JP6865958B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine (including a pachinko machine) such as a pachislot machine that uses a medal as a game medium and a slot machine (rotary body type game machine) called a pachilot that uses a pachinko ball as a game medium.

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

In recent years, games using a spinning-type gaming machine called a pachislot machine have been actively performed as entertainment in conventional pachinko halls and pachislot-only stores. In addition, in video game machines installed in game facilities, and in general household PCs and game machines via the Internet, substitute coins and credits (that is, "game media") are used to simulate spinning-type games. A simulation game is being played.

For example, in the normal game of the above-mentioned reel-type gaming machine, when a player operates a start lever after inserting a predetermined number (predetermined amount) of game medals (game medium), a bonus combination is performed at the timing by the operation. Execute an internal lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as "internal lottery") of a type of small winning combination or replaying combination (replaying combination), and perform a plurality of reels (in most cases, three or four reel drums). Fluctuations that rotate from top to bottom to fluctuate a plurality of symbols arranged on the rotating cylinder (usually, these plurality of symbols are arranged on a reel tape and attached on the outer circumference of each drum). At the same time as starting the display game, the player operates the stop button corresponding to each drum, and when the symbols such as the bell, watermelon, and cherry of the small winning combination are displayed on the effective line in a predetermined combination, the prize is won. Then, while 1 to 15 game medals are paid out, when the replay symbol is displayed on the effective line and the replay (replay) is activated (hereinafter, also referred to as "winning"), the game is played. It becomes a replayable state in which the next normal game can be performed without inserting medals (or by inserting the number of inserted cards in the previous game as it is). If a small role is missed, the payout will be 0.

In particular, in the case of a rotating body type gaming machine called A type, a big bonus (1st class BB or 2nd class BB) is internally won based on the result of the internal lottery of the normal game, and it is specified by the individual stop operation of the reel drum. Big bonus game mode (BB game mode: combination), which is the most advantageous game mode for the player when the symbols (for example, 7 red symbols, 7 blue symbols, and BAR symbols) are aligned on the effective line and stopped and displayed. You can get a lot of game medals at once by rushing into the operation of the object continuous operation device). In addition, if the regular bonus is won and the bar symbols are aligned on the effective line as specific symbols, the regular bonus game (RB game) is executed, and although it is not as good as the BB game, a corresponding game medal can be obtained. In any case, the establishment of these bonus games is the greatest concern for the player in the rotating game. When the bonus game is won or released as a result of executing the internal lottery, a specific symbol (7 symbols or bar symbol) is stored by setting a bonus flag in a data storage area such as RAM or RWM. The flag will be carried over to the subsequent variable display games until all of them are available.

By the way, the conventional pachinko and pachislot machine (Unit 4) has a relatively high degree of gambling, and in order to suppress it, the Act on Regulation of Customs Business, etc. and Optimization of Business (Final Amendment: May 2005) The 30th Law No. 55) was enforced and applied to the latest rotating machine called Unit 5.

For example, in the No. 5 pachinko / pachislot machine, the ball output rate (short-term, medium-term, long-term) is very finely defined by the rules, and in the big bonus game (BB game), the number of game medals, etc. obtained is determined. It ends when the number of cards exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 360 or 480), and in the regular bonus game, although it is not as good as the BB game, it ends when about 100 or more tens of cards are obtained. In particular, the bonus stock function, which can be said to be the greatest feature of the conventional pachinko and pachislot machine (Unit 4), is also prohibited by the same rules, and as a result, bonus roles can be released continuously (bonus consecutive chan). It disappeared, and the playability and gambling were extremely reduced.

However, even in such a strict regulatory situation, some deregulation has been done, and as a result of new ingenuity, a slot machine equipped with an ART function (assist replay time function) has been developed. It was. This ART function is a symbol stop operation procedure (operation order of the stop switch and operation timing to aim at the color of the bonus symbol) for winning a small winning combination internally in a high-probability replay state where replay is easy to win. It is a function that assists (assists) in winning a prize by notifying (including) by liquid crystal display or voice, and is currently the mainstream of the No. 5 slot machine.

Further, an AT machine has been developed that maintains the state in which the bonus combination (type 2 BB) is internally won and increases the winning probability of the re-game during the normal game and the special game. The AT machine is equipped with an assist bonus (third bonus) that activates the assist function, and when the AT bonus is won, when the push order small winning combination is internally won, the correct push order is notified. Therefore, the small winning combination with the largest number of payouts is taken among the plurality of small winning roles that have been won at the same time. On the other hand, the assist function is not activated during normal games, the player cannot know the correct operation procedure when the push order small winning combination is won, and a penalty occurs when an irregular push (a push method other than the left 1st) is performed. Therefore, the number of medals (balls) possessed decreases as the number of games is increased.

JP 2013-090642 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-172753 JP 2012-059841 Japanese Patent No. 5900998 Pachislot Super Blackjack 2 (manufactured by Net) Pachislot Cinderella Braid 2 (manufactured by Net)

By the way, the gambling of the No. 5 pachinko machine at the beginning of the rules was very low, but as a result of the improvement, the average net increase in the number of ART machines and AT machines per game was increased to 2.5 to 3. As a result, the ball ejection performance was better than that of the No. 4 pachinko machine. And since some models have produced a total of more than 30,000 pachinko machines in one day, the rules have been newly revised to reduce gambling and prevent fraudulent activities. It is being considered. In particular, in the Unit 6 pachinko / pachislot machine, since the ART function is managed by the main control unit, it is necessary to compress the data capacity of the main program.

In the development of the No. 6 pachinko / pachislot machine having an assist function, the present invention is not exhausted for the player by elaborating the technical ingenuity in the game and the peculiar program processing (lottery processing in the instruction game). The purpose of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine or the like capable of increasing the fun by adding an additional effect using a special button, increasing the playability without giving a sense of discomfort to the player, and compressing the data capacity of the main program.

The gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 has a plurality of types on the outer peripheral surface of a gaming machine in which at least a normal game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous than the normal game exist as a game in order to achieve the above object. A plurality of pachinko machines in which symbols are arranged, a combination lottery means for internally drawing a combination when the lottery conditions are satisfied for each game, and a plurality of pachinko machines are rotated for each game, and each pachinko machine The symbol display control means that receives the operation of the stop switch provided in response to the above, stops the corresponding rotating cylinders individually, and displays the symbols according to the result of the internal lottery, and the plurality of rotating cylinders are all. A display determining means for determining a combination display mode of symbols when stopped, a giving means for imparting a game value according to the result of the determination, and a game executing means capable of at least performing the normal game and the advantageous game. An additional lottery means capable of notifying the operation order of the stop switch, an additional lottery means capable of executing an additional loop lottery process for repeating an additional lottery in order to determine an additional value of the advantageous game, and the additional lottery. The end lottery means for repeatedly executing the lottery for determining whether or not to end the loop lottery process, the effect control means for controlling the additional effect related to the additional value, and the detection for detecting that the operation switch has been operated. The additional lottery means individually transmits the additional value determined in the additional loop lottery process to the effect control means when the additional condition of the advantageous game is satisfied. When the transmission canceling condition based on the number of transmissions reaching the allowable transmission number is satisfied, the transmission of the additional value is stopped, and the additional loop is triggered by the termination lottery means determining the termination. When the lottery process is completed, the remaining total value of the advantageous game is transmitted to the effect control means, and the effect control means individually stores the additional value received from the additional lottery means and stores the remaining total value. Then, when the start condition of the additional effect is satisfied and the operation of the operation switch is enabled, the effect control means individually detects each time the operation of the operation switch is detected by the detection means. It is characterized in that it is configured so that the effect related to the memorized additional value can be executed.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the actual bonus and the ART bonus are provided, and the ART bonus, the lottery method of the advantageous section (notification game section), the winning notification, and the instruction method are devised. The fun is endless, and the unique additional production makes it more interesting, and the data capacity of the main program can be compressed or reduced. In particular, it is possible to efficiently and correctly control ON / OFF of the external signal 4 (signal during ART) of the external centralized terminal board as a technical device in the game or a unique program process.

It is a front schematic diagram of a rotating body type gaming machine. It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a rotating body type gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system of a rotating machine. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system which controls a drum part. It is a block diagram of a drum part. It is a design arrangement table of the drum. It is a block diagram of a drum part. It is a block diagram of a drum part. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship of each signal. It is a schematic diagram of the left drum. It is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship with the left drum, a window part and a symbol position data. It is a combination display determination figure of a symbol. It is a block diagram of the block of the display effect apparatus. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the storage state of the effect pattern data table. It is a schematic diagram of a production screen. It is a schematic diagram of a production screen. It is a schematic diagram of a production screen. It is a conceptual diagram of a general lottery table. It is a payout table showing the relationship between the combination of symbols and the number of medals won. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation processing procedure of a rotating body type gaming machine. It is a symbol arrangement drawing of a drum. It is a combination display determination figure of a symbol. It is a payout table at the time of normal operation and bonus operation. It is a combination table of the condition device of the push order small combination (left first). It is a combination table of the condition device of the push order small combination (medium first). It is a combination table of the condition device of the push order small combination (right first). It is a schematic diagram which showed the pattern display state of a window part in time series. It is a schematic diagram which showed the pattern display state of a window part in time series. It is a schematic diagram which showed the pattern display state of a window part in time series. It is a game state transition diagram (RT state). It is a game state transition diagram (directing state). It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is a schematic diagram of the effect screen displayed by the display effect device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between an 8-bit pseudo-random number and a place number. It is a detailed explanatory drawing of the combination lottery table. It is a detailed explanatory drawing of an instruction monitor display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between instruction information and instruction monitor display, and instruction content. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between instruction information and instruction monitor display, and instruction content. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between instruction information and instruction monitor display, and instruction content. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the special addition screen and the addition lottery. It is a schematic diagram of the special addition screen (the screen of the addition game 2).

Definition:
Replay is a combination of patterns that enables the next play to be played without betting on a pachislot machine. The name on the pachislot certification rules (rules for certification of gaming machines and certification of types) is replay (saiyuugi). In addition, the "replay combination" used in the claims may be a group replay combination in which a plurality of replay combinations 1 to replay combination n are internally elected at the same time, and one of the replay combinations has the highest priority (bonus combination). It is designed to work (priority). That is, the "re-game" can be performed without inserting a game medal or the like (including using the game medal for the game by operating a button or other device related to the storage device). Refers to a game.

"Activation" is a wording including a state in which a symbol related to a re-game or a combination of symbols related to a character continuous operation device or the like is displayed on an effective line, and is a word in a small role in which a game medium is paid out. It is synonymous with "winning". Therefore, in the present specification, it may be used for convenience as a "winning prize" for a replay game or a "winning prize" for a bonus role.

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

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a spinning machine (FIG. 1 (A) is an overall view, and FIG. 1 (B) is a partially enlarged view). FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the revolving pachinko machine and a timing chart for credit insertion.

Reference numeral 1 denotes a rotating drum type gaming machine main body generally called a “pachislot machine”, which is roughly classified into a housing 1a (see FIG. 2) containing a rotating drum (reel drum portion 2) and a front door 1b.

The front door 1b is the main part that can be said to be the face of a rotating body type gaming machine, and by adding various platings to the resin material in order to give a high-class feeling, a gorgeous and profound feeling is given to the appearance. Two upper and lower transparent panels 22 are fitted on the front surface of the front door 1b, and various designs are applied.

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

Reference numeral 4a is an LED for the number of inserted games, which indicates the number of game medals or credits inserted from the medal insertion unit 5 or by the max bet button 8 or the 1-bet button (not shown) for playing a game.

Reference numeral 4b is a medal storage number display LED, which displays the number of credits (stored number) of game medals in the range of, for example, a predetermined maximum number of 50 medals. In addition, a payout effect is displayed when the stored medals are settled.

Reference numeral 4c is a medal payout number display LED, which displays the number of medal payouts at the time of winning. In addition, the step setting value of the ball output rate and the error code during the stoppage or when an error occurs are displayed. Further, it has a function as an instruction monitor during the game, and displays a numerical value corresponding to information on the operation order of the stop button unit 10 described later. For example, when there is no display of the instruction monitor LED 4h, or when it is 0, there is no instruction of the push order, when it is 1, it is instructed to press the left stop button 10a, when it is 2, it is instructed to press the middle stop button 10b, and when it is 3. Instructed to press the right stop button 10c, in the case of 4, instructed to press the left stop button 10a or the middle stop button 10b, in the case of 5, instructed to press the left stop button 10a or the right stop button 10c, in the case of 6, It is instructed to press the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c. This display control is executed by the main control unit 100. There is a slide-type changeover switch (not shown), and it is possible to switch ON / OFF of the advantageous section display and the notification function by the instruction monitor by the operation of the player (or the operation on the hall side). The main control unit 100 activates the advantageous section display and the notification function by the instruction monitor when the changeover switch is ON, but does not notify when the changeover switch is OFF.

In addition, as the display of the instruction monitor LED 4h, if it is 0, there is no instruction of the pressing order, if it is 1, it is instructed to press in the order of left, middle and right, and if it is 2, it is instructed to press in the order of left, right, and middle. Instructed to press in the order of middle left and right, in the case of 4, instructed to press in the order of middle right and left, in the case of 5, instructed to press in the order of right, left and middle, in the case of 6, instructed to press in the order of right, middle and left It is also possible (detailed later).

Reference numeral 4d is a medal insertion display LED, which is lit when a game medal can be inserted.

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

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

4g is an advantageous section display LED, and when the function of instructing the stop operation order and pressing position of the drum unit 2 (hereinafter referred to as "instruction function") is activated, the probability of winning the pseudo bonus is higher than that of the normal game. Lights when the state shifts to a high state. Therefore, even if the advantageous section display LED 4g is turned on, the pseudo bonus is not necessarily won. It should be noted that the dot LED (not shown) generally provided at the lower right of the 7-segment of the medal storage number display LED 4b and the medal payout number display LED 4c may be used without separately providing the advantageous section display LED 4g. Further, the stop and error display LED 4f may be provided without newly providing the advantageous section display LED 4g.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a drum portion (reel drum unit) built in the housing 1a, which is composed of three drums, a left drum 2a, a middle drum 2b, and a right drum 2c, a motor, an electric circuit, and the like. Inside each drum, a rotating body design display LED (not shown) is provided so as to emit light (lights or blinks) or turns off according to various effects. That is, each drum is a symbol sequence in which a plurality of symbols are displayed in a row from top to bottom, and in this case, a variable display game in which three symbol rows (plural rows) are varied is started. It should be noted that even when a symbol is displayed using a liquid crystal display device or the like instead of each drum, it is a variable display game in which a sequence of symbols in which a plurality of symbols are arranged is changed. The design on the reel tape attached to the outer circumference of the drum portion 2 can be visually recognized through the transparent window portion 3.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a medal insertion unit, which is provided with a medal insertion slot for inserting a game medal (a game medium, sometimes referred to as a "coin" or simply a "medal") necessary for starting a variable display game. ing. A left light transmitting portion 5a and a right light transmitting portion 5b are provided on both sides of the medal insertion portion 5, and the medal is generated by light from a plurality of light sources (for example, LEDs) attached to the lower left and right sides. Red (first color) when it cannot be inserted, while blue (second color) when medals can be inserted and displayed for games, and when medals are added and displayed on the medal storage device. Lights in green (third color). However, if the medal cannot be inserted, the light may be turned off.

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

Reference numeral 6 denotes a settlement button, which is operated when the medal storage device (not shown) is activated and released, and when the inserted medal and the stored medal (credit) are paid out and settled.

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

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

Reference numeral 9 denotes a start lever (a part of the rotating cylinder rotation starting device), which is used to rotate (start) the drum portions 2 all at once after inserting a predetermined number of game medals necessary for playing a game. A game start display LED is provided around the start lever 9 and lights up when the start operation is possible. Further, when the start lever 9 sets the step of the ball output rate, the start lever 9 is a desired set value selected from the step values 1 to 6 (or a 4-step jump number of 1, 3, 5, 7 or the like). Used to confirm.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a stop button portion (also referred to as a “stop switch” as a synonymous name), which is used to stop the rotating drum portion 2. The stop button portion 10 is composed of three button groups (a left stop button 10a, a middle stop button 10b, and a right stop button 10c) (there are four in the case of four reels), and the stop button portion 2 is a stop button while the drum portion 2 is rotating. By operating the unit 10, the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c corresponding to the respective buttons can be stopped. When the rotation of the three drums of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c reaches a predetermined speed (about 80 rotations / minute) and the stop button portion 10 becomes operable, the stop button 10a stops. The LEDs built into the button 10b and the stop button 10c are lit. Further, when the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, and the right stop button 10c are used as the three direction input means, they can correspond to the left direction, the up direction, and the right direction input, respectively.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a display effect device composed of an FPD (flat panel display) such as an LCD (liquid crystal display), a PDP (plasma display panel), or an organic EL (electroluminescence), and various image effects related to the spinning game. And the necessary information can be announced. Regardless of whether or not special eyeglasses are used, display effect devices capable of stereoscopic display have recently been manufactured at low cost, and 7 symbols and the like are produced in the tempai state (reach state) and the jackpot state. Gaming machines that employ a 3D display device that pops out images are becoming mainstream.

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

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

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

Since the game status display LED units 13 (13a to 13h) are arranged so as to substantially go around the outer circumference of the front door 1b, the colorful light is not interrupted to the player, and the outer peripheral edge portion is swirled around. It is possible to effectively produce a rotating light effect. In particular, the upper state display LED 13a provided at the upper center position of the front door 1b (the upper center position on the front surface of the gaming machine body) is called a top lamp, and is unique to the rare small winning combination that is internally won or won. It emits light in color and plays a central role in the light production that informs the player of the winning role and so on, and arouses a sense of expectation.

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

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

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

Reference numeral 20 denotes a return button (formally referred to as a “return button for jamming inserted medals”), in which game medals packed in a game medal selector (not shown) through which the game medals inserted in the medal insertion unit 5 pass are inserted. Used when returning from the medal payment exit 16.

Here, referring to FIG. 2, a drum portion 2 and a medal payout device 18 (medal hopper 18) are arranged below the drum portion 2 in the central portion of the housing 1a of the rotating drum type gaming machine main body 1.

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

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

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

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

21e is a confirmation switch, and medals are stored in the game ratio (game ratio) of advantageous sections that are advantageous for the player, such as actual bonuses (BB, RB), ATs that activate the assist function, ARTs, pseudo bonuses, chance zones, etc. It is used when displaying on either the number display LED 4b or the medal payout number display LED 4c.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control circuit system of a rotating machine.

The control circuit system is roughly divided into a main block (main board: part not surrounded by a broken line) and a sub block (sub board: part surrounded by a broken line), and the main block controls the game result and the game progress. On the other hand, the sub-block controls various productions that attract the player's interest and interest, such as the notification and display of the game progress and the internal lottery result. In addition, when the assist function managed by the main block is activated, the sub-block is a small winning combination (a small winning combination for the purpose of winning a prize) or a stop operation procedure for avoiding a fall replay (operation order of the stop button section 10). And operation timing).

Reference numeral 100 denotes a main control unit, which is an integrated one-chip microcomputer (for example, LEM50A-P manufactured by ELTEC) equipped with a microprocessor having a built-in CPU, and controls a predetermined data table area or the entire device. A ROM 101 that stores a control program that describes the above, and a RAM 102 (RWM: also called a rewritable memory) that temporarily stores information necessary for control by forming counters and registers, and includes not only an internal RAM but also an external RAM. .), Various registers, counters, etc. are provided. As will be described later, this RAM 102 is stored by the RAM backup power supply (power supply condenser of the main board) that is always supplied via the power connector even if the power switch 28c is turned off or the power cord is unplugged. All control data is retained, but if the power connector itself is unplugged, no power will be supplied, so the control data will be erased (all clear or reset to 0) or meaningless information (indefinite information). Become.

The main control unit 100 has a start SW sensor 110 (start switch sensor 110), three stop button sensors 120, a medal detection sensor 130, and a bet button via an I / 0 port (not shown) or a data bus. The sensor 140, the stage setting unit 150, and the payout sensor 18a are connected, and the main control unit 100 is configured to be able to receive input signals from these.

Further, the drum unit 2, the medal payout device 18, the display LED block 4, and the external centralized terminal plate 170 are connected to the main control unit 100 via an I / 0 port (not shown) or a data bus. The main control unit 100 is configured to be able to control these various devices by transmitting and receiving input / output signals. Eight external centralized terminal board signals are output from the external centralized terminal board 170, and the specifications are as follows: output terminal 1 is a medal insertion signal, output terminal 2 is a medal payout signal, output terminal 3 is an external signal 1 (RB), and output. Terminal 4 is external signal 2 (BB), output terminal 5 is external signal 3 (unused), output terminal 6 is relay common, output terminal 7 is external signal 4 (ART signal), and output terminal 8 is external signal 5 (external signal 5). Error signal).

The main control unit 100 outputs information necessary for totalizing and managing the operating status of gaming machines at a pachislot store or the like from the external centralized terminal board 170, but does not receive any information from the external centralized terminal board 170. Absent. The signals output by the main control unit 100 to the outside are a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, an external output signal 1 (for example, a pseudo BB signal), an external output signal 2 (for example, a pseudo RB signal), and an external output signal 3 (for example, a pseudo RB signal). Type 2 BB signal), external output signal 4 (for example, an error signal indicating that various errors have occurred), external output signal 5 (for example, a CB signal indicating that the type 2 special accessory is in operation). , And a relay common signal. In particular, the type 2 BB signal is an actual bonus combination (actual bonus combination), but the pseudo BB signal and the pseudo RB signal are an assist bonus combination (“third bonus combination”” which is a special role in which assist information is notified. Not only is it aggregated and managed by the hall computer (external device 1), but it is also output to the data counter (external device 2) installed near the top of the pachislot machine, and the pachislot game is played by the player. It is used to display the main information (number of games played, number of BBs, number of ARTs, ball output information, etc.). The meaning of the external output signal can be changed as appropriate depending on the model specifications.

The main control unit 100 internally extracts one of the random numbers (values 0 to 65535) continuously generated by the built-in random number generation unit 103 in accordance with the operation of the start lever 9 of the player. A lottery is executed, and the drum portion 2 (left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c), which is a three-row (plurality of rows) of symbols on which a plurality of (usually 20 or 21) symbols are drawn. Start the symbol variation display game by rotating. For example, in this random number lottery, any of the small winning combination with a payout such as bell, cherry, watermelon, or plum is internally won (or a plurality of small winning combination is internally won at the same time), and the player stops the stop button unit 10. Then, the main control unit 100 individually stops the drum unit 2 at a predetermined position based on the lottery result according to the operation order. As a result, if the predetermined symbols are displayed side by side on any of the effective lines set in the window portion 3, the prize is won. However, the number of effective lines is not limited to five, and may change depending on the number of medals inserted, or may be increased or decreased to one or more as appropriate according to the design specifications and the gaming state.

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

A sub control unit 160 is connected to the main control unit 100 via an I / 0 port (not shown) or a data bus, and control data (for example, coin insertion data, etc.) necessary for various control of subblocks is connected. The lottery result, winning status data, stage setting value data, data indicating the switch operation state of the stage setting unit 150, etc.) are output to the sub-control unit 160.

Like the main control unit 100, the sub control unit 160 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer equipped with a microprocessor having a built-in CPU, and includes a ROM 161 that stores a control program that describes a control procedure for the entire subblock. A counter, a timer, a register, and the like are formed, and a RAM 162 and the like for temporarily storing information necessary for control received from the main control unit 100 are provided. A plurality of BGM (background music) data are stored in this ROM 161. Especially during a bonus game, a specially arranged BGM is arranged according to the production scene in order to raise the player's feelings. Selected and played as appropriate. It is not necessary to provide the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 160 separately, and it is possible to use one control unit. However, since the capacity of the ROM 101 is limited, the sub control unit 160 is generally provided. ing.

The sub-control unit 160 includes a display effect device 11 (including the display effect control unit 11b), a speaker unit 12, a game status display LED unit 13, and a cross key sensor via an I / 0 port (not shown) or a data bus. 111, a special button sensor 112, and a door abnormality signal output device 113 are connected, and the sub-control unit 160 can receive input signals from each of these devices and output necessary data and signals to perform various controls. It is possible.

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

In particular, as will be described later, in the sub-control unit 160, when the push order small winning combination (the first small winning combination and a plurality of parts of the plurality of pushing order specified small winning combination) is internally won during the ART bonus game, Assist information (auxiliary information) for aligning the winning first small winning combination symbol (for example, bell symbol) on the effective line is displayed on the display effect device 11. This allows the player to easily win the first small role. However, this ART bonus game is managed by the control of the main control unit 100, and the sub control unit 160 only displays the assist information according to the instruction of the main control unit 100. That is, the sub-control unit 160 is not involved in the ball ejection performance.

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

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

The door abnormality signal output device 113 is a device that detects the open / closed state of the door and outputs a control signal to the sub-control unit 160. When the main power is ON, an ON / OFF signal is generated according to the opening / closing of the front door 1b. Is output, while the main power is off, it is driven by the power supplied from the sub power supply (backup battery), detects and stores abnormal opening and closing of the front door 1b when the main power is turned off, and then the main power is turned on. Even when it is turned on, the sub-control unit 160 is notified of abnormal opening and closing when the main power is turned off. As a result, the sub-control unit 160 generates a warning sound when the main power is turned on even if the front door 1b is closed and there seems to be no abnormality at all, so that the manager of the game hall recognizes the abnormal situation. , Appropriate measures such as checking and inspection of gaming machines can be taken.

The medal detection sensor 130 is composed of a medal passage sensor and a proximity sensor (not shown), and outputs a number of pulse signals corresponding to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5. The main control unit 100 receives this pulse signal and executes counter logical operation processing at the rise and fall of the pulse signal to set the number of pulses to the input number LED 4a or the medal storage number display LED 4b in the display LED block 4. It is controlled to display the number of inserted sheets or the number of credits increased by the corresponding number.

The bet button detection sensor 140 normally has a 1-bet button detection sensor 140a that outputs a pulse signal in response to an operation of the 1-bet button, and a max bet button detection sensor 140b that outputs a pulse signal in response to an operation of the max bet button 8. It is composed of the above two and is separately connected to the two ports of the main control unit 100 (not shown in detail). The main control unit 100 controls the number display of the input number LED 4a so as to correspond to the obtained pulse signal. However, since there are many models that do not have the 1-bet button these days, it is assumed that only the max-bet button 8 is provided.

Here, referring to FIG. 2B, the maximum number of sheets that can be inserted is 3 (first number) or less than the maximum (second number: 1 or 2, that is, the second number is the first). The number of cards is less than the number of cards). When the main control unit 100 detects the rising edge of the pulse signal output from the max bet button detection sensor 140b by turning on the max bet button 8 in a state where the game can be played with the maximum number or less than the maximum number. , Start the 0.8 second timer to start timing. When the main control unit 100 detects the falling edge of the pulse signal output from the max bet button detection sensor 140b by turning off the max bet button 8, 0.8 seconds of a predetermined time must have elapsed. For example, since it is a short-time operation that is less than a predetermined time, the maximum number of 3 sheets is inserted (see the figure on the left side of FIG. On the other hand, when the falling edge of the pulse signal is detected, if 0.8 seconds of the predetermined time has passed, the operation is for a long time exceeding the predetermined time, so the number of sheets (1 or 2) less than the maximum is input. (See the figure on the right side of FIG. 2 (B)).

Further, when the player normally operates the start lever 9 after inserting a predetermined number of medals, the start SW sensor 110 outputs a start signal, and the main control unit 100 receives the start signal to perform a random number lottery or the like. The variable display game is started, and the drive pulse signal is output to the drum unit 2. In addition, the game performed by operating the start lever 9 once is a variable display game of one game, and the player aims to acquire a bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus) and increase medals. Repeat the game. The bonus game means, for example, a first-class special bonus (RB), a first-class special bonus continuous operation (RBB), or a second-class special bonus continuous operation (CBB).

Then, when the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated during the variable display game, the main control unit 100 individually stops the rotation of the corresponding rotating drums, and a predetermined winning combination is established (the symbol of each rotating drum). Is displayed in a predetermined combination to win a prize.) When paying out medals, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the medal payout number display LED4c in the display LED block 4, and this is the number of credits. In addition to this, the medal storage number display LED 4b is displayed. When the payout operation is performed by the settlement button 6 or when the number of credits exceeds, for example, the maximum number of 50, the main control unit 100 drives and controls the medal payout device 18, and medals the required number of medals. It is discharged from the payout port 16 and accumulated in the saucer 15.

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

Reference numeral 150 denotes a stage setting unit, and by performing the stage setting operation of the ball output rate described later in FIG. 20, the hall side can release a large amount of medals at an event or a newly refurbished opening and collect the medals to improve profits. , A desired set value can be selected from step values 1 to 6 (or jump numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, etc.).

A stop setting unit (not shown) is connected to the main control unit 100, and if it is on (or "1"), the input number LED4a and the medal storage number display LED4b are displayed after the bonus game is completed. The total number of displayed medals is forcibly paid out, the operation for playing the variable display game is disabled (stopped state), and a warning sound is generated from the speaker unit 12. Recently, there are many slot machines that do not have this stop setting unit.

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

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

The step motors 30a, 30b and 30c are in a 4-phase 1-2 excitation system and have 252 steps / rotation (1.43 degrees / step), and when the main control unit 100 inputs 504 drive pulse signals, it is just Make one rotation. Since the main control unit 100 returns one pulse of each index signal (reference signal or reference position signal) from the rotating cylinder sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c composed of one photointerruptor provided for each drum, each drum. It is possible to accurately grasp the reference position of. That is, the resolution of one input pulse is 0.714 (degrees / pulse). When further increasing the resolution, the rotation position can be grasped in detail by managing the time from one input pulse to the next input pulse and the rotation speed.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a drum portion.

The central portions of the left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c, which are thick disk-shaped rotating bodies, are connected to the rotation axes of the step motors 30a (not shown), 30b (not shown), and 30c, respectively. And rotate in the direction of the illustrated arrow (ie, from top to bottom). Further, a left-handed trunk band 32a, a middle-turned trunk band 32b, and a right-handed trunk band 32c in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are attached to the outer peripheral portion of each drum, and the same symbol (determined in advance) in the variable display game. If the predetermined symbols) are lined up on the effective line and displayed on the window portion 3, the winning combination is established (winning or operation). The star mark, + mark, plum mark (black circle mark) and triangle mark in the figure are shown for convenience and are different from the actual ones. 7 symbols, bar symbol, bell symbol, watermelon symbol and cherry Designs and the like are generally used. In addition, the bobbin band is generally called a reel tape.

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

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

On each of the left drum 2a, the middle drum 2b, and the right drum 2c, a rotating drum band (not shown) on which the left drum symbol, the middle drum symbol, and the right drum symbol are drawn goes around the outer periphery of each drum. It is stuck on.

As shown in the example, 21 differently arranged symbols are drawn on each sash, and the big bonus symbols "Red 7", "Blue 7", "Yellow 7", and "BAR" that activate the bonus are drawn. ] And various small winning symbols such as cherry, watermelon, bell, and replay that activates the replay are attached. Although not shown in this figure, the "discarded symbol" does not form any role even if it stops on the effective line, and "N" is printed in a circle in a light gray color so that it is not noticeable to the player. May have been printed. In other words, the discarded symbol is a symbol that is not related to winning.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a drum portion, and FIGS. 7 (A) and 7 (B) show a state in which the right drum 2c is retract-controlled in chronological order.

When the main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game and the lottery result is won and the winning combination is internally won, the main control unit 100 performs pull-in control for drawing the symbol of the winning combination on the effective line as much as possible. Do.

For example, this is effective in the so-called reach state (or tempai state) in which the big bonus role is internally won and the symbols "7, 7" are aligned on the effective line diagonally below the right of the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b that have stopped. When the symbol "7" is located within 4 frames above the line (that is, when it is located within 5 frames including the symbol on the effective line), when the right stop button 10c is stopped (FIG. 7 (A). ), The main control unit 100 forcibly pulls the symbol "7" onto the effective line and performs pull-in control to align the symbols "7, 7, 7" so as to be a combination (see FIG. 7 (B)). ..

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

In the example of FIG. 7, in the tempai state, the symbol “7” of the right drum 2c is exactly four frames above, and is subject to pull-in control and is lined up on the effective line. However, this pull-in control is not limited to four frames, and the number of pull-in frames can be increased or decreased by software control so as to conform to the design specifications or laws and regulations. In addition, when the random number lottery result is won in the general game, the sub-control unit 160 provides auxiliary information (operation order and operation order) for stopping the rotation of the rotating drum so that the symbols are displayed in a predetermined combination by the pull-in control. Assist information such as operation timing: AT information) is notified by the display effect device 11 or voice.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a drum portion, and FIGS. 8A and 8B show a state in which the right drum 2c is evasively controlled (or kicked) in chronological order.

The main control unit 100 receives the start signal of the variable display game, and when the lottery result is lost and the winning combination is not established (when all the winning combinations are not internally won), the main control unit 100 wins or operates on the valid line. Evasion control is performed to prevent the symbols of the roles (bonus, small role, replay) from being aligned.

For example, in a reach state (tempai state) in which the big bonus role is not internally won and the symbols "7, 7" are aligned on the effective line diagonally below the right of the stopped left drum 2a and middle drum 2b. When the stop button 10c is operated by a person by "pressing the eyes" while the symbol "7" is located within one frame from this effective line (for example, it is called "pressing the bita"). (See A)), the main control unit 100 performs avoidance control by moving the symbol "7" to at least one step ahead so that "7, 7, 7" are not aligned on the effective line and forcibly losing the symbol "7". (See FIG. 8 (B)). This avoidance control is performed not only on the right drum 2c but also on any of the symbols on the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b. In addition, avoidance control is performed so that the unsuccessful small winning combination symbol does not win a prize. These pull-in control and avoidance control (kicking control) are stop control based on the number of slip frames table created in advance by the main control unit 100 with reference to the stop table according to the internal winning situation, and if necessary. It is controlled by a program.

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

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

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

The symbol position data is generated by dividing the drive pulse signal, and the data is subtracted by 1 every 24 pulses of the drive pulse signal. That is, based on the index signal, the symbol position data is "21" in the range of 1 pulse to 24 pulses for the drive pulse signal, and "20" is the symbol position data in the range of 25 pulses to 48 pulses for the drive pulse signal. The symbol position data is "19" when the drive pulse signal is in the range of 49 to 72 pulses, ..., The symbol position data is "1" when the drive pulse signal is in the range of 481 to 504 pulses, and the symbol position data is 21 to 1. Turn around. That is, the symbol position data returns to "21" after "1".

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

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

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

FIG. 10 is a schematic view of the left drum 2a included in the drum portion.

As shown in FIG. 10 (A), the left drum 2a rotates in the direction of the arrow (from top to bottom), and a cherry pattern is placed in any of the upper, middle, or lower stages of the three window portions 3 shown by solid lines. When (the lower Chilean symbol in FIG. 6) stops, a prize is won and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out. Note that FIG. 10A shows a state in which the cherry symbol is stopped at the upper stage of the window portion 3.

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

FIG. 10B shows a range in which pull-in control is possible, and the main control unit 100 has a window unit when the stop button 10a is operated at a position four frames above the cherry symbol from the position just above the upper stage. Stop the cherry symbol in the upper row of 3 (assuming that the bita symbol is in the upper row). Actually, it takes about 36 ms to stop, so it is located above that amount, but for convenience of explanation, it is described as follows. In addition, since it is stipulated that the vehicle stops within 190 ms from the stop operation, it may not slide four frames. Data 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 10A and 0 data overlapping with the cherry symbol indicate the number of sliding frames, and the main control unit 100 performs stop calculation processing based on the winning combination, the stop control table, and the score information. Then, a slip frame number table is created so that the stop control can be performed immediately regardless of when and when the player operates the stop button unit 10.

On the other hand, FIGS. 10 (C) and 10 (D) show the range in which avoidance control and the like are performed, and in the main control unit 100, even when the upper cherry is won, the cherry symbol is 4 from the upper position. When the stop button 10a is operated at a position above the frame (that is, a position above 4 in FIG. 10A) or a position slightly past the upper position, the position is one above or below the upper position. Stop the cherry pattern one step down and make it a loss. That is, since the middle cherry (cherry 2) or the lower cherry (cherry 3) has not been won, the cherry symbol must be forcibly stopped outside the window portion 3.

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

As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, assuming that the cherry symbols on the left drum 2a are frame number 8 and frame number 19 (different from FIG. 6), the upper cherry is inside. In the case of winning, if the lowest position of the window unit 3 is used as the measurement reference, the main control unit 100 has the symbol position data "14" and the input pulse phase data "0" to the symbol position data "11" and the input pulse phase data. When the stop button 10a is operated in the range of "23" or the symbol position data "4" and the input pulse phase data "0" to the symbol position data "1" and the input pulse phase data "23", the cherry symbol is displayed in the upper row. Stop at and win a prize. In other words, even if the stop button 10a is operated appropriately, not only will the prize be won with a probability of 10/21, but if the winning notification is given, an expert can make a push and win a prize with a probability close to 100%. ..

FIG. 12 is a combination display determination diagram of symbols.

When all three drum units 2 are stopped, the main control unit 100 determines a combination display of symbols related to winning and operation on an effective line according to the number of inserted game medals. Generally, when one game medal is inserted, the effective line is only the first line, when two game medals are inserted, the effective line is the first line, the second line and the third line, and when three game medals are inserted, the effective line is the effective line. In addition to the 1st to 3rd lines, all of the 4th and 5th lines are activated. For example, if three game medals are inserted and a cherry pattern for paying out two medals on the left drum 2a is displayed on the window 3, four medals (2 medals x 2 lines: 2nd line and 2nd line) are displayed in the upper row. 4 lines), 2 cards (2 cards x 1 line: 1st line) in the middle row, and 4 cards (2 cards x 2 lines: 3rd line and 5th line) in the lower row. However, this effective line is a general one that has been adopted conventionally, and as will be described later, there are many lines with only one line or irregular lines these days. The maximum number of cards that can be paid out at one time is 15.

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

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

FIG. 14 is an effect pattern table, and associates the relationship between the effect command and the effect pattern data stored in the ROM.

The production command consists of 1-byte length mode data and 1-byte length event data, and is stored in association with the production pattern data (mainly moving images, but also still images), which is the production content. ..

When the sub control unit 160 receives control data required for various controls from the main control unit 100 (particularly, various data indicating a large hit, a small hit, a replay, or a loss of the random number lottery result is included), the sub control unit 160 receives a random number. Before notifying the result of the lottery, an appropriate effect command corresponding to the control data is transmitted to the display effect device 11, and the command receiving unit 11a receives this effect command and transmits it to the display effect control unit 11b.

When the display effect control unit 11b receives the effect command, the display effect control unit 11b reads the effect pattern data corresponding to the effect command from the ROM 11c, develops the data in the RAM 11d, and transmits the effect image to the display panel 11e to display the effect image corresponding to the effect command. It is configured to be displayed on the screen.

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

When the sub-control unit 160 transmits, for example, ($ Z0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e mainly indicates a state in which there is no stock of pseudo-bonus or a state in which it is difficult to win the pseudo-bonus. The effect pattern 0 ”is displayed (see FIG. 15 (A)). On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 160 transmits ($ Y0 $ 00) as an effect command, the display panel 11e indicates a state in which there is a stock of pseudo-bonus or a high-probability state in which the pseudo-bonus is likely to be won. "Night effect pattern 0" is displayed (see FIG. 15B). Therefore, the player expects or longs for the display of a "night production stage" that mainly suggests a high probability state during the game. However, even if there is no stock of pseudo-bonus or in a non-high probability state, the "night production stage" is displayed, and vice versa, in the state with pseudo-bonus stock or in a high probability state, the "daytime production stage" is performed. It may be displayed. The pseudo-bonus is a special game in which the assist function is activated, and the assist bonus starts when the pseudo-bonus is released.

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

When the effect shown in FIG. 15B develops in multiple stages, it is a state in which there is a stock of pseudo-bonus and the release probability is high, or the expectation of pseudo-bonus release is high or a fixed precursor effect. For example, FIG. 16A shows a state in which the outer gate of "Dracula Castle" is enlarged and the iron gate is about to open. Then, it invades Dracula Castle and the door expands (see Fig. 16 (B)), the door gradually opens (see Fig. 16 (C)), and the inside of the gorgeous "Dracula Castle" is displayed (Fig. 16). (D)). After that, it develops into a battle between the hero and the vampire Count Dracula, and if the hero wins, there is a stock of pseudo bonuses and the release of the pseudo bonus is confirmed, and the inside of the actual bonus is being elected and the actual bonus release is confirmed.

From the state where the normal screen at night in FIG. 17 (A) (same as in FIG. 15 (B)) is displayed, the display screen is scrolled to the left, the graveyard is enlarged, and the character's butler shouts "Orya". Along with the sound effect "Tirorororone", the main character appears from the graveyard in the center of the screen (see Fig. 17 (B)), and the characters "BONUS" meaning "big hit" are displayed (see Fig. 17 (B)). By making it (see FIG. 17C), it may be a premier production. All of these display effects are also executed by receiving control commands and event data from the main control unit 100 and outputting the effect commands according to the program by the sub control unit 160.

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

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

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

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

Normally, these values of m1 to m7 are appropriately set in consideration of legal regulations (Fueiho) and game characteristics, but the BB winning probability is about "1/400" and the RB winning probability is "1/300". , The winning probability of cherry and watermelon is about "1/50", the winning probability of bell is about "1/6", and the winning probability of replay is 1 / 7.3. In addition, although BB and RB are elected independently, they may be elected at the same time as the rare role.

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

Although the detailed drawing of the lottery table is omitted, there are six lottery tables 1, lottery table 2 ... lottery table 6 corresponding to the step setting values 1 to 6 of the payout rate and the number of inserted medals (specified number), and the main control unit. Selects a lottery table according to the stage setting value set by the stage setting unit 150 and the number of inserted medals, and executes a bonus game or an internal lottery of a plurality of small wins in the variable display game. Since the expected value for winning the bonus game in the internal lottery is generally lottery table 1 <lottery table 2 <... <lottery table 6, the player pursues a high setting table. However, if it is a three-card dedicated machine, a lottery table with one medal is unnecessary.

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

BB (Big Bonus) is the role name when the BB symbol of "Red 7", the BB symbol of "Blue 7", and the BB symbol of "Yellow 7" are aligned on the effective line. Set flag 1 in the flag area, and when these symbols are aligned, the number of medals won will be 0, and you will enter the big bonus game (BB1 game to BB3 game: operation of the character continuous operation device) and end with a payout of over 359 cards. To do.

RB (Regular Bonus) is the RB pattern of "Red 7", "Red 7" and "BAR", the RB pattern of "Blue 7", "Blue 7" and "BAR", and the "Yellow 7", "Yellow 7" and "BAR". It is the role name when the RB symbols are aligned on the valid line, and if you win internally, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and if these symbols are aligned, the number of medals won is 0, and the regular bonus game (RB game: accessory) It rushes into the operation of the continuous operation device) and ends with a payout of more than 119 sheets. It should be noted that these accessory continuous operation devices may be either a first-class special accessory or a second-class special accessory, and are appropriately selected according to the design specifications. As will be described later, in the model called RT machine, when the bonus game started by winning the bonus combination is completed, the high probability game in which the winning probability of the re-game combination is higher than the predetermined probability is determined in advance. It can be executed as many times as possible. Further, in this RT machine, when a specific symbol is displayed in the high-probability game, the high-probability game in which the winning probability of the re-game combination fluctuates can be executed a predetermined number of times.

If the cherry symbol stops on the effective line of the left drum, one medal will be won for each effective line. For example, if the effective line is the display determination diagram of FIG. 14, if the left drum is stopped in the middle stage, the number of effective lines is one, but if the effective line is the upper stage or the lower stage, the number of effective lines is two, and the total number of payouts is two. If the watermelon symbols are aligned on the effective line, 5 medals will be won. If the bell symbols are aligned on the effective line, eight medals will be won.

When the replay role is internally elected, flag 1 is set in the corresponding flag area, and one of the replay operation symbols is always aligned on the effective line (also called the replay role winning). When the replay operation symbol is displayed, the replay without medals is activated, and the player operates the start lever 9 to perform the replay and lower the flag (that is, set it to 0). In other words, the next game can be played without inserting medals. The timing of lowering the flag is arbitrary.

Next, the basic operation of the revolving pachinko machine configured as described above will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like.

First, when the spinning machine is shipped from the factory, by default, the warning mode when the ball ejection rate step setting operation is performed is "on state", and the stop setting unit 180 (stop setting switch) is ". It is assumed that it is "off" and the step setting value is set to the lowest "1".

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

In this state, it is assumed that the game hall side is trying to change the setting of the ball output rate for a grand opening, a new store opening, or an event in this setting state.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a main operation processing procedure of the rotating drum type gaming machine.

Employees of the game hall open the front door of the rotating game machine main body 1 to temporarily turn off the power switch 28c, insert the setting change key into the setting key switch 28a, and turn it to the right to turn it on (FIG. 2). (Refer to the enlarged view of the key switch for setting), and when the power switch 28c is turned on again, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting are executed in step S100, the main control unit 100 steps. In S110, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 28a is in the ON state.

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

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

When the main control unit 100 outputs control data to the sub control unit 160 in order to set the display of the initial screen in step S100, the sub control unit 160 displays ($ Y0 $ 01) as an effect command, for example. Send to 11. As a result, the display panel 11e displays a "night effect pattern 1" composed of a full moon, a Dracula castle, and a graveyard screen in the night sky as a start screen (not shown).

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

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

When the main control unit 100 shifts to step S160, the player operates the start lever to check whether or not the variable display game has been started, and if it has started, the main control unit 100 shifts to step S170 while starting the variable display game. If not, the process returns to step S130 and waits while looping each step until there is a start operation.

The main control unit 100 executes the main process of the variable display game in step S170, performs a random number lottery according to the reception timing of the start signal, and picks up (extracts) the random number value and the current internal state (RT or non-RT). It is determined whether or not the player has won the internal prize by comparing with the lottery table of (see the explanation in FIG. 18).

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

In the main control unit 100, as described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, the player operates the left stop button 10a, the middle stop button 10b, or the right stop button 10c of the stop button unit 10 to operate each symbol sequence (rotary band). When is stopped, pull-in control is performed to align the symbols according to the internal winning combination on the effective line, and conversely, avoidance control is performed to align the symbols. When the sub-control unit 160 receives the lottery result command and the game start signal from the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 draws an effect to determine whether or not to display the effect on the display effect device 11, the speaker unit 12, and the game status display LED unit 13. Is performed, and the result of the lottery for big hits (bonus winning), small wins, replays, or losses is notified to the player according to the operation of the stop button unit 10. The main control unit 100 executes stop control with reference to the sliding frame number table.

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

In the big bonus game (BB game) in which three red 7s are arranged, the BB game mode is terminated when the continuous operation device for the accessory is activated and the number of acquired cards exceeds 360. In addition, in the regular bonus game (RB game) in which three blue 7 symbols are arranged, the RB game mode is terminated when the continuous character operating device is activated and the number of acquired cards exceeds 120. ..

Then, when the main control unit 100 finishes the game main process of step S170, the main control unit 100 returns to step S130 and repeats the process sequentially.

Next, the operation of the revolving pachinko machine having the basic configuration as described above will be described in detail with reference to drawings, flowcharts, and the like. In particular, a revolving pachinko machine (A + ART type) in which the winning probability of the replay fluctuates and the actual bonus and the assist bonus (ART, third bonus, pseudo-bonus, etc.) are installed will be described.

FIG. 21 is a design layout of the drum.

The left drum 2a (1st drum), the middle drum 2b (2nd drum), and the right drum 2c (3rd drum) each have a left drum symbol, a middle drum symbol, and a right drum symbol. A torso band (not shown) is attached so as to go around the outer periphery of each drum.

Each sash has a different arrangement of symbols (red seven symbol, blue seven symbol, BAR symbol, cherry symbol, upper bullet symbol, lower bullet symbol, replay symbol, watermelon D symbol, watermelon S symbol, and bell symbol. 20 types) are arranged.

FIG. 22 is a combination display determination diagram of symbols.

When all three drum units 2 are stopped, the main control unit 100 determines a combination display of symbols related to winning and operation on the effective line of the window unit 3 according to the number of inserted game medals (FIG. 22 (FIG. 22). See A)). However, in all games (normal games, assist games, bonus games, etc.), the prescribed number is assumed to be three.

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

FIG. 23 is a payout table during normal operation and bonus operation.

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

(1) Bonus 1 (continuous operation device for the first-class special accessory): (Red Seven) on the left drum 2a, (Blue Seven) on the middle drum 2b, and (Blue Seven) on the right drum 2c. If you stop all the way up, the number of acquired cards will be 0 and a bonus of 1 will be given after that (Type 1 BB1 will operate). The blue seven design looks like it is aligned in the center, so there is no sense of discomfort. This is a bonus 1 game, and ends when the number of acquired cards exceeds 305.

(2) Bonus 2 (continuous operation device for the first-class special accessory): (Red Seven) on the left drum 2a, (Red Seven) on the middle drum 2b, and (Blue Seven) on the right drum 2c. If you stop all the way up, the number of acquired cards will be 0 and bonus 2 will be given after that (Type 1 BB2 will operate). The red seven design looks like it is aligned in the upper right corner, so there is no sense of discomfort. This is a bonus 2 game, and ends when the number of acquired cards exceeds 305.

(3) Bonus 3 (continuous operation device for the first-class special accessory): (cherry) on the left drum 2a, (BAR) on the middle drum 2b, and (BAR) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line. If you stop, the number of acquired cards will be 0, and the Premier Bonus 3 will be given after that (Type 1 BB3 will be activated). The BAR design looks like it is aligned in the center, so there is no sense of discomfort. In the game of bonus 3, it ends when the number of acquired cards exceeds 305.

(4) Bonus 4 (continuous operation device for the first-class special accessory): (Red Seven) on the left drum 2a, (Blue Seven) on the middle drum 2b, and (BAR) on the right drum 2c are on the effective line. If you stop at the same time, the number of acquired cards will be 0 and a bonus of 4 will be given after that (Type 1 BB4 will operate). It looks like the two blue seven symbols and the BAR symbol are aligned in the center, so there is no sense of discomfort. In the game of bonus 4, it ends when the number of acquired cards exceeds 63. Corresponds to RB.

(5) Bonus 5 (continuous operation device for the first-class special accessory): (Red Seven) on the left drum 2a, (Red Seven) on the middle drum 2b, and (Upper bullet) on the right drum 2c. If you stop all the way up, the number of acquired cards will be 0 and a bonus of 5 will be given after that (Type 1 BB2 will operate). The two red seven symbols and the BAR symbol appear to be aligned in the upper right corner, so there is no sense of discomfort. In the game of bonus 5, it ends when the number of acquired cards exceeds 63. If bonuses 1 to 5 are internally won and the prize cannot be won, the bonuses 1 to 5 will be carried over from the next game onward. Corresponds to RB.

(6) Middle bell: When the left drum 2a (replay), the middle drum 2b (bell), and the right drum 2c (bell) are aligned on the effective line and stopped, the bell symbol is displayed in a straight line in the center, and the middle bell is displayed. Will win a prize. The number of medals (game media) acquired will be nine.

(7) Lower right bell: For example, when (Blue Seven) on the left drum 2a, (Bell) on the middle drum 2b, and (Replay) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line and stopped, the bell symbol is displayed on the lower right. And the lower right bell wins a prize. The number of medals (game media) acquired will be nine.

(8) Upper right bell: For example, when (bell) is on the left drum 2a, (bell) is on the middle drum 2b, and (BAR) is on the right drum 2c and stops, a bell symbol is displayed on the upper right. The upper right bell wins a prize. The number of medals (game media) acquired will be nine.

(9) Upper bell: For example, when (Blue Seven) on the left drum 2a, (Watermelon S) on the middle drum 2b, and (Watermelon D) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line and stopped, the bell symbol is displayed on the upper stage. , The upper bell wins a prize. The number of medals (game media) acquired will be nine.

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

(11) Triple cherry (strong cherry): For example, No. 2 (BAR) on the left drum 2a, (cherry) on the middle drum 2b, and No. 20 (replay) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line and stopped. Then, three cherry symbols are displayed in the upper right corner, and the triple cherry wins a prize. The number of medals won will be two.

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

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

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

(15) Normal replay: For example, the role name when the left drum 2a has the second (BAR), the middle drum 2b has the third (replay), and the right drum 2c has the fifth (replay) on the effective line. On the other hand, no medal is won, but the next game can be played while maintaining the number of bets in the game. It is effective even if it is arranged continuously after the next game, and it is possible to continue playing without consuming coins until the game in which the replay is unsuccessful. A medal is automatically inserted before the start of the game, and the player can operate the start lever 9 to play the next game. When a normal replay is internally won by a random number lottery, the RP flag corresponding to the flag area is set and the replay symbol is always displayed. In appearance, the replay patterns are aligned horizontally in the center. Even if the operation symbol of the re-game A is displayed, the re-game probability does not change.

(16) Upper right replay: For example, when the left drum 2a has the 1st (replay), the middle drum 2b has the 3rd (replay), and the right drum 2c has the 11th (bell) on the effective line. The replay symbol is displayed ascending to the right, and the replay is activated in the same way as the normal replay.

(17) RT1 transition replay (replay 1): For example, the left drum 2a has the second (BAR), the middle drum 2b has the fourth (bell), and the right drum 2c has the second (BAR) on the effective line. It is a role name when they are aligned, and no medals are won for this, but the next game can be played while maintaining the number of bets in that game. In appearance, the replay patterns are aligned in the upper row. When the RT1 transition replay is internally won by a random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the replay 1 is activated, the replay probability fluctuates, and the state shifts to the RT1 state (fall replay).

(18) RT2 transition replay (replay 2): For example, when (replay) is on the left drum 2a, (BAR) is on the middle drum 2b, and 14th (blue seven) is on the right drum 2c on the effective line. It is a role name, and no medals are won for it, but the next game can be played while maintaining the number of bets in that game. In appearance, the replay symbols are displayed in a straight line at the bottom. When the RT2 transition replay is internally won by a random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the replay 2 is activated, the replay probability fluctuates to about 2/3, and the RT2 state is entered.

(19) RT3 transition replay (replay 3): For example, it is a role name when (cherry) on the left drum 2a, (replay) on the middle drum 2b, and (bell) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line. On the other hand, no medals are won, but the next game can be played while maintaining the number of bets in the game. Appearance, the replay pattern is displayed in a V shape. When the RT3 transition replay is internally won by a random number lottery and this replay symbol is displayed, the replay 3 is activated, the replay probability fluctuates to about 2/3, and the RT3 state is entered. In addition, the type of the re-game combination to be drawn and the winning range are different between the RT3 state and the RT2 state.

(20) Multiple chance replays: For example, No. 1 (replay) on the left drum 2a, No. 5 (watermelon D) on the middle drum 2b, and No. 7 (watermelon D) on the right drum 2c are all on the effective line. When it stops, it is displayed as if the watermelon pattern was missed on the lower right, and the strong chance replay role is activated. Also, when the 2nd (BAR) on the left drum 2a, the (bell) on the middle drum 2b, and the 4th (lower bullet) on the right drum 2c were aligned on the effective line and stopped, the bell symbol was dropped to the right. Is displayed, and the weak chance replay role is activated. In both chance roles, the 4th (lower bullet) may be stopped on the right drum 2c, and one completed bullet symbol can be displayed.

(21) Bullet Replay 1: For example, when the left drum 2a has the 15th (bell), the middle drum 2b has the 8th (replay), and the right drum 2c has the 5th (replay) all on the effective line and stops. , One completed bullet symbol is displayed only on the left drum 2a, and the bullet replay 1 is activated. The player gets one bullet point and recognizes that he could not pull in another bullet symbol.

(22) Bullet replay 2: For example, the 15th (bell) on the left drum 2a, the 8th (lower bullet) on the middle drum 2b, and the 5th (replay) on the right drum 2c are aligned on the effective line and stopped. Then, two completed bullet symbols are displayed on the left drum 2a and the middle drum 2b, and the bullet replay 2 is activated. The player gets two bullet points and recognizes that he could not pull in the other bullet symbols.

(23) Bullet Replay 3: For example, the left drum 2a has the 15th (bell), the middle drum 2b has the 8th (lower bullet), and the right drum 2c has the 4th (lower bullet) all on the effective line. Then, three completed bullet symbols are displayed on the upper stage of all reel drums, and the bullet replay 3 is activated. The player earns three bullet points.

(24) Small push order (push order bell role) bumps (1 to m): A special symbol (falling symbol) displayed on the effective line when the bell role is missed in the push order small win, which will be described later. , When any one of the special symbols is displayed, the re-game probability fluctuates, and the state shifts to the RT1 state. For example, when No. 1 (replay) is displayed on the left drum 2a, No. 4 (bell) is displayed on the middle drum 2b, and (replay) is displayed on the right drum 2c (display of a fall pattern), the game state is displayed. It shifts to the RT1 state (others are omitted).

The main control unit 100 manages the push order small combination and the push order replay together as a group combination (or push order group combination), and during non-AT (while the assist function is not activated), the push order small combination Alternatively, regardless of which of the push order replays is internally won, the sub-control unit 160 cannot recognize the correct push order because it only transmits the information that the group combination has been won to the sub-control unit 160. The main control unit 100 transmits the winning combination information to the sub control unit 160 after the second stop operation, and the sub control unit 160 performs an effect based on the winning combination information.

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

24 to 26 are a combination table (simultaneous winning pattern of small winning combination) of the condition devices of the pushing order small winning combination (left first, middle first or right first).

The push order small winning combination is that when the operation order of the stop button section 10 (the pressing order of the stop button section 10) is correct, the bell small winning combination (middle bell or lower right bell) is always won, but when the answer is incorrect. Is when winning one of multiple types of 9 small wins (27 types of obstructive small wins) that are won at the same time, and one of multiple Koboshi eyes (missing symbols of obstructive small wins). It is a duplicate winning small role that sometimes displays. Since this push order small role wins in one-third, it can be said that it is a three-choice small role (1/3 winning small role). In other words, if the first operation is the correct answer, the small bell will always win.

In the push-order bell 1, the first stop operation that is the correct answer is the left stop button 10a, and the subsequent operation may be either the middle stop button 10b or the right stop button 10c. The push order bell 1 is a push order small winning combination of the one-pushing order type, and the first small winning combination (bell role: FRU1) and the first small winning combination with the same payout are used for the purpose of winning a prize. A plurality of types of second small winning combinations (in this case, three types of nine small winning combination (FRU9, FRU22, FRU35)) constituting the two small winning combination groups are simultaneously elected (see push order bell 1-1 in FIG. 24). Since there are nine types of push order bells 1 from push order bells 1-1 to push order bells 1-9, the player takes a small role of hindering the 9-card role by looking at the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel. The stop button unit 10 cannot be operated aiming at the design so as not to spill.

In the push-order bell 2, the first stop operation that is the correct answer is the middle stop button 10b, and the subsequent operation may be either the left stop button 10a or the right stop button 10c. The push order bell 2 is a one-push order type push order small winning combination, and the first small winning combination (bell role: FRU8) and the first small winning combination with the same payout are the first small winning combination for the purpose of winning a prize. A plurality of types of second small winning combinations (in this case, three types of nine small winning combination (FRU9, FRU22, FRU35)) constituting the two small winning combination groups are simultaneously elected (see push order bell 2-1 in FIG. 25). The push order bell 2 and the push order bell 1 differ only in the first small winning combination. Since there are nine types of push order bells 2 to push order bells 2-1 to push order bells 2-9, the game is played. The person cannot operate the stop button portion 10 aiming at the symbol so as not to miss the obstructive small winning combination of the nine-card combination by looking at the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel.

In the push-order bell 3, the first stop operation that is the correct answer is the right stop button 10c, and the subsequent operation may be either the middle stop button 10b or the left stop button 10a. The push order bell 3 is a one-push order type push order small winning combination, and the first small winning combination (bell role: FRU8) and the first small winning combination with the same payout are the first small winning combination for the purpose of winning a prize. Multiple types of second small winning combination (in this case, three types of nine small winning combination (FRU9, FRU22, FRU35) and control small winning combination FRU36 (three payouts)) are simultaneously elected (three types of small winning combination). (See push order bell 3-1 in FIG. 26). The push order bell 2 and the push order bell 3 only determine whether or not the control small winning combination is won, but this control small winning combination does not win a prize. Since there are nine types of push order bells 3 from push order bells 3-1 to push order bells 3-9, the player takes a small winning combination of 9 cards by looking at the outcome (stop symbol) of each reel. The stop button unit 10 cannot be operated aiming at the design so as not to spill.

27 and 28 are schematic views showing the symbol display state of the window portion in chronological order.

For example, when the main control unit 100 internally wins the push order bell 1-1 shown in FIG. 24 by random number lottery, the condition device of FRU1 + FR9 + FR22 + FR35 is simultaneously operated (four different types of nine small winning combinations are simultaneously performed). Based on the operation order information (1st on the left) stored in correspondence with the ROM 101, it is determined that the operation order on the left is the winning operation order. In this state, the main control unit 100 executes a stop calculation process (pulling in the FRU1 symbol on the left 1st) based on the winning combination, the stop control table, and the score information, and the player presses the stop button unit 10 at what time and timing. Create a slip frame number table so that stop control can be performed immediately even if the operation is performed. Further, the sliding frame number table is similarly created after the first stop operation and after the second stop operation (see the explanation in FIG. 10).

FIG. 27A shows a state in which all the drum portions 2 are rotating from top to bottom at a constant speed. When the player first stops the left stop button 10a in the correct operation order in the state of FIG. 27 (A), the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table and obtains the corresponding sliding frame number data. Based on this, the left drum 2a is stopped in the range of 0 to 4 frames, and control is performed to draw any one of the blue seven symbol / BAR symbol / watermelon D symbol into the effective line (simply, the drum portion 2 is moved). It is only moved by the number of sliding frames (see FIG. 27 (B)). For example, the No. 2 BAR symbol stops on the effective line, and the No. 20 bell symbol is displayed in the upper row. In the state of FIG. 27B, the main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the first stop operation so that either the middle stop button 10a or the right stop button 10c can be operated. When the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop button 10a, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table and is in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data. The left drum 2a is stopped, and control is performed to draw the bell symbol into the effective line (see FIG. 27 (C)). In the state of FIG. 27 (C), the FRU1 is tenpai. The main control unit 100 creates a slip frame number table after the second stop operation so that the right stop button 10c may be operated, and when the right stop button 10c in the correct operation order is operated for the third stop, the main control unit 100 is used. The control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the right drum 2c in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and controls to draw the replay symbol into the effective line (FIG. FIG. 27 (D)). As a result, if the first stop operation is correct, FRU1 always wins, the bell symbol is displayed in a straight line, and nine medals are paid out.

FIG. 28 shows a case where the player performs the first stop operation of the left stop button 10a and then the second stop operation of the right stop button 10c, and if the first stop operation is the correct answer, the FRU1 always wins a prize. , The bell pattern is displayed in a straight line and 9 medals are paid out.

FIG. 29 is a schematic view showing the symbol display state of the window portion in chronological order. However, since FIG. 29 (A) is the same as FIG. 27 (A), a duplicate description will be omitted.

When the player first stops the right stop button 10c in the incorrect answer operation order in the state of FIG. 29 (A), the main control unit 100 refers to the slip frame number table and the corresponding slip frame number. Based on the data, the right drum 2c is stopped in the range of 0 to 4 frames, and control is performed so that any one of the BAR symbol, the upper bullet symbol, and the watermelon D symbol is always drawn into the effective line (FIG. 29 (Fig. 29). B) See). Therefore, any one of the small inhibition symbols will stop on the effective line without being damaged. In this case, since the BAR symbol is stopped at the valid line, there is a possibility that only FRU22 will win at this point. In the state of FIG. 29B, the main control unit 100 creates a sliding frame number table after the first stop operation so that either the left stop button 10a or the middle stop button 10b can be operated. When the player performs the second stop operation of the left stop button 10a, the main control unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table and is left in the range of 0 to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data. The drum 2a is stopped, and if there is a BAR symbol within the pull-in range, control is performed to pull the symbol into the effective line (see FIG. 29 (C)). The 2nd BAR symbol can be pulled in when the 2nd to 6th symbols are on the effective line, so the pull-in probability is 25% (5/20). If the 2nd BAR symbol cannot be pulled in, the lost stitch symbol is stopped on the effective line, and the 3rd stop displays the bumpy stitch of the inhibitory role.

In the state of FIG. 29 (C), the FRU 22 is tenpai. The main control unit 100 creates a slip frame number table after the second stop operation so that the middle stop button 10b may be operated, and when the player operates the middle stop button 10b for the third stop, the main control unit 100 The unit 100 refers to the sliding frame number table, stops the middle drum 2b in the range of 0 frames to 4 frames based on the corresponding sliding frame number data, and controls to draw the watermelon S symbol into the effective line (FIG. FIG. 29 (D)). In the figure, FR22 wins and nine medals are paid out. The 10th watermelon S symbol can be retracted when the 10th to 14th symbols are on the effective line, so the attraction probability is 25% (5/20). On the other hand, when the watermelon S symbol cannot be pulled into the effective line, the grain of the inhibitory role (smaller push order) is displayed (not shown). Since the push order small combination of the middle first correct answer or the push order small combination of the right first correct answer has the same stop control logic, the description thereof will be omitted.

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

RT0 in the figure is an initial state (non-RT state) in which the winning probability of the replay combination (replay combination) does not fluctuate, and is a game immediately after the stage setting value is reset or an actual bonus game (BB1 to BB5: From the next game after the type 1 bonus continuous operation device) is completed, the general game starts in the initial state (also referred to as "initial replay state"). The replay winning probability (replay probability) in this general game is about 1 / 7.3, and in particular, the RT1 transition replay (replay 1), the RT2 transition replay (replay 2), and the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) are internal. Since no winner is won, in order to shift from this state to RT1, the above-mentioned bumps of the push order small winning combination must be displayed on the effective line. On the other hand, even if BB1 (bonus 1) or BB2 (bonus 2) is internally won, activated by symbol display, or ended with a payout exceeding a predetermined number, only RT4, bonus game, and RT0 will occur, so this route will also shift to RT1. It is not possible.

In a general game in the RT0 state, if the push-order small winning combination is internally won and the Koboshi pattern is displayed on the valid line due to a mistake in the stop operation procedure of the stop button 10, the RT1 state is set from the next game (continue). The number of games is not fixed, that is, it is infinite). The replay probability in this RT1 state is also about 1 / 7.3, and most of the combinations shown in FIG. 23 are randomly drawn and can be won individually or at the same time. That is, the game in the initial state and the game in the RT1 state are in the game state of about 1 / 7.3, which has almost the same replay probability, but the normal game in which the player mainly stays is in this RT1 state. However, the RT3 transition replay is also won in the RT1 state and the RT2 state, but in the RT1 state, it is always won at the same time as either BB1 or BB2, so that the RT3 state is not shifted to the RT3 state, but is shifted to the RT4 state. Therefore, when the RT3 transition replay symbol is displayed on the effective line in the RT1 state, the player can know that either BB1 or BB2 has been internally elected (specific action effect).

When the RT2 transition replay (replay 2) is internally won in the RT1 state and the operation symbol is displayed on the effective line, the replay probability is increased to about 1 / 1.5 in the RT2 state. Also, in the RT2 state, the winning probability of the two bonus roles and the small role is about 1/3, so the winning probability of the bonus role, the small role and the replay role is 1/1 (100%), and there is no loss at all. Become. The reason is that the RT2 state is just a passing section required to shift to the RT3 state, so the lost area was eliminated in order to expand the winning area of the RT3 transition replay as much as possible.

The RT1 transition replay (replay 1) is a function for quickly dropping to the RT1 state (that is,) because if the RT2 transition replay is activated when the player accidentally presses the stop button portion 10 irregularly, the RT2 transition replay shifts to the RT2 state. , Has the same function as Koboshi eyes (fall replay).

When the RT3 transition replay (replay 3) is internally won and activated in the RT2 state, the RT3 state has almost the same replay probability of about 1 / 1.5. Further, the RT3 state is different in that the type of the replay combination to be won in the RT2 state and the size of the winning area are different. Then, the winning area of the replay role is narrowed to have an area that is lost at 655/65536 (about 1/100). The reason is that it is possible to have a sense of expectation by giving a lost eye and making the player think that it is a reach eye. In the RT2 state or the RT3 state, when the grain of the bell role is displayed on the effective line, it falls to the RT1 state. In addition, the RT1 transition replay is not won in order not to fall from the RT3 state to the RT1 state. On the other hand, in the RT3 state, the RT1 transition replay is won at the same time as either BB1 to BB5, and the player is internally elected by either BB1 or BB2 by shifting to the RT4 state without shifting to the RT1 state. It can also be used to inform (specific action and effect).

The actual bonuses (bonus 1 to bonus 5) can be won in the initial state, RT1 state, RT2 state and RT3 state. Bonus 1 will stop in a straight line in the center when aiming for the blue 7 symbol on each drum while being independently elected internally, and will end when the number of payouts exceeds the specified number after operation (after bonus 1 game). , Returns to the initial replay state. The RT4 state is a state in which bonus 1 to bonus 5 are internally won (bonus carry-over state), and if a loss is drawn in this state, bonus 1 symbol to bonus 5 symbol can be aligned. The reason is that the main control unit 100 gives priority to the internally winning replay combination symbol over the blue 7 symbol (bonus symbol), and prioritizes the internally elected small role symbol over the blue 7 symbol. This is because the drum unit 2 is stopped and controlled so as to be pulled into the effective line.

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

The main control unit 100 controls the ball ejection performance, determines all the game states shown in FIG. 31, and informs the sub control unit 160 of which game state is currently in (game state information). I'm notifying you. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 160 controls the effects, and executes various effects based on the game state information received from the main control unit 100.

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

When using 8-bit pseudo-random numbers, the probability could only be set in 0.39% (1/256) increments in the past, but it became necessary to set the winning probability in more detail, so technically devise it. Elaborate (eg 0.006%). The main control unit 100 acquires one of the 8-bit pseudo-random numbers from 0 to 255 periodically generated by the random number generation circuit at a predetermined timing (see FIG. 34 (A)). As for this 8-bit pseudo-random number, a value of 0 to 255 always appears once in one cycle. The 7th bit (MSB) of the 8-bit pseudo-random number is the instruction bit, and if this value is 0, it is an execution instruction for multiplication, but if it is 1, it is not an execution instruction for multiplication (that is, a non-execution instruction for multiplication). ). Further, the content to be instructed may be the opposite of 0 and 1 (0: execution non-instruction, 1: execution instruction). The other seven bits (0th to 6th bits) of the 8-bit pseudo-random number can indicate any numerical value from 0 to 127.

FIG. 34 (B) indicates that the instruction bit (MSB) is 0 and is multiplied by a predetermined number. A 7-bit numerical value multiplied by 128 is a set number, and the probability is 0 each time the numerical value increases by 1. It shows an increase of .781%. This resolution is twice as rough as 1/256.

FIG. 34 (C) indicates that the indicator bit (MSB) is 1 and does not multiply by a predetermined number. A 7-bit numerical value becomes a place number, and the probability increases by 0.006% for each increment of the numerical value. Indicates to do. This resolution is 64 times as fine as 1/256.

FIG. 34 (D) is a lottery table that determines the relationship between a plurality of winning information (values of prize points 0 to 99) and the number of prizes, and is stored in the ROM 101. It is designed so that 10 points to 30 points of prize money will be won with an 80% probability, centering on 20 points of prize money. When the prize money of 20 points is won with a probability of 30%, the MSB is 0, the 7-bit numerical value is 38, and the true probability is 29.688% (38 × 128 ÷ 16384). When winning 15 points of prize money and 25 points of prize money with a probability of 20%, the MSB is 0, the 7-bit numerical value is 26, and the true probability is 20.031% (26 × 128 ÷ 16384). When the prize 0 points are won with a probability of 0.5%, the MSB is 1 and the 7-bit numerical value is 82, and the true probability is 0.500% (82/16384). If 90 points of prize money are won with a probability of 0.02%, the MSB is 1, the 7-bit numerical value is 4, and the true probability is 0.024% (4/16384). And if you want to win 99 points of prize with a 0.01% probability, the MSB should be 1 and the 7-bit number should be 2, but since 0 to 90 points have not been won, be sure to win at the end. Since the points are won, the MSB, which means 100%, is 1, and the 7-bit numerical value is 0 (number 1 Bite data: 10000000). As a process on the program, first, it is confirmed whether the number is 128, and if it is 128, the winning process is performed, while if it is not 128, the number is accumulated and subtracted from the random number. In particular, the probability of 50% is 0 for the MSB, and the 7-bit numerical value is 64 (number 1 Bite data: 01000000). On the contrary, if the acquired one 8-bit pseudo-random number is 64 (1Byte data: 01000000), the number is accumulated and subtracted in order from 0 points, and the random number becomes negative because the prize is 20 points. Winning information of 20 points of prize will be derived.

The main control unit 100 continuously generates a 2-byte random number (value of 0 to 65535 in decimal number, 0000h in binary number) generated by the built-in random number generation unit 103 in accordance with the operation of the start lever 9 of the player. ~ 1111h), one of the RD1s is extracted and the internal lottery process is executed.

The combination lottery table (see FIG. 35) is all 1-byte data, and is a 1-byte N-th data from the address N, a 1-byte M-data from the address M, and a 1-byte L-data group from the address L. The data content is changed according to the design specifications. The MSB of the Nth data is an identification bit that identifies the number of bytes of the number, and if the identification bit is 0, the number of bytes of the number is 1 byte, while if the identification bit is 1, the number of bytes is set. The number of bytes indicates 2 bytes. The following two bits (bits 5 and 6) are bonus information, and 00 indicates that the bonus is not won, 01 indicates that the bonus is 1, 02 indicates that the bonus is 2, and 03 indicates that the bonus 3 is won. The lower 5 bits are lottery count information, and can take a value of at least 1 time to a maximum of 31 times.

The MSB of the Mth data is an identification bit that identifies the data for each setting. If it is 0, it means that there is no difference in the setting of the number and it means a common number, but if it is 1, there is a difference in the setting of the number and it is for each setting. Means the number of digits. The lower 7 bits are combination information, which means the winning combination when the internal lottery process is completed. Since it is 7 bits, 128 types of winning combinations (winning combination 0 to winning combination 127) can be distinguished. The Lth data means the value of the number, and if the MSB of the Nth data is 0, it is the small number data of 1 byte (up to 255), and if the MSB is 1, it is the large number data of 2 bytes (maximum 65535). be able to.

When the main control unit 100 extracts the RD1, the main control unit 100 continuously pulls the RD1 and determines the winning combination when the end condition based on the remaining random number value and the set value is satisfied. The end condition is satisfied when the remaining random number value becomes smaller than the set value drawn this time in the lottery table. More specifically, since the MSB of the Nth data is 1, the main control unit 100 determines that the number of digits is 2 bytes. Since the bonus information is 00, the bonus is not won, and since the lottery number information is (11011), it is judged that the lottery is performed 27 times (subtract the number).

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

Since the MSB of the N + 1th data is 0 in the main control unit 100, the main control unit 100 determines that the number of digits is 1 byte. Since the bonus information is 01, the bonus 1 is won, and since the lottery number information is (00001), it is determined that the lottery is done once (subtract the number). Since the MSB of the M + 1 data is 0, the main control unit 100 determines that the number is a common number with no setting difference and the combination information is 0, so that the player is unwinned (missing). That is, it is a single winning of bonus 1, and if the end condition is satisfied here, only bonus 1 is won. If the winning combination information is other than 0, the winning combination and the bonus 1 will be won in duplicate. The main control unit 100 uses the L + 2 data (40h) as a decimal number, and in this case, the decimal number is 64 (the winning probability is about 1/1000). Here, when the main control unit 100 determines that the remaining random number value is smaller than the current setting value 64, the end condition is satisfied and the bonus 1 is determined to be a single winning (lottery result is derived). On the other hand, if the end condition is not satisfied, the current placement value (64) is subtracted from the remaining random number value, and one lottery process is completed as the remaining random number value.

Since the MSB of the N + 2 data of the main control unit 100 is 0, the main control unit 100 determines that the number of digits is 1 byte. Since the bonus information is 00, the bonus is unsuccessful, and since the lottery number information is (00001), it is judged that the lottery is done once (subtract the number). Since the MSB of the M + 2 data is 1, the main control unit 100 determines that it is a middle-tier cherry (rare small role: determined at the time of design) because it is a number set for each setting with a setting difference and the combination information is 3. .. The main control unit 100 confirms the set value, and if the set value is 1, the third L + 3 data (80h) is set as a fraction (decimal number 128), and if the set value is 2, the next L + 4 data (88h) is set. ) Is a decimal number (decimal number 136), if the set value is 3, the next L + 5 data (90h) is set as a base number (decimal number 144), and if the set value is 4, the next L + 6 data (A0h) is set as a decimal number (decimal number 160), if the set value is 5, the next L + 7 data (C0h) is set as a fixed number (decimal number 192), and if the set value is 6, it is one step ahead. When it is determined that the L + 8 data (E0h) is a position number (decimal number 255) and the remaining random number value is smaller than the current position number, the end condition is satisfied and the middle cherry is determined to be a single winner. If the bonus information is 10, the bonus 2 and the middle cherry will be won at the same time. On the other hand, if the end condition is not satisfied, the current placement value is subtracted from the remaining random number value, and one lottery process is completed as the remaining random number value. The main control unit 100 repeats the above procedure to execute the internal lottery process, and finally derives the lottery result (winning combination or unwinning). The effect is that the data capacity of the main program can be compressed.

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

The identification number 10 is a precursor of the ART solid bonus, and stays when the real bonus is internally won during ART. The identification number 11 is in the ART solid bonuses 1 to 3, and stays when the real bonuses 1 to 3 are activated during the ART. The identification number 12 is in the ART solid bonuses 4 to 5, and stays when the real bonuses 4 to 5 are activated during the ART. The identification number 13 is a battle during ART, and stays in the case of CZ 1 during ART. The identification number 14 is the ART middle prize time, and stays in the case of CZ 2 during ART. The identification number 15 is an additional game during ART, and stays in the section where the number of remaining ART games is added. The identification number 16 is the special zone 1 during ART, and stays when the game of the additional special zone 1 is executed, but the first game is a standby game for notifying the additional special zone 1. The identification number 17 is the special zone 2 during ART, and stays when the game of the additional special zone 2 is executed, but the first game is a standby game for notifying the additional special zone 2. The identification number 18 is waiting for the end of ART, and stays in the state of waiting for the end of ART.

The main control unit 100 stays in the normal state (identification number 0) when the actual bonus is not won, and performs a mode transition lottery and a CZ / ART lottery according to the winning combination and the stay mode. This lottery will not be held when the actual bonus is won. When the stay mode is promoted, the main control unit 100 draws a lottery for the number of guaranteed games at the time of mode promotion, and determines the number of games that block the fall after the stay mode is promoted. In the CZ / ART lottery, both CZ and ART may be won. When the common bell in any push order is won, the main control unit 100 performs an ART lottery, and when the common bell is won, the number of ART stocks is added by 1. In addition, a CZ / ART lottery is performed every time the specified number of games (for example, 111 games) is exhausted. This specified number of games counter is reset to 0 in 444 games. CZ winning rate X1% in the 111th game, ART winning rate Y1%, CZ winning rate X2% in the 222nd game, ART winning rate Y2%, CZ winning rate X3% in the 333rd game, ART winning rate Y3% It has a lottery table defined by the CZ winning rate X4% of the 444th game and the ART winning rate Y4%, and the lottery data of the 111th game is used in the 555th game, and the lottery data of the 222nd game in the 666th game. In the 888th game, the lottery data of the 444th game is used, in the 999th game, the lottery data of the 111th game is used, and in the 1110th game (or the 1111th game if it is the Zoro game), the 222nd game is used. Lottery data is used. This has the effect of reducing the program capacity of the main control unit 100.

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

The main control unit 100 draws a lottery for the number of precursor games at the time of winning the ART when the ART is won or when the ART stock is "1" or more, but this lottery is performed at the time of winning the actual bonus and in the internal winning state of the actual bonus. Absent. When there are both CZ stock and ART stock in this normal state, the main control unit 100 preferentially uses the ART stock first. The main control unit 100 adds 1 to the ceiling counter for every 1G of the number of games in which the normal game is digested during the normal time, the normal time omen, CZ1 and CZ2, and when the value reaches 1200, ART is performed by reaching the ceiling. Add one set. This ceiling counter is not updated in the game in which the actual bonus is established, but it is initialized to 0 at the end of the actual bonus or the end of ART.

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

When the bonus symbols are aligned and the bonuses 1 to 3 are activated in the normal state or the normal time precursor, the main control unit 100 stays in the normal time actual bonuses 1 to 3 (identification number 3). During the BB game with actual bonuses 1 to 3, only 4 types of roles, the common bell role and the bullet replays 1 to 3, are won, but when any of the bullet replays 1 to 3 is decided as the winning role, the main control Part 100 draws CZ and ART lottery (normally big middle lottery). The main control unit 100 notifies the sub control unit 160 when the CZ is won, and the sub control unit 160 executes the winning effect of the CZ.

When the bonus symbols are aligned, the main control unit 100 sets the points earned during BB to "1", gives fixed points when the bullet replay is won in the BB game, and when the earned points reach 6 points. A lottery for CZ and ART (lottery for granting benefits) will be held (lottery for obtaining specified points). The points earned are 1 point for bullet replay 1, 3 points for bullet replay 2, and 5 points for bullet replay 3. When a lottery is held when the specified points are earned, 6 points will be deducted from the earned points to obtain new earned points. There are accumulated points in addition to the acquired points, and the accumulated total value of the acquired points is held. If the accumulated points are 12 or more at the end of BB, 1 is added to the number of CZ stocks. The main control unit 100 executes a stay mode lottery in the end game of BB, compares the winning stay mode with the stay mode in which the player originally stayed, and if the mode is up according to the lottery result, the stay mode is selected by the lottery result. Rewrite to and determine the number of guaranteed games again. The sub-control unit 160 performs the number of cumulative points notified from the main control unit 100 at the end of the BB, the effect of triggering the pistol accessory to the player, and each time the CZ is correct or not and the ART is determined. Notify the result. For example, if the cumulative points are 5, the trigger is pulled 5 times, the 1st "loss effect", the 2nd "loss effect", the 3rd "CZ winning effect", the 4th "loss effect", and the 5th "ART". "Winning production" will be performed to notify the winner.

The main control unit 100 performs different processes as shown in FIG. 32 (B) for the stock held before the operation of the BB and the result acquired during the BB. The main control unit 100 transitions to the normal state when there is ART stock and there is no CZ stock before the bonus symbols are aligned, and when neither ART stock nor CZ stock is won in the BB game. When transitioning to the normal time precursor, the number of precursor games is reset. If there is no ART stock and there is CZ stock before the bonus symbols are prepared, and if neither ART stock nor CZ stock is won in the BB game, the normal state is entered. When transitioning to the normal time precursor, the number of precursor games is reset, but the CZ type is retained as it is. If both ART stock and CZ stock are available before the bonus symbols are available, the normal state will be entered when neither ART stock nor CZ stock is won in the BB game. When transitioning to the normal time precursor, the number of precursor games is reset.

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

If there is no ART stock and there is CZ stock before the bonus symbols are aligned, the main control unit 100 does not win the ART stock in the BB game, and when the CZ stock is won, it transitions to CZ, but the type of CZ remains the same. Hold. If there is ART stock and there is no CZ stock before the bonus symbols are aligned, when both ART stock and CZ stock are won in the BB game, the state transitions to the ART standby state. If there is no ART stock and there is CZ stock before the bonus symbols are aligned, when both ART stock and CZ stock are won in the BB game, the state transitions to the ART standby state. If there are ART stock and CZ stock before the bonus symbols are aligned, when both ART stock and CZ stock are won in the BB game, the state transitions to the ART standby state.

When the bonus symbols are aligned and the bonuses 4 to 5 are activated in the normal state or the omen of the normal time, the main control unit 100 stays in the actual bonuses 4 to 5 (identification number 4) in the normal time. During the BB game with the actual bonuses 4 to 5, only one of the common bell role and the push order bell role is won, but the push order hit game is executed. There are 6 choices for this push order bell combination, and while the bell combination 1 wins and the bell symbol is displayed in a straight line by the correct answer operation, the bell combination 2 wins and the bell symbol is not displayed in a straight line by the incorrect answer operation. In the case of the common bell role, the bell symbol is displayed in a straight line regardless of the pressing order. If the common bell role is won, a point lottery among the actual bonuses 4 to 5 will be executed. In the case of a 6-choice bell, the point lottery is executed on the condition that the bell role 1 wins in the correct push order. If the number of points earned is 8 or more in this game state (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), one ART stock is acquired at the end of the game, and the state transitions to the ART standby state. If 9 or more points have been earned, the prize money of surplus points (earned points -8) x 10 is added to the table prize money (displayed prize money). If the earned points are 7 points or less, at the end of the actual bonus, a lottery table according to the earned points is selected, a CZ lottery is performed, and if the player wins, one CZ is earned. The main control unit 100 performs different processes as shown in FIG. 32 (B) for the stock held before the operation of the RB and the result acquired during the BB. The main control unit 100 manages the prize money as the front prize money and the back prize money, and the back prize money is a prize money stored in the memory although it is not displayed to the player. This prize is a game point different from the earned points.

When the main control unit 100 shifts to CZ1 (identification number 5) at the normal time, when the end lottery trigger (replay or loss) is won in the combination lottery, the main control unit 100 executes a lottery as to whether or not to end the CZ (CZ1 end lottery). To decide the end or continuation). However, the CZ1 end lottery is not executed between the first plurality of games (for example, between three games). If the game is not completed for a predetermined period of time (for example, between 18 games), CZ is successful (cleared), ART is won (winning of a notification game), and 1 is added to the ART stock. Also, even if the actual bonus is won during CZ1 at normal times, CZ will be successful. The main control unit 100 draws a lottery as to whether or not to stop executing the CZ1 end lottery according to the clear lottery trigger (other than the end lottery trigger) in the combination lottery (determines winning or non-winning in the clear confirmation lottery). ). When the main control unit 100 decides to win in the clear confirmation lottery, CZ succeeds and ART wins. Then, the main control unit 100 performs a rewrite lottery for rewriting the number of remaining games, and does not execute the CZ1 end lottery for the remaining number of games. However, if the number of remaining games increases, rewriting will not be performed. That is, when the number of remaining games is N1, the remaining N2 is won in the rewrite lottery, and the condition N1 <N2 is satisfied, N2 is discarded and the number of remaining games remains N1. If the main control unit 100 determines the end in the CZ1 end lottery, the CZ fails, but the main control unit 100 draws a lottery to acquire the CZ stock (CZ pullback lottery). However, if the CZ is successful, the CZ pullback lottery will not be held.

When the main control unit 100 shifts to CZ2 (identification number 6) at the normal time, if the lottery trigger winning combination is won for each game, the main control unit 100 performs a point acquisition lottery according to the winning combination. If a certain number of points or more are acquired within a predetermined number of games (for example, within 20 games), CZ succeeds and ART is won, but if it cannot be acquired, CZ fails. Also, even if the actual bonus is won during CZ2 at normal times, CZ will be successful. When the CZ is successful, the main control unit 100 performs a rewrite lottery to rewrite the number of remaining games. However, if the number of remaining games increases, rewriting will not be performed. That is, when the number of remaining games is N1, the remaining N2 is won in the rewrite lottery, and the condition N1 <N2 is satisfied, N2 is discarded and the number of remaining games remains N1. If a non-lottery trigger (replay or loss) is won, the point acquisition lottery will not be held. If the CZ fails, the final game lottery (revival lottery) is executed according to the winning combination, and either the CZ success or the CZ failure is determined. When the main control unit 100 determines that the CZ has failed, the main control unit 100 draws a lottery to acquire the CZ stock (CZ pullback lottery). However, if the CZ is successful, the CZ pullback lottery will not be held.

The main control unit 100 shifts to ART standby (identification number 7) when the number of ART games is 1 or more and the RT states are RT0 to RT2. However, even if the RT state falls due to a push order error during ART, the system does not shift to ART standby. When the main control unit 100 shifts to the ART standby, if the lottery trigger winning combination is won for each game, the main control unit 100 performs a prize winning lottery according to the winning combination. However, if the non-lottery trigger (replay or loss) is won, the prize money lottery will not be held. In addition, the main control unit 100 determines the continuation rate by lottery, executes the winning lottery using this continuation rate, and determines whether or not to perform the next ART 1 set (ART continuous lottery). Specifically, assuming that the continuation rate determined by lottery is 80%, there is a probability of winning with an 80% probability, and in the case of winning, it is decided in advance that the next ART1 set will be performed after the current ART1 set. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, when the ART1 set this time is completed, the game shifts to the normal state (identification number 0) after waiting for the ART to end (identification number 18). This is because, with this one ART stock, when shifting to the ART 1 set game, even if the parable ART stock is won in this ART 1 set, it will temporarily drop to the normal state. In other words, with one stock, it shifts to at least one ART1 set game, and after executing all ART1 sets, it returns to the normal game once and then shifts to the next ART1 set with the next stock. .. Also, when performing the next ART1 set after performing this ART1 set, the continuation rate is determined again by lottery at the start of the first game, and the winning lottery for the next set is executed using this continuation rate. To do. That is, the winning lottery is repeatedly executed in the start game of the ART 1 set, and it is decided in advance whether or not to perform the next set. Then, when the ART falls (that is, discontinues) with respect to one stock, the state is always shifted to the normal state (identification number 0). In the ART 1 set game, if the actual bonuses 1 to 3 are won, the ART stock lottery is executed, and if the actual bonuses 1 to 3 are won, at least 1 or more ART stock is added.

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

When the RT2 transition replay is won in the RT1 state, the main control unit 100 instructs the sub-control unit 160 with a navigation command to notify the operation order in which the RT2 symbol is displayed. When the player operates the stop button unit 10 in the notified operation order, the RT2 state is entered. Similarly, when the RT3 transition replay is won in the RT2 state, the operation order in which the RT3 symbol is displayed is notified, and when the player operates the stop button unit 10 in the notified operation order, the RT3 transition state is entered.

The main control unit 100 controls ON and OFF of the external signal 4 (signal during ART) of the external centralized terminal plate 170. (1) When the main state flag is "ART standby" and the RT state is RT2, After the end of the game in which the RT3 transition replay (push order replay) is won, the start lever 9 of the next game is turned ON, and the state is changed from the OFF state to the ON state. (2) When the main state flag is "ART standby" and the RT state is RT1, the RT2 transition replay (push-order replay) is won, and the stop operation order of the stop button section 10 is incorrect. When the start lever 9 of the above is turned on, the state is changed from the OFF state to the ON state. (3) When the main state flag is "ART standby" and the RT state is RT2 or RT3, the push-order small winning combination is won, and the stop operation order of the stop button portion 10 is incorrect, and 9 cards are not paid out. After the end, the start lever 9 of the next game is effectively operated and turned on, and the state is changed from the OFF state to the ON state. (4) When the main state flag is "ART standby" and the RT state is already RT3, it is turned off when the start lever 9 of the next game is turned ON after the end of the game in which any replay is won. Turn from the state to the ON state.

On the other hand, in the main control unit 100, (5) the main state flag is "ART end waiting state" (waiting for end), the push order small winning combination is won, and the stop operation order of the stop button unit 10 is erroneously set to 9 sheets. When the final stop operation of the game without payout is completed (button is released), the ON state is changed to the OFF state. (6) When the final stop operation of the game in which any of the operation symbols of bonus 1 to bonus 5 is displayed is completed (button is released), the ON state is changed to the OFF state.

The main control unit 100 stays in the ART normal time (identification number 8) when the number of ART games is 1 or more and the CZ is not won during ART, and when the winning combination is the lottery trigger, the main control unit 100 responds to the lottery trigger. Then, a lottery for whether or not to acquire CZ stock during ART is executed (CZ lottery during ART). When CZ stock is acquired during ART, it is decided by lottery whether to perform a battle game (including enemy type) or a prize time game (type lottery). Depending on the enemy type, the enemy's HP (hit points or physical strength), the battle end probability at the time of the fall lottery, and the number of guaranteed games differ. When the battle game is determined by the type lottery, the main control unit 100 performs a battle precursor game number lottery, and shifts to the CZ precursor state (identification number 9) during ART from the next game. However, when the next game suddenly becomes a battle during ART (identification number 13), a lottery for the number of guaranteed battle games is executed, and at least how many games this battle game continues from the start is determined by the lottery. When the prize time game is determined by the type lottery, the main control unit 100 draws a lottery for the number of prize time precursor games, and shifts from the next game to the CZ precursor state during ART (identification number 9). However, if the number of precursor games exceeds the number of ART remaining games, the number of precursor games is rewritten to the value of (ART remaining games-1), but if the number of ART remaining games is 1 or less, the number of precursor games is set to "0". ".

When the main control unit 100 stays in the ART normal time (identification number 8) and the number of replays (number of consecutive wins of replays) becomes a multiple of 5 or 10 times, the main control unit 100 draws a CZ lottery for consecutive rips. Execute to determine whether to acquire CZ stock during ART. There is a lottery table A (low probability) for 5 replays with a predetermined winning probability, and a lottery table B (high probability) for 10 replays with a high winning probability, and the number of replays is 5 times. Then draw once using the lottery table A (low probability). When the number of replays reaches 10, the lottery table B (high probability) is used to draw once and the counter is reset. Further, the lottery table is alternately selected and the lottery is repeated, such as the lottery table A (low probability) when the number of replays is 15 times, the lottery table B (high probability) when the number of replays is 20 times, and so on.

Here, the internal processing procedure of the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 33. When the combination lottery is performed, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a counter update combination (replay, BB, etc.) such as a replay combination has been won in step S200. Both the replay continuous counter) and the rip continuous flag (replay continuous flag) are reset to 0 to end, while when the counter updater is elected, 1 is added to the rip continuous counter (replay continuous counter) in step S205, and in step S210. It is determined whether the rip series counter has reached 5. The main control unit 100 terminates this subroutine if the rip continuous counter has not reached 5, while resetting the rip continuous counter to 0 in step S220 if it has reached 5, and the rip continuous flag (replay continuous) in step S230. It is determined whether or not the flag) is 0.

The main control unit 100 has a counter value (5 + 5 × rip-ream flag value) of 5 when the rip-ream flag is 0, and a counter value (5 + 5 × rip-ream flag value) of 10 when the rip-ream flag is 1. If the rip series flag is 0, the main control unit 100 selects the lottery table A (low probability) for 5 replay series in step S240, while if the rip series flag is 1, the main control unit 100 selects 10 replay series in step S250. The lottery table B (high probability) for is selected, and the CZ lottery is executed in step S260. The main control unit 100 adds 1 to the rip-ream flag in step S270, determines whether or not the rip-ream flag is 2 in step S280, ends if it is not 2, and sets the rip-ream flag to 0 if it is 2. Reset to and exit. In addition, instead of the CZ lottery, a stock lottery for advantageous games such as ART may be used. That is, a lottery table A (low probability: first lottery table) and a lottery table B (high probability: second lottery table) used for lottery to shift to an advantageous gaming state are provided, and the first lottery table is used. The probability of winning the advantageous gaming state is set higher in the lottery using the second lottery table than in the lottery. The rip-series counter counts the number of times the counter updater has won consecutively up to a predetermined number. If the rip continuous counter counts a predetermined number of times is an odd number, the lottery is performed using the first lottery table, while if it is an even number, the lottery is performed using the second lottery table.

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

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

When staying in the ART normal time (identification number 8), the main control unit 100 performs a mode transition lottery according to the winning combination and the stay mode, as in the normal state (identification number 0). In addition, the main control unit 100 executes a lottery for directly placing prize money according to the winning combination and the stay mode, and draws a lottery as to whether the prize money obtained when winning is placed on the front side or the back side (lottery for direct prize money type). However, if the number of fake games is one or more, the prize money is directly added to the prize money without executing the type lottery (back prize money).

When the main control unit 100 wins the CZ in the normal ART and the number of precursor games is set, the main control unit 100 shifts to the CZ precursor (identification number 9) during ART. Depending on the winning combination and the stay mode, the prize money direct lottery and the CZ lottery during ART will be executed. The stay mode is managed with a low probability (identification number 0), a normal probability (identification number 1), and a high probability (identification number 2). The probability of winning the time) or CZ (chance zone) and stocking will increase. The main control unit 100 executes a mode transition lottery and a continuous rip CZ lottery, and in the case of a battle game, executes a battle guaranteed game number lottery.

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

The main control unit 100 stays in the battle during ART (identification number 13) when performing a battle game as CZ, but does not subtract the number of remaining ART games during the battle game. The main control unit 100 determines the damage to be given to the enemy by lottery according to the damage giving combination, taking the opportunity that the winning combination is the damage giving combination. The damage points given to the enemy's HP are subtracted, and when the enemy's HP becomes 0, the victory (CZ success) is achieved. Even if the actual bonus is internally won during CZ, CZ will be successful. The first game of the battle game is the opening game, which is a guaranteed game that does not end the battle. If there is no guaranteed game and the victory is not confirmed, the main control unit 100 draws a lot when the winning combination is the ending lottery, and determines the end of the battle game or the continuation of the battle game (end lottery during the battle). .. When the push order replay is internally won, it is decided whether or not the bullet symbol indicates the push order that can be stopped in the frame (in the display window) (bullet conversion instruction) (bullet conversion instruction) (navigation generation lottery during battle) .. When the main control unit 100 determines the push order instruction, it transmits a command to the sub control unit, and displays the bullet symbol (specific symbol) as if it were aimed at by, for example, reverse pressing. If the enemy's HP is 0 in the first game of the battle game, the battle is always ended and the player wins in the second game regardless of the winning combination. When the battle is won, the main control unit 100 determines and grants ART stock and the number of additional games as a game privilege. The main control unit 100 rewrites the number of remaining ART games to "2" when the number of remaining ART games is 1 or less when the end is determined by the end lottery during the battle and the game is defeated, except when the actual bonus is established.

The main control unit 100 stays in the ART middle prize time (identification number 14) when performing the prize time game as CZ, but the subtraction of the number of ART remaining games during the prize time game, which is a special zone for adding prize money, is performed. do not. The main control unit 100 draws lots of prize points to be acquired according to the prize-giving role when the winning combination is the prize-giving role (game point-giving role). Since it is not a prize-granting role, prize points will not be drawn. The prize-giving role has a predetermined magnification according to the type. For example, push order small role is 1x, double cherry and bullet replay 1 is 2x, weak chance is 3x, triple cherry and bullet replay 2 is 4x, strong chance is 6x, middle cherry and bullet Replay 3 is set to 10 times, and middle cherry and bullet replay 3 is set to 10 times. The magnification of the first game of the prize time game is fixed to "1", and when the double cherry is won in the first game, the points 10 of the double cherry and the magnification 1 are multiplied (10pt x 1). The prize points to be earned will be 10 points. In addition, the magnification "2" of the double cherry is stored until the next prize-giving combination is won. Even if the normal replay is won in the second game, the prize points will not be drawn, but the multiplier will remain at 2 (the multiplier will not be updated when the replay is activated). If the bullet replay 3 is won in the third game, the bullet replay 3 points 1000 and the magnification 2 are multiplied (1000pt x 2), and the prize points to be obtained are 2000 points. Then, the magnification of "10" of the bullet replay 3 is stored until the next prize-giving combination is won. That is, during the prize time game, the value obtained by multiplying the carry-over ratio determined in the previous game by the points of the prize-granting role won in this game becomes the prize point, and the multiplying factor of the prize-giving role in this game is carried over. Then, it will be the carry-over ratio for the next game.

When the push order replay is internally won, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not to instruct the push order (bullet conversion instruction) in which the bullet symbol stops in the frame (navigation generation lottery during the prize time). If there is no guaranteed game, the main control unit 100 performs an end lottery when the winning combination is the end lottery combination, and determines the end of the prize time game or the continuation of the prize time game (prize time end lottery). The main control unit 100 rewrites the number of remaining ART games to "2" when the number of remaining ART games is 1 or less when the end is determined by the prize time end lottery other than the establishment of the actual bonus.

When the main control unit 100 stays in the additional game (identification number 15) during ART, the main control unit 100 executes the additional game that ends in one game. When the additional game 1 is selected in this additional game, 1000 points are deducted from the prize money, and then the number of games to be acquired is determined by lottery according to the winning combination. Add the game. If there are 1000 points or more remaining in the prize money after playing the additional game other than the actual bonus, one of them will be added again without transitioning to ART normal. If the additional scenario is over, the next additional scenario will be decided by lottery.

FIG. 40 is a special addition screen (see FIG. 40 (A)) and a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the special addition lottery (see FIG. 40 (B)). Further, FIG. 41 is a schematic view of a special addition screen (screen of the addition game 2).

When the additional game 2 is selected in this additional game, the main control unit 100 uses the puncture rate (or the loop rate or the continuation rate, which is the continuation decision probability), which is the end determination probability, and the additional lottery table, and the additional value. The additional loop lottery process for determining is executed. The puncture rate and the continuation rate are in a contradictory relationship, and the puncture rate is 5% (decided to end once in 20 times) and the continuation rate is 95% (decided to continue 19 times in 20 times). Is actually synonymous.

If you defeat an enemy character during an ART game, which is an advantageous game, or if you get a certain number of points (for example, get 1000 points), the additional condition (addition) will be triggered when any one of them is achieved. The start condition of game 2) is satisfied. In addition, it is established when the ART lottery during BB is won, or when a mission such as winning a bell three times in a predetermined game during ART is achieved.

The main control unit 100 calls this subroutine when the special addition condition (additional game 2) is satisfied in the ART game (advantageous game) and the special addition lottery process is executed (see FIG. 40B). .. When the main control unit 100 shifts to step S300, the main control unit 100 selects one character to be used for this special addition lottery by lottery from a plurality of enemy characters. Then, when the main control unit 100 shifts to step S300, the addition form lottery is executed to determine the normal addition or the special addition. There are two types of special additions, special addition 1 to special addition 3, special addition 1 (speed addition) is to extract two random numbers and execute the number of additional games lottery twice, and special addition 2 (power addition) is. One random number is extracted to double the number of additional games, and the special addition 3 (technique addition) reduces the character's HP (hit points) by four times as much as the normal addition. In this case, the leftmost character A is selected from the six characters, and the addition is usually determined by lottery. The addition form is designed to be recognized by the player depending on the type of stick (commonly referred to as "pen pen stick") possessed by the character A. In other words, in the case of normal addition, the normal stick shown in the figure is displayed, but in special addition 1, the speed stick is displayed, in special addition 2, the power stick is displayed, and in special addition 3, the technique stick is displayed. Is displayed.

A guaranteed game number lottery table is provided according to the selected character A and the defeated enemy boss (enemy character). Further, in this guaranteed game number lottery table, the expected value fluctuates according to the stage setting value. For example, six guaranteed game number lottery tables are provided corresponding to the combination of character A and the enemy boss, but when the stage setting value is 6, the expected value of the guaranteed game number lottery is 16 times, the stage setting value. When is 5, the expected value of the guaranteed game number lottery is 14 times, when the stage setting value is 4, the expected value of the guaranteed game number lottery is 12 times, and when the stage setting value is 3, the expected value of the guaranteed game number lottery is 9 times, if the stage setting value is 2, the expected value of the guaranteed game number lottery is 7 times, and if the stage setting value is 1, the expected value of the guaranteed game number lottery is 5 times. It is decided in advance. Then, the main control unit 100 automatically determines the number of guaranteed games by lottery using these guaranteed game number lottery tables in step S310, and proceeds to step S320.

The main control unit 100 executes a combination lottery in the start operation in this game, and when the process proceeds to step S320, the main control unit 100 executes an additional loop rate lottery according to the winning combination. The additional loop rate is the probability of winning. For example, assuming 90%, the probability of winning is 90% and the probability of losing is 10%. There are two types of additional loop rate lottery tables, one is selected when a rare role is won, and the other is selected for a non-rare role. As a matter of course, the expected value of the additional loop rate lottery table selected when the rare role is won is about 2 to 3 times higher than that of the table other than the rare role. Further, as described above, the expected value fluctuates according to the step setting value.

When the main control unit 100 shifts to step S330, the main control unit 100 extracts one random number using the determined additional game number lottery table, and executes the additional lottery once in the normal addition. In special addition 1 (speed addition), two random numbers are extracted (at least two or more random numbers are extracted), and the number of additional games lottery is executed twice to determine the two additional values. Special addition 2 (power addition) extracts one random number and doubles the number of additional games lottery result (extracts one random number and multiplies the value determined by an integer to determine the additional value, or the value To determine a predetermined value by multiplying by a predetermined value) to determine one additional value. Then, in the special addition 3 (technique addition), one random number is extracted and the addition lottery is executed once in the same manner as the normal addition. In addition, a predetermined 1 point (predetermined point) is subtracted from the HP of the character for each additional game number lottery, but only the special additional 3 (technique addition) is multiplied by 4 times the predetermined 1 point (predetermined point). HP is subtracted from 4 points. Each character has three HPs, which are first subtracted from HP1 and become 0. When the first additional lottery condition is satisfied, the first special additional lottery is executed and the first special additional value is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160. To do. Further, the main control unit 100 subtracts from HP2 for each additional game number lottery, and when it becomes 0 and the second additional lottery condition is satisfied, the second special additional lottery is executed and the second special additional value is calculated. It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160. Then, the main control unit 100 subtracts from HP3 for each additional game number lottery, and when it becomes 0 and the third additional lottery condition is satisfied, the third special additional lottery is executed and the third special additional value is calculated. It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160. The expected value of the first special additional value is about 50 games, the expected value of the second special additional value is about 100 games, and the expected value of the third special additional value is about 300 games. Since HP is subtracted by 4 times, special addition is likely to occur, and depending on the selected character, the first addition lottery condition is satisfied within the guaranteed number of games with high probability. The sub-control unit 160 individually stores the received first special additional value to the third special additional value, and when these special additional values are received, it is possible to execute an effect related to the special additional value. For example, the sub-control unit 160 executes an effect of gradually destroying the character's armor according to the first special addition value to the third special addition value.

When the process proceeds to step S335, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the upper limit value N (allowable number of transmissions) has been exceeded. For example, assuming that the upper limit value N is 100 times, the main control unit 100 transmits an additional value to the sub control unit 160 up to 100 times in step S340, and adds the additional value to the total number of remaining games (total remaining value). Although it is added, after 101 times, it is only added to the total number of remaining games, and the additional value is not transmitted to the sub-control unit 160. The sub-control unit 160 individually (separately) stores the additional values received from the main control unit 100 in the order in which they are received. This has a peculiar effect that the storage capacity of the sub-control unit 160 can be reduced. In addition, the remaining total number value is the remaining number of winnings of the push order small winning combination related to the ART game, the remaining number of payouts, and the like. However, the main control unit 100 always transmits the first special additional value to the third special additional value regardless of the upper limit value N.

When the main control unit 100 shifts to step S350, it determines whether or not there is a guaranteed number of games, and if it is not 0 (if it is 1 or more), it shifts to step S380 and subtracts 1 from the guaranteed number of games. Return to step S330. In other words, step S350 can be said to determine whether or not the guaranteed number of games has been exhausted, and if it has not been digested, 1 is subtracted to return to step S330, while if it has been digested, the process proceeds to step S360. That is.

When the guaranteed number of games becomes 0 times in step S350 and the process proceeds to step S360, the main control unit 100 draws a continuous number of additional games according to the determined additional loop rate (in this case, the winning rate is 90%). For example, if the count value is extracted at random timing using an 8-bit counter that fluctuates in the range of 0 to 255 and the range of 0 to 229 is hit, the winning rate is about 90%, and the winning rate is set in step S370. If this is the case (when the continuation condition is satisfied), the process returns to step S330 and the additional loop lottery is automatically executed by itself. When the main control unit 100 ends in step S370 (when the end condition is satisfied), the main control unit 100 transmits the calculated remaining total number of games (remaining total number value) to the sub control unit 160, and performs an additional loop lottery process. End the subroutine. The main control unit 100 controls the continuation and termination of the ART game and the transition to the judgment game based on the remaining total value. That is, the main control unit 100 can execute the additional loop lottery process of repeating the additional lottery in order to determine the additional value of the advantageous game, and the lottery for determining whether or not to end the additional loop lottery process. Is a control means that can be repeatedly executed.

The sub-control unit 160 individually (separately) stores the additional values received from the main control unit 100 in the order of reception, and the number of additional games is the first, the second, the third, the first, and the fourth. It shows that 1 was won in the 5th and 5th times, 1 in the 6th time, 50 in the 7th time, 1 in the 8th time, and 1 in the 9th time, and a total of 64 times were won (see FIG. 41 (A)). The sub-control unit 160 is an effect control means for controlling the additional effect related to the additional value, and is a condition for starting the additional effect after the game in which the special additional condition (addition game 2) is satisfied (after the third stop operation). Is established, and the operation of the special button 14 (operation switch) is enabled. At the time of activation, the sub-control unit 160 blinks the internal LED of the special button 14 and displays "special button repeated hits" on the liquid crystal screen. That is, when the sub control unit 160 receives a notification from the main control unit 100 that the game has ended (such as a notification that all the drum units have stopped or a notification that the bet button is valid), the sub control unit 160 can operate the special button 14. Then, "hit the special button" or "repeatedly hit the special button" is displayed on the display effect device 11. In addition, the number of remaining games, which is the current number of remaining games plus an additional value for each special button operation, is also displayed (not shown).

FIG. 41 (B) shows that the number of additional games is 20 at the 10th time, 100 at the 11th time, 10 at the 12th time, 1 at the 13th time, 3 at the 14th time, 1 at the 15th time, 5 at the 16th time, and 1 at the 17th time. , After 1 is won in the 18th time, the total number of remaining games (total number of remaining games) received last is memorized, the end condition of the additional loop lottery process is satisfied, and the total of 206 times from the 1st to the 18th is acquired. It shows that it was done. The sub-control unit 160 stores the special button 14 in the RAM in the order in which it is received each time the player operates the special button 14 once when the start condition of the additional effect is satisfied and the special button 14 is in an operable state (enabled state). The number of additional games to be added is displayed in order from the first to the last, and the 19th operation is performed to display the total number of additional games and the total number of remaining games. The sub-control unit 160 displays the total number of additional games even when the additional effect is canceled by the start operation (effect cancel operation) after the MAX bet operation, and the first stop operation of the next game. The total number of additional games will continue to be displayed until is performed. The total number of remaining games may also be displayed. The sub-control unit 160 obtains and displays the total number of additional games by subtracting the number of remaining games before the additional game from the total number of remaining games received (total number of remaining games). As a result, the sub-control unit 160 reproduces the additional lottery actually performed by the main control unit 100 on behalf of the player, so that the player feels a great impression and forms a sense of unity between the player and the gaming machine. can do.

Returning to FIGS. 31 and 32, when the main control unit 100 stays in the special zone 1 (identification number 16) during ART, the game of the additional specialization 1 is executed. The first game of the special zone 1 during ART is the opening game (waiting 1), and after subtracting 1000 points (predetermined points) from the table prize (displayed game points), only the prize direct lottery is performed. , The number of remaining games will not be subtracted or added. The main control unit 100 executes a lottery for directly placing prize money, and when it wins, it draws a lottery as to whether to place the acquired prize money on the front side or the back side (lottery for direct prize money type). In addition, the number of games to be acquired is determined by lottery according to the winning combination. The main control unit 100 manages the remaining game of specialization 1 by the ST method (special time method) in which the remaining game of specialization 1 is restored once the addition is made in the remaining game of specialization 1. When the number of remaining games becomes 0 without any addition occurring, the main control unit 100 forcibly adds a predetermined number of games (for example, an additional amount of 10 games), and sets the remaining number of games to a predetermined value. Return to N (for example, 5 games). If the actual bonus is established in the specialization 1 state (including the opening), 3000 games will be added, but the specialization zone 1 during ART will end. If the prize money remains 1000 points or more after performing the specialization 1 state other than the actual bonus, one of them will be added again without transitioning to ART normal. If the additional scenario is over, the next additional scenario will be decided by lottery.

Explaining the special zone 1 during ART in more detail, there are a normal game and an ART (notification game) that is more advantageous than this normal game, and the display effect device 11 is set to the maximum value of the number of remaining games. Display the effect of special zone 1 during ART. Among the roles to be drawn internally, at least a recovery role (for example, a bell role, a push order bell role, a rare small role such as cherry, a rare replay role such as a bullet replay) and a non-recovery role (for example, normal replay or non-replay) Winning). The five bonus combinations generate an additional amount (for example, 3000 games with a maximum number of games), but are triggers for the end of the special zone 1 during ART. By the start operation, 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining games when the start condition of the game is satisfied (for example, the display effect device 11 erases one from the state of displaying five bullets and the bullet 4 Display one). If 1 is subtracted from the remaining number of games 1 and the number of remaining games becomes 0, and the non-recovery combination is won when the displayed bullets are exhausted, the special zone 1 during ART ends. On the other hand, if any one of the plurality of recovery combinations is won by the end of the special zone 1 during ART, the number of remaining games is restored to the maximum value (for example, the display effect device 11 starts from bullet 0). Return to 5 bullets display). Then, the main control unit 100 determines the additional amount according to the winning recovery combination, and the display effect device 11 displays the total additional amount obtained by accumulating and adding the additional amount. For example, if the currently displayed total additional amount is 100 games and the determined additional amount is 50 games, the cumulative total additional amount of 150 games is displayed. When the additional game is completed, the main control unit 100 adds the remaining amount of the notified game and the total added amount, and re-executes the notified game.

When the number of remaining games becomes 0 (disappears) and the non-recovery combination is won without the additional amount being generated even once, the main control unit 100 returns the remaining number of games to the maximum value of 5 games and adds them. Determine the amount. For example, if a normal replay is drawn for 5 games in a row, the number of remaining games is returned to 5 games and 10 games are added. When the bonus combination is won in the special zone 1 during ART, the main control unit 100 determines the additional amount (for example, the maximum amount of 3000 games) and ends the additional game. Since the main control unit 100 subtracts a predetermined point from the displayed game point when the additional game is performed, if the prize money is less than the predetermined point, the player does not shift to the special zone 1 during ART.

When the main control unit 100 stays in the special zone 2 (identification number 17) during ART, the main control unit 100 executes the game of the additional specialization 2 (the game of additional specialization for each game). The first game of the special zone 2 during ART is the opening game (waiting 2), and after subtracting 1000 points from the prize money, only the prize money direct lottery is performed, and the remaining number of games is not subtracted or added. The main control unit 100 draws a lottery for the end of the special zone 2 at the time of replay or loss. However, if the guaranteed number of games is set in advance and the value is 1 or more, the game does not end. The main control unit 100 executes a lottery for directly placing the prize money, and when the prize money is won, the main control unit 100 draws a lottery as to whether the prize money obtained is placed on the front side or the back side (lottery for the direct prize money type). Further, the main control unit 100 determines the number of games to be acquired by lottery according to the winning combination, and when the number of acquired games becomes 0, the continuation rate (loop rate) and the guaranteed number of times N times are used. The loop lottery is executed, and the number of acquired games is automatically calculated and determined. For example, if the continuation rate is 80%, the number of guaranteed games is 5 times, and 10 games are added for each winning, the minimum guaranteed number of games to be acquired is 50 games (5 times x 10 games / time). In addition, since the continuation rate is 80%, it continues 4 times on average and ends the 5th time, so the number of acquired games is 40 games (4 times x 10 games / time), and as a result, the total number of acquired games is 90 games. .. If the actual bonus is established in the special 2 state (including the opening), 3000 games will be added. If the prize money remains 1000 points or more after performing the specialization 2 state other than the actual bonus, one of them will be added again without transitioning to ART normal. If the additional scenario is over, the next additional scenario will be decided by lottery.

The main control unit 100 stays in the ART end wait (identification number 18) when the number of remaining games and the number of remaining sets of ART becomes 0, and in this state, when the push order bell is displayed, the main control unit 100 is in the normal state (identification number). Move to 0). The main control unit 100 determines the prize money to be won according to the winning combination (lottery for directly placing the prize money waiting for the end). However, this lottery will not be held at the time of replay or unsuccessful winning. The main control unit 100 executes a lottery of CZ or ART when transitioning from the end waiting state to the normal state (end waiting state pullback lottery).

(Advantageous lottery process 1) As a game, a normal game (normal (identification number 0) to normal time CZ2 (identification number 6)) and an instruction game (ART standby (identification number 7) to ART end waiting) which is more advantageous than the normal game. It is a gaming machine in which (up to identification number 18) exists. When the start lever 9 is operated with the predetermined game medium inserted, the main control unit 100 satisfies the lottery condition for each game, and uses this as an opportunity to execute the internal lottery of the winning combination. When the main control unit 100 rotates all the rotating drums (left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c) for each game and receives an operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each rotating cylinder, the main control unit 100 receives an operation. The corresponding drums are individually stopped, symbols are displayed according to the result of the internal lottery, and game media such as game medals and credits are given according to the combination of the stopped symbols on the valid line.

As described with reference to FIG. 9, the main control unit 100 detects the pressing position (pressing timing) of the corresponding rotating cylinder when the operation of the stop switch is accepted. Then, the pressing positions of the first stop rotation cylinder that has been operated for the first stop (first operation) and the second stop rotation cylinder that has been operated for the second stop operation (second operation) are stored in the RAM 102, the buffer, or the like. .. It should be noted that each pressing position for all the rotating cylinders may be memorized, or the pressing position for any one rotating cylinder or any two rotating cylinders determined by lottery may be memorized. Good. That is, the pressing position with respect to the third stop rotating cylinder that has been subjected to the third stop operation (last operation) may be memorized, or the pressing position with respect to the rotating cylinder determined by the lottery may be memorized. Further, the pressing position (pressing timing) is basically only the symbol position data, but both the symbol position data and the input pulse phase data may be stored.

The main control unit 100 is a game execution means capable of at least executing a normal game and an instruction game, and can determine a pressing position (reference pressing position) as a comparison reference in at least two or more rotating cylinders. For example, in the case of FIG. 21, the reference pressing position (symbol position) of the first stop rotating cylinder is set to No. 1 in the range of 1 to 20 by lottery. No. 9 symbol position, reference pressing position (symbol position) of the second stop rotating cylinder by lottery. It is decided in advance like the position of 12 symbols. Similarly, the reference pressing position (symbol position) of the third stop rotating cylinder is set to No. It may be determined as 20 symbol positions. Then, the main control unit 100 stores the pressing positions of the first stop rotation cylinder and the second stop rotation cylinder in the RAM 102, the buffer, or the like. It should be noted that all the reference pressing positions may be stored, or the reference pressing positions for any one rotating cylinder or any two rotating cylinders determined by lottery may be stored.

The sub-block (sub-board: portion surrounded by a broken line) including the sub-control unit 160 shown in FIG. 3 is a notification means capable of notifying the operation order of the stop switch, and is instruction information (instruction information from the main control unit 100). Based on the instruction command), it is configured to notify the operation order of the stop switch which is advantageous for the player. The main control unit 100 uses a combination with no setting difference from 1 to 6 in the combination lottery (for example, a common bell, a rare small role such as a cherry or a watermelon, or a normal replay role) as a lottery trigger for the instruction function. In (from ART standby (identification number 7) to ART end waiting (identification number 18)), the main control unit 100 takes the opportunity that all the watermelons are stopped when the lottery trigger is internally elected (all times). Based on the comparison result between the pressed position and the reference pressed position), the lottery process for making the instruction game advantageous is executed. This lottery process includes an additional lottery for the designated game section, a chance zone lottery, a stock lottery for the designated game, and the like. The comparison result between the pressing position and the reference pressing position is, for example, when comparing the pressing positions of the two rotating cylinders, the reference pressing position of the first stop rotating cylinder is set to No. The symbol position of 9 and the reference pressing position of the second stop rotating cylinder are set to No. Assuming that the symbol position is 12, and the actual pressing position is the first stop (No. 9) and the second stop (No. 12), it is a perfect match. Since there are 20 symbols in each round, this probability is 1/400, and the lottery process to make the instruction game advantageous may be 100% winning, or the lottery process is performed using a lottery table with a winning probability of 95%. You may go. Assuming that the actual pressing position is the first stop (No. 9) and the second stop (No. 4), the probability that only the first stop matches is about 1/20, so the lottery table with a winning probability of 50%. May be used to perform the winning lottery process. Similarly, since the probability that only the second stop matches is about 1/20, the lottery process may be performed using a lottery table with a winning probability of 50%.

As another comparison method, the reference pressing position of the first stop rotating cylinder is set to No. The symbol position of 9 and the reference pressing position of the second stop rotating cylinder are set to No. Assuming that the 12 symbol positions are assumed and the actual pressing position is the first stop (No. 9) and the second stop (No. 12), it is a perfect match, and the reference pressing position and the actual pressing position are The difference is 0. As for this probability, the lottery process for making the indicated game advantageous may be 100% winning, or the lottery processing may be performed using a lottery table with a winning probability of 95%, as described above. Assuming that the actual pressing position is the first stop (No. 7) and the second stop (No. 4), the absolute value of the difference in the first stop is 2 (9-7), and the difference in the second stop The absolute value is 8 (12-4), and the total difference is 10. The main control unit 100 uses a lottery table determined according to the difference (or the total of the differences) between the reference pressing position and the actual pressing position, and executes a lottery process for making the indicated game advantageous. For example, if the difference (or the total difference) is 0, 100% is won, the lottery table 1 with a difference of 1 to 2 and a winning probability of 70%, and the lottery table 2 with a difference of 3 to 5 and a winning probability of 40%. Using the lottery table 3 having a difference of 6 to 10 and a winning probability of 10% and the lottery table 4 having a difference of 11 or more and a winning probability of 1%, a lottery process for making the indicated game advantageous is executed.

(Advantageous lottery processing 2) As games, a normal game (normal (identification number 0) to normal time CZ2 (identification number 6)) and an instruction game (ART standby (identification number 7) to ART end waiting) which is more advantageous than the normal game. It is a gaming machine in which (up to identification number 18) exists. When the start lever 9 is operated with the predetermined game medium inserted, the main control unit 100 satisfies the lottery condition for each game, and uses this as an opportunity to execute the internal lottery of the winning combination. When the main control unit 100 rotates all the rotating drums (left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c) for each game and receives an operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each rotating cylinder, the main control unit 100 receives an operation. The corresponding drums are individually stopped, symbols are displayed according to the result of the internal lottery, and game media such as game medals and credits are given according to the combination of the stopped symbols on the valid line.

The main control unit 100 can at least execute a normal game and an instruction game, and can determine a time (reference time) as a comparison reference. The sub-block (sub-board: portion surrounded by a broken line) including the sub-control unit 160 is a notification means capable of notifying the operation order of the stop switch, and can be used as instruction information (instruction command) from the main control unit 100. Based on this, it is configured to notify the operation sequence of the stop switch which is advantageous for the player. The main control unit 100 uses a combination with no setting difference from 1 to 6 in the combination lottery (for example, a common bell, a rare small role such as a cherry or a watermelon, or a normal replay role) as a lottery trigger for the instruction function. In (from ART standby (identification number 7) to ART end waiting (identification number 18)), if the lottery trigger wins in the internal lottery of the role for each game, the measurement condition is satisfied and the timer is set. Run and start measuring the time. On the other hand, when all the rotating cylinders are stopped, the time measurement is completed, and the measured time is stored in the RAM, buffer, or the like. When the lottery trigger is internally elected, the main control unit 100 triggers that all the rotating cylinders are stopped (triggered by the stopping of all the rotating cylinders), and based on the comparison result between the measurement time and the reference time, the main control unit 100 determines. Execute a lottery process to make the instruction game advantageous. This lottery process includes an additional lottery for the designated game section, a chance zone lottery, a stock lottery for the designated game, and the like. The comparison result between the measurement time and the reference time is, for example, if the measurement time is 2.25 seconds and the reference time is 2.85 seconds, the absolute value of the time difference is 0.60 seconds, so it depends on the time difference. The lottery process is performed using the lottery table. As another example, the time width is determined as the reference time such as 2.20 to 2.30, and the lottery process is executed if the measurement time is within that time, but the lottery process is not executed if the measurement time is not included. You can also do it.

FIG. 36 is a detailed explanatory view of the instruction monitor display. 37 to 39 are explanatory views showing the relationship between the instruction information and the instruction monitor display and the instruction content.

In this embodiment, the instruction monitor display is performed using the ones digit of the medal payout number display LED 4c. When an instruction is generated in response to the internal winning information value, RT information value, push order information value, and navigation mode information after the start lever is activated, the instruction monitor display is generated by digitizing the instruction content. Set (0 to 6). After that, when the rotating cylinder starts rotating and the operation of the stop button becomes acceptable, the set instruction information (0 to 6) is displayed in the first place of the medal payout number display LED 4c (lights up). ). Then, when the whole body is stopped, the instruction monitor display goes out. The relationship between the instruction information and the instruction monitor display and the instruction content is as follows. In addition, "0" is displayed for "no display".

When the value of the navigation mode information is "0" when the condition device related to the instruction function is operated, the grouped values from the event command (winning data command: A9H) are transmitted to the peripheral board (sub-control unit 160) (sub-control unit 160). See FIG. 37 (A)). The group value of the push order bell 1 to the push order bell 27 is 80H, and the group value of the push order replay 1-1 to the push order replay 2-6 is 40H. The control unit 160 can recognize the push order bell or the push order replay, but cannot notify the navigation information because it cannot recognize the order to be operated.

When the condition device related to the instruction function is operating and the value of the navigation mode information is "1", the value of some instruction information and the grouped value are changed from the event command (winning data command: A9H) to the peripheral board (sub-control). It is transmitted to the unit 160) (chance zone 2. see FIG. 37 (B)). In the case of the condition devices 01EH to 026H (pushing order bells 1 to 27), a 50% distribution lottery is performed and displayed on the instruction monitor. There are three push order bells, and if the first operation is correct, the bell small winning combination (winning purpose small winning combination) wins regardless of the order of the second operation and the third operation. Specifically, since the left 1st is the correct answer for 01EH to 026H (push order bell 1 to push order bell 9), 50% of either "1" indicating the left middle right or "2" indicating the left middle right is 50%. It is decided by lottery with the probability of, displayed on the instruction monitor, and the decision information is transmitted to the peripheral board (sub-control unit 160). If the decision information is "1", the sub-control unit 160 notifies the navigation information in the order of left, middle, and right, while if the decision information is "2", the sub-control unit 160 notifies the navigation information in the order of left, right, and middle.

Similarly, for 027H to 02FH (pushing order bells 10 to 18), the 1st in the middle is the correct answer, so either "3" to indicate the middle left or right or "4" to indicate the middle right or left is determined by lottery with a 50% probability. Then, it is displayed on the instruction monitor and the decision information is transmitted to the peripheral board (sub-control unit 160). If the decision information is "3", the sub-control unit 160 notifies the navigation information in the order of middle left and right, but if the decision information is "4", the sub control unit 160 notifies the navigation information in the order of middle right and left. In addition, since the right 1st is the correct answer for 030H to 038H (pushing order bells 19 to 27), either "5" indicating the middle right or left or "6" indicating the middle right or left is determined by lottery with a probability of 50%. Then, it is displayed on the instruction monitor and the decision information is transmitted to the peripheral board (sub-control unit 160). If the decision information is "5", the sub-control unit 160 notifies the navigation information in the order of right, middle, and left, while if the decision information is "4", the sub-control unit 160 notifies the navigation information in the order of right, middle, and left. The main control unit 100 transmits 40H as a group value of push order replay 1-1 to push order replay 2-6. The control unit 160 can recognize the push order replay, but cannot notify the navigation information because it cannot recognize the order to be operated.

When the condition device related to the instruction function is operating and the value of the navigation mode information is "2", the value of some instruction information and the grouped value are changed from the event command (winning data command: A9H) to the peripheral board (sub-control). It is transmitted to unit 160) (waiting for completion, see FIG. 38 (A)). The group value of the push order bell 1 to the push order bell 27 is 80H, and the control unit 160 can recognize the push order bell, but cannot recognize the order to be operated, so that the navigation information cannot be notified. The push order replay 1 is a replay role for shifting from the RT1 state to the RT2 state, and the push order replay 2 is a replay role for shifting from the RT2 state to the RT3 state. Since the correct answer for 02H (push order replay 1-1) or 08H (push order replay 2-1) is left, middle, and right, "1" indicating the correct answer operation is displayed on the instruction monitor and the peripheral board (sub-control). Instruction information is transmitted to unit 160). Since 03H (push order replay 1-2) or 09H (push order replay 2-2) has the correct answer in the left and right order, "2" instructing the correct answer operation is displayed on the instruction monitor and the peripheral board (sub-control unit). Instruction information is transmitted to 160). Since 04H (push order replay 1-3) or 0AH (push order replay 2-3) has the correct answer in the middle, left, and right order, "3" indicating the correct answer operation is displayed on the instruction monitor, and the peripheral board (sub-control unit) is displayed. Instruction information is transmitted to 160).

Similarly, for 05H (push order replay 1-4) or 0BH (push order replay 2-4), the order of middle right and left is correct, so "4" instructing the correct answer operation is displayed on the instruction monitor and the peripheral board (peripheral board (push order replay 2-4). Instruction information is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160). Since the order of 06H (push order replay 1-5) or 0CH (push order replay 2-5) is correct in the middle right and left, "5" for instructing the correct answer operation is displayed on the instruction monitor and the peripheral board (secondary). Instruction information is transmitted to the control unit 160). Since the correct answer for 07H (push order replay 1-6) or 0DH (push order replay 2-6) is right, middle, and left, "6" for instructing the correct answer operation is displayed on the instruction monitor, and the peripheral board (peripheral board (push order replay 2-6)). Instruction information is transmitted to the sub-control unit 160).

When the value of the navigation mode information is "3" when the condition device related to the instruction function is operated, the value of the instruction information is transmitted from the event command (winning data command: A9H) to the peripheral board (sub-control unit 160) (sub-control unit 160). See FIG. 38 (B)). Numerical values (1 to 6) for instructing the correct operation of the push order bell and push order replay are displayed on the instruction monitor as described in FIGS. 37 (B) and 38 (A), and the peripheral board (secondary). Instruction information is transmitted to the control unit 160). When the RT information is "0" when the condition device related to the instruction function is operated, the value of the navigation mode information is the same as that of "0" even if the value of the navigation mode information is "1" to "3". , The values grouped from the event command (winning data command: A9H) are transmitted to the peripheral board (sub-control unit 160) (see FIG. 39). The group value of the push order bell 1 to the push order bell 27 is 80H, and the group value of the push order replay 1-1 to the push order replay 2-6 is 40H. The control unit 160 can recognize the push order bell or the push order replay, but cannot notify the navigation information because it cannot recognize the order to be operated.

1-time drum type game machine Main body 1a Housing 1b Front door 2 Drum part 2a Left drum 2b Middle drum 2c Right drum 3 Window part 4 Display LED block 4a Number of input LEDs
4b medal storage number display LED
4c medal payout number display LED
4d medal insertion display LED
4e replay display LED
4f error display LED
5 Medal insertion part 5a Left light transmission part 5b Right light transmission part 6 Settlement button 7 Cross key 8 Max bet button 9 Start lever 10 Stop button part 10a Left stop button 10b Middle stop button 10c Right stop button 11 Display effect device 12 Speaker part 12a Upper left speaker 12b Upper right speaker 12c Lower left speaker 12d Lower right speaker 13 Game status display LED section 13a Top lamp 14 Special button 15 Receiving tray 16 Medal payout exit 17 Reflector 18 Medal payout device 19 Door keyhole 20 Return button 21 Power supply section 21a For setting Key switch 21b Error release switch 21c Power switch 21d Key hole 21e Confirmation switch 22 Transparent panel 22a Upper transparent panel 22b Lower transparent panel 22c Design sheet 22d Lower 30a Step motor 30b Step motor 30c Step motor 31a Rotating cylinder sensor 31b Circulating cylinder sensor 31c Sensor 32a Left-turning body band 32b Middle-turning body band 32c Right-handed body band 50 Pistol accessory 51 Roulette accessory 100 Main control unit 101 ROM
102 RAM
110 Start SW sensor 111 Cross key sensor 112 Special button sensor 113 Door abnormality signal output device 120 Stop button sensor 130 Medal detection sensor 140 Bet button sensor 150 Stage setting unit 160 Sub control unit 161 ROM
162 RAM
170 External centralized terminal board

Claims (1)

As a game, at least in a normal game and a game machine in which there is an advantageous game that is more advantageous than the normal game.
Multiple rotating cylinders with multiple types of patterns arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
For each game, when the lottery conditions are met, the role lottery means to draw the role internally and
A plurality of rotating cylinders are rotated for each game, an operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each rotating cylinder is received, the corresponding rotating cylinders are individually stopped, and a symbol is displayed according to the result of the internal lottery. The symbol display control means to be displayed and
A display determining means for determining a combination display mode of symbols when all of the plurality of rotating cylinders are stopped, and
A means of imparting game value according to the result of the determination, and
At least a game execution means capable of executing the normal game and the advantageous game, and
A notification means capable of notifying the operation order of the stop switch and
An additional lottery means capable of executing an additional loop lottery process in which the additional lottery is repeated in order to determine the additional value of the advantageous game.
An end lottery means that can repeatedly execute the lottery for deciding whether or not to end the additional loop lottery process, and
An effect control means for controlling the additional effect related to the additional value, and
A detection means for detecting that the operation switch has been operated, and
Equipped with
With the establishment of the additional conditions for the advantageous game,
The additional lottery means individually transmits the additional value determined in the additional loop lottery process to the effect control means, but when the transmission canceling condition based on the number of transmissions reaching the allowable transmission number is satisfied, While the transmission of the additional value is stopped, when the additional loop lottery process is completed when the end lottery means determines the end, the remaining total value of the advantageous game is transmitted to the effect control means.
The effect control means individually stores the additional value received from the additional lottery means, and stores the remaining total value.
When the start condition of the additional effect is satisfied and the operation of the operation switch is enabled, the effect control means individually stores each time the detection means detects the operation of the operation switch once. It is configured so that the effect related to the additional value is executable.
A gaming machine featuring.

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