JP6696774B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot machine.

  Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of multiple reels arranged on the surface of the reel starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the multiple reels stops, and the combination of symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given in accordance with the above, is known.

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

  In addition, as shown in Patent Document 1, in recent years, information that is advantageous to the player, such as information for establishing an internal winning combination, is provided to the player so that the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is not lost. There is known a game machine that informs the player. It should be noted that such notification of information that is advantageous to the player is generally referred to as navigating (navigating) or the like, and a period during which navigating is performed is referred to as AT (assist time), which has an AT function. Gaming machines are called AT machines and ART machines.

JP, 2010-057732, A

  By the way, in the AT machine and the ART machine so far, the sub-control circuit side (sub-side) randomly determines whether or not to execute the AT in accordance with the internal winning combination determined on the main control circuit side (main side). It is common to draw lots of AT ending conditions (for example, the number of games and the number of differences). In AT machines (ART machines), the payout rate of medals varies depending on whether or not the AT is operating. Therefore, in conventional gaming machines that perform lottery on ATs on the sub side, the payout rate of medals is limited to the main side. It was supposed to be managed by the sub side instead.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot machine, since it is required to appropriately manage the payout rate of medals, it is not preferable to manage the payout rate of medals on the sub side. Processing is required to be performed on the main side. However, since the capacity of the storage means (ROM) of the main control circuit is limited, only a limited amount can be allocated to AT management. On the other hand, if the capacity is suppressed and the AT management is monotonous, the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is spoiled.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that simplifies AT management and does not impair playability.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a normal state (for example, a general gaming state) and an advantageous state (for example, an AT gaming state) that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state, as a state in which a game is played. There, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, display window 4L, which displays a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels). 4C, 4R), start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 6S, main control board 71) for detecting a start operation by the player, and the reel is rotated based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection of the start operation by the pattern changing means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) and the start operation detecting means for changing the above-mentioned symbols, the internal winning is performed with a predetermined probability from a plurality of winning combinations. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining a winning combination, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop, which is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detects a stopping operation for stopping each reel. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the switch 7S, the main control board 71), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. the reel stop control means for stopping the variation of the symbols displayed on the symbol display unit (e.g., a motor driving circuit 39, the main control board 71) and, in association with each of the prior SL multiple roles by the advantageous condition The promotion condition setting means (for example, AT rank-up determination table) for setting whether or not the termination condition of No. 1 is promoted to the termination condition in which the duration of the advantageous state is extended, and the internal winning combination determination means. When the winning combination is determined, the winning / losing information set by the promotion winning / disabling setting means in association with the winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is winning information indicating that the ending condition is promoted, and the current ending condition is In the case of a predetermined end condition (for example, other than BB4), an end condition promotion means (for example, the main control board 71) that promotes to another end condition in which the duration of the advantageous state is longer than the predetermined end condition. When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the winning information indicating that the winning / disabling information set by the promotion winning / disabling setting means in association with the winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination promotes the ending condition. And the current termination condition differs from the predetermined termination condition by the termination condition promotion means. When a certain end condition (for example, BB4) is promoted, a high mode (for example, continuous A mode) in which the transition expectation level is a predetermined value or more among a plurality of modes in which the transition expectation level for the advantageous state is different ) As a current mode and a mode setting means (for example, the main control board 71) and the normal state, the game state is shifted to the advantageous state based on the mode set as the current mode, and the advantageous state is set. And an advantageous state control means (for example, the main control board 71) that terminates the advantageous state that is being executed based on the set termination condition, and the duration of the advantageous state is the termination condition of the advantageous state. It is characterized in that it has a plurality of different end conditions, and the promotion win / loss setting means sets the win / loss information in association with each of the plurality of winning combinations for each of the plurality of end conditions .

  In such a gaming machine, win / loss information regarding whether or not to promote the ending condition of the advantageous state to the ending condition of extending the duration of the advantageous state is set for each of the plurality of winning combinations. When the winning combination, which is the winning information indicating that the winning / disapproval information is to promote the ending condition, is determined as the internal winning combination, if the current ending condition is the predetermined ending condition, the current ending condition is changed to another one. Promote to termination condition. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is determined whether or not to promote the end condition of the advantageous state together with the determination of the internal winning combination. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is not necessary to perform a lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination regarding the promotion of the end condition of the advantageous state, and the processing load can be reduced and the advantageous state can be achieved. Various lottery tables for deciding whether or not to promote the end condition of are eliminated, and the data capacity can be suppressed.

  By simply associating the combination of the winning and promotion of the end condition with each other, it is possible to know whether or not the end condition of the advantageous state is promoted from the combination of the symbols displayed as the result of the stop control, and the game is played. It becomes monotonous. On the other hand, if the control is such that the end condition of the advantageous state is promoted with a certain probability for one winning combination, a lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination is required, and the control load And the data capacity will increase. In this regard, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, reel stop control is performed so that the same combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line even for the first winning combination and the second winning combination with different associated winning and winning information. Therefore, the player cannot grasp whether or not the end condition of the advantageous state is promoted from the combination of the displayed symbols. As a result, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the management of the end condition of the advantageous state is simplified, and the game playability is not impaired.

  Further, if the end condition of the advantageous state is promoted to infinity, the profit obtained by the player becomes excessive, which is not preferable. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, even when the winning combination in which the winning information is associated as the winning / failing information is determined as the internal winning combination, when the current ending condition is promoted to the specific ending condition, , There is no further promotion of termination conditions. As a result, it is possible to prevent the advantageous state from continuing more than expected, and it is possible to balance the profit on the player side and the profit on the gaming shop side. If the winning condition is not promoted even though the winning combination associated with the winning information is determined as the internal winning combination, the player may be dissatisfied. In this regard, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, instead of promotion of the ending condition, control is performed to shift to the high mode in which the degree of expectation of transition to the advantageous state is equal to or higher than a predetermined level. For the player, the advantageous state can be expected to resume immediately after the advantageous state ends, so that it is possible to prevent dissatisfaction with respect to the fact that the ending condition is not promoted.

Moreover, Te gaming machine smell according to the present invention, before Symbol termination condition promotion means, the internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, the winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination in the predetermined termination condition Correspondingly, the predetermined ending condition is promoted based on the win / loss information set by the promotion win / loss setting means, the mode setting means, when the internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the specific In the end condition, the high mode is set as the current mode based on the winning / losing information set by the promotion winning / discarding setting means in association with the winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination.

  According to such a gaming machine, the correspondence relationship between the winning combination and the hit / no-go information regarding the promotion win / fail of the end condition is set for each end condition. As a result, in the case of a certain end condition, it is possible for a hand associated with promoting the end condition to be not promoted in the case of another end condition. To do. Even in this case, when the winning combination associated with the winning information is determined as the internal winning combination, the player is dissatisfied by performing the control of shifting to the high mode instead of the promotion of the ending condition. Instead, it is possible to balance the profits of the player and the game store.

Moreover, Te gaming machine smell according to the present invention, the reel stop control unit, when either the first roles spruce information is different and the second roles is determined as the internal winning combination, each at the symbol display unit The fluctuation of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means is stopped so that the same symbol combination is displayed on the effective line formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of the reel. It is possible (for example, to perform completely the same stop control) .

  In such a gaming machine, since the reel rotation is stopped based on the reel stop control information (turning cylinder stop number) according to the winning combination, the combinations of the destination modes associated with each other (first winning combination and first winning combination) The rotation of the reels is stopped between the two roles) based on different reel stop control information. In this respect, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, even when the reel stop control information is different, when the stop operation is detected at the same timing, the same symbol combination is displayed. Rotate the reel. As a result, it is possible to prevent the end condition of the advantageous state from being grasped from the combination of the displayed symbols, which does not impair the playability.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to simplify the management of the end condition of the advantageous state and improve the game playability.

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  Hereinafter, a pachi-slot machine showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the pachi-slot machine of the present embodiment, medals are used as a game medium for playing a game. As the game medium, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, etc. can be applied in addition to medals. Further, in the present embodiment, the replay probability is higher than the normal time during the assist time (hereinafter, referred to as “AT”) that is a function of navigating the establishment of a specific small winning combination by a lamp or the like and the specific number of plays. A pachi-slot having a function of assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as “ART”) in which RT and RT simultaneously operate will be described.

[Function flow of pachi-slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when a player inserts a medal and the start lever 6 is operated, one value (from a random number in a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 65535) ( Hereinafter, a random number value) is extracted.

  An internal winning combination determination means (a main CPU 31 described later) performs a lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. That is, the internal winning combination determination means determines a predetermined winning probability from a plurality of combinations based on the detection of the start operation of the unit game for the start lever 6 by the start switch 6S (see FIG. 4) (establishment of a predetermined starting condition). Determines the internal winning combination.

  By the determination of the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that is allowed to be displayed along the pay line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning", in which benefits such as payout of medals, operation of replay (replay), and operation of bonus are given to the player, and other so-called "miss". And related items are provided.

  Subsequently, when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed by the player after the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, reel stop control means (main CPU 31, which will be described later, motor drive circuit, which will be described later). 39, the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) perform control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination and the timing at which the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed. To do.

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

  The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination which permits the display of the winning combination of symbols is determined, the reel combination is used for the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”) by using the above specified time. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces so as to be displayed as much as possible.

  On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reels are reeled in within the maximum number of sliding pieces so that they will not be displayed along the activated line by using the above specified time. Stop rotation of 3L, 3C and 3R.

  In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 31 described later) determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the activated line is related to winning. Determine whether or not.

  That is, the winning determination means determines the winning or non-winning of the winning combination based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line based on the fact that the reel stop control means stops the fluctuation of the symbols.

  When it is determined that the game is related to winning, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game (unit game) in the pachi-slot machine 1.

  In the present embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) that is first performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is the first stop operation, the first stop operation. The stop operation performed after the stop operation is called a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is called a third stop operation.

  Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, in the above-described series of flows, light output performed by the dot display device 100 (display device) effect execution means (dot display device 100), sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or Various effects are performed using these combinations.

  When the start lever is operated, a random number value for rendering (hereinafter, a random number value for rendering) is extracted in addition to the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the random number value for effect is extracted, the effect content determination means randomly determines the effect content to be executed this time from the plurality of types of effect content associated with the internal winning combination. The sub-control circuit described later plays a role of this effect content determination means.

  When the content of the effect is determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in association with each trigger such as the start of the rotation of the reel, the stop of the rotation of each reel, the determination of the presence or absence of the winning. In this way, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of the symbols to be aimed for) is executed by executing the effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided to the player and the interest of the player can be improved.

  In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 may execute an effect without interlocking with each of the above triggers. For example, the background effect performed on the dot display device 100 corresponds to an effect that is not linked to each trigger. The details of this background effect will be described later.

[Pachislot machine structure]
The functional flow of the pachi-slot machine 1 has been described above. Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment with the protective panel 5 removed.

  The housing 4 forming the entire pachi-slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. A reel upper display 101 is provided at the uppermost front portion of the front door 2. A transparent protection panel 5 is provided substantially in the center of the front surface of the front door 2, and a reel effect display device 103 and a side effect display device 104 are provided on the left and right of the protection panel 5.

  Further, inside the protection panel 5, as shown in FIG. 3, a dot display device 100 in which a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged in a horizontally long rectangular shape is provided in an approximately central upper portion. It should be noted that a front panel capable of transmitting light from the LED of the dot display device 100 may be arranged between the dot display device 100 and the protection panel 5. For example, by applying a predetermined pattern to a part of the front panel and turning on the LED of the dot display device 100, an effect corresponding to the pattern can be performed.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the dot display 100 is configured by arranging a plurality of LEDs in a horizontally long rectangular shape at equal intervals. The dot display device 100 can display various pictures such as characters and characters by turning on (blinking) LEDs at arbitrary places. Further, the dot display device 100 illuminates (blinks) an LED arranged at the rear of the front panel to illuminate an arbitrary portion of the pattern provided on the front panel from the back.

  A reel illuminator 102 is provided below the dot display device 100. In the present embodiment, the dot display device 100, the reel upper display device 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display device 103, and the side effect display device 104 are caused to emit light by using light emitting diodes (LEDs), but organic electroluminescence is used. An existing light emitting element such as (organic EL) can be used as long as it can emit light of at least green, yellow, blue, and red.

  Below the reel illuminator 102, vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R constituting a symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols displayed on reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later are provided. There is. In the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, an upper right diagonal cross-up line 8a, an upper top line 8b, a middle center line 8c, a lower bottom line 8d, and a diagonally downward right cross-down line 8e are displayed. ..

  As shown in FIG. 3, each of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R displays three symbols out of the symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Therefore, 3 × 3 symbols are displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Five lines of the cross-up line 8a to the cross-down line 8e displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are lines that linearly connect the 3 × 3 symbols displayed by the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. ..

  In the present embodiment, the cross-up line 8a among the cross-up line 8a, the top line 8b, the center line 8c, the bottom line 8d, and the cross-down line 8e is the effective line, and is displayed along the cross-up line 8a. The winning determination is made based on the combination of symbols. On the other hand, the top line 8b, the center line 8c, the bottom line 8d, and the cross-down line 8e other than the cross-up line 8a are pseudo lines that are not used for winning determination.

  The activated line (cross-up line 8a) is activated by operating a MAX bet button 11 or a 1 bet button 12, which will be described later, or by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22. Here, operating the MAX bet button 11 or the 1 bet button 12 is synonymous with inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, “the number of inserted medals” includes both the number of BETs operated by the above-described MAX bet button 11 or the 1 bet button 12 and the number of inserted coins actually inserted into the medal insertion slot 22.

  In the cabinet 60, a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has a reel band on the outer peripheral surface of which a symbol row as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game is drawn. That is, a plurality of symbols are displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The design drawn on each reel band can be viewed from the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1 through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Further, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant speed rotation (for example, 80 rotations / minute) to variably display the symbol row.

  An information display 14 is provided below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The information display 14 is provided with an LED (not shown) that lights up corresponding to the number of medals inserted in the game this time (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number). In addition, the information display 14 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter, the number of payouts) and the number of medals stored in the pachi-slot machine 1 (hereinafter, the number of credits). A digital display (not shown) that digitally displays to the player is provided.

  Further, the information display 14 has an instruction monitor (not shown) for notifying the information of the stop operation necessary for displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination along the activated line. It is provided. The instruction monitor is composed of, for example, 7-segment LEDs, and notifies the player of necessary stop operation information by lighting or blinking in a manner that uniquely corresponds to the stop operation information to be notified. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, a “push order combination”, which is a combination in which the combination of symbols displayed is different depending on the order of stop operations (push order), is provided. The mode uniquely corresponding to the information of the stop operation to be notified is, for example, "1" is displayed when the pressing order "left, right, middle" is notified, and the pressing order "left, middle, right" is notified. "2" is displayed when the push order is displayed, "3" is displayed when the push order "middle, left, right" is notified, and "4" is displayed when the push order "middle, right, left" is notified Then, "5" is displayed when the pressing order "right, left, middle" is notified, and "6" is displayed when the pressing order "right, middle, left" is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 4 to be described later, the information display 14 is controlled by the main control board 71 via the door relay board 74. Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1, in addition to the instruction monitor controlled by the main control board 71, other means controlled by the sub control board 72 may be used to notify the stop operation information. Information on the stop operation may be notified on the dot display device 100 described above.

  In this case, the notification mode in the instruction monitor and the notification mode in other means may be different modes. That is, in the instruction monitor, it is sufficient to notify in a manner that uniquely corresponds to the information of the stop operation to be notified, and it is not always necessary to directly notify the information of the stop operation (for example, "5" in the instruction monitor). Even if displayed, some players may not be able to specify the content of the notification, and cannot be said to be a direct notification). On the other hand, in the notification by other means, the information of the stop operation may be directly notified. For example, when notifying the pressing order “right, left, middle”, the instruction monitor uniquely displays “5” corresponding to the pressing order to be notified, while other means (dot display 100) displays The first stop operation may be performed on the right reel 3R, the second stop operation may be performed on the left reel 3L, and the third stop operation may be directly notified to the middle reel 3C.

  As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, not only the control of the sub control board 72 but also the control of the main control board 71 can notify information of a necessary stop operation according to the internal winning combination. Of course, the notification of the stop operation information may be controlled according to the game state. More specifically, the information of the stop operation may be notified in the later-described AT game state without notifying the information of the stop operation in the general game state described later (see FIG. 6).

  A pedestal portion 10 having a substantially horizontal surface is formed below the information display 14. In the horizontal plane of the pedestal portion 10, the medal slot 22 is provided on the right side, and the MAX bet button 11 and the 1 bet button 12 are provided on the left side. Inside the MAX bet button 11, there is provided a bet button LED 108 (see FIG. 5) that lights up when a medal can be inserted.

  By depressing the MAX bet button 11, the number of medals (three) provided for the unit game (one game) is inserted, and the activated line is activated. On the other hand, each time the bet button 12 is pressed once, one medal is inserted. When the 1 bet button 12 is operated three times, three medals used for the unit game are inserted and the activated line is activated.

  The operation of the MAX bet button 11, the operation of the bet button 12, and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are referred to as “insertion operation”.

  On the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, there is provided a settlement button 13 for switching the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player by a push button operation. By switching the settlement button 13, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16.

  On the right side of the settlement button 13, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated by the tilting operation of the player, and the start operation means for starting the variable display of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is started. The lever 6 is attached so as to be tiltable within a predetermined angle range.

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotations of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided at approximately the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10. ing. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) is basically started by operating the start lever 6, and ends when all reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  Speakers 9L and 9R that produce effects such as sound effects and sounds are provided on the front side of the lower part of the front door 2, and a medal payout port 15 for paying out medals is provided between the speakers 9L and 9R. ing. At the lowermost portion of the front door 2, a medal receiving portion 16 that stores the paid out medals is provided.

  Further, in the lower front surface of the front door 2, a waist panel 25 having a design corresponding to the motif of the model is provided on the surface sandwiched between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving portion 16 from above and below. It is installed. The waist panel 25 is illuminated by a waist panel illuminator (not shown) provided behind the waist panel 25.

[Circuit configuration of pachi-slot machine]
The structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 has been described above. Next, with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control board 71, a sub-control board 72, an external centralized terminal board 73 electrically connected to these, and a peripheral device (actuator).

<Main control board>
FIG. 4 shows an electrical configuration mainly including the main control board 71 of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer)
The main control board 71 has the microcomputer 30 installed on the circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU) 31, a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM) 32, and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM) 33.

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, a data table such as an internal lottery table, and data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control board 72. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

(Random number generator, etc.)
A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the main CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses.

  The main CPU 31 executes the control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts at least one value from the generated random numbers according to the purpose.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
As peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30, there are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and a medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper) 40. Further, at the input / output port of the microcomputer 30, a motor drive circuit 39 for controlling the operation of each peripheral device, a hopper drive circuit 41, a reel position detection circuit 50, a payout completion signal circuit 51, an external centralized terminal board 73, and Various circuits such as the door relay board 74 and various boards are connected.

  The motor drive circuit 39 constitutes a symbol varying means and controls the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. That is, the motor drive circuit 39 changes the symbol displayed on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by rotating each reel 3L, 3C, 3R based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have made one rotation, by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, in accordance with each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Here, the reel index is information indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R make one rotation.

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a designated angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time a pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R once, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

  After detecting the reel index, the main CPU 31 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. As a result, the main CPU 31 manages the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated).

  Next, the management of the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 33. Then, each time the pulse counter counts the output of a predetermined number of pulses necessary for the rotation of one symbol, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 33 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel position detection circuit 50 detects the reel index.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 manages the symbol counter to manage how many symbols have been rotated after the reel index is detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position at which the reel index is detected.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. Further, the payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40 to the outside has reached the payout number. ..

(External centralized terminal board)
The external centralized terminal board 73 receives signals such as the number of inserted / dispensed medals from the main control board 71, the number of games played, and bonus operation presence / absence information, and displays these signals on the number of games played and the number of bonus operations. Output to an external display device or host computer in the game arcade. The external display is installed, for example, above the pachi-slot machine 1, and updates the display in association with the progress of the number of games and bonus operation, and notifies the bonus operation by a lamp or the like.

  Here, the medal insertion signal is a signal that enables recognition of medal insertion and is output when the start lever 6 is operated. The medal payout signal is a signal that enables recognition of medal payout or replay, and is output at the time of medal payout (including credit storage) or at the time of replay operation.

(Door relay board)
The door relay board 74 is a board that relays wiring between the main control board 71 and various buttons and switches and the information display 14. Further, the door relay board 74 is connected to the sub control board 72 via the sub relay board 75. The door relay board 74 is connected so that information can be transmitted only to the sub relay board 75, and the sub relay board 75 does not transmit information. As a result, the one-way communication between the main control board 71 and the sub-control board 72 is performed so that information can be transmitted only from the main control board 71 to the sub-control board 72.

  A start switch 6S, a stop switch 7S, a medal sensor 42S, a MAX bet switch 11S, a 1bet switch 12S, and a settlement switch 13S are connected to the door relay board 74.

  The start switch 6S constitutes a start operation detection means and detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation). Further, the stop switch 7S constitutes a stop operation detecting means, and detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed by the player (stop operation).

  The medal sensor 42S detects that the medal received in the medal insertion slot 22 has passed through the selector. Further, the MAX bet switch 11S detects that the MAX bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. Further, the 1 bet switch 12S detects that the 1 bet button 12 has been pressed by the player. The main CPU 31 activates the activated line based on the detection result of the medal sensor 42S or the MAX bet switch 11S and the 1 bet switch 12S. The settlement switch 13S detects that the settlement button 13 is pressed by the player.

  Further, the door relay board 74 is provided inside each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the stop button internal LEDs 107L, 107C, 107R for displaying the receiving states of these, and an information display device for displaying information regarding the number of medals. 14 are connected.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 5 shows an electrical configuration mainly including the sub control board 72 of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The sub control board 72 is electrically connected to the main control board 71, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control board 71.

  The sub control board 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter, sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter, sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter, sub RAM) 83, a DSP (digital signal processor) 84, an audio RAM 85, A / It is configured to include a D converter 86 and an amplifier 87.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in response to the command transmitted from the main control board 71.

  The sub RAM 83 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 board 71. The sub ROM 82 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, the main board communication task for controlling the communication with the main control board 71 and determining and registering the effect content (effect data) based on the communication content, the dot display 100, the reel upper part display. A lamp control task for controlling the light output by the container 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, the side effect display 104, and the bet button LED 108, a sound control task for controlling the sound output by the speakers 9L, 9R, and the like. included.

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

  Further, the data storage area includes LED data for controlling lighting and blinking of the dot display device 100. The sub-control board 72 controls the dot display device 100 in accordance with the LED data, so that the LED of an arbitrary portion among the LEDs of the dot display device 100 is controlled to be turned on. The LED data is arbitrarily designed by the designer in accordance with the effect produced by the dot display device 100.

  The sub control board 72 is connected to the sub relay board 75, and is connected to various peripheral devices via the sub relay board 75. The peripheral devices connected to the sub relay board 75 include a dot display device 100, a reel upper display device 101, a reel illuminator 102, a reel effect display device 103, a side effect display device 104, and a bet button LED 108. Speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the sub control board 72. Operations of these peripheral devices and the like are controlled by the sub control board 72.

  The sub CPU 81, the DSP 84, the audio RAM 85, the A / D converter 86, and the amplifier 87 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the effect contents.

  Moreover, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the dot display device 100, the reel upper display device 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display device 103, and the side effect display device 104 according to the lamp data specified by the effect contents. For example, the sub CPU 81 controls lighting, blinking, and turning off of the LED of the dot display device 100 according to the LED data specified by the effect contents.

[Pachislot machine game state transition flow]
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a game state controlled by the main control board 71 (main CPU 31) of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment and its transition flow will be described.

<Basic game state transition flow>
In the present embodiment, the main control board 71 manages the game state based on whether or not a bonus is won / operated. As shown in FIG. 6 (A), the main control board 71 distinguishes between the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the bonus state based on whether or not the bonus (so-called accessory continuous actuating device) is won / actuated. The RT0 gaming state is a state in which the bonus is not activated and the bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination (between non-flags). The RT1 gaming state is a state in which the bonus is not activated and the bonus is determined (carried over) as an internal winning combination (between flags). The bonus state is a state in which the bonus is operating.

  In the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, the type of the internal winning combination relating to the replay and the winning probability thereof are different. Specifically, the RT0 gaming state is a state in which the probability of a winning combination related to replay being determined as an internal winning combination is low, and the RT1 gaming state is the probability of determining a winning combination related to replay as an internal winning combination RT0 game. It is a state higher than the state. In the present embodiment, the RT1 gaming state is between flags, and since the winning probability of replay is high, it can be said to be so-called RT between flags (replay time).

  The main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state when "F_BB" described later is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT0 gaming state. In addition, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the bonus state when the symbol combination “C_BB” corresponding to the “F_BB” carried over in the RT1 gaming state is displayed along the activated line. .. Then, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the bonus state to the RT0 gaming state when a bonus ending condition (for example, payout of more than 68 medals is paid) is satisfied in the bonus state.

<Game state transition flow unique to pachi-slot machine 1>
In the pachi-slot machine having such a gaming state, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment basically plays a game in the RT1 gaming state which is the RT between flags. That is, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game is played without operating with the bonus (feature continuous operation device) carried over. Then, in this RT between the flags, by controlling whether or not to notify (AT) the information of the stop operation that is advantageous to the player, the advantageous state and the disadvantageous state to the player are realized.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), the RT1 gaming state which is the RT between flags has a general gaming state, a precursor gaming state and an AT gaming state. The general game state is a non-winning state for the AT, which is a disadvantageous state for the player. The omen gaming state is the omen gaming state that stays before shifting to the AT gaming state when an AT is won. The AT game state is a so-called pseudo bonus, which is a game state advantageous for the player who informs information of the stop operation advantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, the bonus means a pseudo bonus rather than the accessory continuous operation device described above. Further, RB, BB1, BB2, BB3, and BB4, which will be described later, refer to the types of this pseudo (abbreviated below) bonus and are not related to the so-called first-class special accessory or accessory continuous operating device.

(Transition flow of game state)
When the main control board 71 wins the AT in the general gaming state, it shifts the gaming state from the general gaming state to the predictive gaming state. Further, the main control board 71, when "F_7 replay" which is a so-called final winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, shifts the gaming state from the general gaming state to the AT gaming state without passing the predictive game. Let Further, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the precursor gaming state to the AT gaming state when the precursor is finished in the precursor gaming state (for example, when a predetermined number of games are played). Further, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the AT gaming state to the general gaming state when the AT finishes in the AT gaming state (for example, when the ending condition according to the bonus type is satisfied).

(Transition flow during general game state)
As shown in FIG. 6 (B), in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a payout mode, “normal mode”, “low accuracy mode”, “pullback mode”, “continuous A mode”, “continuous B mode”, and “continuous C mode”. A plurality of types of modes such as “continuous S1 mode” and “continuous S2 mode” are provided. In the pachi-slot machine 1, one of these payout modes is set as the current payout mode, and a game is played. These payout modes differ in the degree of expectation of transition to the AT and the degree of advantage for the player.

  As will be described later in detail, in the “continuous A mode”, the “continuous B mode”, the “continuous C mode”, the “continuous S1 mode”, and the “continuous S2 mode”, the winning probability of AT is high (about 1/13), and “normal” The "mode" has a normal AT winning probability (role 1/265), and the "low probability mode" and the "pullback mode" have a low AT winning probability (role 1/504). Therefore, the winning probability of AT is different in each payout mode. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the AT in the “continuous A mode”, the “continuous B mode”, the “continuous C mode”, the “continuous S1 mode”, and the “continuous S2 mode” is the same, and the “low probability mode”. The winning probabilities of the ATs in the "and pullback mode" are the same, but they may be different from each other.

  In addition, each of the payout modes is different in the type of the payout mode which is determined as the payout mode of the transfer destination when the payout mode is changed from itself to another payout mode. As will be described later, the transition of the payout mode is performed with different probabilities in the normal gaming state and the predictive gaming state. Basically, it is difficult to shift to another payout mode in the normal game state, and it is easy to shift to another payout mode in the predictive game state.

  In a general game state (more specifically, a state in which a shift flag described later is OFF, which will be omitted hereinafter), the "normal mode" is a payout mode in which it is difficult to shift to another payout mode (about 1/1300). When shifting from the "normal mode" to another payout mode in the general game state, the "drawback mode (about 1/1800)" or "repeated A mode (about 1/4700)" is set as the payout mode of the shift destination. Is determined.

  Further, in the general game state, the "low probability mode" is a payout mode in which it is difficult to shift to another payout mode (about 1/460). When shifting from the "low probability mode" to another payout mode in the general game state, "pullback mode (about 1/600)" or "run A mode (about 1/2000)" as the payout mode of the shift destination Is determined.

  Further, in the general game state, the "pullback mode" is a payout mode in which it is easy to shift to another payout mode (about 1/79). When shifting from the "pullback mode" to another payout mode in the general game state, "normal mode (about 1/380)", "low probability mode (about 1/380)" as the payout mode of the shift destination Alternatively, “continuous A mode (about 1/130)” is determined.

  Further, in the general game state, the "continuous A mode" is a payout mode that does not shift to another payout mode. Specifically, in the general game state, only the "repeated A mode" shifts from the "repeated A mode" itself, and there is no transition to another payout mode.

  Also, in the general game state, the "continuous B mode" is a payout mode in which it is difficult to shift to another payout mode (about 1/1337). When shifting from the "consecutive B mode" to another payout mode in the general game state, "consecutive A mode (about 1/1337)" is determined as the payout mode of the transfer destination.

  Further, in the general game state, the "continuous C mode" is a payout mode in which it is difficult to shift to another payout mode (about 1/1337). In the general game state, when shifting from the "repeating C mode" to another payout mode, a "repeating A mode (about 1/1598)" or "repeating B mode (about 1/8192) as the destination payout mode. ) ”Is determined.

  Further, in the general game state, the "continuous S1 mode" is a payout mode in which it is easy to shift to another payout mode (about 1/13). When shifting from the "continuous S1 mode" to another payout mode in the general gaming state, "normal mode (about 1/19)", "low probability mode (about 1/45)" as the payout mode of the shift destination , “Pullback mode (1/350)”, “continuous A mode (approximately 1/1600)” or “continuous B mode (approximately 1/8192)” is determined.

  Further, in the general game state, the "continuous S2 mode" is a payout mode in which it is easy to shift to another payout mode (about 1/39). When shifting from the "continuous S2 mode" to another payout mode in the general game state, "low probability mode (about 1/45)" and "pullback mode (1/350)" as the payout mode of the transition destination , "Continuous A mode (about 1/1600)" or "Continuous B mode (about 1/8192)" is determined.

  As described above, in the payout mode, since the winning probability of the AT is different and the payout mode of the transfer destination is different, it can be said that the expectation of the transfer to the AT is different.

  In the general game state, it is determined whether or not the AT is won based on the ball output mode set as the current ball output mode, and when it is determined that the AT is won, the state shifts to the predictive game state. become.

(Transition flow during aura game state)
The payout mode described above is also used in the omen game state. In the predictive gaming state, the payout mode is the determination of the payout mode to be set in the general gaming state after the AT (pseudo bonus) won in the general gaming state is finished, and the AT (pseudo bonus) won in the general gaming state ) Is used to determine the rank.

  As described above, during the normal game state, it is difficult to shift the payout mode except some of the payout modes. Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the game situation is changed by shifting the payout mode during the precursory game state. That is, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, the current payout mode is maintained until the AT is won once, and the next and subsequent payout modes are newly set during the omen gaming state after winning the AT.

  In the predictive gaming state (more specifically, a state where a shift flag described later is ON, hereinafter omitted), the “normal mode” is a payout mode in which it is easy to shift to another payout mode (about 1/21). When moving from the "normal mode" to another payout mode in the precursor game state, "low probability mode (about 1/22)" and "pullback mode (about 1/480)" as the payout mode of the transition destination Alternatively, “continuous A mode (about 1/1300)” is determined.

  Further, in the predictive gaming state, the "low probability mode" is a payout mode in which it is easy to shift to another payout mode (about 1/48). When moving from the "low probability mode" to another payout mode in the omen gaming state, "normal mode (about 1/130)", "pullback mode (about 1/81)" as the payout mode of the transition destination Alternatively, “continuous A mode (about 1/1300)” is determined.

  Further, in the omen gaming state, the "pullback mode" is a payout mode in which it is easy to shift to another payout mode (about 1/77). When shifting from the "pullback mode" to another payout mode in the omen game state, "run A mode (about 1/77)" is determined as the payout mode of the transfer destination.

  Further, in the predictive game state, the "continuous A mode" is a payout mode in which it is easy to shift to another payout mode (about 1 / 2.22). When shifting from the "consecutive A mode" to another payout mode in the precursor game state, "consecutive B mode (about 1 / 2.22)" is determined as the payout mode of the transition destination.

  Further, in the predictive game state, the "continuous B mode" is a payout mode in which it is easy to shift to another payout mode (about 1 / 2.22). In the sign game state, in the case of shifting from the "consecutive B mode" to another payout mode, the destination payout mode is a "run A mode (about 1/550)" or a "run C mode (about 1/2. .24) ”is determined.

In the predictive gaming state, the "continuous C mode" is a payout mode in which it is difficult to shift to another payout mode (about 1 / 2.2). When shifting from the "repeating C mode" to another payout mode in the omen game state, "repeating A mode (about 1/550)" and "repeating S1 mode (about 1/2 .44) ”or“ continuous S2 mode (about 1/24) ”is determined.
The transition probability from the "continuous C mode" to the "continuous S1 mode" or the "continuous S2 mode" may be changed, which will be described later.

  Further, in the predictive gaming state, the "continuous S1 mode" is a payout mode in which it is difficult to shift to another payout mode (about 1/200). When shifting from the "Sequence S1 mode" to another payout mode in the precursor game state, "Sequence A (about 1/550)" and "Sequence B mode (about 1/3640)" as the payout mode of the transition destination Or “continuous C mode (approximately 1/340)” is determined.

  Further, in the predictive game state, the "continuous S2 mode" is a payout mode in which it is easy to shift to another payout mode (about 1 / 2.56). When shifting from the "repeated S2 mode" to another payout mode in the omen game state, "repeated A (about 1/163)" and "repeated B mode (about 1/6. 1) ”or“ continuous C mode (about 1 / 4.5) ”is determined.

  In the omen game state, the payout mode to be set in the general game state after the AT (pseudo bonus) is finished is determined based on the payout mode set as the current payout mode. In the omen gaming state, the AT rank is determined based on the payout mode at the time of winning the AT. The determination of the AT rank based on the payout mode will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Transition flow during AT game state)
As shown in FIG. 6 (B), the pachi-slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a plurality of ranks such as “RB”, “BB1”, “BB2”, “BB3”, and “BB4” as AT ranks. In each rank, the ending condition of AT is different, "RB" is the most unfavorable ending condition for the player, and "RB" is followed by "BB1""BB2""BB3" in order of advantageous ending conditions, "BB4" is the most favorable ending condition for the player.

  In the present embodiment, the difference number of medals acquired during the AT game state is used as the AT ending condition. The difference number is "50" for "RB" and the difference number is "150" for "BB1". , “BB2” has a difference of “250”, “BB3” has a difference of “400”, and “BB4” has a difference of “600”. Of course, the AT end condition is not limited to the difference number, and any condition such as the number of games, the number of times of navigation, and the continuation rate may be used, and the AT rank may be set according to the end condition to be used.

  The pachi-slot machine 1 determines the rank of the AT during the precursory game state before starting the AT, and promotes the rank of the AT during the AT game state. Although the details of this promotion method will be described later, the promotion of the rank of AT is like "RB1" to "BB1", "BB1" to "BB2", "BB2" to "BB3", "BB3" to "BB4". It is done one step at a time (of course, it is not limited to one step at a time, it may be possible to promote multiple steps at once). In addition, if the AT rank is promoted to unlimited, the profit for the player will be excessive. Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the AT rank is set to "BB4" and it is promoted to "BB4". After that, the payout mode is shifted to the "continuous A mode" without raising the AT rank.

(Outline of game flow of Pachi-slot machine 1 (outline of continuous mode system))
Next, an outline of the game flow of the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described. As described above, the transition of the payout mode in the pachi-slot machine 1 is basically performed during the omen gaming state. When the continuous mode system (any one of continuous A mode, continuous B mode, continuous C mode, continuous S1 mode or continuous S2 mode) is transferred with the transition of the payout mode, the probability of winning the AT again is high ( About 1/13), so-called AT consecutive chan can be expected.

  In the pachi-slot machine 1, when shifting from the non-continuous mode system (any one of the normal mode, the low-accuracy mode and the pullback mode) to the continuous mode system, the pachi-slot machine 1 always shifts to the "continuous A mode". Then, the "continuous A mode" shifts to the "continuous B mode", and the "continuous B mode" basically shifts to the "continuous C mode". Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the mode is changed from the non-continuous mode system to the continuous mode system, the continuous mode system is output at least three times, such as "continuous A mode", "continuous B mode" and "continuous C mode". The ball mode will be set and the AT will be in a row.

  Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the "continuous A mode" is changed to the "continuous C mode", basically, thereafter, the "continuous S1 mode" or the "continuous S2 mode" is performed. These "ream S1 mode" and "ream S2 mode" are easy to shift the payout mode not only in the predictive game state but also in the normal game state, and basically not when the payout mode is shifted in the general game state. When shifting to the continuous mode system and the payout mode is shifted in the predictive gaming state, the continuous mode system (the continuous C mode has the highest probability) is shifted.

  Here, in the "continuous S1 mode" and the "continuous S2 mode", since the probability of winning the AT is high (about 1/13), the continuous mode system shifts (falls down) from the continuous mode system in the normal game state. By winning the AT before the end and shifting it to the omen gaming state, the payout mode can be maintained as the continuous mode system, and the continuous chan of the AT can be continued. On the other hand, when the payout mode has been transferred before winning the AT during the normal game state of the "running S1 mode" and the "running S2 mode", the payout mode is changed from the continuous mode system to the non-continuous mode. It will fall to the mode system and AT's consecutive chan will be completed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the “continuous S1 mode” and the “continuous S2 mode” are pull-back zones of the continuous mode system that divides whether to maintain the continuous mode system or to fall into the non-continuous mode system. It can be said that there is. The "continuous S1 mode" shifts to the non-continuous mode system with a probability of about 1/13 during the normal game state, and shifts to the continuous mode system with a probability of about 1/200 during the precursor game state. On the other hand, the "continuous S2 mode" shifts to the non-continuous mode system with a probability of about 1/39 during the normal game state, and shifts to the continuous mode system with a probability of about 1 / 2.56 during the precursor game state. Therefore, the “continuous S2 mode” is less likely to fall into the non-continuous mode system than the “continuous S1 mode”, and the continuous mode system is easily maintained. As a result, the "continuous S1 mode" can be called a "pullback short zone" in which it is easy to fall into the non-continuous mode system, and the "continuous S2 mode" can be called a "pullback long zone" in which it is difficult to fall into the non-continuous mode system.

  In the pachi-slot machine 1, the “continuous S1 mode” is easier to shift from the “continuous C mode” than the “continuous S2 mode”, and the continuous mode system is used in the “continuous S1 mode” and the “continuous S2 mode”. If it can be maintained, it is easy to shift to the “continuous C mode”. Therefore, for example, when the “rear C mode” shifts to the “long S2 mode” that is a long pullback and then shifts to the “rear C mode” again, it is easy to shift to the “rear S1 mode” that is a short pullback. , It becomes easy to fall into the discontinuous mode system.

  Even if we were able to shift to the "long S2 mode", which is a long pullback, if we immediately fell into the non-continuous mode system after that, the interest in the game might decline, so this book In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the embodiment, as long as the continuous mode system is maintained, the “continuous C mode” is set so that only the “continuous S1 mode” or the “continuous S2 mode” that first shifts from the “continuous C mode” is performed. Change the migration destination.

  As described above, when shifting from the "consecutive C mode" to another payout mode in the predictive gaming state, the "destination A mode (about 1/550)" and "run S1 mode (about 1 / 2.44) "or" continuous S2 mode (about 1/24) "is determined.

  For example, in the situation where the continuous mode system is maintained, if the pull-back zone that first moved from the "continuous C mode" is the "continuous S1 mode", then as long as the same continuous mode system is maintained, The "consecutive A mode" or the "consecutive S1 mode" is not determined as the transfer destination payout mode, and the "consecutive S2 mode" is not determined as the transfer destination payout mode. In this case, the transition probability assigned to the "continuous S2 mode" is added to the "continuous S1 mode". Therefore, from "continuous C mode", "continuous A mode (approximately 1/550)" or "continuous S1 mode (approximately 1 / 2.22 (= approximately 1 / 2.4 + approximately 1 / 24)) ”will be decided.

  Further, for example, in the situation where the continuous mode system is maintained, when the pullback zone that firstly transitions from the “continuous C mode” is the “continuous S2 mode”, the same continuous mode system is maintained thereafter. As long as the transfer destination payout mode is the "run A mode" or the "run S2 mode", the transfer destination payout mode is not the "run S1 mode". Also in this case, the transition probability assigned to the "continuous S1 mode" is added to the "continuous S2 mode". Therefore, from the "continuous C mode", the "continuous A mode (about 1/550)" or the "continuous S2 mode (about 1 / 2.22)" is determined as the transfer destination payout mode.

[Various data tables on the main control side]
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 31.

<Design placement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 7 represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R by data. The symbol arrangement table defines a correspondence relationship between 20 symbol positions “0” to “19” and symbols corresponding to each of these symbol positions.

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

  As types of symbols, "7", "BAR", "flag 1", "flag 2", "apple 1", "apple 2", "orange", "plum", "cherry" and "blank" Contains.

  The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 7 assigns the symbol located in the middle stage of the display window 4 when the reel index is detected (the symbol passing through the middle stage of the display window 4) to the symbol position “0”, and the reel 3L. 3C, 3R, in the order of movement in the rotational direction, the correspondence relationship is assigned in which the symbol positions “0” to “19” are assigned to each of the 20 symbols.

  In this way, by using the middle stage of the display window 4 as a reference, it is possible to specify the type of symbol located in the middle stage of the display window 4 for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

<Design code table>
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by a symbol code table and distinguished by 1-byte (8-bit) data. The symbol code table shown in FIG. 7 shows codes for specifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The symbols used in the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment are, as described above, "7", "BAR", "flag 1", "flag 2", "apple 1", "apple 2", "orange", "plum". , "Cherry" and "blank".

  In the symbol code table, “00000001” is assigned as data to the “7” symbol (symbol code 1). For the "BAR" symbol (symbol code 2), "00000010" is assigned as data. "00000011" is assigned as data to the "flag 1" symbol (symbol code 3).

  Similarly, for each of the "flag 2", "apple 1", "apple 2", "orange", "plum", "cherry" and "blank" symbols (symbol codes 4 to 10) as data "0000100" to "00001010" are assigned.

<Design combination table>
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The symbol combination table is a combination of symbols determined in advance according to the type of privilege (combination), data to be stored in the main RAM 33 when the symbol combination is displayed, and a combination of the symbol is displayed. Stipulates the corresponding relationship with the privilege (the number of medals paid out).

  In the present embodiment, the winning combination is determined when the symbol combination displayed along the activated line matches the symbol combination (combination) defined in the symbol combination table. Then, when it is determined that the prize is won, the player is provided with benefits such as payout of medals, operation of replay (replay), and operation of bonus game (characteristic continuous differential device). In addition, when the symbol combination displayed along the activated line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, a so-called “out” occurs. That is, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to the "off" is not defined in the symbol combination table, so that the symbol combination of "off" is defined. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the "combination" item may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly define "combination".

  The data column in the symbol combination table defines information for identifying the symbol combination displayed along the activated line. Specifically, in the data column, a "storage area" in which data of a combination of corresponding symbols is stored, and "data (a bit corresponding to a combination of symbols in 1-byte data) stored in the storage area. Data) "is specified. In this embodiment, by using 22 1-byte storage areas, the combination of the respective symbols is determined. For example, “C_BB” shown in FIG. 8 is determined by storing 1 in bit 7 of storage area 0.

  The combination defined in the symbol combination table means the symbol combination of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed along the activated line when each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. A combination name according to the role of the combination and the type of symbols forming the combination is defined in each combination.

  The payout number defined in the symbol combination table defines the number of medals to be paid out when the corresponding symbol combination (combination) is displayed. For example, referring to FIG. 10, when the combination name “C_HFR1” is displayed, 12 medals will be paid out.

  Further, the content column in the symbol combination table indicates the role of each symbol combination and the feature of each symbol combination. With reference to FIG. 8, for example, the combination name “C_BB” is a combination of symbols related to the accessory continuous differential device, and when displayed along the activated line, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state (FIG. 6 (A)).

  The combination names "C_BRP1" to "C_BRP9" are notational lip groups. In the notation lip group, a combination of symbols "7-7-7" is displayed on any of the five lines of the cross-up line 8a to the cross-down line 8e displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. It is a combination of symbols that is displayed when the stop operation for displaying the symbol combination or the symbol combination of "7-7-7" has failed (so-called mis-pressing). When the symbol combination corresponding to the notation lip group is displayed along the activated line, the re-game operation is performed.

  The combination name “C_RPL1” is a replay that goes up to the right. The rightward replay is a symbol combination in which a symbol combination of "plum-plum-plum" is displayed along the cross-up line 8a (effective line). The combination names “CRPL2_1” to “CRPL2_4” are middle replay groups. The middle-stage replay group is a symbol combination in which a symbol combination of "plum-plum-plum" is displayed along the center line 8c.

  The combination names “C_RPL3_1” and “C_RPL3_2” are upper replay groups. The upper-stage replay group is a symbol combination in which a symbol combination of "plum-plum-plum" is displayed along the top line 8b. Also, the combination names “CRPL4_1” to “CRPL4_8” are downward-sloping replay groups. The downward-sloping replay group is a symbol combination in which a symbol combination of "plum-plum-plum" is displayed along the crossdown line 8e.

  The combination names “C_RPL5_01” to “C_RPL5_16” are lower replay groups. The lower replay group is a symbol combination in which a symbol combination of "plum-plum-plum" is displayed along the bottom line 8d. When a combination of symbols corresponding to any one of the rightward replay, the middle replay group, the upper replay group, the right downward replay group, and the lower replay group is displayed along the activated line, the replay operation is performed.

  The combination names "C_REC1" to "C_REC8" are reach group, and the combination names "C_CHA1_1" to "C_CHA3" are chance group. The reach group responds to what is called a strong chance, and the chance group responds to what is called a weak opportunity. When a combination of symbols corresponding to the reach combination group or the chance combination group is displayed along the activated line, one medal is paid out.

  The combination names “C_CHE1” to “C_CHE4” are cherry groups. "C_CHE1" and "C_CHE2" of the cherry group are a combination of symbols in which the "cherry" symbol is displayed in the upper or lower row of the display window 4L, and correspond to so-called square cherry eyes. Further, "C_CHE3_1" and "C_CHE3_2" of the cherry group are a combination of symbols in which the "cherry" symbol is displayed in the middle row of the display window 4L, and correspond to so-called middle cherry eyes. In addition, “C_CHE4” of the cherry group is a combination of symbols in which the “cherry” symbol is not displayed in any of the display windows 4L, and is a so-called cherry grain. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the cherry group is displayed along the activated line, one medal is paid out.

  The combination names "C_WML1_1" to "C_WML6_2" are apple groups. "C_WML1_1" and "C_WML1_2" of the apple group are a combination of symbols in which the "apple 1" or "apple 2" symbols are displayed in a straight line along the cross-up line 8a (effective line). Further, "C_WML2_1" and "C_WML3_2" of the apple group are a combination of symbols in which the "apple 1" or "apple 2" symbols are displayed in a straight line along the crossdown line 8e. These combination names “C_WML1_1” to “C_WML3_2” are so-called weak watermelon eyes or strong / weak common watermelon eyes.

  Further, "C_WML4_1" to "C_WML6_2" in the apple group are a combination of symbols in which the "apple 1" or "apple 2" symbols are displayed in a straight line along the center line 8c. These combination names "C_WML4_1" to "C_WML6_2" are so-called strong watermelon eyes. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the apple group is displayed along the activated line, four medals are paid out.

  The combination names "C_LFR1" to "C_LFR2_4" are three-bell groups. "C_LFR1" of the three-bell group is a symbol combination in which a symbol combination of "orange-orange-orange" is displayed along the cross-up line 8a (effective line). Further, among the three-bell group, "C_LFR2_1" to "C_LFR2_4" are symbol combinations in which a symbol combination of "orange-orange-orange" is displayed along the crossdown line 8e. That is, in the three-bell group, the "orange" symbol is displayed on the diagonal straight line. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the three-bell group is displayed along the activated line, three medals are paid out.

  The combination names "C_HFR1" to "C_HFR3_4" are 12-bell groups. "C_HFR1" of the 12-bell group is a symbol combination in which a symbol combination of "orange-orange-orange" is displayed along the center line 8c. Further, "C_HFR2" of the three-bell group is a symbol combination in which a symbol combination of "orange-orange-orange" is displayed along the bottom line 8d. Further, "C_HFR3_1" to "C_HFR3_4" in the 12-bell group are symbol combinations in which the symbol combinations "orange-orange-orange" are displayed along the top line 8b. That is, in the 12-bell group, the "orange" symbol is displayed on a parallel straight line. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the 12-bell group is displayed along the activated line, 12 medals are paid out.

  Also, the combination names “C_KAS1_1” to “C_KUS36” are single-card combination groups. In the 1-card combination group, the corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the activated line, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the 1-card combination group is displayed along the activated line, one medal is paid out.

<Internal lottery table>
Next, with reference to FIG. 12 to FIG. 14, an internal lottery table that is referred to when determining an internal winning combination will be described. The internal lottery table is provided for each gaming state and defines the lottery value information corresponding to each winning combination. 12 is an internal lottery table referenced in the RT0 gaming state, FIG. 13 is an internal lottery table referenced in the RT1 gaming state, and FIG. 14 is an internal lottery table referenced in the bonus state.

  Basically, the internal lottery table changes the type and winning probability of a winning combination related to replay determined as an internal winning combination depending on the type of the RT game state, and the bonus (characteristics continuous differential device) operation The type of winning combination determined as an internal winning combination and the winning probability change depending on the presence or absence of the winning combination.

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

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the winning combination to which this is assigned is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, the winning probability of each number can be represented by "lottery value corresponding to each number / the number of all random number values that may be extracted (65536)".

<Cylinder stop initial setting table>
Next, with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, a spinning cylinder stop initial setting table referred to when determining reel stop control information for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The spinning reel stop initial setting table defines reel stop control information used when the winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, in association with the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination and the current game state. The main control board 71 (main CPU 31) refers to the spinning reel stop initialization table to obtain reel stop control information corresponding to the internal winning combination and the gaming state, and uses the reel stop control information to reels 3L, 3C. Stop 3R.

  The reel stop control information associated with the winning combination and the gaming state is a spinning wheel stop number, determination data by pressing order (pull-in priority table number, pull-in priority selection table number), table number selection value (change status, Stop table data), 1st cylinder 1st stop table change data, 1st cylinder stop data table selection data (left 1st stop stop table), 1st cylinder 1st stop table change initial data selection It is information including a value (change status, table number) and a search order data table number.

  The “press-down order determination data” includes a pull-in priority table number and a pull-in priority selection table number. The "pull-in priority table number" is a number for selecting a pull-in priority table (not shown). The "pull-in priority selection table number" is a number for selecting a pull-in priority selection table (not shown).

  The "table number selection data" is a value referred to when all the reels are stopped when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L, and includes the change status and the stop table data.

  The "stop table number" is a number for selecting a stop table to be referred to when stopping all reels when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L. The “change status” is data for changing the line status for each game that represents the line referred to in the stop table selected based on the stop table data, and is the initial line status in the present embodiment. The state is the A line. Here, when the change status is “0”, the line status is not changed, and when the change status is “2”, if the line status is the A line, the line status is changed to the B line.

  The first stop reel first stop reel table change data, the first reel stop data table selection data, and the first reel first stop table change initial data selection value are the first reel reel That is, the data is referred to when the left reel 3L.

  The "first time cylinder first stop table change data" indicates whether the same left first stop table after stop is used or changed after the second stop when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. Is data indicating. When there is a value (a value other than 0) in the table change data for the first cylinder first stop, the change data search table is selected based on the planned stop position, the data is searched, and the second stop and thereafter. Select the stop table for.

  “First-time cylinder stop data table selection data” is a number for selecting a first-time cylinder stop data table (not shown) that is referred to when stopping the first-time cylinder.

  The “first-time cylinder first stop table change initial data selection value” is data that is referred to when the second and third cylinders are stopped, and includes a table number and a line status. The "table number" is a number for selecting a stop data table for the first spinning cylinder first stop, which is referred to when stopping the second and third stop reels. The “change status” is data for changing the line status for each game, which represents the line referred to in the stop data table after the first cylinder first stop, which is selected based on the table number. When the change status is “0”, the line status is not changed. When the change status is “2”, the line status is changed to the B line if the line status is A line, and if the line status is “3”, the line status is changed. If the line status is A line or B line, it is changed to C line.

  The “search order table number” is a number for selecting a search order table (not shown) for determining the number of sliding pieces.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, in the pachi-slot machine 1, different reel stop control information is defined depending on the winning combination and the gaming state. That is, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the internal winning combination is determined, the main control board 71 refers to the spinning cylinder stop initialization table and pairs the winning combination and the current game state according to the internal winning combination. Acquire reel stop control information (number for spinning cylinder stop, etc.) associated with one another, based on the acquired reel stop control information and the timing of the stop operation (symbol position when the stop operation is detected), The rotation of the target reels 3L, 3C, 3R for which the stop operation has been performed is stopped.

  As described above, the pachi-slot machine 1 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by referring to different reel stop control information for each winning combination, but even when different reel stop control information is used, the stop operation is performed. When the timings are the same, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R may be stopped from rotating so that the same symbol combination is displayed on the activated line. For example, the combinations “F_Replay1” to “F_Replay9” have different reel stop control information, but when the timing of the stop operation is the same, the same symbol combination is displayed on the activated line. Will be. Similarly, for the winning combinations "F_123L Bell 1" to "F_321L Bell 2" and the winning combinations "F_123H Bell 1" to "F_321H Bell 4", when the timings of the stop operations are the same, they are the same on the activated line. The combination of symbols will be displayed.

<Comparison table of internal winning combination and symbol combination>
FIG. 17 to FIG. 23 are comparison tables showing a correspondence relationship with a symbol combination (combination) that can be displayed on the activated line in each internal winning combination when each winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination. A circle in each correspondence table indicates a combination (combination) of symbols that can be displayed on the activated line in the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination.

  With reference to FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, for example, when the combination “F_Replay1” is an internal winning combination, the combination of symbols of the combination names “C_BRP1”, “C_RPL1” to “C_RPL5_16” is stopped on the activated line. Can be displayed.

  In the pachi-slot 1, the main control board 71 varies the stop control according to the internal winning combination and the game state, and when the predetermined winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the symbols of the correspondence relationships shown in FIGS. 17 to 23. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped so that the combination (combination) can be displayed. In addition, in the correspondence table shown in FIG. 17 to FIG. 23, the combinations of all the symbols that may be displayed when the winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination are enumerated. Even if a combination of symbols with is attached, it may not be displayed.

  That is, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the stop control (for example, the symbol to be preferentially drawn in) is made to differ according to the combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed and the current game state, and in terms of the symbol to be preferentially drawn in, a circle is drawn. Even a combination of marked symbols may not be displayed. For example, when the winning combination “F_Replay1” is an internal winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the combination name “C_BRP1” is not actually displayed due to the symbols drawn preferentially. In this respect, the correspondence relationship between the type of winning combination and the combination of symbols actually stopped and displayed is shown in FIGS. 24 and 25.

<Correspondence between internal winning combination and combination of symbols displayed stopped>
In the pachi-slot machine 1, as a plurality of winning combinations, a combination of symbols displayed according to the order of stop operations (pushing order) is a different combination of "push order winning combination" and the timing of the stop operation (pushing order). ) Includes a combination of symbols that is displayed according to (1), which is a "non-pressed forward combination". In the pachi-slot machine 1, the winning combinations "F_123L Bell 1" to "F_321L Bell 2" and "F_123H Bell 1" to "F_321H Bell 4" are push winning combinations, and the other winning combinations are non-pushing winning combinations. In addition, the three-digit number following "F_" in the name of the push order combination means the correct push order. For example, the combination “F_123L Bell 1” indicates that the three-digit number is “123” and the pressing order is “Left, Middle, Right”, and the combination “F_321L Bell 2” is the three-digit number. Is "321", indicating that the pressing order is "right, middle, left".

  As shown in FIG. 24, the winning combination “F_BB” is a winning combination in which the symbols displayed are different depending on the timing of the stop operation, and when the timing of the stopping operation is correct, the combination name “C_BB” is assigned. The corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the activated line, and if the timing of the stop operation is not accurate, the symbol combination of "off" is displayed along the activated line.

  In addition, the roles “F_Replay1” to “F_Replay9” are shown in FIG. 17 to FIG. 17 for the respective roles of the rising right replay, the middle replay group, the upper replay group, the falling right replay group, and the lower replay group. A combination of symbols according to any of the combinations of symbols that can be displayed shown in 23 is displayed along the activated line.

  In addition, the role “F_7 replay” is in accordance with any of the combination of the displayable symbols shown in FIGS. 17 to 23 of the notational lip group and any of the replays (upper right replay to lower replay group). The combination of symbols is displayed along the activated line.

  In addition, in the combinations “F_chance 1” to “F_chance 4”, symbol combinations corresponding to any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIGS. Is displayed.

  In addition, in the combinations “F_reach1” and “F_reach2”, symbol combinations corresponding to any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIGS. Is displayed.

  In addition, in the combinations “F_M cherry 1” and “F_M cherry 2”, symbol combinations corresponding to any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 17 to 23 of the cherry group are along the activated line. Is displayed. In the combinations “F_M cherry 1” and “F_M cherry 2”, the combination names “C_CHE3_1” and “C_CHE3_2”, which are combinations of symbols for middle tier cherry in the cherry group, can also be displayed along the activated line.

  In addition, in the combinations “F_cherry 1” to “F_cherry 3”, symbol combinations corresponding to any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 17 to 23 in the cherry group are along the activated line. Is displayed. In addition, in the roles “F_cherry 1” to “F_cherry 3”, the combination names “C_CHE3_1” and “C_CHE3_2”, which are combinations of symbols for middle tier cherry in the cherry group, can be displayed along the activated line. Can not.

  In addition, the combination “F_watermelon 1” to “F_watermelon 3” is a combination in which the symbol combinations displayed according to the timing of the stop operation are different, and when the timing of the stop operation is accurate, the combination of apple groups. A combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations of displayable symbols shown in FIG. 17 to FIG. 23 is displayed along the activated line, and when the timing of the stop operation is not correct, “off” The combination of symbols is displayed along the activated line.

  It is to be noted that, referring to FIG. 19, when a combination of symbols that can be displayed for the winning combinations “F_watermelon 1” to “F_watermelon3” is confirmed, in the winning combinations “F_watermelon 1” and “F_watermelon2”, the apple loop The combination names “C_WML4_1” to “C_WML6_2”, which are combinations of symbols for the middle row, cannot be displayed, while the combination “F_Watermelon 3” can display combination names “C_WML4_1” to “C_WML6_2”. I know there is.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the combinations “F_123L Bell 1” to “F_321L Bell 2” are combinations in which the symbols displayed are different according to the pressing order, and when the pressing order is the correct answer, 3 A combination of symbols according to any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 17 to 23 in the sheet bell group is displayed along the activated line, and if the pressing order is not correct, 1 Any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIG. 17 to FIG. 23 in the sheet combination group, or the symbol combination “off” is displayed along the activated line.

  In addition, for the combination “F_common bell 1” and “F_common bell 2”, a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations of displayable symbols shown in FIGS. 17 to 23 of the 12-bell group is effective. Displayed along the line.

  Further, the combination “F_123H bell 1” to “F_321H bell 4” is a combination in which the symbols to be displayed are different depending on the pressing order, and when the pressing order is correct, the figure in the 12-bell group A combination of symbols according to any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 17 to 23 is displayed along the activated line, and if the pressing order is not correct, the figure in the one-player combination group Any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIG. 17 to FIG. 23, or the “missing” symbol combination is displayed along the activated line.

[Various data tables for AT management]
Subsequently, the configuration of various AT management data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, various information regarding the AT based on the internal winning combination (for example, winning or losing of the AT, management of the payout mode with different AT transition expectations, determination of the rank of the AT (pseudo bonus), and Management of the promotion of the rank). In a conventional pachi-slot machine, when managing an AT based on a winning combination determined as an internal winning combination, a predetermined lottery was performed for each internal winning combination (for example, at a probability of 25% when the player wins a strong cherry) The lottery to win the lottery, the lottery to shift to the advantageous mode with a probability of 70% when the strong watermelon is won, etc.).

  In such control, lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination has to be performed, the processing load increases, and if the number of other lottery types increases, the processing load further increases. Resulting in. In addition, a lottery table is also provided for each type of internal winning combination, which increases the data capacity.

  In this respect, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment manages the AT by associating one piece of various information regarding the AT with each winning combination. For example, among the roles “F_123H bell 1” to “F_321H bell 4”, for the roles “F_123H bell 4” “F_132H bell 4” “F_213H bell 4” “F_231H bell 4” “F_321H bell 4” “F_312H bell 4” If the AT wins, the AT is associated with the other winning combination, and the AT is associated with the non-winning for other winning combinations, thereby managing the winning or losing of the AT. As a result, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, various information regarding the AT can be automatically determined when the internal winning combination is determined without performing any lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination. it can. In other words, when the internal winning combination is determined, other lottery is performed, and various information regarding the AT is uniquely determined. As a result, the data capacity of the main ROM 32 and the processing load on the main control board 71 can be reduced, which is preferable.

<AT winning table>
FIG. 26 is an AT-winning correspondence table that is referred to when deciding whether or not an AT is won based on the internal winning combination. The AT winning correspondence table defines information on the winning or losing of AT in association with the winning combination determined as the payout mode and the internal winning combination. In FIG. 26, “1” indicates that the AT is won, and “blank” indicates that the AT is not won. That is, when the payout mode is the “normal mode”, the roles “F_replay7”, “F_7 replay”, “F_chance2” to “F_chance4”, “F_reach1”, “F_M cherry1”, and “F_123H bell” 4 ”,“ F_132H Bell 4 ”,“ F_213H Bell 4 ”,“ F_231H Bell 4 ”,“ F_321H Bell 4 ”, and“ F_312H Bell 4 ”are determined as internal winning combinations, and the other winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations. If it is decided, it will not be awarded to the AT.

<Mode transition table>
FIG. 26 is a mode transition table that is referred to when determining the payout mode of the transition destination based on the internal winning combination. The mode transition table defines information regarding the payout mode of the transition destination in association with the payout mode, the transition flag, and the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination. In the mode transition table, “mode transition hold” means that the current payout mode is maintained without transition of the payout mode.

  Further, as described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the sign game state is easier to shift to another payout mode than the general game state. The shift flag is information for determining whether it is easy or difficult to shift to another payout mode. When the shift flag is ON, it is easy to shift to another payout mode and the shift flag is OFF. If it is, it is difficult to shift to another payout mode. The shift flag is updated to ON when the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the precursor gaming state, and is updated to OFF when the payout mode of the shift destination is determined.

  More specifically, when a combination to which a transition destination other than “mode transition hold” is associated as the transition destination is determined as an internal winning combination, the transition flag is updated from ON to OFF. Note that, for example, when the shift flag is ON in the normal mode, the combination “F — 213L Bell 1” is associated with “normal” as the payout mode of the shift destination. In this case, the transfer destination payout mode and the transfer source payout mode are the same, but since the transfer destinations other than "mode transfer hold" are associated with each other, the transfer flag changes from ON to OFF. Will be updated. On the other hand, since the combination “F — 213L Bell 2” is associated with “mode transition hold” as the transition destination, the transition flag is kept ON.

  As described above, when the continuous mode system is maintained, the correspondence relationship between the winning combination in the "continuous C mode" and the payout mode of the transfer destination is changed from the correspondence relationship shown in FIG. become. For example, when the pullback zone that firstly transitioned from the “continuous C mode” in the continuous mode system is the “continuous S1 mode”, the transition destination in the “continuous C mode” in FIG. The transfer destinations such as the combination “F_replay2” and “F_replay8” associated with the “S2 mode” are changed to the “continuous S1 mode”. Further, when the pullback zone that firstly transitions from the “continuous C mode” in the situation where the continuous mode system is maintained is the “continuous S2 mode”, the transition destination is “continuous C mode” in FIG. 28. The transfer destinations such as the combination “F_replay3” and “F_replay4” associated with the “S1 mode” are changed to the “continuous S2 mode”.

  Here, referring to FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, in the continuous mode system, only the “continuous S1 mode” and the “continuous S2 mode” in the normal game state (more specifically, the state where the transition flag is OFF) are not continuously connected. May fall into the mode system, during the precursor game state of "repeated A mode" "repeated B mode" "repeated C mode" and "repeated S1 mode" and "repeated S2 mode" (more specifically, the transition flag is From the ON state), it can be seen that there is no fall to the discontinuous mode system.

  Further, referring to FIG. 26 and FIG. 29, the winning combination (for example, “F_Replay 4” or the like) associated with the AT winning in the “continuous S1 mode” and the “continuous S2 mode” falls to the non-continuous mode system. It can be seen that it is different from a different winning combination (for example, "F_Replay3") (note that there is a common winning combination between the winning combinations (for example, "F_7 Replay") in which the continuous mode system is maintained. ). As described above, in the predictive gaming state of the "repeated S1 mode" and the "repeated S2 mode", there is no fall to the non-reciprocal mode system, so the "repeated S1 mode" and the "repeated S2 mode" that are the pullback zones When the winning combination associated with the AT winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination in, the continuous mode system is maintained.

  As a result, the player, before the winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, in the pull-back zone, the “continuous S1 mode” and the “continuous S2 mode”, in which the winning combination associated with the fall to the discontinuous mode system in the mode transition table is associated In addition, a game is played in the hope that the winning combination associated with the AT winning in the AT winning correspondence table is determined as the internal winning combination.

<AT rank determination table>
FIG. 30 is an AT rank determination table that is referred to when determining the initial rank of the AT based on the internal winning combination when shifting to the AT gaming state. The AT rank determination table defines information on the initial rank of the AT in association with the payout mode for B / R distribution and the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination. In the pachi-slot machine 1, if the AT is won during the general gaming state, the payout mode is easily shifted to the predictive gaming state. Here, in the present embodiment, the payout mode at the time of winning the AT is used as the payout mode when determining the initial rank of the AT in the AT gaming state after the precursor gaming state. That is, the payout mode at the time of winning the AT may shift to another payout mode in the omen gaming state, but the pachi-slot machine 1 uses the payout mode at the time of winning the AT to set the initial rank of AT. decide. Therefore, the payout mode for B / R distribution means the payout mode at the time of winning the AT.

<AT rank up decision table>
FIG. 31 is an AT rank-up determination table that is referred to when deciding whether or not to upgrade the AT rank based on the internal winning combination during the AT gaming state. The AT rank-up determination table defines information regarding whether or not the AT rank is raised, in association with the current AT rank and the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination. In FIG. 31, “1” indicates that a rank is won, and “blank” indicates that a rank is not won.

  Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, information regarding whether or not the rank is increased corresponding to the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is made different depending on whether or not the initial rank of the AT is RB. In FIG. 31, the “other than initial RB” column is referred to when the AT initial rank is other than RB, and the “initial RB” column is referred to when the AT initial rank is RB.

  Further, as described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the AT rank is up to “BB4” and the rank is promoted to “BB4”, then the AT rank is not promoted and the payout mode is set to “continuous A”. Mode ". In FIG. 31, the column of “BB4 o'clock” is referred to when the current AT rank is “BB4”, and a combination associated with “1” indicating winning the rank is determined as an internal winning combination. Then, the payout mode is changed to the "continuous A mode".

(Outline of Pachi-slot machine 1 game flow (AT management))
As described above, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment manages the AT by associating various information regarding the AT with each winning combination. At this time, a plurality of types of roles having the same role when determined to be a prize are provided (for example, "F_Replay1" to "F_Replay9" are provided as the roles related to replaying), and each of these multiple types of roles. By appropriately adjusting the correspondence relationship with the information about the AT, the variety of games can be secured. Further, by making the stop control in the case where the same winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the information regarding the AT associated with the winning combination cannot be inferred from the combination of the symbols displayed in the stopped state. It can be possible or speculative, and various playability can be realized.

  Below, a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed, and various information related to the AT (for example, whether or not the AT is correct, management of a payout mode with different AT transition expectations, determination of the rank of the AT (pseudo bonus), and promotion of the rank) Will be specifically described. The pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment exemplifies the correspondence relationship shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 as the relationship between the internal winning combination and the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped manner. In this respect, the illustrations shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the combination of the internal winning combination and the symbols displayed in a stopped manner may be changed depending on the contents described below. It is possible to have a corresponding relationship.

  In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present invention, the stop control when the winning combination is determined to be the internal winning combination has the same role as the winning combination. Here, the relevance of the stop control includes the completely same stop control and the similar stop control.

(About completely the same stop control)
The completely same stop control means that the same combination of symbols is displayed along the activated line regardless of the timing of the stop operation and the order of the stop operations (pushing order). When the winning combination is determined to be the same, and multiple winning roles that have different correspondences with various AT-related information are set to completely the same stop control, the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state is changed. Cannot infer information about the AT associated with the winning combination.

  Here, "regardless of the timing of the stop operation" in the present embodiment will be described. In addition, in the following description, in order to facilitate understanding, the symbol position displayed in the middle stage of the display window 4L when the stop operation is performed is defined as "timing of the stop operation".

  With regard to a plurality of winning combinations that have the same role when determined to be a prize and have different correspondences with various information regarding AT, "irrespective of the timing of the stopping operation" means that the stopping operation is performed in these multiple winning combinations. Means that the timings of are the same. That is, the timing of the stop operation of one hand is when the symbol of the symbol position "0" is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L, and the timing of the other stop operation is the symbol of the symbol position "3" is the display window. When it is displayed in the middle of 4L, it is not said to be "irrelevant to the timing of the stop operation". Even when performing completely the same stop control, when the timing of the stop operation is different, a combination of different symbols will be displayed (note that even if the combination of different symbols is the same, The combination will be displayed).

  On the other hand, "irrespective of the timing of the stop operation" means that if the timing of the stop operation is the same, the same along the effective line regardless of the symbol position of the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the display window 4L. The combination of symbols is displayed. That is, if the timing of the stop operation is the same, the same combination of symbols is displayed regardless of whether the timing of the stop operation is any of the symbol positions "0" to "19". Without.

  On the contrary, in the case of a plurality of winning roles that have the same role when it is determined to be a winning prize and have different correspondences with various information regarding the AT, for example, a stop operation in the range of the symbol positions “0” to “5”. The same symbol combination is displayed if the timing is the same, whereas the same symbol combination is displayed in the different symbol positions “6” to “19” even if the timing of the stop operation is the same. The fact that is not displayed is said to be “related to the timing of the stop operation”.

(About similar stop control)
The similar stop control is to change the combination of the symbols displayed along the activated line according to the timing of the stop operation and / or the order of the stop operation (pushing order). Further, the similar stop control may include changing the line on which the combination of related symbols is displayed. Hereinafter, an example thereof will be described.

(Similar stop control 1 (line))
Usually, in the pachi-slot machine, a straight line or a non-straight line connecting the 3 × 3 symbols displayed on the display window is set as an effective line, and a winning determination is made. Here, in the display window for displaying the 3 × 3 symbols, five lines of a cross-up line, a top line, a center line, a bottom line and a cross-down line are formed as linear lines connecting the respective symbols. To be done. Although the control inside the gaming machine is performed paying attention to the combination of the symbols displayed along the activated line, the player sees these five linear lines without paying attention to whether the symbol is an activated line. The combination of symbols displayed along with will have information about the game, and as a result, five straight lines will be focused.

  In the similar stop control 1, although the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed is the same, the line in which this combination of symbols is displayed is different. As a specific example, one of a plurality of roles that have the same role when it is determined to be a winning prize and have different correspondences with various pieces of information about the AT, along the cross-up line. Stop control is performed so that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, and in other combinations, stop control is performed so that the same symbol combination is displayed along the center line.

(Similar stop control 2 (stop operation timing))
In the similar stop control 2, the combination of symbols displayed along the activated line is changed depending on the timing of the stop operation. As a specific example, in one of a plurality of winning roles that have the same role when it is determined that a prize has been won and have different correspondences with various information regarding the AT, the timing of the stop operation is the first. Whether the timing is 1 or the second timing, stop control is performed so that a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed along the activated line, and in other roles, the timing of the stop operation is the first timing. In some cases, stop control is performed so that the same predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the activated line, and when it is the second timing, another symbol combination is displayed along the activated line. Stop control is performed.

(Similar stop control 3 (stop operation sequence))
In the similar stop control 3, the combination of symbols displayed along the activated line is changed depending on the order of stop operations (pushing order). As a specific example, in the case of one of a plurality of roles that have the same role when it is determined that the prize is won and have different correspondences with various information regarding the AT, the pressing order is the first. Whether the pressing order or the second pressing order, stop control is performed so that a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed along the activated line, and in other roles, the pressing order is the first pressing order. In this case, stop control is performed so that the same predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the activated line, and when it is the second pressing order, another symbol combination is displayed along the activated line. Stop control is performed.

(Combination of perfect identity and similarity)
The completely identical stop control described above and the similar stop control can be appropriately combined and used. An example of the combination will be shown below, but the combination is merely an example and can be combined in various other modes.

  For example, for a plurality of (three or more) winning combinations that have the same role when it is determined to be a winning and have different correspondences with various information regarding ATs, the two winning combinations have completely the same stop control, and other combinations. The combination is a stop control similar to those two combinations. Also, a stop control 1 that resembles the first combination and the second combination, a stop control 2 that resembles the second combination and the third combination, and a stop that resembles the third combination and the fourth combination. A mode of combining like the control 3 is also conceivable.

  Further, a mode in which similar stop controls are combined is also conceivable. For example, it is also possible to realize stop control in which the line to be stopped and displayed differs depending on the timing of the stop operation. As a specific example, in one of a plurality of winning roles that have the same role when it is determined that a prize has been won and have different correspondences with various information regarding the AT, the timing of the stop operation is the first. At either the first timing or the second timing, stop control is performed so that a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed along the first line, and in other roles, the timing of the stop operation is the first. When it is the timing, stop control is performed so that the same predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the first line, and when it is the second timing, the same predetermined symbol is displayed along the second line. The stop control is performed so that the combination of symbols is displayed.

  Similarly, it is also possible to realize stop control in which the line to be stopped and displayed differs depending on the order of stop operations. As a specific example, in the case of one of a plurality of roles that have the same role when it is determined that the prize is won and have different correspondences with various information regarding the AT, the pressing order is the first. Whether the pressing order or the second pressing order, stop control is performed so that a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed along the first line, and in other roles, the pressing order is the first pressing order. If it is, stop control is performed so that the same predetermined symbol combination is displayed along the first line, and if it is the second pressing order, the same predetermined pattern is displayed along the second line. The stop control is performed so that the combination of symbols is displayed.

  In such a combination, the variation increases as the number of the roles that have the same role when it is determined that the prize is won and have different correspondences with various information regarding the AT. For example, in the first role, the second role, and the third role, which have the same role when it is determined to be a prize and have different correspondences with various information regarding AT, A stop control in which a line that is stopped and displayed is different depending on the timing of the stop operation between the combination and the second combination, and a line that is displayed in a stop state is different between the second combination and the third combination depending on the order of the stop operations. I do.

  Further, the stop control can be changed based on the reel on which the first stop operation is performed. For example, the first stop operation is for the left reel 3L (left 1st) in a plurality of winning roles that have the same role when it is determined to be a winning and have different correspondences with various information regarding the AT. In the case, perform completely the same stop control, and if it is other than the left 1st, similar stop control (different lines, different combinations of symbols displayed depending on the timing of the stop operation, depending on the pressing order It is possible to make different combinations of displayed symbols, or to combine these).

  Of course, in the case of the left 1st, not completely the same stop control, but a similar stop control (different lines, different combinations of symbols displayed depending on the timing of the stop operation, symbols displayed by the pressing order) It is also possible to perform different stop combinations or to perform other stop controls (completely the same stop control or other similar stop controls) when it is other than the left 1st.

  Further, there is also a plurality of pieces of information relating to ATs associated with a plurality of winning combinations (for example, whether or not an AT is valid, management of a payout mode with different AT transition expectations, determination of an AT rank, and whether or not a rank is promoted). In the pachi-slot machine 1, the combination, the stop control (completely identical or similar), and the information about the AT can be variously combined.

  For example, with respect to the first winning combination, a second winning combination having the same role when it is determined as a winning prize and having completely the same stop control, a third winning combination and a fourth winning combination having similar stop control. The first combination and the third combination are associated with the first information (e.g., winning) as the predetermined information regarding the AT (e.g., winning or losing of the AT), and the second combination and the second combination. The second information (for example, non-win) is associated with the fourth winning combination, and the third information (for example, the second winning combination) is assigned to the first winning combination and the second winning combination as specific information about the AT (for example, AT rank determination). , RB), and fourth information (for example, BB1) is associated with the third winning combination and the fourth winning combination.

  In such an example, as for the predetermined information about the AT (for example, whether or not the AT wins or loses), the same stop control as the stop control when the first winning combination is the internal winning combination is performed. Also, in practice, the first winning combination (winning) or the second winning combination (non-winning) may be determined as the internal winning combination, and the stop control when the first winning combination is the internal winning combination. Even when the stop control similar to is performed, the third winning combination (winning winning) or the fourth winning combination (non-winning winning) may be actually determined as the internal winning winning combination. Therefore, the predetermined information regarding the AT cannot be inferred from the combination of symbols displayed as a result of the stop control.

  On the other hand, regarding specific information about the AT (for example, determination of the AT rank), when the stop control that is completely the same as the stop control when the first winning combination is the internal winning combination is performed, Although there is a possibility that the winning combination or the second winning combination has been determined as an internal winning combination, the first and second winning combinations are associated with common fourth information (for example, RB). .. Similarly, when the stop control similar to the stop control when the first winning combination is the internal winning combination is performed, the third winning combination or the fourth winning combination may be determined as the internal winning combination. However, the common fourth information (for example, BB1) is associated with these third and fourth winning combinations. Therefore, the specific information regarding the AT can be inferred from the combination of the symbols displayed as the result of the stop control.

  In this way, various game characteristics can be realized by variously combining the types of winning combinations, the types of stop control, and the types of information relating to the ATs associated with the winning combinations.

[Various data tables on the sub-control side]
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 48.

<Lottery table for transition to production mode>
32 to 39 are effect mode transition lottery tables for determining one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes with different effects determining probabilities. The production mode transition lottery table defines the lottery value information regarding the production mode of the transition destination for each current production mode. In the present embodiment, on the sub (sub-control board 72) side, the production random number value extracted from the predetermined numerical value range “0 to 32767” is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value according to each lottery result, The lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “carry” has occurred).

  As shown in FIGS. 32 to 39, the effect mode transition lottery table is provided according to the current payout mode, the content of the effect to be executed, or whether or not the AT is won. FIG. 32 (A) is an effect mode transition lottery table that is referred to when the current payout mode is the “normal mode”, and FIG. 33 (B) shows that the current payout mode is the “low probability mode”. 34C is a production mode transition lottery table referred to when the current payout mode is the "pullback mode", and FIG. D) is a production mode transition lottery table that is referred to when the current payout mode is the "continuous A mode", and FIG. 36 (E) is the current payout mode is the "continuous B mode". 38F is an effect mode transition random determination table that is referred to when the current payout mode is the "continuous C mode", and FIG. ) Is an effect mode transition lottery table that is referred to when the current payout mode is the “continuous S1 mode or continuous S2 mode”, and FIG. 39 (H) is a case where a predetermined effect is determined as an effect to be executed. 39 (I) is a production mode transition lottery table referred to at the time of AT winning.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 to FIG. 38, the effect mode transition lottery table provided in accordance with the current payout mode is not limited to the current payout mode, but is the one before the transition to the current payout mode. It is further associated with the pre-shift payout mode. The association with the before-shift payout mode is performed by “no shift to the payout mode”, “when the payout mode is UP”, and “when the payout mode is DOWN”. The production mode transition lottery table corresponding to “no payout mode transition” is referred to when the current payout mode and the pre-transition payout mode are the same, and the production mode corresponding to “when the payout mode is UP”. The transition lottery table is referred to when the current payout mode is "UP" from the pre-transition payout mode, and the production mode transition lottery table according to "during payout mode DOWN" is the current payout mode is shifted. Referenced when "DOWN" is performed from the previous payout mode.

  Here, "UP / DOWN" in the payout mode will be described. As described above, the payout mode is a mode in which the degree of expectation of transition to the AT is different, but the “UP / DOWN” in the effect mode transition lottery table is regardless of the degree of expectation of transition to the AT. Is determined depending on whether the value formally distributed to “increases / decreases”. Specifically, on the sub side, the payout mode is "1. normal mode" "2. low accuracy mode" "3. pullback mode" "4. continuous A mode" "5. continuous B mode" "6. continuous. C mode ”and“ 7. consecutive S1 mode or consecutive S2 mode ”. Then, when the payout mode is changed in the control on the main side, "UP / DOWN" is determined depending on whether the value shaken for each payout mode is "increase / decrease".

  As described above, in the continuous mode system, the “continuous A mode” is changed to the “continuous B mode”, the “continuous B mode” is changed to the “continuous C mode”, and the “continuous C mode” is changed to the pullback zone. It shifts to a certain "continuous S1 mode" or "continuous S2 mode". Therefore, the "continuous A mode" is subsequently guaranteed to be the "continuous B mode" and the "continuous C mode", and the continuous mode system is at least three times in total (the "continuous A mode", the "continuous B mode" and the "continuous B mode". C mode ") Continue. Similarly, in the "continuous B mode", the continuous mode system then continues at least twice in total. From this, it can be said that the “continuous A mode” has a higher degree of expectation of transition to the AT than the “continuous B mode”.

  On the other hand, since the sub side manages as “4. continuous A mode” and “5. continuous B mode”, when the “4. continuous A mode” shifts to “5. continuous B mode”, The sub side will judge that the payout mode is “UP”.

  Here, a case where “5. continuous B mode” is determined as the payout mode of the transfer destination will be described. As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, “5. Continuous B mode” is “4. Continuous A mode” when the transition flag is ON (preceding), and “4. Continuous B mode” when the transition flag is OFF (general). In the "6. consecutive C mode" and the "7. consecutive S1 mode or consecutive S2 mode" irrelevant to the transition flag, it may be determined as the payout mode of the transition destination.

  In the sub-side management, the transition from "4. continuous A mode" to "5. continuous B mode" is judged as "UP", and "6. continuous C mode" "7. continuous S1 mode or continuous S2 mode". From "" to "5. Continuous B mode" is determined as "DOWN". On the other hand, from the viewpoint of the degree of expectation of transition to the AT, the degree of expectation of transition to the AT decreases when transitioning from "4. Continuous A mode" to "5. Continuous B mode". In the transition from "7. continuous S1 mode or continuous S2 mode" to "5. continuous B mode", the degree of expectation of transition to AT increases.

  Therefore, the production mode transition lottery table in the payout mode UP shown in FIG. 36 (E2) is a production mode transition lottery table that is referred to when the degree of expectation of transition to AT is lowered due to the transition to the payout mode. 36 (E3), the production mode transition lottery table in the payout mode DOWN shown in FIG. 36 (E3) is referred to when the transition expectation to AT increases with the transition to the payout mode. It means that it is a transfer lottery table.

  36 (E2) and FIG. 36 (E3), with reference to the effect mode transition lottery tables, when the degree of expectation of transition to AT increases (during the payout mode DOWN), the effect mode of the transition destination is "effect mode 6". It is easy to select "", and when the degree of expectation of transition to AT is lowered (during the payout mode UP), it is understood that "production mode 6" is not selected as the production mode of the transition destination. As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the current payout mode is the same payout mode, the degree of expectation for the transition to AT is increased as the current payout mode is changed. A different effect mode is set depending on whether the case is lowered or not. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect that suggests whether the current payout mode has become advantageous or unfavorable before the transition, and as a result, it is possible to provide an effect rich in game play without the effect contents becoming monotonous. Become.

<Direction lottery table>
40 to 47 are effect lottery tables for determining an effect to be executed. The production lottery table defines the information of the lottery value for the current production mode and the production executed for each internal winning combination. In addition, "Replay" in the effect lottery table corresponds to the roles "F_Replay1" to "F_Replay9", "L bell" corresponds to the roles "F_123L Bell 1" to "F_321L Bell 2", and "H-bell" corresponds to the roles "F_123H Bell 1" to "F_321H Bell 4", "Watermelon" corresponds to the roles "F_Watermelon 1" to "F_Watermelon 3", and "Cherry" is the role "F_M". "Cherry 1" to "F_Cherry 3", "Chance Role" corresponds to the roles "F_Chance 1" to "F_Chance 4", and "Reach Role" to the roles "F_Reach 1" and "F_" Reach 2 ".

  Here, the effects determined by the effect lottery table include the roulette effect represented by the dot display on the dot display device 100. In the roulette effect, a plurality of patterns are rotated, and predetermined information is notified according to the finally stopped pattern. In addition to the pattern "A" that indicates that the AT has won, the pattern "X" that indicates that the AT has not won, and the pattern "CHANCE" that indicates that the AT has won , "♪" is included. When the picture "♪" finally stops as a result of the roulette effect, the sounds according to the current payout mode are output from the speakers 9L and 9R. The sound according to the current payout mode may be a sound associated with the current payout mode, or a sound determined from among a plurality of sounds with a probability according to the current payout mode. May be

  In addition, the effect determined by the effect lottery table includes the effect “No. 97”. The effect of “No. 97” is an effect of thunder on the dot display device 100. Referring to FIGS. 40 to 47, the effect lottery table (FIG. 45) referred to in the case of “effect mode 6” is more “No. 97” than the effect lottery table referred to in the case of other effect modes. It is understood that the effect of “” is easily selected.

  As described above, in the case where the current payout mode is the “payout mode B”, when the transition expectation from the payout mode before the transition to the AT has increased (when the payout mode is DOWN), the “production mode” is set. If "6" is easily selected and the degree of expectation of transition to AT is lowered (when the payout mode is UP), "production mode 6" is not selected. Therefore, when the production of “No. 97” (lightning production) is performed, it is possible to have an expectation that the degree of expectation of transition to AT has increased.

<Background table>
FIG. 48 is a background table showing the background data of the background effect performed on the dot display device 100. The background effect is an effect of displaying a series of backgrounds configured by continuously connecting a plurality of background data on the dot display 100. As shown in FIG. 48A, in the background table, the start timing and the end timing using the background data are defined for each continuous series of background data. For example, for the background data “haukei_1” of the first background, the number of frames “4231” is specified as the start timing and the number of frames “4410” is specified as the end timing. The start timing and end timing may be defined by the number of frames, or may be defined by time (seconds or the like).

  The background effect is an effect in which the background flows from one side to the other side of the dot display device 100 (for example, from left to right), and as shown in FIG. The dot display 100 displays a series of (loop-shaped) backgrounds by continuously connecting to the first background and returning to the first background after the twelfth background. These first to twelfth backgrounds are switched according to the period defined for each. For example, the first background is used from the frame number “4231” to “4410”, and the frame number “4411” is switched to the second background which is the next order from the first background. Therefore, in the background effect, as shown in FIG. 48C, at the timing of switching the background data, the background corresponding to the background data in the next order appears from the left side of the dot display device 100.

  Further, among these first to twelfth backgrounds, only one background data is defined, and a plurality of (in the present embodiment, two, but may be three or more) background data. Is also specified. In the example shown in FIG. 48, only one background data is defined for the odd-numbered backgrounds, and a plurality of background data is defined for the even-numbered backgrounds. For example, in the pachi-slot machine 1, background data “haikei_2a” and “haikei_2b” are defined for the second background. The background data "haikei_2a" is, for example, data for displaying a pyramid on the dot display device 100, and the background data "haikei_2b" is, for example, data for displaying a pyramid with an eyeball on the dot display device 100.

  Here, when a plurality of background data is defined for one order, one background data is determined according to a predetermined lottery and is used in the background effect. This lottery method is arbitrary, but, for example, the lottery is performed according to the current game state. In addition, as a game state used for lottery, a payout mode or an effect mode can be adopted. In this way, by making the background data different according to the current game state, it is possible to notify the player of the game state. In this case, the background is switched according to the period defined by the background data, so that the background currently displayed on the dot display device 100 does not suddenly change.

  For example, if a pyramid is currently being displayed along with the background data “haikei_2a”, the background data “haikei_2a” will not be switched to the background data “haikei_2b”, so the eyeball will not suddenly appear in the pyramid being displayed. .. On the other hand, when the background data "haikei_2b" is selected as the second background, the pyramid gradually appearing from the left side of the dot display 100 has an eyeball.

  Note that the predetermined lottery for selecting one background data from the plurality of background data may be different depending on the type of the background having the plurality of background data. For example, a predetermined lottery for the second background and a predetermined lottery for the fourth background may have different lottery probabilities. Further, not only the lottery probability but also the condition used for the lottery may be changed according to the type of background having a plurality of background data. For example, the predetermined lottery for the second background may be performed based on the current payout mode, and the predetermined lottery for the fourth background may be performed based on the current effect mode. Further, when the predetermined lottery is performed based on the payout mode, it may be performed depending on whether the current payout mode is the continuous mode system or the non-continuous mode system. It may be performed depending on whether or not the payout mode is in the pullback zone.

  By the way, since the game state (ball-out mode or effect mode) may be changed for each unit game, while performing background effect based on the background data determined according to the game state, The game state used for the lottery may change. For example, at a timing when the game state is the specific game state, one background data is selected from a plurality of background data by lottery, and then the game state is changed from the specific game state to the predetermined game state according to the internal winning combination. It may happen. Even in such a case, the sub-control board 72 of the pachi-slot machine 1 uses the one background data determined when the game state is the specific game state for the other background data during the period defined by the one background data. The background data used for the background effect is maintained as the one background data without being switched to.

  For example, when the game state of the background data “haikei_2a” and “haikei_2b” is a predetermined game state (for example, a state that is disadvantageous to the player), the background data “haikei_2a” for displaying a pyramid on the dot display 100 is determined. If the game state is a specific game state (for example, a state advantageous to the player), the background data "haikei_2b" for displaying the pyramid with the eyeball on the dot display 100 is easily determined. In such a case, it can be said that the background data "haikei_2a" is background data suggesting a predetermined game state, and the background data "haikei_2b" is background data suggesting a specific game state.

  Here, if one background data is determined by lottery from the background data “haikei_2a” and “haikei_2b” during the specific game state, the background data “haikei_2b” that suggests the specific game state is easily determined, and as a result, with eyeballs. The pyramid will appear from the left side of the dot display 100. Referring to FIG. 48 (A), the background effect based on the background data “haikei_2a” and “haikei_2b” is displayed on the dot display device 100 during the period of the number of frames “4411” to “8280”. Since the game state is managed to shift for each unit game, the game state may shift from the specific game state to the predetermined game state during this period.

  Even in such a case, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control board 72 continues the background effect based on the background data “haikei — 2b” for the period of the number of frames “4411” to “8280”. That is, as described above, although the background data suggesting the predetermined game state is the background data “haikei_2a”, in the pachi-slot machine 1, once the background data is determined, other background data is provided during the period specified by the background data. The background data is maintained without switching to the background data. As a result, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the background currently displayed on the dot display device 100 does not suddenly change.

[Main operation processing of pachi-slot by control of main CPU]
First, the procedure of the main operation processing (processing after the operation of the start lever 6) of the pachi-slot machine 1 under the control of the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When a predetermined number of medals are inserted and the start lever 6 is operated, the main CPU 31 executes an internal lottery process (S1). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table (FIG. 12) and randomly selects a winning combination to be determined as an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, that is, whether or not the winning combination “F_BB” is carried over as an internal winning combination (S2). In this process, when determining that the game state is not the RT1 game state (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process to S9.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 subsequently executes a spinning drum effect determination process described later with reference to FIG. 50 (S3). In this processing, the main CPU 31 determines the rotation start pattern of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 executes a state transition process described later with reference to FIG. 51 (S4). In this process, the main CPU 31 shifts to the payout mode based on the internal winning combination.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 executes an AT hit / miss judgment process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the AT is won based on the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 executes an initial AT rank determination process described later with reference to FIG. 53 (S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the initial rank of the AT based on the internal winning combination.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 executes an in-AT rank up process described later with reference to FIG. 54 (S7). In this process, the main CPU 31 promotes the rank of the AT based on the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 executes an AT medium net increase management process described later with reference to FIG. 55 (S8). In this process, the main CPU 31 updates the information according to the ending condition of the AT gaming state, more specifically, updates the difference number in the AT gaming state.

  When NO is determined in S2 or following the process of S8, the main CPU 31 performs the game progress control process described later in FIG. 56 (S9). In this game progress control process, the main CPU 31 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and gives profits according to the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state (payout of medals, etc.). Performs various processes associated with the progress of a normal pachi-slot game.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an AT end confirmation process described later with reference to FIG. 59 (S10), and ends one game (unit game) in the pachi-slot machine 1. In this AT end confirmation processing, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the AT end condition is satisfied, and ends the AT game state when the AT end condition is satisfied.

<Spinning effect determination process>
Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the spinning drum effect determination processing will be described. In the spinning effect determination process, first, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the AT is operating, that is, whether or not the gaming state is the AT gaming state (S11). When the gaming state is the AT gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the spinning drum effect determination process.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the AT gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the gaming state is the final gaming in the aura gaming state (S12). When the game state is the final game of the omen game state (YES), the main CPU31 ends the spinning drum effect determination process. On the other hand, when the game state is not the final game in the omen game state (NO), the main CPU 31 subsequently determines the spinner effect based on the payout mode and the internal winning combination (S13), and the spinner effect. The determination process ends.

<State transition processing>
Next, the state transition processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the state transition process, first, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the game state is the final game in the omen game state (S21). When the game state is the final game of the omen game state (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the state transition process.

  On the other hand, when the game state is not the final game in the omen game state (NO), the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the shift flag is ON (S22). When the transition flag is OFF (NO), the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the gaming state is the AT gaming state (S23). In S23, if the gaming state is the AT gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the state transition process.

  On the other hand, in S22, if the transition flag is ON (YES), or in S23, if the game state is not the AT game state (NO), the main CPU 31 continues, the current payout mode and transition flag. A mode transition table (see FIGS. 27 to 29) corresponding to the above is set (S24). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the set mode shift table, and identifies the payout mode of the shift destination associated with the winning combination according to the internal winning combination determined in S1 of FIG. 49 (S25).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a shift to the payout mode (S26). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines that the payout mode is shifted when the destination associated with the winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is other than "mode shift pending", and is "mode shift pending". In this case, it is determined that the payout mode has not changed. As a result, if it is determined that the payout mode has not been changed (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the state changing process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the payout mode has been shifted (YES), the main CPU 31 updates the shift flag to OFF (S27). In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the transition flag is updated to ON when shifting to the predictive gaming state in order to easily shift to another payout mode during the predictive gaming state (S49 in FIG. 52 described later). On the other hand, it is not desirable for the payout mode to shift many times during the predictive gaming state, so even if the payout mode shifts once even during the predictive gaming state, the transition flag is updated to OFF, and thereafter, It makes it difficult to switch to another payout mode. The process of S27 is a process of updating the transition flag which is ON to OFF when the transition flag is ON during the omen gaming state.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether the consecutive S1 flag or the consecutive S2 flag is ON (S28). As described above, when the "continuous C mode" is changed to the pull-back zone "continuous S1 mode" or "continuous S2 mode", as long as the continuous mode system is maintained, the "continuous C mode" is followed first. Transfers only to the transferred pullback zone. The continuous S1 flag and the continuous S2 flag are information for identifying the type of the pullback zone that first moved from the "continuous C mode". When the continuous S1 flag is ON, the "continuous C mode" is first transferred. The pulled back zone is the "continuous S1 mode", and when the continuous S2 flag is ON, it means that the pulled back zone that has first moved from the "continuous C mode" is the "continuous S2 mode".

  In S28, when neither the consecutive S1 flag nor the consecutive S2 flag is ON (NO), the main CPU 31 subsequently sets the transfer destination payout mode to the "consecutive S1 mode" or the "consecutive S2 mode". It is determined whether or not (S29). When the payout mode of the transfer destination is neither the “continuous S1 mode” nor the “continuous S2 mode” (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the state transition processing. On the other hand, if the destination payout mode is the "consecutive S1 mode" or the "consecutive S2 mode" (YES), the main CPU 31 subsequently turns on the consecutive S flag corresponding to the destination payout mode. (S30), and the state transition process ends.

  On the other hand, in S28, when the continuous S1 flag or the continuous S2 flag is ON (YES), the main CPU 31 resets the mode transition destination based on the ON continuous S mode (S31). That is, when the continuous S1 flag is ON, the main CPU 31 determines that the winning combination associated with the “continuous S2 mode” in the mode transition table corresponding to the “continuous C mode” is the transition destination. Corresponds to "continuous S1 mode". Similarly, when the continuous S2 flag is ON, the main CPU 31 shifts the winning combination associated with the “continuous S1 mode” as the transition destination in the mode transition table corresponding to the “continuous C mode”. The “continuous S2 mode” is associated with.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the continuous S flag in the ON state to OFF (S32), and ends the state transition process.

<AT adequacy determination processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 52, the AT success / failure determination processing will be described. In the AT hit / miss judgment processing, first, the main CPU 31 judges whether or not the gaming state is the AT gaming state (S41). When it is in the AT game state (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the AT win / fail judgment processing.

  On the other hand, when it is not in the AT game state (NO), the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the internal winning combination is "F_7 replay" (S42). When the internal winning combination is not "F_7 replay" (NO), the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the gaming state is a precursor gaming state (S43). When it is in the precursor game state (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the AT hit / miss judgment processing.

  On the other hand, when not in the precursor game state (NO), the main CPU 31 subsequently subtracts 1 from the AT interval game number (S44). Note that the AT interval game number manages the so-called AT ceiling. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of AT interval games is 0 (that is, the ceiling is reached) (S45).

  When the AT interval game number is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 sets the AT winning correspondence table (see FIG. 26) corresponding to the current payout mode (S46). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the set AT winning correspondence table, and specifies whether or not the AT associated with the winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination determined in S1 of FIG. 49 (S47).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning is AT (S48). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines that the AT winning is associated with the information relating to the winning or losing of the AT associated with the winning combination according to the internal winning combination, and determines that the winning is not winning. to decide. As a result, if the AT is not won (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the AT winning / disapproving process.

  On the other hand, in S48, when it is determined that the winning is AT (YES) or when the number of AT interval games is determined to be 0 in S45 (YES), the main CPU 31 sets “7 games” as the number of precursor games, The shift flag is updated to ON (S49). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 saves the current payout mode as a payout mode for B / R distribution (S50), and ends the AT win / loss determination process. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the initial rank of the AT is determined based on the payout mode at the time of winning the AT. At S49, the transition flag is updated to ON, and the payout mode is easily shifted. The payout mode at the time of winning is saved as a payout mode for B / R distribution.

  When the internal winning combination is "F_7 replay" in S42 (YES), the main CPU 31 subsequently starts the operation of the AT whose initial rank is BB3, that is, the game state is changed to the AT game state. The process proceeds (S51). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 clears the number of precursor games, updates the shift flag to ON (S52), and ends the AT winning / disapproving process.

<Initial AT rank determination process>
Next, the initial AT rank determination processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the initial AT rank determination process, first, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the precursor gaming state (S61). When not in the precursor gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the initial AT rank determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is in the aura game state (YES), the main CPU 31 subsequently subtracts 1 from the aura game number (S62). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the end of the omen, that is, whether the number of omen games is 0 (S63). When it is not the end time of the sign (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the initial AT rank determination process.

  On the other hand, when it is at the end of the omen (YES), the main CPU 31 subsequently clears the omen state (S64), and then responds to the payout mode for B / R distribution set in S50 of FIG. The AT rank determination table (see FIG. 30) is set (S65). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 identifies and sets the initial rank of the AT associated with the winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination determined in S1 of FIG. 49 (S66). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 starts the operation of the AT, that is, shifts the game state to the AT game state.

  Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether the initial rank of the AT is BB1 or higher (S68). When the initial rank of the AT is BB1 or higher (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the initial AT rank determination process. On the other hand, if the initial rank of the AT is not equal to or higher than BB1 (NO), the initial RB flag is set to ON (S69), and the initial AT rank determination processing is ended. In the pachi-slot machine 1, since whether or not the rank is improved depends on whether or not the initial rank is RB (see FIG. 31), when the initial rank is RB, the initial RB flag is set to ON. To do.

<Rank up processing in AT>
Next, the rank increase processing during AT will be described with reference to FIG. 54. In the AT rank-up processing, first, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the AT gaming state (S81). When not in the AT gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the AT rank-up processing.

  On the other hand, if it is in the AT gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the AT rank up determination table (see FIG. 31) according to the current AT rank (S82). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the initial RB flag is ON (S83), and when the initial RB flag is ON (YES), changes to the AT rank-up determination table for the initial RB. (S84). On the other hand, when the initial RB flag is OFF (NO), the AT rank up determination table set in S82 is maintained.

  Next, the main CPU 31 identifies whether or not the AT rank is promoted based on the information regarding the rank up / down win of the AT associated with the winning combination determined in S1 of FIG. 49 (S85). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the rank is won (S86), and if the rank is not won (NO), the AT rank-up process is ended.

  On the other hand, if the player has won the rank up (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the rank up process (S87), and finishes the AT rank up process. In this rank-up processing, the main CPU 31 changes the AT rank from “RB” to “BB1”, “BB1” to “BB2”, “BB2” to “BB3”, and “BB3” to “BB4”. Promote one step at a time. Further, in this rank-up processing, when the current AT rank is “BB4”, the main CPU 31 shifts the payout mode to the “continuous A mode” without promoting the AT rank.

  By the way, since the operation start of AT is performed immediately after the initial rank of AT is determined (see FIG. 53), the game in which the initial rank of AT is determined is the last game in the omen gaming state and the AT gaming state. This is the first game, and the AT middle rank up processing (FIG. 54) is performed at the same time as the initial AT rank determination processing (FIG. 53). As a result, depending on the internal winning combination in the game, the initial rank may be promoted immediately after the initial rank of the AT is determined.

<AT net increase management processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 55, the net AT increase management process will be described. In the AT mid net increase management process, first, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the AT gaming state (S101). When not in the AT gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the AT net increase management process.

  On the other hand, if it is in the AT gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is "H bell" (S102). When the internal winning combination is "H bell" (YES), the main CPU 31 subsequently adds 9 to the payout management number (S103), and ends the AT net increase management process. The payout management number is a counter that counts the number of medals (difference) that have been net increased during the AT gaming state.

  On the other hand, in S102, when the internal winning combination is not “H bell” (NO), the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether the internal winning combination is “cherry”, “chance combination”, or “reach combination” (that is, payout). It is determined whether or not the number of sheets is one) (S104). When the internal winning combination is neither “cherry”, “chance combination”, or “reach combination” (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the AT net increase management process.

  On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is one of the “cherry”, “chance combination”, and “reach combination” (YES), the main CPU 31 subtracts 2 from the payout management number (S105), and the AT net increase management The process ends. In this process, when the payout management number is 0, the payout management number is maintained at 0 without further subtraction.

<Game progress control processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 56, the game progress control processing will be described. In the game progress control process, first, the main CPU 31 performs a reel rotation start process (S121). In this process, the main CPU 31 drives the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49L to rotate the reels 3L, 3C, 3R triggered by the operation of the start lever 6. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 executes reel stop initialization processing described later with reference to FIG. 57 (S122). In this process, the main CPU 31 acquires various information for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 executes reel stop control processing described later with reference to FIG. 58 (S123). In this processing, the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the various information acquired in S122 and the timing of the stop operation detected via the stop switch 7S. When the rotations of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped by the reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs a prize determination medal payout process (S124), and ends the game progress control process. In this winning determination medal payout process, as a result of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, based on the combination of the symbols displayed along the activated line, depending on the combination of the symbols such as the payout of medals and the operation of re-playing. Give profit.

<Reel stop initial setting process>
Subsequently, the reel stop initialization process will be described with reference to FIG. 57. In the reel stop initialization process, first, the main CPU 31 refers to the spinner stop initialization table, and obtains the spinner stop number based on the internal winning combination or the like (S141). Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the turning cylinder stop initial setting table, and acquires each information based on the turning cylinder stop number (S142). In this process, the main CPU 31 acquires, for example, various kinds of information associated with the number for turning cylinder stop, such as determination data by pressing order.

  Then, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (not shown) (S143). That is, the main CPU 31 sets the bits of all the symbol code storage areas (excluding unused areas) to "1". Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (S144), and ends the reel stop initialization process. The stop button non-operation counter is used to determine the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that are not stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

<Reel stop control processing>
Subsequently, the reel stop control processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 first determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S161). This process is a process of determining whether or not a signal is output from the stop switch 7S. When determining that the valid stop button is not pressed (NO), the main CPU 31 repeatedly executes the process of step S161.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed (YES), the main CPU 31 stores a pressing order storage area (not shown) and an operation stop button storage area (FIG. (Not shown) and (S162). That is, the main CPU 31 manages the type of the pressed stop button by updating the operation stop button storage area, and updates the pressed order storage area based on the type of the pressed stop button and its order. Manage the order of stop operations (push order) with.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operation counter (S163), determines the search target reel from the operation stop button (S164), and stores the stop start position in the main RAM 33 based on the symbol counter (( S165). The stop start position is a symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a sliding piece number determination process (S166). In this sliding frame number determination processing, the number of sliding frames defined at the stop start position is determined based on reel stop control information (stop table group) selected from the spinning cylinder stop initialization table based on the internal winning combination. Processing.

  Next, the main CPU 31 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated reel stop command data in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 33. A transmission process is executed (S167). The reel stop command data represents the type of reel to be stopped, the stop start position, the number of sliding pieces (or the planned stop position), and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the scheduled stop position based on the stop start position and the sliding piece number determination data, and stores it in the main RAM 33 (S168). The planned stop position is a symbol position in which any one of the predetermined numerical values “0” to “4” defined as the number of sliding pieces is added to the stop start position, and the symbol position where the rotation of the reel stops Is.

  Next, the main CPU31 sets the scheduled stop position as the search symbol position (S169). Next, the main CPU 31 executes a symbol code storage process (S170). In this symbol code storing process, the symbol code of the symbol position data for checking for checking the symbol position of the spinning reel is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU31 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in the symbol code storing process (S171). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process (S172). In this control change process, the stop information group used to stop the reels is updated when the reel is at a specific stop position.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S173). This process is a process of determining whether or not the signal is no longer output from the stop switch 7S.

  When determining that the pressed stop button is not released (NO), the main CPU 31 repeatedly executes the process of step S173. On the other hand, when determining that the pressed stop button is released (YES), the main CPU 31 executes reel stop command transmission processing (S174).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S175). Here, when determining that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the pull-in priority storage process (S176), and executes the process of step S161. In this attraction-in priority storage processing, the attraction-in priority rankings of all the symbols on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R are determined. On the other hand, when determining that the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process.

<AT end confirmation processing>
Next, the AT end confirmation processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the AT end confirmation processing, first, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the AT gaming state (S181). When it is not in the AT gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the AT end confirmation processing.

  On the other hand, if it is in the AT gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the payout management number exceeds the difference number according to the AT rank (S182). If the payout management number does not exceed the difference number according to the AT rank (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the AT end confirmation process.

  On the other hand, when the payout management number exceeds the difference number according to the AT rank (YES), the main CPU 31 clears the payout management number and ends the AT (S183). Specifically, the main CPU 31 shifts the game state from the AT game state to the general game state. Further, in this processing, the main CPU 31 also clears the initial RB flag. Then, the main CPU 31 sets an initial value (for example, 994) to the AT interval game number (S184), and ends the AT end confirmation processing.

[Pachi-slot operation processing under control of sub CPU]
First, the procedure of the operation process of the pachi-slot machine 1 under the control of the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 60 and 61. In the pachi-slot machine 1, various commands are transmitted from the main side to the sub side according to the progress of the game under the control of the main side. For example, when the start lever 6 is operated, a start command is transmitted from the main side to the sub side, and when the reels are stopped, a reel stop command is transmitted from the main side to the sub side. These various commands include various information controlled by the main side, and the sub side can grasp these various information by receiving the command.

<Production determination processing>
First, the effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 60. The effect determination process is a process executed by the sub CPU 81 when a start command transmitted from the main side is received. The start command includes, for example, an internal winning combination and a gaming state, and also includes various kinds of information regarding an AT determined based on the internal winning combination.

  First, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect mode transition lottery table (see FIGS. 32 to 39) according to the payout modes before and after the transition (S201). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines and sets the destination production mode from the current production mode (S202). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets the effect lottery table (see FIG. 40 to FIG. 47) according to the set effect mode (S203). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the set effect lottery table to determine the effect to be executed based on the internal winning combination (S204), and ends the effect determination process. The effect determined in S204 is appropriately executed by the dot display 100, the speakers 9L, 9R, etc. under the control of the sub CPU 81.

<Background effect processing>
Next, the background effect process will be described with reference to FIG. The background effect process is an interrupt process that is regularly performed on the sub side at a constant cycle.

  First, the sub CPU 81 updates the count (S221). This count is a counter that manages the number of frames and the time (seconds) in the background effect. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the next background data has been set (S222).

  When the next background data is not set (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the next background is a non-common background (S223). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the next background order is an order in which a plurality of background data is defined (even number order in the present embodiment). When the next background is a non-common background (YES), the sub CPU 81 selects one background data from the plurality of background data based on the information on various games such as the payout mode and the effect mode. Yes (S224).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets the next background data (S225). Specifically, in S223, if the next background is not a non-common background (NO), one background data defined for the next order is set as the next background data, and the next background is set. If is a non-common background (YES), the background data selected in S224 is set as the next background data.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is the end timing of the currently displayed background data based on the count updated in S221 (S226). If it is not the end timing of the currently displayed background data (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the background effect process. On the other hand, if it is the end timing of the currently displayed background data (YES), the sub CPU 81 subsequently displays the background based on the next background data (S227), and ends the background effect process. As a result, the background corresponding to the background data in the next order appears from the left end of the dot display 100, following the currently displayed background.

[Effect of pachi-slot machine]
The pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present invention has been described above. According to such a pachi-slot machine 1, the following effects can be expected.

<Management method of AT>
In the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present invention, various information relating to the AT is set in association with each of a plurality of winning combinations, and when an internal winning combination is determined from among the plurality of winning combinations, an internal winning combination is determined. The AT is controlled based on the information set in association with the determined winning combination. That is, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present invention, when the internal winning combination is determined, the AT-related control such as the AT winning or hitting is performed without performing other lottery. Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present invention, the processing load required for controlling the AT can be reduced, and various lottery tables used for controlling the AT are not required and the data capacity can be suppressed.

  Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present invention, in the case where a plurality of winning combinations having the same role when determined to be a winning and different correspondences with various information regarding AT are determined as internal winning combinations. The stop control is supposed to be related (completely identical or similar). For example, by performing completely the same stop control for these winning combinations, it is possible to make it impossible to infer the information about the ATs associated with the winning combinations from the displayed combination of symbols, and these By performing the stop control similar to the winning combination, the player feels uncomfortable with the stopping control, and can infer the information about the AT associated with the winning combination. As a result, it is possible to realize a gaming machine having various game characteristics while simplifying AT management.

  In particular, with respect to a plurality of roles having the same role when it is determined as a winning combination, a plurality of pieces of information related to the AT and a plurality of patterns of the stop control are associated in various combinations, and lottery related to the AT is not performed at all. Even so, a variety of game play can be realized.

<Management of production mode>
Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present invention, when setting the effect mode for determining the effect, not only the current payout mode but also the payout mode before the transition to the current payout mode is referred to. The production mode. More specifically, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the transition to the current payout mode is a transition to a payout mode with a high degree of expectation of transition to AT, and a case where the degree of expectation of transition to AT is low. The effect mode to be set is different depending on whether the mode is the ball mode.

  As a result, the pachi-slot machine 1 can perform not only an effect that suggests the current payout mode, but also an effect that suggests whether the current payout mode is advantageous or disadvantageous before the transition. Therefore, the production contents are not monotonous, and it is possible to perform the production with rich playability. Also, for the player, the flow of the game in the future can be more accurately estimated, so that the strategy for the game is increased and the interest of the game can be expected to be improved.

<Background production>
Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present invention executes a series of background effects by continuously connecting a plurality of background data. At this time, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when a plurality of background data is defined for one order, one background data is determined according to a predetermined lottery and used for the background effect. As a result, in the pachi-slot machine 1, in the game according to the present invention, for example, the background can be changed between normal time and non-normal time.

  In this case, the pachi-slot machine 1 switches the background data in accordance with a prescribed period (for example, the number of frames or time) for each background data, so that the background is suddenly changed like a conventional gaming machine. Never switch. That is, when the background different from the normal time is displayed, the background different from the normal time is displayed from the beginning (on the left side of the dot display 100), and the background being displayed does not suddenly switch to the different background. .. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to grasp the timing of the background change, and to give the player a sense of discomfort due to the background change in an appropriate balance. As a result, according to the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present invention, the background can be changed without impairing the effect.

[Modification]
The pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, the number of medals given to the AT is used as the AT (advantageous) termination condition. Here, the counting method of the number of medals given to the AT is arbitrary, and for example, it is possible to use a net increase number obtained by subtracting the number of medals used in the game from the number of medals paid out in the same game. Good. Also, the number of medals awarded during AT may be calculated based on the medals actually increased during AT (calculation by actual value), and regardless of whether or not the medals are actually increased, It may be calculated based on the number of medals to be increased in accordance with (according to the ideal value). Further, the number of medals awarded during the advantageous state may not be increased depending on the type of internal winning combination. For example, with respect to some of the winning combinations that are unlikely to be determined as internal winning combinations, or for the winning combinations in which the combination of symbols is displayed / hidden depending on the timing of the stop operation, the winning combinations have been determined as internal winning combinations. However, the number of medals awarded during AT may not be increased or decreased.

  Further, the AT (advantageous state) end condition is not limited to the number of medals given to the AT, but the number of unit games during the AT and the number of times information beneficial to the player is notified during the AT. Any end condition such as the number of sets when the predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) is set as one set and the continuation rate of one set of AT can be adopted. Even in this case, by setting the ending condition of the operating AT in association with a plurality of winning combinations, it is possible to manage the ending condition of the AT without performing lottery.

  The content of the notification (navigation) performed during AT (advantageous state) is also arbitrary, and the order of stop operations (pushing order) at which a combination of symbols advantageous for the player is displayed may be notified. The timing of the stop operation (the symbol to be aimed at) necessary for displaying the combination of the symbols may be notified.

  In addition, as an advantageous state, the winning probability of the internal winning combination relating to the re-play is not changed (or changed within a range that does not affect the game playability), and the player is informed of the advantageous stop operation mode. It is also possible to use a so-called "AT", and to activate a re-play high probability state (replay time) in which the winning probability of an internal winning combination relating to a re-play becomes high, and a stop operation advantageous for the player is performed. It is also possible to use a so-called “ART” that notifies the mode.

  Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment or the above-described various modified examples, the effect determined with a predetermined probability according to the internal winning combination determined by the main control board 71, that is, one or more per one internal winning combination. Will be produced. In this respect, the display (notification) uniquely corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the main control board 71 may be performed together with the effect. Specifically, a display corresponding to the determined internal winning combination on a one-to-one basis may be performed on a predetermined display unit or the like. The display of the internal winning combination is preferably performed under the control of the main control board 71. In this way, the internal winning combination determined by the main control board 71 is notified by the main control board 71 itself, so that it is possible to provide a gaming machine that ensures fairness.

[Appendix 1]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 1 is as follows.

[Background Art]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of multiple reels arranged on the surface of the reel starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the multiple reels stops, and the combination of symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given in accordance with the above, is known.

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

  In addition, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-057732, information such as information for establishing an internal winning combination is provided so that the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is not lost in recent years. There is known a gaming machine that informs a player of advantageous information for the player. It should be noted that such notification of information that is advantageous to the player is generally referred to as navigating (navigating) or the like, and a period during which navigating is performed is referred to as AT (assist time), which has an AT function. Gaming machines are called AT machines and ART machines.

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
By the way, in AT machines and ART machines, it has been possible to perform lottery as to whether or not to execute AT on the sub control circuit side (sub side) according to the internal winning combination determined on the main control circuit side (main side). It was common. In the AT machine (ART machine), the payout rate of medals varies depending on whether the AT is activated or not. Therefore, in the conventional gaming machine in which the AT lottery is performed on the sub side, the medal payout rate is set only on the main side. Instead, it was supposed to be managed on the sub side.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot machine, since it is required to appropriately manage the payout rate of medals, it is not preferable to manage the payout rate of medals on the sub side, and in recent years, AT has been executed. It is required that the main side also manage whether or not to do it. However, since the capacity of the storage means (ROM) of the main control circuit is limited, only a limited amount can be allocated to AT management. On the other hand, if the capacity is suppressed and the AT management is monotonous, the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is spoiled.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that simplifies AT management and does not impair playability.

[Means for solving the problem]
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a normal state (for example, a general gaming state) and an advantageous state (for example, an AT gaming state) that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state, as a state in which a game is played. There, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, display window 4L, which displays a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels). 4C, 4R), start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 6S, main control board 71) for detecting a start operation by the player, and the reel is rotated based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection of the start operation by the pattern changing means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) and the start operation detecting means for changing the above-mentioned symbols, the internal winning is performed with a predetermined probability from a plurality of winning combinations. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining a winning combination, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop, which is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detects a stopping operation for stopping each reel. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the switch 7S, the main control board 71), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. By the reel stop control means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means, and when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means. On the basis of the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means, the internal winning combination determination means determines. Winning determination means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining whether or not an internal winning combination has won, and winning / losing information regarding whether or not to shift to the advantageous state, in association with each of the plurality of winning combinations. When the internal winning combination is determined by the advantageous winning combination setting means (for example, AT winning correspondence table) and the internal winning combination determining means, the advantageous winning combination is associated with the winning combination according to the internal winning combination. When the win / loss information set by the setting means is win information indicating that the game is to be shifted to the advantageous state, an advantageous state control means (for example, the main control board 71) for shifting the game state to the advantageous state is provided, The reel stop control means is a first winning combination and a second winning combination having different win / loss information. When it is determined as an internal winning combination, the variation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means is stopped so that the same symbol combination is displayed on the activated line (for example, completely). The same stop control is performed).

  In such a gaming machine, each of the plurality of winning combinations is set with win / no win information regarding whether or not to shift to the advantageous state, and when an internal winning combination is determined from among the plurality of wins, the winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination. The transition to the advantageous state is controlled on the basis of the hit / miss information set in association with the determined winning combination. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, whether or not to shift to the advantageous state is determined together with the determination of the internal winning combination. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is not necessary to perform a lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination with respect to the transition to the advantageous state, the processing load can be reduced, and the advantageous state can be achieved. Various lottery tables used for the transfer lottery are unnecessary, and the data capacity can be suppressed.

  By simply associating the winning and winning information of the advantageous state with each other, it is possible to grasp whether or not to win the transition to the advantageous state from the combination of the symbols displayed as the result of the stop control, and the game is monotonous. Become. On the other hand, if the control is such that one winning combination is won in an advantageous state with a predetermined probability, a lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination is required, and the control load and the data capacity are increased. Will increase. In this regard, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, reel stop control is performed so that the same combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line even for the first winning combination and the second winning combination with different associated winning and winning information. Therefore, the player cannot grasp whether or not to win the transition from the combination of the displayed symbols to the advantageous state. As a result, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, management of the success / failure of transition to the advantageous state is simplified, and the game playability is not impaired.

[Appendix 2]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 2 is as follows.

[Background Art]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of multiple reels arranged on the surface of the reel starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the multiple reels stops, and the combination of symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given in accordance with the above, is known.

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

  Further, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-057732, information for establishing an internal winning combination is provided to the player so that the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is not lost in recent years. 2. Description of the Related Art There are known game machines that notify a player of advantageous information. It should be noted that such notification of information that is advantageous to the player is generally referred to as navigating (navigating) or the like, and a period during which navigating is performed is referred to as AT (assist time), which has an AT function. Gaming machines are called AT machines and ART machines.

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
In such an AT machine and an ART machine, a high-probability state and a low-probability state are provided to create a state in which the lottery whether or not to execute the AT is easy / unprone to be won, and the game performance is enhanced. By the way, in the AT machine and the ART machine so far, in the lottery whether or not the AT is executed on the sub control circuit side (sub side) according to the internal winning combination determined on the main control circuit side (main side) It is common to manage the state where the winning is easy / difficult to win. In AT machines (ART machines), the payout rate of medals varies depending on whether or not the AT is operating. Therefore, in conventional gaming machines that perform AT lottery on the sub side, the payout rate of medals is limited to the main side. Instead, it was supposed to be managed on the sub side.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot machine, since it is required to appropriately manage the payout rate of medals, it is not preferable to manage the payout rate of medals on the sub side, and in recent years, AT has been executed. It is required that the main side also manage whether or not to do it. However, since the capacity of the storage means (ROM) of the main control circuit is limited, only a limited amount can be allocated to AT management. On the other hand, if the capacity is suppressed and the AT management is monotonous, the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is spoiled.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that simplifies AT management and does not impair playability.

[Means for solving the problem]
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a normal state (for example, a general gaming state) and an advantageous state (for example, an AT gaming state) that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state, as a state in which a game is played. Therefore, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, display window 4L, which displays a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels). 4C, 4R), start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 6S, main control board 71) for detecting a start operation by the player, and the reel is rotated based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection of the start operation by the pattern changing means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) and the start operation detecting means for changing the above-mentioned symbols, the internal winning is performed with a predetermined probability from a plurality of winning combinations. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining a winning combination, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop, which is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detects a stopping operation for stopping each reel. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the switch 7S, the main control board 71), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. By the reel stop control means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means, and when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means. On the basis of the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means, the internal winning combination determination means determines. The winning determination means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining whether or not the internal winning combination has won, and the plurality of modes having different expectation of transition to the advantageous state in association with each of the plurality of winning combinations ( For example, a transfer destination setting means (for example, a mode transfer table) for setting a transfer destination mode to be transferred from the current mode set as the current mode of the payout mode) and the internal winning combination determining means When a winning combination is determined, a mode setting unit (for example, a main control board 71) that sets the transfer destination mode set by the transfer destination setting unit as the current mode in association with the winning combination according to the internal winning combination. , Based on the current mode set by the mode setting means, the game state Advantageous state control means (for example, the main control board 71) for shifting to a profitable state, and the reel stop control means, as the internal winning combination, one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination in which the mode of the migration destination is different. When determined, the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means is stopped so that the same symbol combination is displayed on the activated line (for example, the completely same stop control is performed). It is characterized by

  In such a gaming machine, a plurality of modes having different degrees of expectation of transition to the advantageous state are provided, and a transition destination mode is set for each of the plurality of winning combinations. Then, when an internal winning combination is determined from a plurality of winning combinations, the transfer destination mode set in association with the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is set as the current mode. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the mode of the transfer destination is determined together with the determination of the internal winning combination. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is not necessary to perform a lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination with respect to the mode transition, the processing load can be reduced, and the mode transition lottery can be performed. Various lottery tables to be used are not needed, and the data capacity can be suppressed.

  By simply associating the combination of the hand and the mode of the transfer destination, the mode of the transfer destination can be understood from the combination of the symbols displayed as the result of the stop control, and the game becomes monotonous. On the other hand, in the case of the control for determining the mode of the transition destination with a predetermined probability for one winning combination, a lottery other than the random determination for determining the internal winning combination is required, and the control load and Data capacity will increase. In this respect, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the reels are arranged so that the same combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line even in the case of the first winning combination and the second winning combination in which the associated destination mode is different. Since the stop control is performed, the player cannot grasp the transfer destination mode from the combination of the displayed symbols. As a result, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, with regard to the transition of the modes having different expectation of transition to the advantageous state, the management is simplified and the gaming property is not impaired.

[Appendix 3]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 3 is as follows.

[Background Art]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of multiple reels arranged on the surface of the reel starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the multiple reels stops, and the combination of symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given in accordance with the above, is known.

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

  Further, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-057732, information for establishing an internal winning combination is provided to the player so that the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is not lost in recent years. 2. Description of the Related Art There are known game machines that notify a player of advantageous information. It should be noted that such notification of information that is advantageous to the player is generally referred to as navigating (navigating) or the like, and a period during which navigating is performed is referred to as AT (assist time), which has an AT function. Gaming machines are called AT machines and ART machines.

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
In such an AT machine or an ART machine, a high-probability state and a low-probability state are provided to create a state in which the lottery whether or not to execute the AT is easy to win / difficult to win, thereby enhancing the playability. By the way, in the AT machine and the ART machine so far, in the lottery whether or not the AT is executed on the sub control circuit side (sub side) according to the internal winning combination determined on the main control circuit side (main side) It is common to manage the state where the winning is easy / difficult to win. In AT machines (ART machines), the payout rate of medals varies depending on whether or not the AT is operating. Therefore, in conventional gaming machines that perform AT lottery on the sub side, the payout rate of medals is limited to the main side. Instead, it was supposed to be managed on the sub side.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot machine, since it is required to appropriately manage the payout rate of medals, it is not preferable to manage the payout rate of medals on the sub side, and in recent years, AT has been executed. It is required that the main side also manage whether or not to do it. However, since the capacity of the storage means (ROM) of the main control circuit is limited, only a limited amount can be allocated to AT management. On the other hand, if the capacity is suppressed and the AT management is monotonous, the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is spoiled.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that simplifies AT management and does not impair playability.

[Means for solving the problem]
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a normal state (for example, a general gaming state) and an advantageous state (for example, an AT gaming state) that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state, as a state in which a game is played. There, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, display window 4L, which displays a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels). 4C, 4R), start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 6S, main control board 71) for detecting a start operation by the player, and the reel is rotated based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection of the start operation by the pattern changing means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) and the start operation detecting means for changing the above-mentioned symbols, the internal winning is performed with a predetermined probability from a plurality of winning combinations. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining a winning combination, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop, which is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detects a stopping operation for stopping each reel. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the switch 7S, the main control board 71), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. By the reel stop control means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means, and when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means. On the basis of the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means, the internal winning combination determination means determines. A winning determination means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining whether or not an internal winning combination is won, and a plurality of modes (for example, a winning ball) having different degrees of expectation of transition to the advantageous state based on predetermined conditions. A transition state setting unit (for example, a main state) that sets one mode transition state among a plurality of mode transition states (for example, ON / OFF of a transition flag) with different transition contents regarding transition between modes). Control board 71) and a destination mode to which a transition is made from the current mode set as the current mode of the plurality of modes in association with each of the plurality of combinations for each of the plurality of mode transition states. Destination setting means (for example, a mode transition table) for setting When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, in the current mode transition state set by the transition state setting means, the transition destination setting means sets in association with the winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination. Advantageous state control means for transitioning the gaming state to the advantageous state based on the mode setting means (for example, the main control board 71) for setting the destination mode as the current mode and the current mode set by the mode setting means. (For example, the main control board 71), the reel stop control means, in the predetermined mode transition state, one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination having a different destination mode is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, the variation of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means can be stopped so that the same symbol combination is displayed on the activated line (for example, the completely same stop control is performed). Is characterized by.

  In such a gaming machine, a plurality of mode transition states having different transition contents regarding transition between a plurality of modes having different transition to the advantageous state are provided, and transition is made to each of a plurality of winning combinations for each mode transition state. Set the previous mode. When an internal winning combination is determined from a plurality of winning combinations, the transfer destination mode set in association with the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination in the current mode transition state is set as the current mode. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the mode of the transfer destination is determined together with the determination of the internal winning combination. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is not necessary to perform a lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination with respect to the mode transition, the processing load can be reduced, and the mode transition lottery can be performed. Various lottery tables to be used are not needed, and the data capacity can be suppressed.

  By simply associating the combination of the hand and the mode of the transfer destination, the mode of the transfer destination can be understood from the combination of the symbols displayed as the result of the stop control, and the game becomes monotonous. On the other hand, in the case of the control for determining the mode of the transition destination with a predetermined probability for one winning combination, a lottery other than the random determination for determining the internal winning combination is required, and the control load and Data capacity will increase. In this respect, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the reels are arranged so that the same combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line even in the case of the first winning combination and the second winning combination in which the associated destination mode is different. Since the stop control is performed, the player cannot grasp the transfer destination mode from the combination of the displayed symbols. As a result, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, with regard to the transition of the modes having different expectation of transition to the advantageous state, the management is simplified and the gaming property is not impaired.

[Appendix 4]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 4 is as follows.

[Background Art]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of multiple reels arranged on the surface of the reel starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the multiple reels stops, and the combination of symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given in accordance with the above, is known.

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

  Further, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-057732, information for establishing an internal winning combination is provided to the player so that the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is not lost in recent years. 2. Description of the Related Art There are known game machines that notify a player of advantageous information. It should be noted that such notification of information that is advantageous to the player is generally referred to as navigating (navigating) or the like, and a period during which navigating is performed is referred to as AT (assist time), which has an AT function. Gaming machines are called AT machines and ART machines.

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
By the way, in the AT machine and the ART machine so far, the sub-control circuit side (sub-side) randomly determines whether or not to execute the AT in accordance with the internal winning combination determined on the main control circuit side (main side). It is common to draw lots of AT ending conditions (for example, the number of games and the number of differences). In AT machines (ART machines), the payout rate of medals varies depending on whether or not the AT is operating. Therefore, in conventional gaming machines that perform lottery on ATs on the sub side, the payout rate of medals is limited to the main side. It was supposed to be managed by the sub side instead.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot machine, since it is required to appropriately manage the payout rate of medals, it is not preferable to manage the payout rate of medals on the sub side. Processing is required to be performed on the main side. However, since the capacity of the storage means (ROM) of the main control circuit is limited, only a limited amount can be allocated to AT management. On the other hand, if the capacity is suppressed and the AT management is monotonous, the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is spoiled.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that simplifies AT management and does not impair playability.

[Means for solving the problem]
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a normal state (for example, a general gaming state) and an advantageous state (for example, an AT gaming state) that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state, as a state in which a game is played. There, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, display window 4L, which displays a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels). 4C, 4R), start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 6S, main control board 71) for detecting a start operation by the player, and the reel is rotated based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection of the start operation by the pattern changing means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) and the start operation detecting means for changing the above-mentioned symbols, the internal winning is performed with a predetermined probability from a plurality of winning combinations. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining a winning combination, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop, which is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detects a stopping operation for stopping each reel. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the switch 7S, the main control board 71), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. By the reel stop control means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means, and when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means. On the basis of the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means, the internal winning combination determination means determines. The winning determination means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining whether or not an internal winning combination is won, and a plurality of end conditions of different durations in which the advantageous state continues for each of the plurality of winning combinations. When the internal winning combination is determined by the ending condition setting means (for example, the AT rank determination table) for setting any one and the internal winning combination determining means, the ending condition is associated with the winning combination according to the internal winning combination. An end condition determining unit (for example, the main control board 71) that determines the end condition set by the setting unit as the end condition of the advantageous state to be executed, and an advantage that is being executed based on the end condition determined by the end condition determining unit. An advantageous state control means for ending the state (for example, the main control board 71), The reel stop control means, when one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination having different ending conditions is determined as the internal winning combination, the same symbol combination is displayed on the activated line. It is characterized in that the fluctuation of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means is stopped (for example, completely the same stop control is performed).

  In such a gaming machine, the end condition of the advantageous state is set for each of the plurality of winning combinations, and when the internal winning combination is determined from among the plurality of winning combinations, the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is determined. The end condition set in association is determined as the end condition of the advantageous state to be executed. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the end condition of the advantageous state is determined together with the determination of the internal winning combination. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is not necessary to perform a lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination regarding the end condition of the advantageous state, the processing load can be reduced, and the advantageous state ends. Various lottery tables for determining the conditions are unnecessary, and the data capacity can be suppressed.

  By simply associating the winning combination with the end condition of the advantageous state, the end condition of the advantageous state can be grasped from the combination of the symbols displayed as the result of the stop control, and the game becomes monotonous. On the other hand, when the control is such that the end condition of the advantageous state is determined with a predetermined probability for one winning combination, a lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination is required, and the control load And the data capacity will increase. In this regard, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, reel stop control is performed so that the same combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line even for the first winning combination and the second winning combination having different associated end conditions. Therefore, the player cannot grasp the termination condition of the advantageous state from the combination of the displayed symbols. As a result, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the management of the end condition of the advantageous state is simplified, and the game playability is not impaired.

[Appendix 5]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 5 is as follows.

[Background Art]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of multiple reels arranged on the surface of the reel starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the multiple reels stops, and the combination of symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given in accordance with the above, is known.

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

  Further, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-057732, information for establishing an internal winning combination is provided to the player so that the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is not lost in recent years. 2. Description of the Related Art There are known game machines that notify a player of advantageous information. It should be noted that such notification of information that is advantageous to the player is generally referred to as navigating (navigating) or the like, and a period during which navigating is performed is referred to as AT (assist time), which has an AT function. Gaming machines are called AT machines and ART machines.

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
By the way, in the AT machine and the ART machine so far, the sub-control circuit side (sub-side) randomly determines whether or not to execute the AT in accordance with the internal winning combination determined on the main control circuit side (main side). It is common to draw lots of AT ending conditions (for example, the number of games and the number of differences). In AT machines (ART machines), the payout rate of medals varies depending on whether or not the AT is operating. Therefore, in conventional gaming machines that perform lottery on ATs on the sub side, the payout rate of medals is limited to the main side. It was supposed to be managed by the sub side instead.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot machine, since it is required to appropriately manage the payout rate of medals, it is not preferable to manage the payout rate of medals on the sub side. Processing is required to be performed on the main side. However, since the capacity of the storage means (ROM) of the main control circuit is limited, only a limited amount can be allocated to AT management. On the other hand, if the capacity is suppressed and the AT management is monotonous, the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is spoiled.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that simplifies AT management and does not impair playability.

[Means for solving the problem]
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a normal state (for example, a general gaming state) and an advantageous state (for example, an AT gaming state) that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state, as a state in which a game is played. There, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, display window 4L, which displays a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels). 4C, 4R), start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 6S, main control board 71) for detecting a start operation by the player, and the reel is rotated based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection of the start operation by the pattern changing means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) and the start operation detecting means for changing the above-mentioned symbols, the internal winning is performed with a predetermined probability from a plurality of winning combinations. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining a winning combination, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop, which is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detects a stopping operation for stopping each reel. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the switch 7S, the main control board 71), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. By the reel stop control means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means, and when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means. On the basis of the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means, the internal winning combination determination means determines. The winning determination means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining whether or not an internal winning combination is won, and the end condition of the advantageous state, the duration of the advantageous state is extended in association with each of the plurality of winning combinations. When the internal winning combination is determined by the promotion winning / disabling setting means (for example, AT rank-up determination table) for setting the winning / damaging information regarding whether to promote to the ending condition, the internal winning combination is determined. When the win / loss information set by the promotion win / loss setting means in association with the winning role is win information indicating that the ending condition is to be promoted, the current ending condition is more advantageous than the current ending condition. End condition promotion means to elevate to another end condition whose duration is extended (example For example, a main control board 71) and an advantageous state control means (for example, the main control board 71) for terminating the advantageous state being executed based on the set termination condition are provided, and the reel stop control means is When either the first winning combination or the second winning combination having different winning / prohibition information is determined as the internal winning combination, the same symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display means so that the same symbol combination is displayed on the activated line. It is possible to stop the fluctuation of the symbol that is present (for example, perform completely the same stop control).

  In such a gaming machine, each of the plurality of winning combinations is set with win / loss information regarding whether or not the ending condition of the advantageous state is promoted to the ending condition of extending the duration of the advantageous state. When the internal winning combination is determined from among the above, if the winning / disabling information set in association with the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is the winning information indicating that the ending condition is promoted, the current ending condition is set. Promote to another exit condition. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is determined whether or not to promote the end condition of the advantageous state together with the determination of the internal winning combination. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is not necessary to perform a lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination regarding the promotion of the end condition of the advantageous state, and the processing load can be reduced and the advantageous state can be achieved. Various lottery tables for deciding whether or not to promote the end condition of are eliminated, and the data capacity can be suppressed.

  By simply associating the combination of the winning and promotion of the end condition with each other, it is possible to know whether or not the end condition of the advantageous state is promoted from the combination of the symbols displayed as the result of the stop control, and the game is played. It becomes monotonous. On the other hand, if the control is such that the end condition of the advantageous state is promoted with a certain probability for one winning combination, a lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination is required, and the control load And the data capacity will increase. In this regard, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, reel stop control is performed so that the same combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line even for the first winning combination and the second winning combination with different associated winning and winning information. Therefore, the player cannot grasp whether or not the end condition of the advantageous state is promoted from the combination of the displayed symbols. As a result, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the management of the end condition of the advantageous state is simplified, and the game playability is not impaired.

[Appendix 6]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 6 is as follows.

[Background Art]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of multiple reels arranged on the surface of the reel starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the multiple reels stops, and the combination of symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given in accordance with the above, is known.

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

  Further, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-057732, information for establishing an internal winning combination is provided to the player so that the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is not lost in recent years. 2. Description of the Related Art There are known game machines that notify a player of advantageous information. It should be noted that such notification of information that is advantageous to the player is generally referred to as navigating (navigating) or the like, and a period during which navigating is performed is referred to as AT (assist time), which has an AT function. Gaming machines are called AT machines and ART machines.

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
By the way, in the AT machine and the ART machine so far, the sub-control circuit side (sub-side) randomly determines whether or not to execute the AT in accordance with the internal winning combination determined on the main control circuit side (main side). It is common to draw lots of AT ending conditions (for example, the number of games and the number of differences). In AT machines (ART machines), the payout rate of medals varies depending on whether or not the AT is operating. Therefore, in conventional gaming machines that perform lottery on ATs on the sub side, the payout rate of medals is limited to the main side. It was supposed to be managed by the sub side instead.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot machine, since it is required to appropriately manage the payout rate of medals, it is not preferable to manage the payout rate of medals on the sub side. Processing is required to be performed on the main side. However, since the capacity of the storage means (ROM) of the main control circuit is limited, only a limited amount can be allocated to AT management. On the other hand, if the capacity is suppressed and the AT management is monotonous, the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is spoiled.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that simplifies AT management and does not impair playability.

[Means for solving the problem]
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a normal state (for example, a general gaming state) and an advantageous state (for example, an AT gaming state) that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state, as a state in which a game is played. There, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, display window 4L, which displays a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels). 4C, 4R), start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 6S, main control board 71) for detecting a start operation by the player, and the reel is rotated based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection of the start operation by the pattern changing means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) and the start operation detecting means for changing the above-mentioned symbols, the internal winning is performed with a predetermined probability from a plurality of winning combinations. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining a winning combination, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop, which is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detects a stopping operation for stopping each reel. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the switch 7S, the main control board 71), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. By the reel stop control means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means, and when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means. On the basis of the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means, the internal winning combination determination means determines. The winning determination means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining whether or not an internal winning combination is won, and the end condition of the advantageous state, the duration of the advantageous state is extended in association with each of the plurality of winning combinations. When the internal winning combination is determined by the promotion winning / disabling setting means (for example, AT rank-up determination table) for setting the winning / damaging information regarding whether to promote to the ending condition, the internal winning combination is determined. The win / loss information set by the promotion win / loss setting means in association with a winning role is win information indicating that the ending condition is to be promoted, and the current ending condition is a predetermined ending condition (for example, other than BB4). In some cases, the duration of the advantageous state is extended over the predetermined termination condition. When the internal winning combination is determined by the ending condition promotion means (for example, the main control board 71) for promoting to another ending condition and the internal winning combination determining means, the internal winning combination is associated with the winning combination according to the internal winning combination. The win / loss information set by the promotion win / loss setting means is win information indicating that the ending condition is to be promoted, and the current ending condition is a specific ending condition different from the predetermined ending condition by the ending condition promoting means (for example, A mode in which a high mode (for example, continuous A mode) in which the transition expectation degree is a predetermined value or more among a plurality of modes in which the transition expectation degree to the advantageous state is different is set as the current mode when being promoted to BB4) In the normal state, with the setting means (for example, the main control board 71), the game state is shifted to the advantageous state based on the mode set as the current mode, and the ending condition set in the advantageous state is set. Advantageous state control means (for example, the main control board 71) for terminating the advantageous state being executed based on the above, the reel stop control means is any one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination having different win / loss information. When is determined as an internal winning combination, it is possible to stop the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means so that the same symbol combination is displayed on the activated line (for example, completely). The same stop control is performed).

  In such a gaming machine, win / loss information regarding whether or not to promote the ending condition of the advantageous state to the ending condition of extending the duration of the advantageous state is set for each of the plurality of winning combinations. When the winning combination, which is the winning information indicating that the winning / disapproval information is to promote the ending condition, is determined as the internal winning combination, if the current ending condition is the predetermined ending condition, the current ending condition is changed to another one. Promote to termination condition. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is determined whether or not to promote the end condition of the advantageous state together with the determination of the internal winning combination. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is not necessary to perform a lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination regarding the promotion of the end condition of the advantageous state, and the processing load can be reduced and the advantageous state can be achieved. Various lottery tables for deciding whether or not to promote the end condition of are eliminated, and the data capacity can be suppressed.

  By simply associating the combination of the winning and promotion of the end condition with each other, it is possible to know whether or not the end condition of the advantageous state is promoted from the combination of the symbols displayed as the result of the stop control, and the game is played. It becomes monotonous. On the other hand, if the control is such that the end condition of the advantageous state is promoted with a certain probability for one winning combination, a lottery other than the lottery for determining the internal winning combination is required, and the control load And the data capacity will increase. In this regard, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, reel stop control is performed so that the same combination of symbols is displayed on the activated line even for the first winning combination and the second winning combination with different associated winning and winning information. Therefore, the player cannot grasp whether or not the end condition of the advantageous state is promoted from the combination of the displayed symbols. As a result, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the management of the end condition of the advantageous state is simplified, and the game playability is not impaired.

[Appendix 7]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 7 is as follows.

[Background Art]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of multiple reels arranged on the surface of the reel starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the multiple reels stops, and the combination of symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given in accordance with the above, is known.

  In the pachi-slot machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number is extracted and the lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is drive-controlled to drive a plurality of reels. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled, and the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped based on the internal winning combination.

  In such a gaming machine, various effects are generally performed on a liquid crystal display or a dot type display device in order to enhance a gaming effect. As one specific example of the effect on the display device, an effect in which a character advances on a stage represented by a predetermined background is known, and in such an effect, when a predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination, it is normal. A background different from that is displayed (for example, when a replay is determined as an internal winning combination, a “flower” is made to bloom on the road on which the character proceeds).

  Further, in the patent document (JP 2012-75946 A), there is a gaming machine that changes the content of the effect by displaying an obstacle as a background in a continuous effect (race effect) performed over a plurality of games. It is disclosed. In this game machine, for example, in the second game of the race effect, a ship may be displayed as an obstacle or a mine may be displayed.

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
The effect of changing the background is usually an effect to give the player a feeling of strangeness, and is performed, for example, by changing only a part of the background. From the perspective of the player, it may be that the background was different from the usual background, so that the player would be interested in the subsequent game. Awareness / Awareness is required to properly adjust the balance and switch the background.

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, the background is suddenly switched such that the background is switched to a background different from the normal background when a game is started in a certain game. In the control for suddenly switching the background in this way, the player is surely aware of the background change, and lacks the balance of production.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the background without impairing the effect of production.

[Means for solving the problem]

  A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that has a plurality of gaming states (for example, a payout mode and an effect mode) as a state in which a game is played, and is a series configured by continuously connecting a plurality of background data. A display device (for example, the dot display 100) that displays the background effect, and a plurality of background data that configures the background effect, and a plurality of different predetermined background data as background data in a predetermined order of the background effect. And a background data to be displayed on the display device from the background data stored in the storage means based on the order of a plurality of background data forming the background effect and a storage means for storing the background effect. An effect determining unit (for example, the sub-control board 72) that determines the background data to be used for the background effect according to a specified period for each of the background data, and the background data determined by the effect determining unit. Based on the display device to display the background effect on the display device (for example, the sub-control board 72), and the effect determination means, when determining the background data in the predetermined order, a plurality of games. Based on the type of the current game state among the states, one predetermined background data is determined from the plurality of predetermined background data, and the game state determines the one predetermined background data as the game progresses. Even if the game state is different from the game state at the time, during the period defined by the one predetermined background data, the background data used for the background effect is the other predetermined background among the plurality of predetermined background data. It is characterized in that the one predetermined background data is maintained as it is without switching to the data.

  In such a gaming machine, a series of background effects are executed by continuously connecting a plurality of background data. At this time, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of different predetermined background data as background data in the predetermined order of the background effect, and is determined from the plurality of predetermined background data according to the current game state. The predetermined background data of is displayed on the display device. Thereby, in the game according to the present invention, for example, it is possible to execute a background effect that changes the background between a normal time and a case other than the normal time.

  Here, in the game according to the present invention, switching of background data is switched according to a period (for example, the number of frames or time) defined for each background data. Therefore, even if the game state changes after changing the background, the background data once set is maintained for a specified period for the background data and is not switched to other background data. This makes it difficult for the player to grasp the timing of the background change without suddenly switching the background in accordance with the progress of the game (for example, when the reel starts to rotate or when the reel stops) unlike the conventional gaming machines. It is possible to give the player a sense of discomfort due to a background change in an appropriate balance. As a result, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to change the background without impairing the effect.

[Appendix 8]
The pachi-slot machine 1 of Appendix 8 is as follows.

[Background Art]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter, referred to as “insertion operation”) and operates a start lever (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”), a plurality of symbols are respectively generated. The rotation of multiple reels arranged on the surface of the reel starts, and when the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the multiple reels stops, and the combination of symbols displayed as a result. A gaming machine known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, in which a privilege is given in accordance with the above, is known.

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

  Further, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-057732, information such as information for establishing an internal winning combination is given to the player so that the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination is not lost in recent years. 2. Description of the Related Art There are known game machines that notify a player of advantageous information. It should be noted that such notification of information that is advantageous to the player is generally referred to as navigating (navigating) or the like, and a period during which navigating is performed is referred to as AT (assist time), which has an AT function. Gaming machines are called AT machines and ART machines.

  Such AT machines and ART machines are provided with a plurality of states (for example, a low-probability state, a normal-probability state, a high-probability state, etc.) with different expectations for the AT, and the AT is controlled by controlling the plurality of states. We have created a variety of playability by creating situations that are easy to transition and situations that are difficult to transition. Then, the AT machine (ART machine) controls the effect based on the current state, thereby making it possible for the player to guess the current state. For the player, if it is possible to infer that the current state is a state where it is easy to shift to the AT, then it is possible to play the game with anticipation, which is preferable.

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
By the way, in the conventional production control method, since the production is controlled by focusing only on the current state, the production content may be monotonous. For example, even if they are in the same state, the flow of subsequent games is different when the current state shifts from a disadvantageous state (promotion) and when the current state shifts from an advantageous state (demotion). As a result, the player wants not only to be able to infer the current state but also how the state has changed.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine rich in playability without monotonous effect contents.

[Means for solving the problem]
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a normal state (for example, a general gaming state) and an advantageous state (for example, an AT gaming state) that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state, as a state in which a game is played. There, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, display window 4L, which displays a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels). 4C, 4R), start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 6S, main control board 71) for detecting a start operation by the player, and the reel is rotated based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the detection of the start operation by the pattern changing means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) and the start operation detecting means for changing the above-mentioned symbols, the internal winning is performed with a predetermined probability from a plurality of winning combinations. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, the main control board 71) for determining a winning combination, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop, which is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detects a stopping operation for stopping each reel. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the switch 7S, the main control board 71), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. By the reel stop control means (for example, the motor drive circuit 39, the main control board 71) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means, and when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means. On the basis of the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line formed by connecting the unit symbol display areas for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol display means, the internal winning combination determination means determines. Based on winning determination means (for example, the main control board 71) that determines whether or not an internal winning combination has won, and among a plurality of payout modes having different expectation of transition to the advantageous state, based on predetermined conditions. Based on the payout mode control means (for example, the main control board 71) for setting the present payout mode, and a plurality of effect modes with different probabilities of determining effects based on the present payout mode set by the payout mode control means. The effect mode control means (for example, the sub-control board 72) for setting the current effect mode and the effect to be executed with a probability according to the current effect mode set by the effect mode control means are determined and And a production control means (for example, a sub-control board 72) for executing a production, The mode control means is a first payout mode in which the pre-shift payout mode before the payout mode control means sets the present payout mode is lower in expectation of transition to the advantageous state than the current payout mode. It is characterized in that a different production mode is set as the current production mode depending on whether or not it is the second delivery mode in which the degree of expectation of transition to the advantageous state is higher than that of the current delivery mode.

  In such a gaming machine, the effect mode that determines the content of the effect is based on the current payout mode that is set as the current payout mode out of the plurality of payout modes with different expectation of transition to the advantageous state. Is set. As a result, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, an effect according to the current payout mode is performed. At this time, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the pre-transition payout mode before the transition to the current present payout mode is the first payout mode in which the transition expectation level in the advantageous state is lower than that in the current payout mode. Different effect modes are set depending on the case and the second payout mode in which the transition expectation level in the advantageous state is higher than that in the current payout mode. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, even if the current payout mode is the same payout mode, different production modes are set depending on whether the current payout mode is promoted from the pre-transition payout mode or demoted. To be done. Thereby, the effect executed in the gaming machine is not only an indication of the current payout mode, but also an indication of whether the current payout mode is advantageous or disadvantageous before the transition, It is possible to create a game with rich playability without the monotonous effect contents. Also, for the player, the flow of the game in the future can be more accurately estimated, so that the strategy for the game is increased and the interest of the game can be expected to be improved.

1 ... Pachi-slot machine, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4L, 4C, 4R ... Display window, 7L, 7C, 7R ... Stop button, 71 ... Main control board, 72 ... Sub control board, 100 ... Dot display device

Claims (3)

A gaming machine having a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state as a state in which a game is played,
With multiple reels with multiple symbols displayed,
A symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols displayed on the reel,
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by a player,
On the basis of the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, a symbol changing means for changing the symbol by rotating the reel,
Based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, an internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined probability,
Stop operation detecting means which is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detects a stop operation for stopping each reel,
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that it is displayed on the symbol display means. Reel stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol ,
In association with each of the previous SL multiple roles, and promotion spruce setting means for setting propriety information on whether the spruce to be promoted to end condition duration advantageous state end condition of the advantageous state extends,
When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the winning information indicating that the winning / disabling information set by the promotion winning / disabling setting means in association with the winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination promotes the ending condition. In the case where the current termination condition is a predetermined termination condition, termination condition promotion means for promoting the termination condition to another termination condition in which the duration of the advantageous state is longer than the predetermined termination condition,
When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the winning information indicating that the winning / disabling information set by the promotion winning / disabling setting means in association with the winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination promotes the ending condition. In the case where the current end condition is promoted to a specific end condition different from the predetermined end condition by the end condition promotion means, among the plurality of modes having different degrees of expectation of transition to the advantageous state, A mode setting means for setting a high mode having a transition expectation level of a predetermined value or more as a current mode,
In the normal state, the game state is shifted to the advantageous state based on the mode set as the current mode, and in the advantageous state, the advantageous state being executed is ended based on the set end condition. State control means,
Equipped with
As the end condition of the advantageous state, there are a plurality of end conditions with different duration of the advantageous state,
The promotion win / loss setting means sets the win / loss information in association with each of the plurality of winning combinations for each of the plurality of ending conditions.
A gaming machine characterized by that. Before Symbol termination condition promotion means, the internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, the internal winning combination the association with the role corresponding to the elevation spruce setting means is set in said predetermined completion condition Promote the predetermined termination condition based on the win / fail information,
When the internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the mode setting means associates the winning / losing information set by the promotion winning / disapproving setting means with the winning combination according to the internal winning combination under the specific ending condition. Set the high mode as the current mode based on
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: The reel stop control means, when one of the first winning combination and the second winning combination having different winning / non-winning information is determined as an internal winning combination, a unit symbol display for displaying one symbol of each reel in the symbol displaying means. It is possible to stop the fluctuation of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means so that the same symbol combination is displayed on the activated line formed by connecting the regions,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.