JP6523208B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, when a player inserts game media such as medals and coins (hereinafter referred to as "insert operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are displayed respectively. The rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the surface starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result A so-called pachislot machine, which is provided with a benefit according to the situation, is known.

  In such a gaming machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, random numbers are extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of the lottery is referred to as "internal winning combination"), and drive control of the stepping motor is performed. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

  In recent years, when a special combination (for example, BB) is established in a normal gaming state (for example, a general gaming state) which is disadvantageous to the player, it is advantageous for the player until a predetermined number of game media (for example, 465 sheets) A special part (for example, an RB gaming state) for transitioning to a predetermined bonus gaming state (for example, the BB gaming state) and transitioning to a specific bonus gaming state (for example, the RB gaming state) which is advantageous for the player when established in this predetermined bonus gaming state. , RB) and a predetermined small winning combination (for example, bell), and when a specific combination is not established by the player's stop operation, a predetermined small combination is established in a predetermined bonus gaming state. There is known a gaming machine capable of changing profits (Patent Document 1).

  Specifically, when any small winning combination is established in a specific bonus gaming state, 15 pieces of gaming media are paid out for the insertion of one game medium, and a predetermined small in a predetermined bonus gaming state When the winning combination is realized, six game media are paid out for the insertion of three game media, and the number of game media provided until the predetermined number of game media can be adjusted.

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2007-295969

  However, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, since it is necessary to play the game while always taking into consideration the number of gaming media provided in a predetermined bonus gaming state, there is a possibility that it may hinder smooth progression of the game. Also, since most gaming media are provided in a specific bonus gaming state, it is not possible to dramatically change the profit in a predetermined bonus gaming state.

  The first object of the present invention is to make the progress of the game smooth and to dramatically change the benefit provided while providing certain technical intervention in the gaming state advantageous to the player. It is in providing the game machine which can be done.

  Further, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, it is general that the winning probability of the special part is set to a low probability and a constant probability in order to secure the equity of the profits of the player and the gaming shop. In this case, the establishment probability of the special part, that is, the transition probability to the predetermined bonus game state is also low and constant. Therefore, in such a gaming machine, it is not possible to cause the unevenness to occur in the probability of transition to the predetermined bonus gaming state, and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  The second object of the present invention is to improve the interest of the game by providing relief to the probability of transition to the gaming state advantageous to the player while securing the equity of the profits of the player and the game arcade It is in providing the game machine which can do.

  In the present invention, symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of lines, and an internal winning combination determining means (for example, main CPU 93) for determining an internal winning combination Internal lottery processing), symbol variation start control means (for example, reel rotation start processing by main CPU 93) to start variation display of symbols by the symbol display means, and symbol variation to stop variation display of symbols by the symbol display means The fluctuation display of the symbol by the symbol display means is stopped by the stop control means (for example, the reel stop control process by the main CPU 93) and the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and the combination of the symbols displayed in the symbol display means is displayed. Profit giving means (for example, medal payout processing by the main CPU 93) for giving Has a first special gaming state (for example, BB gaming state other than RB) and a second special gaming state (for example, during RB), and in the general gaming state, a first special part (for example, BB1 or BB2) ) Based on the stop display of the first special symbol combination (for example, BB1-1 to 3 or BB2) corresponding to) on the symbol display means, the first special game state is shifted, and the first First special game state control means for ending the first special game state based on the completion condition of (for example, that there are medals exceeding the prescribed number), and in the first special game state, The second special game based on the fact that the second special symbol combination (for example, JACIN) corresponding to the second special role (for example, JACIN (RB in BB)) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Transition to the state, and based on the fact that the first end condition or the second end condition is established (for example, that there have been 8 small winnings or 12 games have been played) , And second special game state control means for ending the second special game state, wherein the first special game state is a predetermined first special game state (for example, no RB carry over (RT0)) and a specific one. The first special game state control means includes the first special game state (for example, RB carry over (RT1)), and the predetermined first special game state is based on the start of the first special game state. And, in the predetermined first special gaming state, based on the determination of the second special combination by the internal winning combination determining means, transitioning to the specific first special gaming state, the internal winning The role determining means is the first special game In the state, a predetermined small combination (for example, control small combination 1 and control small combination 2) is determined with high probability, in the second special game state, the first special small combination (for example, RB middle role 2) Is determined with a higher probability than the second special small role (eg, RB middle role 1), and in the specific first special gaming state, the replay role is determined with a high probability, and the symbol variation stop control means In the predetermined first special game state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, a combination of symbols of the first small winning combination according to the timing of the stop operation (for example, the small control combination The symbol combination A-1 to 48 and the control small combination B-1 to 56) are stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and the predetermined small combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means in the specific first special gaming state. If it is, the timing of the stop operation The symbol display means (for example, special bells 1 to 6) of the second small winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and in the second special game state, the first special small means is determined by the internal winning combination determination means When the winning combination is determined, the combination of the symbols of the first small combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means according to the timing of the stop operation, and in the second special game state, the internal winning combination determining means When the second special small winning combination is determined by, the combination of the symbols of the second small winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means regardless of the timing of the stopping operation, and the specific first special gaming state In the above, if the procedure of the player's stop operation is a predetermined procedure (for example, the pressed position correct in the reels 3L, 3C and 3R), the combination display of the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means If the procedure of the player's stop operation is different from the predetermined procedure, the combination display of the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and the profit giving means is the symbol display means If the symbol combination of the first small combination is stopped and displayed, the first profit (for example, one) which is the number of gaming media smaller than the number of gaming media inserted (for example, three) If the combination of symbols of the second small part is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the second number of game media is greater than the number of game media inserted (for example, three). It is a game machine characterized by giving a profit (for example, 11 sheets) of

  In the present invention, in the specific first special game state (for example, RB carryover (RT1)), the replay role is determined with high probability, and in the other game states, even if the stop operation is in time, the first If a predetermined small combination (for example, control small combination group 1 and control small combination group 2) to which only one profit (for example, one sheet) is given is determined, the second profit (for example, eleven sheets) is always It is configured to be granted. That is, the specific first special game state functions as an advantageous period (for example, a token increase period) for the player in which game media increase.

  On the other hand, in the present invention, in the second special game state (for example, during RB), the replay role is not determined with high probability, and the first profit (for example, 1 sheet) even if the stop operation is in time. ) The first special small role (for example, RB middle role 2) that can only be granted is higher than the second special small role (for example, RB middle role 1) that must always receive the second benefit (for example, 11 sheets) It is configured to be determined by the probability. That is, the second special game state functions as a period disadvantageous to the player in which the game medium decreases (for example, a medal reduction period).

  And, in the present invention, in the specific first special game state, the player performs the stop operation in a predetermined procedure (for example, the pressed position correct in the reels 3L, 3C and 3R), thereby the specific first special game state Is able to maintain.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to make the progress of the game smooth and also to dramatically fluctuate the provided benefits while providing a certain level of technical intervention in the gaming state advantageous to the player. .

In addition, the present invention further includes a third special gaming state (for example, MB gaming state) as the gaming state, and a third corresponding to the third special part (for example, MB1 or MB2) in the general gaming state. Based on the special symbol combination (for example, MB1-1 to 9 or MB2-1 to 12) being stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, transition to the third special game state is made, and the third end condition Third special gaming state control means for terminating the third special gaming state based on the fact that the third game is established (for example, that there are medals exceeding the prescribed number), and the general gaming state is the first general gaming state (Eg, no bonus carryover (RT0)), second general gaming state (eg, BB carryover (RT2)) and third general gaming state (eg, MB carryover (RT1)) including the first special game State Is shifted to the first general gaming state based on the end of the third special gaming state, and in the first general gaming state, the first special winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means Based on the second general gaming state, in the first general gaming state, based on the determination of the third special combination by the internal winning combination determination means, the third general gaming state General gaming state control means for shifting, wherein the internal winning combination determining means determines the first special combination with a higher probability than the third special combination in the first general gaming condition, and In the general gaming state, carry over the first special combination until the combination of the first special symbol corresponding to the first special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and newly add the first special combination or the first special combination or The third special role is not determined, and the third special symbol combination corresponding to the third special role is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in the third general game state. While carrying over the part, without newly determining the first special part or the third special part, in the general gaming state, the predetermined small part is determined with high probability, and in the third special gaming state, 3 Special small winning combination (for example, MB middle winning combination) must be determined, and in the third general gaming state, the replay role is determined with high probability, and the symbol fluctuation stop control means may be the first general gaming state and the first general gaming state In the second general gaming state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the combination of the first small winning combination is used as the symbol displaying means in accordance with the timing of the stop operation. Stop display, before In the third normal gaming state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, the procedure of the player's stop operation is a specific procedure (for example, the pressed position correct in the reels 3L and 3C, And if the stop operation order is correct), the combination of the third special symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and if the procedure of the stop operation of the player is different from the specific procedure, the stop is performed. depending on the timing of the operation is a gaming machine described above, wherein Rukoto stops displaying the combination of symbols of said first small win to the symbol display means.
In the third special game state, when the third special small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in the third special gaming state, the third small winning combination of the symbol regardless of the timing of the stop operation The combination display (for example, watermelon) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and the profit granting means is the inserted game when the symbol combination of the third small combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A gaming machine according to the above, characterized in that a third profit (for example, 2 sheets) equal to the number of media (for example, 2 sheets) and the same number of game media is given.

  In the present invention, in the first general gaming state (for example, no bonus carryover (RT0)), the first special part (for example, BB1 or BB2) is higher than the third special part (for example, MB1 or MB2) It is configured to be determined by the probability. That is, the first general gaming state, the second general gaming state (for example, BB carryover (RT2)), and the first special gaming state (more specifically, the specific first special gaming state) are repeated. It is possible to create a section (for example, a continuous zone (special medal increase section)) in which a game state advantageous to the player is continuous.

  However, in the present invention, in the third general gaming state (for example, with MB carryover (RT1)), the first special combination is not determined, but a predetermined small combination (for example, control small combination group 1 and control) When the small winning combination group 2) is determined, the player performs the stopping operation in a specific procedure (for example, the pressed position correct answer on the reels 3L and 3C and the stop operation order correct), and the third special symbol combination (For example, MB1-1-9 or MB2-1-12) is stopped and displayed, and after a third special gaming state (for example, MB gaming state) has not passed, a section where a gaming state advantageous to the player is continuous It is not to move to In addition, the third special game state functions as a period (for example, a medal maintenance period) in which gaming media do not decrease or increase.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by creating undulations in the probability of transition to the gaming state advantageous to the player while securing the equity of the profits between the player and the game arcade. Can.

  Further, according to the present invention, a sub control for controlling the main control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for controlling the progress of the game and a notifying means for for notifying the player of the information (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) A command transmission unit (for example, communication data transmission processing by the main CPU 93) including a unit (for example, the sub control circuit 101), the main control unit transmitting a command in one direction to the sub control unit; Instruction information transmission determination means (for example, main) for determining whether or not the command transmission means transmits a specific command (for example, effect state command) including instruction information for informing the player of the procedure of the stop operation Main instruction processing by the CPU 93), and the instruction information transmission determining means is a predetermined one for notifying the predetermined procedure in the specific first special game state. It is determined that the specific command including instruction information is to be transmitted by the command transmission unit, and the sub-control unit is configured to transmit the specific command including the predetermined instruction information by the command transmission unit. Is the gaming machine according to the above, characterized in that the notification means is controlled to give notification of the predetermined procedure.

  Further, in the present invention, a predetermined procedure for maintaining a specific first special game state is notified. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible for the player to easily enjoy the profit in a period advantageous to the player with increased gaming media, thereby further improving the interest of the game.

  Further, in the present invention, the main control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) decides whether to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation, and decides to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation. When it is determined that the specific command (for example, effect state command) is transmitted to the sub control means (for example, sub control circuit 101) and it is decided not to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation, It is configured not to send a specific command to the control means. That is, the sub control means is configured not to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation when the specific command is not transmitted. Therefore, even if a misconduct is made to the sub-control means, it is possible to secure the equity of the game and to prevent the game arcade from suffering an unexpected disadvantage.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to smooth the progress of the game and dramatically change the benefit provided while giving certain technical intervention in the gaming state which is advantageous to the player.

It is an explanatory view explaining a functional flow in a game machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view showing an example of appearance composition in a game machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure in the game machine of this embodiment, and the state which closed the middle door. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure in the game machine of this embodiment, and the state which opened the middle door. It is an explanatory view showing the inside of the cabinet in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the back side of the front door in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing a control system in a game machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a main control circuit in a game machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a sub control circuit in a game machine of this embodiment. It is a transition diagram of the game state in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram showing the flow of the game in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table by which the game machine of this embodiment was carried out. It is a figure which shows the symbol code table in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on the bonus part * Replay part in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on the small winning combination in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on the small winning combination in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for small part and replay in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for small part and replay in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for small part and replay in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for small part and replay in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for small part and replay in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal-winning-combination determination table for bonus in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storing area in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display combination storing area in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol code storage area in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the carry over combination storage area in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the game state flag storage area in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement stop button storage area in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the pressing order storage area in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production state storage area in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the notification frequency lottery table in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a production state command in a game machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of the power activation performed in the main control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the medal reception / start check process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process performed in the main control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus end check process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation check process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption processing by control of main CPU in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the input port check process performed in the interruption process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the communication data transmission process performed in the interruption process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the power activation process of sub CPU in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp control task started in the power-on process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task started in the power-on process shown in FIG. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task started in the mother task started in the power on process shown in FIG. 43. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process performed in the main board | substrate communication task shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation data selection process performed in the command analysis process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect screen (presence of instruction information) in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the presentation screen (instruction information absence) in the game machine of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram showing the flow of the game in the gaming machine of the modification of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the modification of this embodiment.

  A pachislot machine which is one specific example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the main configuration of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

[Function flow of Pachislot machine]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional flow of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment. In the pachi-slot machine 1, the respective units shown in FIG. 1 execute necessary processing, and the functions carried by each unit are exhibited to enable the player to execute the game.

<Input operation detection means>
The insertion operation detection means detects an insertion operation of game media such as medals and coins by the player. When the insertion operation of a predetermined number of game media (for example, three medals) is detected, the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means described later is permitted. In addition, in the symbol display means described later, a predetermined pay line is activated (hereinafter, the activated pay line is referred to as an "effective line"). In the present embodiment, the selector 66 for detecting the insertion of medals by the player and the BET switch 77 for detecting the operation of the BET button 22 by the player constitute an insertion operation detection means. The types of game media that can be detected are not limited to medals, and include coins, tokens, game balls, electromagnetic game media having equivalent values to these, and the like.

<Start operation detection means>
The start operation detection means detects a start operation by the player. When the start operation is detected, variable display of symbols by symbol display means described later is started. In addition, a random number value used when an internal winning combination determining means described later determines an internal winning combination is extracted from within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). Further, the effect random number used when the effect control means to be described later determines the effect is extracted from within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). In the present embodiment, the start switch 79 for detecting the operation of the start lever 23 by the player constitutes start operation detection means. The type, number, and numerical range of the random number to be extracted are not limited to the above, and the random number of the number required in the game can be extracted from within the predetermined numerical range. .

<Internal winning combination determination means>
The internal winning combination determination means draws a lottery based on the extracted random number value, and determines an internal winning combination from among a plurality of predetermined combinations. That is, by the determination of the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols permitted to be displayed on the activated line is determined. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 which executes the internal lottery process based on the extracted random number values with reference to various tables constitutes an internal winning combination determining means. In addition, as a type of combination of symbols, it relates to "winning" (also referred to as "formation") in which a player is given a privilege such as payout of medals, operation of replay (replay), activation of bonus, etc. The other things related to so-called "loss" are provided.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 can perform control such that the progress of the game is stopped (the game operation of the player is invalidated). Such control is referred to as "locking" (or "freezing"). For convenience, the control to stop the progress of the game executed at the start of the game is called "lock at the start of the game", and the control to stop the progress of the game executed at the end of the game is "lock at the end of game" Call. That is, "lock at game start" is control in which the progress of the game is stopped in the sense that the operation to the stop button is not effective in a predetermined period after the start lever is operated, The “game end lock” means that the progress of the game is stopped in the sense that the operation to the bet button or the operation to the start lever is not effective in a predetermined period after the stop button is operated. Control. Of course, the trigger for “locking” is not limited to the above, and for example, after the start lever is operated and one of the stop buttons is operated, the subsequent operation is considered valid in a predetermined period. Control may be performed.

  Here, the internal winning combination determining means performs a lottery based on the extracted random number value, and can determine whether or not to "lock" instead of the internal winning combination or together with the internal winning combination. In this case, a plurality of random number values are extracted, an internal winning combination is determined based on one of the random number values, and whether or not to perform "lock" is determined based on the other one random number value. It may be

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

<Stop operation detection means>
The stop operation detection means detects a stop operation by the player. When the stop operation is detected, the fluctuation display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the stop control means described later. In the present embodiment, the stop switch board 80 for detecting the operation of the stop button 19L, 19C, 19R by the player constitutes stop operation detecting means.

  Note that the first stop operation is performed first when the reels are rotated while all reels are rotating, and the second stop operation after the first stop operation is performed after the second stop operation and the second stop operation. The stop operation performed is called the third stop operation.

<Stop control means>
The stop control means controls the stop of the fluctuation display of the symbols in the symbol display means. That is, when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means, the variation display of the symbols in the symbol display means is stopped based on the stop control information set according to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means Control. In the present embodiment, when the player operates the stop button 19L, 19C, 19R, it refers to various stop control information and executes reel stop control processing for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The main control circuit 91 constitutes a stop control means.

  Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) after the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols moving with the rotation of the reel within the prescribed time is referred to as the “number of sliding symbols”. If the prescribed period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is determined to be four symbols, and if the prescribed period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is determined to be one symbol. The maximum number of sliding symbols is not limited to these, and can be set as appropriate.

  The stop control means is configured to display the combination of the symbols as much as possible along the effective line using the prescribed time for the combination of symbols for which display is permitted according to the determination result of the internal winning combination. Stop the reel rotation in the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces.

  On the other hand, according to the determination result of the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols not permitted to be displayed is such that the maximum sliding piece is not displayed along the effective line using the above-mentioned prescribed time. Stop spinning the reel in a range of numbers.

  Further, the stop control means is for changing the combination of symbols displayed in accordance with a predetermined stop operation order (for example, the order in which a plurality of stop buttons are operated) the determined internal winning combination At this time, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel with reference to the predetermined stop operation order.

<Winning determination means>
The prize determination means determines whether there is a prize according to the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means. That is, when the variable display of symbols is stopped by the stop control means, the winning or non-winning of the winning combination is determined based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 configured to execute a prize search process based on a combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means with reference to a symbol combination table etc. constitutes a prize determination means.

<Meal granting means>
The profit granting means grants a profit according to the combination of the winning symbols when it is determined by the prize judging means that there is a prize. That is, in accordance with the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means, the corresponding benefit is given to the player. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 that executes medal payout processing and the like based on the result of the winning search processing constitutes a profit giving means. In the case where the benefit to be provided is to be provided by the control of the sub control circuit 101, the sub control circuit 101 constitutes a profit giving means.

  Here, as the profit provided by the profit giving means, medal payout, game media of the same quantity as the current game are automatically inserted, and the inside of the operation of the re-play and the re-play in which the game can be played again Operation of replay high probability state (replay time) where the winning probability of winning combination is high, activation of special gaming state (bonus) where probability of winning of internal winning combination related to payout of medals is high, operation of stopping suitable for the player By notifying the procedure of the operation of the specific gaming state (assist time) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of the medal is high can be mentioned. The benefits provided by the profit giving means are not limited to this.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1, when the insertion operation of the player is detected by the insertion operation detection unit and the start operation of the player is detected by the start operation detection unit, the internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination unit. Is determined, and variable display of symbols by the symbol display means is started. Then, when the player's stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the stop control means stops the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means is the prize determination means When it is determined that the combination of symbols related to winning is determined, the profit giving means gives a profit according to the combination of the marks. A series of flows as described above are performed as one game (unit game) in a pachislot machine.

<Effect control means>
The effect control means determines effect content determining means for determining what is to be executed this time out of a plurality of types of effects based on the extracted effect random number value and other information (for example, information related to the effect state) And an effect execution control unit configured to control an effect execution unit to be described later so that the performed effect is appropriately executed. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 determines the effect contents according to the information on the effect state, while determining the effect contents according to the lottery result based on the various tables and the extracted effect random number values. Configure the decision means. Further, the sub control circuit 101 which executes the effect according to the determined effect content constitutes an effect execution control means. In the case where a lottery based on various tables and extracted effect random number values is executed by the sub control circuit 101, the sub control circuit 101 may constitute effect content determination means. Further, in the case where information relating to the effect state is managed by the sub control circuit 101, the sub control circuit 101 may constitute effect content determination means. Further, when the effect executing means to be described later is controlled by the main control circuit 91, the main control circuit 91 may constitute the effect execution controlling means.

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

<Effect execution means>
The effect executing means executes the effect determined by the effect content determining means. In other words, it means various devices used for effects such as a display device or lamp that performs visual effects that appeal to the eye, a speaker that performs visual effects that affect the sense of hearing, and an effect button that performs effects that appeal to the sense of touch. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 11, the LED 85, and the speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, and 65R constitute effect performing means. The effect executing means is not limited to these, and may be, for example, a movable body (character) provided at a position visible from the front side of the pachislot machine 1, or a plurality of reels (for example, The presentation may be performed by variably displaying the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) in a representation mode different from the variation display aspect of the normal symbol.

  In addition, the effect execution means, in the case where the effect content determination means has determined the effect for notifying the player of information necessary for the game (for example, information on the stop operation order and information on the game history). , To inform the player of the information. In this case, the effect executing means can also be called informing means.

[Structure of pachislot machine]
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Appearance structure>
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  The exterior body 2 of the pachi-slot machine 1 has a cabinet 2a for accommodating a reel, a circuit board and the like, and a front door 2b attached to the cabinet 2a in an openable / closable manner. Moreover, the handle 7 is provided in the both sides | surfaces of the cabinet 2a. The handle 7 is a concave portion which is used to carry the pachi-slot machine 1 during transportation.

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

  An upper panel unit 10 and a liquid crystal display device 11 are provided above the center of the front door 2b. The upper panel unit 10 forms an upper portion of the front door 2b. The upper panel unit 10 has a light source, and executes effects by the light emitted from the light source. The liquid crystal display device 11 is disposed on the lower side of the upper panel unit 10, and performs effects by displaying an image.

  A pedestal 12 is formed at the center of the front door 2b. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with a symbol display area 4 and various devices to be operated by the player.

  The symbol display area 4 is disposed on the front side overlapping the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front, and is provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbol display area 4 serves as a display window, and is configured to be able to transmit the respective reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind it. Hereinafter, the symbol display area 4 is also referred to as a reel display window 4.

  When rotation of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R provided behind the reel display window 4 is stopped, the upper, middle and lower stages in the frame of the plural types of symbols of the respective reels 3L, 3C and 3R One symbol (3 in total) is displayed in each area of. In addition, one or more lines each of which is a combination of any of three areas consisting of an upper stage, a middle stage and a lower stage opposed to the respective reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the reel display window 4 are defined as effective lines. It will be done. In the present embodiment, a line (cross-down line) formed by combining the upper area facing reel 3L, the middle area facing reel 3C, and the lower area facing reel 3R is defined as an effective line.

  The reel display window 4 is formed by a frame member 13 provided on the pedestal 12. The frame member 13 has a reel display window 4, an information display window 14, and a stop button mounting portion 15.

  The information display window 14 is provided continuously to the lower part of the reel display window 4 and opens upward. That is, the reel display window 4 and the information display window 14 are formed as one continuous opening. The information display window 14 and the reel display window 4 are covered by a transparent window cover 16.

  The window cover 16 is disposed on the inner surface side of the frame member 13 and can not be removed from the front surface side of the front door 2b. Further, the frame member 13 has a sheet placement portion 17 facing the opening of the information display window 14 with the window cover 16 interposed therebetween. Then, between the sheet placement unit 17 and the window cover 16, a sheet member (information sheet) in which information about the game is described is disposed. Therefore, the information sheet is covered by the window cover 16 having a smooth surface without unevenness and gaps.

  The window cover 16 constituting the mounting portion of the information sheet can not be removed from the front side of the front door 2b, and is a smooth surface without unevenness and gaps. Therefore, using the mounting portion of the information sheet, a pachislot machine is used. It is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of 1. The exchange of the information sheet will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the reel display window 4 and the information display window 14 are formed as one continuous opening. However, the information display window according to the gaming machine of the present invention may be provided below the reel display window, and may not be continuous with the reel display window. That is, the reel display window 4 and the information display window 14 may be formed as two openings aligned in the vertical direction.

  The stop button attachment portion 15 is provided below the information display window 14 and is formed in a plane facing the front. The stop button mounting portion 15 is provided with a through hole through which the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R pass. The stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R are also referred to as the left stop button 19L, the middle stop button 19C, and the right stop button 19R, respectively.

  The stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R show an example of operation means to be operated by the player. Further, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a medal insertion slot 21, a BET button 22, and a start lever 23 as operation means to be operated by the player.

  The medal insertion slot 21 is provided to receive medals dropped from the outside by the player. The medals received in the medal insertion slot 21 will be inserted in one game with the predetermined number as a upper limit, and it will be possible to deposit the number exceeding the predetermined number inside the pachislot machine 1 (So-called credit function).

  The BET button 22 is provided to determine the number of medals to be inserted into one game from the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. The start lever 23 is provided to start the rotation of all the reels (3L, 3C, 3R).

  A 7-segment display 24 formed of a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided on the left side of the reel display window 4 when viewed from the front. The 7-segment display 24 digitally displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a bonus (hereinafter, the number of payouts) and the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot (hereinafter, the number of credits). .

  Side panel units 26L and 26R are provided on both sides of the pedestal portion 12. Each of the side panel units 26L, 26R has a light source, and executes effects by the light emitted from the light source. Further, a settlement button 27 is provided below the side panel unit 26L. The settlement button 27 is provided to pull out the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

  A waist panel unit 31 is provided below the pedestal 12. The waist panel unit 31 has a decorative panel on which an arbitrary image is drawn and a light source for emitting light for illuminating the decorative panel from the back side.

  Below the lumbar panel unit 31, a medal payout port 32, speaker holes 33L and 33R, and a medal tray unit 34 are provided. The medal payout opening 32 guides the medals discharged by the driving of a medal payout device 51 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 32 are stored in the medal tray unit 34. The speaker holes 33L and 33R are provided to output sounds such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the effect.

<Internal structure>
3 and 4 are perspective views showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine 1. In FIG. 3, the front door 2b is opened, and the middle door 41 provided on the back side of the front door 2b is closed with respect to the front door 2b. Moreover, in FIG. 4, the front door 2b is open | released and the state which the middle door 41 opened with respect to the front door 2b is shown. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the inside of the cabinet 2a. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing the back side of the front door 2b.

  The cabinet 2a has a top plate 20a, a bottom plate 20b, left and right side plates 20c and 20d, and a back plate 20e (see FIG. 5). The cabinet side speaker 42 is arrange | positioned by the upper side inside cabinet 2a. The cabinet-side speaker 42 is attached to the back plate 20e of the cabinet 2a via the mounting brackets 43L and 43R. The cabinet side speaker 42 is, for example, a speaker for outputting sound effects.

  The cabinet side relay board 44 is disposed on the left side of the cabinet side speaker 42 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The cabinet side relay board 44 is attached to the left side plate 20c of the cabinet 2a. The cabinet side relay board 44 includes a main control board 71 (see FIG. 7) described later attached to the middle door 41 (see FIGS. 3 and 4), a hopper device 51, a game medal auxiliary storage switch (not shown), and a medal Relay the wiring connecting the payout count switch (not shown).

  At a central portion inside the cabinet 2a, an amplifier substrate 45 for controlling the output of sound from the cabinet side speaker 42 is disposed. The amplifier substrate 45 is attached to a mounting shelf 46 fixed to the left and right side plates 20c, 20d.

  In addition, an external concentrated terminal plate 47 is disposed on the right side of the amplifier substrate 45 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The external concentrated terminal plate 47 is attached to the right side plate 20d of the cabinet 2a. The external concentration terminal plate 47 is provided to output signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  The sub power supply 48 is disposed on the left side of the amplifier substrate 45 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The sub power supply device 48 is attached to the left side plate 20c of the cabinet 2a. The sub power supply device 48 supplies the power of the AC voltage 100 V to the power supply device 53 described later. Further, the power of AC voltage 100 V is converted to the power of DC voltage and supplied to the amplifier substrate 45.

  On the lower side inside the cabinet 2a, a medal payout device (hereinafter, a hopper device) 51, a medal auxiliary storage 52, and a power supply 53 are disposed.

  The hopper device 51 is attached to the central portion of the bottom plate 20b in the cabinet 2a. The hopper device 51 has a structure capable of accommodating a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one. The hopper device 51 pays out the medals, for example, when the stored medals exceed 50, or when the settlement button is pressed and the medals are settled. The medals paid out by the hopper device 51 are discharged from the medal payout opening 32 (see FIG. 2).

  The medal auxiliary storage 52 stores the medals overflowing from the hopper device 51. The medal auxiliary storage 52 is disposed on the right side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The medal auxiliary storage 52 is engaged with the bottom plate 20b of the cabinet 2a, and is configured to be removable from the bottom plate 20b.

  The power supply device 53 includes a power switch 53a and a power substrate 53b (see FIG. 7). The power supply device 53 is disposed on the left side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, and is attached to the left side plate 20c. The power supply device 53 converts the power of the AC voltage 100 V supplied from the sub power supply device 48 into the power of the required DC voltage at each part, and supplies the converted power to each part.

  As shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 6, the middle door 41 is disposed at the center of the back of the front door 2b, and is configured to be able to open and close the reel display window 4 (see FIG. 4) from the back. Door stoppers 41a, 41b and 41c are provided at the upper and lower portions of the middle door 41, respectively. The door stoppers 41a, 41b and 41c fix (prohibit) the opening operation of the middle door 41 in a state in which the reel display window 4 is closed from the back side. That is, in order to open the middle door 41, it is necessary to rotate the door stoppers 41a, 41b and 41c to release the fixation of the middle door 41.

  On the middle door 41, a main control board case 55 housing a main control board 71 (see FIG. 7) and three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are attached. A stepping motor is connected to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R via gears having a predetermined speed reduction ratio.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the middle door 41 is opened, the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17 are exposed. As described above, between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement unit 17, an information sheet in which information about the game is described is disposed. This information sheet is inserted into the gap formed between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17 in a state where the middle door 41 is opened and the sheet placement portion 17 is exposed. Ru. Further, also in the case of exchanging the information sheet, after the middle door 41 is opened, the exchange operation of the information sheet is performed.

  The main control board case 55 is provided with a setting key type switch 56. The setting key type switch 56 is used when changing the setting value of the pachi-slot machine 1 or confirming the setting value of the pachi-slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, a main control board unit is configured by the main control board case 55 and the main control board 71 housed in the main control board case 55.

  The main control board 71 housed in the main control board case 55 constitutes a main control circuit 91 (see FIG. 8) described later. The main control circuit 91 is a circuit for controlling the progress of the game in the pachislot machine 1, such as determination of the internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, determination of presence or absence of winning, and determination of the contents of presentation. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 91 will be described later.

  Above the middle door 41, a sub control board case 57 for accommodating the sub control board 72 (see FIG. 7) is disposed. The sub control board 72 housed in the sub control board case 57 constitutes a sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 9). The sub control circuit 101 is a circuit that controls execution of effects by displaying a video or the like. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 101 will be described later.

  A center speaker 58 is disposed above the sub control board case 57. And the fan 59 is arrange | positioned by the left side of the center speaker 58 seeing the front door 2b from a back surface side. That is, the fan 59 is disposed at the top on the back side of the front door 2b. The fan 59 blows air downward to cool the inside of the pachi-slot machine 1 with air.

  When the front door 2b is viewed from the back side, a sub relay board 61 is disposed on the right side of the sub control board case 57. The sub relay board 61 relays a wire connecting the sub control board 72 and the main control board 71. In addition, it is a board which relays the wiring connecting the sub control board 72 and the board disposed around the sub control board 72. In addition, as a board | substrate arrange | positioned around the sub control board 72, LED board 62A, 62B mentioned later is mentioned.

  The LED substrates 62A and 62B are disposed above the sub control substrate case 57 as viewed from the rear surface side of the front door 2b. The LED boards 62A and 62B cause the LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) 85 (see FIG. 7) to emit light to show a specific example of the light source in accordance with the effects executed by the control of the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 8). Display the blinking pattern. The pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of LED substrates in addition to the LED substrates 62A and 62B.

  Below the sub relay board 61, a 24h door open / close monitoring unit 63 is disposed. The 24h door opening and closing monitoring unit 63 stores the history of the opening and closing of the middle door 41. When the middle door 41 is opened, a signal for displaying an error on the liquid crystal display device 11 is output to the sub control board 72 (sub control circuit 101).

  Below the middle door 41, a board speaker 64 and lower speakers 65L and 65R are disposed. The board speaker 64 faces the waist panel unit 31 (see FIG. 2), and the lower speakers 65L and 65R face the speaker holes 33L and 33R (see FIG. 2).

  A selector 66 and a door open / close monitoring switch 67 are disposed above the lower speaker 65L. The selector 66 is a device for selecting whether or not the material, shape, and the like of the medals are appropriate, and guides the appropriate medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 to the hopper device 51. A medal sensor (not shown) is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 66, for detecting that the appropriate medal has passed.

  The door open / close monitoring switch 67 is disposed on the left side of the selector 66 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The door open / close monitoring switch 67 outputs a security signal for notifying the open / close of the front door 2 b to the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  A door relay terminal plate 68 is disposed below the reel display window 4 and in an area opened and closed by the middle door 41 (see FIG. 4). The door relay terminal board 68 includes a main control board 71 (see FIG. 7) in the main control board case 55, various buttons and switches, a sub control board 72 (see FIG. 7), a selector 66 and a game operation display board 81. It is a board which relays wiring with (see FIG. 7). Examples of the various buttons and switches include a BET button 22, a settlement button 27, a door open / close monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77 described later, and a start switch 79.

[Control system of pachislot machine]
Next, a control system provided in the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a control system of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  The pachi-slot machine 1 has a main control board 71 disposed on the middle door 41 and a sub control board 72 disposed on the front door 2 b. The main control board 71 includes a reel relay terminal board 74, a setting key type switch 56, an external concentrated terminal board 47, a hopper device 51, a medal auxiliary storage switch 75, and a power supply board 53b of the power supply device 53. It is connected. The setting key type switch 56, the external concentrated terminal plate 47, the hopper device 51 and the medal auxiliary storage switch 75 are connected to the main control board 71 via the cabinet side relay board 44. The external concentrated terminal plate 47 and the hopper device 51 have been described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  The reel relay terminal board 74 is disposed inside the reel body of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel relay terminal board 74 is electrically connected to stepping motors (not shown) of the respective reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and relays signals outputted from the main control board 71 to the stepping motors.

  The medal auxiliary storage switch 75 penetrates a switch through hole, which will be described later, of the medal auxiliary storage 52. The medal auxiliary storage switch 75 detects whether the medal auxiliary storage 52 is full of medals.

  A power switch 53 a is connected to the power supply substrate 53 b of the power supply device 53. The power switch 53a is turned on when the necessary power is supplied to the pachi-slot machine 1.

  The main control board 71 also includes a selector 66, a door open / close monitor switch 67, a BET switch 77, a settlement switch 78, a start switch 79, a stop switch board 80, a game operation display board 81, and the like via a door relay terminal board 68. The sub relay board 61 is connected. The selector 66, the door open / close monitoring switch 67, and the sub relay board 61 have been described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  The BET switch 77 detects that the BET button 22 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 78 detects that the settlement button 27 has been pressed by the player. The start switch 79 detects that the player has operated the start lever 23 (start operation).

  The stop switch board 80 is a board that constitutes a circuit for stopping a rotating reel and a circuit for displaying a stoppable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch substrate 80 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that each stop button 19L, 19C, 19R has been pressed by the player (stop operation).

  The game operation display board 81 displays the number of inserted medals on the 7-segment display 24 when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be turned and replay is performed when accepting the insertion of medals. It is a substrate for A 7-segment display 24 and an LED 82 are connected to the game operation display board 81. The LED 82 lights, for example, a mark indicating the start of a game, a mark to be played again, and the like.

  The sub control board 72 is connected to the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal plate 68 and the sub relay board 61. A sound I / O substrate 84, LED substrates 62A, 62B, and a 24h door open / close monitoring unit 63 are connected to the sub control substrate 72 via the sub relay substrate 61. The LED substrates 62A, 62B and the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 have been described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  The sound I / O substrate 84 outputs sound to the center speaker 58, the board speaker 64, and the lower speakers 65L and 65R. Further, the sound I / O substrate 84 together with the amplifier substrate 45 outputs sound to the canet side speaker 42.

  Further, a ROM cartridge substrate 86 and a liquid crystal relay substrate 87 are connected to the sub control substrate 72. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 and the liquid crystal relay substrate 87 are accommodated in the sub control substrate case 57 together with the sub control substrate 72. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 is a substrate for managing an image (video) for effect, sound, the LED substrates 62A and 62B and other LED substrates (not shown), and communication data. The liquid crystal relay substrate 87 is a substrate for relaying a wire connecting the sub control substrate 72 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 91 configured by the main control board 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the main control circuit 91 of the pachislot machine 1.

  The main control circuit 91 mainly includes a microcomputer 92 installed on the main control board 71. The microcomputer 92 includes a main CPU 93, a main ROM 94 and a main RAM 95.

  The main ROM 94 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 93, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 101, and the like. The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  To the main CPU 93, a clock pulse generation circuit 96, a frequency divider 97, a random number generator 98 and a sampling circuit 99 are connected. Clock pulse generation circuit 96 and frequency divider 97 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 93 executes the control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates a predetermined range of random numbers (e.g., 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 99 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  The main CPU 93 counts the number of times of pulse output to the stepping motor of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R after detecting the reel index. Thus, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angles of the respective reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many reels have been rotated). The reel index is information indicating that the reel has made one rotation. The reel index is provided, for example, at a predetermined position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and rotation of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R Detection is performed by a reel position detection unit (not shown) provided with a detection piece interposed therebetween.

  Here, management of the rotation angles of the respective reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 95. Then, each time the pulse counter counts the output of a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided according to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when a reel index is detected by a reel position detection unit (not shown).

  That is, in this embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is managed to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to four symbols. Therefore, for example, when the left stop button 19L is pressed, the symbols on the left reel 3L in the middle of the reel display window 4 and each symbol in the range up to the symbol four symbols ahead of the reel display window 4 It becomes a symbol that can be stopped in the middle.

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the sub control circuit 101 configured by the sub control board 72 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the sub control circuit 101 of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  The sub control circuit 101 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91, and performs various processes for effect execution based on commands transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The sub control circuit 101 basically includes a sub CPU 102, a sub RAM 103, a rendering processor 104, a drawing RAM 105, and a driver 106.

  The sub CPU 102 controls the output of video, sound and light according to the control program stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 86 in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  The program storage area stores a control program to be executed by the sub CPU 102. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for performing selection and registration of effect contents (effect data) according to the transmitted command while controlling communication with the main control circuit 91, the selected effect contents A display control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 6) on the basis, a lamp control task for controlling light output by a light source such as an LED 85, speakers such as speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, 65R Includes a sound control task for controlling the sound output by

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

  The sub RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect contents and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 91.

  The sub CPU 102, the rendering processor 104, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 105, and the driver 106 create an image according to the animation data specified by the effect content, and cause the liquid crystal display device 11 to display the created image.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 causes the speakers such as the speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, 65R to output the sound such as BGM according to the sound data designated by the contents of the effect. Further, the sub CPU 102 controls lighting and extinguishing of the light source such as the LED 85 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Transition of gaming state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 will be described. The main CPU 93 sets the gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 as a normal gaming state (no bonus carryover (RT0), MB carryover (RT1) or BB carryover (RT2)), BB gaming state (RB carryover (RT0), RB The game state of the carry over (RT1) or during RB) or the MB gaming state (while MB) is changed respectively.

<Transition of general gaming state>
As shown in FIG. 10, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, bonus carry-over absence (RT0), MB carry-over presence (RT1) and BB carry-over presence (RT2) are defined as general gaming states. Note that "RT" is an abbreviation of "replay time", and the winning probability of a replay combination that is a player of replay is set for each gaming state.

  With no bonus carryover (RT0) and BB carryover (RT2), the winning probability for the replay player is set to "8978/65536" (see FIG. 17), and for MB carryover (RT1), the winning probability for the replay player is " It is set to “23340/65536” (see FIG. 17). The probability that the result of the internal lottery process to be described later is "lost" with no bonus carryover (RT0) is set to "1612/65536", and the result of the internal lottery process to be described later is present with MB carryover (RT1) The probability of being "lost" is set to "0/65536" (that is, it is set so that "missing" is not determined), and in BB carry over (RT2), the result of the internal lottery process described later is "lost". The probability of becoming is set to “14362/65536”.

  Here, no bonus carryover (RT0) and BB carryover (RT2) is a replay low probability state (low RT gaming state) in which the winning probability of the replay player is relatively lower than that with MB carryover (RT1). The MB carry over (RT1) is a replay high probability state (high RT gaming state) in which the probability of winning the replay role is relatively high as compared with no bonus carry over (RT0) and BB carry over (RT2).

  However, in the normal gaming state (no bonus carryover (RT0), MB carryover (RT1) and BB carryover (RT2)), when the number of medals inserted is three, the winning combination with the highest probability of winning ( Since the number of payouts when “control small combination groups 1 to 3” is a prize is 1 (0 when “dropout” occurs) (see FIGS. 15 to 22), low RT The medals held by the player are set to be reduced (that is, the payout rate becomes less than “1”) regardless of whether the gaming state or the high RT gaming state (the medal reduction period) .

  In addition, the winning probability of the replay combination in each gaming state (without RB carryover (RT0 described later, with RB carryover (RT1), during RB or during MB included)) is not limited to those described above (or described later), but is appropriate It can be set. For example, the probability of winning a replay combination with BB carryover (RT2) is higher than the probability of winning a replay combination with no bonus carryover (RT0) and lower than the probability of winning a replay combination with MB carryover (RT1) It is good also as setting. Also, for example, the winning probability of the replay combination in the no RB carryover (RT0), the at least one gaming state in the RB and the MB, and the winning probability of the replay combination with no bonus carryover (RT0) and the BB carryover (RT2) It may be set to have the same or equivalent winning probability.

  The state where the pachislot machine 1 is first installed in a game arcade or a backup error of the main RAM 95 occurs in the pachislot machine 1 and all storage areas are initialized (initial state), the setting value of the pachislot machine 1 is changed If the BB gaming state described below is ended (BB ending), or if the MB gaming state described later is ended (MB ending), the gaming state has no bonus carryover (RT0). Migrate to

  When there is no bonus carryover (RT0) and the internal winning is made to MB1 or MB2 described later, the gaming state is shifted to MB carryover (RT1). In addition, when there is no bonus carryover (RT0), and the player internally wins BB1 or BB2 described later, the gaming state is shifted to BB carryover (RT2).

  Here, MB1, MB2, BB1, BB2 and JACIN (RB in BB) to be described later are bonus roles for activating a bonus, and these bonus roles are internally won from the internal win until the prize is won. The state is maintained. This is called "possession" and the bonus role is also called "possession role". The internal winning state of the bonus combination is also called "between flags". In this case, MB carryover (RT1) is "between MB flags", BB carryover (RT2) is "between BB flags", and RB carryover (RT1) is "between RB flags". In addition, MB1, MB2, BB1 and BB2 are drawn only with no bonus carry over (RT0), and are not drawn in other gaming states. Also, JACIN (RB in BB) is drawn only when there is no RB carryover (RT0), and is not drawn in other gaming states.

  In addition, the transition opportunity of each game state in a general game state is not restricted to what was mentioned above, and can be set suitably. For example, after one transition opportunity is established, the gaming state may be transitioned with another transition opportunity that the game has been performed a predetermined number of times. In addition, for example, in one gaming state (for example, without bonus carryover (RT0)), a transition trigger is displayed as a combination of symbols relating to the transition (for example, a combination of symbols relating to the winning combination of "bell") , And may be shifted to another gaming state (for example, high RT gaming state).

<Transition of BB gaming state>
As shown in FIG. 10, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are no RB carryover (RT0), RB carryover (RT1), and RB (RB gaming state) as the BB gaming state. Note that "BB" is an abbreviation of "big bonus", and "RB" is an abbreviation of "regular bonus". In addition, "BB" is also called "character continuous actuation device related to a first kind special character", and "RB" is also called "a first kind special character".

  There is no RB carryover (RT0) and during RB, the winning probability of the replay player is set to "0/65536" (ie, it is set so that the replay player is not determined) (see FIG. 17), RB carryover (RT1) The winning probability of the replay role is set to “23340/65536” (see FIG. 17). The probability that the result of the internal lottery process to be described later is "lost" is set to "0/65536" (that is, "lost" is not determined in the absence of RB carryover (RT0) and RB carryover (RT1) In RB, the probability that the result of the internal lottery process to be described later is “lost” is set to “23339/65536”.

  Here, RB no carryover (RT0) is a replay low probability state (low RT gaming state) in which the winning probability of the replay role is relatively low compared to RB carryover (RT1), and RB carryover (RT1) Is a replay high probability state (high RT gaming state) in which the probability of winning the replay role is relatively high as compared to no RB carryover (RT0).

  In addition, with no RB carryover (RT0), when the number of medals inserted is three, the number of payouts when the small winning combination with the highest probability of winning (“control minor combination 1 to 3”) is 1 is 1 The number of medals held by the player decreases (that is, the payout rate is less than "1", because the number of sheets ("0" if "dropout" occurs) (see FIGS. 15 to 22)). Is set as a state (a medal reduction period).

  In addition, during RB, when the number of medals inserted is three, the combination of symbols of the small winning combination that the number of payouts when winning a prize is one (0 when "drop-out" occurs) ( Payout when the winning probability of the internal winning combination (“RB middle role 2”) permitted to display “control small role A-1 to 48” and “control small role B-1 to 56” is won It is higher than the winning probability of the internal winning combination (“RB middle role 1”) where the display of the combination (“Bell” and “special bell 1 to 6”) of the small winning combination of 11 pieces is permitted Therefore, it is set as a state (a medal reduction period) in which the medals held by the player decrease (that is, the payout rate becomes less than "1").

  On the other hand, in the RB carryover (RT1), a small RT (“control small combination group 1”) with the highest winning probability is awarded when the high RT gaming state and three medals are inserted. Since the number of payouts in the event of a game is 11 (no “dropout” occurs (see FIGS. 15 to 22), the medals held by the player increase (ie, the payout rate is “1”) Is set as a state (a medal increase period).

  In the BB carry over (RT2), when the combination of symbols of BB1-1 to 3 or BB2 described later wins (BB is established), the game state is shifted to RB no carry over (RT0). In addition, when there is an internal winning of JACIN (RB in BB) without RB carryover (RT0), the gaming state is shifted to RB carryover (RT1). In addition, in the presence of RB carryover (RT1), when the combination of the symbols of JACIN described later is won (JACIN established), the gaming state is shifted to RB.

  In the BB gaming state (RB not carried over (RT0), RB carried over (RT1) and during RB), when the defined number (BB1 is established and the BB gaming state is entered, 285 sheets, BB2 is established and the BB game is established If there is a payout of medals exceeding 120 in the case of transition to the state, the BB is ended, and the gaming state is transitioned to no bonus carry-over (RT0).

  During RB, before there is a medal payout exceeding the specified number (285 when BB1 is established and transition to BB gaming state, 120 when BB2 is established and transition to BB gaming state) When eight small winnings or 12 games are played, the RB is ended, and the gaming state is shifted to no RB carry-over (RT0). As described above, since there is no RB carryover (RT0) and RB carryover (RT1) in the BB gaming state, they are not transitioning to RB, so they are also referred to as "BB general gaming state".

<Transition of MB gaming state>
As shown in FIG. 10, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, MB is defined as the MB gaming state. Note that "MB" is an abbreviation of "middle bonus". In addition, "MB" is also called "character continuous operating device related to a second kind special character", and "a second kind special character"("CB" (challenge bonus)) is continuously operated. It has become.

  In MB, the winning probability of the replay role is set to “0/65536” (ie, it is set so that the replay role is not determined) (see FIG. 17), and the result of the internal lottery process described later is The probability of becoming "lost" is set to "0/65536" (ie, set so that "lost" is not determined).

  In addition, in the MB gaming state (in MB), when the inserted number of medals is 2, the payout number in the case where the small winning combination ("MB middle role") having the highest winning probability is won is 2 (" Since “dropout” does not occur (see FIGS. 15 to 22), the state in which the medals held by the player are maintained (that is, the payout rate becomes “1”) (medal maintenance period) It is set as.

  In the case of MB carryover (RT1), when a combination of symbols of MB1-1 to 9 or MB2-1 to 12 to be described later is won (MB is established), the gaming state is shifted to MB. Further, in the MB gaming state (in MB), when there is a payout of medals exceeding the prescribed number (3 sheets), the MB is ended, and the gaming state is shifted to no bonus carry over (RT0).

[Flow of game of pachislot machine]
Next, the flow of gaming of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the flow of gaming in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  First, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, assuming that the player plays a game, the normal game, which is a game area disadvantageous to the player, and the continuous game, which is a game area more advantageous to the player than the normal game. It is divided roughly into zones (special medal increase section).

<Normal game>
The game transitions to the normal game when there is an internal win for MB1 or MB2 without bonus carryover (RT0) in the consecutive zone (special medal increase section) described later. Here, since MB1 and MB2 are internally elected alone (that is, without overlapping with other internal winning combinations), if it is possible to win a prize in this independently won game, it is possible to substantially play a normal game. Do not migrate to On the other hand, when it is not possible to win a prize in this single won game, a predetermined small combination (control small combination 1 and control small combination) in a subsequent normal game (with MB carryover (RT1)) When the player is internally elected to the group 2) and the stop operation is performed by the player in a specific procedure (the correct pressing position in the reels 3L and 3C and the correct stop operation order), the MB1 or MB2 is won (established) In other cases, MB1 or MB2 can not be won (established).

  Further, as described above, MB carryover (RT1) is set as a medal reduction period although it is in the high RT gaming state, and is set as a medal maintenance period during MB. Thus, the normal game functions as a game section disadvantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, although three types of internal winning combinations, ie, the replay role, the small winning combination, and the bonus combination, are defined, when the replay role and the bonus combination (carrying over role) overlap internally and are internally won, Stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so that priority is given to the replay role (winning), and the minor role is prioritized even when the minor role and the bonus role (carrying over role) overlap internally and are internally won. Stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so as to achieve a winning (establishment). Further, as described above, in the case of MB carryover (RT1), "loss" is not determined.

  Therefore, in the internal winning state of MB1 (between the MB1 flags), when the internal winning is made to any of the control small combination groups 1-1 to 96, the specific procedure associated with each (see FIGS. 18 and 19). When the stop operation is performed in a procedure different from “Remarks”), the symbol combination of the control small combination A or B, which has been internally elected has priority over the symbol combination of MBs 1 to 9 as described above Because the stop control is performed so as to be displayed, the MB1 can not be won (established). On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the specific procedure associated with each, it becomes possible to generate "dropout" of the combination of the symbols of the control winning combination A or B that has been internally elected. As a result, as a result, it is possible to win (make) MB1 which is a bonus combination having a priority of stop control lower than that of the small combination.

  For example, in the internal winning state of MB1 (between the MB1 flags), when the internal winning combination is made to the control small combination group 1-1, the symbol position "14" described later is associated with the reel 3L. By performing the first stop operation at the timing (corrected pressing position correct) in which the symbol is in the display window 4 (more specifically, the upper or middle row), the symbol position “18” described later is associated with the effective line. The symbol of "watermelon" stopped. Next, the timing (depressed position correct answer) that the symbol of "red 7" associated with the symbol position "13" described later is in the display window 4 (more specifically, upper or middle) with respect to the reel 3C. The second stop operation is performed, and the symbol of "yellow 7" associated with the symbol position "17" described later is stopped on the effective line. Next, a third stop operation is performed on the reel 3R, whereby “watermelon in which symbol positions“ 3 ”,“ 8 ”,“ 13 ”, or“ 18 ”described later are associated on the effective line. When the symbol of “1” is displayed, the combination of symbols of MB1-9 is displayed, and MB1 will be won (established). Also, at this time, in the display window 4, the symbol of "yellow 7" is displayed in the middle region facing each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (that is, "yellow 7" is aligned). Is shown to have won a prize.

  In addition, in the internal winning state of MB2 (between the MB2 flags), when the internal winning is made to any of the control small combination groups 2-1 to 96, the specific procedure associated with each (see FIGS. 20 and 21). When the stop operation is performed in a procedure different from “Remarks”), the symbol combination of the control small combination A or B in which the internal selection is won is given priority over the symbol combination of MB2-1 to 12 as described above Since the stop control is performed so as to be displayed, the MB2 can not be won (established). On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the specific procedure associated with each, it becomes possible to generate "dropout" of the combination of the symbols of the control winning combination A or B that has been internally elected. As a result, as a result, it is possible to win (establish) MB2 which is a bonus combination having a priority of stop control lower than that of the small combination.

  For example, in the internal winning state of MB2 (between MB2 flags), in the case of internal winning for control small combination group 2-1, "red 7" in which symbol position "14" described later is associated with reel 3L. The first stop operation is performed at the timing (corrected pressing position correct) at which the symbol is in the display window 4 (more specifically, the upper or middle row), whereby the symbol position "17" described later is associated with the effective line. "Yellow 7" symbol stops. Next, the timing (depressed position correct answer) that the symbol of "red 7" associated with the symbol position "13" described later is in the display window 4 (more specifically, upper or middle) with respect to the reel 3C. When the second stop operation is performed, the symbol of "bell" associated with the symbol position "16" described later is stopped on the effective line. Next, a third stop operation is performed on the reel 3R, whereby "white" in which symbol positions "2", "7", "12" or "17" described later are associated with the effective line. 7 "," Black 7 "," Red 7 "or" Blue 7 "symbols are displayed, and any combination of symbols from MB2-9 to 12 is displayed, and MB2 wins (is established) It will be. Also, at this time, in the display window 4, the symbol of "yellow 7" is displayed in the upper area facing each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (that is, "yellow 7" is aligned), and the player is notified of the MB2 Is shown to have won a prize.

  Also, in the normal game, when the number of notification times (value of the notification number counter) to be described later is 1 or more, the procedure of the stop operation for establishing the MB (that is, the above-described specific procedure) is notified. ing. Thus, the player can shift the game section from the normal game to the continuous zone (special medal increase section) by performing the stop operation according to the notified procedure of the stop operation.

  However, when the number of notification times (value of the notification number counter) to be described later is 1 or more, and the MB is won alone, the 3L, 3C, and 3R pressed positions (procedure of stop operation for establishing MB) For example, when MB1 is won alone, the symbol position of each symbol constituting the combination of symbols of MB1-1, and when MB2 is independently won, symbol position of each symbol constituting the combination of MB2-1) Is to be notified. As a result, the player can maintain the game section in the consecutive zone (special medal increase section) by performing the stop operation according to the notified procedure of the stop operation.

  In addition, the structure of the normal game in this embodiment is not restricted to what was mentioned above. For example, in the normal game, the procedure of the stop operation for establishing the MB may not be notified. When configured in this way, the transition from the normal game to the continuous zone (special medal increase zone), or the maintenance of the continuous zone (special medal increase zone) is a game operation of the player (for example, start operation and Since it is entrusted only to the result of the stop operation, it is possible to make the player focus more on the game operation for each game, and it may be possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, for example, in the normal game, when MB1 is internally elected, any one of the small control groups 1-1 to 96 is always internally duplicated, and when MB2 is internally selected, the small group 2 for control always Any one of -1 to 96 may be duplicated internally (i.e., MB will not be elected alone). With such a configuration, it is more difficult to win MB (winning), so the player's sense of accomplishment and expectation can be further enhanced when the MB is won It may be possible to improve the interest of

<Running zone (special medal increase section)>
The continuous zone (special medal increase section) is composed of no bonus carryover (RT0), BB carryover (RT2), and BB gaming state. In addition, the BB gaming state includes RB no carryover (RT0), RB carryover set as a token increase period (RT1), and an RB set as a medal decrease period.

  A transition to the continuous zone (special medal increase zone) is made when the MB gaming state end condition is satisfied in the MB gaming state (in MB) and the MB gaming state is ended. Then, without bonus carryover (RT0), BB1 or BB2 is internally won before MB1 or MB2 is internally won, and after BB carryover (RT2), transition to BB gaming state is made, and in BB gaming state, RB Transition to RB with carryover (RT1) (token increase period) without transition to medium (token decrease period) to increase the held medals, and the BB play condition end condition is established and the BB play condition is ended. By shifting to no bonus carry over (RT0) again, such a flow of games can be repeated.

  Also, since BB1 or BB2 is set to be determined with a higher probability than MB1 or MB2 (see FIG. 17), the transition probability of the BB gaming state is high in the absence of bonus carryover (RT0) ((FIG. 17) That is, BB1 or BB2 is easy to connect). As a result, the consecutive zone (special medal increase section) functions as a game section that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game (a section in which the BB gaming state, which is an advantageous gaming state, is continuous).

  In addition, as mentioned above, even if it is a case of internally winning to MB1 or MB2 before internally winning to BB1 or BB2 with no bonus carryover (RT0), MB1 or MB2 can be won (established) to be an MB game Transition to the state (in MB), the termination condition of the MB gaming state is satisfied, the MB gaming state ends, and transition to no bonus carryover (RT0) again continues the continuous zone (special medal increase section) It can be made to

  In addition, when there is an internal win for JACIN (RB in BB) without RB carryover (RT0), a predetermined procedure (that is, in the reel 3L, the symbol position "4" described later corresponds even if the number of sliding symbols is considered. The stop operation is performed at the timing (corrected position correct answer) where the attached “White 7” symbol is not displayed on the effective line, and in the reel 3C, the symbol position “8” described later corresponds even in consideration of the number of sliding symbols. A stop operation is performed at the timing when the attached "black 7" symbol is not displayed on the effective line (pressing position correct), or in the reel 3R, the symbol position "17" described later is In the case where the stop operation is performed at the timing (corrected pressing position correct) at which the associated “blue 7” symbol is not displayed on the effective line, the combination of symbols of JACIN Since it is possible to generate a missed ", maintaining there RB carryover of (RT1), and is capable of performing a game subsequent BB gaming state as medals increase period. On the other hand, if the stop operation is performed in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, the combination of JACIN symbols is displayed, and the game is not to be played as a medal reduction period until the RB is ended in the subsequent BB gaming state. It does not.

  However, when there is an internal victory for JACIN (RB in BB) without RB carryover (RT0), the procedure for stopping operation for not establishing JACIN (that is, the above-described predetermined procedure) is notified. ing. As a result, the player can maintain the gaming state in the RB carryover (RT1) (the medal increase period) by performing the stop operation according to the notified procedure of the stop operation.

  The configuration of the continuous zone (special medal increase section) in the present embodiment is not limited to that described above. For example, in the BB gaming state, the procedure of the stop operation for not establishing JACIN may not be notified. When configured in this way, the transition from RB no carryover (RT0) to RB carryover (RT1) or the maintenance of RB carryover (RT1) is a game operation (for example, start operation and stop operation) by the player. Since it is left to only the result of), it is possible to make the player focus more on the game operation for each game, and it may be possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, for example, in the BB gaming state, when the notification frequency (value of the notification frequency counter) to be described later is 1 or more, it notifies the procedure of the stop operation for not establishing JACIN, when the notification frequency is not 1 or more In this case, it may be configured not to notify the procedure of the stop operation for not establishing JACIN. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the transition probability to a transition probability to a period (a medal increase period) advantageous to a player with an increase in game media, so it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, for example, when BB1 or BB2 is internally elected without bonus carry-over (RT0), it may be configured to maintain bonus carry-off (RT0) without transitioning to BB carry-over (RT2). Here, in the present embodiment, when the bonus combination is internally won (carried over), since the bonus combination is further controlled not to be internally won (see FIG. 37), Even if the system is configured as described above, the capacity of the storage area (for example, the main ROM 94) in the main control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) is reduced without substantially affecting the flow of the game described above. be able to.

[Data table stored in main ROM]
Next, various data tables stored in the main ROM 94 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 23.

<Symbol arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 12 represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between twenty symbol positions (symbol position data) “0” to “19” and symbols corresponding to each of the symbol positions.

  The symbol positions “0” to “19” indicate the positions of the symbols arranged along the rotational direction in each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. The symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “0” to “19” can be identified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter.

  The types of symbols include "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "black 7", "yellow 7", "watermelon", "bell" and "replay".

<Symbol code table>
As shown in FIG. 13, each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by a symbol code table, and in this embodiment, it is distinguished by 2-byte (16 bits) data. The symbol code table shown in FIG. 13 represents symbol codes as data for specifying symbols disposed on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  For example, although the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 12 has been described as representing the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of left reel 3L, middle reel 3C and right reel 3R, it is actually stored in main ROM 94 The symbol arrangement table indicates the arrangement of symbol codes specifying the symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 are “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “black 7”, “yellow 7”, “watermelon”, “bell” and “red 7” as described above. There are eight types of "Replay".

  In the symbol code table, for example, "1" (00000001) is assigned as a symbol code for the "red 7" symbol, and "2" (00000010) is assigned as a symbol code for the "blue 7" symbol.

  Similarly, “3” to “8” are assigned as symbol codes for symbols of “white 7”, “black 7”, “yellow 7”, “watermelon”, “bell” and “replay”, respectively.

<Symbol combination table>
In the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, a winning operation flag and a payout number are associated with a combination of symbols identified by storage area identification data represented by 18 bytes.

  The prize operation flag is data assigned corresponding to a combination of unique symbols for representing a prize or an activated hand (also referred to as a "winning hand" or "actor"), and is 1 byte (8 bits) data Contains. The storage area type is data for distinguishing 1-byte data. The combination of symbols relating to a winning combination or an operating combination is identified by the storage area type and 1-byte data.

  In the symbol combination tables shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, in order to facilitate understanding of the invention, names (contents) are associated with combinations of symbols relating to a winning combination or an operating combination.

  The number of payouts is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player, corresponding to the combination of the respective symbols relating to the winning combination or the operating combination. When the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line matches the "combination of symbols" in the symbol combination table, the medals paid out by driving the hopper device 51 or the number of credits is counted based on the corresponding number of payouts. A credit counter is added.

  FIG. 14 shows a symbol combination table related to the bonus combination and the replay combination. When the combination of the symbols shown in FIG. 14 is displayed on the activated line, there is no payout of medals, but a bonus or replay is activated (established).

  In FIG. 14, when the combination of symbols of "red 7-red 7-red 7" indicating "BB1-1" is displayed on the effective line, no medal is paid out, but BB1 is established. Transition from the normal gaming state (BB carryover (RT2)) to the BB gaming state (RB carryover (RT0)). It is also the same as when the combination of each symbol which shows "BB1-2" and "BB1-3" is displayed on an effective line.

  In FIG. 14, when the combination of symbols of "Black 7-Black 7-Black 7" indicating "BB2" is displayed on the effective line, although there is no payout of medals, it means that BB2 is established, and so on. The gaming state (BB carry over (RT2)) is shifted to the BB gaming state (RB carry over (RT0)).

  In FIG. 14, when the combination of symbols of "white 7-black 7-blue 7" indicating "JACIN" is displayed on the effective line, although there is no payout of medals, it means that JACIN is established, and BB The gaming state (RB carried over (RT1)) is shifted to the RB gaming state (during RB).

  In FIG. 14, when the combination of symbols of "red 7-red 7-yellow 7" indicating "MB1-1" is displayed on the effective line, no medal is paid out, but MB1 is established. Transition from the normal gaming state (with MB carryover (RT1)) to the MB gaming state (during MB). It is also the same as when the combination of each symbol which shows "MB1-2"-"MB1-9" is displayed on an effective line.

  In FIG. 14, when the combination of symbols of "red 7-white 7-yellow 7" indicating "MB2-1" is displayed on the effective line, although there is no payout of medals, MB2 is established. Transition from the normal gaming state (with MB carryover (RT1)) to the MB gaming state (during MB). It is also the same as when the combination of each symbol which shows "MB2-2"-"MB 1-12" is displayed on an effective line.

  In FIG. 14, when the combination of symbols of "Replay-Replay-Replay" indicating "Replay" is displayed on the effective line, although there is no payout of medals, it means that Replay is established, and in the next game It will be possible to play again.

  FIG.15 and FIG.16 has shown the symbol combination table which concerns on a small winning combination. When the combination of symbols shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 is displayed on the activated line, medals of the number of payouts associated with the combination of symbols and the number of inserted coins are paid out.

  In the present embodiment, in the gaming state other than MB gaming state (in MB), it is possible to play the game only when the number of inserted sheets is 3, and in the MB gaming state (in MB), the number of inserted sheets The game can be played only when there are two cards. In addition, in the MB gaming state (in MB), two medals are paid out even when any of the small winning combinations are established. Therefore, hereinafter, the number of paid-out sheets when the number of inserted sheets is three will be described.

  In FIG. 15, when the combination of symbols of "replay-bell-replay" indicating "bell" is displayed on the effective line, eleven medals are paid out. Also, at this time, in the display window 4, the symbol of "bell" is displayed in the middle region facing each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (that is, "bell" is aligned), and the bell is awarded to the player. It is shown that it has been established.

  In FIG. 15, when the combination of symbols of "bell-bell-bell" indicating "special bell 1" is displayed on the effective line, eleven medals are paid out. It is also the same as when the combination of each pattern which shows "special bell 2"-"special bell 6" is displayed on an effective line.

  In FIG. 15, when the combination of “ANY-watermelon-watermelon” indicating “watermelon” is displayed on the effective line, two medals are paid out. Here, "ANY" indicates that any symbol may be used. In the present embodiment, "watermelon" is only awarded (established) in the MB gaming state (in MB), and is not prized (established) in any gaming state other than the MB gaming state (in MB). (Refer FIG. 18-FIG. 22).

  In FIG. 15, when the combination of symbols of "Replay-red 7-red 7" indicating "control small combination A-1" is displayed on the effective line, one medal is paid out. It is also the same as when the combination of each symbol which shows "control small combination A-2"-"control small combination A-48" is displayed on an effective line.

  In FIG. 16, when a combination of “watermelon-red 7-bell” symbols indicating “control small part B-1” is displayed on the effective line, one medal is paid out. It is also the same as when the combination of each symbol which shows "control small combination B-2"-"control small combination B-56" is displayed on an effective line.

  In the present embodiment, although the combination of symbols relating to a bonus combination, the combination of symbols relating to a replay combination, and the combination of symbols relating to a minor combination are given the above-mentioned names so as to be distinguishable from others. The name does not necessarily limit the role of the combination of the symbols.

  Further, without providing the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, for example, using the symbol code shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 93 performs control to identify the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. May be That is, the main CPU 93 may be capable of identifying the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line, and the control method is not limited to that using the symbol combination table.

<Internal lottery table>
In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 17, a lottery value for each gaming state and a data pointer are associated with the winning number. The internal lottery table is usually stored in the main ROM 94 for each setting value (for example, setting values 1 to 6) of the pachislot machine 1. However, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, it will be described using one internal lottery table.

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

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data pointer (that is, the internal winning combination) associated with the winning number is determined. If "0" is defined as the lottery value, the data pointer (that is, the internal winning combination) associated with the winning number is not determined in the gaming state (ie, the lottery Will not be When the number of determination processes of whether or not the result of subtraction has become negative exceeds the number of winning numbers, the result of the internal lottery process becomes "lost".

  In addition, the winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “lottery value corresponding to each winning number / number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”. In this embodiment, by varying the lottery value associated with a part or all of the winning numbers for each gaming state, the type of the internal winning combination determined and the winning probability are varied, and as a result, the player It is designed to make the expectations come true.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of a lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for specifying an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later.

  That is, the data pointer is used to determine the storage area type and 1-byte data in the internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination and replay shown in FIGS. 18 to 22 and the internal winning combination determination table for bonus shown in FIG. Data. As the data pointer, a small winning combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are individually defined corresponding to each winning number.

  The method of the internal lottery process is not limited to the above-described method. For example, a lottery random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" corresponds to each lottery number The internal lottery may be performed by sequentially adding up with the values and determining whether the result of addition has reached a predetermined value (for example, has reached a predetermined value or more for each winning number).

  Further, without providing the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 17, for example, control may be performed to determine the internal winning combination by the main CPU 93 performing a predetermined operation on the random number value for lottery. That is, it is sufficient if the main CPU 93 can determine the internal winning combination based on the extracted random value for lottery, and the control method is not limited to that using the internal lottery table.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the internal lottery table has no bonus carryover (RT0), MB carryover (RT1) and BB carryover (RT2) as a normal gaming state, and no RB carryover as a BB gaming state (RT0), During the RB carrying over (RT1) and RB, as the MB gaming state, the lottery value of each winning number in each gaming state in the MB is defined. The replay player is internally elected at the winning number “1”, the small winning combination is internally elected at the winning numbers “2” to “8”, and the bonus is internally elected at the winning numbers “9” to “13”. There is.

  In FIG. 17, the lottery value “8978” is assigned to “Replay” (small part and replay data pointer 1) of the winning number “1” in the case of no bonus carryover (RT0) and BB carryover (RT2). The lottery value "23340" is assigned for carry over (RT1) and RB carryover (RT1), and the lottery value "0" is assigned for no RB carry over (RT0), during RB and MB.

  When "Replay" (small part / replay data pointer 1) is internally won, a combination of symbols of Replay is displayed on the effective line regardless of the procedure of any stop operation so that replay is activated It has become.

  In FIG. 17, bonus "No" (RT0), MB carry over (RT1), BB carry over (RT2), and RB no carry over for "bell" (small part and replay data pointer 2) of winning number "2". A lottery value "484" is assigned in (RT0) and RB carryover (RT1), and a lottery value "0" is assigned in RB and MB.

  In the case of internal winning on "BELL" (small part / replay data pointer 2), the combination of symbols of the bell is displayed on the effective line and 11 medals are paid out regardless of the procedure of any stop operation. It is supposed to be

  In FIG. 17, bonus carry-over (RT0), MB carry-over (RT1), and BB carry-over (BO) for "control small combination 1" (small combination and replay data pointer 3 to 98) of the winning number "3". In RT2), RB no carryover (RT0) and RB carryover (RT1), a lottery value "7872" is assigned, and in RB and MB, a lottery value "0" is assigned. In addition, the lottery value “7872” is each of “control small combination group 1-1” (small combination / replay data pointer 3) to “control small combination group 1-96” (small combination / replay data pointer 98) It is a total value ("82" x 96) of the lottery value "82" of, and in fact, even when the winning number "3" is determined, the segmentation is further subdivided according to the value of the lottery random value. The internal winning combination (value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer) is determined.

  Also, in the internal winning state of MB1 (between MB1 flags), "control small combination group 1-1" (small combination and replay data pointer 3) to "control small combination group 1-96" (small combination and replay data When the internal win is made to any of the pointers 98), the stop operation is performed according to the above-described specific procedure (the pressed position correct answer on the reels 3L and 3C and the correct stop operation order correct) When MB1 is established and the stop operation is performed in a procedure different from the specific procedure, if the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (pressing position correct), the control small winning combination A- which is internally won is selected. The combination of any one of the symbols 1 to 48 and the control small combination B-1 to 56 is displayed on the effective line, one medal is paid out, and the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate ( Incorrect position , A combination of symbols relating to a winning combination or actuating combination is adapted not appear on an activated line.

  Also, in the internal winning state of MB2 (between MB2 flags), "control small combination group 1-1" (small combination and replay data pointer 3) to "control small combination group 1-96" (small combination and replay data If any of the pointers 98) is internally won, MB2 will not be established regardless of the procedure of any stop operation, and if the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (pressing position correct), the inside The combination of any one of the symbols selected among the control small winning combination A-1 to 48 and the small control combination B-1 to 56 is displayed on the effective line and one medal is paid out, and the stop operation is performed. If the timing is not appropriate (depressed position incorrect answer), a combination of symbols relating to a winning combination or an operating combination is not displayed on the effective line.

  In addition, when there is RB carryover (RT1), “control small combination group 1-1” (small combination and replay data pointer 3) to “control small combination group 1-96” (small combination and replay data pointer 98) When one of the internal winnings is made, the combination of any one symbol among the special bells 1 to 6 which are internally won is displayed on the effective line regardless of the procedure of any stopping operation. The medal is to be paid out.

  That is, “control small combination group 1” (small combination / replay data pointer 3 to 98) is set to MB1 in the normal gaming state (more specifically, with MB carryover which is the internal winning state of MB1 (RT1)) The internal winning combination for controlling whether or not to be established, and the internal winning for changing (increasing) the number of medals paid out in the BB gaming state (more specifically, with RB carryover (RT1)) It is a role.

  In FIG. 17, bonus carry no (RT0), MB carry over (RT1), and BB carry over (“control small combination group 2” (small combination and replay data pointers 99 to 194) of the winning number “4” In RT2), RB no carryover (RT0) and RB carryover (RT1), a lottery value "7872" is assigned, and in RB and MB, a lottery value "0" is assigned. In addition, the lottery value “7872” is each of “control small combination group 2-1” (small combination / replay data pointer 99) to “control small combination group 2-96” (small combination / replay data pointer 194). Is the total value (“82” × 96) of the lottery value “82” of FIG., And in fact, even if the winning number “4” is determined, the segmentation is further subdivided according to the value of the random number for lottery. The internal winning combination (value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer) is determined.

  Also, in the internal winning state of MB2 (between MB2 flags), "control small combination group 2-1" (small combination and replay data pointer 99) to "control small combination group 2-96" (small combination and replay data When the internal selection is made to any of the pointers 194), the stop operation is performed according to the above-described specific procedure (corrected pressing position on the reels 3L and 3C and correct stop operation order correct) associated with each of them: When MB2 is established and the stop operation is performed in a procedure different from the specific procedure, if the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (pressed position correct), the control small winning combination A- The combination of any one of the symbols 1 to 48 and the control small combination B-1 to 56 is displayed on the effective line, one medal is paid out, and the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate ( Not pressed position Solution), a combination of symbols relating to a winning combination or actuating combination is adapted not appear on an activated line.

  Also, in the internal winning state of MB1 (between MB1 flags), "control small combination group 2-1" (small combination and replay data pointer 99) to "control small combination group 2-96" (small combination and replay data) When one of the pointers 194) is internally elected, MB1 is not established regardless of the procedure of any stop operation, and if the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (pressing position correct), the inside The combination of any one of the symbols selected among the control small winning combination A-1 to 48 and the small control combination B-1 to 56 is displayed on the effective line and one medal is paid out, and the stop operation is performed. If the timing is not appropriate (depressed position incorrect answer), a combination of symbols relating to a winning combination or an operating combination is not displayed on the effective line.

  In addition, when there is RB carryover (RT1), “control small combination group 2-1” (small combination and replay data pointer 99) to “control small combination group 2-96” (small combination and replay data pointer 194) When one of the internal winnings is made, the combination of any one symbol among the special bells 1 to 6 which are internally won is displayed on the effective line regardless of the procedure of any stopping operation. The medal is to be paid out.

  That is, “control small combination group 2” (small combination / replay data pointer 99 to 194) is set to MB2 in the general gaming state (more specifically, MB carryover with internal winning state of MB2 (RT1)). The internal winning combination for controlling whether or not to be established, and the internal winning for changing (increasing) the number of medals paid out in the BB gaming state (more specifically, with RB carryover (RT1)) It is a role.

  In FIG. 17, bonus carry-over (RT0), MB carry-over (RT1), and BB carry-over (NO for "control small combination group 3" (small combination and replay data pointers 195 to 218) of winning number "5" In RT2), RB no carryover (RT0) and RB carryover (RT1), a lottery value "25968" is allocated, and in RB and MB, a lottery value "0" is allocated. In addition, the lottery value “25968” is each of “control small combination group 3-1” (small combination / replay data pointer 195) to “control small combination group 3-24” (small combination / replay data pointer 218). Is the total value (“1082” × 24) of the lottery value “1082”, and in fact, even if the winning number “5” is determined, the segmentation is further subdivided according to the value of the random number for lottery The internal winning combination (value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer) is determined.

  When an internal winning is made to any of "control small combination group 3-1" (small combination / replay data pointer 195) to "control small combination group 3-24" (small combination / replay data pointer 218), If the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (pressing position correct), the combination of any one of the control small winning combination A-1 to 48 and the small controlled combination B-1 to 56 winning internally is valid Displayed on the line, one medal is paid out, and the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate (pressing position incorrect answer), the combination of symbols relating to the winning combination or the operating combination is not displayed on the effective line It is supposed to be.

  Also, with RB carryover (RT1), “control small combination group 3-1” (small combination / replay data pointer 195) to “control small combination group 3-24” (small combination / replay data pointer 218) When one of the internal winnings is made, the combination of any one symbol among the special bells 1 to 6 which are internally won is displayed on the effective line regardless of the procedure of any stopping operation. The medal is to be paid out.

  That is, “control small combination group 3” (small combination and replay data pointers 195 to 218) changes the payout number of medals in the BB gaming state (more specifically, RB carryover (RT1)) (increase It is an internal winning combination for

  In FIG. 17, the lottery value “6952” is assigned to the “RB middle role 1” (small role / replay data pointer 219) of the winning number “6”, and there is no bonus carryover (RT0) and MB carryover. Yes (RT1), BB carried over (RT2), RB not carried over (RT0), RB carried over (RT1), and a lottery value “0” is assigned in the MB.

  When an internal winning is made to "RB middle role 1" (small role / replay data pointer 219), any one of the special bells 1 to 6 which are internally winning regardless of the procedure of any stop operation A combination of symbols is displayed on the effective line, and eleven medals are paid out.

  In FIG. 17, the lottery value “35245” is assigned to the “RB middle role 2” (small part and replay data pointer 220) of the winning number “7”, and there is no bonus carryover (RT0) and MB carryover. Yes (RT1), BB carried over (RT2), RB not carried over (RT0), RB carried over (RT1), and a lottery value “0” is assigned in the MB.

  When the internal winning of "RB middle role 2" (small role / replay data pointer 7) is made, if the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (pressed position correct), the control small role A which has been internally selected The combination of any one of the symbols from -1 to 48 and the control small combination B-1 to 56 is displayed on the activated line, one medal is paid out, and the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate. (Pressed position incorrect answer), a combination of symbols relating to a winning combination or an operating combination is not displayed on the activated line.

  In FIG. 17, the lottery value “65536” is assigned to the “MB middle role” (small role / replay data pointer 221) of the winning number “8”, and there is no bonus carryover (RT0) and MB carryover (RT1), BB carry over (RT2), RB no carry over (RT0), RB carry over (RT1), and a lottery value "0" is assigned in RB.

  In the case of an internal winning on the "middle player" (small pointer / replay data pointer 221), the combination of watermelon symbols is displayed on the effective line and two medals regardless of the procedure of any stop operation Will be paid out.

  In FIG. 17, the lottery value “4950” is assigned to “BB1” (bonus data pointer 1) of the winning number “9” without bonus carryover (RT0), MB carryover (RT1), BB carryover ( RT2), RB no carryover (RT0), RB carryover (RT1), a lottery value “0” is allocated in RB and MB.

  If the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (pressing position correct) when “BB 1” (bonus data pointer 1) is internally won, the combination of any one of the symbols BB 1 to 3 is If it is displayed on the activated line and the BB1 is activated and the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate (pressing position incorrect answer), the combination of symbols relating to the winning combination or the operator will not be displayed on the activated line ing.

  In FIG. 17, the lottery value "3300" is assigned to "BB2" (data pointer 2 for bonus) of the winning number "10" (bonus data pointer 2) without bonus carryover (RT0), MB carryover (RT1), BB carryover ( RT2), RB no carryover (RT0), RB carryover (RT1), a lottery value “0” is allocated in RB and MB.

  If the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (pressing position correct) when “BB2” (bonus data pointer 2) is internally won, the symbol combination of BB2 is displayed on the effective line and BB2 is displayed. If the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate (pressing position incorrect answer), the combination of symbols relating to the winning combination or the operating combination is not displayed on the activated line.

  In FIG. 17, the lottery value “2250” is assigned to “MB1” (bonus data pointer 3) of the winning number “11” without bonus carryover (RT0), MB carryover (RT1), BB carryover ( RT2), RB no carryover (RT0), RB carryover (RT1), a lottery value “0” is allocated in RB and MB.

  If the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (pressing position correct) when “MB 1” (bonus data pointer 3) is internally won, the combination of any one of MBs 1 to 9 is If it is displayed on the activated line and MB1 is activated and the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate (pressing position incorrect answer), the combination of symbols relating to the winning combination or the operator will not be displayed on the activated line ing.

  In FIG. 17, the lottery value “2250” is assigned to “MB2” (bonus data pointer 4) of the winning number “12” without bonus carryover (RT0), MB carryover (RT1), BB carryover ( RT2), RB no carryover (RT0), RB carryover (RT1), a lottery value “0” is allocated in RB and MB.

  If the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (pressing position correct) when “MB 2” (bonus data pointer 4) is internally won, the combination of any one of MB2-1 to 12 is If the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate (pressed position incorrect answer) when it is displayed on the activated line and the MB2 operates, the combination of symbols relating to the winning combination or the operator will not be displayed on the activated line. ing.

  In FIG. 17, the lottery value “23340” is assigned to “JACIN (RB in BB)” (bonus data pointer 5) of the winning number “13” (no bonus carry over (RT0)), and no bonus carry over (RT0) , MB carryover (RT1), BB carryover (RT2), RB carryover (RT1), and a lottery value "0" is allocated in RB and MB.

  When "JACIN (BB in RB)" (bonus data pointer 5) is internally selected, the combination of symbols relating to a winning combination or an operating combination is on the effective line if the stopping operation is the predetermined procedure described above. If it is not displayed and the stopping operation is a procedure different from the predetermined procedure described above, the combination of JACIN symbols is displayed on the effective line and the RB is operated.

<Internal winning combination determination table for small part / replay>
The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 18 to FIG. 22 identifies combinations (winning operation flags) of symbols for which winning or activation (establishment) is permitted with respect to the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The data to do is associated.

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 18 to 22, the data of the internal winning combination to the small winning combination / replay data pointer is omitted for the sake of convenience, and the winning or operation (establishment) is permitted. The breakdown of the combination of symbols (winning operation flag) is shown in "content", and the name of the internal winning combination is shown in "remarks". Also, for some internal winning combinations, the function of the internal winning combination is shown in "Notes".

  Here, in the present embodiment, it is possible to associate a plurality of symbol combinations (winning operation flags) for which winning or activation (establishment) is permitted with respect to one data pointer. Thereby, it is possible to determine a plurality of combinations (winning operation flag) of symbols for which winning or activation (establishment) is permitted in one internal lottery process. These internal lottery methods are called "simultaneous winning" method and "duplicate winning" method.

  In the present embodiment, one combination of symbols (winning operation flag) for which winning or activation is permitted may be defined as an internal winning combination, or winning or activation is permitted for one data pointer. The combination of a plurality of symbols (prize operation flag) may be defined as one internal winning combination, but in FIG. 18 to FIG. 23, the latter is defined as the internal winning combination and described.

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 18 to 22, “0” to “221” are defined as the small winning combination / replay data pointer, and the small winning combination / replay data is determined in the internal lottery process. When any of the pointers "1" to "221" is determined, combinations of symbols relating to winning or operation associated with each are displayed on the effective line (see FIGS. 14 to 16). Is permitted. The small part / replay data pointer “0” indicates “loss” and indicates that any combination of symbols relating to winning or operation is not permitted to be displayed on the effective line.

  In the small winning combination / replay data pointers “3” to “98” (control small winning combination groups 1-1 to 96), as a specific procedure in the internal winning state of MB1 (between the MB1 flags), the stop operation of 96 options is performed. Each one of the procedures is associated. Here, the 96 options means “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7” or “black 7” symbol position (4 options) on the reel 3 L, “red 7” and “blue 7” on the reel 3 C , "White 7" or "Black 7" symbol position (4 options) and a combination of stop operation order (6 options) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  18 to 22, "123" means that the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop button 19L, the stop button 19C, and the stop button 19R, and "132" indicates the stop button 19L, the stop button 19R, and the stop. "213" means that the stop operation is performed in the order of the button 19C, "213" means that the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop button 19C, the stop button 19L, and the stop button 19R, and "231" indicates the stop button 19C. , Means that the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop button 19R, the stop button 19L, "312" means that the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop button 19R, the stop button 19L, the stop button 19C, "321 ", Stop button 19R, stop button 19C, It means that the stop operation in the order of the top button 19L is made.

  For example, “red / red 123” is associated with the small part / replay data pointer “3” (control small part 1-1) as a specific procedure. This is to aim the symbol of "red 7" on the reel 3L when the small winning combination / replay data pointer "3" (control small winning combination 1-1) is internally won in the internal winning state (between MB1 flags) of MB1. When the symbol of "red 7" is aimed at the reel 3C and stop operation is performed in the order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (the first reel 3L, the second reel C, the third reel 3R), It shows that MB1 is established.

  Further, for example, “black and white 321” is associated with the small part and replay data pointer “98” (control small part 1-96) as a specific procedure. This is aiming at the symbol of "black 7" in the reel 3L when the internal winning state (between MB1 flags) of MB1 is internally elected to the data pointer "98" (control small role 1-96) for small part and replay. In the case where the symbol of "black 7" is aimed at the reel 3C and stop operation is performed in the order of the reels 3R, 3C, 3L (the first reel 3R, the second reel C, the third reel 3L), It shows that MB1 is established.

  As a specific procedure in the internal winning state of MB2 (between MB2 flags), the small part / replay data pointers “99” to “194” (control small part groups 2-1 to 96) have 96 options for stopping operation. Each one of the procedures is associated. The 96 options are the same as those in the small combination / replay data pointers "3" to "98" (control small combination groups 1-1 to 96).

  For example, “red / red 123” is associated with the small part / replay data pointer “99” (control small part 2-1) as a specific procedure. This is aiming at the symbol of "red 7" in the reel 3L when the small winning combination / replay data pointer "99" (control small winning combination 2-1) is internally won in the internal winning state (between MB2 flags) of MB2. When the symbol of "red 7" is aimed at the reel 3C and stop operation is performed in the order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (the first reel 3L, the second reel C, the third reel 3R), It shows that MB2 is established.

  Further, for example, “black and white 321” is associated with the small part / replay data pointer “194” (control small part 2-96) as a specific procedure. This is aiming at the symbol of "black 7" in the reel 3L when the internal winning state (between MB2 flags) of MB2 is internally elected to the data pointer "194" (control small role 2-96) for small part and replay. In the case where the symbol of "black 7" is aimed at the reel 3C and stop operation is performed in the order of the reels 3R, 3C, 3L (the first reel 3R, the second reel C, the third reel 3L), It shows that MB2 is established.

<Internal winning combination decision table for bonus>
In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 23, data for identifying a combination (winning operation flag) of symbols for which winning or activation (activation) is permitted is associated with the bonus data pointer. There is.

  Further, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 23, for convenience, the data of the internal winning combination is omitted for the bonus data pointer, and the combination of symbols for which winning or operation (establishment) is permitted (winning operation) The breakdown of the flag is shown in "content" and the name of the internal winning combination is shown in "remarks".

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 23, “1” to “5” are defined as bonus data pointers, and any of bonus data pointers “1” to “5” in the internal lottery process When it is determined, it is permitted to display a combination of symbols (see FIG. 14) according to the operation associated with each on the effective line.

[Overview of Pachi-Slot Reel Stop]
Next, an outline of the reel stop of the pachislot machine 1 will be described. As described above, in the present embodiment, there may be a plurality of combinations of symbols for which winning or actuation is permitted for one internal winning combination, and the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R Depending on whether the operation is performed at such timing (stop operation timing) and in what order the operation is performed (stop operation order), control may be performed so that the winning combination displayed finally is also changed.

  That is, as to which symbol combination the symbol combination finally displayed on the effective line will be (in other words, as the basic information when the main CPU 93 executes the reel stop control), It is determined based on the three elements of

  The first element is the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery process. For example, if the result of the internal lottery process is "missing" (the value of the small combination / replay data pointer is "0"), any combination of symbols relating to winning or operation is also displayed on the effective line There is no.

  The second element is the player's stop operation timing (in other words, the position of the symbol when the player operates any stop button). For example, in the present embodiment, four symbols (but one symbol for the reel 3L in MB) are determined as the maximum number of sliding symbols, and therefore one of the internal winnings is made as a result of the internal lottery process. Even if the player is elected, if the symbols constituting the combination of symbols for which winning or operation is permitted are arranged beyond 4 symbols, depending on the timing of the player's stop operation, The combination of symbols for which winning is permitted may not be displayed. This is called "dropout".

  The third element is the player's stop operation order. For example, when the result of the internal lottery process is "Replay" (the value of the data pointer for small part and replay is "1"), the combination of symbols of replay is in any stop operation order. Control to be displayed on the effective line is performed.

  However, for example, in the internal winning state of MB1 (between MB1 flags), when the result of the internal lottery process is "control small combination group 1-1" (small combination · replay data pointer value is "3") When the stop operation order is "123", the combination of symbols of any of MB1-1 to 9 may be displayed on the effective line, but when it is another stop operation order, There is no case where any combination of symbols of MB1-1 to 9 is displayed on the effective line.

  As described above, the internal winning combination in which the player's profit changes based on the third factor is also referred to as a so-called "push-on".

  In the present embodiment, the above-described specific procedure is defined as a combination of the second element and the third element, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the specific procedure may be performed only by the second element. Or a specific procedure may be defined by only the third element.

  For example, it is assumed that "red / red" is associated with the data pointer "3" (control small part 1-1) for small part and replay as a specific procedure, and the small part and small part is generated during the internal winning state of MB1 (between MB1 flags). When the player was internally elected to the replay data pointer "3" (control small part 1-1), the reel 3L aimed for the symbol of "red 7" and the reel 3C aimed for the symbol of "red 7" to stop operation In this case, MB1 may be established.

  Further, for example, "123" is associated with the data pointer "3" for the small part and replay (control small part 1-1) as the specific procedure, and the order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (the reel 3L is the first When the stop operation is performed with the second reel C and the third reel 3R), MB1 may be established.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although the predetermined procedure described above is determined only by the second element, the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific procedure may be determined only by the third element. The specific procedure may be defined by a combination of the second element and the third element.

  For example, when the bonus data pointer "5" (JACIN) is internally elected without RB carryover (RT0), the small winning combination / replay data pointers "195" to "218" (control small combinations 3-1 to -3) In any of the above 24), the internal winning will always be made, and "123" will be associated with the data pointer "195" (small control 3-1) for the small winning combination / replay as a predetermined procedure, reel 3L, 3C , 3R (the first reel 3L, the second reel C, and the third reel 3R), the JACIN may not be established.

  Also, for example, when the bonus data pointer “5” (JACIN) is internally elected with no RB carryover (RT0), the small winning combination / replay data pointers “195” to “218” (control small combination 3- Any one of 1 to 24) must be internally selected, and "Red and Red 123" should be associated as a predetermined procedure with the data pointer for small role and replay "195" (control small combination 3-1), Aim the symbol of "red 7" on reel 3L, aim the symbol of "red 7" on reel 3C, and in order of reels 3L, 3C, 3R (reel 3L first, reel C second, reel 3 R 3 In the case where the stop operation is performed in step (ii), JACIN may not be established.

  The main CPU 93 executes the following processing to realize the above-described stop control of the reels.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see S14 in FIG. 34) to be described later, and stores information on the internal winning combination in the main RAM 95. At S15 of S.34, various stop control information stored in the main ROM 94 is read out based on the internal winning combination and stored in the main RAM 95.

  Here, if information stored as various stop control information is illustrated, at which symbol position on each reel at which the stop button is operated is stopped at which symbol position in relation to the above-mentioned second element ( In relation to the information specifying the number of sliding pieces directly or indirectly or in relation to the above-mentioned third element, when the stop button is operated in which stop operation sequence, which symbol combination is preferentially displayed It is possible to cite information that directly or indirectly defines the parameter.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stops each reel based on various stop control information stored in the main RAM 95 in a reel stop control process (see S24 of FIG. 34) described later. In particular, when the internal winning combination is a "punitive role", appropriate stop control information is selected from among the stored stop control information according to the stop operation order, or one stop operation is performed. After that, stop control information is generated (changed) to perform stop control.

  Depending on the stop operation timing and the stop operation order, different stop controls may be executed even with the same internal winning combination, but the stop control is uniquely determined in advance and is the same. The same stop control is executed as long as the internal winning combination and the same stop operation timing and stop operation sequence are performed.

[Configuration of storage area allocated to main RAM]
Next, configurations of various storage areas allocated to the main RAM 95 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Internal winning combination storage area>
The internal winning combination storing area shown in FIG. 24 is formed of 18 storage areas of the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 18. The internal winning combination storing area is configured to be able to store data (bits) according to the combination of each symbol specified in the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 14 to FIG. "1" is set in the data (bit) corresponding to the combination of symbols permitted to be operated, and "0" is set in the data (bit) corresponding to the combination of symbols not permitted to win or activate Ru.

<Display combination storage area>
The display combination storing area shown in FIG. 25 is formed of 18 storage areas of the display combination storing areas 1 to 18. The display combination storage area is configured in the same manner as the above-described internal winning combination storage area, and as a result of the internal lottery process, can be displayed on the activated line among combinations of symbols for which winning or operation is permitted. "1" is set to data (bit) corresponding to the combination of symbols, and "0" is set to data (bit) corresponding to the combination of symbols that can not be displayed. Also, in the display combination storing area, each time the respective reels of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop, the data (bit) is updated based on the data (bit) stored in the symbol code storage area described later The combination of symbols in which "1" is set even after all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped is a winning combination or an operating combination. That is, the display combination storing area is used by the main CPU 93 to identify a winning combination or an operating combination after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

<Symbol code storage area>
The symbol code storage area shown in FIG. 26 is constituted by 18 storage areas of symbol code storage areas 1 to 18. The symbol code storage area is configured similarly to the above-described internal winning combination storage area and display combination storage area, and is effective among combinations of respective symbols defined in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 14 to 16. The data (bit) corresponding to the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the line is set to "1", and the data (bit) corresponding to the combination of symbols that can not be displayed is "0". Is set. Further, in the symbol code storage area, the data (bit) is updated each time the respective reels of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop.

<Holding part storage area>
In the carryover combination storage area shown in FIG. 27, data relating to the carryover combination is stored. For example, when BB1 is internally won, "1" is set in bits 0 to 2 of the carryover combination storage area 1, and any combination of symbols BB 1 to 3 is displayed to display BB gaming state (RB When transitioning to no carry over (RT0)), "0" is set to the corresponding bit.

<Playing state flag storage area>
In the gaming state flag storage area shown in FIG. 28, data relating to each gaming state of the normal gaming state, the BB gaming state, and the MB gaming state is stored. For example, when the internal winning state of MB1 is reached (between MB1 flags), "1" is set to bit 1 of gaming state flag storage area 1 and the internal winning state of MB2 is reached (between MB2 flags). , "1" is set to bit 2 of the gaming state flag storage area 1.

  In addition, for example, when it becomes BB1 internal winning state (between BB1 flags), “1” is set to bit 3 of gaming state flag storage area 1 and it becomes BB2 internal winning state (between BB2 flags) In this case, “1” is set to bit 4 of the gaming state flag storage area 1.

<Actual stop button storage area>
In the operation stop button storage area shown in FIG. 29, the operation states of the stop buttons 19L, 19C and 19R are stored. Bit 0 corresponds to the stop button 19L, and "1" is stored in bit 0 when the stop button 19L is operated.

  Similarly, bit 1 corresponds to the stop button 19C, and "1" is stored in bit 1 when the stop button 19C is operated. Also, bit 2 corresponds to the stop button 19R, and when the stop button 19R is operated, "1" is stored in bit 2.

  Bit 4 corresponds to the stop button 19L, and "1" is stored in bit 4 when the stop button 19L is valid. Bit 5 corresponds to the stop button 19C, and "1" is stored in bit 5 when the stop button 19C is valid. Further, bit 6 corresponds to the stop button 19R, and when the stop button 19R is valid, "1" is stored in the bit 6.

  In the present embodiment, the effective stop button corresponds to the stop button 19L, 19C, 19R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R and capable of detecting the stop operation by the main CPU 93.

<Pressing order storage area>
The pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 30 is an area for storing information indicating the pressing order (that is, the pressing order) of the three stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R. Bit 0 corresponds to the pressing order "left → middle → right" (123), and "1" is stored in bit 0 when the pressing order is "left → middle → right" (123), and other bits Is reset to "0".

  Similarly, bit 1 corresponds to the pressing order "left → right → middle" (132), bit 2 corresponds to the pressing order "middle → left → right" (213), and bit 3 corresponds to the pressing order " Bit 4 corresponds to "right → left → middle" (312) and bit 5 corresponds to "right → middle → left" (321). It corresponds.

  The effect state storage area shown in FIG. 31 is an area used to store various effect states managed by the main CPU 93 and to generate effect state command data to be described later, and stores the game state flag described above. The area (playing state flag), the area storing the notification frequency described later (information frequency counter), the area storing the availability of transmission of instruction information described later (instruction information transmission permission flag), the stop operation constituting the instruction information described later The area for storing the order (stop operation order), the area for storing the stop operation timing of the left reel 3L constituting the instruction information described later (left reel pressed position), the stop operation timing of the middle reel 3C constituting the instruction information described later Of the right reel 3R that composes the area for storing To include regions (right reel pressing position).

  In FIG. 31, the "playing state flag" stores data stored in the playing state flag storage area shown in FIG. For example, when “1” is set in bit 1 of gaming state flag storage area 1 shown in FIG. 28, “1” is stored in “gaming state flag”, and bit 0 of gaming state flag storage area 2 When “1” is set to “1”, “8” is stored in the “playing state flag”.

  In FIG. 31, the "informing frequency counter" stores the value of the informing frequency counter based on the lottery result of the informing frequency lottery process (see S16 in FIG. 34) performed with reference to the informing frequency lottery table described later. . For example, when the lottery result is to add "1" to the notification count (when "1" is determined as the notification count addition value by the notification count lottery table in FIG. 32), 1 is stored.

  In FIG. 31, when the main control circuit 91 determines to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation (for example, the above-described specific procedure or predetermined procedure) in the “instruction information transmission permission flag”, "1" is stored as information indicating that, and when it is determined not to notify, "0" is stored as information indicating that. The determination of whether or not to notify the player of the procedure of the stop operation will be described later.

  In FIG. 31, in the “stop operation order”, when the main control circuit 91 determines to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation (for example, the above-described specific procedure or predetermined procedure), the notification As instruction information indicating the content, any one of “0” to “6” indicating the stop operation order is stored. The case where “0” is stored in “stop operation order” indicates that the instruction information may be any stop operation order. Further, the case where “1” is stored in the “stop operation order” indicates that the instruction information is “123” described above. Further, the case where "2" is stored in the "stop operation order" indicates that the instruction information is "132" described above. Further, the case where “3” is stored in the “stop operation order” indicates that the instruction information is “213” described above. Further, the case where "4" is stored in the "stop operation order" indicates that the instruction information is "231" described above. When "5" is stored in the "stop operation order", it indicates that the instruction information is "312" described above. Further, the case where “6” is stored in the “stop operation order” indicates that the instruction information is “321” described above.

  In FIG. 31, when the main control circuit 91 determines to notify the player's stop operation procedure (for example, the above-described specific procedure or predetermined procedure) in the "left reel pressing position", As instruction information indicating notification content, any one of “0” to “19” indicating the stop operation timing of the reel 3L (that is, the symbol position where the stop button 19L should be pressed) is stored. For example, in the reel 3L, when the symbol to be aimed is "red 7", "14" is stored in the "left reel pressed position" (see FIG. 12).

  In FIG. 31, when the main control circuit 91 determines to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation (for example, the above-described specific procedure or predetermined procedure) in the "middle reel pressed position", As instruction information indicating notification content, any one of “0” to “19” indicating the stop operation timing of the reel 3C (that is, the symbol position where the stop button 19C should be pressed) is stored. For example, in the reel 3C, when the symbol to be aimed is "red 7", "13" is stored in the "middle reel pressed position" (see FIG. 12).

  In FIG. 31, when the main control circuit 91 determines to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation (for example, the above-described specific procedure or predetermined procedure) in the "right reel pressing position", As instruction information indicating notification content, any one of “0” to “19” indicating the stop operation timing of the reel 3R (that is, the symbol position where the stop button 19R should be pressed) is stored. For example, in the reel 3R, when the symbol to be aimed is "red 7", "12" is stored in the "right reel pressed position" (see FIG. 12).

  In the present embodiment, as described later, the main control circuit 91 determines whether to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation (for example, the above-described specific procedure or predetermined procedure). When it is determined to notify the procedure of the stop operation, effect state command data is generated based on various information stored in the effect state storage area shown in FIG. 31, and the effect state command described later is sub-controlled When it is determined that the notification of the procedure of the player's stop operation is not sent while transmitting to the circuit 101, the effect state command described later is not transmitted to the sub control circuit 101.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 configured by the main control board 71 and the sub control circuit 101 configured by the sub control board 72 are only in one direction from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101. It is comprised so that communication is possible (refer FIG. 7).

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect state command described later is not transmitted from the main control circuit 91, the sub control circuit 101 can not notify the procedure of the player's stop operation. As a result, even if some sort of cheating (for example, unauthorized modification, unauthorized access to the communication path from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101) is performed on the sub control circuit 101, the game balance is not good. While being able to secure sex, it has become possible to prevent the game arcade from suffering unforeseen disadvantages.

[Configuration of lottery table used for effect etc.]
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, a lottery table used for effects etc. stored in the main ROM 94 will be described.

<Notice count lottery table>
The notification frequency lottery table shown in FIG. 32 is referred to in the notification frequency lottery process (see S16 in FIG. 34) to be described later, and to shift from the normal game to the continuous zone (special medal increase section) or It is used to determine the number of notifications for continuing the (special medal increase section). That is, it is used to determine the number of times of informing the specific procedure described above.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the notification number lottery table, one of “0” to “5” is determined as the notification number (the notification number addition value) to be added based on the internal winning combination (winning number). Lottery values are assigned to However, the notification frequency addition value “0” indicates that the notification frequency is not added.

  In FIG. 32, for example, in the case of internal winning of replay (when the winning number "1" is determined), the notification frequency addition value "0" is determined with the probability of 65532/65536, and the notification frequency with the probability of 1/65536. One of the addition values "1" to "4" is determined. Also, for example, when the bell is internally won (when the winning number "2" is determined), one of the notification number addition values "0" to "2" is determined with the probability of 16384/65536, and 8192/65536 The notification frequency addition value "3" is determined with the probability of 4, the notification frequency addition value "4" is determined with the probability of 6144/65536, and the notification frequency addition value "5" is determined with the probability of 2048/65536.

  The lottery values assigned in FIG. 32 and the elements used for the lottery are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these. For example, different lottery values may be assigned based on set values. Also, for example, if the game state is more detailed (general game state, there is no bonus carryover (RT0), MB carryover (RT1) or BB carryover (RT2), if BB gaming state, no RB carryover (RT0) A different lottery value may be allocated for each of the RB carryover (RT1) or during the RB). More specifically, in the normal gaming state, the lottery value may be assigned such that the number of notification times is more easily added to the bonus carry-over (RT0) than the MB carry-over (RT1) or the BB carry-over (RT2). Well, in the BB gaming state, a lottery value may be assigned so that the number of times of notification can be easily added when there is RB carryover (RT0) or RB carryover (RT1) than during RB.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the frequency which alert | reports the specific procedure for establishing MB as a notification frequency is employ | adopted, it is not restricted to this. For example, as the number of notification times, the number of games for which a specific procedure for establishing MB is notified may be adopted. Specifically, one of the "0" to "100" games is determined as the notification frequency addition value, and if the value of the notification frequency counter is one game or more, the MB is won alone, or the MB When an internal winning is made to the control small combination group 1 or 2 in the internal winning state of, a specific procedure for establishing the MB may be notified. In this case, since the value of the notification frequency counter is decremented for each game regardless of whether or not a specific procedure is notified, when the MB will be independently won, or when the control small combination group 1 or 2 Since the player's profit can be varied depending on the internal winning, the game characteristics can be diversified.

  Further, for example, as the notification number, the number of transitions to the BB gaming state in the consecutive zone (special medal increase section) may be adopted. Specifically, it is determined that the transition to the BB gaming state is guaranteed once per the value “1” of the notification frequency counter, and when the MB is independently won before the internal winning of the BB, or the internal winning of the MB When the control small winning combination is internally won in the state, a specific procedure for establishing the MB may be notified until the internal winning on BB. In this case, since the value of the notification number counter is decremented in accordance with the transition to the BB gaming state, the game is performed regardless of when the MB is won alone or when the control small combination 1 or 2 is internally won. Since the player's profit can be made constant, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being reduced.

[Configuration of effect state command transmitted from main control circuit to sub control circuit]
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the configuration of the effect state command transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 will be described. FIG. 33 is a view showing a configuration example of the effect state command transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101. As shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, command data is generated using a plurality of parameters (for example, parameters 1 to 5) not only in the rendering state command but also in other commands. Although the type information is configured to be transmittable, the configuration of the effect state command will be particularly described here.

  Parameter 1 is data consisting of one byte (8 bits), and in the effect status command, information of "playing status flag" (see FIG. 31) is stored by bits 0 to 3, and bits 5 to 7 The information of “stop operation order” (see FIG. 31) is stored.

  Parameter 2 is data consisting of one byte (8 bits), and in the effect status command, information of the notification frequency ("the notification frequency counter" (see FIG. 31)) is stored by bits 0 to 6, The information of the "instruction information transmission permission flag" (see FIG. 31) is stored by 7.

  The parameter 3 is data composed of one byte (8 bits), and in the effect status command, the information of “left reel pressed position” (see FIG. 31) is stored by bits 0 to 4.

  The parameter 4 is data composed of 1 byte (8 bits), and in the effect status command, information of “the middle reel pressed position” (see FIG. 31) is stored by bits 0 to 4.

  The parameter 5 is data composed of 1 byte (8 bits), and in the effect state command, information of “right reel pressed position” (see FIG. 31) is stored by bits 0 to 4.

  In addition, the information stored in each parameter in FIG. 33 shows an example, and the configuration of the effect state command is not limited to this. For example, a part of information stored in each parameter may not be stored. Specifically, when the main control circuit 91 determines to notify the player of the procedure of the stop operation, "stop operation order", "left reel pressed position", "middle reel pressed position", and "right reel" Only the information on the pressed position may be stored. Further, for example, information on the internal winning combination may be stored as the information stored in the parameter of the effect state command.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described later, when the main control circuit 91 determines to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation, the effect state command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 101, and the main control circuit Although 91 is configured not to transmit the effect state command to the sub control circuit 101 when it is determined that the notification of the procedure of the player's stop operation is not made, the main control circuit 91 performs the procedure of the player's stop operation. The rendering state command may be transmitted regardless of whether or not to decide to notify the information. In this case, when the main control circuit 91 determines to notify the player of the procedure of the stop operation, the command is generated so that the instruction information is included in the parameters 3 to 5 described above, and the effect state command is transmitted. If the main control circuit 91 determines not to notify the player of the procedure of the stop operation, the command is generated and the effect command is transmitted so that the above-described parameters 3 to 5 do not include the instruction information. You may do it.

  In this case, when it is determined that the main control circuit 91 does not notify the procedure of the player's stop operation, the contents of the parameters 3 to 5 described above may be changed to transmit the effect command. Specifically, information indicating only the type of the internal winning combination (that is, information which can be identified as being either the replay role, the small winning combination or the bonus combination but can not be identified until its detailed content) is A command may be generated so as to be included, and the rendering state command may be transmitted.

[Main control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 93 of the main control circuit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main control process>
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing main control processing. The main control process described below is started when the pachi-slot machine 1 is powered on.

  First, when the pachi-slot machine 1 is powered on, the main CPU 93 executes a power-on process shown in FIG. 35 (S10). In the power-on process, it is determined whether the backup is normal, whether the setting has been properly changed, and the like, and an initialization process according to the determination result is executed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes initialization processing at the end of one game (one unit game) (S11). In this initialization process, a storage area designated in advance to be initialized at the end of one game is initialized. For example, processing for clearing data stored in the internal winning combination storing area and the display combination storing area of the main RAM 95 is executed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes medal acceptance / start check processing shown in FIG. 36 (S12). In the medal acceptance / start check process, a process of detecting a medal inserted by a player and a process of detecting a start operation are executed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 extracts random number values and stores them in the random number value storage area allocated to the main RAM 95 (S13). In the present embodiment, the random number value (random number value for lottery) used in the internal lottery process described later and the random number value (random number value for effect) used in the lottery process for notification times described later are 0 to 65535 respectively. It is extracted from inside.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 37 (S14). The main CPU 93 which executes this internal lottery process constitutes an internal winning combination determination means.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes reel stop initialization processing (S15). In the reel stop initial setting process, various stop control information of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R described above is stored in the corresponding area of the main RAM 95 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes notification number lottery processing (S16). In this notification frequency lottery process, the notification frequency addition value is determined based on the gaming state, the internal winning combination (winning number), and the effect random number value with reference to the notification frequency lottery table shown in FIG. 32, and the determined notification frequency A process of adding the addition value to the "notification frequency counter" in the effect state storage area is executed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 updates the effect state storage area in accordance with the gaming state, the internal winning combination and the value of the notification frequency counter (S17). In this processing, the instruction information transmission permission flag is turned on (that is, "1" is stored), and the effect state command including instruction information for notifying the player of the procedure of the stop operation is transmitted to the sub control circuit 101. Or the instruction information transmission permission flag is turned off (that is, “0” is stored), and the effect state command including instruction information for notifying the procedure of the player's stop operation is transmitted to the sub control circuit 101 It is decided whether or not.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is MB carryover (RT1), the main CPU 93 internally wins the control small combination group 1 or 2, or when MB1 or MB2 wins independently, the value of the notification frequency counter Is 1 or more, “1” is stored in the “instruction information transmission permission flag” of the effect state storage area, “stop operation order” of the effect state storage area, “left reel pressed position”, “middle reel pressed position The instruction state storage area is stored so that the instruction information for notifying the above-described specific procedure is stored in the “right reel pressed position” and the value obtained by subtracting 1 in the “informing frequency counter” of the effect state storage area. Update.

  In addition, when the gaming state is RB carryover (RT1), the main CPU 93 stores “1” in the “instruction information transmission permission flag” of the effect state storage area when JACIN (RB in BB) is internally won. And stores instruction information for notifying the above-described predetermined procedure in the “stop operation order”, “left reel press position”, “middle reel press position”, and “right reel press position” of the effect state storage area The effect state storage area is updated.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether the instruction information transmission permission flag is on (S18). That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether it is determined to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation in the current game. If the main CPU 93 determines that the instruction information transmission permission flag is on (YES), the process proceeds to step S19, and if the main CPU 93 determines that the instruction information transmission permission flag is not on (ie, is off) In NO), the process proceeds to step S20.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates effect state command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated effect state command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95 (S19) . The timing for storing the rendering status command data in the communication data storage area (i.e., the transmission timing of the rendering status command) is not limited to this, and before reel rotation start processing described later is executed (or the stop operation is Before being permitted, any timing may be used.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated start command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95 (S20). The start command data is data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize information such as, for example, the type of internal winning combination, the type of gaming state, and the bonus end number counter value.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes wait processing (S21). In this weight processing, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game start (the start of the last unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time has elapsed The waiting time to wait until you are digested. The predetermined time in this weight processing, that is, the weight time, is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds from the start of the last unit game.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a reel rotation start process of rotating all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S22). Along with the reel rotation start process, “01110000” is stored in the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 29). The reel rotation start control is executed by the interrupt process shown in FIG. 40 (more specifically, the reel control process shown in S324). This interrupt process is a process that is periodically executed every fixed cycle (1.1172 ms).

  By this interrupt processing, the drive of the stepping motor is controlled to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R becomes constant (for example, 80 rotations / 1 minute). It is accelerated until it reaches. Thereafter, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed, the constant speed rotation is maintained. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed and the above-described reel index is detected, the stop operation to the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is permitted.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates reel rotation start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated reel rotation start command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95 S23). The reel rotation start command data is, for example, data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has been started.

  By receiving the reel rotation start command data, the sub control circuit 101 can recognize the reel rotation start, and can determine the timing and the like of executing various effects.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes reel stop control processing (S24). By this reel stop control processing, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. Although not shown, in the reel stop control process, the main CPU 93 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and generates the generated reel stop command data in the main RAM 95. Store in the allocated communication data storage area. The reel stop command data includes the type of reel to be stopped, the stop start position (that is, the symbol position when the stop button is operated), and the number of sliding symbols or the planned stop position (that is, the reel actually stops). It is data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize information such as a symbol position).

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a winning search process (S25). In this prize search process, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped, the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line is compared with the symbol combination table, and the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line is identified. Ru.

  Specifically, the data stored in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 26) and the data of the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 14 to 16) are compared, and as a result of the comparison, if there is a match The data corresponding to the matched symbol combination (display combination) is stored in the display combination storing area (see FIG. 25), and the payout number (disbursed number counter value) associated with the combination of symbols is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes medal payout processing for paying out the number of medals according to the obtained payout number counter value as a result of the winning search processing (S26). In this medal payout process, medal payout and credit card number updating are performed based on the payout number counter value.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates winning operation command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated winning operation command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95 (S27) . The winning operation command data is, for example, data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize information such as the type of display combination and the number-of-payouts counter value.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes bonus end check processing shown in FIG. 38 (S28). In this bonus end check process, when each end condition (transition condition) defined in the BB gaming state, MB gaming state or RB gaming state is satisfied, a process according to the end condition (transition condition) is executed. Ru.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 39 (S29). In this bonus operation check process, when each start condition (transition condition) of the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state is satisfied in the normal gaming state, the start condition (transition condition) of the RB gaming state is satisfied in the BB gaming state In the case where the operating condition for replay is satisfied in the normal gaming state and the BB gaming state, processing according to the start condition (transition condition) or the operating condition is executed. After executing the processing of step S29, the main CPU 93 returns to the processing of step S11.

<Power-on process>
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the power-on process executed in step S10 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether the backup is normal (S30). In this judgment processing, it is judged whether the backup is normal or not by error detection using a checksum value.

  For example, the main CPU 93 stores the setting value of the pachislot machine 1 and the check sum value calculated from the setting value of the pachislot machine 1 in the main RAM 95 as backup data, and the determination process at the time of power on (S30) , And reads the set value etc. and the checksum value stored in the main RAM 95.

  Then, the main CPU 93 compares the checksum calculated from the read setting value etc. with the checksum that has been backed up, and determines that the backup is normal if the comparison result matches.

  When the main CPU 93 determines that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 93 sets the backed up setting values and the like in the main RAM 95 (S31). Thereby, when the backup is normal, the setting value before the power-off is set to the main RAM 95.

  After executing the processing of step S31, or when determining that the backup is not normal in step S30 (NO), the main CPU 93 is a setting change switch (setting key provided in the cabinet 2a of the pachislot machine 1) It is determined whether the mold switch 56) is on (S32). Here, when the main CPU 93 determines that the setting change switch (setting key type switch 56) is on (YES), the main CPU 93 executes initialization processing at the time of setting change (S33).

  In the initialization process at the time of the setting change, for example, data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the display combination storing area, the symbol code storing area and the gaming state flag storing area of the main RAM 95 are cleared and Is cleared. Note that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area may or may not be cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated initialization command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95 (S34) . The initialization command data is, for example, data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize information such as the presence or absence of a setting value change and the setting value.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes setting value change processing (S35). In this setting value changing process, the setting value is selected from among 1 to 6 in accordance with the operation result of the reset switch (not shown) provided in the cabinet 2a of the pachislot machine 1, and subsequently, The set value selected when the start lever 23 is operated is decided.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether the setting change switch (setting key type switch 56) is in the on state (S36), and repeatedly executes the process of step S36 until the determination result is not obtained. .

  Here, when the main CPU 93 determines that the setting change switch (setting key type switch 56) is not in the on state (that is, when the setting change switch is turned off from on) (NO) The initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 is generated, and the generated initialization command data is stored in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95 (S37). finish.

  In step S32, when the main CPU 93 determines that the setting change switch (setting key type switch 56) is not on (NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether the backup is normal (S38). Here, when it is determined that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 93 executes power-on error processing (S39).

  In the power-on error process, the main CPU 93 displays that the backup is not normal by an error display or the like. It should be noted that the main CPU 93 does not release the error state by the operation of the stop release switch (not shown) or the reset switch (not shown) in the error (backup error) state where the backup is not normal. The error state is canceled only when the setting is newly changed.

  If it is determined in step S38 that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 93 restores the state of the pachislot machine 1 to the state before the power failure based on the backup data stored in the main RAM 95. (S40), the power-on process ends.

<Medal acceptance and start check processing>
FIG. 36 is a flow chart showing the medal acceptance / start check process executed in step S12 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not there is an automatic input request (S50). That is, it is determined whether or not a replay combination is won in the previous unit game.

  In step S50, when the main CPU 93 determines that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the main CPU 93 executes automatic insertion processing for automatically inserting the same number of medals as the medals inserted in the previous unit game (S51). Specifically, the main CPU 93 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter and clears the automatic insertion counter.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95. A transmission process is performed (S52). Here, the medal insertion command data is data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize information such as the presence or absence of medal insertion, the value of the insertion number counter, and the value of the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes an automatic insertion interval waiting process in order to set a replay activation recognition time for reliably operating replay in this unit game (S53). In this automatic insertion interval waiting process, for example, “270” is set as an automatic insertion interval waiting time timer (270 interrupts × 1.1172 ms ≒ 301.64 ms). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the player plays a replay in the previous unit game, the replay activation recognition time is provided, and the processing relating to the automatic insertion is reliably performed.

  In step S50, when the main CPU 93 determines that there is no request for automatic insertion (NO), the main CPU 93 permits medal acceptance (S54). For example, the main CPU 93 drives a solenoid (not shown) of the selector 66 to form a route so that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 can pass through the inside of the selector 66.

  In step S50, when the main CPU 93 determines that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the reception of medals is prohibited from the previous unit game, so processing related to the reception of medals is performed. Although it is not executed, the player may be permitted to accept medals even when the player plays a replay in the previous unit game.

  After the process of step S53 or S54 is executed, the main CPU 93 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted cards in the main RAM 95 in accordance with the game state (S55). In this embodiment, in the gaming state other than the MB gaming state, 3 is set as the maximum value of the insertion number, and in the MB gaming state, 2 is set as the maximum value of the insertion number.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not acceptance of medals is permitted (S56). Here, when it is determined that the acceptance of medals is permitted (YES), the main CPU 93 checks the medal insertion to check whether the medal has been inserted properly or the operation to the BET button 22 has been performed. The process is executed (S57). In the medal insertion check process, when the medal is inserted properly or when the medal is inserted by the operation of the bet button 22 from the credit, the value of the inserted number counter according to the number of inserted medals, Or the value of the credit counter is updated.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95. The transmission process is executed (S58).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether medals can be inserted or credited (S59). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is 3 and the value of the credit counter is 50 or that the automatic insertion process of step S51 is performed. When the condition is satisfied, it is determined that medal insertion or credit is not possible, and when the condition is not satisfied, it is determined that medal insertion or credit is possible.

  When it is determined in step S59 that the insertion of medals or the credit is not possible (NO), the main CPU 93 prohibits the reception of medals (S60). For example, the main CPU 93 forms a route so that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 is discharged from the medal payout opening 32 without driving the solenoid of the selector 66.

  If it is determined in step S56 that acceptance of medals is not permitted (NO), if it is determined in step S59 that medal insertion or credit is possible (YES), or after the process of step S60 is executed. The main CPU 93 determines whether the number of inserted medals is the number that can start the game (S61). That is, in the gaming state other than MB gaming state, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of medals inserted is 3 which is the maximum value, and in the MB gaming state, the number of medals inserted is the maximum 2 It is determined whether or not

  Here, if it is determined that the number of inserted medals is not the maximum value (NO), the main CPU 93 returns to the process of step S56. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of inserted medals is the maximum value (YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether the start switch 79 is on (S62).

  Here, when it is determined that the start switch 79 is not on (NO), the main CPU 93 returns to the process of step S56. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 79 is on (YES), the main CPU 93 prohibits medal acceptance (S63), and ends the medal acceptance / start check process.

<Internal lottery process>
FIG. 37 is a flow chart showing an internal lottery process executed in step S14 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 sets an internal lottery table (see FIG. 17) corresponding to the game state in the main RAM 95 (S70). In this processing, depending on the gaming state (no bonus carryover (RT0), MB carryover (RT1), BB carryover (RT2), RB carryover without (RT0), RB carryover (RT1), during RB or during MB) Then, one of the internal lottery tables is set in the main RAM 95.

  Next, the main CPU 93 acquires a random number value (random number value for lottery) stored in the random number value storage area (S71). Next, the main CPU 93 refers to the predetermined area of the internal lottery table set in step S70, acquires one lottery value associated with each winning number of the corresponding setting value, and selects the lottery value from the random number value. Is subtracted (S72). That is, the main CPU 93 checks whether or not the internal winning combination associated with the winning number is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether the subtraction result of the process of step S72 is less than 0 (S73). Here, when the main CPU 93 determines that the subtraction result is not less than 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 updates the random number value and the winning number (S74).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not all the winning numbers in the internal lottery table being used have been checked (S75), and if it is determined that all the winning numbers have not been checked (NO) , And return to the process of step S72.

  On the other hand, when determining that all the winning numbers have been checked (YES), the main CPU 93 sets 0 as the value of the data pointer (S76). That is, the main CPU 93 determines "losing" as the internal winning combination.

  In step S73, when the main CPU 93 determines that the subtraction result is less than 0 (YES), the internal lottery table set in the main RAM 95 is referred to and the winning combination data pointer is selected from the winning combination and the replay data pointer. The value and the value of the bonus data pointer are acquired (S77).

  After executing the processing of step S76 or S77, the main CPU 93 refers to the internal winning combination determining table for small winning combination / replay (refer to FIGS. 18 to 22), and based on the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The internal winning combination is acquired (S78).

  In the process of step S78, the internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination / replay is referred to, and 18 bytes indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer acquired in the processing of step S76 or S77. Data values are determined.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the data of the internal winning combination acquired in step S78 in the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 24) (S79). In the process of step S79, an 18-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S78 is stored in the internal winning combination storing areas 1-18.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 27) is 0 (S80). If the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0 (YES), it refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 23), and internally based on the value of the bonus data pointer. The winning combination is obtained (S81).

  In the process of step S81, the bonus internal winning combination determination table is referred to, and an 18-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the bonus data pointer acquired in the process of steps S76 or S77 is determined. Ru.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the internal winning combination acquired in step S81 in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 27) (S82). In the process of step S82, for example, when BB1 is acquired as the internal winning combination in step S81, "1" is set to bits 0 to 2 corresponding to BB1 of the carryover storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 27) is 0 (S83). In the process of step S83, it is determined whether "1" is set in any bit of the carryover combination storage area in step S82.

  If it is determined in step S83 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 updates the gaming state flag based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storage area ( S84). In this process, when MB1 or MB2 is determined to be the internal winning combination in the current game, “1” is set in bit 1 or 2 of gaming state flag storage area 1 and the gaming state is MB carry over ( If it is updated to RT1) and BB1 or BB2 is determined to be the internal winning combination in this game, "1" is set in bit 3 or 4 of gaming state flag storage area 1, and the gaming state is BB carryover Yes (RT2) is updated, and if JACIN (RB in RB) is determined as the internal winning combination in this game, “1” is set in bit 6 of the game state flag storage area 1, and the game state is set. Is updated to RB carry over (RT1).

  If it is determined in step S80 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0 (NO), if it is determined in step S83 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0 (YES), or after the processing of step S84 is performed The main CPU 93 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (S85), and ends the internal lottery process. That is, the main CPU 93 reflects the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storing area, and determines the internal winning combination in the unit game.

<Bonus end check processing>
FIG. 38 is a flow chart showing the bonus end check process executed in step S28 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether the current gaming state is the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state (S150). If the main CPU 93 determines that the current gaming state is not the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state (NO), it ends the bonus end check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the current gaming state is the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state (YES), the main CPU 93 updates the value of the bonus end number counter based on the value of the payout number counter (S151) . Specifically, the number of medals paid out in the current game is subtracted from the bonus end number counter. Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether the value of the bonus end number counter is less than 0 (S152). That is, it is determined whether the update result (subtraction result) by the process of step S151 is less than zero. If it is determined that the value of the bonus end sheet counter is not less than 0 (NO), the process proceeds to step S155.

  When the main CPU 93 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than 0 in the processing of step S152 (YES), the main CPU 93 executes BB · MB end processing (S153). In this BB · MB end processing, if it is the end of the BB gaming state, clear bits 5 to 7 of the gaming state flag storage area 1 to "0", and if it is the end of the MB gaming state, the gaming state flag The bit 0 of the storage area 2 is cleared to "0", and the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state (no bonus carry over (RT0)).

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates bonus end command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated bonus end command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95 (S154). , End the bonus end check process. The bonus end command data is data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize information such as the end of the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state, for example.

  If the main CPU 93 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than 0 in the process of step S152 (NO), then the main CPU 93 determines whether the current gaming state is RB (S155). ). If it is determined that the current gaming state is RB (YES), the small winning combination in the unit game (ie, if there is a medal payout), the small winning combination in the RB The number-of-winnings counter for counting the number of times and the number-of-playings counter for counting the number of games in the RB are decremented by one each, and the small winning combination in the unit game is not won (ie, there is no medal payout). The game number counter is decremented by 1 (S156).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether the winning number counter or the gaming number counter is “0” (S157). If it is determined that neither the winning number counter nor the gaming number counter is “0” (NO), the bonus end check processing is ended. If it is determined that the winning number counter or the gaming number counter is “0” (YES), the RB end process is executed (S158), and the bonus end check process is ended. In this RB end time process, bit 7 of gaming state flag storage area 1 is cleared to "0", and bit 5 of gaming state flag storage area 1 is set to "1".

<Bonus operation check process>
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the bonus operation check process executed in step S29 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether the current gaming state is the MB gaming state (S170). If the main CPU 93 determines that the current gaming state is the MB gaming state (YES), it ends the bonus operation check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the current gaming state is not the MB gaming state (NO), subsequently, the current gaming state is the BB gaming state (that is, no RB carry over (RT0), RB carry over (RB) It is determined whether the game state is RT1) or any one of RBs (S171). If the main CPU 93 determines that the current gaming state is not the BB gaming state (NO), the process proceeds to step S176.

  If the main CPU 93 determines that the current gaming state is the BB gaming state in the process of step S171 (YES), then the main CPU 93 determines whether the current gaming state is in RB (S172). ). If the main CPU 93 determines that the current gaming state is RB (YES), the bonus operation check process is ended.

  If the main CPU 93 determines that the current gaming state is not RB in the process of step S172 (NO), then the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the combination of symbols of "JACIN" is displayed on the activated line. (S173). When the main CPU 93 determines that the combination of the symbols “JACIN” is not displayed on the activated line (NO), the process proceeds to step S176.

  When the main CPU 93 determines that the combination of symbols “JACIN” is displayed on the activated line in the process of step S173 (YES), the main CPU 93 executes an RB operation process (S174). In this RB operation process, "1" is set to bit 7 of the gaming state flag storage area 1, and bit 6 of the gaming state flag storage area 1 is cleared to "0". Further, "8" is set in the winning number counter, and "12" is set in the gaming number counter. Next, the main CPU 93 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S175), and ends the bonus operation check process. That is, the main CPU 93 clears bit 4 of the carryover combination storage area 1 to “0”.

  When the main CPU 93 determines that the current gaming state is not the BB gaming state in the process of step S171 (NO), the symbol combination of "JACIN" is not displayed on the effective line in the process of step S173. If it is determined (NO), subsequently, a combination of symbols of "BB1-1-3", "BB2", "MB1-1-9" or "MB2-1-12" is on the effective line It is determined whether or not it is displayed on (S176). The main CPU 93 determines that the combination of symbols “BB1-1 to 3”, “BB2”, “MB1-1 to 9” or “MB2-1 to 12” is not displayed on the effective line. In the case (NO), the process proceeds to step S180.

  In the process of step S176, the main CPU 93 displays any combination of symbols “BB1-1 to 3”, “BB2”, “MB1-1 to 9” or “MB2-1 to 12” on the effective line. If it is determined (YES), the BB / MB activation process is executed (S177). In this BB / MB operation process, if the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line is a combination of symbols of "BB1-1-3", "1" in bit 5 of the game state flag storage area 1 Is set, the other game state flag (eg, bit 3 of the game state flag storage area 1) is cleared to "0", and the bonus end number counter is set to "285". In addition, if the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line is a combination of symbols of “BB2”, “1” is set to bit 5 of the game state flag storage area 1 and another game state flag (for example, a game) The bit 4) of the status flag storage area 1 is cleared to "0", and the bonus end number counter is set to "120".

  In addition, if the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line is a combination of symbols “MB1-1 to 9” or “MB2-1 to 12”, “0” in bit 0 of the game state flag storage area 2 "1" is set, the other gaming state flag (eg, bit 1 or 2 of gaming state flag storage area 1) is cleared to "0", and "3" is set to the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 93 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area corresponding to the established bonus combination (S 178), and generates bonus start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101. The start command data is stored in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95 (S179), and the bonus operation check process is ended. The bonus start command data is, for example, data for enabling the sub CPU 102 to recognize information such as the start of the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state.

  In the processing of step S176, the main CPU 93 displays combinations of symbols “BB1-1 to 3”, “BB2”, “MB1-1 to 9” or “MB2-1 to 12” on the effective line. If it is determined that it is not (NO), it is determined whether a combination of symbols of replay is displayed on the activated line (S180). When the main CPU 93 determines that the combination of symbols of replay is displayed on the activated line (YES), it performs an automatic insertion request (that is, a request process for activating replay in the next unit game) (S181) , End the bonus operation check process. Also, when it is determined that the combination of symbols of replay is not displayed on the activated line (NO), the bonus operation check process is ended.

<Interrupt process by control of main CPU>
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93. This process is periodically performed every 1.1172 ms.

  First, the main CPU 93 saves a register (S320). Next, the main CPU 93 executes an input port check process described later in the description of FIG. 41 (S321). In this input port check process, for example, the presence or absence (change in on / off) of signals of various switches and sensors connected to the main CPU 93 is confirmed.

  For example, the main CPU 93 stores information on on and off of various switches such as the start switch 79 and the stop switch (not shown) and information on on and off of various sensors such as a medal sensor (not shown) in the main RAM 95.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes timer update processing (S322). In this timer updating process, for example, when the value of a wait timer for controlling a wait time, an automatic closing interval wait time timer, or the like is 1 or more, the process of subtracting the value of the timer by one for each interrupt is performed. To be executed. Next, the main CPU 93 executes communication data transmission processing described later in the description of FIG. 42 (S323). Next, the main CPU 93 executes reel control processing (S324). In this reel control process, for example, based on the request to start rotation of each reel in the reel rotation start process (S22 in FIG. 34), acceleration control is performed to accelerate the rotation of each reel by driving and controlling each stepping motor. Drive control of each stepping motor based on the fact that each reel has reached a predetermined speed (for example, 80 revolutions / one minute) to execute constant speed processing for maintaining that predetermined speed, Based on the rotation stop request of each reel in the stop control process (S24 of FIG. 34), the drive control of each stepping motor is performed to execute the stop process of stopping the rotation of each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes lamp / 7SEG driving processing (S325). For example, the main CPU 93 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Next, the main CPU 93 restores the register (S326), and ends the periodically occurring interrupt processing.

<Input port check process>
FIG. 41 is a flow chart showing an input port check process executed in step S321 of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93 shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 checks the state of each input port (S330). Next, the main CPU 93 stores the previous interrupt, that is, the state of the input port before one interrupt in the main RAM 95 (S331), and stores the current state of the input port in the main RAM 95 (S332).

  As described above, the main CPU 93 can check the states of both input ports by comparing the state of the input port before one interrupt with the current state of the input port. It is checked whether the state has changed, for example, whether the BET button 22 or the start lever 23 has been operated.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the on-edge state in the main RAM 95 (S333). For example, when the input data of the input port allocated to the start switch 79 is data indicating OFF before one interrupt, the main CPU 93 shifts to the on-edge when the data indicates ON at present. On-edge information indicating that is stored in the main RAM 95, and the input data of the input port assigned to the start switch 79 is data showing ON before one interrupt, but is data showing OFF at present. If there is, the main RAM 95 stores off-edge information indicating that it has shifted to the off-edge.

<Communication data transmission process>
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing communication data transmission processing executed in step S323 of the interrupt processing under control of the main CPU 93 shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 subtracts one from the communication data transmission timer (S340). Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether the communication data transmission timer is 0 (S341).

  Here, when it is determined that the communication data transmission timer is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the communication data transmission process. On the other hand, when determining that the communication data transmission timer is 0 (YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is unsent data in the communication data storage area (S342).

  Here, when it is determined that there is no unsent data in the communication data storage area (NO), the main CPU 93 generates non-operation command data, and communication data in which the generated non-operation command data is allocated to the main RAM 95. It stores in the storage area (S343).

  As the no-operation command data, information on the on-edge and off-edge of various switches and information on on and off of various sensors stored in the above-described input port check process are set as parameters. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of interrupt processing in which a command is not transmitted, and to prevent a fraudulent action on command transmission, and also to make the sub CPU 102 recognize these pieces of information. It is possible to change the effect based on an operation (for example, an operation on the BET button 22 while the reel is rotating).

  In step S342, when it is determined that there is unsent data in the communication data storage area (YES), or after performing the processing of step S343, the main CPU 51 sets an initial value (for example, 14) to the communication data transmission timer. (S344).

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits the communication data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub control circuit 101 (S345). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether transmission of communication data has been completed (S346).

  Here, when it is determined that transmission of communication data is not completed (NO), the main CPU 93 returns to the process of step S345. On the other hand, if it is determined that the transmission of the communication data is completed (YES), the main CPU 93 updates the communication data storage area to clear (S347), and ends the communication data transmission process.

[Sub control process]
Next, various processing executed by the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Power on processing>
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing power on processing of the sub CPU 102 at the time of power on.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes an initialization process (S350). In this initialization process, the sub CPU 102 performs error check on the sub RAM 83 or the like and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task which is a task group of timer interrupt synchronization, and a sound control task.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 starts the lamp control task shown in FIG. 44 (S351). The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 102 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 102 every two milliseconds, and in response to receiving this timer interrupt event message, various lamps ( For example, it is a process which performs the process which controls the lighting state of LED85).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the sound control task shown in FIG. 45 (S352). In the sound control task, the sub CPU 102 controls the sound output state of the speakers such as the speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, and 65R. Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the mother task (S353), and ends the power on processing. In the mother task, a main substrate communication task shown in FIG. 46 and a display control task (not shown) for controlling display contents displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 are activated.

<Ramp control task>
FIG. 44 is a flow chart showing a lamp control task activated in step S351 of the power on processing shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes timer interrupt initialization processing (S360). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes lamp related data initialization processing (S361).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes timer interrupt waiting (S362). In this process, a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization is executed until the sub CPU 102 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 milliseconds.

  As a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization, for example, there is a main board communication task which is a task group of command reception interrupt synchronization. Also, a task group (not shown) of power supply interruption synchronization, a task group (not shown) of door monitoring unit communication synchronization, etc. may be mentioned.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a sound control task shown in FIG. 45 (S363). In this process, the task in the next priority of the task group of timer interrupt synchronization which is the same group as the lamp control task is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the priority of the task group of timer interrupt synchronization is basically in the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S363, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S363, of the sound control tasks shown in FIG. 45, the processes of steps S372 and S373 are executed.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes an analysis process of lamp data that determines the light emission mode of the LED 85 included in the selected effect data (S364), and executes a lamp effect execution process based on the lamp data (S365). It returns to the process of S362.

<Sound control task>
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a lamp control task started in step S352 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes initialization processing of sound related data related to the sound output state of the speakers such as the speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, 65R (S370). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a task in the next priority of the task group of timer interrupt synchronization which is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task (S371).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes analysis processing of sound data that determines the sound output mode of the speakers 42, 58, 64, 65L, 65R, etc. included in the selected effect data (S372), Based on the sound effect execution process (S 373), the process returns to step S 371.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task started in the mother task of step S353 shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes initialization of the communication message queue (S380), and executes a check of the received command (S381).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether a command different from the previous one has been received (S382). Here, if it is determined that a command different from the previous one has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 returns to the process of step S381.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a command different from the previous one has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines that the received command is a legitimate command, and creates game information from the received command and creates it The game information is stored in the sub RAM 103 (S383). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes command analysis processing shown in FIG. 47 (S384), and returns to the processing of step S381.

<Command analysis process>
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing executed in step S384 of the main board communication task shown in FIG.

  The sub CPU 102 executes the effect data selection process shown in FIG. 48 based on the type of the received command and the information contained in the command data (S390), and lamp data for registering lamp data contained in the selected effect data A registration process is executed (S391), a sound data registration process for registering sound data included in the selected effect data is executed (S392), and the selected effect data belongs to another task group (eg, display It distributes to the control task) (S393), and ends the command analysis processing.

<Effect data selection process>
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an effect data selection process performed in step S390 of the command analysis process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether a rendering state command has been received (S400). If the sub CPU 102 determines that a rendering status command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 acquires information (see FIG. 33) of each parameter of the rendering status command (S401), and ends the rendering data selection process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the sub CPU 102 has not received the effect status command (NO), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether the start command has been received (S402). If it is determined that the start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently determines whether the instruction information transmission permission flag is on (S403). That is, the sub CPU 102 determines whether the information acquired when the effect state command is received includes information in which the instruction information transmission permission flag is on (that is, “1” in the “instruction information transmission permission flag” of the effect state storage area) To determine whether or not it is stored.

  When the sub CPU 102 determines that the instruction information transmission permission flag is on in the process of step S403 (YES), for notifying the instruction information according to the information of each parameter acquired at the time of receiving the effect status command The effect data is set (S404), and the effect data selection process is ended.

  Here, an example in which the effect is executed based on the effect information data for instructing information notification will be described using FIG. FIG. 49 shows an example of the effect screen (with instruction information) in the case where the small winning combination / replay data pointer “3” (control small winning combination 1-1) is internally won in the internal winning state of MB1 (between the MB1 flags). FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 49, in the liquid crystal display device 11, based on the fact that the “stop operation order” stored in the parameter 1 of the effect state command is “1”, the stop operation order “123” is instruction information. Is displayed, and the pressed position "red 7" of the reel 3L which is instruction information is displayed based on the fact that the "left reel pressed position" stored in the parameter 3 of the effect status command is "14", Based on the fact that the "middle reel pressed position" stored in the parameter 4 of the effect state command is "13", the pressed position "red 7" of the reel 3L, which is instruction information, is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 49, the display of "7" represented by the vertical line shows the symbol of "red 7".

  Then, as shown in FIG. 49, by performing the stop operation according to such instruction information, the player can display the combination of symbols of "MB1-9" on the effective line, and establish MB1. .

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the instruction information transmission permission flag is not on (that is, is off) in the process of step S 403 (NO), the sub CPU 102 is extracted by the sub CPU 102 and stored in the sub RAM 103. Sub random number value (for example, any random value between 0 and 32767) is acquired, the effect data is drawn based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination, and the effect data determined based on the drawing result is set ( S405), the effect data selection process ends.

  Here, an example in which the effect is executed based on the effect data determined based on the lottery result will be described using FIG. FIG. 50 shows an example of the effect screen (without instruction information) when the small winning combination / replay data pointer “3” (control small winning combination 1-1) is internally won in the internal winning state (between MB1 flags) of MB1. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the liquid crystal display device 11 does not display any instruction information. Therefore, the player may be able to establish MB1 by performing the stop operation according to the above-described specific procedure accidentally, but in most cases, the player can not perform the stop operation according to the above-described specific procedure. , Or a combination of symbols of "control small combination A" or "control small combination B" which has been internally elected is displayed on the effective line, or "drop-out" occurs, and any winning combination is made. The combination of such symbols will not be displayed on the effective line.

  In FIG. 50, the display of each “?” Indicates that either “control small combination group 1-1 to 96” or “control small combination group 2-1 to 96” is internally elected. However, the effect based on the effect data determined based on the lottery result is not limited to this. For example, notification of any information may not be performed, or only the type of the internal winning combination may be Notification of the information to be shown (that is, information which can be identified as being any of the replay role, the small role or the bonus role but which can be identified but whose detailed contents can not be identified) may be performed.

  If it is determined that the start command has not been received (NO) in the process of step S402, the sub CPU 102 executes another command reception process (S406), and ends the effect data selection process. In this other command reception process, for example, when the initialization command is received, the rendering state is restored or the rendering state is initialized based on the presence or absence of the setting change. Also, for example, when receiving a medal insertion command, effect data for outputting a medal insertion sound is set based on the presence or absence of a medal insertion, or an effect for displaying a background image according to the gaming state Data is set.

  Further, for example, when receiving a reel rotation start command, effect data for outputting a reel rotation start sound is set. Also, for example, when receiving a reel stop command, effect data for outputting a reel stop sound is set. Further, for example, when receiving a winning operation command, effect data for outputting a payout sound according to the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination is set, or when the gaming state shifts, that effect Effect data for displaying a video to be shown is set.

  Further, for example, when the bonus start command is received, effect data for displaying an initial value of the bonus end number counter according to the type of the bonus to be started is set. Further, for example, when the bonus end command is received, effect data for suggesting a gaming state to shift after the bonus end is set. Also, for example, when receiving a non-operation command, the effect data may be varied based on the information transmitted as the non-operation command. Specifically, if the effect data determined upon reception of the start command is effect data requiring continuous hitting of the BET button 22, whether the BET button 22 received as a no-operation command is in the on-edge state, The effect data is varied based on the information of the off-edge state.

[Modification of this embodiment]
Next, a modified example of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described using FIGS. 51 and 52. FIG. FIG. 51 is a schematic view showing the flow of the game in the pachislot machine 1 of the modification of the embodiment, and FIG. 52 is a view showing the internal lottery table in the pachislot machine 1 of the modification of the embodiment.

  In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the modification, the configuration of the BB gaming state is different from that of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. Specifically, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has, as a configuration of the BB gaming state, RB carrying no (RT0), RB carrying over (RT1), and each gaming state in RB, and RB carrying over (RT1). ) Is configured as a gaming state advantageous to the player (see FIG. 11), but as shown in FIG. 51, in the pachislot machine 1 of the modification, there is no RB carry over (RT0) as a configuration of the BB gaming state. ), With RB1 carryover (RT1), RB2 carryover (RT2), with each gaming state in RB1 and in RB2, with RB1 carryover (RT1) and RB2 being configured as a gaming state advantageous to the player Are different in that they

  In the pachislot machine 1 of the modification, for example, in the symbol combination table relating to the bonus combination and the replay combination shown in FIG. 14, the combination of symbols of "white 7-black 7-blue 7" indicating "JACIN" is "JACIN1". While defining as a combination of symbols, as a combination of symbols of "JACIN 2", a combination of symbols of "red 7-black 7-blue 7" is defined.

  For example, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 23, the bonus data pointer “5” and the combination of symbols “JACIN 1” are permitted to be displayed on the activated line “internal winning combination“ JACIN1 (BB in RB1) and an internal winning combination “JACIN2 (BB in BB allowed to be displayed on the effective line with a combination of symbols of“ JACIN2 ”) as the bonus data pointer“ 6 ” It defines as ").

  Then, as shown in FIG. 51, in the Pachi-Slot machine 1 of the modified example, the gaming state is RB1 carry over (RT1) when “JACIN1 (BB in RB1)” is internally won with no RB carry over (RT0). If the symbol combination “JACIN1” is displayed on the activated line, JACIN1 is established and there is no payout of medals, but the gaming state is shifted from RB1 carry over (RT1) to RB1 , The termination condition of RB1 (eight winnings or 12 games being played in RB1) is established, and the termination condition of BB gaming state (the payout of medals exceeding the prescribed number) is established If not, the gaming state is shifted to no RB carry over (RT0) again. If the internal selection of “JACIN1 (RB in RB1)” has been internally won (is carried over) in RB1, the transition from RB1 to RB1 with carry over (RT1) is made at the end of RB1. In addition, when the internal winning of “JACIN2 (RB in RB2)” is made in RB1 (it has been carried over), the transition from RB1 to RB2 carried over (RT2) is made at the end of RB1.

  In addition, when there is an internal victory in "JACIN2 (RB in RB2)" without RB carryover (RT0), the gaming state is shifted to RB2 carryover (RT2), and the combination of symbols of "JACIN2" is on the effective line If it is displayed on the screen, JACIN2 is established and there is no payout of medals, but the gaming state is shifted from RB2 carryover (RT2) to RB2 and RB2 termination conditions (eight wins in RB2, Or when 12 games are played) and the ending condition of BB gaming state (the fact that medals exceeding the prescribed number have been paid out) is not satisfied, the game state is not carried over again without RB Move to RT0). When RB2 internally wins (is carried over) to “JACIN1 (RB in RB1)”, it is shifted from RB2 to RB1 carried over (RT1) at the end of RB2. In addition, when the internal winning of “JACIN2 (RB in RB2)” has been made (carried over) in RB2, at RB2's end, the transition from RB2 to RB2 carried over (RT2) is made.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 52, in the Pachi-Slot machine 1 of the modified example, the lottery value “16220” is assigned to the internal winning combination “JACIN1 (BB in RB1)” of the winning number “13” without RB carryover (RT0). The lottery value "6220" is assigned to the internal winning combination "JACIN2 (BB in RB2)" of the winning number "14". That is, in the case of no RB carry over (RT0), “JACIN1 (RB in RB1)” is more easily determined as an internal winning combination than “JACIN2 (BB in RB2)”.

  Further, the RB1 carryover (RT1) is configured as a high RT gaming state as in the case of the RB carryover (RT1) in the present embodiment, and the internal winning combination “control small combination group 1- of the winning number“ 3 ”is 1) (small pointer / replay data pointer 3) to "control small combination group 1-96" (small combination / replay data pointer 98) and the internal winning combination of the winning number "4" "control small combination group 2-1 When the internal winning is made to any of (small part and replay data pointer 99) to “control small part group 2-96” (small part and replay data pointer 194), the procedure of any stop operation is Even if the combination of any one symbol among the special bells 1 to 6 internally won is displayed on the activated line and 11 medals are paid out, the internal winning combination “control small of the winning number“ 5 ” Role group 3-1 "(for small role · Replay When the internal selection is made to any of the data pointers 195) to “control small combination 3-24” (small combination / replay data pointer 218), the internal selection is made regardless of the procedure of any stop operation. Of the control small combination A-1 to 48 and the control small combination B-1 to 56, a combination of any one of the symbols associated with the number of payouts of three is displayed on the effective line and three medals Will be paid out. That is, the RB1 carry over presence (RT1) is set as a state (the medal increase period) in which the medals held by the player increase (that is, the payout rate exceeds “1”).

  On the other hand, RT2 carryover (RT2) is different from RB carryover (RT1) in the present embodiment, and is configured as a low RT gaming state, and an internal winning combination “control small combination group 1- of winning number“ 3 ” 1) (small pointer / replay data pointer 3) to "control small combination group 1-96" (small combination / replay data pointer 98) and the internal winning combination of the winning number "4" "control small combination group 2-1 The timing of the stop operation is appropriate when the internal winning is made to any of (small part and replay data pointer 99) to “control small part group 2-96” (small part and replay data pointer 194) If it is (the pressing position correct), any one of the symbols corresponding to the number of payouts of one sheet among the control small combination A-1 to 48 and the control small combination B-1 to 56 which are internally elected The combination of is displayed on the effective line If the number of medals is paid out and the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate (depressed position incorrect answer), the combination of symbols relating to the winning combination or the winning combination is not displayed on the activated line, and the winning number "5" The internal winning combination of "control small combination group 3-1" (small combination · replay data pointer 195) ~ "control small combination group 3-24" (small combination · replay data pointer 218) was internally elected In this case, if the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (pressing position correct), three of the control small winning combination A-1 to 48 and the control small winning combination B-1 to 56 that are internally elected are selected. If one of the symbol combinations associated with the number of payouts is displayed on the activated line and three medals are paid out and the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate (pressing position incorrect answer), winning a prize Combination of symbols pertaining to a part or an operator So as not appear in the effective line on. That is, the RB2 carry over presence (RT2) is set as a state (a medal reduction period) in which the medals held by the player decrease (that is, the payout rate becomes less than "1").

  In RB1, the lottery value "4768" is displayed for the internal winning combination "RB middle role 1" of the winning number "6" and the internal winning role "JACIN 2 (BB during RB 2) + RB middle role 1" of the winning number "15". The lottery value “28000” is assigned to the internal winning combination “RB middle role 2” of the winning number “7” and the internal winning combination “JACIN 1 (BB in RB 1) + RB middle role 2” of the winning number “16” There is. That is, in RB1, “RB middle role 2” is more easily determined as an internal winning combination than “RB middle role 1”, and “JACIN 1 (BB in RB 1)” is more likely to be “JACIN 2 It is more easily determined as an internal winning combination than "BB in RB2)".

  On the other hand, in RB2, the lottery value "28000" is given to the internal winning combination "RB middle role 1" of the winning number "6" and the internal winning combination "JACIN2 (BB middle RB2) + RB middle role 1" of the winning number "15". The lottery value “4768” is allocated to the internal winning combination “RB middle role 2” of the winning number “7” and the internal winning combination “JACIN 1 (BB in RB 1) + RB middle role 2” of the winning number “16” There is. That is, in RB2, “RB middle role 1” is configured to be more easily determined as an internal winning combination than “RB middle role 2”, and “JACIN 2 (RB in RB 2)” is “JACIN 1 ( It is more easily determined as an internal winning combination than "BB in RB1)".

  Here, during RB1 and RB2, as in the RB in the present embodiment, the internal winning combination “RB middle role 1” (small part / replay data pointer 219) of the winning number “6” or the winning number “15” When the internal winning combination of “JACIN 2 (RB in RB 2) + RB middle role 1” (small part and replay data pointer 219 + bonus data pointer 6) is internally won, it is the procedure of any stop operation The combination of any one symbol among the special bells 1 to 6 internally won is displayed on the activated line, and 11 medals are paid out, and the internal winning combination "RB middle role 2" of the winning number "7" (Small part / replay data pointer 220) or the internal winning combination “JACIN1 (BB in RB1) + RB middle part 2” (small part / replay data pointer 220+ bonus) When the data pointer 5) is internally won, if the timing of the stop operation is appropriate (pressing position correct), the control small combination A-1 to 48 and the control small combination B-1 to B which are internally elected The combination of one of the symbols associated with one payout number among 56 is displayed on the effective line and one medal is paid out, and the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate. (Pressed position incorrect answer), a combination of symbols relating to a winning combination or an operating combination is not displayed on the activated line.

  That is, during RB1, the medals held by the player are set to be reduced (that is, the payout rate is less than "1") (the medal reduction period), and during RB2, the medals held by the player are It is set as a state (the medal increase period) to increase (that is, the payout rate exceeds “1”).

  In addition, during RB1, it is easy to win the internal winning combination (JACIN1 (BB in RB1)) to shift to a gaming state (in RB1) which is relatively disadvantageous for the player, and the game is relatively advantageous for the player Since it is difficult to win the internal winning combination (JACIN2 (RB2 in BB) which is shifted to the state (during RB2), the gaming state is relatively disadvantageous for the player also from that point of view.

  On the other hand, during RB2, it is easy to win an internal winning combination (JACIN2 (BB in RB2)) to shift to a gaming state (RBC2) which is relatively advantageous for the player, and a game which is relatively disadvantageous for the player Since it is difficult to win the internal winning combination (JACIN1 (BB in RB1)) to shift to the state (in RB1), the gaming state is relatively advantageous for the player also from that point of view.

  In the pachislot machine 1 of the modification, as in the present embodiment, the medals held by the player in the normal gaming state (no bonus carryover (RT0), MB carryover (RT1) and BB carryover (RT2)). Is set as a state in which the payout rate is less than “1” (the medal decrease period), and the MB gaming state (during The ball rate is set to be "1" (a medal maintenance period).

  Thus, in the case of the Pachislot machine 1 of the modification, in the BB gaming state (without RB carry-over (RT0)) in the consecutive zone (special medal increase zone), when “JACIN1 (RB in RB1)” is internally elected , A first predetermined procedure in which a combination of symbols of "JACIN 1" is not displayed on the effective line (that is, "White 7" associated with the symbol position "4" even in consideration of the number of sliding pieces in the reel 3L The stop operation is performed at the timing (depressed position correct answer) when the symbol of is not displayed on the effective line, and in the reel 3C, the symbol of "black 7" associated with the symbol position "8" even considering the number of sliding symbols "Stop Blue" at which the symbol position "17" is associated even if the number of sliding symbols is taken into consideration in the stop operation at the timing (pressing position correct answer) where the symbol is not displayed on the effective line A stop operation is performed at a timing when the symbol is not displayed on the activated line (pressing position correct answer)), and the RB1 carry over presence (RT1), which is a token increase period, is maintained (shifted) It can be done.

  On the other hand, when “JACIN2 (BB in RB2)” is internally won, the second predetermined procedure (ie, the number of sliding symbols on the reel 3L) is displayed in which the combination of symbols “JACIN2” is displayed on the effective line. A stop operation is performed at the timing (corrected position correct position) when the symbol of "red 7" associated with the symbol position "14" is displayed on the effective line in consideration. In the reel 3C, the symbol in consideration of the number of sliding symbols A stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol of “black 7” associated with the position “8” is displayed on the effective line (pressing position correct answer), and in the reel 3R, the symbol position “in consideration of the number of sliding symbols” The stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol “blue 7” associated with “17” is displayed on the effective line (pressing position correct)), and the medal increase period R is performed. And it is capable of shifting into 2.

  Then, when JACIN1 (BB in RB1) is internally elected with no RB carryover (RT0), the procedure of the stop operation for not establishing JACIN1 (that is, the above-described first predetermined procedure) is notified. When JACIN2 (RB2 in BB) is internally elected, the procedure of the stop operation for establishing JACIN2 (that is, the second predetermined procedure described above) is notified. Thereby, the player can set the BB gaming state as a token increase period by performing the stop operation according to the notified procedure of the stop operation.

  The configuration of the consecutive zone (special medal increase section) in the modification is not limited to that described above. For example, even in the BB gaming state, the stop operation procedure (first predetermined procedure) for not establishing JACIN 1 and the stop operation procedure (second predetermined procedure) for establishing JACIN 2 are not notified. Good. When configured in this way, it is left to the player to make the BB gaming state only for the result of the player's game operation (for example, the start operation and the stop operation). There may be cases where it is possible to focus more on each game operation and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, for example, in the BB gaming state, when the notification frequency (value of the notification frequency counter) is 1 or more, the procedure of the stop operation (first predetermined procedure) for not establishing JACIN1 and JACIN2 are established It is also possible to notify the procedure (second predetermined procedure) of the stop operation for the purpose and not to notify the procedure of the stop operation when the number of notification times is not one or more. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the transition probability to a transition probability to a period (a medal increase period) advantageous to a player with an increase in game media, so it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the modification, the first predetermined procedure and the second predetermined procedure are defined only by the second element described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only by the third element described above The first predetermined procedure and / or the second predetermined procedure may be defined, or the combination of the second element and the third element may be the first predetermined procedure and / or the second predetermined. You may decide the procedure of

  As described above, according to the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment (including the modification), game machines according to at least the first to third inventions shown below can be provided.

[A game machine according to the first invention]
In the first invention, symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns and an internal winning combination determining means (for example, main) for determining an internal winning combination The internal lottery process by the CPU 93), the symbol variation start control means (for example, the reel rotation start process by the main CPU 93) for starting the variation display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the variation display of the symbols by the symbol display means The fluctuation display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, the reel stop control process by the main CPU 93) and the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and the combination of the symbols stopped by the symbol display means Means for giving a profit according to the game (for example, medal payout processing by the main CPU 93), and It has a gaming state, a first special gaming state (for example, BB gaming state other than during RB) and a second special gaming state (for example during RB), and in the general gaming state, a first special part (for example, BB1 or When the first special symbol combination (for example, BB1-1 to 3 or BB2) corresponding to BB2) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the first special gaming state is shifted to First special game state control means for ending the first special game state based on satisfaction of an end condition of 1 (for example, that there are medals exceeding a prescribed number of sheets), and in the first special game state , The second special symbol combination (for example, JACIN (RB in BB)), the second special symbol combination (for example, JACIN) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the second special Move to the state of skill, and based on the fact that the first end condition or the second end condition is established (for example, that there have been 8 small winnings or 12 games have been played) And second special game state control means for terminating the second special game state, and the first special game state is a predetermined first special game state (for example, no RB carry over (RT0)) and a specific The first special gaming state (eg, RB carryover (RT1)), and the first special gaming state control means determines the predetermined first special gaming based on the start of the first special gaming state Transition to the state, and in the predetermined first special gaming state, transition to the specific first special gaming state based on the determination of the second special combination by the internal winning combination determining means, the internal The winning combination determining means is the first special In the gaming state, a predetermined small combination (for example, control small combination group 1 and control small combination group 2) is determined with high probability, in the second special game state, the first special small combination (for example, RB middle role 2 ) Is determined with a higher probability than the second special small role (for example, RB middle role 1), and in the specific first special gaming state, the replay role is determined with a high probability, and the symbol fluctuation stop control means In the predetermined first special game state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, a combination of symbols of the first small winning combination according to the timing of the stop operation (for example, control The small winning combination A-1 to 48 and the small control combination B-1 to 56) are stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and in the specific first special gaming state, the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means If determined, stop operation timing The symbol display means (for example, special bells 1 to 6) of the second small winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means regardless of the second special game state, the first special winning combination determination means When the small winning combination is determined, the symbol display means causes the symbol display means to stop and display the combination of the symbols of the first small winning combination according to the timing of the stopping operation, and the internal winning combination is determined in the second special gaming state. When the second special small winning combination is determined by the means, the symbol display means is made to stop and display the combination of the symbols of the second small winning combination regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and the specific first special game In the state, if the procedure of the player's stop operation is a predetermined procedure (for example, the pressed position correct in the reels 3L, 3C and 3R), the combination display of the second special symbol is stopped on the symbol display means If the procedure of the player's stop operation is a procedure different from the predetermined procedure without causing the player to stop and display the combination of the second special symbols on the symbol display means, the profit giving means may When the symbol combination of the first small combination is stopped and displayed on the display means, the first profit (for example, 1) is the number of game media less than the number of game media inserted (for example, 3 sheets). Number of game media is greater than the number of game media inserted (for example, three) when the combination of the symbols of the second small combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. A gaming machine characterized by giving a second profit (for example, 11 sheets).

  In the first invention, in the specific first special game state (for example, RB carryover (RT1)), the replay role is determined with high probability, and in the other game states, it is assumed that the stop operation is in time. If a predetermined small combination (for example, control small combination group 1 and control small combination group 2) to which only the first profit (for example, one sheet) is given is determined, the second profit (for example, 11 sheets) Is configured to be given. That is, the specific first special game state functions as an advantageous period (for example, a token increase period) for the player in which game media increase.

  On the other hand, in the first invention, in the second special game state (for example, during RB), the replay role is not determined with high probability, and the first benefit (for example, even if the stop operation is in time). The first special small role (for example, RB middle role 2) to which only one sheet is given is necessarily the second special small role (for example, RB middle role 1) to which the second benefit (for example, 11 sheets) is always provided Is also configured to be determined with high probability. That is, the second special game state functions as a period disadvantageous to the player in which the game medium decreases (for example, a medal reduction period).

  And, in the first invention, in the specific first special gaming state, the player performs the stop operation in a predetermined procedure (for example, the pressed position correct in the reels 3L, 3C and 3R), and the specific first special It is possible to maintain the gaming state.

  Therefore, according to the first aspect of the invention, while providing certain technical intervention in a gaming state advantageous to the player, the progress of the game is made smooth, and the benefit provided is dramatically varied. Can.

  The first invention further includes a third special gaming state (for example, an MB gaming state) as a gaming state, and corresponds to a third special winning (for example, MB1 or MB2) in the general gaming state. The third special gaming state is caused to shift to the third special gaming state based on the stop display of the combination of three special symbols (for example, MB1-1 to 9 or MB2-1 to 12) on the symbol display means, and the third Third special game state control means for ending the third special game state based on completion of the termination condition (for example, that there are medals exceeding the prescribed number), and the general game state is the first general game state The gaming state (eg, no bonus carryover (RT0)), the second general gaming state (eg, BB carryover (RT2)) and the third general gaming state (eg, MB carryover (RT1)), including the first Special game The state is shifted to the first general gaming state based on the end of the state or the third special gaming state, and the first special winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means in the first general gaming state And, based on the fact that the third special winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination deciding means in the first general gaming condition, the third general gaming condition The internal winning combination determining means determines the first special combination at a higher probability than the third special combination in the first general gaming condition, and (2) In the general gaming state, carry over the first special combination until the combination of the first special symbol corresponding to the first special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and newly add the first special combination Does not determine the third special combination, and the third special symbol combination corresponding to the third special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in the third general gaming state. While carrying over the special part, without deciding the first special part or the third special part anew, in the general gaming state, the predetermined small part is determined with high probability, and in the third special gaming state, A third special small bonus (for example, MB middle winning combination) is always determined, and in the third general gaming state, the replay role is determined with high probability, and the symbol fluctuation stop control means determines the first general gaming state and In the second general gaming state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the combination of the symbols of the first small winning combination according to the timing of the stop operation is the symbol display means Stop display on In the third general gaming state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the procedure of the stop operation of the player is a specific procedure (for example, the pressed position correct in the reels 3L and 3C) , And if the stop operation order is correct), the combination of the third special symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and the procedure of the stop operation of the player is a procedure different from the specific procedure, The combination of the symbols of the first small combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means according to the timing of the stop operation, and the third special small combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means in the third special game state. In the case where it is determined, regardless of the timing of the stopping operation, the symbol display means is made to stop and display the combination of symbols of the third small part (for example, watermelon), and the profit giving means is the symbol display means When the combination of the symbols of the third small combination is stopped and displayed, the third profit (for example, 2) which is the same number of game media as the number of inserted game media (for example, 2) It is a game machine as described above characterized by giving.

  In the first invention, in the first general gaming state (for example, no bonus carryover (RT0)), the first special part (for example, BB1 or BB2) is more than the third special part (for example, MB1 or MB2) Is also configured to be determined with high probability. That is, the first general gaming state, the second general gaming state (for example, BB carryover (RT2)), and the first special gaming state (more specifically, the specific first special gaming state) are repeated. It is possible to create a section (for example, a continuous zone (special medal increase section)) in which a game state advantageous to the player is continuous.

  However, in the first invention, in the third general gaming state (for example, with MB carryover (RT1)), the first special combination is not determined, and a predetermined small combination (for example, control small combination group 1) When the control small combination group 2) is determined, the player performs the stop operation in a specific procedure (for example, the pressed position correct answer on the reels 3L and 3C, and the stop operation order correct), and the third special symbol If a combination of (for example, MB1-1 to 9 or MB2-1 to 12) is stopped and displayed and the third special gaming state (for example, MB gaming state) has not passed, the gaming state advantageous to the player is continuous. Do not shift to the section where In addition, the third special game state functions as a period (for example, a medal maintenance period) in which gaming media do not decrease or increase.

  Therefore, according to the first invention, while securing the equity of the profits between the player and the game arcade, the interest of the game is improved by creating unevenness in the transition probability to the game state advantageous to the player. It can be done.

  The first invention controls the main control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for controlling the progress of the game and the notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying the player of the information. Command control means (for example, communication data transmission processing by the main CPU 93) comprising: sub control means (for example, sub control circuit 101), the main control means transmitting a command in one direction to the sub control means And instruction information transmission determining means (for example, an instruction information transmission determining means for determining whether or not the command transmitting means transmits a specific command (for example, effect state command) including instruction information for notifying the player of the procedure of the stop operation) , And the main control process by the main CPU 93, and the instruction information transmission determination means is for notifying the predetermined procedure in the specific first special game state. It is determined that the command transmitting unit transmits the specific command including predetermined instruction information, and the sub control unit transmits the specific command including the predetermined instruction information by the command transmitting unit. In the above case, the gaming machine according to the above is characterized in that the notification means is controlled to perform notification of the predetermined procedure.

  Further, in the first invention, a predetermined procedure for maintaining a specific first special game state is notified. Therefore, according to the first aspect of the invention, it is possible for the player to easily enjoy the profit in a period advantageous to the player with increased gaming media, thereby further improving the interest of the game.

  In the first aspect of the invention, the main control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) decides whether to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation, and notifies the procedure of the player's stop operation. If it is determined that a specific command (for example, effect state command) is transmitted to the sub control means (for example, sub control circuit 101) and it is determined not to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation. , And is configured not to send a specific command to the sub control means. That is, the sub control means is configured not to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation when the specific command is not transmitted. Therefore, even if a misconduct is made to the sub-control means, it is possible to secure the equity of the game and to prevent the game arcade from suffering an unexpected disadvantage.

[A game machine according to the second invention]
In the second invention, symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns and an internal winning combination determining means (for example, main) for determining an internal winning combination The internal lottery process by the CPU 93), the symbol variation start control means (for example, the reel rotation start process by the main CPU 93) for starting the variation display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the variation display of the symbols by the symbol display means The fluctuation display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, the reel stop control process by the main CPU 93) and the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and the combination of the symbols stopped by the symbol display means Means for giving a profit according to the game (for example, medal payout processing by the main CPU 93), and It has a gaming state, a first special gaming state (for example, BB gaming state) and a second special gaming state (for example, MB gaming state), and in the general gaming state, the first special combination (for example, BB1 or BB2) The first special game state is shifted based on the stop display of the corresponding first special symbol combination (for example, BB1-1 to 3 or BB2) on the symbol display means, and the first end The first special gaming state control means for ending the first special gaming state based on the satisfaction of the condition (for example, the fact that the number of medals exceeds the prescribed number), and the second special part in the general gaming state The second special symbol combination (for example, MB1-1 to 9 or MB2-1 to 12) corresponding to (for example, MB1 or MB2) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the above-mentioned And second special game state control means for ending the second special game state based on the transition to the special game state and the establishment of the second end condition (for example, the existence of medals exceeding the prescribed number). The first general gaming state (for example, no bonus carryover (RT0)), the second general gaming state (for example, BB carryover (RT2)), and the third general gaming state (for example, MB carryover) (RT1)), and based on the termination of the first special gaming state or the second special gaming state, transition to the first general gaming state, and in the first general gaming state, the internal winning combination Based on the determination of the first special combination by the determination means, the transition to the second general gaming state is made, and in the first general gaming state, the second special combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means And a general gaming state control means for shifting to the third general gaming state based on the determined, wherein the internal winning combination determining means determines the first special combination in the first general gaming state. Determined with a higher probability than the second special combination, in the second general game state, until the combination of the first special symbol corresponding to the first special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means 1 A combination of the second special symbol corresponding to the second special combination in the third general gaming state without carrying out the special combination and not newly determining the first special combination or the second special combination While carrying over the second special combination until the symbol display means is stopped and displayed, the first special combination or the second special combination is not newly determined, and a predetermined small combination (eg, for example, in the general gaming state) , Small control group 1 And the small game control group 2) is determined with high probability, and in the second special game state, the first special small game (for example, MB middle role) is always determined, and in the third general game state, the replay role is The symbol variation stop control means determines with high probability that the predetermined variation is determined by the internal winning combination determination means in the first general gaming state and the second general gaming state, and then stops. According to the timing of the operation, the symbol display means stop-displays the combination of the symbols of the first small combination (for example, control small combination A-1 to 48 and control small combination B-1 to 56), and the third general In the gaming state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, the procedure of the stop operation of the player is a specific procedure (for example, the pressed position correct in the reels 3L and 3C, and the stop operation order Right)) For example, if the combination of the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and the procedure of the player's stop operation is different from the specific procedure, the second one is performed according to the timing of the stop operation. In the second special game state, when the first special small combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination unit, the combination of the symbols of the small combination of 1 is stopped and displayed, the stop operation is performed. Regardless of the timing, the symbol combination (for example, watermelon) of the second small combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and the profit giving means is the combination of the first small combination symbols on the symbol display means. When the stop display is given, the first profit (for example, one) which is the number of game media smaller than the number of game media inserted (for example, three) is given, and the second symbol display means The combination of the small part of the symbol stops When it is displayed, a second profit (for example, 2 sheets) equal to the number of game media inserted (for example, 2 sheets) and the same number of game media is awarded, and in the third general gaming state, A gaming machine characterized by comprising notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying the specific procedure when the notification conditions for (for example, the number of times of notification is 1 or more) are satisfied. It is.

  In the second invention, in the first general gaming state (for example, no bonus carryover (RT0)), the first special part (for example, BB1 or BB2) is more than the second special part (for example, MB1 or MB2) Is also configured to be determined with high probability. That is, the first general gaming state, the second general gaming state (for example, BB carryover (RT2)), and the first special gaming state (more specifically, the specific first special gaming state) are repeated. It is possible to create a section (for example, a continuous zone (special medal increase section)) in which a game state advantageous to the player is continuous.

  However, in the second invention, in the third general gaming state (for example, with MB carryover (RT1)), the first special part is not determined, and a predetermined small part (for example, control small part group 1) When the control small combination group 2) is determined, the player performs the stopping operation in a specific procedure (for example, the pressed position correct answer on the reels 3L and 3C and the stop operation order correct), and the second special symbol If the combination (eg, MB1-1 to 9 or MB2-1 to 12) is stopped and displayed and the second special gaming state (eg, MB gaming state) has not passed, the gaming state advantageous to the player is continuous. Do not shift to the section where Further, the second special game state functions as a period (for example, a medal maintenance period) in which game media are neither decreasing nor increasing.

  And in 2nd invention, when specific alerting | reporting conditions are satisfied (for example, when the frequency | count of alerting | reporting is 1 or more), the specific procedure for carrying out the stop display of the combination of 2nd special symbol Are configured to be notified. That is, if a specific notification condition is established, it is easy to shift to a section where a gaming state advantageous to the player is continuous, and if a specific notification condition is not established, a gaming state advantageous to the player is continuous It is difficult to shift to the section.

  Therefore, according to the second invention, while securing the equity of the profits between the player and the game arcade, the interest of the game is improved by creating unevenness in the transition probability to the game state advantageous to the player. It can be done.

  The second invention further includes a third special gaming state (for example, during RB) as a gaming state, and in the first special gaming state, a third special part (for example, JACIN (BB during BB)) Is shifted to the third special game state based on the stop display of the third special symbol combination (for example, JACIN) corresponding to the first end condition or the third A third special game in which the third special game state is ended based on the fact that the termination condition of is satisfied (for example, that there have been 8 small wins or 12 games have been played) The first special game state includes a predetermined first special game state (eg, no RB carry over (RT0)) and a specific first special game state (eg, RB carry over (RT1)). Including the first special gaming state system And means for shifting to the predetermined first special gaming state based on the start of the first special gaming state, and in the predetermined first special gaming state, the third special by the internal winning combination determining means Based on the winning combination being determined, it is shifted to the specific first special gaming state, and in the first special gaming state, the predetermined small winning combination is determined with high probability, and in the third special gaming state, The second special small role (for example, RB middle role 2) is determined with a higher probability than the third special small role (for example, RB middle role 1), and in the specific first special gaming state, the replay role is high The symbol variation stop control means determines the probability according to the timing of the stop operation when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means in the predetermined first special gaming state. Said first small role In the specific first special game state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination unit, the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, regardless of the timing of the stop operation. The symbol display means (for example, the special bells 1 to 6) is stopped and displayed on the symbol combination of the small winning combination of three, and the second special small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in the third special gaming state. If it is determined that the combination of the symbols of the first small combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means according to the timing of the stop operation, in the third special game state, the internal winning combination determination means 3 When the special small winning combination is determined, the symbol display means makes the symbol display means stop displaying the combination of the symbols of the third small winning combination regardless of the timing of the stopping operation, and the specific first special gaming state is If the procedure of the player's stop operation is a predetermined procedure (for example, the pressed position correct in the reels 3L, 3C and 3R), the symbol display means does not stop and display the combination of the third special symbols. If the procedure of the player's stop operation is a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, the symbol display means causes the symbol display means to stop and display the combination of the third special symbols, and the profit provision means performs the symbol display means. If the symbol combination of the third small combination is stopped and displayed, the third profit (for example, 11 pieces), which is the number of game pieces larger than the number of inserted game pieces (for example, 3 pieces) It is a game machine as described above characterized by providing.

  Further, in the second invention, in a specific first special game state (for example, RB carry over (RT1)), the replay role is determined with a high probability, and in the other game states, the timing of the stop operation is matched. If a predetermined small combination (for example, control small combination group 1 and control small combination group 2) to which only the first profit (for example, one sheet) is given is determined, the third profit (for example, always) 11 sheets are configured to be given. That is, the specific first special game state functions as an advantageous period (for example, a token increase period) for the player in which game media increase.

  On the other hand, in the second invention, in the third special gaming state (for example, during RB), the replay role is not determined with high probability, and the first benefit (for example, even if the stop operation is in time). The second special small bonus (for example, RB middle role 2) to which only one is given is always the third special small bonus (for example, RB middle role 1) to which the third benefit (for example, 11 sheets) is always given Is also configured to be determined with high probability. That is, the third special game state functions as a period disadvantageous to the player with a decrease in game media (for example, a token decrease period).

  And, in the second invention, in the specific first special gaming state, the player performs the stop operation in a predetermined procedure (for example, the correct position for pressing on the reels 3L, 3C and 3R), the specific first special It is possible to maintain the gaming state.

  Therefore, according to the second invention, while providing a certain level of technical intervention in a gaming state which is advantageous to the player, the progress of the game is made smooth and the profit to be granted is dramatically varied. Can.

  The second invention comprises a main control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for controlling the progress of the game, and a sub control means (for example, the sub control circuit 101) for controlling the notification means, The main control means is a command transmission means (for example, communication data transmission processing by the main CPU 93) for transmitting a command in one direction to the sub-control means, and instruction information for notifying a procedure of the player's stop operation. Instruction information transmission determining means (for example, main control processing by the main CPU 93) for determining whether or not the specific command (for example, effect state command) to be transmitted is to be transmitted by the command transmission means; The determination means includes specific instruction information for notifying the specific procedure when the specific notification condition is satisfied in the third normal gaming state. It is determined that the specific command is to be transmitted by the command transmission unit, and the sub-control unit is configured to specify the specific command when the specific command including the specific instruction information is transmitted by the command transmission unit. The above-mentioned gaming machine is characterized in that the notification means is controlled to give notification of the procedure of

  In the second invention, the main control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) decides whether or not to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation, and notifies the procedure of the player's stop operation. If it is determined that a specific command (for example, effect state command) is transmitted to the sub control means (for example, sub control circuit 101) and it is determined not to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation. , And is configured not to send a specific command to the sub control means. That is, the sub control means is configured not to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation when the specific command is not transmitted. Therefore, even if a misconduct is made to the sub-control means, it is possible to secure the equity of the game and to prevent the game arcade from suffering an unexpected disadvantage.

[A game machine according to the third invention]
In the third invention, symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display window 4) for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns and an internal winning combination determining means (for example, main) for determining an internal winning combination The internal lottery process by the CPU 93), the symbol variation start control means (for example, the reel rotation start process by the main CPU 93) for starting the variation display of the symbols by the symbol display means, and the variation display of the symbols by the symbol display means The fluctuation display of the symbols by the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, the reel stop control process by the main CPU 93) and the symbol fluctuation stop control means, and the combination of the symbols stopped by the symbol display means Means for giving a profit according to the game (for example, medal payout processing by the main CPU 93), and The gaming state, the first special gaming state (for example, BB gaming state other than during RB), the second special gaming state (for example during RB1), and the third special gaming state (for example during RB2) In the state, based on the first special symbol combination (for example, BB1-1 to 3 or BB2) corresponding to the first special role (for example, BB1 or BB2) being stopped and displayed on the symbol display means The first special game state is ended by transitioning to the first special game state, and the first special game state is ended based on the establishment of the first end condition (for example, that there are medals exceeding the prescribed number) A combination of the second special symbol (for example, JACIN1) corresponding to the second special role (for example, JACIN1 (for example, RB1 in BB)) in the state control means and the first special game state is the symbol display hand. Transition to the second special game state on the basis of being stopped and displayed, and that the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied (for example, that there have been 8 small wins) Or second special game state control means for ending the second special game state based on the fact that 12 games have been played, and a third special part (for example, JACIN 2) in the first special game state When the third special symbol combination (for example, JACIN 2) corresponding to (BB in RB) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the state is shifted to the third special game state, and the first The third special gaming state is determined based on the completion condition of the third condition or the completion of the third condition (for example, that there have been 8 small wins or 12 games have been played). Third special game state control hand to end The first special gaming state is a predetermined first special gaming state (eg, no RB carry over (RT0)), and a first specific first special gaming state (eg, RB1 carry over (RT1). ) And the second specific first special game state (for example, RB2 carry over (RT2)), the first special game state control means is based on the start of the first special game state, The first specific special game state is transitioned to, and in the predetermined first special game state, the first specific first special game state is determined based on the determination of the second special part by the internal winning combination determining means. (1) Shift to the special gaming state, and in the predetermined first special gaming state, the second specific first special gaming state based on the fact that the third special winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means Switch to the internal winning combination In the first special game state, the fixed means determines a predetermined small combination (for example, control small combination group 1 and control small combination group 2) with high probability, and in the second special game state, the first special small The role (for example, RB middle role 2) is determined with a higher probability than the second special small role (for example, RB middle role 1), and in the third special game state, the second special small role is said first special It is determined with a higher probability than the small winning combination, and in the first specific first special gaming state, the replay role is determined with high probability, and the symbol fluctuation stop control means determines the predetermined first special gaming state and the predetermined first special gaming state In the second specific first special game state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, a combination of symbols of the first small winning combination according to the timing of the stop operation (for example, , Small control part A-1 to 48 and small control part B-1 to 56 Is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in the first specific first special game state, regardless of the timing of the stop operation. The combination of symbols of the second small winning combination (for example, special bells 1 to 6) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and in the second special gaming state and the third special gaming state, the internal winning combination determining means When the first special small winning combination is determined, the symbol display means causes the symbol display means to stop and display the combination of the first small winning combination according to the timing of the stop operation, and the second special gaming state and the second special special winning combination (3) In the special game state, when the second special small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the combination of the symbols of the second small winning combination is used as the symbol displaying means regardless of the timing of the stop operation. The stop display is made, and in the first specific first special gaming state, if the procedure of the player's stop operation is the first predetermined procedure (for example, the pressed position correct in the reels 3L, 3C and 3R), the above-mentioned The second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed if the procedure of the player's stop operation is different from the first predetermined procedure without displaying the second special symbol combination on the symbol display means. The combination display is stopped on the symbol display means, and in the second specific first special gaming state, the procedure for the player's stop operation is the second predetermined procedure (for example, the pressed position on the reels 3L, 3C and 3R) If it is the correct answer), the third special symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and if the procedure of the player's stop operation is different from the second predetermined procedure, In front of 3 special symbol combinations The number of game media inserted (for example, three pieces of game media inserted when the combination of the symbols of the first small combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means without the stop display on the symbol display means. ) Is inserted when the first profit (for example, 1 sheet) which is the number of game media less than) is given, and the symbol combination of the second small combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means It is a gaming machine characterized by providing a second profit (for example, 11 pieces) which is the number of game pieces larger than the number of game pieces (for example, 3 pieces).

  In the third invention, in the first specific first special game state (for example, RB1 carry over (RT1)), the replay role is determined with a high probability, and in the other game states, the timing of the stop operation matches. If a predetermined small combination (for example, control small combination group 1 and control small combination group 2) to which only the first profit (for example, one sheet) is given is determined, the second profit (for example, always) , 11 sheets) is given. That is, the first specific first special game state functions as an advantageous period (for example, a token increase period) for a player who increases game media.

  On the other hand, in the third invention, in the second special game state (for example, during RB1), the replay role is not determined with high probability, and the first profit (for example, even if the stop operation is in time). The first special small role (for example, RB middle role 2) to which only one sheet is given is necessarily the second special small role (for example, RB middle role 1) to which the second benefit (for example, 11 sheets) is always provided Is also configured to be determined with high probability. That is, the second special game state functions as a period disadvantageous to the player in which the game medium decreases (for example, a medal reduction period).

  Further, in the third invention, in the second specific first special gaming state (for example, RB2 carry over (RT2)), the replay role is not determined with a high probability, but a predetermined small role (for example, a control small role When the group 1 and the control small group 2) are determined, only the first benefit (for example, one sheet) is given even if the timing of the stop operation is matched. That is, the second specific first special game state functions as a period disadvantageous to a player whose gaming media decreases (for example, a medal reduction period).

  On the other hand, in the third invention, in the third special game state (for example, during RB2), the replay role is not determined with a high probability, but the second special small (for example, 11 pieces) is always provided The role (for example, RB middle role 1) is higher than the first special small role (for example, RB middle role 2) to which only the first benefit (for example, one sheet) is given even if the timing of the stop operation is correct. It is configured to be determined by the probability. That is, it functions as an advantageous period (for example, a token increase period) for the player whose game media increase.

  And, in the third invention, in the first specific first special gaming state, the player performs the stop operation in the first predetermined procedure (for example, correct pressing position correct in the reels 3L, 3C and 3R) , And the first specific first special gaming state can be maintained, and in the second specific first special gaming state, the player performs a second predetermined procedure (for example, reels 3L, 3C and 3R It is possible to shift to the third special gaming state by performing the stop operation at the press position correct answer in.

  Therefore, according to the third invention, while providing a certain level of technical intervention in a gaming state advantageous to the player, the progress of the game is made smooth, and the profit to be granted is dramatically varied. Can.

  Further, the third invention further includes a fourth special gaming state (for example, MB gaming state) as a gaming state, and corresponds to a fourth special combination (for example, MB1 or MB2) in the general gaming state. The fourth special gaming state is caused to shift to the fourth special gaming state based on the stop display of the combination of four special symbols (for example, MB1-1 to 9 or MB2-1 to 12) on the symbol display means, and the fourth Fourth special game state control means for ending the fourth special game state based on completion of the termination condition (for example, that there are medals exceeding the prescribed number), and the general game state is the first general game state The gaming state (eg, no bonus carryover (RT0)), the second general gaming state (eg, BB carryover (RT2)) and the third general gaming state (eg, MB carryover (RT1)), including the first Special game The first special gaming state is transitioned to the first general gaming state based on the state or the end of the fourth special gaming state, and the first special combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in the first general gaming state Based on the second general gaming state, and in the first general gaming state, the third general gaming state based on the determination of the fourth special combination by the internal winning combination determining means. And the internal winning combination determining means determines the first special combination with a higher probability than the fourth special combination in the first general gaming condition, and (2) In the general gaming state, carry over the first special combination until the combination of the first special symbol corresponding to the first special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and newly add the first special combination Does not determine the fourth special combination, and the fourth special symbol combination corresponding to the fourth special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means in the third general gaming state. While carrying over the special part, without deciding the first special part or the fourth special part anew, in the fourth special gaming state, always determine the third special small part (for example, MB middle part), In the third general gaming state, the replay role is determined with high probability, and in the first general gaming state and the second general gaming state, the symbol variation stop control means determines the predetermined predetermined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the small winning combination is determined, the combination of the symbols of the first small winning combination (for example, the small control combination A-1 to 48 and the small control combination B-1 to 56) is selected according to the timing of the stop operation. Stop display on the symbol display means, In the third normal gaming state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, the procedure of the player's stop operation is a specific procedure (for example, the pressed position correct in the reels 3L and 3C, And if the stop operation order is correct), the combination display of the fourth special symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and if the procedure of the stop operation of the player is different from the specific procedure, the stop is performed. The combination of the symbols of the first small combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means according to the timing of the operation, and the third special small combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means in the fourth special game state. In this case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the symbol display means is made to stop and display the combination (for example, watermelon) of the symbol of the third small part, and the profit giving means is in front of the symbol display means. When the combination of the symbols of the third small winning combination is stopped and displayed, the third profit (for example, 2), which is the same number of game media as the number of inserted game media (for example, 2), is awarded. It is a game machine as described above characterized by being.

  In the third invention, in the first general gaming state (for example, no bonus carryover (RT0)), the first special part (for example, BB1 or BB2) is more than the fourth special part (for example, MB1 or MB2) Is also configured to be determined with high probability. That is, the first general gaming state, the second general gaming state (for example, BB carryover (RT2)) and the first special gaming state (more specifically, the first specific first special gaming state or the third special gaming By repeating the state), it is possible to create a section (for example, a continuous zone (special medal increase section)) in which the gaming state advantageous to the player is continuous.

  However, in the third invention, in the third general gaming state (for example, with MB carryover (RT1)), the first special combination is not determined, and a predetermined small combination (for example, control small combination group 1) And when the small player group 2) is determined, the player performs the stop operation in a specific procedure (for example, the pressed position correct answer on the reels 3L and 3C and the stop operation order correct) and the fourth special symbol If the combination of (for example, MB1-1 to 9 or MB2-1 to 12) is stopped and displayed and the fourth special gaming state (for example, MB gaming state) has not passed, the gaming state advantageous to the player is continuous. Do not shift to the section where In addition, the fourth special game state functions as a period (for example, a medal maintenance period) in which game media do not decrease or increase.

  Therefore, according to the third invention, while securing the equity of the profits between the player and the game arcade, the fun of the game is improved by creating unevenness in the transition probability to the game state advantageous to the player. It can be done.

  The third invention controls the main control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for controlling the progress of the game and the notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) for notifying the player of the information. Command control means (for example, communication data transmission processing by the main CPU 93) comprising: sub control means (for example, sub control circuit 101), the main control means transmitting a command in one direction to the sub control means And instruction information transmission determining means (for example, an instruction information transmission determining means for determining whether or not the command transmitting means transmits a specific command (for example, effect state command) including instruction information for notifying the player of the procedure of the stop operation) , And the main control process by the main CPU 93, the instruction information transmission determining means reports the first predetermined procedure in the first specific first special game state. To transmit the specific command including the first predetermined instruction information to be sent by the command transmission means, and in the second specific first special game state, the second predetermined procedure To transmit the specific command including the second predetermined instruction information for informing the user by the command transmission unit, and the sub control unit is configured to transmit the first predetermined instruction by the command transmission unit. When the specific command including information is transmitted, the notification means is controlled to perform notification of the first predetermined procedure, and the command transmission means includes the second predetermined instruction information. The gaming machine according to the above, wherein the notification means is controlled to give notification of the second predetermined procedure when the specific command is transmitted.

  Further, in the third invention, a first predetermined procedure for maintaining the first specific first special gaming state and a second predetermined procedure for shifting to the third special gaming state are notified. Is configured as. Therefore, according to the third invention, it is possible for the player to easily enjoy the profit in a period advantageous to the player with increased gaming media, and therefore the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the third aspect of the invention, the main control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) decides whether to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation, and notifies the procedure of the player's stop operation. If it is determined that a specific command (for example, effect state command) is transmitted to the sub control means (for example, sub control circuit 101) and it is determined not to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation. , And is configured not to send a specific command to the sub control means. That is, the sub control means is configured not to notify the procedure of the player's stop operation when the specific command is not transmitted. Therefore, even if a misconduct is made to the sub-control means, it is possible to secure the equity of the game and to prevent the game arcade from suffering an unexpected disadvantage.

  In the third invention, the internal winning combination determining means determines the second special combination at a higher probability than the third special combination in the second special gaming state, and in the third special gaming state A game machine as described above, characterized in that the third special role is determined with a higher probability than the second special role.

  In the third invention, even in the second special game state and the third special game state, the second special role and the third special part can be determined as the internal winning combination, and in the second special game state The second special part is determined with a higher probability than the third special part, and in the third special game state, the third special part is determined with a higher probability than the second special part. Therefore, according to the third invention, when being controlled to the second special gaming state, it becomes easy to be controlled to the second special gaming state (or the first specific first special gaming state), and the third special When it is controlled to the gaming state, it becomes easy to be controlled to the third special gaming state (or the second specific first special gaming state), so that the game characteristics in the gaming state advantageous to the player are diversified. It can be

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated using this embodiment (a modification is included), this invention is not limited to this. That is, the specific configuration of each means included in the present invention is not limited to the example adopted in the above-described embodiment, and any modification is possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the display window 4 are adopted as the symbol display means, but instead of or in addition to this, a liquid crystal display device may be used. That is, the image of the symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device may be variably displayed. Further, the display window 4 is configured as a plurality of display windows 4L, 4C, 4R corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are arranged on the circumferential surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. A part of the symbol may be displayed.

  Further, for example, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 acquires the random number value generated by the random number generator 98 and performs the internal lottery process and the notification number lottery process as the internal winning combination determining means. Alternatively, or together with this, a random number generation circuit (not shown) built in the main CPU 93 may be used to obtain random number values.

  Further, for example, in the present embodiment, as the start operation detection means for detecting the start operation of the player, the start switch 79 for detecting the operation on the start lever 23 is adopted, and the stop operation for detecting the stop operation of the player Although the stop switch substrate 80 for detecting the operation to the stop button 19L, 19C, 19R is employed as the detection means, a touch panel switch may be used instead of or in addition to this.

  Furthermore, for example, various counters and various timers managed by the control of the main CPU 93 or the sub CPU 102 shown in the present embodiment may be appropriately changed in the management mode within the scope of the present invention. Can. For example, various counters and various timers managed by "addition" may be managed by "subtraction", and in this case, the determination as to "is above" is "below". The determination as to whether or not the condition is “over” is read as the determination as to whether or not the condition is “less than”. Also, for example, various counters and various timers managed by "subtraction" may be managed by "addition", and in this case, the determination as to "is less than or equal to" may be " The judgment as to whether or not the above is replaced with the judgment as to whether or not the term is "less than", and the judgment as to whether or not "less than" is referred to as the judgment as to whether or not as "more than".

  Further, for example, various counters and various timers managed under the control of the main CPU 93 shown in the present embodiment may be managed under the control of the sub CPU 102 without departing from the scope of the present invention. The various counters and the various timers managed by the control of the sub CPU 102 may be managed by the control of the main CPU 93 without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  Further, for example, various gaming states managed by the control of the main CPU 93 shown in the present embodiment may be managed by the control of the sub CPU 102 without departing from the scope of the present invention, and the sub CPU 102 The various gaming states managed by the control of the above may be managed by the control of the main CPU 93 without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  All the inventions described in the present embodiment can be applied to pachinko machines, gaming machines, slot machines and all other gaming machines without departing from the scope of the invention.

1 Pachi-slot machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4 Display window (symbol display area)
23 Start lever 19L, 19C, 19R Stop button 91 Main control circuit 101 Secondary control circuit 93 Main CPU
95 Main RAM
101 sub CPU
103 Sub RAM

Claims (3)

Symbol display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns;
Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means for starting variation display of symbols by the symbol display means;
Symbol fluctuation stop control means for stopping fluctuation display of symbols by the symbol display means;
Profit giving means for giving a profit according to the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means in a stopped state by the symbol change stop control means for stopping the fluctuation display of the symbols by the symbol display means;
As a gaming state, it has a general gaming state, a first special gaming state and a second special gaming state,
In the general gaming state, the first special gaming state is shifted to the first special gaming state based on the stop display of the combination of the first special symbol corresponding to the first special combination on the symbol display means, and the first end First special game state control means for ending the first special game state based on the establishment of the condition;
In the first special game state, the second special game state is shifted based on the fact that the combination of the second special symbols corresponding to the second special part is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, And second special game state control means for ending the second special game state based on the establishment of the first end condition or the second end condition.
The first special gaming state includes a predetermined first special gaming state and a specific first special gaming state.
The first special game state control means
Shift to the predetermined first special gaming state based on the start of the first special gaming state,
In the predetermined first special game state, transition to the specific first special game state is made based on the determination of the second special part by the internal winning combination determining means,
The internal winning combination determining means
In the first special gaming state, a predetermined small winning combination is determined with high probability,
In the second special gaming state, determine the first special small combination with a higher probability than the second special small combination,
In the specific first special game state, determine the replay role with high probability,
The said symbol fluctuation stop control means,
In the predetermined first special game state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the symbol combination of the first small winning combination is displayed according to the timing of the stop operation. Stop display on the means,
In the specific first special game state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the symbol combination of the second small winning combination is displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Stop display on the means,
When the first special small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in the second special gaming state, the symbol combination of the first small winning combination is displayed according to the timing of the stop operation. Stop display on the means,
When the second special small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in the second special gaming state, the symbol combination of the second small winning combination is displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Stop display on the means,
In the specific first special gaming state, if the procedure of the player's stop operation is a predetermined procedure, the stop operation of the player is not made to stop and display the combination of the second special symbols on the symbol display means. If the procedure of is different from the predetermined procedure, the combination display of the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means,
The profit giving means is
When the symbol combination of the first small combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the first profit which is the number of game media smaller than the number of game media inserted is given, and the symbol display means If the combination of the symbols of the second small combination is stopped and displayed, the second benefit which is the number of game media more than the number of game media inserted is given ,
As a gaming state, further having a third special gaming state,
In the general gaming state, the third special gaming state is shifted based on the fact that the combination of the third special symbol corresponding to the third special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and the third end Third special game state control means for ending the third special game state based on the establishment of the condition;
The general gaming state includes a first general gaming state, a second general gaming state, and a third general gaming state.
The first special gaming state is shifted to the first general gaming state based on the end of the first special gaming state or the third special gaming state, and in the first general gaming state, the first special is determined by the internal winning combination determining means It is made to shift to the second general gaming state based on the winning combination being determined, and in the first general gaming status, the above-mentioned third special winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the above-mentioned General gaming state control means for shifting to a third general gaming state;
The internal winning combination determining means
In the first general gaming state, the first special combination is determined with a higher probability than the third special combination,
In the second general gaming state, the first special combination is carried over until the combination of the first special symbols corresponding to the first special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and the first new combination is newly added. Do not decide the special role or the third special role,
In the third general gaming state, the third special combination is carried over until the combination of the third special symbols corresponding to the third special combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and the first one is newly added. Do not decide the special role or the third special role,
In the general gaming state, the predetermined small winning combination is determined with high probability,
In the third special gaming state, always determine the third special small role,
In the third general gaming state, determine the replay role with high probability,
The said symbol fluctuation stop control means,
In the first general gaming state and the second general gaming state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the symbol of the first small winning combination according to the timing of the stop operation Stop the symbol display means on the combination of
In the third general gaming state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, if the procedure of the player's stop operation is a specific procedure, the third special symbol If the combination display is stopped on the symbol display means and the procedure of the player's stop operation is a procedure different from the specific procedure, the combination of the symbols of the first small combination is selected according to the timing of the stop operation. A game machine characterized by having a symbol display means stop display . Prior Symbol third special game state, when the third special Small Win by the internal winning combination determination means has been determined, the symbol display combinations of symbols of the third small prize regardless of the timing of the stop operation Stop display on the means,
The profit giving means is
When the symbol combination of the third small combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, a third benefit is provided which is the same number of game media as the number of game media inserted. The gaming machine according to claim 1. Symbol display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns;
Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means for starting variation display of symbols by the symbol display means;
Symbol fluctuation stop control means for stopping fluctuation display of symbols by the symbol display means;
Profit giving means for giving a profit according to the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means in a stopped state by the symbol change stop control means for stopping the fluctuation display of the symbols by the symbol display means;
As a gaming state, it has a general gaming state, a first special gaming state and a second special gaming state,
In the general gaming state, the first special gaming state is shifted to the first special gaming state based on the stop display of the combination of the first special symbol corresponding to the first special combination on the symbol display means, and the first end First special game state control means for ending the first special game state based on the establishment of the condition;
In the first special game state, the second special game state is shifted based on the fact that the combination of the second special symbols corresponding to the second special part is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, And second special game state control means for ending the second special game state based on the establishment of the first end condition or the second end condition.
The first special gaming state includes a predetermined first special gaming state and a specific first special gaming state.
The first special game state control means
Shift to the predetermined first special gaming state based on the start of the first special gaming state,
In the predetermined first special game state, transition to the specific first special game state is made based on the determination of the second special part by the internal winning combination determining means,
The internal winning combination determining means
In the first special gaming state, a predetermined small winning combination is determined with high probability,
In the second special gaming state, determine the first special small combination with a higher probability than the second special small combination,
In the specific first special game state, determine the replay role with high probability,
The said symbol fluctuation stop control means,
In the predetermined first special game state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the symbol combination of the first small winning combination is displayed according to the timing of the stop operation. Stop display on the means,
In the specific first special game state, when the predetermined small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the symbol combination of the second small winning combination is displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Stop display on the means,
When the first special small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in the second special gaming state, the symbol combination of the first small winning combination is displayed according to the timing of the stop operation. Stop display on the means,
When the second special small winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means in the second special gaming state, the symbol combination of the second small winning combination is displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Stop display on the means,
In the specific first special gaming state, if the procedure of the player's stop operation is a predetermined procedure, the stop operation of the player is not made to stop and display the combination of the second special symbols on the symbol display means. If the procedure of is different from the predetermined procedure, the combination display of the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means,
The profit giving means is
When the symbol combination of the first small winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the first profit which is the number of game media smaller than the number of game media inserted is given,
When the symbol combination of the second small winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the second benefit which is the number of game media greater than the number of game media inserted is given,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Providing a secondary control means for controlling an informing means for informing the player of the information;
The main control means
Command transmitting means for transmitting a command in one direction to the sub control means;
And instruction information transmission determining means for determining whether or not the command transmitting means transmits a specific command including instruction information for informing the player of the procedure of the stop operation.
The instruction information transmission determining means determines that the command transmitting means transmits the specific command including predetermined instruction information for notifying the predetermined procedure in the specific first special gaming state. ,
The sub-control means controls the notification means to notify the predetermined procedure when the specific command including the predetermined instruction information is transmitted by the command transmission means. It is that Yu technique machine.

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