JP6782288B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines.

In general, gaming machines such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines have speakers, and in order to enhance the interest of the game, music for directing is played from the speakers during the game.

Patent Document 1 describes a slot machine that outputs a predetermined BGM from a speaker during a big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as a BB game).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-148651

As described in Patent Document 1, a gaming machine that outputs a predetermined music according to a gaming state (BB game in Patent Document 1) is predetermined if the corresponding gaming state continues longer than the predetermined BGM. There is one that repeatedly outputs the BGM of. With such a game machine, the production of the game became monotonous, and it was not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of sufficiently enhancing the interest of the game.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
Sound output means (for example, speakers 21L and 21R described later) that output sound for the production of a game, and
A sound storage means (for example, a sub ROM 82 described later) that stores a plurality of production sounds and a plurality of operation waiting sounds, and
An effect content determining means (for example, a sub-control circuit 42 described later) for determining an effect content including a plurality of stages, and
A first operating means (for example, a start lever 16 described later) and a second operating means (stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R described later) operated by the player, and
An operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S described later and a stop switch 17S described later) for detecting that the first operating means and the second operating means have been operated by the player.
A sound selection means (for example, a sub-control described later) that selects an effect sound corresponding to each stage of the effect content from the effect sound stored by the sound storage means according to the effect content determined by the effect content determining means. Circuit 42) and
With
Each operation waiting sound is set so as to correspond to each stage of the effect content including the plurality of stages.
The operation detecting means can detect the operation of the second operating means before the output of the effect sound corresponding to one stage of the effect content is completed.
The sound output means
In response to the operation of the first operation means being detected by the operation detection means, the output of the effect sound corresponding to one stage of the effect content regardless of whether or not the operation of the second operation means is detected. And
If the operation of the second operation means is not detected by the operation detection means before the output of the effect sound corresponding to one stage of the effect content is completed, one stage of the effect content. A gaming machine characterized in that, after the output of the effect sound corresponding to is completed, the output of the operation waiting sound corresponding to one stage of the effect content is performed for a specific period.

According to the present invention, the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the functional flow of the game machine in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the appearance composition example of the game machine in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of the game machine in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the main control circuit in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the auxiliary control circuit in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol arrangement table in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol combination table in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the bonus operation time table in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the specified number table in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the general-purpose internal lottery table A in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the general-purpose internal lottery table B in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table A for BB general use in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table B for BB general use in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table A for RB in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table B for RB in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonus in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the stop table in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the pull-in priority table selection table A in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the pull-in priority table selection table B in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the pull-in priority table A in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the pull-in priority table B in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination storage area in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the carry-over combination storage area in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game state flag storage area A in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game state flag storage area B in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol storage area in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the processing example of the main control circuit in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation monitoring processing in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery processing in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery processing in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lottery value change processing in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop control processing in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the display combination search process in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the display combination determination process in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus end check processing in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the RT game number counter update processing in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation check processing in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interrupt process by the control of a main CPU in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect data management table in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect content determination process in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the registration process of sound data in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the action of pachislot in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the registration process of sound data in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the action of pachislot in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the registration process of sound data in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the action of pachislot in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation of the modified example of pachislot in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

1. 1. First Embodiment
A pachislot machine showing an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the functional flow according to the embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

In the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, a medal is used as a game medium for playing a game. In addition to medals, coins, game balls, point data for games, tokens, and the like can also be applied as the game medium.

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

The internal lottery means draws a lot based on the extracted random number value, 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. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning" in which benefits such as medal payout, re-game operation, and bonus operation are given to the player, and those related to other so-called "loss". Is provided.

Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. After that, when the stop button is pressed by the player, the reel stop control means controls to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed.

In pachislot, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) from the time when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel 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. Stop the rotation of the reel so as to. In addition, the reel stop control means uses the above-mentioned specified time to stop the rotation of the reel so that the combination of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line.

When all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped in this way, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. 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 above-mentioned series of flows is performed as one game in pachislot.

In addition, in pachislot, in the series of flows described above, various effects can be produced by using the image display performed by the liquid crystal display device, the light output performed by various lamps, the sound output performed by the speaker, or a combination thereof. Will be done.

When the start lever is operated, a random value for effect (hereinafter referred to as a 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 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 execution means is linked to each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reels is started, the rotation of each reel is stopped, or when it is determined whether or not there is a prize. And proceed with the execution of the production. In this way, in pachislot, the player is provided with an opportunity to know or anticipate 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. This will improve the interest of the players.

<Structure of pachislot>
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
The structure of the pachislot machine in the second and third embodiments described later is also the same as the structure of the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachislot machine 1.

The pachi-slot machine 1 includes a cabinet 1a for accommodating a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 1b that can be opened and closed with respect to the cabinet 1a. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively.

Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are continuously drawn along the circumferential direction on the surface of the sheet material.

A liquid crystal display device 10 is provided in the center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display device 10 includes a display screen including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and is provided so as to be located on the front side so as to be superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. In the present embodiment, the image is displayed and the effect is executed using the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R.

The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R function as display windows, and are configured to be capable of transmitting the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them. Hereinafter, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R, respectively.

When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped, among the plurality of types of symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the upper row in the frame, One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the middle and lower areas. A pseudo line formed by combining any of the three regions of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, which are predetermined, is the target for determining whether or not the prize is won. Defined as a line (winning judgment line).

In the present embodiment, four types of winning determination lines are provided: a cross-up line 8a, a top line 8b, a bottom line 8c, and a cross-down line 8d. For example, the cross-up line 8a is a combination of the lower left main display window 4L, the middle middle display window 4C, and the upper right main display window 4R, and the top line 8b is a combination of the main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. It consists of the upper combination.

A 7-segment display 6 composed of a 7-segment LED is provided on the side of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 10. The 7-segment display 6 contains the number of medals inserted in this game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted medals), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of paid out medals), and the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine. Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is displayed digitally.

The front door 1b is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 11 is provided to receive medals dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted in the medal slot 11 will be inserted into one game up to a predetermined number of medals, and the amount exceeding the specified number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 ( So-called credit function).

The bet button 12 is provided to determine the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to be inserted into one game. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

The start lever 16 is provided to start the rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are associated with each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively. In the present 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 the first. The stop operation performed after the two stop operations and the second stop operation is called the third stop operation.

The medal payout outlet 18 guides the medals discharged by driving the medal payout device 33, which will be described later, to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 18 are stored in the medal tray 19. The lamp (LED, etc.) 20 outputs light in a dot-off pattern according to the content of the effect. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound effects, music, and the like according to the content of the production.

[Internal structure]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachislot machine 1. In FIG. 3, the front door 1b is opened, and the structure on the back surface side of the front door 1b and the internal structure of the cabinet 1a are shown.

Above the inside of the cabinet 1a, a main board 31 constituting the main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 4) is provided. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot machine 1, such as determining the internal winning combination, rotating and stopping the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and determining whether or not there is a prize. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided in the center of the inside of the cabinet 1a. Stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R (see FIG. 4) are connected to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

On the left side of the left reel 3L, an auxiliary board 32 constituting the auxiliary control circuit 42 (see FIG. 4) is provided. The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of an effect by displaying an image or the like. The specific configuration of the sub-control circuit 42 will be described later.

Below the inside of the cabinet 1a, a medal payout device (hereinafter, hopper) 33 having a structure capable of accommodating a large number of medals and ejecting them one by one is provided. On the left side of the hopper 33, a power supply device 34 for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachi-slot machine 1 is provided.

A selector 35 is provided in the center of the back side of the front door 1b (below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the medal has an appropriate material, shape, or the like, and guides the appropriate medal accepted by the medal insertion slot 11 to the hopper 33. A medal sensor 35S (see FIG. 4) for detecting that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

<Circuit configuration of pachislot>
Next, the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. The pachi-slot machine 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub control circuit 42, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to these.

[Main control circuit]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main control circuit 41 of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The main control circuit 41 has a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 50 is composed of a main CPU 51, a main ROM 52, and a main RAM 53.

The main ROM 52 contains a control program executed by the main CPU 51 (see FIGS. 29 to 40), a data table such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 23), and various control commands (commands) for the sub control circuit. Data and the like for transmitting the data are stored. The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 6 to 23) for storing various data such as internal winning combinations determined by executing the control program.

A clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, and a sampling circuit 57 are connected to the main CPU 51. The clock pulse generation circuit 54 and the frequency divider 55 generate a clock pulse. The main CPU 51 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 56 generates random numbers in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives an input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R. The stop switch 17S detects that each of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R is pressed by the player (stop operation). The stop switch 17S constitutes a stop operation detecting means. When the stop switch 17S detects that each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R has been pressed by the player, the main CPU 51 transmits a stop command corresponding to each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R to the sub-control circuit 42. To do.

The start switch 16S detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The start switch 16S constitutes a start operation detecting means. The checkout switch 14S detects that the checkout button 14 has been pressed by the player.

The medal sensor 35S detects that the medal received in the medal insertion slot 11 has passed through the selector 35 described above. Further, the bet switch 12S detects that the bet button 12 is pressed by the player. The medal sensor 35S and the bet switch 12S constitute a insertion operation detecting means.
After the end of the previous unit game, the bed switch 12S first detects when the medal sensor 35S detects that the medal has passed through the selector 35 described above, or when the bet button 12 is pressed by the player. At that time, the main CPU 51 transmits a bet command to the sub control circuit 42. That is, the main CPU 51 transmits a bet command when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 by the player (when the medal insertion slot 11 is operated) and when the bet button 12 is operated. In the following description, the player's insertion of a medal into the medal insertion slot 11 may be referred to as a medal insertion operation.

Peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 50 include stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, a 7-segment display 6, and a hopper 33. Further, a circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50.

The motor drive circuit 62 controls the drive of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel position detection circuit 63 detects a reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation according to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

The stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R have a configuration in which the momentum 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 61L, 61C, 61R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time a pulse is output for each stepping motor 61L, 61C, 61R, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant angle.

The main CPU 51 counts the number of times a pulse is output to the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R after detecting the reel index, so that the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly what the reel is a symbol). Is it rotated by the number of pieces?) Is managed.

Here, the management of the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 53. Then, each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) required for rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 53 is added by one. The symbol counter is provided according to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

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

As described above, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set for four symbols. Therefore, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the symbol of the left reel 3L in the middle of the left display window 4L and each symbol within the range up to the symbol four ahead of it are placed in the middle of the left display window 4L. It becomes a pattern that can be stopped.

The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. Further, the payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not the number of medals discharged to the outside from the hopper 33 has reached the number of payouts.

[Sub-control circuit]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sub-control circuit 42 of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The sub-control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 86, a DSP (digital signal processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 92, and an amplifier 93. Is configured to include.

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 41. 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 41, an effect registration task for extracting random values for production and determining the production content, and the determined production content. Based on this, an effect registration task for registering animation data, sound data, and lamp data, which will be described later, is included. Further, a drawing control task that controls the display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 10 based on the determined effect content, a lamp control task that controls the light output by the lamp 20, and a voice control that controls the sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R. Tasks etc. are included.

The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables such as an effect data management table (see FIG. 41), and a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content. The effect data is data that specifies animation data, sound data, and lamp data related to the effect to be executed when the effect is executed.

Further, the data storage area relates to a storage area for storing animation data related to the creation of an image for production, a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM including production music and sound effects described later, and a pattern of turning on and off light. A storage area for storing lamp data and the like are included.

The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an effect data storage area 831 for recording the determined effect data, a buffer area 832, an execution area 836, and an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41. There is.

An animation buffer 833, a sound buffer 834, and a lamp buffer 835 are provided in the buffer area 832. The effect data is stored in each buffer.

The execution area 836 is provided with an animation execution area 837, a sound execution area 838, and a lamp execution area 839. Animation data, sound data, and lamp data specified in the effect data stored in each buffer are registered in each execution area.

A liquid crystal display device 10, speakers 21L, 21R, and a lamp 20 are connected to the sub-control circuit 42 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 85, and the driver 86 create an image according to the animation data specified by the effect content, and display the created image on the liquid crystal display device 10.

Further, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 90, the audio RAM 91, the A / D converter 92, and the amplifier 93 output sounds such as BGM by the speakers 21L and 21R according to the sound data specified by the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 20 according to the lamp data specified by the effect content.

<Structure of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configurations of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 23.

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

In the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol existing in the middle stage in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the reel index is detected is defined as "0". Then, "0" to "20" corresponding to the symbol counters are assigned to each symbol in the order of proceeding in the direction of rotation of the reel with the symbol position "0" as a reference.

That is, by referring to the value of the symbol counter ("0" to "20") and the symbol arrangement table, the type of the symbol displayed in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R at that time is specified. be able to. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is "1", the symbol of "bell" at the symbol position "1" is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L.

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
The symbol combination table defines a combination of symbols predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area addition data, and the number of payouts. The display combination is data that identifies a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line.

In the present embodiment, the symbol combinations displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along any of the winning determination lines 8a to 8d (see FIG. 2) are the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table. If they match, it is judged as a prize. Then, when it is determined that the prize is won, benefits such as medal payout, re-game operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player. If the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the combinations of symbols defined by the symbol combination table, a so-called "loss" occurs.

The display combination is data that identifies a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line. This display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique combination of symbols is assigned to each bit. For example, when the symbol "red 7" of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is displayed along the winning determination line, "BB1 (00000001)" is determined as the display combination.

The storage area addition data is data for designating a display combination storage area (see FIG. 24) in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In this embodiment, two display combination storage areas A and B are provided. That is, display combinations having the same bit pattern but different contents are managed as different display combinations depending on the difference in the stored area.

The number of medals to be paid out represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. When a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the number of payouts, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, the medal is paid out when any one of "bell", "watermelon", "red cherry" and "blue cherry" is determined as the display combination. In the present embodiment, "bell", "watermelon", "red cherry" and "blue cherry" are collectively referred to as "small role".

When "Replay A", "Replay B" and "Special Replay" are determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. On the other hand, when "SB" is determined as the display combination, the single bonus game is activated, and when "RB" is determined, the regular bonus is activated. In addition, when "BB" is determined as the display combination, the big bonus game is activated.

[Bonus activation table]
Next, the bonus operating table will be described with reference to FIG.
When the bonus is activated, the bonus activation table is stored in the game status flag storage area A (see FIG. 26), the bonus end number counter, the game possible number counter, and the winning possible number counter provided in the main RAM 53. It specifies the data.

The game status flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game in which the operation is performed. In this embodiment, a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a single bonus are provided as the types of bonus games. The big bonus is a so-called type 1 special accessory continuous operation device, which is hereinafter referred to as "BB". The regular bonus is a so-called first-class special character, and is hereinafter referred to as "RB". In addition, the single bonus is a so-called ordinary character, and is hereinafter referred to as "SB".

The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not the specified number (payout number) that triggers the end of the bonus game has been reached. In the present embodiment, the operation of "BB1" and "BB2" ends when the number of medals reaching the specified number "345" is paid out.

That is, the numerical value specified by the bonus operation table is stored in the bonus end number counter, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operations of "BB1" and "BB2" are terminated on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is updated to "0".

The game / BR> ability count counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can be played in the operation of "RB1" to "RB3", that is, the so-called playable number of times. The winning count counter is data for managing the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in one regular bonus (RB) game, that is, the so-called winning count.

[Specified number table]
Next, the specified number table will be described with reference to FIG.
The specified number table defines a specified number, which is the number of medals required for one game, according to the RT game status flag (see FIG. 27) described later.

In this embodiment, the replay time (RT) is operated. In the game in which the RT is operated, the probability that the internal winning combination that allows the display of the combination of symbols related to the operation of the re-game is determined varies until a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the specified number table, the specified number of the RT0 gaming state is specified in "3", and the specified number of the RT1 gaming state is specified in "2".

In this embodiment, the bonus type (including non-bonus (general)) and the RT type are shown in different gaming states. This is because there is no one-to-one correspondence between the bonus state and the RT state, so it is necessary to manage the RT state during the bonus. That is, in the present embodiment, the RT state during the bonus depends on the RT state before the bonus, or the RT state changes during the bonus.

[Internal lottery table decision table]
Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.
The internal lottery table determination table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lottery according to the game state and the number of medals to be hung. In the case of the BB (1,2) gaming state and the RB (1 to 3) gaming state, the column of the RB gaming state is referred to.

For example, in the non-bonus (general game) state and the RT0 game state, the general internal lottery table A is used, and "18" is set as the number of lottery. Further, in the non-bonus (general game) state and the RT1 game state, the general internal lottery table B is used, and "18" is set as the number of lottery.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 16.
The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value when the data pointer is determined according to the winning number.

The data pointer is data acquired as a result of a lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is for designating the internal winning combination defined by the internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 17 and 18) described later. It is the data of. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. The lottery value is defined for each setting for adjusting the preset expected value of the lottery.

In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, random number values extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" are sequentially subtracted by lottery values defined according to each winning number. And. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not the result of subtraction is negative (whether or not so-called "digits" have occurred). In other words, it means that the winning number when the subtraction result becomes negative (“digits” occur) is won, and the data points assigned to the winning number are acquired.

Therefore, in the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data to which the lottery value is assigned (that is, the data pointer) is 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)".

FIG. 11 shows a general-purpose internal lottery table A. The general internal lottery table A defines a lottery value and a data pointer according to the winning numbers 1 to 18. For example, the small winning combination / replay data pointer to which the winning number "16" is won is "1", and when the general internal lottery table A is referred to, "1" is acquired as the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The probability is "9000/65536". Then, when "1" is acquired as the small winning combination / replay data pointer, "Replay A" is determined as the internal winning combination (see FIG. 17). In addition, there are "2" and "3" as data pointers for small winning combination / replay in which "replay A" is determined as the internal winning combination. The probability that "2" is acquired as the data pointer for small role / replay is "0/65536", and the probability that "3" is acquired is also "0/65536". Therefore, in the non-bonus state and the RT0 game state (3 cards), the probability that "Replay A" is determined as the internal winning combination is 9000/65536.

FIG. 12 shows a general-purpose internal lottery table B. The general internal lottery table B defines the lottery value and the data pointer according to the winning numbers 1 to 18. For example, the probability that "1" is acquired as the small winning combination / replay data pointer when referring to the general internal lottery table B is "9216/65536". Further, the probability that "2" is acquired as the data pointer for small winning combination / replay is "0/65536", and the probability that "3" is acquired is also "0/65536". That is, in the non-bonus state and the RT1 game state (two cards), the probability that "Replay A" is determined as the internal winning combination is 9216/65536.

FIG. 13 shows the BB general-purpose internal lottery table A. The BB general-purpose internal lottery table A defines the lottery value and the data pointer according to the winning numbers 1 to 18. For example, the probability that "1" is acquired as the small winning combination / replay data pointer when referring to the BB general internal lottery table A is "9000/65536". Further, the probability that "2" is acquired as the data pointer for small winning combination / replay is "0/65536", and the probability that "3" is acquired is also "0/65536". That is, in the BB game state and the RT0 game state (three-card hanging), the probability that "Replay A" is determined as the internal winning combination is 9000/65536.

FIG. 14 shows a BB general-purpose internal lottery table B. The internal lottery table B for general use of the BB defines the lottery value and the data pointer according to the winning numbers 1 to 18. For example, the probability that "1" is acquired as the small winning combination / replay data pointer when referring to the BB general internal lottery table B is "9216/65536". Further, the probability that "2" is acquired as the data pointer for small winning combination / replay is "0/65536", and the probability that "3" is acquired is also "0/65536". That is, in the BB game state and the RT1 game state (two cards), the probability that "Replay A" is determined as the internal winning combination is 9216/65536.

FIG. 15 shows the internal lottery table A for RB. The internal lottery table A for RB defines the lottery value and the data pointer according to the winning numbers 1 to 18. For example, the probability that "1" is acquired as a small winning combination / replay data pointer when referring to the RB internal lottery table A is "9000/65536". Further, the probability that "2" is acquired as the data pointer for small winning combination / replay is "0/65536", and the probability that "3" is acquired is also "0/65536". That is, in the case of the RB game state and the RT0 game state (three-card hanging), the probability that "Replay A" is determined as the internal winning combination is 9000/65536.

FIG. 16 shows an internal lottery table B for RB. The internal lottery table B for RB defines the lottery value and the data pointer according to the winning numbers 1 to 18. For example, the probability that "1" is acquired as the small winning combination / replay data pointer when referring to the RB internal lottery table B is "9216/65536". Further, the probability that "2" is acquired as the data pointer for small winning combination / replay is "0/65536", and the probability that "3" is acquired is also "0/65536". That is, in the RB game state and the RT1 game state (two cards), the probability that "Replay A" is determined as the internal winning combination is 9216/65536.

[Internal winning combination decision table]
Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.
The internal winning combination determination table defines the internal winning combination according to the data pointer. That is, when the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

The internal winning combination is data that identifies a combination of symbols by reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are permitted to be displayed along any of the winning determination lines 8a to 8e. Similar to the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique combination of symbols is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is "0", the content of the internal winning combination is "missing", but this allows the display of all the symbol combinations specified by the above-mentioned symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). Indicates that it will not be done.

FIG. 17 shows an internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines the small winning combination and the replaying combination for "0" to "8" of the small winning combination / replay data pointer. That is, the internal winning combination determination table for small wins / replays defines the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals or the internal winning combination related to the operation of the replay.

FIG. 18 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game for the bonus data pointers "0" to "8".

[Reel stop initialization table]
Next, the stop table will be described with reference to FIG. The stop table defines the number of sliding pieces for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the symbol position that is the stop start position.

In the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped within 190 msec. Specifically, any one of the number of sliding pieces "0" to "4" is added to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected, and the value corresponds to the obtained value. The symbol position is determined as the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel stops. The symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected is the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel is started to be stopped, and this is referred to as a "stop start position".

The number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from the time when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. In other words, it is the number of symbols that pass through the middle stage of the corresponding display window in the period from the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch 17S to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reel. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S.

FIG. 19 shows an example of a stop table used when the winning number is “8-10”. In this stop table, the number of sliding pieces is specified so that "bell, red cherry, bell" is displayed on the top line 8b. For example, if the stop button 17L is pressed while any of the symbols of the rotating left reel 3L symbol positions "10" to "20" is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L, the left reel 3L is moved to the symbol position "10". Stop with any of the symbols (replay) of "0", "13", and "18" displayed in the middle of the display window 4L. Then, any one of "1", "14", and "19" (bell) is displayed in the upper part of the display window 4L.

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
Next, the pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.
The pull-in priority table selection table defines the pull-in priority table number according to the pressing order and each stop operation.

FIG. 20 shows a pull-in priority table selection table A. The attraction priority table selection table A is referred to when the winning number is "17" (see FIGS. 11 to 16). That is, in the present embodiment, "2" is acquired as the data pointer for the small winning combination / replay, and when the internal winning combination is "replay A + special replay", the attraction priority table selection table A is referred to.

When the pull-in priority table selection table A is referred to, the pull-in priority table is used for each stop operation when the pressing order (pressing order) is "left middle right", "left / right middle", and "middle left / right". The number "0" is acquired. In addition, the pull-in priority table number "1" is acquired for each stop operation when the pressing order is "middle right left", "right middle left", and "right middle left".

When the pull-in priority table number "0" is acquired, the pull-in priority table A (see FIG. 22) described later is selected. On the other hand, when the attraction priority table number "1" is acquired, the attraction priority table B (see FIG. 23) described later is selected.

FIG. 21 shows a pull-in priority table selection table B. The attraction priority table selection table B is referred to when the winning number is "18" (see FIGS. 11 to 16). That is, in the present embodiment, "3" is acquired as the data pointer for the small winning combination / replay, and when the internal winning combination is "replay A + replay B + special replay", the attraction priority table selection table B is referred to.

When the pull-in priority table selection table B is referred to, the pull-in priority table is used for each stop operation when the pressing order (pressing order) is "left middle right", "left / right middle", and "middle left / right". The number "1" is acquired. Further, the pull-in priority table number "0" is acquired for each stop operation when the pressing order is "middle right left", "right middle left", and "right middle left".

[Pull-in priority table]
Next, the pull-in priority table will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. The pull-in priority table defines the pull-in data according to a predetermined priority.

The pull-in priority table is used to search whether or not a more appropriate number of sliding pieces exists in addition to the number of sliding pieces in the stop table. The priority order defines the order in which the attraction is preferentially performed among the types of the symbol combinations related to the winning. Each fetched data is represented as 1 byte of data. The structure of the pull-in data is the same as the structure of the internal winning combination and the display combination described above, and a unique combination of symbols is assigned to each bit.

In the present embodiment, first, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the above-mentioned stop table. However, if there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces, the number is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. That is, in the present embodiment, regardless of the number of sliding pieces acquired by the stop table, a more appropriate number of sliding pieces is determined based on the priority of the combination of symbols whose display is permitted by the internal winning combination.

FIG. 22 shows the pull-in priority table A. The pull-in priority table A is a table that is referred to when the pull-in priority table number is "0", and defines the priority "1" to "5" and the pull-in data according to the internal winning combination. ..

In the attraction priority table A, the attraction data corresponding to "replay A" is specified for the priority "1", and the attraction data corresponding to "special replay, replay B" is specified for the priority "2". doing. Further, in the attraction priority table A, the attraction data corresponding to "BB1, BB2, RB1 to 3, SB1 to 3" is defined for the priority "3", and "Bell," for the priority "4". The pull-in data corresponding to "red cherry, blue cherry" is specified. Then, the pull-in data corresponding to "watermelon" is defined for the priority "5". Therefore, when the pull-in priority table A is referred to, the display of the symbol combination of "Replay A" is prioritized over the display of the other symbol combinations.

FIG. 23 shows the pull-in priority table B. The attraction priority table B is a table that is referred to when the attraction priority table number is "1", and defines the priority "1" to "5" and the attraction data according to the internal winning combination. ..

In the attraction priority table B, the attraction data corresponding to "special replay" is defined for the priority "1", and the attraction data corresponding to "replay A, replay B" is specified for the priority "2". doing. Further, in the attraction priority table B, the attraction data corresponding to "BB1, BB2, RB1 to 3, SB1 to 3" is defined for the priority "3", and "bell," for the priority "4". The pull-in data corresponding to "red cherry, blue cherry" is specified. Then, the pull-in data corresponding to "watermelon" is defined for the priority "5". Therefore, when the pull-in priority table B is referred to, the display of the symbol combination of the "special replay" is prioritized over the display of the other symbol combinations.

<Structure of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configurations of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 28.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 24.
The internal winning combination storage area is composed of internal winning combination storage areas A and B, each represented by 1 byte of data.

In each of the internal winning combination storage areas A and B, when "1" is set in the target bit, the display of the combination of symbols corresponding to that bit is permitted. When all the bits are "0", the content is lost. When "1" is set in a plurality of bits in the internal winning combination storage areas A and B, the display of the combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted.

The main RAM 53 is provided with a display combination storage area (not shown) in which the above-mentioned display combination is stored. The configuration of the display combination storage area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storage area. When "1" is set in the target bit in the display combination storage area, it indicates that the combination of symbols corresponding to the bit is displayed on the winning determination line. Further, when all the bits are "0", it indicates that the combination of symbols related to the winning is not displayed on the winning determination line.

[Carryover storage area]
Next, the configuration of the carry-over combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
As a result of the above-mentioned internal lottery, when "BB1, BB2, RB1 to 3" are determined as the internal winning combination, the internal winning combination is stored in the carry-over combination storage area as the carry-over combination.

The carry-over combination stored in the carry-over combination storage area is held without being cleared until the corresponding combination of symbols (for example, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7") is displayed on the winning determination line. Then, while the carry-over combination is stored in the carry-over combination storage area, the carry-over combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery.

[Game status flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27.
The game state flag storage area stores the game state flag consisting of 1 byte. A unique bonus game or RT is assigned to each bit of the game status flag.

FIG. 26 shows the game state flag storage area A. A bonus type is assigned to the game state flag storage area A. When "1" is set in the target bit in the game state flag storage area A, the corresponding bonus game is being operated. For example, when "1" is set in bit 0 of the game state flag storage area A, the operation of BB1 is performed and the game state is BB1.

FIG. 27 shows the game state flag storage area B. The RT type is assigned to the game state flag storage area B. When "1" is set in the target bit in the game state flag storage area B, the corresponding RT operation is performed. For example, when "1" is set in bit 0 of the game state flag storage area B, RT0 is being operated and the game state is RT0. In this embodiment, the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state are applied.

[Symbol storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 28.
The symbol storage area stores data (symbol code) for identifying the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R displayed along any of the winning determination lines.

The symbol storage area shown in FIG. 28 is a configuration example when the symbol counters of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are “9” (see FIG. 6). The display combination is determined by determining whether or not the combination of symbols stored in the symbol storage area matches the combination of symbols defined by the symbol combination table described above.

<Explanation of operation of main control circuit>
Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 40.

[Main flowchart controlled by main CPU]
First, a main flowchart controlled by the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to FIG. 29.

When the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 51 first performs an initialization process (S1). In this initialization process, a check as to whether or not the main RAM 53 is normal, an input / output port initialization, and the like are performed.

Next, the main CPU 51 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 53 (S2). The designated storage area is, for example, an internal winning combination storage area, a display combination storage area, or a storage area that needs to be erased for each game.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation monitoring process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (S3). Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S4). In this process, the automatic insertion counter determines whether or not it is 0, and when the automatic insertion counter determines that it is 0, the medal passage permission is performed. When it is determined that the automatic closing counter is not 0, the automatic closing counter is copied to the closing number counter. The automatic input counter is data for identifying whether or not any of the replays has been established in the previous unit game. When any of the replays is established, the number of medals inserted in the previous unit game is automatically inserted into the automatic insertion counter. In addition, the specified number is determined based on the game state flag with reference to the specified number table (see FIG. 9). Then, the input of the medal sensor or the like is checked, and when the number of medals to be hung matches the specified number, 4 is stored in the effective line counter and the start operation is allowed.

Next, the main CPU 51 extracts the random number value and stores it in the random number value storage area provided in the main RAM 53 (S5). When the extracted random number value is stored in the random number value storage area, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32 (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random number value.

Next, when the start switch 16S detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation), the main CPU 51 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S7). The start command is configured to include parameters that specify internal winning combinations and the like. Next, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S8). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the drive of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 40) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec), and the reels 3L, 3C are driven. , 3R rotation is started. At this time, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is accelerated until its rotation reaches a constant speed, and then is controlled so that the constant speed is maintained.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is a constant speed (S9). When it is determined that the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is not a constant speed, the main CPU 51 waits until the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is a constant speed, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (S10). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing at which the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed and the internal winning combination.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display combination search process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (S11). In this process, the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7) is referred to, and the display combination and the number of medals to be paid out are determined based on the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display combination determination process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (S12). In this process, RT migration is managed based on the display combination.

Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 42 (S13). The display combination command is configured to include parameters for specifying the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a medal payout process (S14). In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the number of payouts determined in S11.

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area A (see FIG. 26), and determines whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S15). In the game state flag storage area A according to the present embodiment, BB1, 2 game state flags, RB1 to 3 game state flags, and SB1 to 3 game state flags are stored as bonus operating flags.

When it is determined that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (S16). In this process, it is checked whether or not to end the operation of the bonus by referring to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S15 that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 51 performs the RT game number counter update process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (S17). This process is performed when the number of games is a transition condition for RT. In the RT game number counter update process, the remaining number of games in the RT game state at that time is updated.

When the RT game number counter update process is completed, or when the bonus end check process in S16 is completed, the bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 39 is performed (S18). In this process, it is checked whether or not the bonus operation is started and whether or not the replay is performed. When the bonus operation check process is completed, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S2 again.

[Bonus operation monitoring process]
Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the BB2 game state flag (see FIG. 26) is on (S31). When it is determined that the BB2 game state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation monitoring process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB game state flag is on, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the RB game state (step S32). When the main CPU 51 determines that the RB game status flag is on, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation monitoring process and shifts the process to the main flow.

When it is determined that the RB game state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 performs the RB1 operation time process based on the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 8) (step S33). In the RB1 operation time processing, the main CPU 51 sets "8" in the game possible number counter and the winning possible number counter, respectively, and turns on the RB1 game state flag. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation monitoring process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.

First, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 10), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lottery based on the game state flag and the number of times played (S61). In this process, when it is determined whether or not the bonus is activated by referring to the game state storage area A, the specified number (multiplied number) is determined by referring to the specified number table (see FIG. 9), and according to the result, The internal lottery table and the number of lottery are determined. The number of lottery indicates the number of times for each winning number specified by the internal lottery table to subtract the lottery value and determine whether or not a digit has occurred.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lottery value changing process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (S62). In this process, the lottery value of the winning number related to the replay or / and the small winning combination is changed according to the game state and the number of medals inserted.

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a random number value stored in the random number value storage area and sets it as a determination random number value (S63). Next, the main CPU 51 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S64).

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires the lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S65). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S66). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the digit has been performed (S67). When it is determined that the digit has not been performed, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the winning number and subtracts 1 from the number of lottery (S68).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of lottery is 0 (S69). When it is determined that the number of lottery is not 0, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S65. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of lottery is 0, the main CPU 51 sets 0 as the small winning combination / replay data pointer and sets 0 as the bonus data pointer (S70).

When it is determined that the digit has been performed in the process of S67, the main CPU 51 acquires the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S71). After the processing of S71 or the processing of S70, the main CPU 51 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 (S72). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 24) (S73).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is "00000000000" (S74). When it is determined that the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is "00000000", the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer ( S75).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RB game state is in progress (S76). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the RB1 to RB3 game state flags is on. When it is determined that the player is not in the RB game state, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the player is in the BB game state (S77). That is, it is determined whether or not the BB1 or BB2 game state flag is on.

When it is determined by the process of S77 that the game is in the BB game state, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is "RB" (S78). When it is determined that the internal winning combination is "RB", or when it is determined that the internal winning combination is not in the BB gaming state in the processing of S77, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carry-over combination storage area (S79). ..

Next, the main CPU 51 turns on the corresponding RT game state flag according to the type of bonus (S80). In the present embodiment, if RB1 wins during the BB1 gaming state, the game shifts from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. That is, the RT0 game state flag is turned off and the RT1 game state flag is turned on. Further, when BB1 wins, the state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state. That is, the RT1 game state flag is turned off and the RT0 game state flag is turned on.

After the processing of S80, when it is determined that the internal winning combination is not "RB" in the processing of S78, and when it is determined that the RB game state is in progress in the processing of S76, it is stored in the carry-over combination storage area in the processing of S76. When it is determined that the data is not "000000", the main CPU 51 ORs the carry-over combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area, and stores the result in the internal winning combination storage area (S81). After that, the main CPU 51 clears only the SB bits from the carry-over combination storage area. Then, the internal lottery process is completed, and the process is transferred to the main flow (see FIG. 29).

[Lottery price change process]
Next, the lottery value changing process will be described with reference to FIG. 33.

First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area B (see FIG. 27), and determines whether or not the RT game state flag is on (S91). When it is determined that the RT game state flag is on, the main CPU 51 refers to the corresponding RT internal lottery table (not shown) and changes the lottery value of the winning number related to the replay (S92).

After the processing of S92 or when it is determined in the processing of S91 that the RT game state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 ends the lottery value change processing and shifts the processing to the internal lottery processing (see FIG. 31).

This lottery value change process is a process to be executed when the number of times (small winning combination / bonus winning probability) is not changed, the RT game state is changed, and only the winning probability of the replay is changed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the lottery value change process is not executed.

[Reel stop control process]
Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. 34.

First, the main CPU 51 acquires a stop table according to the determined internal winning combination (S101). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S102). When it is determined that the valid stop button has not been pressed, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S102 again and waits for the valid stop button pressing operation.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 51 resets the corresponding bit in the valid stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button (S103). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operation counter (S104).

Next, the main CPU 51 sets "5" as the number of checks (S105). This is because the maximum number of sliding pieces of each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R is set to "4". That is, by setting "5" as the number of checks, the check for the number of slip pieces "0" to "4" is performed respectively.

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the pull-in priority table and searches for the symbol position having the highest priority based on the internal winning combination within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (step S106). .. In the present embodiment, when the winning number is "17" or "18", the attraction priority table A (see FIG. 20) or the attraction priority table B (see FIG. 21) is referred to, and the attraction priority table is selected. To do. For other winning numbers, the pull-in priority table A is selected.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines the number of sliding pieces based on the stop table, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter, and the search result in the processing of S106, and sets the scheduled stop position (S107). In principle, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the acquired stop table. However, if there is a symbol position with a higher priority than the symbol / BR> c position specified in the stop table, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the symbol position with the higher priority. When the scheduled stop position is determined, the drive of the stepping motor is controlled by the interrupt process (see FIG. 40) described later, and the rotation of the reel is stopped after waiting for the symbol counter to be updated to the scheduled stop position. ..

Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42 (S108). The reel stop command includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped and the number of sliding pieces thereof.

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 6), acquires the symbol code based on the scheduled stop position, and stores it in the symbol storage area (S109). That is, the symbol displayed on the winning determination line is specified by the reel whose rotation is stopped.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S110). When the stop button non-operation counter is determined to be 0, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29). On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0, the main CPU 51 shifts the process to S102.

[Display role search process]
Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG. 35.

First, the main CPU 51 clears the display combination storage area and sets the start address of the symbol storage area (see FIG. 28) (S121). That is, the address corresponding to the winning determination line is specified. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the start address of the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7) (S122).

Next, the main CPU 51 compares the combination of symbols defined by the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area (S123). That is, the combination of the symbols consisting of the symbol of the left reel 3L, the symbol of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol of the right reel 3R is compared with the combination of the symbols defined by the symbol combination table according to the winning determination line.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area match the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table (S124). When it is determined that the three symbol codes match the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the main CPU 51 acquires the winning operation flag and the storage area addition data (S125). The winning operation flag is data representing a display combination, and is composed of eight bit strings like the data in the symbol combination table. The storage area addition data is data used to identify one of a plurality of display combination storage areas when they exist.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the address of the display combination storage area based on the storage area addition data (S126). For example, when the storage area addition data is "0", the address of the display combination storage area A is set. Subsequently, the main CPU 51 stores the logical sum of the acquired winning operation flag and the designated display combination storage area in the display combination storage area (S127). Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the number of payouts and adds the acquired number of payouts to the payout counter (S128).

After the processing of S128, when it is determined in the processing of S124 that the three symbol codes do not match the symbol combination specified by the symbol combination table, the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the set address is the end code. Determine if it exists (set). When it is determined that it is not an end code, that is, the search is not performed for all the symbol combinations specified by the symbol combination table, the main CPU 51 shifts the process to S123.

When it is determined that the data corresponding to the address set in the process of S129 is the end code, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed (S130). In this process, the value of the effective line counter stored in the main RAM 53 is transferred to a register in advance, and it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value transferred to this register becomes 0. Therefore, in the process of S130, the effective line counter itself stored in the main RAM 53 is not subtracted.

When it is determined that the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed in the process of S130, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination search process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has not been executed, the main CPU 51 updates the address of the symbol storage area (S131). In this process, when a plurality of winning determination lines are set, the address of the symbol storage area is updated to an address that specifies another winning determination line. When the processing of S131 is completed, the main CPU 51 shifts the processing to S122.

[Display combination determination process]
Next, the display combination determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is "00000000000" (S141). When it is determined that the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is not "00000000", the main CPU 51 ends the display combination determination process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29).

When it is determined in the process of S141 that the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is "000000", the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state (S142). When it is determined that the BB game state or the RB game state is in progress, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination determination process and shifts the process to the main flow.

When it is determined by the process of S142 that the player is not in the BB game state or the RB game state, the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table and sets the RT game state flag based on the game state and the display combination (S143). .. This process is a process to be executed when the RT is transferred with the game state and the display combination as an opportunity, and is not executed in the present embodiment. When the process of S143 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination determination process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Bonus end check process]
Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. 37.

First, the main CPU 51 turns off the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) game state flags (S161). Next, it is determined whether or not the player is in the BB game state (S162). When it is determined that the BB game state is in progress, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is "0" (S163). When the bonus end number counter determines that it is "0", the main CPU 51 performs bonus end processing (S164). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter and turns off the BB game state flag. Further, the RB game status flag is turned off, and the winning counter and the game counter are cleared. If the bonus end number counter is "0", it means that the number of medals paid out is 345 or more during the BB game state.

Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 42 (S165). The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended. When the process of S165 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29).

When it is determined by the process of S163 that the bonus end number counter is not "0", or when it is determined by the process of S161 that the bonus end number counter is not in the BB game state, the main CPU 51 sets the RB (RB1, RB2, RB3) game state flag. Determines whether or not is on (S166). When it is determined that the RB game status flag is not on, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

When it is determined in the process of S166 that the RB game state flag is on, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the game possible number counter (S167). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is a small combination (bell, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry) (S168). When it is determined that the display combination is a small combination, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the winning count counter (S169).

After the processing of S169 or the processing of S168, when it is determined that the display combination is not a small combination, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning counter or the game counter is "0" (S170). ). When it is determined that the winning count counter or the game play counter is not "0", the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

When it is determined by the processing of S170 that the winning counter or the game counter is "0", the main CPU 51 performs the RB end processing (S171). Specifically, the main CPU 51 performs processing such as turning off the RB operating flag, clearing the winning counter and the game counter. When the RB end processing is performed, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing and returns the processing to the main flow.

[RT game counter update process]
Next, the RT game number counter update process will be described with reference to FIG. 38.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is "0" (S181). When the RT game number counter determines to be "0", the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number counter update process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29). On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT game number counter is not "0", the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the RT game number counter (S182).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is "0" (S183). When it is determined that the RT game number counter is not "0", the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number counter update process and shifts the process to the main flow. On the other hand, when the RT game number counter determines that it is "0", the main CPU 51 turns off the current RT game state flag (S184). After the process of S184, any RT game state flag may be turned on. At this time, it is preferable that the RT game state flag to be set is not determined by lottery or the like, but is predetermined according to the RT game state flag (turned off in the process of S184) before the transition. When the process of S184 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number counter update process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Bonus operation check process]
Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. 39.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is a bonus (BB1, BB2, RB1 to RB3, SB1 to SB3) (S201). When it is determined that the display combination is a bonus, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs the bonus operation time processing according to the display combination (S202). In this process, the BB game state flag, the RB game state flag, or the SB game state flag is turned on. Then, when the BB game state flag is turned on, "345" is set in the bonus end number counter. When the RB game status flag is turned on, "8" is set in the game possible number counter and the winning possible number counter.

Next, the main CPU 51 clears the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area (S203). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 sets the RT game status flag according to the type of bonus and clears the RT game number counter (S204). This process is executed when the RT state is changed when the bonus is displayed, and is not executed in the present embodiment.

Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 42 (S205). The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started. When the process of S205 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 29).

When it is determined in the process of S201 that the display combination is not a bonus, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is a replay (any of replay A, replay B, and special replay) (S206). When it is determined that the display combination is not a replay, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

When it is determined in the process of S206 that the display combination is a replay, the main CPU 51 copies the input number counter to the automatic input number counter (S207). When the process of S207 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, the interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU will be described with reference to FIG. 40.

First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S221). Next, the main CPU 51 performs an input port check process (S222). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel control process (S223). In this process, the drive of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled so that when the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is started, and then the rotation is performed at a constant speed. Will be done. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the symbol counter of the corresponding reel is updated by the number of sliding pieces. Then, the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped after waiting for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the scheduled stop position (the symbol at the scheduled stop position reaches the middle stage of the display window). , The drive of the stepping motor is controlled.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp / 7-segment drive process (S224). In this process, the drive control of the 7-segment display 6 is performed to display the number of payouts, the number of credits, and the like. Next, the main CPU restores the register (S225). When this process is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt process.

<Structure of data table stored in sub ROM>
Next, the effect data management table stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIG. 41. The effect data management table defines the effect number and the effect data for designating the animation data, sound data, and lamp data related to the effect executed in response to each opportunity.
The effect number is a number determined by lottery based on an internal winning combination or the like after the sub CPU 81 extracts a random value for effect.

Each trigger includes an operation of the start lever 16 (displayed as "lever"), a first stop operation (displayed as "first stop"), and a second stop operation (displayed as "second stop"). .. In addition, each opportunity in the present embodiment includes a third stop operation (displayed as "third stop"), a medal insertion operation, or an operation of the bet button 12 (displayed as "bet").

A to J of each effect data specify animation data, sound data, and lamp data related to the effect for 2 seconds. The animation data, sound data, and lamp data specified by each of the production data A to J have different image contents, melody, and light emission patterns.

For example, the effect data corresponding to the operation of the start lever when "1" is determined as the effect number is "A". Therefore, from the operation of the lever to the first stop operation, the production by the animation data, the sound data, and the lamp data specified by "A" of the production data is executed. Similarly, the effect data corresponding to the first stop operation when "1" is determined as the effect number is "B". Therefore, from the first stop operation to the second stop operation, the animation data, the sound data, and the lamp data specified by the effect data "B" (the data specified by the effect data "A" is the video. The production (data with different contents, melody, and light emission pattern) is executed.
In FIG. 41, "1" and "2" are illustrated as the effect numbers, but the number of effect numbers to be set can be changed as appropriate. Further, although "A" to "J" are illustrated as the effect data, the number of effect data to be set can be changed as appropriate.

<Explanation of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 45.

[Main board communication task]
First, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 42.

First, the sub CPU 81 checks the reception of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S501). Next, when the sub CPU 81 receives a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S502).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S503). When it is determined that a command different from the previous one has not been received, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S501.

on the other hand. When it is determined that a command different from the previous one has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (S504). A message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. When the processing of S504 is completed, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S501.

[Direction registration task]
Next, the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 43.

First, the sub CPU 81 retrieves a message from the message queue (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (S512). When it is determined that there is no message, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S511.

On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a message, the sub CPU 81 copies the game information from the message (S513). In this process, for example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel whose rotation has stopped, a display combination, and a game state flag, which are specified by parameters, are copied to a storage area provided in the sub RAM 83.

Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (S514). In this process, the content of the effect is determined, the effect data is stored, and the like, depending on the type of command received.

After the processing of S514, the sub CPU 81 stores the sound data in the sound execution area 838 (S515). That is, the sound data is registered. Next, the sub CPU 81 stores the animation data in the animation execution area 837 (S516). That is, the animation data is registered. Next, the sub CPU 81 records the lamp data in the lamp execution area 839 (S517). That is, the lamp data is registered. The registration of sound data, the registration of animation data, and the registration of lamp data are performed based on the effect data stored in the effect content determination process. Since the processing of sound data registration, animation data registration, and lamp data registration is the same, only sound data registration will be explained in detail later, and animation data registration and lamp data registration will be described. The description is omitted.

When the process of S517 is completed, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S511. When the sound data, the animation data, and the lamp data are recorded in each execution area, the sub CPU 81 executes the effect based on the recorded sound data, the animation data, and the lamp data.

[Production content determination process]
Next, the effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 44.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the start command is received (S521). When it is determined that the start command is being received, the sub CPU 81 extracts the effect random value and determines the effect number by lottery based on the internal winning combination or the like (S522).

Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect data management table, and stores the effect data of each trigger in the effect data storage area 831 based on the determined effect number (S523). For example, when "1" is determined as the effect number, "A" is stored as the effect data corresponding to the operation of the start lever 16, and "B" is stored as the effect data corresponding to the first stop operation. 2 “C” is stored as the effect data corresponding to the stop operation. Further, "D" is stored as the effect data corresponding to the third stop operation, and "E" is stored as the effect data corresponding to the operation of inserting the medal or the operation of the bet button 12.

Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect data storage area 831 and stores the effect data corresponding to the start lever operation in each of the animation buffer 833, the sound buffer 834, and the lamp buffer 835 (S524). When the process of S524 is completed, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process and shifts the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

When it is determined in the process of S521 that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process and shifts the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

[Sound data registration process]
Next, the sound data registration process will be described with reference to FIG. 45.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the start command is received (S531).
When it is determined that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the speakers 21L and 21R are outputting sound according to the sound data specified by the effect data (S532). When it is determined that the output is in progress, the sub CPU 81 ends the sound data registration process and shifts the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the output is not output, it is determined whether or not the command corresponding to the next trigger is received (S533). In the present embodiment, the start command transmitted by the operation of the start lever 16, the stop command related to the first stop operation, the stop command related to the second stop operation, the stop command related to the third stop operation, and the medal insertion operation Alternatively, the commands are received in the order of the bet commands transmitted by the operation of the bet button 12. To determine whether or not a command corresponding to the next trigger has been received, for example, a flag storage area corresponding to each command and storing a flag to be set when received is provided in the sub RAM 83, and this flag storage area is provided. It may be done by referring to.

When it is determined that the command corresponding to the next trigger is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the sound data registration process and shifts the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the command corresponding to the next trigger is received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect data management table and specifies the effect data corresponding to the received command (S534).

Next, the sub CPU 81 stores the specified effect data in the sound buffer 834 (S535). At this time, if the effect data is already stored in each buffer, the effect data is deleted and the specified effect data is stored.

When it is determined in S531 that the start command is received, and after the processing of S535, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sound buffer 834 and stores the sound data specified by the stored effect data in the sound execution area 838. (S536). That is, the sound data is registered.

When the process of S536 is completed, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process and shifts the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

As described above, the configuration and operation of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the first embodiment have been described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 45.
Next, the action of the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 46. In FIG. 46, the white arrows indicate the timing of the operation of the start lever 16, the first to third stop operations, and the operation of the medal insertion or the bet button 12, that is, the sub CPU 81 is the start command, the first to third stop operations. Indicates the time when the stop command and the bet command related to the above are received. The arrows between the white arrows indicate the intervals between each operation.

In the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the sub control circuit 42 (see FIG. 4) receives a start command from the main CPU 51, the sub CPU 81 (see FIG. 5) is subjected to the effect content determination process (see FIG. 44) to perform the effect number. To determine. Then, the sub CPU 81 stores the effect data at each opportunity corresponding to the determined effect number in the effect data storage area 831. For example, when the determined effect number is "1", the sub CPU 81 stores "A" in the effect data storage area 831 as the effect data corresponding to the operation of the start lever 16. Similarly, "B" is stored as the effect data corresponding to the first stop operation, "C" is stored as the effect data corresponding to the second stop operation, and "D" is stored as the effect data corresponding to the third stop operation. It is stored, and "E" is stored as the effect data corresponding to the operation of inserting the medal or the operation of the bet button 12. Further, the sub CPU 81 stores "A" of the effect data corresponding to the operation of the start lever 16 in each buffer area 833, 834, 835.

Then, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by "A" of the effect data stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838 by the sound data registration process (see FIG. 45), and the speakers 21L, 21R Output from (instruct the speakers 21L and 21R to output). That is, the sound data specified by the effect data "A" is output from the sbeekers 21L and 21R. Similarly, the sub CPU 81 registers the animation data and the lamp data designated by "A" of the effect data, and performs the effect by the liquid crystal display device 10 and the lamp 20.

As shown in FIG. 46, when the first stop operation is performed 3 seconds after the operation of the start lever 16, the sub CPU 81 stores the effect data “B” in each buffer area. Then, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by "B" of the effect data stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838, and outputs the sound data from the speakers 21L and 21R. That is, from the sbeekers 21L and 21R, the sound data specified by the effect data "B" is output one second after the output of the sound data specified by the effect data "A" is completed. Similarly, the sub CPU 81 registers the animation data and the lamp data designated by the effect data “B”, and performs the effect by the liquid crystal display device 10 and the lamp 20.

Further, when the second stop operation is performed 4 seconds after the first stop operation, the sub CPU 81 stores the effect data in "C" in each buffer area. Then, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by "C" of the effect data stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838, and outputs the sound data from the speakers 21L and 21R. That is, the sound data specified by the effect data "C" is output from the sbeekers 21L and 21R 2 seconds after the output of the sound data specified by the effect data "B" is completed.

Further, when the third stop operation is performed 6 seconds after the second stop operation, the sub CPU 81 stores "D" of the effect data in each buffer area. Then, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by "D" of the effect data stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838, and outputs the sound data from the speakers 21L and 21R. That is, the sound data specified by the effect data "D" is output from the sbeekers 21L and 21R 4 seconds after the output of the sound data specified by the effect data "C" is completed.

Further, when the medal insertion operation or the bet button 12 operation is performed 4 seconds after the third stop operation, the sub CPU 81 stores the effect data in "E" in each buffer area. Then, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by "E" of the effect data stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838, and outputs the sound data from the speakers 21L and 21R. That is, the sound data specified by the effect data "E" is output from the sbeekers 21L and 21R 2 seconds after the output of the sound data specified by the effect data "D" is completed.

In this way, the player starts the time to output the sound data corresponding to the operation of the start lever 16, the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, the medal insertion operation, or the operation of the bet button 12 from the speakers 21L, 21R. It can be changed depending on the timing of the operation of the lever 16, the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, the medal insertion operation, or the operation of the bet button 12. Therefore, music for production output when the start lever 16 is operated, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are operated, the medal insertion operation or the bet button 12 is operated (hereinafter referred to as production music). In some cases), it can be different depending on the timing of the operation by the player. Therefore, as compared with the case where a predetermined BGM is repeatedly output during the game, the output music is diversified, so that the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

In the present embodiment, even if the interval between continuous operations is less than 2 seconds, the sound data corresponding to the operation in the previous order is output for 2 seconds, and then the sound data corresponding to the operation in the next order is output. Is done. For example, when the first stop operation is performed 1.6 seconds after the operation of the start lever 16, the sub CPU 81 is designated by the sound data corresponding to the operation of the start lever 16 (as described above, the effect data “A”. Sound data) is output for 2 seconds, and then the sound data corresponding to the first stop operation is output.

2. Second Embodiment Next, the pachi-slot machine 100 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48.
The pachi-slot 100 according to the present embodiment differs from the pachi-slot 1 in the first embodiment in the contents of the sound data registration process, the animation data registration process, and the sound data registration process to be executed. Further, the contents of the sound data registration process, the animation data registration process, and the lamp data registration process in the present embodiment are the same. Therefore, among these registration processes, only the sound data registration process executed by the pachislot 100 will be described later with reference to FIG. 47. The same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

[Sound data registration process]
First, the process of registering the sound data of the pachislot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 47.
As shown in FIG. 47, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the start command is received (S601).

When it is determined that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the speakers 21L and 21R are outputting sound according to the sound data specified by the effect data (S602). When it is determined that the output is in progress, the sub CPU 81 ends the sound data registration process and shifts the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the output is not output, it is determined whether or not the command corresponding to the next trigger is received (S603). In this embodiment as well as the first embodiment, the start command transmitted by the operation of the start lever 16, the stop command related to the first stop operation, the stop command related to the second stop operation, and the third stop operation The commands are received in the order of the stop command, the medal insertion operation, or the bet command transmitted by the operation of the bet button 12.

When it is determined that the command corresponding to the next trigger has been received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect data management table to specify the effect data corresponding to the received command (S604), and shifts the process to S606.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the command corresponding to the next trigger is not received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect data management table based on the previously received command and specifies the effect data corresponding to the received command. (S605), the process is transferred to S606.

In S606, the sub CPU 81 stores the specified effect data in the sound buffer 834 (S606). At this time, if the effect data is already stored in each buffer, the effect data is deleted and the specified effect data is stored.

When it is determined in S601 that the start command is received, and after the processing of S606, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sound buffer 834 and stores the sound data specified by the stored effect data in the sound execution area 838. (S607). That is, the sound data is registered.

When the process of S607 is completed, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process and shifts the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

Next, the action of the pachislot 100 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 48. In FIG. 48, the white arrows indicate the timings of the start lever 16, the first to third stop operations, the medal insertion operation, or the bet button 12, that is, the sub CPU 81 is the start command, the first to third. Indicates the time when the stop command and the bet command related to the stop operation are received. The arrows between the white arrows indicate the intervals between each operation.

When the effect number determined by the effect content determination process (see FIG. 44) is "1", the sub CPU 81 of the pachislot 100 has the effect data stored in the sound buffer 834 by the sound data registration process (see FIG. 47). The sound data specified by "A" is recorded in the sound execution area 838 and output from the speakers 21L and 21R. That is, the sound data specified by the effect data "A" is output from the sbeekers 21L and 21R.

After outputting the sound data specified by the effect data "A" from the sbeekers 21L and 21R, the sub CPU 81 re-stores the effect data "A" in the sound buffer 834 in the sound data registration process (see FIG. 47). , The sound data specified by "A" of the effect data is stored in the sound execution area 838 again. As a result, as shown in FIG. 48, the sound data designated by the effect data “A” is continuously output from the beakers 21L and 21R.

When the first stop operation is performed 3 seconds after the operation of the start lever 16, the sub CPU 81 outputs the sound data specified by "A" of the second effect data, and then outputs the effect data "B" to each buffer area. To memorize. Next, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by "B" of the effect data stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838. As a result, the sbeekers 21L and 21R output the sound data specified by the effect data "B" after the second output of the sound data specified by the effect data "A".

After outputting the sound data specified by the effect data "B" from the beakers 21L and 21R, the sub CPU 81 re-stores the effect data "B" in the sound buffer 834 in the sound data registration process (see FIG. 47). , ・ BR> The sound data specified by "B" of the edge O data is stored again in the sound execution area 838. As a result, as shown in FIG. 48, the sound data designated by the effect data “B” is continuously output from the beakers 21L and 21R.

When the second stop operation is performed 4 seconds after the first stop operation, the sub CPU 81 outputs the sound data specified by the second effect data "B", and then outputs the effect data "C" to each buffer area. To memorize. Next, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by “C” of the effect data stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838. As a result, the sbeekers 21L and 21R output the sound data specified by the effect data "C" after the second output of the sound data specified by the effect data "B".

Further, as shown in FIG. 48, when the third stop operation is performed 6 seconds after the second stop operation, the sound data “C” specified by the effect data “C” is output from the sbeekers 21L and 21R for the third time. , The sound data specified by "D" of the production data is output.

Further, when the medal insertion operation or the bet button 12 operation is performed 4 seconds after the third stop operation, the sbeekers 21L and 21R output the sound data specified by "D" of the production data for the second time, after the second output. The sound data specified by "E" in the production data is output.

As described above, in the pachi-slot 100 of the present embodiment, the operation of the start lever 16, the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R, the operation of inserting medals, or the operation of the bet button 12 are performed in the same manner as in the pachi-slot 1 of the first embodiment. The timing of outputting the sound data corresponding to the above from the speakers 21L and 21R can be changed according to the timing of each operation by the player. Therefore, the directed music can be different depending on the timing of each operation by the player. Therefore, as compared with the case where a predetermined BGM is repeatedly output during the game, the output music is diversified, so that the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

Also, if the interval between operations is longer than the length of the sound data corresponding to each operation, the sound data corresponding to the operation in the previous order is repeatedly output until the operation in the next order is performed. Is uninterrupted. Therefore, the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

3. 3. Third Embodiment Next, the pachislot machine 200 in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 51.
The pachi-slot machine 200 according to the present embodiment is a sound data registration process, an animation data registration process, and a sound data registration process for the pachi-slot machine 1 in the first embodiment and the pachi-slot machine 100 in the second embodiment. The content is different. Further, the contents of the sound data registration process, the animation data registration process, and the lamp data registration process in the present embodiment are the same. Therefore, among these registration processes, only the sound data registration process executed by the pachislot 200 will be described later with reference to FIG. 49. The same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the pachislot machine 1 in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

In the sub ROM 82 (see FIG. 5) of the pachi-slot 200, in addition to the effect data A to J, the operation waiting effect data “XA” is stored. “XA” of the operation waiting effect data specifies animation data, sound data, and lamp data related to the effect for 2 seconds. The animation data, sound data, and lamp data specified by each of the production data A to J and XA have different image contents, melody, and light emission patterns.

[Sound data registration process]
Next, the sound data registration process will be described with reference to FIG. 49.
As shown in FIG. 49, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the start command is received (S701).

When it is determined that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the speakers 21L and 21R are outputting sound according to the sound data specified by the effect data (S702). When it is determined that the output is in progress, the sub CPU 81 ends the sound data registration process and shifts the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the output is not output, it is determined whether or not the command corresponding to the next trigger is received (S703). In this embodiment as well as the first embodiment, the start command transmitted by the operation of the start lever 16, the stop command related to the first stop operation, the stop command related to the second stop operation, and the third stop operation The commands are received in the order of the stop command, the medal insertion operation, or the bet command transmitted by the operation of the bet button 12.

When it is determined that the command corresponding to the next trigger has been received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect data management table to specify the effect data corresponding to the received command (S704), and shifts the process to S706.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the command corresponding to the trigger of the next order has not been received, the sub CPU 81 specifies "XA" of the operation waiting effect data as the effect data (S705), and shifts the process to S706.

In S706, the CPU 81 stores the specified effect data in the sound buffer 834 (S706). At this time, if the effect data is already stored in each buffer, the effect data is deleted and the specified effect data is stored.

When it is determined in S701 that the start command is received, and after the processing of S706, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sound buffer 834 and stores the sound data specified by the stored effect data in the sound execution area 838. (S707). That is, the sound data is registered.

When the process of S707 is completed, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process and shifts the process to the effect registration task (see FIG. 43).

Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the action of the pachislot 200 in the third embodiment will be described. In FIG. 50, the white arrows indicate the timings of the start lever 16, the first to third stop operations, the medal insertion operation, or the bet button 12, that is, the sub CPU 81 is the start command, the first to third. Indicates the time when the stop command and the bet command related to the stop operation are received. The arrows between the white arrows indicate the intervals between each operation.

When the effect number determined by the effect content determination process (see FIG. 44) is "1", the sub CPU 81 of the pachislot 200 has the effect data stored in the sound buffer 834 by the sound data registration process (see FIG. 49). The sound data specified by "A" is recorded in the sound execution area 838 and output from the speakers 21L and 21R. That is, the sound data specified by the effect data "A" is output from the sbeekers 21L and 21R.

After outputting the sound data specified by the effect data "A" from the beakers 21L and 21R, the sub CPU 81 stores the operation waiting effect data "XA" in the sound buffer 834 in the sound data registration process (see FIG. 49). The sound data specified by "XA" of the operation waiting effect data is stored in the sound execution area 838. As a result, as shown in FIG. 50, the sound data specified by the operation waiting effect data “XA” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R.

When the first stop operation is performed 3 seconds after the operation of the start lever 16, the sub CPU 81 outputs the sound data designated by the operation waiting effect data "XA", and then outputs the effect data "B" to each buffer area. To memorize. Next, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by "B" of the effect data stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838. As a result, the sbeekers 21L and 21R output the sound data specified by the operation waiting effect data "XA" and then the sound data specified by the effect data "B".

After outputting the sound data specified by the effect data "B" from the sbeekers 21L and 21R, the sub CPU 81 stores the operation waiting effect data "XA" in the sound buffer 834 in the sound data registration process (see FIG. 49). The sound data specified by "XA" of the operation waiting effect data is stored in the sound execution area 838. As a result, as shown in FIG. 50, the sound data specified by the operation waiting effect data “XA” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R.

When the second stop operation is performed 4 seconds after the first stop operation, the sub CPU 81 outputs the effect data "C" to each buffer area after outputting the sound data specified by the operation waiting effect data "XA". Remember. Next, the sub CPU 81 records the sound data designated by “C” of the effect data stored in the sound buffer 834 in the sound execution area 838. As a result, the sbeekers 21L and 21R output the sound data specified by the operation waiting effect data "XA" and then the sound data specified by the effect data "C".

After outputting the sound data specified by the effect data "C" from the sbeekers 21L and 21R, the sub CPU 81 stores the operation waiting effect data "XA" in the sound buffer 834 in the sound data registration process (see FIG. 49). The sound data specified by "XA" of the operation waiting effect data is stored in the sound execution area 838. As a result, as shown in FIG. 50, the sound data specified by the operation waiting effect data “XA” is output from the beakers 21L and 21R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 50, when the third stop operation is performed 6 seconds after the second stop operation, the sbeekers 21L and 21R perform the second sound data designated by the operation waiting effect data "XA". After the output, the sound data specified by "D" of the effect data is output.

Further, when the medal insertion operation or the bet button 12 operation is performed 4 seconds after the third stop operation, the sound data and the operation waiting effect data "D" specified by the effect data "D" are transmitted from the sbeekers 21L and 21R. After the sound data specified by "XA" is output, the sound data specified by "E" of the effect data is output.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 200 of the present embodiment, the operation of the start lever 16, the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, the operation of inserting medals, or the operation of the bet button 12 are performed in the same manner as in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the first embodiment. The timing of outputting the sound data corresponding to the above from the speakers 21L and 21R can be changed according to the timing of each operation by the player. Therefore, the directed music can be different depending on the timing of each operation by the player. Therefore, as compared with the case where a predetermined BGM is repeatedly output during the game, the output music is diversified, so that the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

If the interval between operations is longer than the length of the sound data corresponding to each operation, the sound data specified by "XA" of the operation waiting effect data is repeatedly output until the next operation is performed. Therefore, the directed music is not interrupted. Therefore, the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

In addition to the operation waiting effect data "XA", a plurality of operation waiting effect data may be stored in the sub ROM 82. For example, the operation waiting effect data “XA”, “XB”, “XC”, and “XD” may be stored in the sub ROM 82. In addition, the operation waiting effect data "XA" is associated with the effect data "A", the operation waiting effect data "XB" is associated with the effect data "B", and the operation waiting effect data "XC" is associated with the effect data. The operation waiting effect data "XD" may be stored in "C" in correspondence with the effect data "D". In this case, as shown in FIG. 51, after the sound data specified by the production data A to D is output between the operations, the operation waiting production data “XA”, “XB”, corresponding to each production data, The sound data specified in "XC" and "XD" is output.

For this reason, the output music is further diversified, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

Although the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above including its operation and effect, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described here. It goes without saying that various embodiments are included as long as they do not deviate from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

For example, in the first to third embodiments, the sub CPU 82 performs each buffer area 833 in the animation data registration process, the lamp data registration process, and the sound data registration process (see FIGS. 45, 47, 49). The mode of overwriting the effect data of 834 and 835 (deleting the effect data already stored and storing the effect data newly) has been described. However, even if the effect registration task (see FIG. 43) is provided with a subroutine that overwrites the effect data of each buffer area 833, 834, 835, the effect data of each buffer area 833, 834, 835 may be overwritten at once. Good.

Further, the present invention may be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines not provided with stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R.

1,100,200 ... Pachislot (game machine)
3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 4R, 4C, 4R ... Display window 11 ... Medal insertion slot 12 ... Bet button 12S ... Bet switch 16 ... Start lever 16S ... Start switch 17L, 17C, 17R ... Stop button 17S ... Stop switch 21L, 21R ... Speaker 41 ... Main control circuit 42 ... Sub control circuit 51 ... Main CPU
52 ... Main ROM
61L, 61C, 61R ... Stepping motor 81 ... Sub CPU
82 ... Sub ROM

Claims (2)

A sound output means that outputs sound for the production of the game,
Sound storage means for storing multiple production sounds and multiple operation waiting sounds,
The production content determination means for determining the production content including multiple stages,
The first operating means and the second operating means operated by the player,
An operation detecting means for detecting that the first operating means and the second operating means have been operated by the player, and
A sound selection means for selecting an effect sound corresponding to each stage of the effect content from the effect sound stored by the sound storage means according to the effect content determined by the effect content determining means.
With
Each operation waiting sound is set so as to correspond to each stage of the effect content including the plurality of stages.
The operation detecting means can detect the operation of the second operating means before the output of the effect sound corresponding to one stage of the effect content is completed.
The sound output means
In response to the operation of the first operation means being detected by the operation detection means, the output of the effect sound corresponding to one stage of the effect content regardless of whether or not the operation of the second operation means is detected. And
If the operation of the second operating means is not detected by the operation detecting means before the output of the effect sound corresponding to one stage of the effect content is completed, one stage of the effect content. A gaming machine characterized in that, after the output of the effect sound corresponding to is completed, the output of the operation waiting sound corresponding to one stage of the effect content is performed for a specific period. A sound output means that outputs sound for the production of the game,
Sound storage means for storing multiple production sounds and multiple operation waiting sounds,
The production content determination means for determining the production content including multiple stages,
The first operating means and the second operating means operated by the player,
An operation detecting means for detecting that the first operating means and the second operating means have been operated by the player, and
A sound selection means for selecting an effect sound corresponding to each stage of the effect content from the effect sound stored by the sound storage means according to the effect content determined by the effect content determining means.
With
Each operation waiting sound is set so as to correspond to each stage of the effect content including the plurality of stages.
The sound output means
In response to the operation of the first operation means being detected by the operation detection means, the output of the effect sound corresponding to one stage of the effect content regardless of whether or not the operation of the second operation means is detected. And
If the operation of the second operating means is not detected by the operation detecting means before the output of the effect sound corresponding to one stage of the effect content is completed, the effect corresponds to one stage of the effect content. After the output of the effect sound is completed, the operation waiting sound corresponding to one stage of the effect content is output for a specific period.
The sound output means
If the operation of the second operation means is detected by the operation detection means before the output of the effect sound corresponding to one stage of the effect content is completed, it corresponds to one stage of the effect content. Yu Technical machine you and performs output of the effect sound corresponding to the next phase of the one step without an output of said operation waiting sound.

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