JP6749605B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine or the like (including a pachinko machine) such as a pachi-slot machine that uses medals as a game medium, or a slot machine (rotating drum game machine) called a pachi-lot that uses a pachinko ball as a game medium.

Further, the present invention provides control steps or control procedures for realizing the game method, such as semiconductor memory, LD (laser disk), HD (hard disk), CD (compact disk), DVD (digital versatile disk). Alternatively, it relates to a program (for example, game software) recorded in an information storage medium such as a digital video disc) or a blue ray disc, and a game application itself downloaded using the Internet.

In recent years, a game using a rotating drum type gaming machine called a pachislot machine has been actively performed as entertainment in a conventional pachinko hall or a pachislot exclusive store. Also, in video game machines installed in game facilities, etc., and in personal computers and game machines in ordinary households via the Internet, substitute coins and credits (that is, "gaming media") are used to simulate spinning-roll games. A simulated game is being played.

For example, in the normal game of the above-described spinning drum type game machine, when a player inserts a predetermined number (predetermined amount) of game medals (game medium) and then operates a start lever, a bonus combination of a plurality of types is provided at that timing. Perform an internal lottery (hereinafter also referred to as "internal lottery") of a small role or a replay role (re-playing role), and perform a plurality of spinning drums (in most cases, three or four reel drums) from above. A variable display game in which the plurality of symbols (normally, the plurality of symbols are arranged on a reel tape and affixed to the outer circumference of each drum) are rotated by rotating downward and are varied. Along with the start of the game, the player operates the stop button corresponding to each drum, and the symbols such as the bell of the internally won small prize, watermelon and cherry are displayed in a predetermined combination on the activated line, and the prize is won. While paying out about 1 to 15 game medals, when the replay symbol is displayed on the activated line and the replay (replay) is activated (hereinafter, also referred to as "winning prize"), the game medal is given. Without re-inserting (or inserting the number of inserted in the previous game as it is), it becomes a re-playable state in which the next normal game can be performed. It should be noted that if a small winning combination is missed, the payout is zero.

In particular, in the case of a spinning type gaming machine called A type, a big bonus (1 type BB or 2 type BB) is internally won according to the result of the internal lottery of the normal game, and it is specified by the individual stop operation of the reel drum. When symbols (for example, red 7 symbols, blue 7 symbols, BAR symbols) are stopped and displayed in line on the activated line, a big bonus game mode (BB game mode: winning combination) that is the most advantageous game mode for the player A lot of game medals can be acquired all at once. If the regular bonus is won and the bar symbols are aligned on the activated line as the specific symbol, the regular bonus game (RB game) is executed and the corresponding game medal can be obtained although it does not reach the BB game. In any case, it is the player's greatest concern in the spinner type game to establish these bonus games in any case. As a result of executing the internal lottery, when the bonus game is won or released, a bonus symbol is set and stored in a data storage area such as a RAM or RWM to store a specific symbol (7 symbol or bar symbol). The flag is carried over to the subsequent variable display game until all are aligned.

By the way, the conventional spinning-type gaming machine (No. 4) has relatively high gambling, and in order to suppress it,
Law concerning the regulation of customs business etc. and the adequacy of operations (final revision: Law No. 55 of May 30, 1999) came into effect, and it became the latest rotary-type gaming machine called Unit 5. Applied.

For example, the payout rate (short-term, medium-term, long-term) of the No. 5 rotating body type gaming machine is very finely defined by the rule, and in the big bonus game (BB game), the number of game medals and the like acquired is The game ends when a predetermined number (for example, 360 or 480) is exceeded, and in the regular bonus game, although it does not reach the BB game, it ends when about 100 dozens are acquired. In particular, the bonus stock function, which should be called the greatest feature of the conventional spinning-type gaming machine (No. 4), is also prohibited by the same rule, and as a result, it is no longer possible to continuously discharge bonus characters (continuous chan), The playability and gambling performance have been extremely reduced.

However, even under such strict regulations, some regulations have been relaxed, and as a result of new measures, a slot machine equipped with an ART function (assist replay time function) was developed. It was This ART function is a high-probability replay state in which replay is easy to win. In the high-probability replay state, a symbol stop operation procedure for winning the internally winning small winning combination (operation sequence of the stop switch, operation timing for aiming the bonus symbol color) Is included in the liquid crystal display and voice to assist (assist), and it is the mainstream of the No. 5 slot machine at this time.

Furthermore, an AT machine has been developed which maintains a state in which a bonus combination (2 types BB) is internally won and increases the winning probability of a replay during a normal game and a special game. The AT machine is equipped with an assist bonus (third bonus) that activates the assist function, and if you win the AT bonus, you will be notified of the correct pressing order when the small pressing order wins internally. In this way, a small win with the largest number of payouts out of a plurality of small wins that are simultaneously elected is won. On the other hand, the assist function is not activated during the normal game, the player cannot know the correct operation procedure when the small push winning combination is selected, and a penalty occurs if an irregular push (a push other than the left 1st push) is performed. Therefore, the number of medals (balls) held decreases as the number of games is repeated.

JP, 2013-090642, A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-172753 Pachislot Super Blackjack 2 (made by Net) Pachislot Cinderella Blade 2 (made by Net)

By the way, at the beginning of the rule, the No. 5 rotating body type gaming machine had very low gambling, but as a result of the improvement, the average net addition number per game of ART machine and AT machine was increased to 2 to 3 The payout performance is better than that of the No. 4 rotating body type gaming machine. And since there are models that produce more than 30,000 pieces in total in one day's game, we revised the rules newly to reduce gambling and prevent fraud, and now consider the No. 6 machine. Has been done. Particularly, in the No. 6 rotating body type gaming machine, since the ART function is managed by the main control unit, it is necessary to compress the data capacity of the main program.

The present invention relates to the development of a No. 6 rotating body type gaming machine (actual bonus + ART type) having an assist function, compressing the data capacity of the main program, and making technical ingenuity in the game It is to provide a game machine or the like which is endlessly entertaining and which can increase the fun.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 has a plurality of spinning drums in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and a winning lottery means for internally winning a winning for each game. , Rotating a plurality of spinning drums for each game, accepting the operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each spinning drum, individually stopping the corresponding spinning drum, and a pattern according to the result of the internal lottery There is a symbol display control means for displaying, a normal game in the game, and an assist bonus game which is more advantageous than the normal game and in which assist information is notified, and a stock of the elected bonus game can be stored. It comprises a stock storage means, an informing means for informing the stock of the elected assist bonus game, and a game executing means capable of executing at least the normal game and the assist bonus game, and the role lottery means conducts an internal lottery. As a role, there is a bonus role, and in the game zone of the normal game, there are a normal game zone and a chance game zone in which the winning probability of the stock of the assist bonus game is higher than the normal game zone, and the stock storage means assists. When the chance game is won while the game execution means is executing the bonus game based on the bonus combination in the state where the bonus game stock is stored, the notification means indicates that the assist bonus game stock has been won. Is notified.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with an actual bonus and an ART bonus, and is devised in order to inform the winning of the ART bonus and the advantageous section. The data capacity of the main program can be compressed.

It is a front schematic diagram of a rotating body type game machine. It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the rotating body type gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a control circuit system of the rotating body type gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit system that controls a drum unit. It is a block diagram of a configuration of a drum unit. It is a symbol arrangement table of a drum. It is a block diagram of a configuration of a drum unit. It is a block diagram of a configuration of a drum unit. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship of each signal. It is a schematic diagram of a left drum. It is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship with a left drum, a window part, and symbol position data. It is a symbol combination display determination diagram. It is a configuration block diagram of a display effect device. It is the conceptual drawing which shows the storage state of the production pattern data table. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen. It is a conceptual diagram of a general lottery table. It is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of medals acquired. It is a flow chart which shows the main operation processing procedure of a rotating type game machine. It is a symbol layout of the drum. It is a symbol combination display determination diagram. It is a payout table at the time of normal operation and bonus operation. It is a combination table of the condition device of the small push order (left first). It is a combination table of the condition device of the small push order (middle first). It is a combination table of the condition device of the push order small win (right first). It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is the schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the window part in time series. It is a game state transition diagram (RT state). It is a game state transition diagram (production state). It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of an effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between an 8-bit pseudo random number and a number. It is a detailed explanatory view of a role lottery table.

Definition:
Replay refers to a combination of patterns that allows the next play to be played without making a bet in a pachi-slot (rotating drum type gaming machine). The name on the pachi-slot verification rules (rules regarding the approval of game machines and the verification of models) is re-game (saiyuugi). In addition, the "replay combination" used in the claims may be a group replay combination in which a plurality of replay combinations 1 to n are simultaneously elected internally, and one of the replay combinations has the highest priority (bonus combination). Also has priority). That is, the "re-play" can be performed without inserting a game medal or the like (including providing the game medal for a game by operating a button or other device related to the storage device). This is a game.

"Actuation" is a wording including a state in which a symbol relating to a re-play or a symbol relating to a character continuously operating device, etc. is displayed on the activated line, and in a small winning combination in which a game medium is paid out. It is synonymous with "winning prize". Therefore, in the present specification, it may be conveniently used as a "winning prize" for a replay game or a "winning prize" for a bonus role.

Basic example:
As an example of a gaming machine or the like according to the present invention, a rotating drum type gaming machine using medals as a game medium will be taken up, and this embodiment will explain the basic configuration and basic operation of the rotating barrel type gaming machine in detail.

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a rotating body type gaming machine (FIG. 1A is an overall view, and FIG. 1B is a partially enlarged view).

Reference numeral 1 is a main body of a spinning drum type game machine generally called a "pachi-slot machine", and is roughly divided into a housing 1a (see FIG. 2) that houses a rotating drum (reel drum portion 2) and a front door 1b.

The front door 1b is a main part that should be called the face of a rotating type gaming machine, and various platings are added to the resin material to give a high-class feeling, and thus the appearance is given a gorgeous and solid feeling. On the front surface of the front door 1b, upper and lower two transparent panels 22 are fitted, and various designs are given.

Behind the upper transparent panel 22a, a display effect device 11 (or a video display device, a liquid crystal display device, or the like) that performs various effects according to the game situation is fixed with screws. The window portion 3 (design display window) is formed by attaching the design sheet 22c to the lower transparent panel 22b. A display LED block 4 (light emitting display device 4, see FIG. 1B) is attached to a lower portion 22d of the lower transparent panel 22b (see a broken line portion in FIG. 1A). The display LED block 4 is composed of a display LED group described later.

Reference numeral 4a denotes an inserted number LED, which displays the number of game medals or credits inserted from the medal insertion part 5 or the max bet button 8 or the 1 bet button (not shown) for playing a game.

Reference numeral 4b denotes a medal storage number display LED, which displays the number of credits (reserved number) of game medals within a predetermined maximum number of 50, for example. Further, a payout effect display at the time of settlement of the stored medals is displayed.

Reference numeral 4c denotes a medal payout number display LED, which displays the number of payout medals at the time of winning. In addition, the stage setting value of the payout rate and the error code during stopping or when an error occurs are displayed. Further, it has a function as an instruction monitor during a game, and displays a numerical value corresponding to information on the operation order of the stop button section 10 described later. For example, when there is no indication of the instruction monitor LED 4h or when it is 0, there is no indication of the pushing order, when it is 1, it is instructed to press the left stop button 10a, and when it is 2, it is instructed to press the middle stop button 10b. Indicates pressing of the right stop button 10c, 4 indicates pressing of the left stop button 10a or middle stop button 10b, 5 indicates pressing of the left stop button 10a or right stop button 10c, 6 indicates The instruction is to press the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c. This display control is executed by the main control unit 100. There is a slide-type changeover switch (not shown), and it is possible to switch ON/OFF of the advantageous section display and the notification function by the instruction monitor by the operation of the player (or the operation on the hall side). The main control unit 100 operates the advantageous section display and the notification function by the instruction monitor when the changeover switch is in the ON state, but does not notify when the switch is in the OFF state.

4d is a medal insertion display LED, which lights up when a game medal can be inserted.

4e is a replay display LED, which lights up when a replay symbol is displayed in the variable display game and the replay is activated.

4f is a stop and error display LED, which is turned on at the time of stop and when a serious trouble (for example, trouble other than door opening) occurs.

4g is an advantageous zone display LED, and when the function of instructing the stop operation order and the pressed position of the drum unit 2 (hereinafter referred to as "instruction function") is activated, the probability that the pseudo bonus is won is higher than that in the normal game. Lights when transitioning to a high state. Therefore, even if the advantageous section display LED 4g is turned on, it does not mean that the pseudo bonus is won. Note that a dot LED (not shown) generally provided at the lower right of 7 seg of the medal accumulation number display LED 4b and the medal payout number display LED 4c may be used without separately providing the advantageous zone display LED 4g. However, the stopping and error display LED 4f may be provided with this function without newly providing the advantageous zone display LED 4g.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a drum portion (reel drum unit) built in the housing 1a, which is composed of three drums of a left drum 2a, a middle drum 2b, and a right drum 2c, a motor, an electric circuit, and the like. Inside each of the drums, a rotating body pattern display LED (not shown) is provided, and light (lighting or blinking) or light is turned off according to various effects. In other words, each drum is a symbol array that displays a plurality of symbols in a row from top to bottom, and in this case, a variable display game in which three symbol columns (plural columns) are varied is started. Even when the symbols are displayed using a liquid crystal display device or the like instead of the drums, this is a variable display game in which the symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged is varied. The design on the reel tape attached to the outer periphery of the drum portion 2 can be seen through the transparent window portion 3.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a medal insertion portion, which is provided with a medal insertion opening for inserting a game medal (a game medium, which may be referred to as a "coin" or simply "medal") necessary for starting the variable display game. ing. A left light transmission portion 5a and a right light transmission portion 5b are provided on both sides of the medal insertion portion 5, and the medals are generated by light from a plurality of light sources (for example, LEDs) attached to the lower left and right sides. When it is impossible to insert, it is red (first color). On the other hand, when it is possible to insert medals and is displayed in addition for gaming, it is blue (second color), when it is displayed in addition to the medal storage device. Lights in green (third color). However, when the medal cannot be inserted, the light may be turned off.

The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot are counted by a medal selecting device (or also referred to as a "selector", not shown), and the number of normally inserted medals is added to add the number of inserted LEDs LED4a of the display LED block 4. Alternatively, the number of medals stored is displayed on the LED 4b.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a settlement button, which is operated at the time of starting and releasing a medal storage device (not shown) and paying out the inserted medals and accumulated medals (credits).

Reference numeral 7 denotes a cross key, which is composed of four switches arranged vertically and horizontally and a determination button at the center. The upper and lower or left and right switches cannot be pressed at the same time. It is operated when viewing the history information of the game by the up/down/left/right operation or the decision operation, and displaying the combination symbol table of the winning combination or the payout table on the display effect device 11. A 1-bet button (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the cross key 7, and is used when inserting one stored medal in the medal storage device for playing a game. In some cases, the 1 bet button may not be provided.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a max bet button (MAX bet button), which is a maximum defined according to a game state such as when inserting a maximum number of three medals stored in the medal storage device for playing a game or during a bonus game. It is used when inserting the number of sheets (1 to 3 sheets). An LED is provided inside the max bet button 8 so that it lights up when the max bet button 8 is in an operable state.

Reference numeral 9 is a start lever (a part of the rotating body rotation starting device), which is used to rotate (start) the drum unit 2 all at once after inserting a predetermined number of game medals necessary for playing a game. A game start display LED is provided around the start lever 9 and is turned on when the start operation is possible. Further, the start lever 9 is a desired set value selected from the step values 1 to 6 (or four step jump numbers such as 1, 3, 5, 7) when performing the step setting of the payout rate. Used to confirm.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a stop button section (also synonymously referred to as “stop switch”), which is used when stopping the rotating drum section 2. The stop button section 10 is composed of a group of three buttons, a left stop button 10a, a middle stop button 10b, and a right stop button 10c (note that four reels have four buttons). By operating the section 10, the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c corresponding to the respective buttons can be stopped. When the rotation of the three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c reaches a predetermined speed (about 80 rotations/minute) and the stop button portion 10 becomes operable, the stop button 10a, stop The LEDs built in the button 10b and the stop button 10c are turned on. When the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, and the right stop button 10c are used as the three directional input means, it is possible to sequentially correspond to the leftward, upward, and rightward inputs, respectively.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a display effect device including an FPD (flat panel display) such as an LCD (liquid crystal display), a PDP (plasma display panel), or an organic EL (electro luminescence), and various image effects related to the spinning drum game. It is also possible to announce required information. In addition, regardless of whether or not special glasses are used, recently, a display effect device capable of stereoscopic display has been manufactured at low cost, and 7 patterns or the like are produced in a tempai state (reach state) or a big hit state. A game machine that uses a 3D display device in which an image pops out is becoming mainstream.

The left and right sides of the display effect device 11 are areas where various gimmicks (driving accessories) are provided according to the model specifications. For example, a pistol accessory 50 is arranged on the right side and a roulette accessory 51 is arranged on the left side. ..

Reference numeral 12 denotes a speaker unit, which is composed of four speakers, that is, an upper left speaker 12a, an upper right speaker 12b, a lower left speaker 12c, and a lower right speaker 12d, and a sound effect or a stage set value is being changed according to various effects, or a front door. A warning sound is generated when 1b is open or when a trouble occurs. When a serious trouble (selector error, hopper error, RAM error, but door open is not included) occurs, the error display LED 4f lights up together with a warning sound.

Reference numeral 13 denotes a game state display LED section, which includes an upper state display LED 13a (also referred to as a top lamp) provided on the upper part of the display effect device 11, an upper left state display LED 13b and an upper right state display LED 13c provided on both side surfaces, and a middle left side. The state display LED 13d and the right middle state display LED 13e, the lower left state display LED 13f, the lower right state display LED 13g and the middle lower state display LED 13h are provided, and various light effects can be effectively performed. Also, blinking is repeated as a warning display while changing the step setting value, in a state where the front door 1b is open, or when a trouble occurs.

Since the gaming state display LED section 13 (13a to 13h) is arranged so as to go around the outer periphery of the front door 1b, the outer edge of the outer edge is rounded to the player without interruption of colorful light. It is possible to effectively produce a rotating light effect. In particular, the upper state display LED 13a provided at the upper center position of the front door 1b (upper center position of the front of the gaming machine main body) is called a top lamp, and is unique to an internal winning or winning rare small win. It emits light in colors and plays a central role in the light production that informs the player of winning combinations and inspires expectations.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a special button, which is information required in accordance with various games displayed on the display effect device 11 and image effects thereof (for example, power level gauge increase, bonus establishment symbol display, machine gun operation of a fighter plane, and the like). Input information such as the bomb drop or the moving direction of the characters, power-up, etc.) is input by the player himself operating once or repeatedly hitting. The information input by the special button 14 is given to a sub-board (sub-block) described later and is used only for various images and sound effects, so it does not affect the result of the game. ..

Reference numeral 15 denotes a tray, from which the game medals paid out from the medal payout device 18 (see FIG. 2) are ejected from the medal payout outlet 16 and the number of coins can be received up to several hundreds.

Reference numeral 19 denotes a door keyhole, which is used to open the front door 1b of the rotating body type gaming machine main body 1 with the door key, to release the stopped state (state in which the operation for the medal type game is disabled) and to stop the game due to an error. Used when releasing.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a return button (formally referred to as "insertion medal jam return button"), which is a game medal selector (not shown) through which the game medals inserted into the medal insertion section 5 pass, and displays the game medals. It is used when returning from the medal payout exit 16.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the rotating body type gaming machine.

A drum unit 2 and a medal payout device 18 (medal hopper 18) are arranged below the drum unit 2 in the central portion of the casing 1a of the rotating body type gaming machine body 1.

A reflection plate 17 is provided in the upper right portion of the housing 1a, and a photo sensor is provided at a corresponding position of the front door 1b. When the front door 1b is closed, the LED light emitted from the photo sensor is reflected. While the light is reflected by the plate 17 and detected by the phototransistor, the reflected light is not detected in the open state, so that the open/closed state of the front door 1b can be detected.

Reference numeral 21 denotes a power supply unit. When the power switch 21c is turned on, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting, the variable display game can be played.

Reference numeral 21a denotes a setting key switch (also referred to as a setting change permission switch), which is used when performing a stage setting operation of the payout rate and confirming a stage setting value. By inserting the operation key into the keyhole 21d and rotating the key, the state can be changed from OFF to ON or vice versa.

Reference numeral 21b is an error canceling switch, which is used when setting the payout rate in stages or canceling the suspension of the game due to an error. The stage set value of the payout rate is displayed by the medal payout number display LED 4c, the value is incremented by 1 each time the error release switch 21b is pressed, and the display returns to "1" after the display of "6" and is displayed as a turnaround. ..

Reference numeral 21e is a confirmation switch, which stores the actual bonus (BB, RB), the AT at which the assist function is activated, the ART, the pseudo bonus, the chance zone, etc., and the game ratio (game ratio) of the advantageous section advantageous to the player. It is used when displaying on either the number display LED 4b or the medal payout number display LED 4c.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit system of the rotating body type gaming machine.

The control circuit system is roughly divided into a main block (main board: a part not surrounded by a broken line) and a sub block (sub-board: a part surrounded by a broken line), and the main block controls a game result and a game progress. On the other hand, the sub-block controls various performances such as notification and display of the game progress and the result of the internal drawing, which attracts the interest and interest of the player. It should be noted that the sub-block, when the assist function managed by the main block is activated, wins a small winning combination (winning of a small winning combination intended to win a prize) or a stop operation procedure for avoiding a fall replay (operation sequence of the stop button unit 10). And operation timing).

Reference numeral 100 denotes a main control unit, which is an integrated one-chip microcomputer (for example, LEM50A-P manufactured by LEE Tech Co.) equipped with a microprocessor containing a CPU, and a predetermined data table area and a control procedure for the entire apparatus. , And a RAM 102 (RWM: rewritable memory) in which a counter, a register, etc. are formed and which temporarily stores information necessary for control. Also includes an external RAM as well as an internal RAM. .), various registers, counters, etc. are provided. As will be described later, the RAM 102 is stored by the RAM backup power supply (power supply capacitor of the main board) which is constantly supplied via the power supply connector even when the power switch 28c is turned off or the power cord is unplugged. All control data is retained, but when the power connector itself is unplugged, no power is supplied, so the control data is erased (all clear or reset to 0) or meaningless information (undefined information). Become.

The main controller 100 has a start SW sensor 110 (start switch sensor 110), three stop button sensors 120, a medal detection sensor 130, and a bet button via an I/O port (not shown) and a data bus. The sensor 140, the stage setting unit 150, and the payout sensor 18a are connected, and the main control unit 100 is configured to be able to receive input signals from these.

The main controller 100 is connected to the drum unit 2, the medal payout device 18, the display LED block 4, and the external centralized terminal board 170 via an I/O port (not shown) and a data bus. The main controller 100 is configured to control these various devices by transmitting/receiving input/output signals. Eight external centralized terminal board signals are output from the external centralized terminal board 170. As specifications thereof, the output terminal 1 outputs the medal insertion signal, the output terminal 2 outputs the medal payout signal, and the output terminal 3 outputs the external signal 1 (RB). The terminal 4 is the external signal 2 (BB), the output terminal 5 is the external signal 3 (unused), the output terminal 6 is the relay common, the output terminal 7 is the external signal 4 (ART during signal), and the output terminal 8 is the external signal 5 ( Error signal).

The main control unit 100 outputs, from the external centralized terminal board 170, information necessary for tabulating and managing the operating status of gaming machines at pachi-slot shops, etc., but it does not receive any information from the external centralized terminal board 170. Absent. The signals output by the main control unit 100 to the outside are a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, an external output signal 1 (for example, a pseudo BB signal), an external output signal 2 (for example, a pseudo RB signal), and an external output signal 3 (for example, No. 2, BB signal), external output signal 4 (for example, error signal indicating that various errors have occurred), external output signal 5 (for example, CB signal indicating that the second special special accessory is in operation) , And the relay common signal. In particular, the second type BB signal is an actual bonus combination (actual bonus combination), but the pseudo BB signal and the pseudo RB signal are assist bonus combinations (“third bonus combinations”) that are special combinations to which assist information is notified. Not only does the hall computer (external device 1) manage the data as it is called, but it is also output to the data counter (external device 2) installed near the top of the pachi-slot machine, and the pachislot game is played to the player. It is used to display the main information (number of games, number of BBs, number of ARTs, payout information, etc.). Note that the content of the external output signal can be appropriately changed depending on the model specifications.

The main control unit 100 internally extracts one of the random numbers (the value of 0 to 65535) continuously generated by the built-in random number generation unit 103 in accordance with the operation of the start lever 9 by the player. The lottery is executed, and the drum unit 2 (the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c) is a three-row (multi-row) design row in which a plurality (usually 20 or 21) designs are drawn. The symbol variable display game is started by rotating. For example, in this random number lottery, one of the small winning winning prizes such as bell, cherry, watermelon, or plum wins internally (or multiple small winnings win simultaneously), and the player stops the stop button unit 10. Then, the main control unit 100 individually stops the drum unit 2 at a predetermined position based on the lottery result according to the operation order. As a result, if a predetermined symbol is displayed side by side on any of the activated lines set in the window portion 3, the prize is won. However, the number of effective lines is not limited to five, and may be changed according to the number of inserted medals, or may be increased or decreased to one or a plurality according to design specifications and game states.

The main controller 100 stores in the RAM 102 the total number of games played, and the number of games in an advantageous section that is advantageous to the player, such as a pseudo bonus, and the confirmation switch 21e was operated with the front door 1b open. In this case, (total number of games) (number of games in advantageous section)×100 is calculated and displayed on either one of the medal accumulation number display LED 4b or the medal payout number display LED 4c. For example, if the total number of games is 12345 and the number of games in the advantageous section is 8000, the game ratio in the advantageous section is about 64.803%, but the last digit is rounded to "65". Is lit and displayed.

A sub-control unit 160 is connected to the main control unit 100 via an I/O port (not shown) or a data bus, and control data (for example, coin insertion data, The lottery result, the winning situation data, the stage setting value data, the data indicating the switch operation state of the stage setting unit 150, etc.) are output to the sub control unit 160.

Similar to the main control unit 100, the sub control unit 160 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU, and a ROM 161 storing a control program describing a control procedure for the entire sub-block, A counter, a timer, a register, and the like are formed, and a RAM 162 or the like that temporarily stores information necessary for control received from the main control unit 100 is provided. A plurality of BGM (background music) data is stored in the ROM 161, and a specially arranged BGM is arranged according to a production scene in order to elevate a player's feeling especially during a bonus game. It is selected and played appropriately. It is not necessary to separately provide the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 160, but it is possible to provide one control unit, but since the capacity of the ROM 101 is limited, the sub control unit 160 is generally provided. ing.

The sub control unit 160 has a display effect device 11 (including the display effect control unit 11b), a speaker unit 12, a game state display LED unit 13, and a cross key sensor via an I/O port (not shown) and a data bus. 111, a special button sensor 112, and a door abnormality signal output device 113 are connected, and the sub-control unit 160 can accept input signals from these devices and output necessary data and signals to perform various controls. It is possible.

The sub-control unit 160 executes an internal lottery by using the random number extracted by the main control unit 100 in response to the start operation of the start lever 9, and receives a result notification of a big hit, a replay, various small wins or a loss, Before notifying the player of the lottery result, an effect lottery is performed to determine whether or not the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13 are allowed to perform an effect. When the sub control unit 160 wins in the effect lottery, it selects the effect image to be displayed from a plurality of effect images stored in the ROM 11c (see FIG. 13) described later and outputs it to the display panel 11e.

In particular, as will be described later, the sub-control unit 160, when the push order small win (the first small win and some of the plurality of push order prescribed small wins) are internally won during the ART bonus game, Assist information (auxiliary information) for aligning the first small winning symbol design (e.g., bell design) being won on the activated line is displayed on the display effect device 11. This allows the player to easily win the first small combination. However, this ART bonus game is managed by the control of the main control unit 100, and the sub control unit 160 only displays the assist information according to the instruction of the main control unit 100. That is, the sub control unit 160 does not participate in the payout performance.

When the cross key is operated, the cross key sensor 111 outputs a direction signal corresponding to four directions of up, down, left, and right and a decision button operation signal of the central portion, and the sub control unit 160 receives the direction signal and outputs the direction. Various image effects and winning notifications corresponding to the signals are displayed on the display effect device 11, and a sound effect is generated from the speaker unit 12. In addition, the sub-control unit 160 displays the combination symbol of the winning combination, the small winning combination table and the payout table on the display effect device 11, based on the signal from the cross key sensor 111.

The special button sensor 112 outputs an ON signal (for example, HIGH signal) when the special button 14 is operated, and outputs an OFF signal (for example, LOW signal) when the special button 14 is released, and the sub-control unit 160 receives this ON signal. Depending on the timing and the number of times the pulse is received (called continuous hits), various games and their image effects, winning notifications, etc. are displayed on the display effect device 11.

The door abnormality signal output device 113 is a device that detects the open/closed state of the door and outputs a control signal to the sub control unit 160, and when the main power supply is ON, an ON/OFF signal is output according to the opening/closing of the front door 1b. On the other hand, when the main power supply is OFF, the main power supply is driven by the electric power supplied from the sub power supply (backup battery) to detect and store the abnormal opening/closing of the front door 1b when the main power supply is cut off. Even when it is turned on, it notifies the sub-control unit 160 of abnormal opening/closing when the main power is turned off. As a result, the sub-control unit 160 generates a warning sound when the main power is turned on, even if the front door 1b is closed and it seems that there is no abnormality. Therefore, the manager of the gaming hall recognizes the abnormality. It is possible to take appropriate measures such as checking and checking the gaming machine.

The medal detection sensor 130 is composed of a medal passage sensor and a proximity sensor (not shown), and outputs a number of pulse signals corresponding to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5. The main control unit 100 receives this pulse signal and executes a counter logic operation process at the rising and falling edges of the pulse signal to display the number of pulses in the inserted number LED 4a or the medal storage number display LED 4b in the display LED block 4. The number of credits or the number of credits increased by the corresponding number is displayed.

The bet button detection sensor 140 includes a 1 bet button detection sensor 140a that outputs a pulse signal in response to the operation of the 1 bet button and a max bet button detection sensor 140b that outputs a pulse signal in response to the operation of the max bet button 8. And is separately connected to the two ports of the main control unit 100 (not shown in detail). The main controller 100 controls the display of the number of inserted LEDs 4a so as to correspond to the obtained pulse signal.

Further, when the player has properly operated the start lever 9 after inserting a predetermined number of medals, the start SW sensor 110 outputs a start signal, and the main control unit 100 triggers random number lottery or the like upon reception of this start signal. The variable display game is started by executing the driving pulse signal to the drum section 2. The game performed by operating the start lever 9 once is a variable display game of one game, and the player aims to increase the number of medals by winning a bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus). Repeat the game. The bonus game means, for example, a first-class special accessory (RB), a first-class special auditor continuous operation (RBB), or a second-class special auditor continuous operation (CBB).

Then, when the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated during the variable display game, the main control unit 100 individually stops the rotation of the corresponding rotary drums, and a predetermined winning combination is established (the pattern of each rotary drum). Is displayed in a predetermined combination, the prize is won.) When paying out medals, the number of paid-out coins is displayed on the medal pay-out number display LED 4c in the display LED block 4, and the number of credits is displayed. In addition to the above, the medal storage number display LED 4b is displayed. When the payout operation is performed by the settlement button 6 or when the number of credits exceeds the maximum number of 50, for example, the main control unit 100 controls the medal payout device 18 to drive the required number of medals. It is discharged from the outlet 16 and accumulated in the tray 15.

Further, the main control unit 100 outputs control data (event data) related to the internal winning or the like to the sub control unit 160 when the re-game or the small winning combination, especially the bonus is internally won. When the sub-control unit 160 receives the control data from the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 controls the lighting of the game state display LED unit 13 and the control of a voice synthesis LSI (not shown) for generating a sound effect from the speaker unit 12. , And various effect operations such as display control of characters and background images on the display screen of the display effect device 11.

Reference numeral 150 is a stage setting unit, and by performing a stage setting operation of the payout rate, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, the hall side responds to a large number of medals released at an event or newly opened and a collection situation for profit improvement. , A desired set value can be selected from the step values 1 to 6 (or the skip numbers 1, 3, 5, 7 and the like).

A stop setting unit (not shown) is connected to the main control unit 100, and if it is ON (or “1”), the inserted number LED 4a and the medal accumulated number display LED 4b are displayed after the bonus game ends. The total of the displayed medals is forcibly paid out, the operation for playing the variable display game is disabled (stopped state), and a warning sound is generated from the speaker unit 12. In addition, recently, there are many slot machines that do not have this stop setting unit.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control circuit system that controls the drum unit.

The drum unit 2 includes step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c for controlling rotation of the three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, and responds to the drive pulse signal from the main control unit 100. When each of the step motors 30a, 30b and 30c is driven to continuously supply the drive pulse signal to any two phases at the same time, a suction force is generated to cause an abrupt stop. Actually, finer stop control is performed to smoothly stop the drum portion 2 at a predetermined position.

The step motors 30a, 30b, and 30c have a 4-phase 1-2 excitation method and the number of steps is 252 steps/rotation (1.43 degrees/step). When the main control unit 100 inputs a driving pulse signal of 504 pulses, it is just Make one rotation. The main control unit 100 returns one pulse of each index signal (reference signal or reference position signal) from the rotation sensor 31a, 31b and 31c, which is a photo interrupter provided for each drum, so that each drum returns. The reference position of can be accurately grasped. That is, the resolution with one input pulse is 0.714 (degrees/pulse). When the resolution is further increased, the rotation position can be finely grasped by managing the time from the input pulse to the next input pulse and the rotation speed.

FIG. 5 is a configuration block diagram of the drum unit.

The rotation shafts of the step motors 30a (not shown), 30b (not shown) and 30c are respectively connected to the central portions of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b and the right drum 2c, which are thick disk-shaped rotating bodies. And rotates in the direction of the illustrated arrow (ie, from top to bottom). Further, a left-turning body belt 32a, a middle-turning body belt 32b, and a right-handing body belt 32c, in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged, are attached to the outer peripheral portion of each drum, and the same symbol (predetermined in the variable display game If the predetermined pattern is displayed on the window 3 side by side on the activated line, the winning combination is achieved (winning or actuation). In addition, the star mark, + mark, plum mark (black circle mark) and triangle mark in the same figure are shown for convenience, and are different from the actual ones: 7 symbols, bar symbols, bell symbols, watermelon symbols and cherries. Designs and the like are generally used. In addition, the spinning belt is generally called a reel tape.

Rotating cylinder sensors 31a, 31b and 31c (not shown) are provided for the stepping motors 30a, 30b and 30c, respectively, and an index signal is returned from each rotating cylinder sensor by one pulse for each rotation of the stepping motor. Is coming. The main control unit 100 always grasps the symbol number and the rotation angle (24 divisions/symbol) at the reference position (for example, the lowermost position of the window 3) based on this index signal and the number of output drive pulse signals ( It has recognized.

FIG. 6 is a symbol arrangement table of the drum.

Each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c has a rotating drum band (not shown) on which the left drum design, the middle drum design, and the right drum design are drawn so as to go around the outer circumference of each drum. It is attached to.

As shown in the figure, 21 different designs are drawn on each body belt, and the big bonus designs that activate the bonus are "Red 7", "Blue 7", "Yellow 7", and "BAR". ], and various small winning prizes such as cherry, watermelon, bell, and replay to activate replay are attached. Although not shown in this figure, the "discarded pattern" does not play any role even if it is stopped on the activated line, so that it is not noticeable to the player, for example, "N" is printed in a circle in light gray. Have been done. That is, the discarded symbols are symbols that are not involved in winning.

FIG. 7 is a configuration block diagram of the drum unit, and FIGS. 7A and 7B show a state in which the right drum 2c is retracted and controlled in time series.

The main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and when the lottery result is a win and the winning combination is internally won, the main control unit 100 performs pull-in control to draw in the symbol of the winning combination as much as possible on the activated line. To do.

For example, in the so-called reach state (or tempai state) in which the symbols “7, 7” are lined up on the activated line diagonally to the right of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b that have stopped due to the internal winning of the big bonus combination, this effective When the symbol "7" is located within 4 frames above the line (that is, within 5 frames including the symbol on the activated line), when the right stop button 10c is operated to stop (Fig. 7(A )), the main control unit 100 forcibly pulls the symbol “7” onto the activated line to perform pull-in control for aligning so as to be a combination of “7, 7, 7” (see FIG. 7(B)). ..

On the other hand, even if one of the winning combinations is internally won by the lottery, the player is not in an advantageous state unless the predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the activated line. For example, the big bonus game (BB game) is not activated unless it is displayed as shown in FIG. 7(B). The pull-in control is performed not only on the right drum 2c but also on any of the symbols on the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. The main control unit 100 sequentially calculates the number of sliding symbols for the virtual stop operation symbol frame position in advance by referring to the stop table that determines the stop position of each drum according to the random number lottery result (internal winning or loss). Then, the sliding frame number table for the first stop operation is completed. Then, when the stop button unit is actually operated to stop, the main control unit 100 moves the corresponding reel drum by the number of sliding frames corresponding to the symbol number at the reference position, and then stops so as to stop. Take control. That is, the first stop operation position has a total of 63 frame positions (21 frames×3 reels), and the sliding frame numbers for all the frame positions are created in advance as a sliding frame number table.

In the example of FIG. 7, the symbol “7” of the right drum 2c is just above four frames in the ten-pie state, and will be lined up on the activated line as a target of pull-in control. However, this pull-in control is not limited to four frames, and the number of pull-in frames can be increased/decreased by software control so as to comply with design specifications or legal regulations. The sub-control unit 160, when the random number lottery result in the normal game is a win, auxiliary information for stopping the rotation of the rotary drum (operation order and the like so that the symbols are displayed in a predetermined combination by the withdrawal control). The assist information such as operation timing: AT information) is notified by the display effect device 11 or by voice.

FIG. 8 is a configuration block diagram of the drum section, and FIGS. 8A and 8B show a state in which the right drum 2c is subjected to avoidance control (or kick-off control) in time series.

The main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and if the winning result is lost and the winning combination is not achieved (when all winning combinations are not internally won), the main control unit 100 wins or operates on the activated line. The avoidance control for not aligning the symbols of the combination (bonus, small combination, replay) is performed.

For example, in the reach state (temple state) in which the symbols "7, 7" are lined up on the activated line diagonally to the right of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b that have stopped without the big bonus combination being internally won, the game is played. When the person operates the stop button 10c by "pressing" with the symbol "7" positioned within one frame from this effective line (for example, it is called "bita pressing". (See A)), the main control unit 100 performs avoidance control to move the symbol "7" to at least one destination and forcibly lose it so that "7, 7, 7" are not aligned on the activated line. (See FIG. 8B). The avoidance control is performed not only on the right drum 2c but also on any of the symbols on the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. In addition, avoidance control is performed so that an unwinned small winning symbol does not win. The pull-in control and the avoidance control (kicking control) are performed by the main control unit 100 based on the sliding piece number table created in advance by referring to the stop table according to the internal winning situation, and as necessary. It is controlled by a program.

FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the index signal, the symbol position data (frame data), the drive pulse signal and the stop button sensor signal.

FIG. 9(A) shows the index signals output from each of the barrel sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c, and the main control is performed so that T1 becomes constant at 0.751 seconds (that is, 79.9 rotations/minute). It is controlled by the unit 100.

FIG. 9B shows the symbol position data of the rotary drum, and FIG. 9C shows the drive pulse signal.

The symbol position data is generated by dividing the drive pulse signal, and the drive pulse signal is decremented by 1 every 24 pulses. That is, with the index signal as a reference, from there the drive pulse signal is in the range of 1 pulse to 24 pulses, the symbol position data is "21", and the drive pulse signal is in the range of 25 pulses to 48 pulses, the symbol position data is "20", The drive pulse signal is in the range of 49 to 72 pulses, the symbol position data is "19",..., The drive pulse signal is in the range of 481 to 504 pulses, the symbol position data is "1", and the symbol position data is 21 to 1. Turn around. That is, the symbol position data returns to "21" after "1".

The drive pulse signal is a drive pulse having a prescribed pattern that is input to the motor coil in order to rotate the rotary drum in a fixed direction, and as can be seen from the figure, there are eight pattern numbers 0 to 7. When the pattern numbers 0 to 7 are repeatedly applied to the motor coils 1 to 4 phases three times as this drive pulse signal (that is, when 24 pulses are input), the rotary drum rotates from the top to the bottom by one symbol (one frame). To do.

In particular, the input pulse phase data of the drive pulse input to the step motor is 5-bit data of 0 to 23 that drives the rotary drum by one frame, and the pattern numbers 0 to 7 are phase data of the lower 3 bits. Then, the drive pulse corresponding to the pattern number is actually applied to the motor coil 1-phase to 4-phase. Therefore, even when only the pattern number is stored in the work RAM (RAM 102), it corresponds to the phase data storage means for storing the input pulse phase data.

FIG. 9D shows a stop button sensor signal output when each stop button is operated. In the case of this figure, the main control unit 100 recognizes the symbol position data “11” and the input pulse phase data “10” (or the pattern number “2”) at the rising time of the stop button sensor signal.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of the left drum 2a included in the drum unit.

As shown in FIG. 10(A), this left drum 2a is rotating in the direction of the arrow (from the top to the bottom), and the cherry pattern is shown in the upper, middle, or lower row of the three window portions 3 shown by the solid lines. When (the lower Chile pattern in FIG. 6) is stopped, a prize is won and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out. It should be noted that FIG. 10A shows a state in which the cherry symbols are stopped in the upper part of the window 3.

When the player performs a variable display game start operation, the main control unit 100 performs an internal lottery. As a result, when the upper cherry (cherry 1) is won, the position at which the stop button is operated (timing ), pull-in control of the cherry symbol (see FIG. 9) or avoidance control (see FIG. 10) is performed.

FIG. 10(B) shows a range in which the pull-in control is possible. When the stop button 10a is operated at a position four frames above the cherry pattern where the cherry symbol is just above the window, the main control unit 100 operates the window portion. The cherry symbol is stopped in the upper row of 3 (assuming that the Vita symbol is in the upper row position). It should be noted that in actuality, it takes about 36 ms before stopping, so it is positioned higher by that amount, but this is noted for convenience of explanation. Also, since it is specified that the vehicle should stop within 190 ms after the stop operation, there are cases where four frames do not slip. The data of 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 10(A) and the data of 0 overlapping with the cherry symbol indicate the number of sliding symbols, and the main control unit 100 performs the stop calculation process based on the winning combination, the stop control table, and the score information. Then, the sliding frame number table is created so that the player can immediately perform stop control no matter which time and which timing the stop button unit 10 is operated.

On the other hand, FIG. 10(C) and FIG. 10(D) show the range in which avoidance control and the like are performed, and the main control unit 100 indicates that the cherry symbols are 4 from the upper position even when the upper cherry is won. When the stop button 10a is operated at a position above the frame (that is, a position above 4 in FIG. 10A) or a position slightly past the upper position, one of the upper positions or one of the lower positions is operated. Stop the cherry pattern one below and lose. That is, since the middle tier cherry (cherry 2) or the lower tier cherry (cherry 3) has not been won, it is necessary to forcibly stop the cherry symbol outside the window 3.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the left drum 2a, the window 3, and the symbol position data.

As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, assuming that the cherry symbols on the left drum 2a are the frame numbers 8 and 19 (different from FIG. 6), the upper cherry is inside. If the lowest position of the window portion 3 is used as a measurement reference when the winning is achieved, the main control unit 100 causes the symbol position data “14” and the input pulse phase data “0” to the symbol position data “11” and the input pulse phase data. "23", or the symbol position data "4" and the input pulse phase data "0" to the symbol position data "1" and the input pulse phase data "23" when the stop button 10a is operated, the cherry symbol is displayed in the upper row. To stop and win. That is, if the stop button 10a is appropriately operated, not only is there a winning probability of 10/21, but if a winning notification is given, an expert can push the prize and win with a probability close to 100%. ..

FIG. 12 is a symbol combination display determination diagram.

When all three drum units 2 are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs a combination display determination of symbols relating to winning and operation on the activated line according to the number of inserted game medals. Generally, when one game medal is inserted, the effective line is only the first line, when two game medals are inserted, the effective lines are the first line, second line and third line, and when three game medals are inserted, the effective line is In addition to the first to third lines, all of the fourth and fifth lines are activated. For example, when three game medals are inserted, and a cherry symbol for paying out two of the left drum 2a is displayed in the window portion 3, if it is the upper row, four (2 pieces×2 lines: second line and second line) 4 lines), 2 coins (2 coins x 1 line: 1st line) in the middle stage, and 4 coins (2 coins x 2 line: 3rd line and 5th line) in the lower stage. However, this effective line is a general line that has been conventionally adopted, and recently, as will be described later, there are many one lines and irregular lines. The maximum number of payouts at one time is 15.

FIG. 13 is a configuration block diagram of the display effect device.

The display production device 11 receives a production command from the sub control unit 160 and transmits/receives necessary information, a transmission/reception unit 11a, a display production control unit 11b (including a ROM 11c and a RAM 11d), an LCD, an organic EL, an LED, and the like. Display panel 11e. In the case of this figure, the ROM 11c is separately provided in the display effect control unit 11b, but there is no problem even if all the video data is stored in the ROM 161. Therefore, the ROM 11c may be considered as a part of the ROM 161.

FIG. 14 is an effect pattern table, which associates effect commands with effect pattern data stored in the ROM.

The effect command is made up of 1-byte long mode data and 1-byte long event data, and is associated with effect pattern data (mainly moving images, but still images) that are effect contents. ..

When the sub-control unit 160 receives control data necessary for various controls from the main control unit 100 (especially, various data indicating a big hit, a small hit, a replay or a loss of the random number lottery result are included). Before notifying the result of the lottery, an appropriate effect command according to the control data is transmitted to the display effect device 11 side, and the command receiving unit 11a receives this effect command and sends it to the display effect control unit 11b.

When the display effect control unit 11b receives the effect command, the effect pattern data corresponding to the effect command is displayed by reading the effect pattern data corresponding to the effect command from the ROM 11c, expanding the data in the RAM 11d, and transmitting the data to the display panel 11e. It is configured to display on screen.

15 to 17 are schematic diagrams of the effect screen displayed by the display effect device.

When the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($Z0$00) as a production command, for example, the display panel 11e mainly indicates a state in which there is no pseudo bonus stock or a state in which it is difficult to win the pseudo bonus. "Production pattern 0" is displayed (see FIG. 15A). On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($Y0$00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e displays a high probability stage indicating a state where there is a stock of pseudo bonus or a high probability state where the pseudo bonus is easy to win. “Night effect pattern 0” is displayed (see FIG. 15B). Therefore, the player expects or longs to display the "night production stage" which mainly indicates the high-probability state during the game. However, even if there is no pseudo bonus stock or there is a non-high probability state, you can display the "night production stage" or the opposite, if there is a pseudo bonus stock or a high probability state, you can use the "day production stage". It may be displayed. The pseudo bonus is a special game in which the assist function is activated, and the release of the pseudo bonus starts the assist bonus.

Further, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($S0$00) as a production command, the display panel 11e superimposes "Dracula Castle", which is an image corresponding to "castle production pattern 0", on the blue sky background screen. It is designed to be displayed (see FIG. 15(A)) or to be superimposed on the background screen of the moonlit night (see FIG. 17(B)), after which bats of yellow, red, blue, etc. pop out from Dracula's castle. Then, the notification image corresponding to the winning combination (small winning combination or replay) is displayed (see FIG. 15C).

When the effect of FIG. 15(B) is developed in multiple stages, it is a precursor effect in which there is a stock of pseudo bonus and the release probability is high, or the expectation of pseudo bonus release is high or confirmed. For example, FIG. 16(A) shows a state in which the outer gate of “Dracula's Castle” is enlarged and displayed, and the iron gate is about to open. The door is expanded by invading Dracula's castle (see FIG. 16(B)), the door is gradually opened (see FIG. 16(C)), and the inside of the gorgeous “Dracula's Castle” is displayed (FIG. 16). (D)). After that, it develops into a battle between the protagonist and Count Dracula of the vampire, and if the protagonist wins, there is a pseudo bonus stock and the release of the pseudo bonus is confirmed, and the actual bonus inside is elected and the real bonus release is confirmed.

From the state in which the normal screen at night in FIG. 17A (the same as FIG. 15B) is displayed, the display screen is scrolled to the left, the graveyard is enlarged, and the butler of the character screams “Orya”. Along with the sound effect of "Tirororororone," the character of the main character appears from the tomb hole in the center of the screen that was dug up (see FIG. 17(B)), and the character "BONUS" that means "big hit" is displayed ( 17(C) (see FIG. 17(C)) to create a premium effect. All of these display effects are also executed by receiving control commands and event data from the main control unit 100 and outputting the effect commands according to the program by the sub control unit 160.

FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram of a general lottery table.

The lottery table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 and defines the relationship between the winning combination and the number of units used for random number lottery.

In the case of the spinning drum type game machine of the present invention, the main control unit 100 generates a random value. This random number value is such that all the values from 0 to 65535 (m7) are randomly generated only once in one cycle (about 6.5 ms). FIG. 18A is a lottery table used in a normal state (initial state or non-RT state) with a high probability of loss, and when the main control unit 100 makes an internal lottery at the timing when the start lever 9 is operated. If the random number is in the range of 0 to m1, the big bonus (BB) is won. That is, this internal lottery is to pick up (extract) only one random value at the time of the start operation and compare it with the lottery table to determine the winning combination.

Similarly, a regular bonus (RB) in the range of random numbers m1+1 to m2, a cherry in the range of random numbers m2+1 to m3, a watermelon in the range of random numbers m3+1 to m4, and a bell in the range of random numbers m4+1 to m5. And, the replay is won in the range of the random number value of m5+1 to m6, while the replay is lost in the range of the random number value of m6+1 to m7.

Usually, these numerical values of m1 to m7 are appropriately set in consideration of legal regulations (wind management law) and game characteristics, but the BB winning probability is about 1/400 and the RB winning probability is 1/300. The winning probability of cherry and watermelon is about 1/50, the winning probability of Bell is about 1/6, and the winning probability of replay is 1/7.3. Although BB and RB win independently, they may win at the same time as a rare role.

On the other hand, FIG. 18B is a lottery table used in the high-probability replay state (RT state), and in the replay time, the win range of the replay is widened by α, whereas the range that is lost becomes narrowed by α. As a result, the probability of winning the replay is reduced to about "1/2". As a result, the probability of winning the replay corresponding to the three-card dividend is significantly increased, while the probability of losing is decreased, so that the expected payout value of the game medals is significantly improved or increased in the replay time. .. Further, the main control unit 100 can set the expected value of the replay time to a desired value by increasing or decreasing this α value.

Although a detailed drawing of the lottery table is omitted, there are six lottery tables 1, lottery tables 2... lottery tables 6 corresponding to the stage setting values 1 to 6 of the payout rate and the inserted medals (regulated number). Selects a lottery table according to the stage set value set by the stage setting unit 150 and the number of inserted medals, and executes a bonus game and an internal lottery of a plurality of small winning combinations in the variable display game. Note that the expected value for winning the bonus game in the internal lottery is generally the lottery table 1 <lottery table 2 <... <lottery table 6, so the player pursues a high setting table. However, if it is a machine for exclusive use of three coins, the lottery table for one coin is not necessary.

FIG. 19 is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of acquired medals.

BB (big bonus) is a role name when the BB symbol of "red 7", the BB symbol of "blue 7", and the BB symbol of "yellow 7" are aligned on the activated line. Flag 1 is set in the flag area, and when these symbols are lined up, the number of medals obtained is 0, and a big bonus game (BB1 game to BB3 game: operation of the continuous function operating device) plunges and finishes after paying out more than 359 coins. To do.

RB (regular bonus) is an RB design of "red 7" "red 7" "BAR", an RB design of "blue 7" "blue 7" "BAR", of "yellow 7" "yellow 7" "BAR" It is a role name when the RB symbols are lined up on the activated line. When internal winning, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and when the symbols are lined up, the number of medals acquired is 0, and the regular bonus game (RB game: character product). The operation of the continuous operation device) and the payout of more than 119 sheets ends. Note that these accessory continuous actuating devices may be either the first type special effects or the second type special effects, and are appropriately selected according to design specifications. As will be described later, the RT machine has a predetermined high-probability game in which the winning probability of the re-playing combination is higher than the predetermined probability when the bonus game started by winning the bonus combination is finished. It can be executed a specified number of times. Further, in this RT machine, when a specific symbol is displayed in a high probability game, there is also one that can execute a high probability game in which the winning probability of the re-game combination has changed a predetermined number of times.

When the cherry symbol stops on the activated line of the left drum, one medal is won per activated line. For example, in the case of the display determination diagram of FIG. 14, the number of payouts is one if the middle stage of the left drum is stopped, but if there are upper or lower stages, the number of payout lines is two and the total payout is two. When the watermelon symbols are aligned on the activated line, 5 medals are won. When the bell symbols are aligned on the activated line, 8 medals are won.

When the replay combination is internally won, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and any replay operation symbol is always aligned on the activated line (also referred to as a winning of the replay combination). When the replay operation symbol is displayed, the replay without medals is activated, and the player operates the start lever 9 to perform the replay and lower the flag (that is, 0). That is, the next game can be played without inserting medals. The timing of lowering the flag is arbitrary.

Next, the basic operation of the spinning drum type gaming machine configured as described above will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like.

First, in the state in which the spinning drum type game machine is shipped from the factory, as a default, the warning mode is “ON state” when the stage setting operation of the payout rate is performed, and the stop setting unit 180 (stop setting switch) is “ It is assumed that "OFF" and the lowest step setting value is "1".

On the gaming hall side, when the front door of the rotating body type gaming machine main body 1 is opened and the power switch 28c is turned on before the player plays, the power is supplied to each circuit block, and the main control unit 100 will be described later. In step S100, initial check (hardware abnormality check, etc.) and initial setting (for example, stop setting flag “1”, step setting value “1” stored in ROM 101 and initial value of control data are written to RAM 102) Then, the sub control unit 160 sets the warning mode to the "on state", and when the front door 1b is closed, the variable display game can be played.

In this state, it is assumed that the game hall side intends to change the setting of the payout rate in this setting state due to a grand opening, a newly opened store, or an event.

FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing a main operation processing procedure of the rotating body type gaming machine.

An employee of the gaming hall opens the front door of the rotating type gaming machine main body 1 to temporarily turn off the power switch 28c, inserts the setting change key into the setting key switch 28a, and turns it to the right to turn it on (FIG. 2). (See the enlarged key switch for setting) and turning on the power switch 28c again, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting are executed in step S100, the main control unit 100 executes the steps. In S110, it is determined whether the setting key switch 28a is in the ON state.

If the setting key switch 28a is not in the ON state, the main control unit 100 moves to step S130, while if it is in the ON state, calls the setting change subroutine in step S120 (moves to the setting change mode).

In the setting change mode of step S120, the game hall side inputs the stage setting value "6" with the highest payout rate before the player plays it, hits the start lever 9 once to confirm the setting value, and the setting key switch When 28a is turned off, the main control unit 100 returns to step S100, sets the setting value to "6", and performs necessary processing such as initial check and initial setting of the hardware again.

When the main control unit 100 outputs control data to the sub control unit 160 in order to perform display setting of the initial screen in step S100, the sub control unit 160 displays, for example, ($Y0$01) as a production command on the display production device. Send to 11. As a result, on the display panel 11e, a "night production pattern 1" including a full moon, Dracula's castle, and a graveyard screen in the night sky is displayed as a start screen (not shown).

When the process proceeds to step S130 after changing the step setting value, the main control unit 100 checks the occurrence of an abnormality such as a door open, a hopper error, and a selector error. While returning to step S100, if there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S150. In particular, the main control unit 100, as the abnormality check, the data of the stage setting value stored in the work RAM area is 0 to 5 (the stage setting values displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c correspond to 1 to 6, respectively). ), and if the step setting value is not within the predetermined range, a warning (character display of "EE" error is displayed by the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12 and the game state display LED unit 13). , Light emission and warning sound) to perform error processing (abnormal processing in step S140).

When the main control unit 100 proceeds to step S150, the medal detection sensor 130 or the bet button sensor 140 determines whether the player has inserted the required number of game medals for the game, and if a predetermined number has been inserted. In step S160, if not inserted, the process returns to step S130 and waits while looping each step until a medal insertion operation is performed.

When the process proceeds to step S160, the main control unit 100 checks whether or not the player operates the start lever to start the variable display game. If not, the process returns to step S130 and waits while looping each step until the start operation is performed.

The main control unit 100 executes the main processing of the variable display game in step S170, performs random number lottery in accordance with the reception timing of the start signal, and picks up (extracts) the random number value and the current internal state (RT or non-RT). It is determined whether or not an internal win has been made by comparing with the lottery table (see FIG. 18).

The main control unit 100 transmits the lottery result command and the game start signal to the sub control unit 160, rotates the drum units 2 all at once, and displays the plural numbers displayed on the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c. The variable display game is started in which the symbol is changed at a predetermined speed.

As described in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the main control unit 100 allows each player to operate the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, or the right stop button 10c of the stop button unit 10 for each symbol row (rolling belt). When is stopped, the pull-in control for aligning the symbols according to the internal winning combination on the activated line and the avoidance control for not aligning the symbols on the contrary are performed. Further, when the sub-control unit 160 receives the lottery result command and the game start signal from the main control unit 100, the production lottery of whether or not to perform the production display on the display production device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game state display LED unit 13. Then, the player is notified of the lottery result of a big hit (bonus winning), a small win, a replay or a loss according to the operation of the stop button unit 10. The main control unit 100 executes the stop control by referring to the sliding frame number table.

In each variable display game of the general game, the main control unit 100 determines that a winning combination is achieved when predetermined symbols are displayed side by side on the activated line of the window 3, and the payout table stored in the ROM 161 (see FIG. 19). ), a game medal is paid out from the medal payout device 18 and paid out from the medal payout opening 16 for a payout that is added as a credit or exceeds the storage upper limit value.

In addition, in the big bonus game (BB game) in which three reds 7 are gathered, the BB game mode is ended when the winning device continuous operation device operates and the number of acquired images exceeds 360. Further, in the regular bonus game (RB game) in which three blue 7 symbols are arranged, the RB game mode is ended when the winning character continuous operation device is activated and the number of acquired images exceeds 120. ..

When the game main process of step S170 ends, the main control unit 100 returns to step S130 and repeats the process sequentially.

Next, the operation of the spinning drum type game machine basically configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, the flowchart and the like. In particular, a spinning drum type game machine (A+ART type) in which the winning probability of replay varies and which is equipped with an actual bonus and an assist bonus (ART, third bonus, pseudo bonus, etc.) will be described.

FIG. 21 is a symbol layout of the drum.

Each of the left drum 2a (first drum), the middle drum 2b (second drum), and the right drum 2c (third drum) has a left drum design, a middle drum design, and a right drum design. A body band (not shown) is attached so as to go around the outer peripheral portion of each drum.

Each of the body belts has a different arrangement of patterns (red seven design, blue seven design, BAR design, cherry design, upper bullet design, lower bullet design, replay design, watermelon D design, watermelon S design and bell design 10 20 types are arranged.

FIG. 22 is a symbol combination display determination diagram.

The main control unit 100, when all three drum units 2 are stopped, performs a combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operation on the effective line of the window unit 3 according to the number of inserted game medals (FIG. 22 ( See A)). However, in all the games (normal games, assist games, bonus games, etc.), description will be made assuming that the specified number is three.

FIG. 22B is an effective line when a prescribed number of game medals is inserted, and the first drum (lower, middle, middle) is anomalous in the order of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c. : Central horizontal line) is effective. That is, in all the games, three lines are always thrown in and the effective line is the irregular first line.

FIG. 23 is a payout table at the time of normal operation and bonus operation.

When all three reels (rotating drums or drums) are stopped, the main control unit 100 performs a combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operation on the activated line (see FIG. 22).

(1) Bonus 1 (feature continuous actuating device related to first-class special accessory): Left drum 2a (red seven), middle drum 2b (blue seven), right drum 2c (blue seven) are effective lines When they are stopped at the same position, the number of acquired cards is 0, and bonus 1 is given after that (1st class BB1 is activated). It looks like the blue seven patterns are aligned in the center, so there is no sense of discomfort. The game of bonus 1 ends when the number of acquired cards exceeds 305.

(2) Bonus 2 (feature continuous actuating device related to first-class special accessory): Left drum 2a (red seven), middle drum 2b (red seven), right drum 2c (blue seven) are effective lines When they are stopped at the same position, the number of acquired sheets is 0, and bonus 2 is given after that (1st class BB2 is activated). The red seven patterns appear to be aligned in a straight line to the upper right, so there is no discomfort. The game of bonus 2 ends when the number of acquired cards exceeds 305.

(3) Bonus 3 (feature continuous actuating device related to first-class special accessory): the left drum 2a (cherry), the middle drum 2b (BAR), and the right drum 2c (BAR) are aligned on the activated line. When stopped, the number of acquired cards is 0, and then the premium bonus 3 is given (the 1st type BB3 operates). Since the BAR patterns appear to be aligned in the center straight line, there is no discomfort. The game of bonus 3 ends when the number of acquired cards exceeds 305.

(4) Bonus 4 (feature continuous actuating device relating to first-class special accessory): Left drum 2a (red seven), middle drum 2b (blue seven), right drum 2c (BAR) on the effective line If all of them stop at the same time, the number of acquired sheets is 0 and bonus 4 is given after that (the 1st type BB4 operates). The two blue seven designs and the BAR design appear to be aligned in the center, so there is no sense of discomfort. The game of bonus 4 ends when the number of acquired cards exceeds 63. Corresponds to RB.

(5) Bonus 5 (feature continuous actuating device related to first-class special accessory): Left drum 2a (red seven), middle drum 2b (red seven), right drum 2c (upper bullet) are effective lines When they are stopped at the same position, the number of acquired sheets is 0 and a bonus of 5 is given after that (the first type BB2 is activated). The two red seven symbols and the BAR symbol appear to be aligned in a straight line to the upper right, so there is no discomfort. The game of bonus 5 ends when the number of acquired cards exceeds 63. If the bonuses 1 to 5 are internally won and the prize cannot be won, the bonus games 1 to 5 are internally won from the next game and thereafter. Corresponds to RB.

(6) Middle bell: When the left drum 2a (replay), the middle drum 2b (bell), and the right drum 2c (bell) stop on the same line, the bell symbol is displayed in the center straight line, and the middle bell Wins the prize. The number of medals (game media) that can be obtained is nine.

(7) Lower right bell: For example, when the left drum 2a (blue seven), the middle drum 2b (bell), and the right drum 2c (replay) are stopped on the same line, the bell symbol is displayed on the right downhill. And the bell at the bottom right wins. The number of medals (game media) that can be obtained is nine.

(8) Upper right bell: For example, (bell) on the left drum 2a, (bell) on the middle drum 2b, (BAR) on the right drum 2c are stopped on the same line, and a bell symbol is displayed on the upper right. The upper right bell wins. The number of medals (game media) that can be obtained is nine.

(9) Upper stage bell: For example, when the left drum 2a (blue seven), the middle drum 2b (watermelon S), and the right drum 2c (watermelon D) are stopped on the same line, the bell symbol is displayed on the upper stage. , Upper bell wins. The number of medals (game media) that can be obtained is nine.

(10) Middle Cherry: For example, when the 4th (watermelon S) is on the left drum 2a, the 2nd (BAR) is on the middle drum 2b, and the 1st (bell) is on the right drum 2c, stop on the same line. , Middle-tier cherry wins. The number of medals (game media) that can be obtained is two. It is possible to display all three BAR symbols on the right side. The middle-tier cherry part is a trigger for the freeze lottery, and when the winning is won, the freeze effect (reel lock and reel effect) is performed, and at least five pseudo bonuses are stocked and immediately released.

(11) Triple cherries (strong cherries): For example, No. 2 (BAR) on the left drum 2a, (Cherry) on the middle drum 2b, and No. 20 (Replay) on the right drum 2c all stop on the effective line. Then, three cherry symbols are displayed in the upper right corner and three consecutive cherries are won. The number of medals to be won is two.

(12) Double cherries (weak cherries): For example, No. 2 (BAR) on the left drum 2a, (Cherry) on the middle drum 2b, and No. 11 (Bell) on the right drum 2c stop on the effective line. Then, two cherry symbols are displayed in the upper right corner and two consecutive cherries are won. The number of medals (game media) to be acquired is two. Since the 9th cherry symbol stops outside the frame, the player can recognize it as a weak cherry.

(13) Upper watermelon: For example, No. 1 (replay) on the left drum 2a, No. 6 (upper bullet) on the middle drum 2b, and No. 13 (Red Seven) on the right drum 2c all stop on the same line. Then, the watermelon pattern is displayed on the upper row, and the upper watermelon wins. The number of medals (game media) to be acquired is three.

(14) Lower right watermelon: For example, No. 1 (replay) on the left drum 2a, No. 5 (watermelon D) on the middle drum 2b, and No. 6 (bell) on the right drum 2c stop on the effective line. Then, the watermelon pattern is displayed on the right downhill, and the lower right watermelon wins. The number of medals (game media) to be acquired is three.

(15) Normal replay: For example, the second drum (a) on the left drum 2a, the third (replay) on the middle drum 2b, and the fifth (replay) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the activated line. On the other hand, no medals are obtained, but the next game can be played with the bet number of the game maintained. It is effective to arrange the games consecutively after the next game, and it is possible to continue playing without consuming coins until the game in which the replay is not established. The effect of automatically inserting medals before the start of the game is performed, and the player can operate the start lever 9 to play the next game. When the normal replay is independently won in the random number lottery, the RP flag corresponding to the flag area is set and the replay symbol is always displayed. From the appearance, the replay patterns are aligned in a horizontal line in the center. Even if the operation pattern of the re-game A is displayed, the re-game probability does not change.

(16) Upper right replay: For example, when No. 1 (replay) on the left drum 2a, No. 3 (replay) on the middle drum 2b, and No. 11 (bell) on the right drum 2c are stopped on the same line, The replay pattern is displayed on the right and the replay is activated in the same manner as the normal replay.

(17) RT1 transition replay (replay 1): For example, the second drum (BAR) on the left drum 2a, the fourth (bell) on the middle drum 2b, and the second (BAR) on the right drum 2c are on the effective line. This is the role name in the case of being aligned, and no medals are obtained for this, but the next game can be played while maintaining the bet number of the game. From the appearance, the replay patterns are aligned in the upper row. RT1 transition replay is internally won in the random number lottery, and when this replay symbol is displayed, the re-game 1 is activated and the re-game probability changes, and the state shifts to the RT1 state (fall replay).

(18) RT2 transition replay (replay 2): For example, when the left drum 2a (replay), the middle drum 2b (BAR), and the right drum 2c number 14 (blue seven) are aligned on the activated line It is a role name, and no medals are obtained for this, but the next game can be played in a state where the bet number of the game is maintained. Visually, the replay symbols are displayed in a straight line in the lower row. When the RT2 transition replay is internally won by the random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the re-game 2 operates and the re-game probability changes to about 2/3, and the state shifts to the RT2 state.

(19) RT3 transition replay (replay 3): For example, a role name when the left drum 2a (cherry), the middle drum 2b (replay), and the right drum 2c (bell) are aligned on the activated line, On the other hand, no medals are obtained, but the next game can be played while maintaining the bet number of the game. From the appearance, the replay pattern is displayed in a V shape. When the RT3 transition replay is internally won by the random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the re-game 3 is activated and the re-game probability changes to about 2/3, and the state shifts to the RT3 state. Note that the RT3 state and the RT2 state differ in the type and winning range of the re-game combination to be drawn.

(20) Multiple chance replays: For example, No. 1 (replay) on the left drum 2a, No. 5 (watermelon D) on the middle drum 2b, and No. 7 (watermelon D) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line. When stopped, it is displayed as if the watermelon symbol was dropped to the right, and the strong chance re-gaming player is activated. When the left drum 2a (BAR), the middle drum 2b (bell), and the right drum 2c No. 4 (lower bullet) stopped on the same line, the bell pattern was dropped to the right. Is displayed and the weak chance re-gaming combination is activated. For both chances, the fourth drum (lower bullet) may be stopped on the right drum 2c, and one completed bullet symbol can be displayed.

(21) Bullet Replay 1: For example, if the left drum 2a has the number 15 (bell), the middle drum 2b has the number 8 (replay), and the right drum 2c has the number 5 (replay), they all stop on the same line. , One completed bullet symbol is displayed only on the left drum 2a, and the bullet replay 1 is activated. The player gains one bullet point and recognizes that the other bullet symbol could not be drawn.

(22) Bullet Replay 2: For example, No. 15 (bell) on the left drum 2a, No. 8 (lower bullet) on the middle drum 2b, and No. 5 (Replay) on the right drum 2c all stop on the same line. Then, two completed bullet symbols are displayed on the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b, and the bullet replay 2 operates. The player gains two bullet points and recognizes that another bullet symbol could not be drawn.

(23) Bullet Replay 3: For example, No. 15 (bell) on the left drum 2a, No. 8 (lower bullet) on the middle drum 2b, and No. 4 (lower bullet) on the right drum 2c stop on the effective line. Then, three completed bullet symbols are displayed on the upper stages of all reel drums, and the bullet replay 3 operates. The player gets three bullet points.

(24) Koboshi (1 to m) of push order small win (push order bell win): It is a special pattern (falling pattern) displayed on the activated line when the bell win is missed by the push order small win to be described later. , When one of the special symbols is displayed, the replay probability changes, and the state shifts to the RT1 state. For example, when the first drum (replay) on the left drum 2a, the fourth (bell) on the middle drum 2b, and the (replay) on the right drum 2c are displayed on the activated line (display of the falling pattern), the game state is changed. Transition to the RT1 state (others omitted).

The main control unit 100 collectively manages the push order small combination and the push order replay as a group combination (or a push order group combination), and during the non-AT (when the assist function is not activated), the push order small combination. Or, whichever of the push order replays internally wins, the sub controller 160 cannot recognize the correct answer push order because only the information indicating that the group combination has won is sent to the sub controller 160. The main control unit 100 transmits winning combination information to the sub-control unit 160 after the second stop operation, and the sub-control unit 160 produces an effect based on the winning combination information.

(25) Premier role: When the left drum 2a (lower bullet), the middle drum 2b (upper bullet), and the right drum 2c (upper bullet) stop on the activated line, the premier role is won. The number of medals (game media) to be acquired is three. This premier role is a special role in which at least 10 pseudo bonuses are won by lottery, and the pseudo bonus is immediately released. Three completed bullet symbols are displayed on the bottom of all reel drums.

24 to 26 are combination tables (simultaneous winning patterns for small winning combinations) of condition devices for small winning combinations in pressing order (left first, middle first, or right first).

The push order small win always wins the bell small win (middle bell or lower right bell) when the operation order of the stop button part 10 (press order of the stop button part 10) is correct, while it is incorrect. Is when you win one of the 9 types of small wins (27 kinds of hindrance small wins) that are simultaneously won, and one of multiple Koboshi eyes (missing patterns of hindrance small wins) It is a duplicate winning winning combination that sometimes displays. Since this push order small win wins in 1/3, it can be said that it is a 3 choice small win (1/3 winning small win). In other words, if the first operation is the correct answer, the Bell small win will always be won.

In the push order bell 1, the first stop operation that is the correct answer is the left stop button 10a, and the subsequent operation may be either the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c. Pushing order Bell 1 is a one-time pressing order type pushing order small win, and the same dividend for the purpose of winning the first winning role (bell winning: FRU1), the purpose of inhibiting the winning of the first winning role. A plurality of types of second small wins (in this case, three types of nine small wins (FRU9, FRU22, FRU35)) forming the two small win groups are simultaneously elected (see push order bell 1-1 in FIG. 24). There are 9 kinds of push order bell 1-1 to push order bell 1-9 in the push order bell 1, so that the player takes a hindrance small winning role of 9 cards by seeing the result (stop pattern) of each reel. The stop button portion 10 cannot be operated aiming at the design so as not to spill.

In the push-down bell 2, the correct first stop operation is the middle stop button 10b, and the subsequent operation may be either the left stop button 10a or the right stop button 10c. Pushing order bell 2 is a one-time pushing order type pushing order small win, and the first dividend is the same for the purpose of winning the prize (bell win: FRU8). A plurality of types of second winning combinations (in this case, three types of nine-card winning combinations (FRU9, FRU22, FRU35)) that make up two small winning groups are simultaneously elected (see push order bell 2-1 in FIG. 25). Push order bell 2 and push order bell 1 are different only in the first small winning combination.There are 9 types of push order bell 2-1 to push order bell 2-9, so game The person cannot operate the stop button section 10 aiming at the symbol so as not to miss the obstructive small winning combination of the 9-piece winning symbol by seeing the result (stop symbol) of each reel.

In the push-down bell 3, the first stop operation which is the correct answer is the right stop button 10c, and the subsequent operation may be either the middle stop button 10b or the left stop button 10a. Pushing order bell 3 is a one-time pressing order type pushing order small role, and the first dividend is the same for the purpose of winning the prize (bell role: FRU8). A plurality of types of second small wins (in this case, three types of nine small wins (FRU9, FRU22, FRU35)) and a control small win FRU36 (three payouts) win at the same time. The pushing order bell 3-1 in Fig. 26) The pushing order bell 2 and the pushing order bell 3 are only for determining whether or not the control winning combination wins, but the controlling winning combination does not win. There are 9 kinds of push order bell 3-1 to push order bell 3-9 in the push order bell 3, so that the player sees the result (stop pattern) of each reel and takes an obstructive small win of 9 cards. The stop button portion 10 cannot be operated aiming at the design so as not to spill.

27 and 28 are schematic diagrams showing the symbol display state of the window portion in time series.

For example, when the main control unit 100 internally wins the push order bell 1-1 shown in FIG. 24 by random number lottery, as described above, the condition devices of FRU1+FR9+FR22+FR35 are simultaneously activated (four different types of 9-piece small wins simultaneously). Based on the operation order information (left 1st) stored in association with the ROM 101, it is determined that the left operation order is the winning operation order. In this state, the main control unit 100 executes a stop calculation process (pulling in the FRU1 symbol on the left 1st) based on the winning combination, the stop control table, and the score information, and when and when the player presses the stop button unit 10. Create a sliding frame number table so that you can immediately control the stop even if you operate it. Further, after the first stop operation and after the second stop operation, the sliding frame number table is similarly created (see the description of FIG. 10).

FIG. 27A shows a state in which all the drum parts 2 are rotating at a constant speed from top to bottom. When the player performs the first stop operation of the left stop button 10a in the correct operation sequence in the state of FIG. 27A, the main control unit 100 refers to the slide frame number table and sets the corresponding slide frame number data. Based on this, the left drum 2a is stopped in the range of 0 to 4 frames, and control for pulling any one of the blue seven symbol/BAR symbol/watermelon D symbol into the effective line is performed (simply, the drum section 2 Only the number of sliding pieces is moved, see FIG. 27(B). For example, the 2nd BAR symbol is stopped on the activated line, and the 20th bell symbol is displayed in the upper row. In the state of FIG. 27(B), the main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the first stop operation so that either the middle stop button 10a or the right stop button 10c may be operated. When the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop button 10a, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, and in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data. The left drum 2a is stopped, and control for drawing the bell symbol into the effective line is performed (see FIG. 27C). In the state of FIG. 27(C), the FRU1 is tempted. The main control unit 100 creates the sliding frame number table after the second stop operation so that the right stop button 10c may be operated, and when the right stop button 10c in the correct operation sequence is operated by the third stop operation, The control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, and based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, stops the right drum 2c in the range of 0 to 4 frames and performs control to pull the replay symbol to the effective line (Fig. 27(D)). As a result, if the first stop operation is correct, FRU1 will always win, the bell symbol will be displayed in a straight line, and nine medals will be paid out.

FIG. 28 shows a case where the player performs a second stop operation on the right stop button 10c after performing a first stop operation on the left stop button 10a. If the first stop operation is correct, FRU1 must be won. , Bell symbols are displayed in a straight line and nine medals are paid out.

FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram showing the symbol display state of the windows in time series. However, since FIG. 29(A) is the same as FIG. 27(A), duplicate description will be omitted.

When the player first makes a first stop operation on the right stop button 10c in the incorrect operation sequence in the state of FIG. 29(A), the main control unit 100 refers to the slide piece number table and refers to the corresponding slide piece number. Based on the data, the right drum 2c is stopped in the range of 0 to 4 frames, and the control for always pulling any one of the BAR symbol, the upper bullet symbol or the watermelon D symbol to the effective line is performed (Fig. 29 ( See B)). Therefore, any one of the inhibiting small winning symbols stops on the effective line. In this case, since the BAR symbol is stopped on the activated line, only the FRU 22 may win at this point. In the state of FIG. 29(B), the main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the first stop operation so that either the left stop button 10a or the middle stop button 10b may be operated. When the player performs the second stop operation of the left stop button 10a, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, and moves to the left in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data. The drum 2a is stopped, and if there is a BAR symbol in the pull-in range, control for pulling the symbol to the effective line is performed (see FIG. 29(C)). The 2nd BAR symbol can be drawn in when there are the 2nd to 6th symbols on the activated line, so the withdrawal probability is 25% (5/20). If the BAR symbol of No. 2 cannot be drawn in, the lost eye symbol is stopped on the effective line, and the obstructive symbol is displayed at the third stop.

In the state of FIG. 29(C), the FRU 22 is tempted. The main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the second stop operation so that the middle stop button 10b may be operated, and when the player performs the third stop operation on the middle stop button 10b, the main control is performed. The section 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, and stops the medium drum 2b in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and performs control to pull the watermelon S symbol into the effective line (Fig. 29(D)). In the figure, FR22 wins and nine medals are paid out. The 10th watermelon S symbol can be drawn in when there are 10th to 14th symbols on the activated line, so the probability of pulling in is 25% (5/20). On the other hand, when the watermelon S design cannot be drawn into the effective line, the divertives of the inhibiting role (pushing order minor role) are displayed (not shown). Note that the pressing order small win of the middle first correct answer or the pressing order small win of the right first correct answer has the same stop control logic, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 30 is a game state transition diagram (RT state).

RT0 in the figure is an initial state (non-RT state) in which the winning probability of the replay combination (re-game combination) has not changed, and is a game immediately after the stage setting value is reset or a real bonus game (BB1 to BB5: The general game starts from the next game after the end of the type 1 continuous effect device) into the initial state (also referred to as the “initial replay state”). The replay winning probability (replay probability) in this general game is about 1/7.3, and especially RT1 transition replay (replay 1), RT2 transition replay (replay 2) and RT3 transition replay (replay 3) are internal. Since the player does not win, in order to shift from this state to RT1, the above-mentioned press-order small winning combination must be displayed on the activated line. On the other hand, even if BB1 (bonus 1) or BB2 (bonus 2) is internally won, and it is finished by operating or paying out a predetermined number of coins according to the symbol display, only RT4, bonus game, and RT0 will be set, so this route also moves to RT1. It is not possible.

In the general game in the RT0 state, when the push order small win is internally won and the stop pattern of the stop button 10 is missed and the texture pattern is displayed on the activated line, the RT1 state is continued from the next game (continuation). The number of games is not fixed, that is, infinite). The replay probability in this RT1 state is also about 1/7.3, and most of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 23 are randomly selected, and it is possible to win a single or multiple simultaneous wins. That is, the game in the initial state and the RT1 state is a game state in which the replay probabilities are almost the same, but the normal game in which the player mainly stays is the RT1 state. However, the RT3 transition replay is won even in the RT1 state and the RT2 state, but in the RT1 state, since it is always won at the same time as either BB1 or BB2, the RT3 transition replay does not transit to the RT3 state but the RT4 state. Therefore, when the RT3 transition replay symbol is displayed on the activated line in the RT1 state, the player can know that either BB1 or BB2 has been internally won (specific action effect).

When the RT2 transition replay (replay 2) is internally won in the RT1 state and the operation symbol is displayed on the activated line, the replay probability is increased to about 1/1.5, and the RT2 state is set. Further, in the RT2 state, the winning probability of the two bonus combinations and the small combination is about 1/3, so the winning probability of the bonus combination, the small combination and the replay combination is 1/1 (100%), which means that there is no loss at all. Become. The reason is that the RT2 state is a mere passing section necessary for shifting to the RT3 state, and therefore the loss area is eliminated in order to widen the winning area of the RT3 transition replay as much as possible.

The RT1 transition replay (replay 1) is a function for promptly dropping to the RT1 state because the RT2 transition replay operates when the RT2 transition replay operates when the player accidentally presses the stop button section 10 irregularly (that is, , The same function as Kobo eyes) (fall replay).

When the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) is internally won in the RT2 state and activated, the replay probability becomes approximately the same RT1/state of about 1/1.5. Further, the RT3 state is different in that the type of the replay combination to be won in the RT2 state and the size of the winning area are different. Then, the winning area of the replay combination is narrowed to have an area which is lost at 655/65536 (about 1/100). The reason is that it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation by giving a lost eye and making the player illusion that it is a reach eye. In the RT2 state or the RT3 state, when the grain of the bell is displayed on the activated line, the state falls to the RT1 state. Incidentally, in order not to fall from the RT3 state to the RT1 state, the RT1 transition replay is not won. On the other hand, in the RT3 state, RT1 transfer replay is won at the same time as any of BB1 to BB5, and the player is internally won by either BB1 or BB2 by shifting to the RT4 state without shifting to the RT1 state. You can also notify (special effect).

The actual bonus (bonus 1 to bonus 5) can be won in the initial state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state. Bonus 1 stops in line with the center line when aiming at the blue 7 symbol for each drum in the state of internal win alone, and ends when the number of payouts exceeds the specified number after the operation (after bonus 1 game) , Return to the initial replay state. The RT4 state is a state in which bonuses 1 to 5 are internally won (bonus carryover state), and if the player loses a gap in this state, the bonus 1 symbol to bonus 5 symbol can be aligned. The reason is that the main control unit 100 gives priority to the symbol of the replay combination that has been internally won over the blue 7 symbol (bonus symbol), and has given priority to the symbol of the internally-winning small role over the blue 7 symbol. This is because the drum unit 2 is stopped and controlled so as to be drawn onto the effective line.

FIG. 31 is a game state transition diagram (production state). FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a game state of the main control unit and a transfer destination after BB. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the CZ lottery during continuous rep. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the 8-bit pseudo-random number and the register number. FIG. 35 is a detailed explanatory diagram of a winning combination lottery table.

The main control unit 100 controls the payout performance, determines all the gaming states shown in FIG. 31, and informs the sub-control unit 160 which gaming state is currently (gaming state information). Notifying. On the other hand, the sub control unit 160 is in charge of control related to effects, and executes various effects based on the game state information received from the main control unit 100.

When the step setting value is reset, the main control unit 100 clears and sets various data according to the setting value to set the initial state, and the player can start the normal game. In particular, when the settings are changed, the main control unit 100 draws the stay mode and prize money (game points). The stay mode is managed with a low probability (identification number 0), a normal probability (identification number 1), and a high probability (identification number 2). If a rare role is drawn when this state is high, ART (assist replay The probability of winning the time or CZ (chance zone) increases. The prize money is determined by random number lottery from values of 0 to 99.

When 8-bit pseudo-random numbers were used, the probability could only be set in 0.39% (1/256) increments in the past, but it was necessary to set the winning probability more precisely, so technically devised Frozen (eg 0.006%). The main control unit 100 acquires one of the 8-bit pseudo random numbers 0 to 255 that the random number generation circuit periodically generates at a predetermined timing (see FIG. 34(A)). It should be noted that the value of 0 to 255 always appears in this 8-bit pseudo random number once per cycle. The 7th bit (MSB) of the 8-bit pseudo-random number is an instruction bit, and if this value is 0, it is a multiplication execution instruction, but if it is 1, it is not a multiplication execution instruction (that is, a multiplication non-execution instruction). ). The instruction contents may be reversed from 0 and 1 (0: no execution instruction, 1: execution instruction). It is possible to indicate any numerical value from 0 to 127 by the other 7 bits (0th bit to 6th bit) of the 8-bit pseudo random number.

In FIG. 34(B), the instruction bit (MSB) is 0 and indicates that a predetermined number is to be multiplied, and a 7-bit numerical value multiplied by 128 is a register number, and the probability is 0 each time the numerical value increases by 1. It shows an increase of 0.781%. This resolution is twice as rough as 1/256.

FIG. 34(C) indicates that the instruction bit (MSB) is 1 and does not multiply by a predetermined number, and a 7-bit numerical value is a register number, and each time the numerical value increases by 1, the probability increases by 0.006%. It shows that you do. This resolution is 64 times finer than 1/256.

FIG. 34(D) is a lottery table that defines the relationship between a plurality of winning information (values of prize points 0 to 99) and the number of copies, and is stored in the ROM 101. It is designed so that the winning points of 10 points to the winning points of 30 points centering on the winning points of 20 points are won with a probability of 80%. When winning 20 points with a probability of 30%, the MSB is 0, the 7-bit number is 38, and the true probability is 29.688% (38×128÷16384). When winning 15 points of prize money and 25 points of prize money with a probability of 20%, the MSB is 0, the 7-bit number is 26, and the true probability is 20.031% (26×128÷16384). When the winning point of 0 points is won with a probability of 0.5%, the MSB is 1, the 7-bit value is 82, and the true probability is 0.500% (82/16384). When 90 points of winnings are won with a probability of 0.02%, the MSB is 1, the 7-bit number is 4, and the true probability is 0.024% (4/16384). If you want to win 99 points with a 0.01% probability, the MSB will be 1 and the 7-bit number will be 2. However, 0 to 90 points are not won, so be sure to finish at the end. Since the point is won, the MSB meaning 100% is 1, and the 7-bit numerical value is 0 (registered number 1 Byte data: 10000000). As processing on the program, first, it is confirmed whether the number is 128 or not, and if it is 128, the winning process is performed, while if it is not 128, the number is accumulated from the random numbers and subtracted. In particular, when the probability is 50%, the MSB is 0, and the 7-bit numerical value is 64 (registered number 1 Byte data: 01000000). On the other hand, if the acquired one 8-bit pseudo-random number is 64 (1 Byte data: 01000000), the numerical value is accumulated from 0 points in sequence and subtracted, and the random number becomes negative because the prize is 20 points. The winning information of 20 points will be derived.

The main control unit 100 is a 2-byte random number continuously generated by the built-in random number generation unit 103 in accordance with the player's operation of the start lever 9 (a value of 0 to 65535 in decimal number and 0000h in binary number). ˜1111h), one RD1 is extracted and the internal lottery process is executed.

The role lottery table (see FIG. 35) is all 1-byte data, 1-byte Nth data from address N, 1-byte Mth data from address M, 1-byte Lth data group from address L The contents of data are changed according to the design specifications. The MSB of the N-th data is an identification bit for identifying the number of bytes in the number of digits. If the identification bit is 0, the number of bytes in the number of digits indicates one byte. In this state, the number of bytes indicates 2 bytes. The following two bits (bit 5 and bit 6) are bonus information, where 00 indicates that the bonus is not won, 01 indicates that the bonus is 1, 02 indicates that the bonus is 2, and 03 indicates that the bonus 3 is won. The lower 5 bits are lottery number information, and can take a value of at least 1 to 31 at maximum.

The MSB of the Mth data is an identification bit for identifying the data for each setting, and if it is 0, it means that there is no setting difference in the number of registrations, but if it is 1, it means that there is a setting difference in the number of settings and it is different by setting Means the numerical value of. The lower 7 bits are winning combination information, which means a winning combination when the internal lottery process is completed. Since it is 7 bits, 128 types of winning combinations (winning combinations 0 to 127) can be distinguished. The L-th data means a value of the numerical value, and if the MSB of the N-th data is 0, it is 1-byte small numerical value data (up to 255), and if the MSB is 1, it is 2-byte large numerical value data (maximum 65535). be able to.

After extracting RD1, the main control unit 100 continuously subtracts RD1 and determines the winning combination by satisfying the ending condition based on the remaining random number value and the set numerical value. The end condition is established when the remaining random number value becomes smaller than the numerical value drawn this time in the lottery table. More specifically, since the MSB of the Nth data is 1, the main control unit 100 determines that the number is 2 bytes. Since the bonus information is 00, it is determined that the bonus is unsuccessful, and the lottery number information is (11011), and therefore the lottery is performed 27 times (the number of units is subtracted).

Since the MSB of the Mth data is 0, the main control unit 100 has a common numerical value with no setting difference, and the combination information is 4, it determines that the pressing order is small (left first 1). The main control unit 100 sets the Lth data (01h) as the upper byte of the number and the (L+1)th data (10h) as the lower byte of the number. In this case, the decimal number is 384 (256+128). Here, when the main control unit 100 determines that the remaining random number value is smaller than the current numerical value of the lottery table, the ending condition is satisfied, and the small push order (left first 1) is determined as the winning combination. (Derive lottery results). On the other hand, if the ending condition is not satisfied, the current numerical value (384) is subtracted from the remaining random number value, and the subtraction is completed once as the remaining random number value. Next, the main control unit 100 sets the push order small (left first 2) by a logical operation, and when the end condition is satisfied, the push order small (left first 2) is determined as the winning combination. When the push order is small (left first 3) in the calculation and the ending condition is satisfied, the push order small (left first 3) is determined as the winning combination, but when it is not satisfied, the same processing is repeated. Small push order (left first) has 9 types, small push order (middle first) has 9 types, small push order (right first) has 9 types, and the same number is registered. Therefore, by performing a loop process, it is possible to reduce the data amount of the winning combination lottery table. In other words, if you do not win even after you have drawn the lottery 27 times (subtracting the number of units), 27 types from small push order (left first 1) to small push order (right first 1) will be unwon. If the ending condition is satisfied at, one of the smaller push orders will be won.

Since the MSB of the (N+1)th data is 0, the main control unit 100 determines that the number is 1 byte. Since the bonus information is 01, the bonus 1 is won, and since the lottery number information is (00001), it is determined that the lottery is to be performed once (subtract the number). Since the MSB of the (M+1)th data is 0, the main control unit 100 has a common numerical value with no setting difference, and since the winning combination information is 0, the main control unit 100 determines that the player has won (missed). That is, the bonus 1 is won independently, and when the ending condition is satisfied here, only the bonus 1 is won. If the winning combination information is other than 0, the winning combination of the winning combination and the bonus 1 is won. The main control unit 100 sets the L+2th data (40h) as a register number, and in this case, the register number is 64 in decimal (the winning probability is about 1/1000). Here, when the main control unit 100 determines that the remaining random number value is smaller than the current numeral value 64, the ending condition is satisfied, and the bonus 1 is independently won (the lottery result is derived). On the other hand, if the ending condition is not satisfied, the set value (64) of this time is subtracted from the remaining random number value, and one lottery process is ended as the remaining random number value.

Since the MSB of the (N+2)th data is 0, the main control unit 100 determines that the number is 1 byte. Since the bonus information is 00, the bonus is unsuccessful, and since the lottery number information is (00001), it is determined that the lottery will be performed once (subtract the number). Since the MSB of the M+2nd data is 1, the main control unit 100 determines that it is a middle-tier cherry (rare small winning combination: determined at the time of design) because the combination information is 3 and the combination information is 3. .. The main control unit 100 confirms the set value, and if the set value is 1, the (L+3)th data (80h) is set as a decimal number (decimal number 128), and if the set value is 2, the (L+4)th data (88h) that is one step ahead. ) Is a register number (decimal number 136), and if the setting value is 3, the Lth + 5th data (90h) is set as a register number (decimal number 144), and if the setting value is 4, the Lth + 6th data is ahead. If (A0h) is a numeric value (decimal number 160), if the setting value is 5, then the Lth + 7th data (C0h) is a numeric value (decimal number 192). When L+8 data (E0h) is used as a number (decimal number 255), and when it is determined that the remaining random number value is smaller than the present number, the end condition is satisfied, and the middle cherry is independently elected. If the bonus information is 10, the bonus 2 and the middle-tier cherry are simultaneously won. On the other hand, if the ending condition is not satisfied, the current numerical value is subtracted from the remaining random number value, and one lottery process is ended as the remaining random number value. The main control unit 100 repeats the above procedure to execute the internal lottery process, and finally derives the lottery result (winning combination or unwinning). As an effect, the data capacity of the main program can be compressed.

The main control unit 100 manages the game state with identification numbers 0 to 18, and sets a main state flag according to the game state. The identification number 0 is a normal state, and is one of the three stay modes described above. The identification number 1 is usually a sign of a normal time, and stays when an ART or CZ is won. The identification number 2 is a precursor of the real bonus in the normal time, and stays when the real bonus is internally established in the normal time. The identification number 3 is in the normal bonuses 1 to 3 in the normal state, and stays when the actual bonuses 1 to 3 are activated in the normal state. The identification number 4 is in the normal bonuses 4 to 5 at the normal time, and stays when the actual bonuses 4 to 5 are activated at the normal time. The identification number 5 is CZ1 at the normal time, and stays when CZ1 is activated. The identification number 6 is CZ2 at the normal time, and stays when CZ2 is activated. The identification number 7 is an ART standby, and stays until the RT state is shifted when the ART is won. The identification number 8 is ART, and the user stays in the normal ART period. The identification number 9 indicates that there is a sign of CZ during ART, and stays when CZ is won during ART.

The identification number 10 is a precursor of a real bonus during ART, and stays when the real bonus is internally won during ART. The identification number 11 is in the real bonuses 1 to 3 during ART, and stays when the real bonuses 1 to 3 are activated during ART. The identification number 12 is in the real bonuses 4 to 5 during the ART, and stays when the real bonuses 4 to 5 are activated during the ART. The identification number 13 is a battle during ART, and stays in the case of CZ 1 in ART. The identification number 14 is an ART middle prize time, and stays in the case of CZ No. 2 during ART. The identification number 15 is an additional game during ART, and stays in a section in which the number of remaining ART games is added. The identification number 16 is the special zone 1 in the ART and stays when the game of the additional specialization 1 is executed, but the first game is a standby game for notifying the additional specialization zone 1. The identification number 17 is the special zone 2 in the ART, and stays when the game of the additional specialization 2 is executed, but the first game is the standby game for notifying the additional specialization zone 2. The identification number 18 is waiting for the ART end, and stays in the ART end waiting state.

The main control unit 100 stays in the normal state (identification number 0) when the actual bonus is not won, and performs the mode shift lottery and the CZ/ART lottery according to the winning combination and the stay mode. This lottery is not conducted when the actual bonus is won. When the stay mode is promoted, the main control unit 100 performs a lottery for the number of guaranteed games at the time of mode promotion, and determines the number of games that block falling after the stay mode is promoted. In the CZ/ART lottery, both CZ and ART may be won. The main control unit 100 performs the ART lottery when the common bell regardless of the pressing order wins, and adds 1 to the ART stock number when the common bell wins. In addition, the CZ/ART lottery is performed every time the prescribed number of games (for example, 111 games) is exhausted. This prescribed game number counter is reset to 0 in 444 games. 111th game CZ win rate X1%, ART win rate Y1%, 222 game CZ win rate X2%, ART win rate Y2%, 333rd game CZ win rate X3%, ART win rate Y3% It has a lottery table defined by CZ winning rate X4% of the 444th game and ART winning rate Y4% of the 444th game. The lottery data of the 111th game is used in the 555th game, and the lottery data of the 222nd game in the 666th game. ... The 888th game uses the lottery data of the 444th game, the 999th game uses the lottery data of the 111th game, and the 122nd game of the 1110th game (1111th game if it is a doublet) The lottery data of is used. This has the effect of reducing the program capacity of the main control unit 100.

When the ART stock is “0”, the main control unit 100 executes the CZ type lottery when winning the CZ and determines CZ1 or CZ2. Then, the number of predictive games lottery is performed to shift to the CZ predictive state from the next game. Even if there is a CZ stock, the CZ type lottery is executed.

The main control unit 100 carries out the lottery game for the number of precursor games at the time of winning the ART when the ART is won or when the ART stock is “1” or more, but does not carry out the lottery when the actual bonus is won. When there is both CZ stock and ART stock in this normal state, the main control unit 100 preferentially uses the ART stock. The main control unit 100 increments the ceiling counter by 1 for each 1G of the number of games in which the normal game is consumed during the normal time, the normal time sign, the CZ1, and the CZ2, and when the value reaches 1200, the ART is reached by reaching the ceiling. Add 1 set. This ceiling counter is not updated in the game in which the actual bonus is realized, but is initialized to 0 when the actual bonus ends or the ART ends.

When the main control unit 100 wins either CZ or ART in the normal state and sets the number of precursor games at that time, the main controller 100 stays in the normal precursor (identification number 1). When the actual bonus is won, the main control unit 100 becomes the normal bonus real sign (identification number 2), and when the actual bonus is the CZ sign at the time of winning, the type of CZ is held as it is. Further, when the main control unit 100 wins the ART during the sign of CZ1 or CZ2, the main control unit 100 rewrites it to the sign of ART.

The main control unit 100 stays in the normal bonuses 1 to 3 (identification number 3) when the bonus symbols 1 to 3 are activated in the normal state or in the normal condition and the bonus symbols are aligned. In the BB game with the actual bonuses 1 to 3, only four types of common bell and bullet replays 1 to 3 are won, but when any of the bullet replays 1 to 3 is determined as a winning combination, the main control is performed. The section 100 carries out lottery for CZ and ART (normally big big lottery). The main control unit 100 notifies the sub control unit 160 when the CZ is won, and the sub control unit 160 executes the winning effect of the CZ.

The main control unit 100 sets the BB earning points to “1” when the bonus symbols are gathered, gives fixed points when the bullet replay is won in the BB game, and when the earning points reach 6 points. A lottery for CZ and ART will be conducted (lottery when stipulating points). Bullet Replay 1 gives 1 point, Bullet Replay 2 gives 3 points, and Bullet Replay 3 gives 5 points. If a lottery is conducted when the specified points are acquired, 6 points will be subtracted from the acquired points to become a new acquired point. There is a cumulative point in addition to the earned points, and the accumulated total value of the earned points is held. If the cumulative points are 12 or more at the end of the BB, 1 is added to the CZ stock number. The main control unit 100 executes the stay mode lottery in the BB ending game, compares the stay mode that was won with the stay mode originally staying, and if the lottery result indicates that the mode is up, the stay mode is selected as the lottery result. Rewrite to, and determine the guaranteed number of games again. The sub-control unit 160 gives the player the trigger of the pistol accessory by the number of accumulated points notified from the main control unit 100 at the end of the BB, and determines whether or not the CZ is won and the ART is given each time. Notify me of the result. For example, if the cumulative points are 5, the trigger is pulled 5 times, the first "miss effect", the second "miss effect", the third "CZ winning effect", the fourth "miss effect", the fifth "ART. "Winning performance" is performed to notify the result.

The main control unit 100 performs processing according to the stock held before the BB operation and the result acquired during the BB as shown in FIG. 32(B). The main control unit 100 transitions to the normal state when there is an ART stock and no CZ stock before the bonus symbols are aligned, and when neither the ART stock nor the CZ stock is won in the BB game. When transitioning to the normal omen, the omen game number is reset. If there is no ART stock and there is CZ stock before the bonus symbols are lined up, when neither ART stock nor CZ stock is won in the BB game, a transition is made to the normal state. When making a transition to the normal omen, the omen game number is reset, but the CZ type is held as it is. If both ART stock and CZ stock are present before the bonus symbols are lined up, when neither the ART stock nor the CZ stock is won in the BB game, a transition is made to the normal state. When transitioning to the normal omen, the omen game number is reset.

The main control unit 100 transitions to the ART standby state when the ART stock is present and the CZ stock is not present before the bonus symbols are aligned and the ART stock is won in the BB game and the CZ stock is not won. Before the bonus symbols are aligned, if there is no ART stock and there is CZ stock, the ART stock is won in the BB game, and when the CZ stock is not won, the ART standby state is entered. Before the bonus symbols are aligned, if there is an ART stock and no CZ stock, the ART stock is not won in the BB game, and when the CZ stock is won, the ART standby state is entered. In particular, the sub-control unit 160 notifies the player of the winning of the ART by executing the ART winning effect instead of performing the CZ winning effect even though the CZ stock is won.

The main control unit 100, if there is no ART stock and CZ stock before the bonus symbols are lined up, the ART stock is not won in the BB game, and when the CZ stock is won, the CZ stock transitions, but the CZ type remains the same. Hold. If the ART stock is present and the CZ stock is not present before the bonus symbols are lined up, when both the ART stock and the CZ stock are won in the BB game, the ART standby state is entered. If there is no ART stock and CZ stock before the bonus symbols are lined up, when both ART stock and CZ stock are won in the BB game, the state transitions to the ART standby state. If the ART stock and the CZ stock are present before the bonus symbols are aligned, when the ART stock and the CZ stock are both won in the BB game, the ART standby state is entered.

The main control unit 100 stays in the normal bonus 4 to 5 (identification number 4) when the bonus symbols are aligned in the normal state or in the normal state and the bonus symbols 4 to 5 are activated. During the BB game of the real bonuses 4 to 5, only a common bell combination or a push order bell combination is won, but a push order hitting game is executed. The push order bell combination has 6 options, and the bell combination 1 is won by the correct operation and the bell symbol is displayed in a straight line, while the bell combination 2 is won by the incorrect operation and the bell symbol is not displayed in the straight line. In the case of the common bell role, the bell pattern is displayed in a straight line in any pressing order. When the common bell combination is won, the point lottery in the actual bonuses 4 to 5 is executed. In the case of the 6-choice bell, the point lottery is executed on condition that the winning combination of Bell 1 is won in the correct order. In this game state, when the number of points acquired is 8 or more, one ART stock is acquired at the end and the state is changed to the ART standby state. When 9 or more points have been acquired, surplus points (acquired points-8)×10 prize money is added to the table prize money (displayed prize money). If the number of points earned is 7 points or less, a CZ lottery will be held at the end, and one CZ will be won if the player wins. The main control unit 100 performs processing according to the stock held before the RB operation and the result acquired during the BB as shown in FIG. 32(B). The main control unit 100 manages the prize money as a front prize and a back prize, and the back prize is a prize that is stored in a memory but is not displayed to the player.

When shifting to CZ1 (identification number 5) at the normal time, the main control unit 100 executes a lottery as to whether or not to end the CZ when the winning lottery trigger combination (replay or loss) is won in the role lottery (CZ1 end lottery). Decide to end or continue). However, the CZ1 end lottery is not executed during the first plural games (for example, three games). If the game is not finished for a predetermined number of games (for example, for 18 games), the CZ is successful (clear), and 1 is added to the ART stock. Even if the actual bonus is won during the normal CZ1, the CZ is successful. The main control unit 100 carries out a lottery as to whether or not the CZ1 end lottery will not be executed according to the clear lottery trigger role (other than the end lottery trigger role) in the role lottery (determines whether to win or not win in the clear final lottery). ). When the winning is determined by the clear fixed lottery, the main control unit 100 performs the rewriting lottery in which the number of remaining games is rewritten, and does not execute the CZ1 end lottery during the number of remaining games. However, if the number of remaining games increases, rewriting is not performed. That is, when the number of remaining games is N1 and the remaining N2 is won in the rewriting lottery and the condition N1<N2 is satisfied, N2 is discarded and the number of remaining games is left as N1. When the main control unit 100 decides the end in the CZ1 end lottery, the CZ fails, but performs a lottery as to whether to acquire CZ stock (CZ pullback lottery). However, when the CZ is successful, the CZ pullback lottery is not performed.

When shifting to CZ2 (identification number 6) at the normal time, when the lottery trigger role is won for each game, the main control unit 100 performs the point acquisition lottery according to the winning combination. If a certain number of points or more are acquired within a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games or less), the CZ succeeds, but if the points cannot be acquired, the CZ fails. Even if the actual bonus is won during the normal CZ2, the CZ is successful. When the CZ is successful, the main control unit 100 performs a rewriting lottery in which the number of remaining games is rewritten. However, if the number of remaining games increases, rewriting is not performed. That is, when the number of remaining games is N1 and the remaining N2 is won in the rewriting lottery and the condition N1<N2 is satisfied, N2 is discarded and the number of remaining games is left as N1. If the non-lottery trigger (replay or loss) is won, the point acquisition lottery will not be conducted. When the CZ fails, the final game lottery is executed according to the winning combination, and either the CZ success or the CZ failure is determined. When determining that the CZ has failed, the main control unit 100 performs a lottery as to whether or not to acquire CZ stock (CZ pullback lottery). However, when the CZ is successful, the CZ pullback lottery is not performed.

When the number of ART games is 1 or more and the RT status is RT0 to RT2, the main control unit 100 shifts to the ART standby (identification number 7). However, even if the RT state falls due to a mistake in the pushing order during ART, it does not shift to ART standby. If the lottery trigger role is won for each game in the case of shifting to the ART standby, the main control unit 100 performs a prize winning lottery according to the winning combination. However, if the non-lottery trigger (replay or loss) is won, the prize winning lottery is not performed. Further, the main control unit 100 determines the continuation rate by lottery, executes the winning lottery using this continuation rate, and determines whether or not to perform the next ART1 set (ART continuous lottery). Specifically, if the continuation rate determined by lottery is 80%, there is an 80% chance of winning, and in the case of winning, it is decided in advance that the next ART1 set will be performed after performing this ART1 set. On the other hand, in the case of a failure, when the current ART1 set is completed, the system waits for ART completion (identification number 18) and then shifts to the normal state (identification number 0). This means that if one ART stock this time shifts to the ART1 set game, even if the metaphor ART stock is won in this ART1 set, it will once fall to the normal state. In other words, one stock moves to at least one ART1 set game, and once all ART1 sets have been executed, the normal game is temporarily returned to and the next stock moves to the next ART1 set. .. In addition, even when the next ART1 set is performed after the current ART1 set is performed, the continuation rate is determined by lottery again at the start of the first game, and the winning lottery for the next set is executed using this continuation rate. To do. That is, the winning lottery is repeatedly executed in the ART1 set start game to determine in advance whether or not the next set is to be performed. When the ART falls (that is, does not continue) for one stock, the stock is always shifted to the normal state (identification number 0). In addition, in the ART1 set game, when the real bonuses 1 to 3 are won, the ART stock lottery is executed, and when the winning is won, at least 1 or more ART stock is added.

There are three types of additional effects that occur during the ART, and there are a plurality of additional scenarios 1 to N that determine the order in which the additional effects occur. The main control unit 100 uses the additional scenario used in this ART1 set and the next additional scenario. Two sets of additional scenarios to be used in one ART set are determined by lottery (ART additional scenario lottery). After that, when one additional scenario used in this ART1 set is finished, a new scenario is determined by lottery.

When the RT2 transition replay is won in the RT1 state, the main control unit 100 instructs the sub control unit 160 with a navigation command to notify the operation order in which the RT2 symbols are displayed. When the player operates the stop button section 10 in the informed operation sequence, the state shifts to the RT2 state. Similarly, when the RT3 transition replay is won in the state of RT2, the operation order in which the RT3 symbols are displayed is notified, and when the player operates the stop button unit 10 in the notified operation order, the operation is transferred to the RT3 state.

The main control unit 100 controls ON and OFF of the external signal 4 (signal during ART) of the external centralized terminal board 170. (1) When the main state flag is “ART standby” and the RT state is RT2, After the game in which the RT3 transition replay (push order replay) is won is completed, the start lever 9 of the next game is turned on, and the off state is turned on. (2) When the main state flag is “ART standby” and the RT state is RT1, RT2 transition replay (push order replay) is won, and the next game is terminated after the game in which the stop operation order of the stop button section 10 is incorrect. When the start lever 9 is turned ON, the OFF state is changed to the ON state. (3) When the main state flag is “ART standby” and the RT state is RT2 or RT3, the push order small win is won, and the stop operation order of the stop button section 10 is erroneous, and 9 games are not paid out. After the end, when the start lever 9 of the next game is effectively operated and turned ON, the OFF state is changed to the ON state. (4) When the main state flag is “ART standby” and the RT state is already RT3, the game is turned off when the start lever 9 of the next game is turned on after the end of the game in which any replay is won. From the state to the ON state.

On the other hand, in the main control unit 100, (5) the main state flag is in the “ART end waiting state”, the small winning combination in the push order is elected, the stop operation order of the stop button unit 10 is erroneous, and the payout of nine cards is not paid. When the final stop operation is completed (button release), the ON state is changed to the OFF state. (6) When the final stop operation of the game in which any one of the bonus symbols 1 to 5 is displayed is ended (button release), the ON state is changed to the OFF state.

The main control unit 100 stays in the normal ART state (identification number 8) when the number of ART games is 1 or more and the CZ during the ART is not won, and when the winning combination is the lottery trigger, depending on the lottery trigger. Then, a lottery on whether or not to acquire CZ stock during ART is performed (CZ lottery during ART). When the CZ stock during ART is acquired, it is determined by a lottery whether to perform the battle game (including the enemy type) or the prize time game (type lottery). Depending on the enemy type, the HP (hit points or physical strength) of the enemy, the battle ending probability in the fall lottery, and the guaranteed number of games are different. When the battle game is determined by the type lottery, the main control unit 100 performs the number of battle predictive games lottery, and shifts from the next game to the CZ predictive state in ART (identification number 9). However, when the next game suddenly becomes a battle during ART (identification number 13), a battle guaranteed game number lottery is executed, and a minimum number of games to continue this battle game from the start is determined by lottery. When the prize time game is determined by the type lottery, the main control unit 100 performs the prize time predictor game number lottery, and shifts from the next game to the CZ predictor state during ART (identification number 9). However, when the number of precursor games is equal to or more than the number of remaining ART games, the number of precursor games is rewritten to a value of (the number of remaining ART games-1), but when the number of remaining ART games is 1 or less, the number of precursor games is "0. ".

When the player stays in the ART normal time (identification number 8) and the number of consecutive replays (the number of consecutive winnings in the replay) becomes a multiple of 5 or 10, the main control unit 100 selects the consecutive CZ lottery for the rep. Run to determine whether to acquire CZ stock during ART. In addition, there are lottery table A (low probability) with a predetermined winning probability for 5 times of replay consecutive, and lottery table B (high probability) with a high winning probability for 10 times of replay consecutive, the number of consecutive replays is 5 times. The lottery table A (low probability) is used to perform a lottery once. When the number of replay stations reaches 10, the lottery table B (high probability) is used to perform one lottery and the counter is reset. Further, the lottery table A (low probability) with 15 replay stations and the lottery table B (high probability) with 20 consecutive games are alternately repeated.

Here, the internal processing procedure of the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. When a counter updating part (replay, BB, etc.) such as a replay part is won, the main control part 100 adds 1 to the rep series counter (replay continuous counter) in step S200, and the rep series counter reaches 5 in step S210. To determine. The main control unit 100 terminates this subroutine if the rep series counter has not reached 5, while if it has reached 5, resets the rep series counter to 0 in step S220, and determines whether the rep series flag is 0 in step S230. Determine whether or not. If the repeat consecutive flag is 0, the counter value (5+5×rep consecutive flag value) is 5, and if the repeat consecutive flag is 1, the counter value (5+5×rep consecutive flag value) is 10. If the rep series flag is 0, the main control unit 100 selects the lottery table A (low probability) for 5 times of the rep play series in step S240, while if the rep series flag is 1, it is 10 times of the replay series in step S250. The lottery table B (high probability) is selected and the CZ lottery is executed in step S260. The main control unit 100 adds 1 to the repeat consecutive flag in step S270, determines whether the repeat consecutive flag is 2 in step S280, and ends if not 2, while if not 2, sets the consecutive repeat flag to 0. Reset to and exit.

Other specifications of the CZ lottery include (1) a lottery table A (low probability) with a predetermined winning probability for 5 consecutive replays, and a lottery table B (high probability) with a high winning probability for 10 consecutive replays. Yes, when the number of replay stations reaches 5, the lottery table A (low probability) is used to perform one lottery. When the number of replays reaches 10, the lottery table B (high probability) is used to perform one lottery, and the lottery table A (low probability) is used to perform two lottery. That is, assuming that the number of replays is N times, and N is divisible by 5, and the quotient is M, the lottery table A (low probability) is used to perform lottery M times. If N is divisible by 10, and the quotient is M, the lottery table B (high probability) is used for lottery M times, and the lottery table A (low probability) is used for lottery M×2 times. (2) If the number of replay stations is N, and N is divisible by 5 and is not divisible by 10, the lottery table A (low probability) is used to perform one lottery, while when N is divisible by 10, the lottery table is selected. Lottery is performed once using B (high probability). In this way, the lottery table A (low probability) and the lottery table B (high probability) can be alternately used for the lottery.

When the CZ lottery during the ART is executed according to the lottery trigger, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not to perform the fake effect for giving the player a sense of expectation when the CZ is unsuccessful. The main control unit 100 performs a lottery on whether or not to set the number of fake games, and in the case of winning, determines the number of fake games by lottery.

When staying in the ART normal time (identification number 8), the main control unit 100 performs the mode shift lottery according to the winning combination and the stay mode, as in the normal state (identification number 0). Further, the main control unit 100 executes a prize prize direct lottery according to the winning combination and the stay mode, and performs a lottery to determine whether the prize money obtained when the prize is elected is placed on the front side or the back side (prize prize direct type lottery). However, when the number of fake games is one or more, the prize money direct type lottery is not performed and the prize money is backed (back prize money).

The main control unit 100 shifts to the CZ precursor (identification number 9) during ART when the number of precursor games is set to CZ in the normal ART. Depending on the winning combination and the stay mode, the prize money direct drawing and the CZ drawing during ART are executed. The stay mode is managed with a low probability (identification number 0), a normal probability (identification number 1), and a high probability (identification number 2). If a rare role is drawn when this state is high, ART (assist replay The probability of winning by stocking in the time) or CZ (chance zone) increases. The main control unit 100 executes a mode shift lottery and a CLP lottery during consecutive replies, and in the case of a battle game, executes a battle guaranteed game number lottery.

The main control unit 100 stays at the sign of the real bonus during ART (identification number 10) when the real bonus is internally won during the ART. When the real bonuses 1 to 3 are activated during the ART, the main control unit 100 stays in the ART real bonuses 1 to 3 (identification number 11) and determines whether or not to win the prize according to the winning combination. Draw lots. When the real bonuses 4 to 5 are activated during the ART, the main control unit 100 stays in the real bonuses 4 to 5 (identification number 12) during the ART and executes the pushing order hitting game.

When performing a battle game as CZ, the main control unit 100 stays in the battle (identification number 13) during ART, but does not subtract the number of remaining ART games during the battle game. When the winning combination is the damage giving combination, the main control unit 100 draws lots of damage given to the enemy according to the damage giving combination. The damage points given from the enemy's HP are subtracted, and when the enemy's HP becomes 0, it wins (CZ success). Even if the actual bonus is internally won during the CZ, the CZ will be successful. The first game of the battle game is the opening game, which is a guaranteed game that does not end the battle. When there is no guarantee game and the victory is not confirmed, the main control unit 100 decides whether to end the battle game or to continue the battle game by performing a lottery with the winning lottery being the end lottery (end lottery during battle). .. When the push order replay is internally won, it is determined whether or not to instruct the push order in which the bullet symbol stops within the frame (bullet conversion instruction) (navigational lottery during battle). If the enemy's HP is 0 in the first game of the battle game, the battle is always ended and the player wins regardless of the winning combination in the second game. The main control unit 100 rewrites the number of remaining ART games to “2” when the number of remaining ART games is 1 or less when the end is determined by the end-of-battle lottery other than the actual bonus establishment and the player loses.

The main control unit 100 stays at the ART middle prize time (identification number 14) when performing the prize time game as the CZ. However, during the prize time game which is the special zone for adding a prize, the number of remaining ART games is not subtracted. do not do. The main control unit 100 draws the prize points to be won according to the winning prize winning combination when the winning combination is the winning prize winning combination, but the loss (unwinning) or the normal replay is not the winning prize winning combination. , Prize points are not drawn. The prize-winning combination has a predetermined multiplier according to the type. For example, push order small role is 1 time, 2 consecutive cherries and bullet replay 1 is 2 times, weak chance is 3 times, 3 consecutive cherries and bullet replay 2 is 4 times, strong chance is 6 times, middle tier cherry and bullet Replay 3 is set to 10 times, and middle tier cherry and bullet Replay 3 is set to 10 times. The award time game's first game multiplier is fixed at "1", and if two consecutive cherries are won in the first game, the double cherry point 10 is multiplied by the multiplier 1 (10 pt x 1) to win. The prize points to be awarded will be 10 points. In addition, the multiple “2” of consecutive cherries is stored until the next prize-winning combination is won. Even if the normal replay is won in the second game, the prize points are not drawn, but the multiplier remains 2 (the ratio is not updated when the replay is activated). When the bullet replay 3 is won in the third game, the point 1000 of the bullet replay 3 is multiplied by the multiplication factor 2 (1000 pt×2), and the prize point to be acquired becomes 2000 points. Then, the magnification “10” of the bullet replay 3 is stored until the next prize-winning combination is won. In other words, during the prize time game, the value obtained by multiplying the carry-over ratio determined in the previous game by the points of the prize-winning role won this time becomes the prize point, and the ratio of the prize-winning role of the current game is carried over. Then, it becomes the carry-over ratio for the next game.

When the push order replay is internally won, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not to instruct the push order in which the bullet symbols stop within the frame (bullet conversion instruction) (navi generation lottery during prize time). When there is no guarantee game, the main control unit 100 determines the end of the prize time game or the end of the prize time game by performing the end lottery when the winning combination is the end lottery (prize time end lottery). The main control unit 100 rewrites the number of remaining ART games to “2” when the number of remaining ART games is 1 or less when the end is determined by the prize time end lottery other than the actual bonus establishment.

When staying in the add-on game (identification number 15) during the ART, the main control unit 100 executes the add-on game that ends in one game. In this addition game, after 1000 points are subtracted from the prize money, the number of games to be won is determined by lottery according to the winning combination, but if the actual bonus is internally won, 3000 games are added. If a prize money of 1000 points or more remains after playing the addition game other than the actual bonus, one of the additions is made again without transitioning to the ART normal. If the additional scenario is over, the next additional scenario will be determined by lottery.

When the main control unit 100 stays in the special zone 1 (identification number 16) during the ART, the main control unit 100 executes the additional specialization 1 game. The first game in the special zone 1 during ART is the opening game (standby 1). After subtracting 1000 points from the table prize money, only the prize money direct lottery is performed, and the remaining number of games is not subtracted or added. The main control unit 100 executes a prize money direct lottery, and when the prize is won, a lottery is performed to determine whether the acquired prize money should be placed on the front side or the back side (prize direct prize type lottery). In addition, the number of games to be won is determined by lottery according to the winning combination. The main control unit 100 manages by the ST method (special time method) that restores the inside of the special 1 remaining game once it is added to the special 1 remaining game. When the number of remaining games reaches 0 without any additional addition, the main controller 100 forcibly adds a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) and sets the remaining number of games to a predetermined value N( For example, return to (5 games). If the actual bonus is achieved in the specialized 1 state (including the opening), 3000 games are added. If the prize amount of 1000 points or more remains after performing the specialization 1 state other than the actual bonus, one of the additions is performed again without transitioning to the normal ART. If the additional scenario is over, the next additional scenario will be determined by lottery.

When the main control unit 100 stays in the specialized zone 2 (identification number 17) during the ART, the main control section 100 executes the additional specialized game (additional game for each game). The first game in the special zone 2 during ART is the opening game (waiting 2), and after subtracting 1000 points from the table prize money, only the prize money direct lottery is performed, and the remaining number of games is not subtracted or added. The main control unit 100 performs a lottery for ending the specialization zone 2 when replaying or losing. However, if the guaranteed game number is set in advance and the value is 1 or more, the process is not ended. The main control unit 100 executes a prize prize direct lottery to select whether the prize money obtained when winning is placed on the front side or the back side (prize prize direct prize type lottery). Further, the main control unit 100 determines the number of games to be won by lottery according to the winning combination. When the number of games to be acquired is 0, the continuation rate (loop rate) and the guaranteed number of times N are used. Loop lottery is executed to automatically calculate and determine the number of games to be won. For example, if the continuation rate is 80%, the guaranteed number of times is 5, and 10 games are added for each winning, the minimum guaranteed guaranteed number of games is 50 games (5 times×10 games/time). In addition, since the continuation rate is 80%, it continues on average 4 times and ends on the 5th time, so the number of games acquired is 40 (4 times x 10 games/time), resulting in a total of 90 games acquired. .. If the actual bonus is achieved in the specialized 2 state (including the opening), 3000 games are added. If 1000 points or more of prize money remain after performing the specialization 2 state other than the actual bonus, one of the additions is performed again without transitioning to the normal ART. If the additional scenario is over, the next additional scenario will be determined by lottery.

The main control unit 100 stays in the ART end waiting (identification number 18) when the number of remaining games and the number of remaining sets of the ART become 0, and when the push-button bell is displayed in this state, the normal state (identification number) is displayed. 0). The main control unit 100 determines the prize money to be won according to the winning combination (end waiting state prize money direct lottery). However, in the case of replay or failure, this lottery will not be conducted. The main control unit 100 executes a CZ or ART lottery when transitioning from the end waiting state to the normal state (end waiting state pullback lottery).

1-drum type gaming machine main body 1a housing 1b front door 2 drum part 2a left drum 2b middle drum 2c right drum 3 window part 4 display LED block 4a number of inserted LEDs
4b LED for displaying the number of stored medals
4c LED for displaying the number of paid-out medals
4d LED display for inserting medals
4e Replay display LED
4f Error display LED
5 medal shooting section 5a left light transmitting section 5b right light transmitting section 6 settlement button 7 cross key 8 max bet button 9 start lever 10 stop button section 10a left stop button 10b middle stop button 10c right stop button 11 display effect device 12 speaker section 12a Upper left speaker 12b Upper right speaker 12c Lower left speaker 12d Lower right speaker 13 Game state display LED section 13a Top lamp 14 Special button 15 Sauce tray 16 Medal payout opening 17 Reflector 18 Medal payout device 19 Door keyhole 20 Return button 21 Power supply section 21a For setting Key switch 21b Error release switch 21c Power switch 21d Keyhole 21e Confirmation switch 22 Transparent panel 22a Upper transparent panel 22b Lower transparent panel 22c Design sheet 22d Lower part 30a Step motor 30b Step motor 30c Step motor 31a Rotating cylinder sensor 31b Rotating cylinder sensor 31c Rotating cylinder Sensor 32a Left-handed belt 32b Middle-turned belt 32c Right-handed belt 50 Pistol accessory 51 Roulette accessory 100 Main control unit 101 ROM
102 RAM
110 Start SW Sensor 111 Cross Key Sensor 112 Special Button Sensor 113 Door Abnormal Signal Output Device 120 Stop Button Sensor 130 Medal Detection Sensor 140 Bet Button Sensor 150 Step Setting Unit 160 Sub-Control Unit 161 ROM
162 RAM
170 External common terminal board

Claims (1)

A plurality of rotating drums with multiple types of designs arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
Role lottery means for internal lottery of roles for each game,
Rotate a plurality of spinning drums for each game, accept the operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each spinning drum, stop the corresponding spinning drum individually, depending on the result of the internal lottery Symbol display control means to display,
The game includes a normal game and an assist bonus game which is more advantageous than the normal game and in which assist information is notified, and a stock storage unit capable of storing a stock of the elected bonus game,
Informing means for informing the elected assist bonus game stock,
A game executing means capable of at least executing the normal game and the assist bonus game,
Equipped with,
There is a bonus role as a role that the role lottery means internally draws,
The game zone of the normal game has a normal game zone and a chance game zone in which the probability of winning the stock of the assist bonus game is higher than the normal game zone,
If the chance game is won while the game execution means is executing the bonus game based on the bonus combination in a state where the stock storage means stores the stock of the assist bonus game, the notification means causes the notification means to perform the assist bonus game. To inform that the stock of
A gaming machine characterized by.

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