JP6757647B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, when a game medium such as a medal or a coin is inserted by a player and the start lever is operated, the rotation of a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on their respective surfaces is started, and the stop button is operated. Then, the rotation of a plurality of reels is stopped, and as a result, a so-called pachislot machine is known in which a privilege is given according to a combination of displayed symbols.

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

In this type of gaming machine, for example, a plurality of push order small combinations are defined as internal winning combinations, and if the stop operation order is correct, a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, middle bell) is used regardless of the stop operation timing. There is known a gaming machine that is displayed as stopped and a relatively large number of medals (for example, 9 medals) are paid out (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-83245

By the way, in recent years, for example, a gaming machine is known in which a specific symbol combination is displayed when the stop operation order is incorrect, and the gaming state is changed when the specific symbol combination is displayed. .. Since there are a plurality of stop operation procedures in this type of gaming machine, there are also a plurality of stop operation orders that are incorrect answers. Therefore, it is common to prepare as many specific symbol combinations as the number of stop operation orders displayed when the stop operation order is incorrect, but from the developer's point of view, the specific symbol combinations There is an intention not to increase the number.

However, since there are multiple stop operation orders, if the number of specific symbol combinations displayed when the stop operation order is incorrect is reduced, a specific symbol combination will be displayed when operating in a certain stop operation order. However, there is a problem that a specific symbol combination may not be displayed when the operation is performed in another stop operation order.

The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the present invention is to suppress a bias in the display probability of a specific symbol combination that may occur depending on the stop operation mode.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of symbol strings (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) that can be variablely displayed, and symbol display means (for example, display windows 21L, 21C) in which the symbol strings are variablely displayed. , 21R), an internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main CPU 31 that executes an internal lottery process) that determines an internal winning combination based on the establishment of a start condition, and a plurality of symbol rows corresponding to each of the above-mentioned plurality of symbol rows. A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) that can be stopped by the player and a symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination are displayed when the stop operation means is operated. A stop control means (for example, motor drive circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, reel stop control process) capable of controlling the stop of fluctuation of the symbol sequence and a specific symbol combination (RT transition symbols A to D). Is displayed on the symbol display means, a gaming machine including a gaming state transition control means (for example, a main CPU 31 that executes the process of step S175) capable of shifting from the current gaming state to another gaming state. The first stop operation condition is satisfied (left 1st operation) when a specific stop operation means (for example, the stop button 7L) is first operated among the plurality of stop operation means, and the specific stop operation means is specified. When a stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7C, 7R) different from the stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7C, 7R) is operated at a specific stop operation position among a plurality of stop operation positions, it is second. It is configured so that the stop operation condition is satisfied (for example, the stop position is correct), and the internal winning combination is a plurality of specific winning combinations (for example, winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointer "1"". ~ "18")), and the internal winning combination is any of the plurality of specific winning combinations (for example, winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18")). When both of the first stop operation condition (for example, the first stop operation is the left reel 3L) and the second stop operation condition (for example, the correct answer of the stop operation position) are satisfied, the winning symbol combination is displayed. If the first stop operation condition is satisfied and the second stop operation condition is not satisfied, the specific symbol combination can be displayed with a different probability depending on the specific combination. The stop operation mode of the stop operation means for which the first stop operation condition is satisfied includes the first stop operation mode (for example, the second stop operation is the middle reel 3C (forward push)) and the second. A stop operation mode (for example, the second stop operation is the right reel 3R (pinch push)) is included, and further, when the second stop operation condition is not satisfied, the first stop operation is performed. Display of the specific symbol combination without preparing a separate specific symbol combination corresponding to each stop operation mode when the stop operation is performed in the mode and when the stop operation is performed in the second stop operation mode. It is characterized in that it is configured so that the probabilities can be equalized.

According to the game machine of (1) above, the internal winning combination is any of a plurality of specific winning combinations (for example, winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18")). When both the first stop operation condition and the second stop operation condition are satisfied, the winning symbol combination is displayed, and it is specified that the first stop operation condition is satisfied and the second stop operation condition is not satisfied. A specific symbol combination may be displayed with a different probability depending on the combination. Therefore, the display probabilities of the specific symbol combinations (for example, RT transition symbols A to D) are set depending on whether the stop operation is performed in the first stop operation mode or the stop operation in the second stop operation mode. It is possible to suppress the bias of the display probability of the specific symbol combination that may occur between these stop operation modes without preparing a separate specific symbol combination corresponding to the stop operation mode of.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a bias in the display probability of a specific symbol combination that may occur depending on the stop operation mode.

It is a figure for demonstrating the outline and feature of the pachislot machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the transition transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the external structure of a pachislot machine. It is a front view of the pachislot machine with the protective panel removed. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination. It is a figure which shows the table at the time of a bonus operation. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for a general game state. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT1 game state. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT2 game state. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small role / replay. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination decision table for a bonus. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the winning combination by the internal winning combination and the stop operation order (the first stop operation). It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table. It is a figure which shows the pull-in priority table selection table. It is a figure which shows the priority order table. It is a figure which shows the priority order table for MB game state. It is a figure which shows the pull-in priority table. The winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18") are determined, the first stop operation is the left reel, and the second stop operation and the third stop operation are respectively. It is a figure explaining the symbol combination displayed according to the stop operation position in the case of. The winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18") are determined, the first stop operation is the left reel, and the second stop operation and the third stop operation are respectively. In this case, it is a figure explaining the symbol combination displayed according to the stop operation position, and is the figure which continues from FIG. The winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18") are determined, the first stop operation is the left reel, and the second stop operation and the third stop operation are respectively. It is a figure explaining the symbol combination displayed according to the stop operation position in the case of, and is the figure which continues from FIG. The winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18") are determined, the first stop operation is the left reel, and the second stop operation and the third stop operation are respectively. It is a figure explaining the symbol combination displayed according to the stop operation position in the case of, and is the figure which continues from FIG. The winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18") are determined, the first stop operation is the left reel, and the second stop operation and the third stop operation are respectively. It is a figure explaining the symbol combination displayed according to the stop operation position in the case of, and is the figure which continues from FIG. The winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18") are determined, the first stop operation is the left reel, and the second stop operation and the third stop operation are respectively. It is a figure explaining the symbol combination displayed according to the stop operation position in the case of, and is the figure which continues from FIG. When the winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18") are determined and the first stop operation is the left reel, the small winning combination, RT transition symbol, and loss occur. It is a figure which shows the display probability. The winning numbers "1" to "18" (small win / replay data pointers "1" to "18") are determined, the first stop operation is on the left reel, and the RT transition symbol is displayed when the stop operation position is incorrect. It is a figure which shows the probability of being displayed for each display pattern. When the winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18") are determined and the first stop operation is the left reel, the small winning combination, RT transition symbol, and loss occur. This is a modified example of the figure showing the probability of being displayed. It is a figure which shows various areas of a RAM. It is a figure which shows various areas of a RAM. It is a figure which shows various areas of a RAM. It is a figure which shows various areas of a RAM. It is a figure which shows various areas of a RAM. It is a figure which shows various areas of a RAM. It is a figure which shows various areas of a RAM. It is a figure which shows the type of the signal output from the main board through an external centralized terminal board. It is a main flowchart which shows the main processing performed by a main CPU. It is a main flowchart which shows the medal acceptance / start check process by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery processing by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop initial setting process by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the pull-in priority order storage process by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the pull-in priority table selection process by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol code storage process by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control processing by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the priority pull-in control process by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the RT control processing by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus end check process by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the RT state identification signal output control processing by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation check process by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the interrupt process by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the input port check process by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of power-on by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp control task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the mother task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main board communication task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the effect content determination process by the control of a sub CPU.

[Pachislot function flow]
The first embodiment of the game machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the following drawings. First, the functional flow of the gaming machine (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as pachislot) 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

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

The internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number values, and determines the internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed along the winning determination line described later is determined. In addition, as the types of symbol combinations, those related to "winning" in which benefits such as medal payout, re-game operation, bonus operation, etc. are given to the player, and those related to other so-called "loss". Is provided.

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

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

When the internal winning combination that allows the display of the combination of symbols related to the winning is determined, the reel stop control means uses the above-mentioned specified time to display the combination of the symbols as much as possible along the winning determination line. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped so as to. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are used so that they are not displayed along the winning judgment line by using the above-mentioned specified time. Stop the rotation.

In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the winning determination means (for example, the main CPU 31 described later) has a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line related to the winning. It is determined whether or not it is. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, the player is given a privilege such as paying out a medal. The series of flows as described above is performed as one game in pachislot 1.

In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) that is performed first when all the reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation that is performed after the first stop operation is performed. The stop operation performed after the second stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, the stop control associated with the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop, and the stop control associated with the second stop operation and the third stop operation is referred to as a second stop and a third stop, respectively.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, in the series of flows described above, the image display performed by the liquid crystal display device 100, the light output performed by various lamps, the sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed.

When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, a random value for effect (hereinafter, random value for effect) is extracted in addition to the random value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random value is extracted, the effect content determining means (sub-control circuit 72 described later) determines by lottery what to execute this time from a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

When the content of the effect is determined, the effect executing means (speakers 9L, 9R, liquid crystal display device 100, which will be described later) rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are started. When each is stopped, when it is judged whether or not there is a prize, etc., the execution of the production is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity. In this way, in pachislot 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production content associated with the internal winning combination. It will be provided to increase the interest of players.

<Transition of game state>
Here, in the present embodiment, even if the extracted random number values are the same, if the gaming states are different, the determined internal winning combination may be different. In the present embodiment, a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an MB gaming state, and a CB gaming state are provided as such gaming states. Here, the MB gaming state is a state in which the accessory continuous operating device related to the type 2 special accessory is operating, and the CB gaming state is a state in which the type 2 special accessory is operating. In the following, the general gaming state may be referred to as the "high lip gaming state", and the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state may be referred to as the "low lip gaming state".

The probability that the player is given a privilege such as the operation of the re-game differs between the high-rip game state and the low-rip game state. That is, the probability that the replays 1 to 4 in which the player is given a privilege such as the operation of the re-game is determined as the internal winning combination differs between the high-rip game state and the low-rip game state. In the present embodiment, the high lip gaming state has a higher probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination as compared with the low lip gaming state, which is an advantageous state for the player.

FIG. 2 shows a transition diagram of a plurality of gaming states provided in this way. As shown in FIG. 2, when the MB game state ends, the state shifts from the MB game state to the RT1 game state. The RT1 game state shifted from the MB game state shifts to the general game state after 30 games are digested, and the RT transition symbol described later is displayed on the effective line (center line 8 shown in FIG. 4 described later) within 30 games. And RT2 shifts to the game state. Therefore, in the RT1 game state, if the RT transition symbol is not displayed on the effective line for 30 games, the game shifts to the high lip game state (general game state). On the other hand, the RT2 game state shifted from the RT1 game state shifts to the general game state when 10,000 games are exhausted. That is, it can hardly be expected to shift from the RT2 gaming state to the high lip gaming state, and in order to shift to the high lip gaming state, it is necessary to avoid displaying the RT transition symbol on the effective line in the RT1 gaming state. is there.

Here, the RT transition symbol means that when an internal winning combination including a small winning combination described later (small winning combination / replay data pointers “1” to “18” described later) is determined as the internal winning combination, the CPU 31 Although the stop control of the reel 3 is performed so that the small winning combination is won, the small winning combination is to be won within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the symbol position when the player presses the stop button. This is a combination of symbols that can be displayed as an effective line (center line 8) when

Further, the small role is a general term for the small roles 1 to 14 described later. When the small winning combination 1 to 12 is determined as the internal winning combination, when the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is first stopped, the player's stop operation is performed. Depending on the timing, a small winning combination wins at 1/6 (payout of one medal), and the RT transition symbol is displayed at 5/6. The RT transition symbol functions as a transition to the RT2 gaming state. At this time, the small winning combinations 1 to 12 are combinations in which the timing of the player's stop operation required is different, that is, six-choice small winning combination. Specifically, the small combinations 1 to 12 are the "replay" symbol for the left reel 3L, and the "blank" symbol, the "watermelon A" symbol, or the "watermelon B" symbol for the middle reel 3C, whichever is right. The reel 3R is composed of any combination of the "bell B or blank" symbol and the "blue 7 or watermelon A" symbol (3 x 2 = 6 ways, see FIG. 7). Here, for the right reel 3R, "bell B or blank" and "blue 7 or watermelon A" and two symbols are set as one set because these effective lines are when the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C are stopped. On the premise that the stop symbols in (middle stage) are common, the internal winning combination in FIG. 13 described later so that one of the two symbols belonging to the same zone for the right reel 3R can be pulled in according to the stop operation position. (For example, the small winning combination 1 and the small winning combination 2 shown in FIG. 8 described later are defined as a winning combination as a set). When the symbol combinations of small wins 1 to 12 are displayed on the effective line, the symbol combination of "Bell A-Bell A-Bell A" is displayed on the upper line which is not the effective line. As a result, the player can grasp that the small role has won a prize.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of roles among the small roles 1 to 12 are duplicated and determined as the internal winning combination (small combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18"), and the respective combinations are used. By drawing a lottery with a predetermined probability, the player cannot grasp the stop operation sequence and the stop operation timing required for the small winning combination to win the prize without notification.

In order to prevent such an RT transition symbol from being displayed on the effective line, the pachislot machine 1 of the present implementation is to perform a predetermined notification under certain conditions in the RT1 gaming state. By such notification, the player can grasp the order of the stop operations necessary to avoid displaying the RT transition symbol on the valid line, and the player does not shift to the RT2 gaming state in the RT1 gaming state. It is possible to digest 30 games and shift the game state to a high-rip game state (general game state).

As a result, it is possible to create an advantageous situation for the player during the game state other than the bonus operation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game state other than the bonus operation, which the player is generally not interested in.

Further, in pachislot 1, if the MB is determined as an internal winning combination before shifting to the RT2 gaming state or the general gaming state in the RT1 gaming state, then even if the RT transition symbol is displayed on the valid line, RT2 There is no transition to the gaming state. Therefore, when MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 game state, it is possible to digest 30 games and shift to the high-rip game state without worrying that the RT transition symbol is displayed on the effective line. it can. As a result, for example, it is possible to keep avoiding the transition to the RT2 game state for 28 games in the RT1 game state, and even if the MB is determined as the internal winning combination in the 29th game, the high lip game It is not necessary to perform the stop operation for shifting to the state again from the first game.

In addition, the general gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state when the MB wins, and shifts to the RT2 gaming state (low lip gaming state) when the RT transition symbol is displayed on the valid line. Therefore, even when the RT1 game state (low lip game state) is changed to the general game state (high lip game state), the player can continue the high lip game state, so that the RT transition symbol is an effective line. It is necessary to avoid being displayed in.

If the MB is determined as an internal winning combination before shifting to the RT2 gaming state in the general gaming state, then even if the RT transition symbol is displayed on the valid line, the RT2 gaming state will not be transitioned. ..

[Structure of pachislot]
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment with the protective panel removed.

The pachislot machine 1 is a so-called "pachislot machine". The pachi-slot machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and other game media such as cards that store information on the game value given or given to the player. , Hereinafter, it will be described assuming that a medal is used.

The housing 4 forming the entire pachi-slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 for opening and closing the cabinet 60. A reel upper indicator 101 is provided at the uppermost portion of the front of the front door 2. Further, a transparent protective panel 5 is provided substantially in the center of the front surface of the front door 2, and a reel effect indicator 103 and a side effect indicator 104 are provided on the left and right sides of the protective panel.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a liquid crystal display device 100 capable of displaying an effect image is provided inside the protective panel 5, and a reel illuminator 102 is provided below the liquid crystal display device 100. It is provided.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 100, the reel upper display 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, and the side effect display 104 are made to emit light by using a light emitting diode (LED), but the organic electroluminescence. An existing light emitting element such as (organic EL) can be used as long as it can emit light at least in green, yellow, blue, and red.

Vertically long rectangular display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided below the reel illuminator 102. The center line 8 in the middle stage is displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. The center line 8 is activated by operating the bet button 11 described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22. In addition, the activated center line 8 may be referred to as a "winning determination line" or a "valid line" below.

On the back surface of the front door 2, a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol sequence as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols required for the game is drawn, and the symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are It can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachislot machine 1 through the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. In the present embodiment, the three symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be visually recognized through the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Further, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed rotation (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol sequence is displayed in a variable manner.

Below the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a reel lower display 105 for displaying information on the game in the pachislot machine 1 is provided. A pedestal portion 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the reel lower indicator 105. In the horizontal plane of the pedestal portion 10, a medal insertion slot 22 is provided on the right side, an information display 13 mainly for displaying information on the number of medals is provided in the substantially center, and a bet button 11 is provided on the left side. Be done. Inside the bet button 11, a bet button LED that lights up when a medal can be inserted is provided.

By pressing the bet button 11, the number of medals used for the unit game (one game) is inserted, and the center line 8 is activated as described above. The operation of the bet button 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal to perform a game) are hereinafter referred to as "BET operation".

The information display 13 is provided with an LED (not shown) that lights up according to the number of medals inserted in this game (hereinafter, the number of inserted medals). In addition, the information display 13 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter, the number of medals to be paid out) and the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter, the number of credits). A digital display (not shown) that digitally displays to a person is provided. Further, the information display 13 digitally displays an error code, a set value, and the like indicating an error related to the operation of the pachi-slot machine 1 on a digital display (not shown). Further, the information display 13 has an LED (not shown) that lights up when the symbol of the re-game is displayed, and an LED that lights up when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be operated or when the medal insertion can be accepted (not shown). (Not shown) is provided.

On the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, a settlement button 12 for switching the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation is provided. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 at the lower part of the front surface, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the settlement button 12, a start lever 6 as a start operation means for rotating the reel by tilting operation of the player and starting the variable display of the symbol in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R is specified. It is mounted so that it can be tilted within an angle range.

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

Speakers 9L and 9R are provided on the left and right sides of the lower part of the front door 2 to produce sounds such as sound effects and voices, and a medal payout outlet 15 for paying medals is provided between the speakers 9L and 9R. ing. At the lowermost part of the front door 2, a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the paid medals is provided. In addition, a lumbar panel 25 with a design corresponding to the motif of the model is attached to the surface of the lower part of the front door 2 sandwiched between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving portion 16. Has been done. The lumbar panel 25 is irradiated to a main panel illuminator (not shown) provided behind the lumbar panel 25.

[Functional configuration of game machines]
Next, the functional configuration of the game machine 1 in the embodiment will be described. In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a main control circuit 71, a substrate (sub-control board) constituting the sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (various devices) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72 are located on the upper side of the cabinet 1a. Etc.) are provided.

[Main control circuit]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a pachislot main control circuit. The main control circuit 71 has a microcomputer 30 arranged on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, a main RAM 33, and the like.

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

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

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

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

The medal sensor 42S detects a medal accepted by the medal slot 10. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

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

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

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

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

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

The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A liquid crystal display device 100, speakers 9L, 9R, and a lamp 14 are connected to the sub control circuit 72, and these are controlled according to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Further, the sub control circuit 72 has a sub CPU 81 that controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

Further, the external centralized terminal plate 80 is connected to the main control circuit 71, and outputs a signal to a hall computer (not shown) which is an external device of the pachislot machine 1 in response to the signal received from the main control circuit 71. .. The signal output processing of the main control circuit 71 and the external centralized terminal plate 80 will be described later with reference to FIG. 37.

[Sub-control circuit]
FIG. 6 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter, sub-CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter, sub-ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter, sub-RAM) 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, and a DSP (hereinafter, sub-CPU). It includes a digital signal processor) 88, an audio RAM 89, an A / D converter 90, and an amplifier 91.

The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

The control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71, and an effect registration task for extracting an effect random value and determining and registering the effect content (effect data). , A drawing control task that controls the display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 100 based on the determined effect content, a lamp control task that controls the light output by the lamp 14, and a voice control task that controls the sound output by the speakers 9L and 9R. Etc. are included.

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

A liquid crystal display device 100, speakers 9L, 9R, and a lamp 14 are connected to the sub-control circuit 72 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer 86) 85, and the driver 87 create an image according to the animation data specified by the effect content, and display the created image on the liquid crystal display device 100.

Further, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 88, the audio RAM 89, the A / D converter 90, and the amplifier 91 output sounds such as BGM by the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 14 according to the lamp data specified by the effect content.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This concludes the description of the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot machine 1. Next, the configurations of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 20.

[Design arrangement table]
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The symbol arrangement table defines the positions of the symbols in the rotation directions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the data for specifying the type of the symbols arranged at each position (hereinafter, symbol code).

In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the position of the symbol existing in the middle of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is set to "0", and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are moved in the order of rotation. "0" to "20" are assigned to the positions of the symbols. Therefore, by referring to the symbol arrangement table while managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, the positions of the symbols mainly existing in the middle of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. And it is possible to always manage the type of the symbol.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, the types of symbols include "watermelon A" symbol, "watermelon B" symbol, and so on.
10 types of symbols are specified: "cherry" symbol, "bell A" symbol, "bell B" symbol, "red 7" symbol, "blue 7" symbol, "replay" symbol, "BAR" symbol, and "blank" symbol. Has been done.

Further, as will be described in detail later, the blank zone of the middle reel 3C (symbol positions "0" to "1" and "12" to "20") slides maximum from the symbol position when the player presses the stop button. It is a zone in which a "blank" symbol can be drawn within the range of the number of pieces (for example, 4 pieces). The watermelon A zone (design positions "7" to "11") of the middle reel 3C is "Watermelon A" within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the symbol position when the player presses the stop button. It is a zone where you can draw in the design. The watermelon B zone (design positions "2" to "6") of the middle reel 3C is "Watermelon B" within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the symbol position when the player presses the stop button. It is a zone where you can draw in the design.

In addition, the blue 7 / watermelon A zone (design position "3" to "15") of the right reel 3R is in the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the symbol position when the player presses the stop button. It is a zone where the "Blue 7" symbol or the "Watermelon A" symbol can be drawn in. In the bell B blank zone of the right reel 3R (symbol positions "0" to "2" and "16" to "20"), the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, the number of sliding pieces from the symbol position when the player presses the stop button) It is a zone in which a "bell B" symbol or a "blank" symbol can be drawn within the range of 4 pieces). Regarding the right reel 3R, the two symbols "blue 7 / watermelon A zone" and "bell B / blank zone" belong to one zone in FIG. 13, which will be described later, because the two symbols belong to the same zone. This is because it is defined as an internal winning combination so that any one of them can be pulled in according to the stop operation position. For example, in the small winning combination / replay data pointer "1", the small winning combination 1 and the small winning combination 2 are defined as a winning combination, and the symbol combination constituting the small winning combination 1 and the symbol forming the small winning combination 2 are defined. Regarding the combination, the left symbol and the middle symbol are common to the "replay" symbol and the "watermelon A" symbol, respectively, but only the right symbol is different between the "blue 7" symbol and the "watermelon A" symbol (described later). (See FIG. 8). Therefore, when the small winning combination / replay data pointer "1" is determined as the internal winning combination, for the right reel 3R, either the "blue 7" symbol or the "watermelon A" symbol is stopped according to the stop operation. I just want to be able to withdraw.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by each reel 3L, 3C, 3R along the winning determination line 8 (see FIG. 4) matches the symbol combination specified by the symbol combination table, the winning is determined. It is judged, and benefits such as payout of medals, activation of replay, and activation of bonus games are given to the player. However, for convenience of explanation, the RT transition symbols A to D are also defined in FIG. 8, but in the present embodiment, the RT transition symbols A to D are not useful, so they are displayed on the center line 8 as a winning line. Even if the symbol combination to be performed matches the symbol combination of the RT transition symbols A to D, it is not determined to be a prize and no medal is paid out.

The symbol combination table defines a predetermined symbol combination according to the type of privilege, a display combination, a storage area type, and data indicating the number of payouts. The display combination is data for identifying the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line. The storage area type is data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the display combination storage area described later for storing the display combination. The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the number of payouts, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, the display combinations are small combination 1 to small combination 14, middle bell, watermelon A / B, fixed combination A to C, CB medium 1A to 1D, CB medium 2, CB medium 3A to 3D, and CB medium 4A.・ When any of 4B is decided, the medal will be paid out. In addition, the number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserts, and is paid out up to a predetermined upper limit. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, a so-called "loss" occurs.

Further, when any of replays 1 to 4 is determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. Also, when the MB is determined as the display combination, the bonus game is activated.

[Bonus activation table]
The bonus operating table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus operation is performed.

The bonus operating table is a table that defines a game state flag that is turned on when the MB game state starts, and an end condition for each game state. The MB game state ends when the number of medals exceeding the specified number (50 in the present embodiment) is paid out. The bonus end number counter is data for managing the above-mentioned specified number of sheets that triggers the end of the bonus. More specifically, the numerical value defined by the bonus operation time table is stored in each of the above counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the bonus ends on condition that the value of each counter is updated to "0".

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number for each RT game state. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of a lottery performed by referring to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating the internal winning combination defined by the internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small winning combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

In this embodiment, the lottery random values extracted from the predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" are sequentially subtracted by the lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the subtraction result is negative. An internal lottery is performed by determining (whether or not a so-called "digit" has occurred).

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

Since the RT game state does not change in the MB game state, the lottery table of the RT game state at that time is used. Further, in the MB game state, the number of input sheets is "1", and in the other game state, the number of input sheets is 3.

[Internal winning combination decision table]
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. The internal winning combination determination table defines the internal winning combination according to the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

FIG. 13 is an internal winning combination determination table for small combination replay, which defines an internal winning combination related to the payout of medals and an internal winning combination related to the operation of the replay. FIG. 14 is a bonus internal winning combination determination table, which defines an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus.

The internal winning combination is data that identifies a symbol combination of each reel 3L, 3C, and 3L that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line. Similar to the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is "0", the content of the internal winning combination is "missing", which indicates that the display of the symbol combination specified by the symbol combination table described above is not permitted.

[Relationship between the internal winning combination and the winning combination according to the stop operation order]
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 15, the relationship between the internal winning combination and the winning combination according to the stop operation order will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, for each internal winning combination, a winning combination is obtained according to the stop operation order (which of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is the first stop reel). To specify. Further, the winning combination changes not only according to the stop operation order of the stop button 7, but also according to the stop operation order of the stop button 7 and the stop operation position of the stop button 7.

For example, to explain using the example of FIG. 15, the internal winning combination is "small winning combination 1 + small winning combination 2 + small winning combination 13 + small winning combination 14 + middle bell" corresponding to the winning number 1, and the first stop reel is the middle reel 3C. If there is, the middle bell wins. Further, when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the small winning combination 1 or the small winning combination 2 wins or the RT operation symbols A to D are awarded according to the stop operation position of the stop button 7 corresponding to each reel. Or a loss is displayed. When the third stop reel is the right reel 3R, the small winning combination 13 or the small winning combination 14 wins. In this way, in the pachislot machine 1, a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously duplicated and determined as the internal winning combination, and the stop control is different depending on the overlapping mode of the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination, thereby corresponding to the stop operation order and the reel. The winning combination is different depending on the stop operation position (reel pressing position) of the stop button 7.

[Reel stop initialization table]
The reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a reel stop initial setting table. The reel stop initial setting table defines a pull-in priority table selection table number, a pull-in priority table number, and a stop table selection data group corresponding to the rotation stop number. These various types of data indicate various table numbers to be selected in the reel stop control according to the progress of the unit game.

The “draw-in priority table selection table number” is a number for selecting the pull-in priority table shown in FIG. The "reel stop number" is various information for stopping and controlling the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (reel stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 16), and the pull-in priority table selection table number or the pull-in priority table. It is a number for selecting (number). In the present embodiment, the rotation stop number is set to be the same as the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer. For example, if the small winning combination / replay data point is "1", the rotating cylinder stop number is set. Is also "1", and if the data point for small role / replay is "20", the number for stopping the rotation is also "20", and the rotation stop is made corresponding to the value of the data pointer for small role / replay. The number is set. The “draw-in priority table number” is a number for selecting the pull-in priority table shown in FIG. Although details of the "stop table selection data group" are omitted, it is a number for selecting a stop table or the like for storing the reel pressing position and the number of sliding pieces in association with each other. These data are data used to determine the "sliding piece number determination data", that is, the positions to stop each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the progress of the unit game. ..

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
The pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority table selection table. The pull-in priority table selection table defines a number for selecting the pull-in priority table number according to the pull-in priority table selection table number and the pressing order.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the pull-in priority order selection table is associated with the pull-in priority table selection table number to indicate which of the first to third stop operations is the stop operation timing. It is a number for selecting "at the time of stop operation", "stop operation type" indicating which of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R was stopped, and the pull-in priority table selection table shown in FIG. "Pull-in priority table number" is specified.

For example, when the pull-in priority table selection table number is "01", when the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L is stopped during the first stop operation, the pull-in priority table number "00" is selected and the first stop operation is performed. When the stop operation is the left reel 3L and the stop button 7R corresponding to the right reel 3R is stopped during the second stop operation, the pull-in priority table number "03" is selected. When the pull-in priority table number "00" is selected, the pull-in priority table number "00" in the pull-in priority selection table described in detail in FIG. 20 is referred to, and when the pull-in priority table number "03" is selected. The pull-in priority table number “03” of the pull-in priority selection table described in detail in FIG. 20 is referred to. When the pull-in priority table numbers "01" and "02" are selected, the pull-in priority table numbers "01" and "02" of the pull-in priority selection table described in detail in FIG. 20 are respectively selected. Referenced.

By the way, the RT transition symbol is not specified in the pull-in priority table number "03". In the present embodiment, the small winning combination / replay data pointers are "1", "2", "9", "10", "17", and "18", and the first stop operation is the left reel. The pull-in priority table number "03" is referred to only when the stop button 7L corresponding to 3L and the second stop operation is the stop button 7R corresponding to the right reel 3R. When the pull-in priority table number "03" is referred to, the reel stop control is performed in the second pattern described later, but the pull-in priority table number "03" does not specify the RT transition symbol as described above. Therefore, when the stop operation of the stop button 7R, which is the second stop operation, is stopped at the incorrect answer position, it is controlled so that the lost symbol combination that is not the RT transition symbol is displayed according to the stop table. Here, when the right reel 3R as the second stop reel is stopped in the "bell B / blank zone" (incorrect answer of the stop operation position), the stop type is not the effective line, but the "bell A" symbol is displayed in the upper row. It is a tempai type with a "bell A" symbol that lacks the "bell A" symbol in the upper row of the right reel 3R, which is at least the second stop reel, for a combination of three small winning combinations 1 to 12. The stop operation of the stop button 7R, which is the second stop operation, is set to the incorrect answer position. For example, when the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "1", the stop button is "bell B / blank zone". When the 7R is stopped, when the replay data pointer is "10", it is when the stop button 7R is stopped in the "blue 7 / watermelon A zone". When the pull-in priority table number "03" is referred to, the stop operation of the stop button 7R, which is the second stop operation, is stopped at the correct position, and the stop operation of the stop button 7C, which is the third stop operation, is performed. When the stop operation is performed at the incorrect answer position, the RT transition symbols A to D are stopped due to the data structure of the stop table.

[Priority order data table]
The priority order data table will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a priority order data table, and FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a priority order table for the MB gaming state. The priority order data table defines the order in which applicable numerical values are preferentially applied (hereinafter referred to as priority order) from a predetermined numerical range (that is, 0 to 4) as the number of sliding pieces for stop data. .. In this priority order table, each numerical value is searched in the order of priority order from upper 1 to lower 5, and as a result of the search, the numerical value corresponding to the priority order "1" is preferentially applied. The priority order table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of slip pieces having the same attraction priority, and the number of slip pieces having a higher priority order is applied.

The priority order data table defines the priority order based on the number of slip pieces for stop data. That is, the priority order is defined so that the numerical value corresponding to the number of slip pieces for stop data is the highest. As a result, the number of sliding pieces for stop data is determined with priority over the number of other sliding pieces, so that the display of the symbol intended at the time of developing the stop table is prioritized. In this embodiment, in the control other than MB, the number of slip pieces is determined by using the priority order data table shown in FIG. 18, and in the control during MB, the priority order data table for the MB gaming state is used. Then determine the number of sliding pieces.

[Draw-in priority table]
The pull-in priority table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when it is determined whether or not the symbol can be displayed for each symbol position during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the attraction priority table may be displayed within the attraction range. It is used when deciding which symbol is to be preferentially drawn in when there are multiple.

The attraction priority table defines the attraction priority data indicating the priority of attraction between the symbol combinations related to the winning operation flag (display combination) in association with the attraction priority table number. The attraction priority data is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the attraction priority corresponding to the winning operation flag. The pull-in is basically to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination are displayed along the winning judgment line within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces. Say that.

For example, to explain using the example of FIG. 20, in the attraction priority table number “00”, the content of the winning operation flag corresponding to the attraction priority data “00EH” having the highest priority is “Replays 1 to 4, "Small wins 1 to 12", and the content of the winning operation flag corresponding to the attraction priority data "008H" having the second highest priority is "RT transition symbols A to D, small win 13, small win 14". , The content of the winning operation flag corresponding to the attraction priority data "004H" having the highest priority is "middle bell, watermelon, fixed combination", and the attraction priority data "002H" having the highest priority is the fourth. The content of the winning operation flag corresponding to is "MB".

[Relationship between stop operation order and stop operation position and display combination]
Subsequently, when the result of the internal lottery is the winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18"), the stop operation order, the stop operation position, and the display combination Explain the relationship. In pachislot 1, by making the stop control different for each value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer, the relationship between the stopping operation order and the stop operation position shown in FIGS. 21 to 26 and the winning combination is established. As described above, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is realized.

The small wins 1 to 12 are 6-choice small wins in which the timing of the player's stop operation required is different, and the small win / replay data pointers “1” to “18” shown in FIGS. The internal winning combination is a data pointer in which a plurality of the small winning combinations 1 to 12 of these 6 developments are duplicated and determined as the internal winning combination. In particular, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the small winning combination 1 and the small winning combination 2 are overlapped as one set, and similarly, the small winning combination 3 and the small winning combination 4 and the small winning combination 5 and the small winning combination are overlapped. The role 6, the small role 7 and the small role 8, the small role 9 and the small role 10, and the small role 11 and the small role are overlapped as one set. The reason why each small combination is duplicated as a set is that the drawing range of the symbol of the right reel 3R overlaps, and if a separate push order combination is used, the right reel 3R is set at the symbol position "11". This is to avoid the specifications obtained by the player when the so-called bita is pressed. In addition, since the number of medals paid out when the small wins 1 to 12 are won is one and the number of medals paid out when the middle bell is won is nine, the small wins 1 to 12 and the middle bell are duplicated. At that time, it is necessary to display the middle bell with a large number of payouts, but by increasing the number of internal winning wins that are duplicated, it is possible to give priority to the winning combination with a small number of payouts. The reason is to be able to do it. However, the number of medals paid out when small wins 1 to 12 are won may be the same as the number of medals paid out when the middle bell wins (9 in this embodiment) so that only one of them wins. ..

First, when the result of the internal lottery is any of the winning numbers "1" to "9" (small role / replay data pointers "1" to "9"), the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R The relationship between the stop operation order and the stop operation position and the display combination will be described.

If the result of the internal lottery is any of the winning numbers "1" to "9" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "9"), the middle of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the stop button 7C corresponding to the reel 3C is first stopped (correct answer in the order of stop operation), the main CPU 31 is in the effective line (center line 8) after the middle bell symbol combination, that is, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The reel control process in step S255, which will be described later, is performed so that the symbol combination (see FIG. 8) of "Bell A-Bell A-Bell A" is displayed along the line. As shown in FIG. 7, the "Bell A" symbol can be pulled in within the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the position of the symbol when the player presses the stop button on all the left reels 3. If the answer is correct in the stop operation order, the symbol combination of "Bell A-Bell A-Bell A" is displayed along the effective line regardless of the stop operation position.

On the other hand, when the stop button 7R corresponding to the right reel 3R among the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is first stopped (incorrect answer of the stop operation order irregularity), the main CPU 31 stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Later, along the effective line (center line 8), the symbol combination of "Red 7-Replay Replay" (small role 13) or the symbol combination of "Watermelon A-Replay Replay" (small role 14) (see FIG. 7). Is displayed, the reel control process in step S255, which will be described later, is performed. If the stop operation order irregular answer is incorrect, the symbol combination of "Red 7-Replay Replay" or the symbol combination of "Watermelon A-Replay Replay" is displayed along the effective line regardless of the stop operation position. Is displayed.

The case where the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L among the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is first stopped will be described later.

Next, when the result of the internal lottery is any of the winning numbers "10" to "18" (small win / replay data pointers "10" to "18"), the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R The relationship between the stop operation order and the stop operation position and the display combination will be described.

If the result of the internal lottery is any of the winning numbers "10" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "10" to "18"), the right of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the stop button 7R corresponding to the reel 3R is first stopped (correct answer in the order of stop operation), the main CPU 31 becomes the effective line (center line 8) after the combination of the middle bells, that is, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The reel control process in step S255, which will be described later, is performed so that the symbol combination (see FIG. 8) of "Bell A-Bell A-Bell A" is displayed along the line. As described above, the "Bell A" symbol is at intervals that can be pulled in within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the position of the symbol when the player presses the stop button on all the left reels 3. Since they are arranged, if the answer is correct in the stop operation order, the symbol combination of "Bell A-Bell A-Bell A" is displayed along the effective line regardless of the stop operation position.

On the other hand, when the stop button 7C corresponding to the middle reel 3C among the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is first stopped (incorrect answer of the stop operation order irregularity), the main CPU 31 stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Later, along the effective line (center line 8), the symbol combination of "Red 7-Replay Replay" (small role 13) or the symbol combination of "Watermelon A-Replay Replay" (small role 14) (see FIG. 8). Is displayed, the reel control process in step S255, which will be described later, is performed. If the stop operation order irregular answer is incorrect, the symbol combination of "Red 7-Replay Replay" or the symbol combination of "Watermelon A-Replay Replay" is displayed along the effective line regardless of the stop operation position. Is displayed.

[Relationship between the stop operation position and the display combination when the stop button 7L is first stopped]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 21 to 26, the result of the internal lottery is one of the winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18"). The relationship between the stop operation position of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the display combination when the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is first stopped is described. ..

If the result of the internal lottery is any of the winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18"), the left of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the stop button 7L corresponding to the reel 3L is first stopped (the reel corresponding to the first stop button (hereinafter referred to as the "first stop reel"), the main CPU 31 has a pull-in priority table number. In order to control the stop of the left reel 3L with reference to "00" (see FIGS. 16 and 17), the reels are drawn so that the "replay" symbols constituting the small winning combinations 1 to 12 are drawn into the middle stage as an effective line. Stop control is performed. As shown in FIG. 8, the "replay" symbol is an interval that can be retracted within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the position of the symbol when the player presses the stop button. In this case, the "replay" symbol always stops in the middle because it is arranged in.

After the "replay" symbol is stopped in the middle of the left reel 3L, as the second stop operation, the symbols that make up the symbol combination of the small winning combination (any of the small winning combination 1 to 12) included in the internal winning combination are pulled in. When the stop button 7C or 7R is stopped within a possible range, the main CPU 31 controls the reel to stop so that the symbol is stopped in the middle stage.

Further, the "replay" symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the left reel 3L, and the symbol combination of the small winning combination (any of the small winning combinations 1 to 12) included in the internal winning combination is formed in the middle stage of the second stop reel. As the third stop operation, the stop buttons 7C or 7R are pressed within the range in which the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the small winning combination (any of the small winning combination 1 to 12) included in the internal winning combination can be drawn. When the stop operation is performed, the main CPU 31 controls the reel to stop so that the symbol is stopped in the middle stage.

The "replay" symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 3L, which is the first stop reel, and the small winning combination (out of the small winning combination 1 to 12) included in the internal winning combination is in the middle of the middle reel 3C, which is the second stop reel. After the symbols that make up the symbol combination of (any of) are stopped, as the third stop operation, the symbols that make up the symbol combination of the small winning combination (any of the small winning combinations 1 to 12) included in the internal winning combination are When the stop button 7C or 7R is stopped in a range that cannot be retracted, the main CPU 31 has three "bell A" symbols on the upper line, which is not an effective line, as a lost symbol according to the stop table. The "Bell A" symbol is missing in the upper row only for the right reel 3R, which is the third stop reel, for the symbol combination of small wins 1 to 12 (that is, the upper row and the second stop reel of the left reel 3L, which is the first stop reel. The "Bell A" symbol is displayed on the upper row of the middle reel 3C, and the "Bell A" symbol is not displayed only on the upper row of the right reel 3R, which is the third stop reel.) The tempai shape of the "Bell A" symbol is displayed. The stop control of the right reel 3R is performed as described above. This tempai shape is not defined as an RT transition symbol that triggers a transition of the gaming state (see FIG. 8).

In addition, after the "replay" symbol is stopped in the middle of the left reel 3L, as the second stop operation, the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the small winning combination (any of the small winning combination 1 to 12) included in the internal winning combination. When the stop button 7R corresponding to the right reel 3R is stopped within the range in which the right reel 3R cannot be pulled in, the main CPU 31 has the first pattern in which the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the RT transition symbols are displayed in the middle stage on the effective line. And the second pattern in which the lost symbols that do not constitute any of the RT transition symbols A to D and the winning symbol combination are displayed in the middle row on the effective line, the right reel 3R is stopped and controlled by any of the patterns. ..

Below, as a specific example of the display pattern displayed along the valid line, the result of the internal lottery is the winning number "1" (small winning combination / replay data pointer "1"), and the three reels 3L, 3C. , 3R, when the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L is first stopped, and the result of the internal lottery is the winning number "3" (small winning combination / replay data pointer "3"). A case where the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L among the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is first stopped is described as an example.

First, a case where the result of the internal lottery is the winning number “1” (small winning combination / replay data pointer “1”) will be described. In this case, the reel stop control is performed in the second pattern.

When the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C and the stop operation is performed in the "watermelon A zone" (correct answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 displays the "watermelon A" symbol constituting the small winning combination 1 and the small winning combination 2. , Since the player can pull in the middle row on the effective line within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the symbol position when the stop button 7 is pressed, this "watermelon A" symbol is in the middle row. The stop control of the middle reel 3C is performed so that it is stopped. After that, when the right reel 3R, which is the third stop reel, is stopped in the "blue / watermelon A zone" (correct answer in the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 has the "blue 7" symbol and the small winning combination 1 constituting the small winning combination 1. Of the "watermelon A" symbols that make up 2, the symbol that can be pulled in within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the symbol position when the player presses the stop button 7R, The stop control of the right reel 3R is performed so as to stop at the middle stage on the effective line. As a result, the symbol combination of "Replay-Watermelon A-Blue 7" (small role 1) or the symbol combination of "Replay-Watermelon A-Watermelon A" (small role 2) is displayed along the effective line (center line 8). To. On the other hand, when the right reel 3R, which is the third stop reel, is stopped in the "bell B / blank zone" (incorrect answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 uses the RT transition symbols A to D and any winning symbol combination. The stop control of the right reel 3R is performed so that it is not displayed along the effective line (center line 8). As described above, when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C, and the third stop reel is the right reel 3R (that is, when the forward push is performed), it is effective as described above. In the upper line, which is not a line, the "Bell A" symbol is missing in the upper row only for the right reel 3R, which is the third stop reel, for the combination of the symbols 1 to 12 which are three sets of "Bell A" symbols. The Tempai shape of the "Bell A" symbol is displayed, but this is not specified as an RT transition symbol.

In the present embodiment, the correct stop position is when the player presses the stop button 7 on a symbol constituting a small winning combination (any of the small winning combination 1 to 12) included in the internal winning combination. A position that can be pulled into the middle stage on the effective line within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the symbol position of. In addition, the incorrect answer to the stop position means that the symbols constituting the small winning combination (any of the small winning combination 1 to 12) included in the internal winning combination are the maximum from the symbol position when the player presses the stop button 7. A position that cannot be pulled into the middle stage on the effective line within the range of the number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces).

When the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C and the middle reel 3C is stopped in the "watermelon B zone" or the "blank zone" (incorrect answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 has the small winning combination 1 and the small winning combination 1. Stop control of the middle reel 3C so that the "watermelon A" symbol that constitutes the winning combination 2 cannot be pulled into the middle stage on the effective line, and the "replay" symbol that constitutes the RT transition symbols A to D is stopped in the middle stage. I do. Then, when the right reel 3R, which is the third stop reel, is stopped, the main CPU 31 uses the player among the "blue 7" symbol, the "watermelon A" symbol, the "bell B" symbol, and the "blank" symbol. Controls the stop of the right reel 3R so that the symbol that can be pulled in within the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the symbol position when the stop button 7R is pressed is stopped in the middle stage on the effective line. Do. As a result, along the effective line (center line 8), the symbol combination of "Replay-Replay-Blue 7" (RT transition symbol A), the symbol combination of "Replay-Replay-Watermelon A" (RT transition symbol B), and "Replay" The symbol combination of "e-replay bell B" (RT transition symbol C symbol combination) or "replay-replay blank" (RT transition symbol D) is displayed.

When the second stop reel is the right reel 3R, when the stop operation is performed in the "blue 7 / watermelon A zone" (correct answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 has the "blue 7" symbol and the small winning combination 1. Of the "watermelon A" symbols that make up the role 2, a symbol that can be pulled in within the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the position of the symbol when the player presses the stop button 7R is effective. The stop control of the right reel 3R is performed so as to stop at the middle stage on the line. After that, when the middle reel 3C, which is the third stop reel, is stopped in the "watermelon A zone" (correct answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 of the middle reel 3C so as to stop the "watermelon A" symbol in the middle stage. Performs stop control. As a result, the symbol combination of "Replay-Watermelon A-Blue 7" (small role 1) or the symbol combination of "Replay-Watermelon A-Watermelon A" (small role 2) is displayed along the effective line (center line 8). To. On the other hand, when the middle reel 3C, which is the third stop reel, is stopped in the "watermelon B zone" or the "blank zone" (incorrect answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 constitutes the small winning combination 1 and the small winning combination 2. The "watermelon A" symbol cannot be pulled into the middle stage, and the stop control of the middle reel 3C is performed so that the "replay" symbol is stopped in the middle stage. As a result, the symbol combination of "Replay-Replay-Blue 7" (RT transition symbol A) or the symbol combination of "Replay-Replay-Watermelon A" (RT transition symbol B) is displayed along the effective line (center line 8). .. The stop type of the RT transition symbol A and the RT transition symbol B is the third stop reel for the symbol combination of the small winning combination 1 to 12 in which the three "bell A" symbols are arranged in the upper row, which is not the effective line. The "Bell A" symbol is missing in the upper row only for the middle reel 3C (that is, the "Bell A" symbol is displayed in the upper row of the left reel 3L which is the first stop reel and the upper row of the right reel 3R which is the second stop reel. The "Bell A" symbol is not displayed only on the upper stage of the middle reel 3C, which is the third stop reel.) It is a tempai type with the "Bell A" symbol.

When the second stop reel is the right reel 3R and the right reel 3R is stopped in the "bell B / blank zone" (incorrect answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 constitutes "blue" which constitutes the small winning combination 1. Neither the "7" symbol nor the "watermelon A" symbol constituting the small winning combination 2 can be drawn into the middle stage on the effective line, and the lost symbol is stopped at the middle stage on the effective line according to the stop table. The right reel 3R is stopped and controlled. Then, when the middle reel 3C, which is the third stop reel, is stopped, a lost symbol that is not a combination of any winning symbols is displayed along the effective line (center line 8). Since the lost symbol combination is not specified in the pull-in priority table of FIG. 20, it is controlled so that the lost symbol combination is displayed according to the stop table, but the lost symbol combination is displayed in the pull-in priority table of FIG. The combination may be specified.

In this way, when the result of the internal lottery is the winning number "1" (small winning combination / replay data pointer "1"), the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L is first stopped and the second stop reel is stopped. When the right reel 3R is operated with an incorrect stop position, the reel stop control is performed in the second pattern.

Next, a case where the result of the internal lottery is the winning number “3” (small winning combination / replay data pointer “3”) will be described. In this case, the reel stop control is performed in the first pattern.

When the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C and the stop operation is performed in the "watermelon B zone" (correct answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 displays the "watermelon B" symbol constituting the small winning combination 5 and the small winning combination 6. , This "watermelon B" symbol is the effective line because it can be pulled into the middle stage on the effective line within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the symbol position when the player presses the stop button 7. The stop control of the middle reel 3C is performed so that the middle reel is stopped at the upper middle stage. After that, when the right reel 3R, which is the third stop reel, is stopped in the "blue / watermelon A zone" (correct answer in the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 has the "blue 7" symbol and the small winning combination 5 constituting the small winning combination. Of the "watermelon B" symbols that make up 6, the symbol that can be pulled in within the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the symbol position when the player presses the stop button 7. The stop control of the right reel 3R is performed so as to stop at the middle stage on the effective line. As a result, the symbol combination of "Replay-Watermelon B-Blue 7" (small winning combination 5) or the symbol combination of "Replay-Watermelon B-Watermelon A" (small winning combination 6) is displayed along the effective line (center line 8). To. On the other hand, when the right reel 3R, which is the third stop reel, is stopped in the "bell B / blank zone" (incorrect answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 uses the RT transition symbols A to D and any winning symbol combination. The stop control of the right reel 3R is performed so that it is not displayed along the effective line (center line 8). Here, the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C as the second stop reel is stopped in the "watermelon B zone" (stop operation position correct answer), and the right reel as the third stop reel. When the 3R is stopped in the "Bell B / Blank Zone" (incorrect answer to the stop operation position), the stop type is a small one with three "Bell A" symbols on the upper line, which is not the effective line, as described above. Only the right reel 3R, which is the third stop reel, lacks the "Bell A" symbol in the upper row for the combination of symbols 1 to 12, and is a tempai type with the "Bell A" symbol. As described above, this tempai shape is not defined as the RT transition symbol that triggers the transition of the gaming state (see FIG. 8).

When the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C and the middle reel 3C is stopped in the "watermelon A zone" or the "blank zone" (incorrect answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 has the small winning combination 5 and the small Stop control of the middle reel 3C so that the "watermelon B" symbol that constitutes the winning combination 6 cannot be pulled into the middle stage on the effective line, and the "replay" symbol that constitutes the RT transition symbols A to D is stopped in the middle stage. I do. Then, when the right reel 3R, which is the third stop reel, is stopped, the main CPU 31 uses the player among the "blue 7" symbol, the "watermelon A" symbol, the "bell B" symbol, and the "blank" symbol. Controls the stop of the right reel 3R so that the symbol that can be pulled in within the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the symbol position when the stop button 7C is pressed is stopped in the middle stage on the effective line. Do. As a result, along the effective line (center line 8), the symbol combination of "Replay-Replay-Blue 7" (RT transition symbol A), the symbol combination of "Replay-Replay-Watermelon A" (RT transition symbol B), and "Replay" The symbol combination of "e-replay bell B" (RT transition symbol C symbol combination) or "replay-replay blank" (RT transition symbol D) is displayed.

When the second stop reel is the right reel 3R, when the stop operation is performed in the "blue 7 / watermelon A zone" (correct answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 has the "blue 7" symbol and the small winning combination 5. Of the "watermelon A" symbols that make up the role 6, a symbol that can be pulled in within the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the position of the symbol when the player presses the stop button 7R is effective. The stop control of the right reel 3R is performed so as to stop at the middle stage on the line. After that, when the middle reel 3C, which is the third stop reel, is stopped in the "watermelon B zone" (correct answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 determines the middle reel 3C so that the "watermelon B" symbol is stopped in the middle stage. Stop control. As a result, the symbol combination of "Replay-Watermelon B-Blue 7" (small winning combination 5) or the symbol combination of "Replay-Watermelon B-Watermelon A" (small winning combination 6) is displayed along the effective line (center line 8). To. On the other hand, when the middle reel 3C, which is the third stop reel, is stopped in the "watermelon A zone" or the "blank zone" (incorrect answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 constitutes the small winning combination 5 and the small winning combination 6. The stop control of the middle reel 3C is performed so that the "watermelon B" symbol cannot be pulled into the middle stage and the "replay" symbol is stopped in the middle stage. As a result, the symbol combination of "Replay-Replay-Blue 7" (RT transition symbol A) or the symbol combination of "Replay-Replay-Watermelon A" (RT transition symbol B) is displayed along the effective line (center line 8). ..

When the second stop reel is the right reel 3R and the right reel 3R is stopped in the "bell B / blank zone" (incorrect answer of the stop operation position), the main CPU 31 constitutes "blue" which constitutes the small winning combination 5. Neither the "7" symbol nor the "watermelon A" symbol constituting the small winning combination 6 can be pulled into the middle stage on the effective line, and the player has a stop button among the "bell B" symbol and the "blank" symbol. The stop control of the right reel 3R is performed so that the symbol that can be pulled in within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the symbol position when 7R is pressed is stopped in the middle stage on the effective line. Then, when the middle reel 3C, which is the third stop reel, is stopped, the main CPU 31 controls the stop of the middle reel 3C so that the "replay" symbol is stopped in the middle stage. As a result, the symbol combination of "replay-replay bell B" (RT transition symbol C) or the symbol combination of "replay-replay blank" (RT transition symbol D) is displayed along the effective line (center line 8).

In this way, when the result of the internal lottery is the winning number "3" (small winning combination / replay data pointer "3"), the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L is first stopped and the second stop reel is stopped. When the right reel 3R is operated with an incorrect stop position, the reel stop control is performed in the first pattern.

If the result of the internal lottery is the winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18"), the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L is used for each winning number. Is assigned to either the first pattern or the second pattern as the stop control of the reel when the right reel 3R is operated with an incorrect stop position answer as the second stop reel.

[Probability that RT transition symbol is displayed]
The result of the internal lottery is one of the winning numbers "1" to "18" (small role / replay data pointers "1" to "18"), and the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L is the first. The probability that the RT transition symbol will be displayed along the effective line (center line 8) when the stop operation is performed will be described with reference to FIG. 27. As described above, the zone for displaying the small winning combinations 1 to 12 (within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (for example, 4 pieces) from the symbol position when the player presses the stop button) is the target. Since the middle reel 3C is divided into three zones and the right reel 3R is divided into two zones as a zone in which the symbol can be stopped at the effective line), this will be described on the premise.

When the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "forward pressing"), the stop button 7C corresponding to the middle reel 3C is used for both the first pattern and the second pattern. The probability that the stop operation position will be the correct answer (the probability that a symbol that can win a small winning combination will be displayed on the middle reel 3C) is one-third, and the stop operation position of the stop button 7R corresponding to the right reel 3R will be the correct answer. The probability (the probability that a symbol that can be a small winning combination is displayed on the right reel 3R) is one half. Therefore, the probability that any combination of symbols 1 to 12 will be displayed on the effective line (center line 8) after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped is 1/6.

The second case stop reel is reel 3C (when the stop button 7 is operated stopped in "push forward"), for any of the first pattern及beauty second pattern, stop buttons corresponding to the center reel 3C The probability that the stop operation position of 7C is incorrect (the probability that a symbol that can be an RT transition symbol is displayed in the middle of the middle reel 3C) is two-thirds. Therefore, the composite probability that the RT transition symbol is displayed on the effective line (center line 8) after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped is two-thirds.

Further, when the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "forward pressing"), the probability that a loss is displayed is 6 for both the first pattern and the second pattern. It is one-third.

When the second stop reel is the right reel 3R (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "pinch pressing"), the stop operation position of the stop button 7R corresponding to the right reel 3R is the correct answer for the first pattern. The probability (the probability that a symbol that can be a small winning combination is displayed in the middle of the right reel 3R) is half, and the probability that the stop operation position of the stop button 7C corresponding to the middle reel 3C is the correct answer (small winning combination winning). The probability that a possible symbol is displayed in the middle of the middle reel 3C) is one-third. Therefore, after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the composite probability that any of the symbol combinations of small winning combinations 1 to 12 is displayed on the effective line (center line 8) is 1/6.

When the second stop reel is the right reel 3R (when the stop button 7 is operated stopped at the "push scissors"), with the first pattern, design that can be a RT migration pattern (pattern that can be the RT symbol to shift) is The probability of being displayed on the right reel 3R is one-third (because the symbol of the right reel 3R is the same for the case of the RT transition symbol and the case of the small winning combination), and the symbol that can be the RT transition symbol is the middle reel 3C. The probability of being displayed on is 5/6. Here, the probability that a symbol that can be an RT transition symbol is displayed on the middle reel 3C is 5/6 because the probability of winning a small winning combination when the middle reel 3C is stopped is 1/6. From the above, the composite probability that the RT transition symbol is displayed on the effective line (center line 8) after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped is 5/6.

When the second stop reel is the right reel 3R (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "pinch pressing"), the stop operation position of the stop button 7R corresponding to the right reel 3R is the correct answer for the second pattern. The probability (the probability that a symbol that can be a small winning combination is displayed in the middle of the right reel 3R) is half, and the probability that the stop operation position of the stop button 7C corresponding to the middle reel 3C is the correct answer (small winning combination winning). The probability that a possible symbol is displayed in the middle of the middle reel 3C) is one-third. Therefore, after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the composite probability that any of the symbol combinations of small winning combinations 1 to 12 is displayed on the effective line (center line 8) is 1/6.

When the second stop reel is the right reel 3R (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "pinch and push"), the probability that a symbol that can be an RT transition symbol is displayed in the middle of the right reel 3R for the second pattern. Is one-half, and the probability that a symbol that can be an RT transition symbol is displayed in the middle of the middle reel 3C is two-thirds. Therefore, the composite probability that the RT transition symbol is displayed on the effective line (center line 8) after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped is one-third.

Further, when the second stop reel is the right reel 3R (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "pinch pressing"), the probability that a loss is displayed in the first pattern is 0, and the loss is displayed in the second pattern. Is displayed in half.

By the way, as in the present embodiment, if the winning possibility of the small winning combination 1 to 12 is left when the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, the stop operation position of the remaining reels 3C and 3R The number of cultivated numbers is 6 (because the middle reel 3C is divided into 3 zones and the right reel 3R is divided into 2 zones), of which the stop operation position is the correct answer (small role). Since there is only one (winning), the probability of winning a small winning combination is 5/6. If the RT transition symbol is displayed on the valid line at the time of winning the small winning combination of 5/6, the stop operation order exists as "forward push" and "pinch push" at the time of performing the second stop operation. Therefore, two types of RT transition symbols are required. However, since there are multiple stop operation orders in this way, if the number of RT transition symbols displayed when the stop operation order is incorrect is reduced, RT transition is performed when operating in either one stop operation order. The symbol is displayed, and when the operation is performed in another stop operation order, the RT transition symbol may not be displayed.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the result of the internal lottery is any one of the winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18"), and the stop operation position is not specified. The display pattern at the time of correct answer is set as shown in FIG. 28. As a result, the display probability of the RT transition symbol when the result of the internal lottery is the winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18") can be changed to the RT transition symbol pattern. When the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "forward pressing") and when the second stop reel is the right reel 3R (stop) without increasing the number unnecessarily. It is possible to suppress the bias of the display probability of the RT transition symbol that may occur when the button 7 is stopped by "pinch pressing", and further to make it equivalent.

Here, when the result of the internal lottery is the winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18"), RT is performed without increasing the number of patterns of the RT transition symbol. The reason why the bias of the display probability of the transition symbol is suppressed will be described in detail.

As described above, the internal winning combination is the winning numbers "3" to "8" and "11" to "16" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "3" to "8" and "11" to "16"). In some cases, the rotation of the reel is stopped in the first pattern, and the internal winning combination is the second specific winning combination (for example, small winning combination / replay data pointers "1", "2", "9", "10", In the case of "17" and "18"), the rotation of the reel is stopped in the second pattern.

Here, for example, when trying to display the symbol combination of the RT transition symbol when the symbol combination of the small winning combination included in the internal winning combination cannot be displayed, the middle reel 3C is stopped after the left reel 3L. It can be displayed when the symbol combination of the RT transition symbol that can be displayed in the case (that is, when it is pushed forward) and when the right reel 3R is stopped after the left reel 3L (that is, when it is pinched and pushed). It is necessary to prepare a symbol combination of RT transition symbols. In this regard, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the right reel 3R is stopped after the left reel 3L, the symbol combination of the RT transition symbols A to D can be displayed, while the left reel is displayed. When the middle reel 3C is stopped after 3L and the symbols (the "bell" symbol on the upper part of the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C) that make up the symbol combination of the small winning combination included in the internal winning combination are displayed. , When the right reel 3R is stopped in a mode in which the symbol combination of the small winning combination included in the internal winning combination cannot be displayed (incorrect answer of the stop operation position), the symbol combination of the small winning combination included in the internal winning combination and RT The right reel 3R is stopped so that none of the symbol combinations of the transition symbols A to D is displayed. That is, the tempai type in which the "bell" symbol is displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C is not defined as the RT transition symbol. As a result, the number of symbol combinations of RT transition symbols can be reduced.

In the present embodiment, the tempai type of the "bell" symbol that can be displayed when the middle reel 3C is stopped after the left reel 3L (the "bell" symbol is on the upper stage of the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C. The displayed tempai shape (tempai shape) is not specified as the RT transition symbol, but instead, the tempai shape (left) of the "bell" symbol that can be displayed when the right reel 3R is stopped after the left reel 3L. The "tempai type" in which the "bell" symbol is displayed on the upper stage of the reel 3L and the right reel 3R) may not be specified as the RT transition symbol.

By the way, the symbol combination of the RT transition symbol is displayed in either the case where the right reel 3R is stopped after the left reel 3L or the case where the right reel 3R is stopped after the left reel 3L. On the other hand, if the symbol combination of the RT transition symbol is not displayed, the right reel 3R is stopped after the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R is stopped after the left reel 3L. There will be a bias in the display of the symbol combination of the RT transition symbol. Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the number of symbol combinations of the RT transition symbols is reduced, and as described below, the bias of the display probability of the RT transition symbols is suppressed and equalization is achieved. I am doing it.

As described above, when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C, and the third stop reel is the right reel 3R (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "forward pressing"), for any of the first pattern及beauty second pattern, the reels 3L, 3C, synthetic probability RT transition symbol A~D after stopping the 3R are displayed is two-thirds (of the first pattern of FIG. 27 See the forward push composite probability column).

When the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the second stop reel is the right reel 3R, and the third stop reel is the middle reel 3C (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "pinching and pushing"), the first stop reel is In the pattern, the probability that the RT transition symbols A to D are displayed is two-thirds (see the column of the composite probability of the first pattern in FIG. 27).

Further, when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the second stop reel is the right reel 3R, and the third stop reel is the middle reel 3C (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "pinch pressing"), the second stop operation is performed. In the pattern, the probability that the RT transition symbols A to D are displayed is one-third (see the column of the composite probability of the second pattern in FIG. 27).

Here, the result of the internal lottery is the winning numbers "3" to "8" and "11" to "16" (small role / replay data pointers "3" to "8" and "11" to "16"). At some point, the reel stop control is performed in the first pattern, and the result of the internal lottery is the winning numbers "1", "2", "9", "10", "17" and "18" (for small roles / replays). When the data pointers are "1", "2", "9", "10", "17" and "18"), the reel stop control is performed in the second pattern (see FIG. 28).

According to the internal lottery table (internal lottery table for general gaming state (see FIG. 10), internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state (see FIG. 11), and internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state (see FIG. 12)), the winning number "1" "18" (small role / replay data pointers "1" to "18") all have the same probability of winning, so the winning numbers "3" to "8" and "11" to "16" (small) Data pointers "3" to "8" and "11" to "16" for roles and replays) and winning numbers "1", "2", "9", "10", "17" and "18" ( The winning ratio with the small role / replay data pointers "1", "2", "9", "10", "17" and "18") is 1: 2.

That is, when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the second stop reel is the right reel 3R, and the third stop reel is the middle reel 3C (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "pinch pressing"), RT The probability that the transition symbols A to D will be displayed is the winning numbers "3" to "8" and "11" to "16" (small role / replay data pointer "3") in which the reel stop control is performed in the first pattern. "1" to "8" and "11" to "16") and the winning numbers "1", "2", "9", "10", "17" and "18" in which the reel stop control is performed in the second pattern. (Small role / replay data pointers "1", "2", "9", "10", "17" and "18") and the winning ratio (2: 1 in this embodiment), 1st The probability that the RT transition symbol will be displayed when the reel stop control is performed in the pattern (5/6 in the present embodiment), and the RT transition when the reel stop control is performed in the second pattern. It is determined by the probability that the symbol will be displayed (one-third in this embodiment).

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the reel in the first pattern is used so that the probability that the RT transition symbols A to D are displayed when the pinch is pressed is the same as the composite probability that the RT transition symbols A to D are displayed when the forward press is performed. The winning numbers "3" to "8" and "11" to "16" (small role / replay data pointers "3" to "8" and "11" to "16") and the second Win numbers "1", "2", "9", "10", "17" and "18" (small win / replay data pointers "1", "2", etc., for which reel stop control is performed in a pattern The winning ratio (2: 1 in the present embodiment) with "9", "10", "17" and "18") is defined. In this way, when the result of the internal lottery is the winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18"), the bias of the display probability of the RT transition symbol is suppressed. The equalization is achieved.

[Transformation example of display pattern]
Below, referring to FIG. 29, the result of the internal lottery is any one of the winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18"), and the three Regarding a modified example of the display pattern when the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is first stopped and the right reel 3R is operated as the second stop reel with an incorrect stop position. explain. It should be noted that this modification is also based on the premise that the zones for displaying the small wins 1 to 12 are divided as described above.

Specifically, for the middle reel 3C, the correct stop operation position of the stop button 7C is one of the three zones of "watermelon A zone", "watermelon B zone" and "blank zone". There is only one zone, and the other two zones are stop operation positions that are considered incorrect. Regarding the right reel 3R, the stop operation position of the stop button 7R, which is the correct answer, is one zone of "blue 7 / watermelon A zone" and "bell B / blank zone", and the other zones are. This is the stop operation position that is considered incorrect.

First, a case where the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "forward pressing") will be described. In this case, when the zone in which the stop operation position is correct for the middle reel 3C is the "watermelon A zone", the main CPU 31 becomes the RT transition symbol when the stop button 7C is stopped in the "watermelon B zone". The obtained symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C, and when the stop button 7C is stopped in the "blank zone", the lost symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C. Therefore, when the middle reel 3C is stopped, the probability that the symbol that can be the RT transition symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C is one-third. Further, when the zone in which the stop operation position is correct for the middle reel 3C is the "watermelon B zone", the main CPU 31 sets a symbol that can be an RT transition symbol when the stop button 7C is stopped in the "blank zone". It is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C, and when the stop button 7C is stopped in the "watermelon A zone", the lost symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C. Further, when the zone in which the stop operation position is correct for the middle reel 3C is the "blank zone", the main CPU 31 sets a symbol that can be an RT transition symbol when the stop button 7C is stopped in the "watermelon A zone". It is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C, and when the stop button 7C is stopped in the "watermelon B zone", the lost symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C. Then, when the symbol that can be the RT transition symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C, the main CPU 31 stops the stop button 7R corresponding to the right reel 3R which is the third stop reel (reels 3L, 3C). , 3R is stopped), the reel stop control is performed so that the RT transition symbol is always displayed on the effective line (center line 8). Therefore, in this case, the composite probability that the RT transition symbol is displayed on the effective line is one-third.

Next, a case where the second stop reel is the right reel 3R (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "pinch pressing") will be described. In this case, when the zone where the stop operation position is correct for the right reel 3R is the "watermelon B zone / blank zone", the main CPU 31 presses the stop button 7C at the "watermelon B zone / blank zone" which is the correct answer. When the stop operation is performed, the symbol that can be the RT transition symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the right reel 3R, and when the stop button 7C is stopped in the "blue 7 / watermelon A zone", the lost symbol is moved to the middle stage of the right reel 3R. Stop it. Further, when the zone where the stop operation position is correct for the right reel 3R is "blue 7 / watermelon A zone", the main CPU 31 stops the stop button 7R at the correct answer "blue 7 / watermelon A zone". When it is done, the symbol that can be the RT transition symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the right reel 3R, and when the stop button 7R is stopped in the "watermelon B zone / blank zone", the lost symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the right reel 3R. .. Therefore, when the right reel 3R stops, the probability that the symbol that can be the RT transition symbol stops in the middle stage of the middle reel 3R is one half. Then, when the symbol that can be the RT transition symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the right reel 3R, the main CPU 31 stops the stop button 7C corresponding to the middle reel 3C which is the third stop reel (reels 3L, 3C). , 3R), if the stop operation position is incorrect with a probability of two-thirds, reel stop control is performed so that the RT transition symbol is displayed on the effective line (center line 8). .. Therefore, in this case, the composite probability that the RT transition symbol is displayed on the effective line is one-third.

Even when the display pattern is modified in this way, when the result of the internal lottery is the winning numbers "1" to "18" (small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18"). The display probability of the RT transition symbol is changed when the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "forward pressing") without increasing the number of patterns of the RT transition symbol. It is possible to suppress the bias of the display probability of the RT transition symbol that may occur when the second stop reel is the right reel 3R (when the stop button 7 is stopped by "pinch pressing"), and further to make it equivalent. it can.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 30 shows an internal winning combination storage area 1 to an internal winning combination storage area 7 in which data indicating an internal winning combination (winning request flag) is stored. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area. It should be noted that the RT transition symbols A to D defined in FIG. 8 described above are not stored in the internal winning combination storage area because they are not internal winning combinations.

In the example of FIG. 30, bit 0 of the internal winning combination storage area 1 corresponds to MB. Further, bit 0 of the internal winning combination storage area 6 corresponds to 1D in CB, bit 1 corresponds to 2 in CB, bit 2 corresponds to 3A in CB, and bit 3 corresponds to 3B in CB. 4 corresponds to 3C in CB, bit 5 corresponds to 3D in CB, bit 6 corresponds to 4A in CB, and bit 7 corresponds to 4B in CB. Although not shown in FIG. 30, for example, the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area 3 is "0000110B", the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area 4 is "1110000B", and the inside. Winning combination storage areas 1, 2, 5 and 6
When the data stored in is "0000000000B", it means "small winning combination 1 + small winning combination 2 + small winning combination 13 + small winning combination 14 + middle bell". Further, when all the data stored in the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 6 are "0000000000B", it means a loss.

[Carryover storage area]
FIG. 31 shows a carry-over combination storage area in which data related to the carry-over combination is stored. For example, when the MB is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, "1" is stored in bit 0 of the carry-over combination storage area. Here, the carry-over combination is the data pointer when it is permissible for one or more games that the symbol combination corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is displayed along the winning determination line. Is the information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify.

[Game status flag storage area]
FIG. 32 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state flag is stored. The value of the game state flag is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the current game state.

For example, in the MB gaming state, "1" is stored in bit 0, in the RT1 gaming state, "1" is stored in bit 1, and in the RT2 gaming state, the bit. "1" is stored in 2. Further, when all of the bits indicating the RT gaming state (in the present embodiment, the bit 1 indicating the RT1 gaming state and the bit 2 indicating the RT2 gaming state) are off, the general game is played. It becomes a state.

[Press order storage area]
FIG. 33 shows a press order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. For example, when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation, "1" is stored in bits 0 and 1. After that, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, among the bits 0 and 1 in which "1" is stored, bit 1 is updated to "0" and bit 0 is changed to "1". Keep it as it is.

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 34 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, is stored. The operation stop button storage area also stores data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, so-called effective stop buttons, for which the pressing operation is valid. In the embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R pressed this time based on the data stored in the bits 0 to 2 of the operation stop button storage area. Further, the main CPU 31 identifies the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not been pressed yet, based on the data stored in the bits 4 to 6 of the operation stop button storage area.

[Design code storage area]
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a symbol code storage area. In the symbol code storage area, data indicating the symbol of the display combination (winning operation flag) is stored corresponding to the seven symbol code storage areas 1 to the symbol code storage area 7.

In a state where the start lever 6 is operated and all three reels 3L to 3R are rotating, the identifier "0FFH" rotating in the symbol code storage area 1 to the symbol code storage area 7 by the process of step S73 in FIG. 41 Is stored. By this process, the values of all the bits of the symbol code storage area 1 to the symbol code storage area 7 become "1". By storing this "0FFH", it can be shown that the reel is in a rotating state and that all the winning combinations are in a winning state. Further, when the reel is stopped, the expected display combination is stored and updated in the symbol code storage areas 1 to 7 by the process of step S133 in FIG. 45. Although the RT transition symbols A to D defined in FIG. 8 described above are not display combinations, they are stored in the symbol code storage area because they are defined in the attraction priority selection table described in detail in FIG. 20. I am doing it.

[Pull-in priority data storage area]
FIG. 36 shows a pull-in priority data storage area in which priority pull-in order data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area is composed of a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each attraction priority data storage area stores priority attraction order data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the attraction priority data storage area. In the priority attraction order data, when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the position of the center line, the symbol combination related to any display combination or a part thereof is displayed along any of the winning judgment lines. It is data indicating whether or not it is done.

[Signal output to the outside]
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing the types of signals output from the main board via the external centralized terminal board. The signal output processing of the main board (main control circuit 71) and the external centralized terminal board connected to the main board will be described with reference to FIG. 37. As shown in FIG. 37, a wiring connection is made between the main board and the external board via a port. The main board outputs security signals, external signals 1 to 4, medal payout signals, and medal insertion signals to the external centralized terminal board. In the example of FIG. 37, port numbers 1 to 10 are assigned to each port. The ports corresponding to the port numbers 8 to 10 supply 12 volt electric power to the external centralized terminal board.

The main board outputs a security signal via the port "1". The security signal is a signal for preventing fraud, for example, a signal output when the front door 2 is unlocked, or a signal output when the setting is operated.

Further, the main board outputs an external signal 4 through the port "2", outputs an external signal 3 through the port "3", outputs an external signal 2 through the port "4", and outputs the external signal 2 through the port "4". The external signal 1 is output via "5".

The external signal 1 is a signal indicating that ART is in progress. Further, the external signal 2 is a signal indicating that the MB has been displayed. Further, the external signals 3 and 4 are signals that enable recognition of an RWM (Read Write Memory) error (that is, when the backup is not normal when the power is turned on), and are output during the initialization process when the power is turned on.

The main board outputs a medal payout signal through the port "6" and outputs a medal insertion signal through the port "7". The medal payout signal is a signal indicating the number of medals paid out to the player due to the occurrence of winning. The medal insertion signal is a signal indicating the number of medals used to set the number of bets.

When the external centralized terminal board receives a signal from the main board, it outputs it to an external device (such as a hall computer (not shown)) of the pachislot machine 1. The external centralized terminal board outputs a medal insertion signal via the port "1", outputs a medal payout signal through the port "2", outputs an external signal 2 through the port "3", and outputs a port "3". External signal 1 is output via port "4", external signal 3 is output via port "5", relay common is output via port "6", and external signal 4 is output via port "7". Output and output a security signal via port "8". The replay identification signal is output as a medal payout signal.

[Main flowchart controlled by the main CPU of the main board]
A main flowchart showing the main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG. 38.

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

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (step S2). For example, the main CPU 31 clears the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area or the like. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the medal acceptance / start check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 (step S3).

Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the lottery random number value and stores it in the random number value storage area (step S4). The lottery random number value extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process described later. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 40 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process for storing each information related to reel stop control based on the result of the internal lottery process (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes a region related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

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

Then, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority storage process (detailed later with reference to FIG. 43) (step S10). In this process, based on the result of the internal lottery process, the pull-in priority data is stored for each symbol position of each rotating reel in the case of stop permission, and in the case of stop disapproval (that is, stop). In the case where a winning combination wins a prize, etc.), the suspension prohibition is stored.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S11). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process (step S12). In this process, the main CPU 31 collates the symbol combination displayed along the effective line after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped with the symbol combination table, determines the display combination, and determines the number of medals to be paid out. Do.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process (step S13). In this process, the main CPU 31 collates the symbol combination displayed along the effective line after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped with the symbol combination table, determines the display combination, and determines the number of medals to be paid out. Do. Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the number of medals to be paid out determined in step S13 (step S14). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the display command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S15). The stored display command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the RT control process described later with reference to FIG. 47 (step S16). In this process, the RT game status flag is updated according to the display combination. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 48 (step S17). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when the condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied.

Then, the main CPU 31 performs the RT state identification signal output control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 (step S18). This process turns the external signal on or off. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S19), and then performs the process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts the operation of the bonus game when the condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied, and operates the re-game when the condition for the re-game is satisfied.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 39, a medal acceptance / start check process showing a procedure for the main CPU 31 to determine whether or not the start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request, that is, whether or not the replay has been won in the previous game (step S31). Here, when there is an automatic closing request, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs an automatic closing process (step S32). Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic closing counter to the closing number counter. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted, and the insertion number counter is provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. It is a counter. The automatic closing counter and the closing number counter are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

Then, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion command transmission process (step S33). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later, and the process proceeds to step S35.

On the other hand, if there is no automatic insertion request, the main CPU 31 permits medal acceptance (step S34). Then, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted sheets according to the game state (step S35). In this embodiment, one card is set in the MB game state, and three cards are set in the other game states. Subsequently, the process of step S35 is performed.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (step S36). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S37, and if NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S41.

In step S37, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion check process. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 42S and the input from the bet switch 11S. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion command transmission process (step S38). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether medals can be inserted or credited, that is, whether the number of inserted medals is 3 (or 1 in the MB game state) and the number of credits is 50 (step S39). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S41, and if NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S40.

In step S40, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal acceptance (step S40). Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of input sheets is the number of sheets that can start the game (step S41). For example, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not one card is inserted in the MB game state and three cards are inserted in the other game state. At this time, if the number of inserted sheets is the number of sheets that can start the game, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S42, and if the number of inserted sheets is not the number of sheets that can start the game, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the step. The process of S36 is performed.

In step S42, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal acceptance (step S43) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S36.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 40, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a game state, or the like will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table according to the gaming state (step S51). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value stored in the random number value storage area (step S52).

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table to acquire the lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (step S53). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result is less than "0" (negative) (step S54). At this time, if the subtraction result is negative, the main CPU 31 acquires the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number (step S58), and then performs the process of step 59. Do. On the other hand, if the subtraction result is not negative, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S55.

In step S55, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value and the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value to the value after subtraction in step S53, and updates to the winning number that has not been checked yet. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all the winning numbers have been checked (step S56). At this time, when all the winning numbers are checked, the main CPU 31 sets "0" in the data pointer (step S57), and proceeds to step S59. On the other hand, if all the winning numbers have not been checked, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S53.

In step S59, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storage area (step S60).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether the carry-over combination storage area is “0” (step S61). As a result, when the carry-over combination storage area is "0", the internal winning combination determination table for bonus is referred to, and the internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (step S62).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storage area (step S63), and proceeds to step S66. On the other hand, if the carry-over combination storage area is not "0", the main CPU 31 skips the processes of steps S62 and S63 and proceeds to step S66. The RT game state does not change even if the MB is won.

In step S66, the internal winning combination storage area is updated based on the internal winning combination stored in the carry-over combination storage area. The main CPU 31 determines whether it is in the MB game state (step S67), and if it determines that it is in the MB game state, performs an MB operation process in which all the small winning combination bits are turned on in the internal winning combination storage area. (Step S68), the internal lottery process is completed. If the main CPU 31 determines that the game is not in the MB game state, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process as it is.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
With reference to FIG. 41, a reel stop initial setting process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 stores various information related to reel stop control based on the result of the internal lottery process will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 sets a rotation stop number based on the game state, the winning number, and the like (step S71). In this process, a winning number (small winning combination / replay winning combination) and a rotation stop number are selected according to the game state (MB). The rotation cylinder stop number selection table is a table in which various information used for stop control is defined in association with the rotation cylinder stop number corresponding to the data pointer.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table and acquires each information based on the rotation cylinder stop number (step S72). For example, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority table number and the like. For example, the number of the stop table used at the first to third stops and the information necessary for making a control change in the control change process (that is, when the reels are stopped in a specific order, the reels are stopped at a specific position ( Or, when it is pressed), the information) etc. used to reselect the stop table is acquired.

Then, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (step S73). That is, the main CPU 31 turns on the bits of the entire symbol code storage area (excluding the unused area). After that, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S74), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operation counter is for determining the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not been stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Pull-in priority storage process]
With reference to FIG. 42, based on the result of the internal lottery process, the pull-in priority data is stored for each symbol position of each rotating reel in the case of stop permission, and in the case of stop disapproval. (That is, when a winning combination wins a prize, etc.), the pull-in priority storage process showing the procedure for storing the stop prohibition will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (step S81). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S82). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the reels on the left side of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S83). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets "21" for the number of symbol checks and "0" for the search symbol position (step S84). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a symbol code storage process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S85).

Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storage area based on the symbol code acquired in step S85 and the symbol code storage area (step S86). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority data acquisition process (step S87). In this process, the main CPU 31 is a combination corresponding to a bit in which "1" is stored in the display combination storage area, and is a combination corresponding to a bit in which "1" is stored in the internal winning combination storage area. , With reference to the attraction priority table selected in step S63, the attraction priority data is acquired.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel (step S88). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of symbol checks and adds "1" to the search symbol position (step S89).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is "0" (step S90). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S91, and if NO, the process of step S85 is performed. In this process, it is determined whether all the searches for the symbol positions "0" to "20" have been performed. In step S91, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search has been performed for the number of searches. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the attraction priority storage process, and when NO, the process of step 82 is performed. In this process, it is determined whether the search has been performed for all reels.

[Pull-in priority table selection process]
A drawing priority table selection process for selecting a pulling priority table for selecting a pulling priority will be described with reference to FIG. 44.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the pull-in priority table selection table number is set (step S101). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step 103, and if NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step 102.

In step S102, the main CPU 31 sets the stored attraction priority table selection table and ends the attraction priority table selection process. In step S103, the main CPU 31 sets the attraction priority table selection table according to the attraction priority table selection table number. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 uses the pressing order storage area,
The operation stop button storage area is referred to, the corresponding attraction priority table number is set from the attraction priority table selection table (step S104), and the attraction priority table selection process is terminated.

[Design code storage process]
A symbol code storage process for acquiring a symbol code based on the set search symbol position will be described with reference to FIG. 44.

First, the main CPU 31 sets the valid line data (step S111). In the present embodiment, since the effective line is only one center line, one line (“middle stage-middle stage-middle stage”) is set. Then, the main CPU 31 sets the check symbol position data of the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (step S112). For example, in the case of the left reel, the upper and lower symbol positions are set as check symbol position data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data (step S113), and ends the symbol code storage process.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 45, a reel stop control process showing a procedure for the main CPU 31 to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the internal winning combination, the timing of the stop operation by the player, and the like will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R have been pressed (step S121). At this time, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S82. On the other hand, if the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 again performs the process of step S121.

In step S122, the main CPU 31 updates the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the value of the stop button non-operation counter (step S123). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines the search target reel from the operation stop button (step S124).

Subsequently, in step S125, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs an RT state identification signal output check process (step S126).

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process (step S127). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table and determines the number of sliding pieces determination data determined for the stop start position. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 46 (step S128). In this process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the number of sliding pieces according to the reel pressing position and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop command transmission process (step S129). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the reel stop command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information about the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. As a result, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines and stores the scheduled stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces (step S130). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the scheduled stop position as the search symbol position (step S131), and performs the symbol code storage process described with reference to FIG. 44 (step S132). Then, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in step S132 (step S133).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process for updating the reel stop control information group when it is at a specific stop position (step S134). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (step S135). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not "0" (when it is not the third stop), the main CPU 31 performs the pull-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 42 (step S136), and then performs the pull-in priority storage process (step S136). , Step S121 is performed.

That is, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the process of storing the pull-in priority data for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed. Is done. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is "0", the main CPU 31 determines that the stop control at the time of the third stop is completed, and ends the reel stop control process. If the value of the button non-operation counter is "0", the reel stop control process is terminated as it is.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
With reference to FIG. 46, the priority pull-in control process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding pieces will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 sets the pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S151). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the stop start position (step S152).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MB is in operation (step S153). As a result, when it is determined that the MB is in operation, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S154, and when it is determined that the MB is not in operation, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S155.

In step S154, it is determined whether or not the search target reel is the right reel. As a result, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S157 when the search target reel is the right reel, and performs the process of step S155 when the search target reel is not the right reel.

In step S155, the main CPU 31 sets a priority order table according to the number of slip pieces determination data. For example, if the number of slip pieces determined by the stop table (stop data table) is 4, the row (address) in which the number of slip pieces determination data in the priority order table is 4 is set. Then, the main CPU 31 sets the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks to 5 (step S105), sets information that searches for 5 times of 0 to 4 frames, and performs the process of step S159. ..

In step S157, the main CPU 31 sets the priority order table for the MB game state according to the number of slip pieces determination data. Then, the main CPU 31 sets the initial value of the priority order to "5" and sets the number of checks to "2" (step S158).

Next, the main CPU 31 sets the number of sliding pieces determination data as the number of sliding pieces (step S159). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 extracts the stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (step S160). Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority data of the stop search position (step S161).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data is equal to or higher than the previously acquired attraction priority data (step S162). At this time, if the data is equal to or higher than the priority pull-in order data acquired earlier, the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding pieces (step S163), and subsequently performs the process of step S164. On the other hand, if it is less than the priority pull-in order data acquired earlier, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S164.

In step S164, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the priority order and the number of checks. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is "0" (step S165). At this time, if the number of checks is "0", the main CPU 31 sets the updated number of sliding pieces (step S166) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not "0", the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S160.

[RT control processing]
The RT control process will be described with reference to FIG. 47.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S171). At this time, if the MB is in operation, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process, while if the MB is not in operation, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process in step S172.

In step S172, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state. At this time, if the RT2 game state is in progress, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S178, and if the RT2 game state is not in progress, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S173.

In step S173, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is included in the internal winning combination. At this time, if the internal winning combination includes the MB, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S177, and if it is not included, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S174.

In step S174, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not any of the RT transition symbols A to D is displayed. At this time, if none of the RT transition symbols A to D is displayed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S178. On the other hand, when the RT transition symbols A to D are displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the game state to the RT2 game state (step S175), sets 10000 to the RT game count counter (step S176), and RTs. End the control process. Here, the RT game count counter is a counter that counts the number of games in the RT1 game state or the RT2 game state, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

In step S177, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state. At this time, if the RT1 gaming state is not in progress, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the RT1 game state is in progress, the main CPU 31 subsequently subtracts 1 from the RT game count counter (step S178).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game count counter is “0” (step S179). At this time, if the RT game count counter is not "0", the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the RT game count counter is "0", the main CPU 31 updates the game state to the general game state, that is, updates the corresponding RT game state flag to off (step S180), and performs the RT control process. To finish.

As described above, in the pachislot machine 1, when the internal winning combination includes the MB, even if the RT transition symbols A to D are displayed, the pachislot 1 does not shift to the RT2 gaming state (when YES in step S173). Does not pass through steps S174 to S176).

[Bonus end check process]
With reference to FIG. 48, a priority attraction control process showing a procedure for ending the operation of the bonus game when the main CPU 31 satisfies the condition for ending the bonus game will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is in operation, that is, whether or not the MB game state flag is on (step S195). As a result, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process when the MB is not operating. Further, when the MB is in operation, the main CPU 31 performs a CB end process for turning off the CB game state flag (step S196), and proceeds to step S197. During the CB operation, the end and operation of the CB are repeated until the number of bonus ends is reached.

In step S197, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than "0" (step S198). As a result, if the value of the bonus end number counter is not smaller than "0", the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

Further, when the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than "0", the main CPU 31 performs the MB end process of turning off the MB game state flag (step S199). In this MB end process, the RT1 game state flag is turned on, and 30 games are set as the number of games in the RT1 game state. Then, the main CPU 31 turns off the external signal 2 (step S200), performs a bonus end command transmission process for transmitting the bonus end command data to the sub control circuit 72 (step S201), and ends the bonus end check process. ..

[RT state identification signal output control processing]
The RT state identification signal output control process will be described with reference to FIG. 49. As shown in FIG. 49, the main CPU 31 determines whether the external signal 1 is on (step S211). As a result, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S212 when the external signal 1 is on, and performs the process of step S215 when the external signal 1 is not on.

In step S212, the main CPU 31 determines whether the special pressing order determination counter is 4. As a result, when the special pressing order determination counter is not 4, the main CPU 31 ends the RT state identification signal output control process as it is. Further, when the special pressing order determination counter is 4, the main CPU 31 turns on the external signal 1 (step S213), updates the special pressing order determination counter to 0 (step S214), and outputs the RT state identification signal. The control process ends. In step S215, the main CPU 31 turns off the external signal 1 and ends the RT state identification signal output control process.

[Bonus operation check process]
The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. 50. As shown in FIG. 50, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is in operation (step S224). When the MB is operating, the main CPU 31 performs a CB operation process (step S225).
, End the bonus operation check process. Specifically, in the CB operation process, the CB game state flag is turned on.

Further, when the MB is not in operation, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB symbol is displayed (step S228). As a result, when the MB symbol is displayed, the main CPU 31 turns on the MB game state flag and performs the MB operation process of setting 14 in the bonus end number counter (step S229). In this MB operation process, the above-mentioned CB operation process is also performed. After that, the main CPU 31 turns on the external signal 2 (step S230) and clears the value of the carry-over combination storage area (step S231). Then, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus start command transmission process (step S232) for transmitting a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 72, and ends the bonus operation check process.

Further, in step S233, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the combination of the replay symbols is displayed. As a result, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process when the combination of the replay symbols is not displayed. On the other hand, when the combination of the replay symbols is displayed, the main CPU 31 makes an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S234), and ends the bonus operation check process.

[Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 51, the interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU 31 will be described, which shows the procedure of the interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 31 at predetermined time (for example, 1.1172 ms).

First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S241). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S242). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence or absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 31 stores input state commands including on-edge and off-edge information of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. As a result, various effects can be executed using operating means such as the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a timer update process (step S243). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a command data transmission process (step S244). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S245). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to the request to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, the start operation, and the reels at a constant speed. Control is performed so that the 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, according to the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop operation is stopped.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the lamp 7SEG drive process (step S246). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S247) and ends the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Input port check process]
The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. 52. As shown in FIG. 52, the main CPU 31 checks the state of each input port (step S251) and stores the state of the input port before one interrupt (step S252). Then, the main CPU 31 stores the current state of the input port (step S253). In this way, by storing the state of the input port before one interrupt and the state of the current input port so that the states of both input ports can be confirmed, has the state of the input port changed (for example,? It is possible to check (such as when the bet button 11 is pressed).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge state (step S254). Here, the on-edge means a state in which the button is held down, and the off-edge means a state in which the button is released. Then, the main CPU 31 performs an input state command transmission process (step S255), and ends the input port check process. In this process, the state of the stored input port and the like are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. As a result, various effects can be executed using operating means such as the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

[Program flow executed by the sub CPU of the sub control board]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 61.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (step S301), and proceeds to step S302. In this process, the sub CPU 81 checks for errors in the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task, which is a task group of timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task, which is a task group of VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interruption synchronization.

In step S302, the lamp control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S303. The lamp control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 54, but waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive the timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 81 every 2 ms, and then subsubscribes the timer interrupt event message. In response to the receipt by the CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the lighting state of various lamps.

In step S303, the sound control task is activated and the process proceeds to step S304. The sound control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 55, but the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

In step S304, the mother task is started and the process is terminated. The mother task will be described later with reference to FIG. 56. It is a task group of VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and the liquid crystal display device 100 displays one frame of video when the liquid crystal display device 100 displays a frame of video. The vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from is used.

[Ramp control task]
The lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG. 54. First, the sub CPU 81 performs a timer interrupt initialization process (step S311), and proceeds to step S312. In step S312, the sub CPU 81 initializes the lamp-related data (step S312), and proceeds to step S313. In step S313, the event waits for 2 ms, and the process proceeds to step S314. In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization until the sub CPU 81 receives the timer interrupt event message every 2 ms. As a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group of command reception interrupt synchronization can be mentioned. Although not shown, a task group for power interrupt synchronization and a task group for door monitoring unit communication synchronization can be mentioned.

In step S314, the execution process of the sound control task described later with reference to FIG. 55 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S315. In this process, the task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group, which is the same group as the lamp control task, is executed. Here, the priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group is basically in the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S314, the sound control task having the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S314, among the sound control tasks described with reference to FIG. 55 described later, the processes of step S323 and step S324 are performed.

In step S315, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data analysis processing and proceeds to step S316. In step S316, the lamp lighting control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S313.

[Sound control task]
The sound control task will be described with reference to FIG. 55. First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the sound-related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (step S321), and proceeds to step S322. In step S322, a task having the next priority in the timer interrupt synchronization task group, which is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S323. In step S322, among the sub-reel control tasks, steps S315 and S316 are processed.

In step S323, the sound data analysis process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S324. In step S324, the sound output control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S322.

[Mother task]
The mother task will be described with reference to FIG. 56. First, the sub CPU 81 activates the main task (step S331) and proceeds to step S332. In step S332, the main board communication task is started, and the process proceeds to step S333. In step S333, the animation task is started and the process is terminated.

[Main task]
Next, the main task will be described with reference to FIG. 57. First, the sub CPU 81 performs a VSYNC interrupt initialization process (step S341), and proceeds to step S342. In step S342, the sub CPU 81 waits for VSYNC interrupt. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs drawing processing (step S343), and proceeds to step S342.

[Main board communication task]
The main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 58. First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication messenger queue (step S351), and proceeds to step S352. In step S352, command reception is checked, and the process proceeds to step S353. In step S353, it is determined whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S354, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S352.

In step S354, game information such as an internal winning combination, a game state, a set value, and a value of the RT game number counter is created and stored from the parameters of the received command, and the process proceeds to step S355. In step S355, the command analysis process described later with reference to FIG. 59 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S352.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 59. First, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process (step S361), which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50, and proceeds to step S362.

In step S362, the lamp data determination process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S363. In step S363, sound data determination processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S364. In step S364, each determined data is registered, and the command analysis process ends.

[Anime task]
An animation task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 60. First, the sub CPU 81 checks the change from the previous game information (step S371), and proceeds to step S372. In step S372, the object control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S373. In step S373, the animation task management process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S371.

[Production content determination process]
The effect content determination process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 61. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the initialization command has been received (step S381). When the initialization command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the initialization command reception process (step S382), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, information on the set value is acquired. In addition, the type of production stage to stay in the initial state is determined.

On the other hand, when the initialization command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the medal insertion command is received (step S383). When the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the medal insertion command reception process (step S384), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, information on the presence / absence of medals inserted, the value of the inserted number counter and the credit counter is acquired.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the start command is received (step S385). When the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the start command reception process (step S386), and ends the effect content determination process.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the reel rotation start command is received (step S387). When the reel rotation start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S388), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect associated with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the reel rotation start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the reel stop command is received (step S389). When the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process (step S390), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect corresponding to a stop operation is performed.

On the other hand, when the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the display command is received (step S391). When the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the display command reception process (step S392), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, information on the display combination and the number of payouts is acquired.

On the other hand, when the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (step S393). When the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the bonus start command reception process (step S394), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect for starting a bonus is performed.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the bonus end command is received (step S395). When the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the bonus end command reception process (step S396), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect for the end of the bonus is performed.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the input state command is received (step S397). When the input state command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the input state command reception process (step S398), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, the types of the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R operated by the player are acquired. On the other hand, when the input state command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and as shown below, various improvements are made without departing from the gist of the present invention. And the design can be changed.

For example, in the above embodiment, the correct stop operation position of the middle reel 3C is set to 3 and the correct position of the stop operation of the right reel 3R is set to 2, but the number is not limited to this, and the number of sets is any number of 2 or more. good. Further, the number of open positions for the correct stop operation of the middle reel 3C and the number of open positions for the correct stop operation of the right reel 3R may be the same number.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the second stop operation is the right reel 3R (pinch push), a specific symbol combination is displayed in the first pattern, and a lost symbol is displayed in the second pattern. By doing so, there is a difference between the first pattern and the second pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if a pattern in which a specific symbol combination is displayed and a pattern in which a lost symbol is displayed when the second stop operation is the middle reel 3C (forward push) are prepared. good.

Further, in the above embodiment, the RT transition symbol is displayed only when the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L among the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is first stopped. The RT transition symbol may be displayed regardless of which stop button is first stopped, as long as the order is other than the correct pressing order (for example, the pressing order in which the middle bell is displayed). For example, when the stop button 7C corresponding to the middle reel 3C is first stopped, the correct answer is pressed (for example, the middle bell is displayed), the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 7L and the right reel 3R are displayed. The RT transition symbol may be displayed regardless of which of the stop buttons 7R corresponding to is first stopped. Furthermore, the correct push order may be eliminated (for example, the push order in which the bell is displayed in the middle row may be eliminated) so that the RT transition symbol is displayed in all push orders.

Further, in the above embodiment, the internal winning combination (winning numbers "1" to "9") and the right reel 3R are in the correct pressing order only when the stop button 7C corresponding to the middle reel 3C is first stopped. There is an internal winning combination (winning numbers "10" to "18") in which the correct answer is pressed only when the stop button 7R corresponding to is first stopped, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an internal winning combination in which the correct answer is pressed only when the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L is first stopped, and an internal winning combination in which the correct answer is pressed only when the stop button 7C is first stopped. It is possible to provide all of the internal winning combinations that are in the correct pressing order only when the combination and the stop button 7R are first stopped, or only a part of these (for example, when the stop button 7L is first stopped). An internal winning combination that is in the correct answer pressing order and an internal winning combination that is in the correct answer pressing order only when the stop button 7C is first stopped may be provided). Further, it is also possible to provide an internal winning combination in which the incorrect release order is obtained only when any one of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is first stopped. In the case of an internal winning combination in which the correct answer is pressed only when the stop button 7L corresponding to the left reel 3L is first stopped, when the stop button 7C or the stop button 7R is first stopped, the RT shifts. The design can be displayed.

That is, in the above embodiment, the one applied to the so-called pachislot machine as a game machine is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is applied to a pachinko machine or a game machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine. In this case as well, the same action and effect as described above can be obtained.

[Appendix 1]
Conventionally, when a game medium such as a medal or a coin is inserted by a player and the start lever is operated, the rotation of a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on their respective surfaces is started, and the stop button is operated. Then, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and a so-called pachislot machine is known in which a privilege is given according to the symbol combination displayed as a result.

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

In this type of gaming machine, for example, a plurality of push order small combinations are specified as internal winning combinations, and if the stop operation order is correct, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, middle bell) is stopped regardless of the stop operation timing. There are known gaming machines that are displayed and a relatively large number of medals (for example, nine) are paid out (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-83245).

By the way, in recent years, for example, a gaming machine is known in which a specific symbol combination is displayed when the stop operation order is incorrect, and the gaming state is changed when the specific symbol combination is displayed. .. Since there are a plurality of stop operation procedures in this type of gaming machine, there are also a plurality of stop operation orders that are incorrect answers. Therefore, it is common to prepare as many specific symbol combinations as the number of stop operation orders displayed when the stop operation order is incorrect, but from the developer's point of view, the specific symbol combinations There is an intention not to increase the number.

However, since there are multiple stop operation orders, if the number of specific symbol combinations displayed when the stop operation order is incorrect is reduced, a specific symbol combination will be displayed when operating in a certain stop operation order. However, there is a problem that a specific symbol combination may not be displayed when the operation is performed in another stop operation order.

The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the present invention is to suppress a bias in the display probability of a specific symbol combination that may occur depending on the stop operation mode.

(Means 1) A plurality of symbol strings (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variable display, symbol display means (for example, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R) in which the symbol strings are variablely displayed, and starting conditions. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main CPU 31 that executes an internal lottery process) for determining an internal winning combination based on the establishment of the above, and a stop operation provided by the player corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol sequences. A variation of the symbol sequence so that a plurality of possible stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) and a symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination are displayed when the stop operation means is operated. A stop control means (for example, motor drive circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, reel stop control process) capable of controlling stop and a specific symbol combination (RT transition symbols A to D) are displayed on the symbol display means. A gaming machine including a gaming state transition control means (for example, a main CPU 31 that executes the process of step S175) capable of shifting from the current gaming state to another gaming state, and the internal winning. When the combination is a specific combination (for example, winning numbers "1" to "18" (small combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18")), the first stop operation condition (for example, the first stop operation). When both the left reel 3L) and the second stop operation condition (for example, the correct answer of the stop operation position) are satisfied, the winning symbol combination is displayed, and the first stop operation condition is satisfied and the second stop operation condition is not satisfied. In addition to being configured so that the specific symbol combination can be displayed, the stop operation mode of the stop operation means for which the first stop operation condition is satisfied includes a first stop operation mode (for example, a second stop operation mode). The stop operation includes the middle reel 3C (forward push)) and the second stop operation mode (for example, the second stop operation is the right reel 3R (pinch push)), and further, the second stop operation condition. When it is not established, when the stop operation is performed in the first stop operation mode and when the stop operation is performed in the second stop operation mode, a separate specific specific corresponding to each stop operation mode is used. A game machine characterized in that it is configured so that the display probabilities of the specific symbol combination can be equalized without preparing a symbol combination.

According to the configuration of the above (means 1), the display probability of a specific symbol combination (for example, RT transition symbols A to D) is set when the stop operation is performed in the first stop operation mode and in the second stop operation mode. It is possible to suppress the bias of the display probability of the specific symbol combination that may occur between these stop operation modes without preparing a separate specific symbol combination corresponding to each stop operation mode when the stop operation is performed. be able to.

(Means 2) In the gaming machine according to the above (means 1), the first stop operation is performed when a specific stop operation means (for example, stop button 7L) among the plurality of stop operation means is first operated. The condition is satisfied (left 1st operation), and the stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7C and 7R) different from the specific stop operation means is operated at a specific stop operation position among a plurality of stop operation positions. And the second stop operation condition is satisfied (for example, the stop position is correct), and the specific combination includes a plurality of specific combinations (for example, winning numbers "1" to "18" (small combination, small combination). Data pointers for replay "1" to "18")) are prepared, and these plurality of specific combinations are predetermined when the first stop operation condition is satisfied and the second stop operation condition is not satisfied. The first specific combination (for example, winning numbers "3" to "8" and "11" to "16") in which the specific symbol combination (for example, RT transition symbols A to D) is displayed with the probability of The second specific combination (for example, winning numbers "1", "2", "9", "10", "17" and "," in which the specific symbol combination is displayed with a probability different from that of the first specific combination. 18 ”) is included, and in the stop control means, the internal winning combination is any one of the plurality of specific combinations, the first stop operation condition is satisfied, and the second stop operation condition is satisfied. When it is not established, it is possible to control so that the specific symbol combination is displayed with a different probability according to the specific combination.

According to the configuration of the above (means 2), a plurality of specific combinations (for example, winning numbers "1" to "18" (small combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18")) are the first specific combinations (for example). When the winning numbers are "3" to "8" and "11" to "16") and the second specific combination (for example, the winning numbers "1", "2", "9", "10", "17" ] And “18”), the probability that a specific symbol combination (for example, RT transition symbols A to D) is displayed is different. Therefore, by appropriately combining these specific combinations and the stop operation mode. , While reducing the number of specific symbol combinations, the stop operation means is operated when the stop operation means is operated in the first stop operation mode (for example, forward push) and in the second stop operation mode (for example, pinch push). The display probability of a specific symbol combination can be made the same as when it is operated.

(Means 3) In the gaming machine according to the above (means 1), the first stop operation is performed when a specific stop operation means (for example, stop button 7L) among the plurality of stop operation means is first operated. The condition is satisfied (for example, the left 1st operation), and the stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7C, 7R) different from the specific stop operation means is operated at a specific stop operation position among a plurality of stop operation positions. Then, the second stop operation condition is satisfied (for example, the stop position is correct), and the specific combination includes a plurality of specific combinations (for example, winning numbers "1" to "18" (small combination). -Replay data pointers "1" to "18")) are prepared, and for each of these plurality of specific combinations, the winning position where the second stop operation condition is satisfied and the specific symbol combination are displayed. The specific position that can be performed and the position where the loss is displayed are defined as the stop operation positions, and the stop control means is such that the internal winning combination is one of the plurality of specific combinations and the first one. When the stop operation condition is satisfied and a stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7C, 7R) different from the specific stop operation means is stopped, the stop operation specified corresponding to the specific combination is performed. It is characterized in that it is possible to control the stoppage of the fluctuation of the symbol sequence according to the position.

According to the configuration of the above (means 3), the probability that the winning position, the specific position, the losing position, and the specific symbol combination (for example, RT transition symbols A to D) are displayed is different for each of the plurality of specific combinations. Therefore, while reducing the number of specific symbol combinations, it stops when the stop operation means is operated in the first stop operation mode (for example, forward push) and in the second stop operation mode (for example, pinch push). The display probability of a specific symbol combination can be made equal to that when the operating means is operated. Moreover, in this case, the display probability of a specific symbol combination can be lowered as compared with the above (2).

(Means 4) A first reel (for example, left reel 3L), a second reel (for example, middle reel 3C), and a third reel (for example, right reel) on which a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface can be variablely displayed. 3R), a symbol display means (for example, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R) in which the symbol is variablely displayed, and an internal lottery table (for example, an internal lottery table for general gaming state, RT1) based on the establishment of starting conditions. The internal winning combination determining means (for example, the main CPU 31 that executes the internal lottery process in step S5) for determining the internal winning combination with reference to the internal lottery table for the gaming state and the internal lottery table for the RT2 gaming state, and the first The stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) provided corresponding to each of the reel, the second reel, and the third reel and capable of stop operation by the player, and the stop operation means are operated. At that time, the main reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means (for example, the reel stop control process in step S12) within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 4 pieces). When a specific symbol combination (for example, RT transition symbols A to D) is displayed when the CPU 31) and the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel are stopped, the current gaming state is changed to another. The game state transition control means (for example, the main CPU 31 that executes the RT control process of step S16) capable of shifting to the game state of the above, and the internal winning combination determining means is a predetermined winning combination (for example, It is possible to determine one of a plurality of specific winning combinations (for example, small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18") that are allowed to display the symbol combinations constituting the small winning combination 1 to 12). At the same time, the first specific winning combination (for example, small combination / replay data pointers "3" to "8" and "11") in which different stop controls are executed by the reel stopping means for the plurality of specific winning combinations. ~ "16") and the second specific winning combination (for example, small combination / replay data pointers "1", "2", "9", "10", "17" and "18") are included. When the reel stopping means is stopped in the order of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel when the result of the internal winning combination determining means is the first specific winning combination. (When it is a so-called forward push), the specific symbol combination is displayed with a first probability (for example, two-thirds), and the first reel, the third reel, When the stop operation is performed in the order of the second reel (so-called pinching push), the reel has a first pattern in which the specific symbol combination is displayed with a second probability (for example, 5/6). When the rotation is stopped and the result of the internal winning combination determining means is the second specific winning combination and the stop operation is performed in the order of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel, the first When the specific symbol combination is displayed with a probability of (for example, two-thirds) and the stop operation is performed in the order of the first reel, the third reel, and the second reel, the third probability (for example, two-thirds). For example, it is configured to stop the rotation of the reel in the second pattern in which the specific symbol combination is displayed in one-third), and the first pattern is the first reel, the second reel, and the like. In the case where the stop operation is performed in the order of the third reel (so-called forward push), when the first reel is stopped, the predetermined winning combination and the symbols constituting the specific symbol combination are displayed. (For example, the first reel is stopped so that the "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row), and the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination can be displayed (for example, the stop operation). When the second reel is stopped in the correct position), the second reel is stopped so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination are displayed, and the second reel is stopped and the said. When the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination are displayed on the second reel (for example, when the "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row), the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination may be displayed. When the third reel is stopped in a possible manner (for example, the correct answer for the stop operation position), the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination (for example, a set of three "bell" symbols in the upper row) is displayed. When the third reel is stopped and the third reel is stopped in a mode in which the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination cannot be displayed (for example, the stop operation position is incorrect), the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination is performed. In the case where the third reel is stopped so that none of the specific symbol combinations is displayed, and the first reel, the third reel, and the second reel are stopped in this order (so-called pinching push). When the first reel is stopped, the symbols constituting the predetermined winning combination and the specific symbol combination are displayed (for example, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row). The symbol that constitutes the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination by stopping the first reel When the third reel is stopped in an manner that can be displayed (for example, the correct answer for the stop operation position), a symbol (for example, a "bell" symbol in the upper row) constituting the predetermined winning combination and the specific symbol combination is used. ) Is stopped, the third reel is stopped, and the third reel displays the predetermined winning combination and the symbols constituting the specific symbol combination (for example,). , When the "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row), when the second reel is stopped in an manner in which the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination can be displayed (for example, the correct answer of the stop operation position), the predetermined The second reel is stopped so that the symbol combination of the winning combination (for example, a set of three "bell" symbols in the upper row) is displayed, and the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination cannot be displayed (for example. For example, when the second reel is stopped by the stop operation position incorrect answer), the second reel is stopped so that the specific symbol combination is displayed, and the second pattern is the first pattern. When the first reel is stopped in the order of the reel, the second reel, and the third reel (so-called forward push), when the first reel is stopped, the predetermined winning combination and the specific symbol combination are performed. The first reel can be stopped so that the constituent symbols are displayed (for example, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row), and the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination can be displayed. When the second reel is stopped in a possible manner (for example, the correct answer of the stop operation position), the second reel is stopped so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination are displayed, and the second reel is stopped. When the two reels are stopped and a symbol constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination is displayed on the second reel (for example, when a "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row), the predetermined winning combination When the third reel is stopped in an manner in which the symbol combination can be displayed (for example, the correct answer for the stop operation position), the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination (for example, a set of three "bell" symbols in the upper row). When the third reel is stopped so that the third reel is stopped and the third reel is stopped in a mode in which the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination cannot be displayed (for example, the stop operation position is incorrect). The third reel is stopped so that neither the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination nor the specific symbol combination is displayed, and the order of the first reel, the third reel, and the second reel (so-called pinching push). When the stop operation is performed with When the first reel is stopped, the first winning combination and the symbols constituting the specific symbol combination are displayed (for example, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row). When the third reel is stopped in an manner in which one reel can be stopped and the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination can be displayed (for example, the correct answer of the stop operation position), the predetermined winning combination and the predetermined winning combination and A mode in which the third reel is stopped so that the symbols constituting the specific symbol combination (for example, the “bell” symbol in the upper row) are displayed, and the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination cannot be displayed (for example). When the third reel is stopped by the stop operation position incorrect answer), the third reel is stopped so that neither the predetermined winning combination nor the symbols constituting the specific symbol combination is displayed, and the third reel is stopped. When the third reel is stopped and a symbol constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination is displayed on the third reel, an embodiment in which the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination can be displayed (for example, a stop operation). A pattern in which the second reel is stopped so that when the second reel is stopped in the correct position), the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination (for example, a set of three "bell" symbols in the upper row) is displayed. The first specific winning combination is such that the probability that the specific symbol combination is displayed on the internal lottery table is substantially the same as the first probability (for example, two-thirds). A gaming machine characterized in that a winning ratio (for example, 2 to 1) between the player and the second specified winning combination is determined.

According to the game machine of the above (means 4), the result of the internal winning combination determining means is the first specific winning combination (for example, small winning combination / replay data pointers "3" to "8" and "11" to "16". ), The rotation of the reel is stopped in the first pattern, and the result of the internal winning combination determining means is the second specific winning combination (for example, small winning combination / replay data pointers "1", "2", "9". , "10", "17" and "18"), the rotation of the reel is stopped in the second pattern. Here, if a specific symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination of RT transition symbols A to D) is to be displayed when a predetermined winning combination included in the internal winning combination cannot be displayed, the first reel (for example, a symbol combination of RT transition symbols A to D) is to be displayed. A specific symbol combination that can be displayed when the second reel (for example, the middle reel 3C) is stopped after the left reel (3L), and the third reel (for example, the right reel 3R) after the first reel. It is necessary to prepare a specific symbol combination that can be displayed when the stop operation is performed. In this regard, according to the game machine of the above (means 4), when the second reel is stopped after the first reel and the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination are displayed, the predetermined winning is obtained. When the third reel is stopped in a mode in which the symbol combination of the winning combination cannot be displayed (for example, the stop operation position is incorrect), neither the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination nor the specific symbol combination is displayed. Since the third reel is stopped, the number of specific symbol combinations can be reduced. By the way, when the second reel is stopped after the first reel, a specific symbol combination can be displayed, and when the third reel is stopped after the first reel, a specific symbol is displayed. When the combination is hidden, a specific symbol combination can be used between the case where the second reel is stopped after the first reel and the case where the third reel is stopped after the first reel. The display will be biased. In order to prevent such a bias, in the game machine of the above (means 4), in the first pattern, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel (so-called forward push). , When a specific symbol combination is displayed with the first probability (for example, two-thirds) and the stop operation is performed in the order of the first reel, the third reel, and the second reel (so-called pinching push). A specific symbol combination is displayed with a second probability (for example, 5/6), and in the second pattern, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel, the second pattern is displayed. When a specific symbol combination is displayed with a probability of 1 (for example, 2/3) and the stop operation is performed in the order of the 1st reel, the 3rd reel, and the 2nd reel, the 3rd probability (for example, 3) A specific symbol combination is displayed in 1 / 1). Here, the probability that a specific symbol combination is displayed when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first reel, the third reel, and the second reel (so-called sandwiching) is the above-mentioned second probability, the above-mentioned. Since it is determined by the third probability and the winning ratio between the first specific winning combination and the second specific winning combination, the probability that a specific symbol combination is displayed is the first probability (for example, two-thirds). As described above, the winning ratio (for example, 1: 2) between the first specified winning combination and the second specified winning combination is determined. In this way, while reducing the number of specific symbol combinations, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel, and in the order of the first reel, the third reel, and the second reel. It is possible to equalize the display probabilities of a specific symbol combination so that there is no bias between the time when the stop operation is performed with.

(Means 5) A first reel (for example, left reel 3L), a second reel (for example, middle reel 3C), and a third reel (for example, right reel) on which a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface can be variablely displayed. 3R), a symbol display means (for example, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R) in which the symbol is variablely displayed, and an internal lottery table (for example, an internal lottery table for general gaming state, RT1) based on the establishment of starting conditions. The internal winning combination determining means (for example, the main CPU 31 that executes the internal lottery process in step S5) for determining the internal winning combination with reference to the internal lottery table for the gaming state and the internal lottery table for the RT2 gaming state, and the first The stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) provided corresponding to each of the reel, the second reel, and the third reel and capable of stop operation by the player, and the stop operation means are operated. At that time, the main reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means (for example, the reel stop control process in step S12) within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 4 pieces). When a specific symbol combination (for example, RT transition symbols A to D) is displayed when the CPU 31) and the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel are stopped, the current gaming state is changed to another. The game state transition control means (for example, the main CPU 31 that executes the RT control process of step S16) capable of shifting to the game state of the above, and the internal winning combination determining means is a predetermined winning combination (for example, It is possible to determine one of a plurality of specific winning combinations (for example, small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "18") that are allowed to display the symbol combinations constituting the small winning combination 1 to 12). At the same time, the first specific winning combination (for example, small combination / replay data pointers "3" to "8" and "11") in which different stop controls are executed by the reel stopping means for the plurality of specific winning combinations. ~ "16") and the second specific winning combination (for example, small combination / replay data pointers "1", "2", "9", "10", "17" and "18") are included. When the reel stopping means is stopped in the order of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel when the result of the internal winning combination determining means is the first specific winning combination. (When it is a so-called forward push), the specific symbol combination is displayed with a first probability (for example, two-thirds), and the first reel, the third reel, When the stop operation is performed in the order of the second reel (so-called pinching push), the reel has a first pattern in which the specific symbol combination is displayed with a second probability (for example, 5/6). When the rotation is stopped and the result of the internal winning combination determining means is the second specific winning combination and the stop operation is performed in the order of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel, the first When the specific symbol combination is displayed with a probability of (for example, two-thirds) and the stop operation is performed in the order of the first reel, the third reel, and the second reel, the third probability (for example, two-thirds). For example, it is configured to stop the rotation of the reel in the second pattern in which the specific symbol combination is displayed in one-third), and the first pattern is the first reel, the second reel, and the like. In the case where the stop operation is performed in the order of the third reel (so-called forward push), when the first reel is stopped, the predetermined winning combination and the symbols constituting the specific symbol combination are displayed. When the first reel is stopped and the second reel is stopped (for example, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row), the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination are displayed. If the second reel cannot be stopped so as to be displayed (for example, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row), and the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination cannot be displayed (for example, the symbols constituting the predetermined winning combination symbol combination cannot be displayed). For example, when the stop operation position of the middle reel 3C is incorrect), the symbols constituting the specific symbol combination are displayed (for example, the “bell” symbol is displayed in the lower row). When the third reel is stopped, the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination is displayed (for example, the three sets of "bell" symbols are displayed in the upper row). When the third reel is stopped and the specific symbol combination cannot be displayed although the predetermined winning combination symbol combination cannot be displayed (for example, the "bell" symbol is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 3L. , The third reel so that the specific symbol combination is displayed (for example, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row) so that the "bell" symbol is stopped in the lower row of the middle reel 3C. Tempai type in which the "bell" symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel 3L and the upper stage of the middle reel 3C when it is stopped and neither the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination nor the specific symbol combination can be displayed (for example, the upper stage of the left reel 3L and the upper stage of the middle reel 3C). The stop operation position of the right reel 3R is incorrect when is stopped. (Sometimes) The third reel is stopped so that neither the predetermined winning combination nor the specific symbol combination is displayed, and the first reel, the third reel, and the second reel are in this order (so-called pinching push). ), When the first reel is stopped, the symbols constituting the predetermined winning combination and the specific symbol combination are displayed (for example, the "bell" symbol in the upper row. When the first reel is stopped and the third reel is stopped, the symbols constituting the predetermined winning combination and the specific symbol combination are displayed (for example, so as to be displayed). When the third reel is stopped and the second reel is stopped (so that the tempai shape of the "bell" symbol is displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R), the symbol of the predetermined winning combination is displayed. When the second reel is stopped so that the combination is displayed (for example, the three sets of "bell" symbols are displayed in the upper row), and the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination cannot be displayed. Stop the third reel so that the specific symbol combination is displayed (for example, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the lower row) (for example, when the stop operation position of the middle reel 3C is incorrect). In the second pattern, when the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel are stopped in this order (so-called forward pushing), the first reel is stopped. Then, the first reel is stopped so that the symbols constituting the predetermined winning combination and the specific symbol combination are displayed (for example, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row), and the second reel is displayed. When the reel is stopped, the second reel is stopped so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination are displayed (for example, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row). If the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination cannot be displayed (for example, when the stop operation position of the middle reel 3C is incorrect), the symbols constituting the specific symbol combination are displayed. When the second reel is stopped (for example, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the lower row) and the third reel is stopped, the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination is displayed. Stop the third reel (for example, so that a set of three "bell" symbols is displayed in the upper row), and display the specific symbol combination although the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination cannot be displayed. When you can (for example, left The specific symbol combination is displayed (for example, "bell" in the upper row) so that the "bell" symbol is stopped in the upper row of the reel 3L and the "bell" symbol is stopped in the lower row of the middle reel 3C. When the third reel is stopped (so that the symbols are displayed) and neither the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination nor the specific symbol combination can be displayed (for example, the upper and middle reels of the left reel 3L). The "bell" symbol stops in the upper row of 3C. When the tempai shape is stopped and the stop operation position of the right reel 3R is incorrect), neither the predetermined winning combination nor the specific symbol combination is displayed. When the third reel is stopped and the first reel, the third reel, and the second reel are stopped in this order (so-called pinching push), when the first reel is stopped, the operation is described. The first reel is stopped so that the predetermined winning combination and the symbols constituting the specific symbol combination are displayed (for example, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row), and the third reel is stopped. When the operation is performed, the third reel is stopped so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination cannot be displayed, and the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination cannot be displayed. (For example, when the stop operation position of the right reel 3R is incorrect), neither the small winning combination nor the symbols constituting the specific symbol combination is displayed (for example, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the middle row. When the third reel is stopped and the second reel is stopped, the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination is displayed (for example, a set of three "bell" symbols in the upper row. When the second reel is stopped (for example, the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination cannot be displayed, but the specific symbol combination can be displayed (for example, the left reel 3L and the right). The specific symbol combination is displayed (for example, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the lower row) so that the "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row of the middle reel 3R. When the second reel is stopped and neither the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination nor the specific symbol combination can be displayed (for example, when the "bell" symbol is displayed in the middle of the right reel). It is a pattern in which the third reel is stopped so that neither the predetermined winning combination nor the specific symbol combination is displayed, and the specific is specified on the internal lottery table. The winning ratio of the first specific winning combination and the second specific winning combination (for example, two-thirds) so that the probability that the symbol combination of is displayed is substantially the same as the first probability (for example, two-thirds). For example, a game machine characterized in that 2 to 1) is defined.

In the above (means 5), the stopping mode of the reel according to the stopping operation mode of the stop operating means (for example, the stop button 7) is specified in more detail than in the above (means 4). For example, in the first pattern of the above (means 5), the order of the first reel (for example, left reel 3L), the third reel (for example, right reel 3R), and the second reel (for example, middle reel 3C) (so-called sandwiching). In the case of a stop operation by pressing), when the first reel is stopped, a predetermined winning combination and a symbol constituting a specific symbol combination are displayed (for example, a "bell" symbol is displayed in the upper row. When the first reel is stopped, but then the third reel is stopped, the symbols constituting a predetermined winning combination and a specific symbol combination are displayed (for example, the left reel). The third reel is stopped (so that the tempai shape of the "bell" pattern is displayed on the upper stage of the 3L and the right reel 3R). More specifically, when the first reel is stopped (when a predetermined winning combination and a symbol constituting a specific symbol combination are displayed), a symbol constituting the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination is displayed. Even if the third reel is not stopped in such a manner that it can be performed, the third reel is stopped so that a predetermined winning combination and symbols constituting a specific symbol combination are displayed. That is, regardless of the stop operation position of the third reel, when the third reel is stopped, a predetermined winning combination and a symbol constituting a specific symbol combination are always displayed. After that, when the second reel is stopped, if a predetermined winning combination symbol combination (a combination of three "bell" symbols in the upper row) can be displayed (right reel 3R and middle reel 3C). When the second reel is stopped so that the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination is displayed (when the stop operation position is correct for both) and the symbol combination of the predetermined winning combination cannot be displayed (right reel 3R or The third reel is stopped so that a specific symbol combination is displayed (so that the "bell" symbol is displayed in the lower row) so that the stop operation position of the middle reel 3C is incorrect). Even in such a game machine of (means 5), when the stop operation is performed in the order of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel while reducing the number of specific symbol combinations, and when the first reel and the first reel are stopped. It is possible to equalize the display probabilities of a specific symbol combination so that there is no bias between the three reels and the second reel when the stop operation is performed in this order.

The "designed winning combination and the symbol constituting the specific symbol combination" described in the above means (4) and (5) means, for example, if the number of effective lines is one, the predetermined winning combination. It means one symbol that constitutes both a combination and a specific symbol combination. In the present embodiment, the effective line is one line of the center line 8, and the “bell A” symbol corresponds to the symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination and the specific symbol combination. However, for example, when the number of effective lines is a plurality of lines (for example, 5 lines), the present invention is not limited to one symbol that constitutes both a predetermined winning combination and a specific symbol combination, and constitutes a predetermined winning combination. The symbol to be used and the symbol constituting a specific symbol combination may be different symbols. When the symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination and the symbol constituting the specific symbol combination are different symbols, the symbol constituting the predetermined winning combination and the symbol constituting the specific symbol combination are in different positions (for example). , The symbols that make up the predetermined winning combination are in the upper row, and the symbols that make up the specific symbol combination are in the middle row), but what are the symbols that make up the predetermined winning combination and the symbols that make up the specific symbol combination? , The same type of symbol (for example, both "Bell A" symbols) may be used, or different types of symbols (for example, the symbols constituting the predetermined winning combination are "replay" symbols, and a specific symbol combination may be used. The constituent symbol may be a "bell A" symbol).

Further, as described in the means (4) and (5), "so that the probability that the specific symbol combination is displayed is substantially the same as the first probability (for example, two-thirds)". It is preferable that the probability that a specific symbol combination is displayed completely matches the first probability (for example, two-thirds), but the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel are stopped in this order. Within the range that can be equalized so that the display probability of a specific symbol combination is not biased between when it is operated and when it is stopped in the order of the first reel, the third reel, and the second reel. If so, it does not necessarily have to be an exact match.

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 21L, 21C, 21R Display window 71 Main control circuit 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
72 Sub control circuit

Claims (1)

Multiple symbol rows that can be displayed in a variable manner,
A symbol display means in which the symbol sequence is variablely displayed, and
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the establishment of starting conditions,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol rows and capable of stop operation by the player,
A stop control means capable of controlling the stop of fluctuation of the symbol sequence so that a symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed when the stop operation means is operated.
A game state transition control means capable of shifting from the current gaming state to another gaming state when a specific symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display means, and
It is a game machine equipped with
The first stop operation condition is satisfied when a specific stop operation means is first operated among the plurality of stop operation means, and a plurality of stop operations are performed for a stop operation means different from the specific stop operation means. It is configured so that the second stop operation condition is satisfied when the operation is performed at a specific stop operation position among the positions.
The internal winning combination includes a plurality of specific winning combinations.
When the internal winning combination is one of the plurality of specific combinations, if both the first stop operation condition and the second stop operation condition are satisfied, the winning symbol combination is displayed, and the first stop operation is performed. When the condition is satisfied and the second stop operation condition is not satisfied, the specific symbol combination can be displayed with a different probability depending on the specific combination.
The operation mode of the stop operation means for which the first stop operation condition is satisfied includes a first stop operation mode and a second stop operation mode.
Further, when the second stop operation condition is not satisfied, the stop operation is performed in the first stop operation mode and the stop operation is performed in the second stop operation mode, respectively. A gaming machine characterized in that the display probabilities of the specific symbol combination can be equalized without preparing a separate specific symbol combination corresponding to the stop operation mode.