JP6820384B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, in which benefits are given according to the number of reels.

Such a game machine generally has a credit function for storing a game medium inside. In a game machine having a credit function, the player can play a game using the stored game media without newly inputting the game medium, but the number of storeable game media (number of credits). Since there is a limit (generally 50 cards) to, the player needs to insert a new game medium before the number of credits becomes 0.

By the way, when the player concentrates on the game, he / she may operate the start lever without noticing that the number of credits has become 0. From the perspective of the player, the flow of his or her own game is interrupted and the motivation for the game is discouraged, so it is hoped that the player will be notified in advance before the number of credits reaches zero. In this regard, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that intuitively notifies a player that the number of credits has decreased by controlling a lamp or the like according to the number of credits and encourages the player to input a game medium. Has been done.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-237335

However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, since the notification is merely made according to the number of credits, there is room for further improvement. That is, the progress of the game of the player using the credit function differs for each player. For example, a player who plays a game using the stored game medium after storing a large amount of the game medium owned by the player is also included. For example, there is also a player who throws in the game medium necessary for playing the game every time and plays the game without using the credit function so much.

In the latter case, since the number of credits is basically always small, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is urged to insert the gaming medium every time. However, since the latter player has already included the introduction of the game medium as one operation in the flow of his / her own game, the notification as in Patent Document 1 is unnecessary, which is troublesome for the player. There is also.
Further, in recent years, a gaming machine having a plurality of gaming states is known in order to realize various game characteristics, but when having a plurality of gaming states, it is required to appropriately manage these plurality of gaming states. Be done.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately managing a plurality of gaming states.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a game using the reels by stopping the rotation of the reels according to a winning combination determined from the plurality of combinations. A game control means (for example, a sub CPU 81) that makes a predetermined determination (for example, ART1 lottery, ART2 lottery) for a game, and the game control means is the first decision (for example, ART1 winning). When the above is performed, information for displaying the first symbol combination (for example, the combination of symbols related to the replay 1) can be notified, and when the game control means makes the second determination (for example, ART2 winning), The first determination is made by the notification means (for example, the sub CPU 81) capable of notifying information for displaying the second symbol combination (for example, the combination of symbols related to the replay 2) and the game control means. When the first symbol combination is displayed in the state, or when the second symbol combination is displayed in the state where the second determination is made by the game control means, a predetermined state (for example, , ART preparation in progress) and a first effect state (for example, ART1 preparation) as an effect state in the predetermined state in which the first determination is made by the game control means and a state control means (for example, sub CPU81). The effect state control means (for example, ART2 is being prepared) can be set as the effect state in the predetermined state in which the second determination is made by the game control means. For example, it is characterized by further including a sub CPU 81).

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the first effect state is set as the effect state in the predetermined state, the notification means has a third symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to replay 2). ) Can be notified, and when the second effect state is set as the effect state in the predetermined state, a fourth symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols related to the replay 4) is used. The feature is that the information to be displayed can be notified.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the effect state control means can set a third effect state (for example, during ART1) as the effect state when the third symbol combination is displayed in the predetermined state. When the fourth symbol combination is displayed in the predetermined state, the fourth effect state (for example, during ART2) can be set as the effect state.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the plurality of combinations include at least the first combination corresponding to the third symbol combination and the other symbol combinations (for example, "normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5") and at least. The fourth symbol combination and the second combination corresponding to the other symbol combination (for example, "normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6") are included, and the notification means is set with the first effect state. When the first combination is determined as the winning combination in the predetermined state, the information for displaying the third symbol combination is notified, while the first effect state is set in the predetermined state. When the second combination is determined as the winning combination, the information for displaying the other symbol combinations corresponding to the second combination is notified, and the second effect state is set in the predetermined state. When the winning combination is determined as the winning combination, the information for displaying the fourth symbol combination is notified, while the first combination becomes the winning combination in the predetermined state in which the second effect state is set. Once determined, it is characterized in that it notifies information for displaying another symbol combination corresponding to the first combination.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the effect state control means is the production state from the time when the first determination is made by the game control means until the predetermined state is started by the state control means. 5 effect states (for example, during ART1 winning) can be set, and the sixth effect state is from the time when the second determination is made by the game control means until the predetermined state is started by the state control means. It is characterized in that the production state (for example, during ART2 winning) can be set.

According to the present invention, a plurality of gaming states can be appropriately managed.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external structure of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a front view of the state of the front panel in the state where the moving parts are in the initial position in the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a front view of the state of the front panel in the state where the movable part is in the production position in the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of the front panel of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine in this embodiment, and is the front view in the state which the front door is open. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit provided in the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub-control circuit of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the correspondence table of the internal winning combination and the stop operation order in the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the transition outline of the RT game state of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the lottery table about ART of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the medal insertion / start check process of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state control processing of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp 7SEG drive processing of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start process by the control of the sub CPU of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main board communication task of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception processing of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving the start command of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process in ART1 of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process in ART2 of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows ART preparation processing of a pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows ART winning processing of the pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows ART transition lottery processing of a pachislot machine in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving the winning operation command of the pachislot machine in this embodiment.

[Functional flow of pachislot machines]
First, with reference to FIG. 1, the main configuration of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional flow of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment. In the pachi-slot machine 1, each means shown in FIG. 1 executes necessary processing, and the functions of each are exhibited, so that the player can execute the game.

<Input operation detection means>
The insertion operation detecting means detects an insertion operation of a game medium such as a medal or a coin by a player. When the insertion operation of a predetermined number of game media (for example, three medals) is detected, the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means described later is permitted. Further, in the symbol display means described later, a predetermined winning line is activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an "effective line"). In the present embodiment, the medal sensor 35S for detecting the insertion of medals by the player and the main control circuit 41 for receiving the signal from the medal sensor 35S constitute the insertion operation detecting means. The types of game media that can be detected are not limited to medals, but include coins, tokens, game balls, and electromagnetic game media having an equivalent value.

<Start operation detection means>
The start operation detecting means detects a start operation by the player. When the start operation is detected, the variable display of the symbol by the symbol display means described later is started. In addition, a random number value used when the internal winning combination determining means, which will be described later, determines the internal winning combination is extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). Further, the effect random value used when the effect control means described later determines the effect is extracted from within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 32767). In the present embodiment, the start switch 16S for detecting the operation of the start lever 16 by the player and the main control circuit 41 for receiving the signal from the start switch 16S constitute the start operation detecting means. The type, number, and numerical range of the extracted random number values are not limited to this, and the number of random number values required for the game can be extracted from within a predetermined numerical range. ..

<Means for determining the internal winning combination>
The internal winning combination determining means draws a lot based on the extracted random number value, and determines the internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations. That is, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed on the valid line is determined by the determination of the internal winning combination. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that refers to various tables and executes the internal lottery process based on the extracted random number values constitutes an internal winning combination determining means. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning" in which benefits such as medal payout, replay operation, and bonus operation are given to the player, and other so-called "losses". Such things are provided.

In addition, the pachislot machine can control the progress of the game to be stopped. Such control is referred to as "locking" (or "freezing"). For convenience, the control that stops the progress of the game executed at the start of the game is called "lock at the start of the game", and the control that stops the progress of the game executed at the end of the game is called "lock at the end of the game". Call. That is, the "lock at the start of the game" is a control in which the progress of the game is stopped in the sense that the operation to the stop button is not effective for a predetermined period after the start lever is operated. "Lock at the end of the game" means that the operation of the bet button or the operation of the start lever is not effective for a predetermined period after the stop button is operated, and the progress of the game is stopped. Control. Of course, the trigger of "locking" is not limited to the above, and for example, after the start lever is operated and one of the stop buttons is operated, the subsequent operation is effective for a predetermined period. It may be possible to perform control that does not become.

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

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

<Stop operation detection means>
The stop operation detecting means detects a stop operation by the player. When the stop operation is detected, the stop control means described later stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means. In the present embodiment, the stop switch 17S for detecting the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R by the player and the main control circuit 41 for receiving the signal from the stop switch 17S constitute the stop operation detecting means.

When all the reels are rotating, the first reel stop operation is the first stop operation, the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second stop operation, and the second stop operation is followed by the second stop operation. The stop operation performed is called a third stop operation.

<Stop control means>
The stop control means controls the stop of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means. That is, when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the variation display of the symbol in the symbol display means is stopped based on the stop control information set according to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Control. In the present embodiment, when the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are operated by the player, various stop control information is referred to, and a reel stop control process for stopping and controlling the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is executed. The main control circuit 41 constitutes a stop control means.

Here, in the pachi-slot machine, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec or 75 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". When the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set for 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set for 1 symbol. The maximum number of sliding pieces is not limited to these, and can be set as appropriate.

The stop control means uses the above-mentioned specified time for the combination of symbols whose display is permitted by the determination of the internal winning combination, and slides maximum so that the combination of symbols is displayed as much as possible along the effective line. Stop the rotation of the reel within the range of the number of pieces.

On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not allowed to be displayed due to the determination of the internal winning combination, the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces is used so that they will not be displayed along the effective line using the above specified time. Stops the rotation of the reel.

In addition, the stop control means is such that the determined internal winning combination changes the combination of symbols displayed according to a predetermined stop operation order (for example, the order in which a plurality of stop buttons are operated). At a certain time, the rotation of the corresponding reel is controlled to be stopped with reference to the predetermined stop operation sequence.

<Winning judgment means>
The winning determination means determines whether or not there is a winning according to the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means. That is, when the change display of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means, the winning or non-winning of the winning combination is determined based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that refers to the symbol combination table or the like and executes the winning search process based on the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means constitutes the winning determination means.

<Profit-giving means>
When the winning determination means determines that there is a winning, the profit-giving means grants a profit according to the combination of the winning symbols. That is, the corresponding profit is given to the player according to the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that executes the medal payout process or the like based on the result of the prize search process constitutes a profit-giving means. When the profit to be given is given by the control of the sub control circuit 42, the sub control circuit 42 constitutes the profit giving means.

Here, as the profit given by the profit-giving means, the payout of medals, the operation of the re-game in which the same amount of game media as the current game is automatically inserted, and the game can be played again, and the inside related to the re-game Replay high probability state (replay time) that increases the winning probability of the winning combination, operation of the special game state (bonus) that increases the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals, and stop operation appropriate for the player By notifying the information of, it is possible to cite the operation of a specific gaming state (assist time) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals is high. The profits given by the profit-giving means are not limited to this.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine, when the player's throwing operation is detected by the throwing operation detecting means and the player's starting operation is detected by the starting operation detecting means, the internal winning combination determining means causes the internal winning combination and the like. At the same time as the determination is made, the variable display of the symbol by the symbol display means is started. Then, when the stop operation of the player is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the stop control means controls the stop of the variation display of the symbol by the symbol display means, and the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means is the winning determination means. If it is determined that the combination of symbols is related to the winning, the profit-giving means gives a profit according to the combination of the symbols. The above-mentioned series of flows is performed as one game (unit game) in the pachislot machine.

<Direction control means>
The effect control means draws a lot based on the extracted random value for the effect and other information (for example, information about the internal winning combination), and determines the one to be executed this time from a plurality of types of effects. In addition, the effect control means controls the effect execution means described later so that the determined effect is appropriately executed. In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 that refers to various tables, determines the effect content based on at least the extracted random value for the effect, and executes the effect according to the determined effect content, controls the effect. Configure means. The above-mentioned "rock" can also be considered as one aspect of the production. In this case, the main control circuit 41 constitutes the effect control means.

Further, when the predetermined notification condition is satisfied, the effect control means determines an effect for notifying the player of information necessary for the game (for example, information regarding the stop operation order and information regarding the game history). In this case, the effect control means can also be called a notification control means.

<Direction execution means>
The effect executing means executes the effect determined by the effect control means. That is, it means various devices used for effects such as display devices and lamps that perform visual effects, speakers that perform auditory effects, and effect buttons that perform tactile effects. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 11, the lamp group 21, the speakers 20L, and 20R constitute the effect executing means. The effect executing means is not limited to these, and may be, for example, a movable body (accessory) provided at a position visible from the front side of the pachislot machine, or a plurality of reels (for example, reels). The effect may be executed by variablely displaying the 3L, 3C, 3R) in an effect mode different from the usual symbol variation display mode.

In addition, when the effect control means determines the effect for notifying the player of information necessary for the game (for example, information on the stop operation order and information on the game history), the effect execution means is determined. Notify the player of the information. In this case, the effect executing means can also be called a notification means.

[Structure of pachislot machine]
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot machine of the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the front panel in a state where the movable parts are in the initial positions in the pachi-slot machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the front panel in a state where the movable parts are in the effect position in the pachislot machine of the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the front panel of the pachi-slot machine of the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a front view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine of the present embodiment with the front door open. Is.

The pachislot machine 1 is a game machine that plays a game using coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and other game media such as cards that store information on the game value given or given to the player. However, in the following, it will be described as using a medal.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot machine 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet 2a which is a main body for accommodating a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b which is openably and closably attached to the cabinet 2a. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one side handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess for carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

The front door 2b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, a liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 3) showing a specific example of the display device, and a lumbar panel 12. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable by using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachislot machine 1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided side by side inside the cabinet 2a. 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. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

The liquid crystal display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9, and performs an effect by displaying an image. The liquid crystal display device 11 includes a display unit (display screen) 11a including display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. In the present embodiment, the image is displayed and the effect is executed by using the entire display unit 11a including the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are made of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at positions that overlap with the arrangement areas of the three reels when viewed from the front (player side), and are located in front of the three reels (player side). It is provided in. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are arranged continuously among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reels provided behind them is stopped. It is set to a size that can display two symbols. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, upper, middle, and lower regions are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each region. In the present embodiment, the upper region of the left reel 3L, the middle region of the middle reel 3C, the line connecting the lower region of the right reel 3R (cross-down line), the lower region of the left reel 3L, and the middle reel 3C. The line connecting the middle region and the upper region of the right reel 3R (cross-up line) is defined as a winning line for determining whether or not to win.

The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9, and is set to a size that covers the liquid crystal display device 11. The front panel 10 is arranged so as to be superimposed on the display unit 11a side of the liquid crystal display device 11, and covers the decorative frame 101 having a panel opening 101a that exposes the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 and the front surface of the decorative frame 101. It has a protective cover 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 5).

As shown in FIG. 5, the decorative frame 101 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a panel opening 101a. The decorative frame 101 has an upper frame portion 111, a lower frame portion 112, a left frame portion 113, and a right frame portion 114. The decorative frame 101 is formed so that a pattern is formed on the surface by mixing a mixture with resin and injection molding. In order to generate a pattern on the surface by such molding, for example, the position of the injection gate may be adjusted.

The upper frame portion 111 is provided with a plurality of upper engaging holes 111a that open forward. The openings of the plurality of upper engaging holes 111a are each formed in a horizontally long rectangle. An upper engaging piece 126, which will be described later, of the protective cover 102 is inserted into these plurality of upper engaging holes 111a.

Further, the left frame portion 113 is provided with a plurality of left engaging holes 113a opening forward, and the right frame portion 114 is provided with a plurality of right engaging holes 114a opening forward. The openings of the plurality of left engaging holes 113a and the right engaging hole 114a are each formed in a vertically long rectangle. The left engaging piece 127 and the right engaging piece 128 of the protective cover 102, which will be described later, are inserted into the plurality of left engaging holes 113a and the right engaging hole 114a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the protective cover 102 is formed of a translucent synthetic resin, and has a front surface portion 121 facing forward, an upper surface portion 122 facing upward, and a lower surface portion 123 facing downward. It has a left side surface portion 124 and a right side surface portion 125 facing sideways.

At the lower part of the front surface portion 121, notches 121a and 121b for switches for exposing the effect switches 22L and 22R, which will be described later, are formed. These switch notches 121a and 121b are formed in an arc shape according to the outer shape of the effect switches 22L and 22R.

A plurality of upper engaging pieces 126 are provided on the end surface of the upper surface portion 122. The plurality of upper engaging pieces 126 are formed in a flat plate shape having planes substantially orthogonal to each other in the vertical direction, and have flexibility. Further, an engaging ridge 126a is provided on the upper surface (one plane) of the plurality of upper engaging pieces 126.

When the upper engaging piece 126 is inserted into the plurality of upper engaging holes 111a of the decorative frame 101, the engaging ridge 126a engages with the upper frame portion 111 of the decorative frame 101, and the protective cover 102 is disengaged from the decorative frame 101. Can be avoided.

The left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 of the protective cover 102 are continuous with the front surface portion 121 at an intermediate portion in the front-rear direction. As a result, the left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 have a projecting piece 124A and a projecting piece 125A that project forward from the front surface portion 121. The front-facing end faces of the left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 are the end faces on the projecting piece 124A and the projecting piece 125A side, and are formed in an arc shape so that the central portion projects most forward.

Further, a plurality of right engaging pieces 128 are provided on the end surface of the right side surface portion 125 facing rearward. The left side surface portion 124 is provided with a plurality of left engagement pieces 127 (not shown), similarly to the right engagement piece 128 in the right side surface portion 125. The plurality of left engaging pieces 127 and the plurality of right engaging pieces 128 are formed in a flat plate shape having planes substantially orthogonal to each other in the left-right direction.

A decorative portion 125a is provided on the right side surface portion 125. The decorative portion 125a is formed by applying a graining process to a part of the outer surface of the right side surface portion 125. The decorative portion 125a receives light emitted from a light source (not shown) provided behind the right engaging hole 114a of the decorative frame 101 and emits light. In the right side surface portion 125, the region where the decorative portion 125a is not provided is a translucent portion that transmits light.

Further, the left side surface portion 124 is provided with a decorative portion (not shown) similar to the decorative portion 125a of the right side surface portion 125. The decorative portion (not shown) of the left side surface portion 124 receives light emitted from a light source (not shown) provided behind the left engaging hole 113a of the decorative frame 101 and emits light. In the left side surface portion 124, the region where the decorative portion is not provided is a translucent portion that transmits light.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the decorative frame 101 is provided with a lamp group 21 and effect switches 22L and 22R. The lamp group 21 includes, for example, the lamps 21a and 21b in FIG. The lamp group 21 is composed of an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the effect content. The effect switches 22L and 22R are provided on the left and right side portions of the decorative frame 101, respectively.

Further, the central movable unit 105, the left movable unit 106, and the right movable unit 107 are attached to the decorative frame 101.

The central movable unit 105 is arranged in the central portion above the decorative frame 101, and has a movable part 309 described later. For example, when a specific effect is performed, the central movable unit 105 rotates the movable part 309 at the initial position (see FIG. 3) about an axis extending in the left-right direction, and from below the decorative cover 364. Lower. As a result, the movable component 309 moves to the effect position (see FIG. 4) that covers a part of the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11.

Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the movable component 309 is composed of the character unit 323, the arch cover 324, and the light emitting display unit 325. When the movable component 309 is arranged at the effect position, the character unit 323 and the arch cover 324 , The light emitting display unit 325 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachislot machine 1. Further, although not shown, the arch cover 324 and the light emitting display unit 325 are individually formed with transmission regions for transmitting light emitted from LEDs (not shown) provided on the back surfaces thereof. There is. In particular, the light emitting display unit 325 is formed with a plurality of (for example, three) transmission regions in parallel so that a plurality of stages (for example, three stages) of lighting display can be performed stepwise.

The left movable unit 106 is arranged on the left side in the decorative frame 101, and has a left door 188 described later. Further, the right movable unit 107 is arranged on the right side in the decorative frame 101, and has a right door 189 described later. The left door 188 and the right door 189 are formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape having an appropriate thickness, and one of the planes faces forward at the initial position.

For example, the left movable unit 106 rotates the left door 188 at the initial position (see FIG. 3) about an axis extending in the vertical direction when a predetermined effect is performed. Further, the right movable unit 107 rotates the right door 189 at the initial position around an axis extending in the vertical direction, for example, when a predetermined effect is performed. In the pachi-slot machine 1, one of the left door 188 and the right door 189 may be rotated, or both the left door 188 and the right door 189 may be rotated when a predetermined effect is performed. Good.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a pedestal portion 13 is formed on the lumbar panel 12. The pedestal portion 13 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 14, MAX bet button 15A, 1BET button 15B, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, settlement button 18) to be operated by the player. ing.

The medal slot 14 is provided to receive medals dropped on the pachislot machine 1 from the outside by the player. The medals received from the medal slot 14 are used for one game up to a predetermined number (for example, 3), and the excess of the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credit). function).

The MAX bet button 15A and the 1BET button 15B are provided to determine the number of medals to be used in one game from the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. Further, the settlement button 18 is provided for pulling out (discharging) 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, and 17R are provided corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. 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.

Further, although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 13 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 (see FIG. 7) composed of a 7-segment LED. The 7-segment display 6 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter, the number of medals to be paid out) and the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter, the number of credits). Display digitally. As described above, in the present embodiment, the 7-segment display 6 functions as a credit notification means for notifying the player of the number of credits.

A medal payout outlet 24, a medal tray 25, speakers 20L, 20R, and the like are provided at the lower part of the door body 9. The medal payout outlet 24 guides the medals discharged by driving the medal payout device 33, which will be described later, to the outside. The medal tray 25 stores medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 24. Further, the speakers 20L and 20R output sounds such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the production.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the cabinet 2a is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one surface on the front side open. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachi-slot machine 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of the internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

Three reels (left reel 3L, middle reel 3C and right reel 3R) are provided in the central portion of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 6, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor (one of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 7) described later via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. ..

A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of accommodating a large number of medals and ejecting them one by one is provided in the lower portion of the cabinet 2a. Further, on one side of the hopper 33 (on the left side in the example shown in FIG. 6) in the cabinet 2a, a power supply device 4 for supplying necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided. ..

A sub-board 32 constituting a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) described later is provided on the upper portion of the front door 2b on the back surface side (the portion opposite to the display screen side). 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.

Further, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device that selects whether or not the material and shape of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 14 (see FIG. 2) is appropriate, and the hopper determines that the medal is determined to be appropriate. I will guide you to 33. Further, although not shown in FIG. 6, a medal sensor 35S (see FIG. 7) 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 machines]
Next, the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot machine of the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sub-control circuit in the pachi-slot machine of the present embodiment. The pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 41 that controls the progress of the game, a sub-control circuit 42 that controls the effect (notification), and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to these.

<Main control circuit>
The main control circuit 41 is mainly composed of a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other components, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, a display unit drive circuit 64, a hopper drive circuit 65, and a payout completion signal circuit. Includes 66.

The microcomputer 50 is composed of a main CPU 51, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 53.

The main ROM 52 stores control programs for various processes executed by the main CPU 51, data tables such as an internal lottery table, and data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 42. .. The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing a control program.

A clock pulse generation circuit 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 the control program based on the generated clock pulse. Further, the random number generator 56 generates random numbers in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). Then, the sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

Various switches, sensors, and the like are connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives input signals from various switches and the like to control the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 61L, 61C and 61R.

The stop switch 17S detects that each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R is pressed by the player (stop operation). The start switch 16S detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The settlement switch 18S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

The medal sensor 35S detects that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 14 has passed through the selector 35. Further, the bet switch 15S detects that the bet button (MAX bet button 15A or 1BET button 15B) is pressed by the player.

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

Here, the outline of the control of the 7-segment display 6 by the microcomputer 50 (main CPU 51) will be described. The main CPU 51 controls the display mode of the 7-segment display 6 according to the number of credits. Specifically, the main CPU 51 controls the display of the 7-segment display 6 so that a numerical value indicating the number of credits is simply lit and displayed in a normal state, while the number of credits is a predetermined number (for example, 5). In the state of less than, the display of the 7-segment display 6 is controlled so as to blink the numerical value indicating the number of credits. For the player, it can be grasped from the blinking display of the number of credits that the number of credits has decreased, and a new medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 14.

By the way, depending on the player, there is a player who inserts the number of medals (or the number + α) necessary for playing the game each time, and the game uses the medals stored after inserting a large number of medals once. There are also players who do. In the former case, the number of credits is basically less than a predetermined number because the inserted medals are difficult to store. In such a case, it is troublesome to blink the number of credits each time, so in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of credits exceeds a specific number and increases to a sufficient number, and then becomes less than a predetermined number. Only in that case, the number of credits will be displayed blinking. In the case of the former player, the number of credits is unlikely to exceed a specific number, so such control can prevent unnecessary notification regarding the decrease in the number of credits.

The specific number for determining that the number of credits has increased to a sufficient number can be appropriately adjusted according to the situation of the game. Here, the number of credits is increased by displaying a combination of symbols according to the combination of medals inserted by the player or the combination of medals paid out as a result of the game. In a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, a general gaming state), the number of medals used (bet) in the unit game is larger than the expected value of the number of medals paid out in the unit game, so that the number of credits is , Basically, it increases according to the player's insertion of medals. On the other hand, in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a bonus gaming state or ART), the expected value of the number of medals paid out in the unit game is larger than the number of medals used in the unit game. The number increases according to the result of the game even if the player does not insert a medal.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the number of credits increases according to the insertion of the player's medals, the specific number is set to, for example, 35 (first specific number), and the credits are set according to the result of the game in the advantageous state. When the number increases, the specific number is set to, for example, 50 (second specific number), which is the maximum number that can be credited. Then, when the number of credits reaches a specific number according to the situation of the game and then becomes less than a predetermined number, the main CPU 51 controls the display of the 7-segment display 6 so as to blink the numerical value indicating the number of credits. ..

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the sufficient number of credits is reduced, the number of credits is blinked and displayed to prompt the player to insert medals. On the other hand, when the role of the notification by the blinking display is completed, the main CPU 51 returns the blinking display of the number of credits on the 7-segment display 6 to the lighting display. As an example, when the player inserts a new medal in the blinking display, the main CPU 51 returns the blinking display to the lighting display because the role of the notification by the blinking display has already ended. Further, as another example, when the player operates the settlement button, the player is likely to end the game after that, and the function of the notification by the blinking display has ended, so that the main CPU 51 blinks. Returns to the lit display. In addition, as another example, when the player does not perform the operation for a predetermined time in the blinking display state (for example, when the demo screen is displayed), in order to reset the previous state once, The main CPU 51 returns the blinking display to the lighting display.

The motor drive circuit 62 controls the drive of three stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R provided corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively. The reel position detection circuit 63 detects a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each reel by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R has 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. Further, the driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Then, each time a pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.

The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor to rotate the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many reels there are symbols). Only rotated).

Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Then, each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 17 times) required for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the value of the symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is set to ". 1 ”is added. The symbol counter is provided for each reel. Then, 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 value of 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 on each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

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 a predetermined number of payouts. To do.

Although not shown, an external centralized terminal plate is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50. The external centralized terminal board receives signals such as the number of medals inserted / paid out from the main control circuit 41, the number of games played, and information on whether or not the bonus is activated, and displays the signals such as the number of games played and the number of bonus operations. It is output as an external signal to an external display or the host computer of the amusement park. The external display is installed above the pachislot machine 1, for example, to update the display in conjunction with the progress of the number of games and the bonus operation, or to notify the bonus operation by a lamp or the like.

<Sub-control circuit>
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, 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 the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. .. As shown in FIG. 7, 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, and a driver 86. Further, the sub-control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D (Analog to Digital) converter 92, an amplifier 93, a central movable unit drive circuit 96, a left movable unit drive circuit 97, and a right movable unit. The unit drive circuit 98 and the rotary light drive circuit 99 are included.

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 basically has a program storage area and a data storage area.

Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. In the control program stored in the program storage area, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, an effect random value is extracted, and an effect content (effect data) is determined. An effect registration task for registration, a drawing control task for controlling the display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the determined effect content, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp group 21, and a speaker. Programs such as a voice control task for controlling sound output by 20L and 20R are included.

The data storage area includes, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing production data constituting various production contents, a storage area for storing animation data related to video creation, and sound data related to BGM and sound effects. Various storage areas such as a storage area for storing the data and a storage area for storing lamp data related to the pattern of turning on and off the light are included.

The sub-RAM 83 has a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control circuit 42 includes a liquid crystal display device 11, speakers 20L, 20R, a lamp group 21, a central movable unit 105, a left movable unit 106, a right movable unit 107, and a rotating light 543. Peripheral devices such as are connected. That is, the operation of these peripheral devices is controlled by the sub-control circuit 42.

In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create an image according to the animation data specified by the effect content, and the created image is generated by the liquid crystal display device 11. Is displayed.

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 20L and 20R according to the sound data specified by the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp group 21 according to the lamp data specified by the effect content.

The sub CPU 81 and the central movable unit drive circuit 96 drive the central movable unit 105 according to the central movable unit drive data specified by the effect content. That is, the central movable unit 105 is driven when a specific effect is performed to move the movable component 309 to a position that covers a part of the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11.

Further, the sub CPU 81 and the left movable unit drive circuit 97 drive the left movable unit 106 according to the left movable unit drive data specified by the effect content. The sub CPU 81 and the right movable unit drive circuit 98 drive the right movable unit 107 according to the right movable unit drive data specified by the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 81 and the revolving light driving circuit 99 drive the revolving light 543 according to the revolving light driving data specified by the effect content.

[Data table stored in the main ROM]
Next, various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13.

<Design arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 9 represents an arrangement of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between the 21 symbol positions "0" to "20" and the symbols corresponding to each of these symbol positions.

The symbol position data "0" to "20" indicate the positions of the symbols arranged along the rotation direction in each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbol corresponding to the symbol positions "0" to "20" can be specified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter.

In this embodiment, "red 7", "blue 7", "yellow 7", "replay", "bell" and "watermelon" are set as the symbol types, but the symbol types are It is not limited to this. Further, the arrangement of the symbols and the number of arranged symbols are not limited to those shown in FIG.

<Design combination table>
In the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 10, the winning operation flag and the number of payouts are associated with the combination of symbols identified by the storage area identification data represented by 3 bytes.

The winning operation flag is data assigned corresponding to a combination of unique symbols for representing a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "winning combination"), and includes 1-byte (8-bit) data and a storage area type. I'm out. The storage area type is data for distinguishing 1-byte data. The 1-byte data includes data corresponding to a combination of a plurality of symbols. The combination of each symbol is distinguished by the storage area type and the 1-byte data.

The payout number is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player corresponding to each combination of symbols. When the combination of symbols lined up along the valid line matches the "combination of symbols" in the symbol combination table, the number of medals ejected or the number of credits driven by the hopper 33 is counted based on the corresponding number of payouts. Credit counters are added.

In this embodiment, replays, small wins, and bonuses are defined as winning wins. When the combination of symbols related to the replay is displayed along the valid line (that is, when the replay is won), no medal is paid out, but the benefit of operating the replay is given. Further, when the combination of symbols related to the small winning combination is displayed along the valid line (that is, when the small winning combination is won), the profit of paying out medals corresponding to the above-mentioned number of payouts is given. In addition, when the combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed along the valid line (that is, when the bonus is won), the medal is not paid out, but the benefit of operating the bonus is given.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, as the combination of the symbols related to the replay, the combination of the symbols related to the "normal lip" and the combination of the symbols related to "replay 1" to "replay 6" are defined. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols related to "small winning combination 1" to "small winning combination 8" is defined as a combination of symbols related to small winning combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the combination of the symbols related to "BB1" to "BB3" is defined as the combination of the symbols related to the bonus.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, in addition to the above, a combination of symbols related to "RT0 transition symbol 1" and "RT0 transition symbol 2" is also defined. The combination of the symbols related to the "RT0 transition symbol 1" and the "RT0 transition symbol 2" is not the combination of the symbols related to the winning (winning combination), but when the combination of these symbols is displayed along the valid line. Is a combination of symbols that triggers the transition of the RT game state to RT0, and is therefore defined by the symbol combination table.

In this embodiment, the combinations of the above-mentioned symbols are described, but the combinations of the symbols specified in the symbol combination table are not limited to this. Further, as long as the pachi-slot machine 1 can identify the combination of each symbol, the symbol combination table may not be provided.

<Internal lottery table>
In the plurality of internal lottery tables shown in FIG. 11, a lottery value and a data pointer for each game state are associated with the winning number. The internal lottery table is usually stored in the main ROM 52 for each set value (for example, set values 1 to 6) of the pachi-slot machine 1. However, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, one internal lottery table will be used for each explanation.

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

Therefore, the larger the number defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the assigned data (that is, the data pointer) will be determined. When the number of times of the determination processing as to whether or not the subtraction result is negative exceeds the number of winning numbers, the result of the internal lottery processing becomes "missing".

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)". In the present embodiment, by properly using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the types of internal winning combinations and the winning probabilities to be determined are changed, and as a result, the expectations held by the player are undulated.

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

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

The method of internal lottery processing is not limited to the above-mentioned method. For example, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" is used as a lottery value corresponding to each winning number. The internal lottery may be performed by sequentially adding and determining whether the result of the addition is a predetermined value (for example, whether the value is equal to or more than a predetermined value for each winning number).

(Normal internal lottery table)
As shown in FIG. 11A, the normal internal lottery table referred to in the general game state (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal game state”) which is a game state other than the bonus game state is the RT0 game state (RT0 game state). The lottery value of each winning number in RT0) is specified. When the RT game state shifts, the lottery value of the winning numbers "1" to "5" related to the lottery of the replay is changed by referring to the normal lottery value change table described later.

(Normal lottery price change table)
As shown in FIG. 11B, the normal lottery value change table referred to in the normal game state is the winning number "1" related to the replay lottery in the RT1 game state (RT1) to the RT4 game state (RT4). The lottery value of "5" is specified.

In the internal lottery process described later, first, it is determined whether the game state is the bonus game state or the normal game state, and if it is the bonus game state, it is decided to refer to the bonus internal lottery table described later. , The lottery is performed based on the lottery value specified in the internal lottery table for this bonus. On the other hand, in the normal game state, it is determined to refer to the above-mentioned normal internal lottery table, and the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "5" are appropriately changed according to the current RT game state. Then, the lottery will be performed based on the lottery value specified in the changed internal lottery table for normal use.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the internal lottery table itself is not specified for each RT game state, and only the part where the lottery value needs to be changed is specified as the normal lottery value change table. The amount of information stored in the storage area of the ROM 52 can be reduced. As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11C, when the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "5" in the RT0 gaming state (RT0) and the RT3 gaming state (RT3) are the same, RT3 It is also possible to configure so that the lottery value change table related to the game state (RT3) is not specified. In this case, while reducing the amount of information stored in the storage area of the main ROM 52, it is possible to recognize that the RT gaming states are different depending on the main CPU 51. Therefore, for example, the RT0 gaming state (RT0) and the RT3 gaming state can be recognized. Even when it is desired to make the lottery probability of "lock" different depending on the state (RT3), it is possible to prevent the amount of information stored in the storage area of the main ROM 52 from unnecessarily increasing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery values of the winning numbers "1", "2" and "4" of the RT2 gaming state (RT2) and the RT4 gaming state (RT4) are the same, and the winning numbers "3" and "5" are used. The lottery values of "" are different, but the lottery values are not limited to this, and the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "5" may be the same. In this case, it can be specified that the same lottery value change table is selected in the RT2 gaming state (RT2) and the RT4 gaming state (RT4). In this case as well, the same effect as described above will be obtained.

(Internal lottery table for bonus)
As shown in FIG. 11 (c), the bonus internal lottery table referred to in the bonus game state defines the lottery value of each winning number in the bonus game state. In the present embodiment, the BB game state (while operating any of BB1 to 3), which is the bonus game state, is always in the RB game state (when RB is operating), so that the bonus internal lottery table is used. , RB game state internal lottery table can also be rephrased.

<Internal winning role determination table for small roles / replays>
In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 12A, data for identifying a combination of symbols (winning operation flag) for which winning is permitted for the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Are associated with each other.

Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), one internal lottery is performed by associating a plurality of combinations of symbols (winning operation flags) for which winning is permitted with one data pointer. In the process, it is possible to allow the winning of a combination of a plurality of symbols (winning operation flag). These internal lottery methods are referred to as "simultaneous winning" method and "overlapping winning" method.

In addition, in this embodiment, the combination of one symbol (winning operation flag) for which winning is permitted can be defined as "internal winning combination", and winning is permitted for one data pointer. A combination of a plurality of symbols (winning operation flag) can be defined as an internal winning combination as one group, but in the following, the latter will be defined as an internal winning combination.

In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "0" is associated with "loss".

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "1" indicates a "normal lip" as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols that are allowed to win a prize ( A "normal lip" is associated with the winning operation flag).

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "2" indicates "normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5" as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As a combination of symbols (winning operation flag), "normal lip", "replay 1", and "replay 5" are associated with each other.

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "3" indicates "normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5" as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As a combination of symbols (winning operation flag), "normal lip", "replay 2", and "replay 5" are associated with each other.

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "4" indicates "normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6" as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As a combination of symbols (winning operation flag), "normal lip", "replay 3", and "replay 6" are associated with each other.

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "5" indicates "normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6" as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As a combination of symbols (winning operation flag), "normal lip", "replay 4", and "replay 6" are associated with each other.

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointers "6" to "13" indicate "small winning combination 1" to "small winning combination 8" as internal winning combinations. As a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted (winning operation flag), "small winning combination 1" to "small winning combination 8" are associated with each other.

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "14" indicates "small winning combination 1 to 8" as the internal winning combination, and the winning pattern is permitted. As a combination of (winning operation flag), "small winning combination 1" to "small winning combination 8" are associated with each other. That is, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "14" is allowed to win all the winning combinations of the symbols related to the specified small winning combination.

<Internal winning combination decision table for bonus>
In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 12B, data for identifying the internal winning combination is associated with the bonus data pointer.

In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer "0" is associated with "loss". Further, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer "1" indicates "BB1" as the internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted (winning operation flag), " BB1 ”is associated with it.

Further, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer "2" indicates "BB2" as the internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols that are allowed to win (winning operation flag), " BB2 ”is associated with it. Further, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer "3" indicates "BB3" as the internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted (winning operation flag), " BB3 ”is associated with it.

Here, the internal winning combinations "BB1" to "BB3" are so-called "carry-over combinations", and when any one of "BB1" to "BB3" is determined as the internal winning combination, the combination of the corresponding symbols. The winning will be retained until the prize is won. The state in which the winning combination of the carry-over role is held (carried over) is referred to as "carry-over state" or "between flags". On the other hand, if the combination of the corresponding symbols does not win in the winning unit game, the above-mentioned small winning combination and the internal winning combination related to the replay are cleared and are not carried over to the next game.

<Reel stop initial setting table>
In the reel initial setting table shown in FIG. 13, a reel stop control information group corresponding to a winning number is associated with each gaming state.

The reel stop control information group is used to determine the final stop symbol position of the rotating left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, and right reel 3R based on the stop operation timing and the stop operation order. It shows a set of stop control information.

For example, when the internal winning combination (winning number 2) of "normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5" is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 2 is set.

Here, in the reel stop control information group 2, as shown in FIG. 14 described later, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, "replay" is performed rather than "normal rip" or "replay 1". When the stop control information in which "5" is given priority and the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, "Replay 1" has priority over "Normal rip" and "Replay 5". When the stop control information to be won and the first stop operation are performed on the right reel 3R, the "normal lip" is given priority over the "replay 1" and "replay 5". Stop control information is included, and the most appropriate stop control information is selected from the reel stop control information group according to which reel is first stopped (first stop operation). , The stop control is performed according to the selection stop control information.

The stop control information included in the reel stop control information group is a stop position (that is, a symbol position that actually stops) with respect to a stop operation position (that is, a symbol position that is in a predetermined position when the stop button is operated). Is directly determined (that is, information that defines how many sliding pieces are to be set), or indirectly (that is, the most appropriate sliding piece within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces). It may be information that defines conditions for searching a number).

Further, in FIG. 13, the description of the reel stop control information group in the carry-over state (between the flags) is omitted, but in the case of the carry-over state (between the flags), the dedicated reel stop control information is omitted. The group may be set, and only when "missing" (small role / replay data pointer is "0"), the type of bonus carried over instead of the reel stop control information group 0 (BB1) The reel stop control information group for the carry-over state (between the flags) according to any of 3) may be set. In the present embodiment, when the bonus and the replay are won in duplicate, the replay is configured to win the prize preferentially, and when the bonus and the small winning combination are won in duplicate, the small winning combination is given priority in winning. Since it is configured in this way, the player does not suffer any particular disadvantage.

[Correspondence between internal winning combination and stop operation order, etc.]
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the correspondence between the internal winning combination and the stop operation order in the pachislot machine 1 will be described. In this embodiment, as an example, a case where the stop operation order is three choices (whether the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, or the right reel 3R) will be described. It is not limited to, and a maximum of 6 options (whether the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, or the right reel 3R, and the second stop operation is the stop operation in the first stop operation. It can be set as appropriate within the range of which reel was used, excluding the reels that were used.

As shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 1) of the “normal lip” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 1 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 1, the "normal lip" is won regardless of which reel the first stop reel is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 2) of "normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5" is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 2 is set. Reel. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 2, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "Replay 5" wins a prize and the first stop. If the reel is the middle reel 3C, the "replay 1" will win, and if the first stop reel is the right reel 3R, the "normal lip" will win.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 3) of "normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5" is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 3 is set. Reel. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 3, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "Replay 5" wins a prize and the first stop. If the reel is the middle reel 3C, the "normal lip" will win, and if the first stop reel is the right reel 3R, the "replay 2" will win.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 4) of "normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6" is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 4 is set. Reel. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 4, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "Replay 6" wins a prize and the first stop. If the reel is the middle reel 3C, the "replay 3" will win, and if the first stop reel is the right reel 3R, the "normal lip" will win.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 5) of "normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6" is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 5 is set. Reel. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 3, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "Replay 6" wins a prize and the first stop. If the reel is the middle reel 3C, the "normal lip" will win, and if the first stop reel is the right reel 3R, the "replay 4" will win.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 6) of the “small winning combination 1” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 6 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 6, the "small winning combination 1" is won regardless of which reel the first stop reel is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 7) of the “small winning combination 2” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 7 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 7, the correct answer of the symbol "red 7" is in the middle reel 3C regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. If the stop operation is performed at the position, "small winning combination 2" will win a prize. On the other hand, in the middle reel 3C, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol "red 7" (that is, when the small winning combination 2 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 1 is displayed. Will be.

The correct answer position means a stop operation position in which symbols constituting a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed on the effective line within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces. For example, when the maximum number of sliding pieces is 4 pieces (for 4 symbols) and the middle region of the middle reel 3C is the symbol display area constituting the winning line, the symbol position data "17" and "18" of the middle reel 3C , "19", "20" and "0" are correct positions where the symbol "red 7" with reference to the middle region of the middle reel 3C can be displayed. The same applies to the correct position of the symbol "blue 7" and the symbol "yellow 7" on the middle reel 3C, and the correct position of the symbol "red 7", the symbol "blue 7" and the symbol "yellow 7" on the right reel 3R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 8) of the “small combination 3” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 8 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 8, the correct answer of the symbol "blue 7" is in the middle reel 3C regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. If the stop operation is performed at the position, "small winning combination 3" will win a prize. On the other hand, in the middle reel 3C, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol "blue 7" (that is, when the small winning combination 3 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 1 is displayed. Will be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 9) of the “small winning combination 4” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 9 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 9, the correct answer of the symbol "yellow 7" is in the middle reel 3C regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. If the stop operation is performed at the position, "small winning combination 4" will win a prize. On the other hand, in the middle reel 3C, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol "yellow 7" (that is, when the small winning combination 4 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 1 is displayed. Will be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 10) of the “small winning combination 5” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 10 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 10, the correct answer of the symbol "red 7" is in the right reel 3R regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. If the stop operation is performed at the position, the "small winning combination 5" will win a prize. On the other hand, in the right reel 3R, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol "red 7" (that is, when the small winning combination 5 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 2 is displayed. It becomes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 11) of the “small winning combination 6” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 11 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 11, the correct answer of the symbol "blue 7" is displayed on the right reel 3R regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. If the stop operation is performed at the position, the "small winning combination 6" will win a prize. On the other hand, in the right reel 3R, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol "blue 7" (that is, when the small winning combination 6 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 2 is displayed. It becomes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 12) of the “small winning combination 7” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 12 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 12, the correct answer of the symbol "yellow 7" is displayed on the right reel 3R regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. If the stop operation is performed at the position, the "small winning combination 7" will win a prize. On the other hand, in the right reel 3R, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol "yellow 7" (that is, when the small winning combination 7 is missed), the RT0 transition symbol 2 is displayed. It becomes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the internal winning combination (winning number 13) of the “small winning combination 8” is determined as a result of the internal lottery, the reel stop control information group 13 is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop control is performed based on the reel stop control information group 13, the "small winning combination 8" wins regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. The internal winning combination of "small winning combination 8" is also determined by winning numbers "14" to "16", but as described above, "small winning combination 8" has priority over "BB1" to "BB3". Since the stop control is performed so as to win a prize, in this case as well, the same stop control as when the "small winning combination 8" is won alone is performed.

In the present embodiment, the internal winning combination (winning numbers 1 to 5) related to the replay is configured so that the winning combination differs depending on the stop operation order, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in any of the reels, the winning combination may be different depending on whether or not the stop operation is performed at the correct answer position.

Further, in the present embodiment, a prize is won based on whether or not a stop operation is performed at the correct answer position on a predetermined reel for a part of the internal winning combination (winning numbers 7 to 12) related to the small winning combination. It is configured so that the roles are different, but it is not limited to this. For example, the winning combination may be different depending on the stop operation order.

That is, for a specific combination, the combination of symbols to be won (displayed) is different depending on the mode of the stop operation (stop operation order and stop operation timing), and the combination is given to the player depending on the presence or absence of notification of the stop operation mode. It is assumed that all methods capable of different interests can be applied to the present invention.

[Transition of RT game state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the transition of the RT gaming state in the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described. FIG. 15A is a diagram showing a transition flow of the RT gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 15B is a diagram showing the transition conditions of the RT gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows. In this embodiment, the case where there are five RT gaming states (RT0 to RT4) will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this.

As shown in FIG. 15, the transition from RT0 to RT1 is performed by the winning of replay 1 (establishment of transition condition 1), and the transition from RT1 to RT2 is performed by winning of replay 2 (establishment of transition condition 2). Here, as shown in FIG. 11, RT0 has a relatively low probability of winning an internal winning combination related to replay, and RT2 has a relatively high probability of winning an internal winning combination related to replay. That is, RT0 is an RT gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, and RT2 is an RT gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

Further, RT1 has a higher winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the replay than RT0, but has a lower winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the replay than RT2. In that sense, it can be said that the RT game state is still disadvantageous for the player, but it is advantageous for the player because the internal winning combination (winning number 3) including the replay 2 is drawn (see FIG. 11). It can be said that RT2 is in a ready state, which is a state of RT game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the transition from RT3 to RT1 is made by the winning of the replay 3 (establishment of the transition condition 3), and the transition from RT1 to RT4 is made by the winning of the replay 4 (establishment of the transition condition 4). .. Here, as shown in FIG. 11, RT3 has a relatively low probability of winning an internal winning combination related to replay, and RT4 has a relatively high probability of winning an internal winning combination related to replay. That is, RT3 is an RT gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, and RT4 is an RT gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

Further, RT1 has a higher winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the replay than RT3, but has a lower winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the replay than RT4. In that sense, it can be said that the RT game state is still disadvantageous for the player, but it is advantageous for the player because the internal winning combination (winning number 5) including the replay 4 is drawn (see FIG. 11). It can be said that the RT4 is in a ready state, which is a state of RT gaming.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, when the RT0 transition symbol (RT0 transition symbol 1 or RT0 transition symbol 2) is displayed in RT1 to RT4 (transition condition 5 is satisfied), the transition to RT0 occurs. That is, even if the player is in the RT gaming state (RT2 or RT4) that is advantageous to the player, if the "small role 2" to the "small role 7" are missed (see FIG. 14), the player It will shift (fall) to the disadvantageous RT game state (RT0).

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in RT0 to RT2 and RT4, when the replay 5 or the replay 6 is won (the transition condition 6 is satisfied), the process shifts to the RT3. That is, even if the RT gaming state (RT2 or RT4) is advantageous to the player, if the replay 5 or replay 6 is won (see FIG. 14), the RT gaming state (RT3) is disadvantageous to the player. ) Will shift (fall).

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, when the bonus game state (operation of any of BB1 to 3) ends (transition condition 7 is satisfied), the system shifts to RT0. Further, although not shown, when the set value is changed, the process shifts to RT0. In that sense, RT0 can be said to be in the initial RT gaming state. Regarding the transition condition 7, the transition condition may be that the bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is determined as the internal winning combination, and the transition condition may be that the bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is won. Good. In addition, transition conditions 1 to 6 are satisfied only when the bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is not carried over, and are not satisfied when the bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is carried over. May be.

[Data table stored in sub ROM]
Next, various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Normal ART1 lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the normal ART1 lottery table referred to during normal is a lottery as to whether ART1 is non-winning or winning, depending on the determined internal winning combination. The value is specified. In FIG. 16, the term “normal” refers to a state other than ART1, ART2, ART preparation, and ART winning, which will be described later, and is identified by the sub CPU 81, that is, ART non-winning, which will be described later.

For example, when the internal winning combination is "small combination 8" and the extracted random number value for production is "10000", "10000" is subtracted from "24576" to obtain a negative value, so ART1 It is decided that the prize was not won. On the other hand, if the extracted production random value is "30000", even if "24576" is subtracted from "30000", it does not become a negative value, and the subtracted production random value "5424" to "8192". "Is subtracted to give a negative value, so it is determined that ART1 has been won. The same processing is performed for the lottery table shown below.

<ART2 lottery table in ART1>
As shown in FIG. 16 (b), the ART2 lottery table in ART1 referred to in ART1 is a lottery as to whether the ART2 is non-winning or winning, depending on the determined internal winning combination. The value is specified. Here, in ART1, the lottery of ART2 is performed instead of the lottery of the number of additional games described later. In addition, "replay" is described in the column of the internal winning combination as a general term for the internal winning combination (winning numbers 1 to 5) related to the replay, but it is not limited to this, and each type of replay is not limited to this. The lottery value may be specified individually.

<Normal ART2 lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 16 (c), the normal ART2 lottery table referred to during normal times is a lottery as to whether the ART2 is non-winning or winning, depending on the determined internal winning combination. The value is specified.

<ART2 initial game number lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 16D, the ART2 initial game number lottery table referred to at the start of ART2 defines a lottery value for the initial game number of ART2 according to the set value. Here, at the start of ART2, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the number of initial games of ART2 will increase. That is, the pachi-slot machine 1 is configured so that the higher the set value, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

[Flow of pachislot machine games]
Next, the flow of the game of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a schematic view showing the flow of the game of the pachislot machine in the present embodiment.

First, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a state in which the player plays a game, there are two advantageous gaming states, that is, ART1 which is an advantageous first advantageous gaming state for the player, and a second advantageous gaming state which is advantageous for the player. It is roughly divided into ART2, normal, which is a relatively disadvantageous normal game state compared to ART1 and ART2, and ART preparation, which is a preparation state for transitioning from normal to ART1 or ART2. ..

Further, during normal times, it is possible to distinguish between a state in which neither ART1 nor ART2 is won (in ART non-winning) and a state in which either ART1 or ART2 is won (in ART winning). Further, the ART winning can be distinguished between the ART1 winning state, which is the winning state of ART1, and the ART2 winning state, which is the winning state of ART2.

Further, during the preparation for ART, it is possible to distinguish between the preparation for ART1 that has been transferred from the winning ART1 and the preparation for ART2 that has been transferred from the winning ART2.

When playing a game on the pachislot machine 1, the player usually starts the game from the ART non-winning, and if the player wins the ART1 during the ART non-winning, the player shifts to the ART1 winning. .. Then, when the ART1 is won, the notification of the first transition procedure (mode of the stop operation) for shifting to the ART1 is started from the ART1 winning through the preparation of the ART1. In addition, when the ART2 is won during the ART non-winning, the transition is made to the ART2 winning, and the second transition procedure (stop) for shifting from the ART2 winning to the ART2 preparation is made. The notification of the operation mode) will be started.

Specifically, when ART1 is winning and RT0, if "normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5" is determined as the internal winning combination, "replay 1" will win a prize in the stop operation order (middle). When the reel 3C should be stopped first) is notified and a prize is won in "Replay 1", the process shifts to ART1 preparation, and when ART1 is being prepared and RT1, "normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5" Is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation order in which "Replay 2" will be won (the right reel 3R should be the first stop operation) is notified, and when "Replay 2" is won, ART1 is in progress. Move to.

On the other hand, when ART1 is winning and RT0, if "normal rip + replay 3 + replay 6" is determined as the internal winning combination, the "normal rip" will win the stop operation order (right reel 3R). By notifying that the first stop operation should be performed), it is decided not to shift during the preparation for ART2. Here, if the stop operation order does not cause the "replay 3" to win, other stop operation orders (for example, the fact that the left reel 3L should be first stopped) may be notified.

In addition, when ART1 is being prepared and RT1 is set, if "normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6" is determined as the internal winning combination, the "normal lip" will win the stop operation order (middle reel 3C). By notifying that the first stop operation should be performed), it is decided not to shift to ART2. Here, if the stop operation order does not cause the "replay 4" to win, another stop operation order (for example, the fact that the left reel 3L should be first stopped) may be notified.

In the present embodiment, when ART1 is won and RT3, after the transition from RT3 to RT0 (that is, the RT0 transition symbol is displayed in RT3), the above-mentioned first transition procedure (that is, the RT0 transition symbol is displayed). The notification of the stop operation mode) is to be started, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first transition procedure (stop operation mode) described above is not limited to this, and even when the ART1 is winning and the RT3 is in effect. It may be configured so that the notification of is started.

In addition, when ART2 is winning and RT3, if "normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6" is determined as the internal winning combination, "replay 3" will win a prize in the stop operation order (middle reel 3C). When the first stop operation should be performed) is notified and a prize is won in "Replay 3", the process shifts to ART2 preparation, and when ART2 is being prepared and RT1 is reached, "normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6" is an internal win. When it is decided as a combination, the stop operation order in which "Replay 4" will be won (the right reel 3R should be the first stop operation) is notified, and when "Replay 4" is won, it shifts to ART2. ..

On the other hand, when ART2 is winning and RT3, if "normal rip + replay 1 + replay 5" is determined as the internal winning combination, the "normal rip" will win the stop operation order (right reel 3R). By notifying that the first stop operation should be performed), it is decided not to shift during the preparation for ART1. Here, if it is a stop operation order in which "Replay 1" is not won, another stop operation order (for example, the fact that the left reel 3L should be first stopped) may be notified.

In addition, when ART2 is being prepared and RT1 is set, if "normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5" is determined as the internal winning combination, the "normal lip" will win the stop operation order (middle reel 3C). By notifying that the first stop operation should be performed), it is decided not to shift to ART1. Here, if the stop operation order does not cause the "replay 2" to win, another stop operation order (for example, the fact that the left reel 3L should be first stopped) may be notified.

In the present embodiment, when ART2 is won and RT0, after the transition from RT0 to RT3 (that is, replay 5 or replay 6 wins in RT0), the second transition procedure described above is performed. The notification of (aspect of stop operation) is to be started, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even when ART2 is winning and RT0, the above-mentioned second transition procedure (aspect of stop operation) is started. ) May be configured to start.

ART1 starts when "Replay 2" is won (that is, during ART1) while preparing for ART1 (RT1), and ends when 50 games, which is the number of ART1 games, are exhausted. During ART1, a lottery of ART2 is performed, and when ART2 is won, after the end of ART1, it shifts to ART2 winning, and it shifts to ART2 in the same manner as described above.

In addition, ART2 starts when the player wins "Replay 4" while preparing for ART2 (RT1) (that is, during ART2). In ART2, the initial number of ART2 games is to be drawn at the start, and further, in ART2, the number of ART2 games is added. ART2 ends when the number of ART2 games obtained as a result of these is exhausted. The addition of the number of ART2 games will be described later.

Here, during ART1 and ART2, when the internal winning combination related to the replay is determined, the mode of the stop operation (stop operation order) so as not to shift (fall) to RT3 (replay 5 or replay 6 does not win). ) Is notified, and when the internal winning combination related to the small combination is determined, the mode of the stop operation (type of symbol to be pressed) so as not to shift (fall) to RT0 (RT0 transition symbol is not displayed). ) Is notified. As a result, the operation of the replay time (RT2 or RT4) is maintained, and the winning probability of the small winning combination (particularly the small winning combination 2 to 7) is dramatically improved, so that the player has more medals. Can be paid out. In this way, ART1 and ART2 constitute an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

It should be noted that even during the winning of the ART and / or the preparation for the ART, all of the above notifications may be performed, or the notification may be performed only within a necessary range. For example, when it is RT0 in the winning ART1, the mode of the stop operation (stop operation order) that does not shift (fall) to RT3 (does not win the replay 5 or replay 6) is notified, but does not shift (fall) to RT0. (The RT0 transition symbol is not displayed) The mode of the stop operation (the type of symbol to be pressed) is not notified, and when it is RT3 in the ART2 winning, it is not shifted (falls) to RT0 (RT0 transition symbol is displayed). Notification of the mode of stop operation (type of symbol to be pressed) is notified, but the mode of stop operation (stop operation order) is not notified of transition (fall) to RT3 (replay 5 or replay 6 is not won). May not be done.

Although not shown, bonuses (during ART non-winning, ART1 winning and ART2 winning), during ART preparation (preparing for ART1 and during preparation for ART2), during ART1 or during ART2 (during ART2) Any one of BB1 to 3) is determined as the internal winning combination, and when the winning bonus is won, the bonus gaming state is entered, and when the bonus gaming state ends, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT0 gaming state. (See FIG. 15).

In the above case, in the present embodiment, the mode of the stop operation is notified so as to return to the state when the bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is determined as the internal winning combination. For example, if a bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART1 and the bonus gaming state related to the bonus ends, "normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5" is displayed in the RT0 gaming state. When it is decided as an internal winning combination, the stop operation order in which "Replay 1" will be won (that the middle reel 3C should be the first stop operation) is notified, and the process is shifted to during ART1 preparation, and during ART1 preparation. , When "normal rip + replay 2 + replay 5" is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation order in which "replay 2" will win (the right reel 3R should be the first stop operation) is notified. Return to ART1.

Further, for example, when a bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART2 and the bonus gaming state related to the bonus ends, in the RT0 gaming state, "normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5" , Or "normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6" is determined as the internal winning combination, and the stop operation order in which "replay 5" or "replay 6" wins (the first stop operation on the left reel 3L) When the "normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6" is determined as the internal winning combination during the ART2 winning (RT3 gaming state), the player shifts to the ART2 winning role (RT3 gaming state). Notifies the stop operation order (that the middle reel 3C should be the first stop operation) that "Replay 3" will win, shifts to ART2 preparation, and "normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6" during ART2 preparation. Is determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation order (that the right reel 3R should be first stopped) that the "Replay 4" will win is notified, and the player returns to ART2. Here, in the case of returning to ART2, if "normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6" is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT0 game state, the stop operation order in which "replay 3" is awarded (replay 3) It is also possible to notify that the middle reel 3C should be first stopped) and shift to ART2 preparation (RT1 gaming state).

It should be noted that the mode for returning the game-playing state when the bonus game state ends is not limited to this. For example, for ART1, a bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is determined as an internal winning combination in any of the states of ART1 winning (ART2 winning), ART1 preparing, or ART1 and the bonus related to the bonus. When the game state is completed, ART1 winning may be set uniformly. The same applies to ART2.

In addition, when a bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART1 and the game is returned to ART1 again, the number of ART1 games may be returned as it is, and 50 new games are added. It may be set, or 50 games may be added to the number of ART1 games when the bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is determined as the internal winning combination to return.

In addition, when a bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART2 and the game is returned to ART2 again, the number of ART2 games may be returned as it is, and the number of initial games is newly added. It may be decided based on the lottery result of, or it may be returned by adding the lottery result of the initial number of games to the number of ART2 games when the bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is decided as the internal winning combination. Good.

When a bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART1 and the player returns to ART1 again, ART1 before and after the bonus game state may be managed as the same ART1. It may be managed as a different ART1. Specifically, when the ART1 before the bonus game state is set as the ART1 of the first set, the ART1 after the bonus game state may be managed as the ART1 of the first set, and as the ART1 of the second set. It may be managed.

Further, when a bonus (any of BB1 to 3) is determined as an internal winning combination during ART2 and the player returns to ART2 again, ART2 before and after the bonus game state may be managed as the same ART2. It may be managed as a different ART2. In this respect, in the present embodiment, ART2 before and after the bonus game state is managed as the same ART2.

[Main control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 22.

<Main control processing>
First, when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 51 executes the power-on processing (S10). In this power-on processing, it is determined whether the backup is normal, whether the setting has been changed appropriately, and the like, and the initialization processing is executed according to the determination result.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the initialization process at the end of one game (one unit game) (S11). In this initialization process, for example, a storage area designated in advance to be initialized at the end of one game is initialized. By this initialization process, the information related to the internal winning combination other than the carry-over combination stored in the main RAM 53 is cleared.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the medal acceptance / start check process described later in FIG. 19 (S12). In this medal reception / start check process, a process of detecting medals inserted by the player, a process of determining whether the number of medals required to start the game (including re-game) has been inserted, and a start operation Processing to detect is executed.

Next, the main CPU 51 extracts the random number value and stores it in the random number value storage area allocated to the main RAM 53 (S13). Here, the random number value includes a value used for the internal lottery process and a value used for the main side effect lottery process, and is extracted from 0 to 65535 in the present embodiment.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the internal lottery process (S14). In this internal lottery process, the internal winning combination is determined using the internal lottery table or the like (see FIG. 11) or the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 12).

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the main side effect lottery process (S15). In this main-side effect lottery process, for example, a lottery for whether or not to perform the above-mentioned "locking" is performed. Further, when it is decided to perform "locking", for example, the type of reel action of each reel for notifying that the bonus has been won internally and that ART1 or ART2 has been won is determined by lottery. In the reel action, the effect is executed by driving each reel in an effect mode different from the normal rotation mode (a mode in which the reels are rotated forward at a constant speed).

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the reel stop initial setting process (S16). In this reel stop initial setting process, the reel stop control information group is determined using the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 13). That is, the stop control information of each reel is stored in the main RAM 53 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

Next, the main CPU 51 generates and stores a start command to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 (S17). The start command is a command for causing the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, the type of the internal winning combination, the type of the game state, the presence / absence of the lock, the type of the reel action, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the wait process (S18). In this wait process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the previous game (the start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time has elapsed. The waiting time to wait until is exhausted. The predetermined time in this wait process, that is, the wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the main-side effect execution process (S19). In this main side effect execution process, a lock at the start of the game, a reel action during the lock execution, and the like are executed based on the lottery result in the main side effect lottery process in S15.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel rotation start process for rotating all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (S20). In this reel rotation start processing, a rotation start request for each reel is made. Further, in this reel rotation start processing, the main CPU 51 generates and stores a reel rotation start command to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42. The reel rotation start command is a command for causing the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, the timing at which the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start rotating.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the reel stop control process (S21). In this reel stop control process, a process of detecting a stop operation and a process of performing stop control of each reel based on the stop control information are executed, and a rotation stop request of each reel is performed. Further, in this reel stop control process, the main CPU 51 generates and stores a reel stop command to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42. The reel stop command substituting, for example, the type of reel on which the stop operation was performed, the timing on which the stop operation was performed, the reel position when the stop operation was performed, the type of the symbol displayed along with the stop operation, and the like. This is a command for the CPU 81 to recognize.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the winning search process (S22). In this winning search process, after all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the symbol combination displayed on the valid line is collated with the symbol combination table (see FIG. 10), and the symbol displayed on the valid line is collated. Combinations are identified. Further, in this winning search process, the main CPU 51 generates and stores a winning operation command to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42. The winning operation command is a command for causing the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, the result of the winning search process.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes a medal payout process of paying out medals (number of payouts) to be paid out based on the result of the winning search process (S23). In this medal payout process, the hopper drive circuit 65 is controlled and the number of credits is updated based on the number of payouts.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the game state control process described later in FIG. 20 (S24). In this game state control process, a process of controlling the start and end of the bonus game state, a process of controlling the transition of the RT game state, and a process of controlling the operation of the re-game are executed.

Specifically, based on winning a bonus (BB1 to 3), the BB gaming state is started, and the upper limit of the number of payouts (for example, 300), which is the end condition of the BB gaming state, is set. In addition, it is controlled so that it is always in the RB game state during the BB game state. Further, in the BB game state, when the number of medals exceeding the upper limit of the number of medals to be paid out is paid out, the BB game state is terminated and the RB game state is terminated.

Further, when the transition condition of the RT gaming state shown in FIG. 15 is satisfied, the control of shifting to the RT gaming state according to the transition condition is executed. In addition, when the replay is won, the control for operating the replay is executed in the next game.

Further, in this game state control process, the main CPU 51 generates and stores a bonus start command and a bonus end command to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42. The bonus start command is a command for causing the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, that the BB game state has started, and the bonus end command causes the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, that the BB game state has ended. Command for. Further, in this game state control process, the main CPU 51 may generate and store the game end command. The game end command is a command for causing the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, that one unit game has been completed.

<Medal reception / start check processing>
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance / start check process executed in step S12 of the main control process shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 51 permits the acceptance of medals (S31). For example, the main CPU 51 drives the solenoid of the selector 35 to form a path so that the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 14 pass through the selector 35. Subsequently, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the automatic closing counter is set (S32). If the combination of symbols related to the replay is displayed in the previous unit game, medals are automatically inserted in the current unit game. The automatic insertion counter is a counter used when automatically inserting medals, and is set on condition that a combination of symbols related to replay is displayed.

If it is determined in step S32 that the automatic closing counter is set (YES), the main CPU 51 copies the value set in the automatic closing counter to the closing number counter (S33). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 clears the automatic closing counter (S34).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S32 that the automatic input counter is not set (NO), or after the process of S34 is executed, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum value of the number of input sheets according to the gaming state (S35). .. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 51 sets three as the maximum number of input sheets in a game state other than the BB game state (RB game state), and the maximum number of input sheets in the BB game state (RB game state). Set two as the value.

Subsequently, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the passage of the medal is detected (step S36). When the main CPU 51 determines that the passage of the medal is detected (YES), the main CPU 51 subsequently determines whether or not the number of credits is blinking (S37). When the main CPU 51 determines that the number of credits is blinking and displayed (YES), the main CPU 51 subsequently clears the multi-stored state (S38). The multi-storing state is a state indicating that the number of credits has reached a specific number or more and has sufficiently increased, and is managed by a predetermined flag provided in the main RAM 53.

As described above, when the role of the notification by the blinking display is completed, the main CPU 51 returns the blinking display of the number of credits on the 7-segment display 6 to the lighting display. The process of S38 is a process performed to return from the blinking display to the lighting display. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of credits is blinked and displayed on condition that the number of credits is less than a predetermined number when the multi-storing state is set (see S111 to S113 in FIG. 22 described later). Therefore, when the multiple storage state is cleared in S38, the number of credits returns from the blinking display to the lighting display.

Following the processing of S38, or when it is determined in S37 that the number of credits is not blinking (NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the input number counter has reached the maximum value (S39). .. When the main CPU 51 determines that the input number counter has not reached the maximum value, the (NO) input number counter is incremented by 1 (S40).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in step S39 that the input number counter is the maximum value (YES), the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the credit counter for counting the number of credits (S41). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the credit counter is 35 or more (that is, the number of credits is 35 or more) (S42). When the main CPU 51 determines that the credit counter is 35 or more (YES), the main CPU 51 sets the multi-storage state (S43). In this way, when the number of credits reaches the first specific number (35 cards) according to the insertion of the player's medals, the main CPU 51 sets a multi-storing state indicating that the number of credits has increased sufficiently. To do.

Following the processing of S43 and S39, if it is determined in S36 that the passage of medals is not detected (NO), or if it is determined in S42 that the credit counter is not 35 or more (NO), the main CPU 51 Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the bet switch 15S is on (S44). If it is determined that the bet switch 15S is on (YES), the main CPU 51 subsequently adds a numerical value corresponding to the operated bet button to the input number counter (S45).

Following the processing of S45, or when it is determined in S44 that the bet switch 15S is not on (NO), the main CPU 51 subsequently determines whether or not the input number counter has reached the maximum value (NO). S46). If it is determined that the input number counter has not reached the maximum value (NO), the process proceeds to S36, while if it is determined that the input number counter has reached the maximum value (YES), the main CPU 51 Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the start switch 16S is on (S47).

If the main CPU 51 determines that the start switch 16S is not on (NO), the process proceeds to S36, while if it determines that the start switch 16S is on (YES), the medal passage prohibition is prohibited. Do (S48). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 is not driven, and the ejection of medals is promoted. When this process is completed, the medal reception / start check process is completed.

<Game state control processing>
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a game state control process executed in step S24 of the main control process shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the combination of symbols related to BB is displayed (S51). When the main CPU 51 determines that the combination of the symbols related to the BB is displayed (YES), the main CPU 51 performs the bonus operation time process (S52), and ends the game state control process. In this bonus operation processing, the BB gaming state is started, and the upper limit of the number of payouts (for example, 300), which is the end condition of the BB gaming state, is set. In addition, it is controlled so that it is always in the RB game state during the BB game state.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S51 that the combination of symbols related to BB is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is the end of BB (S53). If the main CPU 51 determines that it is the end of the BB (YES), the main CPU 51 performs the bonus end processing (S54). In this bonus end processing, the BB game state and the RB game state are ended, and the game state is shifted to RT0.

Subsequently, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the credit counter is 50 (S55). When the main CPU 51 determines that the credit counter is not 50 (NO), the game state control process is terminated, while when it is determined that the credit counter is 50 (YES), then many The storage state is set (S56), and the game state control process is terminated. In this way, when the number of credits reaches the second specific number (50 cards) according to the result of the game during the bonus (in the advantageous state), the main CPU 51 indicates that the number of credits has increased sufficiently. Set the storage status.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S53 that it is not the end of BB (NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the combination of symbols related to RT transition is displayed (S57). When the main CPU 51 determines that the combination of symbols related to the RT transition is displayed (YES), the main CPU 51 shifts the gaming state to the RT gaming state according to the transition condition (S58).

Following the processing of S58, or when it is determined in S57 that the combination of symbols related to RT transition is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the combination of symbols related to replay is displayed. (S59). When the main CPU 51 determines that the combination of symbols related to the replay is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game state control process, and when it determines that the combination of symbols related to the replay is displayed, the main CPU 51 ends. (YES), the value of the input number counter is set in the automatic input counter (S60), and the game state control process is terminated.

<Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU>
First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S101). Next, the main CPU 51 executes the input port check process (S102). In this input port check process, the presence or absence of signals from various switches and sensors connected to the main CPU 51 is confirmed.

Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores on-edge and off-edge information of various switches such as the start switch 16S and the stop switch 17S and on / off information of various sensors such as the medal sensor 35S in the main RAM 53.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the settlement switch 18S is turned on as a result of the processing of S102 (S103). When it is determined that the settlement switch 18S is on (YES), the main CPU 51 subsequently clears the multi-storing state (S104).

Following the processing of S104, or when it is determined in S103 that the settlement switch 18S is not on (NO), the main CPU 51 executes the timer update processing (S105). Next, the main CPU 51 executes a command transmission process (S106). In this command transmission process, various commands stored in the main RAM 53 are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

The commands to be transmitted in this command transmission process include an initialization command in which the presence / absence of a change in the set value, information indicating the set value, etc. are stored in the power-on process (S10 in FIG. In the start check process (S12 in FIG. 18), the medal insertion command in which information indicating the number of inserted medals and the number of credits is stored, the above-mentioned start command stored in S17 in FIG. 18, and the reel rotation start process (FIG. 18). In S20), in the reel rotation start command in which the information indicating that the rotation of each reel has started is stored, and in the reel stop control process (S21 in FIG. 18), the type of reel to be stopped (reel 3L, 3C, 3R) In the reel stop command and the winning search process (S22 in FIG. 18), which stores information indicating which one stops) and the stop position (which symbol position the stopping reel stops at), the winning combination is shown. A winning operation command that stores information, a bonus start command that stores information indicating the start of the BB game state in the game state control process (S24 in FIG. 18), information indicating the end of the BB game state, etc. are stored. Bonus end command to be executed, game end command that stores information indicating that one unit game has ended, information indicating the presence or absence of an error when an error occurs (not shown), information indicating the type of error, etc. An error command in which is stored, and when there is no command to be transmitted in this command transmission process, on-edge and off-edge information of various switches stored in the input port check process (S102 in FIG. 21) and on / off of various sensors There are non-operation commands that store information that indicates.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the reel control process (S107). In this reel control process, the main CPU 51 accelerates the rotation of each reel by driving and controlling each stepping motor based on the rotation start request of each reel in the reel rotation start process (S20 in FIG. 18). Is executed, and based on the fact that each reel reaches a predetermined speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), a constant speed process for maintaining the predetermined speed is executed by driving and controlling each stepping motor. , Based on the rotation stop request of each reel in the reel stop control process (S21 of FIG. 18), the stop process of stopping the rotation of each reel is executed by driving and controlling each stepping motor. Also, when the reel action is executed, a special drive control is executed. Although not shown, the main CPU 51 permits the detection of the stop operation based on the execution of the constant speed process in this reel control process (that is, the operations of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are performed. Enabled).

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the lamp / 7SEG drive process described later in FIG. 22 (S108). For example, the main CPU 51 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Next, the main CPU 51 restores the register (S109) and ends this interrupt process.

<Lamp 7SEG drive processing>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the lamp / 7SEG drive process executed in step S108 of the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU shown in FIG. 21.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the multi-storage state is set (S111). If it is determined that the multi-storage state is set (YES), the main CPU 51 subsequently determines whether or not the credit counter is less than 5 (S112). When the credit counter is less than 5 (YES), the main CPU 51 controls the display of the 7-segment display 6 so as to blink the number of credits (S113), and ends the lamp / 7SEG drive process. As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the sufficient number of credits is reduced, the number of credits is blinked and displayed to prompt the player to insert medals.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the multi-storage state is not set (NO), or if it is determined that the credit counter is not less than 5 (NO), the main CPU 51 is 7-segment so as to lightly display the number of credits. The display of the display 6 is controlled (S114), and the lamp 7SEG drive process is terminated. As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of credits is normally lit and displayed. Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the role of the notification by the blinking display is completed and the multi-storage state is cleared, the number of credits displayed in the blinking display is returned to the lighting display.

[Sub-control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 32. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a start-up process controlled by the sub CPU 81 of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. The activation process under the control of the sub CPU 81 is started when the power is turned on to the pachislot machine 1.

<Startup process controlled by sub CPU>
First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (S301). In this initialization process, the sub CPU 81 clears the storage area of the designated address of the sub RAM 83. Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the main task (S302). In this main task, the vertical synchronization signal for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 11 and the initialization of the application programming interface (API) are performed.

Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the lamp control task (S303). In this lamp control task, the light emitting modes of the lamp group 21 and the revolving lamp 543 are controlled according to the lamp data registered in S316 of FIG. 24, which will be described later. Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the sound control task (S304). In this sound control task, the sound output modes of the speakers 20L and 20R are controlled according to the sound data registered in S316 of FIG. 24, which will be described later.

Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the main board communication task described later in FIG. 24 (S305). In this main board communication task, whether or not various commands are transmitted from the main control circuit 41 or whether or not the transmitted commands are normal is monitored, and based on the fact that normal commands are received, it is monitored. The determination, start and end of the production (notification) are controlled.

Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the animation task (S306). In this animation task, the display of the image on the liquid crystal display device 11 and the operation mode of the movable units 105 to 107 are controlled according to the animation data registered in S315 of FIG. 24, which will be described later.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 81 checks the reception command (S311). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a newly received command. If there is no newly received command, the process of S321 may be repeated. The main board communication task is, for example, a periodic interrupt process every 4 ms, and a new receive command is provided every 4 ms. You may check whether or not. Further, the process may be performed based on the reception of the command.

Next, the sub CPU 81 extracts the command type (S312). Specifically, which command is the type of the received command is extracted from the header information of the received command.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previous one has been received (S313). Here, if it is determined that a command of a type different from the previous one has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 returns to the process of S311.

On the other hand, if it is determined that a command of a type different from the previous one has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the command reception processing described later in FIG. 25 (S314). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S315), lamp sound data (S316), and S311 according to the effect content determined in the command reception process and the set navigation data. Return to processing.

<Processing when receiving a command>
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a command reception process of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This command reception processing is the processing executed in S314 of FIG. 24.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the start command is received (S321). If it is determined that the start command is being received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the start command reception processing described later in FIG. 26 (S322), and ends the command reception processing.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time when the start command is received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the winning operation command is received (S323). If it is determined that the winning operation command is being received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the winning operation command receiving process described later in FIG. 32 (S324), and ends the command receiving processing.

When the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S323 that it is not the time when the winning operation command is received (NO), the sub CPU 81 executes other command reception time processing (S325) and ends the command reception time processing. In this other command reception processing, for example, when the medal insertion command is received, the effect content for outputting the medal insertion sound is determined.

<Processing when receiving start command>
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a process at the time of receiving a start command of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This start command reception processing is the processing executed in S322 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in ART1 (S401). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in ART1 (YES), it executes the ART1 in-process described later in FIG. 27 (S402), and ends the start command reception process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in ART1 (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not it is in ART2 (S403). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in ART2 (YES), it executes the ART2 in-process described later in FIG. 28 (S404), and ends the start command reception process.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in ART2 (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not it is preparing for ART (S405). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART is being prepared (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the ART preparing process described later in FIG. 29 (S406), and ends the process at the time of receiving the start command. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART is not being prepared (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the ART is being won (S407).

When the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART is winning (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the ART winning process described later in FIG. 30 (S408), and ends the process at the time of receiving the start command. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART is not winning (NO), the sub CPU 81 executes the ART transition lottery process described later in FIG. 31 (S409), and determines the normal production content based on the internal winning combination and the like. (S410), and the process at the time of receiving the start command is terminated.

<Processing during ART1>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the processing during ART1 of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This process during ART1 is a process executed in S402 of FIG. 26.

First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART2 lottery table in ART1 (see (b) of FIG. 16), and executes the lottery of ART2 based on the internal winning combination (S421). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART2 has been won (S422). If it is determined that ART2 has not been won (non-winning) (NO), the process proceeds to S424. On the other hand, when it is determined that ART2 has been won (YES), the ART2 carry-over flag is turned on (S423).

Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the ART1 middle navigation data based on the internal winning combination (S424). In this ART1 middle navigation data, when "normal rip + replay 2 + replay 5" is determined as the internal winning combination, the replay 5 is not won (there is no transition (fall) to RT3), and the stop operation procedure (stop operation order). ), And when the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination is determined, the RT0 transition symbol is not displayed (the RT0 transition (falls) is not performed), and the stop operation procedure (type of symbol to be pressed) is notified. It is the data to do. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the production content in ART1 based on the internal winning combination and the like (S425).

Next, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the ART game number counter (S426), and then determines whether or not the ART game number counter is 0 (S427). If it is determined that the ART game number counter is not 0 (NO), the processing during ART1 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ART game number counter is 0 (YES), it is subsequently determined whether or not the ART2 carry-over flag is ON (S428). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART 2 has been won during the ART 1.

When the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART2 carry-over flag is on (YES), the sub-CPU 81 turns off the ART2 carry-over flag, sets ART2 winning from the next game (S429), and ends the ART1 middle processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ART2 carry-over flag is not on (off) (NO), the normal mode is set from the next game (S430), and the ART1 process is terminated.

<Processing during ART2>
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing during ART2 of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This process during ART2 is a process executed in S404 of FIG. 26.

First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the number of additional games lottery table in ART2 (see (e) of FIG. 16), and executes the lottery of the number of additional games based on the internal winning combination (S441). Next, the sub CPU 81 adds the ART game number counter based on the lottery result of the number of additional games (S442).

Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the ART2 middle navigation data based on the internal winning combination (S443). In this ART2 middle navigation data, when "normal rip + replay 4 + replay 6" is determined as the internal winning combination, the replay 6 is not won (there is no transition (fall) to RT3), and the stop operation procedure (stop operation order). ), And when the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination is determined, the RT0 transition symbol is not displayed (the RT0 transition (falls) is not performed), and the stop operation procedure (type of symbol to be pressed) is notified. It is the data to do. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the production content in ART2 based on the internal winning combination and the like (S444).

Next, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the ART game number counter (S445), and then determines whether or not the ART game number counter is 0 (S446). If it is determined that the ART game number counter is not 0 (NO), the processing during ART2 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ART game number counter is 0 (YES), the normal game is set from the next game (S447), and the ART2 process is terminated.

<Processing during ART preparation>
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the ART preparation process of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This ART preparing process is a process executed in S406 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the replay 2 is included in the internal winning combination (S451). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not "normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5" is determined as the internal winning combination. When it is determined that the replay 2 is included in the internal winning combination (YES), it is subsequently determined whether or not ART1 is being prepared (S452).

When the sub CPU 81 determines that ART1 is being prepared (YES), it sets the ART preparation-preparing navigation data for winning the replay 2 (S453), and proceeds to the process of S460. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for notifying the procedure (stop operation order) of the stop operation that shifts to ART1. On the other hand, when it is determined that ART1 is not being prepared (ART2 is being prepared) (NO), the navigation data for ART preparation that normally wins the lip is set (S454), and the process proceeds to S460. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for notifying the procedure (stop operation order) of the stop operation for maintaining the preparation of ART2.

When the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S451 that the internal winning combination does not include the replay 2 (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not the internal winning combination includes the replay 4 (S455). .. That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not "normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6" is determined as the internal winning combination. If it is determined that the internal winning combination includes the replay 4 (YES), it is subsequently determined whether or not ART2 is being prepared (S456).

When the sub CPU 81 determines that ART 2 is being prepared (YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for ART preparation for winning the replay 4 (S457), and proceeds to the process of S460. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for notifying the procedure (stop operation order) of the stop operation that shifts to ART2. On the other hand, when it is determined that ART2 is not being prepared (ART1 is being prepared) (NO), the navigation data for ART preparation that normally wins the lip is set (S458), and the process proceeds to S460. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for notifying the procedure (stop operation order) of the stop operation for maintaining the preparation of ART1.

When the sub CPU 81 determines in the processing of S455 that the replay 4 is not included in the internal winning combination (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets the navigation data for ART preparation based on the internal winning combination (S459). ). That is, when the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination is determined, the sub CPU 81 notifies the procedure (type of symbol to be pressed) of the stop operation that does not display the RT0 transition symbol (does not shift (fall) to RT0). Set the navigation data to do.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the content of the effect being prepared for ART based on the internal winning combination and the like (S460), and ends the process during preparation for ART.

<Processing during ART winning>
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the processing during ART winning of the pachislot machine in the present embodiment. This ART winning process is the process executed in S408 of FIG. 26.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the replay 1 is included in the internal winning combination (S471). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not "normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5" is determined as the internal winning combination. When it is determined that the replay 1 is included in the internal winning combination (YES), it is subsequently determined whether or not the ART1 winning combination is in progress (S472).

When the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART1 is winning (YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the ART winning navigation data for winning the replay 1 (S473), and proceeds to the process of S480. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for notifying the procedure (stop operation order) of the stop operation that shifts during the preparation of ART1. On the other hand, when it is determined that ART1 is not winning (ART2 is winning) (NO), the navigation data for ART winning that normally wins the lip is set (S474), and the process proceeds to S480. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for notifying the procedure (stop operation order) of the stop operation for maintaining the ART2 winning.

When the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S471 that the internal winning combination does not include the replay 1 (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the internal winning combination includes the replay 3 (S475). .. That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not "normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6" is determined as the internal winning combination. When it is determined that the replay 3 is included in the internal winning combination (YES), it is subsequently determined whether or not the ART2 winning combination is in progress (S476).

When the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART 2 is winning (YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the ART winning navigation data for winning the replay 3 (S477), and proceeds to the process of S480. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for notifying the procedure (stop operation order) of the stop operation that shifts during the preparation of ART2. On the other hand, if it is determined that ART2 is not winning (ART1 is winning) (NO), the navigation data for ART winning that normally wins the lip is set (S478), and the process proceeds to S480. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation data for notifying the procedure (stop operation order) of the stop operation for maintaining the ART1 winning.

When the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S475 that the replay 3 is not included in the internal winning combination (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently sets the ART winning combination navigation data based on the internal winning combination (S479). ). That is, when the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination is determined, the sub CPU 81 notifies the procedure (type of symbol to be pressed) of the stop operation that does not display the RT0 transition symbol (does not shift (fall) to RT0). Set the navigation data to do. As described above, this navigation data may not be set when ART1 is winning and RT0. With this configuration, the number of medals to be paid out will be different between the ART1 winning and the ART2 winning, so that the playability can be varied.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the content of the effect during the ART winning based on the internal winning combination or the like (S480), and ends the ART winning process.

<ART transition lottery processing>
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an ART transition lottery process for the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This ART transition lottery process is a process executed in S409 of FIG. 26, and is a process executed during the ART non-winning process.

First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART2 lottery table (see (c) of FIG. 16) during normal operation, and executes the lottery of ART2 based on the internal winning combination (S491). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART2 has been won (S492). If it is determined that the ART2 has been won (YES), the ART2 winning is set from the next game (S493), and the ART transition lottery process is completed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that ART2 has not been won (non-winning) (NO), subsequently, the normal ART1 lottery table (see (a) in FIG. 16) is referred to, and based on the internal winning combination. The lottery of ART1 is executed (S494). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART1 has been won (S495). If it is determined that the ART1 has been won (YES), the ART1 winning is set from the next game (S496), and the ART transition lottery process is completed. Also, when it is determined that ART1 has not been won (non-winning) (NO), the ART transition lottery process is terminated.

<Processing when receiving a winning operation command>
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a process at the time of receiving a winning operation command of the pachislot machine in the present embodiment. The processing at the time of receiving the winning operation command is the processing executed in S324 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the replay 1 has been won (S501). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the replay 1 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the ART1 is winning (S502). If the sub CPU 81 determines that ART1 is winning (YES), it sets ART1 preparation from the next game (S503), and ends the processing at the time of receiving the winning operation command. Also, when it is determined that ART1 is not winning (NO), the processing at the time of receiving the winning operation command is terminated.

When the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S501 that the replay 1 has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the replay 3 has been won (S504). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the replay 3 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the ART2 is winning (S505). When the sub CPU 81 determines that ART2 is winning (YES), it sets ART2 preparation from the next game (S506), and ends the processing at the time of receiving the winning operation command. Also, when it is determined that ART2 is not winning (NO), the processing at the time of receiving the winning operation command is terminated.

When the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S504 that the replay 3 has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the replay 2 has been won (S507). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the replay 2 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not ART1 is being prepared (S508). When the sub CPU 81 determines that ART1 is being prepared (YES), it sets ART1 from the next game (S509), sets 50 in the ART game number counter (S510), and processes when receiving a winning operation command. To finish. Also, when it is determined that ART1 is not being prepared (NO), the processing at the time of receiving the winning operation command is terminated.

If the sub CPU 81 determines in the process of S507 that the replay 2 has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the replay 4 has been won (S511). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the replay 4 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not ART2 is being prepared (S512). When the sub CPU 81 determines that ART2 is being prepared (YES), it sets ART2 from the next game (S513), and refers to the ART2 middle initial game number lottery table (see (d) in FIG. 16). , The lottery of the initial number of games is executed based on the set value (S514). Next, the sub CPU 81 adds the ART game number counter based on the lottery result of the initial game number (S515), and ends the processing at the time of receiving the winning operation command.

Further, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the replay 4 has not been won in the processing of S511 (NO), and also when it is determined that ART2 is not being prepared in the processing of S512 (NO), when the winning operation command is received. End the process.

[Effect of pachislot machine]
As described above, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can notify the player that the number of credits has decreased by blinking the number of credits on the 7-segment display 6. In particular, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the number of credits becomes less than a predetermined number after the number of credits exceeds a specific number and becomes a large storage state without changing the display mode to a blinking display simply by reducing the number of credits. As long as the display mode is changed to blinking display. Here, in the case where the medals required for the game are inserted each time to play the game, it is difficult for the number of credits to exceed a specific number to be in a large storage state. Therefore, according to the pachislot machine 1, it is unnecessary in such a case. No notification is given. On the other hand, when a large amount of medals are stored in advance and the game is played, the number of credits tends to exceed a specific number, so the game is played by changing to a blinking display according to the decrease in the number of credits. It is possible to appropriately encourage a person to insert a medal. As a result, according to the pachi-slot machine 1, it is possible to notify each player that the number of credits has decreased at a preferable timing.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the specific number, which is the threshold value for determining the multi-storing state, is made different according to the mode of increasing the number of credits. For example, when the number of credits increases according to the player's medal insertion operation, 35 cards (first specific number) are used as the specific number, while the number of credits is paid out during an advantageous state such as a bonus. When increasing according to the medals, the creditable limit of 50 (second specific number) is used as the specific number. As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not the state of multiple storage has occurred according to the situation of the game, and as a result, it is possible to notify that the number of credits has decreased at a timing preferable to the player.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the role of notification by the blinking display is completed, the blinking display of the number of credits on the 7-segment display 6 is returned to the lighting display. As an example, when a player inserts a new medal while the blinking display is displayed, the blinking display is returned to the lit display because the role of notification by the blinking display has already ended. In addition, as another example, when the player operates the settlement button, the player is likely to end the game after that, and the function of the notification by the blinking display has ended, so the blinking display is turned on. return. In addition, as another example, when the player does not perform the operation for a predetermined time in the blinking display state (for example, when the demo screen is displayed), in order to reset the previous state once, Return the blinking display to the lit display. As a result, it is possible to avoid unnecessarily continuing to perform the notification that the role has ended, and it does not cause trouble to the player.

[Modification example]
Although the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this.

The present invention can be applied to pachinko gaming machines and other gaming machines in addition to the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, as long as the gist of the present invention is not deviated. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, an internal winning combination (for example, based on a player's game operation (for example, a game ball launch operation) and a game ball, which is a game medium, entering a starting port on a game board ( For example, whether it is a big hit or not) is determined, the variation display of the symbol is started by the symbol display means, and the symbol is based on the establishment of a predetermined stop condition (for example, the variation time of the symbol ends). When the fluctuation display of the above is stopped and a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed, a predetermined profit (for example, transition to a jackpot state) is given. Therefore, when the present invention is to be applied. Eliminates the need for means related to the stop operation.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the 7-segment display 6 is used as an example of the credit notification means for notifying the number of credits, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the liquid crystal display device 11 may notify the number of credits in different modes, or a predetermined LED may be arranged in the medal insertion slot 14 or the like, and the LED light emitting mode (lighting / blinking, color) according to the number of credits. Etc.) may be different. Further, it may be possible to notify that the number of credits has decreased by an auditory notification instead of a visual notification. For example, the above notification may be performed by outputting a predetermined sound effect only when the number of credits decreases after a large storage state, and not outputting the sound effect in other cases.

Further, the circuit for controlling the credit notification means may be different depending on the device and the device used as the credit notification means. That is, in the above embodiment, since the 7-segment display 6 is used as the credit notification means, the main control circuit 41 controls the credit notification means. However, when the liquid crystal display device 11 or the like is used as the credit notification means. The sub-control circuit 42 controls the credit notification means.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, a bonus state is adopted as an example of an advantageous state, and a multi-storing state is set when the number of credits is 50 (second specific number) at the end of the bonus. In this respect, the bonus state is only an example of an advantageous state, and other states such as AT and ART may be used as the advantageous state. When the circuit that controls the credit notification means is the main control circuit 41 and the circuit that controls the advantageous state is the sub control circuit 42, the main control circuit 41 grasps the end time of the advantageous state by an arbitrary method. May be good. For example, in the case of a gaming machine (so-called ART machine) in which the operation of the advantageous state (ART) involves a transition of the RT gaming state, such as the pachislot machine 1 of the above embodiment, the RT game managed by the main control circuit 41 side. When the state shifts (falls), the multi-storing state can be set at the end of the advantageous state by determining the number of credits. Further, in the case of a gaming machine (so-called AT machine) in which the RT gaming state is not changed in the operation of the advantageous state (AT), the main control circuit 41 is used between the most recent predetermined number of games (for example, between 30 games). By constantly counting the number of medals paid out and setting the multi-storing state when more than 50 medals are paid out during the predetermined number of games, the multi-storing state is set at the end of the advantageous state. It can be set.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 manages the transition control to the advantageous state (for example, "ART1" or "ART2"), manages the duration of the advantageous state, and is in the advantageous state. Although the notification (navigation) to be performed is managed, one or all of these controls may be performed by the main control circuit 41.

In addition, as the transition control to the advantageous state, for example, the control regarding the transition to the advantageous state / not to shift (in the above embodiment, the transition lottery to ART1 and the transition lottery to ART2) can be mentioned. Further, for example, in the case of a pachislot machine (for example, a high probability state and a low probability state) in which a plurality of states having different winning probabilities are provided in a lottery for transition to an advantageous state, control regarding the transition between the states is also an advantageous state. Can be included in the transition control to.

Further, as the management of the duration of the advantageous state, for example, the determination of the initial number of games in the advantageous state (in the above embodiment, the lottery of the number of ART2 initial games) and the determination of the number of additional games in the advantageous state (in the above embodiment). In addition, for example, in the case of a pachislot machine in which the advantageous state continues with a predetermined probability, a lottery as to whether or not to continue may be included in the management of the duration of the advantageous state. it can.

The duration of the advantageous state includes the number of unit games in the advantageous state (managed by the ART game number counter in the above embodiment), and also informs information advantageous to the player during the advantageous state. Examples thereof include the number of times to play, the number of medals given during the advantageous state, and the number of sets when a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) is set as one set.

At this time, as for the number of medals given during the advantageous state, a net increase number obtained by subtracting the number of medals used in the game from the number of medals paid out in the same game may be used. In addition, the number of medals awarded during the advantageous state may be calculated based on the medals actually increased during the advantageous state (calculation based on the actual value), and regardless of whether or not the number actually increased. , It may be calculated based on the number of medals that will increase when following the navigation (calculation based on the ideal value). Further, depending on the type of internal winning combination, the number of medals awarded during the advantageous state may not be increased. For example, for some of the winning combinations that are unlikely to be determined as the internal winning combination, or for the combination that shows / hides the combination of symbols according to the timing of the stop operation, the winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination. However, the number of medals awarded during the advantageous state may not be increased or decreased.

Further, the management of the notification (navigation) performed in the advantageous state is the control of notifying the mode of the stop operation advantageous to the player by the liquid crystal display device 11 or the like (in the navigation data for ART1 or in ART2 in the above embodiment). Navigation data) can be mentioned.

In addition, as a mode of the stop operation to notify the player, the order of the stop operation in which the combination of symbols advantageous to the player is displayed (the replay 5 in the navigation data for ART1 is not won (there is no transition (fall) to RT3). ) The mode of the stop operation (notification of the stop operation order) may be used, and the timing of the stop operation required for displaying the combination of the symbols (the RT0 transition symbol in the ART1 middle navigation data is not displayed). It may be (notification of the mode of stop operation (type of symbol to be pressed)) (not to shift (fall) to RT0).

In addition, as an advantageous state, the winning operation probability of the internal winning combination related to the re-game is not changed (or changed within a range that does not affect the game playability), and the mode of the stop operation that is advantageous for the player is set. A so-called "AT" for notifying may be used, and a re-game high probability state (replay time) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the re-game is high is activated, and a stop operation advantageous to the player is performed. The so-called "ART" for notifying the mode of

Further, in the pachislot machine of the above-described embodiment, an effect determined with a predetermined probability according to the internal winning combination, that is, one or a plurality of producings are performed for one internal winning combination. In this respect, the display (notification) uniquely corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 41 may be performed together with the effect. Specifically, the display having a one-to-one correspondence with the determined internal winning combination may be performed on the above-mentioned 7-segment display 6 or a display unit (not shown) for displaying the internal winning combination. It is preferable that the display of the internal winning combination is performed under the control of the main control circuit 41. By the main control circuit 41 itself notifying the internal winning combination determined by the main control circuit 41 in this way, it is possible to provide a game machine that guarantees fairness.

Further, in the above embodiment, the lottery probability of the initial number of games of ART2 is different depending on the set value (see (d) of FIG. 16), so that the degree of advantage is different depending on the player, but this is limited to this. It is not something that can be done. For example, the probability that a predetermined internal winning combination may be determined by the internal lottery process may be different depending on the set value. In this case, for example, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the internal winning combination related to the bonus will be determined as the internal winning combination.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the RT2 gaming state (RT2) and the RT4 gaming state (RT4), as shown in FIG. 11, the winning probabilities of the plurality of replays are the same, but the winning numbers “3” and The lottery value of "5" is set to be different, but the lottery value is not limited to this. For example, in the RT2 gaming state (RT2), the first specific replay that will win ART2 with a specific probability (for example, 100%) is drawn with a specific probability of winning (for example, 1/116384). Then, in the RT4 game state (RT4), a second specific replay that wins a predetermined number of ART2 games (for example, 100 games) will be added with a specific probability (for example, 100%). It may be drawn with a specific winning probability (for example, 1/16384).

Further, in the above embodiment, in the RT0 gaming state (RT0) and the RT3 gaming state (RT0), as shown in FIG. 11, the sum of the winning probabilities of the plurality of replays and the lottery of the winning numbers "1" to "5". The values are the same, but the values are not limited to this. For example, in the RT0 gaming state (RT0), the first specific replay that will win ART1 with a specific probability (for example, 100%) is drawn with a specific probability of winning (for example, 1/116384). Then, in the RT3 gaming state (RT3), the second specific replay that will win ART2 with a specific probability (for example, 100%) is drawn with a specific probability of winning (for example, 1/116384). May be.

Further, in these cases, based on winning the first specific replay, the effect by the first "lock" is performed, and the first reel action is executed, and the second specific replay is won. Based on this, the second "lock" effect may be performed and the second reel action may be executed. In addition, based on winning the first specific replay, the production by "rock" is not performed, and based on winning the second specific replay, the production by "rock" is performed and the reel action is performed. You may do it. In addition, based on winning the second specific replay, the production by "rock" is not performed, and based on winning the first specific replay, the production by "rock" is performed and the reel action is performed. You may do it.

[Additional Notes]
The purpose of the supplementary game machine is to provide a game machine capable of notifying each player that the number of credits has decreased at a preferable timing.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a credit counting means (for example, a credit counter) that counts the number of credits indicating the number of gaming media stored inside, and a credit notifying means that notifies the number of credits counted by the credit counting means. (For example, a 7-segment display 6), a state setting means (for example, the main control circuit 41) that sets a multi-storing state when the number of credits exceeds a specific number, and the number of credits in the multi-storing state. The credit notification means includes a determination means (for example, main control circuit 41) for determining whether or not the number is less than a predetermined number, which is less than a specific number, and the credit notification means reduces the number of credits to less than the predetermined number by the determination means. When it is determined that the notification mode has been changed, the notification mode is changed from the first notification mode (for example, lighting display) to the second notification mode (for example, blinking display).

According to such a game machine, the credit notification means can notify the player that the number of credits has decreased by changing the notification mode. Here, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the notification mode is not changed simply when the number of credits is less than the predetermined number, and the number of credits becomes less than the predetermined number after once in the multi-storing state exceeding the specific number. Only when this happens, the notification mode is changed. As described above, in the situation where the necessary game medium is thrown in every time and the game is played, it is difficult for the number of credits to exceed a specific number to be in a large storage state. Therefore, according to the game machine according to the present invention, it is unnecessary in such a situation. No notification is given. On the other hand, in a state where a large amount of game media is stored in advance and the game is played, the number of credits tends to exceed a specific number, so that the notification mode is changed according to the decrease in the number of credits. It is possible to appropriately encourage the person to put in the game medium. As a result, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to notify each player that the number of credits has decreased at a preferable timing.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention has an advantageous state (for example, a bonus state) in which the expectation of the game medium given to the player is high and a normal state in which the expectation is lower than the advantageous state. The credit counting means increases the number of credits according to the input of the game medium by the player or the game medium given based on the result of the game, and the state setting means increases the number of credits. When the number of credits increases according to the player's input of the game medium, when the number of credits after the increase exceeds the first specific number (for example, 35 cards), the multi-storing state is set and the number of credits is advantageous. When the number of credits increases according to the grant of the game medium in the state, the multi-storing state is set when the number of credits after the increase exceeds the second specific number (for example, 50) different from the first specific number. It is characterized by doing.

Generally, in an advantageous state such as a bonus, the number of credits increases to the limit of the number of cards that can be stored (for example, 50) at the end of the advantageous state. On the other hand, when a player manually inserts a game medium, even a player who stores a large amount of the game medium and plays a game rarely inserts the game medium up to the limit of the number of sheets that can be stored. is there. Therefore, it is preferable that the threshold value (specific number) for determining that the number of credits has become a large storage state is different depending on the situation of the game. In this regard, in the game machine according to the present invention, when the number of credits increases in response to the player's input of the game medium, the first specific number is used as the threshold value, and the game medium in which the number of credits is in an advantageous state is given. In the case of increasing according to the above, a second threshold value different from the first specific number is used as the threshold value. As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not a large storage state has occurred according to the situation of the game, and as a result, it is possible to notify that the number of credits has decreased at a timing preferable to the player.

Further, in the game machine according to the present invention, when the state setting means receives the input of the game medium by the player in the situation where the notification mode of the number of credits is the second notification mode, the multi-storage in the set It is characterized by clearing the state.

As described above, in the game machine according to the present invention, the credit notification means changes the notification mode to notify the player that the number of credits has decreased, and prompts the player to input the game medium. Here, when the player inserts the game medium in accordance with this notification, even if the number of credits after the insertion of the game medium is still small, the role of the notification has already ended, and further notification cannot be continued. It causes annoyance to the player. In this respect, in the game machine according to the present invention, when the player inserts the game medium after the notification, the multi-storing state is cleared, and the notification mode of the result (because the determination means determines NO) is also the first notification. Return to the mode and end the notification. This is preferable because it does not cause trouble to the player.

Further, in the game machine according to the present invention, when the state setting means receives a settlement operation for returning the stored game medium by the player in the multi-storage state, the state setting means clears the multi-storage state in the set. It is characterized by that.

The settlement operation for returning the stored game medium is usually performed when the player finishes the game. In such a case, if the notification that the number of credits has decreased is continued, unnecessary notification will be given to the player who newly starts the game. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the notification is terminated by clearing the multi-storage state after the settlement operation. As a result, it is possible to notify the new player that the number of credits has decreased at a preferable timing.

1 Pachislot machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 16 Start lever 16S Start switch 17L, 17C, 17R Stop button 17S Stop switch 41 Main control circuit 42 Sub control circuit 51 Main CPU
53 Main RAM
81 sub CPU
83 sub RAM

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that has a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and advances a game using the reels by stopping the rotation of the reels according to a winning combination determined from a plurality of winning combinations. ,
A game control means that makes a predetermined decision about the game,
When the game control means makes the first decision, information for displaying the first symbol combination can be notified, and when the game control means makes the second decision, the second symbol combination is displayed. Information means that can notify the information of
When the first symbol combination is displayed in a state where the first determination is made by the game control means, or when the second determination is made by the game control means, the first When the symbol combination of 2 is displayed, the state control means capable of starting a predetermined state and
The first effect state can be set as the effect state in the predetermined state in which the first determination is made by the game control means, and the state in the predetermined state in which the second determination is made by the game control means. An effect state control means that can set a second effect state as an effect state,
In addition example Bei a,
The plurality of combinations include at least a first combination corresponding to the third symbol combination and other symbol combinations, and at least a second combination corresponding to the fourth symbol combination and other symbol combinations.
The notification means is
When the first combination is determined as the winning combination in the predetermined state in which the first effect state is set, the information for displaying the third symbol combination is notified, while the first effect state. When the second combination is determined as the winning combination in the predetermined state in which is set, information for displaying another symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is notified.
When the second combination is determined as the winning combination in the predetermined state in which the second effect state is set, the information for displaying the fourth symbol combination is notified, while the second effect state is displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that when the first combination is determined as a winning combination in the predetermined state in which is set, information for displaying another symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is notified.