JP6512776B2 - Drum-type game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a drum-type game machine.

  Heretofore, there has been known a throwing-type gaming machine provided with a gaming state called AT (assist time) or ART (assist replay time) that enables a player to obtain a small winning combination by instructing the stop procedure of the turning drum etc. It is done. The AT and ART shift to a case where a specific small winning combination is won during a normal game, etc., and ends when a predetermined number of games are consumed or a predetermined number of game medals are obtained.

  For example, in the case of the roll-to-roll type gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is controlled to an ART effect state in a variation game of 45 times in one set triggered by the winning of the rush replay role. In addition, in the 41 to 45th fluctuation game, it becomes a specific game in which the continuous lottery can be executed, and in the case of the continuous determination, the lottery of the number of additions is also performed (patent document 1 / paragraphs 0111, 0124, 0138 to 0141, FIG. ).

  Then, when the variation game number of the ART production state is added, the ART production state continues for that amount, but by playing the upper limit number of times, it returns to the normal production state.

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  However, when the special game state such as AT ends by playing the upper limit number of times, if the small winning combination is small within that period, the game effect will be returned to the normal effect state without increasing so much.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a use-type gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by novel game characteristics and preventing the decline of the player's willingness to play. I assume.

The first invention has a game information display means having a display area capable of displaying information related to a game, and a plurality of turning drums for displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and the game result is obtained by combining the symbols when rotation of each turning drum is stopped. Game result display means for displaying a game control means, game control means for shifting to a special game state advantageous to the player compared to the normal game state according to establishment of the predetermined condition, and lottery means for determining a winning combination by lottery The special gaming state termination condition is a first termination condition in which a predetermined number of games are played, and a second termination condition different from the first termination condition. And the game control means includes the lottery means in the special game state under the condition that the first end condition is farther to the end than the second end condition. The winning combination determined by is the specific winning combination If the second termination condition is changed, the second termination condition is changed to extend the special game state, and the second termination condition is changed. When the condition is established earlier, the special game state is ended triggered by the second end condition, and as a result of changing the second end condition, the first end condition comes first. When it is established, the special game state is ended when the first end condition is triggered .

In a second invention according to the first invention, in the roll-type game machine according to the first invention , the number of times of execution of the game in the special game state and the acquired game value amount are displayed on the game information display means, and updated every one game It is characterized by

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by the novel playability and to prevent the decline of the player's willingness to play.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the reel-type game machine of an Example. Diagram showing activated pay lines. The figure which showed all the designs used. The figure which showed the symbol arrangement | sequence of each rotating cylinder. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The block diagram which shows the control apparatus of the reel-type game machine of an Example. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a main control board and an effect control board of FIG. 4; Correspondence table of winning combinations and the number of payouts (1). Correspondence table of winning combinations and the number of payouts (2). Correspondence table of winning combinations and the number of payouts (3). Correspondence table of winning combinations and the number of payouts (4). Correspondence table of winning combinations and winning combinations. The figure explaining transition of a game state. The figure explaining simultaneous management of AT game end condition. The figure explaining the non-simultaneous management of AT game end condition. Effect example (1) in AT gaming state (simultaneous management). Effect example (2) in AT gaming state (simultaneous management). Effect example (3) in AT gaming state (simultaneous management). Effect example (1) in AT gaming state (non-simultaneous management). Effect example (2) in AT gaming state (non-simultaneous management). The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the internal lottery process in FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing reel effect processing in FIG. 11; FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a process of setting start of rotation of a toroid in FIG. 11; FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing a rotation stop process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the winning a prize decision processing in FIG. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption processing of the main control side. The flowchart which shows the main processing performed by the sub control side. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption processing of the secondary control side. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing command reception processing in FIG. 19; FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing processing upon receiving a winning information command in FIG. 20. FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart (modification) showing processing upon receiving a winning information command in FIG. 20. FIG. A correspondence table of winning combinations and difference numbers corresponding to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, an overview of the reel-type gaming machine according to the embodiment will be described.

  The drum-type gaming machine according to the present embodiment has game information display means having a display area capable of displaying information related to games, and a plurality of rotating bodies for displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and the rotation of each rotating body is stopped. A turn comprising a game result display means for displaying a game result by a combination of symbols, and a game control means for transitioning to a special game state advantageous to the player in comparison with the normal game state according to the establishment of the predetermined condition. The ending condition of the special game state is two, that a predetermined number of games are played and a player gains a predetermined amount of game value, and the game control means is: The end condition is confirmed for each game, and the special game state is continued until any one of the two end conditions is satisfied.

  There is a special gaming state (AT game to be described later) that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal gaming state in the roll-to-roll type gaming machine of the present embodiment, and transition is made when a predetermined condition is established. In the special gaming state, for example, since the operation procedure of the turning drum rotation stop button is notified, the player can easily acquire the game value (game medals described later).

  There are two termination conditions of the special gaming state, the number of games played in the special gaming state, and the number of game values acquired (in particular, the difference number), and the special gaming state is continued until one of the termination conditions is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, since the game control means confirms two end conditions for each game, the player recognizes the end conditions, thereby creating new enjoyment and excitement as to which ends first. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player's willingness to play from being attenuated.

  In the present embodiment, the game control means is provided with lottery means for determining a winning combination by lottery, and the game control means determines the predetermined number of times when the winning combination determined by the lottery means in the special gaming state is a specific winning combination. It is preferable to change the special game state by changing one of the predetermined amount and the predetermined amount.

  In the present embodiment, when a special winning game is won in a specific winning combination (such as a cherry combination to be described later), the number of games in the special gaming state or the amount of obtainable game value is changed. Extend the gaming state.

  At this time, for example, by changing the condition closer to the end, the special game state is extended. As a result, the amount of gaming value is increased, and it is possible to realize advantageous gaming characteristics for the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game control means is provided with a lottery means for determining a winning combination by lottery, and the game control means is configured to select the winning combination determined by the lottery means in the special gaming state is a specific winning combination. Preferably, the special game state is extended by changing both the predetermined number of times and the predetermined amount.

  In this embodiment, when the specific winning combination is won in the special game state, the number of games in the special game state which is the termination condition and the amount of obtainable game value are changed to extend the special game state. Here, by changing the two end conditions, the special gaming state is further extended, and the player can obtain a large amount of gaming value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is preferable that the number of times of execution of the game in the special game state and the acquired game value amount be displayed on the game information display means, and updated every one game.

  In the present embodiment, the game information display means (liquid crystal display means described later) displays the number of times the game is executed in the special game state and the acquired game value amount, and the numerical value is updated for each game. As a result, the player can always keep track of the progress of the special game state and the number of added games, and it becomes easy to advance the special game.

  Hereinafter, the details of the drum-type gaming machine of the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

<1. Mechanical configuration>
FIG. 1 shows the appearance of the roll-type game machine. First, the roll-to-roll type gaming machine includes a housing 1 for storing various game components to be used for a game, and a front door 2 attached to the front side of the housing 1 so as to be openable and closable.

  The front door 2 is provided with a rotating drum visual recognition unit 3 substantially at the center thereof, on which rotating drums (reels) 5a, 5b and 5c are provided side by side so that they can be viewed from the player side. ing.

  The rotating drums 5a to 5c have symbol array bands (see FIG. 3) in which a plurality of types of symbols are formed on the outer periphery, and the game results are displayed by the symbol combination when the rotating drums 5a to 5c are stopped. The torso device 210 is configured.

  Although the details of the symbol arrangement band will be described later, on the rotating drums 5a to 5c, twenty-one symbols arranged in the direction of rotation are arranged in the direction of rotation. In particular, the symbols are not limited, and various symbols can be adopted.

  The rotating drums 5a, 5b and 5c are configured to be rotationally driven by rotating drum drive motors 211a, 211b and 211c (see FIG. 4), each of which is a pulse motor, and the above-described rotating drums 5a to 5c are rotated. The symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The rotating drum device 210 including the rotating drums 5a to 5c corresponds to the "game result display means" of the present invention.

  Note that the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c are not limited to mechanical rotating cylinders that are physically rotated or stopped using an electric drive source such as a rotating cylinder drive motor 211a to 211c, and may be a liquid crystal display device. It may be a dramatic rotating drum which is displayed on the display device and rotated or stopped on the image. The number of rotating drums is not limited to three, and may be four or more.

  A winning line 3a is provided on the rotating drum visual identification unit 3 so as to cross the center thereof. When the symbol combination at the time of turning drums 5a to 5c stops on the activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as "active pay line") 3a matches the winning combination in the internal lottery, the winning is determined and stopped A game medal corresponding to the symbol combination is given to the player.

  A liquid crystal display device 4 (LCD unit) is provided above the rotating drum visualizing unit 3 as a display device mounted on the back side of the front door 2. Further, the liquid crystal screen 4 a of the liquid crystal display device 4 is formed in a rectangular shape slightly smaller than the rotating drum visualizing part 3. The player can view the liquid crystal screen 4a from the front side. The liquid crystal display device 4 corresponds to the "game information display means" of the present invention.

  The liquid crystal screen 4a displays an image and a moving image (effect) accompanying the game. The liquid crystal display device 4 functions as an effect device that displays an effect. In addition, in the AT (assist time) and ART (assist replay time) gaming states in which the player is notified of the operation procedure in order to win a winning combination, it works as a main notification means.

  Although the liquid crystal display device 4 is provided in the embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and an image display device using electronic paper, a plasma display panel (PDP) or the like may be used. Or these may be combined.

  In addition, movable bodies 6a and 6b in the shape of a hand are provided at positions covering part of the liquid crystal screen 4a. The movable bodies 6a and 6b operate as effects according to the progress of the game. Specifically, one or both of the movable bodies 6a and 6b fall at high speed to a position below the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  Next, a medal insertion slot 7 for inserting a game medal as a game value to be used for the game is provided in the lower step portion of the torso visual recognition unit 3. In addition, a range stored in a storage device (a device having a function of storing game medals inserted into a game machine or game medals obtained by winning and storing the stored number by an electromagnetic method), ie, The MAX BET button 8 is provided to allow the game medals to be inserted at the same time as the maximum number of game medals within the credited range.

  Further, there are provided a cross key 9 used for checking the game history and adjusting the volume, and an effect button 10 which becomes effective when the operation is prompted on the liquid crystal screen 4a. For example, when the player operates the effect button 10, the image being executed on the liquid crystal screen 4a changes, or the above-described movable bodies 6a and 6b operate.

  Next, on both left and right sides of the turning drum visual recognition part 3, decorative lamp parts 13 are provided which exhibit effects associated with the game by decoration of light by light emission color and light emission mode (flashing / lighting, increase / decrease of light emission intensity, etc.) It is done. The decoration lamp unit 13 can notify the player of an operation procedure for acquiring a winning combination in the AT gaming state.

  The operation panel section 14 provided in a horizontally long shape below the turning drum visual recognition unit 3 includes a turning drum rotation start lever 11 for starting the rotation of the turning drums 5a to 5c at the same time, and the turning drums 5a, 5b, 5c. There are provided rotating drum rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c (hereinafter, the rotating drum rotation stop buttons are collectively referred to as "rolling drum rotation stop buttons 12") for individually stopping the rotation of the lens. In addition, on the left side of the rotating drum rotation start lever 11, a stored medal settlement button 15 is provided for returning the accumulated game medals and accounting.

  A light emitting device (LED) for notifying the player whether or not the operation is effective is provided in the above-mentioned turning drum rotation stop button 12, and the light emission mode (light emission color, lighting of this LED) It is configured to notify that the operation is valid or invalid by blinking, turning off, etc.).

  Further, below the operation panel portion 14 is provided a decorative panel portion 17 to which colors and patterns are applied to appeal the attraction of the gaming machine. Further, below the decorative panel portion 17, a horizontally long medal receiver 18 mounted integrally with the front door 2 is provided, and from the game medal payout device (a hopper unit 500 described later), the medal receiver 18 is provided. A game medal payout opening 19 for discharging the paid game medals and the returned game medals to the front side is opened.

  Speakers 16 as sound output units are provided on the front door upper and lower sides of the front door 2 and on both sides of the front door. The speaker 16 can also notify the player of the operation procedure for acquiring the winning combination in the AT gaming state.

  Next, FIG. 2A shows an activated pay line of the roll-type gaming machine. As shown, the middle straight line (dotted line) is the only activated pay line. For example, when the bell combination is won in the internal lottery, if the symbol combination is arranged in the middle straight line, it becomes a prize and a predetermined number of game medals are awarded. In the above case, the bell combination won in the internal lottery is referred to as the winning combination, and when the player actually wins, the bell combination becomes the winning combination.

  Next, FIG. 2B shows all the symbols constituting the winning combination. As shown in the figure, there are ten types of symbols constituting a game in all. "Bar", "Red 7" and "White 7" are usually used as symbols constituting a bonus, but since there is no big bonus or regular bonus in this revolving type game machine, these symbols are mainly used. Construct a small role (details will be described later).

  There are two types of watermelon patterns, "watermelon 1" and "watermelon 2", and they constitute various small roles in addition to the "watermelon role". In addition, there are two kinds of designs of "Cherry 1" and "Cherry 2" of cherry, and they constitute various small roles besides "Cherry role". Note that "Replay", "Bell" and "Blank" are each one type.

  Next, FIG. 3 shows a developed view of the symbol arrangement band of each rotating cylinder. The left row corresponds to the revolving drum 5a of the reel-type gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, the middle row corresponds to the revolving drum 5b, and the right row corresponds to the revolving drum 5c. There are 21 symbols in each row, and frame numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned from the lower side.

  The player operates the rotating drum rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b and 12c to stop the fluctuation for the rotating drums 5a, 5b and 5c which change in each game, respectively. Then, when a predetermined symbol combination is lined up on the activated pay line, game medals corresponding to the winning combination are paid out.

<2. Circuit configuration>
(2-1. Whole composition)
Next, the control system of the reel-type gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control device of the reel-type gaming machine of the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the reeling-type game machine receives control commands from the main control board 400, which controls the entire game operation, and the main control board 400, and controls the effect of images, lights or sounds. The system comprises a unit 410 and a power supply substrate 440 which generates and supplies necessary power to the gaming machine from an external power supply.

  Specifically, the sub control unit 410 is configured of a presentation control substrate 420 for controlling the presentation device and a liquid crystal control substrate 460, and the liquid crystal control substrate 460 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 4 as an image display device. It is done. Further, when the power supply substrate 440 is powered on, the power supply substrate 440 transmits a power on signal to the effect that the control substrates are powered on.

  The main control board 400 includes a medal detection sensor 7a for detecting game medals from the medal insertion slot 7 through the game relay board 370, a MAX BET switch 8a for detecting the operation of the MAX BET button 8, and the rotation start lever 11 A rotating drum rotation start switch 11a for detecting an operation, a stored medal settlement switch 15a for detecting an operation of the stored medal settlement button 15, and a stop switch board 360 are connected, and signals are input from these switches and the like.

  In addition, the stop switch substrate 360 is provided inside the rotating drum rotation stop switches 12a ', 12b', 12c 'for detecting the operation of the rotating drum rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c, and the rotating drum rotation stop buttons 12a-12c. An LED (not shown) to be provided is mounted.

  Further, on the main control board 400, a rotating drum drive motor 211a, 211b, 211c for rotating and driving the rotating drums 5a, 5b, 5c of the rotating drum device 210 via the rotating trunk relay substrate 330 and a rotating drum position detection sensor (Sensors provided on the respective rotating cylinders, for detecting a position serving as a reference of the design and rotation of the rotating cylinder) 212a, 212b and 212c are connected.

  The main control board 400 controls the rotating drum drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c to realize the rotating operation of the rotating drums 5a to 5c and the stopping operation for stopping the rotating drums 5a to 5c at a target position.

  A hopper unit 500 is connected to the main control board 400 via a dispensing relay board 350. In the hopper unit 500, a payout control substrate 450, a medal payout sensor 520, and a hopper motor 510 are disposed.

  The payout control board 450 drives and controls the hopper motor 510 based on the payout control command for payout of the game medals transmitted from the main control board 400, and pays out the desired number of game medals. The game medals paid out are detected by the medal payout sensor 520.

  Further, the full control sensor 600 is connected to the main control board 400 via the payout relay board 350. This is a sensor attached to a sub tank (not shown), and outputs a full detection signal when the game medal is full and can not be received any more.

  Further, an external concentrated terminal board 310 is connected to the main control board 400. The external concentrated terminal board 310 transmits predetermined game information to a hall computer HC that centrally manages the gaming machines in the entire hall.

  Further, a rotary drum setting substrate 430 is connected to the main control substrate 400. The rotating drum setting board 430 changes a setting key switch which brings about a change in the payout rate of the game on the condition that the setting key is inserted, and a setting key switch for inserting a setting key possessed by a person in the hall. There is provided a reset switch or the like (not shown) for releasing an abnormal state in the game operation when the abnormal state occurs. The rotary drum setting board 430 detects the operation of each switch described above and outputs the signal.

  The main control board 400 is connected to the effect control board 420 and the liquid crystal control board 460 which are connected via the effect I / F board 340. The effect control board 420 is a control board that controls the speaker 16 and the LED board 380 in response to a control command from the main control board 400. Further, in response to the control command transmitted from the main control board 400, the effect control board 420 transmits a liquid crystal control command associated with this to the liquid crystal control board 460.

  In response to the liquid crystal control command, the liquid crystal control substrate 460 drives and controls the liquid crystal display device 4 to display an image according to the contents of the effect to realize the effect by the image. The liquid crystal control board 460 is provided with a liquid crystal control CPU, a liquid crystal control RAM, a liquid crystal control ROM, an image ROM, a video RAM, an image IC, etc. (not shown).

  The liquid crystal control CPU determines the effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4 by the image control program stored in the liquid crystal control ROM based on the liquid crystal control command. The liquid crystal control RAM is used as a work area for temporarily storing data (values of flags and variables used in the program) when the liquid crystal control CPU executes the image control program.

  The image IC reads image data in accordance with the effect determined by the liquid crystal control CPU from the image ROM, forms an image, and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 4. The video RAM is used as a work area for temporarily storing data generated when the image IC forms an image.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control substrate 420 and the liquid crystal control substrate 460 are separate substrates, but they are integrally formed as an effect unit having functions carried by these substrates and mounted on one substrate. It is also good.

(2-2. Main control board)
Next, the circuit configuration of the main control board 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control board 400 is a control board that controls the overall game operation of the reel-type gaming machine.

  The main control board 400 includes an I / O port circuit 402, a counter circuit 403, and a main control board 400 for inputting and outputting signals between the one-chip microcomputer 401 and each board connected to the main control board 400. The I / F (interface) circuits 404 to 406 that mediate the exchange of signals with the connected external peripheral substrate, a motor drive circuit 407, and a switch input circuit 408 are provided.

  The operation control of the game in the roll-to-roll type gaming machine is performed with the above-described circuits in cooperation with one-chip microcomputer 401 as the center. Further, the one-chip microcomputer 401 controls the entire game operation by transmitting control signals (including control commands) for controlling the game operation to the peripheral substrate.

  The one-chip microcomputer 401 includes a main ROM 401a, a main RAM 401b, and a main CPU 401c. Furthermore, a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) 401 d having a function of generating pulse output of a constant cycle and a function of time measurement, and an interrupt controller circuit 401 e for giving an interrupt signal to the main CPU 401 c are provided.

  In addition to the game operation control program (a program in which how to operate the reeling type gaming machine itself is stored) in the main ROM 401a, a plurality of types of stop control used for stopping control of the drum unit A stop control table, a lottery value table used when determining the winning combination by lottery, a payout number data table in which the payout number corresponding to the winning combination is defined, and the like are stored.

  The main RAM 401 b is used as a work area for temporarily storing data (values of flags and variables used in the program) when the main CPU 401 c executes the game operation control program.

  The main CPU 401 c uses the CTC 401 d to exhibit a clocking function and the like, executes the game operation control program stored in the main ROM 401 a, and performs general processing relating to the progress of the game.

  The counter circuit 403 includes a random number generation circuit that generates random numbers in a certain range in hardware, and a sampling circuit that samples random number values from the random number generation circuit at a predetermined timing (not shown). The main CPU 401 c sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as the internal lottery random number value.

  As an I / F circuit, an I / F circuit 404 with the effect control board 420, an I / F circuit 405 with the game relay board 370, and an I / F circuit 406 with other boards are arranged. The switch input circuit 408 of the I / F circuit 405 receives signals from various switches and sensors disposed in the gaming machine main body.

  Further, under the control of the one-chip microcomputer 401, the motor drive circuit 407 outputs a control signal for driving and controlling the spinning drum drive motors 211a to 211c. The rotation control and stop control of the rotating drums 5a to 5c are performed by the one-chip microcomputer 401 and the motor drive circuit 407, and these constitute stop control means.

  Next, rotation control of the rotating drums 5a to 5c by the stop control device will be described. The motor drive circuit 407 outputs drive pulse signals to the spinning drum drive motors 211 a to 211 c under the control of the one-chip microcomputer 401.

  The motor drive circuit 407 sets the output phase pattern 504 times (one pattern step number) to make one rotation by the 1-2 phase excitation method as the above-mentioned drive pulse signal necessary to make one rotation of the rotating drums 5a to 5c. 24 counts, and there are 21 positions at which the symbol is advanced by one frame), and the rotation of the rotating drums 5a to 5c is controlled.

  Further, detection signals from the rotation position detecting sensors 212a, 212b and 212c are input to the one-chip microcomputer 401. These detection signals are input to the one-chip microcomputer 401 as a reset signal indicating the reference position of the rotating drums 5a, 5b, 5c.

  The one-chip microcomputer 401 clears the rotating drum excitation output counter counting the number of outputs of the output phase pattern supplied to the rotating drum drive motors 211a to 211c when the reset signal is input, and rotates the rotating drum. The motor drive circuit 407 is controlled while sequentially updating the output counter to realize the rotation operation of the rotary drums 5a to 5c.

  The one-chip microcomputer 401 grasps the number of symbol steps from the reference position by monitoring the count value of the rotary drum excitation output counter of the rotary drums 5a to 5c, and determines the reference position (the lower position in the frame in the embodiment). To identify which symbol is moving.

  Next, stop control of the rotating drums 5a to 5c will be described. The one-chip microcomputer 401 refers to the lottery result by the lottery means and the stop control table (not shown) which defines the stop control pattern corresponding to the lottery result, each time the rotary drum stop button 12a to 12c is operated. Determine the type of symbol to be stopped on the pay line.

  Then, the output phase pattern signal to the spinning drum drive motors 211a to 211c is controlled so that the determined symbol is stopped on the pay line within the predetermined number of drawn frames, and the spinning drums 5a to 5a to the target position. I have stopped 5c.

  Specifically, at the timing when the turning drum rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c are operated, the symbol information (stop operation symbol number) present at the reference position at this time is acquired, and this stop operation symbol number and the above lottery result The number of drawn symbols of the symbol is determined based on the corresponding stop control table, and the rotating drum is stopped.

  If the difference between the symbol constituting the winning combination and the stop operation symbol number is within the predetermined number of drawn frames (maximum 4 frames in the embodiment), the symbol constituting the winning combination is placed on the predetermined pay line Stop control of the revolving drum is performed in a retracting manner.

  In addition, since the symbols stopped on the pay line are automatically determined from the symbols stopped at the reference position, it is grasped at every stop of the turning drums which symbol has stopped on the pay lines of the turning drums 5a to 5c. It can be done.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the stop control of the rotating drums 5a to 5c is performed within the maximum number of drawn frames in order to match the winning combination on the activated pay line as much as possible according to the timing of the stopping operation of the rotating drum by the player. To be done.

(2-3. Effect control board)
Next, the effect control board 420 of the sub control unit 410 will be described. The effect control board 420 is a control board that controls the speaker 16, the LED board 380, and the liquid crystal control board 460.

  The effect control board 420 is similar to the I / O port circuit 422 and the counter circuit 403 for inputting and outputting signals between the one-chip microcomputer 421 and the effect I / F board 340 connected to the effect control board 420. The counter circuit 423 having the function of

  The one-chip microcomputer 421 has a sub ROM 421a, a sub RAM 421 b, and a sub CPU 421 c, and also has an interrupt signal to the CTC 421 d and the sub CPU 421 c having a function to create periodic interrupts and pulse output of a fixed cycle and a function of time measurement. An interrupt controller circuit 421e is provided.

  The one-chip microcomputer 421 selects a target effect pattern from the effect pattern table based on the control command transmitted from the main control board 400. Then, it outputs a light emission command for LED control, a voice command for speaker control, a liquid crystal control command, etc. necessary for producing the selected effect pattern. The one-chip microcomputer 421 corresponds to the "game control means" of the present invention.

  In the sub ROM 421a, in addition to the effect control program (a program describing how to operate the effect device such as the liquid crystal display device 4 etc.), an effect pattern table (not shown) defining effect contents accompanying the game is It is memorized.

  The sub RAM 421 b is used as a work area for temporarily storing data when the sub CPU 421 c executes the effect control program.

  Similar to the main CPU 401c, the sub CPU 421c exerts a clocking function and a timer interrupt function by using the CTC 421d, and executes the above-mentioned effect control program stored in the sub ROM 421a to control various effect devices or liquid crystal A liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the control substrate 460.

  Similar to the counter circuit 403, the counter circuit 423 includes a random number generation circuit and a sampling circuit (not shown). The sub CPU 421c acquires a numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as the effect random number value by sending an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the effect processing state.

<3. Various tables>
(3-1. Correspondence table of winning combinations and the number of payouts: FIGS. 6A to 6D)
6A to 6D are correspondence tables of winning combinations and the number of payouts of the revolving type gaming machine. The symbol names in the table indicate winning combinations, and there are a total of 96 types of 36 categories from "CBB" to "Chance C".

  "Composition combination" in the table indicates the symbol combination of the winning combination. For example, in the case of "CBB", the left row corresponding to the rotating drum 5a is "white 7", the middle row corresponding to the rotating drum 5b is "cherry 2", and the right row corresponding to the rotating drum 5c is "blank" . In the following, the role configuration is described as "white 7 · cherry 2 · blank".

  There are three types of "type" in the table: "Activated", "Replay", and "Prize". "Activation" is a role serving as an opportunity to shift to a specific gaming state, and there is no payout of gaming medals. In addition, "replay" is also a part that can play again, there is no payout. The “winning” is a role in which a payout according to the number of bets, that is, a payout of game medals can be obtained.

  "Payout" in the table is the number of payouts, and "2 sheets" and "3 sheets" indicate the bet number of medals in the game. In the roll-to-roll type gaming machine of the embodiment, the game is played with three bets in the normal gaming state, the AT gaming state and the simulated bonus gaming state, and the two bets in the CBB gaming state.

[Bonus role]
As a bonus role, there is "CBB" of division number 1. As described above, the role composition of "CBB" is "White 7 · Cherry 2 · Blank", and there is no payout of game medals.

  The bonus role is allowed to carry the winning flag to the next game. That is, even if the player can not stop the symbol combination on the pay line in the game winning the bonus combination, the combination flag of the bonus combination is stopped in the next and subsequent games without the winning flag disappearing. It can be done.

  In the roll-type game machine according to the embodiment, the player wins with a high probability (for example, 1 / 4.5) to "CBB", but carries the winning flag to the next game when the bonus combination is not made in the bonus winning game. . Then, when the CBB is internally elected, it shifts to RT (Replay Time) game in which the probability of winning "Replay Role", which will be described later, increases.

  In this RT game, since the reel control is performed to give priority to "re-play combination" and other small winning combination, the player can not arrange the bonus combination as long as the small winning combination is won. That is, the normal game of the roll-to-roll type gaming machine is always carried over in a state of carrying over the winning combination of the bonus combination.

[Replay role]
There are a total of 30 types of replay numbers (replays) of division numbers 2 to 16 (see FIG. 6A). The re-play role is a role that can virtually start the next game by pseudo-improving the same number of game medals as the game medal inserted in the current game when winning.

  That is, it is possible to give a predetermined game start condition and start the next game without the player inserting the game medal (including the pseudo insertion from the credit). The player has a game value similar to the game medal in that the player can play the next game without reducing the game medal.

  In addition to the combination of replay patterns such as "Replay, Replay, Replay (Normal Replay A)", the role combination includes "Watermelon 1, Cherry 1, Bell (Normal Replay B)" and "White 7, Bell Watermelon 2". There is also a combination of various symbols such as (Red 7 Upper Replay).

  Also, the division name "red 7 middle replay" is a special replay role, and it shifts to the AT gaming state through the winning of this role. Specifically, for example, when winning the combination name "red 7 middle replay 1" by lottery of the sub control means, the transition to the AT gaming state is determined, and the operation procedure is notified so that the red 7 can be aligned. Be done. Then, when the player performs an operation according to the operation procedure, the red 7 is actually aligned on the activated pay line, and the AT game starts.

  In addition, the division names "Chance Replay A / B", "Middle Stage Cherry A / B", and "Bell Replay A / B" are also special replay roles, and transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as mode-up. It becomes an opportunity.

[Bell role]
There are a total of 29 types of bell combinations, segment numbers 17 to 25 (see FIG. 6B). The role composition of the role name "middle bell 1" is "bell bell bell", and the payout is eight in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state.

  "Bell lost" of division numbers 18-25 also belongs to the role of a bell. In particular, in the normal gaming state, when the "pushing order bell" involving the operating procedure of the spinning stop button 12 (hereinafter referred to as the stop button) is won, the procedure becomes incorrect because there is no notification of the operating procedure. . However, when the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol of the bell loss can be pulled in, this wins. In addition, the payout for the bell loss is one in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state.

[Watermelon role]
There are a total of nine types of watermelon numbers, division numbers 26 to 29 (see FIG. 6C). There are two types of watermelon designs, but there are also combinations that include bell and cherry designs as well as combinations by these watermelon designs.

  The watermelon roles correspond to the "weak rare roles" or the "strong rare roles", which are both triggers for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player. In addition, the payout of the watermelon combination is three in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state.

[Cherry role]
There are a total of 24 types of cherry roles, division numbers 30 to 33 (see FIG. 6D). There are also two types of designs of cherries, but the combination configuration is mainly a combination including designs of "cherry 1", "bar", "watermelon 2" and the like.

  The Cherry role also corresponds to the "weak rare role" or the "strong rare role", which is an opportunity to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player. In addition, the payout of the cherry combination is one in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state.

[Role of chance]
Finally, there are three types of chance players in total, category numbers 34 to 36 (see FIG. 6D). There are three types of role names "Chance 1", "Chance 2" and "Chance 3", and the role configuration is "White 7 · Watermelon 2 · Blank", "Red 7 · Watermelon 2 · Watermelon 2", "Bell・ Red 7 · Cherry 2

  The chance role is also equivalent to the "strong rare role" which is an opportunity to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player. In addition, the payout of the chance part is one in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state.

(3-2. Correspondence table between winning combinations and winning combinations: FIG. 7)
FIG. 7 is a correspondence table of the winning combination and the winning combination for the revolving type gaming machine. Here, the winning combination is shown by the division numbers in FIGS. 6A to 6D.

  In the normal gaming state, there is a possibility of winning in a total of 42 types of roles of numbers “1” to “42”, and the winning target roles differ depending on the winning roles. There is also a case where the non-winning (pure loss) of the number "0" is selected. On the other hand, during the bonus, it is "in CBB" of the number "42".

  For example, in the case of "Normal Replay 1" with the number "2", since the division numbers are "2" to "6", the division names "Normal Replay A" to "Normal Replay E" by the operation of the player. Is one of the winning combinations (see FIG. 6A).

  Further, in the case of “Middle left and right 8 bells 1” of the number “23”, the division numbers are “17”, “18” and “24”. This is a so-called push bell in which eight payouts can be obtained by operating the stop button in the order of "middle", "left" and "right". Since the operation procedure is notified during the AT game, the "eight bells" of the division number "17" can be won by the player operating in accordance with the notification.

  On the other hand, when the operation procedure is mistaken, the “left bell loss A” of the division number “18” or the “middle bell loss” of the division number “24” may be won (see FIG. 6B).

  Specifically, when the first stop operation matches the procedure ("middle" button operation), the "bell" is controlled to be pulled in to the middle stage of the rotating drum 5b, so the "bell" actually stops, and "middle stage" The possibility of winning the bell is left. However, the next time the operation procedure is mistaken (for example, “right” button operation), the target of reel control is changed to “middle bell loss”, so “white 7” or “cherry 1” is drawn to the middle step of the rotating drum 5c. . This eliminates the possibility of winning the "eight bells".

  Then, if "watermelon 1" or "watermelon 2" is stopped in the middle stage of the rotating drum 5a by the final stop operation ("left" button operation), "middle bell loser" is won. On the other hand, if "watermelon 1" or "watermelon 2" does not stop, it will come off.

  In addition, when the procedure is mistaken in the first stop operation (for example, “left” button operation), since “replay” is controlled to be drawn to the middle stage of the rotating drum 5a, for example, “eight sheets” at this time There is no possibility that the bell will win, but the possibility of winning the left bell loss A will remain.

  The numbers "36" to "41" have a role of rare with a low probability of winning. In the case of winning the rare role, usually, a notification of winning or some advance notice occur in the liquid crystal screen 4a, so that the player can arrange corresponding winning combinations.

<4. End condition of AT gaming state and presentation example>
(4-1. State transition diagram of the sub control side: FIG. 8)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the transition of the gaming state on the sub control side of the reel-type gaming machine. Here, in addition to the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state, there are gaming states such as a chance zone and an additional specialization zone.

  First, immediately after clearing the RAM, it will be in a state called "general" in the normal gaming state, but since it will win the CBB (bonus) with a probability of about 1 / 4.5, "CBB in progress" (figure It becomes a state called the number "42" of 7.

  In the drum-type gaming machine of the embodiment, the winning probability of the replay player in the CBB is set to be as high as about 1 / 2.46. In the case of non-winning (pure loss), it is also possible to align the symbol combinations of CBB, but the probability is low. Further, since the control drums 5a to 5c are controlled with priority to the small winning combination, CBB is established internally, but the symbol combinations can not be aligned. This "in CBB" state is the normal gaming state of the roll-to-play gaming machine of the embodiment.

  Also, in the normal gaming state, it is a rule to operate (left → middle → right, left → right → middle) from the left turning drum 5a, and in the case of violation (irregular push), for example, AT lottery or its activation There is a penalty that will not be played.

  In the normal gaming state, since the player wins the re-play role and the pushing order bell, the gaming state is close to so-called RT (replay time) gaming. However, in the pushing order bell, the operation procedure is not notified, and there is no pushing order correct answer from the left rotating drum 5a. Therefore, the player can not win the prize, and the payout can not be obtained.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 8, in the normal gaming state, when the re-playing combination is generated five or more times consecutively, for example, the game shifts to a chance zone to be described later. In addition, even when the points earned when winning a specific small part become the largest, it shifts to the chance zone via the mission stage. The mission stage is a gaming state in which a profit is obtained when completing a predetermined mission (command), and here, the mission zone is shifted to the chance zone.

  The chance zone (self power high probability state) is a high probability gaming state in which it is easier to shift to the AT gaming state as compared to the normal gaming state. For example, when the player has pulled the re-playing role by himself in the chance zone (is elected the re-playing role), the AT game transition lottery is performed.

  Here, in the chance zone, there are three types of "dead soul zone", "dead soul zone curse", and "dead soul zone curse", and the degree of expectation to shift to the AT gaming state is set to 10%, 20% and 30% respectively It is done.

  In the chance zone, when the player draws the replay role by himself, the game can be shifted to the special game state via the chance action described later. In addition, in the chance zone, when it is not possible to win the re-play role, it falls to the normal gaming state.

  In the normal gaming state, when winning the winning combination or when the predetermined number of games has been consumed, the game is shifted to the chance zone or the special gaming state through the "action", the "continuous effect" and the chance action described later.

  Here, the sign is an effect that a zone (period of 10 to 30 games) in which the advance effect is frequently generated periodically arrives. And a hit occurs in any zone. Of course, in the zone cycle, there are a plurality of patterns, and in the zones where the hit is not included, the advance notice effect is a lie effect for exciting the game.

  Further, continuous rendition is, for example, a rendition that gradually develops for each game, and a plurality of rendition patterns are prepared according to the degree of expectation of hitting. The continuous effects are common effects at least halfway through the transition to the chance zone and the transition to the special game state.

  After that, it is a chance action to notify which gaming state to shift to. Although the movable bodies 6a and 6b are provided in the roll-to-roll type gaming machine of the embodiment, the gaming state to be transferred is notified by these operation modes.

  In the chance action, for example, the operation of the effect button 10 is prompted, and when the player operates this, the movable bodies 6a and 6b operate. Then, when only one of the movable bodies 6a and 6b operates, it shifts to the chance zone, and when both move, it shifts to the special gaming state in which the profit is higher than the chance zone.

  As described above, by performing a chance action using the movable bodies 6a and 6b after the common effect is performed, the player is expected to shift to the AT gaming state until the final result notification is performed. Can be held.

  Although the chance action is also performed when shifting from the chance zone to the special gaming state, since it is performed when it is determined that the special gaming state is to shift, both of the movable bodies 6a and 6b operate.

  Next, the special game state is a game state in which many game medals can be acquired by the player operating the stop button in accordance with the procedure notified by the liquid crystal screen 4a and the decoration lamp unit 13.

  There are two types of special game states in the embodiment, "Michizire RUSH (AT game)" and "Fear BONUS (AT game)", and when entering, they shift to "Fear BONUS". "Fear BONUS" is a bonus game fixed to 40 games (simulated bonus), and when it is won a specific small role among them, a transition lottery to "Michizire RUSH" is performed.

  Although "Michizure RUSH" is an AT game with an initial value of 50 games (details will be described later), the AT game state continues because an additional lottery for the number of games is performed when a specific small winning combination is won. There is a possibility of When all the numbers of AT game have been consumed, the game shifts to the withdrawal zone. There is also a case where it returns to "Michiziru RUSH" again via the pullback zone, but if it can not pull back, it falls to the normal gaming state.

  In addition, if you win the "chance role" in "Michizuru RUSH", it will transition to a relay game called "seven chance". “Seven Match Chance” is a game in which the AT gaming state and an additional specialization zone to be described later are relayed. For example, when the player operates the stop button in the instructed sequence and 7 symbols are aligned, the game shifts to the special-up special zone.

  The additional specialization zone is a high probability state in which the chance to add the number of AT game is continuously or intensively generated. In the special addition zone, even in the AT game state, even if it is a "bell part" which is not a target of the additional lottery, the additional lottery is performed, and for example, the minimum number of seven games is guaranteed and the number of games is increased.

  There are two types of additional specialization zones, "curses ATTACK" and "anarchy dance", in the roll-type gaming machine of the embodiment. In the AT gaming state, when a specific small winning combination is won, it shifts to "anarchy dance". If the player is further elected to be in the role of cherry or watermelon in "Depression", the game number of "Depression or" "Michizure RUSH", or both, is added.

  In addition, when "red 7 red 7 red 7" wins in the above "7 sets of chances", it shifts to "curses ATTACK". In the case of "curses ATTACK", the number of AT game games may be added by 20 to 30 games at a time.

  Note that the special additional zone may directly shift from the normal gaming state. Although the probability of winning is extremely low, if it wins, it shifts to "curses ATTACK" which is one of the additional specialization zones after the freeze effect by the rotating drums 5a to 5c.

  Then, in the additional specialization zone, after the number of AT game games (for example, 100 games) is added, the state shifts to the AT gaming state. In this case, the number of remaining games at the start of the AT game ("Michizuru RUSH") is 150 games.

(4-2. Management of end conditions: FIGS. 9A and 9B)
Next, with reference to FIG. 9A, a description will be given of a reel-type gaming machine in which AT gaming is simultaneously managed under two end conditions.

  The AT game is a game in which the liquid crystal display device 4 or the speaker 16 is used to notify the stop order of the stop button corresponding to each turn. This notification is referred to as "pushing order navigation display (hereinafter, pushing order navigation)", and the player plays a game in accordance with which a small part such as a bell is won, and the player can obtain a large number of game medals. it can.

  The conditions for shifting to the AT gaming state include, as described above, winning in a specific winning combination in the self-probability state. Further, as a termination condition of the AT game, in addition to the predetermined number of games being played, the player may obtain a predetermined number (difference number) of game medals in the AT gaming state.

  Here, the difference number means the number obtained by subtracting the insertion number from the payout number. For example, if three bets of game medals are made in one game and eight payouts are made, the difference number is +5. In addition, in the case of betting three game medals in one game and losing the game medal, the difference number is −3. When the difference sheet number is "+5", 5 is subtracted from the display of the remaining number of the liquid crystal screen, but when the difference sheet number is a negative number such as "-3", the remaining sheet number is normally Do not add.

  In FIG. 9A, cases (1) to (3) are cases where the “end condition” of the AT game is “any 0”. This means that the AT game is ended when either one of the two end conditions is satisfied. The example in the schematic diagram shows that when the AT game progresses and the number of remaining games becomes 0, one condition is satisfied, so the display of "THE END" appears and the AT game is ended. ing.

  Further, “adding” in the figure means adding the number of end condition games and the number of obtained games so that the AT gaming state continues further when the cherry role etc. (rare role) is won in the AT gaming state. Say. There are three types of "overlay": "any one less", "any one more" and "both", but "more" and "less" are determined by comparing the two conditions.

  Since the net increase in number of game medals in the AT gaming state is about 3.0, it is possible to obtain about 150 game medals on average when 50 games are played, in the drum-type game machine of the embodiment. However, in the example of the schematic diagram, the number of acquisitions is 100 (the rest is 200), which is below the average. Therefore, when the two conditions are compared, the condition of the "number of games" expected to be ended earlier corresponds to "the smaller one".

  In the schematic view, as an example when added to “one lesser”, “+ 100G” is displayed on the screen, and the remaining “number of games” is updated. In addition, as an example when added to "any one", "+300" is displayed on the screen, and the remaining "number of acquired" is updated.

  On the other hand, “both” means to add to both conditions, so the player has the largest profit and the number of game medals acquired is also large. At this time, as shown in the schematic diagram, "+ 100G & +300 sheets" is displayed on the screen, and the remaining "number of games" and "number of acquired sheets" are updated.

  Next, cases (4) to (6) are cases where the "end condition" of the AT game is "both are 0". This means that the AT game is ended when both of the above-described two end conditions are satisfied. In the example of the schematic diagram, even if the AT game proceeds and the number of remaining games becomes 0, the condition of "the number of acquired" is not satisfied, so the display of "ADDITIONAL TIME !!" appears, and the AT gaming state Indicates that it will continue.

  There are three types of "Additional", "Any lesser", "Any more" and "Both", and if the player wins the rare role in the AT gaming state, the number of games and the number of games that are the termination condition The points to be added are the same as in cases (1) to (3).

  Here, the remaining number of game medals is displayed by the difference number, but it may be displayed by "the number of payouts". The number of payouts is the number of payouts in the payout table (see FIGS. 6A to 6D), in which three bets of game medals are made in one game, and if there are eight payouts, the number of payouts is +8. .

  In addition, there is also a "pushing order navigation frequency" as an AT game ending condition. In this case, the AT gaming operation is ended when the "push order navigation" appears a predetermined number of times (for example, 60 times) after the transition to the AT gaming state. Therefore, one of the end conditions of the "number of games" or the "number of acquired" may be changed to the "number of push order navigations".

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9B, there will be described a roll-to-roll type gaming machine in which AT gaming state is managed (non-simultaneously) under any one of two end conditions.

  First, in the cases (1) to (10), the player can “arbitrarily select” one of the end conditions at a predetermined “determination / switching timing”. For example, when transitioning from the normal gaming state to the AT gaming state (including the additional specialization zone) (cases (1) and (2)), the player operates the cross key 9 and the effect button 10 and ends One condition can be selected.

  Here, "W count" in the figure indicates whether or not the conditions for the number of games and the number of obtained cards are counted. The reason for "to perform (internal / display)" for "W count" is that the condition which was not initially selected may be selected later, and is counted inside the coin-operated game machine. In the case where "W count" is "not performed", the end condition selected at the beginning is not changed or can not be changed until the end of the AT game.

  Although the end condition which is not selected does not necessarily need to be displayed on the screen, it is preferable to display both. The merit is that it is always possible to compare the progress of both conditions. As a result, when the end condition switching timing comes, the player can determine whether or not to obtain by switching.

  The termination condition may be selected at any timing in the AT gaming state (cases (3) and (4)), but not every game, but at least 20 AT games are played, or 30 games It is preferable to make it switchable after winning the medal.

  Further, the end condition may be made switchable when shifting to the special additional zone or the simulated bonus (cases (5), (6)). When one set of AT games is over, if the next set is left, the end condition can be made switchable (cases (7), (8)). In the roll-to-roll type gaming machine of the embodiment, one set of AT games is configured of 50 games. Then, during the AT game, not only a predetermined number of games but also a set unit may be added.

  When the end condition of AT game is switched at the end of one set, it becomes AT game of the new end condition from the next set. When one set ends, the end condition may not necessarily be selected, or there may be cases where change is not desired (cases (9), (10)). In this case, the AT game of the next set starts with the previous end condition.

  Next, the cases (11) to (15) are the case where the end condition is selected inside the reeled gaming machine and the case where it is previously determined internally. For example, when transitioning from the normal gaming state to the AT gaming state (cases (11) and (12)), one of the end conditions is selected by the player operating the effect button 10.

  Here, in the case of "lottery", any one of the end conditions is selected in response to the operation of the effect button 10. Further, in the case of "fixed", although the termination condition has already been determined internally, the effect button 10 is operated as an effect in order to produce an effect as if the player had selected it. .

  The "determination / switching timing" is the same as in the case of the player's "arbitrary selection", and when transitioning from the normal gaming state to the AT gaming state (including the additional specialization zone), the AT special addition zone When transitioning, there is an end time of one set, and at the end of one set, an end condition may not be switched. Note that in the schematic diagram, only a display example of the screen of the switching timing is shown.

(4-3. Example of AT gaming state effects: FIGS. 10A to 10E)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 10A to 10E, an effect example of the AT gaming state will be described. The following presentation examples more specifically show the schematic diagrams of FIGS. 9A and 9B.

  First, with reference to FIG. 10A, the case where the AT gaming state is managed under the conditions of the number of games and the number of obtained game medals (the number of differences) will be described. As shown in FIG. 10A (a), in the AT gaming state, a display area 61 for the number of remaining games and a display area 62 for the number of remaining acquisitions are provided at the top of the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  The number of remaining games is the last AT game because “remaining GAME 001” is indicated in the display area 61. However, as shown in the display area 62 as “remaining number 090”, the number of remaining acquisitions is far from being acquired all.

  In the AT gaming state, although it is not every game, the push order navigation is displayed in the display area 63. Therefore, the player can obtain the small winning combination (for example, the bell combination) by operating the stop button according to the procedure. In the lower part of the liquid crystal screen 4a, "XXX RUSH" is the name of AT game, and in the roll-to-roll type gaming machine of the embodiment, it is "Michizure RUSH".

  After that, as shown in FIG. 10A (b), the number of remaining games is 0, and one of the end conditions is satisfied. At this time, the display area 61 changes to a thin and inconspicuous display. On the other hand, as shown in the display area 62 as “remaining number 085”, the remaining acquired number, which is another end condition, is a large number of game medals that have not been acquired. Therefore, the AT gaming state is extended in order to make the player acquire this.

  At the center of the liquid crystal screen 4a, a display area 64 indicated as "I will continue!" Appears. That is, the AT gaming state continues until both end conditions are satisfied. Thereafter, when the game is further continued, the display of FIG. 10A (c) is displayed.

  In FIG. 10A (c), since the display area 62 indicates "remaining number 005", it can be said that the AT game has progressed to a position close to the end. Here too, the player can obtain a small winning combination by operating the stop button in accordance with the pushing order navigation in the display area 63. Thereafter, the display in FIG. 10A (d) is displayed.

  FIG. 10A (d) is an end notification of the AT gaming state. "TOTAL 300" means that the number of obtained game medals in this AT game is 300. Also, "GAME 133G" means that the number of AT game games this time was 133 in all.

  As described above, in the roll-to-roll type gaming machine of the embodiment, the AT game is managed under two end conditions, and the display of the number of remaining games and the number of obtained games is updated for each game. Furthermore, at the end of each game, the termination condition of the AT game is confirmed, and the AT gaming state continues until both termination conditions are satisfied. As a result, it is possible to avoid the situation where the AT game is ended under the condition of the number of games although the player has obtained a relatively small number of obtained game medals.

  On the contrary, there may be a case where the winning of the small winning combination is concentrated after the transition to the AT gaming state, and the maximum winning number is reached immediately. In this case, since the number of AT game games that could be executed originally would be large, it is possible to extend the remaining number of games. In any case, the player can obtain many game medals and can prevent the decline of the game intention.

  In addition, although the numerical values of the above display areas 61 and 62 mainly indicate the number of remaining games in one AT game state and the remaining number of remaining winnings, it can be understood that the AT game continues over a plurality of sets. In addition, the total number of games in the AT gaming state and the total number obtained may be displayed together. For example, in FIG. 10A (c), a new display area can be provided under the display area 61, and the total number of games can be displayed in an addition manner as in "TOTAL GAME 0120".

  Next, referring to FIG. 10B, the AT gaming state is managed under the conditions of the number of games and the number of obtained game medals (difference number), and the number of games added during AT gaming is a line. Explain the case.

  First, in FIG. 10B (a), the display area 61 for the number of remaining games and the display area 62 for the number of remaining acquisitions are displayed at the top of the liquid crystal screen 4a. Since “remaining GAME 051” is indicated in the display area 61, the number of remaining AT games is 51. Further, since "remaining number 200" is indicated in the display area 62, 100 game medals are currently obtained, and the remaining 200 are in the state of 200.

  The number of obtained game medals is 100, which is below the average of about 150. Therefore, if the AT game progresses as it is, it is expected that the upper limit of 100 times will be reached without acquiring 300 sheets.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 10B (a), a warning that lightning is falling has appeared. In response to this, when the player operates the stop button so that any small winning combination can be obtained, the display in FIG. 10B (b) is displayed. FIG. 10B (b) shows that a notification consisting of the characters "GET!" And a cherry pattern has appeared in the display area 65 because the cherry character has won a prize.

  Here, although the number of games in the display area 61 is updated, the difference number does not change even if the cherry combination (difference number -2) having one payout number is won, and the remaining acquired number in the display area 62 is Not updated

  Further, since the "Cherry role" is a rare role corresponding to the "specific winning combination" of the present invention, the termination condition is updated. Specifically, as indicated by “+100 G” in the display area 64 of FIG. 10B (c), the end condition of “number of games” is added. This means that the number of remaining games is added to 100 games.

  As described above, since the end condition of the number of games is more likely to be established earlier (condition close to the end), the balance of both conditions can be maintained by adding the “number of games” this time. The condition far from the end may be changed by adding the “number of acquired cards”, or both conditions may be changed. Thereafter, the display of FIG. 10B (d) is displayed.

  FIG. 10B (d) shows that the display area 61 has been updated and becomes “the remaining GMAE 150”. Then, the AT gaming state is continued until both conditions of the number of games and the number of winning are satisfied.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10C, a case will be described in which the AT gaming state is managed under the conditions of the number of games and the “number of push order navigation times” described above.

  First, in FIG. 10C (a), a display area 61 for the number of remaining games and a display area 62 for the number of push order navigations are displayed at the top of the liquid crystal screen 4a. Since the display area 61 indicates "remaining GAME 050", the number of remaining AT games is 50 times. In addition, since “the number of times of navigation 40/60” is displayed in the display area 62, most of the push order navigation performed 60 times is completed.

  In the roll-to-roll type gaming machine of the embodiment, since the display probability of the pushing order navigation of the game medal in the AT gaming state is about 1 / 1.77, the pushing order navigation of about 57 times is executed for the AT game 100 game. Be done. Here, since the push order navigation has already been executed 40 times at the end of the 50 games, if AT games progress as it is, AT games may end with many games left. is expected.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 10C (a), a warning that lightning is falling has appeared. In response to this, when the player operates the stop button so that any small winning combination can be obtained, the screen shown in FIG. 10C (b) is displayed. FIG. 10C (b) shows a state in which the notification consisting of the characters "GET!" And the cherry pattern has appeared in the display area 65 as the cherry combination is won. At this time, the display area 61 display is updated.

  Here, since "the role of cherry" is a role of rare, the end condition is updated. Specifically, as indicated by “navi + 10 times” in the display area 64 of FIG. 10C (c), the end condition of “number of push order navigation times” is added. This is the addition of the push order navigation frequency.

  As described above, since the end condition of the push order navigation frequency is more likely to be established earlier (condition close to the end), the balance of both conditions can be maintained by adding the push order navigation frequency this time. Let's do it. Thereafter, the display of FIG. 10C (d) is displayed.

  FIG. 10C (d) shows that the display area 62 has been updated and it has become "the number of times of navigation 40/70". Thereby, since the remaining number of AT games is 49 games and the remaining number of navigations is 30, the display probability of the push order navigation approaches the set numerical value. Thereafter, the AT gaming state is continued until both conditions of the number of games and the number of winning are satisfied.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10D, a case will be described in which the AT gaming state is managed under any one of the end conditions of the number of games and the number of obtained game medals (the number of difference cards). As shown in FIG. 10D (a) or (b), at the time of transition to the AT gaming state, a screen for making the player select one of the end conditions appears.

  In FIG. 10D (a), the left and right buttons of the cross key 9 become a screen where it is possible to select “number of games (100 G)” in the display area 66 or “acquired number (300)” shown in the display area 67. ing. At this time, the cross key mark 9 'appears in the lower left portion of the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  When the player operates the cross key 9 as indicated by the message "Select your favorite!" Below the liquid crystal screen 4a, the arrow 68 moves in the left-right direction. Then, the effect button 10 is used for the determination. At this time, the effect button key mark 10 'appears in the lower right portion of the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  FIG. 10D (b) is also a screen which allows the player to select one of the end conditions, but only the effect button key mark 10 'appears. This is a method in which one of the conditions is randomly drawn inside the reel-type gaming machine by pressing the effect button 10. In addition, in fact, although the termination condition has already been determined inside the reeled type gaming machine, the player may operate the effect button 10 as an effect.

  For example, when the player selects the end condition of the number of games, or when it is selected by lottery, the display shown in FIG. 10D (c) is performed. As shown, a display area 66 'indicating that the frame is selected by being lit is displayed at the upper center of the liquid crystal screen 4a. Also, along with the witch character 69, the display "XXX RUSH rush!" Appears. Thereafter, the AT gaming state starts, and the display in FIG. 10D (d) is displayed.

  FIG. 10D (d) shows the first game of AT game. Only the display area 61 related to the number of games appears in the upper left portion of the liquid crystal screen 4a. The point at which push order navigation is performed in the display area 63 is the same regardless of the selected end condition.

  In addition, since it is possible to change the end condition at a predetermined timing, the "number of winning" is also counted inside the roll-type game machine. As described above, the end condition for managing the AT game is selected by the player or inside the machine, so that it is possible to realize a highly entertaining rotating drum type gaming machine.

  Further, when the player selects the end condition of the acquired number, or when it is selected by lottery, the display of FIG. 10D (e) is displayed. As shown, a display area 67 'indicating that the frame is selected by being lit is displayed at the upper center of the liquid crystal screen 4a. Thereafter, the AT gaming state starts, and the display in FIG. 10D (f) is displayed. FIG. 10D (f) shows the first game of AT game, but only the display area 62 concerning the remaining number of remaining sheets appears in the upper right portion of the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  Next, referring to FIG. 10E, the AT gaming state is managed under one of the ending conditions of the number of games and the number of obtained game medals (difference number), and the ending condition is during AT gaming. Explain the case of changing.

  First, FIG. 10E (a) shows that a notification having the character "GET!" And a bell symbol has appeared in the display area 65 because the bell combination is won. Here, since the end condition of “number of games” is selected, “remaining GAME 081” is displayed in the display area 61. Thereafter, the display in FIG. 10E (b) is displayed.

  FIG. 10E (b) shows that the end condition has become selectable again by performing the AT game exactly 20 times. As illustrated, in the display area 70, the same screen as that shown in FIG. 10D (a) is displayed small below the liquid crystal screen 4a.

  When the end condition is switched, it is possible to select a new one by operating the cross key 9 and the effect button 10. If the end condition does not need to be switched, the display may be ignored and the rotation stop button 12 may be operated in accordance with the pushing order navigation of the display area 63.

  Here, if the player switches to the end condition of the “acquired number”, the display of FIG. 10E (c) is made. As shown, a display area 67 'indicating that the frame is selected by being lit is displayed at the upper center of the liquid crystal screen 4a. Also, along with the witch character 69, a message "Good luck!" Appears. Thereafter, the AT gaming state resumes, and the display in FIG. 10E (d) is displayed.

  FIG. 10E (d) shows the state of the next AT game. In the upper right portion of the liquid crystal screen 4a, only the display area 62 relating to the remaining acquired number appears. The point at which push order navigation is performed in the display area 63 is the same regardless of the selected end condition.

  The timing at which the end condition can be switched is not limited to the number of AT game execution games. For example, in the case where the ending condition of the acquired number is selected, the ending condition may be changeable at the timing when 30 gaming medals are acquired.

  In addition, as described above, it is possible to change the end condition at the end of one set of AT games at the time of AT game rush. When transitioning to an additional specialization zone in which the number of AT games and the number of obtained games increase significantly, the end condition may be changeable.

  Moreover, the display area 70 of FIG. 10E (b) may display the selection screen of FIG. 10D (b). In this case, one of the end conditions is drawn by the operation of the effect button 10, or it is determined in advance inside the roll-type game machine, but the player operates the effect button 10 as an effect. It is

<5. Control processing by main control board>
(5-1. Main control side main processing: FIG. 11)
Next, the contents of the main processing on the main control side executed by the main control board 400 of the embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing main processing on the main control side performed by the main control board 400 (hereinafter referred to as main control means) in accordance with the game operation control program. The main control means performs the processing of steps S11 to S27 described below when the power on processing ends normally.

  First, the main control means performs a RAM initialization process (step S11). This is processing for clearing a predetermined work area and securing a work area required to start the next game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the main control means performs a game state flag generation process. This is a process for managing and controlling the transition of the gaming state. That is, as a flag corresponding to the game state, a game state status, an in-operation flag, a bonus interval flag, a general game flag, and the like are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, the main control means performs game medal insertion processing. Here, processing of detection of gaming medals inserted into the gaming machine main body from the medal insertion slot 7 (including pseudo insertion from credits), counting the number of inserted game medals, processing regarding settlement of credited game medals Is done. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S14.

  Next, the main control means determines whether the start lever has been operated (step S14). This is a determination as to whether or not the turning drum rotation start lever 11 has been operated by the player, and it is monitored whether or not the main control board 400 receives a turning drum rotation start signal from the turning drum rotation start switch 11a. .

  If the spinning drum rotation start lever 11 is operated, the process proceeds to step S15. If the spinning drum rotation start lever 11 is not operated, the process returns to step S13. That is, as long as the spinning drum rotation start signal is not received, the process does not shift to the process of step S15.

  In step S15, the main control means performs internal lottery random number acquisition processing. When the main control means receives the operation detection signal from the rotary drum rotation start switch 11a, the main control means acquires the internal lottery random number value based on the counter value of the counter circuit 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, the main control means performs an internal lottery process regarding the winning combination. This is processing of determining a winning combination based on the internal lottery random number value acquired in step S15 and the combination lottery table, and setting the lottery result information. The details of the internal lottery process will be described below.

(5-2. Internal lottery process: FIG. 12)
FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the contents of the internal lottery process (step S16) in FIG.

  First, the main control means acquires the gaming state (step S161). Specifically, the gaming state flag set in step S12 of FIG. 11 is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, the main control means selects a combination lottery table (not shown) according to the game state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S163.

  In step S163, the main control means draws a winning combination based on the combination lottery table and the random number value for lottery. Specifically, the winning combination is selected by comparing the acquired value for the internal lottery random number (FIG. 11: step S15) with the determination value stored in the selected combination lottery table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S164.

  In step S164, the main control means sets winning combination data and stop control data based on the lottery result. The stop control data sets data corresponding to the winning combination data with reference to a stop control data setting table (not shown). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S165.

  Finally, the main control means sets a game start command (step S165). The “game start command” includes information on the winning combination and information on the current gaming state, which are later transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420. Thereafter, the internal lottery process is ended.

  In the internal lottery process, lottery result information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 401b. Although the lottery result information is cleared for each game, only the winning combination information of the bonus combination is carried over to the next and subsequent games until the winning is determined.

  Returning to FIG. 11, when the internal lottery process (step S16) is completed, the main control means performs a reel effect process (step S17). Hereinafter, the details of the reel operation process will be described.

(5-3. Reel production process: FIG. 13)
FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the contents of the reel effect process (step S17) in FIG. The reel effect process is a control process when the rotating drums 5a to 5c operate as an effect before starting normal rotation start.

  First, the main control means selects a reel effect lottery table according to the winning combination (step S171). In the reel effect lottery table (not shown), winning random numbers of each reel effect are set for each winning combination. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S172.

  In step S172, the main control means performs a reel effect lottery process. Specifically, a reel effect lottery is performed with reference to the reel effect lottery table selected in step S171. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, the main control means sets a reel effect type command. The reel effect type command is set every time, since a control command to that effect is prepared even when the reel effect is "none". Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S174.

  In step S174, the main control means performs freeze start processing. This is processing for setting the rotating drums 5a to 5c once in an immobile state before any reel effect is selected. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S175.

  In step S175, the main control means performs a reel effect execution process. This is a process for executing the reel effect selected in the reel effect lottery process of step S172. The reel effect includes reverse rotation fluctuation and slow fluctuation in addition to the freeze effect in which the immobile states of the rotating drums 5a to 5c continue for a predetermined time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S176.

  In step S176, the main control means sets an effect switching command. The effect switching command is a control command for switching an effect being executed on the liquid crystal screen 4a or the like while the reel effect is being executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S177.

  Finally, the main control means performs freeze release processing (step S177). Here, since the stationary states of the rotating drums 5a to 5c are released, the normal rotation preparation is completed. Thereafter, the reel effect process is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 11, when the reel effect process (step S17) is completed, the main control means performs a rotating drum rotation start setting process (step S18). The details of the rotating drum rotation start setting process will be described below.

(5-4. Spindle rotation start setting process: FIG. 14)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the rotating drum rotation start setting process (step S18) in FIG.

  First, the main control means acquires a wait timer (step S181). The wait timer is a timer for setting the time until the start of the next game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S182.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the wait timer is 0 (step S182). The operation to start the game by the player is invalidated until the set time (4.1 seconds) of the wait timer elapses. If the wait timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S184. If the wait timer is not 0, the process proceeds to step S183.

  If the wait timer is not 0 (NO in step S182), the main control means determines whether the waiting time has been consumed (step S183). Loop until wait time is consumed. On the other hand, if the waiting time is consumed, the process proceeds to step S184. As a result, it takes at least 4.1 seconds before the next game can be started.

  If the determinations in steps S182 and S183 are "YES", the main control means sets a wait timer (step S184). Specifically, the wait timer that has become 0 is again set to 4.1 seconds. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S185.

  In step S185, the main control board 400 performs rotation activation processing. In this rotation start process, the presence or absence of the reel effect is confirmed, and the start setting and time setting of the reel are performed according to this. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S186.

  Finally, the main control means performs data setting at the time of starting the rotation of the drum (step S186). Specifically, the rotation state flag indicating the rotation state of the rotation drum is set to ON (during full rotation), and the “rotation start command” generated when the rotation drum rotation start lever 11 is operated as a control command is set. Thereafter, the processing for setting the rotation start of the drum is finished.

  Referring back to FIG. 11 again, when the spinning start setting process (step S18) is completed, the main control means performs a spinning stop process (step S19). The details of the rotation stop processing will be described below.

(5-5. Spindle stop processing: Fig. 15)
FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the contents of the rotation stop processing (step S19) in FIG.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not there has been an effective stop operation of the rotary drum rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c (step S191). After the spinning drum rotation start lever 11 is operated and the spinning drums 5a to 5c start rotating, all the spinning drums have a substantially constant rotational speed. At this time, the operation of the rotating drum rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c corresponding to the rotating drums 5a to 5c can be received.

  The operation of the spinning drum rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c is effective only when the above-described acceptable state is reached, and if not, the spinning barrel stop button 12 is temporarily operated by the player. It is treated as an invalid operation. If there is a valid stop operation (first stop operation), the process proceeds to step S192. If there is no valid stop operation, loop is performed until there is a valid stop operation.

  If there is a valid stop operation (YES in step S191), the main control unit sets stop preparation data (step S192). The stop preparation data includes stop order data indicating the pressing order of the rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c, rotation stop number data indicating the number of currently stopped rotation cylinders, and stop indicating the rotation operation target of the stop operation. The target rotation number, the stop interval timer (the time including the allowance time required for the rotation to completely stop under the pull-in control), and these data are set in this step. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S193.

  In step S193, the main control means performs symbol stop control processing. The symbol stop control process is a process of calculating the number of sliding symbols and controlling the stop of the rotating drums 5a to 5c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S194.

  In step S194, the main control means sets a stop result information command. The “stop result information command” is a control command including symbol stop information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S195.

  Next, the main control means determines whether the stop interval timer has become 0 (step S195). The stop interval timer is a timer that measures the time until the second stop operation can be accepted after the first stop operation. If the stop interval timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S 196. If the stop interval timer has not become 0 yet, the loop is performed until the timer becomes 0.

  When the stop interval timer becomes 0 (YES in step S195), the main control means determines whether or not all the turning cylinders have stopped (step S196). After the first stop operation, after the second stop operation, the processing of steps S191 to S196 is repeated again. After the third stop operation, all the turning cylinders have stopped, so the process proceeds to step S197.

  Finally, when all the turning drums have stopped (YES in step S196), the main control means sets a winning information command (step S197). The “winning information command” includes information on winning combinations, and is transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420 when the cylinder is stopped all the time. Thereafter, the drum stop processing is ended.

  Returning again to FIG. 11, when the winding stop processing (step S19) is completed, the main control means performs a winning determination processing (step S20). The details of the winning determination process will be described below.

(5-6. Prize determination processing: FIG. 16)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning determination process (step S20) in FIG.

  First, the main control means sets a hit symbol flag based on the pay line data (step S201). Specifically, from the hit symbol flag, a bit value corresponding to the winning combination is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 401b. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, the main control means calculates the number of payouts based on the hit symbol flag. Specifically, the payout number of game medals is calculated from the winning symbol flag and the payout number data table (not shown). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, the main control means refers to the payout amount data table and sets the payout number (step S203). Thereafter, the main control means performs an erroneous winning determination process (step S204). Although not described in detail, this is processing for determining an erroneous winning by computing a logical product of the reverse value of the winning flag (winning combination) and the hit symbol flag (winning combination). Thereafter, the winning determination process is ended.

  Referring back to FIG. 11, when the winning determination process of step S20 is completed, the main control means performs a medal payout number monitoring process (step S21). The main control means adds a credit based on the number of payouts obtained in the above-described winning determination process, or drives and controls the hopper unit 500 to pay out the game medals. Furthermore, it is monitored whether or not each control operation has an error. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S22.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the replay role has stopped (step S22). If the replay player has stopped, the process proceeds to step S23. If the replay player has not stopped, the process proceeds to step S24.

  When the replay role has been stopped (YES in step S22), the main control means performs replay start setting processing (step S23). This is a process of setting an operation start of replay. Thereafter, the process returns to the RAM initialization process of step S11.

  Further, when the replay role is not stopped (NO in step S22), the main control means determines whether or not the bonus game is in operation (step S24). If the bonus game is currently in operation (CBB), the process proceeds to step S25. If the bonus game is not in operation, the process proceeds to step S26.

  When the bonus game is currently in operation (YES in step S24), the main control means performs a bonus game in-operation process (step S25). This is a monitoring process to continue or end the bonus game. Thereafter, the process returns to the RAM initialization process of step S11.

  If the bonus game is not in operation (NO in step S24), the main control means determines whether the bonus combination (CBB) has stopped (step S26). If the bonus combination is stopped, the process proceeds to step S27. If the bonus combination is not stopped, the process returns to the RAM initialization process of step S11.

  When the bonus combination is stopped (YES in step S26), the main control means performs a bonus game operation start process (step S27). This is a process of starting the operation of the bonus game. Thereafter, the process returns to the RAM initialization process of step S11.

(5-7. Main control side timer interrupt processing: FIG. 17)
FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board of the embodiment. Here, the timer interrupt process of the embodiment is executed every 1.5 ms.

  First, the main control means performs register save processing (step S301). This is processing for saving the register to a predetermined stack area when a timer interrupt occurs. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S302.

  In step S302, the main control unit performs port input processing. In the port input process, detection information of switches and sensors provided in the reel-type gaming machine is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, the main control means performs a torso rotation control process. In the spinning drum rotation control process, at the time of spinning drum start at the time of checking the spinning drum state flag, and at the time of spinning drum stop at the time of checking the stop command flag, manage pulse signals output to the spinning drum drive motors 211a to 211c. It controls, or monitors the rotational position of the rotating drums 5a to 5c and the speed thereof. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304, the main control means performs periodic update processing. In the periodic updating process, the timer used for the game operation is updated, and the watchdog timer is periodically cleared. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, the main control means performs command output processing. This is processing for transmitting to the effect control board 420 side an effect control command set according to the progress of the game. The main control board 400 outputs one byte of the effect control command for each interrupt. Since one effect control command is 2 bytes long, one effect control command is transmitted by two consecutive timer interrupts. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S306, the main control means performs display output processing. In the display output process, a light emission control signal for controlling the light emission of LEDs, seven segments, etc. provided in the reel-type game machine is output. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, the main control means performs abnormality monitoring processing. In the abnormality monitoring process, the game operation state is monitored based on the information of the port input process, and the abnormality of the reel-type gaming machine is monitored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S308.

  In step S308, the main control means performs external information signal output processing. This is processing for outputting a medal insertion signal indicating that a game medal has been inserted, a medal payout signal indicating that a game medal has been paid out, and the like.

  Each of the above signals is transmitted to the hall computer HC via the external concentrated terminal board 310. The hall computer HC manages the number of game medals inserted into each gaming machine installed on the game island and the number of game medals paid out, based on the medal insertion signal, the medal payout signal, and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S309.

  Finally, the main control means performs register restoration processing to restore the contents of the register (step S309). Thereafter, the main control timer interrupt processing is ended. The process performed on the main control side has been described above.

<6. Control processing by sub control unit>
(6-1. Subcontrol side main processing: FIG. 18)
Next, the processing contents of the sub control side executed by the effect control board 420 will be mainly described.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing main processing on the sub control side performed by the effect control board 420 (hereinafter referred to as effect control means) in accordance with the effect control program. When power is externally applied to the reel-type game machine, a power-on signal indicating that power is applied to each control board is transmitted by the power supply substrate 440, and the sub control side main processing shown in FIG. 18 is started. Do.

  First, the effect control means performs initial setting (step S401). This is an initial setting required before the start of the game operation performed when the power is turned on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S402, the effect control unit performs effect random number update processing. Specifically, it is a process of periodically updating the effect random number used to select the effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S403, the effect control means sets the interruption permission state. Specifically, a state in which interrupt processing such as command reception interrupt, timer interrupt, external INT and the like is permitted is made. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S404, the effect control means sets the interruption prohibition state. That is, various interrupt processes are performed in the period between step S403 and step S404. Then, it progresses to step S405.

  Finally, the effect control means clears the watchdog timer (step S405). In the sub control side main processing, the processing of steps S402 to S405 is repeatedly executed unless a power failure occurs.

(6-2. Secondary control timer interrupt processing: Fig. 19)
Next, the secondary control timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. The timer interrupt process is a process that is executed in a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the sub control side main process.

  First, the effect control means performs a register save process (step S411). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S412.

  In step S412, the effect control means performs a periodic update process. This is processing for updating various timers used for effects and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S413.

  In step S413, the effect control means performs command reception processing. This is processing for receiving various control commands transmitted from the main control side, and the details will be described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S414, the effect control means performs an effect scenario update process. Specifically, based on the rendering scenario of the received rendering control command, an outline of liquid crystal control command, sound output, output setting of LED, etc. is set. Then, it progresses to step S415.

  In step S415, the effect control means performs output processing. Specifically, the display of the liquid crystal screen 4 a, the sound from the speaker 16, and the light from the decoration lamp unit 13 are output. The push order navigation shown in FIGS. 10A to 10E is also output by this processing. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S416.

  Finally, the effect control means performs register return processing (step S416). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is ended.

(6-3. Command reception processing: FIG. 20)
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the details of the command reception process performed in the secondary control timer interrupt process which will be described later will be described.

  First, the effect control means determines whether or not a medal insertion command has been received (step S501). The “medal insertion command” is a control command which is set in the medal insertion process (FIG. 11: step S13) and is transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420. If the received control command is the "medal insertion command", the processing proceeds to step S502. If the received control command is not the "medal insertion command", the processing proceeds to step S503.

  If the received control command is the "medal insertion command" (YES in step S501), the effect control unit performs a medal insertion command reception process (step S502). Here, processing regarding counting of the number of inserted cards, voice at the time of medal insertion, etc. is performed. Thereafter, the command reception process is ended.

  Next, when the received control command is not the “medal insertion command” (NO in step S501), the effect control means determines whether or not the game start command has been received (step S503). The “game start command” is a control command set in the internal lottery process (FIG. 12: step S165) and transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420.

  If the received control command is the "game start command" (YES in step S503), the effect control means performs processing when a game start command is received (step S504). Here, processing relating to the effect accompanying the start of the game and the stop operation notification of the pushing order bell is performed. Thereafter, the command reception process is ended.

  Next, when the received control command is not a "game start command" (NO in step S503), the effect control means determines whether or not a winning information command has been received (step S505). “Prize information command” is a control command which is set in the rotation stop process (FIG. 15: step S 197) and transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420.

  If the received control command is the "winning information command" (YES in step S505), the effect control means performs a winning information command reception process (step S506).

(6-4. Winning information command reception process: FIG. 21)
Hereinafter, the details of the winning information command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the effect control means acquires winning combination type information (step S601). The winning combination is a winning combination after stopping on the winning line 3a. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S602.

  Next, the effect control means determines whether or not AT game is in progress (step S602). If AT game is currently in progress, the process proceeds to step S603, and if AT game is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S608.

  First, when AT game is underway (YES in step S602), the effect control means subtracts 1 from the game number counter value (step S603). This is a process of counting the remaining number of AT game numbers determined when shifting to the AT game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S604.

  Next, the effect control means determines whether or not the pushing order bell is established (step S604). In the roll-to-roll type gaming machine of the embodiment, since it is only the pushing order bell that the difference number counter value to be described later changes due to the establishment, that is, the internal winning, the presence or absence of the establishment is determined in this step. If the pushing order bell is established, the process proceeds to step S605. If the pushing order bell is not established, the process proceeds to step S606.

  If the pushing order bell is established during the AT game (YES in step S604), the effect control means subtracts 5 from the difference sheet counter value (step S605). This is a process of counting the remaining number of acquired sheets (the number of difference sheets) based on the difference number of the bell combination obtained when the pressing order is correct is 5. Then, it progresses to step S606.

  Next, the effect control means determines whether the number-of-games counter value and the difference sheet number counter value have reached 0 (step S606). This is a determination as to whether or not the end conditions of both the number of AT game games and the number of obtained sheets (difference number) are satisfied. If both counter values have reached 0, the process proceeds to step S 607. If both counter values have not yet reached 0, the process proceeds to step S 608.

  It should be noted that in step S606, by changing "and" (and condition) to "or" (or condition), the AT game is ended when either one of the two end conditions is satisfied. It becomes processing at the time of prize information command reception of.

  If the game number counter value and the difference sheet counter value have reached 0 (YES in step S606), the effect control means executes an AT game end effect (step S607). Since the AT game ends when any of the counter values becomes 0, an AT game end effect is performed, and further, an AT game end notification is performed (see FIG. 10A (d)). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S608, the effect control means executes an effect according to the game state. Specifically, the effect is selected and executed with reference to the effect table corresponding to the normal gaming state or the AT gaming state. Thereafter, the winning information command reception process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the winning information command reception process ends, the command reception process also ends.

  Finally, when the received control command is not a "winning information command" (NO in step S505), the effect control means performs a process according to the received command (step S507). This is processing in the case of receiving control commands other than the "medal insertion command", the "game start command", and the "winning information command". Although details are omitted, processing according to each received command is performed.

(6-5. Process when receiving prize information command (modification): FIG. 22, 23)
Finally, with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23, the details of the winning information command reception process of the rotating-type gaming machine in which the difference number changes even in the cherry combination and the watermelon combination will be described.

  First, the effect control means acquires winning combination type information (step S701). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702, and it is determined whether or not AT game is in progress (step S702). If AT game is currently in progress, the process proceeds to step S703, and if AT game is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S707.

  First, when AT game is underway (YES in step S702), the effect control means subtracts 1 from the game number counter value (step S703). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S704.

  Next, the effect control means subtracts the difference sheet counter value according to the winning combination (step S703). Here, since the difference sheet counter value changes as shown in the difference sheet of FIG. 23 according to the formed part, the difference sheet counter value corresponding to the formed part is subtracted. Then, it progresses to step S705.

  Next, the effect control means determines whether the number-of-games counter value and the number-of-differences counter value have reached 0 (step S705). If both counter values reach 0, the process proceeds to step S706, and if both counter values have not yet reached 0, the process proceeds to step S707.

  Note that, also in step S 705, by changing “and” (and condition) to “or” (OR condition), a rotating case in which the AT gaming state ends when one of the two end conditions is satisfied. It becomes processing at the time of winning a prize information command reception of the game machine.

  If the game number counter value and the difference sheet counter value have reached 0 (YES in step S705), the effect control means executes an AT game end effect (step S706). Then, it progresses to step S707.

  In step S 707, the effect control means executes an effect according to the gaming state. Thereafter, the winning information command reception process ends. In the above, the processing performed by the sub control side has been described.

  As described above, there are two cases in which the predetermined number of games are played and the player can obtain a predetermined number of game medals as the termination condition of the AT game in the roll-type game machine of the embodiment. The AT game is managed by the above two end conditions, and the AT game state continues until one end condition is satisfied. As described above, the interest of the game can be enhanced by the novel game, and the decline of the game intention can be prevented.

  The above embodiment is an example of the present invention, and various modifications can be considered other than this. In the embodiment, although the AT-machined roll-to-roll type gaming machine has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a to-the-roll type game machine provided with ART game in which the number of games and the acquired number are added as in AT game.

  In the embodiment, the acquired number is displayed as the difference number (FIGS. 10A to 10E), but may be displayed as the payout number. In addition, although it has been shown that there are "number of games", "acquired number of sheets" and "number of push order navigations" as an example of AT game ending conditions, when managed simultaneously under two ending conditions, Any two may be combined.

  On the other hand, when managed under one end condition (not simultaneously), any one of the above three end conditions can be selected. At this time, data of the end condition not selected may be displayed on the screen. This makes it possible to confirm the progress of each end condition, which is useful when switching the end conditions.

  There are various timings to switch the termination condition, when it shifts to the AT gaming state, at any timing in the AT, when it shifts to the additional specialization zone, there is a time when one set of AT gaming ends. . For example, with regard to any timing in the AT, there is a case in which either the number of games or the number of winning has progressed to exactly half.

  As mentioned above, although the reel-type game machine was demonstrated as an Example, it is applicable also to other game machines, such as a parrot machine and a circulation-type reel-to-machine machine.

1 case 2 front door 3 turn torso visual recognition part 3a pay line (effective pay line)
4 Liquid Crystal Display Device (Game Information Display Means)
4a Liquid crystal display 5a to 5c rotating drum (game result display means)
6a, 6b Movable body 7 Medals insertion slot 8 MAX BET button 9 Cross key 10 Presentation button 10
11 rotation drum start lever 12a-12c rotation drum stop button 13 decoration lamp section 14 operation panel section 15 stored medal settlement button 16 speaker 17 decoration panel section 18 medal receiver 19 game medal payout slot 210 rotation body device 310 concentrated terminal board 330 rotating drum relay board 340 effect I / F board 340a input buffer circuit 350 payout relay board 360 stop switch board 370 game relay board 380 LED board 400 main control board 401 main control board side microcomputer 401a main ROM
401b Main RAM
401c main CPU
401d CTC
401e interrupt controller circuit 402 I / O port circuit 403 counter circuit 404 I / F circuit (for effect control board)
404a output buffer circuit 405 I / F circuit (for game relay board)
406 I / F circuit (for other boards)
407 motor drive circuit 408 switch input circuit 410 auxiliary control unit 420 effect control board 421 effect control board side microcomputer (game control means)
421a sub ROM
421b sub RAM
421c sub CPU
421d CTC
421 e interrupt controller circuit 422 I / O port circuit 423 counter circuit 430 rotating drum setting substrate 440 power supply substrate 450 payout control substrate 460 liquid crystal control substrate 500 hopper unit 510 hopper motor 520 medal payout sensor

Claims (2)

Game information display means having a display area capable of displaying information on a game;
Game result display means for displaying a game result by a combination of the symbols at the time of rotation stop of each of the rotating cylinders having a plurality of rotating cylinders for displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Game control means for shifting to a special game state advantageous to the player compared to the normal game state according to the establishment of the predetermined condition;
It is a drum-type gaming machine provided with lottery means for determining a winning combination by lottery .
The termination condition of the special gaming state is constituted by two or more termination conditions including a first termination condition in which a predetermined number of games are played and a second termination condition different from the first termination condition,
The game control means
In a situation where the first end condition is farther to the end than the second end condition, when the winning combination determined by the lottery means in the special gaming state is a specific winning combination, Do not change the end condition of 1, change the second end condition to extend the special game state,
If the second end condition is met first even if the second end condition is changed, the special game state is ended triggered by the second end condition,
As a result of changing the second end condition, when the first end condition is established earlier, the special game state is ended triggered by the first end condition. Expression game machine. In the drum-type gaming machine according to claim 1,
The number-of-executions of the game in the special game state and the acquired game value amount are displayed on the game information display means, and are updated for each game.