S29. Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter when there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, when the replay combination wins in the previous game. In this “replay combination”, not only the normal replay in which a winning combination is displayed by displaying a combination of replay symbols on the active line 8a and on the ineffective line, but also a combination of bell symbols on the ineffective line is displayed. “Berlip” which is a replay to win a prize is also included.

  On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion number counter is not present, that is, “0”, the main CPU 31 permits medal reception (step S23), and then performs the process of step S24. In step S24, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum number of inserted sheets according to the gaming state. In this embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum number of inserted sheets as “3”.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not medal acceptance is permitted (step S25). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues with the process of step S26, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues with the process of step S29.

  In step S26, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion check process. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 42S. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion command transmission process (step S27). In this process, the main CPU 31 generates a medal insertion command and stores it in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (step S28). For example, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is the maximum value of the inserted number. At this time, if the value of the inserted number counter is the maximum value of the inserted number, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S29. If not, the main CPU 31 continues to step S25. Perform the process.

In step S29, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, start switch 6
If there is an input from S, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal acceptance (step S30) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S25.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 16, the internal lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the random number value, the gaming state and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (step S41). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a random number value stored in the random value storage area (step S42).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table, acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (step S43). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result is 0 or more (step S44). At this time, if the subtraction result is less than 0 (negative value), the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number (step S48). The process of step S49 is performed. On the other hand, when the subtraction result is 0 or more, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S45.

  In step S45, the main CPU 31 updates the random number and the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value to the value after subtraction in step S43 and updates it to the winning number that has not been checked yet. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (step S46). At this time, when all winning numbers are checked, the main CPU 31 sets “0” in the data pointer (step S47), and proceeds to step S49. On the other hand, if all the winning numbers have not been checked, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S43.

  In step S49, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (step S49). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores it in the internal winning combination storing area corresponding to the acquired internal winning combination (step S50).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S51). When the main CPU 31 determines in step S51 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “0”, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S54 described later.

  On the other hand, in step S51, when the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and determines the bonus data pointer. The internal winning combination is acquired based on (Step S52).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (step S53). Next, the main CPU 31 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (step S54). Thereafter, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
With reference to FIG. 17, a description will be given of the reel stop initial setting process in which the main CPU 31 shows the procedure of the process of storing each piece of information related to the reel stop control based on the result of the internal lottery process.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the turning cylinder stop number selection table, and sets a turning cylinder stop number based on an internal winning combination or the like (step S61). In this process, the rotation stop number selection table is referred to, and the rotation stop number is selected according to the winning number (the winning combination of the small role / replay) and the gaming state. The spinning cylinder stop number selection table is a table in which various information used for stop control is defined in association with the spinning cylinder stop number corresponding to the data pointer.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table, and acquires each piece of information based on the rotation stop number (step S62). For example, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority table number and the like. For example, the number of the stop table used at the time of the first to third stops and information necessary for performing the control change in the control change process (that is, when the reels are stopped in a specific order (stop at a specific position ( Or the information used for reselecting the stop table when it is pressed).

  Then, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (step S63). That is, the main CPU 31 turns on the bits of all symbol code storage areas (excluding unused areas). Thereafter, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operating counter (step S64), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operating counter is used to determine the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that are not stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Lock processing]
With reference to FIG. 18, a lock process indicating a process of locking (invalidating) an operation until a predetermined condition is satisfied will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, first, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a bell lip is displayed (step S81).

  As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that no bell lip is displayed, the lock processing is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the bell lip is displayed, the main CPU 31 activates the lock and sets the lock timer (step S82). For example, the main CPU 31 sets 2 seconds in the lock timer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lock timer (step S83), and determines whether or not the lock timer has become “0” (step S84). Here, when a bell lip is displayed, locking may be performed and a medal payout sound may be generated. By making a medal payout sound, it is possible to make the player feel as if a small role has actually been displayed.

  As a result, when it is determined that the lock timer is not “0”, the main CPU 31 returns to the process of step S83 and repeats the processes of step S83 and step S84 until the lock timer becomes “0”. .

  If it is determined that the lock timer has reached “0”, the main CPU 31 turns on the lock release flag (step S85). Here, only the bet button 11 is accepted by turning on the lock release flag. That is, the state in which the unlock flag is on is a state in which the lock is activated until the operation of the bet button 11 is accepted, but the lock can be released by operating only the bet button 11. It is ready. As described above, the operation of the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, etc. is not accepted, but only the operation of the bet button 11 is accepted and the lock is released, so that the player feels that the bet button has been operated. It is possible to make the player feel as if the small role has actually won a prize.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bet button 11 has been operated (step S86). The main CPU 31 waits until the bet button 11 is operated. When it is determined that the bet button 11 is operated, the main CPU 31 releases the lock, turns off the lock release flag (step S87), and ends the lock process. To do.

  In other words, the player can release the game lock by operating the bet button 11, and the player operates the bet button 11 by automatically performing re-playing simultaneously with the release of the game lock. As a result of obtaining a sense, it is possible to make the player feel as if a small role has actually been displayed. In addition, the player can gain a sense of operating the bet button with his / her own intention by allowing the bet button 11 to be pressed as a condition for releasing the lock, and by automatically performing re-playing at the same time as releasing the lock. Can do. Here, the operation received after the lock release flag is turned on is limited to the operation of the bet button 11, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other operations may be received.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 19, an interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing a procedure of an interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1172 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S251). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S252). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S, the stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 31 stores an input state command including information on the on-edge and off-edge of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Accordingly, various effects can be executed using the operation means such as the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs timer update processing (step S253). Next, the main CPU 31 performs command data transmission processing (step S254). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 instructs the sub control circuit 72 at the start of the lock effect and whenever the reel action is started, to include a command including information regarding the timing of the reel operation and the operation content of the reel. Send.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S255). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, that is, in response to the start operation. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (step S256). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S257), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

  First, the sub CPU performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (step S261). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU extracts the type of the received command (step S262).

  Next, the sub CPU determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S263). In step S263, when the sub CPU determines that the command different from the previous command has not been received, the sub CPU returns the process to step S261, and repeats the processes after step S261.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S263 that the sub CPU has received a command different from the previous command, the sub CPU stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (step S264). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the process of step S264, the sub CPU returns the process to step S261 and repeats the processes after step S261.

[Main board communication task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU extracts a message from the message queue (step S271). Next, the sub CPU determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (step S272). In step S272, when the sub CPU determines that there is no message in the message queue (when step S272 is NO), the sub CPU performs a process of step S275 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU determines that there is a message in the message queue in step S272 (when step S272 is YES), the sub CPU copies the game information from the message (step S273). In this process, for example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, and a game state flag specified by parameters are copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub-RAM. The

  Next, the sub CPU performs effect content determination processing (step S274). In this process, the sub CPU performs the determination of the production content, the registration of the production data, and the like according to the type of the received command. Details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU registers animation data (step S275). Next, the sub CPU registers sound data (step S276). Next, the sub CPU registers lamp data (step S277). In addition, these registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process of step S274. Then, after step S277, the sub CPU returns the process to step S271 and repeats the processes after step S271.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the effect content determination process performed in step S274 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 21) will be described. In the present embodiment, the effect content determination process described below is executed by the sub-control circuit 72. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 72 also serves as a means for executing the effect content determination process (effect content determination means).

  First, the sub CPU determines whether or not a start command is received (step S281).

  When the sub CPU determines in step S281 that the start command is being received (step S281 is YES), the sub CPU performs a start command receiving process (step S282). In this process, the sub CPU extracts an effect random number, determines an effect number by lottery based on an internal winning combination, and registers it. Here, the production number is data for designating the content of the production to be executed this time. Details of the start command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU registers the start effect data in accordance with the registered effect number (step S283). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as display of video are executed. In this process, when a lighting flag (not shown: hereinafter referred to as a dedicated lamp lighting flag) of a dedicated lamp (for example, a WIN lamp) used to suggest a player to put one medal is on, The sub CPU turns on the dedicated lamp. The suggestion that one medal is performed here is notification information for making the gaming state be between the MB flags. And after the process of step S283, sub CPU complete | finishes an effect content determination process, and moves a process to step S275 of an effect registration task (refer FIG. 21).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S281 that the sub CPU is not receiving a start command (step S281 is NO), the sub CPU determines whether or not a reel stop command is being received (step S284). .

  When it is determined in step S284 that the sub CPU is receiving a reel stop command (step S284 is YES), the sub CPU performs a reel stop command receiving process (step S285). Details of the reel stop command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the sub CPU registers the effect data at the time of stop according to each registered effect number and the type of the operation stop button (step S286). Thereafter, the sub CPU ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to step S275 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 21).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S284 that the sub CPU is not receiving a reel stop command (step S284 is NO), the sub CPU determines whether or not a display command is being received (step S287). .

  When the sub CPU determines in step S287 that the display command is being received (in the case of YES determination in step S287), the sub CPU performs the display effect according to each registered effect number and display combination. Data is registered (step S288). Thereafter, the sub CPU ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to step S275 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 21).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S287 that the sub CPU is not receiving a display command (step S287 is NO), the sub CPU determines whether a bonus start command is being received (step S289). .

  When it is determined in step S289 that the sub CPU is receiving a bonus start command (YES in step S289), the sub CPU registers bonus start effect data (step S290). Thereafter, the sub CPU ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to step S275 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 21).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S289 that the sub CPU is not receiving a bonus start command (when NO is determined in step S289), the sub CPU determines whether or not a bonus end command is being received (step S291). ). When the sub CPU determines in step S291 that the bonus end command is not received (step S291 is NO), the sub CPU ends the effect content determination process, and the process is registered as an effect registration task (see FIG. 21). ) To step S275.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S291 that the sub CPU is receiving a bonus end command (step S291 is YES), the sub CPU performs a process (for example, lamp 14) performed when the bonus end command is received. The process at the time of receiving a bonus end command is performed (step S292).

  Next, the sub CPU registers effect data for bonus end (step S293). In this process, when a dedicated lamp lighting flag of a dedicated lamp (for example, a WIN lamp or the like) used to suggest a player to hang one sheet is on, the sub CPU turns on the dedicated lamp. And after the process of step S293, sub CPU complete | finishes an effect content determination process, and moves a process to step S275 of an effect registration task (refer FIG. 21).

[Start command reception processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the start command reception process performed in step S282 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 22) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU determines whether or not the AT counter is “1” or more (step S301). In step S301, when the sub CPU determines that the AT counter is not equal to or greater than “1” (in the case of NO determination in step S301), the sub CPU ends the start command reception process, and performs the effect content determination process ( Then, the process proceeds to step S283 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S301, when the sub CPU determines that the AT counter is “1” or more (in the case of YES determination in step S301), the sub CPU refers to the navigation table and determines the internal winning combination (small role). A navigation effect number corresponding to the replay data pointer is set (step S302).

  Next, the sub CPU determines whether or not the gaming state is between MB flags (step S303). In step S303, when the sub CPU determines that it is not between the MB flags (step S303 is NO), the sub CPU ends the start command reception process, and the process determines the effect content determination process (see FIG. 22). The process proceeds to step S283.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S303 that the sub CPU is between the MB flags (step S303 is YES), the sub CPU decrements the value of the AT counter by 1 (step S304). Here, it is assumed that the value of the AT counter is not subtracted even when the symbol combination corresponding to the bell lip is displayed. That is, the apparently small role bell lip is only a replay and not a small role, so even if the apparent small role bell lip is displayed, the number of games in the ART is not subtracted. It is possible to appropriately count the number of games so as not to give a disadvantage to the player. Thereafter, the sub CPU ends the start command reception process, and moves the process to step S283 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 22).

[Reel stop command reception processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the reel stop command reception process performed in step S285 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 22) will be described.

  First, in the sub CPU, the AT counter is “0”, between the MB flags, the first stop is the left reel 3L, and the third stop is an OFF edge (the stop button at the time of the third stop is It is determined whether or not (step S311). In step S311, when the sub CPU determines that the above condition is not satisfied (in the case of NO determination in step S311), the sub CPU ends the reel stop command reception processing, and the processing is effect content determination processing (FIG. 22)) to step S286.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S311 that the sub CPU satisfies the above condition (step S311 is YES), the sub CPU refers to an AT lottery table (not shown) and performs AT lottery processing. Is performed (step S312).

  Next, the sub CPU determines whether or not it is AT winning (step S313). In step S313, when the sub CPU determines that it is not AT winning (step S313 is NO determination), the sub CPU ends the reel stop command reception process, and the process is effect content determination process (see FIG. 22). The process proceeds to step S286.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S313 that the sub CPU is winning the AT (step S313 is YES), the sub CPU sets the numerical value of the AT counter to “100” (step S314). The numerical value set in the AT counter is not limited to “100”, and may be a numerical value larger than “100” or a numerical value smaller than “100”. Further, the numerical value to be set in the AT counter may be determined every time by lottery. Thereafter, the sub CPU ends the reel stop command reception process, and moves the process to step S286 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 22).

[Process when receiving bonus end command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the bonus end command reception process performed in step S292 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 22) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU determines whether or not the AT counter is “1” or more and the end of “MB” (step S321). In step S321, when the sub CPU determines that this condition is not satisfied (in the case of NO determination in step S321), the sub CPU ends the process at the time of receiving the bonus end command, and performs the effect content determination process (FIG. 22).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S321 that the sub CPU satisfies the above conditions (when step S321 is YES), the sub CPU is a dedicated CPU used to suggest a player to place one medal. A dedicated lamp lighting flag of a lamp (for example, a WIN lamp) is turned on (step S322). Thereafter, the sub CPU ends the bonus end command reception process, and moves the process to step S293 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 22).

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the normal replay for winning a prize by displaying the combination of the replay symbols on the active line and the ineffective line, and the symbol of the small role on the ineffective line. By displaying a combination of, a prize-winning bell lip, and by increasing the apparent replay of small roles displayed during ART, the ratio of normal replay display can be reduced, resulting in a monotonous game It is possible to improve the interest by avoiding this. In addition, the player can release the game lock by operating the bet button, and the player can get a sense of operating the bet button. It is possible to make it appear as if is displayed.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the bell lip is apparently a replay of a small role and not a small role, so that even if the bell lip is displayed, the AT counter is not subtracted. , It is possible to appropriately count the number of AT games so as not to give a disadvantage to the player.

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

  For example, in the present embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 using three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has been described as an example, but the number of reels is not limited to three. For example, two or four or more reels may be used. Further, the number of choices such as a choice bell may be changed as the number of reels increases or decreases. The number of choices may be changed not only by increasing / decreasing the number of reels but also by a combination of the number of reels and symbols.

  In addition to the pachislot machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation in the above-described pachislot machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 71 Main control circuit 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
72 Sub-control circuit

Claims (1)

A symbol display means having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel;
A symbol changing means for changing each symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the plurality of reels based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations based on the satisfaction of the predetermined start condition;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation;
Reel stop control means for stopping the rotation of each reel based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means in response to the stop operating means being operated by the player;
Profit granting means for giving a profit according to a combination of symbols displayed on the effective line of the symbol display area when all reels are stopped by the reel stop control unit;
When a special start condition is satisfied, special game state transition means for transitioning to a special game state in which notification of information on a stop operation advantageous to the player is performed until a special end condition is satisfied;
In the special gaming state, period management means for managing a period until the special termination condition is satisfied;
With
The internal winning combination determining means is:
A first internal winning combination that allows a specific symbol combination to be displayed on the active line;
A second internal winning combination that allows the combination of the specific symbol to be displayed on a non-effective line different from the active line;
When the second internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the specific symbol combination is displayed on the ineffective line, the predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the effective line. ,
The profit granting means is
When the specific symbol combination is displayed on the active line, a predetermined number of game media are paid out,
When the specific symbol combination is displayed on the ineffective line and the predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the active line , the game is not paid out and the re-game is activated,
The period management means includes
When the specific symbol combination is displayed on the active line, the period until the special end condition is satisfied is reduced,
When the specific symbol combination is displayed on the ineffective line, the period until the special end condition is satisfied is not reduced.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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